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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
SIX TWINS IN
 VAUDEVILLE
They Are the O'Connor Sisters Who Sing in Billy Burke's
 "The Foolish Factory"

Who ever saw six twins? Hard one. isn't it? But the answer is easy At least 4,000 people saw them at Polls yesterday afternoon and evening". They are Ada, Anna, Mary, Kate, Nellie and Vera OConnor Count them. forward and then backward, if you want to- They are six Three sets of two each. When you go tonight, see if you can pick out the sets. These dainty young Billy Blrke's great Broadway comedy success tsThe Foolish Factory" The foolish factory is rebuke to high broWs There are a lot of people in that laughter is elemental. They are the lost souls who do not even smile For such morta1s. lost to joy. ttThe Foolish House will have no attrac- tions, except of course the OConnor twins. George Hickman as MT. Doc ley, Jimmie Lane as Dick Punjab, and Charles Edward S. Prof. Cheturn are excellent as the chief fun purveyors of the playlet, which is lodged in an in sing in a. way that compels attention. The act was greeted with tuInultuous applause.
 in the show this week. The Musical Fredericks do a. clever turn. Tom Mahoney, as President of the Hod Carriers Union, is as big and as funny as ever. Gavin, Platt and Peaches, presenting a stStolen Kiss. do an ex- cellent turn. They are good singers.
 
 makes appearance in four handsome costumes. Percy Wenrich plays the piano and joins in the last song. He is author of the famous ballad Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet. and the four songs which are rendered by Miss Connolly are all written by him.
 Kane and Raglard do funny slzit which they call Coming East. Rag land is one of the biggest @and best appearing men ever seen on the vaude- vile stage. He ought to be a matinee idol. Kane is clever his funnyisns being of the natural kind. The pair of of them succeeded is elicting much applause from all parts of the house. It is smart act very neatly done.
 Me1rose and Kennedy are acrobats made in Bridgeport. Flowers just came their. way. yesterday, specially at the evening performance. They are popular among a large circle of ac- quaintances. But their popularity will never be confined to Bridgeport There are few teams in the acrobatfc line, if any, who surpass them. The fall that Melrose does from the top of the three tables and a. chair is the best thing of it's kind in vaudeville.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

Aldermen Brady and Paddock, two of the three members of the special committee appointed to consider the proposition of making a trade of S8O feet of wharf property for a 142 foot with the Bridgeport Brass Co.,, made a report, last night. adverse to the pro- position. The name of Alderman John OConne11, the third member of the committee was not on the report.
 That gum shoe campaign in fla vor of holding up the report of the two aldermen had been going on was shown when Alderman R--H. Gould made motion to table the report, on the ground that the other members of the council had not had time to; con- sider the matter. The report was ta- McMurray presiding. Alderman Meyer, Republican member of the harbor com n1tttee, voted in favor of the report with nine Democrats. Aldermen Fin Ian and Conlin voted with the eleven Republican members to table the mea- sure.
 Several years ago the city bought piece of wharf property, the present city yard, for the purpose of holding it for development. Since that time the wharf at the yard has been rented to private parties.
 There is slip sS0 feet long between the city's property and the property of the Bridgeport Brass Co. The of new wharf on the river front, a dis tance of 142 fit, providing the city swi1l consent to the filling up of the slip.
 Aldermen Brady and Paddock de- clare that the time is fast approach ing. when the wharf will be Of value height of folly to allow it to lose any of 1t fronting on the harbor. AL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
SOCIETY AUDIENCE
 WELCOMES BELLEW

An audience of exceptionally large proportions for such a night as last evening greeted Kyrle Bellew in his latest starring vehicle, tHThe Builder of Bridges, at Jackson's theatre. The fashionable contingent that has come to regard MT. Bellows appearance as a. society event was we'll represented. He and his strong supporting company were we'll received.
 ''The Builder of Bridges, from the pen. of Alfred Sutro, author of '.Tshe lew as Edward Thursdeld, civil en- gineer successful in giant bridge and construction work With MT. Benew and handsome leading woman, in the role of Dorothy F'aringay.
 Dorothy's brother. Arnold, is a. clerk 1la lm the na99ge coapanys com om1ce. 0da ae She looks to her hance, Walter Gresham, to make good his pecula- tions. but he, looking to the comforts that his future wife must forego if he fulf1llS her wishes, makes many ex- cuses. In desperation she decides to inveigle the bridge builder into loving her, for he is the man who may save her brother from prison by covering up his shortages.
 She succeeds admirably. except that in making him love her. she also loses her heart to him, finding in the en- gineer the enbodiment of ideal she had yain1y sought in Gresham. But the
 
