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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
ARE IN TAX COMMISSIONER
 CORBlN'S TN BAD' CLUB
Says Some Board of Relief Members Are Ridiculous and Selfish.

Hartford. April 1-Members of Boards of Relief in some of the towns William H. Corbin's ''In Bad" club, according to a statement which he made before the committee on Finance at the Capitol. He accused them of working their offices to their own per sonal ends. of being selfish and often times ridiculous.
 MT. Co-fbin expressed himself on the subject during a hearing on pro- ton of assessors and members Of Boards of Relief for three years terms By the provisions of the bill the town meetings next fall would elect one member of the board for one year, one for two years and the third for three years; and after 1909 one each year for a, term of three years. thus keeping two hold-overs always in office. MT Corbdn spoke on a substitute which he had proposed and which included only the assessors in it's provisions and would make the change permissible, but not mandatory on the towns. He said, however, that he would be strong ly in favor of mandatory act, but was afraid the towns wouldn't stand for it now; it might come later.
 Wouldn't you include Boards of Re- lief in the bill and make their terms three years also?" asked a member of the committee.
 Well. I'll tell you," replied MT. Cor bin. 1.-The Boards of Relief are very much m d1SfaVor with me, as a great many people know. In very few towns do they do their duty. I have numerous letters in my office showing that those in some towns have actually cut down their own tax assessment, that they have used their office for their own personal ends, and that this has made them ridiculous in the eyes of others, not to say that their action Is illegal. This does not. of course. apply to all. However it is possible that a three years term for Boards of Relief might give added dignity to the office and result in more satisfactory and equitable service. certainly have no objection to such a clause"
 If this bill or one like it should go through 1t would be another blow to minority representation. which has for generations been a cherished institu- tion in the political life Of the small towns, for each party would put up a single candidate every year. MT. Cor bin admits this. but thinks it would simply result in the best man being elected. He thinks these offices should be kept out of politics anyway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
LIFE NOT A SUCCESS Young Immigrant Dies from
 ChlorOfOrm in Hartford

Hartford, April 1.-Despondent be- cause he had failed to make a success of life in this country. Hans M. Eel senberg chloroformed himself in his room at No. 1132 Main street Monday night but his body was not found until Wednesday night. He had lain down on the bed with his clothes on, put a good sized dish of chloroform on a chair beside the bed and had ar ranged a blanket over the dish and over his head in such a way as to con- fine the fumes. On the table in the room ne left several letters. let ter to his father was written in Ger man. It begged forgiveness for his killing himself.
 He was a we'll educated young man and a chemist. He had been running a shop known as the Vienna Electro Plating and Mirror Manufacturing Co.,, but the business had not been success full.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
] MONROE.

IS B Osborne will move back
 9 own farm next week. after
 Yearss absence.
 non was born to MT. and Mrs. Fred
 7lNnday. March 2S.
 -(rd I. Hurd visited his brother.
 kn N. Hurd, Sunday.
 Hy q. Lord will put in pump at
 pxiz1x to force water to his house
 bern The pump will be worked II Eaaoline engine.
 number of changes will take place Tfod1roe next month.
 if<a. Rev. Henry Habersham spent X Friday with Mrs. Edwin c. Shel- E1lrR Habersa1am, Miss Blondell and <fEa Benjamin Hurd were appointed fy 1he Laddes' Aid Society to make 3EH bylaws
 1kanton Hhbersham IS enjoying his cnxton with his parents. k IffM DdW1n c. Stevens spent Mon T wfth her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E XndreWa-
 $% TT Daniel Jones has recently pur-- 1=Sed of Frank Cook a COW and zIIne which she will add to her 1i0Ve of cowA son account of various reasons the <s 1ri1ich was to have been given by ' ssaies' Aid Society of St. Peters, {S6duy, April 13. has been postponed mn Wednesday, May D. r Hnz<5eB are looking over Gilbert l.. Xro0k6 farm with a view to purchas- nc the same.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Litchfield County News.
Was a "Trusty.'


