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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
THOMAS F. STEERS
 A. O. H. DELEGATE
County Hibernians Decide to Hold Biennial Conven-
 tion In This City
Special from United Press.

Norwallz, April 11.Fifty delegates re- presenting the divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Bridgeport, Stra tford, Danbury, Stamford, Green wich and Norwalk, assembled in Hi- bernian Hall. Norwalx, Sunday after noon, in special county convention, to consider the matter of sending a dele gate to the National convention of the order to be held in Portland, Ore, in July.
 There was considerable doubt as to the advisability of sending a delegate but finally it was voted to send Coun- ty President Thomas F. Spears, of Bridgeport, and to pay the expenses of the trip. A tax of 35 cents a mem Der was laid. It was decided that the next county biennial convention be held in Bridgeport in September.
 County Secretary @Lavin of Green wich, resigned and Thomas J. O'Brien of Greenwich was elected to fill the va caAey.
 County President Speers presided. At the close of the business session the visiting delegates were entertain ed by the NorwaIk division members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

annually.
 The Dorus mortgage may run for DO years, or may be cancelled at the option of MT. PoH. It draws 5 per cent and will provide a tidy litgle revenue of $1,5OO.
 Authentic ruruor has it that the price paid for this narrow 20 foot strip was about $40,OOO, or $2,OoO a front foot, which is said to be the largest price ever paid for land on Main street, or in the city of Bridge port.
 resent $175,00O, which includes the amount paid to dispose of leases and to obtain a right of way.
 The land will be used as the site for MT Polfs new theatre, which fs to be erected at cost which it is claimed will reach more than S2OO- 900. Rose A. Dorus is the wife of the former >narketTnan, James Dorus. who is now a travelling salesman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
MRS. DORUS GETS
 BIGGEST PRICE EVER
 FOR MAIN ST. REALTY
Strip of 2O.5 Ft Brings $4O,OOO in PoIi
 Deal, or About $2,OOO Per Front Foot.
Three Deeds and Two Mortgages Filed Today Show Real Estate Transaction. of Magnitude Pur- chase Price $175,OOo- Mortgages for $130OOO
 Site for New Po1i Theatre

Three deeds and two mortgages, covering property at Main street and Congress avenue, were filed in the ef- flee of the town clerk, this afternoon.
 The deeds were from Charles w. Fox, eS feet on Main street; Rose A. Dorus, 2O.5 feet on Main street and Winter estate, 71.4 feet on Congress street
 All of this property was, by these three deeds, conveyed to Sylvester z. Poli, the theatrical magnate.
 Of the two mortgag ges, one is for $100,000 to Charles W. Fox, and cov- CTS the property deeded by Fox and the Winter estate.
 The other is to Rose A. Dorus, for $30,000, and covers the property deeded by her.
 The Fox mortgage runs for 25 years at A per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
WAR ON SOCIALISM
 OPENS IN BOSTON
Especial from United Press.)

NSpOCIdI F
 Boston, April 11.-Catholic and So- cialist circles here are today stirred by a, war on Socialism which, with the approval of Archbishop OConnell, priests and prelates of the Roman church. has been opened here with four big meetings that are to be du- plicated here for the next three Sun days.
 Among the speakers in the crusade were David Goldstein a recent con vert to the Catholic church from So- cialism and Edward F. McQueeney, More than a thousand persons attend ed each conference. They were of many nationalities, rich and poor, representing every craft. Stress was laid on the friendly attitude of the Catholic church toward the laboring man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
VOLCANIC DUST FROM MT. ETNA
 LIGHTS ON SHIPS

Special from United Press1
 New York, April 11.-Volcanfc dust fell on number of ships in today from West Indian ports. Their com manders declare that it came from Mt. Etna in far off Italy.
 Captain Bannett. of the British steamer Pola, in from Mue1va said: "On March 2S, while east of southern Italy, we passed an area of discolored water 400 feet long by 100 broad. It was glasy and muddy or an earthy substance reached the surface. The ship was covered with volcanic dust The dust, we are certain came from Mt Etna, and the water phenomina probably came from the disturbance, ,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
THAW ALLOWED TO TESTIFY IN
 MOTHERS CASE
Special from United Press.)