 field to renounce her. When he dis covers her honest sentiment, Thurs field effects a reconciliation.
 Mir Be1lew enacted the role of Tn hursfield with his accustomed finesse his faultless enunciation and splendid personality dominating the strong scenes Miss Hansons stunning ap- pearance won her many friends. De Witt c. Jennings in the role of Sir Henry KI1liek, the clustering old con- tractor and employer of Thursheld, carried one of the scenes by Storm with his vigorous portrayal. Mrs. Whiffen made a rare grand dame. Ernest Stal1ard furnished a fine piece of character acting in the role of the time worn old clerk. Flu gene OBrien as Arnold Faringay and Frank Connor as Gresham completed the principal members of the cast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
NO HARBOR GIFT FOR
 BRIDGEPORT BRASS co.
Majority of Special Committee Report Against Proposed DCke by Which City Slip Would be Filled Conspiracy Brewing to Cripple City Yardvaue of Property Has QuadrupIed Since City Bought It.

derman Paddock who was inclined to believe at first that it would be good chance for the city to get a wharf built free of charge, is of the opinion now that the frontage in the slip is too valuable to part with. Since the matter came up his home has been beSieged with citizens, asking him to use his influence against the proposition.
 The giving up of the slip would yard in the opinion of both aldermen who are supported in their contention by Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny, who wants an appropriation Many hundreds of dollars which the city is now paying annually for wharf age to private owners would be saw ed every year if the city had proper wharf. By dredging the slip at the yard the city will have considerable wharfage that it can let from time to time to manufacturers and merchants desiring to unload vessels.
 Private interests are working against the development of the city yard and council states that he was approa ched by business man who said that he would give $4,000 if it was made possi- b1e for him to purchase the city yard.
 The price of the city, property to- day is fixed by real estate men at $6O,- GOO, about four times what was paid for it 15 years ago.
 Alderman O'Connel1, the third mem Der of the committee, who did not sign the report, said, after the meeting of the council, that he would like to see the matter submitted to the coun- cil for a public hearing. Alderman Brady said that the people of the Eighth district, and other districts in matter if they are given an oppor- tunity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
 RETURNS TO
 CONTRACTORS
City Has Abandoned System Under Which it Did Own
 Paving Work.

Broad street from Elm to State streets will be paved with Fairmount brick, the work to be done by w. H. Arthur of Stamford, and the brick to be furnished by Sillinan & Godfrey of this city. The contract was let to furnish labor and all materials, e1- cept brick, at $1.47 per square yard; i; brick at $2S.5O per thousand. The bids were opened last evening at a meeting of the Paving and Sewer
 The Commission let the job of fur nishing wood block for Elm street, to the Wyckom Pipe and Creosoting five year guarantee at $1.65 per square yard. The contract for the work was let to WA. Arthur of Stam- ford, who will perform the labor and furnish material, except the block, for $1.47 per square yard The con tract for lowering the sewer on this who will furnish the pipe for $1.80 per yard, manho1es at $4 and do the rock excavation at $5.60 per square yard.
 What at one time looked like an- other mess for the city, in the re1a- tion to the wooden block on Main street, was cleared up much to the satisfaction of the city. A communi- cation relative to this matter was re- ceived from Alexander Reed, repre- senting the United States Wood Pre-
 
 stated that the blocks sent here were all long leaf pine. which could be proven, as the company had pur- chased nothing but long leaf pine, and that they had been submitted to a 20 pound treatment. However, the company agreed to take the blocks back and will send others in their place.
 The Commission decided to call for bids for the furnishing of material for Stratford avenue, the same to be Opened at a. meeting tO he held May 6. Both brick and wood block will be used on the street, wood from the terminus of the present wood paving. and wood again to the Yellow Mil bridge. The Commission thought that wood should be used as far as possible. Chairman Rogers stated that he had talked with Engineer C. c. Elweu about new rails for Strat- ford avenue. The engineer stated that he did not think his company as the rails now in use are practical 1y new, and were only recently weld
 A communication was received from MT. Elwen, relative to the pave ment onN State street. The letter stated that the trolley company are willing to pave State street from Main street to Park avenue with any ma teria1 the Commission may decide, but that they much prefer wood block to Park avenue. and macadam to also said that the special work at Aprile2O
 At a recent meeting of the Paving CT the city should continue to do it's, tractors Director Kenny expressed himself in favor of the city doing it's letting all contracts since has em- ployed private contractors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
E. H. DILLON & CO.
THE THEATRES
JACKsON's

