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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28

Never such business in the history
 of the city, is the unanimous verdict
 of the merchants who are just be-
 ginning to recover from the strenuous
 exertions of the Christmas rush. Today a Farmer reporter visited
 many of the leading business houses
 of the city. including department
 stores. clothing stores. jewelry stores and other establishments that might
 oe expected to feel the quickening pulse of Christmas business With out an exception the stores reported record breaking trade
 Shoppers this year were earlier than usual. and thus the clerks were not rushed to death the last two or three days The result has been a smaller sick list in the big stores than has been made up in a number of years. Every Christmas brings a clerks. This year is not an excep- ton, but the better arrangement of hours, and the distribution of shop ping over a longer period have re- suited in leaving the clerical forces in better physical condition than they could have been otherwise.
 Merchants found that the average patron was more discriminating in the expenditure of his cash this year than ever before. but that does not mean that the shoppers were hanging on to their money.
 They spent freely, but bought use- full instead of ornamental articles. That applies to the department stores principally. The jewelry stores on the other hand declare they never ex- perienced such rush of business in their history. the trade being so enor- nous that their stock was in many respects far short of the demand.
 Bridgeport was not an exception among the cities of New England, ac- cording to reports to reach the local The same healthy condi- ton of trade prevailed throughout the section New York never knew such a rush of holiday trade. The big de- partment stores cut out all suburban a week before Christmas when the tidal wave of trade as sumed such proportions that it was they would have more busi- ness than could be handled
 One of the biggest department stores reported it's trade during the day before Christmas considerably less than on several days before the final day for shopping. The evening brought its usual final rush, but even that was not as great as in former years Yet the aggregate trade for | the week was in every instance rec ord breaking.
 The D., M. Read Co. Rowland Dry Goods O., Smith. Murray & CO, | Meigs & Co, Laborde- e-Gelman-in fact every big store visited agreed the | trade was enormous, and all believed | he city must be in splendid financial
 ''They bought as if they had plenty )f money and wanted to spend it." aid one of the merchants. Tt was nothing like two years ago. or a year 'go, when people spent very sparing- rade would not have reached such
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
WITH THREE DAYS TO GO FIRE DEPARTMENT BEATS
 RECORD FOR PUT OUTS

The banner year of the fire depart ment is 1909. The department has wheeled in response to sso alarms. 1907 there were 2s7 alarms.
 The increase in the number of still alarms is the result of many people putting confidence in the Auto chem ical and sending in their calls over the telephone This year there was 22o still alarms against 1s4 for 190S-
 So far in December there has been 70 fires in 2s days. Up to December there had been 0sfires from the following causes. grass fires 29: spon- taneous g; dust from blow pipes 2;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28

ash dumps 40; supposed incendiary IT; unclean chimneys 65; accidental 139; unknown causes 37; struck by light ming 2
 There were eight false alarms against eleven in 1908 The bell alarms during the twelve months of 1909 were as follows: January IT; February q; March 2S: April 19; May 15; June 14; July 1e; August 20; September 8; Oc- tober 15; November; December CPS days) IT.
 Still alarms: January 24; February 25: March 19; April 24; May Il; June Is: July 27; August IT; September 2; October IS; November 19; December CPS days) 23- Total still alarms 22O; ttoal bell alarms 153, false alarms 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
BUECHLER BUYS
 STERN RESIDENCE

Max Buechler. the jeweler. has pur- chased from Adolphus and Julia M. Stirn the four family house on the west side of Main street. near the head of Lumber street. which was original ly the Chester W. Bennett residence. For several years it has been a four family house
 Mir. Buechler believes there is a need for apartment houses in this city witt, steam heat and janitor service fur nisned by the owners. He will raise and remodel the present structure in to a block with three stores on the street and six apartments above. The block will adjoin the property of Thomas P Taylor. MT. Buechler will expend several thousands of dollars on his project
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
JOINT COMMITTEE
WILL INVESTIGATE BArJJNGER-
 PINCHOT CONTROVERSY.
Especial from United Press1

