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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Easier to Handle
 Steamer Freight;
 Teamsters Pleased

Local teamSters are enthusiastic over the announced plans of the New England Navigation Company, bearing upon big improvements in the delivery of freight from the steamers. The Pequonnock wharf is to be utilized in place of the old Naugatuck wharf; an electric freight-handling device will be installed, and the freight will be deliv- cred on the same level as the floors of the trucks, thereby greatly simpli- flying the operation of loading.
 All these Improvements are expected to go into effect within a month MessrS. l.. B. Nickerson and N. E. Wedge of the Bridgeport office of the New England Transportation company have long been striving to obtain the desired increase Of facilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
REMARKABLE RALLY
 OF GOVERNOR LILLEY

ded to the sundries of the dutiab1e list, foreign-built yachts owned by Ameri- can citizens which seemed to the com mittee a luxurya which might fairly pay a duty of 35 per cent.
 The free list, as reported by the Senate committee in the main, remains as it is. in the existing law. A few items have been put on the dutiable list and others have been taken from the dutiable list and placed upon the free list. There is one change how ever, in the free list, which is of great general interest and that is the pro- vision in regard to free art. The House very wisely made paintings and sculptures more than twenty years old free, and the Senate committee has ad- ded to these, works of art generally, artistic antiquities more than a hun dred years old.
 ''The Senate committee has taken no action as yet upon the maximum and minimum provisions or the administra- tive sections of the bill. They propose to report their amendments to these most important features of the act at later date. They have also planned this course because it has seemed to the Senate committee of the highest importance to secure immediate action upon the tariff and they felt confident that time could be saved by reporting the sections imposing duties first and the maximum and minimum and ad- ministrative features later"
 Senator A1drich was not prepared to- day to make any statement as to the probable amount of revenues that might be expected to be collected un- der the provisions of the Senate bill. He intends, however. to present a statement of this kind in his opening speech. This will be made Thursday when debate upon the measure will be- gin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
'Woman's Watch
 Attached; Servant
 Didn't Get Wages

Mrs Beck Cypher, who conducts a fashionable boarding house at s24 La fayette street, was rather frivilous this morning when Sheriff Peter Doolan attached her gold watch and chain to satisfy a claim for $9.35 for services due IrTna Miller, a servant girl. The Miller girl claimed that she had been hired by Mrs. Cypher at the rate of s14 per week. After three weeks ser vices she was discharged without re- ceiving any wages. She put in her claim but Mrs. Cypher put her off, saying that she would send the money through the mails to her.
 The young woman watched the mails for over a week but got no return. She then consulted Attorney Israel Cohen who had Sheriff Doolan attach her watch and chain this morning to satisfy the claim. Mrs. Cypher was very indignant, as she claimed that she had sent the money through the mails to the girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
KEPT ON THE MOVE
 BY FRANCE
Special from United Press.)


 Paris, April 12.-The government to- day decided to ignore the formal pro test sent to it by Cipriano Castro over his forcible expulsion from Martinique. The protest was cabled to the govern ment to-day by the French governor of Martinique at Fort De France. In his protest Castro said that his en- forced embarkation at Fort De France endangered his life and quoted inter national law, in that he had commit ted no wrong on French territory. The government is being violently assailed by both press and public for it's treat meth of Castro. Whatever his past offences may have been or whatever menace he may yet prove his native country. his forcible ejectment from Martinique is looked upon as unwar- ranted.
 It is inconceivable here that Castro's stay in Martinique could have worked any injury to Venezuela. Castro's re- turn to Europe is being made under far different circumstances than sur rounded his visit early in the year. Then he came accompanied by his family and a retinue of servants and his movements had almost the touch of a march of triumph. Now there is but lone attendant, he is carrying with him little more than he has on his back and the disposition to be made of him when he lands at St. Nazaire is in doubt. It is believed that he will not seek to remain in France.
 MIME. CASTRO'S PLIGHT.
 Washington, April 12.-Mme. Castro, wife of the deposed president of Vene- zuela, has been barred out of her own country, according to dispatches re- ceived at the State Department today, and is in much the same plight as her husband.
 The Guadalupe, the steamer which brought the Castro party from France, arrived at La Guayra on the 10th, dispatches state, with Mime. Castro and her party on board. They are neither allowed to land or communi- cate with the shore. The steamer was not allowed to stop but proceeded to Savina1li, Columbia. What is to be- come of Mime. Castro is much of a problem as the ultimate destination of her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
EASTER MONDAY IN
 THE CITY COURT

