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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
OBITUARY

The remains of Michael Keegan of this city, who was killed in the rail- tic, on Thursday, were brought to this city this afternoon on the 12:25 ex- press, and taken in charge by Funeral Directors Cullinan & Mullins They chaeIs cemetery. Funeral services were held this morning in South Man chester.
 Funeral services over the remains of Wheelock ParmIey Creevey, 12 year old son of United States Consul Ed ward A. Creevey, to the Azore Is lands, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop in Fairfield avenue. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
 The funeral of William S. Bul1ard, president and treasurer of the w. s. BuHard Roofing and Construction Co.,, was held yesterday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock, Rev. w. H. Lewis, pastor of St. Johns Episcopal church. officiating. assisted by Rev. Herbert Cone, former was in Mountain Grove cemetery where full Masonic rites were accorded. Ham ilton Commandery, K T., escorted the remains to their last resting place, while the I. O. R. M. attended the ser vices.
 of the World will unveil a monument
 over the grave of Major Josiah Bark
 CT at Park CemeterE. Saturday Oct
 Is. Mayor E. T. Buckingham win de-
 liver the oration. Live Oak Camp
 will be assisted at the ceremonies by
 the uniforman rank of Pioneer Camp
 of this city, Lilley Camp of Stratford, and Appletree Camp of Milford. Ma jor Barker was one of the best known workers for perfected woodcraft in this city and was a major in the In dependent Uniform rank at the time of his death. The Live Oak quartet will sing at the unveiling at the re- quest of the relatives of the deceas- ed The procession will leave North avenue and Lindley street at 2:45 o'clock sharp.
 Following the ceremonies the mem bers of Live Oak Camp assisted by the members of Live Oak Grove will serve a lunch to the visiting members of the organization, at their hall, 236 Middle street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
LOWEST DEATH
 RATE IN U. s. Census Bureau Singles Out St. Paul with Record
 for Larger Cities

Washington, Oct. 8.-The census bureau announced today that St. Paul, Minn., had the lowest death rate 11.4 per one thousand population of cities of more than one hundred thousand for the year of 1909, with the exception of five cities not in- cluded in the computations.
 It is estimated that the general average death rate for the United States was IS per one thousand. The figures do not include large sections of the south and other parts of the country where records are not kept
 The highest death rate was report ed by New Orleans with 20.2 per thousand. Next were Fall River. Mass, with 19.1; San Francisco, Louisville, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Memphis, were not included because their present populations have not been announced. Following is par trial list of cities:
 New Haven, Conn, 16.s; Chicago, Ills, 14.6: Boston, Mass, 16.8; Wor- cester, Mass, 15.5; New York, 16.0; Brooklyn, 15.4; Philadelphia, 16.4 Providence, R. l., 16.1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
BARBRA HEB, IT
 DIES OF APOPLExY

Barbara E., daughter of Joseph H. and Annie Hee, aged r years, of Nichols avenue, Stratford, died sud- denly this morning at her home from what physicians diagnose as apoplexy of the brain. Physicians say that such a death is uncommon in young people. This is the report that Medf- cal Examiner F. B. Downs of Strat- ford will submit to Coroner Clifford B. Wilson. Miss Hee had been corn- plaining for the past few days of pains in her head. but they were not of sufficient cause to call in phy- intense than ever, the family sum- moning pr. G. F. Lewis. This was shortly after g a. m. Dr.. Lewis hur- ried to the Hee homestead, but before his arrival the girl had passed away.
 Dr. Lewis turned over the case to Medical Examiner Cogswell who per- formed an autopsy, coming to the conclusion that the girl had apoplexy of the brain.
 Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Carten, and two brothers, William and Louis Hee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
JONES FLYING MACHINE
 SHOWS LIFTING POWER

Buffalo Jones, the famous huntsman, caused a preliminary test of his novel flying machine to be made at Gus Heights, yesterday, and announced that the results were very gratifying. He tested the lifting power of the parachute devices by which he hopes to lift his machine from the ground, and saidthat with but half of them in use he found lifting power of 200 pounds.
 MT. Jones' machine is built so as to be raised by the action of big umbrel- la. like devices that thrust sQuare1y against the air downward and feather as they go upward.
 Further tests will be made as the work of completing the device pro- greSSeS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
FASHIONABLE THRONG
 GREETS MAUDE ADAMS
Delightful Performance at Jackson's of What Every Woman Knows"

