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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
CAPTAIN AUGER, FAMOUS GIANT
 WANTS TO MEET JOHNSON TO
 BATTLE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
BIGGEST MAN ON EARTH, NOW RESIDENT OF FAIRFIELD, READY TO FIGHT AT SHORT
 NOTICE
Formerly Professional Wrestler Now Snowman He
 Is Anxious to Get Crack at Jeffries Victor

for the Cauca sian, as upon sound bus mess principles He figures that a match between Johnson and himself is worth big bunch of money and he is anxious to cop the purse. Per sonally he has no use for the so-call- ed sportsmen who are bewailing the the negro's victory
 Johnson is a mighty clever man" declared Captain Auger. He won his battle fairly. It was his after the first round. have no use for the man who belittles Johnson's victory. The negro clearly demonstrated he was the better man, All the talk of race riots and all the disturbances that have arisen since the fight can be traced to the envy of the white man. I admire Johnson's skill. But l think I may fairly say that also appreciate what nature has done for me. I am not a weakling. Before I went into the theatrical business. I was a pro- fessionaI wrestler My match with the Terrible Greek, which the papers in Europe referred to as the battle of the giants, was one of the biggest ash- letic events of years in northern Eu- rope My opponent weighed 360 pounds, was six feet 10 inches tall, and had a tremendous chest measure ment. We wrestled for. nearly two hours, until he succeeded in pumping my head and stunning me, when he threw me.
 I would be ready to go into the ring, the way feel now, within a very few weeks have been pitching hay, dig ging garden, chopping wood and do- ing a little of everything in the way of heavy farm work. Look at these hands and he extended his big palms, covered with callouses. In fact, I always keep in pretty good condition by taking long walks and other moderate exercise.
 Captain Auger is a unique parsonage in the worlds history. He is several inches taller than Machow, the much mooted Russian giant.
 Born in Cardiff, of family of nor mal proportions, he kept growing steadily until he was about 25. He has travelled extensively throughout the world, in theatrical and circus en- agreements and has appeared here several times with his little partner, Ernest Rommel, in the vaudeville comedietta, Jack the Giant Killer" Early this year he bought as.sNt acfse farm in Fairfield. northwest of Hol- land Heights, where he and his wife have taken up their permanent home.
 Next year he will erect a bungalow on the place. and will conduct very large poultry farm. But meanwhile he will try to get a crack at the big negro champion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
BRONSON SERVANT DIES WORTH $45,OOO SAVED
 FROM MODEST INCOME

known that he was thrifty and his friends believed that he had laid aside a few thousand dollars to carry him over his declining years, when his earning days were over, but the appraisers report filed yesterday shows an inventory of S39,000. In addition to this, he had deposited in savings banks, in trust for some Of his relatives, moneys that amount to $5,000. He consequently had ac- cumulated in the neighborhood of $45,000. This fair sized estate was not the result of any fortune specu- lation on MT. Costigan's part. He had not invested in real estate, ex- cept that he owned one house on Highland avenue, which appears in the inventory at an appraisal of s2,- 500. He had no other speculative in vestments as shown by the inventory. The bulk of his money was in say ings banks in this city and in New York. His bank deposits alone amounted to about $30,O0O. The rest of his estate was in bonds. which were safe investments, but not in any way speculative. His case is one of those remarkable instances where a man of thrift and consistent saving has rolled up an estate very Iars when viewed in the light of his in come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
TAFT HAS MANY
 CALLERS SENATOR
 DICK AMONG THEM
Especial from United Press )

Beverly, Mass, July 15.-Senator Charles Dick of Ohio, came to town today, asked an audience with Presi- dent Taft and sat on the porch talk ing with the Executive for a goodly part of the forenoon.
 Naturally Ohio politics were discuss ed, but it was stated authoritatively that the President is not yet ready in any way to enter into the bitter factional fight in his home state.
 Governor Quinby of New Hampshire dropped in for social visit and in cidentally to urge the President to make a trip into that state. EX-Gov- ernor Curtis Guild Jr., of Massachu- setts. who is shortly to leave for Mex ico City as special ambassador at the celebration of the Centennial of h. dependence in Mexico, was another caller.
 H. G. Emery, of the tariff board who landed in New York yesterday af- ter trip through Europe was in com munication with the summer capital today. The President has arranged for conference with him immediately after his return from Maine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
BRIDGEPORT LEADS NEW HAVEN AND
 PASSES HARTFORD AS PORT OF ENTRY
Imports Through Local Gus tom House for Fiscal Year
 Valued at $1 1,239,154
Sums Received in Duties s361,113.81 Here, But In Hartford Only $272, ,000 and In New Haven But $165, GOO

