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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
DESERVES NATIONAL AID

In view of the fact that the federal
government is expending $375,OOOOOC
in the creation of an interoceanic
canal for the purpose of furthering ma
tional commerce. San Diego can make
no mistake in pledging its credit for
the improvement of San Diego bay In
order that local as well as national
interests may be subserved. There Is
no place on the Pacific coast better
adapted for the care of large com
merce than this section, and this is a
form of harbor improvement not pos
sible in many ports, by reason of the
peculiar condition prevailing in Sar
Diego bay.
The city of San Diego is located on
high ground which slopes down to the
bay. The topography of the country
is such that it would not be prac-
ticable to construct railroad through
or around the city except on the bay
shore. The business district reaches
down to the water. Two railroads al
ready have rights of way through this
section. Another right of way would
cover so much business property as TO
be a detriment to the business growth
of the city and would cost so much as
to be almost prohibitiye.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
COMMERCE INCREASING

The commerce of the port of San
Diego is greatly increasing, owing to
the rapid development of the south
ern part of the state. When the Pan
anna canal is opened we anticipate that
very great amount of the products
Of this section of California will be
shipped to the Atlantic coast through
this port and the canal, and that great
quantities of merchandise from the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14

cities of the Atlantic coast and Europe
which are destined for Southern Cali
fornia and territory eastward will be
shipped through the Panama canal
and will be entered at this port also
the large quantities of the products OF
the Orient shipped to the United States
will be entered at this port.
1t has been suggested to the state
board of harbor commissioners that a
sea wall OF from two to three miles
| be constructed on what is known as
Dutch Flat" This wall would af-
ford two and a half miles of straight
dockage capable of handling seven and
a half million tons of commerce per
annum and at The same time make
possible in the course of the wall con-
structiOn the reclamation of about 150C
acres of land between the wall and
the. shore line. Some of the most prom
inent government engineers have said
that this work could be carried out
without any disturbance of the tidal
prism.
WOULD RECLAIM LAND
The land reclaimed would reasonably
be worth for industrial or other pur-
poses $4,000 per acre, or a total of
$50, 100000 for the 1900 acres. The
probable cost of this work, including
the construction of the sea wall and
the necessary dredging, would possibly
| be 50 600 900. Such an Improvement
would not only stimulate commerce
| but afford a very much needed pro-
lection to the channel waters by ac-
centuating the velocity and thereby
| preventing the deposit of matter In
| the channel waters, either within the
bay or at the bar.
The state could we'll afford to spend
this amount of money, as, by the time
this work is completed, every foot of
this property could be leased at a small
rental of $25 per month per acre or
$500 per annum per acre. This would
give the state an income of S45O,O00
per annum. Interest on the bonded
Indebtedness, which would be about 4
per cent, would be $4,000 per annum.
Two and half per cent on S2,OOO,OOO
as a sinking fund, would be $4,000;
administration expenses. betterments
and maintaining belt line would be
about $4,000 per annum At the end
of forty years the entire debt would be
discharged, and in the meantime will
have earned S290,000 net per annum'
or a total of $11,600,000. This sum
added to the value of the property re-
claimed and the sea wall, would
amount to s41,600,00O which has not
cost the state a cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-14
BAY Will BE WAY PORT

On the whole western coast of the
Pacific with about 2OOO miles Of shore
line. there are only six important
ports. With about 500 100000 people
at our front door and about 75OO0O00
people at our back door, the time viii
soon be at hand when our magnificent
harbor will take its rightful place
among the seaports of the world. The
bay of San Diego win be the only way
port for Atlantic coast shipping to
and from Hawaii and The Orient. and
vessels passing through the canal
either way will put into this port to
recoaI take on supplies or to overhaul
and make repairs. This viii necessi-
tate the construction of dry docks and
shipyards. Passengers desirous Of
reaching san Francisco or other north
ern points quickly can here transfer
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
lNades Of Tsachsrs' Regular Examination.

