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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
BAXTER IS CALLED
To Be Questioned Concern ing Post Mortem State ment of Dead Girl.

Howard Baxter. who was accused by Susie F'ehr, the girl who committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid Fri day night, of being responsible for her condition, was subpoenaed today by Detective Edward Cronan at his home at John street and West avenue to ap- pear at a. hearing to be held this aft ernoon at 3:30 by Coroner Wilson. Baxter is the only witness to be exam ined.
 Dr. Barry. house physician at St. Vincent's hospital, after an examine condition she supposed she was Miss King, the probation officer, has had the girl in her charge several times. she being wayward. Her father has again and again left his work in An sonia and came to this city to bring her home, but before long she was back in her old hauntS in this city again.
 Her remains were buried this after noon in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
DIED.

GTODDARD-Aftera a lingering illness, Goodwin Stoddard, beloved husband f,f Julia H Stoddard, entered into life eternal, in the sixty-third year of his age.
 earnestly requested not to seno now BRoNsoN-In Brookfield, July 1b. Anna. Al. Bronson, aged 87 years. WIIMoT-In Stamford, July 14 Cor nelfa E, widow of James L. W1imot. sHAv1IAAND-In Danbury. July If Bara A.. wife of Daniel Havilaho' FEHLHY-In Danbury, July 19, Mamie A. Feeley. aged p years COrFEY-In Waterbury, July IF, Jo- seph A. Coffey, of Danbury, aged zz wyTIIAMs-In yIILi Bethel, July 1s, Sarah, widow of Richard Williams, aged 7s KENNEDY-In Norwalk. July 15.
 Michael Kennedy.
 poRTER-In sharon, July 10, Mrs.
 Maria Porter. aged 70 years. KIMBALL-In Canaan, July 14, Mrs-
 Stephen SKimball, aged 2S years. sTTEDDEN.-In Stamford. July 20, Adelaide Fitch Shedden. aNTTT.-In Danbury. July 19, George c. Smith, aged 62 years TOWNSEND.-In Danbury, July ls' Frr0WI MY.--In Danbury, July Is, Ma mic A Feeley. aged 22 years. vxRfy1QSON.-In Brookfield, July 15, Anna A. Bronson, aged e7 years. BOHTIN-In Salisbury. July IT, Mrs. William w. Hortie.
 Catherine, widow.of Michael Garvey, nYSNSIn Stamford, Jufy 1s, Gather inc, wife of Thomas Ryan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
HUSBAND
 KILLS WIFE
 AND SUICIDES
ROBERT TANNING OF WESTPORT CRAZED WITH DRINK CUTS
 HEIR THROAT
Then Wrote a Long Letter

the Police Station and After Briefly
 Explaining What He Had Done
 Blew Out His Brains in Presence of
 the Officer.
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 New Bedford Mass, July 26.-Crazed with drink and in a moment of wild passion, Robert M. Tanning, 2S years of age, a well-to resident of West port, killed his wife, Tina Hall Fan ming, in the vicinity of Lyons Brook, Westport, last evening, and after writ ing an eight page letter addressed to the chief of the N W Bedford police, in which he stated that he had mur- dered his wife and asked that his his automobile to Parker's Garage, this city, and then walked to the central police station and, after divesting him. self of the letter, deliberately turned a 3S calibre revolver upon himself in the presence of Lieutenants Comstock and Wing and Officer Arnott, who were pow erless to prevent the rash deed.
 Tanning was in wildly excited state when he entered the central po- lice station at 1:30 this morning, but steadied himself sufficiently to ask Lieutenant Comstock to read the let ter. When the officer, after perus- ing part of it's contents asked him, What do you want me to do about "Just this" and then pulled the re- volver out of his pocket and shot him felf through the mouth, dying in Stantly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
GRAFT CRUSADE
Investigation of Alleged Protection of Vice by Chi cago Police Continues.
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 Chicago, H., July 26.-The air was charged with excitement about the criminal court building to-day when the Cook County Grand Jury began the second week of its investigation of the alleged protection of vice by the police. That new indictments will be received before night no one doubts. It is believed many more police of fcials will be hit. Rumors are current that the vice Investigation this week will extend to the south side and may even invade the City Hall itself, but the states attorney will only say:
 'The Grand Jury's action will speak for itself.' The indictment of Inspec- tor McCann, until Saturday in charge of the Des Plains street district on the West Side and recently prominent ly mentioned as Shippy's successor as chief, created a tremendous sensa- tfon.
 Miss Jane Adams of Hull House, Dean Sumner of the Episcopal Cathe- drsl, President F. Graham Taylor and a. number of Catholic priests have al- ready expressed their entire confidence in the officers and their readiness to do everything in their power to aid him. McCann to-day declined to discuss the charges against him except to say that he could disprove them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
OWNS UP TO CRIME
Important Information Cleaned By Captain Ar mold Today.

