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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09
STATE CAPITAL
NEWS SERVICE
Public Service Commission Can Raise As
Well As Lower Rates

Believing that most important fac
tor in the development OF the state i:
the advertising OF the resources Of the
state before the people Of the east,
Governor Hay, who year ago estab'
lished the Booster day." has issued
the following proclamation:
Whereas, The advertisement o.
the resources OF the state is mos
important factor in securing develop
ment and progress; and
Whereas, All citizens by united ef-
fort can most effectively make known
the extent and nature Of the states re-
sources:
Now, Therefore, l, M. E. Hay,
governor Of the state Of Washington, dc
hereby name Monday, February 26,
1912, Booster Day, and I recommend
that on that day every citizen purchase
some made in Washington article and
send to friends in the eastern states a
postal card, newspaper depicting, OF
a pamphlet setting forth something oi
the opportunities here for settlers and
investors"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09
Ex-Speaker Almost Stranger in Capital

The transitory fame that attaches to
congressional leadership was significant
ly emphasized few weeks ago by the
visit Of former Speaker ]. Warren
Keller to the capital. The old man
was practically a stranger to the Wash
ington over which he commanded so
great an influence, and in the house
Of representatives where he occupied
his post Of power and honor, he found
but single member who had served
in congress under him. This single
relic was ex-Speaker Cannon, Of Illinois,
who was serving his first term when
Keller was finishing his service as
speaker. That was more than thirty
years ago.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09
Building & Loan Buys Valuable Property

Within the past week the Leaven-
worth Building & Loan Association has
bought two valuable business sites on
Eighth street. The lots are at present
covered by frame business houses and
are occupied, one by ]. E. Grant, as a
tailor shop, and the other by Miss Case
as a millinery store. The property be-
longed to Mrs J. T. Mcdonald and P.
H. Graham. The price at which the
property changed hands is not made
public.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

In recent decision the supreme
court Of the state of Washington held
that if the public service commission
has the right to lower rates it has the
right to raise them and issued an in
junction restraining the King county
superior court from interfering with the
putting into effect Of the increased tele-
phone rates of the Independent Com
pany Of Seattle, ordered by the COM
mission. The commission found that
the Independent Telephone company
was not making money and that il
could not make money on the rates
charged and so new and higher rates
were ordered, and the supreme cour'
says these rates are effective, and also
holds that the right Of the state to regu-
late public service corporations is para
mount to that OF municipalities. How
ever, municipalities may regulate al
public service corporations by franchise
or ordinance and such regulation is
effective until such time as the state
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first time the Washington commission
has proceeded against the express COM
panies. Questions are being prepared
by the commission inquiring as to how
the rates on various articles compare
with each other and what branches of
the business are most profitable. CT
tations for the hearing will soon be
issued to the express companies.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

Al Meisner returned from a weeks
trip to Oregon Tuesday morning. He
says Oregon is enjoying an era of de-
velopment and people down there
seemed to be prosperous.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

The express companies Of Washing
ton are to be called in for hearing by
the public service commission who will
90 into the reasonableness Of the rates
charged and will determine whether
the rates are too high. This is the
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

The Kid Band will give a concert in
the Scenic theatre tonight. Along with
the concert moving pictures will be
shown.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

Through the protest of the state tax
commission the appraised valuation oi
the estate left by a Chicago woman
who owned property in Chehalis county
was raised from s112,0 to $44o, 900.
AS the result of this action on the part
OF the tax commission the state collected
an inheritance tax of 81, 400 or practi-
cally four times what would have been
received under the former appraise-
ment.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

State auditor Clausen, who is at the
head of the state bureau of inspection
has recently conducted an examination
for the examiners working under him
checking up counties land municipal
ties. He requires that all his employees
be able to pass an examination before
being qualified to serve.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

Governor Hay has issued a proclama-
ton at the request Of President Taft
calling upon the people Of the state OF
Washington to aid the Red Cross in
raising funds for the starving Chinese.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-02-09

