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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
FOR OFFICE ONCE
 HELD BY DOUGLASS
Rep. Hill Presents Name of Logan Johnson to Presi- dent.

Congressman E. J. Hill of Norwalk
 has presented to President Taft the
 name of Rev. Logan Johnson, of this
 city, for appointment to the office Of
 recorder of deeds of the District of
 Columbia. This office is in the power
 Of the President, and is always held
 by a co1ored man. Rev. MT. Johnson at present Is pastor of the A. M. B. Zion church in Washington. He was born in Virginia but when a boy re- moved to this city with his brother Alfred, whose home is at 61 Elm street. When but a young man Rev. MT. John son showed a very StudiouS nature He entered the Howard University of Washington to study theology. Dur ing his vacations Rev. MT. Johnson worked in this city at the Cartridge shop. His ambitious nature pushed him through college. Through the influence of Representative Hill he was appointed night watchman in the Treasury department.
 of Sunday school classes at thc A. M. E.. Zion church in Broad street. After his appoint ment to the ministry he was assigned to @ post in Washington, where he has trilt up two magnificent structures. Rev. Mir. Johnson comes to this city every election time, and while here occupies the pulpit at his old church lr Broad street. The office Of regis trar of dee.tS requires a civil service which MT. Johnson has passed successfully. While in Wash ington MT. Johnson makes his home with his bro-her Chester. The office was once leid by Fred Douglass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
A Great Mystery.

There is one great mystery in Gods unfverse-somewhere flows a fountain of life, where is one of Gods secrets. How far it's waters flow we cannot tell. No human feet have tracked it's streams in their wanderings. The Fla ther has decreed that we must drink of 1t to live, and yet he blinds our eyes with sleep before he lets us drink. When we awake the strength of the stream is in us, and so we make the journey of the day. And the strange waters have strange powers. Soul darkness and despair are melted In them; fear and trouble shrivel: hope and strength are held in sweet solu- ton in their wakes. Worn and weary with the care and fret, closing her eyes as the tired lids fall in the gloom of night, the faint mother slips into the stream of sleep, and then in a little while the morning comes. and a new woman looks out upon the day with the secret of a new creation in her soul, new power and courage born of the waters of Hfe.-Sturgis (Ky)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
FOLEY DIES
 AND CROZIER
 IS ARRESTED Fatal Result of Automobile Accident in Hartford Last
 Night. Injured Man Identified by Elk's Card In Pocket. He Was Member of Bridge port Lodge, P. B. O. E. Automobilist Is We'll Known and Wealthy Con tractor - Hearing Thurs day.
Injured Man Identified by
 Elk's Card In Pocket.
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Special from United Press.1
 Hartford, April 3-As a result of in- Juries sustained in an automobile ac- cident Thomas W. Foley, aged 32, of Lafayette street, died at the Hartford Hospital at noon to-day. The acci- dent occurred yesterday afternoon when Foley was struck down on Trin- ity Hill by an automobile owned and operated by James Grozier, a contrac- tor residing on Warrenton avenue. Af- ter taking his victim to the hospital Grozier was arrested on the charge of reckless driving and held for hearing under a bond of $500. This morning the bond was increased to s1,00O and hearing postponed until Thursday of next week.
 As result of the fatal outcome of the accident, the charge will. in all probability, be charged to manslaugh- ter. Foley was identified by means of an Elks card in his pocket.
 News of the injuries received by Thomas W. Foley were received at Elks' Home, last night, with a request from the Hartford authorities for his Identification. He was remembered as a popular member of the lodge, who removed to South Manchester some time ago. He was employed during his residence in this city by The Bridge port Brass Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
A 6usy hOIloav.


