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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
OF
 COUNTY WILL CONVENE HERE

A conference of special interest to pastors and church workers generally will be held at the Memorial Baptist church. Maplewood and Howard ave- nues. Tuesday, April 27, in connection with the mid-year meeting of the pas tors of the Fairfield County Baptist Association. The bible schools through out the city have been invited to seno their teachers and adult members to the afternoon conference. and the peo- pie of the churches generally are urged to be present at this important confer ence The program for the day and evening is as follows:
 10:30 a. m.-Conference of Baptist pastors. Rev. J. w. Richardson, Stam- ford. presiding: Gal News From the Coats. DID,. Hartford.
 12:30-The pestors will be the guests of Rev. and Mrs G. c. Sauer for din-
 a:so-Bible school conference. con- ducted by Wm. w. Main. State Secre- tary of the Massachusetts Sunday School Association. and the problems in the work for men and boys will have central place.
 1-"What Is the Problem?" (a) The Men and the Church Rev. Wm. Swan son. Stratfield Baptist church; Rev Chas. E. Barto. Washington Park M Presbyterian church: (b) The Church and the Men, Rev. Geo. W. Nicholson First Baptist Church; Rev. D. N Packard Stratford Congregational church; Rev. G. M. Brown, First M. E church.
 2-twill a Mems Class Help Solve It?' Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie. Jr. Westport Episcopal church: Rev. Carl F. w. Ahrens, Emmanuel Baptist church. These will not be set address es. but brief statements of personal ex- oerience and investigation, to prepare the way for a general discussion which fill follow.
 3-"The Drifting Age Q2 to 18) and Hoy to Deal With It. Open discus sion.
 At 7:30-A fraternal gathering of Mems clubs and classes. to which the public is invited: also Wm. M. Main of Boston will speak on ''The Other Fellow" and the Tippecanoe chorus will sing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24

when the body of the husband son and father. was borne from the hearse up the steps at the south end of the sta- tion to the waiting funeral car. This was massed with flowers and another carload was taken to Waterbury and others were sent to the executive man. sion here. As rapidly as possible the troops. officials and visitors entrained only the Governors Footguards and Governors Horseguards and Governor Pothiers escort accompanying the u- nernal train to Waterbury in other special trains.
 The National Guard of the state had been divided in two and that portion which served as escort here did not go to Waterbury. The last special train left Hartford shortly after 12 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
Oil Tanks Explode;
 General Alarm Sounded

Especial from United Press)
 Philadelphia, April 24.-A genera, for a blaze in the plant of the Sur Oil Co.,, located just alongside the i'm. mense docks of the New York & Bal. timore Transportation Coon the south side of Baltimore harhor. Explosions like the booming of great cannon ara following one another in rapid suc- cession.
 A big steamer has just been hauled away from the dock. on account | of the blaze at her pier.r Every piece of fire apparatus.both surface and water. has been called to- the sceHes
 The entire plant is in flames.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
JOHNSON'S BODY FOUND FLOATING
 IN THE SOUND

The body of a man presumed to be "Alfred G. Johnson was found this morning floating in the waters of the ''Gut'' near Long Beach by Michael BoIogah of 25o Church street, this city. The young man immediately reported his find to the authorities of Stratford and the body was taken in charge by Medical Examiner William B. Cogs- well.
 In the pockets of the clothes of the corpse were found a Foresters of America pin, a slip of paper upon which was the name stAlfred G. John the following written in ink: Greeks Restaurant-Nov. 3 to Nov. 10. $2.5O'', for meals for one week. Another slip of white paper bore the same in. ink. Eghty-five cents in currency was found in his pockets.
 The body by it's appearance must have been in the water about two months. The lower part of the jaw was almost gone. while the arms were
 The remains appeared to be that a man 35 years of age, five feet, seven in- ches who would weigh about 1855 to 140 pounds. He was smooth faced, had slight brown hair, wore light brown felt hat, dark coat with grey stripe and brown trousers with 8 blue stripe. His overshirt was white with black fig ure. The underclothing was white. His stockings were black and in good con- dition. He wore a pair of low shoes, practically new. Altogether the cloth ing showed that the man was dressed better than the ordinary run of men.
 A search in the Bridgeport city di- rectory could not bring out any Alfred G. Johnson. but there are three Al freds. Alfred E.. foreman of the Auto matic Machine Co.,, living at 1914 Iran istan avenues Alfred L.. the architect residing at 12S Bell street; and Alfred M, of 61 Elm street.
 There is no Alfred G. Johnson con- nected with Court Norden. F. of A. which is the only Swedish court o1 that order in Fairfield county. It was are alive and well It nav he tha1 the body is that of a seaman who may have been lost fin the Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
1OWLAND'S
Cakes for occasions.

