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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
ATTRACTIONS AT STEEPLECHASE

The regular Saturday night display of fireworks will be given at Steeple- chase Island this evening and to-mor- row Captain Webbs seals and sea lion band, marvellous oceanic actors, will present their. wonderful perfor- nance in the afternoon and evening and daily thereafter. The Coast Ar tillery band, Paul Goulding, leader, will also provide popular concert mu- sic in the grove in the afternoon and evening. The troupe of seals which open an engagement tomorrow is the same that created such a sensation in the New York Hippodrome last spring when it was the headliner for several weeks. The strange looking animals of the sea play musical instruments and do other startling tricks, and their performance is decidedly pleas ing.
 The tide is high tomorrow at 4:30 and that means good surf bathing conditions for. the greater part of the afternoon. Many bathers prefer the pool, which is accessible at all times It is cleaned out every day and kept in a sanitary condition, as are the bathing suits and towels, which are washed in the steam laundry on the premises. The new and novel base ball game consisting of two automatic figures. a. batter and catcher, has made a hit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
TOMORROW'S BALL GAMES

The game tomorrow at the South End flats will be between the strong Wallingford semi-professionals and the South Ends. The visiting team is one of the crack organizations of Connec- ticut, having so far this season a clean slate of victories. For the local lads Nick Carter will do the pitching and Mike Lucia the catching. ''Dasher' Kelly, the former Connecticut Ieaguer, will hold down one of the South End outfield positions.
 The Hartford Consolidated team will make its first appearance in Bridge port tomorrow when they will play the reorganized West Ends at West End Park, the contest to be called at 3:30 o'clock. The visiting club is com posed mainly of players who have played iu the leagues throughout Northern Connecticut, which is com posed of many fast teams, such as the Bristols, Rockyilles and many others. Boldt and Barber will be the visiting battery, willie McNamara who let Ae Torringtons down with three hits l., st Sunday will serve 'em up for the West Ends, witheBill Kerr on the receiving end. Doc Hill will umpire.
 The U. M. c. Juniors accept the chal- lenge of either the Avons or the Stratford Reserves for game tomor- row morning at Avon Park
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
BARRIERS MUST
 PAY $l YEARLY
For Annual Inspection of Their Shops
 by Health Officer.
WHO GETS THE FEE?

There are 127 barber ships in this city according to the figures of the new directory. Under the new law passed by the general assembly the health officer of this city is commanded to make an annual inspection of each . shop, the time of the inspection to be at his own convenience. For each in- spection he shall receive $1. Power is given the health officer to compel any shop that may be deemed unsanitary to close until such time as it is made sanitary. The health officer is given full power to enter the barber shops during business hours and the proprie- tors must obey any instructions of a sanitary nature issued by that official.
 An interesting question that arises is what becomes of the money collected for the inspection. In this city and in f1cer is a salaried official and there are no fees attached to the office. It will be observed that the new law provides for fee for each inspection. Will the health officer pocket the money for his own use or will he collect it and re- turn it to the city treasury?
 AS the law has not yet gone into operation the chances are that even the officials themselves have not de- cided which course to pursue Perhaps they will meet and take counsel to- gether. inasmuch as the in. spections will probably be made during the regular office hours of the health officers many will opine that the fees should be paid to the city treasury. In this city under the charter and ordinances the health officer must de- vote his~ entire time to the duties of the office...
 As heretofore stated in these columns the barber's examining commission has been repealed and hereafter it will not be necessary for a barber to undergo an examination before he can practice his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
Deaths and Funerals

The death of Amanda. wife of Will bert Sanford, aged 40 years, Vice Pres identi of the $. W. Hubbeli Building Company, occurred at her late resi- dence 699 Brook street last evening, although the deceased has been an invalid for several years, her death comes as a great shock to her many friends. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, her mother Mrs. A. c. Near of this city, one sister Mrs. George J. Hall, and two brothers Louis of HaverstrapA N. r., and Charles Jones of this city.
 At her home. 563 Arctic street, Mrs Sarah A. Ward. wife of the late James N. Ward, passed away at the age of 5S years. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Eliza, Grace L., Ruth Ward and Mrs. James McAleese. They have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. She was a member of Victoria Lodge, No. 1, Daughters of St. George whose mem bers will attend her funeral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
COSTA RIGA LOAN FOR
 $l0,e0O,00 BY NY. CITY BANK

