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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
E. H. DILLON & co.
ELKS' BANQUET
 TUESDAY NEXT
Many Notable Antlers to Be
 Among Invited Guests.

Tuesday evening, December at their handsome new club home the local lodge of Elks win hold grand banquet for members of the lodge only The committee in charge of the banquet comprises. George T. McCar- thy. Edward J. Madigan. William J. Lee. John, Hotz and William L. Gould. the latter of Fairfield In many re- spects it will prove one of the most unique spreads ever served in these parts as the committee has provided for many surprises in the way of i'm novatfons. VI
 The arrangement of the spacious social session hall will be a surprise to the banouetters. Various plans have been studied out whereby a novel effect win be given the interior. Ths decorations are to, be most striking and the Elk colors will everywhere predominate.
 From all parts of the banquet hall will be able to detect any of the must clans The names Of those who are to entertain will not be made known until each is called for in turn
 be seated at one table while the officers and invited guests win be similarly arranged The electrical effects will De most bewndering- As for the din- if is to be served under the personal supervision of Eddie Madigan-
 Prominent among the invited guests are Edward Leach, grand treasurer of the order, Exalted R1ler Shaughnessy of New York lodge. No. District Deputy G. E. R. Phillips of New York and Arthur Moreland of No. 1. editor of the Antler. District Deputy George T. Allen Of Middletown Conn, F. D. D. James T. Smith and Mayor IT. L. Reilly. Hon. Patrick McGovern of Hartford and several others
 Tickets for the banQuet have been necessarily placed at the capacity of the banquet hall and all members of the lodge who intend to participate should see to 1t that they are number cd among the fortunate ones who hava regfstered for ticket not later than Sunday afternoon next at 5 o'clock Those who have not been provided with accommodations can do SO by having their names with the steward at the club house "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
Head of Wait-rs' CInb
 Fined as Boss Gambler

In the city court this morning Okey Payton. widely known local colored man. was fined s25 and costs as pro prietor of the walters Club made up of coiored walters with rooms at 5s4 Water street. which was raided as a gambling place last night by Sergeant Cody and Gerrity- Curtis Sparks. Charles Matthews, William Chandler. Charles Sanford and William Hill who charged. r ~ft, t. htHs
 The raid was mPde upon complaint of Henry Tonquin. an employe of the Clifford Hotel in South Norwalk. who said he had been 'neeced of s2o at the club. Payton denied that Tonquin had been feeced in the club rooms, but ad- mitted offering to pay Tonquin what he had lost when the police appeared. Payton said he was not the proprietor of the place but was simply left in he said they played was probably three card monte Tonuuin said it was a new game to him. Payton's fine was paid by friends lri
 James Martino. the barber who was arrested yesterday by Patrolman John Corrigant upon complaint of Antonio Petit who has barber shop on North Main street. was fined s25 and costs for carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty. He was defended by Attorney Jesse Stewart Martino paid his fine.
 Matthew Dufrey was sentenced to pay a fine of sl and costs and spend several new padlocl<s from the Jacobs Brothers on Kossuth street. He plead ed, guilty Dufrey has long record for petty offences.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
SONS CUT OFF WITH s EACH
 CONTEST WILL
Widow of Leading Kosher Butcher Makes Requests Contingent Upon Mar riage to Persons of Jewish Faith.