 ''Naw, I don't think Timmy Il be stayin' long on this new job he's took up wid," said Mrs. Herlihy. "'Tfs too harrd fer him. Sure, he gets no rist at all from Monda' mornin' till Sathur- da' night, and 'tis not what the mans used to-"
 He has his Sundays to rist in," hazarded the caller boldly.
 "An' what O that?" said Mrs. Herli- hy. "On Sunda's he has to go to church an take the children to their grandmama's an visit wid his eoosins an all-'tis no rist at all."
 ""Twas wan day out of livery fortnit he had wid the ould job, want it?'' queried the caller.
 "It was," said Mrs. Herlihy, "an' twas a grand vacation he had. I'd save livery bit O the washin', and he'd wiring it out fine an hang it on the line for me; thin he'd saw an' shplit wood enough to last till the mkt vaca- tion day, an he'd bate livery mat in the house an shine up the faucets an the b'iler am wash the windys, an there'd always be some little exthra help, drivin' nails or the like, he cud give me.
 "An' whin he'd go to his bed at night he'd niver fail to say to me, Well, Celia. my vacation day is over, but I feel like it's made me ready to go back to wurrk tomorrer,' he'd say" Youths Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
BARRICADES
 HIMSELF IN
 THE CHURCH
Minister at Denver Threat
 ems to Shoot Anyone Who
 Attempts to Dislodge Him.

Denver, April 3.-Armed with a re- volver, Rev. Adam Traudt, pastor of the First German Congregational church, Is barrtcaded in the church today threatening to shoot any mem Der Of his congregation who tries to dislodge him. A cordon of police has been thrown about the edifice to pre- vent bloodShed.
 The situation is the result of split in the congregation of the church, one faction seeking to oust the minister. Late last night Rev. Tra.udt was ad- viSed that a crowd representing the faction opposed to him intended to seize the church by force and prevent h inn from entering 1t. The preacher got a revolver and barricaded himself in the church. Early today a crowd of angry parishioners appeared at the church. But the pastor stood them off with his revolver until the police rrived. He shouted his defiance to the crowd and said he intended to preach in the church on Sunday and had stored in it enough provisions to sustain him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
Deaths and Funerals

Funeral services over the remains od Mrs. Mary McKenna were held this morning from her late residence, 755 Broad street, at S:30 o'clock. and from Sacred Heart church at g, where a so1- emn tigh mass If requiem was sung brant; Rev. Matthew Judge, as dea- con: and F.ev. 7. R. Sweeney, as sub deacon. During the services a quar- tette consisting of Miss Margaret Cunn- nifngS, Mrs T. J. Lennon, Miss Mollie Daly and Prof. Elmer Joyce rendered several selections. Miss Cummings and Mrs. Lennon sang 70 Cor A1nrcus''. Mrs. Lennon sang most feelingIy 'I Will Give You Rest" As the body was being borne out of the edifice the quartette rendered Abide WithA Me" The pail bearers were Timothy Dowd, John Modem, Daniel Hatfield, John Weldon, Harry Allen, Scott. The interment was in St. Michaels cemetery where Rev. Fa-' ther Fitzge erald read the committal services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
SUCCESSOR TO
 BISHOP TIERNEY
RumOr Has It That MaSsa- chusettS Priest Will Be
 Chosen.
Nothing Definite Concern ing Head of Episcopacy Has Been Heard In Dio- ceSan Circles.

It was reported yesterday that from central sources a statement had gone out that the next bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford, to sue
 ceed the late Bishop Michael Tierney would probably be Rev. Richard Neagle of Maiden, Mass. The rumor. it is said. leaked out from a source near to Archbishop O'Connell of Bos- ton. who is now in Rome. The senti- ment of the priests and bishops who have word in the matter has been expressed to the higher authorities and it is believed that Archbishop O'Connell's trip to Rome has a great deal to do with the sett1eme mt of the appointment. The Consistorial Col lege will meet there soon and decide who will be elevated to the bishopr c.
 In Hartford the authorities have received no definite information on the matter and even the run1Or had not had general circulation among them Rev. John Synnott of St. Thomas Seminary. w1o is also administrator of the diocese, said last evening that he had heard nothing about Father Neagle being appointed and that the rumor could not be substantiated until official notice was received from Rome. As acting bishop he would be the first one to receive any definite informa- tion of this nature. At St: Joseph's Cathedral the rumor Of Father NeagIe's appointment had been heard. but there was nothing definite or off cial to support it. Father Neagle IS evidently one of the foremost candi- dates. but whether he or another will be appointed will not be known until action is taken at Rome.
 Father Neagle has been pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception in Maiden since 1906, going there after the death of Rev. Michael Flatley He has the reputation of being one of the most accomplished of the Catholic clergy of the country. When Rev. Dr. Hanna of Rochester N. Y., was talked of as coadjutor arch bishop of San Francisco, Father Neagle was considered his most for midable opponent, but Rome finally decided the matter by appointing Rev. William O'Connell, the head of the American College at Rome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
THREE CONTRACTS
 FOR SEWERS LET
Burns Company Awarded Privilege of Building l. 400 Foot Sewer on Charles Street.

