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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
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  Doings in the lodge rooms last night.

K OF P.
 At the meeting of Mithra lodge. K. of P, a committee was appointed to see to the arrangements for the 10th anniversary of the lodge in June. The committee includes Charles Andrus, A. J. orthey. D. McFayden. Joseph l.. Peabody and George B. Schepp. Six teen past chancellors got together aft CT the meeting and started prepara- tions for forming past chancellors association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
LUMSDEN ADMITS
 HAVING REVOLVER
ON WITNESS STAND HE CONTRA DTCrs STORY HE TOLD AT
 TIME FIE SHOT BROKER

New York, March 10.-With the in- troduction of several character wit nesses today the testimony was conn pfeted in the case of John c. Lumsden, on trial for the murder of Harry Suy- dam, a curb broker. in the latter's of flee on December 19, last. Lunsden was bordering on a state of collapse after he left the stand. Mrs LuIns- den sat in the court room during his recital of the tragedy.
 LumsdenS testimony contradicted the story he told the police after the shooting and while on the stand he ad- nitted for the first time having the revolver with which the fatal shot was fired. Hitherto he has contended that the gun was put into his pocket while he was in the office of Suydam. attempting to collect money which the broker owed him.
 On the stand. Lurnsden said that he was suddenly attacked by Suydam and his clerk J. A. Collins, and was thrown to the floor and kicked and beaten. During the scrimmage, he said, two shots were fired, one of which killed Suydam. He denied that he discharg- ed the weapon, but said after the shooting he discovered himself stand ing at the table with the revolver in his hand.
 During the morning session, letters were admitted into evidence to corrob- crate LumSden's claim that Suydam owed him money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
HARAHAE WILL NOT sUPPLANT BROWN

Buffalo, March 10.-When shown a dispatch from the West which stated that D. H. Hartman was planning to supplant. himself as head of the New York Central, by giving the place to John T. Harahan now president of the Illinois Central, President Brown of the New York Central denied the story. .'There is absolutely nothing to it, said MT. Brown. saw MT. liar riman in Chicago before leaving the East and he didn't tell me that he was going to succeed me. The fact is that MT. Harahan was leaving with his wife for the Pacific coast"
 MT. Brown with Vice President Charles F. Daley, is on his way to New York where he will arrive some time to-day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Fairfield County News.
Will of William O'Brien.

Will of William OBrien-
 The will of Vim. O'Brien was admit ted to probate at Greenwich, Satur- day. The value of the real estate is estimated at s7,000. personal, $15,OOO. The widow is given the use of the house. All is given in trust to the to the widow, and to each of the grand children, Wm. Johnson, Florence Mer- ritt, Mary Driscoll and Rosa Driscoll, annually or oftener, the interest on d,000 until Fanny R. Merritt shall at tain the age of 21 years, when the exc cutor is directed to pay to each grand child $1 900. The balance then remain ing goes in equal shares to Catherine Merritt, wife of John G. Merritt; Mar garet Driscoll, wife of Thomas Dris- coll, children of deceased, and Wm. Johnson, a grandson. Upon the death of the widow, the balance then re- maining is to be divided among Cath crime Merritt, Margaret Driscon and Wm. Johnson. in. equal shares.
 Hungarian Partridge.
 Game Warden Smith of Norwalk, shipped twenty Hungarian cartridges to Rdgefield, Monday, and a similar crate of twenty birds to Greenwich to be liberated MT. Smith has two more crates. One will be liberated at Stam- ford, and the other in Norwalk. Eigh- ty-four birds in all were kept in cap tivity by MT. Smith, and of this num- Der only four died.
 Injuries Prove Fatal.
 Emmanuel Enos, who was found bad- ly injured on the railroad tracks in Glenbrook, last week, died Sunday. He was struck by a. train. EnoS appear ed to be about 30 years old. He re- ceived a number of injuries, and doubtless suffered a good deal from ex- posture before he was found.
 Bids for Town Bonds
 Only two bids were received by the Selectnen of Norwalk for the s25O o00 worth of four per cent. town bonds which have been issued, to pay the floating debt and other debts incurred by the town. Bids were received from Blodgett, Merritt & Company, of Bos- ton who offered 100. .337, and from the Perry, Coffin & Bun Company, of Bos- ton who offered 100S61. The board agreed to take no action on the mat ter at this time. By vote of the spec iaI town meeting. the bonds are not to be sold at less than par, and the fact that the highest bid was only S61 thou sandths over the required amount did not come up to the r-pecta'i>n of the board
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
RUTH BRYAN
 GETS DIVORCE
Artist Husband Makes no Defence tl
 Charge of Non.SuppOrt.