Under the cross questioning of Cap tain Arnold of the Detective Bureau the admission that he was the man who stabbed Fe1ice Cerre last night was obtained from Michael Furre. The latter was arrested late last night and
 when first taken disclaimed all knowl- edge of the affair. Cerra is in the Bridgeport hospital where he was operated upon last evening. This morning his condition was very serious but it is now believed that he will re- cover. The accused was in the city court this morning. He was held un- der bonds of $1o,0oo pending the out come of Cerra's injuries.
 At nine o'clock last evening men passing a vacant lot on Goodwin street just east of Hallett street heard the groans of a man. They ran towards the spot and as they did a man ran away. Cerra was found lying in the grass upon his back. An ugly gaSh opened his abdomen and the fntestines protruded. The ambulance was hur riedly called and the injured man re- was barely able to nod in assent when the name of Michael Furre was men, tioned to him. He then passed into state of coma and was removed to the operating room where the s'wcu und was cleansed and doctored. :s' F@
 A detail of policemen under Captain Arnold went out to look for the as sailant. Their clue was given by Jo- SSpn 1OfeSkO, one OI the dlrSC to run to the assistance of the wounded man. He recognized him and recalled that F'urre was in company with him earlier in the evening. Under the guidance of Special Officers Luciano and Voc cola the hunted man was found near his home at Avon Park He was ar rested and immediately brought to headquarters where Captain Arnold assisted by an interpreter put him un- der a. gruelling examination.
 Rq1f ya. frroa eed r. mold wrung a confession from him. He admitted the crime but accused a second man of being an accomplice, one Guissippe Naimo, who resided near him, The cause of the clash, the ac- cused said, grew out of Cerra calling him vile names. Both were more or less under the influence of liquor. he said. That there had been any long standing feud between them or that he was seeking revenge he declared to be untrue.
 Detective Arnold and Deputy Sheriff Richards went to Avon Park this aft ernoon to find. the assai1ant whom Furre mentions. They do not believe though that he had anything to do with the crime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
Deaths and Funerals.
WILLIAM WEIGH.

William Welch died early this morn ing at his home, 225 Prospect street, at the advanced age of S1 years. His death resulted from the infirmities in cfdent to advanced years. A daugh- ter, Mrs. Alfred D. Lewis, of S19 Myr- tie avenue, survives him. Mir. Welch was one of the oldest members of the Masonic fraternity in this State. He received the Master Mason's degree in Compass lodge in Wallingford, May 10, 1860. He was made a Royal Arch Mason in Northampton, Mass, in 1863, created a companion of Jerusalem Council, Feb. 26. 1866, and made a member of Hamilton Commandery, No. 5, July 19. 1866. He was a charter member of Corinthian Lodge, No. 1O4, instituted in May, 1868. This made MT. Welch one of the oldest Masons in the State He was also a member of the Masonic Veterans Association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS COMPANY
BEGINNING OF FORESTRY
 IN THE UNITED STATE,