New York. July 4.-After negotia- tions with various banking firms in this city during the last two months the Costa Rican loan of s100OO0 900 to S12.O00,000 has been arranged by the National City Bank through the firm of W. R. Grace & O., who acted as intermediates between the Costa Rican Government and the bank.
 The contract was signed on Thurs day by the representatives of the Ma tional City Bank and Jose Rehmoser, representing Costa Rica. who has been in this city since the beginning of May for the purpose of negotiating the loan. MT. Rehmoser sailed from Boston yes- terday on one of the United Fruit Com pany's steamships for San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, vio Port Limon, with the contract which he will lay before the Chamber of Representatives of the Republic for its ratification
 It is understood that the agreement with the National City Bank covers the funding of all debts of Costa Rica, beth internal and external which are said to amount to over s10 000. 900. The time given in the contract is fifty years. ahAthe rate of interest is per .oent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
aWEBER DAY" MONDAY

Monday of next week will be Weber Day at Steeplechase Island when the original programme arranged for yes terday, with a number of added feat ures, will 1be carried out. This i'm cludes the. full Wheeler & Wilson band, afternoon and evening; free vaudeville ip the main pavilion with Harvey's orchestra George Finkle- stone as accompanist; athletic events, water sports, cake walk, water mel on contest, chasing the greased pig, climbing the greased pole, prize waltzes, free boxing matches, Criter- ion quartette and other soloists and other special events, to say nothing of the long list of prizes to be award ed in the evening to contestants and holders of lucky admission and Coast CT and Royal Gorge tickets.
 The decorations of the island will be elaborate and everything that study, time and money can devise to make the day interesting, will be pro- vided. More fun for a dime than was ever offered in the city before. for all of the special attractions are to be free, is promised to all those who vis- it the island Monday. Plan to go to Steeplechase Weber Day and you will see a festival of fun that was never eQualled in the city before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
ITO INSPECT THE
 DREADFUL DOOR
Judge Williams and Attor-
 neys to Brave Short Beach Smell in Person.
DIR. WOLF SAYS INJURIOUS

New Haven. July 24.-At the end of the hearing yesterday of the cases of the county health officer, and of a number of residents against the At 1 lantic Trapping company. Judge Will Hams and counsels for the different parties in the two suits agreed to make trip to Short Beach and Kelsey Is- land next Tuesday morning to look over the premises and for themselves see what the situation is, the hearing to be continued Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The usual number of Short Beach residents present was diminish ed by the weather, but Ella Wheeler Wilcox and others were on hand, al though she did not have to testify. The only witnesses on the stand yes- terday were Judge Kelsey and Dr. Wolff, the former to testify as to the situation and to the man1factory of fish oil. with which he is familiar, and the latter to testify to the effect of the odors and gases produced by the oil manufacturing process upon the health of those exposed to them.
 Dr. Wolff in the afternoon testified produced by the fish oil manufacture, and as to possible diseases which might arise from it. Besides mere headache and nausea. he mentioned the heart. hardening of the blood vessels and similar effects. When asked by Attorney Goodhart, in cross examination. whether it was not true that the extraction of oil from the cooking fish was not conducive of health generally, and especially to tuberculosis patients, the doctor fail ed to take the bait, and when comv pelled to answer the question as put answered it in the negative. pr. Wolff tried to remonstrate that while the extraction of oil might be conducive to health in some way or another, the odor from this process certainly was not. but as MT. Goodhart insisted up on having the question answered without explanations he answered it in the negative, much to his cross-ex- aminer's disgust.
 The first witness called was Judge Edwin R. Kelsey, whose father owns the island. Judge Kelsey lives on the point near the island. He stated that Thomas Hayes had hired the plant for the Atlantic Trapping Company last winter, and the lease runs until Janu- ary 1, 1910. Several times he and his the island free to the company if it would give up the lease and get out, but this offer has been refused. There are now 400 tons of scrap on the is land and the odo1 is very bad. He then described the process of making fish oil.
 Does it stink?" asked Judge Stod- dard. T-t'.3-
 "Yes. it certainly does. but not as bad as few days ago." replied the witness.
 Gan anyone live near it with any degree of comfort?''
 NO, they cannot"
 Witness stated that the manufacture of fertilizer breeds immense numbers of a large green bottle fly which could be noticed in swarms drifting over Short Beach.
 Pending the proceedings keeper is in charge of the Kelsey Island works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
JAIL INSTEAD OF HOSPITAL
Slayer of Tony, the Boot black, Brought Into Court Today.