.what Every Woman Knows" ," Maude Adams famous metropolitan Success was greeted at it's single per fornance in this city atN Jackson's s theatre last evening by a fashionable audience that was limited only to the standing room capacity of the big DIayhouse Miss Adams was sup ported by the metropolitan cast. The audience was keenly appreciative, re- calling the actress time and again, and waiting even after the final cur- tain to bestow more storms of ap- p-f1 The story is familiar to most thea tre7 goers, coming, from the pen of T. M. Barrie, and dealing with the career of a young Scotch student who becomes famous through the as- sistance of his wife, given him with out his realizing the source of his inspiration.
 Miss Adams numbered in her sup porting company Arthur Byron as Holm Shand," Dorothy Dorr, Lillian Waldegrave, and Fred Tyler, David Torreuce and R. Peyton Garter as the three brothers, James, David and AIick Miss Adams gives a delight ful portrayal of the Scotch character Last evening she held the big audi ence completely in the thrau of her magnetic personality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
CONSTABLE BEARDSLEY
 FINED $3

Constable Frederick P. Beardsley, of stratford, who appears to have fallen out of the brilliant galaxy of light in Stratford for several years, had more bitterness added to his cup this morning, when he was fined S3 and costs for assault upon Mrs. Ger trude Berard of Hol1ister Heights. Judge John s. Pullman of this city went over to the famous old town and sat upon the case as all of the busy or did not feel disposed to hear the case The\ total amount that the constable was taxed by the justice was $19.s7 He appealed under
 The assault is alleged to have been committed early last Sunday morning when Beardsley and Constable Smith of Stratford were watching the Der ard domicile in the interest of MT. Berard who feared that his wife, from whom he was estranged, was nearby house of her brother, S. E. Pitcher. The testimony presented was to the effect that Mr. Pitcher mistook the sconstables for burglars and highwaymen, and that he shout ed with the result that Mrs. Berard ran from the house and was seized by Beardsley. The constable claim ed that the woman tackled him But ditch. The woman claimed that the officer beat her unmercifully and Dr. Lewis of Stratford told the court that her body, was a. mass of small bruises
 In finding the constable guilty of assault Justice Pullman declared that the officer was not armed with a war rant for the arrest of Mrs. Berard and therefore hads no right to lay hands upon her.
 The cases of the state against s. P. Pitcher and Mrs. Berard who were likewise charged with assault were disposed of by both of the accused being found not guilty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08

It is practically assured that a ma jority of the retail stores of the city will be closed from to 3:3O next Wednesday during the state parade of the Knights of Columbus. The directors of the Bridgeport Business Mems Association met yesterday af- ternoon and steps to secure such a closing were taken. In addition to this all Knights employed in the re- tail stores will be excused during such part of the day as may be ne cessary to enable them to participate with their councils in the exercises of the day.
 Already the larger stores, among them the D. M Read Company, the Rowland Dry Goods Company, the Smith Murray Company and Me1gs and Company have agreed to this plan. Their stofes will close Wednes- day at 2 o'clock and reopen at 3:30. This will give all the members of their respective forces. opportunity to view the parade. Their example will be generally followed in all proba bil- ity and business suspended in the center of the city during the time that the parade passes
 President Frank w. Bolande of the Bridgeport Business Mems Associa- ton today issued the following an nouncement:
 At a meeting of the Board of Di- rectors of the Bridgeport Business Mems Association, held Oct. T. 1910. it was agreed that the directors should recommend to the members of the assoriatfon and to the mer- they close their establishments on Columbus Day, Oct 12, 1910 during the hours of the Knights of Coldm bus parade and that they allow the free
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
RETAIL STORES WILL CLOSE WHILE KNIGHTS
 PARADE IS IN PROGRESS

