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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
EIGHT FIRES
 IN A HOURS

Small boys, bonfires and a false alarm ringer have kept the fire de- pertinent on the run during A hours. Before o'clock this afternoon the ter avenue went up in flames; des- troying valuable Newfoundland dog. Loss $200. Sparks from a bonfire ig- nited the building. An alarm from box 551 at Stratford avenue and Read street brought out three companies. Connecticut avenue and sent in an other from box 58. This brought three more companies.
 At II o'clock this morning the de- partment answered an alarm from box 172 at Columbia and Gregory street. On g company saw a butchers boy try ing to hold a man. The man broke away and disappeared in a house on Columbia street. The boy said the man had rung the box and was not going to wait for the engines to come. Patrolman Edward Daley with Chief Money and Captain Freyler searched the house and found the man hiding in an upstairs room He said he could mo speak English" and through an gone to the box to mail a letter. The false alarm ringer gave the name of George Matheson, aged 35.
 This morning No. engine company extinguished a fire which had gained dangerous proportions in the apart street.
 Last night the department extin- guished four grass fires which threat ened property, one at the plant of the City Ice & Coal O.. in seaview ave nue; in the rear of Bradley's Machine shop in Connecticut avenue; one at Newfield and Jefferson street and one at Sherwood avenue and Norman St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
 RECORD BROKEN
Warm Competition Between Ath- leteS of Barnum and Pros.
 pect Schools.

This morning at Seaside Park the Barnum and Prospect School Athletic clubs competed. resulting in a victory for the former. In this morning contest out of the five events records were made in four, and while the two hundred yard dash was faster than any previous one by a member or the school league. the record could not stand owing to the high wind which materially helped the runners.
 The following is the score made by the contestants this morning:
 Standing broad jump, record-Hal- lett Q9G6-D Prospect, 8 it. in; Rich ard Smith, it, 1-2 irl.; Russell Cone, ft. 2 in.; Frank Russell. ft.; 10S in. {; Ray Murray, it.. g in; Henry sCHara, z ft., 8 in; Lisle Potter, it., 10 in.; William Sheehan, ft., 5 in-
 ord, Frank Russell (1907-S) Prospect, 14 ft., in.; O'Hara, 15 ft-, Il in., (rec- ord); Gone, 15 it., in.; Murray, 15 fit. i; Smith, 14 it., Il in.; Russell, 13 it.; {; Potter, 12 fit, in.;. Sheehan, II it., 3 in.
 Twelve pound shot.-Previous record, Kenneth Johnson, Barnum, ti906-D. g Cone. 26-3; Smith. 23-6: O'Hara. 21-11s Russell. 1895: Potter. 1S-4: Sheehan. H.
 Hundred yard dash-Previous record, Frank Russell, (1e07-8,) Prospect. 12 s-5. Cone. 12 2-5; Russell. second. F S-5.
 Half mile rura-Previous record James Horan. 1906-70 City Normal 2:oo 3-5. Cone crossed the line in min. 45 2-5 sec. Russell. being hardly a foot behind. is entitled to the same time record
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
NEW DEPARTMENT STORE SATURDAY V. J. Grant Co.,, Locate in Building Ad.
 joining the S.ratfield Hotel.

Probably as novel, yet successful a retail house as has been opened in this city is the department store to be op- ened next to the Stratffeld Hotel on Saturday by the U- J. Grant Co.,, who operate a large store on the same plan in Waterbury For several weeks the concern has been making arrange ments for the occupation of the ground floor of the building adjoining the Stratfield and at two o'clock Saturday the doors will be thrown open to the public.
 The departments number twenty seven and in them practically every thing can be procured and at the same time the maximum cost of any one ar ticle is twenty-five cents. Like the five and ten cent stores the principle is that the sales will be manifold and the profits will be small but of great num- ber The different sections of the house have been equipped in as mod ern a way as is known to department stores and nothing has been omitted which might lend ease or comfort to the buyer.
 The space generally required for stores will be utilized by the U. ]. Grant Co. Even this amount of room is almost inadequate for the large stock the company carries but a larger place with a similar situation is not to be found in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Wall-paper. 3 patterns at lZc double roll.

