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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30

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 Boston, April So-ssFhere never mas skFe Speaker that amounts to as much as the blank paper upon which IL IS written, except as it is made vital by the majority of the peoples rep reseAtatives-"
 in his buttonho1e and with the tnev1t- able cigar between his lips, Joseph G: Cannon Speaker of the National House of Representatives, thus held forth on Cannoism to a throng or neWspaper interyiewers here today af- ter his arrival to assume the role of principal speaker at tonightS banquet Of the Middlesex County Republican club. After a general and somewhat guarded talk on s.irsurgency,'' his critics the cost of living and the tar if the Speaker explained his position and his view of 'Cannonism" in part as follows:
 sentAt1vAss have co-operated with the Republican majority in vitalizing and maintaining the Republican poll- cies and this too, when the minority was demanding to control the major ii V There is no action and never has been any action of the Speaker of the National House of Represent tatfyeS, and never will be, as long as we keep to as much as the blank paper upon which 1t is written except as it is made vital by a majority of the peo- pless representatives.s Our friends the enemy cry sCannonism. one minute and tbenz boast that they have destroyed- skzzar Cannon. They did take tCzar esannrn off of the committee on rules and made new committee on rules with exactly the same power the old committee had in reporting resolutions ar bills referred to that committee zo the House for it's consideration.
 Having by a commission of so-called
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Mattings from the Orient.

In all years that we've been selling mattings, there has never been one when we were so proud of the Orien- tai nattings.
 They are full of strength and beauty. There are a lot of new patterns. There seems to be a special fresh ness and merit shining from the surface of every piece.
 Japanese mattings, plain or fancy or with inlaid fig ures, ,-25c to 30c yd.
 China mattings, pure or. in fancy colored patterns that are mostly small of eff fect, ,-18c to 35c yd. 5 All are imported direct by the store. That makes it possible to give even more than usual value.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
MANY PROMINENT
 IN OFFICIAL LIFE
 ATTEND FUNERAL
Distinguished Company Pay Last Tribute to Alderman J. J. FinIan
FRATERNATIES REPRESENTED
Members of City Govern ment Stand Uncovered as Casket Passes Into
 Church

Following by shundreds of sorrowing friends and many relatives the remains of late Alderman John J. Finlan were placed in their last resting place in the family plot, St. MichaePs cemetery, this morning.
 Among those in attendance were Mayor Edward T. Buckingham, the members of the Common Council, City Auditor Heating, City Attorney Culli- nan, City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher, Town Clerk William Thomas. and delegations from Bridgeport lodge of EIks. Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles and Division No. 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
 The funeral was from the home, at Franklin street and Washington ave- nue, at 9:30 o'clock, and from St. Au- gustine's church at 10 o'clock It was this church that the deceased had attended since childhood.
 solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father McElroy, pastor of the church, with Rev. Father John J. Kennedy as deacon and Rev. con.
 Rather McElroy paid a glowing tri- bute to the Christian character of the deceased, to which he attributed the plifed in spirit and action while serv- ing the city as an alderman. }. schnnitz mass vas sung by a auar- ar prano; Mrs. F. J. Kelly, alto; Prof. E. J. Brisbois. tenor; and James J. Kennedy, bass.
 After the mass the singers sang, Come Unto Me-, The pail bearers represented the three organizations of which the deceased was a member.
 From the Elks came Archibald Me- Neil, Jr., and John H. OaRourke. the latter boyhood friend and sehoolv mate of the deceased. The bearers representing Division No. 2. A. o. H., were Alexander Heap1y and General Registrar of Voters James H. Rooney. From the Eagles the bearers were for nler Alderman John T. Connors and Alderman James J. Conlin.
 As the remains were carried from the church in 8 heavy oaken casket the city officials formed in open ranks from the curb to the church entrance and stood uncovered while the body w as placed in the hearse.
 Rev. Father P, J. Mccormick accom- panied the body to the cemetery and said prayers at the grave.
 4 There were many large and beauti- fu1 floral offerings and two carriages were filled in carrying the flowers to the cemetery. The floral piece sent by the members of the city governfnent was large broken pillar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
 DIED

