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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

Tn the matter of the Fraterna1 Ben- ent league the examiners found that numerous pills covered prizes given 10 individuals for increasing member snip. Two results had flowed from this practice. The league had written aoout 60 per cent of the business writ ten by fraternal societies donicfled in the state, during the year. The ex- pense or management had greatly in- creased, to 20 per cent of the income in fact
 The commissioner has called the at- lentIon of the society to the statute or the state which prohibits the pay ment Of commissions to agents On the part or secret or fraternal societies.
 It was also found that the Frater- nal Order of Connecticut had employ ca an organizer who was paid a corn mission for each member obtained. An exam1nat tion of the records Of the united American Mechanics Funeral Aid Association, 922 Main St. Bridge port, disclosed discrepancies. A differ ence of s6301 is said to be uuac- counted for. The examiner also de- clares that there are some Indications that the individual accounts of mem bers have been altered. The associa- ton has 100 surviving, members and does not accept new ones
 There are at present 50 fraternaI societies in this state ireporting to the insurance commissioner. Nine are doTniciled in the state. The total amount of insurance issued by these societies within they state is S7.s3s.n4 Their assets exceed1 their liabilities by $65,125,0e1. These societies have B. S05 SSf~~ members
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER REPORTS RESULTS OF DRASTIC
 EXAMINATION OF FRATERNALS
ORDER HERMANN SONS REQUIRED TO KEEP BOOKS IN ENGLISH, AND TO SEPARATE
 MINGLED ACCOUNTS
DEFICIT OF SMALL AMOUNT IN FUNDS OF LOCAL FUNERAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
 DISCOVERED
American Order of Fraterna Helpers and Knights of
 Honor Have Reported Deficits for Several Years

Insurance Commissioner Theodore H. Macdonald has closed and recently made public in the official report of his department the results of most drastic examination of the affairs of certain secret, or fraternal societies, doing an insurance business in this state.
 With two exceptions the societies were found to be in a safe condition although methods of bookkeeping and rendering accounts were frequently unsatisfactory.
 An order was issued to Otto Berger, of 40 French street, Ansonia, grand secretary of the Order of Hermann S Sons to keep a set of books in Eng fish. The balance of the order, were found to be mingled with the accounts of certain officers and with the funds of branches of the order having in- dependent financial affairs. These ac- counts were ordered separate.
 It was also discovered that money was being transferred from the mortu- ary fund to the expense fund to meet running charges. This practice was the order were found to be very low, and the deficiency was because of this. An increase in the per capita tax was recommended.
 Financially however the order was found to be in excellent condition. Not such a clean bill of health is given to the American Order of Fraternal Helpers, nor to the Knights of Hon. or. The former have reported de- felt each year since 1902, and the lat ter a deficit each year since 1903.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
POLL FAV0RS WIDENING ON
 SOUTH SIDE
But is Willing to Entirely Sub- ordinate His Own Interests
 to Those of City.

One property owner who has large interests at stake in the matter of the widening of Congress street and who has not entered the controversy insofar as to suggest which side of the street he preferred widening is $. z. Poli, the theatrical magnate.
 It will be remembered that Attor- ney John J. Cullinan, local legal ad- wiser, when questioned regarding MT. Polls attitude intimated that MT. Poi was indifferent
 MT. Poli was in Bridgeport, Sun day with his family for a short time and in conversation with his local manager, Lewis D. Garvey, author ized MT. Garvey to make public his views on the matter, if the newspa- day: "Mr. Poli is deeply interested in the matter of the Congress street widening, but has followed his usual course in always Subserving the 1n- terests of the city to his private in- terests. He is in favor of whatever city while believing, in his personal Judgment, that the south side of the street is the natural side for the wid- ening if the purpose of the widening in the first analysis is to make a more attractive approach to the bridge and to keep the building lines straight.
 when the layout was being made Mir Poli had acquired barely enough property on that side of the street to build his new theater and if the widening of the street on the south side at that time was carried out it would entail a financial loss that could hardly be compensated to him. Sensing a controversy he purchased at a price greater than he wished to pay more property to protect himself so that at the present time he could waive twelve feet and still be en- abled to build his theater but with many alterations. In any event MT. Poli Is for the city of Bridgeport and it's interests, his own interests being placed by him secondary"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

