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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
IS RAILROAD TRYING TO
 THROTTLE IS Fl. CHANNEL?
Civic Bodies Take Prompt eps to Learn Source of Pro- posed Amendments to Harbor Appropriations Bill
 Requiring Bridgeport to Pay $45OOO, of Half Estimate Cost of Improvements

cannot learn today just what the pur- port of the bill is. as there is not a copy to be had in the city. But if it is represented by dispatches from Washington it is apparent that the railroad company has some friends at the nations capital
 The bill is said to recommend that $50,000 of the money be spent in the Pequonnock river and $40,000 in Cedar Creek in the making of 8 foot channels. The railroad is represent ed as not wanting these improve nents to be made for it will be help ing their com petitors, the sailing ves- sells and the coaStWlSe barge trans portation companies.
 There seems to be a general belief among the manufacturers here that Brandegee had a hand in putting the provision in the bill that the city should pay for dredging of a eharac- ter it never paid for in the past
 tLieut. Col. Harry Taylor in his re- port on Bridgeport harbor does not advance the proposition that the city pay for half of the work.
 eff the city is to pay for dredging money and purchase a dredging ma chine of its own, but the Federal gov ernment has always looked after the harbors in the past.
 The string on the bill to the effect that the city pay half would raise the tax rate in Bridgeport. Even if it were agreeable to the city it would beimpossfble to do the work this year as the municipality has no way of providing the money.
 stIt would be interesting for the tax payers of Bridgeport to learn who is their enemy at Washington that wants the city to share the cost of dredging, an expense borne by the government in almost every small river along the Atlantic seaboard and in the Mississippi .va1Iey.'a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11

she voices a fear entertained by many Bridgeport mothers.
 Her letter is as follows: sstI desire most respectfully to call your atten- ton to the condition of the sewer we'll at corner Of Arctic and Beach streets I am fortunate enough to have a graadchild, who persists like all chill dren( or nearly alll in getting in the street and gutter to play and I am worried thereby, thinking she will get into that sewer we'll Is there not an iron gate for just such eases, as by it's construction a child can easily slide therein =
 MT. schreiber will inquire, to see what can be done. It is undeniab1y true that there are many unprotected sewer well openings in Bridgeport and that small children may readily slide, or creep through them into the W els.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
TRUST SUITS
 ORDERED TO BE REHEARD
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Continued from Page One1
 The tobacco trust cases were ar- gued before the court shortly after Justice Lurton was appointed. His elevation to the Supreme tribunal made eight members to determine cases-Ju ustice Moody, the ninth, not having been present at any time this year, on account of illness. The Standard Oil case was heard by the eight m em bers, shortly before Jus tice Brewer died. In the interval, only one consultation of the court took place at which, it is understood, the tie vote was disclosed.
 Postponem ent of definite decision on the two suits means, practically tf-trt1st law which now may be in must be in abeyance. The govern- ment virtually put on trial the Sher- man antitrust law in the tobacco and Standard Oil cases. It was expected that the decision would either re- vivify that statute or unequivoca1ly nul1ify it. In either cast it would have strong bearing on future prose cutions of the administration. In view of the courts determination to rehear the cases, it is expected that President Taft will at an early date announce his selection of Justice Brewers successor.
 Chief Justice F'ul1er's announce m ent created a stir in the hourt room. Every seat was occupied in antfcipa- ton of a full decision in the two cases, or in the corporation tax suits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Is Justice Lurto11 Responsible for
 Rehearing of Gases?

New York, April 11.--Justiee Lalrton, practitioners before the court. was
 mainly responsible for the decision of the Supreme court to reconsider the Standard Oil and Tobacco cases The contention is that the late Justice Brewer was one of the four who fa- vored a decision in fa8or of the gov ernment and that Justice Ilurton. with three other members, believed that the final decree should be fore the trusts. The death of Justice Brewer left the balance on the side of the trusts Then, according to the lawyer. Justice I1urton asked for a rehearing. feeling that since he held the deciding vote, and was a new member of the court without any precedent to sustain his position, it would be best.
 If the decision had been rendered adverse to the government announce ment of that decree from the bench, with the vote. would have immediately disclosed the fact thata Justice Lurton held the deciding vote.
 The junior member of the court did rot care to have this appear. The lawyer who hazards this explanation believes that Justice. Lurton's request was acceded to by the other members of the bench-the majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
WOMEN DRIVE OUT KOSHER
 BUTCHERS
Boycott Movement Support ed By 15O,OO Orthodox
 New York Jews
Another Increase of One Cent Per Pound In Meat
 Announced Today