Lincoln. Neb. March 10.-Ruth Bryan Leavitt, eldest daughter of William J. Bryan, obtained a divorce yesterday from w. H. Leavitt, the artist. Mrs. Leavitt gets the custody of the two Bradfeld, three years old.
 It was charged that MT. Leavitt, who is in Paris, where he has been living for a long time, did not contribute to the support of his wife. There was no defence. They had not been living to- gether.
 The case was closed very quickly. Mrs. Bryan and her daughter were in court before Judge Cornish, who granted the divorce.
 MT. and Mrs. Leavitt were married in October, 1903, when the bride was only eighteen years old. Leavitt had been in Lincoln at that time, where he painted the portrait of William J. Bryan.
 For a long time there have been ru- mors of trouble between the couple, but persistent denials were made by the Bryan family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
O. G. S.

Three candidates were initiated and five applications received at the meet ing of Court Liberty Bell. O. G. S. Preparations were completed for hold ing a masquerade ball. March IT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
FRANCHISE

The members of the Bridgeport Group of the Alliance Franchise will have the pleasure of seeing a remark ably good presentation of Labriche's amusing little comedy, La Grammaire, at their next meeting, which will oc- cur in the Hotel Stratfield, Monday evening, March 15. at o'clock.
 A preliminary study of the comedy will be made in the Rooms of the Bridgeport Art League, next Saturday, March 13 at D. m. All students be- longing to the group are cordially in- vited to attend this meeting, which will undoubtedly contribute greatly to the full enjoyment of the play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Deaths and Funerals,

Mary Mcdonald. wife of William Mc- Donald, a we'll known resident of the city, and for many years a communi- cant at St. Mary's church. died late yesterday afternoon, at her home. 1S2 DeKalb avenue. after a brief illness. The deceased is survived by her hus- band, one son. John. and two daugh- ters, Mrs. William Dunn and Mrs. John F. Kiernan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

My three year old boy was badly constipated had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him two doses of F'oley's Orino Laxative and the next morning the fever was gone anG he was entirely we'll. FoIey's Orino Laxative saved his life.' A wolkush. Casimer. Wis F. B. Brill, local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM
 CURED IN DAYS.

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon. Ind.
 says: "My wife had Infiammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond
 recognition; had been in bed for six weeks and had eight physicians, but received no benefit until she tried Dr.. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate relief and she was able to walk about in three days. am sure it saved her life." Sold by Curtis Pharmacy. 114s Main St. cor. Elm. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
MEMORIAL SERVICE A
 COMPLETE SUCCESS
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF EM- MET CLUB ARRANGEMENTS CONTINUED IN AU-
 TT4ORITY

At the regular weekly meeting of the Emmet Club in Emmet Hall. State street, the various committee in charge of the memorial services and concert at Poli's. Sunday, reported and it was found that the concert was one of the biggest successes in the history of the organization. Because of the efficient work of the committee which arranged the event it was decided to have them take care of next years memorial. The committee is as follows: Thomas O'Brien. Patrick Carroll. James Far nan, Thomas J. Murray, T. J. Murphy, J. J, Hope. William A. Redden. and James H. Rooney.
 Ten applications were received at the business meeting, it being decided to hold the limitations in two weeks. The club will take possession of Elk's Hall in the Staples Building on or about April 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
SIX NAMED TO BE RAILROAD POLICE

