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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
ROOSEVELT RECEIVED
 WITH ENTHUSIASM
Naples Gives Him Warm Reception When He Lands from Hamburg.
Special from United Press.

Special from United Press.)
 Naples, April 5.-Ex-President Roose- welt arrived at Naples shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon and was accord ed welcome by the thousands that crowded the pier, which exceeded any thing ever said regarding the charac- ter of Latins. The arrival was delay ed nearly six hours owing to the slow progress of the Hamburg through the sturm-swept Mediterranean yesterday and early to-day.
 The first to greet MT. Roosevelt was American Ambassador Griscom, who with a party of friends and city and government officials, went out in tender and were taken aboard the Hamburg.
 It developed. however. that Mr. Roosevelt and his son Kermit remain ed aboard the Hamburg and at this hour, 3.30. they have not yet come ashore. It was announced that they would not disembark until time to go to a dinner given in their honor by Duchess Aosta, at her home. Capo Di Monte. As the Admiral sails at 10 to- night, an extensive program which had been arranged will be abandoned.
 Herr Won Hartmann. the German Consu1-General at Naples. also took a hand in the reception, presenting Mir. Roosevelt with an address from the Kaiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
SUIT BROUGHT TO
 RECOVER CHILD
Rev. A. w. Weeks, an Epis- copal Clergyman, Claims His Granddaughter Is Neglected.

Alleging that his erstwl1ile grand daughter was being brought up in conditions bordering on the filthy and that her education and stomach were being sadly neglected, Rev. A w. Weeks, an Episcopal clergyman of Riverhead, L. l., brought action today [ to recover ten-year-old Mary Kreiser from her foster parent, Mrs. Phoebe Robinson. of 1867 Central avenue. Mrs. Robinson and her husband adopted the child several years ago and since that time MT. Robinson died leaving the care and bringing up of the little girl to Mrs. Robinson. She is employed daily at the Star shirt works and leaves the child at home.
 Miss Helen King investigated the case and found the conditions under which the youngster lived to be very unfa vorable for the proper rearing of a child. In the house were several characters of City court and jail fame very much neglected. As the child was left almost to itself its education so far has been utterly neglected. Rev. MT. Weeks was informed of the condition of his granddaughter and sent word to the local authorities to have the matter looked into as he was desirous that the child be given as good opportunities as possible. Mrs. Robinson is 1Oathe to give up her charge and the case now being tried before Judge Nobbs in the Probate court will be continued until tomorrow morning so that her side may be heard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05

 SIOUX INDIANS
 FOR WILD WEST
Combined Shows Will Con-
 tinue to Winter in Bridge

Although there was talk that the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show had win tered in this city for the last time, Major Gordon W. Lllie. Pawnee BilD, stated this morning that the show would come back to Bridgeport when it finishes the season. The story was that the Wild West shows would go to Pawnee, Oklahoma, where Major LilEe owns a large tract of land, a bank, and controls several industries.
 The name of the shows this year Is Buffalo Bills Wild West combined with Pawnee BtH's Great Far East" " The letter heads of the company show the pictures Of the two great scouts side by side in bold relief.
 The Far East will be the big feature of the shows this year and will exhibit Hindus, Arabs, Cingalese, Bedouins, Sudanese, A1gerfans, Egyptians, and Javanese, and Malayians.
 On Sunday, April IS, the Indians, who are to be a big feature with the show, will arrive in this city, 58 in number. They are Sioux, the same as the Indians that have been with the show in past years, but come from the Rosebud Indian agency in South Da- kota- They are the first to come from this agency, the Indians of past seasons having hailed from the Pine Ridge agency. At the head of the new corners will be Chief Iron Shell, one of the most noted men in the Sioux nations. All of the six tribes in the Sioux nation will be represented by sturdy braves and some of the best number of sQuaws and papooses will accompany them. They will rehearse their part of the performance in this city before going to New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Right hair-goods for
 wear with the new hat.