J
 Washington, Dec 2S-The investiea- ton of the Ballinger-Pinchot contro- versy will be conducted by a joint committee of the Senate and House
 This decision was reached by the administration today after a series of conferences between the President and Republican leaders. Senator Nelson of Minnesota, will probably head the committee in charge of the investisa- ton.
 Representative Dalzen of PennsvI- vania was consulted by the President regarding the House end of the mat ter. He, in common with the Presi- dent, Secretary Ballinger and practi- cally all of the Republican leaders favored a joint Investigation which they believe will prevent any possi- bility of "whitewashing'' that Tvould be sure to follow an inquiry by either house of Congress separately. A plan for a joint investigation was today lndorSed by Postmaster General Hitch cock. political monitor of the admin lStr2tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
PEACE PROMISED
 FOR NICARAGUA
JOINT CONFERENCE OF COsfsfIS- SION REPRESENTING MADRIZ AND ESTRADA SET FOR NEW YEARS DAY.
Special from United Press)

N5pSClAl rom Onlred PTeSS-) - BluefieHs, Nicaragua, Dec 2s.-A joint CT srence of the commission representing Madriz and the repre- sentatives of Provisional President Estrada has been set for Saturday. Peace terms are to be discussed. Peace is now only a matter of a few days, it is believed.
 Washington, Dec. 2S.-The early passing of the Nicaraguan question is the confident prediction of diplomats who have followed the torturous de- velopments of the last few months Although the State Department still maintains non-committal attitude toward the Madriz government. it is practically certain that rather than have repetition of the bloody fight ing at Managa, Secretary Knox would welcome an understanding between Madriz and Estrada providing free elections are guaranteed and a stable government is in prospect The un official visit of Admiral Kimbau to President Madriz is the first step in this direction and it is believed here another week will see the cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a responsible government
 Despite the fact that Madriz is mt regarded with an especially friendly eye by the State Department he couid easily rehabilitate himself by com Dining with Estrada in a general house-cleaning to rid Nicaraeua of the last vestiges of Zelayanism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
TOBACCO TRUST GETS CONTROL
 OF DRUG TRUST

San Francisco. Dec. 2S-A g. 800 900 business deal by which the tobacco trust is to assume control of the owl Drug company stores along the Paci- fic coast. under the corporate name of the United Chemist Stores Company, is reported today. According to the report the new company will imme- diately extend it's retail stores, plac- ing at least one establishment in ev- cry large city on the west coast.
 The Owl Drug Company is the larg- est retail drug concern on the coast. being locally known as the Drug Trust" deal, 1t is said. awaits the decision of the Federal Court regarding the Sher- man antitrust law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
INVESTIGATE ROCK
 ISLAND CORNER
(speciaT from United Prass ,

NIl1-~1-1E ~A ~11HA N~HA1tSA 1T ESFH-J
 New York, Dec 2s.-A special com mittee appointed by the governor of the stock exchange met today to be- gin an investigation of the furry in Rock Island stock at the opening of the market yesterday, when the stock advanced SIX points and fell back to its striving price within an hour The committee is taking evidence to- day which will show that the stock was cornered- Corners are, by an Unwritten law on the exchange, for bidden- If any stock is cornered, the men behind the deal will be severely dealt with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
LOCAL NEwSDEALERS ARE
 WAITING FOR DEVELOPMENTS

Tickets are being sent out for the fifth annual beefsteak dinner and vaudeville entertainment of the Cir culation Club of New York at fine New York Press Club on Wednesday evening Feb 2. The price of tickets is $500, and a number of local news dealers expect to be included fin the list of dealers in the eastern and mid- de states to participate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
PADLOCKED DINNER
 TAKEN BY THIEF

The first of the reports about the theft of Christmas dinners is now occupying the attention of Detective Edward Cronan. Before retiring Fri day night Eli B. Morrill, had his din- ner placed in his ice box on the back stoop and saw to it that the box was padlocked- When he awoke the lock was found broken and the dinner gone from the turkey to the mince pie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
WOMAN WEIGHING
 400 POUNDS DIES
Mother of Nine Children, All
 of Whom Are Alive
fspecial from united Press.) !

Altoona, Pa. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Mary Fennelli, A, died here today of apo plexy. Mrs. Fennelli weighed 400 pounds and was the mother of chill dren, all of whom are alive. The body remained warm for hours after death and for a time the family re- fused to accept the physicians state ment that the woman was dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
WORKMAN CRUSHED TO
 DEATH BY HUGE BOILER.
Special from Uni,ed Press.)

