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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
ROBERTS ONLY CHOICE TO HEAD VETERANS SONS
Hartford Man Will Be Chosen Unanimously as Commander as Reward for Work in Building Up the Organization.

Before the close of the twenty-f1fth annual encampment of the Connecticut Division, Sons of Veterans. being held to-day in G. A. R. hall. Dr. c. w. Roberts of Hartford. will be elected commander of the division. There is no opposition to Dr. Roberts candi- dacy and tte election at the hands of the 100 delegates will come as an ex- pression of appreciation of the work he has done during the past year in upbuiIding Griffin A. Stedman Camp of Hartford of which he is member. Dr. Roberts has been the treasurer of the state organization for the past year.
 The Sons of Veterans which has been growing more rapid in the last year than for several years past has a Held of 10000 members in Connecticut to draw from, although it has less than 800 members.
 The morning session was called to order by H. H. Gorton. of Naugatuck. commander of the organization. He introduced Acting Mayor Cl1nord B: Wilson who extended the freedom or the city to the visitors.
 Communications of congratulations were received from Commander Ralph M. Grant. of Camp 6. of Hartford' Arthur T. .Bogue of Hart Haraord: .,aat Mrs, of the Woman's Relief Corps: Carr1e M Roberts, of Hartford. department secretary of the Woman's Relief Corps; Isadora Gladwin. of Middletown, de- partment counselor; and Rev. Sherrod Soule, of Naugatuck, division chap lain.
 The reading of, the reports of the of hcers followed.
 The principal action of the morning was to repeal the Memorial University Tax. The university is conducted at Mason City, Iowa, and the organiza- ton creates scholarships for the or phans of old soldiers at the inst1tu- tion, which cost $150,000. Funds will be raised from another source.
 A testimonial from Commander-in- Chief Edgar Allen. Jr.. of Richmond. was listened to with much interest.
 A most import tant action of the en- campment was the creation of the or flee of organizer the place to be filled by an appointment to be made by the new commander.
 Much enthusiasm was shown when 1t was announced that the membership of Stedman Camp of Hartford had in- crease 104 per cent. during the year.
 Gold recognition buttons were pre- sented to Messrs. Charles R. Hale and Robert Alcorn of Hartford by Depart ment Commander Gorton in recogni- tion of their work for the organization.
 The department has increased from 19 to 21 camps and from 605 to 800 members during the past year. The organization is lso in good financial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
ANOTHER SUSPENSION

Boston. May 20.-Following the news of the suspension this morning of Sederquist, Barry & Company, stock brokers, the street was again startled by the report that the firm of E. P. Cramm & Company, another stock brokerage firm, had been so affected by the failure of the Sederquist Com pany which carried their New York account, that a notice had been issued of the suspension of that firm. This was followed by the announcement of the assignment of the general broker age firm of Phillips, Patee & Company of 105 Summer street, the New York correspondents of Sederquist. Barry & Company. No figures are yet obtain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
WARNING

Notice is hereby giveh that a spec al meeting of the legal voters of. the Town of Fairfield will be held at the Town Hall in said town on Saturday evening. May p. 1909, at o'clock, for the purpose of making additional ap- propriaffons for repairing and oiling the macadam roads; for repairing dirt and gravel roads, and for the support of the poor of. said town: and to in efruct the selectmen in relation there Dated at Fairfield. this 14th day of Hay. 1909.
 CHARLES s. FOX, ss CHARLES A. ROWE.
 EDWARD B. MOREHOUSE,
 Selecfmen of the Town of Fairfield. z1z --...-.- R IT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
CHARITIES INQUlSITORS
 SAT ALL BY THEMSELVES

Although the special committee of inquisitors that have been willing to hear anything of import concerning the charities board waited patiently at the city hall last night no one appear ed who cared to shed or receive light so nothing was done. There may be two reports from the committee is a rumor about the city hall. One may favor recommending a change in the methods of conducting the business and the other may indicate that as far as the committee was able to go noth- ing detrimental to the present system was found beyond the admission that the ordinance regarding advertising fo rgoods worth more than $200 has not been observed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
RIGHT TO PENSIONS
 RESTORED

fBy Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford, May 20.-Jn the House to- day the judiciary committee reported favorably a bill for the benefit of the policemen and firemen of the city of Bridgeport who resigned to take the benefit of higher pay and were reap pointed. The bill provides that the term of service of any member of the police department or fire department, who has resigned and was immediate ly reappointed shall be considered as continuous for the purpose of receiv- ing benefits under any pension law, or policeman, or firemen's fund law. The law will take effect upon its passage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
The wash waists; much for little.