In the superior court OF Thurston
county the jury brought in a verdict oi
acquittal in favor Of Joseph M. Snow,
the former state highway commissioner,
who was tried for grand larceny by EN-
bezzlement for failing to account to the
state for 50, las Of the states money.
This money was turned over to him IN
trust for the state by the c. M. & p
S. railroad, and was the purchase price
Of the states right Of way through Sno-
qualmie Pass. Although the first time
Snow was brought up on this charge
demurrer was sustained by the lower
court on the ground that the money
did not belong to the state, the supreme
court orded the case to trial, saying
that it made no difference the money
did not belong to Snow. The jury wa;
out eighteen hours before the verdict
Of acquittal was brought in. 1t is moi
known how Snow will dispose OF the
rnanev r,ou
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money now.

Municipal affairs in Wenatchee are
in advance OF those Of most cities o.
the same population, according to the
report Of the state bureau Of inspection
which has just been filed, which shows
the town has an assessed valuation ol
s3,l73.33l, and has cash on hand aud
unpaid taxes amounting to $7,S22.24,
and material assets including a water
system, real estate, fire apparatus, a
Jail and other property amounting to
78,560,7o. The seport says that
the banks have not been paying inter
est on city deposits, bat that recently
contracts have been entered into and
interest due amounting to $l,24s.7s
has been paid up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
KING OF DENMARK FOUND DEAD IN
 PUBLIC ROADWAY
(Continued from Page One) SON HEARS OF FATHERS DEATH RETURNING FROM RIDE

Copenhagen, May 15.-"Why have they lowered the flags to half staff ?'' asked Crown Prince Christian of Den- mark returning from an early morn ing ride today.
 "Your royal highness," replied a breathless courier, who had ridden madly to meet him, "the King is dead"
 ..Long live the King" he added re- spectfully, as the shock showed plain ly in the face of the new monarch.
 This was the manner in which King Christian was notified that the throne had descended to him. It was his first intimation that his father was dead. Christian nearly collapsed, and, after rushing to the palace, was overcome with grief.
 The city was gaily decorated for yesterday was gala day.. All the flags and bunting were dropped and signs of mourning are rapidly replac- ing them. An extraordinary meeting of the council of ministers was call- ed and orders were issued for an ex- traordinary session of parliament.
 The new King of Denmark is 42 years old. In 1898 he married Prin- cess Alexandrine of Mecklenburg. He is a brother-in-law of the Crown Prince of Germany.
 King Frederick had reigned since January, 1908, when he succeeded his father, Christian. King Frederick was 69 years old. He was the broth CT of Dowager Queen Alexandra of England, the Dowager Empress of Russia and King George of the Helle- nes and was the father of King Haakon of Norway.
 He was born June 3. 1S43. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
W0RTHL ESS. PAIR END THEIR LIVES Notorious Criminals Were Sur rounded by Police End of Their Rope Woman Confederate Who Bleached Her Presses Un-
 consciously Furnished
 Clue

Paris, May 15-Bullet holes. found today in the left temples of both Octave Garnier, the real leader, and Wallet, the last of the notorious auto bandits. who were found dead after a three hour battle with five thousand police and soldiers, led to the belief that the two men killed themselves when attacking forces entered the vil- la at Nogent, four miles from Paris after it was blown up with melinite. [ It is said that Garnier and Wallet were planning a coup similar to that of March 25. when five of the bandits in taxicab which they stole after killing the chauffeur,N robbed the Societie Generale in Chantilly of $1O- 900 and murdered two clerks.
 An accomplfce, who was on his way to arrange the details was arrested by Gendarmes at the Northern railway depot yesterday afternoon and it is believed that he betrayed his pals.
 A woman confederate named Veull- leman, living with the bandits in the little villa on the banks of the Marne, gave the police clue to their where abouts when she went to a public fountain for jug of water. Her and a gendarme followed her. M. Lepine, prefect of police, was notified and he personally took charge of the army of five thousand that soon sur- rounded the cottage. Three charges of dynamite failed to wreck the build ing, which finally was demolished with melinite. Three policemen were wounded in the battle. The woman surrendered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
MASONS TO HAVE
 BIG RENDEZVOUS HERE ON MAY "A z | --. -~s
27TH, EDITH AND SEND DEGREES
 TO BE WORKED.
New Haven and Waterbury Day to be
 Observed Most FYttingly.