This Office is in receipt Of a notice,
dated July 20. from the state depart
ment Of Education stating that its
plan for dates Of teachers examina-
tiun have been changed and that the
next examination for life diploma,
state, irst, second, third and primary
certificates, will be given on Septem.
Der LIST and Fad. Applicants for life
diploma should notify the department
Of intention to take examination be-
fore August 5th. The notice reads In
part:
County superintendent will dc
we'll to Investigate and give special
notice OF THIS examination to all
persons expecting tD teach this year
who have not yet secured certif'
Gates, as likely no such examination
will be given later until after Jan.
uary lst, l9ll".
Ais Gerald f. Muller, Co. Supt.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
Town Proceedings.
from last week..

Chapter Is. An ordinance relating
TO offenscs against peace and order
and good morals.
Chapter 16. An ordinance relating
tc %nuisances.
Chapter II. An ordinance relating
to unhitched horses and other nuts.
ances pertaining to draft animals and
other animals.
Chapter Is. An ordinance prohibit
ing unattended or unaccompanied
children under the age of IA years to
stay, remain or loiter in the public
streets. alleys and public places after
the hour of 8 o'clock p. m.
Chapter 10. An ordinance relating
TO Migrants.
Chapter 20. An ordinance relating
10 fast driving, racing, etc.
Sec. 81. An ordinance relating to
automobiles or motor vehicles.
Chapter %. An ordinance relating
70 the cutting and removal of nox-
lous weeds.
Chapter %. An ordinance relating
10 unguarded excavations and expos.
ures in public places.
Chapter "a. An ordinance relating
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11

10 thresher engines and other trac
ton engines passing over sidewalks
crossings and bridges.
Chapter rs. An ordinace relating
to a fire department.
Chapter 26. An ordinance relating
TO water rents, uses of water, etc.
Chapter a.. An ordinance relating
to the construction and repair of
sidewalks.
Chapter 20. An ordinance relating
to the use of streets and sidewalks.
Chapter 80. An ordinance relating
to fireworks.
Chapter 81. An ordinance relating
to depositing or stacking hay. straw
ETC., in exposed places.
Chapter 80. An ordinance author
izing the town marshal to call private
citizens to aid in the execution of his
powers and providing a penalty for
refusal to give such aid.
Chapter SO. An ordinance relating
to fines.
Motion was made by J. F. Hostel
and seconded by G.. Bouska that the
above read and described ordinances
be adopted and the same are hereby
adopted as the Revised ordinances
of the town of Tabor" and that all
acts and ordinances inconsistent
Herewith are hereby repealed. The
motion, being put to a vote. was car
ried. Voting in the Affirmative: Jos
V. Wagner, j. F. hostel and J. G
Bouska. Voting in the negative, none,
Motion made, seconded and carried
that the above adopted ordinances
shall take effect and be in force from
and after their passage and approval
as above and after the same shall
have been posted for ten successive
days in five public places of this
town.
The Official bond and oath Of John
A. Matuska as deputy marshal was
approved.
Bills were allowed as follows:
Chas. w. Mach, street work
and draying 80. ..........$ 500
Tunes Mfg. Co., repairs for
street lamps .............. 7.3e
Independent Cooperative Oil
&C., gasoline 49,. $3.50. ..... 15.45
II. c. L%iepsner &Co., dog tags IL
w. C.. Mott & Co., shut-off
nozzle. -. .... ........ 1900
Roos & Welt, street work.. 100
The Bon Homme County In
dependent, election ballots
and notices 80. ........... 9.95
F. NJ. Scoblic. salary as city
attorney n year to July 1,
1s1o...... :. I'LL. ........ 5000
J. A. Wagner, work on ordin- 4
ances and typewriting same $500
J. A. Wagner, freight paid on
gasoline, etc 80. ......... 2.66
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11