In the City court this morning Grant McKeel, co1ored. who assaulted two women, one colored and the other his one time white wife, Carrie LaCroix, two weeks ago, forfeited bonds of $40. Carrie IaCroix and the other woman wanted their witness fees but George R. BurneS, clerk of the court, said: You two have been arrested so many times that I think you owe the city of Bridgeport. You'll get no witness fees here.''
 James Smith, Murray, Sexton. or any one of a dozen different aliases as stunned on various occasions, was brought down from the jail this morn ing where he was sent on Saturday for stealing a, baby cart and charged elry from B. F. Tfbbals of 3S4 Park avenue who had befriended the thief previously. The goods were valued at $S5 and the prisoner pleaded guilty. Superior court by Judge Foster. It has been ascertained that the prisoner is an all around professional thief from Chicago who landed here several weeks ago and has been busy since. Patrolman Joseph Coughlin caught him baby carriage which he had stolen from a hallway on Park avenue. When taken to police headquarters he said the carriage had followed him.
 Alonzo M. Demery was charged by his wife with non-support. The ac- cused plead guilty and gave bond of S100 to pay his wife $4 per week to maintain their child, years old Nearly five years ago the couple were married. The husband left town soon after and the child was born during his absence Demery came back to spend Easter with his people here and his wife caused his arrest The wo- man asked for nothing for herself but asked for the support of the child
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
DYNAMITE BOMB IN BOTSFORD'S
 BACK YARD
A. M. Botsford Rakes Up Deadly Looking Affair While Cleaning Deb
 riS.
Barely Missed Throwing It on a Fire When Conse- quences Might Have Been Serious.

A deep and dark mystery surrounds an evil looking dynamite bomb discov- cred in the back yard of A. M. Bots ford, III Hanover street, this morning. The bomb is nine inches long and one and one-half inches in diameter. It is constructed from piece of galvanized pipe. From one end protrudes piece of fuse which has never been lighted. The deadly affair is now at the Third Precinct station awaiting investigation Immersed in pail of water the patrol men step lightly when they walk the floor and everyone gives the thing a wide berth.
 The bomb was discovered this morn ing by MT. Botsford while he was rak- ing up the debris of last years garden. It was sembedded in a pile ~f leaves and refuse in an out of the way corner. Lieut.. John H. Redgate at the Third Patrolman George Haux to look into the matter. Patrolman Haux investi- gating the case found that should there be any virtue in the charge inside the iron pipe the residents of the vicinity have been sleeping over a volcano for some time. There was nothing about the bomb to indicate how long it had lain in the spot where it was found but it is discolored by the weather and has been in the place for consider able period. MT. Botsford was ralxing up the leaves and burning the refuse. In raking up a mass of leaves and dead herbage his rake struck a hard substance and the bomb appeared in view. One more stroke of the rake and the bomb would have reached the fire with serious and perhaps fatal consequences.
 No child was ever carried as tender 1y as the piece of iron pipe was by Patrolman Eaux as he conveyed it to the station. Everybody made way for him on the street and after he reached the station house there were no undue moves until the bomb was safely placed in a pail of water.
 Capt. George Arnold is making an investigation this afternoon. MT. Bots ford has no idea where the bomb came from and his neighbOrs are likewise ignorant of any possible source. from. which it might have come. z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
BENNER TAKES PIANO
First of Four Who Gave
 Correct Number of Dots

