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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Deaths and Funerals

Funeral services for Thomas Warren Foley. formerly of this city, who died Saturday morning at St. Francis hos pital from injuries received in an auto day afternoon. were held yesterday afternoon at 12:30 at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. William R. Foley, No. 33 Lafayette street, Hart ford. Owing to the illness of his oldest sister. the services were private. The Rev. pr. John F. Johnstone, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, off, ciated. There were many floral tri- from St. Johns lodge. F. & A. M. and Bridgeport Lodge of Elks, both of which the deceased was a member. The bearers were brothers and cousins. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery.
 Many city officials, both past and present. and men in every walk of life were in attendance this afternoon at the funeral of Robert M. Houston, missioner, held this afternoon from his late home, 80 Elmwood Place at 2:3O Rev. George M. Brown. pastor of the First Methodist church, conducting the services The casket was completely surrounded with a wealth of floral offerings. At the grave a. delegation from Samuel H. Harris lodge, I. O. O. F., conducted the services of the Odd Fellows.
 The funeral of Peter Ffnlan was held werd Finlan, S9 Franklin street this morning at S:30 and from St. Angus tines church at g, where Rev. John J. Kennedy sang a high mass of re- qu1em. During the services the church choir rendered number of selections. Mrs. F. J. Kelley sange ''Pie Jesu' and Miss May Flaherty, Heaven is His Home.' The pail bearers were George Suspicion. M. Reeves. B. Kelleher, A. Lamond. John Carroll. and James Feltis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
.TAKAHIRA WILL
 BE GUEST OF
 BOARD OF TRADE
Date for Thirty-second An
 nual Banquet Set for Fri day, April 16, at Stratfeld

On Friday, as usual, the Bridgeport Board of Trade will hold it's 32d ban- quet at the Stratfield Hotel. Invita- tfonS to the number of 250 have been sent out and from the list of speakers, among whom are numbered men high in diplomatic, commercial and pTofes- sional circles. a highly instructive time will be enjoyed. The banquet hall of the hotel will be decorated for the oc- casion. and souvenirs given to the ban Queters.
 Baron Kogoro Takahira, the Japan ese Ambassador to the United States, will be the guest of honor and will reply to the toast, Japan and Amer ica in the Far East.'' Richard Reid Rogers, general counsel of the Panama Canal Commission, will talk on the big ditch. Captain J. B. Murdock, com mander of the battleship Rhode Island, on the world cruise, and who on May 18th will be the commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and also will be promoted to Admiral, will talk on the cruise. Then there will be J. Hamp- ton Moore, of Pennsylvania, a member land Water Ways.
 D. J. Hill will tell how a tariff is made by one who os doing it. Col. Charles Lyman, of the Treasury de- partment, will speak on America Stainless and Chainless.'' Charles S. Mellen, president of the New York. New Haven & Hartford R. R., will give some views on the railroad. Stiles Judson, States Attorney, will make a complimentary reply to Baron Taka- hira's remarks. Mayor Lee will make a few remarks.
 Carrying out the principle on which the Board of Trade bases its reason for existing, everything used in the ban- quet will be, as far as possible, made in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
WANTS MARRIAGE
 MADE VOID
Ryckman Claims Wife
 Frightened Him Into Mat rimony With False Accu-

Claiming that his wife, Laura Ryck- man, falsely accused him of being the father of her unborn child, forcing him to marry her Dec. Il, 1906, John w. Ryckman, an empIoye of the Singer Mfg. Co.,, has brought suit against his wife for divorce, and also wants to have the marriage proceedings declar- ed null and void. Ryckman declares that on the day of his marriage he was served with papers in a civil action brought by his wife, charging him with being responsible for her condition.
 Ryckman claims that he was inno- cent of the charges and that his wife false. The defendant also, through her agents, represented that the plain tiff, under the law, could be compelI- ed to marry the defendant or be inn prisoned in the county jail for length of time. The plaintiff believed such statements and in pursuance of such belief permitted a pretended marriage ceremony to be performed. Since then they have never lived together man and wife. The plaintiff at the time of the marriage was a. minor, 20 years of age, and incapable of fully under standing the duties of married life. The marriage license was drawn with out the consent of his parents or guardians, and was not issued by the registrar of marriages.
 Mrs. Ryckman before the marriage was Laura Feels, and but IF years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
WANTS ANOTHER FOOT At Corner of North Avenue
 and Main Street.

