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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
HEALTH BOARD AND POWER TO
 MAKE ORDINANCES
Inspector Lynch Takes Ex- ception to Views of Al
 derman Zink

Inspector David Lynch said this morning that the only reason that the local board of health had not created any ordinances in regard to sanitary matters was because no money hao been appropriated for the advertising of such ordinances, and not as Alder man Zink said yesterday because the officials of the board feared that the new act is unconstitutional. At the last session of the legislature tne @ Bridgeport board of health applied for an amendment to the city charter. giv- ing the board the power to enact new rules and regulations in regard to sanitary matters It was also rro- yided that if these new rules were ad- yertised in a daily paper four times such advertising would be Suf1c1ent to make the rule law. The cities or Waterbury, Hartford and New Haven have the privilege and it has worked to advantage in those cities.
 As conditions are at present the or ficers of the board are without au- thority when sent to investigate un- sanitary places, and all they may do in many eases is to recommeno changes. although they feel that they sho11id be given the power to have those suggestions enforced.
 There is a State law in regard to conditions existing in bake shops. but butcher shops are not mentioned. In the near future such rules as the health officials think are necessary will be prepared and advertised. They will then become laws of the city and where the inspectors find it difficult to secure changes the matter will be turned to the attention of the prose cutting officials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
PRIESTS FUNERAL
 IN NEW LONDON
Bishop Bevan Celebrant at Pontifical Mass of Requiem
 for Father Joynt
REV. .T.R. SWEENEY DEACON
Special from United Press.

Especial from United PreSs.)
 New London, Sept. 4.-Au business was suspended here today and all stores closed in honor of the memory Of the late Rev. Thomas P. Joynt, rec tor of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, whose funeral was held from that edifice this morning. : Hundreds of parishioners filled all the available space in the church and several hundred stood outside the structure during the service. The body of the priest in his official robes lay in state last evening in the church where 1t was viewed by more than 2,000 people.
 This morning the pontificaI mass of requiem was celebrated by Bishop Thomas D. Bevan of Springfield, and the eulogy was delivered by Rev. Fla ther Coyle of New Haven.
 The deaconS who attended Bishop BeVan were Rev. John Russell of New Haven, and Rev. Timothy R. Sweeney Of Bridgeport. Those who assisted in theSmass were Rev. John J. Curtin, Waterbury; Rev. Michael May, Col chester, deacons; Rev. Francis May, Milford, and Rev. Michael Began, New Britain, acolites; and Rev. Father John H. Murray of Hartford, master of ceremonies
 Following the service the body was taken to St. Mary's cemetery where flnal lnterment was made. All the loyal Catholic societies accompanied the cortege as well as a large number of visiting priests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

position
 New Haven. Conn.-Professor Brew CT of Yale. companion of Cook on former trips to Arctic: T shall believe pr. Cook until it is proved he did not reach the pole. He is an honest man who would not lie.'' Philadelphia-Dr. Robert M. Keely, former companion of Peary and friend of Cook: "I can only conclude that Dr. Cook is making a sincere statement but the yeracfty of it is a question of mental illusion"
 Lake George, N. Y.-Rear Admiral Schley. president Arctic Club:
 When Dr. Cook tells us he discov- cred the pole believe him for know him as man who would not make a claim if he had not the proof to back it up."
 Portland. Ore.-Dr. L. O. Wolfe, sur geon with former Peary party:
 'tDr. Cook should have followed a course of his own instead of following out the one mapped out in advance by Peary.' Rome-Prof Seappa. of Rome ob- Servatory:
 'Dr. Cook could easily prove his story if he brought back geological specimens Positive proof will come when the next explorer who reaches the pole returns and confirms or dis proves Dr. Cooks discovery"
 Boston-Dr. John Ritchie, Jr., scien- tist:
 "If Dr. Cook had reached the pole he could never have returned. His com pass would have been useless. Loca- ton by the means of the sun at the pole is impossible as the sun has no rise and no set there." @
 Brussells-Le Conte. scientist who accompanied Cook with Belgian ex- petition: 5
 q am absolutely convinced of the accuracy of Dr. Cooks narrative. He | sx 1f, ,,fk1
 Los Angeles-Professor William H. Knight. vice president of the Academy of Science:
 "I am sure Dr. Cook discovered the pole. To the entire world he is a hero" Tf- S'
 London-sir Herman Lockyer. as- tronomer:
 eve have no right to call Dr. Cooks good faith in question unless there is convincing evidence of untruthfulness of his story"
 Chicago-Dr. Wallace Atwood. of the Geological Department of the Univer- sity of Chicago:
 i've have been waiting for some years for proof that Cook climbed Mt Mckinley. We will have to wait long. suppose. for proof that he reached the North Poie."
 Frank w. Perkins. acting superin- tendent of the coast survey to-day made the following statement:
 "Dr. Cooks detailed record or oD- servations will contain inherent evil dence of accuracy or the reverse. While there are conflicting stories and inaccurate figures in the published re- ports they are only orf kind com mon in such instances. There is noth- ing in pr. Cooks report that is un- believable and nothing to cause sus- picion I believe he made the discov- cry that he claims because his method appealed to me and because of his past record as an explorer and man of veracity.
 "As he is an American he will very possibly submit his record to this of flee for final computation and ii so IL will receive searching examination which would unearth any possible fraud"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
DELEGATES LEAVE
 FOR CONVENTION OF
 LADY FORESTERS

