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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
PRESIDENT SANFORD TALKS ON BANK
 CONSOLIDATION

President Charles G. Sanford of the First National Bank, said this morn ing that there was nothing definite to announce concerning the report of the consolidation of his bank with that of the Bridgeport National Bank in order that Bridgeport might have a million dollar financial institution. He said that it would undoubtedly be of great advantage to Bridgeport to have a larger bank. National banks are not allowed to make loans that exceed ten per cent. of their surplus and capital. The demand for larger loans increases with the growth of the city. Presl- dent Sanford said there was a great deal of talk looking to consolidation of two of the local banks.
 The new marble building of the First National Bank has already proven too small for the business of the institu- ton and work will be commenced in the near future to install a mezzanine floor, or gallery, in the building to make more desk room. The addi- tional floor was provided for in the original plans. but it was not thought that the demand for the additional space would come soon as it has.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
ROOSEVELT SHOOTS
 TWO BUCKS AND
 HEARS LIONS ROAR

(By Warrington Dawson. Staff, Cor
 respondent of the United Press.)
 Nairobi, British East Africa. April 2.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and his son. Kermit were fully recovered from their inddsposition of yesterday, today, and the Colonel was astir early anxious to get a shot at something and complete preparationssfor pushing on. Both Loring and Heller, however, are showing the strain or preparation and the climatic change. Their in disposition, however, is not of a serious nature.
 The Colonel shot a couple of bucks today but they were not particularly good specimens. However, he got real satisfaction from hearing lions roaring all through the night, a promise of better sport to come, and he does not chafe at the forced delay as much as might be expected. The fact that all hands must be fully acclimatized be- comes more and more impressed on every one as only in this manner can the arduous arrangements be carried out.
 It is expected the real hunting will begin in another day or two when the enervating effects of the weather shall have worn off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
Deaths and Funerals.

Many sorrowing friends and rela- lives attended the funeral this morning of Edward Grace which was held from his late residence. 120 Mountain Grove street at S:3c o'clock, and from St Peters church at g, where Rev. T. Kelley sang a high mass of requiem At the offertory 8, trio consisting of Miss Marie Foley. Philip Dullard and Stephen D. Horan sang ''Veni Jesu" Miss Foley sang Heaven is His Home" A delegation from Court Penn broke Foresters of America attended the funeral services. The pail bearers were John Brown, Henry Strick, and George Zing, from the Foresters of America. D. J. Stokes, James Walsh and Henry Foster. Father Kelley ac- companied the remains to their last resting place in St. Michael's cemetery
 F'unnral services over the remains of Mrs. Catherine Murphy. widow of Jas per Murphy, were held this morning from the residence of her daughter Mrs James A. Leverty, 559 Washing ton avenue. at 9:30 o'clock and from St. Augustine's church. at 10. where a solemn high mass of requiem was sung, Rev. c. J. McElroy as celebrant Rev. J. J. Kennedy. as deacon. and Rev. P. J. Mccormack, as sub-deacon. The remains were taken on the Il :03 train to Brooklyn. N. Y., for inter =-ec--t :n Calvarv cer1eterv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
BILL FOR HOSPITALS FOR CONSUMPTIVE
 PATIENTS

Hartford, April 27-After a confer ence between the committee on hu- mane institutions a number of the county commissioners about the State and the anti-tuberculosis commission, the bill providing for State sanitariums for tuberculosis patients was finally decided upon. It has once been re- mitted to this committee because it placed some of the burden of expense on the counties but gave them no jur- isdiction in the matter. The final pro- vision of the bill, which will be report ed tomorrow, provides for three sani- tariums, ono each in New Haven, Fairfield and Hartford counties.
 These are to be established by a State committee to be appointed and entirely at the expense of the State. The bill carries an appropriation Of $175, 900 and it is thought that this will have to be increased for the establish ment of SanitariumS includes not only the cost of buildings in which the pa tients are housed but also the price of the farm and about s10,000 in each case for an administration building. Each accommodate 100 patients and the es- timated cost is $500 per bed.
 The bill provides that no tubercu1o- sis patient shall be kept in an aims house or hospital where there is no special tuberculosis ward. The towns are expected to pay S4 per week. for each. of their stuberculosis. patients in the State Sanitarium instead of $2 per week in the original bill.
 The estimated expense of their care is s1O per week and the State bears the balance of s6. The State also bears all other expenses for the main tenance of the institution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
WALL STREET TO-DAY