The Aldermanic Street committee has decided to hold a public hearing at the next meeting of the Common Council upon the question of allowing John L. Schliechert to build one foot beyond the buiIding line on the west side of Main street between North avenue and Tom Thumb street. MT. Schliechert has been prevented from going ahead with a handsome block on the corner because of the shallowness of his lot There is four foot build ing line at the point in question and an eight fooa sidewalk.
 MT. Schliechert states that if the city will permit him to build a foot over the line he will be able to estab- fish a sidewalk that will be Il feet wide. The walk on the other side of the street is only five feet wide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
 DIED

this city, April 6, 1sos Markaret, daughter of Mary ana the Iafe Albert Thompson. aged months days.
 funeral from the residence or E. Bexry. No. Webster avenue, on Thursday. April 8. at 2:30 p. m -1uterment at St. Michaers ceme- z = U6 b. this city. on Monday, ADrH Bth, 1909. James Peters Eahott' aGed 70 years, months, IS days. s-Frfends s are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No Aa Bunneu street, on Wednesoay' April 5th, at 2:30 p. m-
 A-Interment at South Manchester. . Conh this city, April 5. 1909, Joseph verrilIi. aged IS years, IS days.
 Friends are invited to attend the VI funeral from the residence Of the bareuts, No. 753 Pembroke street, on Wednesday, at S:30 a. m., and from Holy Rosary church at a. m.
 --Iuterment at St. Mfchaeps ceme- m1YMoND-In this city. April 5. 1909. Arthur H- Raymond, aged 30 years, s7 days.
 Jriends are invited to attend the euneral at the First Methodist church SA Wednesday, 7th inst, at 2:So o'clock. p. m.
 -I9terment in Mountain Grove cemetery. U
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
ROOSEVELT NOW
 IN MESSINA
Is Cheered by Inhabitants as
 He Passes Among Ruins.
Special from United Pre-

Special from United Press.)
 Messina, April 6. Ex-President Roosevelt and Ambassador Griscom arrived at Messina at 2:20 o'clock this afternoon.
 King Victor and Queen Helena met MT. Roosevelt and the Ambassador at Messina. The Admiral was unable to dock owing to the fact that the quake damage to the water front has not yet been repaired. The landing was made in boats that put off from the Admiral.
 The party immediately began a trip through the ruins, MT. Roosevelt de- claring that the extent of the damage was far greater than he had pictured
 He was cheered by the people who remembered the promptneSs with which he had adopted relief measures for the benefit of the quake sufferers. Many pushed forward in an effort to kiss his hand but were kept back by the crowd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Men 8 fixiings.

Ties, and gloves, and handkerchiefs, and socks all those little ixings for men.
 Chosen by a man who knows what men like. Chosen with judgment and taste. Have value as well as prettiness.
 Neglige shirts fine enough for dress wear. Made in coat style or regular. Some with attached cuffs. Mod est patterns and harmonious colors. $1 and $50.
 Rich knitted silk ties in beautiful plain colors. Some as light and spring-ike as you could imagine. Others of medium shades. $1.
 Four-in-hand ties of silk, knitted. Good plain or fan cy colors and all the right spring colors. soc. A lot of ties you'll look more than once at. 25c.
 Fine white neglige shirts with pleated front or plain. Coat style. Excellent. $1.
 Socks that glow with col or. They are sort that are winners just now There are colors to match almost all the fancy ties. 25c.
 Gloves that fit like a elove should. Tan skins of nice weight and elasticity. Trim med with attractive clasps. Stitched to give even-better effect. $1.1O and $1.50.s
 Right of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Senate Extends Time
 For Trust Company
Special from United Press1

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, April 6.-The Senate spent considerable time to-day in conf1rmE1g g the appointment of number of judges.
 There were favorable reports on a measure extending the time for the organization of the Fairfield County Trust Company of Bridgeport and on several appropriation bills. Among the measures passed by the Senate were the following:
 An act abolishing the office of the commissioner of school funds, trans- ferring his duties to the state treas- urer; an act providing for the assess ment and collection of the taxes in the city of Stamford.
 The Senate passed a resolution of sympathy to Chaplain Rev. J. Fred erick Sexton on the death of his wife. This was also passed by the House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Good Reason.

