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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Many Were Knighted
 By Celebrated Degree
 Team from Brooklyn
Sixty-two New Members Received by Local Coun- cils of the K. of O., at Special Class Initiation.

a Another stride forward in the on- ward and upward membership move ment of the Knights of Columbus of this city was taken yesterday when 62 candidates were initiated into the first second and third degrees at Eagles hall by the celebrated degree team or Brooklyn Council the oldest council in the order outside of those in Connec- ticut the birth place of the organiza- tion.
 The class initiation yesterday was under the auspices of John F. Rogers the youngest but most active of the local councils. Of the total number knighted, 42 are in utilization with Rogers council. Surrogate Daniel J. Griffin of Queens County, New York state who is state deputy of the order exemplified the third degree and with his personally chosen staff gave one of the most picturesque and impressive exempliications of the degree ever witnessed in this city.
 Old timers present said they never saw such effective work and to the new Knights 1t was a revelation. State Deputy Griffin had as his medical Leverty and Monohan of this city and visiting physicians from Brooklyn.
 The first degree was exemplif1ed by Grand Knight B. H. Griffin Of Brook lyn council and staff and the second degree was entrusted to Grand Knight William J. McMahon of Fort Green council, Brooklyn and James Fitzgerald of Derby.
 The visiting guests included the we'll known New Haven Degree team that earlier in the day exemplified the third degree at Greenwich. State Dep uty James J. Kennedy of New Haven was one of the guests. P. w. Murray and Major W. F.. Flynn of Rogers Council met the visiting knights upon their arrival from Brooklyn and es- corted them to Irwin's restaurant where dinner was served following which they repaired to the hall.
 At the conclusion of the degree work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
HALF OVER BODY OF A SWEEPER
 AUTO IS STOPPED
Quickness of Gasparini, Chauffeur for HI. HI. Sprague of Black Rock, Saves Campbell.

Miles Campbell, 8 Davis street, a street sweeper employed by the city was knocked down and run over by an automobile this morning on the wood block pavement in Fairfield ave- nue at the head of Grove street. The forward wheel of the car passed ovel his body but Chauffeur Leon Gasparini stopped the car before the rear wheels passed over the prostrate sweeper. pr. Egginton, the ambulance surgeon found that Campbell had escaped with two scalp wounds. Gasparini reported the matter to the police, but was not held. After CampbelPs wounds had been treated Gasparini took him home.
 A. J. Williamson, father of Joseph Williamson. the tailor at 203 Fairfield avenue. witnessed the accident and made a statement to the police to the effect that the automobile was nos travelling fast.
 The owner of the car is H. H. Sprague of Balmforth avenue, Black Rock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

'tOn the Lehigh Valley is an ex- pression synonomous with comfort oi travel and beautiful scenery. The term switzerland of America" was many years ago applied to the coun- try traversed by this road, and it is a term well deserved. The low round trip rates to Seattle. Denver. St. Paul. Salt Lake City. Los Angeles and other Western points announced by this company, will (according to destina- tion) permit one to visit the Yellow stone National Park, Yosemite Val ley. The Grand Canon of Arizona Colorado resorts. travelling through the Canadian Rockies, and all the other mighty scenery of the West. but nc more enjoyable portion of the trip is had than the ride on the Lehigh Val ley R. R.
 Apply to N. ". Pringie, N. E. P A., No. S9 Church street. New Haven. Conn.,. for phenomenally low round trip rates to Seattle. Los Angeles, Salt Lake, Denver, St. Paul. Sc. Niagara Falls excursion over Decoration Day. rate $9.0o from New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.) New York. May 24-The week start tional advances were made in nearly everything traded in. A number of issues reached new high points for the movement. While Steel Common again made it's record, 605s and railroad is- sues were also in good demand. First preferred Erie advanced point, The minor steel industrials showed fair gains and other ihdustrials sharp in the rising tendency.
 At Il a. m., the market retained a strong tone all through the first hour but price movements were only narrow and few gains were made outside of minutes of trading. Steel Common. in which speculation just now is concen- tratcd, made a further fractional gain. The Hill stocks which have shown in creased activity within the last few days ruled strong with continued talk of the Burlington dividend rate being increased to 10 per cent. adding to the revenues of both the Great Northern and Northern Pacific issues. There was some easing in the western rail- way stocks. Late in the forenoon trading was generally in a moderate volume without any evidence of ag- gression on either side the bull or the bear side. London bought in all about 40 900 shares.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds strong.
 NOOn.-Ihe market ruled generally quiet during the last half of the fore noon, receding moderately under small selling with prices of a number of the leading issues a shade lower than at the close on Saturday. The room had much to say about the strength shown recently in a number of the minor in dustrials particularly Sloss-Shef ffielda Republican and Steel and according to gossip accumulation of these stocks as we'll as other securities of the com panies named has been in connection with negotiations for establishing closer relations between these con- cernS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Deaths and Funerals.

