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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, April 26.-(Opening)- There was fairly active trading on the Stock Exchange at the opening and prices generally made moderate frac- tional gains in the first fifteen minutes. The most prominent features were the Rock Island group and stocks in which there was an active Hawley interest. The gains though were not sustained except in a few instances, enough stock appearing to cause recessions that carried quotations back to about Saturdays closing.
 Il A. M.-Price movements were ir- regular during the last half of the first hour. Reading showed pronounced weakness and declined over points while number of other issues were firm to strong. Thee decline in Read ing induced some talk about the prob ability of a decision being handed down in the Commodity case.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds strong.
 Noon-During the last half of the forenoon the market was without feature most of the trading consisting of professionals watching contracts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Deaths and Funerals.

Biddina O'Brien, wife of Charles Rice, died yesterday afternoon at her late residence, 601 Shelton street, after a brief illness. The deceased was 26 years of age and is survived by four small children.
 The funeral of Mary Elizabeth, wife of Patrick Kiernan, was largely at tended this morning from her late res idence, 564 Broad street. at S:3O o'clock and from Sacred Heart church at g, where Rev. T. J. Sweeney sang high mass of requiem. The pail bearers were Patrick Gould, Philip Finengan. John Lane, Edward Fer guson, Joseph Slavin, and William Reilly. Interment was in St. Mich aePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
MICHAEL KENEALY SERIOUSLY ILL
 WITH APPENDICITIS

Special from United Press.I
 Stamford. April 26.-Taken i'll while returning from the funeral of Cover nor Lilley, Michael Kenealy is to-day seriously ill at his home here suffering from appendicitis, a recurrence of trouble of several years ago. Whether an operation will be necessary is not yet determined.
 He was taken ill on the train and was very much distressed before he reached his home. He suffered much pain throughout Saturday night but yesterday showed decided improve ment and some of the symptoms be- came less pronounced. This morning however the severe pain returned and the malady became more pronounced.
 At MT. Kenealy's home this morn ing it was stated that he was a sick man but that there was every reason to believe he would yield to the treat ment being followed. Tt was said fur ther that the possibility of an opera ton had not as yet been considered and would not be until the treatment now being employed had ceased to show good effect. There is no appre- hension felt as to the course of the trouble so far and at present indica- tions point to recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
BANQUET AND RENDEZVOUS OF
 CONSISTORY
Reunion of Waterbury and New Haven Brethren Takes Place in Bridgeport This Afternoon.

Lafayette Consistory, Ancient Ac- cepted Scottish Rite, held a rendezvous this afternoon. in Masonic Temple at l o'clock, for the more particular benefit of the brethren of Waterbury and New Haven. The conferr:ng of the 21st degree, called Patriarch Noachite. was operated in full cere- monial form So also was the 27th degree. Knight Commander of the Temple. The 32nd degree, Sublime Prince Royal Secret, was conferred in short form. There was banquet at the Stratfield after the work, which was marked by large attendance of the out of town members.
 The banquet was a most enjoyable sequel to the work. which was de- clared most successful. The day was counted a big day in Masonic circles.
 The candidates for the degrees were: G. F. Carroll, W. R. Keadeney G. B. lrion, l.. l.. Arthur, J. M. Gallond, F.. F. Walton, J. s. Bissell, C.. F. Thomp- son, L. s. Miller, T. H. Williams, A. L. Chatfeld, w. H. Beers, A. Schumacher, W. A. Roswell, S. M. Buckingham, L. B. Comstock, S. N. Claxton, W. H. Mertz. M. McTaggart, G. F. Matteson. E. H. Brown. w. H. Goddard. A. c. kenwiede, W. B. Sturgis, W. S. Parr, H. c. Thomas, w. G. TeSchke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
WEIRD TALE OF A
 HOMELESS BOY

Elmer Gilmer, lean little desper- ado, who confessed to the age of IA, was brought into the City court this morning by Railroad Detective V.Per- e1li, who found the boy on a flat car in the East End yards yesterday. The boy was ill fed and worse clothed. he said he had no parents and that lac had made his home in a cabin in an alley on West 23d street in New York. The little fellow aroused the sympa- thy of the court by his cheerful hope 1essness. He did not know where he was going CT how he would make a living. His case was continued by Judge Wilder till tomorrow when the boys history will be looked up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
You get 35c to 75c of value for 25c.

