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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
MISS MAYS OBSEOUIEs

Newtown, Feb. S.-The remains oi
 Miss Margaret May who died at tho
 home of the late Lawrence May.
 Bridgewater, Feb. 3, were taken to the home of her brother Thomas F. May.
 New Milford from where the funeral was held Saturday morning. A sol- emn high mass was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier's church by the pastor Rev. Father Egan who was assisted by Masters Francis L. May and George D
 Mccarthy of Danbury, nepheWs of dS ceased as acolytes. During the offer
 tory the sweet strains of Lange's flow
 CT song were heard on the violin bs
 Mrs. James w. Gordon; Beautiful
 Land on High and "Face to Face'
 were feelingly rendered by Miss. Cath
 erine Mccarthy of Danbury. The church was filled with friends and rel atiyes who had gathered to pay the last homage to a sweet and noble character. Miss May was but 21 years of age a time when life seems bright est but a secondary attack of pneu- monia a year ago left her an easy prey to tuberculosis. The remarkable patience during her illness was very edifying and her friends who are le- zion mourn her loss sincerely. She was the youngest daughter of Law renee May who died two months ago and is survived by three sisters, Miss Mary May of Bridgewater, Mrs. IT. Me Carthy of Danbury, Miss Mary Costello of Bridgeport and four brothers, James and M. Joseph May of Danbury Thorn as May of New Milford and Charles l.. May of Bridgewater Many friends were present from Newtown, Bridge port, Norwich, Danbury, Hartford, Brookfeld and Hawleyville. The flor al tributes were beautiful and numer- 'ous. Interment was in New Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
BUSINESS MEN TO
 DISCUSS UTILITIES ai1{ .~ ---l -'- '5
PabIic Invited to Open Meeting at ''Strat. field'' To.morr0w Night.

Tomorrow evening at o'clock a meeting will be held at The Stratfield for the purpose of discussing the Pub lie Utilities bill which has aroused considerable interest all over the State. All business men are invited States Attorney Stiles Judson will speak in regard to the bill and among others who are expected to be present are Mayor Henry Lee, Judge Carl Foster, Senator M. w. Manwaring Senator Thomas Arnold, Jr., Senator P L. Hol- ger, Representative F. A. Bartlett, Representative F. c. Clark. Tax Col 1ector J. M. Donnelly, City Clerk E. T. Bucking ghan, Alderman John N. Near, Alderman Clifford B. Wilson, AIder- man R. H. Gould, Judge John S. Pull man, Attorney J.iJ. Phelan, Fl. H. Jackson, James Feeley, E. L. Graves, and others.
 The general public have very little idea of the provisions and purpose of the bill, and it is hoped some valuable enlightenment may be received. It is known that there is opposition to the bill at Hartford, and it's salvation, it is believed. depends on the amount of interest taken in the question by the business men of the State.
 Tomorrow nights meeting will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Happenings of Interest About
 The City.