It was a kindly custom in certain village for the wealthier inhabitants to make good the loss which a poorer will lager might sustain through the death of pig. Old Major Currie, however, had but recently returned from In- dia; he therefore was astounded at receiving a visit from a laborers wife
 "Lost a pig, eh?" he repeated grufr- ly. Well, I haven't got it. don't collect pigsr'
 ''Beggin' your pardon, sir," fa1tered the woman; "but you see, the pig died'
 'WelI, dye want me to go to the funeral, send a wreath, or what, wo- man?" he fumed
 ''Oh, no. sir; indeed, mol" was the re- ply. But we're poor folks, sir, and we thought that, bein' the biggest pig in the neighborhood, you'd give us a little 'elp."-London Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Tax Collectors
 Form Association
Organization is Perfected in Hartford and Collector Donnelly is Honored With Office.
(By our Staff Corres.)


 Hartford, April GA meeting was held at the Capitol today for the pur- pose of forming an association com prising the tax collectors of Connec- tcut. The meeting was presided over by Tax Commissioner Corbett of Hart ford. Tax Collector Reeves was elect ed president, Tax Collector John M. Donnelly of Bridgeport was unani- mously chosen vice president. A sec retary and treasurer were also elected. The purpose of the association Is to formulate a uniform system of laws to add in the collecting of taxes in the various cities and towns of the State.
 Tax Collector Donnelly will this aft ernoon appear before the Finance conn n1ittee of the General Assembly and state his views upon several measures pending with relation to taxes, etc. MT. Donnelly was Senator from Bridge port two years ago when he made a most admirable record, and today he was greeted most warmly by a num- Der of Senators and Representatives who were associated with him in his work two years ago. ...
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Bronze stockings.

Yes, those new bronze color stockings are here.
 They will match delight fully with a gown of pongee silk.
 Of nice-texture lisle with a. good mercerised finish.
 Rose is another favorite hue for spring wear. That too, in the same stocking as we'll as all the other liked colors. 3712c.
 Cannon street aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
TARIFF LABORS
 TO END MAY Is
Borah Says ''No Inheritance Tax, But F'avors Incom. Tax.'

Special from United Press.) ,y
 Washington, April 6.-"Congress will conclude it's labors on the tariff bill on the t51h of May or at the latest on the first of June,' said Senator Borah at the White House to-day.
 While there is little chance of an income tax being passed at this session or any other session in the near fu- ture, it is the solution of the problem that we shall finally be obliged to reach.
 I'm not in favor of government 1evying an inheritance tax for that is something that the state can very well take care of and it seems to me that we must let the states have some in come"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
-Refusino the Cure.

Cultivate the acquaintance of wom- en if you can," said the woman to the girl. Surround yourself by women. They are certain protection against calumny. Women who have many women friends are never so awfully much talked about. It's policy"
 ''Is that what you have done?" asked the girl quietly.
 "No," answered the woman. "You know it isn't. I'd rather be dead thar to have to associate with women."- New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
BRANCHING FOR
 LUARCA'S CREW
Somewhere Off Cape latte as Vessel is Floating Wrecked and Abandoned.
Especial from United Press:o

fepecial from United Press0 3EuH York, April 6.-Somewhere ofr Hsnnn Xatkerae in the direct path or
 kSS6GSnR and a menace to the West In 3lor frefoht and Southern passenger
 x40lcI Hes floating the disabled and S1,nndoned barkentine Luarca, salt la 1nn. So serious is this obstruction to s6avfgaxton that a revenue cutter IS Io <sS f5Sr,afched at once to locate it. It SG nof known whether the crew is at s7io. in open boats or on board some kfosnr va9D1l.
 .9JSSnes tl1nt her men manned them at 81Saf The Morse Prince, in to-day 15sou BraxlIian ports, fell in with the ES1n1ne last Sunday in Latitude 3330 535a LonGitude 7l4S. A boats crew 'S.i11 -auaf aboard but while they were ;5s.-1rrf,6 f5ra afip there was no signs Of slifS laboaFd. Enoueh was left to show 75sSt vSe Waa bound for Turks Island, HEov4dance, R. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
WALL FELL ON BOY
 WHO SUES FOR $3,OOO

William J. Murray, seven year old boy of Danbury, through his father William H. Murray, has brought suit in the Superior court against Frederick A. Hall, also of Danbury, for injuries received from the falling of a wall. Hall is the owner of property on Lib erty Street, Danbury. His house was 6Eaatted by fire. March 4, 1907. A few days later, the Murray boy, while passing the house, stopped to watch some workmen, when a part of the front wall fell on him. The claim of negligence is set up and damages to the amount of $3,000 is asked for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
A liqht Burden.