every Kosher butchers ab1ishmelit closed and those still open operating with police on guard outside, the boy- colt started by the women of the East Side unostentatfous1y a week ago, has gone beyond control. The Hebrew retail Kosher Butchers Proc tective Association, which controls 90 per cent. of the shops in the city, have agreed to keep their places closed until the packers reduce the prices. The leaders Of the move Jews.
 A crowd of> women formed in the East New York section of Brooklyn this afternoon and marched on the market stalls. They drove the butch CTS out and poured kerosine oil on the meat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
WALL LSTREET
 IS PLATED  It's View of Rehearing Deci- sion of Supreme :.
 Court BLACK EYE FOR
 THE GOVERNMENT Stocks Boom and Big Specu- 1ating Interests Consider Trusts Have Virtually
 Won Their Gases
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press)
 New York, April 11.-FolloWing the announcement that there would be a rehearing of the Standard Oil and Tobacco cases, the stock market 1eaped upward, nearly every stock on the list showing a gain. Then there was "a slight recession and this was follow ed by another squirt upwards. The general opinion of the Street" was that business would now boom, for a while at least. .-A rehearing will prob ably go over until fall and decision is hardly likely until the first of next year. The street felt safe as it argued the court was divided, probably four to four, neither side of the litigation having constitutional majority.
 With this argument Wall street in- sisted that there would be an end for months at least of run1ors of wide spread antitrust litigation and this will benefit business. It is known that the decision that there must be re- argument was vital blow to the gov- ernment officials. The looked for. a decision in favor of their interpreta- tion of the Sherman law by an almost unanimous court.
 It is believed here that there can be no reargument in the case until the vacancy on the supreme court bench is filled and consideration of this va cancy will be of supreme importance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
A skirt to order from $1 woolens-$5.

Let make very plain the breadth of this skirtma Ing offer that the store will hold for limited time
 You may choose any woolen that the store is today selling at $1 yard. From that woolen skirt will be made to your measure, the being taken at the time the fabric is selected
 We guarantee that the skirt will fit properly It will be wemade and carefully finished may be in any one of eight styles
 s5 ---'~>--s T-l- 0'
 All woolen fabrics selling at $1 yard are at your coamnd except voilies All the seasonable coors are fered well black. It is a opportunity-but must be taken advantage of without delay.
 rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
CHARGE CHILDREN ARE NOT NOURISHED;
 AUNTS DISAGREE

Upon the complaint of the Connec- ticut Humane Society Benjamin and Mary Gilson, orphans, aged 7 and 10 years respectively were taken before Judge E. P. Nobbs this morning. It was represented to the court that the children were not being fed enough by their aunt, Mrs. Mary Gilson Allen with whom they reside at 174 Hurd avenue. The complaint was lodged Birks, a sister of Mrs. Allen and also aunt of the children.
 Mrs. Allen denied the allegation in the court this morning and Mrs. Birks insisted that it was true. Judge Nobbs declined to give a decision in the case until he had secured more evidence. The children are very bright in ap- pearance and are the offspring of the late Bernard Gi1son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Money Wasted on
 Rivers and HarbOrs
 Says Sen. NewIands

Washington, April 11.-In the min ority report on the rivers and harbOrs bill filed in the Senate today New lands, (Democrat, Nev.), says that vast sums spent on river improve ments has been attended with few beneficial results, because river trans portation has not been studied as a science and the nation has not work ed with aJty definite purposes" New lands urges additional governmental power to appoint experts to work out the transportation problems, form a comprehensive plan and execute them, subject to approval of Con gress. This board would give atten- tion also to the development of wa ter power, irrigation, the prevention of soil waste and conservation Of forests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
DEVOTION OF 40 HOURS
Expressive Ceremony at St. arv's Church will Come to a Close Tomorrow
 Morning