Picture a humble bee magnified hundreds of times, capable of lifting much weight; stretch your imagina- ton still further and imagine 60 such large creatures mbining their strength to lift big steel and alumi- mum ribbed frame from the ground, and then imagine 60 more, trained to do the bidding of master, pull ing the craft, free from the ground, hither and thither, and you have an idea of the unique flying machine that is now being completed at a cost of thousands of dollars in the machine shop of Gustave Whitehead in Holland Heights.
 Nearer than ever before appears the realization of the dream of White head, the German mechanical expert, the best part of whose life had been spent in striving to solve the prob lem of aerial navigation. Satisfied that the aeroplane is an impractical device to make aerial navigation of utility, Whitehead has taken up the helicopter idea.
 Backed by multi-mflllona1re
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
ELOQUENT JESUIT FATHER ENTRALLS THR0NC AT LAYING OF ST.
 PATR|CK'S CORNERSTONE
University EndoWments and Free Libraries, Cleaned From Sweat of Underpaid ToiI-
 CTS Won't A||ay the C|amor For Bread
chMch In Sympathy With Labor Organizations But Externally Anayed Against Anarchy and Socialism,
 Bishop John J. Milan Lays Cornerstone

the relation of the teachings of the Catholic church to the nation. He did not hesitate to Hay men of great wealth whose riches. gathered from the sufferings and oppression of the toil- CTS, are distributed with lavish hand for the endowment of libraries and uni versailles. Though the occasion was such that applause was considered ill., timed. the gathering was so swayed clapping could not be restrained when he concluded his sermon.
 Rockefeller and Carnegie were not spared. Political grafters came in for their share. Drawing a powerful pie ture of the toilers sweltering in the heat of the Pittsburg furnaces. and of the laborers in the oil refineries at Bayonne, the preacher declared that long ere this the streets would have welled with human blood but for the restraining and corrective influences of the Catholic church.
 The laying of the cornerstone was one of the most notable events in the history of the Catholic church of Con- necticut. Marking as it does the final sta ge in nearly a quarter of century of struggle of what was once but a handful of poor Catholic families to build a suitable edifice for the wor- ship of God, the cornerstone laying attracted Catholics from all parishes of the city, and hundreds of other re- ligiouS persuasion who watched with intense interest the solemn and impress sive ceremony that attended the exer- ciSes.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
THREE RUNAWAY
 BOYS ARE FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA
One of them, Gone Week, is
 Only 10 Years Old
PARENTS FRANTIC WITH GRIEF
Joy Supplants Despair When Word is Received Today
 That the Boys Are Safe

