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New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
AIDED THE STRICKEN
JERSEY WOMAN'S STORY.
Miss Sherman Tells of Scenes an
TaOrmina.

Rome. Jan. e.-Nfiss May Sherman. OF Elizabeth.
" J.. who was active in the measures undertaken
at Taormina for the relief of the earthquake suf-
ferers and who now is in Rome. to-day gave fur
ther details OF the condition of the refugees who
under her observation
'AII the bakers of Taormira,' Miss Sherman
said, were kept at work making bread, and they
were paid by contributions from the foreign col
ony. We all did everything possible to obtain
clothing to the shivering and naked people.
There were many children among the refugees who
been made orphans by the earthquake. A
Mrs Welch. who mad intended going Messina
the day before the earthquake, saved her life by
postponing her departure. Mrs. WEIGH has taken
charge of little girl refugee evidently of gentle
birth. and If she is not claimed Will adopt the
child. Lady Hill and her daughter. who have
school at Taormina in which they teach
brodery. gave themselves up TO nursing and
ing for the sufferers receiving some in their own
villa
Il was much struck by the behavior Of the
refugees. They seemed dazed with terror and suf-
fering but were uncomplaining They ready
10 share whatever was given them with one an
other. and those that suffering the
most did not neglect TO thank us for the kind
nesses shown.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP IN JAPAN
Remarkable Increase Of Suicide Attributed
Partly to Resultant Hard Times.

Chicago, Jan 9--AccOrding to Professor W. D.
McClintock. Of the University of Chicago there
were more suicides in Japan last year than in any
twelve months in that nations history The pro-
fessor attributes the increase TO hard times partly
caused by government ownership, the pcssimistic
spirit of the people and the breaking down of the
old religion.
The cost of living in Japan" said Professor Nc
Clintock In a talk before the George Rowland Club
is very high and the people complaining of
the huge war debt. Japan, like many other coun-
tries. is face to face with the labor problem The
government owns the railroads. telegraph and tie
phone lines, and the business men declare that the
experiment has not been successful
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10

tssonis-n to President Roosevelt They believe
that IN performing this far from grateful task
they are not only discharging the responsibility
placed upon them. bat about 20 effect a sys-
TEN and promote an effectiveness which will
prove of the utmost comfort and convenience to
mir Taft when President, and which will in no
way reflect on President Roosevelt.
II the Democrats have drawn erroneous con-
clusiens from the course of the Republicans say
the Senate leaders. they have 10 blame only
their own impetIosity and their insistent de-
rlsnd for action more drastic than the occasion
warranted and more spectacular than was CON
sistent with the views Of the majority or the
dignity Of the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10

in the devastated district be devoted by the gov
ernment to the relief OF the survivors.
NapleS Jan 9-Caspar s. Crownnshield, the
American Consul and Mrs. Crowninshield. out Of
the funds collected from the America7s visitors
here have started a workroom to give employment
10 the women earthquake refugees.
Sorrento. Italy Jan. 9.-Thomes Robinson and
lamiIy, Miss Brown Miss Kaine and F. G. Bates
oil Cleveland, Ohio. who were reported TO have
been a Messina the time of the earthquake,
arrived here to-day.
London, Jan 9-The Foreign Office has been sd-
vised from Malta that an American, named Paul
Richards, of PENNSYLVANIA, has arrived there from
Reggie on the British cruiser Minerva and has
been sent to the hospital
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
WILL HELP TO KEEP HARsoR CLEAN.

Most of the steamship companies which have
been asked by the Merchants Associations water
pollution committee 10 forbid the practice of dump
ing ship refuse in the harbor. have promised their
co-operation. The answer of the executive head Of
two Of the most important coastwse lines is
typica! OF the sFirit shown by the companies gen
orally 1T will be my pleasure" he says in let
ter TO Edward Hatch, jr. chairman of the COM
nittee "to cooperate with your committee in every
way that may be practicable.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
GINNED COTTON REPORT.
12,47o,226 Bales, Against 9,951,5O5 a Year
Ago.