There being no other business be-
fore the meeting, motion for adjourn.
nent was made and carried.
Jos. V. Wagner, President.
Attest: j. A. Wagner Town Clerk.
Tabor. S. L., June q, 1910.
The board of trustees met on
June q, 1910. being the fourth Mon
day in June, as a board of equaliza.
ton for the purpose of reviewing and
equalizing the assessment of property
in the town of Tabor for the year
1910. and proceeded TO review and
equalize said assessment. Trustees
present were Jos. V. Wagner and j.
T. hostel. The board remained In ses.
sion one day. The total assessment
Of real and personal property, as
egualized, is as follows:
Real property ...........S49,8S0
Personal property ........43,11
AoN"t . potOc
JOS. V. wagner, President.
Attest: J. A. Wagner. Town Clerk.
Tabor. S. D., July 25, 1910.
A regular monthly meeting Of the
board of trustees was held on this
day. Present: Jos. V. Wagner and
J. F. hostel, trustees; j. A. Wagner,
clerk, and Harry Roose, marshal.
Meeting was called to order by the
president. Minutes of the preceding
regular meeting were read and the
same were upon motion approved and
adopted.
The meeting proceeded to discuss
the condition of the streets. especial
ly the main street. The street com.
missioner was called upon 10 report
what steps he had taken to get the
main street graded and into shape so
that the necessary crossings could
be constructed and the street gray.
eled. His report was, that the work
would have been done II 1t had been
possible to secure teams and labor.
ers. The board decided that, since
local labor cannot be secured, q grad.
ing crew be secured from outside. so
that the grading could he done as
speedily as possible on the main
street and also on other streets as
may be ordered.
Bills were allowed as follows:
Iowa Oil Tank Line, gasoline.$ S.07
John Svoboda, street work.. 1910
]. e. Matuska, batteries. -. 200
Jos. v. Wagner, trustees sal
airy for 3 months, and equal
izing assessment -. ...... 800
j. F. hostel, trustees salary
for 3 months and equalizing
assessment .... ..... 80. 800
J.. G.. Bouska, trustees salary,
3 months $3.50. -. ........ 800
j. A. Wagner. clerks salary
for three months, equalizing
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
Cut Weeds,

We deem il our duty to point to
one evil which by no means adds to
the appearance of Tabor: namely,
the vigorous growth of noxious weeds
on our city streets and vacant lots.
It seems that no one takes any notice
in this respect, unless, perhaps he is
forced to do so by the town authori
ties. We do not car to point out
whose duty it is to emove the weeds,
but merely suggest that they should
be cut. The bad impression which
such conditions make on visitors is
easily imagined. With very little
labor exerted by individuals the de-
feet could be remedied.
He will return In a few days.
The remainder of the stock OF
goods belonging to the Lesterville
Racket Store We're packed and moved
out of the building the first of the
week, Mr.. Stibral taking them to his
farm south of town. The building is
now being remodelled and when com
pleted Mr.. Carlson will move his drug
store into it.-Lesterville Ledger.
Contractor Jos. Pullman went to
Memo Monday where he has secured
a contract for the construction of a
new city hall. Mr.. Pullman went
there to make arrangements for com.
mencing work on the new building
Lesterville Ledger.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
assessments and notorial

assessments and notortal
work -. 80. -. ....... 1850
Harry L. Loose, marshal's and
engineers salary. 3 months
and expenses :. ......... 1900
AL Zezewski, street commits
sioner's salary 3 months. 900
Iowa Oil Tank Line, gasoline. 1900
Meeting adjourned.
Jos. V. Wagner, President.
Attest: J. A. Wagner, Town Clerk.
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Mound City Paints may cost
a tri1e more. but! Jos.
Skorpik & Co."
Let the Ptak lumber yard give
you figures on buildings you in
tend to erect.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
$40 REWARD.

will be given anyone giving infor-
nation leading to conviction of
anyone hunting without 4 license
as prescribed by the game laws
OF this state. AL. Jezewski,
game warden.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
Notice!

In order to avoid accidents and de.
lays, l hereby notify all farmers for
who | shall thresh that liquors of any
kind will not be tolerated around my
outfit during working hours.
f. o. Petrik.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-11
Sale.