Friday morning 43 pat terms of wallpaper worth 2Oc to 36c a double roll, go on sale at 12c.
 'Tis a remarkable oppor- tunity. It comes at the time when most folks are picking paper for spring re-fitting.
 Striped papers. Flower ed papers. Cretonne pa pers.
 They are printed without matching borders and are intended to be carried up side walls all the way to ceiling.
 Especially good for use in sleeping-rooms.
 This is but an example of the way money is to be saw ed at this wallpaper store. Prices are always lower there. Papers are always of good styles there.
 This wallpaper store can supply papers to entirely re- paper a house in artistic manner - and save money on every roll that is needed.
 The papers are here to prove it. Expert men here, too, to help you plan your papering. And expert work men to hang the ,naDer at reasonable cost, after you have made choice.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
CLUB HOLDS
 ITS ANNUAL ELECT

At the annual meeting of the Auto mobile Club of Bridgeport, held at The Stratfield last Monday evening. Frank T. Staples was unanimously reelected president of the club. Mir. Staples has done a valuable and arduouS work since he has been an officer Of the club The club now numbers nearly o5O resident and nonresident members Ralph M Sperry was elected vice pres ident. MT. Sperry is one of the most active and progressive members of the club and has been chairman of the con- test committee for the past two years. Much of the success of the annual hill climbs is due to his efforts. F. w. Bo- lande and I. B. Powe were reelected secretary and treasurer respectively. The new governors elected are: H. H. DeLoss, NJ. V. Doud, Dr. H. s. Miles, B. W. Fairchild, A. H. Garfield and S. H. Edwards.
 The nominating committee which presented these names was composed of Hobart E. French, Frank Miller and David F. Read.
 Amendments to the constitution pro- viding that theN limit of active mem- bership be raised from 200 to 400, and adding an assistant secretary to the list of officers, were passed.
 The death of A. H. Raymond, member was reported. and the secre- tary was instructed to write letter of condolence to the family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Slick shoes
 for men.

There hasn't been a neat CT slicker low shoe for men put out than is to be found right here this very minute. We were never so proud of the Rowland mems shoe as right now.
 They've got everything in them that a shoe ought to have. Style, goodness, fit, snappiness, solidity.
 And they are made as you'd have them made if you could superintend the work ourself.
 Here is the real novelty green Russia calfskin. He s real green. With odd-shape broad eyelets. Finished with fancy perforations that give it a swagger air:
 Then there is ox-blood Russia calf that is just as clever of looks.
 And patent leather of as- |sured quality. And black ca1fskin that is tough and durable but soft.
 Every pair in new shape. Every pair made with welt ed soles. Every pair honest as the day is long. $4
 Just inside Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Tomorrow Is a. Fast Day.

IO-IiEOTTOW IS d F dSC Lay
 It is also Good Friday. If you nev- CT ate fish, you should eat it to-mor- row, as it is proclaimed fast by church and state. If you wish a good fish dim ner, just call up Garry's Fish Mar ket. An extra large variety consisting fish. halibut, Spanish mackerel, steak cod, founders, smelts, harbor blues, live Holsters, clans and oysters, open or in the shell. If you wish Blue point call us up. Garry's Fish market. Tel. 5S3. Cor. Wall and Middle St.
 Mems Easter Dress.
 As the time for the Easter parade ap- breaches, Mere Man casts an observing eye on the alluring displays in Meigs & Co.'s windows, and sees himself ar rayed like Solomon in all his glory For not had the opportunity to appear in public in highly colored clothing. since the days of periwigs and silk small clothes. The tailor decrees high col ors for clothes, and the makers of hats, shirts. neckwear and hosiery have responded to the challenge with a perfect orif1aminous avalanche of col ors and shades. It is no wonder that the reputation of Solomon as taste full dresser is destined to suffer. Man is going to be a gorgeous being this Easter season. and he glories in the op- portunity. The Quiet Brother need not retire from the field altogether, for while he asks for quiet tones in his ap- pare1, he has world of beautiful things from which to select his Easter outfit, at Meigs & Co.'S big store. Nev- CT have the Easter Exhibits of men's wears been more attractive than those now shown by this firm, and every man who expects to observe Easter by don- ming new apparel, even though it be but the slight tribute of new hat or bit of neckwear, should visit Meigs & Co.'S in order that he may select from the enormous stocks of carefully chos- en wears to be seen there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Wells of beauty.

In those charming new shades of color, automobile and square veils as we'll as scarfs are ready.
 Their filnny but strong fabric is made doubly at tractive by the rich hues of wisteria and old-blue and catawba and other such lik- ed and fashionable shades. $1.5O and more.
 New fancy mesh veilings are ready, too, by the yard. There are two-toned and magpie veilings as we'll as plain co1ors and black. 25c and soc a yard.
 - Center aisle. front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Dressy neglige shirts.