dom of the day to all members of the Knights of Columbus in their enl- ploy.
 The directors recognize the full sig nif1cance and importance of Columbus Day as a legal holiday and also ap- Columbus to make their state parade oa that day a success in every part1- cular. They believe this celebration will receive the full support and sym pathy of all business men in this city.
 F. w. BOLANDE,
 President, Bridgeport Business Men s Asso.
 Last evening the Knights of Colum- bus throughout the city gathered to discuss plans for the parade and car nival. Plans made by the general Committee were ratified. It was an nounced that both the Eagles and the Retail Clerks association had planned to hold open house on the afternoon of Columbus Day to assist in the en- tertainment of visitors to the state parade, of who there will be many thousands
 The Eagles have selected a com 1niftee to make all arrangements. The committee will meet tomorrow morn ing It comprises Alderman Thos Reddy, Thomas J. McNamara, James Quigley, B. F. Coo1fey, Charles You'd James Welsh, Eugene Hope, William Moran and Peter J. Carroll.
 Many contracts have been made by merchants for Decoration of their buildings on the day of the parade F. J. 4Abercronbie said today he =had been rushed with such. orders during the week and he expects Main street to be abIaze with the national colors and those of the order when the pa rade day arrives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
SUNDAY SONG SERVICES
 RESUMED TOMORROW AT 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

The First Congregational church, Rev John DePeu, pastor, will begin tomorrow it's delightful Sunday, after noon services. The first one will be a song service, the program of which is below The service will begin with the playing of the organ at AIS, follow ing at 4:30 by the opening anthem, 70 Sing Unto the Lord" It is the puff pose to make these services as pleas ant and attractive as possible, and a general invitation is extended to the public to be present. The program follows:
 Organ Numbers.
 Requiena-Whiting
 ROmance-SVendSen.
 March riumphal-CallartS. Anthem, O Sing Unto the Lord Harker.
 Searched Me Out-Gnchiest. Miss Haley.
 Anthem. Comes at Times a Stiffness Duet. In the Cross of Christ We Glory-Howe. Mrs. Davis and MT. Clarke.
 Offertory, Beloved if God So Loved Us-Rogers.
 Choir Verse. o Cease My Wandering Soul.
 Hymns, Come Thou Almighty King; Saviour, Again in Thy Dear Name We Meet.
 Postlude-Gounod.
 Choir: Miss Mary L.. Haley, soprano i; Mrs. Charles D. DaViS, contralto {; Frederick D. Wallace, tenor; Robert Clarke, bass; Mrs. Robert P. Wheeler, organist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
DIED.

HEE.-In stratford. Ct, Oct. 8, 1910. Barbara E., daughter of Joseph and Annie Hee, aged 1T years, s months, 25 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, Nichols street, on Mon day, Oct 10, at 8s3o a. m, and from St. James church at 9:3O ana
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. a# WESTMAN.-In this city Oct 8, 1910, John F., son of Joseph and Margaret Westnan, aged 8 months.
 -Friensd4 are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. A Highland avg nue, on Sunday, Oct. g, at 2:S0 D.
 -Inter1nent at St. Michaels cem etery. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
AUTOS IN RAGE
 OVER DANGEROUS
 COURSE TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

FhIIadeIph1a, Oct. S.-OVer a course, made exceedingly dangerous by the heavy rainfall of yesterday and last night, thirty two high-pow- cred machines started in the third annual Fafrmount Park Automobile race at noon today. At that hour fully 10000 people stretched in hu- man ropes along the eight winding miles of roadway.
 Prizes valued at $1O,OOO were of fered. To make the contest fair and equal, the racing machines were divided into five classes. The prize in each was $1,O0O In addition, the machine making the fastest time for the race was to be awarded a time prize of $2,50O. The distance of the race is 200 miles. The course is 8.1O miles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
BROWN WILL NOT RUN FOR
 THE SENATE
A. E. Lavery Said to Be In
 Line for Nomination