New Haven, Dec. 2s.-John Dugan thirty-seven years old, an employe Of the Bigelow Boiler Company, was crushed at noon today when a huge boiler plate fell on him. pinning hIm to the ground. breaking his back and causing internal injuries. He was rushed to St. RaphaeIs Hospital where he died in few minutes after his arrival.
 Dugan was married and lived at 39 Fillmore street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
WEATHER INDICATIONS

tSpecial from United Pressl
 New Haven. Dec. 2S.-Forecast:- Fair. except possibly fiurries of snow tonight and Wednesday,.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with occa sion al hurrfes of snow and not much change in temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
BODIES OF SEVEN
 CHILDREN TAKEN
 FROM THE RUINS
Especial from United Press. )

SN-V
 Dubois. Pa, Dec. 2S-The bodies of seven children were recovered to- day from the ruins of the home of Steve Bronosky, near here, which was destroyed by fire last night The chiI- dren ranged in age from two to I2 years The fire, which was caused bv an overheated stove, exploded a can of powder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
CARNEGIE IS NOT
 SERIOUSLY INJURED
Special from United Press. ,

New York. Dec. 2s.-Andrew Carne- gie IS resting comfortably today at his Fifth avenue mansion after his injury yesterday in Central Park ~yhen he slipped on the ice and badly injured his left knee. statement regarding Carneefe's con. dition-
 Although it caused him much pain- tne injury to Andrew Carnegie's leg is not serious"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
60 RESCUED FROM FERRY CRUSHED
 IN ICE GORGE
Special from United Press

Bellaire. O., Dec. 2S.-Sixty pas sengers were rescued from the foun- dering ferryboat Charon on the Ohio river today after a perilous night in which the ferry was crushed and pitched in an ice gorge.
 The ferry. plying from Bellaire to Benwood. was caught in the ice gorge about here. Rivermen living in house. boats went to the rescue in the morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
AIRSHIP FLIGHT
 OF 1000 MILES

(Spfcial from the United Pressl
 Los Angeles, Dec 2S-An airship fight of 1000 miles between given points is a preliminary feature of the great aviation meet which is being arranged by this city. D. P. Preble the sensational journey,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 EXERCISES POSTPONED

The Sunday school exercises of St. Paul's Episcopal church. which were to have been held tomorrow even ing. have been postponed to Jan. 6. the Feast Of the Epiphany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
SHAPIROS RETURN

MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Shapiro who have been on their wedding trip returned last night. They will take up their residence at the new home on Sherwood avenue at once
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28
SHOPPERS BREAK ALL RECORDS FOR
 CHRISTMAS TRADE
Never Such Business in His tory of City, Say Mer-
 chants

Fewer Cases of Illness Among Clerks Is the Re suit of Better Arrange ment of Hours and Gener- al Inclination. on Part of Public to Do Its Shopping Early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-28

TO RENT.-Apartments at BOP Golden Hill St. Seven rooms and bath. En quire of owner. Al Washington Aye.
 T tf o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Ar You one of Themq

The house wife Who has been In
duoed 20 buy a phosphate baking
powder by grocers or canvassers viii
be- somewhat ehagrined 20 learn that
this character of goods Is made from
burned bones mixed with diluted oh
Of yitrol
Il seems that there Is no Law com.
pelling these long-shot boys 20 print
the ingredients on the can. ana
hence the consumer Is easily deceived
Goods ~ ibis class cost very uttie 10
manufacture about 3 or 4 cents per
pound NOT much more than the
pTire ot abe bons or alan from whlch
they are made
We md upon ,pyegilggtion that
the only real baking powder Is mad@
from cream OF tartar and soda and
small per cent of starch 20 ada 10 rs
keeping qualities An the good
brands have the ingredients printed
on the label I-ia-e08
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
FLATHEA0 INDIANS IN
STARVING CONDITION

Omitted Press Leased Wlre)
Helena. Mont. Jan. l3.-Huu-
dreds OF members OF the Flathead
Indian tribe on the Fathead reser-
yaton are said 90 be practically with
out food and in immediate danger OF
starving 90 death unless relief is
offered.
Fred c. Morgan. superintendent OF
the reservation. will at once request
the government 10 give the Indians
some assistance until they can be
removed TO another reservation.
Many OF the tribes horses are dead
and others must be killed. as there
is nothing for them 10 eat. Superin-
tendent Morgan is making an effort
to get forage from Fort Harrison for
the Indians ponies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
some "Flub-Dub" skater-