 Harry Johnson, aged 60 years, who is supposed to be a dope fiend". and who was sent to the Litchfield jail for year for theft in Canaan, escaped from that institution Saturday morn ing He had served about half of his oner, was considered ''trusty." He was sent out on an errand and took this opportunity to skip out
 Will Not Appeal.
 Representative Calvin Humphrey of Colebrook has decided that he will not appeal the ox-whipping eases which were decided against him in the Super ior court several weeks ago. and has notified c. G. Aldrich of Boston and D. s. Moore, the plaintiffs, that he judgments given, s75 and costs in each case.
 Freshet Carries Dam Away.
 High water in Mad River resulting from the storm of Thursday washed away a goodly port of the New Eng land Pin Company's dam in Winsted. The dam gave away about Friday water, but no other damage was done.
 Cruelty to Animals.
 Louis Letsky of Morris was arrested in Ltchfield, Tuesday. for cruelty to animals He was handling a bob calf in an unmerciful manner when arrest ed There has been several com plaints made against him of cruelty to the animals which he makes a busi- ness of buying and selling.
 Frost Bite and Exposure
 William J. Williams. negro, of Wa terbury was found by some children on the Harwinton fair grounds. Fri day. nearly dead from frost bite and exposure He gave his name aS DE1- dr-ess and said he had wife ur children. He was taken to Id County Hospita1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
HOWLAND'S
wheels.

Made by the Pope folks who produce the Columbia.
 That is good enough guar antee for any wheel isn't it2
 And the Hartford is a thoroughly good one. It doesn't have to depend up- on anything except it's own goodness to sell.
 It is snappy, sturdy, will stand the racket.
 $25. Coaster-brake $5 additional, mud-guards,$1.50 additional.
 Newest Columbia chain less wheels with two-speed gear and all the other fix inps that make them best built today, are ready at $1OO.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Special from United Press).
 II a. m.-After a brilliant opening prices receded in several cases rather sharply attributed to the trading in a number of large issues which have been aggressive the bull side for some time. Union Pacific. Reading. Atchison. and St Paul after showing good gains, declined from one-half to one point. There was a general re- cession from the highest price all around the room. Brokers acting for some of the larger market interests thoueh. insist that the speculative situation has not changed and they look for a general relief later in the day.
 Noon.-After the recession from the strong opening the market draeged for some time but around m' ddry became stronger again, New York c ntral ad- vancfng one point. Other stocks made good fractional recove~ies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
More new curtains of much beauty.

Don't dare to tell how handsome they are. Plain est description would be i'm possible. They are rarely beautiful in texture and in harmony and in design.
 Novelty curtains finished with braid or inserting 10 match edge,- $1 .25 to $3.
 Point de Luxe curtains, fine net with cord applioued in impressive desipns. Rich and individual, $3.5O to $6.5O.
 Scotch lace in Brussels and Renaissance and Irish point effects.-$2 to $5.
 NottinohaDo lace in new and good styles. .-75c to $2.
 Muslin finished with ruff fes. from plain to fancy ones thnt have tncks and hem sti+cbinp.-35c to $1.75.
 Ruffled net with rna+nhinp edge and inserting, ,-75c to $3.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

Have you ever strayed in- to an old-fashioned garden and been held by the spell of the beautiful flowers? Have you ever wandered through a conservatory and delight fully paused, first at one beautiful blossom and then at another2
 Of course. And you re- member instantly the joy of it. That delight is still fresh in the mind.
 Such is the impression the garden of hats makes today. It just actually blooms with beautiful hats. Like a gar den shows the beauty of it's growing blossoms, so the hat store displays the beauties of it's possessions.
 Here are rich hats from across the ocean. Quiet and rarely-tasteful are they. Here are hats that show the inspiration of Paris. Unioue of shape and unirue of dec oration; their effect is still pleasing. Here are hats from specialists in the mak- ing of street hats: smart in the extreme are thev. AnS here are lots and lots of tasteful and distinguished hats from our own work folks.
 On every side. they lift their beautiful heads. And one can hut admire +henn. Come and enjoy a real treat.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
DIED