New York, April 11.-Absolutely de- aaying that he ever authorized Clifford w. Hartride to spend money to silence women of the tenderloin,= Harry K Thaw testified in behalf of his mother, who is being sued by Hartridge for s13,O00 counsel fees. today. Hartridge's lawyers challenged Thaw's compe- tency as witness, he being an in- mate Of an asylum for the criminal Insane, but Judge Holt ruled that the jury would determine how much ere denoe was to be given his story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Drowned Body Recovered

Especial from United Press)
 Greenwich, April 11.-Tht body of Harry Powell, Hoboken, N. J., who was drowned in Redwood lake with James McCabe, of Norwa1k, Conn, Friday, was recovered at noon today by a professional diver from New York and will be shipped to his home late this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Representatives Wanted

in every town in New England to sell the best fertilizer ever put on the mar ket, liberal terms. Write for partic- u1ars. N. E. Mineral Fertilizer Co., Room 3, 19 Exchange Place, Boston, Mass. U11 s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

FOR sALEALive Cod. Schooner Mat tie and Lena, lower bridge.
 U Il p organ $1o only. Steinerts, 915 Main St. Il d~o PIANO-Dewey upright An instru- class condition, $175. Steinerts, 915 Main St. U Il d"o PIANO-Jewett in walnut, very hand some, a life time instrument for $275. Steinerts, 915 Main St. U- Il d%o FARMERS NOTICE.-Just arrived fancy Maine Green Mountain seed potatoes $1.30 per bag. Call and see us. Turney Bros, 531 Water St. U Il so PIANO = Small Shoninger upright, smooth sweet tone, ebony finish, good for years of service. Someone with limited room will secure a great bargain, $85. Stefnerts, 915 Main St.
 - - V PIANo-second hand Gab1er upright We have priced this instrument where 1t will go to the first caller, wanting an instrument for about that figure, $50. Steinerts, 915 Main St. U II d~o FOR SALE@Piano;- One of our cus- toners has moved out of town and has given up his beautiful instru- rnent which he had partly paid for. We are offering this piano now to anyone who cares to take up the balance now due, Steinerts, 915 Main St. U Il d*o TO REzNT.-A room flat, all improve ments and new, in center of the city tage with garden, from May 1st: in center of the city. Apply to Thos. F. Hamilton, at house 99 Arch St., or office <925 Main st.
 NoTICEADr. c. c. Schneider, dentist, wishes to announce to his friends and the public that he has removed to the Security Building. Applica- tion for appointments will receive prompt attention on and after April 18 a*p sAFES-New and second hand house safes $2O. Business safes of every description in stock for quick de- livery Combinations changed and adjusted. Walter E. Marsh 192 Fairfield Ave. 16 I o WHEN YOU WANT good Derby or soft hat. see Tom at 974 East Main street. You know who. Thomas Meath. D IA If GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens. broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding, SauSdSS Ai4SebI' OOIOSnd- BOzll- mos & BiltZ. G 15 *1 5 o HURRAH, Book wurst. Brat wurst. Country Pork speciality at Mark NagePs. B 25 1 8 If. O PRICES have gone up. and will go bipher cover your boiler and pines now J. F. Welsh. IA Koss11th street. Ii 1S If o 6 3 pRATr's CAFE. 1s7 Fairfield Ave. is sure to have what you want in ales wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily
 G 22 3 5 O
 NOTICE.
 All members of Alpha Circle, B. of A., are requested to attend the meet ing Tuesday evening, April 12 Busi- ness of importance. asp JOHN LINEHAN, c. w.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

WA.NTED.-Boys fourteen years or over for messengers. Postal Tel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

TO RENT-A room flat, all improve ments and new, in center of the city. Rent $22.OO. Also an 8 room cot tage with garden, from May 1st. in center of the city. Apply to Thos F. Hamilton, at house 99 Arch St., or office 925 Main St.
 IT II D o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

FOR sALE-Piano; One of our cus- toners has moved out of town and has given up his beautiful instru- ment which he had partly paid for. We are offering this piano now to anyone who cares to take up the balance now due, Steinerts, 915 Main St. Il d~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

NOTICEADr c. c. Schneider, dentist, wishes to announce to his friends and the public that he has removed
 tion for appointments will receive prompt attention on and after April 18. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

w A NTED. IMMEDIATELY LY.-Tvve high class women, married or sin gle, who can devote part or all of their time for special commercial work in Bridgeport. This is an es- ce1lenl opportunity to become con nected with a well established. .f7u-f- ness. Call in person 35 John St
 Bridgeport, Conn. U9seo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

Some of the rumors have seemed to have come from authoritative sources and no one in Washington would he surprised if they were to come true
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
(UNCLASsIFIED.l

GARAGE to Rent, on Shelton street
 Enquire 570 Shelton street. TJ 1I s5s1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

hand Gab1er upright. We have priced this instrument
 where 1t will go to the first caller,
 wanting an instrument for about that figure, $50. Steinerts, 915 Main
 St U II d*o
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20
FISH FORAGE FOR
FUNNY FOOD

