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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Tho Code of Siano.

1t is rather a clever notion in a re- cent story to make two Americans communicate with each other by means of slang in a Central American republic at a time when all telegrams are carefully inspected. If they used Spanish, that, of course, would be im- mediately understood. If they used English the officials would find some one to translate it. As they had no cipher code prepared in advance, they could not resort to 1t. Consequently the first American telegraphs to the other American in 'tthe great and po- tent code of slang" Here is a tele- gram which slipped through the f1n- gers of the curious Central American officials:
 His nibs skedaddled yesterday per jack rabbit line with all the coin in the kitty and the bundle of muslin he's spoony about The poodle is six f1g- ures short. Our crowd in good shape, but we need the spondulics. You collar it. The main guy and the dry goods are headed for the briny. You know what to do. Bob."-Bookman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
CANCEL FREIGHT
 RATE INCREASES

Special from United Press)
 Washington, June 1.-The Inter- State Commerce Commission was flooded today with applications from railroads both in the east and the west to withdraw or suspend rate in- creases in accordance with their agreement with the President. It was noticed that many roads whose presidents did not actually particf- pate in the conference at the White House feel themselves bound @by the agreement and are so notifying tn commission.
 In the case of the lines composing the western traffic association whose increased rates were to have gone in- to effect June 1st, the tariffs were cancelled. In the case of the eastern roads whose new tariffs were to have gone into effect July 1st, notice was filed that the date has been extended until August 1st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Famous Engineer Sues
 to Recover $330, 900

A suit to recover a few thousand dol lars is an every day occurrence, but suitors do not often seek for a judg- ment of s330, 900. Yesterday Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior court
 sat in hearing on the motion for judg-
 ment in the suit of Edward c. liar
 grave of Bay City. Mich., against the
 Sierra Madra Land & Loan Co. which
 operates land in Mexico. but has its
 charter in this State and it's home in Stamford, for which reason the suit is
 brought in this county.
 The president of the company is Col.
 William c. Greene of Bisbee. Arfz. Attorney George Baldwin of New York
 is the vice president. Hargrave is a promoter and a civil engineer of coun- tensive salary. Yesterday he told some of the fees he has received.
 From the Westinghouse Co. of Pitts burg he received $12,5O0 for a months s work, and from the White Silver Co. of New York, $200, GOO for half a years s
 work. He told the court that the
 company came to him offering to give him its management to develop lum- Der and mineral land in Northern Mex leo, allowing him a yearly salary of s25,0OO and $S30,000 in stock. They claimed to him that in their territory
 there were IS billion feet of valuable lumber and also great possibilities of silver, copper and other minerals. Be fore undertaking the management, Hargrave said he paid a visit to the territory and went over about 400, COG square miles of lumber. finding it tc be in good condition and good quality. The officials represented to him that it was unnecessary to go over the vast remainder. it was the cream of the lumber of the whole territory. Ac- cepting the statements of the man. agement, Hargrave set to work build ing a railroad through the forest, erecting saw mills and generally inn proving the land. A few months af- ter undertaking the duties he says
 that he began to suspect queer busi-
 ness, and heard rumors that the pro-
 moters were about to dispose of the property. He made an investigation and found that there were not IS bill lion feet of lumber as had been stat ed, but more nearly four billion. Soon afterwards the territory was disposed of to Mexican interests. Hargrave stated to the court that his s330, ,00C
 worth of stock was worthless and sues for that amount.
 The defendants did not enter a de- fense. Plaintiff Hargrave's interests
 were looked after by Attorney Homer Cummings of Stamford. Judge Curtis took the papers for further considera- tiOn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
All Is Not Lion That Roars.

A negro was arrested for stealing coal and employed lawyer of loud oratorical voice to defend him in a justice court.
 ''That lawyer could roar like lion, ,' the negro said 'I thought he was go- ing to talk that judge off the bench and that jury out of the box. I got one continuance and hurried up to burn all that coal and hide the evil dence. Then came the day of my trial. That roarin' lawyer went up and whis- pered to the judge. Then he came back and whispered to me:
 "'You better send that coal back or you'll go to jail "-Kansas City Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Light strong
 bags @ suit-cases.