this city. March 3eth. 1109 Margaret. widow of William Hyburn, aged 99 years. '* Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. NO, 8 frank street, on Friday. April 2nd, &f 8:3O a. rn., and thence to St. Pat r{cfE.s church where a high mass of 5reouiem will De offered at o'clock
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery I6eKENNA-In this city, March s1. ls0s. Mary, widow of Bernard Mo- Kenna-
 EFriends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her 1or1-in-law John Madigan, No. 755 Broad street, on Saturday, April 5. at Rsso A M, and from Sacred Heart Church at g A. M., with solemn interment 3 at St. Michaers Gene terry ,. SEcUR-In this city, on Tuesday = Fsnnarad I'm service will be held at Wnrner hall, Y. M. C.. A. building Main street. on Friday, April 2, at
 Burial in East Chester cemetery. Es7ff Vernon. N. r. (EWTcHAM.-In this city. on Wednes- '<S1av March 31, 1909. Charles J. Kefcha1n, aged 51 years, months, S..s,---Fffends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No- IF Iafayette street. on Saturday, ApriI 3, at 2:30 p. m.
 -Interment at Mountain Grove ceunetery. RRIHHL-In this city. March 3eth. 1909, William. Brieh1. aged 64 years. 5 unonths, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. NO. E4 . Haliam street, on Friday. April End, ct D. m.
 -Interment at Lakeview cemetery. S 31 b : p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
DEATH OF WIFE
 OF BISHOP VINCENT
Rev. w. P. Ester, After 40 Years of Service, Resigns as Treasurer of Confer .ance-
fspecia1 from united Press.)

Stamford, April 1.-Rev. V. V. Kerey announced to the Methodist confer cnce in session here ko-day the death of the wife of Bishop Vincent who presided at this conference the last time in 1899. A resolution of sympathy for the Bishop was adopted and Dr. Kelley was appointed a committee to convey the sentiments of the confer ence to Bishop Vincent.
 A debate took place regarding ap- porttoning the collections for the sup port of the conference claimants. The subject was introduced in speech by Rev. J. B. Hingley of Chicago. Rev. w. P. Ester stated that it was his re- solve to resign the treasurershfo of the conference which he has faithfully served for the past 40 years. The de- cision on the part of Dr. Ester caused a sensation as only yesterday he was reelected to the office. No reason was assigned for the resignation.
 A committee was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions recognizing pr. Estes splendid services to the confer ence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Garments em- broidered by one s self.

Could there be anything for wear more satisfactory
 Is there not a sense of special proprietorship in the article which has been fash toned and finished by one's own hands?
 Beside, such garments as are embroidered by one's self, have special beauty. They are attractive of de- sion to begin with. When finished, that design has blossomed into exceptional beauty.
 Corset-covers of fine nain- sock, stamped with pretty patterns,-25c.
 Chemises and drawers, stamped with tasteful pat terns,-50c.
 N1gnJ-dfeSSeS m K1mOnO style, good designs are stamped upon them,-$1.
 Shirt-waists of 3 yards of batiste or 40-inch lawn, stamped in handsome pat terns,-75c.
 Beside these, a quantity of handsome belts, stocks ties, and Dutch collars.
 There are some new de- sieps in pillow-toDs. with back. at 25c and 50c that are especially attractive.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
MIDDLEBROOK
 FRACTURES
 HIS SKULL

Frank w. Middlebrook. who is said to be member of the Fluffy Ruffles', Co.,, now playing at Smiths theatre, while in the wash room of the Strat- field Hotel this afternoon, at 8 o'clock, fell and fractured his skull. The ann bulance with pr. Krause, responded to the call and rushed the patient to the Bridgeport Hospital where he was immediately operated upon. The man was semi-conScious at the hospital, where it is thought there is as chance for his recovery. At the hotel it was stated that he was not registered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
WANTED IT FOR GIRL.