Yesterday following the 1o:30 o'clock service at St. Mary's church the de- Notions of the forty hours was begun in the presence of congregation that filled the edifice. At the first mass yesterday several hundred adult men members of the Holy Name society att tended holy communion in a body. Last evening the church was opened for those desiring to assist at the de- vOfions and tonight confessions will be heard for those who wish to assist masses will be offered up at 5:3o, 80 and g. A number of visiting clergy men will be on hand to assist the priests of the parish. An excellent op- poruuity is thus afforded those who have not as yet made their Easter au-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Little-folks' flanneIs

For babies, there are the prettiest embroidered fan nels that Mother could seek. Nice and soft and warm of texture, embroidered in pat terms that are attractive as the little folks who are to wear them.
 So broad a range of pat terms that individual taste may be surely consulted.
 59c to $2 yard.
 Main floor, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
White draperies.

For summer curtains, new and pretty muslins and faces have come hurrying in at a great rate. Not a whit too soon either-for they are needed to brighten up the ewly-cleaned house.
 Sash muslin, new cross bar checks and stripes, yard wide, e,-1Oc to 18c.
 Plain scrim, Arabian and cream as well as white, 4O- inch,-19c to 35c.
 Fancy 'cross-bar scrim, 40-inch, 29c to soc.
 Plain Brussels net, coIors as we'll as white, ,25c to soc.
 Point d'Esprit lace, -35c to soc.
 Madras lace, lowered pat terms, plain eenters with bor- der, panel effects, 30-inch, .18c yd.
 Madras in all-over de- igns, 40 to 45-inch,- h,-29e to soc yd.
 Sash 1aces. Arabian in ad dition to white, Hoe to 25e yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Linen su1t1nGs.

Linen su1t1ngs.
 For summer dresses, here is abundant variety of stur- dy and good-looking linens.
 sfO1d Bleach" linens, pur- est of flax and bleached by the old and natural process which preserves every atom of strength, 95c yd.
 54-inch Irish linens, 95c yd.
 Ninety-inch Irish linens, $1 and $1.25 yd.
 Fine Irish linens, 45-inch, and 75c yd.
 Yard-wide Irish linens, 25c to 65c yd. Irish linens, 2 yards wide,- 85c yd-
 Rannie linens, 27 and 45 inches wide, 29c and soc.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
fl YEAR OLD
 BOY MISSING

MaruuIle of 60 Goodwin street are considerably worried over his disap- pearance since last Saturday after noon. When the youth left home he wore a light smoke colored suit, blue cap, and wore black shoes. He was a pupil at Waltersville school and small for his age,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
ANOTHER CHAUFFEUR

OlSCf1A66ED Edward Hannah, chauffeur for Rob- ert Taylor, of AT w. 34th St., New York, one of the number arrested last week for failing to display license numbers at both the front and rear of his car, was discharged today and his bond of $25 returned. No further prosecutions will be instituted until the statute is fully Investigated by the court officials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Seniors May Smoke at
 Brother Taft's School
xcaao;.1 f,.o,,o 11,3+aa pra.s,

(SpecIaI from United Press.9
 Watertown, Conn, April 11.- Sem iors at the Taft school conducted by Horace D. Taft, brother of President
 9aJidin a1 W, 46en fen De i aiioMgo Gsco 5o Ike practice in other class men. When the school auth critics feel that the ise, the privileges of the weed will be with hdrawn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
First Baseball Fatality
 of Season Reported
Especial from. United Press.)

Especial from2 United Press.)
 New York, April 11.-Rudo1ph Ruh1fng, 25 years old. died at his home here today of concussion of the brain, received from being struck with a ball during a baseball game yesterday. This is the first reported baseball fatality of the season of 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
"SID" CHALLENGER RESUMES WORK
 IN FINE KETTLE

Sidney w. Challenger, of the editor ial staff of the Bridgeport Post, re- turned to his duties today after an absence of several months. MT. Chal- lenger underwent an operation upon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
OBJECT TO LAYING
 TELEGRAPH POLES

The S. N. E. IT. Go. who are laying poles in the northern end of the city have obtained permission for right of way for their new lines except upon the property of two men Seth and G. L. Jennings, who reside opposite Beards1ey Park. The company desires to locate four poles on the property. The Commissioners will hold a hearing on the premises on Thursday morning at II o'cIock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
THE HowLAND DRY GOODS co.

his knee which has given him great relief. "Sid" was universally glade handed about town today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Unprotected Sewer
 Well Openings Are Threat to Children

Mrs Emma K. Stacey, who signs herself. "a taxpayer, but not a voter,.' has written a letter to Supt. Sehreiber Of the street department, in which
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
See Bartram &

See Bartram & Greene for 9 bargain in a two-family house. Must be sold to close an estate. House in hrst-c1ass condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-11
Rag rugs.