A hearing is in progress this after noon in the probate court upon the admission to probate of the will of the late Kate Bender. widow of solomon A Bender, who was the leading Kosh- CT butcher of the city for many years and a we'll known figure to Water street business men. Her three sons Albert, Meyer and Connie. have re- will to be probated. They con(estsd d their fathers will Albert and Meyer get but s5 each Some of the shares are conditional upon the marriage of her children to persons of the Jewish fafth- The estate Is small.
 Mrs. Bender died about two weeks age by asphyxiation in her bed room through the accidental putting out of gas flame with a skirt which she hung over the fixture.
 IT. the contest over. the fathers will the Bender children he'd the boards in the probate Spurt for 1s days. the longest record for a hearing in the several years that Judge Nobbs has been in charge of the court By her will the testatrix bequeaths slo0 to her executor tc purchase a headstone for herself. to the Congregat ton Adath Israel is loft $50, to tine .Chevra Mish- nais of the congregation Is left $50, to the Taimud Thora of the congrega- tlOn A5 ieIL S-or 10 eacn or ner sons, Meyer and Albert Is left the sum of s5; to her daughter, Minnie Bender Plumbers $500 in cash; to her cousin Berl Kodus of Worna Kovna. Guberna, Russia. who Is blind, s25: and the rest and residue of the estate. which will amount to a few thousand dollars. Is to be divided in to six equal shares.
 To her son. Harry, because of his careful management of her estate and ids devotion Is left two shares; to her son Connie. Is left oue-half a share: to her daughter Rachel Shnet- man. Is left one share; to her daugh- ter Mary Bender Blumberg. one share in addition to the $500 bequest: to the children of Connie Bender, one-half share upon the day of their marriage that their marriage is with of the Jewish faith: to the children of Albert. one share to be paid on their wedding day. prov.d ng thsy marry someone of the Jewish
 Harry Render is named as executor of the will. The heirs who signed a waiver Of any claim against the. es- tate. except under the conditions of the will. are Harry Bender. Minnie Bender Blumberg and Rachel shl- = man Those who do not sign are the. sors. Albert. Meyer and Connie. The law firm of Shapiro & Shapiro repre- sent the will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
DIVORCE FOR MRS. CURTIS,
 NEE SKIDMORE
Such Is Recommendation of Referee John W. Banks Custody of Children and What Report of Referee Contains.

Referee John W. Banks. appointed by the Superior Court to hear the evil
 dence in the divorce suit brought by Irene Laurie Curtis against Henry s.
 Curtis. local agent for the Adams Ex-
 press Company. has recommended to 1 the court that the divorce be granted on the grounds of intolerable cruelty. The papers were presented to the court this morning. Judge Lucien F.
 Burpee taking the matter under con- sideration. He will give his decision within a few days.
 | The real fight in the proceedines csntered in the custody of the two children Both contestants asked for the care of their ofrspring. Since the suit has been instituted some time ego. through an arrangement effected
 between the attorneys, Stiles Judson for the plaintiff, and George E. Hill for the defendant. the children were given to the care of the mother. while the father was allowed their company from Friday to Sunday evening of each week.
 the children be sent to a boarding school next September. and that their custody be given to the mother. Dur ing their school life the father shall have their care from Friday evening till Sunday evening of each week He also shall be allowed to have their company two days during both the Christmas and Eastern vacations, and two weeks during the Summer vaca- tion. The support of the children is to be defrayed by each parent during the time they are with, that parent
 Mrs Curtis. who was Irene Laurie Sddmore. daughter of the late Phiio H. Skidmore. before her marriage is now residing with her sister in New ark. N. J. Mr. Curtis resides on Cole man street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
NORTON READY TO
 DENY RES DEAD Fireman in Local Factory Has Cause for Indig-
 nation Three Men Testified They Saw His Corpse on Slab in Morgue in New York Last January.

Jeremiah Norton, fireman former ly employed in a local factory and making his home in East Bridgeport has a good right to be indignant, for three men testified in a Newark N. J., court recently that he has been a ''dead one" since last January.
 Norton's wife has been trying to get aiimony from another husband, Fred erick Gilman. and he. vexed at her legal action. has brought suit for the annulment of his marriage on the ground that she is already the wife of another. ga
 Three men testified before Vice Chancellor Howell of Newark. yester- day, that they had seen Norton. One of them was Paul Cassidy of Corona, L. l.. who called on Norton in this city last Sunday. Cassidy's first wife was sister of Mrs. Norton-G Gillman. He testified that Norton told him here Sunday that he didn't want to see his wife again In a previous court hear ing. on the action instituted by Mrs. Gilman. three men refuted the claim that Norton was living, testifying that they had seen bis corpse in a morgue In New York nearly a year ago.
 Norton Is said to have three little children, deserted by their mother. for whom he Is providing in this city.
 Vice Chancellor Howell directed a commissioner to take Norton's testi- mony in this city, and he will soon be forced. under oath. to deny that he is dead ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
BIG FIGHT
 ON JULY 4
Salt Lake City May Land It k Men Sign Articles
Special from United Press,