Special from United Press.)
 New York, April 27.-There was a lit tie better tone to the trading at the opening of the stock market and in the first few minutes moderate gains were established in a large number of stocks. At the end of 15 minutes the tone had generally become strong with some further gains established.
 Il a. m.-There was a general inn provement in the tone during the last part of the first hour as a result of London buying of about 15.000 shares. Fractional gains were in order in Un- ion Pacific and Steel common while there was so good a demand for Brooklyn Rapid Transit that it ad- vanced 3-4 in the face of depressed traction market. The weak spots were those recently very active caused by the insiders taking profit.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds lower.
 Noon.-The market was subjected to a vigorous drive shortly before noon This sudden attack forced Reading down below 143 and caused a drop of over 1 point in Amalgamated which other stocks followed Later on a rally was in progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
INJURIES TO BOY
 CAUSE $2,OOO SUIT
James Rollins Sues Dr. F. J.
 Adams for Injuries Re
 ceived in Automobile Ac- cident.

James Rollins has brought suit against Dr. F. J. Adams of 325 Fair field avenue in the name of his son James Rollins, Jr., to recover dam ages to the amount of $2,000 for injur- ies the boy received when run down by Dr. Adams automobile on Dec. 19, 1908, on Connecticut avenue. The plaintiff asserts that after weeks in the hos pital the boy has been discharged but is permanently injured. Dr. Adams said to-day: '"The boy ran out from behind another car on the date men toned and I was unable to avoid striking him.. He was rendered un- conscious and I took him into my car and to the Bridgeport hospital where I assumed responsibility for the charges in his case. He remained there five weeks and was discharged as cur ed. The surgeons at the hospital said that he could have gone a week be- fore he did. The parents assured me that they were satisfied with this treatment which I volunteered al- though I did not consider myself to blame in the least. Not a bone was broken and a few superficial wounds were all the injuries that resulted from the contact of the wheel which struck the boy. I don't believe the parents originated the action for they assured me they were satisfied with what I had done"
 Geduldig & Merva represent the plaintiffs and Comley & Comley the defense
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
Ross Asks Damages
 For Fractured Skull Suit Is Against Connecticut Company to Recover
 $3.OOO.

Michael Ross, peddler residing at PTS East Main Street, has brought suit against the Connecticut Co.,, for in- juries received when one of the cars of the company ran into his wagon. He claims that his skull was fractur- ed, and claims s3,000 damages. The accident occurred at one o'clock on the afternoon of March 30, 1909, at East Main and Jane streets. He claims that the motorman of the car was entirely at fault, and that the car was going at high rate of speed. The plaintiff further asserts that it cost him $25 for the repair of his damaged wagon, that $50 worth of stock was destroyed and that it cost him s250 for medical attendance. He olson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
HOUSE PASSES PERPETUATION
 LIBRARY BILL
Measure Will be Opposed by Senator Thomas Arnold Jr., When it Reaches
 Senate.
Rep. Frederick A. Bartlett Explains Bill, Saying That It Gives Privileges Already Granted to Park Board.
(By Our Staff Correspondent)

(By Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford. April 27.-The House to- day passed the bill perpetuating the members of the Public Library Board of Bridgeport. The bill was explained by Rep. Frederic A. Bartlett, who said that the idea was the same as now governed the Park Board of Bridge port. It continues the present mem bers in office and permits them to name their successors in office, with the ap- proval of the Common Council.
 The bill giving the Library Board power to condemn land and sell the present library property, which passed the Senate last week. goes to the House to-day and will be starred for action on Thursday, this week.
 Senator Arnold will opposed the per petuation bill. so called, when it reach es the Senate.
 The House to-day passed the amend ed bill relating to fire escapes on fire proof buildings. This bill covers such building as the Stratfield Hotel, in Bridgeport. which it is claimed is a fire proof structure. It permits the state factory inspector. in his discre- tion, to permit the hotel to do away with the ropes which it is now provided shall be kept in every room for use in case of fire. Rep Clark of Bridgeport was at first op- posed to the measure but when the amendment was explained he with drew his objection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
Convention of Knights
 of Columbus May 9

