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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-10


cally for not following up their several interests
No car shortage exists today in California, says
Senator Miller triumphantly. He leaves us to infer
that this happy condition is due to his law. Post
hoe, propter hoe. This is mere childs play You
not multiply freight cars by passing laws any
than you can add cubit to your stature by
taking thought There are cars to spare because
trade light and all in consequence OF Sena-
Millers meddlesome legislation.
FINED FOR NOT EATING CANDY
Mr.. Miller explains his measure OF reciprocity
thus:
The railroad was allowed 81 per day more
penalty than the shippers rental for the car
that is furnished, the shipper furnishing any
thing against the furnished by the railroad
This IS a confusion of ideas. The penalty appears
to be partly fine and partly rent The charge for
is just but the other count is like fining baby
because he won't eat candy.
FIGURES OF RECIPROCITY
| suggest that it is proper matter for inquiry
by the state railroad commission to ascertain how
much money has been collected by the railroads from
shippers and how much by the shippers from the
railroads under this law. Such an inquiry might
give us some measure of the reciprocity
THE PAINTED LADY
When | came to San Francisco away back in the
consulship of Plancus-eheu, fugaces almost
every woman you met on the street had her face
painted To one coming from an older civilization
this quite the most remarkable thing about the
town. In Europe painted face was the business
sign of of the town. In fact there was a
where Frenchman arrested for insulting
an American woman in railway carriage and on
trial he pleaded that her face was painted The
plea accepted as sufficient excuse.
1t is a great many years now since the women Of
San Francisco abandoned this foolish and dirty
practice, and nowhere in the world, except in Ire
land, do you see finer or fresher compexions That
gallant man, the editor of the Louisville Courier
Journal, has discovered the facts and puts Our
women in the front rank of progressves thus:
San Francisco announce a war upon
the high priced florists in the form of Horticulture
They have already backed the paint purveyors
up against the wall by submitting to the joyous
caresses of the breezes If they should now
find way to bust the clothing and food trusts
California might become Utopia for benedicks
HER INFINITE VARIETY
Indeed, when mere man conten1plates the multi
farious and aggressive activities of a modern
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CONFUSION OF IDEAS

1t is the interest Of railroads to
supply cars. 1t is usually the in
terest OF consignees to unload
their stuff without delay. Now
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FAKE IMPROVEMENT CLUBS

This town is familiar with fake improv cement clubs
supported by public utility corporations for political
purposes. Los Angeles is getting taste of their
quality When that city annexed San Pedro
and Wilmington it was on the express promise that
the city would raise S3OOOOOO on bonds to improve
the harbor. An election has been called to vote on
this issue and some of the improvement clubs are
fighting the proposition because it is against railroad
interests to create free harbor where now they
have monopoly of the water front. We had the
same trouble in San Francisco in relation to the
Isas creek arbor project and the Geary street rail
way proposition.
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THE VOICE OF MONEY

The Santa Ana Register knows what is going It
happen to San Francisco:
VIII San Francisco take warning? The policy
of the mayor of that city of turning all the dc
partments of government into political bureaus
including the fire department, brings threat
from the fire companies raise the rates of in
This right home to the pockets
Of a lot OF people who would be unable to see a
less palpable outrage and who would be
moved by this did it not speak in thunder
tones of cash
Thunder tones OF cash. That's how none,
talks
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SENATOR MILLER'S INSULT

Senator Miller OF Tulare writes to the Visalia
Delta to explain why he refused fee to defend a
suit brought by the railroad under the demurrage
law which he fathered in the last legislature Miller
says:
On Saturday last Mr.. Stevenson approached
the street and stated he had been sued
for 500 by the railroad company for demurrage;
that Mr.. Z. c. Farnsworth was his regular at
torney but that he wanted employ me to
compromise this particular case, because of nv
friendly relations with the railroad company etc
To this false and insulting insnuation there was
but reply that any reputable lawyer could make
and maintain his self-respect, and endeavored to
make It when told him that did not desire to
be retained by him and that he had better take
the to his regular attorney. So much for
my refusal TO be employed by Mr. Stevenson
Doubtless this was an insult of Sorts but the
question might be raised whether it was real or
merely political insult, there may be stage
money and real money.
HOW RECIPROCITY WORKS
Senator AIiller's letter proceeds to an elaborate
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STANTON'S BOAST

No, Mr.. Taft does not fly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
SISTERS RETURN
 THANKS TO DONORS
FOR KIND REMEMBRANCES AT CHRISTMAS TIME TO PATTI
 ENTS AND CHILDREN.