Ward and VoIzes as ''The Prorioters.''
 With Hap" Ward and Lord Knows Harry Vckes as Count Dpp," Lucy Daily, as Sherry Holmes and LeW e1iy as ToIgss0F s1 VoPe 0oPes will present their musical comedy success at Jackson's theatre tOn1or- row matinee and night. A Ward and Toxes show is always good for 8. laugh, an attractive chorus and ward robe display of much sightliness. A distinct feature of the entertainment will be the Ward and Vokes Ladies Band. It matters not what they call their vehicle it's a Ward and Vokes Entertainment which draws this fol : lowing. Special bargain prices will prevail for the matinee performance
 Henrietta Crosman in sham"
 Henrietta Crosman, whose appear unal1oyed delight, will come to Jack sens theatre for a single perform ence, Monday evening next, in her nfen ssfMsa NeW eonSay York yofed fSs One of T the brightest hits of the year, and in which Miss Crosman has found ve- licle worthy of place EI by ..hfstls ths side Nell" and Sweet Kitty Bellairs. !" The heroine of sham is Katherine Van Riper, a social beggar, who uses her fascinating wits in obtaining the luxuries of life. The same company which supported this star in New York will appear with her here, and the engagement should prove one of the most enjoyable-treats of the year. The sale of seats commences on Thursday morning.
 saThe Circus Chap.''
 The sale Of seats for Robert M. Sperryss 18th annual closing produc- ton 'sThe Circus Chap" which will be presented at Jackson's theatre the solid week of May 2, will open on next Monday morning, when seats can be procured for any of the 12 performances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
SENATOR HALE HAD DECIDED SOME TIME
 NOT TO RUN AGAIN
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, April 19.-Though the announcement that Senator Hale will not be a candidate to succeed himself was news today to his colleagues in the Senate, a few of his confidential friends had known it several days. Hale is iii at his home in this city. He is "A years old. To one of his friends a few days ago he is reported to have said:
 Some men tell me I will lind my self very lonesome out of the Senate. They do not know me. There are many things would like time to do things would enjoy doing. Then why should I remain here and fight when activities of that character bring so much censure %
 HaIe's friends declare that there was no real doubt of his re-elec- tion,'' but all admit that he would have been forced to go through a hard campaign. His physicians ad- vised against it.
 Senator Hole said today that he had sent notice of his refusal to be a can didate for reelection to Byron Boyd Augusta, chairman of the State Repub- ican committee. The letter was mail ed yesterday. will reach Boyd this ev- ening, and is to be given out by him tomorrow morning
 The Senator would not give the let ter for publication here and declined today to make any statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
HOLY ROLLERS RENT BY JEALOUS FANRS
 GIVE UP WAITING
fspecial from United Press,

Duxbury, Mass, April 19.-Exit from Massachusetts of the Holy Roll CTS. Today the faithful, torn by dis sensions within and without, and rent in twain through over jealous fakirs, lave departed from this little town, and the chapel here in which they held their religious services for the last four days in eager anticipation of the worlds coming to an end at room today, with it's locked door sand general desolate appearance, echoes no longer the voices of the worship pers crying with one voice that the end of the world is due.
 Last night the elders said that they knew of more than one manifestation of the spirit which was not genuine. They were willing to have this known, they said, but they hoped that all their meetings would not be guided by the action of a few.
 The time for their next convention has not been set. It is freely pre- dicted, however, that when the next convention is due it will Be conduct ed without the assista1fce of inter prefers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
STATE LOSES ITS
 CHIEF WITNESS
Prosecution Must Depend on CircumStantial Evidence in
 Dr. Hyde Murder Case.
Especial from United Press )