Washington. Jan. s.-The Census Bureau to-day
reported 124To.22S running bales of cotton ginned
from the growth of 1908, to January last against
9.s5i sos a year ago and 1885 gnneries operated
against H,276 year ago. The percentage OF the
whole crop ginned to January l is 80 per cent for
1909 and 90.4 per cent for 1908.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
COLLECTOR FOWLER TO RETAIN PLACE

Washington. Jan. enquiry at the White House
and Treasury Department to frequent publica-
tons relative to candidates for the office ColIeC
tor of the Port OF New York bring tements
that absolutely change is contemplated in that
position and that Edward S. Fowler the incum-
bent will remain where he Is The further state
ment is made that there has been less complaint
10 Mr.. Fowler tran to any other Collector
in wears
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10

Rome Jan. s.-The parliamentary committee
which is examining the measures proposed by the
government in tie Chamber OF Deputies has modi-
fed them with the consent OF the Cabinet The
changes provide that the building taxation be
per for five years instead Of per cent for
two years, and that tie earthquake be
er1pted from a building for fifteen years. A
further provision is that all unclaimed valuables
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
EFFECT ON LAKE GENEVA.

Geneva Switzerland, Jan. 's.-The inhabitants OF
this city state that the waters of Lake Geneva rose
and fell for two days with g curious syphon-Iike.
tsna The same phenomena were noticed before the
San Francisco earthquake and attributed to
seismic gases
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
ADD S29, ,539 TO FUND.
Contributions for Italians Continue
an Large amounts.

Contributions 20 the several funds for the relief
OF the natives OF Southern Italy continue coming
In and nearly every day there is revealed fund
that has been piling UP aid quietly but none the
less effectively.
Knauth Nachod G. Kuhae bankers. cabled yes
terday to the Italian Red Cross at Rome contriou-
tions from different parts of the country amount
ing 70 so,61o 5s. or this the firm gave N,cOo Sub
scriptions to its fund OF $50 and were as fol-
lows
1000 0oColiscted by J. Pink CuneO, italian consular
1900 oo-citizens q Atlantic city: -
900 oo-ItaIian relief COMMITTEES; White Plains
4oe 10 societa 1taliana Unone. Tampa Fla
81 5o-Empoyes Of Knauth 4 Kuhne.
The fund of the Chamber of Commerce goes
increasing in a satisfactory way The receipts yes
terday s37 a. making total of $2Ss73 raised
by the Chamber in few days. The subscriptions
OF $50 and over to it's fund follow:
81 SsF1rst Church Christ. Scientist. New York
$50 Ss-nl1s" SS-Danisl e - Reid' aSors
100 OoIaodgman Rubber COMPANY: Ebert A. RTineker-
s Gose B's chsom n and GhaFs ankn Z
5OOo-chaTies H. Smith Charles N. Brizse. Walter
Ptnkus.
The Red Cross received yesterday additional con-
tributions amounting 1856 "a those of $50 and
over being follows:
! oGS oo-''fhe Newark E'iST Evening News"
Eo2 oo-Colony Club.
b0o 0o-William c. Osborn.
300 00-Poel & Arnold.
200 o0-Brooklyn subdivision Red cross.
300 o0-Katherine Dubois
100 o0-RochesteT r. su6diyision Red cross
Pse1s 92cb G2 ans &ssf sP2yss cGes.r
10 0o-Oneida County subdivision.
16T 4T-Trinity Church. Geneva. y. 7.
1856 o0--James Pyle & Sons.
i15 5s-Syrscuse subdivision Red cross
100 00-Mrs. Douglas Robinson. Eleanor De G. Cuyler
Billwiier Brothers Hecla Iron Works
30 O0-ChurCh of St James the Less. SCarsdde.
Is 25-Employes of David Aaron & 60.
so OO-The Rev. DR. Huntingdon Central Presby terrain
cheering News Publishing Company. Charles
W. McAlpn, Mrs John c Havemeyer-
The American-Italan relief committee announced
the following contribute y 10 its funds:
s5OO-Mchael Rofrano and the Bridge Bowling club
5O-Judge William F. Moore
The special concert the Metropolitan Opera
House for the benefit of the earthquake sufferers
is expected to realize large sum. Nearly all Of
the principal singers have volunteered their ser
vices.
The Federation of Jewish Organizations decided
yesterday to appeal all Jews aid in the swell
ing of the funds The federation will direct that
all money contributed be sent to the agencies al
ready established for the purpose. -.-
The Italian central relief committee announced
last night that, in addition to the $4,000 already
turned to the Italian Red Cross 5000 was re-
cefvef yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
Red CROSS FUND s721oa1