Director Biltz awarded the contract for three sewers this morning. In each case the work went to the lowest bidder. The Burns Co. captured the building of a 1,400 foot sewer in Char les street, with 8 bid of 90 cents a lineal foot, alld $3.S0 cents a cubic yard for removins, rock As the sewer will run through a ledge of rocks it will be a most expensive job to the city and abutting property owners.
 The B. D. Pierce, Jr., Go. bid 92 cents per lineal foot and $3.s5 per cubic yard for removing the rock. The Pierce Mfg. Co. bid 9S cents for the sewer and $3.9O for rock.
 The Pierce Mfg. Go. was awarded the contract for building a 200 foot sewer in Madison avenue. The bid wes a3 cents per Hneal foot and $S.65 per cubic yard for rock.
 The contract for building a sewer 200 feet long, in Ca1derwood avenue, was a awarded to the B. D. Pierce, Jr., Co.,. at e4 cents a running foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
The Chief Justice.

'There are very few people who know the proper designation of the man who presides over the supreme court" said the secretary of the senate.
 "Generally he is referred to as the chief justice of the United States su- preme court. In fact, he is the chief justice. That's his official title. Most of our presidents in nominating men for this office have fallen into the error of giving him the long title. When George Washington nominated Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut for this post he described 1t as chief justice of the supreme court of the United States. Andrew Jackson made the same error in nominating Richard B. Fancy. So did Abraham Lincoln when he appoint ed Salmon P. Chase. Grover Cleve- land was the first president to give the correct designation. When he appoint ed Melville W. Fuller he nominated him to be chief justice and nothing else. Future nominations will be framed in this fashion."-Washingto Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
TEARS FALL AS
 EULOGY IS SAID
At Funeral of Charles J. Ketcham w h i c h Took Place Today.

Many city officials. both past and
 present, business men, and civilians in every walk of life were in attendance
 this afternoon to pay their last re- spects to the man whom they all loved as a brother and respected as a citizen
 and a man, Charles J. Ketcham, whose life was so suddenly hushed out Monday evening after he had gone to seek relief from a severe toothache- The funeral was held at his late home, 709 Lafayette street. at o'clock. As the words Of Rev. E. J. Craft. pastor of the Christ Episcopal church. even the most flint hearted of those in at tendance were moved to tears. Rev MT. Craft spoke Tn the most glowing terms of the sterling qualities of the deceased, a true Christian. tried fam fly man. and one most loyal to his friends. Delegations from Samuel H. Harris lodge, I. O. O. F.. and the local order of Masons accompanied the re- mains to their last resting place in Mountain Grove cemetery. At the grave the burial services were in charge of the Odd Fellows. who con- ferred their rites in a most impressive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
Good carpets