The Rowland bake-shop is ready to produce fancy. cakes for special occasions.
 Birthday cakes of any size desired will be made there at a fair price. We can make them in a hurry, if you wish. But it is well to order a few days ahead.
 The bake-shop is a busy spot. Delicious coffee cakes and eclairs and buns and pies are made and baked there. Bread and rolls, too all sorts of nice things to. eat.
 It is an ideal spot for bak- ing. Right up on the top floor where there is a flood of air and sunlight-where everything cannot do any thing but combine to pro, duce wholesome tasteful cakes and pastry.
 Yes, it is open to inspec- ton at all times. Glad to have you see it and watch the way things are made and baked there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
SILVER WEDDING
 IS COMMEMORATED
MT. and Mrs. James A. Mo
 Guinness Complete Guar
 ter Century of Married Life.

Today is the 18th anniversary of the marriage of former Selectman and Mrs. James A. McGuinness of 4SS Stratford avenue, and this afternoon the couple received informally a number of their friends and relatives. No invitations were issued as the affair was purely informal. The home was florally dec- orated, the color scheme being appro- prfate to the season and the occasion.
 MT. and Mrs McGl1inness received their friends and made them welcome. A dainty repast was served, the host and hostess being assisted in receiv- ing and entertaining by three of their daughters, the Misses Mary, Margaret and Kathryn. A splendid array of silver gifts attested the popularity of the couple. It had been the hope of fair would pass off without it coming to the notice of their friends but their plans failed.
 Just a quarter of a century ago to- day in the town of Naugatuck James A. McGuinness and Miss Julia Butler were wed 1t was quite a wedding for those days. and of the several clergymen who honored the bridal pair by their presence at the church eere- mony, one, Rev. Father P. J. Kennedy, knot was tied by cousin of the bride, Rev. Father M. J. McGdvney. the founder of the Knights of Columb bus, whose brother is now one of the tall ented young Catholic clergymen of this diocese.
 Two years after their marriage the couple moved to this city where they have since resided, Mir. McGuinness be- ing one of the city's we'll known busi- ness men. Their union was blessed by eight children, six of whom survive. In Catholic charitable circles Mrs. Mo- Guinness is known as one of the most useful Of workers while in the busi- ness and political affairs of the city MT. McGuinness is widely known and universally respected. Many a time and oft today both husband and wife were assured of the well wishes of their friends and the universal wish expressed was that their union which had proved so happy would continue for many years to come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
WHEN BELLS TOLLED ALL LABOR WAS
 SUSPENDED
The People of Bridgeport for Five Minutes Paused at Work in Respect of Ii1lev.

When the fire bells toll this after noon between 4. o'clock and 4:30. then will be marked for all within their stentorian tones the time when the casket containing the remains of the late Governor George L. Lilley is gent ly laid into it's long resting place. and the last reverences that precede the grave will be closed.
 Bridgeport has not been delinquent in it's observance of, nor scanty in it's expression of grief, over the untimely wealth.
 For half hour this morning, and for another half hour this afternoon. business was substantially terminated.
 ns esn sseres sIeen 1eew ,e ehsae sna 5es and again this afternoon between 4 and 4:3O O'Clock The earlier observance was in deference to the request of the business men of the city, moved by the common plan advocated by the State Business Mems Association. The later observance was in deference to the proclamation of Mayor Lee and in ac- cordance with the program adopted by the Mayors of the cities.
 At o'clock, in accordance with the proclamation of the Acting Governor Lieut. Governor Weeks. men every where suspended for five minutes the work in which they were engaged. in mart or mill, in street or outlying field
 Pursuant to orders issued yesterday the members of the City Battalion left this morning. to form part of the es- cort which took up the duty in Water bury. The line was formed at the rail- road station at 10:40. tickets were is- sued as per orders given by Louis J Hermann. major. yesterday and the special train, provided for the troops pulled out of the station promptly on time Many prominent Bridgeport men attended the services. some going to Hartford. some to Waterbury and some to both cities. Among the num- Der was Mayor Henry Lee.
 Attending the governors funeral from this city were: Postmaster Mari gold. Representative Bartlett. Elmer H. Havens Sheriff S. E. Hawley. Judge George w. Wheeler, Fred Enos, Sena- tor Thomas Arnold. Representative F E. Clark, and Senator Manwaring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24