George E. Nickerson, for many years a messenger between this city and New York, died at his home, 433 War ren street yesterday morning after an years. He had been in failing health for a year, and confined to his bed for the five weeks. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Mrs. A. c. Bennett.
 Daniel infant son of Daniel P. and Mary D. Flynn Murphy, died last ev- ening at the home of its parents 42s Julian street after a few days illness with an infantile malady.
 Vincent J., two year old son of Lieu tenant of Mrs Nicholas Horan,. died Saturday afternoon, at the residence of his parents, 160 Madison Avenue, of meningitis. The .child's mother is at present at St. Vincent's hospital suffering with al serious ailment, Lieut. Horan is a member of No. Engine Co.,, and has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in his affliction.
 Funeral services over the remains terday afternoon from his late resi- dence, 262 State Street and thence to St. Augustine's church, where Rev. J. J.Kennedy read the services. The Goodwin. R. H. Davis. R. Kennedy, F. Manning and J. P. Su1lican.
 The funeral of Jeanette, widow of Pinckney Lesser was held from her late residence, 30 Liberty St.. Satur- day evening, Rev. Dr. Levey of New Haven conducting the services. The remains were taken to New York city yesterday morning and conveyed to Cypress Hill cemetery for interment.
 The funeral of Ann, widow of Hugh Kearns, was held this morning from the residence of her daughter, Mrs Thomas Hurley. 50 Summer street, at S:30 o'clock and from Sacred Heart church at 9 where Rev. Matthew Judge sang high mass of requiem. The pail bearers were Thomas Canf1eld and Thomas, Michael and Patrick Hurley The interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 James Kenney. aged 65, died last evening at the residence of his son-in- law, James Donnelly. East Main street. Stratford. after a short illness. The remains will be taken to Albany, N. Y, tomorrow. for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
EioWLA.ND'S
P1cture-t1me now.

Every day sees Nature be- come more-attractive. Des- pite the chill and damp, all out-of-dors is growing more beautiful. And so it is pie ture- time.
 Those glorious dogwood trees in full bloom at Beardsley Park will make a fine picture. The storm of Saturday that sent white caps chasing along the Sound made a pretty picture from Seaside Park. There will be fine views to snap Memorial Day.
 A Kodak is ideal for such work. Every sort here from Brownie right through the list. There s a great Brownie at $4, a folding pocket Brownie at $9 and fine fold ing pocket cameras up to $20.
 Premo is another good comera- Uses films but in separate sheets held in a film-pack. Easy to use and any single picture can be de- veloped without waiting till all the fil1n-pack has been used. $2.70 to $13.5o.
 Our new developing meth cd makes work sure and low priced. We will develop any size of film for 10 cents. It's not worth while to bother with it yourself. at such cost. And we I'll print l1p any negatives you wish. Samples of the work are ready to show how we'll it is done.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
CARRIER PIGEON
 FOUND NEAR PARK
 IDENTIFIED TODAY

The carrier pigeon that was picked up by Clifford Bright of Cottage street. Saturday afternoon near Seaside park, Main street, has been identified as be- longing to James A. Dagenais, of Swansea, Mass. The bird was prob ably in training. It is believed thsf she was liberated southwest of rhis city and overcome by the effects of the storm, succumbed in her flight Her identification was made possible by the system of records maintained by the local association of pigeon fan. ciers. Thomas R. Hands is president of the local club. Had the exhausted bird been racing she would have worn a brass countern,ark on the opposite leg to that containing her registry number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
0everlx, Evaded.