Arrangements are nearing completion for the annual State convention of the Knights of Columbus to be held in this city on Tuesday, May Il, when there will be election of officers. On May g, at Eagles hall, all three degrees of the order will be conferred upon a large class of candidates by District Deputy Daniel Griffin of Brooklyn and a competent staff. A banquet at the Stratfield will be given the candidates at the close of the init iation. On Monday, May 10, there will be a. grand ball at the Stratfie1d under the direction of Prof. Daniel C.. Guilty. The convention will open Tuesday, May II, at the Stratfield.
 The committee of arrangements is composed of John F. Lyddy, chairman, Henry EA shannon, D. F. Harrigan, Frank Harrigan, Henry J. Waters, James H. Rooney, J. Halligan. William Flynn, Arthur Bowen and M. J. Reyes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
MARRIED MAN WHO
 COURTED IS SUED
Miss Georgie Jessie Griffin
 Asks $500 of William Hills for a Damaged Heart

William Hills, a young colored man. lpoarding with a family in Park ave nue. near Laurel avenue, though mar, ried went about town making eyes aili he met Georgie Jessie Griffin. or Stratford avenue, and asked her to be his bride Georgie consented ana rnuade extensive preparations Then the news circulated that Hills was a married man. Miss Griffin began to fnvestiaate, and as a climax to her search she visited Attorneys Gould S Gould, who drew papers naming H1lis as the defendant in a breach of prom inc suit, in which $500 is asked 10 eooth her acting heart
 It is alleged that between July l, 1s0e. and March 2, 1909, the defendant asked the plaintiff to marry him and md tffat he was accepted. The pla1ntlfl ea;ys that she confided in and relied 11pon the promise of the defendant hao always since remained and now IS ready and willing to marry him. Al the time of the proposal the defendant .4as already married, this fact being unknown to 5ler when she accepted Him The defendant intentionally de- ceaved and Daisled the plaintiff, caus- lne. iaer much suffering and mortified fion of mind and injury to her health and prospects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
HUSBAND AND WIFE
 SEEK DIVORCE
Cora B. Decker Alleges Cru city and Desertion-Mr. Hatfield Says Wife Was Intemperate.

Nora Hatfield of this city has been named as the defendant in a divorce suit brought by her husband, Daniel w. Hatfield, who rooms att 27 Union Square. Habitual intemperance being the ground which the suit is brought. The couple were married in Springfield Mass, March G. 1905. At tornel Fred B. Fallon drew up the pa pers.
 Cora B. Decker of this city, has in- stituted divorce proceedings against her husband, Charles B. Decker, also of this city the papers being filed in the Superior Court, yesterday, by Att torney F. A. Bartlett. The plaintiff, whose maiden name was Wheeler, was married to Decker, Jan. 2, 1881. She alleges that between March 1, 1904 and the date of the suit that he has been intolerably cruel toward her and that on March IT, 1906 the defendant will fully deserted her. The plaintiff asks for a change to her maiden name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
TIME FOR
 APPEALS CLOSES:
 TWO TAKEN
Assessors Now Believe That Their Values Will Stand
 As Basis for New Values.

The members of the board of asses sors can now breath sigh of relief for yesterday was the last day of grace for property owners to appeal from the findings of the board in fixing values on real estate in this city
 After all of the values were boosted last September there was a great deal of talk, particularly from owners in Main St., that some of the cases were going to be taken to court. Now all of the values established in the var ious neighbors stand as values upon which to value other property in the same localities.
 The only two appeals taken from the findings were those of Charlotte Red dington in Black Rock, and of the John H. MacMahon heirs on the Stee- plechase Island valuations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
UNION MEN GOT
 ORDINANCE BUT
 MAYOR CHOSE MAN
Consequently Ward M. Cowles GOt the Job of Assis ant Inspector Over Can. didate Barns Who Was Backed by MasOns' Union.

