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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
SUIT OVER ALLEYS
Dudley Alleged that Petit grew Agreed to Buy Three Alleys-Court Re- serves Decision.

Alfred P. Dudley, proprietor of the Arcade Bowling alleys. and Charles c. Pettigrew, formerly associated in the arrangement of bowling alleys in John street, and who have since dissolved partnership are at odds over the dis posal of three alleys which have since been taken out of the John street D ace. Dudley is the plaintiff in a suit for $900 against Pettigrew heard before Judge Scott in the Common Pleas court this morning.
 Dudley claims that he was compelled to take out three alleys at his place of business to make way for a nov ing picture place. Pettigrew promis- ed to buy the alleys. Pettigrew de- nied that he promised to buy the al- leys, but that he was to try and get a purchaser for them. He did try but did not succeed. / He also intended to buy them himself if he could get a place in Danbury. but the place could not be found. The alleys are now in storage. The court reserved it's de- cision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
RAINFALL OF 1909 AND 1908 IS INCHES BELOW AVERAGE AS
 RECORDED DURING 36 YEARS
These We're Twin Years for Weather -- Fut Exceeding
 DryneSS Was Their Chief Characteristic.

As like as one twin unto his brother twin was 1909 to 1908 in the grade of weather that it furnish ed. So show the statistics care fully kept by William Jennings, weather observer. Both of these years were dry years. Their dry ness is their most conspicuous characteristic. The total precipi- tation was a little over .42 inches. Total precipitation includes both rain and snow reduced to terms of water lying level over the entire surface considered. The average rainfall for 36 years has been 51 inches, so that the shortage in each year is about nine inches. The distribution of the rainfall in 1908 was so timed that no water famine occurred. or at least the water famine, referring to public drink ing supplies, was of less extent than il, 1909.
 The maximum high temperature
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
SOLD M'NEIL
 HIS OWN GOODS

When Prosecuting Attorney Delaney heard an outline this morning of the nature of the offence for which Mich olas Pagan and Edward Sullivan. a foreman and coal heaver. respective ly, at tile yards of the A. McNeil & Sons Co, are held. he asked Judge Wilder of the city court to hold them In heavy bail. The two are held on the specific charge of theft of har- ness, but just what disposition will be made Of the case depends upon the outcome of third arrest expected to- day. and subsequent investigation.
 That Pagan and Sullivan, with the aid of one Abe LaMott. a peddler of Kossuth street. managed to sell to Roderick McNeil. the Superintendent of the coal yards in East Bridgeport. a new harness that already belonged to the firm. is the statement of Sullivan. whom the police regard as dupe in the hands of Pagan.
 Today Prosecutor Delaney issued warrant for the arrest of LaMott and fixed the bond at $100. Judge wilder remanded Pagan in ball of $1 ,0O0 and Sullivan $500
 Pagan lives in Cedar street. while Sullivan's address is Booth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
D. 0. MILLS SUDDEN
 DEATH IN FRISCO
Father of Well-Known Pan= ker and Mrs. White
 law Reid.
Especial from United Press.)

San Francisco, Jan. 4.-Arrangements are being completed today for the fu- neral of D. O.. Mills, banker philanthro- pist of California, who died suddenly last night at his country home, Mill brae, in San Matoo county. Ogden Mills. son of the banker. was on his way to New York but was intercepted by a telegram.
 MT. Mills, accompanied by his daugh- ter, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. wife of the United States Ambassador to Great Britain. arrived in California six weeks ago to spend the winter months. His health has not been of the best for several years. but there was no ex- Iectation that anything serious would result until Sunday when Ogden Mills left for New York. Sunday night MT. Mills complained to Mrs. Reid that he was very tired and started to retire. He collapsed suddenly and medical aid was hastily summoned. When the doctor arrived, however. MT. Mills was dead.
 Mr. Mills was one of the original "49ers", going around the Horn to San Francisco in 1849 and for years he was conspicuous figure in Pacific coast affairs. He established the banking house of D. O. Mills & Com nany in Sacramento. after making his initial ''stake'' as a merchant in a min ing camp and since that time his firm has handled. a good portion of the financial business of the State. He was married in 1854 but his wife, who was Jane Templeton Cunningham, died in 1888 He is survived by two chil- dren, Mrs. WhiteIaw Reid, wife Of the propl ietor of the New York Tribune. and Ogden Mills. who has taken his fathers rlace in his many large busi- ness enterprises.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
MERCY FOR SHOP LETTERS ON PLEA
 OF ROBBED FIRM
Counsel for Rowland Dry Goods Company Asks Court to Suspend Sen tence of Mrs. Katz and
 Her Mother. e