The Supreme Circle, Companions o the Forest of America will open itf
 annual session at Atlantic City Tues I day morning Sept. ', at 10 o'clock and will continue until Saturday Sept 11th. Delegates from all states in tht Union will be in attendance. The lo cal delegates accompanied by theii friends will leave on a special expresf
 at noon tomorrow. They will jon
 representatives of the order in thif state from Danbury, Newtown, New
 Haven, Derby and Ansonia and vii pick up others while enroute to New York The delegates from this cit. are: From Star of Pembroke Circle
 Mrs. M J. Fulton and Mrs. Mars
 Smith; from Catalpa Circle, Mrs. Jo
 sephfhe Cassidy; from Lucetta War ner Circle, Miss B. A. Lester, Mrs
 Margaret Frisbie, Mrs. Margare
 Mills and Mrs. Elizabeth Flanneryl from Seaside Circle, Mrs. Mary Fole!
 and Mrs. M J. Reilly. Friends from
 this city who intend to accompany ths delegates are: Miss Fannie Biasset
 Mrs. P. H. Howard, Mrs. K. Smith
 Mrs. A. Ruel, Mrs. A. E. Maioney. M
 Turbett, New Haven; Mrs. Jennie
 Church, Mrs. Allie Gregory, Mrs. M
 Donovan, Mrs. J. McGuirk, Mrs. J.. Cassidy. Mrs. P. Cassidy, Mrs. G. B.
 Trowbridge., Mrs. Marie Jack. Mrs. Gertrude Kelly, Mrs. Louise Klechrcr and Mrs Margaret Dehron.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
THREE KILLED
 AND IS INJURED
Result of Wreck on B. & O.
 Road Train at New castle Today

Pfttsburg, Sept. 4.-Three persons are dead, three seriously injured and 15 are in the hospital at Newcastle to- day, the result of the wrecking of the Baltimore & Ohio train No. 5 running between Pittsburg and Cleveland at midnight last night. It is believed that train wreckers are responsible for the disaster andS Sbloodhounds took up a trail to-day after @ crow bar and sledge hammer that had been used by the wreckers in tampering with the rails had been found and the dogs giv- en the scent. The trail led toward the little town of Wsmpum, inhabited by foreigners.
 The place where the wreck occurred is on straight stretch of track and the train was making 50 miles an hour at the time.
 A reward of $25 600 has been offered by the railroad for the arrest and con- viction of the train wreckers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
ROME FIREMEN < SAVE VATICAN ART TREASURES
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Rome. Sept. 4.-Only, desperate work on the part of the Rome firemen and the vatican volunteers today prevent ed fire which might have destroyed many of the buildings inside the vati- can grounds with their priceless treas ures of art and relics. The fire start ed in buildings adjoining the vatican and spread with marvellous rapidity. A large part of the fire department of Rome, assisted by volunteers from within the vatican walls, battled with the conf1agration for hours, getting it under control just as it was spreading to the smaller outbuildings inside of the vatican grounds. St. Anne's church inside the vatican caught fire on two or three occasions but each time the fire was extinguished before it gained any headway and the dam age to the church property was minor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