Upon the petition of the Connecticut Co.,, Gov. Lilley has appointed six em- ployeS of the company in this city to be railroad police The new officers, whose duty it will be to maintain or der upon the cars and the property of the company, are James Forbes, David Greenbaum. J. B. Libbey, John Mc- Tell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

How can any person risk taking some unknown cough remedy when Foley's Honey and Tar costs them no more? It is safe remedy, contains no harmful drugs. and cures the most obstinate coughs and colds. Why ex- pertinent with your health? Insist up- on having the genuine F'oley's Honey and Tar. F. B. Brill. local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
O.. U. A. M.

Two candidates were initiated at the meeting of Harmony Council. Jr., O. U A. M and Charles Kiefer was elected recording secretary in place of James M. Bailey. who has resigned be- cause of pressure of other business. Raymond Crane was chosen assistant recording secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE
A Phenomenal ORer Made By a New
 York Firm.

York Firm.
 Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- Till Co,, 1123 Broadway, New York City, making request for a beautiful gold-plated scarf pin for either lady or gentleman which is mailed to any one sending their name and address free of charge.
 This offer is made by this well known house to introduce their large catalogue of general merchandise, household goods, jewelry, novelties, etc., and the readers of this paper are requested to send their name and ad- dress immediately, enclosing four two crnts stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send today and be the possessor of a piece of jewelry thar you will be ln qua Of. and which does not cost you anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
COTTON STEAMERS
 CARGO ON FIRE.

Liverpool, March 1O.-The big cotton steamer Mechanician, from New Or leans to this port, is on fire in the Mersey river and the total destruction of the steamer and cargo Is threaten ed. She carries nearly five thousand bales.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30
SCHOOL GROUNDS
GIVEN TO CHILDREN
Fifteen Premises Will Be
Thrown Open Tomorrow
IS Play Centers.

Fifteen school grounds viii be opened
as play eeuters tomorrow.
While for several years school yards
have been open in the summer, they
have heretofore been under the super
vision of the Playground Association.
This year the Board of Education has
assumed the responsibility OF their
management. and has placed their en-
tire charge during terms and in the
vacations in the hands Of DR.. Stone
road. the head of the department of
physical culture in the grades.
DR.. Stoneroad has had in training
assistants who are prepared 10 assist
and direct the children in their play
to the end that 1t shall 10 a certain
degree be educational and cultural.
The following yards will DE open to
white children: Industrial Home School,
Curtis, Dennison. Henry. Arthur. Lud-
low, Wallach. Ketcham, and jefferson
CoIored children will be cared for at
tile Stevens. Payne. Giddings. Garrison.
Phillips, and Magruder Schools.
The hours are $3.50 to 1870 a. m. ard
to s p. m. each week day, except Mon
day morning. and holidays.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30

lature has in any State rescinded such
"a resolution passed by a preceding one.
But it is quite conceivable that if
there should come a time when a strong
Organization were pressing a campaign
for a convention, and almost the neces-
ssry number of States had lined up for
lt, then the conservative opposition to
such move might busy itself to
secure revoeations from some of the
States which had given early adherence
to the proposal. Thus there is posi-
hihty that a most animated contest,
of nationwide concern, will one dag be
had over this question. Without doubt
the advocates of the convention would
insist tha6 the revocation of the resolu-
tion was not permissible. They would
point ont that when a State once gives
its voice for the convention, its faith Is
pledged to other States which later, on
the strength of its action, may subject
themselves to the expense and trouble
of determining and announcing their
views on the subject.
Altogether it is an interesting quGs-
ton, replete with possibilities; and
without doubt the submission of the
Sixteenth Amendment will revive IN
terest in the projects for more general
amendment of the Constitution.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30
A FASHIONABLE CRUSADE ON
MEAT EATING.