Whether or not the Light OF day
.eua.ugs gae obscure depths OF the
sea has noe been settled by scientists
luI gle fast chat some animals found
ata depth exceeding 400 faJhoms have
DO ewes or very faint indication "
chem. while others possess very large
and pgoUudlug eyes, helps 90 make
NE dispute an the more sharp.
Another strange thing about the
lower depths Of the ocean IS that
when It's Inhabitants possess any color
nc an that color is usually orange or
red OF reddish orange-tor example,
sea aDemoues. corlIs, etc, The sur
faee OF submarine mountains IS suewn
with shells like the virgin seashore,
showing that &c Is the feastiug place
OF vast shoals OF CaruiyOrous animals
When q codash eats lI takes an
OYSTER n los mouth. cracks the shell,
Lt-ests the meat and elects the she'll
Crabs crack the shells OF their smaller
ueighbors and suck out the meat This
accounts for the mounds OF shells
wbIch arc found beneath the waves,
Au Bsb bones discovered there in
vlrfably erumble at the slightest
touch. SO completely have they been
h1ueycoubed by the boring sheilhsh,
and. further Illustrating the constant
destruction going on in the oceans
depth. it is said that Il a ship sinks at
sea with an on board it vii. be eaten
by the 6sh. with the exception OF It's
metal portions. and not a human bone
OF It's crew will remain longer than
few Iays.-SL Louis Pustpispatch.
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20
HE SURE DID
BACK PEDAL

Telephone operators who plug wrong
numbers OH get the wires crossed some
dimes aga responsible t9r very embaE-
RAISING situations. as was eEenplael
aga broker la tl-s city the other MORN
u The broker called up bis home
number aaI said 90 lha person on th5
other end OF lae wires
-Ueug, dear is chat youF
#Eas. replied a sweet toned voice.
Swell I've been thinking about you
aI morning wauE you 90 come
downtown ana meet me Tor lunch, and
Ven go 60 show this afternoon
swell chat would be very nice re-
piled Uhe person on che other end, "ana
I should dearly love to DO So, but my
husband Is home and I'm AFRAID he'd
object uggg you think you've SOC
.re wrgas ggm5ees' - Philadelphia
-s
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20

Ift is May Flower Butter les tae
hl 85e Der pound at FEye-Brubn's
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20

counts with said firm are requested
10 can and settle same on or Be
fore the first OK May. 1910 az said
firms store. SkAgBay. Alaska. April
q, 1870
George MoWl
3 = EhEAeh.
George Mogl win continue business
al the old stand. seS-zLS
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20
George AIoWl
3 = Eh-Heh.

Ueugge NOW VII {
al the old stand.
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1910-05-20
H81gE OF ass0lVTIoR

The partnership heretofore existing
between George MoWl and :. F. Ehr-
hch under the firm name OF The
American TallOgs. SkagWay, Alaska,
has been this day dissolved By NUT
uaI consent. All persons having ae-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
MRS. sTEPP WAS
OLD RESIDENT
Had Lived in Carthage For Great
Many Years and Was Very Well
Known.
Jsnecia, IN The Gate Cit

ISpecial to The Gate City.1
CARTHAGE, ILL.,, October 13.-Mrs.
Mary Katherine Stepp, one of the best
known and oldest residents of Garth
age. passed away at her home here
at 1890 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
after being low for some time with
Rheumatism. She was taken to her
bed on Sunday.
The deceased was born ~ years ago
in Barnstadt, Germany, and came to
America when girl of 13 years OF
age, going to Ohio. She was married
in 1853 to Frank Stepp at Marietta,
Ohio. and the couple came to Carthage
in 1857. she having resided here ever
since that time. Her husband dled
twenty years ago.
Mrs. Stepp was member of the Ln-
tiheran church, and also a charter
member of the local Rebekah lodge.
The surviving children are: Charles
and Elizabeth Stepp residing at home
Mrs. John Scott of Carthage and Ed
F stepp of Omaha, Neb. The funera
is to be held on Friday afternoon al
5 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
Walter Wellman Seems to be Taking
His Time About Starting That
Balloon Trip Across the
Ocean.
SEASIDE JOI
sTABACKEN's S
Hotel Men Who Backed the Project
Believe That They Have Been
Duped Out Of Their
Money.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct. Ia
Walter Wellman remained in his
apartments while Chief Engineer
Melvin Vaniman of the balloon Amer
lea and other members of the crew
were ready and waiting to take the
big balloon up under good weather
conditions Wellman put in an appear
ance at $50 o'clock, clad in khaki
suit and puttees with goggles and 9th
er paraphernalia of dress supposed to
be f..ing for the balloon trip.
The general public is beginning to
look on the Wellman balloon and the
Mellman declarations of intention Of
fight as huge seashore jokes. Big
hotel men who put up something like
$4,000 for the building of these bal
loon houses in hope of Wellman real
ly starting for Europe have retired
from the field, willing to lose their
money rather than be identified with
/ the enterprise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
MAKES A PLEA
FOR BEVERIDGE
Col. Roosevelt Among the Hoosiers
Today, Talking Politics
to Them.