zdllon III the c1ty the excuse 10 nave a banquet in honor of the North Pole discoverer. The day has been turned into a gigantic fete with practically every regular avenue of trade closed. The personal appearance of the Amer fcan explorer has made a distinctly Danish capital. Those who got a glimpse of Dr. Cook unite in declar- ing he is not the kind of man to dis tort facts or engage in romancing. PUNCHED AT LEGATION
 Dr. Cook was the guest of the Amer fcan legation at luncheon. The lega- tion building was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd eager to get a glimpse of the explorer. A special detail of police arrived at the legation shortly after 2 o'clock and spent half an hour in opening the way for Dr. Cook and Minister Egan to reach the automobile in waiting in which they were driven to the Kings palace. In a brief speech at the legation luncheon Dr.. Cook referred to the honor bestowed upon him by the Crown Prince coming out to meet his vessel. 'I do not take the tribute of the people of Copenhagen as altogether personal affair." said the guest of honor. 'I regard the warmth direct ed toward me as a tribute to the Uni ted States"
 A telegram was received today by 1T. SOOk nlIn to COIne lO Rome to appear before King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena. He in timated that he would have to refuse these requests at this time.
 MASS OF MESSAGES.
 The biggest surprise that met Dr. Cook here was the mass of telegrams and cablegrams that awaited him at the Hotel Phoenix. There were hun dredS of them coming from all over the world, Realizing his inability to answer them immediately the explorer asked the United Press to convey to the world his appreciation of the kindly expressions and congratulations make personal recognition as soon as possible. Among the messages are scores of offers from lecture bureaus, magazines and vaudeville managers. Many of them practically permit the explorer to name his own terms One American vaudeville manager is said to have offered several thousand dol lars a week for a season of 40 weeks. "I ought not to be without a. job for several years anyway" Dr. Cook said as he ran hurriedly over some of the offers.
 ANOTHER FIRM SUPPORTER
 New York, Sept. AT do not see how any one can doubt the word of pr. Cook" today declared Dr. Jack son M. Mills, who was the surgeon of the first Peary relief expedition in 1891 and 1892. "I knew Cook then as few men know each other. The dread monotony of Arctic camp life shows the real characteristic of men. It was then that I found Rr. Cook to be a truthful man and one whose word was beyond doubt. Dr. Cook has spent many years before in polar regions and knew the ground we'll. He is perfectly familiar with the best means of forcing a dash for the pole itself If he got there ahead of Peary that is to his everlasting credit, not discredit. Some one had to discover the pole and it might as we'll have been Cook.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
FATAL AUTO CRASH
 AT NORFOLK TODAY
Two Men Injured and Two Horses Killed in Colli-
 sion with Car
RIP ROOTS SON HURT
Special from United Press.)

\opecidl rom On1Ced PreSS.)
 Norfolk. Conn.,, Sept. 1.-Two men were injured. one seriously and two horses valued at $500 were killed in a collision here early to-day between an automobile owned by Professor Good now of Columbia University, N. r., and team owned by John J. O'Brien. The injured are Vernere Gidman, the chauffeur. and Lester Root, son of Representative Root of Norfolk who were the only occupants of the ma chine. Both sustained severe cuts and bruises but it is feared Root is inter- nally injured.
 The accident happened on a steep incline when the horses became fright ened and bolted down the hill. crash ing headlong into the machine which was standing. The driver stated that the noise of the auto frightened the horses. Both animals were showed over the front of the machine and were almost instantly killed. Gidman had a remarkable escape from death. The pole of the wagon came through the front of the car. pinning him to the seat and he was compelled to re- main in his painful and dangerous position until two parties of automo- bilists. who were passing, came to his assistance. Root was knocked uncon- scious and remained in that condition until noon to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
Deaths and Funerals.

Funeral services over the remains of Edgar Allen were held this afternoon from his late home, 31 Washington Terrace, at o'clock. the services be- ing conducted by Rev. William H. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church. The remains were taken to Wallaston, Mass, on the 4:25 10. m. train for interment
 The funeral of Sarah E., five-year- old daughter of James A. and Sarah Marshall Hall, was held this after noon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of her grandmother. Mrs. Alfred R. Mar shall, 101 Denver avenue, Rev. John E. Parks, pastor of the Grace M. E. church, officiating. The interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
w. D. BISHOP JR.,
 CONFIRMS REPORT OF ENGAGEMENT
Seen at Miss Blanca Vest s Dressing Room at Jack sons Theatre.