The Sisters at St. Vincent's hospital desire to thank all who so generously contributed and co-operated with them in making Christmas so happy for the patients and especially for the chil- dren. The private rooms, wards, and corridors of the hospital were all pret- tily and tastefully arranged. The Christmas tree was the great feature of enjoyment. The following is list of the donors:
 Rev. Fathers Nihill, Picker and Cur ran, Dr. and Mrs. Blank, Dr. and Mrs. O'Hara, Dr. and Mrs. Johnson, pr. Miles, Mrs Henry Lee, A. McNeil, nan, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Ryan, Miss Mu1cahy, Model Food Market Co.,. MT. and Mrs. Rourke. Public Market, Bonn mos & Biltz, Miss J. Moran, MT. Thom- as, MT. and Mrs. James O'Brien of New Haven. Mrs. Eckart, Miss l.. and Carl Eckart, Mrs. G. D. Egbert, Mi chael Connery, Mrs. George Stapleton, MT. Abbott, MT. and Mrs. Jas. A. OBrien, c. Buckley, Miss Wren, Mrs. M. H. Ford, MT. and Mrs. HI. Merritt, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. A. Steady Miss Me- Cam, J. Hayden, Miss Rourke Mrs. J. Gates. employees Crane Go. No. 1, Miss Noonan, Miss Dennis, Mrs. M. Doyle.
 To these and the benefactors whose gifts were unaccompanied with cards, the Sisters of Charity and the patients at St. Vincent's render cordial thanks and pray for them the blessings of a Happy New Year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
COUNTRY CLUB
 HOUSE FIRED
$5O,OOO Structure at Green wich Burned to the Ground Today.
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Especial from United Press.)
 Stamford, Jan 3.-A despatch from Greenwich states that the Greenwich Country club house was destroyed by fire today. The fire broke out about 11:30, presumably because of a defect in the chimney It spread quickly through the upper part of the large club house but the volunteer firemen were able to get out about everything of value on the first floor. The club house was on North street and it stood on a hill in the midst of the IS hole golf links. According to ad- vices from Greenwich it was worth about s50,000. A larger and much more expensive clubhouse is in course of erection not far from it..
 The foundations for this new club house have been laid. The country club was incorporated and it's mem bership included about every man of wealth and social prominence in Greenwich. Some Stamford folk were members The clubhouse has been the center for a good deal of the social life of the town. There were periodi- cal table d'hote dinners during the summer season and frequent dances. The Connecticut League and Golf club had it's annual tournament on the links of this club last summer.
 It was said that the fremen were bothered today by lack of water pres sure The clubhouse stood on an ele- vatioI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
CITY JETS CHECK FOR
 $loS,OOO