New Haven. April Harold T. Bat tins regard for a girl has got in trou- ble. The charge of uttering and pass ing fraudulent checks for $212 on Nor ris Persoff, the manufacturing jeweler and diamond setter in Chapel street, which was preferred against him, was continued in the City court yesterday until Friday morning.
 Battin is a mechanical engineer. He lives with his mother at 395 Temple St., in this city. The check is drawn on Burr &Knapp, bankers. in Bridgeport. A few days later he paid the balance of 192 with check drawn on the same bank.
 He has offered to give Persoff three notes of 30 days each to pay the ann
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
FIREMEN DELAYED
 BY OPEN DRAW

Answering an alarm from box 51S at Newfield and Seaview avenues, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, Chief Moneys automobile and the auto chemical yere halted by the Stratford avenue bridge draw being open. The fire was under the floor of a barn field avenue. A woman residing in the house was burning old papers in the dooryard and the grass which took fire spread to- the barn. It was ex- tinguished by No. Engine Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
DIR. LeCLAIR DIES

Special from United Press.)
 Danielson, Conn.,, April 1.-Dr. Chas. Leclair. aged AS, a well known physi- elan died here to-day of pernicious anemia, after an illness of three months. pr. Leclair was a graduate of Victoria College, Montreal. He was a member of the medical society of the State of Connecticut. A wife and daughter survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Wi 1Iton rugs.

Beautiful Wilton rugs, handsome of patterns, are made of pure worsted yarn.
 That means they will withstand the wear of steady and hard usage. It means they will hold their color firmly. It means that the design will be sharp and clear till they are complete ly worn out. And that time will be years away.
 Colors are very-rich this season. Designs are satis- fving, too. Ever-correct Oriental patterns are most to be seen. There are hand-t some floral patterns and some small effects that will look particularly well in rooms of less than average size.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
MUCH WANTED
 SPRINKLERS COME

To-day. the first of the fiscal year, brings with it the long sought sprfnk- ling carts. The streets have become so dusty of late that a petition has been sent to the mayor by different con cerns asking him to use his influence in extending the present contract, so that the sprinkling will start just as soon as the streets begin to shed their winter coats. Contractors Burns & Go. have IS of the carts to-day in opera ton in different parts of the city. These carts will be in operation till December l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
M'GOWEN SENT BA.K TO JAIL

James McGowen, who walked away from the county jail, last Septs smber, while entrusted to do some out do )r work came back to town, yeSter6 ay. thinking that he would be forgotten. Officers Hall and Beamer picked m up in Water street. last night, and this morning he was taken back to jail to serve out his 30 day sentence for drunkenness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
CONSOLIDATION OF THE
 NORwALKS WIDELY

Hartford, April 1.-The old fight for the conso idatiora of the two Norwalks is very likelySCo come up again before the legislature this year. A hearing has been called for the discussion of the plan but the committee on cities and boroughs has postponed it until the latter part of April. at about which time the S2O0.00O bond issue asked by South Norwalk for city hall will be taken up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
AIR SHIP ARRIVES

Special from United Press)
 Dinge.fing, April 1.-After "a stormy voyage of thirteen hours the Zeppelin airship landed here shortly after o'clock this afternoon. The helpless ness of the big air craft was due to a breakdown of the rear motor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
New England Control of
 New Haven Roads Stock
Nearly 60 Per Cent. Owned in Massachusetts, Connec- ticut and Rhode Island.

Boston, April 1.-At present when the exact location of the majority of own ership of Boston & Maine stock is So much a matter of doubt, it is a safe assertion the only large railroad in the country, control of which Is still held by New England investors, is the New York, New Haven & Hartford The Boston News Bureau is authority for the statement that of the $9S. 245,200 stock outstanding on March l, 1909. 59 per cent, or exactly $57 1854. GOO. was owned in the three States of Massa- chusetts. Connecticut, and Rhode Is- land. The entire New England own ership is probably slightly in excess of 60 per cent, as the remaining Al per cent. of the stock is owned, 4 per cent. in New York and 2 per cent. in various other States.
 It Is certainly a striking commentary on the localized ownership of New Ha- ven securities that 93 per cent. of the company's stock. or exactly $91, ,062, 300, should be owned in the four States of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Is- land and New York. The geograph- ica1 distribution of New Haven shares may De seen from the following:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

MIR. KING CONvALEScENT. John T. King, leader of 'Young" Republicans, who was suffering with appendicitis, is convalescent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01
Ribbons & Carbon Papers

lions. Ribbons for all makes of machines in all col d grades. Typewriter oil, brushes and other access
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

Hall rugs in special de- signs and in colors that are particularly serviceable, PA by 12 feet, $9.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

