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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
Especial from United Press,

Harffsburg, Pa. Aug. 21.-Train No. J of the Pennsylvania Railroad known As the "Pittsburg and Northern Ex- press'' was held up and robbed about 1:30 this morning by a lone masked highwayman. at Lewiston Narrows on tho Middle Division. The express was stopped by an explosion of dynamite. The highwayman. at the point of two revolvers made the engineer and fire man descend and demanded entrance to the express car in which, was over $5.O00 in bullion as well as a large amount of Lincoln cents.
 In this car at one time. the high weyman had several men under his control while Conductor Poffenberger wan shot in the right hand for refus- ing to obey an order given him. The $5.000 in bullion was later recovered
 The place where the hold-up occur red is one of the widest along the whole length Of the road being merely left Harrisburg at 12:01 a. m.. and was just entering the Narrows when an explosion of dynamite under the en- zine wheels caused Engineer DOnnelly to apply the brakes and come to a dead stop. The train had hardly come to a stand6till when a masked man boarded the engine and compelled both the engineer and fireman to ahght and show him the way to the express car. The highwayman knocked on the door of the express car and Express Mes senEer Harper on opening the door looked down into the barrel of a re- volver. The engineer and fireman ac- companfed by the highwayman then entered the car. The messenger was directed to show where the bullion was kept. The highwayman used a very emalI charge of nitro-glycerine and neatly blew off the lock of the safe without even shattring the door.
 A loaded carbine standing in the corner of the car for use in such emer- gencies by the messenger was care fully guarded by the robber whila Donnelly and Fireman Willis were kept under his eye The messenger was then directed to show where the bullion was hidden. In one corner of the car several baHs lay. The high w4yMan compelled the fireman to get one of these strong sacks and when this was done ordered him to hold it open while the messenger tumbled in to 1t the gold bullion This done it was ascertained that a large sum in wayman again directed the fireman as well as the messenger to have these packed into another sack. Quick as the task was under way Messenger charge of the Washington Express car, Ignorant of what was going on opened the rear door of the Harper car. Before he had time to retreat he was compelled to submit to the orders of the bandit
 No sooner had Clayton submitted than Conductor Poffenberger came down from the direction of the real portion of the train. He was SCOT covered by the highwayman and was directed to return to the rear of thu train and told to do so quickly. Pof. fenberRer hesjtated and received a bull. let in the left hand. By this time ths engineer. fireman and express mes senRer had completed their work O. transferring the bullion and pennies tt
 
 ed to pick up the sacks. The othel men in the car were kept covered a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
TRAIN WRECKER
 KILLS COMRADE
During Battle With Watch nan Shot Fired By
 Robber in Darkness
KNIVES AND GUNS USED
Special from United Press,

Special from United Press)
 Mineral City. O.. Aug. 31.-A plot to wreck a Pittsburg & Ohio passenger train this morning at the tunnel of the Bayard and New Philadelphia Division half way between Mineral City and Canal Dover. was frustrated by Watchman John Mace after a bat tie with four train wreckers. In a fight with knives and guns in the darkness at the entrance to the tunnel one of the train wreckers shot and killed one of his comrades and Mace was seriously wounded. The three re- nmaining wreckers fled as other men came running to the assistance of the watchman- Sheriff Marlowe of Tus- carawaS Country to-day took the body Of the dead train wrecker to New Phil made to identify it. MacA was re- moved in a dying condition to the hos pital at Canal Dover.
 The belief is certain that the wreck CTS planned to wreck Train No. SIS due at s:s0 a. m. to-day. Mace said to- day that last week he saw four men 1oiterfng near the tunnel They arous- ed his suspicious by asking him about the time of trains and his own habits. They re-appeared Monday and walked through the tunnel. He was about to go to bed late Monday night when he heard a knock at the door of his side.
 Mace opened the door and the four men attacked him with knives. Mace picked up a club and defended him self and was driving them back when one of the men drew a revolver and fred One of the wreckers fell to the ground Another bent over him an in stant then cried out:
 sTve killed Jim boys.'' The shot brought section men from a big car in the vicinity and the three wreckers fled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
NORWALK ADOPTS
 NEW CITY CHARTER
Especial from United Press.) )