toPcCld4 OHlleQ ETeSS.l V
 Hoboken. Dec 3.-While the heavy weight championship fight between James I. Jeffries and Jack Johnson wS take place on July 4. next, the exact place where it is to be held need not be named by Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason until 90 days before that date The two men signed articles here this afternoon and agreed not to engage in any fights between now and next July. The articles are a duplication of the preliminary ones agreed on by Jeffries and Johnson in the Hotel Albany last October and provide for a 45 round battle. straight Marquis of Queens bury rules. the division of the purse 75 per cent. to the winner and 25 per cent. to the loser. and the selection of a referee from a list of four names. two to be furnished by the promoters and two by the fighters.
 Witnesses to the agreement signed today were Joe Cans. Sam Berger Boh Vernon, Sig Hart, Tex Rickard, John Gleason and H. s. Frazee.
 active training 90 days before the date fixed for the fight and each will de- pcsit at once s10.000 to guarantee their appearance while the promoters are to post s30.oo at once and the balance of the S101.000 purse within SO days of the fight date. Thee for the referee was fixed Sat s1.o0o. According = Rickard he would like to hold the fight in Salt Lake City and will do so if he can He declared that the men in the great sme1ters there all want to see the fight and so anxious are the merchants of that city to have the fight held there that they have prom ised to see that there is no interfer- ence. Rickard looks on San Fran cisco as a secondary location fo- the battle but he declared the place where 1t will be held will be announced just as soon as he and Gleason are as- sured there will be no interference with their plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
DEATH FINDS LIPS
 OF GIRL SEALED
 TO SUICIDE SECRET
Eva Boucher, IT, Dies As Result of Carbolic Poison ing

Eva Boucher. aged IT. after suffer- ing from carbolic acid poisoning. talk en with suicidal intent at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at her boarding house. 5s6 Howard avenue, died this morning at St vincent's hospital at .7:30 o'clock None of the girls rela- tives were. with her at the time of her death The young girls reason for committing the rash act, died with her. for all along she has refused to divulge her secret
 The authorities believe the girl had no serious loveaffairs- though it was known she kept company with a young man, who resides in East Bridgeport Her mother died five years ago. while her father is now a resident of Can ada She has a sttepmother living who resides on Colorado avenue. A brother, George, younger than herself resides with his stepmother.
 The young girl about three weeks go went to live with Mrs. Nellie Hansen at 536 Howard avenue. At that time she was working at the Harvey HubbelI plant She later left that concern and went to work in the Graphophone Company. On the morn ing of the taking of the acid the girl did not go to work stating that she was late. She was of a very quiet nature. and not confide in any one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
UNVEILED EMBLEM
 FOR Cl M. BARTLETT
Lou P.Bristol Succeeds Him as Head of Hamilton Com mandery Long Service of Messrs. Peet and Ster- ling.

At the annual rneetinE Of Hamilton comnandery. No. 5. Knights Templar, last evening. the retiring Eminent Commander. Frederic A Bartlett was presented with a beautiful jewel. ern- blematic of the order and diamond studded. in appreciation of his work. The Drese1tation was made by Past Eminent Commander Charles Gerdi- nier. The organization received per feet mark at the annual inspection by Inspector General Thomas w. Morgan of Hartford. Charles Fl. Peet was elected recorder for the Fist consecu- tive time and Hugh Stirling was chos- en prelate for the 22nd time.
 Other officers elected were. Eminent Commander. Lou P. Bristol. General issimo. Prank S. Slosson. Captain Gen eral. Angus Fl. McKenxie. Senior Warden, R. Irwin Smith. Junior War den. Anker S Lhynes Treasurer, H. H. Pyle: Standard Bearer. Harry F. Par rott; Sword Bearers, Joseph W. Smith:
 Warden. John H. Gorham: Guards. John J. Fisher and George Northrop:
 Sentinel. John F. Roth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
Finss. rr,nts Never FaiI.

Although scars from wounds and ul- cers frequently partly destroy the pat tern folds, such disfiguremenfs are more often than otherwise aids to Identification. When the system of inger prints was first introduced at ,olice headquarters in New York a lieutenant in one of the administra- i've departments tried to discredit it. Ie had an experimental print made f the tip of finger and short time tfterward asked to have the same finger reprinted. He had meantime sround down the skin of this finger n grindstone until the blood almost lowed Nevertheless the pattern form vas more accurately disclosed in the ;econd printing than in the first. Once he record has been made nothing has -et been discovered to inFalidate it.. Charles Brewer in Century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
Revised unward.