9 by 12 feet $35 9 by 9 feet $3o. 8A by 1O1a feet $29s Z 41a by 71a feet SIP. 36 by 63 inches-$6.
 27 by 54 inches S. 50. IS by 36 inches $1. .75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-01

The New York interest in the com pany has increased somewhat in the last few years, due in part to the issu- for Boston & Maine at the time the New Haven purchased it's first big block of Boston & Maine securities. It is probable that taking the entire $275, ,0OO, GOO of New Haven stock and bonds outstanding fully 70 per cent. is owned in New England, the invest. ment in the bonds of the company in this section being exceedingly heavy. over 80 per cent as the total percent age of New Haven securities owned in New England.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-02-26
He Was Very Charitable.

Among the features of a charity
bazaar held In London was a refresh
men stall, to which charitable donors
contributed supplies, thus enabling all
the takings to represent clear profits.
The lady In charge requested a gift for
this purpose from a well known and
wealthy gentleman in the city, but one
not famous for parting" To her sur
prise she received next day a note to
the effect that he was sending her q
sirloin of beef and two OK tongues.
The same morning the lady happen
ed to go to her butcher (who was also
the butcher Of MI. X.), and, after CIV
ing him a large order for her stall,
asked him If he would like himself to
give anything.
II should very much, ma'am," replied
the worthy t~radesman, 'but l yester-
day gave to Mr.. X, at his request for
this purpose, a sirloin of beef and three
OK tongues"
Net gain tt Mr.. x: One OK tongue
and a cheap reputation for charity
London Standard.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-02-26
Ordinance No. 81

AL ordinance providing for the laying of CO.
ment sidewalks and cement curbs on
the following portions of the following
named streets or avenues in the Bor-
ough of North Wildwood, New Jersey,
towit: On the northeast side of Chest
nut avenue, from Central avenu to
Maryland avenue, on the southwest side
of Chestnut avenue from Central ave-
nue. to Delaware avenue, on both sidos
of First avenue from New Jersey avenue
to New York avenue.
BE 1t ordained and enacted by the Mayor
and Council of the Borough OF North Wild
wood:
l.. That there shall be constructed side
walks and curbs of cement on the following
portions OF the following named streets or
avenues in the Borough of North Wildwood,
towit: On the northeast side of Chestnut ave
nue. from Central avenue to Maryland ave-
nue.; on the southwest side OF Chestnut ave-
nue. from Central avenue to Delaware ave-
nue.; on both sides of First avenue, from New
Jersey avenue to New York avenue, which
said sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed
in front of the adjacent properties save and
except at The crossings of the ~streets) and
shall be erected and constructed at the ex-
pense of the adjacent properties, so that each
property shall bear the cost of such
and curbs in front of such property.
2. Said sidewalks and curbs shall be con-
structed in accordance with the plans and
specifications prepared for that purpose and
-
OF this Borough.
3. Upon the passage of this ordinance writ
ten notice shall be given to each property
owner in front OF whose property such side
walks and curbs are to be constructed as
above set forth, allowing such property own
er at least thirty days time within which to
perform the work required by this ordinance.
Said written notices ARE to be sent by mail to
such owners If their post office address be
KNOWN, and II not known, by posting such
notices upon the premises affected thereby,
or by leaving the same with the occupant
thereof or by personal Sci vice If -sacn-er@3
be resident within the Borough. ~
4. In case such owner or owners shall fall
to construct said sidewalk and curb according
thirty days after the time when such written
notice shall have been served as provided In
the preceding section this Council will cause
the work to be done and the cost thereof with
tue interest shall be by resolution ofthis Coun-
Gil assessed upon the lot or lots of land in
'front.' of which such sidewalks shall have been
constructed, pursuant to provisions of section
of 1897, approved April oath, 1897, and the va
rious acts amendatory thereof and supple
mentary thereto
8. No work shall be performed by this Bor-
ough in front of any of the properties ada
cent to the territory above described unless
and until such written notice is served upon
the owner or owners of such property in man
ner hereinabove set forth.
9. This ordinance shall take effect imme-
diately upon its passage and due publication.
Passed February 18th, 1909.
Approved February 18th, 1909.
HARRY C. WHEATON,
Mayor.
Attasf-W Il Xounu Rorouoh Clarlr