Covering of straw or fiber mating makes a suitcase or a bag that is wonderfully light and yet that is very strong and serviceable. 'Tis no wonder they have leaped into favor. How many many are being used!
 One holds all the articles that are needed for a short journey. Its weight is al- most nothing is not so heavy filled to capacity as a leather case is when absolutely empty. Appearance is in favor of it, too. It looks womanly and sensible.
 Straw-covered cases in 24-inch size from $3.50 to $1.
 Extra-deep cases, leather corners and handle and straps all around,-$3 to s.
 Fiber-covered club bags.
 Steel frame and cloth lining, sliding brass lock- 13 to 1S-inch sizes, $1 to $1.5O.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Simple Transaction.

"I like de 'pearance O dat turkey mighty we'll" said MT. Johnson after a long and wistful study of the bird. The dusky marketman seemed strange ly deaf.
 "How could l. What arrangements could a pusson make dat wanted to buy dat turkey?' MT. Johnson asked after a pause.
 Easy terms 'nough," said the mar ketman briskly You get him by means O a note O hand"
 "A note O hand" repeated MT. John- son, brightening up at once. "Do you mean I writes it out and pays some time when''- But his hope in this glo- rious prospect was rudely shattered by the marketman.
 "A note O hand means in dis case" i" he said, with disheartening clearness, "dat you hands me a two dollar note, MT Johnson, and I hands you de tu- key in response to dat note."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
The voraeious cormorant.


 How a cormorant dives for sea trout and gets them is told by a writer: 'T had the coRlnorant under observa- ton only for the space of four or five minutes, and during that short period it had captured four sea trout, all of considerable size After being under water for a few seconds the bird would reappear with a sea trout wrig- gling in its bill. But in spite of the victims desperate efforts to escape it was deftly swallowed, and after few gulps the cormorant would resume it's fishing operations. One of the sea trout gave it considerable trouble, how ever, for the fish struggled violently for some moments, but was deftly placed so that its head pointed down its captor's throat, and thus its own struggles assisted the bird to swallow it. After time the cormorant raised itself in the water, Tapping its wings vigorously, as though to help 1t pack away its heavy repast, and then rose heavily and winged it's way up- stream"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Body Brussels rugs
 give long good service.

For withstarding real hard usage, for retaining their colors in bright clear ness, for general all-around goodness; Body Brussels rugs are desirable.
 Here are some in patterns of special attraction and in sizes that are not usually to be had except after the an- noyance of waiting for spec ial orders to be filled. They are solid as a piece of Ieath- CT. Their colors are those that combine most-harmon- iously in carpet patterns and that accord with the fittings and wall-coverings of one's room. Patterns themselves, range from medallion effects to small all-over figured ef- fleets that may be used in any room.
 9 by 9 feet-$20. 814 by 1O1a feet-$23. 9 by 12 feet-$25. 1O1a by 12 feet-S35. 11A by 12 feet-$39.
 11A by 15 feet-$45. Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
DIED.

KIERNAN.-In this city, June II, 1910, James Kiernan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his sister r-in-law, Mrs. D. Kiernan, 1097 Hancock avenue, on Monday, June 13, at 8:30 a. m., and from St Peters church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaeIs cemetery. a" COMSTOCK.-In Westport, Conn.,, June 11th, 1910, David Pratt Com stock, aged 65 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his sister-in-law, Miss Mary E. Titch- enoz. No. 342 State street, on Mon day 18th inst, at 200 o'clock pm. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
DRUNKEN CHAUFFEUR SPEEDS INTO DEAD
 OF THOROUGHFARE-
Automobile of Louis Sagal Is Much Damaged In
 Accident
(special from United Press,

New Haven, June 11.-George Tom linson, chauffeur for Louis Sagal, man ager Of the New England Advertising Company, who crashed into a stone wall in front of Trinity Chapel at Gen. ter and Temple streets early this morn ing while driving his automobile, it is said. at 50 miles an hour, was held in City court today in s55O bail to answer on Monday to a charge of driving an auto while intoxicated and for destroy ing property. Bail was furnished by the chauffeur's father, w. w. Tomlin- son, of Derby.
 According to the authorities. Tomlin- son. who is a young man, was so in- toxicated that he thought he was driv- ing along Crown street instead of Gen. ter street. Center street abruptly ends at Temple street, and being brought to a. sudden stop Tomlinson plunged over the front of the car and struck the ground with terrific force. though strange to say he escaped with minor hurts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
lAWLER TO BE BROUGHT BEFORE
 BAR OF HOUSE
Assistant Attorney General Must Tell Why He Sent Mexican Refugees to
 Prison
Special from United Press)