Yesterday evening several Eartern
people were skating on the pond
across from the o. c. T. Co. and,
Notwithstanding that a few had not
been on ice skates for six or seven
years. they could cut the curves.
writes names and also makes stars"
in a beautiful manner. A frst-class
exhibition vas given by J. L. Kols.
a travelling salesman. Kola cut
Urcathes OF holly and big pansies
with apparent ease and his ability
as fast skater was vel demon
strat.d. Several high jumping con-
tests we're also palled on an I on the
opposite SIDE Of the wire the Ice was
fun of stars ard raiubovs. caused by
the inexperienced high jumper.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
ROBBERS ARRESTED
IN LOS ANGELES
united Press Leased WireJ

tCnited Press Leased Wire.)
Los Angeles Cal Jan. 13.--Ac-
cused Of robbing 10 safes and hold
ing up more than so people, three
men suspected OF being the criminals
who have been terrorizing Los An
geles and vicinity recently. are uu.
der arrest today. The men are en-
tered at the police station as Charles
Mavin. alias Britt; T. r. Garwood. al
legged 10 have been a convict five
times. and Jimmy Filter. alleged ex-
convic and expert safe cracker.
When they were arrested the men
we're alleged 20 have been planning
10 crack a safe in the New Majestic
theatre. Nitro-glycerine. believed 20
have been hidden by the trio. was
found behind a bin board across the
street from the theatre.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
O o o O o q D o o o o
o PERSONAL MENTION o

O. L. waddel returned today from
a brief business visit in Albany.
G.. II. Hull arrived from Portland
TO-DAY to look after business at the
county court house.
Sheriff Stevens, Of Portland, was
a visitor here yesterday, bringing up
prisoners TO the penltentiary.
Hon. J. d. Lee has returned to
Portland, after attending the legis-
lature here during the opening.
Dan Zonner, Of Woodburn, was
transactlng business and visiting
friends here today for a short time
Miss Mamie Sherman left for her
home in Astoria this morning, after
a pleasant visit with Salem friends.
Byron Harris has returned to his
home in Portland after looking after
business interests here for a short
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wallert, for
mer proprietors Of the Elite restau-
rant. have left for their old home In
New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Sees Mother Grow Young.

1t would be hard TO overstate the
wonderful change in my mother
since she began 20 use Electric Bit
ters," writes Mrs. W. l. Gupatriek
OF DanfoTth, Me. Although past 20
she seems really 10 be growing
young again. She suffered untold
misery from dyspepsia for 20 years
Az last she could neither eat. drink
nor sleep, Doctors gave her up and
all remedies failed till Electric Bit
tiers worked such wonders for her
health. They inyigorate an vital
orsans. cure Liver and kidney
troubles induce sleep, impart
strength and appetite. Only soc al
.J.-e fAeFrsss dsur ssore
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13

When YOU have a bad cough or
cold do not let Il drag along until il
becomes chronic bronchitis. or de-
velops into an attack OF pneumonia.
but give Il the attention IL deserves
and get rid of H. Take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and YOU are
sure OF prompt relief From a small
AewiaRing the sale and use OF this
preparation has extended 10 an parts
30. TIE unlted states and 20 many
foreign countries lis many remark
able cures Of coughs and colds have
won for IL this wide reputation and
extensive use. sold by DR. stones
drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Went Through the loo

While kating on the slough %
the mouth Of Mili creek yesterday
afternoon Romeo Gouloy a promi-
neut salem hop man broke through
the ice. ard had @ not been FOR th,
quick assistance of MILO Rasmus-
sen, an employe OF the o. c. T. Co.
b. wcgd have probably been frozen
or drowned. Hs comrades made
several atotmpts 20 help him By
throwing plauks 20 him. but Gouley
could not manage 90 crawl out on
them. Rasmussen, seeing tho
trouble hurried % GOulcy's assist
ance with a long rope. which n
threw TO him. and by the aid of
steady pull vas able 20 climb on tha
board thrown him. and gain solid
ice A. IL vas he had close call
and a decidedly cold hath.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13