The case of Illfgeo Fasciano, who is charged with the murder of Tony Peg zuto in Columbus Place about two to-day, but the preliminary hearing was continued until Friday, July 30 He was committed to jail without bonds. Fasciano appeared in court this morning with his right arm in a St. Vfncent's hospital yesterday.
 pr. Barry, house surgeon at St. Vim cents hospital, was of the opinion that Fasciano should be returned to the hospital, as his arm needed further treatment. Prosecuting Attorney De- Laney said that the jail was the proper place for him and whatever treatment he needed could be given him there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
BASE { BALL TIPS

Two games with Waterbury here this afternoon.
 Northamptons at Newfeld Monday for one game.
 Holyoke was due here yesterday, and as usual the game was called off.
 Will Louis Padrone play in the Am erican league is what is bothering the New Britain fans Objection was raised to his playing last season be- cause of his brunette tinge. In 76 games he batted for .s13
 John Bunyan is being used behind the bat some of the time. Johns playing is gilt edge this year.-New Haven Register.
 Now it looks as if in spite of waiv- CTS being asked on him, Jack Ches- bro will be able to hang around the New York Americans for this year and next, as he has an iron clad con- tract for s750 a month.
 Germany Schaefer, for years second baseman of the Detroit Tigers has been benched for off color in playing the benching will be permanent and he may manage a minor league club.
 Major league scouts have not been giving a great deal of time to the Ann erican association this season. It is not probable that they are anxious to pay $11,000 prices for men like Rube Marquard and Lou Durham.
 There are now four men in the Con necticut league who have made 100 hits this season, Zacher of New Ha- ven; McCsbe and Mason of New Brit ain and Collins of Springfield.
 Something doing over New Haven way yesterday. George Bone forgot to sign up or release man.
 The Detroit Americans have made an offer of $3,000 to the Providence Eastern league club for. Pitcher Jim rpy Lavender, the former Papermak- CT. If this deal goes through, it will be the third big one that Hugh Duffy has engineered this seoson. Short stop Blackburn was sold to the Chi cago Americans, while Pitcher Bar berich was disposed of a few days ago to the Boston Americans.
 All that tobacco that is being ship
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

ped into the Connecticut league fl payment for home runs is not being smoked, destroyed or packed away for winter use around the family fire sides Several of the players have found outside purchasers and are turning their smokes into ready cash.
 George Bone and Jesse Burkett, tws of the king crabs of baseball, are run. ming a neck and neck race this sea son to see who can sign up and re lease the most men before the mino league curtain falls. When BurkeH releases a man he turns him over to the same faults that Burkett did the New Haven manager does the same thing. The Worcester man probably has a little on the New Haven man, inasmuch as he releases the player first. Too bad Tom Fleming is not managing some club just now. He'd make both keep up with him when it comes to signing up and releasing men -Springfield Union.
 The Boston Americans had been go- ipg along at a great clip until they met the Detroits, since which they have begun to slip.
 Three home games again next week, on Monday Northampton is here, Wednesday New Haven and Friday, Springfield. The out of town gamels include, Waterbury. Tuesday; Hart ford, Thursday; and New Britain Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
Weather Indications.
Especial from United