 Washington, June 11.-Oscar Lawler assistant attorney general for the In terior Department, author of the fam ous Lawler draft of President Taft's letter exonerating Secretary Balinger, may be asked to appear before the rules committee of the House and tell upon what authority he sent Mexican political refugees to prison when he was United States Attorney for South ern California
 When John Kenneth Turner, author of "Barbarous Mexico" today told the committee of the activity of Diaz' agents in this country and of the part the Southern Pacific Railway played, Champ Clark, minority leader of the House, and member of the committee said:
 'I am in favor of going to the bot tom of this matter. These charges ought to be investigated thoroughly. We can get the court records from Arizona and California. Lawler is right here in Washington and can be called to the stand This is a serious matter
 Before Turner took the stand Rep resentative Fassett, Republican, N. Y0, protested against sensational charges"
 '1t is embarrassing to the committee of the House. he said, ito have itself used to call the President of the neighboring republic a murderer"
 Turner charged that United States secret service operatives, marshal of the Federal courts, the United States army and the local police as well as forest rangers at various times were involved in collusion with Mexican agents to suppress the Liberal political movement of Mexicans in the United States.
 Turner told of the case of Rickardo Floresmagon, Antonio Villario and Elbrado Everra, respectively president, vice-president and first speaker of the Liberal party in Mexico who now languish in United States prisons. Lawler conducted the cases against these three men who were convicted of violating the neutrality laws.''
 They will have completed their term of IS months on August 3rd, next, and the Mexican refugees in this country are already anxious as to what will happen to them when they emerge from the prison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Finds 175 Persons
 Not Enumerated
fContinued from first page.)

(Continued from first page.)
 eve ran across several other cases in which the enumerator did not get all the names. In one instance fe- male census taker refused to list a young man who worked in New York, but who came home to this city every night. She said he should be taken in New York city"
 Registrar Rooney said that there are 1s. GOO voters in Bridgeport. and that if the rule of listing five inhabitants to every voter is followed the popula- ton of the city will not be over 95, ,0OO He said the ratio in this city is de- cidedly higher because of our large foreign colony.
 Those who claim to have inside in formation believe that the population of Bridgeport will be in the neighbor- hood of 1O5, 900, plus the names the Board of Trade may add to the list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Mardi Gras Dance at
 BrooklaWn Pavilion

Something out of the ordinary run of entertainments will be attempted next Wednesday, June 18th when the A. B. c. Club will hold a Mardi Gras dance at the new and beautiful Brook lawn dancing pavilion, which is now owned and managed by two A. B. c. boys.
 The members of the club, who are a versatile set, will add to the enter taining during the evening. A com mittee consisting of Eddie Madigan, Joe Barry, Joe Waters, Jim Mahoney, Jack Furer and Jack Fitzpatrick have charge of the event
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
MANY TO URGE
 NEW R. R. LINE
Hearing on Proposed Trol- ley Road to Danbury to Be
 Held Next Monday

Much interest is being taken in the adjourned hearing upon the public necessity of building the Danbury and Bridgeport trolley line, which will come before Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior court room next Mon day. Large delegations from the towns of Trumbull. Monroe, Newtown, Bethel and Danbury. through which the road will pass. are expected to be present. As the terminal of the line will be in North Bridgeport near St. Vincent's hospital, Mayor Buckin gham will head a delegation from this city which will favor the building of the road.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
MAYOR BUCKINGHAM TO
 DELIVER GRAFTON TOMORROW

Mayor Buckingham will be the orator of the day at the unveiling of a monument in Bethel tomorrow by the Woodmen of the World The mayor will be received in Danbury by Mayor Gilbert and after lunch at the Hotel Green the mayor will be escorted to Bethel by several hum dred marching Woodmen who will at tend the unveiling exercises in Bethel cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
CHURCH BECOMES
 HOSPITAL FOR MAN
 STRUCK BY AUTO
Especial from United Press.