Former Senator William R. Brown was asked this afternoon who was going to be the Republican candidate for senator from the 23rd senatorial district. He replied, t'I am not a candidate. You can say that candi- date will not be me-
 Former City Clerk A. E. Lavery was asked if he would be the candi- date. He said that he did not think he would be. It is said to be quite possible that Judge William H. Com ley, Jr. will eventually be the candi- date. Some of the delegates are said to be Lavery men.
 In the 21st Senatorial District it looks as thougr Robert H. Gould had the delegates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Florence Cahill of 474 Grand street celebrated her sixth birthday Wednesday with a birthday gather ing at her home. Among those pres ent were the Misses Eleanor Cahill, Ethel Houston, Florence Houston, Jehny and Marriam Mckeon, Mary Beutelspacher, AAnnie Halpin, Cert rude Knight, Maude Rowe, Emma Everett, Mary Glennon and Florence Houston, Henry Allen, Rodney and Harold Knight, Ge ,rge, William and Cecil Plude, Ralph Smith, John Reed, George Remington, Raymond and George Houston, James Kenney, Will liam Kelly and John Cahin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
PITTSBURG BRIBERS
 NOW WANT INDICTMENTS ~ AGAINST THEM QUASHED
Especial from United Press)

\oPSC1dl 1EOAI C11ILGo 6ISSS.)
 PittSburg. Oct. 8-Frank N. Hoff- stot. the steel magnate indicted on charges of bribery and conspiracy, and Max G. Leslie, delinquent tax col lector of Allegheny County, indicted on a charge of conspiracy, presented petitions through their attorneys, to- Jay, asking that the indictment against them, returned during the graft crusade of District Attorney Blakely against Counci1manic corrup- ton, be quashed on the same grounds given in the petitions of John Berg man and T. F. Wallace, filed yester- daV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
LOYAL WORKERS ELECT.

At the annual session of the Loyal Workers, Advent Christian Church, of ficers were elected yesterday as fol- lows:
 President. Rev. H. s. Young, Pitts field, Mass; first vice president, Rev. E. 2. Ellis, Danbury; second vice pres ident, Rev. A J. Bolster, Waterbury; vile; treasurer, Miss Hannah Robin son. Danbury. The next meeting will be held at Waterbury.
 The meeting was held in the Advent church at B8rnum avenue and Brooks street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
CHOLERA SUSPECTS
 IN NEW YORK FOUND
 FREE OF DISEASE
Especial from United Press)

(Spec1al from united FreSS)
 New York, Oct. S-New York was re- lieved today of the prospects of an immediate invasion of cholera by the announcement from Hoffman Island that all of the suspects held tilerO have been found to be free of the dis ease. They have all been released as have also three steamships from Ma pies, the Moltke, the Alice and the Sant Anna. The sick child in the steerage of the Alice, which caused the detention of that ship at quarantine, was found not to have the cholera.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
ATTELL RESTS WHITE
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Milwaukee, Oct. s-Abe Atten, featI1erweight champion, showed be- yond any doubt that he is capable of banding lightweights in his ten round fight with Charlie White here. last night, and today his packers de- clare he may be expected to make several matches with men in that class during the winter. Atteu out pointed White at every stage of the game and landed at will. He won by a wide margin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
BIG ED WALSH WILL
 60 INTO VAUDEVILLE

Edward A. Walsh, of Meriden, slab artist for the Chicago White Sox, and considered by many baseball experts as the greatest pitcher in the country, has decided to attempt a stage career and he will embark in about a month under the most favorable auspices, starting in Chicago and appearing in several of the largest cities of the country. doing a singing turn in big vaudeville houses.
 Walsh has a very pleasing tenor voice and singing will be his forte.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
Buckingham Signs Contract to Keep
 Wires from Conduits

Mayor Buckingham has signed the contract between the city and The United Illuminating Co.,, whereby the Electric Light Go. agrees not to dis turb or remove the permanent pave ment in Stratford avenue, between Yellow Mill and the lower bridges, for the purpose of installing under ground conduits during the next ten years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL

Harvest Home festival'' will be held in the German Reformed church tomorrow morning at 1O:30 o'clock The church will be decorated with the products of the season and the services will be of a thankful nature. Commander William Bernhard with Co. I, Second w. B. B. A, will par ticipate in the services
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
LABORER CHARGED WITH THEFT OF CART
 LOAD OF BRICKS