Living Spring division. S. of T.. will hold another open meeting this evening at their lodge room. 60 Beach street. to which the public are in vited- A program of exceptional ln- .terest has been prepared ana an enjoy able evening will be sure to follow all these who attend.
 Preparations for entertaining the large delegation from Our Brothers lodge. I. o. o. F.. of Norwalk. who are expected to visit Pequonnock lodge, I. o. O. F., tomorrow night have been completed. The first degree work will be exemplified for the benefit of the visitors by the degree team of the local lodge. After the meeting a banquet will De held.
 The 35th anniversary celebration of Freundschafts Rebekah lodge, No 13. l. o. o. F.. will be held this evening at their lodge rooms in Steubent Hall, corner of Main and State streets. The committee in charge of arrangements have spared no pains to make the af- fair an enjoyable one and all members are invited to attend
 A new class in the Mechanical Course at the Y. M: c. A. Institute will be started tonight There is still op- portuuity for a few men to enroll in this group, which will be, the ninth in this course. with a total enrolment of over one hundred students. Those who are interested should be on hand at the Y. M. C. A. Building tonight, if possible, or the earliest night possible during this week.
 tional talks at the Y. M. c. A. will be given tomorrow Tuesday evening, Feb. g, at sharp, by John Brodhead, M. E., on Fuels and Power.' The talk by the same speaker last Tuesday on fSteeP' proved to be interesting and helpful and was attended by 62 per- sons. While these Tuesday evening talks are especially for students in the Association school other men are ill., vited to attend free of chalge.
 A number of the local letter carriers will attend the state convention of car riers which will be held in Meriden, Washington's birthday. This action was decided upon at meeting of the local association held Saturday night. Among the speakers who are to be at Meriden are Governor Lilley. First Assistant. Postmaster General Gran field and William E. Kelley of Brook lyn, N. Y. After the meeting the as- sociation was surprised to receive visit from the newly formed Ladies' Auxiliary who served them a supper, the affair concluding with social dance, music being furnished by the Letter Carriers Orchestra.
 The Budget conference of the Fair field County Baptist Association for the Northern Baptist convention will be held at the Baptist church, South NOrwalk, tomorrow afternoon and ev- ening and will be attended by a large number from this city. Rev. J. w. will preside at the confer ence after which supper will be served. Rev G. w. Nicholson of this city, will deliver an address on Glorious Op- portunity Hinges on the Budget" (a) it's relation to the evangelical world; (b) it's relation to the churches; (c) es- sentials in it's efficiency; (dD discus sion. Rev. Geo. c. Sauer of this city, will speak on 'The Layman as Trans nitters of Fire Received"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
MUCH SUPPRESSED EXCITEMENT NOW
 AT SACRAMENTO
Fate of Anti.Japanese School Bill is Oc.
 cupying EYeryene's Attention.
Especial from United Press. !


 Sacramento, Feb. 8-President Roose- velt's telegram to Governor Gillette scoring Senator Perkins for his alleged inconsistency in opposing the upbuild- ing of the navy and at the same time urging legislation inimicable to the Japanese, is being warmly seconded here today by the Organization men of the Republican party
 < There is feeling of suppressed ex- citement in legislative circles here over what the week will bring forth. Every one admits that a great deal depends on Speaker F. M. Stanton. Since the Assembly voted in favor of the anti Japanese school bill, Stanton has been threatening and cajoling those who voted for the bill in order to change the minds of enough of them to insure the reconsideration of the bill Wednes- day. If it develops that he has not votes enough it is intimated he will make public startling letter from President Roosevelt.
 While it is still believed that the Senate will kill the school bill should the House refuse to reconsider it's vote, it is believed they will not act until the latter body passes upon it.
 If the Assembly changes it's vote and kills the bill the Senate bill will not be reported out of committee, it is pre- dicted. The anti-J Japanese forces of the Assembly are apparently as con- fident as their opponents and predict the reconsideration of the bill will fail. They are trying their best to hold everyone who voted for the school bill in line
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
WHEELER BAND .5l YEARS YOUNG
Bfidgeport's Noted Musical Organization
 Holds Annual Meeting.

Elias A. Tibbals the veteran drum
 mer was elected president of the
 Wheeler & Wilson band at the fifty first annual meeting held in Eagles
 Hall yesterday afternoon. No musical organization of like nature is bet ter known the country over than this band which has had a reputation for
 half a century. Other officers elected were as follows: Secretary and leader John A. Lynch; treasurer, H. c. Brad ley; librarian, George w. Sanger; ex- ecutive board, George w. Warner, Geo. q. Mccarthy and Christopher Heldman, Jr.; press committed George T. Nc Carthy and George A. Sanborn. s
 John Fl. Naphey was elected mem Der of the band and made drum ma- 5or; John w. Cliff, Oscar J. Butler, J. F. Waseco and Frank Sheridan were also elected to membership. Cliff was a trombone soloist for several years with the Mertes band at Postchester, N.i Y
 4 Ex-Members of the band who at- tended the anniversary were Prof w e. Newell, Louis Schmidt, Henry F. Paddock. Geo. Arnold, John Schmidt Alfred Wren, Henry Sales, Frank Sper- ry, William Jones and T. Heyer.
 Remarks were made by many of tHS OiO InenDerS% ana It was a source of much pleasure to hear some of the incidents of the memorable trips the band has made to Gettysburg, James, town, Chattanooga, Rocky Point, Buff. falo, St. Louis, Mo, Nashville, Tenn, Saratoga, Lake George and Milwaukee, and other places as we'll as many sea- son at the State encampment at Man. tic when the band was attached to the Fourth regiment.
 Although yesterday was the fifty-first anniversary the band will hold some special event in celebration during the coming summer, and in the near fu- lure a permanent orga nization will be formed which will be known as the Wheeler & Wilson Band Association
 Among the leaders ofsthe band were s. C.. Rosenberg, now of Baltimore, George Strict, the late Frederick Bey- er, the late Conrad Weidenhammer, Henry Fuessel, leader of the symphony orchestra of Seattle, Washington, and John A. Lynch, the present leader who nas been at the head of the band dur ng the past B years, and during which time it has had unqualified success.
 Elias A. Tibbals who has been the collector for the band for several years was delegated to act in that capacity for another year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
LODGING HOUSE
 FIRE A HOLOCAUST
Ten are Dead, and a Dozen Others Badly
 Injured at Manchester, England.
(special from united Press.) )