In the sale of use-needs, a quarter of a dollar buys merchandise worth 35c to 75c. !
 1t is dependable merchan- disc; the articles that one needs for use in the home every day.
 Savings are very-real- and very easily made.
 Illustrations
 Straight enameled. sauce pots, 8-qt, regular 45c,-25c.
 Double-boilers for cereals and rice, ena1neled, worth 48c,-25c. :, Fancy French china plates, worth $4.5O to $8 doz.-each-25c.
 Plain white cups and saul cers, worth 75c doz,-6 for 25c.
 Carving sets of three pieces, bone handles, worth 6Oc.-25c.
 Japanned bread and cake boxes, worth 35c and 45c, 25c.
 Turkev-feather clusters, worth 35c,-25c.
 Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
There are probably
 30 styles of women s low shoes here at $3.
~

To show how thoroughly this shoe store covers it's field, we empnasize the num- Der of styles of low shoes sold at just this one price:- $3.
 Three dollars is a liked price among women who want shoes of excellence. Because of that fact, we have an extra large variety at that price. But at other fig ures, there is just as great proportionate variety. The shoe store figures on giving folks what they want-and on doing it at a fair price.
 Here is what it has for women who plan to pay $3 for a pair of low shoes and expect to get full value for every penny of that sum
 Patent-leather pumps ties and low button shoes. New style toes and soles of all weights from heavy to light.
 Suede strap pumps and ties in dainty patterns. Among colors are green blue tan black and gray.
 Tan ties and low button shoes in right weights for either dress or walking wear.
 Calfskin in styles from heavy-sole low walking shoes to fine light strap pumps. Low button shoes fastening with four buttons, too.
 Of each of these shoes, the store could speak a strong word. They are the sort of shoes that the Rowland store has always been proud to sell-shoes full of style and good work and good leather.
 Shoe-men will take extra treuhle. if they are paid for it. That extra trouble pro- dnces extra-good shoes. These shoes at $3 are proof of it.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
MURDER TRIAL OF EARL HILL
 STARTED TODAY
Special from United Press

(Spec1al rom On1teu fTeSS.I
 Norwich, N. Y.. April 26.-Earl Hill a twenty year old youth. was placed on trial for his life here to-day charg- ed with murder in the first degree for killing E1dridge Davis at Westbr1dge on August IS. last. Justice Gelding presided and a special panel of 100 jurors was on hand when court con- vened.
 Davis was a wealthy farmer. He was driving his cows home when some one shot and killed him from clump of bushes beside the road. When cap tured Hill blamed his accomplice. named BorSt.
 'sWe were hidden in the bushes" he said, according to the sworn testimony at the inquest, "and Borst said to me, T will kill the first living thing I see. Davis came along and he shot and killed him. We were going to rob him and get money enough to go west"
 Later Hill repudiated the story and denied he ever made such 8 statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Wash stuffs--17c.

Today we spread out a lot of wash fabrics at IT cents a yard that are worth more than that.
 They are fabrics of sea- sonable weight, of attractive weave, of excellent colors, of utility as we'll as attractive ness.
 Some of them have much of the gleam of silk: are highly mercerised. Some are plain color. Some are print ed with handsome stripes. Some are in plaid designs. But their worth, in every case, is greater than their price.
 Mercerised poplin.
 Plain crepe.
 Mercerised figured poplin. Mercerised voile.
 Mercerised striped poplin. Embroidered plaids. While quantity lasts,-
 17c yd.
 Center aisle. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
IS
 NOW NO MORE
The Kicker and the Lazy Man Will Stand Revealed -One Must Call for Complaints the Other for "InfOrmation.''