x< Esn1T On April 30, at the residence of has brother-in.law M. H. Chapin, Herbert Derrick Kent. in his 30th Funeral services at Paterson. 8;BRIE1g In this city. April 18th, 191O, Allen OsBrien. aged 66 years, months, z days.
 Eriends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, NsQs 04 Warren street, on Sunday, NaS 1sts at 2.3O o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. D 29 bsp fHOI.s In Black Rock, Ct. April BIO Charles Hanford, husband 3z A IlFaie Nichols. in the 54th year of '1neral private
 1rT1A NINA AGA N-In this city, April 2s, F'lannagan, aged 27 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late resi- def1ce, No 64S Union avenue, on Sunday, May l. at D. m. and from St. Marys church at 2:30 p.
 Interment at St. Miehaera cemetery U 29 b* 1s10. Walter D. Harrison.
 Prayer will be offered from his late residence. 526 Central avenue on Sunday, May I, at 2:30 ?. snl.. and 3 o'clock Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
 Burial in-Iakeyiew cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
PLAY BALL!" SHOUTS WALSH
 SEASON OPENS

The opening day of the Connecti- cut Baseball league has come and with it, one of the largest@ crowds ever at Newfield Park, hiled that in closure, to witness the opening con- test between New Haven and the
 At 1.sO o'clock eager fans lined both, sides of Water street and Fair field avenue in anticipation for the start of the parade, which inaugural ed the new era of baseball in Bridge port. The start. was delayed consid- erably by the crowds which thronged the streets making traffic almost inn possible. It was only after consider able difficulty that the procession got
 From the. Atlantic Hotel corner. the Wheeler 6 Wilson full band took the start followed by an auto in which sat Mayor B. T. Buckingham. Manager Gene McCann of the Me New Haven team. Then came car in which was seated John H. Free man of SNew York and George Cor bett, who are interested with Man ager McCann in the ownership of the Bridgeport team.
 Next came the Freeman and CorDett car with a party of ladies who came opening. A four horse bus drew the members of the Bridgeport team. among whom was Pitcher iftChalky'' CllInne inc latest arrival, who has been turned over to the Mechanics by the New York Americans. Infielder Brown from New YOTk whom MT. COrD0II S6- cured was also with the bunch. The members of the New Haven team in a, large bus brought up the rear of the procession Going through Fairfield avenue the line of march was contin- ued to Main to Congress. where a. countermarch was held to Fairfield avenue to Broad street, to Gilbert, to Main to Fairfield avenue to Strat- ford avenue, to the park.
 All along the line the various occu- pants of the autos were roundly cheer ed, while the buss containing the Bridgeport players was followed by a dense throng of youngsters who shout ed for their favorites.
 Newfield Park seemed to be the Mecca for all those who could get noon. Both teams were hailed by their admirers during the warming up pro- cess before the game. Before it be- came time to start. Managers McCann and Carrick conferred with Umpire Walsh, ground rules having to be utilized At 3:30 o'clock Catcher Kocher took his position behind the plate for the Bridgeport team. while Connell the right fielder of the visit ing nine. took his position at the bat. There was thunderous applause when Mayor Buckin gham advanced from the Bridgeport bunch to the pitchers box.
 His first toss of the ball was a little had a, good eye by calling it ball. The next pitch was a groover, which must have had something on it. for Connen swung hard, but missed. Thus the season of 191o ODened. and the first local game was on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
SOCIETY BELLE
 BECOMES NURSE
Marthina Crump Enters Roosevelt Hospital Today
 to Begin Her Duties

Miss Marthina Crump. a charming young brunette. well known in local society, occasioned much surprise among her friends here today when it became known that she had decided Miss Crunp took very few friends in to her confidence until today when the news of her choice became generally known.
 Miss Crunnp is the daughter of Mrs. c. I. Crosby, of 151 Beechwood avenue. school, and later graduated from the Courtland school Lately when she satisfied herself that nursing was to be her vocation, she secured the inter est of Dr. Virgil F. Gdbney of New York and this city. It was through his influence that she became located in the Roosevelt hospital. where she took up her duties today
 Miss CruInp was formerly a pron1d- nent member of Alpha Alpha Sorority of the Bridgeport High school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
GAR CANNON DEFENDS HIS ACTION AS SPEAKER
 IN BOSTON INTERVIEW
Tells Bay State Newspaper that What He Does As
 Presiding Officer of Ho Would Not Be Worth
 Paper On Which It Is Written Unless Sanctioned sI3v Majority of Peoples Representatives