Handsome stylish shoes that the shoe-man is pardon ably proud of. Such are these new strap pumps.
 Made of a nice soft suede leather. Cut on a graceful last. Finished with a grace ful strap. Equipped with a medium sole.
 Good material and mak- ing, as well as good style.
 Gray, tan or black, $S.
 Similar strap pumps with a very-Eght sole. Almost dainty in weight as well as color and style. g.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
 DIED

this City, April g. 1909. STerv Daughter of Paul and Ann Roure. aged years, months. day. S 6,,,essai at the residence of the pa z renfe- NO. 72 Booth St.. on Sunday zxorfl 25. at 1.3o p. m-, and from St. 7farvss church at p. m.
 at St. Michaefs Gene this city. April p, 1909, MaFv Elisabeth. wife of Patrick
 ZEsriends are invited to attend the fs,neraI from her late residence, NO.
 TT Broad street, on Monday. Aprti
 ffeay church at a. m.
 LInterment at St. MichaePs ceme- - = U B :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
John III. SWartWout Held On Charge of Perjury

Stamford April 24.-John H. Swart- wout formerly secretary of the Dem- ocratic State Central Committee, was held to-day by the city civil court on charge of perjury. The charge is based upon certain testimony given by MT. Swartwout as administrator of the estate of the late Richard Bolster, of which he was administrator, during its settlement in the probate court. Coun- sel for Swartwout called no witnesses and made his defense on technical grounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
French jewelry.
 Beautiful; and so differ

Beautiful; and so differ ent.
 This jewelry bought in Paris by a representative of the store and sent direct through the local custom house, deserves the name distinctive.
 It is in designs which stamp it at once as Paris inspired and Paris-made.
 It has attractiveness and an excellence of quality and a grace of shape that are unique.
 Combinations of stones and setting and workman ship are thoroughly artistic. Critical folks vii be espec- ially delighted with it.
 Brooches-$ 50 to $5. Dutch-collar pins,-$1 to $3.5O.
 Buckles $1.5O to $4.25. | Hat-pins,- ,-50c to $4.5O :
 Neck-chains of novel shape some with pendant, $2 to $7.5O.
 Hair ornaments also show the same impressive beauty. Gold and silver are alike used. With them handsome Istones. Hair-pins, bandeaux, and barrettes, = $1.25 to $5.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
Many pillows.

Every sort of pillow from those for sleeping use to fancy ones for decoration. What lovely ones for a pillow fght"l Bed-pillows of good heavy ticking filled with odorless feathers, soc to $2.50:
 Floss pillows for filing fancy covers, light and fluffy, sizes from IS to 26 inches square, 25c to 70c. Down pillows; filled with. mixed white and gray down; sizes from 18 to 26 inches, soc to $2.
 Fancy covered pillows with ruffle, -39c.
 Art-taffeta pillows, cord ed in pretty designs, $1.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
YOUNG CORBETT
 COMING BACK

New York, April N.-Young Corbett ts eradua1ly getting back into the rankx of the leading fighters or the .ssav ss Tn each battle the Denverite ~ <15Ss{s- "a, ssny11es nearer the top and :eSS1ynpionsfip. Last night Corbeft met 8erf Keyes, the East Side siugger. ana 1zS5r a. 6ecisives victory over his adver- - s7 sY'ffere was no nuke about Cor 9<sxSs. v3cf5rT. He outclassed Reyes @S<;5 Ind the East Slider breaking S5S.nr1d throughout the contest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
SIEMON HARD RUBBER co.
 BUYS I.AND

The Simeon Hard Rubber, Company, in anticipation of enlarging its plant
 has purchased adjoining land. in Statt street extension from William J. and Minnie l.. Nichols, The size of thu plot is 40x190. George Milbauer hal purchased from Peter and Mary Doo- Ian a plot of land at North Main and Haw1ey streets, which is 190 it. deer and has a frontage of 100 it. on North Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
LAD THROWN FROM WAGON.