After the Rowland Dry Goods Com pany, through it's attorney, c. S. Can field, had asked for clemency in the case of the shophfters, Mrs. Bessie katz and her mother. Mrs. Fannie Bergaslatsky, the sentence of the city court was affirmed by Judge Walsh in the criminal Common Pleas court, this morning, and the women were confided to the care of the probation officer.
 MT. Garfield said to the court that because Mrs. Katz is the mother of two children his client desired to be len.ent with her. He suggested to the court that if the women are arrested again that they shall endure their pres ent sentence in addition to any sen- tence that may be imposed for the new offense
 The city court imposed sentence of Is days in jail upon Mrs. Katz and of 40 days upon the mother.
 The women had twice been arrested for shoplifting. They belong to fam lilies that are in comfortable circum- stances and had no apparent excuse for stealing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
SNOW COMING
 BY WEDNESDAY
Especial from United Press.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Heavy snow will set in over the lake region and the middle and northern central val leys today and will begin in the middle Atlantic and New England states by Wednesday, according to a special bui- letin issued by the Weather Bureau.
 New Haven, Jan. 4.-Forecast: fair and continued cold tonight and We'd nesday.
 An extended of high pressure over the northern sections is produc- ing pleasant weather with low tenn peratures in the districts from the Rocky Mountains eastward to the coast It was below zero in the up- per Mississippi valley, the western portion of the lake region and the northern portion of New England. A disturbance central in western Texas is causing cloudy weather with light snow or rain in the southwest.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with low temperatursc. for two or three days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
IMPRESSlVELY
 DEDICATED
WATERBURY LODGE OF ELKS HAS ONE OF FINEST LODGE
 ROOMS IN EAST.
DedicatOry Ceremonies Witnessed By Immense ThrOng-BanCuet at El- ton Prior to Lodge Exercises-Sup- per Served to Several Thousands at New Home of Lodge-Many Choice Gifts.

Waterbury, Jan. 4.-Waterbury lodge of E1ks last evening with fitting cere- monies observed the dedication of it's new lodge home. Thousands of Elks from all parts of the state and others from outside the Connecticut juris- diction attended. The home of the lodge was elaborately decorated. The new lodge building is of brick, in the rear of the home and in all respects is one of the most modern institutions of it's kind in the East. The lodge room was thrown open for the first time last evening and while it is large and spacious hundreds of visiting ant lers who desired to obtain admission to the ritualistic ceremonies found it impossible to enter.
 The dedication of the new lodge was in charge of District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George I. Allen of Mid dletown. Past Exalted Rulers Joseph c. Ivers and Louis Broch of this city occupied stations of honor. The dedi- cation address was by former Cover nor James H. Higgins of Rhode Is land and was a most brilliant e ort.
 Bridgeport Lodge came to Water bury in specIal train upwards of 150 strong and made first class appear ance. The Park City boys are prime favorites with their Waterbury breth- ren and they proved to be the life of the occasion. The Park City Tod ye presented their Brass city brothers with magnificent silver service, one of the finest gifts ever gwen by one lodge to another. The Waterbury boys were delighted with the remembrance of their Bridgeport brothers and all during the evening sang their praises.
 The transportation committee of Bridgeport lodge comprised Oswald Frantzen, Hugh Lavery, Matt J. Ma loney. Pete Musante and Dr. Phil Mc- Laughlin and they had their arrange ments so well in hand that when the special train left the Waterbury sta tion promptly at the time advertised only a small percentage of the visiting guests were left with the merry nlak- CTS and these took an early morning train for home.
 The grand lodge member present was Edward Leach, grand treasurer. Past Grand Esteemed Leading Knight John D. Shea, was also on hand. Ev- cry Elk present was made to feel at home and the committees of Water bury lodge in charge of the visitors did themselves proud. It was great occasion for Elkdom in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny announced this morning that he had appointed John c. Miller super intendent of bridges to succeed Arthur Brown. The salary is $1.020 per an- num- A thorough knowledge of elec- trical work is required to fill the po- sition, and it was largely due to the mechanical ability of MT. Miller that he was selected. For the past 26 years he has been connected with the Eaton. Cole & Burnham Go. and the Crane Co. For the first 20 years of his service with the concern and up to the time of the abolishment of the contract system he held a contract and since that time he has been a fore man.
 He thoroughly understands the elec- tric motors and electric power of his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CHINAMAN TRIMMED
 BY CELESTIAL PUG
CHRISTIAN CHARLIE HELD TO ACCOUNT FOR CAUSING
 FAN TAN RAID.