New Haven and Waterbury day will be observed in a special rendezvous of Lafayette Consistory, scottish Rite. in Masonic Temple in Broad street. Friday afternoon, May A. beginning grees win be worked. The 18th de- gree, Knight of st.. Andrew, will be confered at o'clock and the 27th, Knight Commander of the Temple, at 2:30 o'clock, both in full cefemonis1 form The 32d degree, Sublime Prince in short form. At 6:30 there will be a banquet
 The following s2d degree men will participate in the 29th and the 27th degree work:
 29th degree-I.ou F. Bristol, G. H. T. Wallis, John H. Wade, Charles D. Fisher, Edgar B. Ealis, John A. Cor ham, Frank g. 6losson, William Fl Parker, George @. Beers, ,Or1and Smith, George T. Jewell. George B. Smith, Isaac T. Banks, Hubert w. Hart, Fred A. Strong, Joel T. Wooster. Alfred Wakelee, Wm. M. Richardson. August Edward B Grifhth, Ralph c. Sher- wood. Thomas w. Joyce. John w. Bedient, Joseph F. Frisbie. stS
 Charles T. Beardsley, George F. Melius and A. M. Wooster are the 3Sd degree men who in conjunction with the following ?2d degree members will participate in the 27th degree work:
 27th degree-A. HI. Mackenzie, J. H. Wade, R. H. Broderick, George D. Phillips, Wm. B. Parker, John A. Cor man, F. E. Northrop, c. P. Gilbert, F. c. Clark, Herbert M. Booth, Ralph c. Sherwood. J. T. Wooster, Gladden. B. A F. S. Slosson. Eugene B. Peck, Edgar B. Ellis. A. M Engelhard, Geo. T. Jewell, l.. R. Blackman, H. C.. Fresh our, Robert l.. Blakeslee, F. E. Brown, George Kingston, F. A. Strong, c. D. s. Miller, George G. Beers, G. H. T. Wallis, o: Smith. George H. Peck. F. Wilkins. Otto Lehman, E. N. Wake lee, J. w. Bedient, Lou P. Bristol, w. G. Newell, George B. Coley. G. F. San born
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
BANK DEFAULTER WILSON IN JAIL Held in Bail of $4O,OOO-Ac- cOmplice's Bonds Fixed
 at $1O,O0O Superior Court May Take Cases Up on Bench Warrant-Hear. ing Today in Stamford City Court

George s. Wilson and DeForest Moores, employers of the Stamford Trust Company charged with embez- element of s45,O55.07 and $11,632, re- spectively, were arraigned in the Stamford City court today before Judge Young. After the complaint had been read, demurrer was en- tered upon behalf of each. This was promptly overruled and Judge Young fixed bail in the amount of $40,000 for Wilson and $10,OO0 for Moores.
 It is believed that the latter's fath- CT will secure bail for him during the day. No attempt was made to pro- vide bail for Wilson, the amount be- ing regarded as prohibitory. Wilson was taken to the jail here at Il a.. m.,. and both may not be brought to trial till September unless a bench warrant is issued by the Superior court now in session in this city.
 The trust company is receiving the usual deposits today. There are no unusual withdrawal or any sign of lack of confidence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
monarch, an ideal constitutional sovereign, a ruler who respected every right of his people and who was prob