Four people accurately counted the dots in a cut of a Milton piano in a dot-counting contest inaugurated by tho Fotch Piano Go. several weeks 6 p. m. N. Benner of 158 Fifth street, as the first one to send in an accurate answer, wins the first prize, Milton upright piano valued at $500. sXhe three others who counted accurately the dots. and their prizes, were Jessie Burke, 390 Shelton street, a credit cer- ttficate for $125; Mrs. Ellen A. Mo aeiEe: Long Hli; credit certificats ate PembrokS street. q credit certificate for S75 D. Bjorklund of 325 George street, won the fifth prize, a beautiful inlaid violin, with a count of 3,4O8, just one short of the actual number.
 There were over 2,60O replies receiv- ed, the greater portion of which p1ac- ed the number of dots at around 3,20O The balance of the prizes will be given away in books, stock credit certificates and the like, number of people to share in this.
 Mrs. Lasonov, winner of the fourth prize, only posted her answer at D. m. Saturday.
 Prof. Ferdinand Fotch. the head of the Fotch Piano Co.,, is thoroughly satisfied with the contest. He says that it shows him people pay a great deal more attention to advertisements in newspapers than handbills or cir culars. He says that although he had printed and circulated some 25,00O cir culars, practically all his replies were received from the newspaper adver- tiSements.
 The contest makes another feather in the cap of the Fotch Piano Co.,, since starting only a few years ago with one piano. they have now built up trade that necesSitateS carrying 100 pianos in stock. Prof. Fotch will soon give up his music teaching to devote his entire time to the piano company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
St, Patrick's Minstrel Show and Dance
 Takes Place Tonight

This evening at Eagles hall takes place the minstrel and dance of the St. Patrick's Young Mems Temperance society. There will be some class to the performers who have been engaged to appear. The program will introduce such well known and popular local en- tertainers as Toomey & Meehan, black face comedians, who will act as end men and carry on that gatling gun conversation characteristic of them MT. Meehan will also sing that fas- Hughes and Tom Rily have been en- gagged a special attraction The former will render that touching song '.The Way His Mother Sang Her Clos in the grand finale Any Old Place in Yankee Land is Good Enough For Me- Miller and Neary. artful dancers will present to the public for their ap- proval number of new steps. Fol lowing the minstrels the dance which contains IS numbers, the first being ''St. Patrick's on Parade will be started The committee has been noti- fled by many of the societies of the c. T. A. U. of Connecticut of their in tention to have delegations present and the committee is making arrangements to receive these visitors in a manner befitting the hospitality of Bridgeport
 The arrangement committee follows: Thomas Fitzgerald, chairman: David Howe, Michael Ford, Peter Glennon. Lewis Duggan. Edward Tolle, Edward Howe.
 Floor Committee-David Howe, chair man; Thomas Goffney. William WhaI- en- Peter Brown. Edward Callahan.
 Reception Committee-Peter Glennon. chairman; Michael J. Keys, John T. Kennelly Albert Rivers. Thomas Glen non, William Howe, Thomas Mulhearn John J. O'Neil, John J. Glennon, Pat rick Quigley. James Stone. Frank Clancy, Joseph Keys. John J. Scanlon. Henry Rivers. Edward Hanley, and William Murphy.
 The minstrel show will start prompt Ky at &.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
ORGANIST AND RECTOR HURT
 BY BAD FALL
Congregation Wonders Why Service Is Late In
 Commencing.
Organist Samuel Lister Un- conscious for Fifteen Min utes and Rector Earl HI.
 Kenyon Badly Shaken Up

While the congregation of St. PauPs Episcopal church was waiting for the Easter Service to commence yesterday morning the church organist and choir master was lying in the basement, bruised and unconscious; the rector was almost as badly disabled, and a doctor was working over the two men.
 Just before service time, the rector, the Rev. Earl H. Kenyon, had opened a door and stepped upon a flight of stairs leading from the vestry to the cellar. At the same moment it hap pened that Samuel Lister, the organ1st, was ascending the steps at rapid gait In the dark the two men plunged into each other, grappled, lost their balance and fell to the bottom of the steps.
 The basement floor is of cement, and Mr. Lister, who landed underneath, struck his head in such violence that he was instantly knocked senseless and remained in that condition TOT fully 15 minutes. The Rev. MT. Ken yon who is heavy man, was badly bruised and shaken but did not lose consciousness, and hastened- for assist ance as soon as he was able.
 It happened that pr. Irving l.. Net tleton was in the congregation, and he was called to the assistance of Organist Lister, who appeared to be alarmingly near death. The doctor found that the organiBt was unconscious rom DloW on the back of his head, but no indl- cations of a fractured skull or similar injury could be found.
 For fifteen minutes Dr. Nettleton worked over MT. Lister and at last succeeded in bringing him back to con- sciousness. But the organist was very weak after his unpleasant experience. In fact, he was sick at the time he entered the church. and the fall down stairs put the finishing touch upon his weakened condition A carriage was called and he was taken to his home at 489 Central avenue in care Of Herbert M Booth, a close friend.
 In the meantime the congregation was wondering why the services didn't commence. Dr. Nettleton gave his at tentfon to the Rev. MT. Kenyon, who was badly bruised and shaken up. but not suffering from . serious injury. A volunteer or8anist was secured from axnn fhe choir and Rector Kenyon 1oi,SS's5 D. Is saervfoes Thoo6stM suf- III Fzll1lz1I ezreraenee he c66dnck4d the eerv1cee W1thout any ahbre1fdtion and only one or two in the con®ation were aware of what had traxlspfred-
 In view of Organist Listers weaken ed condition some serious results were Hrlticipated but it was stated at his home to-day that he was resting com fortab1y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
MRS. RYBURN'S WILL
Nonogenarian Bequeathed Property to Children and Grandchildren.