Large share of the appear ance of the new hats of this spring is going to be due to the wearing of right-style hair with them. The dress ing of the hair, the use of right puffs or pompadours, will make or mar the ap- pearance of the hat.
 This store s hair-goods section is a spot where right sort is to be had. Style knowledge and good service are to be found there. An assembly of stylish hair goods is to found there at prices which are as right as are the styles. One may come to it confident of find ing the right thingand of paying only reasonable price for itl New cluster puffs, set of 10 or 12,-$1.85. New Psyche puffs, 3 large puffs in set,-$1. Single puffs of fine quali- ty,-75c. Special set of 4 -puffs, soc.
 Handsome transforma- tions, go all around the head.-$5.
 Marcel pompadours, = $1.95. Mediun-size pompadours, -$1.35.
 Pompadours of small size, --45c.
 Sanitary rolls, 24-inches, some net covered -35c, 4Oc and soc.
 Switches of all-long hair, 16-inch size.-85c.
 Wavy switches of neutral ha:i" 20-inch size.-S1 .95. Fine 24-inch switches of nat,iral wavv hair.-$2.75. Gray switches in various 1engths,-$2.5O and more. Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
EMMANUEL BAPTISTS
 MEET TOMORROW

The annual meeting of the Immanuel Ba ptist church will be held tomorrow evening. and all members are urged to be present to respond to the roll call and to aid in the transaction of some very important and interesting busi- ness. The ladies of the church will serve supper to all members of the church and congregation fl ice, begin ming at six o'clock. A splendid or chestra consisting of Mir. Hutchison, piano; Mir. Sensone. violin: MT. Hous- ton. cornet: Mir. Bayers, flute: and MT. Lewis, clarionet; has been secured to supply the music during the supper and preliminary exercises. There will be other special selections to vary the business part of the program that will add much to the pleasure of the oc- casion. Reports covering the remark able progress of the various depart ments Of the church will be rendered and every member should lay aside any engagement that might possibly interfere with their attendance at this the greatest all-around meeting of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
"DIFFY" DYING
 IN FAR WEST
Former Local Gambler Who
 Fleeced Banker Walker Driven From Los Angeles

Arrested in Los Angeles and banish- ed from that town forever when he entered a plea of guilty, claiming that he was in the most advanced state of consumption, a man well known in this city and by his own story the leader of the gang which Heeced the New Britain banker, Walker, was heard from today. He is F. c. Diffenbacher, an expert wire tapper, fleecer and gam bier.
 About nine years ago Diffenbacher blew into this city and with him came loaded dice. He was arrested for some petty offense and sent to the county jail where there is story current that he entered with a quarter of a dollar and left with considerably over $200 which he won from the various people connected with that institution He was a shark at the loaded dice game bier. After living here over a year he left and Mttle was heard from him.
 Saturday he was rounded up in Los Angeles as vaErant and after a severe questioning by the police of that town he admitted that he was gullible Walker of New Britain into a game which cost his bank hundreds of thousands and sent Walker fug tive to Mexico, where after many months search he was found and is now serv- ing time at Wethersfield.
 Walker. he said. was first allowed to win $10000, then he wagered that much and $18,000 more which he lost By easy stages of alternate winning and losing the banker was separated from the banks money. How Diffenbacher squandered all Walkers i'll gotten money is not known. He pleaded that he was in an advanced state of tuber- culosis and the judge in Los Angeles after hearing his story let him go on the condition that he never set his foot in that town again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
DIED

@Mxo1fn-1n t4s4s city. April {. 1909. ljE1f H. HAono1Sd aged 90 yoars,
 E5sndp ars invited to aatsns the <oN&Qn 3eefAce on Wednesday,
 TT H1E.. ak 9sS0 o'cloc3f p. fa.
 Intstmsnt in Mountsin ofove 585sToN-u saas city. Asrii !. ,sos' s5f{en6s ere invited to attend the {f6fead af his late residence, No. 80 51lfWpod Place. on Tuesday. 9th inst, ssesspsas M in Mountain Grove lz5Fi-z zHzz1n this city. April 4th. 1908, -Trie6ds are invited to attend the 6GMeH1f from the residence of his E6 Bt, on Tuesday, April 6, at s:3o m. and from St. Augustine's 36tGmsnt at St. Michael,s eeme- Ti7abeth. wife Of Henry Jacoby, ax6d 55 years, nonfhe. IS days.
 fXfendo are invited to attend the 4nn61Al 1Fozn her, late residence. PAT yE&d4 street, on Tuesday, April 6, at 4496 q. fr,. and from St. Joseph's Ro- 16an cz14hoNc church at 9 a. m., with n5fh fhaA8 of requiem. a D-1n etf4tford. April srd. 1909, < 2dknn3, wife Of William Field, aged
 f'fissids are invited to attend the f5zn&fai at her late residences, Strat- f6rd. on Tuesday. April 9th, ct 2:3o Ds n.
 Kindly omit flowers. asp AIo4KOAI this city. April 4th. 1909, 56Seph A. Biosko, aged 31 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. Bos- &6h Road. Stratford. Tuesday. April ofh. At 9:30 q. m. and from St. James & o. church. at 9 d. In- where @ high 7I1ass of requiem will be offered.
 1htermeht at St. Michaeps ceme- t&fF. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
MELLEN QUITS {
 AS PRESIDENT
Absolute Legal Separation of N. H. Road Control of Bay State Tro1leys.