Washington, Jan. 9-The Red Cross fund for the
Italian earthquake sufferers continues to grow.
With to-day's contributions the total is s72 .O31
This includes 10000 cabled direct to Ambassador
Griscom for Red Cross purposes by the Governor )
committee of Massachusetts,
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10

San Sebastian, Spain, Jan, 9.-Telegrams re-
ceived here from the Canary Islands report Sc
we're earth shocks yesterday. especially at Las
PaImas where several of the Oldest houses in
town were damaged. No casualties have been
YepoTted.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
MEXICAN COAST shaken.
Shock Most Sepere at 4capulco-
Quake an Canary Islands.

Mexico City, Jan 9-The entire western coast
of Mexico shaken BY an earthquake .yester-
day which was most severely felt at Acapulco.
in the State of Guerrero. and at Oaxaca, in the
state of the same name. The damage was triv-
ia! and no fatalities have been reported
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

of the kingdom of God. What VIZ
ought to strive for through the Church
is that new life which will ultimately
make all laws unnecessary, rather thaz
for a, multi de of laws which can only
have the effect of sInothering the new
life" To this the Catholic Transcript
adds, ''This is what the Catholic
Church holds, that men cannot be
made virtuous by human laws, but by
having instilled into them true religion
which will lead them to keep His COM
mandn1entS. We venture to assert the
foregoing sentiments express only. q
scintilla Of what MIR. Rowland feelf
on the foolishness Of these political pull
piteers." Mr. Rowland. is himself 4
high church Episcopalian, an orthodox
English churchTnan and he writes from
that point Of view, having common
sense enough to read Alright the sign OF
the times that more men are driver
from the church by just such arbitrary
action on the part of those in author
ity than from any other cause.
LEW.
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CnTIH PERSONAL.
ii IA
DOOlhA MU SICAL

The first of the series of four whists
arranged by the Ladies of st. Charles
Parish was given last night in the
Parish hall. Mrs John Chrisinger and
0lTB. r. l. Hayden were the commit
tee in charge. Twenty-Five players
received each a prize. The prize for
the series is handsome carpet sweep
aer
The prize winners were as follows:
Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Steinmetz, Mrs.
johnson, Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. Canny, Mrs.
Turburt, Mrs. Whiting, E. Nolan, E.
Enis, Miss A. Malone Miss J. Walsh
MRS. Denny, Miss Bernard, Mrs. Walk
er, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Pro-
vost, Mrs Cummings, Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. Lush, Mrs. Richards, Mrs Loo
mis-.
Miss Loretta Payden pleasantly en-
tertained a group of her friends at her
home. $50 Shelton street, Wednesday
evening, the occasion being her 18th
birthday anniversary. A luncheon
was daintily served. Those present
were: Misses E. and L. Fitzgerald.
Ethel Lynch, May Grant, Julia War
land Margaret Tierney, Elizabeth
Tierney, Mabel Swan, Loretta Payden,
Al nes Keegan and Messrs. Charles
Canny, Joseph Mayne, Edward Pitts,
Fred Weller, Francis Dunnigau, John
Dennis. Charles Payden andssThomas
Keesan- Jr. ss*
The B. P. N. Club We're entertained
at the home of Miss Mabel Rock,
Armstrong Place, last evening. 1t was
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

izer with pair of green velvet gaunt-
let's which will be used in the degree
work in the future Those present
were Alderman John OConnell, Alder
man Louis Brock, Henry E. Reilly,
John Broderick, Loren Delbridge, Will
liam Weidenhammer. Thomas Youngs,
Peter Dietrich, John Finch, Sheridan
Ladd, Richard Sheridan William
Walsh, former Mayor F. E. Clark, and
Joseph A O'Brien of this city, Munsel
Gage, of Hartford and w. S. Sheive of
Buffalo.
Mrs George E. Somers entertained
the members of the Woman's staff of
the Children's Ward of the Bridgeport
hospital, at her home yesterday. The
reports showed that there were IL chill
dren in the ward Feb. L, and that there
had been 80 admissions during the
quarter. Mrs. Joel P. Omans, presi-
dent of the staff. presided. Al pro-
gram of music was rendered by Miss
Eleanor Lines, Miss May Topping,
Mrs.sWindsor and Miss Mabel French
Refreshments were served.
Fifty couples. young people residing
mostly in the West End, attended the
dance given by the Crescent Club, last
evening, in Masonic Hall. Fathers
orchestra furnished music. The floor
committee were Edgar Miller, Harold
Elias Howe Jr., Post, G.. A. r. has
accepted an invitation to attend the
meeting of Franklin Bartlett Camp, S.
of ", May 10. And the Post voted to
give the camp the use of their hall,
May 90 when the state encampment
will meet 1t was decided at the meet
ing of the Post held last night, that
flags and markers for the graves of
dead comrades will be given out
Thursday. An application for mem
bership was received. Commander E.
L. Ruggies promised that other appli-
h4
W. o. Burr of Fairfield gave an in
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