Joy was brought today to the homes of the parents of three little Bridge pcrters who set out a week ago to see the world when word came from Lew iston Junction, Pa. that the trio had been taken in charge by the authori- ties. They are\held as runaway boys.
 The children are Karnel Gusch. 13, of 679 Hallett street; Julius Seaman, sS3 Hallett street. and Henry Krivosky 10, of 345 Willard street. How the boys came to be so far from home. and how they lived during their long ab- sence, the police have not yet learn ed.
 On receipt of the dispatch announc ing the capture of the boys. the police at once notified the parents who today arranged to send the father of one of the missing lads to bring all three back home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mary D., wife of Jo- seph Kennel, was held from the late home. 1880 Iranistan avenue. this morning at 9 o'clock. and half an hour later from St. Augustine's church, where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Mccormack Many sorrowing friends of this and al- so from New York city. the former home of the deceased. attended the fu- neral. Schmidt's requiem mass was sung by St. Augustine's choir. The pail bearers were w. Coughlin. H.. Lyer, T. Flynn, w. Greene. Inter- ment was in the family plot at St.. Michaels cemetery.
 The funeral of the late Joseph E. Smallwood was held this morning from his late residence. 1542 North avenue, at Sis and from St. Angus tines church at S:45. where Rev. Fa- ther Kennedy celebrated the high mass of requiem. There was a large att tendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and beautiful display of floral offerings. The pail bearers were Ralph Hearne. John Nolan. George Ellsworth and Frank Devlin. Inter- ment was in St. Michaeps cemetery. Della NJ, widow of Rev. E. W. Maxcy,s died Saturday at her home, 10o Sanford avenue, from ills incident to advanced years and hemorrhage. She is surviveds by two sons, Charles H. Crabbe. of Troy. N. Y., and Prof. Carroll l.. Maxcy of Williams College. She with her husband, Dr. Maxcy, came to this city in 1867. the latter to take charge of St. Johns church which then stood on the present site of the post office. It was Dr. Maxcy who built the present St. Johns edifice at Park and Fairfield avenues. Mrs. Maxcy, like her husband. was imbued rI-itIo -icfio irif am V stories often being related of her con- nections with the church and her aims giving. When Dr. Maxcy later was rector of St. Luke's. Mrs. Maxcy was very active in the church guild. Re- gently she had devoted most of her time to Christ church, which was near CT her home She was a trustee of the Protestant Widows Society, a man. ager of the Bridgeport Protestant Or phan Asylum, and member of the board of the Burroughs Home. The funeral services over her remains were held this afternoon from her late res idence at o'clock and thence to St. Johns church at 2:30. where the rec tor. Rev. Wm. H. Lewis. and Rev. E.. Livingston Wells, former pastor of St. Luke's church. conducted the services. The remains will be taken this even ing to Oakland cemetery. Troy, N. Y.
 George Washington Neubauer died Saturday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Barbara Neubauer 194 Union avenue, at the age of 46 years. He was a native of this city and an oys- terman by trade. He was a member of Norwalk Aerie No. 5SS F. O. E.. He is survived by one brother, Ru- dolph H., and two sisters. Emma. wife of Conrad HOckenberger and Louise Neubauer. His demise is felt with keen regret by his associates by whom he was we'll liked. but more especially by his mother to whom he was closely attanhed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
SCHWAB'S NAME
 IS SIGNED TO
 FAKE TELEGRAM
lsnecia1 f1om United Press.

AOpSCldl icOIl Nl1lSu IISSSJ
 New York, June 20.-@It's just about as true as if the name of John D. Rockefeller had ben signed to it, de- clared the private secretary of Charles M. schwab, the multi-millionaire head of the Independent Steel Trust, re- garding a telegram received Tex Rick ard at San Francisco, promoter of the Jeffries- Johnson fight, signed by Charles M. Schwab," in which "Schwab'' promised to make good any loss Rickard might suffer by pulling off the fight in Nevada. In Frisco today Rickard told United Press rep resentative that he had received the following telegram from Charles M. Schwab:
 "I will make up any deficiency that may occur if you are compelled to pull off the fight in Nevada.
 At Schwab's office here it was stat ed that Schwab was in Europe, had no interest in the fight and personally was opposed to prize-ighting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

For the sYe&<er glory Of God. the propagation of the Catholic rehg- ion. the welfare of the United States of America and the prosper ity of the city of Bridgeport. the cornerstone of the new St. Pat rioks Church in Bridgeport was laid with solemn ceremonies of the Cathoic Church. by the Right Reverend John Joseph Milan. Bishop of Hartford, in the pres ence of large gathering of priests and people. this nineteenth day of June. in the wear of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and ten, Plus Tenth being Sovereign Pom tiff. William Taft President of the United States. Frank Weeks Gov ernor of Connecticut. Edward Buckingham Mayor Of the city of Bridgeport, Reverend James B.. Nihill rector of St. Patrick's par ish, and James Noonan and John Brady trustees of the church.
 The above is included in the docu- ments placed in St. Patrick's corner stone
 Enthralling a throng of nearly 10000 people crowded about St. Patrick's church when Bishop Milan laid the yesterday. Rev. Father John H. O'Rourke. S. J., of New York city. preached a masterly sermon or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, June 20.-(Opening.) )- For the first time since the sharp rallies on the morning of June ' the ma jority of issues In the early trad ing today ranged substantially above the highest figures reached at that time. The signing of the railroad bill hy President Taft was apparently an incentive for buying in the more prominent railroad issues.
 II a. m.-The market maintained it's strong tone all through the first hour, with prices of many issues ranging one to two points above Sat urday's close.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds dull but firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
PAINTING OF MIR. AND MRS. TOM THUMB IN
 WEDDING ATTIRE.