The luck of the man who fell over- board and came up with Q new suit of clothes on, and a gold watch in his hand, is not to be compared with the luck of Ward M. Cowles who was elected assistant building inspector last night by the Common Council. For the greater part of three years the two nla-sons' unions have been en- deavoTing to have the office created in order to improve the standard of the mason work being done here. Af- ter working night and day they secur- ed the passage of the ordinance creat- ing the office MT. Cowles was made the caucus nominee of the Republican Republican votes. The twelve Demo crats voted for Thomas Burns, the candidate of the union men. The Mayor broke the tie for Cowles, who has been a contra ctor in a small way, and a. member of the Interstate As sociation.
 The new assistant inspector steps into a job that will pay him s1,O00 per annum for three years and which he did not have to turn over a finger to get.
 The union masons declare they have the Mayor on record as saying that if the ordinance was framed so that he was to have the appointment he would appoint the man who had the endorse ment of the Central Labor Union. The men declare that the condition WHICH GAISL0u dC IUS llIIo Ol IIle lIG vote gave the Mayor the same chance to stand by his friends in the labor organization as if he had had the ap- pointive power. The union men now believe they were "buffaloed'' and that the Mayor can see the Republican la bel a mile away, while he would have to put on his glasses to see the union label in his hand.
 But the union masonS are glad to see the office created and will continue their fight for better mason work in this city.
 The new inspector resides in the 9th district, and he has a large circle of friends, being prominent in fraternal circles, particularly in the Knights of PythiaS
 There were two ballots cast last night. On the first ballot there were 25 votes cast, 13 for Burns and 12 for Cowles. Some Alderman had voted twice and the ballot was illegal. On the second ballot there were 12 bal lots for each man and the Mayor broke the tie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
Paper-t1me.

Now is best time to chose new wallpaper. Stock is fresh and complete and you have more time to choose. Time is an essen tial. No satisfying choice of wallpaper can be made in a hurry. Take that time now when it is at command and when you can spend it in choosing from a splendid collection.
 Special ! A handsome pa per in trellis effect, printed in either pink or blue and admirably adapted for use with a cut-out border of eith- CT 9 or 18-inch width, worth 25 cents a double roH,-
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
Boys reefers.

Natty little lightweight reefers for boys wear all through the spring. In fact, such coats will be worn by boys clear into the summer when on outings.
 Tan covert cloth, red golf cloth, and handsome shep- herd checks.
 Cut on good-ftting lines. Finished with fancy buttons and emblems on sleeves. Sizes 21a to s. $2.
 Other reefers at $3 to $5.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
25c stockings--17c.

What is left of three sorts of black stockings, our regu- lar Decent sorts, is to be cleared up at 17c.
 Medium-weight black cot ton of a weave which has proved great wearing. Rib bed-top black cotton. Black isle. Only a few of some quite a quantity, all told.
 The store's usual good value at 25 cents,- 17c.
 Cannon street aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
PROHIBITION CLOSES
 GLASS FACTORIES

Pittsburg, Pa, April 27.-Prohibitfon has made such progress during the last year or two as to cause a decided slump in the glass and tumbler manu- featuring business. A Zihlmann, head of the Huntington (West Va.,) Yum bier Company, says that the plant of his company will have to shut down for lack of orders. He added that the temperance wave and the establish ment of prohibition in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma and other of the States has so diminished the demands for glass ware of the tumbler variety that many factories have already shut down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
MIR. BILL WILL
 NOT CLAIM REWARD

c. Lewis Bill of the National Realty Co.,, of this city who identified Adele Boas, the missing 13 year old daugh- ter of Arthur T. Boas, the wealthy New York thread manufacturer, yes terday aboard a train coming from New Haven to this city, said to-day that he would not claim the 5000 re- ward offered by her father for infor- nation leading to her location It was MT. Bill who was instrumental in tip ping off parties in New York to be on the lookout for the girl when the train reached New York.
 The girl declares that her runaway trip was merely to convince her pa rents that she could go about alone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
Voiles worth 75c to $1.25 a yard, 65c.