A wealthy Australian squatter in or der to protect his six daughters from fortune hunters left his property to them in equal shares, but decreed that If either married without the consent of the trustees she should forfeit her share to her sisters. When the case came up at Sydney 1t was found that the six sisters had all married without permission, and thus each had for fefted her share in the property to her sisters, state of affairs which the ladies doubtless considered highly sat iafa cforv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
LIEUT.. IRWIN
 RESIGNS TO CARE
 FOR BUSINESS

Frederick c. Irwin, second lieutenant of the 14th Co., Coast Artillery. has sent his resignation to George E. Cole. Adjutant General, to take effect June 1. Lieut.. Irwin feels that he can not give military duty the time that it re- Quires and care for the growing in terests in the Arcade Restaurant, of which he is the proprietor. Lieut.. Irwin enlisted as a private Dec II, 1905, in the Third Platoon, Machine Gun Battery under Lieutenant Hawes, now captain of the 14th O.. Coast Artillery. In February, 1906, when his company was transferred to the Coast Artillery, he was elected second lieu tenant. He is popular with the mem bers of his command and with his fellow officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Carried It wfth Him

A short time ago burial took place at sea from one of his majesty's cruis- CTS. As there were no leads with the stores large pieces of coal were attach ed to the body in their place. All the crew were summoned on the quarter deck for the burial. Just as the body was being lowered Pat burst out laugh ing. Next morning the chaplain sent for Pat and asked for an explanation of his laughter at such a very solemn time. Sure now" replied Pat, "Oi've heerd O many wan goin' below, but Dive niver seen wan take 'is coal with un afore."-London Tatler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
HAMMOND DECLINES PRESIDENTS OFFER
 TO CHINA
Special from United Press.)


 Washington, May 24.-John Hayes Hammond, president of the League of Republican Clubs, called at the White House to-day and told the President that he had decided to decline the Ministership to China. which MT. Taft offered him several days ago. Ham mond said that he felt greatly honored by the tender of the office and was greatly interested in China which he believes is a great field for future American enterprises but he had de- cided that he had roughed it about enough and wished to spend the next few years at home.
 Hammond is the highest priced min ing expert in the world and is said to be under year0 contract with the Gug- genhein Company at a salary of half a million dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Wais and suits
 low=priced and fine.

Here handsome waists with anywhere from 75c to $3 75 cut right off from their usual price. Here excellent suits with 5O to $50 clipped from their former prices
 The whole collection sparkles with style and good The suits the sores regular stock clear up the seasons accumulation of odd of pattern The waists from two of best makers who also clearing stocks and getting ready for next season.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
DIED


 f71drzB An anniversary mass will De
 read for the repose of the soul or A TIT. Jennie Geer, at St. PatricK
 church 7.30 a. m- Tuesday mornlns' 1fny 26. 1909. N3r3KERSCN-In this city, May 23rd, TIT. George P. Nickerson. aged 64 V f~ears. g months, 23 days -Frfends are invited to attend the
 funeral at his late residence, No. 4S3
 warren street. on Thursday, zltn
 4nst.. at 2:30 o'clock p. m.
 EsSh sh f-s ls- R 24 p this city. May F, 1858
 7aIen. widow of the late Tnomas Le&Tcy.
 funeral at her late residence, No. 14s
 &ustfn. street, on Wednesday, May z6 N IT 0:2o a. m, and from Sacred Heart church at a. m-. with soie"n nisi -Interment at St. Michaers eeme. tory z4 ?.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Fine wash fabrics.

Latest fabric that France has sent for dainty summer dress is Ramie linen. And dainty it is, too.
 There is just one suit-pat- tern of each shade here and of course there'n be none like them later. The exclusiveness of a dress is assured.
 Blue, tan, old rose, muI berry, iotrope, 46 inches wide, delightful of quality, 89c yd.
 Lustrous Tussah silks are almost as beautiful as though they were truly all silk instead of being partly cotton. Rich of finish and satisfying of color; they are charming in every way. 27 inches wide, 39c yard.
 Mercerised poplin of good weave and with a. silky fin ish that is very alluring. In al 1.-the liked shades of color, including tan and old rose. .27 inches wide. 25c a yard.
 Extra ]! Silk muslins, printed in good patterns and colors,nice quality and made to sell at % cents a yard, 121ac.
 THE HowLAND
 DRY GooDs Co
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
w all-paper week.