New Haven, June 1.-The historic Colonial Center Congregational church, located on the central Green in the downtown section, was today turned into a temporary hos pital, where large doses of whiskey were administered to Thomas Worth ington, commander of a local G. A. R. post, after he had been carried to a pew from the street where he was knocked down by an automobile.
 The machine was owned by Walter Malley, a prominent citizen, and driv- en by Edward Pratt. Worthington was hurled several feet against the curb and his injuries may prove fatal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
MT. Orcutt Says,
 ''No Knowledge of
 Town Farm Dicker''

Second Vice President Jerome Or cutt of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, asked today relative to the moot ed plan to dicker the town farm for the Success Hill property of the com- pany said: "I do not know of such a plan. The company owns a great deal of real estate now"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
King Alfonso Has
 Throat Tuberculosis
fsnecial from Unitea PressN !

Special from United Pressl
 Madrid, June u.--pespites. of all de- nials it is now generally1a accepted that King Alfonso has tuberculosis of the throat. Alfonso is in Bordeaux to- day in consultation with Dr. Moure, the noted throat specialist. He has had at least a dozen consulta tions with Moure in the last three months.
 The report that the King was suf- fering from well developed case of tuberculosis of the throat first came from one of the palace attaches two months ago. His ailment is believed to be incurable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
MRS. BEHRENS VISITING
 HERE FROM CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Christopher Behrens of Los Angeles, Cal, who was formerly Miss Meta Tauke of this city, is visiting at the home of Miss Anna J. Sadler 1852 Noble avenue. MT. Behrens who was formerly in the mason contract ing business iii this city is now doing a prosperous business in Los Angeles and recently finished a S30OOO GOO residence there for A. P. Huntingdon nephew of the late Collis P. Hunting ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
ENDS HIS LIFE TO ESCAPE CHARGE
 OF ENTERTAINMENT
fsnecial from United Press.

New York, June 11-Death inter vened today to save Felioien ,Buisett from extradition to Belgium where he was wanted for the alleged embezzle- ment of s1OO,OO0. When the detectives told him in the hotel Brevorte lobby that he was under arrest he smiled and putting his hand in his coat pocket said:
 twill you have a smoke?" Before the officer could reply he drew a re- volver from his pocket and fired a bullet into his head. He was hurried to hospital and died there today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Men g suits made to measure-- $18.75.

For the usual price in a clothing shop of a good mems ready-to-wear suit,we are making suits to order. Here is what men are of- fered:-
 Choice from many fabrics now ready to be seen.
 Making in the style that best suits them.
 Careful measurem ent which will be carefully fol- lowed.
 Cutting by expert tailors who know how to make gar ments fit.
 Finishing by skilled work CTS who know where stitches are needed.
 And a clear saving on ev- cry suit of at least $5.
 These suits are made by a big tailor-to-the-trade whose business is making suits to measure for small custom tailors all over the country. He is clearing up his ends of fabrics at the close of his season. The store is help ing. Of course, we get a big price concession. That is passed along to Bridgeport men in the form of the lower price at which a suit is to be had.
 These are regular $25 to $50 suits. From any fabric now on .exhibition,-S18.7
 Front basement
 THE ROWLAND
 DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
BUCKINGHAM
 ASKS FOR FLAG
 DISPLAY TUESDAY

By proclamation of the Governor, Tuesday, June 14 will be Flag Day, and today Mayor Buckingham stated that he would like to see special inter est taken in the day in this city by all citizens He urges that every home, store, and factory in the city make it a point to fly the stars and stripes next Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Ruse That Worked,

Roundsman-How did you keep all of those girls from rushing out of the moving picture show when the lights went out? Policeman-It was dead easy. When they started to rush I said: That's right! Old ladies first" And the way they held back was a aution.-Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
FIRE IN SEATTLE
Continued from Page 1)