While the people of this city are ex- pectantly awaiting for the official an- ncuncement that Bridgeport is the second city in Connecticut. Collector Fred F,nos of the customs department announced today that Bridgeport is the principal port of Connecticut, standing many thousands of dollars ahead of Hartford and New Haven, both in the receipts from duties and the value of the goods imported. In fact the reports of the customs de- partment show that the receipts from the Bridgeport customs for the year 1909, ending June 1, were s45,0C0 greater than those of the four other customs districts in the State combined.
 During the four years Collector Enos has been in charge of the dis trict the values of the goods imported have increased 78 per cent. and the in- crease in receipts has been 115 per cent.
 For the year ending June 30. 1910. the receipts from duties in Bridgeport were s361, ,113.S1; in Hartford, $272,000, and in New Haven s165.000.
 Receipts from collections have in creased at the Bridgeport office as fol- lows: 1906. $167. .652.9S; 1907, $207, ,573. AS; 1908, s246, ,323.1O; 1909. s260, ,66O.64; 1910, s361, ,113.S1.
 The value of goods imported through the Bridgeport office have increased as follows: 1906. S747. .05S; 1907, $723, ,991; 1908, s656, SIS; 1909, ssO4, ,469; 1910, s1, ,329,- 454
 During the past four years 20 new importing concerns have located in the Bridgeport district. Bridgeport has been the second port of important for number of years. but the latest re- turns re1egate Hartford to second place The fourth and fifth customs district ofthe State are Stonington and New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

"You can never tell what a man IS worth until he dies.'
 This is an observation on our com mon experience, which is frequently heard But the inventory of de- ceased persons estate, when filed in the Probate Court, generally demon strates that the decedent was worth much less than he was generally re- puted to have. Once in a while an instance will occur where the oppo- site is true and where the probate Inventory shows a man to be worth considerably more than he was cred tted with during his life time.
 The inventory of the estate of the late John Costigan, which was. filed yesterday, reveals the fact that he was one of the exceptional cases and was worth considerable more than he was estimated to have. MT. Costigan died some months ago on Austin street. He had retired from work some years before his death. Prev ious to that time, he had been in charge of the Frederick Bronson property on Greenfield Hill. He had worked there for a great many years. He was we'll known throughout Fair field and to many of the merchants of Bridgeport It was generally
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
FAME'S BRONZE FINGER TOUCHES
 JUST A FEW
Bridge Commission Stingy
 With Bridge Credit

City officials who have passed over the Congress street bridge afoot dur ing the past few days are criticising Q tablet that has been placed in posi- tion on the bridge bearing the names Of the members of the commission, the engineers, and the contractors.
 The tablet states that the commits sion was appointed by Mayor M. l.. Reynolds, but does not mention that the bridge was built under the ad- ministration of Henry Lee, and fin ished under the administration of Mayor Buckingham, as is the custom in locating such tablets.
 City Engineer McKenna, who look ed after the lines and interests of the city was among those forgotten when the bronze tablet was being ordered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

telling all inQuirers that Nrx. Cr4uu>u nao gone to Los Angeles, Cal, where Dr. Cr1ppen's parents reside, to look aILer some business interests.
 , Ihen few weeks after Mrs. Cfpp>n s went to California Dr. Crippen in- serted in the papers an advertfsernent or the death of Mrs Crippen in Cali fornia
 To Mrs. Crippen's half sister. Mir. Louise Fl. Mills. of Brooklyn, pr. Grip pen wrote of the death of his wife ssfn CaI1Iorn1a-" The letter is a. master piece Of criminal art. Crippen told his s1ster-in-1aw in this letter how one or his wealthy relatives in California lay dying; how 1t became necessary to nave some one look after his inter>etx Tn the estate; how Mrs Crfppen axreed 10 make the Journey to Los An9eaes. how she rushedthrough to CaIifornia Wltnout stopping to see her relatives. how she. was taken i'll with pIeuroe pneumonia and had died Crfppen said the body was being gent bacic to him in London. This letter was written as the body of his wife vax being eaten by quickiime in the base ment of the house in which he vas writing.
 A short time after the "deaxh" of Mrs. Crfppen, Crtppen married" Miss Leneve and introduced her as his wife.
 Even when the police suspected him. Crlppen was unperturbed. He admit ted to the police that his story of ffs wires death was a fabrication. "tghs left me in anger" he told them. "and l invented the death story to keep the neighbors from talking"
 The police declare that even if they capture Crippen, they will have some difficulty in convicting him. It has been impossible. thus far, legally to Identify the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