The possibility of official Washing
ton starting in to place a ban on meat
eating in hot weather may serve to
cal a halt on the extortions of the
Beef trust. A Boston dispatch saws
that the crusade is to be led by the
wife of the British ambassador and bv
Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent, while it will have the warm
support of Mrs. Taft.
Society can sometimes accomplish
things which seem impossible. For in
stance, lecturers on food fads might
have talked until they were black in
the face without inducing many per
sons to go without butter at dinner.
Yet society by tabooing the practice
has made many men and women swal-
low dry bread, though they almost
choked in doing It. So it would IN
doubtedly be with a properly spon-
sored war on meat eating. All that is
necessary is for a few fashionab BILE
people to give a dinner or two without
meat, and presto! the thing is done and
the butchers name is Dennis.
We are not quite certain how much
good would be accomplished by cutting
down the amount of meat consumed
by the American people In spite of
the warnings against the habit, meat
eaters are undeniably the salt of the
earth and get pretty much everything
they 60 after. It is further observed
that those races which do not eat much
meat abstain because they can't pay
the butchers bill and when they get
where meat is within reach Of their
purse at once become carniverous. But
it is generally agreed that it would be
well in weather ike this to eat less
meat than We do. There is less doubt
that the easiest way to effect tie re-
form is for the fashionable world 20 set
the pace.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30

mot been able to get into it, and has
been here three years.
Mr.. Vanatta. the elder, was a student
in the University of Missouri, 1ss3-s4,
but on being married to a girl in
Stephens College did not finish his
course They returned to his home III
Vandalia, No, and bought a farm
When their son, Carl, had finished high
school they sent BIN to Columbia, Mr..
Vanatta's alma mater, to take the agri-
cultural course When the son wrote
home after the course here at the
university father could not stand the
temptation, so he sold his farm. moved
to Columbia, bought property. ard en-
tered the university.
AT first the students in the agricul-
tural college We're awed by having a
Classmate as old as their fathers, but it
soon wore off, and now they gather in
his room TO work out their problems
and study together just as though ne
were eighteen instead OF fOrty-six years
old. He has the advantage Of them be-
cause Of his experience as a farmer for
several years. and they are glad of mis-
advice in solving the agricultural prob
lens that confront them.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30
FATHER PASSES SON
IN COLLEGE COURSE

COLUMBIA. No. June 90.-It cannot
be said that Earl S. Vanatta, junior
in the College of Agriculture OF the
University OF Missouri, who cane to
Columbia three years ago, is a chip Of
the old block.
He never dreamed that his father. a
farmer of Vanda,ia. Mo-. forty-si1; years
old. or just twice mis- age, would be-
come so interested in his sons letters
home about the agricultural course here
that he would come to Columbia, enter
the university, and In less than two
years catch up with HIM. but such has
been the case
Elmer E Vanatta. or "Vanatta, jr.."
as the agricultural students facetiously
refer to him, has done more than catch
up with his son. He has been so apt
in his studies that he was elected a
member Of the honorary fraternity Of
his department, although his son has
The Washington times., 1909-06-30
MANY STRONG PROTESTS
ARE SENT AGAINST
THE TAX.

The justly famed and inevitable flood
of kilograms has broken on Congress.
1t is, of course. anent the corporation
tax It has broken loose all at once.
and ii comes from SO many parts of
the country that it is supposed to relate
back to some common source. some cen
trail and guiding Intelligence which feels
an abiding interest in beating the proro-
sition.
Senators and House members as well
are getting them in stacks. The indica-
tions are that they are inspired by some
organization of insurance people; any
how they relate in large part to the
effect of the measure on the insurance
business and on policyholders All the
insurance companies claim to be in eff
feet at least mutual concerns, and they
protest that in the nature of things an
insurance company having liabilities
represented by the aggre gate of all its
outstanding policies, cannot possibly
have any earnings which should be sub
jected 10 taxation. The tax, they insist,
viii simply add that much to the ex-
pense of operating the business, and
must of necessity be passed on to the
policyholder.
The opposition to the bill is expecting
" make ti4aIH STOCK Oh LnlS insurance
feature, for no business is better organ
lied than insurance to make itself felt,
and on behalf of the insurance organiza-
ticps it is protested that the States are
already taxing them every cent they can
justly be expected to lay.
Building Associations.
Another class If concerns which ap-
pear strongly interested are the build
ing and loan associations. From Of
hcers and managers and also from their
shareholders. come vigorous protests
against any tax on their organizations.
based on much the same argument that
is advanced in the case Of the insurance
people.
There are not ten votes in the SEN
ate which are honestly in favor of this
measure" declared a Senator who ad-
mits that he opposes 1t, but intends to
vote for It. Take away the backing
of President Taft and the determine
ton that Congress shall not thus early
break with him, and there would be
no support worth while fo,' the propo-
sition, but Congress is anxious to main
tain good relations with Mr. Taft 1t
The Washington times., 1909-06-30
THE HARVARD MEMORIAL IN
STRATFORD-ON