Chinese pugilists. few and far be- tween, are said to have a worthy rep resentative in the person of Leung one of the local Chinese restaurants, who was tried in the city court to- cay for assaulting Charles King. a Christianized Celestial. several weeks ago. in the laundry of mutual friend near Main and Grand streets
 Jung is known to the police as the Chinese Fighter for his pugilistic prowess is often put to good use in the eiecting of obstreperous patrons of the Chop Suey place. With perhaps par donable pride he admitted to Judge Wilder today that he had blackened the eye of his adversary, Charles King.
 The curtain that hides the inner life of the Celestials from the average American was drawn partially aside during the trial of the athletic Mon- golfsn. It was made plain that the Bridgeport Chinese do not regard with
 much favor the attitude of MT. King in religious matters.
 The row is said to have had it's foundation in a recent raid upon a Chinese gaming house. The authori- fies declare their complaint came from q Celestial who was heeced of $1.500 in one of the mysterious card games of the Far East. But the Chinamen who like their fan tan won't have i*tthat way. They blame Christian Charlie.
 King and Jung encountered quite by chance q couple Of weeks ago. The subject of the raid was brought up. Jung says King expressed regret at the occurrence. Christmas holidays were approaching. King said, and the Chinese would have contributed geh- erously to the church Christmas funds only for the gambling raid From uncomplimentary references to ances- tors, the twain came to blows, and Charlie King got a wa1Iop from the bouncer that opened a big gash over his right eye. Streaming with blood he ran out for policeman.
 The services of Chinese student at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
Drastic Method Employed
 to Keep New Years Pledge

Judge Wilder invoked a drastic method Of enforcing a total abstinence New Years resolution in the city court today. Walter Dorman of 7e Hurd avenue, was charged with as- saulting his brother-in-law. c. B.. P!att. of T Hurd avenue. Admitting he was drunk when the row occurred. he declared he had taken a New Year's resolution to 'quit the booze."
 well. I'll sentence you to jail i'd 60 days" said Judge Wilder. 'But won't send you up until you take drink. I'll place you under the p bation officer for a year. sThe 1} drink means North avenue for you"
 Any time within a year the prob5 tion officer is privileged to turn Do man over to the police. who m promptly take him to jail to serve sixty days. He left the court rof declaring he would cling to the wa wagon with a grip of death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

for 1909 came on July when the mercury rose to 96. The same 3 temperature occurred on the same day in 1908 ano was the highest. The minimum temperature was l above in both years, but the It, tie drop to almost zero took place on Dec. 31, in the more recent year, and on Feb. in 1908. The average temperature in both years was 51 and the greatest range fin both years was 97. Both rain and snow were deficient in each. There was a little more than B inches of snow in 1909 and 30 inches in 1908. The average snowfall for 3s years is A riches.
 December showed a mean tenn perature of 30. which made 1t some two degrees colder than the aver age December. The hottest day showed 55' degrees and the coIdest degree. The total precipitation was 4.43 inches.' Of snow 14.s inches fell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
WORKMAN'S THROAT FATALLY TORN IN
 FALL FROM LADDER

Hans Iverson. aged 45, an employe of the Connecticut Company. employ ed at the Barnum avenue car barns was probably fatally hurt at the barns just before 8 o'clock this morning when he lost his footing on a ladder 10 feet above ground and fell into heap of scrap iron. He struck heavily head first and when he was extricated from the metal it was found that his throat had been dangerously wrenched and torn.
 Taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the ambulance, he was found in a crit ical condition. and at press hour this afternoon there was little hope for his reCOVerY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
NOTED AVIATOR CRUSHED TO
 DEATH BENEATH AEROPLANE

experienced of the French aviators and had been making flights since May 16, 1907.
 His most notable achievement was accomplished on Dec 20 when he flew 124 miles in two hours and 32 min- utes at Jubisy. This established a new monoplane record. De La Grange began his career as an aviator by us- ing bi-plane. but since last August he had been using a monoplane of the same type in which Bleriot crossed the Channel.
 De La Oranges death makes the fifth fatality of it's kind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
Christmas IXciSe
 Cases Continued