Captain George Auger, the biggest han on earth, today announced his Intention to meet Jack Johnson to battle for the worlds championship. Captain Auger will leave Bridgeport tomorrow for New York city, prepara- tory to opening an engagement of Az consecutive weeks of vaudeville book ings with his Lilliputian partner, Ern- est Rommel. But ho says that if he can effect a match with Johnson he will so arrange his booking as to per init his meeting the burly negro at short notice.
 Captain Auger today summoned rep resentatives of newspapers to Fairy Tale Farm, the extensive country place in Fairfield he recently pur- chased for his permanent home and while he took the party over his es- tate he disclosed his scheme.
 i've been hard at work on the farm all this summer" said Captain AuEer, whose vaudeville engagements ended with the advent of the hot weather, and I feel in perfect trim. Look here" and the Captain thrust forward his mighty left arm, clench- ed his huge fist, and the muscles of his forearm hardening themselves like bands of steel, stood out in imposing proportions.
 Captain Auger weighs Just SIO pounds, and there's not an ounce of extra weight on him. Seven feet, ten inches tall, he is built in admirable proportions. He has big girth Of chest. his waist is reduced to a min imum and his mighty legs taper away towards his amply proportioned feet along ideal athletic lines.
 From finger tip to finger tip, as he stands with arms extended, his reach is just a fraction of an inch over 8 feet. 'Mistah Johnsing will have to do some reaching to get inside my de- fence" declared the captain as he good naturedly squared off at one of the newspapermen, and held him far be- yond the possibility of reaching any part of his body with punch.
 If Johnson wants to deliver knock out blow on the Captains chin, he'll have to get a stepladder. The cap tain stand erect, towering far above the average person. and nearly two feet ifgfser than big Jack Johnson him. self. He has it on Johnson for weight by more than 100 pounds. Unlike most men who reach abnormal height, the Captain retains agility such as Is rare ly found in any save the trained ath- lete.
 The giants desire to meet the negro is based not so much upon any sen- timent towards retaining the title
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
MELLEN ON STAND
 SAYS MEN BROKE
 FAITH WITH CO
Especial from United press ,

New Haven, Ct.. July 15-Presi- dent. Mellen of the New Haven road went on the stand today in the arbi- between the Connecticut company end the trolleymer of the state. to corroborate Vice President Townley's statements that the men had broken faith with the company in the wage troubles.
 He was on the stand only i've min utes and upheld his colleagues con tentions. The forenoon's testimony drought out that the company had not increased fares on any of it's lines in the state. that 1t had increased the zones of five cent fares. thai a few instances it had decreased the fares, that the use of transfers was being extended and more of them is sued yearly-all intending to prove that the Connecticut company is poverty stricken and unable to raise the wages of it's trolley workers
 Arguments will be heard this aft ernoon ana It Is expected that the hearings before the arbitrators will end today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
BRIERLYS GIVE
 LAWN PARTY TO

There was an enjoyable lawn party given last evening by MT. and Mrs. Geo. A. Brierly at their home. 2616 North avenue, to the employees of the Smith. Comstock Co.,. of which firm MT. Brierly is a member and leading salesman.
 The lawn was prettily decorated with Japanese lanterns and bunting of red, white and blue. Instrumental and vocal selections were heard. and inn person ations by Harry Fox assisted by Robert Laugham. were very much en- loved. Following the entertainment refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed until late hour. All voted MT. and Mrs. Brierly a perfect host and hostess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
LUSTTANIA SEARCHED
 IN VAIN FOR CRTPPFy