A frail little slip of a girl with a sweet, worn face toiled up the hill under the weight of robust infant who must have weighed nearly as much as she did.
 My dear child," exclaimed sym pathetic passerby, you ought not to carry that big baby. Isn't he dread fully heavyw
 Heavy? Why, no, indeed, ma'am," she smiled. He's my brotherv-De- nneator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
GREGORY CUT WIPES THROAT. Special from United Press.l

Wallingford, April 6.-Charged with assault with intent to kill, Frederick Gregory was arraigned in the town court here late this afternoon. Greg ory stabbed his wife on March 25 and then cut his own throat. He was re- moved to the Meriden hospital where his condition was critical for some time. but he was discharged this morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
NO BISHOP NOW.

Owing to the fact that there is at present no Roman Catholic bishop in this diocese the conservation of the holy oils used in the church service during the year will not occur in the Cathedral at Hartford this year on Maunday Thursday. The consecration can only be performed by a bishop and this year the Bishop of Springfield
 Rt Rev. Bevans, will consecrate the church oils. These will be brought to Hartford whence the pastors through out the State will go to receive them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

For womanhood, from ear Hest years on, every sort of wear-thing is ready in the prettiest and most-sensible fashions of the spring sea- son.
 To tell of them, as they should be told of, is a some thing well-nigh impossible. To even hint at their beauty and variety and tastefulness is not easy. To show them, except to you in person, is very difficult.
 The apparel section, filling the whole big second floor, is a wondrous-attractive spot. There blossom there all the pretty costumes and waists, all the lovely hats,all the dainty under-garments, all the charming wears for little folks, all the attractive coats and jackets, all the tasteful under and outer wear-things that we have spent weeks and months in gathering.
 It is an impressive gather ing. Its breadth makes it so. It's diversity makes it so. It's tastefulness makes it so. Its worth for price makes it so.
 Costumes in rich fabrics and with equally-rich dec oration.
 Waists of fine lace or lawn or linen or silk.
 Coats of exclusive fabric and pattern.
 Charming underwear in comfortable and new pat terms.
 Corsets of correct models; in harmony with new fash ions.
 Hats in wide range of style and color; some inn ported by the store.
 Coats for girls, both big and little.
 Dresses and underwear and other finery for girls.
 Cute dresses and bonnets, pretty coats, every wear thing you can think of for little bits of children.
 And with it all is the stores spirit of service. That spirit insures active interest in your errand by the sales folks. It insures active help in making choice. It insures best service that we are ca pablo of from the moment you enter the store till your purchases have been deliv- cred. That service is tuned lp to concert pitch for de- of this pre-Easter week. Test it and see how we'll it responds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

The mortuary record in the office of the town clerk shows there were 11S deaths in this city last month. These were caused as follows: Pneumonia 16; consumption, 10; nervous diseases, 8; typhoid fever. 2; grippe. l; bronchitis 1: diarrhoea 1; all other causes, 1 The number of deaths in hospitals was 30 and the number of deaths of chil- dren under the age of five years was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
ENGLISH RACES.

Especial from United Press)
 Nottingham, Eng, April 6.-The Ben finck Maiden Plate for 3 year olds was won to-day by Cazalet's Rabchick at to with the odds on favorite, R. Mills Le Visco. Mahr up at to $ second, J. G. R. Homefray's Curfurer to 2 third. The Newark Plate of 300 sovereigns was won by Burrard,s Kaf- fir Chief with 3 to 1 against him. Kirk walls St. Mangus, to l was second and Sir Waldie Griffith's Ednam, 100 to 2, third.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
BROWN HELD IN $500.

ISDeclaI rom United PresS.1
 Bethel, April GA man who gave his name as George Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge of burglary in the police court to-day and was bound over to the Superior court under a tond of $500. Brown was arrested yes terday afternoon in the residence of F. w. Fitch, and when searched a number of articles of jewelry belonging to the Fitch family were found on his per son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
COLLECTIONS EVERY HOUR.