It is many and many a. day since such an opportu1.- ity was available.
 Here are delightfully."- pretty wash waists worth anywhere from $2.5O to $7.5O at $1.75 $2.75 and. $3.75. They are going to be snapped up in almost no time-that, too, though there is a great quantity of them.
 Pure white, fancy effects, stripes, plaids. Some with rich embroidery in colors, some with co1ored insertion. Some in severe tailored styles, some in flmy lingerie effects.
 Why there is a waist here in any style you choose to wish for. There are waists in all sizes to Al.
 It is the greatest collec- tion yet. And the greatest value.
 You could pick from any lot with your eyes shut and be sure of getting a waist that combined beauty with value.
 $1.75 $2.75 $3.75
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
PARSONS BODY
 RECOVERED TODAY

Special from United Press.)
 New York, May 20.-The body of C.. S. Parsons, the engineer who was drowned when the motor boat he was running struck a barge at the foot of Tenth street, was recovered today. Parsons was formerly professor of technology at the Carnegie Institute. having served two years as a member of the faculty. He was graduated from Yale in 1893 and was a nephew of Professor Sawyer of that institution.
 Relatives from Hartford. Conn.,. his former residence, are expected here to take charge of the remains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
otorm serge. 75c sort for 59c.

Just a little lot of it and so . excellent that 1t should sell in a couple of days at this unusual price.
 Rich cream color, nice weight, good finish. Measures 42 inches in width and sells day in and day out at 75 cents a yard.
 59c
 Right aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
DEATH CLAIMS OLDEST
 FRESHMAN IN BRIDGEPORT

Death claimed this morning Patrick Reilly, the oldest Irish inhabitant of the city at his home, S2 Arch street He was born in Ireland. March 8, ISIS. and was 91 years. 2 months and 12 days old He came to this city 65 years ago, settling in the North End. He had resided in the house where he died for half a century. MT. Reilly has been a reader of the Farmer from the day he landed in Bridgeport. He is survived by a daughter, Libbie. and three sons, Simon, Christopher and Martin Reilly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
GAS EXPLOSION
 KILLS SIX TODAY
Especial from united Press.,

Especial from United Press.)
 Chicago, May 20.-The Toledo Apart ment House on the extreme south side was partially wrecked by an explosion of illuminating gas at HAS A. iM- to- day and several persons are known to have been injured Some may have lost their lives. Fire followed the ex- plosion and a number of persons were reported caught in the upper stories. one o'clock reported their belief that i've or six persons were dead in the ruins of the building. The fire is so not that they are unable to reach the ruins as yet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
DIED

urre A1Ix-There win be a first anniver- | 7rmrv macs at St. Augustines church
 Snfurday morning May P, at
 16olocE for the repose of the soul or
 f1re late Frank Small.
 TAYIOR-In this city, May 20. l9oy:
 Andrew g. Taylor. aged 30 years 70 -Notice of funeral hereafteR 4EUMIbY.-In this city May 20, 190s,
 PKfrfck Reilly, aged S1 years, I months, 12 days.
 s7t -&Hriends are invited to attend the
 tunern1 from his late residence. NO.
 '74 Arch street, Saturday May 22, at
 1s10 q. m, and from St. Augustine's N -Inferment at St. Augustine's 4 \ - R 20 b. ;xEzaEREIn this city, May 20, 1909, 75eauuette E., widow of Pfnckney
 zf fe1<er, aged n years, months --Funeral service will be held at S11er late residence. 90 Liberty street.
 on Saturday evening. May P. at 7:so --7nternent at Cypress HiIl ceme- { S5 - R 20 sep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
NOTICE.