The check sent by the County Com sioners this morning to the City of Bridgeport for the licenses issued dur ing the month of December, just pas sed, is larger than the two checks re- ceived by the city during January, 1908 and 1909. This is accounted for by the fact that all the applicants have paid their fees.
 In all the Commissioners collected $120, ,704.0O in Bridgeport, of which they retained $12,070.4O for the county and sent check of $10S,633.40 to the city. The s4 on the end of the amount col lected was from Druggist William Brinkerhoff at 1856 Seaview avenue. who had few days to run out the year, and paid in proportion. In all the commissioners have issued to Bridgeport 257 full liquor licenses; 6 beer; wholesale and 45 drug licenses.
 The Commissioners sent checks to the following towns as their share of the revenues. Greenwich $270, Dan bury $540; Darien $855; Newtown $180; Norwalk s810; Stamford $2295 and to Fairfield county S55O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
DESPONDENT LATTER
 TOUGH CUSTOMER
Fires Two Revolver Shots Into His Head and Takes Arsenic, But Still Lives.
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 Bethel, Conn.,, Jan. 3.-A two-ounce vial of arsenic, drained to the last dregs, followed by two revolver shots into the head directly above each temple were not sufficient to end the life of Burt Gould, a natter formerly employed by the Beard United Com pany here.
 Despondent because he lost his job and was out of money, Gould before leaving his boarding house today, swallowed two ounces of arsenic. Strangely, the poison took no effect on his system. When he reached Main street he began to realize that he was in as good health as if he had not swallowed the poison. He then deliberately pulled a revolver from his pocket and fired two shots into his head. He was immediately rushed to the emergency hospital in Danbury where an examination of his wounds was expected to reveal a pre- carious condition. Upon reaching the operating table, however, Gould seem ed to be suffering little or no pain and was able to talk rationally. While the surgeon probed for the bullets and made incisions in his skull he coolly told of his despondency and of his final decision to finishl it all because he was worthless to himself ~->1 anvhnt7r, else v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
NO DEMAND FOR MORE PAY FOR
 TROLLEYMEN

The January meeting of the New England Joint Conference Board of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees is in session in this city, at Concordia hall.s today. Eigh- teen delegates are present. Reports were made of the conditions all over the system controlled by the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road.
 Charles ". Mfnnix of New Haven, who is chairman of the board, stated shortly before o'clock, when the ses- sion adjourned, that the business done was only of a routine nature. It had been hinted that the board would ask the railroad for an increase in wages in several cities, including Bridgeport. But the indications at today's meeting was that there would be no demands made in the immediate future.
 Representing Local 459 of this city at the conference was President Anth- ony Wolfe.
 The reports of the officers were all very satisfactory and all were re-elect- ed as follows:
 Chairman, Charles w. Minnix. of New Haven; vice chairman, J. H. Reardon, of Worcester; treasurer, M. J. Hennessey, of Springfeld;' secretary, c. w. Lane, of Springfield
 After a lunch at the Atlantic Hotel the delegates resumed their afternoon session at 3:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
DRASTIC ORDINANCES DRAFTED
 TO PREVENT SHORT MEASURES

At the meeting of the Common Council to be held this evening two ordinances will be introduced relative Co the office of sealer of weights and measures.
 One ordinance prescribes that one weigher shall be elected by the alder men of one party and the other by the aldermen of the other party. In this way thealdermen of one party will have no voice in the election Of the Candidate of the other party.
 The ordinance governing the public weighers calls upon them to annually try and test all weights, steelyards, scales and measures used by any per- son for buying or selling. tn addition the weighers shall make tests, the re- quest of any person who within AS hours next immediately preceding shall have purchased any article that was weighed or measured upon the scales or measures it is desired to have tested.
 The sealers will also be. obliged to weigh and measure article brought to them and issue certificates as to it's weight.
 Every person selling coal, coke or charcoal in boxes. baskets or bags, sfall suffer having the holders des- troyed if they do hold the quantity aecrfbed to them. The fees for the sealers are to be 25 cents for each set of weights: set of measures from gfH to a gallon 25 cents; yard sticks rcouuter used as same cents; set of dry measures or part thereof 20 centss for each scale, steelyard, bal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
OBITUARY.