Every penny put into a carpet is well spent.
 It pays to pay as much as you can. The better the price, the better the carpet.
 The better it is, the longer it's service will be. And the more satisfactory.
 These carpets, you can count on. Each one of them represents the most of value that can be sold at the price.
 Body Brussels carpet of best grade. browns blues greens and fine chintz color ines.attractive new patterns -$1 AZ yd.
 Wilton velvet carpets in Oriental design and lowered natterns as well as small ef- fects. Some with matching borders. Rich colors,-$1.1 10.
 Solid Brussels carnets, small patterns especially suited for hall or stair use,- 50o to 7Qc yd.
 Inorain carnets of wool, pood desip-ns in the co1ors that have always heen in de- mand bv lovers of ingrain carpet,-5Oc to 69c yd.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
NINE MINISTER'S ARE ADMITTED TO
 THE CONFERENCE
Bishop Goodsen Gives Them Some Good Advice
 Regarding Their Work.
Tells Them ''Not to Ride a Hobby, But a Horse "A Conference Evangelist Authorized and Rev. III. c. Mcbride Appointed.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 Stamford, April 3-The New York East Conference took up the question of appointing a Conference Evangelist this morning, consuming an hour in debating the question. The Bishop was
 finally empowered to appoint an evangelist and Rev. Hamilton c. Mo Bride was selected to fill the position
 The admission of nine young minis ters into the conference occupied the balance of the session. Bishop Good sell conducted the examination and delivered an address. The names of the new ministers follow: Richard Hegarty. Edgar S. Jackson. William s Jackson. Ralph w. Reeler. Homer w Minfsh. Hans A. Ofstil, George B. Smith, John s. Snavelin and James M. Yard.
 Bishop Goodselrs address included, beside his own early experiences. few anecdotes illustrative of the ad- ministration of a charge. He said that the church ss a whole is not dying from too much of the "Halleujah" and Amen and Glory shouts but be- cause of the lack of these exnressions of feeling. He told the young men not to ride a hobby but a .horse. 'You can get off horse but you can't get off hobby" he said.
 The discipline was explained, com- mented upon and interpreted. He de- precated favoritism and spoke on the matter of their congregations, dwelling upon the brotherhood of man as ex- emplified in Moses. ."I believe" he said. If I am called to preach. am called to ring doorbells: that is. to visft in the community in which am D aced and find out those who are out of the Lord who calls on the sick, the desti- tute and fallen"
 Tonight Rev. s. Parks Cadman will give an address on "The Puritan in Two worlds At the morning session Bishop GoodseTl will preach. The ordination services will be held at fQIr n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
BARRI ACCEPTS
 $1,2OO FOR CLAIM
Basin Will Be Dredged at End of Sewer Which Fill ed Up His Anchorage.

The sewer committee of the Com mon Council made an arrangement with John A. Barri, proprietor of the Berkshire Mills, last night, whereby the latter will accept $1,20O in settle ment for his claim of s4,000 damages for the filling up of the berth in front ley street sewer. The committee vot- ed to accept a plan proposed by City Engineer McKenna to run the sewer across the mudhats and empty the sewage into a basin to be dredged in compliance with orders from the War department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
AID OF MORE
 CHURCHES ASKED
Meeting of Fairfield County Anti-Tuberculosis Society Called for April 8.

An adjourned meeting of the Fair field County Anti-Tu tuberculosis Society will be held in the Common Council Chamber. April 8. at D. m. The ob- ject of the meeting is to raise funds for the employment of district nurse, who will visit the homes of the afflict- ed, throughout the county.
 At the last meeting of the society p churches were represented. There are T churches in Bridgeport. It is hoped that larger number will have dele gates in attendance.
 The officers of the society request all clergymen to announce the meeting from their pulpits tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
Queer Life In Johannesbura.


 Here is an amusing description of queer life in a Johannesburg residen- tial block: Nearly every one has one room, and into this you cram nearly all your worldly possessions and learn all kinds of vanishing tricks and jug gling feats, such as having a combina- tion bed and piano, using your wash ing stand for your writing table and converting your hip bath by day with rugs and cushions into an armchair. In this abode of bliss you receive your friends, male and female, and, if the gentleman, sitting himself rashly on the bed-sofa, vanishes into the piano or the lady throws herself wearily into the hip bath armchair and 1t falls oil the packing case with her inside it, no one will turn hair. You will in- vite them to lunch or tea or dinner, which ever is approaching, and the gentleman will offer to go and buy chops or kippers and fetch the milk and when he returns will help you cook, and you'll sit together and eat it on the washing stand, which also does duty as a dinner table on such occasions. ns.''-London Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
It IS best
 hat-tlmc.

Now, if ever, is hat-tine> The Rowland millinery store is more-charming. Hats are more-diverse and more beautiful. It is season when one finds hats doubly-ful of attrac- tion.
 How cheering to turn from the head-wear of win ter to the light beautiful 'summery hats that are ready!
 How satisfactory to try on the new-shape and Paris-in- spired examples of millin- cry!
 Yes; truly this is real hat time.
 Never has this store held so-good and so-tasteful gathering of millinery. From the imported hats with their simple beauty; through the assembly of rich and elabor- ate styles: down to the sim plest creation from our own designers the gathering is a remarkable one.
 CT never knew such a good lot of hats.''
 "You have cretainly got ten together the prettiest hats YOU ever had"
 "These hats are just love lv. I don't see how you ever thought them out and made then.''
 Such are the comments. To he modest. the hats are ah11ndantlv worthy of them. Thev are really deliohtf,1l.
 Time enonph vet to make one of snecia1 desion to vo11r personal fancy, if you wish to have us.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
COLLAR BONE BROKEN
 IN MAKING ARREST