New York, July 15-Detectfve George Lesson of the New York police denary- ment and a squad of men boarded fF7e Cunard liner Lusitania at Quarantine today and searched her for pr. HawTev Crippen, the London doctor wanted for the murder of his wife. No one au- swer1ng Crippen's description was on board, according to the purser o11f inc New York detectives continued 1Ir, fFe bay to the steamers pier in order per' sonaIly to Took over'' all the psseses, gers in the hope Shat Crippen nfedt nave successfully disguised himself.
 The search of the Lusftania waa most thorough. the detectives personal ly looking over" every passenger on the big liner as she came up the bay and, as they emerged from the vesseI. second detachment of Central Office men were on the pier under Inspector Russell and inspected each individual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

TUTORING during July and August
 Terms soc an hour. Caroline Hend- rickson, 1889 Noble Ave. Telephone 606-2. PR b*no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

GROCERY AUCTION Saturday night at 7:3O. Large stock groceries. Must be sold at once. 12S7 Strat- ford Ave. a*p ROAST CHICKEN with dressing served free at Baldwin's, 31 Can non St., Saturday, July 16 from 4 D. m. Fine free lunch every day.
 a*p TO RENT.-5 room flat, second floor, 966 Central Ave. Inquire Chas. w. Pfomm, 1869 Central Ave:
 P 15 b " DO TO RENT.-Seven room flat 1860 Main St. All improvements, suit able for business purpose. En- quire MT. Boas, 12S2 Main, opp. Stratf1eld. P 1s u@o FOR SALE.-Fine country residences, city water, schools, stores, cent trolley care, one lot 100x240 with cellar and foundation $550. Lots for sale on easy payments. c. o. Mathews, Boards Corner.
 P15b *po FOR SALE.-House full of furniture. ,Dressers, stoves, stair carpet, go- cart, iron beds, cots, hair mat tresses, feather beds, wardrobe. book case, revolving 6,IS book ease ease. 900 books on all subjects. Thou sands of bargains, at our new place, 2S6 Fairfield Ave. P. B. Redf1eld. a*p TOOLMAKERS, Machinists and all stamp to mark your tools. Our store open every evening. The Schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St.
 P 15 d WHEN YOU WANT a good Derby or soft hat see Tom at 974 East Main street. You know who. Thomas Meath. ID IA tf 5 GUINEA HENS. ducks, roasting chickens, broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding, sausage meat. bologna. Bonn mos & Biltz. G 15 I 35 and second hand house safes $40. Business safes of every description in stock for quick de- livery. Combinations changed and adjusted. Walter E. Marsh, 192 Fairfield Ave 16 B l 8 50 THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, sas Fairfield avenue. Summer session given wholly to individual work in preparation for the September examinations of colleges, technical and professional schools A limited number of students may register for the year.
 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 29 If 3 o WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratfield building. l 30 ALBERT TISKA, 1263 Stratford Ave. opposite Lincoln school, shaving, haircutting. massaging, etc. Chil- dren's haircutting a speciality AS you like it. 16 If HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's, East Main and Walter Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. tf o PRATTS CAFE. 137 Fairfield Ave, is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free hot roast beef tomorrow
 2"135o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

way and push it, were given by May or Buckingham four days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

Pisa, Italy, July 15.-The government engineers, acting under the direction of the king, have made an examina- tion of the famous tower of Pisa. They report that the tower is in great dan ger of falling. During the past year the tower has moved some eight inches, and the foundation daily grows more tottering. The police are hav- ing great trouble in keeping the crowds away from the tower, as the spectators expect to see the mass of brick and stone go crashing to the ground any moment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

SALES GIRLS WANTED. Apply to Sack Clothing Co.,, Inc, 1900 Main
 St. Saturday 8 a. m. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15
SCOTLAND YARD MEN SAY DIR. CRIPPEN MISS
 LENEVE ARE Ii. LONDON

Now Known that American Doctor, Charged With Wife Murder and His Paramou Have Been Under Police Surveillance for Some Days and the Detectives Boldly Declare that the Pair Have Not Left Eng lands Metropolis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

WANTED. D.-Experienced girls on the following branches of paper box making; machine operators. silk lining makers, and silk case max CTS Also small girls on turning in
 No experience needed. Highest wages. Apply to Paper Box Dept. The Warner Brothers Company, Warren St. F deo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

AROUND 3he corner of Fairfield ave and Water St. McPa6den's Cafe F. & NJ. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew, Weiner Beer, M. McPadden agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4:3O.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