progressive Republicans and a solid minority taken the Speaker from the committee on rules they stopped short of declaring a vacancy in the Speak ership.
 Why did the insurgents refuse to vote to declare the chair vacant? That is a matter of opinion. In dis cussing the present situation in the sonaI standpoint. The followers of MT. I4aFollette did vote to declare the Speakershipu vacant. The followers of other so-cal1ed progressive Republi- would have to enter into the domain of speculation. My own opinion is that if a small minority of the major ity had united with the Democratic minority and voted to declare the Speakership vacant then the new ma jority would have had the responsibil- ity of electing Speaker; and unless the minority had had the disposition to be controlled by the Democratic minority with whom they acted, and elected MT. Champ Clark, Speaker, in my judgment there would have been no Speaker elected. The legislation of this session would have ended with a resolution of ten lines, continuing the country would at once have been in formed of what it does not now know, that there is no reliable Republican majority in the National House of Representatives The country would have held the new power responsible and there would have been elected to the next Congress real Republican majority and the campaign would Realizing what the buzz saw would do they failed to march up to what they prOfesSed and to the consequences of their professions. So the wicked tCzar zCannon' still presides over the deIib- erations of the greatest legislative body on earth.ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
ANTLERS PACK
 POLHS THEATRE
Handsome Floral Tributes for Female Artists Man ager Garvey Also Remem- hered.

Last evening Polls theatre was packed to the doors with one of the largest and most enthusiastic audi ences that the play house ever held. The occasion was Elks night and hun dreds of the local antlSred herd with their wives and families took advan-> tage of the special feast of good things from dramatic standpoint offered by the management. The interior of the play house was decorated most beau tiful1y the purple and white colors of E1kdom predoninating. Huge electri- cally lighted clocks symbolic of the mystic hour of Il in Elkdom were sus- pended from the arches above the two upper boxes.
 The performers appeared to excel lent advantage and as the bill this son it goes without saying that the entertainment was of high grade.
 Maggie Cline was the heroine of the night and the celebrated actress re- ceived an ovation.
 From Bridgeport Lodge No. 36, came a handsome bouquet of choicest flowers for each lady on the bill, Miss Cline by reason of her eminence re- ceiving a magnificent basket filled with rare flowers.
 Manager Lew Garvey was present ed with a handsome travelling bag filled with useful articles having to. do with the wardrobe of a gentleman. A. McNeil Jr., exalted ruler of the lodge in a brief and eloquent address announced that owing to the death of Alderman John J. Finlan a member of the lodge the entertainment which had benn arranged for the members and friends at Elks home following the performance had been postponed. He expressed the sympathy of the lodge for the untimely death of the young and useful citizen who had adorned public places of preferment where he had been placed by the ballots of the people. He then expressed the grat- itude which Bridgeport lodge felt to- wards Mr. s. z. POi and Manager Carve for past kindnesses and closed by presenting MT. Garvey with the travelling bag.
 MT. Garyey was received with gen erous applause and in a neat spech he accepted the gift. His remarks were happy and feHcitous and he re- minded the audience that whatever slight assistance he had been was due entirely to the fact that he was merely part, of the machinery of the greatest system in vaudeville of which S, 2. Poli was the chief en- gineer and directing genius.
 Then followed a flash light photo of the players and audience the per- of moving pictures showing the EIks parade at a recent grand lodge re- union.
 The El1xs thorouhgly enjoyed the ev- ening although they refrained from carrying out much that had been con- templated owing to the demise of for mer Alderman Finlan.
 MT. Poli, Mrs. Pol, and number of friends whom they are entertain ing from the South occupied seats in one of the boxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
A Defsassd Conscience.