The Law Enforcement Leagues two Christmas liquor law alleged violations involving William J. Heaphy and James l.. Mullaney. were not brought up in the city court today, Judge Will der consenting to a continuance until next Tuesday.
 Alex Nickerson, colored, charged with theft of $75 from Coester Bros grocery store. will be tried tomorrow morning. He still protests his inno- cence, and has retained Attorney F. B. Fallon to defend him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

Yale were enlisted today to interpret the stories of the various witnesses. Judge W. H. Comley. IT,, represented the pugi'fst. and Judge E. K. Nichol- son the Christian. Judge Wilder fined the fighter S5 and costs and all ap- peared quite satisfied.
 Jung says he weighs in at 129 pounds He is short and stocky with an ample girth of chest and pair of mail-like fists. The police say he is the price of the Chinese colony
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
AGED MONEY KING MAKES LONG LEAP TOWARD ABSOLUTE CON- TROL OF MONEY RESOURCES OF THE NATION.
TOTAL OF HIS HOLDING PILES INTO SUMS THAT SURPASS WILDEST DREAMS OF ARABIAN NIGHTS.
LIST OF BANKS. TRUST CON- PANIES, ES,INSURANCE CONCERNS. CORPORATIONS IN MORGAN DOMAIN.
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press)
 New York, Jan. 4.-Business circles are catching their breaths today and recovering from the announcement that the J. P. Morgan interests have captured Levi P. Morton's Trust Company, in which Thomas Fortune Ryan, the dethroned street railway king of New York was a powerful factor: the Fifth avenue Trust Con- pany and the Guaranty Trust company and that they are to be relegated in- to oblivion while in their stead is to be erected the new Guaranty Trust Company, the second largest trust company in the world with a total capitalization of $5,O00.O0O but with re- sources of $170,00O,COO. Levi P. Nor ton, once ce-presdent of the United States is to be the chairman of the board of the new trust company but the company will be a Morgan com panv with all that that implies.
 What does it all mean?'' is the question that is being asked on all sides. The eclipsing of Ryan has come fast on the revelations in connection with the manipulation of the traction companies of New York ny Ryan and his associates, and Morgan has in noariy every instance taken over the Ryan holdings. First to pass were the shares controlling the Equitable which E. H. Hartman would have owned had he lived. Other securities pass ed and finally by purchasing the Ryan shares in the Morton Trust Company, Morgan was able to manipulate the newly announced deal ana today can, if he desires, wear the smile of the cat that swallowed the canary.
 Morgan has time and again been re- ferred tO as the money king of Amer ica but he never more deserved the title than he does at the present mo- ment Here are the known concerns which he either owns outright or con- trols through influence:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this manner to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses and deep sym pathy extended to us in our recent bereavement in the loss of husband and father; we wish also to thank our friends for their beautiful floral trib- utes, especially so the Bridgeport Aerie, F. O. E. No. APO; Live Oak Camp, No. IS w. O. w.; also the International Association of Theatrical Stage Epa- ployes. (Signed)
 MRS. JAMES H. LYONS
 and Family, 3H Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
Especial from United Press)

Bordeaux. Jan 4.-Leon De La Grange. the noted aviator. was killed today by the fall of his aeroplane while making a flight here.
 De La Oranges machine fell dis tance of 50 feet and was completely wrecked The unfortunate aviator was caught under the machinery. Both legs were broken, his chest crushed and his skull fra ctured. His body was so badly entangled in the wreck age that it was some time before it could be removed.
 De La Grange was one of the most
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
SCHRIEBER SHUTS OFF PIPE
 LINE TO SNOW APPROPRIATION
Conducts Inquiry Into Amount of Snow Moving Done
 By Conn. Go. On Streets Where It Has Tracks