An oil painting of General Tom Thumb and his bride, showing them in their wedding attire is on display in the Main street window of the D. M. Read company, where it is at tracting much attention. Old resi- dents who saw the painting today and who saw the famous midgets in real life say that the likenesses are strik- ing. The canvas is the property of William Miller of Black Rock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
Many Public Hearings
 Before Common Council

The committee on streets will re- port to the common council tonight a resolution favoring a hearing on the widening of Congress street from Main street easterly to the bridge. Most of the evening will be consumed by public hearings upon various matters. Hawthorne street residents it is said will oppose the proposed change of grade on that street, which some of their neighbors favor Hearings will be held on establishment of grade in Beardsley Park Terrace and Edna street and on the petition of John F. Brady to extend oyer the building line on the South side of Grand street at Main street, hearings are to be held on the proposed construction of a large number of small sewers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
WORK FOR DOG
 WARDEN BUT NOT
 CR0ESUS' WEALTH

George Hall, the dog warden, is get ting little weary of being spoken of as a coming Rockefeller. The dog warden said today: When my work is done for the year I will get only s2.5O day I submit these items of cost for carrying on my work. Mans pay at s1O per week, one year saaO horse and wagon, dog meat, bread and repairs for year at $4 per week. s20S, telephone S36; my own wages at s2.50 per day s7S0; total of s1,544.
 ssYou see," he continued, 'T cannot get rich and besides the city has ap- propriated only $1,5O0 for the work this year."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
ACCUSED BOARDER OF
 ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE

Charges of a serious nature were made to Prosecutor Redden of the City court today when Joseph Bor. a la borer. 24 was about to be arraigned for breach of the peace. Mrs. Miller of 939 Wordin avenue, with whom he boards, caused his arrest last night for creating a disturbance.
 Today she said the disturbance re- suited from an attempted outrage. The authorities are Investigating and Bor was sent to jail to await the out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
MRS. JACK TO SUCCEED
 POLICE MATRON HILL

Believing the growing duties of po- lice matron have become too heavy for one of the years of Mrs. Jennie D. Hill. the Board of Police Commission CTS has decided to elect a successor to Mrs. Hill. Mrs David Jack. matron of the Emergency hospital which oc cupies part of the Police and Charities building. is expected soon to assume Mrs Hills duties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
BEER CAUSE OF KA|SER'S BLOOD DISORDERS, SAYS
 DR. DOZEN OF BERLIN

nos1s" of the Kaiser's trouble:
 The beer story is impossible. The Kaiser has been practically a tee toIaler TOT three years and never did indulge freely in beer, liquor or wine. Even at state banquets the Kaiser re- frains from drinking champagne. sub stltuting in place of it a non n-alcoholic beverage resembling champagne in color only"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
Carpenters Invite
 Many to Picnic

The local union. Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will celebrate the 18th anniversary of the organiza- tion, Saturday, with a picnic and sheep roast at Forest Park. The join CTS have mapped lengthy program and will entertain many guests, in cluding the majority of the city off cials, and all of the members of the Master Builders Association, which recently granted the Saturday half holiday to their carpenter employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
SEVENTEEN DEATHS DUE
 TO STORM IN NEW YORK.
Special from United Press.

New York, June 2O.-It is feared by the police today that the IT deaths thus far recorded as a result of Sat urday's storm which swept upon the city imme diately following the Roose- welt welcome will be increased when the harbor patrol has had an oppor- tunity to search Jamaica Bay and adjacent waters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
HOLY GHOST DAY.

Holy Ghost Day is celebrated in the Russian Orthodox church today. Bishop Alexander, who is the head of the Orthodox church in Canada and Alaska and assistant to Archbishop PIaton, head of the church in North America, celebrated mass at the Holy Ghost church, Ha1lett and Shelton streets this morning and will preach a sermon at vespers at 7:30 this even- ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
Especial from United Press.)