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 Manchester, Eng. Feb. S.-Ten men are known to be dead with probably others buried in the ruins, a. dozen are seriously hurt and a score slightly in jured, as a result of fire which de- stroyed the Grosvenorst Lodging House. today. Three hundred men were asleep in the building when the fire broke out A terrible panic is- sued, scores of men jumping from the roof and windows. Only a small num- ber of the lodgers were able to escape by the regular exits before they were choked by the flames. Most of the dead suffered fractured skulls. The building is now a. heap of smouldering ruins and as several lodgers have not been accounted for 1t is feared their bodies are in the ruins
 The fire department arrived on the scene quickly but there were no lad ders long enough to reach the upper windows which were crowded with struggling victims. The fire-escapes proved wholly inadequate, a number Of persons tumb1ing from them.
 The building burned like finder and was entirely consumed within an hour It was a four story structure but the stories were unusually high.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
THE THEATRES R
POLI'S

Probably the most famous producer of pantornin1e masterpieces in recent years is Fred Karno, the Englishnan who has given to the varieties gThe London Slums'' and "A Night in an English Music Hall,'' productions the fame of which spread from the other side of the water to America long be- fore Karno decided to give them a trial here. A few seasons since when both productions were given in New York the result was all that the most san guine producers could have antlcipaf- ed. Both pieces proved instantaneous hits, with the Sums a trifle in the lead. Manager Poli has secured the latter production for a limited booking this season on the Poli circuit, realiz- ing the great popularity which it aroused among his patrons two sea- sons ago Presented by fifteen Eng lish panton1ime artists without paral- Tel and with a stage full of special set tings and elaborate effects, "The Lon don Sll1ms'' is a genuine feadliner. Poli's patrons will gladly welcome this mammoth production in the topl1ne position at Polls all this week, com mencing with this afternoons mat inee. M fs
 An added feature of excellence will
 
 of Monie Mine, England's favorfte comedienne, who comes to this coun- try fresh from her successes abroad. with her latest series of story songs and rapid-fire costume changes. Miss MoIlie Mine is said to be the prettiest English girl on the stage today. She possesses a beautiful voice ards grace of manner wholly charming. As a daneuse and chanteuse Monie Mine is comparable to vesta Victoria and Alice Lloyd, two English comediennes who ventured across the water a few seasons in advance of Monie Mine. No more attractive added feature has been given to Poh's patrons this sea- son.
 Bridgeport is becoming justly cele- brated for tlie number of talented art ists, in the profession who rightfully and proudly claim the Park City as their Birthplace. This. week will see the return to their parental home of two Bridgeport boys who have been making good on several circuits in a comedy acrobatic novelty. Melrose & Kennedy are the lads. If the notices De relied upon they are exertmely clever. Melrose & Kennedy will be the opening feature on this weeks bill 1t Poli's. Among the other all-star attractions this week will be Conroy, Lernaire & Go. presenting their laugh Ing success, king. for a Night; Wal ter Lewis & Co.,, in their comedy nov city sketch "A Baby Grand; Cart nell & Harris lately with Geo. M -ohans Fifty Miles from Boston, in an attractive singing and dancing skit: John J. McC1ocky, the golden voiced tenor, styled the 'sCaruso of Vaude- yilIes;; and the latest feature in the motion picture world on the Electro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
KING AND QUEEN
 TO VISIT KAISER
Left Dover Today for Calais and Will
 Arrive in Berlin Tomorrow.
treat Crowd. Bids Farewell to Royal Couple at Victoria Station in London
 Both Dislike to Make the Visit.
Special from United Press.)