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 24.-Forecast: Fair tonight and Sunday.
 The disturbance that was in the lake region yesterday morning is now pass ing out the St. Lawrence valley. It has produced very good rain over the eastern portion of the lake region and New England during the past "A hours. It is followed by an area of high pressure that will probably pro- duce pleasant weather in this vicinity for two or three days. Moderate tenn peratures prevail in all the northern sections
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

A large delegation of members of the St. Boniface G. c. Social Club and also of the Children of. Mary Sodality of St. Joheph's church, will leave Sunday morning on the 9:43 train for New Haven, whence they will journey to Millers Grove where they will attend the annual outing to be given by the St. Joseph's Young Mems Club of St. Boniface church of that city. The members of both societies are request ed to meet at the Bridgeport depct at 9:30 a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE

The High1anders were driven to cover by the rain yesterda1and didn't have a. chance to grappIe with the Maps in Cleveland. The Ddroits were fortunate enough to get in two games with the Bostons and to pile up a tidy lead by taking both games. The squirting White Sox blanked the slump ing Athletics and the tailenders topplef the Browns. The results:
 Detroit 5, Boston 2.
 Detroit 4. Boston 2.
 Chicago 3, Philadelphia, O.
 Washington 4, St. Louis 2.
 At nd-Eain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
Connecticut League

The continued downpour of yester. day was not a welcome sight to the Nutmeg League magnates, as the games were called off on every field. The real battle of today will be the fight for second place between Hol- yoke and New Britain, two games be- ing scheduled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
Fire in NorWalk.

The bakery owned by James H. lily att, at Norwalk, was entirely destroy ed by by fire, at 12:30 Tuesday morn ing. MT. Hyatt estimates his loss to be at least $1, 200. which loss is partly covered by a $55 policy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
cOI. ROOSEVELT PLANS EXPEDITION
Ry Staff Correspondent of the
 United Press)

United Press.)
 Nairobi, British East Africa, July A Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit and guide arrived here to-day coming from Mai vasna. The remainder of the party remained at Naivasha where the ex- perts are busy with the spells of the Camp Saigosoi Yesterday was spent quietly in Nairobi by Bwana Tumbo and the Journey to Nairobi was un- eventful. While here Colonel Roose- welt will secure needed supplies and make arrangements for the southern expedition which he is soon to under take.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Miss Laura E. Dean of Hicks street is spending her vacation with friends in Cromwell, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

The Misses Julia Hegarty, Rather inc, Della and Anna Gently, wei known South End young ladies, ar enjoying a two weeks vacation a Myrtle Beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Games Today Boston at Detroit. New York at Cleveland. Washington at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Mir and Mrs. Jordan and Miss Nelli Moran of New York, are spending thei vacation with MT. and Mrs. John Mol Toy of Norman street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 centA Manufactured by Wm- R. Winn. 2li
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANpING OF THE CLUES.

| The National League race came to a l dead stop yesterday, the rain storm knocking out the whole schedule
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Word has been received from MT. and Mrs. c. s. Garfield of a pleasant voyage across with not a marring incl dent. They report delightful condi- tions, favorable weather and perfect motoring facilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

l Miss Bessie Dooley of the City Ma I tfonal Bank, left today for a week s
 visit with friends in Rochester, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
Games Today

Pittsburg at Boston Chicago at New York. Cincinnati at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Brooklyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Mrs Eli Lesser and family of Elm wood Place, are summering at Forest Park, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Frank ORourke of Fulton street, is seriously i'll at his home, suffering from typhoid fever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Games Today Waterbury at Bridgeport, two gameS) Springfield at Hartford. New Britain at Holyoke, Gwo games.) New Haven at Northampton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

The family of City Treasurer F. V Hall are pleasantly located at Twi Lakes for the summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