One evening at family prayers the aead of the house read that chapter which concludes with, And the wife ee that she reverence her husband :"
 fter the exercises had closed and the hildren had gone to bed, the New York Post says, he quoted it, looking neaningly at his wife.
 Let us see what the Revised Yer sion says on that subject" said she. "I will follow the new teaching, if you please"
 The Revised Version was produced, and her chagrin may be imagined as the head impressively read. And let the wife see that she fear her hus- band"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
BANKER WALSH
 TURNED DOWN BY
 COURT OF APPEALS
Especial from United Press) ,

tSpecfaI from United PreSs.1
 Chicago, Dec. S.-John R. Walsh, the aged Chicago banker. today took an- other long step towards the Federal prison The United States Circuit Court of Appeals today committed him to the custody of the United States Marshal. after 1t had denied a rehear- ing of his appeal
 Simultaneously the court, announced that Walsh would be held by the mar shal until such time as his attorneys shall file with the court a motion for writ of certiorari to the su- preme court of the United States specifying January 3. as the last day on which this action could be taken.
 The courtroom was crowded with Walsh's friends and the commitment of the aged banker created a sensa- tion. Walsh said nothing when his fate was announced but he looked hag- gard and worn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
DIED.

HTLL-In this city, Dec zd. 1909, Mary C. Summners, widow of William B. 1zill. aged IT years 10 months. 3
 Funeral service win be held at the residence of her son. Percy S. HIll. NO. 25 Lewis street on Sunday. 5th. i{z1<-. at o'clock D.. m- Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery HAxEs-In this city. Dec. End. 1858. Frederick J. Hayes. aged ss years l month
 '-Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No 6z Madison avenue on Saturday. Dec. tines church at 70 a. m.
 Burial in St Michaels cemetery TERRY-In this city. Dec. I, 1908. sid s'ZFrsends .-z T \ Ire I invited to aftend the funeral from his late residence. No 7074 Iranistan avenue, on Saturday. Dec. 4th. at A D. m-
 -Interment at convenience of the
 kindly omit flowers T2bs DAI-n this city. Dec 1, 1909, Pat
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 1oz Myrtle avenue. on saturday. Dee. ~ at S-20 a. m- and from Sacred Heart church at q m with solemn high mass
 -Interment at st- lfichael's cenie- tery T2bs EURPHx.-In this city. Nov. 90. 1909. John T. Murphy. aged 37 years
 -Frfends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No '253 Beach street. on Saturday. Dec .. at s:S0 a m-.s and from St. Char lesr church af a. m-
 -Inferment at St. Michaefs ceme- tery TITS HavleyvilIe.. Nov. 90. Sarah '. colesr wife of thew C. WxLLlIAM8-In So. NorwsIk, Nov 30. W Henry C.. Williams. aged 59 years ETTZROY-m Greenwich. Nov. 20. Miss Anna q Fftxroys aged z7 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
T oyland IS alive
 with things that 20.

Even the dolls open and close their eyes in Toyland Railroad trains rushing by Arships whiz about at great rate Clowns do funny balancing tricks There is whole circus that keeps things humng Eyerythino s Ion the go'' in Toyland . '@-7 77.7es Y
 1t is place of life and real delight. It is place where little folks get true enjoyment It is place where rowI-up folks find much pleasure too Why 1t is really the Jollliest place in town right now.
 Come Get your share of the joity that it is dis trlbuting Bring the little folks Let them have royal vator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
ARMoURs MORTGAGE
 LOCAL BEEF HOUSE

A quit claim deed was filed in the office of the town clerk today whereby J. Ogden Armour and wife of Chicago. released a mortgage of s1s.13s-2o upon the property occupied by the Armour beef house in Water street Armour & Co. then gave a 30 year mortgage on the same property to the Farmers Loan & Trust Go. of New York city. to secure the five per cent bonds of the beef comrany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
Easton Mans Office
 Hinges on One Vote

Patrick c. McCullom filed papers to- day asking the Superior court to de- clare him town clerk of Easton- In with the Republican candidate, George B. Beers He claims that a vote was denied to one Hugh Brady. who would have voted for him and caused his. election The papers were served by Sheriff Peter Doolan today. Judge Lucien F. Burpee set the hearing for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
MAYOR WILL SMOKE
 PEACE PIPE TONIGHT