At her home, 67O Housatonic ave- nue, Agnes, wife of William Ruoss, passed away last evening, at the age of 60 years. She was a member of the ladies branch of the Schwaeb bis cher Mannerchoir and we'll and ex- tensively known among the German residents. She came to this city from Enligen, Germany. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Anna, wife of Henry Gunther, and Jennie Ruoss, and six sons, John, William, Carl, Louis, Eugene and Christian Ruoss.
 Funeral services over the remains of Neils Johan Ljunberg were held yesterday afternoon from his home, 1524 Seaview avenue, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Peter Froebrg, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church officiating, both at the home and at the grave in Mountain Grove cemetery. There was large delegation present at the services from the Mutual Benefit as- sociation of the Challenge Cutlery cor poration. The honorary bearers were Messrs. Robert Fox and Albert Map pin. The active bearers were the Messrs. L. Sandstrom, Oscar John- son, Erickson, Magnell, Fred Ryno, and c. Peterson. The funeral ar engagements were in charge of Funeral Director August G. Baker
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ance or basket cents.
 Every person selling coal shall cause the scales used by him to be tested every three months. Agents or driv- CTS of coal carts whenever requested by the purchaser of any coal shall cause the coal to be weighed forth with on such scales as the weighers shall select and the weighers shall de- liver a certificate of the weight to the purchaser.
 After causing the coal to be deliv- cred it shall be the duty of the driver of the cart to have his cart weighed before loading again.
 The ordinance gives the weighers the right to enter any building or store at any reasonable time and to take the measures from any peddler's s wagon at any time for inspection.
 When after several visits the weigh CTS find scales incorrest he shall noti- fly the dealers to destroy the scales besides laying the matter before the prosecuting attorney. Persons using condemned scales are liable to fine of a hundred dollars and any person who obstructs a weigher in the performance of his duty is liable to fine of $10.
 The weighers must keep a record and file a copy annually in the office of the town clerk.
 John Lynch and Howard Bayette will probably succeed themselves as weighers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
WOMEN HAY HELP SAVE
 NATURAL RESOURCES
 SAYS GOVERNOR WEEKS

Governor Weeks, in reply to the question of the committee of 100 of the national organization of the D. A. R., has indicated his belief that the women of the country can be of valu- able assistance in the movement for the conservation of the natural re- sources. Mrs. John T. Sterling and Mrs. Charles A. Hotchkiss of this city are among the four Connecticut of the national committee The others are Mrs. V. A. Page and Mrs. c. H. Pinney of Derby
 The governors statement follows: ''Connecticut's particular interest in conservation necessary regards the pollution of her streams and the es- tablishment of reasonable forest areas. Something has already been done, much more will be done when the campaign of education, which is being disseminated over the country shall bear it's expected fruit. In this campaign of education believe that women will find their opportunity"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
SEARCH FOR WAITER, WHO ELOPED WITH
 RICH GIRL, FAILS
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 Philadelphia, Jan. 3.-Spurred by the urgent demands of Robert Buist the millionaire grandfather of Roberta Buist De Janon, the 16 year old heir ess who is believed to have either eloped with or been abducted by Fred erick Cohen, hotel waiter, detectives are today spreading dragnet over Lancaster and the surrounding coun- try in an effort to run down the mis- sing pair.
 They dec1are they are confident of apprehending them before nightfall. While they have no direct information regarding the present whereabouts of the missing girl, they say they have every reason to believe that the man and girl are hiding in the suburbs of Lancaster.
 Timothy O'Leary assistant superin- tendent of police of this city. today declared that he is of the opinion that the couple have gone to New York, where Cohen is well acquainted and believes that the girl is hidden away in some secluded spot in that city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
MT. Bishop Opens
 New Undertaking Parlors and Chapel
Quarters Embrace Show Room, Offices and Mortu- ary Chapel, Seating 125 Persons.

Today marked the removal of the we'll established undertaking firm of Henry E. Bishop from their old par lors at 125 State stree to more com modious quarters in the new buildlng at ETA Fairfield avenue, which is own ed by Dr. Bishop. The new parlors are the equal in cost and beauty to any in New England.
 The full establishment comprises three floors, the reception room, the private office of MT. Bishop and the display room being on the first floor, floor, and the en1balming and store room in the basement.
 The display room is well lighted, showing a number of plated glass en- closures, displaying 34 different styles of caskets,Z all of which are in full view. The castings of the glass cases are in mahogany, and very elaborate. The embalming room is most sani- tary, and in pure white. The walls and ceilings are of tile, while the floor is in mosaic figures
 The mortuary chapel, though quite simple in architectural make up is beautiful in it's simplicity. The chapel is second to none in New England, marking as it does another step for fard in a progressive city. The chapel is large enough to seat from 100 to 125 people at one time, and still have a great deal of standing room. A door at the forward end of the chapel opens into an elevator, which oper- ates on the three floors.
 The funeral directors who today occupy the new quarters are we'll es- tablished in this city, MT. Bishop hav- ing conducted the business for the past seven years, which was carried on so successfully by his father, E.. N. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
MELLEN CONFERS
 WITH PRESIDENT
Railroad Heads Present Their Views on Interstate Commerce Amendments.