The Misses Jessie and Mabel Spen- cer of Lafayette street, sailed today on the St. Louis for Southampton, or
 a pleasure trip abroad lasting about .six weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Sold throughout the woEic. Depots: London. 27. mEnaFterhouse m s9. Paris. Rue de ia Psi1 A1straT @ nasT nSnlsTssa Sh1s To,, ,aSRs Kons & pTus c9 Jspan HESsn Ho1s fr ssc-; gS HgSsA o Potter Drug GheN Sorp
 esatmsnt and cure of tofturine, dIsngufmg humous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

A happy little sailing party left this port Thursday afternoon on General H. A. Bishops natty steam yacht $tbe Akela, for a; short cruise up the Sound going as far as the Thimble Islands and return. Luncheon and dinner were served on board and the favored guests provided with everything to be desired in the way of generous entertainment. The party comprised Mrs. John J. Cul- linan, Misses Katharine, Julie and Mary Keefe, the Misses Hamilton of Harral avenue, and Miss May Jordan
 John Cullinan on his westward trip met Jimmie O'Rourke of this city in St. Paul, where the Columbus baseball team, to which he is attached. were playing. Jimmie speaks in glowing terms of the unstinted hospitality of the western people, "but there's no place quite like our own Bridgeport.
 pr. H. c. weidhch, D. D. s., and Mrs. Weidlich leave on Monday for a months sojourn in the Adirondacks.
 On Wednesday the ladies of the Co., lonial society will go on a trolley ride to New Haven thence to Derby and back to Bridgeport A stop will be made at the Collonade at Savin Rock for dinner. The car is to leave Meigs' corner at 20 A. M.
 Frank wootze, president of the Kreutzen quartette which won the Kaiser's prize at the Eastern Saenger- fest in New York recently; Albert HabeIen secretary of the same quar- tette; Charles O. Kopp, secretary of the 22nd National Sangerfest and Emil Lauder connected with several of the Greater New York singing so- cieties were entertained by the Schwaebisher Maenner Chor yester- day. The men made the trip to this city by trolley to notify the local singing organization that the diploma awarded them at the Sangerfest had arrived and would be in this city early next week.
 The fourth annual outing of the foremen and office employees of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company was held at Roton Point to-day. The committee in charge of the outing was William R. Brown, chairman; William H. Skinner, treasurer; Will liam A.. Thorpe, Forester F. Bishop, and Harvey P. Grafhn. A ball game was arranged between the office and the factory forces. The former was explained by Charles Clark, the latter by David Hennessey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

pr. H. c. weidlich, D. D. S., ana Mrs Weidlich leave on Monday for 6 months soiourn in the Adirondacks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Mrs J. B. Shepherd of Norman street is spending the week with her daugh- ter, Mrs. w. F. Watson, at New Pres ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Something doing over New Haver way yesterday. George Bone forgot tt sign up or release a man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
SOCIAL AND
 PERSONAL

John Cullinan. the senior member of Cullinan & Mullins, is standing a good bit of chaffing at the hands of his friends, over his speedy return from the Pacific coast, where he was book ed-with an itinerary carefully and methodically planned-to visit until the latter part of August. It will be remembered his party left here the last of June, during that intensely hot spell, which was felt all over the country. They stopped over at Yellowstone Park for five days, enjoying all kinds of weather, even experiencing the novel fact of a real snowstorm in July. However, after leaving Wyoming, each mile seemed to bring them nearer to a fiery furnace, and by the time Butte was reached MT. Cullinan had changed his mind and plans, and secured ac- commOdations for a quick return to this city, where they arrived last week, firmly convinced that Bridgeport is about the only desirable place on the map.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

There are now four men in the Con necticut league who have made 100 hits this season, Zacher of New Ha- ven; McCabe and Mason of New Brit ain and Collins of Sprin gfield, =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24

Will Louis Padrone play in the Am erican league is what is bothering thu New Britain fans Objection wal raised to his playing last season be cause of his brunette tinge. In q games he batted for .313
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-10

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