Bids will be received by the Commit Tee on Building Code Revision at the 0ff1ce of the Building Commissioners in the City Hall up to Wednesday, Hay 26th, 1909 at 7:30 p. u., for print fng the building laws drafted by said Committee. Eight point type or min ion type is to be used ana sample of the paper shall be submitted with the bid The Committee reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
 CHARLES H. BOTSFORD,
 Chairman of Said Committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
ESCAPES DROWNING.
 BUT BREAKS RIBS

Harry Doyle, a stevedore employed by the Bridgeport & New York Trans. portation Company, fell off the com. pany's dock while trucking freight, ,thii morning. He was rescued by fellow stevedores, but in falling he hit a pro- jecting timber so as to break three of his ribs. He was given first aid by Ambulance Surgeon Egginton ant transferred to St. Vincent's hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
oYSTERMEN HAVE
 DECKER ARRESTED
(special from United Press.l

NopSCI<II IIOII OIIIlOu E ISSS.J 1
 South Norwalk. May 20-Captain David B. Decker, a prominent oyster man of this city, was arrested last night on a bench warrant sworn out by Captain Albert Geib, and other oystcrmen. The warrant claimed that Decker encroached on Geib's oyster beds. The prisoner was taken before Judge Robinson in Bridgeport who ad- journed the case, Decker being re- leased upon his own recognition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Ensltsh Ftnh La,x.

Fish, because of it's tendency rapidly to decompose. holds a peculiar position among foods. In England 1t is the subject of a special act of parliament So long ago as 1898 men knew the evil consequences resulting from eating mackerel of uncertain post mortem age, SO they passed an act providing that except during tho hours of divine serv- Ice this fish could be sold on Sunday. That act has never been repealed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Won Over.

Lawyer-Fn be frank with you. You can't break your fathers will Client Tn be frank with you. I can't pay you unless it can be broken. Lawyer I'll go you one better. Wen break that will.-Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Sleen.

If the muscles are not tired, thaTe cannot be a full demand for sleep, un- less, of course, the brain has been overworked. Healthy bodily exercise, carried to the point of rendering rest sweetly welcome, is one natural means of promoting sleep.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Making It Plain.

Saplefgh-Oh, say, Miss Hammer ton, why is it that you are always out when I call? Miss Hammerton- Because I'm foolish. I suppose. Sap leigh-I-er-beg pardon! Miss Ham merton-WeIl, you know the old say ing, A fool for luck"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Minneapolis Trip
 For Golden Wedding

Captain and Mrs. Henry A. North of 673 Fairfield avenue, are today cele-' brating their golden wedding anniver- sary with a trip to the metropolis, which will last for the remainder of the week. Captain North is janitor at the County Court House and the fa- ther of Patrolman George North.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
TIE PARK CEMETERY

H0cnfed in North Bridgeport, on ENfeh sandy ridges, Carriage entrance T3ndley street, or cars from Reservoir ~venme Iu1prOved lots for sale on 1rI6& terms. Two telephones at Gene ,@551-e< fsIrerfntendent's Ohice, 975; Su- nfes1ienfss House, 514, or City O4- 6<e, 60 Court Exchange. Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
DON'T FORGET

to read the announcement of BL H. Dillon & Go. today. Their sixteenth anniversary sale has now commenced, and bargains in plenty await all. Read the prices carefully and then remem- Der that there are many bargains awaiting you that are not spoken of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Ponr Porfxh-

'so he said was polished gentle man, did her"
 "Well-yes. It was the same thing" "Ah! What was the exact word?' 'He said you were slippery fellow" Cleveland Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

ployed by the Singer Mfg. Go. He has lived in the cottage with his wife, but the neighbors have not seen her for three weeks.
 son was sent to jail for two days, fol drunkenness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
SERIOUS CLASH
 BETWEEN POLICE
 AND STRIKERS
(SneciaI fronn. unit

Special from. United Press.)
 Paris, May 20.-A serious clash be- tween the police and a. group of strik- CTS took place this afternoon in front of the St. Paul Auditorium in which a number on both sides were injured. The strikers, what few remained Of them, had been meeting in the audi torium and the encounter took place immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. The police have patrols throughout the city as a result of the fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
5-YEAR-OLD BOY
 BITES CALLAHAN

William Callahan of 289 Sterling street, was treated at the emergency hospital this noon for a child bite Callahan volunteered to take a five year-olG child into the house to its mother. Callahan picked up the youngster who then sank his teeth in- to the mans hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Her IdRa.