Preliminaries toward the absolute le- gal separation of the New Haven con- trol of the Massachusetts trolley prop critics held by the New England h. vestmen and Securities Company were taken Saturday at a meeting of the trustees of the New England Invest ment and Securities Company held in the offices in the South station, Bos- ton. Charles s. Mellen, president of the New Haven railroad, retired as president and trustee of the New Eng land Company and was su -ceeded in 10th positions by Lucious S. Storrs of Springfield, who is president of each of the separate trolley companies which the controlled by the New England Company which is a holding trust
 Absolute legal separation of the New Haven road and the trolley properties in Massachusetts will be completed be- fore May 1. Notes or bonds to an amount of somewhere in the vicinity Of $15,0OO, 900 in the treasuries of subsi- diary companies to the New Haven road itself will be made negotiable and disposed of to persons or companies not legally connected with the New Haven road or it's subsidiary compan- les.
 L1cious S. Storrs, who succeeds MT. Mellen as trustee of the New England Investment and Securities Company, is now in active control of all the so- called New Haven trolley companies. He is president of the Springfield Street Railway and of 15 other trolley companies which go to make up the Company. MT. Storrs will now be re- sponsible only to the trustees of the company, none of whom is a director of the New Haven road or in any other way under the necessity of be- ing influenced by MT. Mellen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
"Stabet Mater"
 Finely Sung By Sacred Heart Choir

A special musical program was ren. dered at the Sacred Heart church last evening under the direction of Elmer Joyce assisted ably by the choir. Dos sfni's 'tStabat Mater and Dubois "Seven Last Words of Christi were sung and the evening service of the church was accompanied by choice gems of music.
 Miss Margaret Cummings whose abil- ity as a soprano is known everywhere, put her finest work into the selections she undertook and MT. William Chew, tenor, rendered several hymns with ex- ceptional ability and tone. MT. Ger aid Reynolds of New York city, a sing CT known in every New York church, assisted the local vocalists, rendering several selections in a rich, clear baSso.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
METHODISTS CONDEMN ALL
 SUNDAY SPORTS
Will Protest to General As sembly Against Looser Sabbath Law = Minister Explains Attitude.
(anecini from United Presn. .I

tSpeCt0l ITOm. OnlteQ FTeSA.J Stamford, April 5.@The conference opened this morning with speech by Rev. J. H Race of Chattanooga Uni- versity, giving fisures that showed an increase of over 100 per cent. in the benevolenceS Of the churches of the South in the past decade. That which made Milwaukee famous no longer goes in the South, nor whiskey either. Tennessee especially is going dry-a re- suit of Christian work by all denomi- nations
 MT. Race has raised s240, 900 in en- Gowments for Chattanooga University. The Parker bill before the present Connecticut Legislature which pro- vides for the permitting of outdoor sports and the sale of cigars, candy. etc, on Sunday, came up for discus- sion and it was voted to send a pro- test to Hartford. The resolution was Windsor. The resolution asking for an amendment to the present marriage license law in New York State was passed. This amendment asks that made not necessary-at the time the h- cenee iS issued.
 The conference will not have an open session tomorrow morning at g. It will go into executive session at a. fn., and the doors will not be open for visitors until this session IS over. The invitation from the First M. E. church of MtddletOwn, Conn.,, to hold the con ference there next year was accepted.
 Rev. w. M. Shelton of Sfmsbury, in an interview today, declared that the unwelcome notoriety attached to his alleged views on Sunday observance was due entirely to a misconstruction of the word ''humanitarfan". and that there is no truth in the imputation that he favors Sunday sports. MT. Shelton's statement Is confirmed by District Superintendent Bowdisl1' s statement in which he says there is absolutely no cause for complaint against any minister in his district
 The conference re-assembled at 2:30 this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
jnton Merchants Would
 aave N. E. Differential
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ArSscxaa from United Press.)
 keno1n. Aprn G11he Boston Mer- - Ansvo1a4aon to-day took steps fI6cuum1no II ths persistent reports Kz01S 1roposed Abolishing of the New Srn& fruieht dfRersntials are true (6Qs te psepare . concerted move 7rf3~ JlwW England industries which z11& would sufEef to very great 11 - 3te faEa c& abolishing of such E56111nzn. 4 cAn for . meeting of 166a&fxes of Au New England 6 6a5n6fxttonS at the Boston Cham " 6feserO4 eM Tuesday. April 13, STs 0{ f1gu1ds Three representa- - WIlI b6 invited from each organ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
BICYCLE RIDER
 STRUCK BY AUTO