Norwalk, Aug. 31.-At the referendum vote of the city of South Norwalk the new city charter which was ratified
 by the last legislature was adopted by a vote of 334 to 75. It puts within the possession of the people the right to vote for electrical commissioners which subject is of great importance to South Norwalk as the city owns its own electrical plants. the electrical com missioners having heretofore been ap- pointed by the council. At the present time there is strong controversy among the commissioners over the re- tainment of A. E. Winchester. Secre- tary of the municipal lighting plant. This contest has more than anything else to do with the change of charter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
GOMPERs SHUT OUT
American Federation Presi- dent Not Allowed to Take Part in National Confer ence at Paris.
Especial from United Press. ,

Paris, Aug 31.-Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation Of Labor was shut out of participation m the National Conference of Trades unions in session here by the adoption today of a motion to discuss no ques- t1ons submitted by organizations not affiliated with the conference The move will temporarily put in abey- ance Gompers' plan for the organiza,- t1on Of an international Federation of workmen ito defend the rights and in terests of all and create International fraternity and solidity''
 The objection to the plan, favored by nearly all the other delegates by which it was hoped to bring Ameri- car unions into utilization with the conference, was adopted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
Weather Indications
(Special from United Presso }

New Haven. Aug. 31.-Forecast:- Partly cloudy and warmer tonight; i; Wednesday showers.
 During the past "A hours a good rain has fallen on the south Atlantic coast with light scattered showers on the west gulf coast in Kansas and the western portion of the lake region. A slight disturbance is central this morn- ing over Michigan. This disturbance will move slowly eastward and pro- duce in this vicinity partly cloudy weather with slowly rising tempera- ture and possibly local showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Frosts were reported this moSninE from New York. vermont. New Rampshire and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
JENNINGS IS NAMED AS CORRESPONDENT
 BY HERBERT QUIMBY

Herbert Quimby of Canton, Conn.,, has brought suif against his wife Edith Meeker Quimby of Weston on Jennings of Canton being named as correspondent. The alleged acts are said to have been committed in Can ton during a period covering from April 1. 1909 to Aug "A, 1909 The couple were married Aug. 2O 1903 and have three children, whose custody the father desires
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
ALSO AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, Aug. 31.-A slight vii bration of the needle on the weather bureau seismOgraph was observed shortly after o'clock this morning. Indications are that the center of the disturbance was about 1000 miles from Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

Cincinnati. Aug. 31.-This city. the home of President Taft, is planning a big reception to Edward S. O'Reilly, the ex-cowboy who is riding from San Antonio to Washington to invite the president to visit San Antonio on his tour of the southwest. Charles F. Taft will be the chief host at the recep- tion The horse on which MT. OReilly is making his remarkable 2.200 mile ride was bred on MT. Taft's ranch at Gregory. Tex. The animal is the noted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
MISS DEMPSEY TO WED

Miss Elizabeth Dempsey. sister of Patrolman John Dempsey will on Thursday morning of this week be- come the bride of MT. Edward J. Bayles, the ceremony to be performed by Rev. Thomas J. Kelley at St. Pet CTS church MT. Bayles is a popular young Bridgeporter being connected with the railway mail service, while Miss Dempsey has been for some time employed as stenographer at the Amer ican Graphophone Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
ENNIS BURNS

Miss Catherine A. daughter of MT. and Mrs Patrick Ennis this morning was united in marriage to MT. James F. Burns. Jr.. by Rev. T. R. Sweeney with a nuptial mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart The couple are well known South Enders the groom being a clerk with the Eoster-B -Besse co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

Aransas. celebrsfed as COW horse
 and famed for ts toukhness and en-
 durance- MT; oReilly was for many
 yesns a cowboy Rnt .is now editor Of
 on his long jouIEeE on July 31, carry
 ing an elaborat1 ustpssed invitation
 to the presiden1 lku4d by thousands of Texans. ues6tt8 the blistering two weeks g cfafhe 5BsIfns5' nf the ens mess mss. senger has so far been able to keep
 up his schedule of thirty-five miles day. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
ALBANY SHOCKED.