To the numerous English landmarks
that especially interest the American
tourist must now be added Harvard
House at Standardization. This in
teresting Anglo-Amrriean memorial
viii be dedicated early next month and
viii serve as meeting place for
Americans visiting the famous town.
It was a Harvard graduate who made
the discovery some time ago that the
place formerly known to travellers as
the old house of High street" and
standing next to the Garrick inn,
where the celebrated actor used to find
refreshment, was once the home of the
mother of the founder of America 5
great university.
Marie Corelli, the novelist, who has
long taken an almost passionate in
ierest in the Stratford memorials,
found a purchaser for Harvard House
in Edward Morris. of Chicago, a friend
of Sir Thomas Upton; and now these
three, together with r. c. Lehman,
the brilliant Englishman who visited
Harvard as rowing coach some years
ago, and the master Of Emmanuel Col
lege, Cambridge, are acting as trustees
of the Harvard memorial, which, by the
way. has already been presented to the
university which John Harvard founded.
The house has been so restored that
it looks today very much as it looked
toward the close of the sixteenth cen
turv, when John Haryardis mother,
then known as Katherine Rogers,
lived there with her father, Alderman
Thomas Rogers.
The Washington times., 1909-06-30

looks back to the Roosevelt era with
an uncomfortable sensation. It can
even recall the era when Cleveland re-
ferred with disgust to having Congress
on his hands
1T knows in a general way that Con-
gress doesn't stand very we'll with the
country nowadays, and il doesn't want
TO assume the responsibility of reject
ing a policy with the Administration
label blown in the bottle till il is very
certain that the country viii stand by
Congress in the matter, rather than
back up the President. Indeed, the ef-
fort to feel out the exact sentiment or
the country is absorbing good deal
of the time and energies Of members
just now. The corporation tax was
sprung unexpectedly, and the news
papers, letters, and kilograms which
come from home are noted with un-
usual concern as the only means to
learning just what is going on in the
minds of constituents.
Senate In a Ferment
What is learned from these sources
is not very reassuring to supporters Of
the Administration program. In fact.
the gossip is more and more bearish
day by day. The talk OF putting the
whole program over till next winter
grows stronger, while the people who
taxes and oppose the corporation tax,
are pressing vigorously for the inherit
ance tax which the House adopted.
THE Senate. in short, is in a condi-
ton OF ferment. This is one of the
phenomena TO which the Senate is sub
ject It is a matter of great pride to
the followers of the ancient traditions
in that body, that it isn't possible to
get anything through the Senate which
has not the support of majority, and
that it isn't possible to kill anything
which has the sincere and determined
support of a majority. Neither propo-
sitiOn is by any means always true,
but there is more ground by far for
both that there would be for any like
tribute to the House. The Senate has
a way of mulline over things which
worry II. It ruminates and talks and
gossips with itself, and works out a
scheme of handling matters which in
the end generally satisfies its majority,
even II II doesn't please the Admins
tration or entirely fill the eye Of the
country.
That is the process which, Is now
going on with reference to the corpora
ton tax Not till the ferment has gone
further viii It be possible to precipitate
anything definite from it; but the sim
mering is now right vigorous"