Every of wallpaper from finest to least-expensve at saving Every worthwhile saving) for this week With the close of the week. leaves it's present quarters for and larger But want to little of it as possible special prices this week to sell lot of it in sh ort time.
 Papers for every in the house. Papers in all the rich fabric finishes Papers touched with gilt Papers in plain handsome tnts Vanished sanitary tile papers Every kind of wallpaper, in fact.
 Values from 1Oc to soc roll,- 5c fo 60c
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
TIE PARK CEMETERY

srocated in North Bridgeport, on a11k sandy ridges. Carriage entrance f26dIey street, or cars from Reservoir 1Temlae. Improved lots for sale on r@rv terms. Two telephones at Ceme- s,sv~- -f;urrerfutendent's Onice, 97S; Su- neFfnfendent,s House, S14, or. City or 6re. eOo Court Exchange, Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
DEPUTIES WERE IN
 CONTEMPT OF COURT
Especial from United Press ]

Washington, May A.-In a decision rendered today the Supreme Court of the United States holds that Sheriff James F. Shipp of Hamilton county, Tenn, and certain of his deputies who were in charge of Ed Johnson, a ne- gro. under sentence of death for crin- inal assault, who was lynched by a mob in Chattanooga in 1905, were in contempt of court in failing to protect the negro after a stay in execution had been ordered by the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Neglected opportun,tie..

'T wonder" said Farther Corntossel, who had just returned from a trip to the big city, 'why SO many young men insist on not gettin' rich"
 What do you meanf" asked his wife
 'They all want to be lawyers or doc tors instead O bein' restaurant walters or policemen."-Washi Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
TWENTY CASES
 OF TYPHOID

winsted. May 24.-The health au- thorities in this city are busy in an ef- fort to prevent a threatened epidemic of Typhoid fever. There are at pres ent a total of twenty cases including some of the towns most prominent citizens and six have developed since Saturday. A dairy in this vicinity which supplies most of the milk to this town is being inspected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
NEWFIELDS ROUTED THE
 BLACK GIANTS

The Newfields yesterday shut out the Colored Savannah Giants at the Meadows before crowd of 1,500. Chappie Gardner of the Giants was full of funny sayings and kept the crowd in roars. White was in rare form as was also HoeSchele. White allowed but three hits. The Newfields this year are the strongest team that has represented the East End in years. Four new players are to be added next Sunday when the Xavier Deaf Mutes of New York will play at the Meadows. Gustropski had hits one a double. The score:
 R-H. E. Newfields. 31010 0 0 *-S-S-2 Colored Giants o 0 o 0 O 0 o 0-0-3-4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Sc to soc.
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

the party went to the Stratield where a dinner was enjoyed and remarks of an instructive character were lis tened to, the principal speakers be- ing the out of town guests. Major Flynn acted as presiding officer. The Brooklyn contingent assured the To- cal knights that their services were always available for John F. Rogers council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Ills Chance.

He (moodily)-Ah, tell me truly. Is there anything that hasn't been said already on the subject of love? She (softly)-Probably not, but am sure. very sure, indeed, everything on the subject hasn't been said to me-Puck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
THE HowLAND DRY GooDs Co
FATHER HAD BAIL
 READY WHEN SON
 TOOK LEG LEAVE
George Conlon, Who Escap- ed From County Jail, Re captured Today and Re turned to Durance.

George Conlon of this city, who on Wednesday was fined $10 and sentenc- ed to serve 15 days in jail for a petty from the jail, was captured yesterday by SpeciaI Officer Michael Murphy, son of Special Officer Charles Murphy. while riding on an Oak street car. Conlon's father, who is a hard work ing. industrious man, had secured bail for him and was surprised to learn that his son had escap ped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
The Difference.

Tim-Pm feeling fine this morning. I was up with the lark. Jim-I'm not feeling so fine this morning. I was up with the lark last night-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Out of roe,xet, r,hough.