Albany Aug. 31.-An earthquake shock was recorded on the seismo- graph at the state museum at 7:06 to- day and lasted 40 minutes. On ac- count of the shock being a slight one it is impossible to approximate where the quake occurred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
e A R. MAN DhAp.

Patrick Quinn. a veteran of the Civil War, died this morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Charles Ives. 3S3 Boufh avenue. after an illness of some zdurUt1on- Tho deceased was a mem ne< Of the a. A R. post in Windsor
 1G1n WA1E& 6e VIII he buEied
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

Mimeographing. Notary Public. Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg.
 IT tfo CAsCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bil-- iousness and constipation. Follow the direction U 12 O & GOO STUDENTS have been educated at Union Business College, Main and School Now is the time to begin New catalogue just out Telephone ,l6. L10 al %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

Cleveland. Aug. 31.-The seismograph in the laboratory of Father O'Denbach of St. Ignatius' College this morning recorded the vibrations of an earth quake somewhere on this continent.
 The vibrations continued from 6:11 to 6:27 and Father Odenbach asserts that they were more pronounced than the record of the quake which shocked Panama yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
POPE PLUS FELT
 EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
Sitting in Vatican When Rome Experienced Trem-
 or, Soaring Thousands
OTHER SHOCKS HERE TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

ISpec1aI rom O1IIteu -Ttss-J
 Rome, Aug. 31.-Rome experienced a slight earthquake shock just after noon which for a time scared thous- ands of people. Pope Plus. sitting in the vatican. distinctly felt the shock and he hastened to the gardens to as- certain if any damage had been done. The tremor lasted but few seconds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

wANTED.-Sand buffers on soft met al goods. Must be first class. The Weidlich Bros. Mfg. O., Noble Ave nue and Sterling St. l. 31 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

WANTED. = Melter on Composition work Apply Employment Office { a. n and 2 p. m. American Graph ophone Co. r s1 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

wANTED.-Young man about 16-1s years old for clerk. Apply by letter stating particulars. F. E Beach, 962 Main St. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

THE NEW TOWN building at Beard's Corner is growing fast. A few choice lots for sale cheap. c. O. Mathews, Boards Corner.
 L. 31
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

night on State St. Park or Laurel Ayes, Panama hat Reward if returned to Farmer office. T. E. l. 31 b
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
DIED

BARNES Departed this life on Tuesday.
June .. 1893. al lZ-l3 a. m. az his resi-
CeDce, Sl5 Barry place northwest.
GEORGE ". BARNES. the devoted
husband OF Harriet A. and father of
Georgianna, Clarence, and William
Barnes. and Rachel Johnson.
Funeral from his late residence Thurs
day, June - az 2 O'Clock. Friends IL
vited 70 attend.
Suddenly. on Monday. Ju18
William {. Cornell, Of FOrestvilles
Funeral from the residence OF her SIS
ter-in-law. Mrs Ella Curl 1S12 I street
northwest. Thursday. June q, 81 $50
a. m Friends and relatives invited.
Fairfax. Va. and Upper Marlboro
No. papers please COpy.)
CHESTER Entered into rest az her resi-
dence, l9l6 Eleventh. street northwest,
on Tuesday June % 1873, JOSE
PHINE NJ BRODIE. daughter OF the
late Mrs Mariett n Chester.
Friends are invited 10 The services at
the residence on Thursday, June p al
p. n. Interment later az the colve-
nience Of the family az Joliet H.
GRISSINGER-On Tuesday. June 2. 1893,
at 3 a. m. JAMES / GRTSSTNGER,
beloved husband OF Mary GrLSsinger-
Funeral Thursday. June "a az p "a,
from Soldiers Home, d. c. Relatives
and friends invited 20 attend
SMALLWOOD-On Tuesday. June ..
1899. AZ a. m, NARY OPHELIA
SGALLWOOD. AZ The residence az
her nephew. Thomas ". Shcrt. IlG7 3
street southeast.
Funeral from her late residence Thurs
day morning at $50 o'clock thence 10
St. Cyprians Church. where requiem
mass viii be said al 9 O'Clock Reia-.
tives and friends invited kindly omit
flowers.
THOMAS-On Tuesday. June q. 1919. al 4
a. H., az his residence. Job 2 street
northwest VAN buren,. beloved
husband Of Rachael Jane Thomas
Funeral Thursday. June q AZ 6 p. m.
from the residence Of his son. Dr. ".
J. q. Thomas. 1916 Thirteenth street
northwest IntermCnt In GienWOOd
Cemetery Relatives and friends in
vited-
WEAYER-On Tuesday. June p. 1sos at
1880 p. m. al her residence. .2524 Wis
consin avenue northwest MARIAN
HELEN. youngest daughter Of Michael
c and Jessie Faulkner Weaver. IN her
twenty-first year.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
The Police Record.