An unknown man. who refused to give his name, was run down about o'clock this afternoon at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Middle street by a car belonging to the Locomobile Go. The victim was riding a bicycle and going south: the auto approa ched him slowing from the rear and tossed him to one side without any serious re- suits. The bicycle was badly used up. Both vehicles were on the right side of the street at the time. but the bicycle rider had just got on his wheel and did not see the approaching car. The driver of the car was entirely at fault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
ALDERMEN
 MEET TONIGHT

It is expected that the report of the A1dermanic committee on ingress and egress to the proposed trolley car barns will b etaken from the table by the board of Aldermen this evening" There is a difference of opinion about the matter among the Aldermen.
 The committee to investigate the conditions at the Bostwick avenue school will have a. report to make
 City Engineer Mex enna, will ask the council to supply about $500 to make up a deficiency because the board of Apportionment appropriated s1. 900 less than was allowed by the ordinances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Modern "Fagin" Charged
 By Nine Year Burglar

Especial from United Press.D
 Philadelphia. April 5.-James Dono- van. the alleged "Fagin'' accused of
 brutally beating and maltreating nine year old Harry Matthews, was held in s2.000 bail to-day for trial On charge of aggravated assault and battery. The boy claims to have been forced to participate in robberies. His evidence connects Donovan with sev- eral recent burglaries.
 The s. P. c. c. Society has located Simon Matthews. the boys grand father. who declares the boy was stol- en from him last May.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
SHUBERTS WILL BUY
 COAST PLAY HOUSES

Special from United Press.)
 LosI Angeles, April 5.-Blocked in their efforts to secure a foothold on the Pacific coast by leasing theatres here and in San Francisco the Shu- berts, through J. J. Shubert, are con- sidering plans for buying playhouses. 'sWe'll establish a coast chain," said Shubert to-day, whether we are com pelled to lease, buy or build houses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Hospital Guards Are
 Charged With Killing
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Especial from United Press)
 Boston. April 5.-Murdock c. Me Gregor. 30 years old, and Roderick c. Mckenzie, p years old, former atten- dants at the Boston State Hospital, were arraigned before Judge Perr'ns to-day for a preliminary hearing on a charge of manslaushter. John F. Mitchell. 39 died at the hospital March 25. The guards. MeGregor and Me Kenzie. were arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Man Who Dramatized
 East Lynne Dead

Especial from United Press.)
 San Francisco, April 5.-Word was received here to-day from Alameda of the death there of William Enmet Coleman, a noted author. Coleman was most widely known as the drama tiger of "East Lynne" He was member Of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and of the National Geo. graphic Society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
JOHNSON ASSAULTED
 THREE YEARS CHILD
(special from United Presso

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven. April 5.-The police of this city and surrounding towns are to-day on the lookout for Robert John son, aged IS. who it is alleged. assault ed the three year old daughter of John Noonan at Orange, yesterday morn ng while the child's parents were at church. Johnson. it is stated. was dis covered in the act by the child's lift
 year old brother. who grappled wit the field but was finally overcome O account of Johnsons superior strength
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
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 osf0n. April 6.-That insanity is to 51d fhe paans on which the lawyers hired f3S aa1alions Of Jesse Livermore will Fl usHo tl1e life of Chester Jordan,
 i Nffe-stayer. is the opinion in
 f0zdaY. Tive alienttsts in conn N4ff1 Charles W. Bartlett and 6iGS6 0. Sullivan, attorneys for [11l. fhade visit to the Cambridge 16@tatdAy afteenoon and spent over G0 86&NG with the prisoner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
TO ENJOIN SALE
 OF HAT COMPANY