The will of the late Margaret Ky burn, who died few days ago at the ripe old age of 99 years. was admitted to probate to-day. To her grand daughters, Rosie Clampett and Minnie Desmond, she bequeaths the family homestead in Frank street, together with her furniture and personal eff fects. The residue she bequeathS to her three surviving children, John By burn. William Ryburn. and Belle Hen derson, to share alike. Thomas F Martin was appointed eXecutor. and William F. Blight and Thomas F. Nor rissey were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Condition of Chief Execu- tive Shows Marked I'm provement This
 Afternoon.
Has Continued to Gain Since
 Change Game Saturday and Very Encouraging Have Been Reports All Day from Executive Man sion. !
Special from United Press.)


 Hartford, April 12.-The belief in the ultimate victory of Governor George L. Lilley in his brave fight for life hourly grows stronger. The pheno- minal rally in the governors condition which started at Il a. m. Saturday has not been checked and the following bulletin was issued at 12:30 to-day:
 Governor Lilley's condition under went a remarkable change for the bet ter on Saturday and Sunday. It could not be expected that each succeedMH was shown with Fridays condft5on. Serious symptoms formerly pres4nt{ having abated to considerable de- gree, we are confident that with 3tA- functions satisfactorily, the progreS IT all that can be expected under XI1z< existing conditions (siEned) Uz1< Graves and Beach, s<=zzz g. Z
 The governor passed most fe
 morning and all the efforts of his eoL (<7 sicians are now being concentrated to- ward preventing a relapse.
 The governors condition at 2 o'clock was practically the same as indfe&xed in the bulletin issued at 12:30- Bf- Graves said that every effort will De made to keep the governor in hi8 pfe1% ent condition. John LiIley, the Eo5ef nor's brother. who has been at (|t bedside of the stricken executive S1fs667 Saturday, returned to Waterbury Iast evening. sz % : s57 35 ' s7z5
 At a. m. his physicians issl1ed following bulletin: Governor 3z1Ie3 passed a comfortable night and his condition. while not materially changed from that of Sunday, is gratifying. That the governor is holding his own. since the change for the better p1eases his physicians very much The sud- den and looked for rally it was a< first feared, would be followed by a* more serious relapse which might Fe suit fatally. in view of the governor@I weakened condition but his ternper& ture and pulse are about the same they were yesterday and the acau5 5 ton of strength iss now the most sential element = 2 = zzsS ..5zssz The faint hope which spf4i1x i16zl family. when he recognized them dn Saturday. is hourly growing stronger and they are now beginning to feel that the indomitable will which has overcome so many difficulties may suc- cessfully combat this disease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Weather Indications.
Special from United PressA

New Haven, April 12.-Forecast:- Fair and warmer tonight; Tuesday showers and warmer.
 A long trough of low pressure ex- tends northeastward to the lake region Cloudy weather with local showers in the central sections prevail to-day. It was showing this morning in Denver Colo. Yellowstone Park, sWyo., and Marquette. Mich- Rain has fallen dur ing the past 24 hours over a. large DOT tion of the wheat belt.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and warmer weather followed by in creasing cloudiness Tuesday and prob- ably rain by Tuesday afternoon or night.
 Storm warnings are displayed along
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
SISTERS OF ST. vINCENTS 2.
 THANKFUL,