Police records show that Lee was ar
rested early on the morning Of July Il.
1906. with fve other couples. Emma Ack-
ers was the only white woman in the
party. They were arraigned in Police
court two days later. lie was committed
10 jail and Emma Aackers was sent 10
the female workhouse. Emma Aackers
wrote letters to Lee. who was made
valet to physician at the jail because
az his education and intelligence. What
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
POLICE ON TRAIL
To ARREST LEON
EmmaAckerS Sought in Cap
ital and Baltimore.
MARRIED THE FUGITIVE
Arrested Here with Chinalnan
and Served a Sentence.
MARRIED THE FUGITIVE

Believed If She Can Be Found she
Would Be Able 10 Tell the Police
the Whereabouts OF the slayer of
EIsie siseI-ThOught She Was Mis-
taken for the Woman Known as
Josey in New York City.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
Date for Sanitary Convention.

IN accordance with the resolution
adopted at the third International sani-
tary convention in the City of Mexico.
December %. 1907, the date December q
1909. to January 2 1870 has been fixed for
the assembling OF the fourth Interna-
tional Sanitary convention Ia the city OF
San Jose. Costa Rica-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
WI Issues Appeal.

In a personal appeal to his countrymen,
Minister WI Ting-fang asks every Chi
naman in this country TO assist the police
in apprehending Leung Lin. alias William
L. Leon, who, he says, has brought dis
grace on the Chinese in America.
Minister WI instructs his countrymen
to lend no succor to the alleged murderer
Of Elsie Sigel. and bids them TO direct
every effort in bringing Lin TO justice.
There is a personal note IN the appeal
seldom found in edicts Of such a nature.
The appeal is written In the Chinese
language and is printed on large posters.
which Will be spread throughout the
United States Hundreds Of the placards
have already been posted conspicuously
in WashingtOns Chinatown and the po-
lice say the messags has tad a telling ef-
feet on Celestials in this city.
In the poster Minister Wu asks that all
Cinnamon assist the police
as much as possible. and notify them Of
the whereabouts OF Lin. If he is hiding
among members Of his race.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

the contents Of these letters were has
not been learned, but Il is probable the
woman asked the Chinsman 70 obtain
TOT her $50, the necessary fine for her re-
lease. Lee did not heed her pleas. OF
was unable 10 get the money. for the
woman served the full term. minus one
month for good behavior
Emma Ackers also wrote letters TO At
torney Foster. asking him to aid her in
her efforts 70 obtain the fine Two Of the
letters follow:
Washington. D. G. Sept. 8 1876.
John c. Foster.
Dear sir: I am surprised az Lee I did not think
he could act toward ne he has done since have
been IN this place. J ;aink he should put his pride
aside. and az least make attempt 10 obtain my
release. He is the man who brought me here from
ny home IN Baltimore and il does not seem iust
be should desert me nov. ! remain
EMMA ACkERS
Female Morkhouse.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
Many Tips Received.