Charged with the theft of whole cart load of bricks from the scene of building operations near Yellow Mill Wargo, a laborer was arrested by De- tective Hall this forenoon as he was piling up the bricks in a lot in Rail- road avenue. The stuff was stolen it is alleged, after daybreak this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
BISHOP MILAN
 COMES TO HOLY ROSARY CHURCH

Bishop J. J. Milan of the diocese of Hartford viii come to the Holy Ros- ary church of this city tomorrow and confirm a class of 300 children at the 10:30 mass. The class has been or ganized under the direction of the pastor, Rev. Angelo DeToro and the assistant pastor Rev. Dominic Tom ase1li. Low mass will be celebrated at 10:30 by the assistant pastor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
From some handsome fabrics will make skirts complete to measure for $5.

There could be no easier more delightful way of securing a new skirt than the one here outlined.
 Simply come to the store. Make choice of any one of a big collection of attractive dress woolens. Have your measure carefully taken. Pay five dol lars only
 And skirt, made in the style you choose, will be delivered to you all ready for wearing with no further charges of any sort.
 This is a specially-attractive offer because the fabrics from which skirts may be made in- clude some of the prettiest of seasonable ones. Your best-liked color is as easily to be. secured as is the ever-serviceable and come ly black. The one style of the season that you most prefer is also to be had-for in the gather ing of styles is every one that has been approved for the sea- son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
MINGLED REMAINS OF
 GEORGE YOUNG FOUND
 ON NEW HAVEN ROAD

Especial from United Press.O
 Wi1limantic Oct S-The terribly mangled remains of George Young was found on the Midland tracks of the New Haven road near here today. He was last seen walking in the direc-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
Body of Ansonia
 Ships Cook Recovered
(special from United PressA

New York Oct. S-Two more bodies of the 25 sailors of the United States battleship New Hampshire who were drowned by the upsetting of a barge in the Hudson river last Saturday night were recovered today They were those of Henry s. Bailey. aged 23
 ships cook of Ansonia, Conn. and Patrick J. Donahue, 40, private, of Ire land. This makes 23 bodies recov-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

tion of his North Windham home It is supposed that he was hit by some passing train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
CRAH CAUSES
 ARREST OF "HOWY" RICKEL

Thomas H. RickeI of 237 Harral ave 1fue. better known to the lovers of amateur sports and to the politicians throughout the city as ttHowy'' Rickel was Arrested today on warrant ;ta1t charging him with assault committed on Thursday upon Ferdinand Grah of the Challenge Cutley Co.'S office force Rickel has worked for the cutlery company for many years. The assault upon Grah is said to have been the outcome of dispute over the quality of work RickeI was turning out
 Riekers victim is said to have been wearing glasses when the dispute arose, and it is claimed that Riciel who is clever with his fists, punched Grah in the face. irnperilling his eye sight
 Riekel was arrested in East Bridge port. but before the patrol wagon reached the Second Precinct station to bring him ta police headquarters, his friends hadearranged his bail. $50, with Clerk George R. Burnes of the city court.
 Ricl<el has promoted a number of boxing bouts, and other athletics and has been an active worker in the Sixth district for several years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08

Application was made today by Bernard Keating, one of the execu- Hughes for admission of the will of the deceased which is reputed to di- rect the payment of about 5000 60 his heirs and the remainder of his estate to St. Patrick's parish. Judge E. P Nobbs set Monday, Oct. IT, as a. ~ate for a hearing upon the ad- mission of the bill. The will has not
 lougea with the probate court as yet. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08

Tho Weather-FaiP tonight and to- morrow; frost in west portion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08

Bridgeport, Conn.,
 Saturday, October 8, 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08

In black Checked batiste Striped serge Cheviot Mohair Plain serge Diagonal Panama Figured armure
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-08
In co1ors

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 Itis easy to figure the saving in money that this portunty brings Here is skirt that takes AZ yards material And that material is a dollar yard Only cents for making skirt from it! Is that not large ing?
 ' ~ ID "' .-3 o = exactly to your measure; skirt that will fit and hangprc erly.
 We expect (and rightfu1ly) to be very busy folks who prompest will have their skirts and delivered first.