 Berlin, June 20.-The beer-drink- ing charge made against the Kaiser by Dr. Doyen of Paris aroused great resentment in Berlin today and called for denials on every hand. A mem Der of the Emperors encourage, pre- suma bly speaking officially, made the following answer to Doyen's "diag-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

Harvey H. DeWolfe. for number of years a resident of this city. died yesterday at his home, 1347 Boston avenue. aged 82 years, after being in native of Westbrook. coming to this city about 2S years ago. engaging in business as a merchant. He is sur vived by his widow. four daughters, Mrs. John l.. Warehouse, Mrs. M. E. Whitaker. Mrs. B. A. Judson and four sons. Dr. D. c. DeWolfe. John Willis DeWolfe and H. s. DeWolfe of this city, and B. c. DeWolfe of Hart ford. besides a number of grandchil- dren.
 Annie, daughter of Sarah and the late John Morrissey, died Saturday at the home of her mother in Yonkers, N. Y. following an operation. in her ninth year. Following the death of MT. Morrissey. who was foreman for M. H. Rogers. Mrs. Morrissey removed to Yonkers. The remains will be brought to this city for interment.
 Mary, widow of Matthew Maloney, passed away Friday at her home, 133 Lexington avenue, after a long illness with stomach trouble. She is sur liam and Elizabeth. and two sisters, Mrs Frank Sherwood and Elizabeth Harrington.
 George Donald died Saturday at the residence of his son, George D. Donald, 775 Central avenue, at the age of 70 years. He was native of Scotland, but for many years resided in this city. He was for 35 years a member of Mithra lodge. K. of F. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the residence of his only son. George D. Donald, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. R. A. Davenport of the Peoples Presbyter- ian church, officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
 The remains of the late Abraham Eulkley, familiarly known to many residents of Southport as Uncle Abe, were inferred Saturday afternoon in the family plot in Oaklawn cemetery. The services at the late home of the deceased. Bulkley avenue. Southport, and were most impressive. Dr. Gull ute to the memory of the departed who during the course of his long and well regulated life was a credit to his town, a town that owed much to the Bulk 1eys who were his ancestors. Rela- tives and friends gathered in large numbers to pay their final respects to the deceased. Surviving him besides his widow are two sisters. Miss Mary Jane Bulkley and Mrs. Wood. both of Southport. There was a beautiful floral display, the remembrances of relatives and friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
MARRIED MAN KILLS GIRL THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF AND
 LEAVES NOTE FOR HIS WIFE
Especial from United Pres

Especial from United Press)
 New York, June 20.-Leaving a brief note to his wife asking her to remember only what was good of him and never to let their baby daughter know how he died, Edward M Allen, 35, locomotive engineer, shortly be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license was issued today to Henry H. Guildner, 26, engineer, Philadelphia, to wed Miss Grace L.. Sanford, p, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George H. Sanford of 129 Washington avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

fore midnight shot Ruth Murphy. 21, and then himself in a lodging house. The girl died in 20 minutes. Allen lived until he was placed on the operating table in the emergency hos p1tal The motive for the tragedy is not known
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
Weather Indications

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, June 20.-Forecast:- Partly cloudy tonight; Tuesday fair and probably Wednesday.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather for two or three days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20
orc wARRANTO ACTION
 TO DUST BEEF TRUST

Especial from United Press.)
 Jefferson City, Mo, June 20.-Quo varranto proceedings seeking to oust the Beef Trust from the state of Missouri were filed with the state supreme court today by Attorney GenesA Meter. ---=<.~-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

WANTED. - Registered pharmacist. Call or write Woman's Drug Store, 129 State St. a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

HOT ROAST BEEF and potato salad
 servide at 4:30 o'clock every day free at Hartmann's, 126 Wall
 street. 16 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

TO RENT-New apartment, rooms,
 improvements, $16, 1882 East Main St. Inquire 246 Brooks St. morn ing and evening. D 20 s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

TO RENT.-Large room over parlor on bath room floor, with connect
 ing hall room if desired. 4!5
 State St. D 70 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR
 SALE. Inquire 126 Washington Ter race. R Z5 If. c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

TO RENT.-Furnished room, suitable for 2 nurses. Home comforts. Ad- dress M. T., care of Farmer.
 D 20 S D o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash
 Register for sale cheap Address P. o. Box 16, City. S2' tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-20

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk 416 Warner Building.
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