monarch, an ideal constitutional sovereign, ruler who respected every right of his people and who was prob ably the most approachable of all the kings of modern times This was the eulogy paid to the late King Fred erick today by Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, American minister to Copen- hagen, now on leave in this country.
 ssWhen King Frederick ascended the throne in 1906, he faced serious problem said Dr. Egan. He had been crown prince for long time and this position was a most difficult one for an active man. 1t is posi- tion of self -effacement and obedience. The Danes always adored his father and at first refused to see any virtue in the son., but gradually the sym pathetic and genial qualities of Fred erick gained their affection.
 ''He was an ideal constitutional monarch; one who respected Scrupul- ously all the rights of his people. No king could have been more approach able-and, again, none more careful to preserve his dignity. In ordinary life his manners were entirely simple and transformations. Every man with a petition-whether he was a bureau crat or a wooden-shod peasant-felt at liberty to present himself before the king on Monday-On which day the King received the people. There was no wrong to be lighted which the King did not courageously undertake.
 'The King often walked about the streets of the city alone; gazing Into shop windows and making small pur- chases for his nieces or nephews
 He was particularly interested in Americans-not only Danish Ameri- cans. whose careers in this country he followed with interest and with wonderful memory, but also any Americans who visited Copenhagen. He was a close friend of Jacob Rils. cussed with him was an Americans essay on constitutional law and in this conversation he displayed. a tre- mendous knowledge of American con- ditions But it was when the Ameri-s can fleet came to Copenhagen last summer that he showed his greatest conside eration for our country
 "When the fleet was at the city, he. was immensely flattered when sev- eral sailors on our vessels wrote him letters of thanks for the treatment he accorded them. He answered all these and expressed wish to send every one a medal. But Admiral Badger refused to allow it.
 '"The crown prince who succeeds him is fine, up-standing young man. very tall and we'll developed, an ex- cellent tennis player and horseman and one of the most popular mem bers of the royal family
 Dr. Egan was deeply grieved to learn of the Kings death and has cancelled all his social engagements here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
PROPOSED NEW STREET.

Mayor Wilson has seen fit to with hold the resolution passed by the Com mon Council April IS, providing for the establishment of street between Arch and Congress streets, west of the High School building. He believes that he knows a better way to construct the street than is proposed in the resolu- tion and has consulted with Alderman Walker, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks committee, relative to the matter. The Mayor objects to taking land from the Wheeler property which might be very expensive, and prefers taking land from the Eigh School property. He has until Monday night to act on the resolution. If he fails to put his name to it by that time 1t becomes effective.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Rentinq

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 9 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beings-it does not burn. Try d can 9 cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and
 Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
DR. lAFIELD AND BRIDE
 STEAL AWAY IN MACHINE

The marriage of Dr. Arthur William LaFie1d and Miss Edith Marguerite Sherman of this city, in New York city yesterday, surprised the many friends of both. Though they were known to be the best of friends, few surmised that they had gone SO far plans.
 They stole quietly away yesterday morning in a touring car, accompan- jed by Attorney and Mrs. Alexander l.. Delaney and Dr. Ernest Cummings, and reaching New York were united in marriage by Rev. John Williams. pastor of the Calvary Episcopal church in Brooklyn.
 The bridesmaid was Miss Ethel M. Poland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poland, of this city, and the best man. MT. George A. Cornwall of the White Mfg. Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
NobeFf E. Kinder
 Sued For Divorce Wife of Moving Picture Theatre Magnate Brings Action Naming Unknown
 Woman

Robert F. Kinder. who owns moving picture theatres in Broad and John streets. and also conducts pool room In Broad street, has been sued for divorce by Jennie Pike Kinder. She charged her husband with being too friendly with a woman whose name is not mentioned. The fn1idelity is said to have taken place since Febru- ary 1, 1912. Mrs Kinder also alleges habitual intempera1ce.
 The plaintiff says Kinder has per- sonal estate valued at $15, 900. and she asks the Superior court to allow her alfmony- The couple were married January IS, 1904. There are two minor children. Marjorie, aged 2, and Grace, aged years, and the mother wants their custody. The sheriff who served the papers on Kinder attached $4S9 in cash The action Is feturuable to the June term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
E. H. DILLON & co.
PRESIDENT TAFT IS EXPECTED TO SAVE THE COMMERCE COURT
 IF CONGRESS- VOTES TO END IT

Washington. May 15-It is believed here that if the Senate concurs in the action taken by the House to abolish the commerce court that Pres ident Taft will intervene and will save the institution which was one of his pet measures. The commerce court was created by an act of Con- gross on June IS, 1910 By the act it was provided that the court should be permanently open, it's regular ses- sions to be held in Washington and others in different parts of the coun- try as conditions demanded To the court is designated all the powers of United States circuit court. It's jur- isdiction is invoked by filing written petitions in explanation of the peti- ticner's cause of action and outlining the relief sought On appeal cases
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
FIRE AT GARBAGE PLANT.