Twenty-Five is thing of the past The Southern New England Telephone Company has written "23'' after the name of that mystical character. Kickers must stand revealed. The ignorant go into a class by them selves.
 Those who wish to kick, making the wires jingle with the choicest 1an- guage that can be telephoned, must hereafter ask for complaints" They must pour their troubles into an en- ttrely accustomed ear. The soul that greets them from the other end of the wire will be hardened to troubles and will not be disturbed by the re- citaI of anybody's telephone woes. In- asmuch as most men kick to ''25'' on the same principle that other men kick the family dog, to relieve pent up feelings with the Knowledge that the kickee is thereby made uncomfortable, kickers are expected to grow less. Complaints will not be uncomfort- able. On the contrary habit will make her enjoy the hard luck stories
 Those who never know the number, those who are too tired to look must also show their hands. They cannot conceal their mission in a call for Twenty-Five, but must ask for 'In- formation They will be immediate ly posted as people who are not post ed.-
 The elimination is already affected III ui10 locd1 telepnOne OIIlce. The three young women who were s'25' are now '.complaints'' and '.information.' D Trouble is warranted to run off "com- plaints" like water off a ducks back. She will be selected with especial view to her voice, which must be soothing, like the lullaby of a tender mother. Information must 4have a high fore head, with knowledge concealed in every one of it's spacious departments. The third young lady, who spells the other two, must combine a sweet voice and a we'll stored mind for the same salary.
 The new directory not only states the abolition of ''25'', but sets up some telephone teiquette that is new and good. For instance. we are not, any more, to Tudely answer "hello', but the answer person is to respond Jones, Distributor of Butter Scotch, or whatever his personal, business, or official telephone title is.
 Only one thing is missing from the book, or perhaps two. No caution is uttered to loving young things who use the telephone as a sparkling" de- vice to make the engine of love go. And nothing sufficiently bitter is said about persons who interrupt business by trying to flirt with central.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
COMPOSITE WHEELS
 HIS STOCK IN TRADE
Stole Bicycles, Interchang- ed Parts Disgusting Them and Afterwards Selling Them.

Julius Shields charged with stealing bicycles, interchanging parts and otherwise disgusting them, was fined s and costs in the City court this morning and sent to Jail for 30 days by Judge Wilder. A composite wheel made up of those stolen from Menus Palkowitz, 257 Howard avenue, and Paul Horwath, 209 Pine street, was in court as mute evidence against the accused. A number of wheels stolen in the town and later picked up by the police have disclosed the existence of some one in the city who evidently made a. business Of stealing bicycles and after changing the parts with others, selling them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
DIED

D1ED orcCTrE-A months mind mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at st. Mary,s church at 7.45 A. M, for the repost of the soul of the late John T. McCue of 155 Hamilton St. a+p RIClIn this city, April loth. 1858 Biddina O'Brien. wife of Charles Rice, aged 26 years
 -Eriends are invited to attend the fureral at the residence of her par ea1te. Mr. and Mrs. Morris OBrien No. 6O1 Shelton street, on Iuesoay. April 27th, at 8:30 a. m- and thence to St. Mary's church where a niso mass of requiem will be offered at 5 Burial in St. Michael's cemetery NURPHY-In this city,April 25, 1909, Catherine M., widow of Jasper Mur- pny. of Brooklyn, U. F. " Funeral from the residence or her daughter Mrs. J. A. Leverty, 5E9 Washington avenue at 9:So a-na'
 Burial in New York city,
 kindly omit flowers.
 GRACNIn this city. April 25. lsoS ss.- Friends are invited to attend the kuneraI from his late residence, No i20 Mountain Grove street. Tuesday ~ A pril 27 at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Peters church at a. m. -Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- BASSEvTT-In New Haven, April "A, 1909 Sophie Louise, beloved daugn- ,ssr of Natalie Bassett Fitch, and the s late Thomas A. Bassett, aged years | month, 14 days
 s-Funeral service private, Tuesday, April z7, l90o at Il a. m.
 RASTRlCK-In this city, April "A, l9o9, Ann Rastrick, widow of John Ras- ' trick
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his daugn- q ter. Mrs Harry Busfeld, 192 NICHOLS street on. Tuesday. April 2i at Nz:So D. m.
 -Interment in Lakeview cemetery. NJ a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Last of Beauty Sisters
 Welded This Afternoon