Supt. Schrieber called a halt today in the work of carting snow off the streets. The appropriation had been disappearing at a lightning pace, and promised to be exhausted Former Sup.t Colgan had already expended some $4,000 cleaning up after the pres ent storm. Supt. Schrieber made some careful inquiries of the former super fntendent relative to the portion of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

the snow carted away by the trolley company. It appears that the com pany is expected to do half the work on tracks where it has streets. The appropriation for cleaning up snow is
 now reduced to about 4,000. Supt. Schrieber will probably require the trolley company to dig the cross walks out of the drifts it causes on streets where it has tracks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and nei5hbors and to the members of Frienship Re- bekah Lodge, No. B, I. O. O. F., for sympathy shown us in our sad afflic- ton and by attending the funeral of our beloved wife and mother, Mar garet Reinecke. The bereaved family:
 GEORGE REINECKE AND aMr CHILDREN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

competent man as as sistant foreman in assembling de- partment. Large factory in Bridge port. One with mechanical exper- fence preferred. Excellent oppor- tunity for advancement to right party. Applicants in reply should state age. where last employed and salary expected. Address Assem- bling. care Farmer A 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
MOUNT REGO FARM
 GOES UP IN SMOKE

Meriden, Jan. 4.-Mount Rego farm, the palatial country home of J. A. Kraus, of New York. in Bailey vile, Middlefield, was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is $25,00O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

AUTO BARGAINS.-Ford Runabout, $225; Touring Car, with top, $150; $S.00o Touring Car, s350. Ford, 146 Fairfield Ave. A b 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
D. A. R. LUNCHEON AT
 STRATFIE

Mary Silliman Chapter, D. A. R., will hold luncheon at the Stratfield hotel on Monday afternoon, next at 1 o'clock. The regular meetings will be held at 3 o'clock in the Stratfield ball room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
 AND INSURANCE CONCERNS.

l AND INSURANCE CONCERNS. 1 Equitable Life, $472 339, 50S Equitable Trust Co.,, 63 S21. 5C0 1 Mercantile Trust Co.,, 68 479. 700 Guaranty Trust Co.,, 17O, O,0O0, ,000 | National Bank of Commerce 225,5 '9.095 First National bank, 139, ,621, ,689 Chase National bank, 107,285 no Mechanics National, 51364 36S National Copper bank, 40,3O7.76 Liberty National bank, 24,1O5,O74 Bankers Trust Co.,, 53 38S, 900 AStOr Trust Co.,, 15,209. 300 New York Life, 494, ACC, ,807 National City bank, (Stan- dard Oil cont ,oD, 2S0, 0,447.971 New York Trust Co.,, 66,1 5 3C0 Standard Trust Co.,, 18450, 100 Railroad and Industrial Corporations of which Morgan either owns the giant share of the securities or dic- tates the policies:
 Southern Railway, 5 466,6O9.87 Pierre Marquett, 96,347, 900
 Cincinnati, Hamilton 6
 Dayton. S2 36e, 900 Chica go, Great Western, 104.7 76,H15 International Harvester Co.,, 120, 900 900 International Merchant Ma
 rine. 1SO,265, ,361
 United States Steel Cor poration, 1,449, ,OO1, ,5O0 Erie Railway, 414.25S.417 Pullman Co.,, 100, 900 900 General Electric, SO,101 600 American Telephone & Vest ern Union, 515 073, 200
 United Dry Coos Co.,, 600 Public Service Corpora
 tion of New Jersey, 66, 800 900 Interborough Rapid Transit, 169, 192 0G0
 Hudson Manhattan Co.,, 57.374 900 Brooklyn Rapid Transit, 1z5, 100000 Group of railroads in which
 Morgan controls nominal but which are manipulat-
 ed through his banking
 house, 3,555, ,1O4,636
 With total of more than ten bil- lion dollars in resources in the above companies, Morgan, it is claimed in financial circles, can do about as he pleases with the finances of the cOun- try no matter what contrary Iegisla- ton is enacted by Congress and there is a general wondering in Wall street today as to where the aged f1nancier is going to get off. Closer control of banks and stricter restrictions in con- kAcetion with their mana cement were the suggestions Morgan made when he was asked at the time of the panic of 1907 what remedy there was for the panic and judging from recent devel opments he has set out to secure the closer control at any rate.
 The terms on which the merger of the Morton. the Guaranty and Fifth Avenue Trust was made will not be announced until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

There is predominance for the fur trimmed velvets for cold weather wear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. Bernard Sullivan, manager of the Dramatic association of the Cath olic Summer School at Cliff Haven, N. Y., is in town for a few days visit ing a number of his friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04

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