Dressiness and comfort are combined in some new white neglige shirts. They will "make a hit" with men.
 Nice lightweight cloth. Fine of texture.
 Cut in coat style. Have attached cuffs. $1.15
 Gray suede gloves that particular men will know in- stantly as correct for Eas- ter wear. Nice skins and made with exceptional care.
 $1.50
 Easter ties of special de- signs in harmony with the "coming-out' day. Pure white, or rich pearl gray. OF exquisite light hues. soc
 At right of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08

There is a big saving story told in few words.
 Friday morning we place on sale a lot of attractive suits at fifteen dollars.
 Not one in the lot is worth less than SIS. Some are worth a-half more than their price.
 There are plain and strip ed worsteds in the gather ing. There are samples suits of extra-good work manship. There are suits lined with satin. There are silk-lined suits. And every one is a new good model and carefully and correctly tail ored.
 Ready Friday morning. Worth inspecting without a moments delay.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Style-full petticoats.

Here are petticoats cut on the newest style lines, made with just right amount of material in them, finished by skilled workers, fashioned so thev fit properly.
 Taffeta silk in black and the most-sought colors. Made with sectional hounce. Trimmed with tasteful trek ing. $5. Heatherbloom and fine sareen. Have deep f1ounce finished with tI1cks and shir- ring. Good dust-ruff1e.
 $1.50.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Miss Bridget Earls, aged A years. died at St. Vincent's hospital this morning after a short illness with tu- bercular troubles. Miss Earls con tracted a cold on election night, last. which resulted in her sickness. She resided with Mrs. Thomas Healy, in Brewster street, Black Rock.
 Matilda A., widow of Alexander Foulton, died this morning at her home, 397 North Washington avenue, at the age of 76. She was a native of Scotland, coming to this country a number of years ago.
 The remains of James P. Elliott the veteran of many bloody battlefields in the Civil War, and father of J. Ed ward Elliott, city editor of the Stand ard, were taken to South Manchester, Mass, this morning otn the 9:34 train, for burial. The remains were accom- panied by a delegation from Samuel H. Harris lodge, I. O. O. F.. of which he was a member, and by Rev. H. A. Dillingham;, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, of which he was a dea- con.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
BHTz X LU.
 TAKEN OVER BY NEW YORKERS
Walter Raggerty of This City Will be Manager of New
 Concern.

Biltz & Co.,, of this city is to be ta- ken over by a s3o.OOO corporation to be known as The Biltz Construction Co. It win start business with $15.- POO paid in and will have an office in the Fidelity building at Broad and State streets. branch office will be maintained in Atlantic street. Stam- ford The officers are as follows: President, Mark A. Noble, of New York; vice-President, Allen Bromhall of New York; General Manager, D. w. Haggerty of this city; Superintendent Quinn of this city. The companys charter allows them to engage in all manner of construction work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08

Extra-n1ce waists.

Two special lots that com- bine value with beauty and taste.
 Tailor-made and lingerie waists. Pure white and fine of fabric.
 The one sort strictly tail or-finished. The other sort made handsome by trim ming of lace and embroidery and tucking and inserting. $3 to $3.75.
 Net waists in three attrac-. tive styles. White or but. ter color. Finished with handsome lace and insert ing. On new and distinctly graceful lines. $5.
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
PUSH CART COLLIDES
 WITH DIR. ROBERTS AU

Unmindful of Dr. A. J. Roberts au- tomobile which was dashing up Rail- road avenue this morning at 11:15 in answer to a sick call. Harry Shw1m- mer, an owner of a grocery store at lsl Lewis street, pushed his push cart from behind a team on the street and into the doctors automobile at Iranis- tan avenue The injuries sustained were mostly to the contents of the cart, eggs, vegeta bles and the like be- ius thrown over Railroad avenue.
 Swimmer was thrown to the ground but without an instant's wait he jump ed to his feet and into the auto lest 1t get away from him. He managed to stay in the machine and call a po- liceman at the same time. The party then went to the Third Precinct sta- tfon where Dr. Roberts was allowed to go on his cognizance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
For the one boy.