Kansas City, Mo-, April 19.-When Attorney Frank P. Walsh, today be- gan outlining the defense on which he hopes to secure an acquitta1 for pr. B. Clark Hyde, charged with murdering Colonel Thomas H. Swope, it was with the Knowledge that the chief witness was dead and the prose cut1on must depend solely on circun- stantia1 evidence.
 Dr.. G: T. Twyman, physician and confdant of the Swope family, who died late yesterday. following an witness-in-chief for the state.
 In his opening address Attorney Walsh declared that he would prove beyond question that persons desiring the conviction of pr. Hyde entered the vault after Colonel Swope's body had been placed there and injected cyanide of potassium and strychnine into the corpse.
 Dr. Twyman was the only man who could have sworn positively that pr. Hyde drew two quarts of blood from Colonel Moss Hunton, Swope's busi- ness adviser and eXecutor, to which is attributed Hunton's death. Dr. Twynan was expected to swear that the bleeding of Colonel HuntOn was over the protest of a fellow practi- tioner and that Hyde stopped draw ing the blood only when forced to do so.
 pr. Twyman was further expected to have testified that he found Miss Margaret Swope at the point of death from cyanide of potassium poisoning q few minutes after she took nedi- cine handled by Dr. Hyde.
 Walsh declared that Swope had been a, user of intOXicants for 25 years and as a result had cirrhosis of the liver forcing him to use strychpine to stinn- uate his heart action. This he de- clared, accounted for the finding of the poison in his body. He declared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
Notice to Fat Women

Presumably you know, ladies, that the proper caper nowadays is lines. curves are passe. You have got to take off your fat. This must be done in one of three ways, By dieting, by exercises, or by means of Marm ola mer will keep you busy for months and punish you pretty severely, the latter will cost you 75 cents at the druggists The tablets will not make any alteration in your diet necessary, and yet in all probability, before you have used up one case,you will be los ing from 12 to 6 ounces of fat a day Which method do you like the best
 If you fancy this pleasant method of getting off the fat, see your drug gist instantly, or else write the Mar moIa Co.,, S79 Farmer Bldg, Detroit, NIich., to send you case by mail. These cases contain so generous a quantity of tablets that the treatment is very economical It is, also, quite harmless, for the tablets are made exactly in accordance with the fam ous Marmola Prescription.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
FOUNDING OF GOOD
 SHEPHERD ORDER
Special from United Press-o


 Hartford, April 19.-Members of the larious Catholic religious orders from 4lI over Connecticut gathered at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Hart ford today to celebrate the anniver- sary of the founding of the Order of the Good Shepherd. While much in- terest was attached to today's cele- bration the real celebration will take place tomorrow when more than 100 catholic priests from all parts of the state will be present for the occasion. The celebrants paid especial honor to the memory of the Blessed John Eudes. founder of the Order of the Good SheDherd.
 The celebrant of todayss mass was the Rev. Father John G. Murray, chancellor of the Connecticut Diocese and the sermon was preached by the Rev Thomas J. Duggan, rector of St. sJoseph's Cathedral, his topic being, the ssCharity of The Good Shepherd''
 The eeIebrant of tomorrow's mass will be the Rev. M. c. McAuliffe, and the sermon will be preached by the Rev. Father Murray.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
zEazLz7Z 1sSL'ZzsSsSgl1sisz1.z5 ZAxHZEr aSK11a1y

Washington. April 18.-While Sena-
 tor Beveridge and Senator La Toilette have had their say on what they think
 of insurgents and stand patters-Sen- ator La F'oI1ette's address being one of his ab1est efforts-it remains for Sena- tor Deliver of Iowa, to voice his Opin- ion upon the administration and the tariff question in general. Few mem- bers of the senate have been more outspoken than the Iowa senator. His command of words stood him in good account during his famous debates with Senator A1drich, when the tariff liver was not satisfied when he and his fellow insurgents went down to de- feat. He had more to say on the question and said it without n1incing words. His following in Iowa and students of the question in general were laboring under the impression
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
BOYS COMPANY FOR
 PEOPLES CHURCH