Out of Pocket, ThouGh.
 When General Lafayette attended Lamarque's funeral the crowd took the horses out of his carriage and drew him home themselve< Were you not honored and pleased P asked friend. sVery much pleased" replied Lafa- yette, but I never saw my horses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

Maria B. Hahn, of this city. lived but one and one half months with George A. Hahn also of this city, after their marriage, Feb. 12. 1906, when he deserted her April 27, 1906. Mrs. Hahn is now suing for divorce and also de- sires change to her maiden name of Maria B. Ra11er
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
FIREMEN'S STRIKE MAY BE SETTLED
 BY ARBITRATION
Special from United Press.)

Atlanta, Ga. May 24.-There is a possibility that the strike of the white firemen on the Georgia Central may be settled by arbitration. Governor smith to-day called on the railway company and the strikers committee of 30 to arbitrate and they will do SO In the meanwhile strong pressure is being brought to bear to keep up those lines which are not affected while all passengers and mails are being shunt- ed by other routes. Seventy-five strike breakers are held in this city but no attempt is being made to use them and the situation will probably continue quiet until after the arbitration com mittee has had the opportunity of try ing to bring both sides to common understanding.
 Big crowds have gathered at most of the stations of the road and it is open ly asserted that any white engineer who pulls a train with a negro fire man on his left will be stoned. This fact is responsible for the action of the engineers not to continue their runs unless afforded adequate protection" |"
 Adjutant General Hart at the re- quest of Governor Smith has made a complete tour of the system and will report to Governor Smith where troops must be stationed should it become necessary to order them out to keep the peace
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Unans~erabIe.

Husband-Do you really need a new hatf Wife-I always need new hat. Husband-Then what's the use of get ting this onef-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
App.als.< su<xe.tion.

NBride-My dear, this hat has been crushed beyond redemption, and must have a new one. Bridegroom Very we'll. my darling. I'll stop in somewhere on my way home and buy you one. Bride faints with horror.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

Do not forget the free concert
 given by last years choir of the Wash ington Park M. E. church, Thursday evening, May 27. All operatic music. Given at the church, Noble and Bar
 mum avenues, at S:15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

An excess of levity is as impertinent as an excess of gravity.-Hazlitt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
Blackman & Son,

H. L. Blackman & Son,
 54 Middle street: offer for sale at a bargain very fine homestead on will liam street near Barnum avenue. Look for add.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
LABOR COMMISSIONER OFF.

IHTA1-'N1H S<SIANA INoOIN11NI1IS OI F
 Washington. May A.-Mr. Charles F. Neill. Commissioner of Labor, member of the Arbitration Board, created by the Boardman Act, left to-day to make a personal Investigation of the strike conditions on the Georgia Railroad. Chairman Kemp of the International Commerce Commission. the other man of the board. which has been called upon to settle the strike differences, will join MT. Neill there within a few days if his presence is required. The board has not yet determined what action will be advisable.
 MT. NeilPs first stop will be at Atlanta,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

The Weather-Fair tonight; fair, probably followed by rain tomorrow night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

WANT ADS. GENT A woRn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24
A gray suit meets many a boy s wish.

There is something about a gray suit that just seems to fit in with a boys notion. It has a style that is catchy. It has finished appearance that satisfies a critical boy. It al ways looks well; is not hard to keep clean;is almost as fresh of looks when service is about over as when first put on. And through all it's term of ser vice it has a certain novelty that a boy likes.
 There are dandy gray. suits for boys in the Double-service family They're in stripes or shepherd checks of hair lines or overplaids. The fab ric is nice and fine; we look out fo1 quality first The work upon them is excellent; only careful tailors work on Rowland Double-service suits.
 Coats are cut extra long and Knick- CT trousers are extra full in model Coats have Derby or box or semi-box backs and are finished attractively at cuffs and pockets. Trousers are full lined and have belt loops and watch pocket. Each suit has two pairs of v Double-service suit has two pairs of he one great feature of them; that, and ? price.
 in sizes from 6 to IT are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-24

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Monday, May 24, 1909.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-07

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned will greatly
eblige US by calling at the store. where
they win find our bookkeeper. and
making settlement
FRAzEEHosnER HARDWARE co.