When did the United States begin the practice of forestry? Few persons can answer this question correctly. Most people are Of the opinion that the. beginning of forestry in this country was Of very recent origin, and that the first step in that direction was taken among the mountains of the far West. Neither fact is correct.
 While Washington was serving his first term as President of the United states, a. recommendation came to him that the government ought to buy live oak islands on the coast of Georgia to make sure of supply of ship timber for war vessels. The idea appears to have originated with Josuta Hum phrews, whose official title was "Con-4 structor of the United States Navy although about the only navy then ex- isting was made up of six ships on paper. and not one stick Of timber to build them had yet been cut. The ves- sels were designed to fight the north Africa pirates.
 Five years after the recommendation was made Congress appropriated mon ey to buy live oak lard. Grover and Blackboard Islands on the coast of Georgia were bought for $22,500. They contained. 1880 acres.
 Louisiana was bought soon after, and in 1917 the, Six Islands, of 1900 acres. and containing 37,0o0 live oak trees. were withdrawn from sale, and set apart as 8 reserve. In 1925, Congress appropriated $10,000 to buy additional live oak land on Santa Rosa Sound western Florida. and subsequently other Florida timberlands, asgregatina POS, ,224 acres, were reserved.
 Up to that time nothing more had been done than to buy or reserve land for the timber growing naturally upon it; but the work was to be carried further upon the Santa Rosa purchase. The plan included planting, protecting, cultivating, and cutting live oak for the Navy. That timber was then con- sidered indispensable in building war vessels. Much had been said and writ ten of the danger of exhaustion of supply. Settlers destroyed the timber to clear land, and European. nations were buying large quantities for their navfes. In response to repeated warn ings the Government finally took steps to grow timber for it's own use. Young oaks were planted on the Santa Rosa lands. Difficulty was ex- perienced in inducing young trees to grow. The successful transp1antfng Of the oak is not easy, unless done at the proper time and in the right way. The plantations at Santa Rosa were gen. orally unsuccessful; but large quanti- ties of acorns were planted. and a fair proportion of them grew. But the chief efforts were directed to pruning, training. and caring for the wild trees. Thickets about them were cut away to let in air and light.
 What the ultimate success of the forestry worl. would have been can not be told. The civil war brought q complete change in war vessels by substituting iron for wood. Forestry work stopped. The timber reserves were neglected. Squatters occupied the land. After a number of years all the reserves, except some of the Florida land. were opened to settlement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
CONTINUATION TICKET RULING
 BY COMMISSION
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 Washington, July 26.-In a decision by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion made public today the earlier rul- ing of the body as to the sale of com mutation tickets to school children was reaffirmed and the petition of several schools for rehearing denied.
 The original ruling by the comInis- sion made on October 12, of last year, denied the legality of the issuance by railroads of special communication rates to pupils of certain schools as a. dis crimination against other educational institutions, the students of which were specifically excluded. The commission ruled that the railroad could only is- sue communication tickets to all chill dren between certain stated ages whether school children or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
ROUGH HOUSE IN
 COLORED CHURCH

A complaint was made to the police this morning by. the trustees of the A. gang of rowdies in the neighborhood had broken into the edifce last night and disturbed the place. They amused themselves on the organ and turned over pews besides taking what of value expected to arrest the culprits today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
FIREMEN CHOSEN
 AS DELEGATES

The members of the local fire com panies are engaged in electfng dele gates to the State F'iremen's conven- ton which is to be held in New Lon don on August II and 12. The com panies that have elected are: No. 1, John Dinsmore; No. 2. William Laub- scher; No. 4. Martin Hayden; No. 5, Ferdinand Senger; No. 6, Capt. Ed ward Foley; No. 8, Thomas Mcintyre; and No. g. Frank Doty The remainder of the steamer companies, the chemi- cal companies and the truck companies have not held elections as yet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
Great lots of tempting merchandise still hold savings for Mill End shoppers.

Worth more
 With of its business days gone full of and commenced With quantities merchandise the homes Mill shoppers quantities goods eagerly bought by the thousands ofdoa worth still values to choose from.
 Can you think of other the Mill End sale? Is there anything by except And by hem has already proved expected would, maker of records
 Fresh supplies ready for you today Crisp and Hacve much merchandise has just taken its place the Mill End collection. And you will do well to come and see it.
 Oh simply advertise a-tent of the Mill End lots
 Haven't said word for example, about l2 yard But Mill End shoppers tings-and it pays them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
SECRET MARRIAGE
 ANNOUNCED TODAY

The announcement of the marriage of Anna T. Mcguire and John. J. Bran nigan on Oct. 10th, 1908, by Rev. F'a- ther Murphy of St. Mary's church, has just been made public. The news of the union of the couple will come as a surprise to their friends as the mar riage has been kept a close secret.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
DIES OF INJURIES,
 STRUCK BY AN AUTO