A~dS
 Homelike and not homely. O1d-fashioned and very much in the fashion. Such are these rag rugs. Made from good rags; made by special machines so they are firm and strong, very durable.
 In the old-fashioned com binations of white with blue or green and in pretty chintz effects.
 24 by 36 inches-6oc.
 27 by 54 inches $1.
 30 by 60 inches,-$1 .25. 36 by 72 inches-$1. 50. 4 by r feet, t,-$3.50.
 6 by 9 feet,-$5,
 8 by 10 feet, -$7.
 9 by SIP feet,-$10.
 Third floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14

Halahi, the founder Of Islam. was
f,efa at Mecca i'm the year A. ID ga,
He died June s. 632. al the age of u.
He assumed the tituiar name of Ma
hornet. which means. according 10
some authorities, the predicted Mes
siah."
one Of the most extravagant reia-
tons which can be found in any Ian
guaee is credited to Mahomet. Speak =
ing of the sights heS behed when
transported to heaven" he says II
saw there an angel. the most gigantic
of all created things. II had 10000
heads. each head had 10000 faces each
face had 10000 mouths. each mouth
had 10000 tongues. and each tongue
spoke 10000 languages Ar were EN-
ployed In singing Gods praises
When Nahomet first announced his
divinely inspired and Appointed sys-
tenn the Arabs demanded supernatural
proofs OF his commission. Moses and
Jesus, said the Arabs. wrought mira .
cles in testimony of their divine an
thority- And if thou art indeed a
prophet Of God, do SO likewise
1T would he tempting God 10 do
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14
CHAPTER XXIii.

The grand duke cf Ehr@nstcin .,e-
held the chancellor with mat phase
of astonfshme1' which leAses Ike
mind rnclouded The violaH. STERN
IN MS heart gave way 10 calm, not
ut all menacing, but rinctHre9 with
profound pity. What a project
What a mind 10 conceive il, 10 per-
fsrr II down OF SO small q detail as
u jewelers. mark In the gold of the
l0cket. And a little finger TO hatray
nj In n fash he saw wildly aii this
man had undergone. day by day, uu-
1aitering. unhesitant, forgetting moth
ing. remembering everything but the
one insignificant item which was to
overthrow MIN. He felt that he was
confronted with = great problem !;
what 10 do with the mani
Prince Ludwig took off his hat.
.Herheck, you are Il great politician"
No. prince" repiiad Herbeck. with
Snefable sadness Had ] been a
great politician ! should have suc-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14
Antiquity of Gold Leaf.

The origin of gold leaf, like the
first use OF gold itself. Is lost In the
mists of antiquity. 1t is found, for
example, In connection with the most
ancient known mummies. having been
used for covering teeth, tongue, skin.
etc. Sometimes Ii Is also found on
the collins. Gold leaf was also used
ON the tonfbs and monuments or an
cient Egypt. The process of making
gold leaf has thus been known since
the eighth century b. G. In the
eleventh century it seems to have
attained as high degree or perfee-
ton as to-day. The gold leaf on
some ancient Grecian pottery indeed
In as thin as that now used,--Maga-
zine of Commerce
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14
A Virginian Page for Each Member Of the Family
SIDELIGHTS ALONG
WASHINGTON BYWAYS

Especial to the Richmond virginian.)
w WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June b.
Insurgents In the House of Represen-
tatives are not appearing In the House
promptly at twelve O'Clock each day,
as was their wont a few weeks ago
Close observers have discovered that
the insurgents come trailing into the
House nowadays after the journal
clerk gets through reading the pro-
ceedings of the previous day.
Earlier in the session spectators in
the gallery could spy numerous in
surgents who bowed their heads rev
erently as the Rev Henry n. Couden.
the blind chaplain of the House offer
ed prayer. No one was more atten-
tive than Victor Murdoch. George Nor
ris. Charles N Fowler and their In
surgert associates, Now, however.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14