+ Sale. |
tie line at \
IS #. leDgq
all to-
er thousa1
/ IT,. leng1
20 per th1
d of ding
write J. |
D.. Route
Madison y
and 2 ny
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
FRED WHEELER GETS TWO HEN HAWKS
 WITH TWO BARRELS

Poultry owners in Stratford and vi- cir1ity owe debt of gratitude to Fred Wheeler, who lives near Peck's Mill. Yesterday he was attracted to a swamp near his place by peculiar noises and he discovered a pair of hen hawks nesting there. While both birds were on the wing he brought them down with a shot gun. He se- cured one of the birds but the other fell into the swamp and he was unable to recover it.
 Mr. Wheeler is one of the best shots in this part of the country. and the fact that he got both of the swift winged birds at one time proves his ability with a gun. He is also one of the best authorities on game birds in Fairfield county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23

who are against the high tariff, be-. cause they believe that they can do more business with foreign countries under low tariff, or tariff at au.,
 Indications are not lacking that New, England is undergoing an industrial revolution. Already the principle of locating manufactures at the seat of the raw material is being adopted. The cotton mills are leaving New England, to go South to the cotton fields. The iron and steel mills arOi being placed close to the ore beds Un-l der this system the United States mar-I ket is certain to be taken away from New En2land.
 Her own population will not keep her mills running two months in th0i year Her market must soon be found, as England's market is found, in for eign countries. Hence following the dictates of inexorable economic laws, the tendency among New England nanufa cturers is toward free trade. Hence their insistence upon the con- struction of Inland waterways upon
 (Continued on Page s.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
HAGGERTY SAID 'OH, YOU KIDDO',
 COST, S32l.6O
Miss Mather, IS Years of Age, Secures Judgment Against Prosperous Sa- loon Keeper Who Insult ed Her.

A jury in the Civil Common Pleas Court this morning returned verdict for S321.60 in the suit for islander brought by Mary E. Mather. aged IS years, of 24O7 Fairfield avenue, against William D. Haggerty, the Myr- tie avenue saloon proprietor. Miss Mather sued for $1.000. Before the jury went into session on the case Judge Scott directed that they must bring in verdict for the plaintiff that the only question they were to consider was the amount of the dam ages.
 Miss Mather on the evening of Jan II. 1909, was returning to her home. which was then in South Main street, with her sister. At Gilbert street she was accosted by Haggerty, who was in an intoxicated condition. On the with ess stand Miss Mather said: ''He came up to me and saying, Oh you klddo', asked me for a kiss. I did not know who he was and slapped his face. Then Ee began calling me a. number of vile names, and shoRted out. If I wasn't a gentleman would beat you-' ran to my home and he followed. dows, and kept shouting at the top of his voice. He went away later, but returned with two beer bottles in his hand, which he beat on the blinds of the house.
 No defense was made by Haggerty. Long before the trial he wanted to make a settlement with the young lady, but she would not consider his propositions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
FORMER ALDERMAN SUES INSURANCE
 co. FOR $l, ,50O

Former Alderman Wallace W. welsh is plaintiff in a suit which is being heard today in the Civil Superior Court before Judge George W. Wheeler. The suit is for s1.5O0 and directed against the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Go. The former city father was the owner of property in Brewster street, Black Rock. which was burned in April, 1906. On the property he had policy for $1, 500, which expired April Il. 1905. The policy had been running for three years at 8 premium of $3 per year. After the lapse of three years he con- sidered the policy again renewed. as he had not informed the company that he desired to terminate his policy. He had not. however. during the lapsed year paid any premium. When he made the demand on W. G. Line burg & Sons. the local agents for the insurance company, they told him that he had no policy with them.
 This morning Attorney Stiles Jud- son, counsel for the defendants. brought out the fact that on April Il, 1905, the day that the policy with the New Hampshire Company expired. MT Welsh took out a policy for $1, 1,O00 with a mutual insurance company, through an agent named Bradley. The burned building. MT. Welsh stated. was over 100 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
ARMY OFFICERS WIFE KILLED ON AUTO RIDE
 GENERAL BELL ESCORT

orally supposed that Ward attenpte to cross ahead of the street car and ynisjudged the distance. The automo- bile was struck squarely in the rear with such force as to demolish it and throw the occupants out.
 Mrs. Slocum never recovered con- sciousness. She was taken to George town Hospital but died before reach ing there. from injuries to her head
 At the Fort Myer Hospital it was stated that General Bell was painful ly but not seriously hurt. His iniur- ies consist in severe bruises around the back and chest and a few cuts about the head. There are no indications of internal injuries.
 The notorn7an and conductor of the street car. together with the chauffeur of the automobile. were arrested.
 Major H. J. S1ocum. husband of the victim of the accident. is attached to the seventh cavalry. He is a nephew of Mrs. Russell Sage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
SWITCHMEN GET
 WAGE INCREASE
Federal Board of Arbitra- tion Grants Three Cents An Hour to Members of North American Union.
Especial from United Press.)