Mark Tetanno. a twelve year old youngster while driving delivery wagon along Broad street about noon to-day was thrown from his seat when the wagon was caught in the switch stopping suddenly pitching him for ward. He was thrown under the hoofs of the horse but escaped with nothing more than a dislocated wrist. Dr. Krause set the injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
IHE PARK CEMETERY

Iocated in North Bridgeport, on
 hixh sandy ridges. Carriage entrance sT7,sS1Irv erect. or cars from Reservoir 3S-s.nrle. Improved lots for sale on sSc16vs terms. Telephone 975, Charles f7: Gillette, Supt. at Cemetery, or City 0moe. 5O0 Court Exchange, TeAephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
oyrma rugs.

A limited quantity of Smyrna rugs that measure 30 by 60 inches at $1.75 in- stead of $2.5O. Good pat terms and reversible. Good colors. Good weight. And of wool entirely; not a mix ture. Instead of the usual price of $2.5O,- $1.75.
 Washable rugs in colonial patterns for bathroom or boudoir. Nice patterns and patterns that washing will not cause to either run or fade. Green pink brown and pale-b1ue effects. IS by 36 to 36 by 72 inches,-75c to $2.5O.
 Small Administer rugs in Oriental designs and colors, nice deep soft surface and rich of effect, t,-$1 to $1.75.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
MIR. HOLDEN STRICKEN

Charles Molden, aged 65. of 145 Lewis street suffered a slight shock this morning while cutting grass in his front door yard. Dr. Wright and Pyle were summoned. MT. Molden was in a serious condition this afternoon He is the father of ex-alderman John Mol den of the East End.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
HoWLA'ND'S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield
 avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Saturday, April A, 1909. The Weather-Eair- tonight: fair and warmer tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24

William H. Sherwood, a well known resident of this city, was committed to the Westport Sanitarium by Judge Nobbs in the Probate court this morn ing He has been acting queerly of late and his relatives feared for his safety. He has an income Of $50 per month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
PRESIDENT ENOS
 NAMES COMMITTEE

President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade has appointed Senator Philip l.. Holzer, Hon. Stiles Judson and David F. Read a committee to draft suitable resolutions expressing grief and sorrow because of the death of the late Cover nor, George L. ILdlley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24
BRAKEMAN PERKEY KILLED.

Fred Pelkey. aged 2S years. a brake man. residing in this city. was killed. yesterday. while trying to board a freight at Hapewel Junction. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-24

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-31
Better Bank Supervision.

The controller of the currency has
instituted number of reforms in con-
nection with his supervision OF the ma
tional banks which cannot fail to be
beneficial both to the banker and to
the public. In the first place, he has
insisted that bank directors should
cease to be mere figureheads and pay
enough attention to the affairs of the
institution to be cognizant of their
condition or get out. More important
still is the action taken to render the
work of the bank examiners of greater
real value and provided against repeti-
tion of past abuses.
Controller Murray is determined that
the lesson of 1907 shall not be wasted.
The national government, however, is
not alone charged with a duty to the
public in this respect. A large part of
the banking business of the country is
conducted by state banks, over which
the controller has no supervision. The
legal restrictions on investments and
field of operation are not nearly so
stringent upon state banks as on the
nationals. Many opportunities for
profitable investment are open to the
state institutions from which the ma
tional bank is barred, and similarly
the opportunities for improper and i'll
judged investments are also greater.
This great latitude of investment for
the state bank is necessary, as the
two classes of banks serve largely diff
ferent constituencies with different
needs. There is no reason, however,
why the supervision over and exam
ihation of state banks should not be
as thorough and efficient as in the case
of the nationals. Efficient regulation
is as much of "a safeguard to the bank
ers as to the. depositor. Guaranty OF
no guaranty, there is no excuse fol
bank speculations which adequate SUI
pervision and examination could pre-
vent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-31
A Faithful Dog.