NOPCCldl ITOI1 Ou1CoQ FreSS.) st
 London, Feb. S.-King Edward and Queen Alexandria left London at 1O:40 this morning for Dover where they boarded the Royal yacht Alexandra for Calais, en route to Berlin to visit the German Emperor They are due to arrive in Berlin tomorrow Though the departure bore every outward in- dication of pleasure, it is known that the visit was finally undertaken only after every excuse for it's abandonment had been exha usted and English dip- iomats had intervened on the ground of international policy
 z The King and Kaiser, even though they are uncle and nephew, are non1 too friendly from a personal stand. point, while the political relations be. tween their countries have reached the point where it is feared that the meet ing of the two will inevitably result in some great embarrassment arising.
 King Edward demanded as the final price of his carrying out of the long engagement to repay the Kaiser's visit, that the trip to Berlin should be rob- bed of all unnecessary functions and be made as private as. possible. Earl Crewe and a number of other English diplomats are accompanying the King to smooth the way and act as a buffer fora9 the king should the necessity arise It is expected that Queen Alex andria was more averse to the visit than the King, her hatred for the Ger man Royal family being described as intenae. '
 The Prince of Wales and a tilrong of nobility were at the Victoria station to bid goodbye to the Royal pair
 Berlin. Feb. 8.-Whatever hostility to King Edward and. England may be felt by the Royal Family of Germany and the German people. is completely hid F den in the show of enthusiasm witl, which the Monarchs will be greeted. Berlin has scarcely ever been so de. corated as it is to-day in anticipation of the Kings arrival tomorrow. De- spite it all however. there is strong. undercurrent of anxiety in court cir cles. u is all but officially announced that no reference whatever be made during Edwards visit to politics and the most tactful diplomats of both countries will be on hand to preven- any. untoward situation arising.
 The King will return Friday. Ha originally intended to remain at Ieass 8 week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
POINTS OF INTEREST

Net Waists at Almost Half Price.
 This good news come from The La horde Co.,-opposite Howland 's-- Rridgeport's leading waist store. We desire to make thorough clearance of a group of stylish net waists ana have cut the price very near in half in order to gain our point. This IS a waist chance we'll worth Investigation. Other good waists for little--just look at the $1.00 kind that are marked at b9c. You are quite apt to ind just inc waists you want at less than you expected to pay. The new spring modes require all the room we can give them--the others must Tot out. Spring suits and dresses are ready for inspection. Step in and see them.
 Young Mothers
 will be interested to know that Noth- iaaxle's big furniture and carpet store is offering all their close-out patterns of go-carts, baby carriages and peram- bulators at one-third off from the reg slIar prices "A splendid opportunity to get flne' equipment to take baby out in, awful cheap Carpet sold for cash in quantities of 15 yards or more will be made, laid and lined free for short rfr1ae longer LinOleums laid free. There are close out patterns of all kinds of furniture at One-third off and orre-half ofr from the regular prices. g4lgs at one-third off. GlenwOod ranges continue to sell, lively as ever. Thrifty 11ousekeepers have learned that these splendid ranges are far the cheapest .sf,d most satisfactory in the end. Why y,1onkey with others? Elevator, to all departments, 1869 Main street and 1855 Fairfield avenue. s
 A years Suit Service For Ten Dollars.
 win you spend the Ten? Pretty sure yfu will when you've seen the big ann cunt of real suit worth and beauty in our our "Crow Black Cheviot Suits. This great suit value for a, .eten spot is all t:aady the talk of the town. These suits trot in the $15 class-they are positively all wool-strictly fast col ors-guaranteed. A black suit should hold a place in every mans wardrobe -Eblack that stays black, like tbese- ideal for semi-dress and business wear The money--saving opport unity is so emphatic--values so self-evident-that you'll want to own one the moment you see them. Mems sizes 34 to 50- Boys sizes 16 to 20 years. The finest s1A black suits ever sold in Bridge port. If interested, stop income in, anyway. the suits will arouse your in terest John E. Keane & Go, Main and John St., Library Corner. Help lis sell 1000 suits this month--every sale counts, and there will be no re- grets the suits are right. A double guarantee as to goodness-ours and the makers. Occasions for the use of a black suit are constantly arising-no reason why you shouldn't be prepared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
SHARPLY REBUKES
 SENATOR PERKINS
Roosevelt Says He is Advising a Policy
 of WantOn Insult.