Special from United Presso
 New Britain. July 26.-As a result of injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile yesterday, Louis Konarum, an employe of the local brick yards, died at the hospital here today. Konarum was knocked down an drum over by an automobile driven by Riccardo w. Rice of New Haven, while he was crossing South Main street. An officer was sent to New Haven today to bring Rice here and he will probably be placed under heavy bond for his appearance in court tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

.1f3nn leaves lend a pleasant flavor to '7ued tea.
 ss kea6 should generally cook 30 min utee tos the pound.
 sToui1oers can be Enlightened by the uge q ammoniH water.
 .A yvaot cake can be kept fresh for Nueles aoy baary1nE 1t in flour.
 n 4aNN RfAarhe of rice in the salt shak- = vii prevent fhe salt from catztng.
 yvhNa1WnShAu19 the cellar walls at 1ease oesas . year will save doctor
 If 1eoxeo ere rubbed with kerosene ne1orA thav are stored away they will 0ptS4MnG
 ll6Hno psAnts intended for winter hauoSx1arax uhoaadd not be allowed to Oovter dux11g the summer.
 A nduk pa1as on top of the refrdgeratoT vvi1l ~ found just the thing to remove paper1 6upo from milk jars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
THE PARK CEMETERY

rucoted in North Bridgeport. on e,aeh candy ridges. Carriage entrance Idrdley street, or cars from Reservoir aweuue. Improved lots for sale on ~~Sv terms Two telephones at Ceme- eSry. Suuerintendent's Office, 975; Su- rserintendent's House, 514, or City Of fice. soc Court Exchange. Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
FIRE CAUSED BY
 ELECTRIC WIRES

New Haven, July 26.-Fire today gutted the three story frame building on Water street occupied by the Eagle Furniture Company and the Associated Lumber Company, causing a loss esti- mated at $15,000. The fire, it is be- lieved, started from crossed electric wires on the lower floor occupied by the furniture company. The loss is covered by insurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
GIRLS SKULLCRUsHED

Manchester, July 26.-While on her way home from iberryfng today, Dora. the six year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Johnson, was struck by a wagon owned by G. E.. Willis and in charge of B. T. Carter, and knocked under the wheels, which passed over her head, crushing her skull. The driver stopped the team and picked the form of the little victim up in his arms and carried it to a. neighbours house. Following a full investigation Medical Examiner Tinker pronounced the case an accident and released Carter from all responsibility.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
BABY BOY BURNED
Fell Into Tub of Scalding Water While Mother s Back Was Turned.

Playing in the kitchen around a wash tub filled with boiling water ready to receive the Monday wash, little Samuel Toms, Of S51 Hallett street, aged four teen months. fell into the water and before his mother could rescue him was severely scalded. The ambulance was called and the baby removed to the Bridgeport hospital At that in stitation it was said that he had been badly burned about the head, arms and abdomen. The burns were not how ever serious enough to endanger it's life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
EDWARDS LEAVES
 R. G. DUN 6 co.

Charles A. Edwards, for six years manager of the local mercantile agency of R. G. Dun & Co.,, has resigned his position because of ill health. He in tends to spend the remainder of the year in regaining his health. When he is ready to return to business he will have an opportunity to locate with the main offices of the concern in New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
Weather Indications.

Special from United Press.)
 New Haven. July 26.-Forecast: Fair tonight and Tuesday. An area of high pressure central over the middle Atlantic coast is producing pleasant weather in the eastern sec tions. A barOmetrfc depression cen tral dn Montana is producing consider able cloudy and unsettled weather with showers between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River.
 Couditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly higher tempera- ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
Burglars Were Rolled

An attempt was made to burglarize the dental office of Dr. ames Boards ley at 925 Main street last night but the office was securely locked and re- sisted the attempts of the intruders. On three previous occasions the office has been entered and burglarized. Af- ter the last visit the office was fastened with double locks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
GLOUCESTER FOR
 TRAINING SHIP

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 Boston, July 26-Work is under way at the Charlestown Navy Yard today repairing the old gunboat Gloucester, to turning the ship over to the state of New York for use as a naval training ship. The Gloucester was put into drydock Saturday and 50 men are working on her hull. As soon as the ship is ready a detail of men from the New York naval brigade will come to Charlestown after her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
WHERE IS MRS. BOURDY <?