Mayor Buckingham will be the host at a smoker to be held tonight in the wigwam of wowompon tribe. l. O. R. M. There will be splendid mus ical program and an abundance of roasted maize and venison- Last night the mayor attended the opening of the Olivet church fair in the parish house. There was large attendance and his honor added to his already long list of accomplishments by ring ing the bulls eve at the shooting gall lery a number of time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
SURRENDERED ON
 FIELD OF BATTLE
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MEXICO WITH UNITED STATES
 Mexico City. Dec. z-That Mexico will side with the United States fin her controversy with Nicaragua and the probable outcome will be friendly fn- terference by both Mexico ana the United States, Is the statement made in official circles here to-day CRUISER PRAIRIE
 STILL AGROUND.
 Wilmington. Del, Dec. 3.-The, Unl- ted States Auxiliary Cruiser Prairie with 700 marines. S00.O00 rounds Of ammunition. and field supplies aboard. bound for Nicaragua is still helpless ly aground in the Delaware river. north of Fort Delaware, where she stranded late last night on her way south
 High tide early to-day failed to float the cruiser and there Is practically no CT ance of moving her until late this afternoon With the assistance of government tugs she may then be T ruiled into deep water Heavy fog over the river has practically stopped to-day and may make the work of moving the Prairie more dif- ficult-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
sh. Meant Profss.ienaIIx.

As the young man caressed the cheek of his ladylove she drew away hastily "I think" she said indignantly, .you had better see father first.''
 "Why, what do you mean?'' asked. the perplexed lover
 Father" she replied as she pursed her cheek, 'is a barber."-Success Mag azine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
ROADS CLAIM STRIKE OVER

St. Paul. Dec. 3.-Though the off, cials of the railroads centering in the Twin Cities today insist that the end of the strike of switchmen Is in sight, the officials of the Switchmen's Un- ion of North America laugh at their claims.
 Feeling among the strikers against the railroads was bitter today and as a result. a legal battle between the attending factions is probable.
 The strikers allege that the railroads have violated the state laws in import ing non-residents and giving them badges as special police. It is stated that the unionists have asked McEwen to imprison all strikebreakers found wearing badges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
Helped Them AIonu.

Have you given proper attention to your children's teeth?' asked the health department circular.
 Eve always provided plenty Of good food for 'em to chew on.n the fond parent inscribed on the bottom of the. paper and mailed it back Philadel-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Kansas City. The writer says he is a son of George A. Buckingham who was born in Connecticut in ISIS, has been life long Democrat like the mayor. He wonders if<<he and the mayor are related.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
TRAIN HITS
 MAN OF 10 Victim Said to Have Wife and Daughter Living in This City.
Especial from United Press, ,

Especial from United Press.l
 Meriden, Dec. 3-Confused by two trains passing at Moneys Crossing in Yalesville, last night, Edward Tomp- xins. 70 years old. was struck by one of them after getting out of the way of the other and he was so badly in jured that his life was despaired of today at the Meriden hosipta-
 Tomplins has a daughter and wife in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

Attorney Albert c. Merritt who has occupied offices with Attorney F. B, Falion for the past two years will soon take up rooms in the Newfieid build ing. Attorney Henry Greenstein will become associated with Attorney Fall lon after January, l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-03
That news of men s suits
 IS the biggest we ve known.

Never mas there been such an offer of men tailoring as this:
 Suits or overcoats made by expert tailors to your
 correct measure, worth $25 and more,-$l8.75
 The store make it only because it helping big tailor to the trade to clear up his the close of his season.
 The fabrics to be used his regular fabrics. Of some patterns there is only enough for osus coats But the who and chooses promptly select from the complete coecon;can pick the best ps from the tree.
 We guarantee that every order given will be satis- factorly filed Measurements carefully taken Work will be thoroughly done Suits coats will fit properly. You can count being given such suit would cost you regularly not less than s25 Such is the tailor prom se to and our promise you Of course back that promise up.
 Fabrics are here for you to choose from Measures will be taken without bit of delay Every order will be filled before Christmas
 It is greatest news for we've ever printed Let us repeat it: Suit or overcoat.worth not less c1o than $25. made to measure,-- DlO.l0.