Pick a Double-service suit for the boys Easter wear. Twill be right in each de- tal-and give service of right sort all through months to come. In blue serge or handsome fancy fabrics. $6.50 to SS.5O.
 Nice pleated white blouse plain one, soc.
 Blue serge cap, for wear anywhere alnost,-25c or soc.
 In short: Everything fo1 boys wear-and at a right price.
 Front hasanae,,t Ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
 DIED

this city. April 2. 1909, St6Ven H Burton. aged 37 years. Ufisnds are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. G7o Washington avenue. on Saturday. Xpxa 10. at 2:30 D. m.
 --Iuterment at Mountain Grove X *<sr6nnferv. U b*p TBI;FON-In this city. on Thursday, kpx1l sen. 1S0e,8 Matilda A.. widow of N5exnnfier Fulton, aged 16 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residene. No. @S97 North Washington avenue, on E SaturdAy. April 10th. at 3 D. m-
 - Interment at Lakeview cemetery. U 8 b EARLS-In this city. April 8. 1909, x Br1deet Earis. aged 24 years.
 Funeral from the residence of MT. Ehoa. Healy. Brewster street. Black Rock District.
 Notice of time of funeral here aftr5r a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
1oHNsoN IS THROWN 30
 FEET AT LEVERS END

Ng3EliAm Henry Johnson. S4 years of m 1tving with his wife at 59 Clinton &tunne. was dangerously injured at the nh6pa of the Bridgeport Forge Com D96y At o'clock this afternoon. With I&Vlrul other men Johnson was moving |& 1ore{ns weighing tons with the aid " 1onE wooden levers. The forging 0116pod and the weight came upon the 3GVue Johnson was using, throwing him = lest in the air. In falling Johnson $xx1rx on another forging on his side ma was rendered unconscious. Dr. KrnuGo finding several ribs broken and A16 lungs punctured sent Johnson to fhe Bridgeport Hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Dainty 'kerchiefs.

A little lot of exquisite appearing handkerchiefs at twenty-five cents each.
 Nice and sheer of quality. Finished with tasteful en- broidered figure in corner and edged with lace. Look like those pretty Armenian handkerchiefS. 25c. Opposite elevator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
New low shoes.

Yes, new in every way. New styles. New lasts. New sorts of decorating that give special charm and beauty.
 Tan shoes of Vici kid, or calfskin, or suede leather.
 Gray and black suede. Nice patent leather and calfskin and kidskin.
 Cut in pump or Gibson or oxford style.
 $2 to $4.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
PROBATE couRT

An inventory of the estate of the late Jacob Mellitz filed in the probate court to-day shows real estate valued at s12.l25 and personal property valued at $1. .03S. Charles J. Ketcham.s Jr.. was to-day appointed administra tor of the estate of the late c. J. Ketcham. George T. McCarthy and David Eenelon were ap- pointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Fine gloves.

Gloves of special quality that are thoroughly in tune with the modes of the sea- son,-$1.5O.
 Correct of cut. Gut from skins of fine quality. Made expertly and in handsome overseam style. Fastening with two clasps.
 In those best-liked colors gray mode white green and black.
 $1.50.
 Cannon street aisle, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
of
 piano muslc.

Budd Cross, a pianist of much more than usual abil- ity, is to play tomorrow in the music section a number of the latest and most-pop- ular compositions for the pi- ano. He will especially illustrate
 College Yell a new march which is far along on the high-road to countrywide popularity. In addition he will play
 Daisy Rag, new two step.
 Debutante waltzes.
 Dream Girl waltzes.
 Moon Face, a catchy march
 ViOletta intermezzo.
 Ne Olde Mill, reverie.
 PiclSaninny Rag.
 Jolly Jingles.
 All these, with other pop ular music, are to be sold here at 19c each
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
WIDOW or 60 BEATEN TO
 DEATH WITH FLOBERT RIFLE

fSpecfal from United Pressl
 s Rr1e Ha- April 8.-Edward Sanger, fa. = carter, Is held by police to-day '&sSk1lnk fnvestiga ton of the murder of 7ff1. Annie M Young, 60 a widow ;(ooud murdered In the cellar of her k6one last night Mrs. Young was 5G& ten to death with F1obert Rifle
 rhlch was found beside her body. She W1S found by her son, DeImar Young. n, "a wholesale junk and rag dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
IHf PARK CEMETERY

Tnrated in North Bridgeport, on 151e13 andy ridxes. Carriage entrance T[nd1cy strecf, or cars from Reservoir aFeune Improved lots for sale on &asy tHms. Telephone 975, Charles 14 Gf11c4te, Supt. at Cemetery, or City 0Gfoe 20 Court Exchange, Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
DIR. sAxTN GOES TO N. Y.