In the mayors mail this morning was a letter from Mrs. Bitz of 3046 Third avenue, Bronx, New York city, asking for information concerning Mrs Philippine Bourdy, who is said to have resided in Main street, this city, in 1904. Mrs. Bitz states that Mrs. Rourdy was 65 years of age at that time and that she was much inter
 '-~->- what had becorn~ of her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
TAFT TO WATCH
 AEROPI.ANE TESTS
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 Washington, July 26.-President Taft announced this afternoon that he would go out to Fort Myer this evening to watch the first official trial of the Wright aeroplane. He will travel in the White House automobile from the Chevy Chase Golf Links
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
SERIES OF BURGLARIES
 IN DENTAL PARLORS.
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NDPOOldI
 New Haven, July 26.-A series of burglaries, confined mostly to dental parlors, were committed fere since Saturday night. The heaviest losers are the New Haven Dental Company on Chapel street where the thieves be- sides taking lot of gold, stole con- siderable other valuables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

Noon.-The volume of dealings in stocks up to noon was considerably be- low Saturdays. A decline in Steel Common of 3-4 from the opening price was the featuse in the second hour. In the general market such tendency as appeared was upward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
WOMAN ARRAIGNED
 UNDER USURY LAW
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NoP6CIdI IrOln OIlteu FreSS.1
 Hartford, July 26.-Dora Griffin a bookkeeper employed by the D. H. Tol- man Company of Chicago, who was arrested here Saturday for alleged vio- lation of the state usury law, was ar raigned in the police court today and waived reading of the complaint. She was bound over to the next term of the superior court under a bond of $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
CAUGHT IN ELEVATOR,
 COLLAR-BONE BROKEN
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 New Britain, July 26.-While signal ing an elevator in the Stanley Works today, Patrick Lynch. aged 3O an em- ploye, was caught between the floor of the car and the floor of the build- ing and had his collar-bone broken and head badly bruised. He was re- moved to the hospital, where he is in a critical condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
NEW BRITAIN GIRL
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

New Britain. Judy 26.-Crazed with malaria, Magdalena Musik, aged 2S, attempted suicide today by jumping into the lock shop pond at Russell and Ermine Company's factory She was rescued by John Slaney who dove into the water and hauled her out. The woman was taken to the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
AERONAUT DISAPPEARS
 OVER MEDITERRANEAN SEA.
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 Marseills, July 26-Apprehension is felt here today for the safety of Aero naut L.aeruffe, who in his balloon "Fa- nous" disappeared over the Mediter- ranean Sea last night. It is not be- lieved that Laeruffe had any intention of trying to cross the sea as the con- .s.ls,,-.-- ,la.N--a+ ~, r.- z, -.----,--
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
GEORGE F. REID.

Funeral services over the remains of George F., infant son of Frank A. and Elsie Reid, who died yesterday in Stepney, was held this afternoon from ehe home of Jesse Ma1lett in Stepney at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. MT. Sheffield con- ducting the services. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26
HELD FOR STABBING
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 Hartford, July 26.-James McCor- mick, who is alleged to have stabbed Albert Bayon on Saturday night, was arraigned in the police court today and held without bonds pending the outcome of the victims injuries. The injured man is in critical condition at the hospital from two wounds in the abdomen and groin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

An improved wall scraper for paper hangers patented recently by a Phila- delphian consists of square piece of metal fastened in a. handle. Eaph edge is sharpened, so that it can be turned. a new edge being ready as soon as the old one becomes dull.
 As tungsten is not da1ctile lamp fila ments are made by combining the metal with binding agents and press ing it through diamond dies at high pressure, after which the agents are driven out with electricity, leaving the tungsten in practically a pure state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

Mrs Wilhemfne Hansen has pur- chased house and lot at Wood avenue and Cleveland avenue from Lacey R. Rlackman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-26

Shawls for evening wear at the sea shore and mountains are being made of heavy mercerized embroidered cot ton that resembles fine rope. The eff feet is as if made of silk The shawls are made in white and colors and may be washed.