"A 9eTGaEed OORSClGHCOe The secretary of the Kansas State Historical society tells a story about an early day Kansas justice of the peace who will be nameless here:
 .aThis J. P.,' said the secretary, would marry a couple one day as justice of the peace and divorce them the next as notary public
 One time, as the story ran, man surrendered himself to this J. F.
 stAn phWat's the matter?y asked the judge.
 q killed man out here on the prai- rie in a f1ght,'' was the reply. T want to give myself upG
 You did kil hfah, sor?" asked the J. P
 ..Yes, sir was the reply.
 t'Who saw you P asked the J. P.
 '.Nobody.''
 "An' nobody saw you kill 'im2"
 stNo, sir. Just we two were fthere.' 2 Am you're shure nobody saw youY' reiterated the J. P.
 stOf course I'm sure,' was the reply. tThin you're discharged,' z said the J.P., bringing his fist down on the table You're discharged. You can't 'criminate yourself. Fifty dollars, pleasel"-Kansas City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
CUSTOM OFFICERS INDICTED BY
 FEDERAL JURY
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 New York, April 3o,-Henry T. Mar tin, an assistant United States Gus toms Weigher, and James F. Johnson, member of the firm of J. F. Johnson & Company, were arraigned before Unit ed States Commissioner Merle in Brooklyn this afternoon on an indict- ment found by the Federal Grand Jury charging them with conspiracy. They were held in bail of $5,000 each until Monday morning.
 Tn the indictment it is charged that Johnson paid Martin $200 for making fraudulent returns to the collector of the port and for collecting an entry on dutia.ble goods at less than the true weight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Charles Monson,
 New Haven Merchant,
 Dies of Pneumonia
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 New Haven, April 3O.-Char1es Monson, in business in New Haven for forty-f1ve years and president of the Charles Monson Company, one of the largest dry goods estabiishme ments in the state, died at his home, 64 EdgehiIl Road, today of pneumonia. He had been i'll for a week and his death was not unexpected.
 The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. H. N. Justi, PhiladeIphia; Mrs. Robert c. Palmer, Buffalo, and Mrs. H. O. Trowbridge, New Haven, and a son, Charles, sJr., of Tacoma, Wash. W Funeral arrangements are not com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
CLEANER COMPANY
 INCORPORATED

The Standard Vacuum Cleaner Co.,, with a capital stock of S4o0, 900 of which $1. GOO is paid in, has been in corporated with w. A. Winter as pres ident The other incorporators, accord ing to papers filed in the office of the town clerk, today, are Clarence B. Payne, I. K. Baxter and Charles F. Barrett of Hartford. The office of the company is given at BIS Seaview avenue, which is the home of the pres ident and treasurer. The company vii manufacture and deal in vacuum cleaners
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Weather Indications
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ISpeClaI from Un1ted FreSS.
 New Haven, April 30-Forecast: partly cloudy tonight and Sunday: warmer tonight.
 The storm that was central in the upper Mississippi valley yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now passing out the St. Lawrence ern edge of it. It has been sproduc- ing during the last A hours light rain in the lake region and New England. It will be followed by another disturb ance that is now central in Oklahoma. The temperature is rising in the cas- tern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with local showers and higher temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
BURGLAR GETS $2O FROM CASH BOX IN
 SOUTHPORT STATION

Breaking into the railroad station at Southport this noon while the ticket agent was at lunch. a. burglar smashed open the cash box and took the con- tents. about S2o. The agent left the east bound station for lurch. On re- turning he found that the wire net ting over the entrance of the ticket booth had been cut away. The in truder had opened the money box aud taken the contents No clue was found leading to the identity of the burglar. Although the station was not deserted at the time. no one can he found who saw him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
PEOPLE ALARMED
 OVER FIRE. REPORT
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Danbury. April s0-People in West ern Connecticut who have business connections in Brewster. N. Y located just beyond the State line. were given quite a scare this morning when they failed to reach their places of business in Brewster by telephone. sf Immed- lately a report spread that a disas- trous fire had swept the town and au- tomobi1eS were sent into Brewster from neighboring towns for details. The automobi1ists, however. soon re- turned, to tell that a telephone cable box in front of the Brewster Exchange had burned out, thereby cutting off connection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
PAULHAN GETS
 $50, 900 CHECK
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London, April 30.-Louis Paulhan who only a few months ago was work ing for $10 a week as a machinist. this Mali a. check for $5o, GOO for winning the London to Manchester aeropIane race. The presentation was made at a lunch con at the Hotel Savoy.
 The Daily Mail announced that it will give another $50, GOO prize for an aviation feat yet to be decided upon. Claude White declared that he would use the money now being raised as a. testimonial to him in organizing a London to Paris flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Rowland tires;
 they re guaranteed.