Many hundred years ago there lived
at Athens dog whose faithfulness
has caused him to be mentioned In
history. and in the Grecian city his
story is often repeated.
The dog guarded one of the leather
temples at Athens. One night thief
stole into this building and carried off
some of the most valuable treasures.
The deg vainly barked his loudest to
keepers as the man went of with the
jewels. But the faithful dog did not
mean TO lose sight of the rascal, and
all through the night he followed him.
By oaybreak the poor animal had
become very weary, but still he kept
the rohber in sight. The latter tried to
feed him, but as he made friends with
the passersby he took it from them
instead. Whenever the thief stopped
to rest the dog remained near him, and
soon q report went through the coun-
try of the animals strange behavior.
The keepers Of the temple, hearing
the story, went In search of the dog.
and they found him still at the heels
of the thief at town called Cronyon.
The rebber was arrested, taken back
to Athens and there punished. The
judges were SO pleased with the dog S
sagacity and faithfulness that they
ordered him to be fed every day for
the rest Of his life at the public eX'
penSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-31
Who Killed a Good Bill?

Springfield Register: In the house
committee on municipalities which bru-
tally smothered the commission form
of government bill which Illinois cities
have demanded be enacted into law
that the people may vote upon the
Question if they so elect, was a band
of Cook county representatives acting
under orders evidently to kill the bill.
Roll calls in committee were evaded
so the committeeman could conceal
their identity.
Careful analysis of the house COM
mittee, those present and voting on
this measure, shows the following:
For the bill:
l. Edward j. King, Galesburg.
2. Thomas n. German, Peoria.
3 Henry L. Wheelan, Rock Island
Against the bill or not voting:
/. f. E. Erickson, Chicago.
2. E. o. Kowalski, Chicago.
3. Chester Church, Chicago.
4. Charles l.. Fieldstack, Chicago
3. Alexander Lane, Chicago.
6. Thomas ]. O'Brien. Chicago
Z. Peter F. Galligan, Chicago.
s. Frank ]. McNichols, Chicago.
g. Edward Hope, Chicago.
10. George c. Hilton, Chicago
II. r. E. Wilson, Chicago.
II. Christopher Beck, Cook county.
IS. Walter Lantz, Cook county.
IA. Charles l.. McMackin, Marion
county.
Is. William H. Berdens, Carlinville
16. Lewis E. York, Saline county.
II. Joseph S. Clark, Vandalia.
IS. William c. Blair, Vandalia.
10. William NJ. Seaman, La Sale
county.
Other members of the committee
were absent
1t would be well to bear these names
in mind. Their committee action was
of nature that should arouse the
whole state of Illinois. 1t was only
right that the house should have been
permitted to vote on that bill. 1t was
vicious of the committee 10 deny the
house and the people that right The
arguments made before the commit
tee were conclusive and convincing il
the committee had been susceptible to
argument and reason.
The state of Illinois is big enough
broad enough and great enough to de
| serve to be represented in its legisla
ture by men capable of rising above
"bossism' and petty, pestiferous poll
tics when the voice of the people calls
upon them for legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-31

she gave a cry-a faint, weak. desper-
ate cry-and her mother, rushing to her.
found her, face downward, on the
floor, the paper clutched tightly in her
hand.
To bring her back to consciousness
was the first thing to do-to find out
what had shocked her. the second.
Ard the paragraph in the paper, telling
of the accidental discharge of a gun
among a party Of hunters bound for
the Kankakee marshes revealed the
latter. For the name of the man ia
tally wounded was given as that Of
Aubrey Bowden!
The physician, bending over the girl
as the fits of Inconsistencies sue
ceeded one another, shook his head
gravely. 81 am very much afraid
he began.
A queer, glad cry from Reeda star
| tied them. She was sitting straight
| up, her arms extended. The man at
| the threshold sprang forward and
| caught her in his arms.
| at was Andrew-poor Andrew! he
L
names mixed I've a flesh wound from
| the explosion, nothing more. 1 hur-
| ried here. 1 feared you might learn
of the accident. And, Reeda. darling.
did you care. then, so much?"
| The terrible tension over, she gave
| way, sobbing convulsively. The doc
tor beckoned to her mother. They left
the room.
"There is nothing more for me to do,
thank God" the old man said.
Reeda put her arms around her low
er's neck and clasped her hands tight
| ly and held him as though she would
never let him go.
Forgive mev' she entreated. 81 was
sorry while / was speaking-I was
sorry when you went. All day long
knew that if you never came back
should want to die. Then when / saw
the paper l thought that was being
punished and that indeed you never
would come back. Dearest. forgive
mev'
"When a man loves as love you,
he said, "he has never anything tt
forgive. He can only keep on loving
| ALWAYS"