PETERSBURG, Ind, Oct. 1s.-With
ringing endorsement Of the tariff
stand taken by Senator Beveridge, Col.
Roosevelt today opened his campaign
for Beveridge here. The colonel dis
cussed the tariff, declaring it his con-
viction that the people are by vast
majority in favor Of protective
tariff equalizing the cost of production
here and abroad.
"If YOU defeat Senator Beveridse,
YOU defeat man who stands for
what is decent in our government.
He said the state should now rally
to the defense of public honesty in
the great struggle for political purity
You have put your cause with Sena'
tor Beveridge. / came here to speak
for him because he embodies all we
stand for in our struggle for honest
government. Don't forget that il
Beveridge is defeated you cannot eX
plain it to the people of the country
excepting that Indiana does not in
tend to award man for his honesty
Beveridge stood on the rear plat
form with the colonel during the
speech and when the train pulled out
he was given rousing cheer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
WILL COST ROAD
OVER 100000
Making Settlements With the lniur-
ed in the Recent Trolley
Wreck.

SPRINGFIELD, Oct. 13.-In an ef-
fort to effect an early settlement OF
claims occasioned by the recent
wreck at Benld, the Illinois Traction
system is offering settlement ac-
cording to a graduated standard with
the usual reduction for speedy pay
ment of the demands of claimants.
According to reports received by
General Manager Chubbuck, about
ten of the persons injured in the col
lision have accepted the terms offer
ed and others are expected to follow.
Ii is the hope of the company that an
adjustment of all claims may be Sc
cured within the near future.
Without exception. the injured IN
the hospital at Granite City are I'M
proving, according to reports receiV-
ed from that city, and all are expect
ed to have recovered sufficiently to
leave the institution before many
weeks have elapsed,
General Manager Chubbuck de
clined to estimate the amount whlcf
will be expended by the company ln
cidental to the wreck, but stated tha
If viii greatly exceed s1o0,OOo, as
that amount will scarcely cover the
loss in property.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
VaIIadares Announces That He VIII
Retire From Amapala AS Soon
As He Can Check
PRINCETON NOT THERE
U. S. Cruiser Which Was Sent to the
Scene Of Excitement Will Prob
ably Arrive on
Friday.

WASHINGTON, October 13.-Gener
al Jose Maria Valladares, command
ante at Amapala, on the western coast
of Honduras, whose dictatorship over
the Island of Amapala has stirred
trouble for the government at Teg-
ucigalpa, is going to quit.
After complaints had been made by
the foreign consuls there against Gen.
valadares' conduct. President Davila
of Honduras telegraphed to him, ask
ing that he retire from Office and that
he should proceed at once to the cap
ital. Gen. Valladares has replied he
will leave Anapala as soon as ne mas
been able to close his accounts.
While nothing has been heard from
the Princeton since SHE sailed from
Acapulco last Saturday, navy officers
declare she could hardly reach ANA
pala before Friday. Furthermore, the
Princeton's mission was not to de
mand Valladares surrender, but mere
ly to insure the protection of Ameri
can lives and property.
Rumors of an outbreak at Amapali
are without foundation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
Young Man Arrested on Larceny
Charge Returned and Gave
Himself up to the
Authorities.
FREE FOR TWO DAYS
Two Men Broke Jail at BIandinsvIIe,
And One Of Them Still En-
joylng His
Liberty.

MACOMB, ILL., Oct 1s.-Clyde
Hahn, the young man who was ar
rested last Saturday evening on a
larceny charge and who escaped from
the city prison at Blandinsville the
following evening, has returned and
given himself UP to the officials of
that village.
Hahn is accused of stealing sum
of money Saturday morning from the
telephone central office at Blandins-
vile and later In the day spent the
money freely at liquor parlors and
other places, he being in company
with Fred Mason, Blandinsville
man. Both of the men were very
much intoxicated when placed under
arrest and taken back to Blandins-
Vile and landed in the city prison.
They both escaped Saturday night
and no trace of them could be found
Tuesday night Hahn returned to
the home of his father, Thomas Hahn
at Blandinsville, and early Wednes
day morning father and son started
out to locate City Marshal Markland
They found him and the young man
| surrendered and was again locked up
He stated that after leaving Blandins
vile Sunday night, Mason and him
self went over into Hancock count.
/ and had been in the Joetta neighbor
hood. He separated from Mason nea
ithat place and returned home.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
When He Nears Home.