News" last Saturday, by Mr.. Louis
Rowland, one of the best writers in
the daily press of the United States.
Referring to those ministers who have
so persistently besieged the Indiana,
legislators during this session, clamOr-
ing for the enactment of laws against
Sunday baseball, he said, among other
things, that 1.-The business of the state
was not to help men, but to protect
those who need protection, and to re-
strain the evil-minded. But the
Church has as great care-or ought to
have-for the evil-minded and for the
prosecutors as it has for all the others.
It is necessary that it should have the
kindlieSt and most sympathetic rela-
lions with them, necessary that 1t
should labor with them in love to
role of policeman, it at once loses this
sympathetic contact, loses all power to
help those who most sorely need its
help Let us take a concrete case.
When the Church demands that the
state say, that baseball should not be
played on Sunday, the effect of it's ac-
tion as anyone ay find out by look
ing into the situation, is simply to an
ger thousands of men, without in any
way making them better men, They
would go to Sunday ball games, if they
could. If they do not go, it will be
only because they are forbidden to go.
Their opinions have not been changed,
in any particular. Many men have I'M
doubtedly been converted to the Sun
day ball idea, simply by the lobby of
the ministers against it, so perverse is
human nature. To a great many peO-
pie the church has come to be regard
ed as an institution, the sole purpose
of which is to forbid men to do what
they think right, to interfere with their
enjoyment of pleasure which they be-
lieve to be innocent. This is one rea-
son for the bitter antagonism toward
the church. A careful study of Christ's
relations to the Civil authority, will
show that He had little confidence in
its ability to do much for men in the
wav of making them worthy citizens
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the last session of the winter season.
Whist was played and Miss Elizabeth
Tobin, Miss Regina Gondreau, and
Miss Helen Sheehan received prizes.
The kindergarten pupils of Miss
Fannie A. Smith have made in the
course of their work many water COL
or Cravings which will be exhibited
this afternoon. The public is invited
to the exhibition.
Miss Vera Cameron Curtis, the tai
ented young singer, scored a triumph
at the concert given by the Seaside
Club last evening. She sang several
difficult selections adapted to her
range, and was vigorously applauded.
Miss Curtis has a well trained sopra-
no voice, and sings with sympathy
and technique. Hans Lett, the violin
list of the occasion proved a most ca
pable artist There was a large at
tendance, which was ushered by
Ralph Beers. A. B. Comstock, Samuel
F. Beardsley and Horace Whitney. A
dance followed the concert. There
was a supper.
A few of the select members of the
t o. .. T. recently organized with, a
membership of several hundred in this
city by Most Truthful Salam, John NJ.
OConnell, alderman from the Sth dis
trict. enjoyed a dinner last evening at
the Elks' Club Chef Lee served one of
mis- finest menus. At the post pran-
oial exercises Corresponding Secretary
Henry e. Reilly presented the organ
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