Now York Feb. 8.---A special dis patch received last night from san Trancisco says that President Roose- welt telegrephed the following to Gov errior T. N. 0Allett 1t Sacr ramento
 II saw ETint as soon as your mes sage came. He has been helping me sn every possible way and, after con- sulting with him, wired Speaker stanton a message which he can make public if he thinks advisable Pfease see him
 TT am astounded at Perkins conduct. He has for the last seven years done whatever he could to hamper us m the upbuilding of the navy. and has acted against the real advocates or the navy. Yet now he advises policy of wanton insult.
 sT have nothing to advise at the present moment, but cannot speak too highly in praise of the course you have followed. suppose my tele- gram to the Speaker is the best way ! can render assistance. Please wire me if there is anything can do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
SMITHS.

Those splendid animated picture
 plays and Illustrated songs will be the offering for the first three days of this week. afternoons from 1:3O to 5, and evenings from z to 10:30. Four reels of the latest and finest views will b: shown and George Greenspun has two of the latest and most tuneful illus ,trated songs. which he will render with the accompaniment of the entire house orchestra The orchestra. by the way, will be heard afternoons and evenings in it's incomparable concerts, which alone are worth much more than the price of admission. Remem- Der thes watchword of these picture shows-drop in at any time stay as long as you please, and sit where you choose. All seats are alike at these exhibitions, it's first come first served. A big three and half hour show is given for extremely low cost, and everyone can afford to enjoy them. The entire picture bill will be changed daily, so that you should see each days offering. Nothing better i'll the line of moving pictures can be shown in this city than are shown here and the cost is so small that you will never miss it.
 The large audiences which are every where enjoying the new 'Peck's Bad Boy speak well for the coming en- gagement of this popular comedy at the matinee and evening performances Thursday. James H. Callahan, as the Bad Boy is surrounded with a or ganization which works unceasingly to provide amusement that never fails to please Anyone who has treasured up pleasant memories of his youth. is surc to have it brought back again while witnessing "Peck's Bad Boy" in it's new and improved condition. brighter, bigger and better than ever. The op- portunity to see this great laughing show has not been enjoyed by our theatre goers for several years, and it is said that it returns to us in a vastly condition.
 "The Shoemaker" which is to hold the boards Friday and Saturday, after moons and evenings, will introduce Lew Welch. the popular comedian and character actor. in a type new to the dramatic stage. It is that of Hebrew who plies lsis trade in a cellar on the Bowery, New York. The piece. which is in four acts. is by Hal Reid, who has written many successful plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
TORPEDO BOATS ARE SAFE. Especial from United Press.A

Washington. Feb. S.-The four tor pedo boats which put out from Nor folk on Friday are all safe, according to dispatches received at the navy de- partnlent to-day. Three of them failed to reach their destination. Charleston, on account If the severe storm they encountered off the coast The Stock ton and Shu5rick were obliged to put in at Beaufort. N. C., and the Porter returned to Norfolk The Worden, the largest and the most powerful of the four. succeeded i1 getting through to Charleston. The department has no information of any damage s,sstained by the vesse)~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
Weather Indications.
(special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 New Haven, Feb. 8.--Forecast: Fair and colder tonight and Tuesday.
 A disturbance central this morning near Nantucket is producing brisk to high winds along the north Atlantic coast. Another disturbance is produc ing cloudy weather with light rain or snow between the Rocky Mountains and the Lake region. An extended cola wave prevails in the northern sec- tions. Temperatures below zero were reported from Montana eastward to Michigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-08
SPECIAL OFFICER
 SHOT IN ROW
Italians We're Shooting up Ferry Street in Springfield Last Night.
Special from United Pres.

{ Springfield, Mass, Feb. 8.-While coming to the aid of Special Police Of ficer Samuel Kobrsky who, with Spec ial Officer Benjamin Quainto was en- gagged in a hand to hand encounter with three armed Italians who were Shooting up Ferry street shortly before II clock last night, George Dubbrin, another special officer. received, a bui- let wound in the lower abdomen, be- lieved to have been fired by E0aristo Gavoni. Dubbrin was removed to Mercy Hospital where the bullet was removed. It is believed that he will recover. Five arrests were made, two on charges of assault with dangerous weapons, and three on suspicion.