FOR SALE.-Fine country residences, city water, schools, stores, cent trolley care, one lot 100x240 with cellar and foundation $550. Lots for sale on easy payments. c. Q. Mathews, Boards Corner.
 P15b* *po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

TO RENT.-Seven room flat, 1860 Main St. All improvements, suit able for business purpose. En- quire MT. Boas, 1262 Main, opp
 Stratf1eld. l3 u~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

WANTED.-First class floor mou1der for high grade work, must be good reliable workman, good wages and steady employment to man who can show good results. Portland Spec jalty Mfg. O., Portland, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-15

FOR SALE.-House full of furniture. .Dressers, stoves, stair carpet, go- cart, iron beds, cots, hair mat tresses, feather beds, wardrobe, book case, revolving book case,
 encyclopedia, set of Dickens, 150,- 900 books on all subjects. Thou sands of bargains, at our new place, 286 Fairfield Ave. P. B..
 Redfield a*p
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-03
STORY OF HOBOKEN MAN
STARTLES POLICE SERGEANT,

ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. BIN Jerome
Buck, said to be a wealthy resident of
Hoboken, though now confined in a
padded cell at the City Hall. the police
have a case that is considered the most
unique in their experience. Buck rushed
breathlessly into police headquarters
at an early hour yesterday morning
and. to the startled desk sergeant, an
nounced that he had just won out in a
race with an automobile from Palm
Beach.
He followed this up with a statement
to the effect that he was the only man
who ever had defeated Jeffrles, and, to
prove his immense strength, he at
tempted to tea the desk from it's fast
enings and throw it into the street.
Finding himself unsuccessful in this at
tempt he asked for a drink of water,
and upon pretense of getting 1t for him
Buck was led into a padded cell and
the door closed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-03
CARNEGIE HERO FUND
FOR FRANCE AWARDED,

PARIS, Dec. 3.-The Carnegie Hero
Fund Commission for France today
made its awards for acts of heroism
performed during the past year. Eigh-
teen persons, the majority of whom are
widows or orphans Of those who sac-
rifced their lives for others, receive
sums ranging from $40 to $500. The
feats of courage include stopping run
away horses, jumping into rivers.
snatching children from in front Of
railroad trains and rescues at sea.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-03
OUTBREAK OF PLAGUE
FOLLOWED BY RIOTS.
Health Officers Are Attacked at
Shanghai.

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 3.-Serious
rioting followed the outbreak of bu-
bonic plague in Shanghai, according to
steamer advtces received here. Stories
were spread that the health officers
took sufferers to the ships to secure
their eyes and hearts for the com
pounding Of medicine, and the health
officers were assaulted. Rioting fol-
lowed, and the Shangha. volunteer
corps was called out to protect
foreigners and property.
The recent outbreak against foreign
ers in Kwangtung was fomented by
anti-dynastic followers.
Insurgents from Hungan aided, and
1t was not until 5000 troops were sent
that the uprising was suppressed.
Churches and property were destroyed
in Leinchow and Sanchang, but no
foreigners lost their lives.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-03
City Advertisements.


OFFICE of the Chief Engineer Of the Board
of Street and Water Commissioners of the
City of Newark.
NOTICE.
The final estimates for the following con
tracts will he presented to the Board OF Street
and Water Commissioners of the city OF New
ark, for acceptance. at the regular meeting on
Thursday, December s, 1910. at 9 o'clock. viz:
Paving and repaving of
MURRAY STREET,
from N. ]. r. r. avenue 10 AyenGa c.:
Repairing OF
COMMERCIAL STREET,
from Railroad place easterly about 4S0 feet;
RIDGE STREET,
from Park avenue to Second avenue;
BLEECKER STREET,
from High street to Lock street;
And for the grading, curbing and tagging OF
SOUTH TWENTIETH STREET,
from South Orange avenue TO Twelfth avenue,
and
NORTH SEVENTH STREET,
from Chester avenue to Delavan avenue;
And for the following sewers:
THIRTEENTH AVENUE SEWER,
between South Tenth street and South Eleventh
street;
ELEVENTH AVENUE SEWER,
between South Eleventh street and South
Twelfth street.
All objections to the payment of said esti-
mates must be filed in this office in writing on
or before 2 o'clock of Thursday, December s,
1910.
NORRIS r.. s~HERRERD,
Chief Engineer.
Dated December l. 1915. dec2-5t