Miss Blanca West whose reported engagement tQ William D. Bishop, Jr. Of this city, created a stir in social circles this week was seen by a re- porter this afternoon at the request of one of her representatives at Jack sons theatre where this afternoon and evening she is playing in ''Paid in Full.'
 Miss West met the knock on her dressing room door with a cheerful Come In.'' She was in the midst of her making up for her part and met the caller with a courteous bow but quite abashed and flushed was MT. Bishop who was sitting there talking to her when she admitted the callers.
 In answer to the question as to her to MT. Bishop. He said: "The report in Thursday evenings Farmer was correct, and it is true that I am en- gagged to Miss West"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
MRS. HERBERT's WILL

The will of Mrs. Emma Allen He- bert was admitted to probate thif morning. Mrs. Eva Stowe was ap. pointed executrix and Oliver F. Blake. man and William B. Stowe appraisers In the will life use of property at 129t North avenue is given to the widow CT, Treffe Hebert, and at his death it is to go to two of their sons, Frank V. and Harry H. These. two are to pay to Alfred and Herbert, two oth- CT children, $10O within three months A life insurance of $250 is divided be, tween two daughters, Mrs. Albrechi and Emma Hebert. Another life in. surance, valued at $266, to Mrs. Evs Stowe and a policy for $220 to Mrs Rose Martin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
ROBERT H. HAWKINS
CYCLONE KILLS
 MANY IN SICILY
{special from United Press.)

Catania, Sept. 4.-Reports to-day from Scordia, in southeastern Sicily, say that eighteen are known to have been killed and at least 15o severely Injured in the cyclone that struck the town yesterday. More than 100 houses. including many of the important build, ff1rs of the place were destroyed and it Ks feared. the death list will be greatly increased when the ruins are cleared away Scordia has popula- ton of 10000 and half the people lied to the country in fear. They remem- bered the earthquake of last Decemner and believed another terrible visitation was upon them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
Fined for Annoying #
 Two Little Girls

For annoying little girls at Seaside Park yesterday afternoon Joseph Gen ard. aged IS, was arrested by Police man James Burns and held charged with breach of the peace Tn the city court this morning before Judge Wild costs were later remitted Policeman Burns found Genard talking to the little girls and seemed to be annoyinr them. The children. both ten years of age, Anna Cole or 670 Lafayette street, and Elizabeth O'Donnell of CTS Iafav- cite street, seemed to be afraid of the fellow and were greatly relieved when he was put under arrest. 1T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

Mrs Timbroke White and Mrs Harry Boehm of COY Newf1eld avenue are sis ters-in-law who evidently are in the habit of using one another's things At any rate Mrs. Boehm claimed own ership of watch which Mrs. White had in possession. They got together and tried out the case of ownership at the Boehm apartment last night Tn rebuttal Mrs. Whnte landed a few eff fective blows on Mrs Boehm whose husband Harry came to her rescue Harry, who is employed on the cleo trica1 engine that transfers cars from the railroad line to the yards of the American Tube & Stamping Co. used force on Mrs. White and Judge Wilder fined him $25 and costs and gave him 10 days in jail He appealed under bonds of $50 which were furnished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
MILLER LUMBER
 ' co. ATTACHED
To Satisfy Judgment of $8,- 900 Secured Against Them In Pennsylvania Court.

Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan has at- tached to the sum of $12.000 property or the Frank Miller Lumber Go. on. East Washington avenue in a civil action brought by the E. P. Burton Lumber Co. Of Charleston. s. c. In the Common Pleas court of Philadel- phia. Pa.. the plaintiff company ob- talned a judgment of SS,39614 and pany which sum has never been paid. The present suit is returnable to the september term of the Common Pleas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

John R. Bradley, the man who back ed the Cook polar expedition, has no sympathy with the attitude of those scientists who question the explorers exploit. MT. Bradley says some peo- p1e would have questioned 1t if it had been accomplished by George Wash
 ington. He calls attention, too, to the fact that the undertaking was entirely a private one and that if it had been heralded in advance and had failed it would have been bitterly ridiculed. That, he declared. is the reason that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
LOCAL UNIONS GOING
 AWAY ON MONDAY