Chicago Jan. 13.-James ]. Cor
bet today modestly believes be is the
only man in the world who can
walk Of with the heavyweight hon
ors. nov held BY Johnson. Dusciss-
ing the situation, COrbett said:
Al Rubiak. the big Polish fight
er from Michigan looms up as a
possibility. but that Is all. Il viii
take a couple Of years to bring him
around 20 a point where he will be
taken seriously. / have talked 70
couple Of the ring fans who have
watched the development OF Rubiak
closely. but they can see no future
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Club Meeting Postponed

ON account Of couaictiug dates
che East Salem Push Club. which
was 20 meet Wednesday. the 18Th.
has been postponed until Friday. Jan
uary l5. az : o'clock p. m. The pur-
pose OF the meeting Is 10 complete
the work of organization begua
Wednesday Of last week. This meet
ing vi.l be Of vast Interest 20 an,
and everyone is cordially invited TIE
meeting viii not be held al the CT -
IA keia street church as formerly
announced. but win be held In the
congregational church. corner OF
Niuetoerth and Ferry streets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES
ALL NORTHERN ITALY

yenetia and Florence in Tuscany.
Later reports indicate that the
shock was more severe than was re-
ported at first No reports OF deaths
have been received and the details
are meager.
Later reports from Tuscany
showed that the property damage
consisted of the collapse OF a few
houses and a general cracking Of
walls in the various cities. Several
cathedrals we're damaged.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
WILL NOT SUICIDE
UNLESS HE CAN BURN

United Press Leased Wirel
Marshneld. o r,Jan. l3.-In the
person OF Sefana Orcheani an Italian.
the police OF Marshneld have a queer
character.
Sefana says he does not care to
live but will not take his life unless
he is permitted 10 leap into flames
lie ATTEMPTED 10 fire a sawmnl and
attacked the watchman with an axe
After he was landed in Jail he tried
10 start a blaze in his cell.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
UNITED Press Leased Wire.

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
Rome. Jan. 13.-All Tuscany and
many cities in northern Italy were
shaken by a severe earthquake this
morning and vague reports OF heavy
damage in the larger cities have
been received.
At Genoa the shock was 50 heavy
that the people rushed out Of their
houses and would not return for
hours. Other cities affected we're Mi
Ian. lombard. Venice and Padua in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
POMPADOUR jim THINKS
HE GAN DOWN JOHNSON

for him yet. He is big, strong fell
low, and would give any Of the sec
ond-class nen tough argument,
but compared to Johnson he is sew
eral notches below par.
The fighting world is CabouD Of
the opinion that IL will take some
one better than the present crop Of
fighters to whip johnson. In the In.
terest Of the game. and for the sake
OF the white mans cause, I have been
approached on the matter myself /
am out Of the fighting game, but I
am afraid II some one don't meet
Johnson, I may"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Ralher Look Out Than In-

The register az the city jail this
morning credited four men with be-
Ing drunk and alsorderly. Two OF
the occupants we're IN a hilarious
condition lest night and continued
TO make things hum until the officer
put stop % further mischief. New
crtheless the prisoners have no per-
sonal grievance against the police
for arresting them a. they stated
this morning they would rather be
on the inside looking out than on
the outside looking In.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Marion squase for the Birl>-

KIND hearted people have cleared
the snow from under the trees In
Marion square and have been feed
ING the s'eDiHg birds for the past
week The little feaihcred crea-
lures apparently ind great cohfoft
and cajoymeni ln scratching ana
feeding on the dry ground under the
trees ana thousands % them can be
seen here cyery day
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Caught i'm the Rain.

then a cold and a cough-let II run
on-get pneumonia or consumption
that's all No matter how you get
your cough don't neglect it-take
Balard's Horehound Syrup and you'll
be over II in no time. The sure cure
for coughs colds, bronchitis and all
pulmonary diseases in young and
old Sold by all dealers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
Glee Cluh OrrnnIre.i-

The \. NJ C. A. glee club has or
gan.zed and the election OF officers
for tho year is as follows. Director
and manager. VIII Ketchum; presi-
dent Walter Minier, yice-preslden.
z. l.. Pitiman; secretary and trea .
urcr. 70 Daue The annual meeting
was held last evening. when matters
pertaining 90 the development OF the
club were discuss 4.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-13
VETO MESSAGES
MADE SPECIAL ORDER

In the house Tuesday forenoon
the veto meEnages and bills n a
without executive approval In 1907.
were made a special order for Mon
day. January is. al p. m.
House adjourned 20 "Wednesday az
l0a m.