MIR. Hitchcock has handled many
political f,re},iefns, astst the eettd net
puzzle out a way to take care of that
silver dollar. lie could not put II
into the conscience fund. because IT
would be impossible to get 1t out.
Neither could he put II into the pos
tai receipts. The dollar. therefore. be
came a personal incuubrance. without
the right to spend It. and Vet respon-
sihie for Its safe return upon demand.
Finally MIR. Hitchcock wrote to the
man who sent him the dollar, ac-
knowiedging receipt and asking what
disposition should be made of IL.
April IA passed without any notice
from the Texan, but day or two ago
Mr.. Hitchcock received a letter from
the same person. acknowledging re-
ceipt of the letter. but shedding no
tight on what should be done with
the silver dollar Accompanying the
letter was another dollar. AFR. Hitch
cock now has two dollars in his Gus
tody and he would like to get rid
of them at the earliest possible mo-
menF.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14

the insurgents decline to listen TO the
iGnsptatn's prayer
Mr.. Couden, If one may judge from
his prayers of late. has a very de-
cided opinion regarding insurgency,
muckrakers and the uplifters. John
Dwight. republican whip of the House,
gets uneasy If the chaplain does not
depiore the undertaking game at least
two or three times week.
The chaplain is hammering away at
this new found subject far more ef-
feotiyely and oftcner than the most
ardent of Speaker Cannon's support
ers While they do not wish to be
sacriltgious. the insurgents are curl
Gus to know where the chaplain got
the inspiration. They recalled that
the first prayer which they believed
was directed at them was uttered on
the morning following a particularly
butter attack on the insurgents by
Speaker Cannon.
A week or two later the Speaker
went to Boston and expressed some
views about thu minority republicans
in the House, Shortly thereafter the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-14
WEDDING COSTUMES
SAME AS WORN At
~
FORMAL RECEPTIONS


Correct dressing for noon or af-
for the reception afterward, consists
in wearing the same costume that
WouId be selected fos amy formal. re
eetttoff or "at horHe% Tor unless the
gown be black. and when that color
is in vogue 1t Is always popular a
pale shade should be chosen. and the
material may be of light cloth. such
az chiffon. broadcloth. silk. crepe de
chine or any of the many fabrics of
which "dressy" frocks are now con-
structed. If a woman wears skirt
and coat costume. and IL must be
remembered that. however deliberately
one is made 1t is never dressy as a
one piece costume, the jacket must
not be removed, no matter though
the thermometer scars into the nine
ties. The coat is to be regarded as
literally part of the frock and must
not be taken OFF.
Whether, person Is present at the
wedding or reception. visiting cards
are imperative. II one is unable to
accept the invitation, cards must be
posted so they will be received the
day of the wedding A married wo-
man must mail one Of her own cards,
and two of her husbands. addressing
the envelope to the parents or persons
in whose names the invitations have
been issued. 1t is the persons sending
out the invitations, not the bride. IN
reception ltaer, cards are required
for sons have been invited hY the
host and hostess. or parents. to meet
them. and one always leaves cards
for guests of honor. as the newly
married couple are. Ii person is
invited TO the church only. visiting
cards must be posted. even II there
is a reception later and one Is not
hidden to 1t.
II woman il nearer to the front
than the middle of the church at
the ceremony it Is expected that after
the bride leaves the church one of
the ushers will escort her to the door,
and, therefore, she must walt.
At some weddings only the relatives
are taken out by ushers. and it is
necessary sometimes to leave unes-
corted But even when this is so guests
must wait until all the relatives have
left the church. 1t Is considered the
height of bad form for others to hurry
away, because relatives are going on
to the reception, when there Is one
and they should be received by the
frienbride before she welcomes her
friends.
A call afterward upon the brides
parents is imperative, but not upon
her unless a person receives her TAT
home" or visiting eards, II she has
not a formal reception later.
R0SANNA- SCHUYLER