Tomorrow the painter and decorators of this city will meet to make final arrangements for their trip to Hart ford, Monday, to participate in the Labor Day demonstration in that city. It is expected that 150 representa- tives of that trade in this city will go. The Masons and Bricklayers Local No. 2 and the Stone Masons' Local No. 4 will accompany the Painters and Dec orators. The Carpenters of the city will go to New Britain accompanied by the Philharmonic band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
BURGLAR RAN AWAY

When about to retire last evening Thomas Bayles of 65 Asylum street, discovered g. burglar in the act of en- ter1ng his house. Rushing to the win dow he attempted to grab the man but the intruder vanished in the darkness. quarters and Officer Keough was de- tailed to look into the affair. No clue was found however, to the where abouts of the wouId-be burglar,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
STOCK EXCHANGE
 NOT A MONOPLY
Special from United Pressa

NopSCIdi rom On1teQ RreSS.)
 New York, Sept. 4.-What Is re- garded as a victory for the New York Stock exchange is contained in the decision handed down today by Jus tice Crane of the Supreme court, who holds that the exchange is not a monopoly by law. This decision is embodied in his refusal to grant an injunction to restrain the exchange from enforcing its order forbiddins members of the exchange from deal ing with members of the Consolidated exchange on pain of eviction or sus- pension.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

The death of David Beecher occurred Thursday afternoon at his home, 227 Caroline street, Derby, after an illness from typhoid fever. The deceased was we'll known in this city where he had a. host of friends. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his late home. Interment will be in Newtown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

he and Dr. Cook went so quietly about their plans. When MT. Bradley left the explorer in the arctics he was con- fident that the latter would reach the pole. During their arctic hunt they took many photographs, which MT. Bradley brought with him when he re- turned to New York. The accom- panying pictures are from his co1lec- tion. One shows Bradley in his Eski- mo camp. He is indicated by an ar row in the picture The other is a photograph of the fishing schooner that took them to the frozen north
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
PERSONAL.

MT. and Mrs James Bradley of Bar mum Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. George Mooney of Fulton street are to spend Labor day with relatives Tn spring de1d Mass. On their way back they will stop off at Hartford to attend the Charter Oak meet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
CHINA AND JAPAN
 TREATY SIGNED
fspecial from United Press

Especial from United Press)
 London, Sept. 4.-An official mes sage received here declares that the foreian office in Tolxio has announced offfcfaliy that the Manchurian treaty between China and Japan was signed today in Pekin. The treaty deals Wltn Tailroadl concessions in Manchuria and its text was published some days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
CAPT. LEALY DIES
 AT HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE
lspecial from 11ni.ea p..,

Especial from United Press.) Washington, Sept. 4.-Captain Sam uel c. Lealy, former judge advocate general of the navy aud judge advo- cate at the Schley court, died here to- day at the Government Hospital for the Insane, where he had been under treatment for several months. TT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
CONTRACTOR FALLS
 AND BREAKS RIBS

Special from United Press.)
 New Haven, Sept. Awhile at work on the roof of house at 8 Adeline street Michael Donough, a, local con- tractor, fell to the ground and broke several ribs and his jaw. He will re- cover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
C.. S. HAwLEY HOME

Court Stenographer George s. flaw ley has returned to his duties at the County Court House after spending a delightful vacation at Lake Twitchell in the Adirondacks. Mr. Hawley has been gone from this city since Aug 9th.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Jeannette Scofie1d of Yonkers, N. Y, is the guest of Mrs. William Macdonald of 556 Shelton street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

Bridgeport Conn, weather-showers tonight sn' Saturday, September f. 1909 tomorrow: Fair Labor Day.
 Monday, Labor Day, the store is closed all day.
 Commencing Tuesday, the sum- mer schedule of hours Is ended and the closing hour each day will be 6 o'clock, with the exception of Satur- days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-04

As a prize in the carnival and field day to be given by the local Italians in honor of the officers and crew of tfie cruiser Etruria of the Italian navy, C. J. Flynn, of the c. J. Flynn Land Co.,, has offered building lot neat ST. MichaePs cemetery.
 Miss Sue J. Heaphy of Warren St., and Miss Lizzie Nash of Danbury have just returned after a, two weeks stay in Atlantic City. They also took a trip up the Hudson to Albany and went by rail to Boston where after visiting some cousins of Miss Heaphy they returned by way of New York by boat They report a very enjoyable time.