Especial from United Press.)
 South Norwalk, April 5.-A threaten ed fight among the stockholders of the J. A. Wolthausen Hat Company devel- oped to-day over the question as to whether or not the shop should be sold to union or non-union company. The minority stockholders claim that the Clear Felt Hat Company, a non union shop has offered $2,000 more than the New York people and state they will sale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Jean Valjean Romance
 Spoiled by Proof

Especial from United Press)
 Tulia, Texas. April 5.-The Jean Val jean romance gathering about Henry s. Burnham, wealthy rancher. and Sunday school worker. was shattere to-day when he proved he was not SvlvanuS Burnham, wanted in Terre Haute for the murder of his sweet heart in 1877.
 Burnham was arrested several days ago on 8 requisition from the governor Indiana
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
ZEPPELIN AIR. SHIP
 ALOFT ONCE MORE

Special from United Press)
 Friedrichshafen. April 5.-Count Zep- pelin ascended in his new airship to- day with the intention of remaining in a strong wind. There are fife persons aboard the vessel. After four hours the airship was sighted over Ulm, directly north of Friedrichshaf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
EX-MAYOR MAY
 SUCCEED KETCHAM
City Hall Gossip Is That Vessels Will Land Ap- praisership.

Although there are several candi- dates for the place on the Board of Ap- praisal of Benefits and Damages to fill the unexpired term of the late Charles J. Ketcham 1t is understood that May or Lee will fill the vacancy by ap- pointing John l.. Vessels to the place. The latter has been engaged in the produce business for years in Water St., and was mayor of the city in 1879 1881 and 1883.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
Whereabouts of MT.
 Dickinson Unknown
Especial from United Press

(SpeclaI from United PresS.)
 Chicago, April 5.-ConsiderabIe mys- tery surrounds the whereabouts of John Dickinson, head of John Dickin- son 6. Company. the brokerage house whose suspension was announced Sat- urday on the New York Consolidated Exchange and the Chicago market At torney Callahan declared the firms lia- bilities will not exceed $15o,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
Triple Murderer Gets
 Very Light Sentence

Special from United Press)
 Odessa, April 5.-Count Marchotzhi, formerly a noted character in Russia, was to-day sentenced in the criminal court to three and a half years inn prisonment for murdering his wife and two daughters. The 1eniency ofs the sentence is due to the belief that the Count was unbalanced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
BREHN LEAVES II CHILDREN.

ISpeClal lrOIn Unlleu PreSS.1
 New Haven. April 5.-Emile Brehn a farmer. is dead at his home in West Haven to-day as a result of injur es sustained about week ago when he fell from the loft in his barn. his body landing on a pitchfork. The handle pierced his body. He is survived by a wife and II children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
PROBATE COURT NOTES

The estate of the late Sylvia Mallett of Monroe. was admitted to probate this morning. Austin B. B1akema an was appointed administrator. Frank V. Ives and George H. Edwards were appointed appraisers.
 Lille J. Buffett was appointed ap- praiser of the estate of the late Eugene G. Buffett.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
NEW JOB
 FOR WATKINS

Special from United Prear,
 Ada, Ohio, April 5.-Dr. Asa Wat Kins. Prohibition candidate for Vice President during the recent campaign. has resigned as vice. president at Ohio Northwestern University. to become president of Ashbury College at Will more, Ky.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
FACTORY PROPERTY
 SOLD TO HUTTON

A warranty deed was filed in town clerks office to-day whereby the prop erty in Knowlton street occupied by the Livermore Lumber Co, is sold by Jessie L.. Livermore, the cotton oper- ator, to Frances E. Hutton of New York. E. P. Livermore of the com pany stated to-day that the company would not be affected by the sale. The Peoples Savings Bank has a mortgage of s15, 900 upon the property, which has a frontage of s7 feet on the harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05

Robert Callahan, who fell down stairs at his home 21 Bank street Sat urday night, and was taken to St. Vim cents hospital by Dr. Egginton of the Emergency staff. recovered sufficiently to be discharged to-day. He was not seriously injured although rendered unconscious by the fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05
200 RETURN TO WORK

Special from United Press) Newcastle. Pa., April 5-Two hun drcd men. idle since last July, returned to work to-day at the mining of the Greer Tin Mill when it resumed opera tions in full.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-05

Bridget Byrne. 80 years old who was picked up in the North End early this morning where she had taken ref uge on the front porch of a residence was sent to Lakeview home to-day.