The Washington police are receiving
dozen Of tips from persons who believe
they have seen Leung Lin. Most OF
these have been given no attention. as
It was evident they had no substantial
foundation. one story they did investi-
gate, however. had it that Leung Lin
was In Washington as late as Tuesday.
June Is. and that he called at the Ray
mond Apartment House. S14 Twenty-sec-
ond street, on that night to inquire for a
white girl whom he supposed lived there
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
BELOW is THE VOTE SCALE WHICH WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL -LUNE 2R

Contestants
subscriptions necessarily
mean that a larger scale will take effect
PERIOD-From JuneI June 20 1902
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
Washington. D. c. SEPT 3. lss

EMMA ACkERs.
Female Workhouse.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

Absolute Protection for SilYerware
and other valuables IS insured BY
placing such belongings IN the stor-
age vaults OF Union Trust Co. 18th
and H sts- Reasonable rates. Write
or phone.
0This company VIII supply you
with TRAVELLERS CHECKS IN va
rious convenient denominations.
Edward J. SteIIvaSen, Pre.sdent.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23

John, C. Foster
Sir: I am surprised that you have NOT heard from
Mr.. knell. In your letter you probably used the
name Emma Ackers. but he knows me only as
Emma smith, Have Jon heard yet from George
Lee Did he get the money from his brothers II
ne Is out / would like 10 hear from him II you
60 down 10 see him. tell him I asked you about
BIN. ] hope he is wei. Tel him that II he can
Do ne the favor I ask win never forget his kind
nesS Tel him can set the money when return
home. and VIII repay him. but. Of course. I cannot
gee Il While am IN here. I remain very truly
yours, EMMA ACkERS.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-23
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
Trouble 10 They Are Liable 70 ''"'
n 10 Extremes. -.

The japanese are a mos ''A, avsr,.
and observant people and copy , e,''t ,
thing they see with minute hdeup
Newport man recently eagasv .,.'.
Japanese valet. who was 'e'' '
live and satisfactory. ,.,o IN,
His duties rarely took MN NV, 800.
kitchen, but when he had . .' viA
OF watching the cook he did :"
extraordinary interest. Am ana
The cook caught severe - 1u," l,d,
left somewhat suddenly ~. n,
., The house was IN despair as ~
could not replace her 80, dIs.
AT last the valet annouu y, sook |,
IDENTIFY that he thought no eou i sd
little and the mistress glaup
20 give him a trial $3.50, IN va
The frst thing be slaI.'1 ~ - hoe,
the notatoes. lie took on NO nath
ana socks and put his ioe' III
of hot mustard and wafer ,,h,t %
The lady wanted to know ,"., T@' thIl
earth ne was doing lie replied sa a.
ne saw the cook do that WA so,Ains
was peellng the potatoes ana a Ts "a
would persuade him thai .n,.
a necessary part OF The process
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-13
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Harvard where Col
Rupert Winter, u. & A., visiting. saw the
suicide Of young Mercer. He met Cary
Mercer. brother OF the dead student
Col Winter overheard Cary Mercer ap-
parently planning 10 kidnap Archie. the
coloneLs ward. and TO gain possession o.
Aunt RebecCa Winters millions A Miss
Smith was mentioned apparently as a
conspirator. A greet financial magnate
was aboard the train on which Col. Win
ter met his Aunt Robccca. Miss smith
and Archie Col. Winter learned that the
financial magnate Is Edwin $ Keatcham.
Winter. aided by Archie, cleverly frus-
srS ss hSdg 10 NJ hs Smith, adsps
alleged KIDNAPPING plot; Archie mysteri-
ously disappeared in Frisco. BLOOD In a
nearby room at the hotel caused fears for
the boys life. The lads voice was heard
over the telephone, however, and min
ute later a woman's voice-that OF Miss
Smith. Col Winter and a detective set
out for the empty mansion owned by
Arnold, a Harvard graduate. They were
met with an explosion within. Mercer
appeared. He assured Wintsr that Archie
had returned. The colonel saw q vision
fitting from the supposedly haunted
house II was Miss Janet smith. Col
Winter 10 himself admitted that he loved
Miss Smith. Mercer told Winter that
and had been kidnapped. one OF Merrer's
friends on returning the boy TO his aunt
had been arrested for speeding and when
he returned from the police station to his
auto the lad was gone. Mercer confessed
he was forcihly OBTAINING Keatcham.
Mercer told his life story, relating how
Keatcham and his scoundrel secretary,
Atkins. had ruined him, the blow killing
his wife. Mercer was holding him 'pri2on-
or in order that he could not get control
OF a railroad which was the pet project OF
the father Of his college friend Endicott
Tracy. Aunt Rebecca saw Archie in a
cab with two men. Then he vanished.
She followed in an auto, into the Chinese