Seattle, June 11.-Late this after noon 1t was stated by the fire author ities that all had been account ed for and none had been killed Three firemen who disappeared at the height of the fire were found later, two injured and one unhurt.
 The fire was the most disastrous Seattle has known in 21 years. Only what seemed a miraculous lull in a 45 mile gale which was spreading the flames with lightning rapidity, saved North Seattle from destruction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
CADET AND
 HIS QUARRY
 UNDER ARREST
Special from United Press,

Hartford, June 11.-Because Jo- seph Manella, 21, could give no good reason in police court today why he had brought Lillie Mimbo, 20, to this city from New York, both were held for trial on Tuesday in $500. The police say the girl was witness in the recent trials of white slaves in New York city. The arresting officers held the woman against the danger of falling into habits of vice" and held the man on suspicion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
MISS OSGOOD WINS
 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 Philadelphia, June 1.-Miss F. c. Osgood, of the Country Club, Boston, today won the women's golf champion ship on the links of the Huntington Valley club at Noble. She made the 72 holes in four days play, 357 strokes. Mrs. E. c. Wheeler, IT,, title holder, also of Boston, was second with a to- tai of 366. Mrs. B. H. Barlow of Bos- ton finished 3rd with 368.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
Got on His Nerves.

Frugal North Briton Gin his first ex- perience of a taxi)-Here, mon, stop! I hae a weak heart. I canna stand that hang't wee machine O yours markin' up thae tuppences.-London Punch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
CHANNEL AVIATOR BOOKED TO FLY
 AT INDIANAPOLIS

Especial from United Press.)
 Indianapolis, June 11.-Well au- thenticated rumors today indicate that Charles Stewart Rolls, the Eng fish aviator who crossed and re-cross- ed the English Channel on June End, will appear in exhibition flights at the aviation meet here next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
BOTH HOUSES
 VOTE $9O,OOO FOR
 LOCAL HARBOR

Congressman B. J. Hill has sent a telegram to Major William H. Mari gold announcing that the River and Harbor bill has passed both houses of Congress, carrying the appropriation of $90, 900 for Bridgeport harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11

Black frills are in demand for black gowns or waists.
 Actual draperies are only introduced in suits of silk or lightweight mater ials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
TWICE SNARED BY CUPID 3 ELDERLY
 COUPLES WILL WED

Bridgeport was a Gretna Geeen to- . day for three out of town couples.
 Isaac Mclaughlin, Jr.. aged 34, got , a license to wed Florence B. Clark, aged 34. widow. Both reside in Brooklyn.
 A New Haven couple who secured a license was Newtown D. Martin. clerk, aged 51, a widower. to marry Winn1- fred Mahan, aged 37, divorced.
 Louis Sherwood, aged 56. sales man of New Haven. got license to wed Martha Whetfeld. aged 39. widow, of Danbury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
JUNK DEALERS THREATENED.

The round up of several junk deal CTS who have been buying stolen meta! from minors is threatened as the result of the arrest late yesterday of Aferi- GUS Poaetti. IA, and Frank W. Sand ford, aged g, of Church street.
 The two confessed to doing $50 dam age to a new house at Know1ton street and East Washington avenue, where plumbing installed by John Birming ham was ripped out for the sake of the lead which they sold to junk deal CTS for a few cents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11
OBITUARY

James Kiernan of 1097 Hancock ave- anue, died early this morning at St Vincent's hospital. where he had been a patient for the past few weeks. suf- fering with kidney trouble. He was we'll known in the West End and was single. He was a gardener by trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11

There is a much more noticeable bag {: at the waistline of the gowns this summer.
 Upon all handsome or dressy gowns, | sash, girdle, belt, or bow effects Of ribbon appear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11

David Pratt Comstock of Torring- ton, died this morning in Westport, at the age of 65 years from Bright's disease. He was retired manufac- turer, nine years ago being connected with the Coe Brass Mfg. Co. of Tor rington. He was a native of Kent, the son of David and Sophia Com stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11

Funeral services over the remains of Nellie I. Conlon. wife of Harry H. Bishop. were held this morning from her late home, 257 State street at S:3O o'clock, and thence to Sacred Heart church, where Rev. Matthew Judge sang a high mass of requiem. Inter- ment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-11

The yoke and collar matching the color of the material are not often seen now.