Fire was discovered about 10 o'clock last night in the garbage reduction plant, operated by Charles c. Fischer contractor, near Lakeview home and before 1t was put out, had done con- siderable damage to the product ot the plant used for fertilizing purposes A still alarm was sent in and when Chief Mooney arrived he decided that a call for No. 2 and No. 6 steamer companies. The fire was discovered in the north end of the building where the product for fertilizing pur- poses is dried and stored. The .cause of the fire is unknown The damage to the building was small
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

go to the supreme court. The judges of the commerce court are circuit judges appointed for that service. Upon expiration of the term for which they are appointed, however. they do not cease to be judges, but are assigned to duty in some other Judicial circuit. The chief justice ot the supreme court, then designates other circuit. judges, for service in the commerce court. Martin A. Knapp, the presiding judge, was commissions ed to the commerce court on Dec. 31, 1910. to serve for five years; Robert w. Archibald on Jan. 31, 1911, to serve for four years. and William Fl. Hunt, were commissioned at the same to serve for three, two and one year re- pectfVply tsss sfs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
SISTERS OF DEAD MONARCH
 TO LEAVE FOR FUNERAL

London, May liking George and Queen Mary, upon hearing of the death of King Frederick immediately went to Marlborough House where they spent the day consoling Dow ager Queen Alexandra, the sister of the dead King.
 Queen Alexandra was informed or the death early in the morning and bore up bravely. Arrangements are being made for the Queens departure to Copenhagen.
 Dowager Empress Marie of Russia, the dead Kings second sister, has been visiting with Queen Alexandra and will accompany her to Copen- hagen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
6. 6. TYLER LEASES
 E. 6. BURNHAM PLACE

C.. c. Tyler. general manager of works at the Union Metallic Co, has leased the B. e. Burnham home at 76S Fairfield avenue, lately occupied by Dr.. Benjamin w. White, and moved Tn this week MT. Tyler has been liv- this city in the winter to become gen eral manager of works at the Union Metallic Co. Dr. White has moved to AT State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
DR. \. D. MELVIN CHIEF OF BUREAU OF
 ANIMlL INDUSTRY

Washington, May 15-Dr. A. D. Mel- yin. chief of the bureau of animal industry of the department of agricul- ture. is a regular attendant at the hearings of the house committee on expenditures in the department of agriculture and frequently makes sug- gestions concerning the examination of witnesses. His name is often mem tioned by those telling how the bu- reau does its work 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
MSS RAnRle's PUPILS
 GIVE INTERESTING RECITAL

The pupils of Miss Florence Rahrig gave a piano recital in her studio, 664 South Park avenue, last evening, which was much enjoyed by the con- Aiderable audience. Those who took part were Misses Gertrude Lush, Dor othy Leonard, Lillian Pagan, Ethel Bender. May Barry. Irene Shallue, Anna Hickey. Florence Burton, Freda Schneider, Florence Ridsdale, ENiza- beth Oelschalger, Anna Huda and Otto Herb. Clifford Appleton and Stephen RAhrig. Mrs. John Barry sang "A May Morning and "The Swallows. 9 01zss Rahrig will give a recital for her Juvenile pupils at a later date
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
TWO FAIRFIELD
 COUNTY TOWNS
 NOT REPRESENTED

No opposition developed yesterday morning at the hearings before the public utilities commission on the ne- titions of the Connecticut Company for the approval of it's method of con struction of tracks in the towns of Westport and Greenwich, in which it is proposed to use '"1''' rails No ind- ing was given by the commission. The towns were not represented
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
Breen Guilty Of
 DespicabIe Crime

Salem, Mass, May 15-John J. Breen, school committeeman of Lawrence, was found guilty this morning by a jury in the Superior criminal court, Judge Drown, of planting dynamite ip several buildings at Lawrence during the recent textile strike, with the in- tent to discredit the strikers in the conduct of the strike On two other counts, alleging intent to injure the occupants of the building, he was &C., quilted. Sentence will be imposed later.