At the New York East Conference od the Methodist church held in Stamford only one change was made in refer. ence to the Methodist churches in tllis city, Rev. Frank D. Saxton. pastor ot the New field M. E. church, will go to the 61st street church in New Yori city to succeed Rev. Dr. Scof1e1d. Rev. Saxon will be succeeded by Rev. D. D. Irwin of Mt. Vernon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
BARGES AND CREWS
LOST OFF NEW LONDON. (Special from United Press.l

Special from United Press.)
 New London. April S.-The tug R. M. Waterman. bound from Perth Amboy to New Bedford. Mass. with a tow of five barges loaded with coal. lost three of them early. to-day while passing through the Race which connects Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound. The crew on one of the barges was rescued by means of lines hut the others were lost sioht Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
No Insane Asylum
 For Fairfield County

By Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford, March S.-The Senate to- day, in concurrence with the House rejected the bill providing for the crea- tion and maintenance of an insane asy- lum in Fairfield county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
xWwIs ADMITS THEFr.

6% B0fGcf1ves Heckett and Fox arrested UE4uE Lewis on Water street this aft 1z1oon. Sewis was trying to pawn a
 1Sea Rai6t In different sh'-ps and thu
 9ex1V6s believed he had stolen it Er56 then acknowledged That he had
 o16m the waist from Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
nAl41 PI-AYER HAS SMALL Pox.

s@ {8Dec1al from Unified .Press-l
 & xu4u5ta. Ga. April 8.-Physicians att ft&Ediur Hal Chase declared to-day that '&&6 hall player is in no danger and that
 He W7H probably be released from the
 Xe6t house within a week. That Chase
 koG efnall-pox was discovered the day S3 3ft{F he arrived in Augusta. the dis
 & 3ery being made by Manager Stall-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
GAVE HIMSELF UP.

Louis Schine gave himself up at po- lice headquarters this afternoon to an swer a warrant charging him with as sault, issued by Prosecuting Attornel Delaney. The charge is made by Isaac Richardson of 56 Highland ave nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
.MODJESKA DEAD.

MODJESKA DEAD.
 Special from United Press.) Los Angeles, April S.-The death of Madame Modjeska, the famous actress, occurred here at 10 o'clock this morn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-08
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, April 8, 1909. $5 for hats of extra beauty @ worth.

w VI OcsSAy S'S oA AAo written, the prettiest hats at $5 that you can imagine. They go on sale Friday morning.
 It is alnost-foolish to sell them for $5.
 They are as pretty and as stylish and as tasteful as many hats at a price much higher.
 Fresh from the hands of the workers, they are as dainty and as charming as can be.
 Straw shapes and made hats. Trimmed with flow CTS and ribbon in new and handsome ways.
 In liked colors and styles.
 $5. A large lot of untrimmed hats of special goodness. New-shape sailors and blue black brown and natur- al. Extra good. $1. Roses. Large single rose buds with foliage.
 In the new shades of col or.
 Good style and good n11al- ity. 19c.
 Second noor.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-09-29
To Lose A Good Citizen.

1t appears from the following items
taken from the Mt. Jewett, Mexican cOun-
ty, Herald, that the town of Endeavor is
soon to lose one of its very desirable and
popular citizens. Mr.. and Mrs. Lehen-
taller have been residents of the place for
number of years, and we know that
their departure will be very much regret
ted by the entire neighborhood
"Owing 10 his having connected him
self with the Kushequa Keramic Compa-
ny as a stockholder, and the board of di-
rectors of the concern having selected
him as one of the active operating force,
II. b. Lehentaler, for several years resi-
dent of Hazelhurst, and latterly of En-
deavor, Pa, will at once take up his resi-
dence in Mt. Jewet. Mr.. and Mrs. Leb-
entaler are OF the proper sort, and will be
welcomed to Mt. Jewett by the entire
community"
"At meeting of the stockholders O.
the Kushequa Keramic Co., held in Mt
Jewett Tuesday evening, the following
official board was elected: President, Il
E. Moulton; treasurer, DR.. John b. Ma
son; secretary, T. B. Lehentaer; direct
ors, T. E. Moulton, Elisha X. Kane, j. G
Amsler, w. II. Hill, John B. Mason, AL
bert Mason, T. B. Lehentaler, j. G
Strong, G. S. Robb and j. B. Gray
Ground will be broken at once for th,
erection of the plant with capacity @
25, 900 roofing tile per day, and the worl
will be pushed to completion just as rap
idly as possible"