Special from United Press,
 Washington, Jan. 3.-The transpor- tation interests of the country pre- sented their views on Interstate Commerce law amendments at the White House today. Six big railroad presidents, representing countrywide interests, discussed with President Taft his proposition for drastic rail- road control, planned to be set forth in his special message which will probably go to Congress this week. The conference began at o'clock
 Presidents Lovett, of the Hartman lines; Baer of the Reading; Finley of the Southern; McCrea of the Pennsyl- vania; Brown of the New York Cen tral and Mellen of the New Haven were the railroad men in attendance
 It was settled early in the confer ence that the Presidents interstate commerce message probably will not go to Congress on Wednesday as had been expected.
 The conference concluded at 11:30 and the railroad men left the White House hurriedly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
WIZARD MORSE REACHES HIS
 PRISON CELL
Hair Cut Short and He Is Garbed in Regular Uni
 form of Convict
Warden Mover Not Yet De- cided But May Assign Him to Clerical Work.
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NOpeCldl Hr0SS.J
 Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 3.-Charles w. Morse, once characterized as the wiz ard of finance and once Steamboat King of America, this afternoon ar- rived here and was taken to a cell in the Federal prison. He arrived in company with two detectives and at once began the service of the sentence of 15 years imprisonment imposed up- on him for his part in the manipulat- ing the funds of the National Bank of on the trip to thtis city and stated that he had nothing to add to his statement given out on leaving New York yesterday when he characterized himself as a victom of public outcry. There was an enormous crowd at the station when the train rolled in, but the deputies pushed their prisoner off that used by the other passengers, hurried him into an automobile and whfsked him off to the prison.
 In the prison office Morse was greet ed by Warden Mover. who stood by while the necessary commitment pa- then taken to the Identification room where the Bertillion records were taken for the prison gallery. His hair was then cut short and he was garbed in the prison uniform for fresh arrivals which is made of brown and white material. He was locked in a cell and tomorrow will be assigned to the work he is to do while a convict.
 Warden Mover declined to state what Morse will do. He is just a new convict" he said, "and know noth- ing whatever of him excepting what have read in the papers. He may be given clerical work. but the nature of Iii, %ocS I I,ic ,oJ,x fool examination'
 Mrs. Morse is expected to arrive here tomorrow and will stay in Atlanta for a time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
GENERAL SHOE
 STRIKE LIKELY
Labor Union Officials Put Ultimatum Up to Lynn Firm Today.
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 Lynn, Mass, Jan. 3-General Secre- tary-Treasurer of the United Shoe Workers of America, M. J. Tracey, to- gether with Business Agents William Smith and Frank M. Kidder of the packing room workers and Mckay stitchers unions. held conference with the firm of A. M. Creighton to- day, at which in case a settlement of the trouble could not be reached, the ultimatum was to be put up to the firm that a general strike in all the departments, of the factory would be called.
 Since the strike last week the firm has been hiring nonlunion help to take the places Of the strikers, many of whom they nave refused to take back.
 The joint council of the United Shoe Workers of America held a meeting iii Lasters' Hall Sunday at which the strike Of the packing room workers was endorsed This action means that in case the trouble is not soon ad- jlsted that 9 general strike in the whole factory will be the result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
STRANGE BURGLARY
 FERTILIZERS POLICE

Pietro Avilla. a fruit dealer at 2s0 State street, found no indication of a burglary when he unlocked his store as usual early this morning. But when he gained the interior he found the cash register wide open, and the cigar cases in confusion. His loss, 15 boxes of cigars and g in change. is about $40.
 The intruders must have used a key on the front door, Avilla thinks. for he found the rear door securely fast ened. As they left with their loot they were careful to lock the door be- hind them