Company K, Second Regiment, Uni ted Boys Brigade of America, was in stituted at the Peoples Presbyterian The following were elected officers: Captain, G. B. Watson; first lieutenant, R. J. Wynkoop; second lieutenant O. o. Johnson; first sergeant J. Wyn- koop; color sergeants. K. Capron and Leroy Fordham; chaplain, Rev. Henry A. Davenport. The work was done by Captain Albert Gilbert, of Go D, Trin- ity M. E.. church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
MARK TWAlN'S CONDITION
Severe Heart Pains and Distress ing Respiratory Symptoms
 Are Prevalent.
Special to Farmer )

RIedding, April 19-Mark Twain com p1ained much during the night of se- we're heart pains and Dr. Ha1sey and Clara, the married daughter of the author, passed most of the night with him. His breathing is still difficult and he gets relief only when propped up in chairs. His general 1condition is entertained that as soon as the good warm weather comes the Berkshire Hills air will go a. long way toward doing what medicine seems impotent of accomplishing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
BUFFALO BILL GETS
 SIP MONTH PENSIONs
 AS CIVIL WAR VETERAN
(specia1 from United Press.o

Washington, April 19.-''Buffalo Bil1' Is today a pensioner of the United States and draws from the government SIP a month for recognition of his services as a private soldier in the
 En1isting in Company H, of the 7th Kansas Cavalry, Feb. 19, 1884, he served until September 29, 1865, then being 19 years old. After the war he became an Indian scout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
FRIEND w. SMITH
 RESUMES ACTIVITIES

Friend W. Smith the well known
 manufacturer made his appearance at his shop this morning for the first time since his recent illness. His re- turn was signalized by a general dis play of rejoicing upon the part of his employees with whom he is deservedly popular. MT. Smith is one of the most active men of affairs in this city for his age and his wonderful recovery indicates that he possesses recuperative powers of an extraordinary nature
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
ST. PETERS CARNIVAL
 CLOSES TONIGHT

Tonight is the last night of the four nights carnival given by the ladies and gentlemen of St. Peters parish. The attendance was the largest yet and that is saying a great deal. To- night a still larger crowd is expected and the canvassers are requested to have their coupons ready so that the different articles might be drawn. The magnificent doll generously do- rated by a friend will E5o be given to theonc holding the lucky number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
EMBARRASSING PRIZE SONG.

The ssc1lwaehischer Maenner Chor will meet, tonight. in their hall, ST French street, to sing their prize song which they will render at the state Sangerfest, at Hartford, June 2O-21.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

the use of typhoid and diphtheria bae- eli by Hyde was in legitimate experf- noent and not for poisoning the mem bers of the Swope family The rest of his opening address was devoted to a general and specific denial of all the charges Of the prosecution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
FIRST TRAIN THROUGH
 NEW TUNNEL TO-DAY.

Especial from United Press9 Valparaiso. Chi1i, April 19.-The first passenger train was run through the trans-Andine Tunnel today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
STEAMER HALFORD ASHORE

< Seattle, April 1s.-The little steamer Halford ran ashore at the eastern passage today and will probably prove a total loss. Her crew is safe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

William. infant son of Martin and Stella Corrigan, died, this morning of infanti1e disease at the residence of the parents, 710 Shelton St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

Margaret A., widow of Gilbert Aus tin, died, last evening, at her home, 34 Buckingham street, after a short illness. The remains will be taken to New Haven for interment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

of Catherine Becker, widow of Julius S. Silliman, M. D., were held this af- ternoon from the residence of her son, Road. at o'clock, the Rev. Evan Sa1, Evans a former pastor of this city conducting the services Interment was in Mountain Grove Cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19

Albert L. MeComber died, last ev- ening, at his home in Wallace Court after lingering illness. He was a. painter by trade and is survived by a widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-19
OBITUARY

CAIneFIhe F. CafIen, WIG or MattheW Luby, and mother of Miss May F. Luby, principal of the Mckinley school died this morning at her home, 91 Hough avenue, after an illness of some length. Besides her husband and daughter she is survived by one son Edward of Pfttsburg. two brothers, James and Thomas Carten of this city, and one sister, Dr. Josephine Car ten of Buffalo, N. Y.
 Mary, wife of Maurice Connery, and mother of Patrolnan James Connery, died, last evening, at her home, 338 Railroad avenue after a short illness. She is survived by four sons, Maurice, John, James and Thomas, and two daughters, Mrs. John Dwyer of this city, and Mrs. John Fox of Staten Island.