CRAWFORDSvILLE, Ind, Oct. 13.
Arrangements were completed on
the Roosevelt special train today for
the colonel's whirlwind campaign in
New York tomorrow. He will reach
Dunkirk, N. Y, just before noon and
will make speech there. The Brooks
Locomotive works, the biggest indus
try there, will close while he is in
town. An auto trip to jamestown
VIII give him an opportunity for an
other speech He will leave on the
special train for Salamanta where he
will stop for 40 minutes. reaching
there at $40. other short stops will
be made and the colonel will leave
Elmira after midnight, reaching New
York Saturday morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
Not Train Will be Running in
France Tonight When Tie.up
Will Become Com
pIete One.
BLooDsHED is FEARED
Railway Strike is Developing Into a
Revolution Against the Present
Form Of Gov
ernment.

PARIS, Oct. ia pitched battle
between the police and 16 socialistic
deputies and chiefs of the striking
trainmen, who had barricaded them
selves in the Office of La Humanite,
the socialistic organ, is expected short
ly. Three hundred policemen sur
round the building. The socialists
refuse to surrender.
Premier BRAND has directed the
police to use force.
The tie up of the railroad traffic
throughout France is nearly complete
and not train will be running to
night. The military engineers are
proving incapable of manning the
trains. The strike is developing in
to a revolution against the establish
ed form of government and bloodshee
is feared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
ENDED LIFE
WITH POISON
Warren WardwelI Drank Vial Of
Death Dealing Stuff and Was
Found Dead Beneath
Tree.
DRUNK IN KEoKUK
Was Victim of Liquor and Had TAX.
en- keeley Cure But Returned
to His Old Habits
Again.

NAUVOO, H., October 13-Warren
Wardwell, we'll known in the vicinity.
committed suicide Tuesday morning
on the premises Of Alex Bolton in
Sonora township. He was a distant
relative of Mr.. Bolton, and was en-
ployed by him as farm hand during
the past summer
Wardwell was better known in Mad
VOC as Wardlow. He was kindly In
disposition and industrious. In past
years he had been frequent visitor
In Nauvoo, sometimes staying for sew
eral weeks, on periodical drinking
spell. Recently he had taken the
Keeley cure, but evidently went back
to his old habit, as he has been in
Keokuk the past week and showed
evidences of having been drinking.
He was in this city Monday, and re-
turned to Mr.. Bottoms that night.
OF late he seemed to be despondent
Tuesday morning at t0:3O o'clock
he left the Bolton home He had
changed clothes. and said good bye"
to Miss Whsle Bolton, who was at
home alone at the time. Miss Bolton
noticed him take vial out of his
pocket in the yard and take swallow
i from It, but she thought nothing of
i 1t as he had been in the habit of TAX
i ing medicine. At 1890 she went
! across the street to the old Bolton
place to pump the cows some water
/ when she discovered his body under
!, some trees.
He left no note nor even intimated
selfdestruction. and was probably
: prompted to the act during fit OF
mental alteration.
J, The deceased was in his 4oth year.
: He was reared near Hamilton, but OF
!, late years has worked q great deal for
: Alex Bolton and his sons in Sonora
/. township He leaves one brother, and
Z a sister who reside at Basco, Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
FOUR DAYS AT
GOLF PLAYING
President VIII do no Work But IN
tends to Play all the
Time.

BEVERLY, Mass, Oct. 1S.-Presl-
dent Taft announces that the next
four days are to be devoted to play.
No visitors will be received at the eX-
ecutive cottage and the president VIII
play golf. The clerks have All been
sent to washington. The president
injured foot has so far recovered
that he can now go out on the INKS
and enjoy himself
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-13
At Charlottesville.

CRAWFoRDSvILLE, Ind, Oct. 1S.
Fully 5000 people crowded the
campus of Wabash college today to
hear Col. Roosevelt speak for Sen
ator Beveridge. He called on In
dianians to lead the country in the
fight for progress.
Vice President Fairbanks was on
the train but made no speech. Roose-
Welt held an informal reception from
his automobile here.