New York April 26.-Miss Nora Langhorn the last of the five Lang horn sisters of Virginia to enter matri- mony, was married this afternoon in St. James Church to Paul Phipps Of London. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Courtney assisted by Rev Charles Cave of the home church of the bride.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss: PROBATE COURT
AnriI 26 1QO

ApTn 26, 19U9. Estate of George W. Northrop, late of the town of Bridgeport in ssaid Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg feet to present their accounts. properly attested within said time. will be de- barred a recovery All persons 1ndebt- ed to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to.
 JULIA A. NORTHROP,
 Administratrix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Weather Indications.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, April 26.-Forecast: Fair tonight and Tuesday.
 An area of high pressure over the lake region is producing cool, pleasant weather in the northern sections A trough of low pressure extending from Western Texas northward to Winni- peg is producing cloudy and unsettled weather in the western sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity pleasant weather with low temperature for the season of the year, and prob ably light frost tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Earl Brothers Suicide
 Result of Love Affair
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 London, April 26.-F'urther investiga- ton to-day of the suicide of Honor able Donald Amesby, brother of Earl of Dalhousie, who leaped overheard Friday night from the Hamburg-Am- erican liner Cleveland enroute from New York to Liverpool, has, members of the family say, convinced them that he ended his life while mentally un- balanced. Denial was made to-day of the report that he took his life as the result of a love affair with an Ameri- can heireSS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
SUNDAY VIOLATORS
 APPEAL FROM FINE
Tony Fennen and Three
 Frequenters of His Saloon on Sunday Found Guilty.

Tony Fenneli took the place of Timothy O'Reilly this morning in the city court when the case against him for selling beer on Sunday was brought up. O'Reilly with three others was arrested yesterday for violating the liquor laws. The saloon Is located at Railroad avenue and Lafayette street Judge Wilder fined Fennen $35 and costs and the frequenters $1 and costs each. They were George Strong. James Brown and William Curtis. All took appeals. Fenne1l gave bond of $50 and the freQuenterS $25 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

d1O CndfIfllnS. Of course, the hair-goods store is a busy spot. It could not but be when dependable creations are sold at such prices as these:-
 Marcel pompadours,- -$2. Transformations for all round the head,-$5.
 Pompadours, full and fine, soc and $1.35.
 Psyche puffs,set of 3,-$1. Cluster puffs, set of 10 or 12,-$2.
 Marlowe puffs, handsome, set of 6,-$1.
 Single puffs of much beautv,-50c and 75c.
 Neck curls,-5O soc.
 Pin curls.-75c.
 Hair rolls, 24-inch, all shades.-21c to soc.
 Switches of all-lOng hair, IS to 24 inches long,-75c to $3.
 Coronet braids, very hand some.- -$3.
 Hair-nets. good size and texture,-15c and 21c
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
CHICKEN FEED SET
 UP AS AN OFFSET

The case of Samuel Friedman against Meyer Reuben and Abraham Holz- berg to recover $100 due on a note, was tried in the city court this afternoon. The parties in the case live in the North End near the Trumbull line. The defendants claim that they have coun- ter charges for taking care of lot of chickens and other animals Decis- ion was reserved,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

-. -t-a- fApTTI I5, IyU9. Estate of Mary E. F'itzsimmons late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time. will be de- barred a recovery. All persons indebt- ed to said estate are reQuested to make immediate payment to
 JOHN SMITH
 Administrator, c. t. a. IT 26 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
MRS. MARY P. SANGER DEAD; PROMINENT
 D. A. R. MEMBER
Especial from United Press.) )

Mary F. Sanger, aged 75, widow of Marvin H. Sanger, died here late last night after a long illness. Mrs. San ger was a prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and at one time was one of the social leaders of Hartford. Her husband. who died some time ago. was a prom inent Democrat. He held the office of Secretary of State four times and was twice State Treasurer.
 Mrs. Sanger is survived by two daughters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
THE PARK CEMETERY

T,ocated in North Bridgeport, on 1,yrf,s s=aniIy ridges. Carriage entrance TdndIey street, or cars from Reservoir ayenue. Improved lots for sale on eaey terms. Telephone 975, Charles n. Gillette Supt. at Cemetery, or City once, 3O9 Court Exchange, Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
FIRE BURNS OUT FAMILIES.