The sisters of St. Vincent's hospital. the chapels and wards of which were so completely filled with flowers yes terday, desire to extend their sincere thanks to those who sent plants and
 cut flowers to the hospital, especially
 to Mrs Henry Lee, Mrs. George Eek art. Mrs. Joseph A. O'Brien. Mrs. Mi chael H. Ford. Mrs. Charles Dowd, Mrs Dennis J. Gaynor, Miss Anna McMahon, Mrs. John Dixon, Mrs. Mary Carten, the Misses Dennis, Miss Etta Murphy. and Mrs George Broth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
FIREMAN STANTON KILLED

Especial from United Press-)
 New Haven, April 12.-Word was received here today of the death Of Frank Stanton, a fireman on the New Work New Haven & Hartford rail- road. who lives in this city. Stanton was struck by an engine at Harrison, N V. this morning. He is survived by a wife and three children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
TIED TO A STAKE

An Easter celebration at the board ing house operated by Adam Stunack at the corner of Broad street and South avenue yesterday resulted in Peter Bormitz being tied to a stake and also, being fined s1O and costs in the City court this morning. Peter had a good story to tell but it did ot go. All of the other parties to thu --iebration escaped punishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
PRICE OF BREAD
 TO ADVACE A CENT

Chicago. April 12.-The announce mant Of bakers of an advance of one cent a loaf in the price of bread is ex- pected this week the direct result of the manipulation of she wheat market by James A. Patten. Within two weeks it is expected that the ad- vanced price will have extended all over the United States. In addition. reports from London are that the price is expected to advance in England also
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
Sister Sues Company
 For Brothers Death
fsnecial from United Press.)

ISpecfaI
 Bristol, April 12.-Miss Alice Barthol- en,eIv of E1dgewood, sister and admin istrato- of the estate of Joseph Bar tholemew, today brought suit against this town and the Western Union Tele- graph Company to recover danases amounting to s5,0O0 for the death of her brother, who was killed here on January 18th when a guy wire dang ling from a telegraph pole overturned the vehicle in which he was riding
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE A meeting of Local 647 Carpenters and Joiners of Fairfield, will be held in hall, April 12. at 7:30 D. m. to take ac- ton on the death of our brother, H. A. R. Seggel.
 GEORGE SMITH.
 Past President. April F. 1909. a.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

TO RENT-Fine residence, POP Wash
 ington Ave, choicest location large let. excellent barn, all in Al cont1i-- ton; rent reasonable. s. B. Brew
 ster, Arcade. U
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

wANTED.-Gir1 for general house. work Mrs. J. M. Hayes, opposite tla
 Green, Fairfield. C8stf Ia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 We are still at the same old stand, 1263 Stratford Ave. opposite school house. Come in and have your shaw ing, haircutting, etc, done As You Like It.. Albert Tiska. . 26 If 1 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

TO RENT.-1o room house, improves
 ments, Main St., Paradise Green
 Stratford, rom 5 Aprli l. Large lot. Arcade. U 6 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

FOR SALE.-The four Jewett upright
 pianos used last week at Polls by the s.PianophiendS.'' They were all new and of the latest designs and on
 account of the great amount of ad- vertising we had we shall dispose of them at greatly reduced prices. and
 on moderate monthly payments if desired Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main St.. near State. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

TO RENT.-Ten room house, 6S5 t,si1s- field avenue, Improvements.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

FOR SALE.-One James & HoIstron
 upright piano $S5. Case damaged. M. Steinert & Sons Co.,. e15 Main street. U g %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

FOR SALE.-Steinway upright piano Oooks like new) $275. was $750. Time payments if desired Steinert,s Piano Store, 915 Main street. near State.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

REGULAR MEETING of Catalpa. Cir cle, No. 425, c. of F. of A., will be held Tuesday evening, April 13, at Foresters' hall. All Companions ask ed to be present Business of i'm portance. J. Cassidy, c. C., K Cor man. F. $. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

TO RENT-5 rooms, 1st floor, in attic, all improvements, 191 Cather1ns St. 10 minutes walks to Reads store< Anderson & Co.,, 952 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

PRATT'S CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave. it. sure to have what you want in aies ] wines and liquors. Do not forget
 the fine free lunch served daily s35
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-12

HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Cafe 15S Fairfield Avenue. Everhardtss N
 Y. lager and Smiths PhiladelpIlia Ale on draught. T g tfo 8