 Chicago, March 23.-With both sides virtually agreed upon plan of set clement the outlook for peaceful ad- justment of the difficulties between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men and 49 Western railroads is brighter today than at any time since the trouble began. While the danger of a strike is not yet eliminated, it is said to be hardly likely that the two sides to the controversy will break off negotiations after having advanced so far.
 After remaining in session until midnight without breaking the dead lock over the minor points yet to be adjusted the representatives of both sides and United States Labor Com missioner Neill met early today.
 The Federal board of arbitration ap- pointed to adjust the difficulties of the members of the Switchmen's Un- ion of North America, employed in the yards of the eight middle western railroads. has granted the switchmen a wage increase of three cents an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23
Important Committees
 Planning Street Work

The Paving Commission will meet tomorrow evening to plan for perrla- nent pavement in Main street, from Golden Hill street to Gilbert street. The work will begin on April l. The commission will also take up the new brick pavement for Stratford ave- nue; wood block pavement on the Yel- low Mill drawbridge: and wood block in Broad street from Fairfield avenue to Elm street, and in Elm street from Broad street to Main street.
 Mayor Buckin gham today signkd all of the reports adopted by the Com mon Council at it's last meeting.
 The AldeFnanic Street committee is making tour of East Bridgeport this afternoon.
 The AIderma nic committee on Me nlorial day will meet Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23

The property upon which the losses occurred was insured for $3, ,116, ,316.
 This year Bridgeport will pay the suIn of SPOT, 1925 to maintain and en- large it's fire department.
 There are all kinds of insurance rates in this city which are based up- Dn the character of the buildings and their contents. but the rate placed upon the Security building, fire proof building, is 25 cents a hundred for one year.
 Rates on some manufacturing and mercantile property run as high as $60 a thousand.
 The statistics referred to state that the value of the property which was was $3, ,999, ,940.17. The books of the as sessors say that the total taxable value of property upon which insurance could be carried to be over $65, ,750, 900. There is $45, 760, 865 in dwelling houses; $12. .0O3. .387 in stores; s7,512,410 in mills and manufacturing plants and $179, ,775 fin furniture and libraries.
 But much property subject to des- truction by fire does not appear upon the tax list. And much property that might be insured is not.
 The companies report, however, to the state insurance commissioner, the total amount of risks insured in Con necticut, from year to year. It would appear from these figures, considering the population of Bridgeport and it's property relatively, that the value of property actually insured here may reach s70,OO0.O0 or even more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-23

Other figures are given as follows:
 Bridgeport.
 Population, about 100000.
 Total number of fire alarms 374, less z false alarms 267.
 Number of fires in brick or stone buildings 69, in wooden buildings 222; other than building fires 76.
 Number of fires confined to build ings or place of origin 362; number of fires extending to adjoining buildings 5: number of fires extending beyond adjoining buildings O.
 Number of fires confined to floor where they originated 354.
 Total value of property involved in the fires on which claim for loss was made: Buildings $3, TAP, 541.50: Scon- tents $2T, ,3e867: total $3 999, ,94017.
 Total insurance on the property on which claim for loss was made Build ing s, CSC. .166.5O: contents $66,150; to- tai s3,116, ,316.50.
 Total insurance loss: buildings s49,- 452.73; contents $41, ,555.03; total $91,- 0O7.76
 Tota1 loss Ensured and uninsureO: buildings S169, ,354. t57; contents $45,- 352. .98; total $114, 707.55.
 Losses on buildings and contents in which the fire originated; i. e.. direct losses s113,527.21.
 Losses on buildings and contents in which the fire did not originate, i. e., exposure losses, $1,19O.34.
 Number of lives lost by fire during 1e09-5.
 Number ineendiary fires during the veaR H.