The small boy throughout New York
city is in a jubilant frame of mind over
the resembling of the mandate for a
''Noiseless Fourth" as promulgated by
Fire Commissioner Hayes, a short
time ago. The notice was to the eff
feet that no permits would be issued
by the Fire Commissioner for the sale
of fireworks at retail, between the
tenth day of June and the tenth day
of July" Such a storm of protests
flowed into the Commissioners Office,
from all parts of the country that he
has rescinded his action, and will issue
a limited number, of permits, between
June 25 and July 6. But they must
not sell high explosives, cannons, car
tridges or skyrockets, and the whole
sale dealers are put under heavy
bonds not to sell fireworks which
might cause fire or accidents. 1t is
we'll to put some restriction on the sale
of fireworks, Tor in the hands of irres-
ponsible persons, who do not under
stand what the celebration of the Dec
laration of Independence means, too
often, deadly injury is done, causing
loss TO life and property. But the OBJ
servation of the nations great day in
moderation, should never be allowed to
become obsolete.
Sunday baseball is the principal topic
in an article in the Indianapolis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

teresting talk on the care and breed
ing of chickens at the meeting of the
ISOLATION, which was held in 40 Court
Exchange Building last night.
1--WE had a great pow-wow in New
among this great assemblage congrat-
ulating the ElkS on their beautiful
home.'-H. H. Jackson.
"It is now Great Mischenewa E. T.
buckingham, and he wears his honors
well.''-Carl Foster.
although not much of a club man,
/ hea rtily admire the Elks' fine build
ing and it's entire furnishings.''-F. c.
Allen.
1--WE don't want the auto-chemical
about here, so 1 will tell DIR. Banks, he
is sitting on a lighted cigar. Tom
Finn.
And maybe the Doctor didn't rise
quickly; but it was a false alarm
the cigar had gone out and catastro-
phe was averted.
I'll guarantee the SteepIechase draw
will cause no delay to any craft desir-
ing to pass through. Boyton.
1.-THE normal girls of 'O5 certainly
know how to entertain their friends.
They must have visited the ElkS' quar-
tiers. Harry Neal.
ct am looking for a ferocious dog.
I've only been burglarized eight times -
William Chew.
We've spared no expense to deco
rate in honor of our third anniver-
sary."-CharieS Gelman.
wait till the clouds roll by."-Al-
derman Mahoney.
1.-The Public Market is all right.
D. TComey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

We have purchased from Fifth Avenues most famous
maker of the highest grade apparel for 1--WE wish
could mention names the entire surplus stocks of
this seasons tailored Summer Suits and Dresses, dup
Gates of the sartest garments being sold in New
Yorks most exclusive shops We obtained tremendous
price concessions because of the makers pending removal
to larger quarters AS consequence this offering is the
greatest made in this any other storethe most
wonderful values offered to Bridgeport enaI
the stunning styles just introduced in New Yorkat
third to half off the regular price There not
than two of kind and orders for duplicates
be accepted purchase exhausts the makers
surplus stock All colors and all Sizes and the greatest
variety in size SO models.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

Walter Stapleton, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will H. Stapleton, of Arch ST, is
the proud possessor of some very fine
prize chickens. They were entered at
several of the late exhibits and never
failed to secure a premium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

Mr.. Joseph G. Wright, nee Miss Jane
Coughlin is back in her old domain, at
the High School, where she is substi-
tuting for Miss Bessie Hanover, who is
on the sick list, and threatened with
nervous proStratiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07
LEW.

Many weak. nervous women have
been restored to health by F'oley's Kid
ney Remedy as it stimulates the kid
neys so they will eliminate the waists
matter from the blood. Impurities de-
press the nerves, causing nervous ex-
haustion and other ailments. Com
mence to-day and you will soon be
well. Pleasant to take. F. B. Brill
local agent. ~135
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07
DIPHTHERIA AT TAFT SCHOOL.

DIPHTHERIA AT TAFT SCHOOL
WATERFOWL, May Towing to an
epidemic of diphtheria at Taft's Prep
aratory School in this place, it has
been decided to close the school for
two weeks. Several cases have de-
veloped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

Mrs. Anna, M. Hyde is now residing
with her sister Mrs. c. S. Garfield, on
Park avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

sit is now Great Mischenewa E. T.
buckingham, and he wears his honors
ll."-Carl Foster.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

teresting talk on the care and breed
ing of chickens at the meeting of the
Bridgeport Poultry and Pet Stock As
ISOLATION, which was held in 40 Court
Exchange Building last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

I'VE had a great pow-wow in New
Britain, but 1 wouldn't miss being
among this great assemblage congrat-
ulating the ElkS on their beautiful
home."-H. H. Jackson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

Although not much of a club man,
i heartily admire the ElkS' fine build
ing and it's entire furnishings. IF. c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-07

Sunday baseball is the principal topic
n an article in the Indianapolis