James D. Grady, superintendent of letter carriers at the local post office, has caused metallic cards to be placed in all of the letter boxes in the city. The cards have an enameled face and are weather proof. Under a new ar engagement collections of mail are now being made regularly every hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

FOUND WITH THROAT CUT. sse r<snecfaI from United Press)
 fstalbenvflIe, O.. April 6-With his f1hroaf cut and a bullet in his temple, fhe bof5y of William IT. Tatgenhorst, Fl wealthy Hveryman, was found today 1r61,x near the tracks of the Pan-Han d61e railfond
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
TO STOP ARAB REBELLDON

Special from United PresS.>
 Constantinople, April 6.-England to- day informally notified Turkey that unless the Sultan's government quick ly puts down the rebellion of Arabs in Asiatic Turkey, England will inter- fere. The rebellion has grown so se- rous that navigation on the river Tfgris was suspended today to protect steamers from bands of warlike Arabs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Realistic.

She (at the musicale)-Miss Schreech- CT sings with wonderful realism. Don't you think SO? He-Yes; you can al- most see the crack in her voice-De- troit Saturday Night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
STRIKE SITUATION
 GROWING SERIOUS
Special from United Presso

Especial from United Press)
 Plainfield, April 6.-The situation in the textile strike assumed a rather ser ious aspect to-day when fifty of the three hundred strikers who returned to work this morning were discharged The decision to return to work was reached last night after a rather stormy session of the Weavers' Union and the action was carried by small majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
CELEBRATED MASS,

That the Catholic inmates of the Lakeview Home might make their Easter duty as required by the rubrics of the church, Rev. Father Lynch of St. Charles church went to the aims house this morning and celebrated mass at which he gave Holy Commun- ion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Oddities of Sirht,

The two eyes really see two objects. If the two forefngers be held, one at the distance of one foot, the other two feet in front of the eyes and the for mer be looked at, two phantoms of the latter will be observed, one on each side. If the latter be regarded two phantoms of the nearer finger will be observed mounting guard, one on each side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
CITY COURT FIGHT
 ENDS TOMORROW
Bv o11r Staff Corresl !

Hartford, April 6.-House Leader Judge Burnes of Greenwich, said today pated that the Bridgeport City Court contest would be finally thrashed out in the House tomorrow. Judge A. B. Beers, Judge Carl Foster and Prosecu- tor Alexander Delaney were present at the session of the General Assembly today in the interest of the ''Olds.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Michael SakSa. former

Michael Saksa, formerly in the em- ploy of the Frank Miller Lumber Co.,, as a 1aborer, has brought suit against that company for damages of S, 900. Saksa claims that he was piling up heavy timber in the yard of the com pany when some fell on him. He all leges that his toes were crushed and small bones in his feet broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06

Ralph Pacelli, 1S3 Steuben street complained to the police this morning that his rooms had been entered by a false key. yesterday afternoon, and that four gold rings, two watches and one gold chain had been stolen. The owner was in the back yard of the house when the theft was committed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
PRESIDENT SELECTED.

Special from United Press)
 New York April 6.-At a meeting of the Rock Island Company here J. A Jackson. vice-president and general solicitor of the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company was elect ed president, succeeding Robert Mat ther,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
CYCLONE DESTROYS CHURCH

NSpeCldl ITOHl CHlteQ 9TeSS-)
 Marion, Ills, April 6.-As result of a cyclone which struck this city and vicinity early to-day the Methodist Church South was demolished and a number of buildings in the public square heavily aged It is believed no one was killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
TIME EXTENDED.

l Especial from United Press.) | Hartford, April 6.-The Senate today
 voted favorably upon the petition of
 the Stratford Point and Land Com
 pany, extending the time of organiza- | tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
THE PROBATE

THE PROBATE COURT. An inventory of the estate of the late Mary Loughlin filed in the pro- bate court to-day shows real estate valued at $1,4OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
SLOAN FOR GOVERNOR

OFs ARIZONA Special from United Press.l
 Washington. April 6.-President Taft to-day decided to appoint Richard A. Sloan as governor of Arizona. and Geo.
 U. Young, as secretary of state of that territory. The term of the pres ent Governor Kibby has expired and Secretary of State John H. Page, re- signed flor the sake of party harmony,