Especial from United PreSS.) early today destroyed a two family house occupied by. Italians. The blaze started soon after midnight from an unknown cause but the families es- capped and succeeded in saving few of their effects. The house was total- Iy destroyed. The loss is estimated at 5000
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Wright Makes New Move
 With His Aeroplane

Rome, April 26.-Wilbur Wright to- day gave ap exhibition of his aeroplane in which he refrained from the use of the starting rails, simply starting the machine from the level ground. Start ing his motors as usual he manoeuvred the aeroplane for about 150 yards along the ground and then got it up in the air without apparent difficulty or ac- cident. This is the first time he has dispensed with the use of the starting apparatus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
HoWLAND'S
White waistines.

A little lot of handsome pure white jacquard waist ings, worth 19 cents a yard at 15c.
 Nice texture and dainty small patterns.
 Measure 27 inches in width.
 Sold heretofore at 19 cents a yard, 15c.
 Cannon street aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Reassurinu Him,

"A little final advice" said pro. lessor of elocution, addressing his pu, pills before the annual entertainment- '.go well to the front of the stage, don't hesitate and don't be nervousv'
 But, I say. professor" remarked a very self satisfied member of the class, suppose l forget part of my oration?''
 "Oh, that doesn't matter" replied the professor. "On the contrary, the more of it you forget the better the audi ence will like it!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
PEACH TREE BUDS
 KILLED BY FROST

Moosup, April 26.-Reports coming in to-day from the owners of peach or chards in this vicinity state that the heavy frost which fell Saturday night killed the buds on the peach trees and destroyed this seasons crop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
U 26 as
NOTICE.

NOTICE We are still at the same old stand, 1263 Stratford Ave. opposite school house. Come in and have. your shay ing, haircutting, etc, done "As You Like It.. Albert Tiska-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

Philadelphia, April 26--His mind in- famed by continual reading of dime novels Harry Zimmerman, a 15-year- old boy, today ended his life by shoot ing with a rifle at his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
THE MAN WHO DOES NOT

Advertise ;s -'ia-,t in Inc name, which sSickz in the public mind. are fhooo o8 the advertise EU---thooo vha let their tight ahSnA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

Washington. April 26.-Director of the Census North sent to the White House to-day a number of papers on contracts and other matters connected with his office pursuant to a request made by President Taft after a con- ference between the President and Secretary of Commerce & Labor Nagel Assistant Secretary Ormsby McHarg and Director North that last until long after midnight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

Plymouth. Mass. April 26.-Fire which caused a loss of $60 900 early to- day demolished the Plymouth Electric Light & Power station and has caused three mills to suspend business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

Philadelphia, April 26.-A. K. Shear CT, wealthy real estate owner and larg- est lumber merchant in the northeast ern section of the city died at his home in North Wales today. He was 70 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

New York; April 26.-President Brown of the New York Central Railroad em- phatically denied to-day the report from Chicago that E. H. Hartman now director of the New York Cen tral System was planning a mammoth corporation which would absorb and place under one control all his roads but the Nickel Plate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
HoWLAND'S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield
 avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Monday, April 26, 1909. The Weather-Fair tonight and to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

London. April 26.-Mrs. Carrie Chap man Catt. the American Equal R ghts campaigner is providing for the fifth convention of the International Wom- ans Suffrage Alliance which opened to-day at St. PauPs Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
Style and value are joined with low price Tn this store s hair goods.

Each of the new-style eff fects in hair goods is to be seen at a price that is as tempting as the article is effective
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26

No matter what you want ry tlho Farmer Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-26
TELEGRAPH TICKS

New York, April 26.-Annie and Emily Sesek, aged respectively three and seven years, were killed, and John Sesek, 36, Mary Sesek, 30, and Joseph, 5, are in the Presbyterian hos pital in a dying condition as the re- suit of coal gas escaping from a stove in their apartments today.