Very latest word of fab ric fashions from Paris is that voiles are in high favor.
 Yet here are handsome clean-thread voiles at a great big reduction in price.
 Voile, wiry and springy and yet draping gracefully, has many things to recom- mend it. So it is not re- markable that Paris should select it as one of the leading fabrics.
 But the store wants to sell these voiles out of stock at once. No, there is not a thing wrong with them. They are excellent and full of good looks. But as assort- nent of one lot gets broken, the store counts it wise pol icy to clear up that entire lot. Sometimes that means losing money-but it is mon ey we'll lost. This is one of those times.
 Voiles in rich blues, in handsome grays, in brown. in castor, in tan, in white. in black, in wine, in red, in Nile green, and in Copenhagen blue shades.
 VOiles from 40 to A inches wide and that have sold reg ularlv at 75c $1 and $1,25 a yard 65c. Right aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
FAKE CALL SENT
 IN BY A WOMAN

A woman called up the Emergency hospital this afternoon at 1:30 and ein- formed Dr. Bennett, who was on duty that a man had been injured in the East End railroad yards and the ann bulance was needed immediately. Dri- yer Burlison sent the machine to the locality at top speed but the doctor was unable to find any one who needed his services. The telephone number given by the woman was No. 1864. It is hard to believe that any woman would lend herself to a fake call for the ambulance where it's absence might result fatally in some really deserving case
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
PRESCRIPTIONS OF LILLEY'S STAFF
 SENT TO WEEKS
Especial from United Press.)

Hartford, April 27-The resignations of the late Governor Lilleys entire staff were received to-day and while Governor Weeks has not announced the appointments to his staff it is eX- pected that these will include several members of the old staff While the resignation of Executive Secretary Goodwin has been received and accept ed it is with the understanding that MT. Goodwin will continue his duties for few weeks and possibly until the end of the present session of the leg1s- Ia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27

The funeral of Biddina. wife of Charles Rice and daughter of MT. and Mrs. Morris O'Rrien. was largely at tended this morning from the residence of her parents, 601 Shelton street, at S:30 o'clock and from St. Mary's church at g. where Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy sang a high mass of requiem. Ap- propriate hymns were rendered by Miss Munich. The pail bearers were Robert Cronan, Michael McCar thy
 James O'Brien, John Duffy, George Pierson and Bartholomew Do'an. The interment was in St. Michaefs ceme-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL C

The ambulance was called to State street and West avenue at o'clock this morning where a trolley car was held up by William Thompson, 36 years old, who had fallen from his seat in the car in a fit. Dr. Lawton dressed Thompson's bumps after reviving him and sent him on his way rejoicing.
 Arthur Seal, of Stratford, aged A lost the end of one of his fingers by contact with a circular saw at the Locomobile works this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27

A wonderful amount of time and trouble is saved mothers by the little girls store on the second floor, It is a spot where dresses from fine party frock to simple gingham affair, are all ready to slip on. The littlest girl and the big girl are alike served promptly and well there.
 Here are white dresses in new styles, finished with tucks and trimmed with nice embroidery and inserting,- $2 and $2.5O. New panel-front dresses of fine white muslin, hand somely trimmed with lace and embroidery,-$3 and $3.75.
 There are just as fine ones as a girl can wish; prices run to $7.5O.
 Gingham dresses in new Russian and guimpe styles. plaids and handsome plain shades,-$1.5O and $2. New French and Russian dresses of fine nlaids and plain colors, prettiIv finished and decorated,-$2.25 and $3.
 Coats for little girls If 2 to 6 are charming. | Plain colOrs. and strines. and nOn- gee effects. Yes ei1k pom gee, too. S3 to $7. 7.5O. Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-27
AUTO VICTIM, PATRICK HAYES,
 A FARMLAND

The man killed at about II o'clock between Southport and Westport, has been identified as Patrick Hayes, aged 34, a farm hand, employed by various farmers in the locality of his home The identity of the owners of the au- torriobile is not known. Hayes was last seen at a saloon in Southport. yester- day afternoon. when he changed an old suit of clothes for new rig. The Identification was brought about by State Policeman Frank Verelli, of this city, who is also looking up the owner of the automobile.