George Garfield, a railroad detective employed in the wards at the foot of Union street. reported at the Elmer gency hospital. this morning, and ask ed to have his broken collar bone set. He attempted to arrest an Italian who had goods on his person which the railroad man thought had been taken from a freight car. In the struggle Garfield was thrown to the ground and his collar bone was broken. Dr. Krause at the Emergency hospital reduced the fracture and sent Garfield to his home at S6 Frank street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

William V. Dewitt, clerk of the pro- bate court left this morning for Great Harrington, Vt, for several weeks rest in the Berkshire Hills. Several mem bers of the lodge of E1ks were at the railroad station to see him off and wish him a pleasant trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. O'Brien left this morning for Atlantic City where they stay for two weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
REARDoN MAY SUCCEED MILE

REARDON MAY SUCCEED MILLER
 It was rumored this afternoon, that Charity Commissioner James Stone is to appoint James Reardon, this city, as steward at the Lakeview home to succeed Charles Miller, who resigned at the meeting of the board, held Tues day evening. MT. Reardon is a well known young man, resident of the South End where he has lived all his life, and well qualified to fulfill the duties of steward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
CONDUCTED WHOLESALE
 SWINDLING SCHETE
Special from United Press1

Especial from United Press0
 Cleveland, April 3.-Big wholesale firms in New York, Philadelphia, Chi cago and other centers of trade are ex- pected to testify against Samuel New man, the Cleveland shoe merchant The Cleveland Credit Mems Associa- tion which secured several indictments against him from the Federal Grand Jury, alleges he obtained from mer- chants, credit goods valued at many thousand dollars with no mention of payment. They say that several To- cal firms were united in the alleged swindle the object being to obtain the goods and then avoid payment by bankruptcy proceedings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
JOE RUSSELL GETS
 ANOTHER CHANGE

Joseph Russell. a colored man who has been sent up repeatedly by the city court. was again before the bar this morning. Judge Foster remarked that jail sentences did not seem to have any effect on the prisoner and he sus- pended judgment and placed Russell in charge of Probation Officer Garfield, who will try to save Russell from be- coming a habitual criminal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
WEINSTEIN'S CASE
 GOES OVER AGAIN

Both the witnesses for the state and those for Samuel Weinstein had other business to-day and the case went over by mutual consent until April 9th. When it was called in the city court this morning. Weinstein was charged business as @ wholesale dealer in meat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
DIED

KuBFE-In Jersey City. April ?, 1909. 1fargaret, widow of Thomas Keefe. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son-fn-Iaw. Jeremiah Egan. No. 6Z
 worth street, on Monday, April 5, at S.30 a- m., and from St. Augustine k church at a. m-
 S--Tnterment at St. Michaers ceme-
 a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
LOUIS RICHARDS
 HAS MONEY TO BET

Deputy Sheriff Louis Richards has gone to New York to-day with big roll laid away to bet on Dorando in the Marathon race this afternoon. Sheriff Richards not only carries large amount of money put up by countrymen of Dorando to be wagered on his chances to win the race, but also a gOodly amount placed in his hands by other who believe that the chances of the Italian to win are more than good
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
FELLOW BOARDER
 STOLE VANO'S PANTS

Jack Vana, who boards at PA Cres- cent avenue. complained at police headquarters. this morning. that he had been robbed of a pair of pants, a razor. gloves, neckties and other per- sonal effects. He believes that a fel- low boarder is guilty of the theft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Russell Porter of 145 Poylar street captain of B. H. S. Sophomore base ball team and one of the most popular of the students is spending his Easter vacation with friends at Northampton Beach, L. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03
Columbia music.

New Columbia records are out for April.
 Music in every square inch of each ones surface. Good music, real enjoyment. Double-disc records, have a complete selection on each side,-65c and more. Indestructible records foT cylinder machines, last for ever,-35c:
 Front basement
 THE ROWLAND
 DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03

Typewriter Ribbons & Carbon Papers
 The reliable kind that do what they should under all conditions Ribbons for all makes of machines in all col ors and grades Typewriter o brushes and other sories atJACKsoN's BOOK SHOP, 9s6- 98s MAIN ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-03

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