MT. Settledown-I'd prefer to stay at home once in awhile. My idea of do- mestic bliss was to have a home of our own Mrs. Settledown-Exactly. and some place else to go to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

If you desire a clear complexion take Foley's Orino Laxative for constipa- tion and liver trouble as it will stimu- late these organs and thoroughly cleanse your system. which is what everyone needs in the spring in order to feel well. F. B. Brill. local agent;
 s1 { 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Not Qufte Clear.

Green-Jones was run over by a troll ley car yesterday. They say he cannot recover. Brown-Who said he couldn't recover, his doctor or his lawyer?-Chi- cago News
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
ARTHUR S. TAYLOR DEAD.

The many friends of Arthur s. Tay- Tor. bookkeeper at the Bryant Electric will be pained to hear of his death which occurred this morning at the Bridgeport hospital after a few days illness. MT. Taylor was only married about four months ago to Miss Theresa Mead of North avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

Never strike man when he is down. Ten chances to one he will get up again.-Detroit News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

Admiration is the daughter of ig- norance.-FrankIin,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
Bridgeport CToudya md unset
 Thursday, May 1909
Brief news of large savings to be easily made!

The store offers extra attraction to the who seeks reasonable merchandise, good sty1e and sub stantial economy There is story told in these items that follow; story full of live news, story of of ferings that combine all three of these an unusual degree.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21
FIRE AT ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
Building Dating back to 1T3A BadIy
Damaged nj Annapolis
Institution.

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Feb. 20.-A fire broke
out in Mcdowell hall. the main academy
building Of st. Johns college. this after
noon, and despite the efforts of the fire
men of Annapolis the fine building was
soon ablaze.
The interior OF the building was COM
pletely destroyed. but the outer walls re-
manned intact. The brigade of midshipmen
rendered material assistance with the Navy
academy apparatus, and two companies Of
United States marines were sent TO the
scene to preserve order.
The blaze was confined to Mcdowell
hall, which was the main building, around
which the others clustered, but some dis
lance off. No estimate of the loss can
be obtained. Mcdowell hall was one of
the oldest buildings in Annapolis, having
been at one time the main building Of Old
William and Mary college. 1t was built in
1874 of English brick and was of very heavy
construction.
One of the things that is most regretted
is the loss of the many class shields which
decorated the college chapel, and nave been
accumulated since 1869.
The fire had gained considerable Roadway
before 1t was discovered. This was due
to the fact that most of the st. Johns
cadets are away on leave of absence on
account of the approach of w~ashington's
birthday holiday. Just how the fire orig
mated is not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21
AMI TREAT Bill HELD UP
Senate Amends Measure and House
Refuses Co Coneur IN the
Changes.

PIERRE. s. D., Feb. @-Cspecial Tele-
~gram)-The anti-treat bill appears to have
got into deep water. The senate amended
II to apply to sales by the glass, and the
house refused to stand for Il. The confer
ence report on the bill was today rejected
and the fate of the bill is in doubt.
The senate is pushing the conRressiona
spportionment bill. which places both the
congressman from the state In the same
district, which is the principal object OF
the promoters of the bill. A favorable COM
mittee report was adopted on the measure
this afternoon, which will bring 1t up for
action I'm the senate Monday.
In the senate today house bills carrying
a number of small appropriations for print
ing and deficiencies were passed, and the
house bill making neglect of official duties
cause for removal from office.
Fol the first time In the history of the
state a new judicial circuit has been Gre
ated without a contest. This is the now
tenth circuit, which has been formed of
the counties in the northern half OF the
sixth district. This leaves Judge Bourcher
living outside of the district for which he
was elected. and he will move to this city
TO be centrally located for his circuit as 1,
remains.
The house devoted the day to action on
senate bills, the principal one passed being
10 apply the provisions of the Cary irrIga-
ton act to this state. which is expected to
put such projects under way in the north
west ana southwest portions of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS OF SENATE
Committee of the whole Disposes of
Cuts the COrdian KR~t
Many Bills.
(From a staff correspondents