Here is a bicycle tire at a low price that is guaranteed against inperfections for the entire riding season, the Rowland tire.
 We know its worth and service giving capacity. We've sold it for years and there are many many riders who have learned its good ness and power to save money.
 Two weights: regular, $2.15; extra-heavy,- $3. Either sort cemented to rim with no extra charge.
 Front basement
 THE HowLAND
 ORY GooDs Go
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Hall Gaines Moonshine.

Authors and artists who have be- come well known by means of making the moon dance in the wrong houses of heaven are numerous. but we never expected Hall Caine to join the group Yet in "The Scapegoat,'' chapter 23, on IsraePs return from prison after evenfall. we find that with a wave of his hand he was gone into the dark ness. It was a wonderful night The moon, which was in it's first quarter. was still low in the east
 It was indeed q wonderful night. On no other night since the creation has the moon in it's first quarter ever been seen low in the east.-London
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Wont Stay Retained.

This notice appears on a Flushing steamboat: Passengers should obtain receipt for all provisions taken on board this boat and are requested to retain the same.'
 Easier said than done. It reminds us of the old limerick:
 There was young man of Ostend Who said he'd hold out till the end,
 But Wilefi halfway over
 From Ostend to Dover He did what he didn't intend.
 London Globe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
ANNUAL MEETING
 FPWORTH LEAGUE

On Monday evening, May g, the Bridgeport Epworth league group will have a business meeting and social at Summ erfield Methodist church in Bar mum avenue
 The election of officers for the next year will occur at this time. Rev. A. G. Boynton, pastor of the Westport Methodist church, will give a short talk on the Sea Cliff EpWorth League Institute
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
MIR. POLL MAKES ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE OF MAIN
 STREET STORE PROPERTY

E. Smith Hubbell, by a warranty deed filed in the office of tl1eS town clerk today, transfers to s. 2. PoIi, the theatrical ma gnate, 97 feet of land frontin~ on Main street. and running through to Middle street. The prop erty is subject to two mortgages, one for $S5, 900 and one for $15, ,00O.
 This purchase gives MT. Poli con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
FRINGE TAO INsPECTs
 THE NAVAL ACADEMY

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 Annapolis, April 30.-His Imperial Highness, Prince Tsai, Tao, a brother of the Prince Regent of China, inspect ed the naval academy here today. Be- ing a member of a Royal family Prince Tsah Tao was given a 21 gun
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
His pafinitian.

At London board school the teach CT had explained to the children the meaning of the word ability" 'sNow, children she went on, t.what word would express the opposite to ability ?''
 A sharp faced little boy at the end of the end form bobbed up his head and exclaimed. Please, teacher, nobil- ityr'-Work and Play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30

trol of almost the entire block bound ed by Congress. Middle and Gold and Main streets. It is now, the site or several stores which pay goodly rem tals.
 The property adjoins the property already purchased by MT. PoH for his new theatre, and borders upon proper ty of George o. Lyons, Julius Pfau and the Bridgeport Boys club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
LAST WHIST OF SEASON
 BY ST. MARY'S LADIES.

The fourth and final whist by the Ladies of St. Mary's parish will be given at St. Mary's hall, on Penn broke street, Monday evening, May 9 A number of valuable prizes have been presented and will be contested for Following the whist there will be a dance and music by the Park t7ts1-- n ae+1-o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
TO INVESTIGATE
 JEWS EXPULSION
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Washington, April. 3o-The State De. partment today instructed the Amer ican Consul at Odessa. John H. Grout. to investigate and report on the alleg- ed expulsion of Jews from Kieff and a report is expected soon. This action was taken at the request of the Jew ish Society of New York.
 Simon Wolff, representing the Unit ed Hebrew Congregation and the B Mai B'Rith. called at the State Department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-30
Ingram carpet, worth 65e-- 5Oc.

A little lot of pure-wooA ingrain carpet at 50 cents a yard instead of the usual price of 65.
 Good lasting colors and patterns that are tasteful. Full yard wide, of course. Ingrain carpet has a lot of friends. They'll be glad of this chance. soc yd
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