LINCOLN, Feb. N.-(Special )-Though
Monday is Washington's birthday, the
house followed the lead of the senate this
afternoon and adjourned until 2 o'clock
Monday The house spent the entire day In
committee of the whole, and
for passage the following bills:
II, r. 2l7, by Thomas OF DougIas-To pre-
vent pooling In bridge contracts.
II. X. 1SS, by Leidigh-Changing the stand
law.
Fl. r. l56, by Scheele of Seward-Prohib-
lung pooling In municipal contracts.
5. f. 1876, by Observation-Disclosures con-
gress to permit the issue of bonds TO the
amount OF SOo,OOO,0W for the improvement
s. F. Is, by Tanner-Giving authority 10
the governor to say in what papers pro-
published. ~
II. r. 235, by Clark of Richardson-Mak-
ing the salary OF the secretary Of state and
the deputy state superintendent 5000 a
year.
II. r. 1893. by Raper OF Pawnee-GivinR au-
thority TO county commissioners to mark
the graves of old soldiers with metal slabs.
III. n. l6a, by NOyes-Prohibiting chill
dren under 16 and intoxicated persons from
running automobiles.
III. r. Sc. by Nettleton of Clay-Notes
given Tor insurance policies not negotiable.
Amended.
II. r. POS. by Griffen Of Burt-Prevaptins
the throwing OF brush In Irrigation bitches
III. n. 80. by Butt OF Misunderstanding
TOT a majority vote before establishing a
H. r. 81. by Taylor Of Custer-Providins
Tor the payment of damages in laying out
s. F. 80, by MISUNDERSTANDING the OF.
fice OF city comptroller OF Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21

with insurance men of the state who nave
been seeking for haste In the matter, it is
certain that when the committee begins its
work the smoke will ascend.
1t is by no means certain the committee
will stand by the senator from Saline
county. In fact. 1t has been intimated the
committee may be against some of his
measures. His particular line of bills is d.
rected toward a more thorough outlining of
the rights and duties of mutual companies
and policyholders, and since their introduce
ton there has been a determined set of mu-
tual lobbyists about the Hobbies laying a
foundation for what Is to come when the
hearings begin. A number of these men
have been registered as lobbyists and others
have not.
The meeting of the senate committee has
been postponed probably half a dozen times,
but 1t is announced that the first session
win be held Monday night at the Lindell
hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21
Carroll D. WRIGHT is DEAD
FORMER Commissioner of Labor Dies
Mt Worcester, Mass, After
Long illness. q

WORCESTER. Mass. Feb. 90.-CarroII d.
Wright, president of Clarke college and
former commissioner Of labor. died tonight.
aged So. President Wright had been a
sufferer from diabetes for more than two
years. but that disease did not give him
serious trobule until after his return from
Washington on December z. His last public
appearance was at the dinner of the trus-
tees OF the Carnegie institute, with which
institution he had been connected for some
years. He was obliged TO take to his bed
four days after his return. hut rallied
within a week. still he did not leave his
room and conducted the administration OF
Clark college through his secretary. This
continued for nearly two months. but ten
days ago complications set In and he was
forced to ~reiinquish ali business and since
that time has failed gradually. His ply
siclans for several days have held out no
hope for his reeovery and II vas realized
that death might be expected almost hourly.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-21
EAR ATTUNED TO PARTY VOICE
W. j. Bryan lays IL Democracy Wants
Him To Run Again He
Can't Refuse

DENVER. Feb. @-"Everybody who
knows anything or who has any sense at
all knows how I stand in the matter OF
being a candidate for the presidency a
fourth time" said William J. Bryan to-
day when asked II he would again be a
candidate.
Il have made myself clear on this subject
tlme and again." he continued, and II
the people haven't sense enough to under
stand it. why. what's the use of explaining
1t all over again?'
i am not an out-and-out candidate, but
II the people of this country, II my own
party should demand that 1 make the race
again, standing for my well known princi-
pies and ideas, why, I do not very wen
see how I could refuse.
still, four years is a long time. and
meanwhile I have other important work
to do"
MI. Bryan will address the members Of
the Colorado legislature in the assembly
chamber tonight.