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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
State Grange To
 Meet In This Citv  Annual Convention in January Public Session May
 be Held

The executive committee of the State Grange met last night at the |, ,Garde Hotel, Hartford, and made pre- liminary arrangements for the annu- al convention of the grange It was decided to hold the convention in this city, January g, 10 and Il. Tn all likelihood the meeting place in Bridgeport will be Eagles hall. The members of the executive committee attending yesterdays meeting were: J. H. Hale of South Glastonbury, J. H. Blakeman of Oronoque, L. H. Healey of North Woodstock and H. E. Loomis of Glastonbury. The fifth member of the committee, O.. s. Wood of Ellington, was unable to be- pres- ent.
 At the Bridgeport convention the master and wife from every Pomona and subordinate grange are the vot- ing delegates. Fourth degree members may also attend the meetings, while State Lecturer J, A. Sherwood of Easton is now arranging for a ses- sion at which the doors will be which program of exercises will be given. It is planned to have some well known grange speaker deliver the principal address at the open ses- sion. ~f
 The rest of the meetings of the grange Will De OeVOIeQ 10 the trans action of grange business, including the election of officers for the ensu- ing year. The present officers, who will retire in January-though some will naturally be re-elected-are:-
 Master-L. H. Healey of North Woodstock.
 Overseer-G. A., Vincent of Kent
 Lecturer-J. A. Sherwood of Eas- ton.
 steward-Ard Welton of Terryville
 Assistant Steward-W. s. Hine of Derby.
 Chaplain-Rev. G. F. Goodenough, of Northfield.
 Treasurer-N. s. Platt of New Ha- ven
 Secretary-H. E. Loomis of Glas- tonbury.
 Gate Keeper-F. M. Candee of Nau- gatuck.
 Ceres-Mrs. A. L. Potter of Wood stock.
 Pomona-Mrs. A. c. Hyde of Brook lyn.
 Flora-Mrs. U. E. Avery of Led yard.
 Lady Steward-Mrs. E. Hathaway of East Lyme.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
RANSOM B.: STILES SUCCUMBS TO SHOCK
Veteran Furniture Dealer Passes
 Away at Ripe Old Age

Ransom B. Stiles, in the furniture business in this city for years, one of its oldest residents, and agent for the Connecticut Humane Society, died last evening at his home, 200 Penn broke street, following a shock which he sustained in his office last Satur- day. He was in his 76th year. The news of his death brings sorrow to his many friends
 He was native of Southbury, Conn.,, born 1886, the son of Jonathan and Nancy Baldwin Stiles. He was a descendant of Francis Stiles, who came to this country in the interest of Lord Saltonstall, locating in Wind sor. Part of his ancestors property in Windsor has been purchased and preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. AS young man MT. Stiles learned his trade as cabinet maker and then removed to this city where after a few years he built up retail and wholesale furni- ture business, locating in Lyon street near the junction of Stratford and Fairfield avenues, now occupied by the railroad station. With the coming of the railroad improvements he re- moved his business to 46 Kossuth street, swhere it was continued until his death.
 In later life much of MT. Stiles time was given over to the Humane So- ciety of the State, of which he was the Bridgeport representative. Inhu- man treatment in inanimate beasts he would not tolerate, and he was ever active in Investigating complaints of this nature, often sacrificing his bus mess to take action in such cases, not only in this city but in the surround ing towns.
 He possessed a wonderful memory for scientific data, and was keenly in terested in the political trend of events in all parts of the worl1. Until a few years ago he enjoyed robust health Recently his health began to fail, but he persisted in occupying his mind with his business and in the in terests of the Humane Society until stricken last Saturday.
 He is survived by his widow, who was Anna Stillman, the daughter of Frederic Stillman of this city; one daughter, Bertha, wife of Charles W. Burpee, of Hartford, who is a brother of Judge Lucian F. Burpee and journalist formerly well known in this city, and one brother, M. Stiles, pro- prietor of the Stiles House in Wood bury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
M|LF0RD'S 52 PER CENTERS
 PANIC STRICKEN
Special from United Press.


 Milford Sept. 27-At least a score of housewives and wage workers of sav- ing habits in Milford, have invested about $25,000 with Jared F1agg, the 52 per center, of New York. The Uni ted Press, today, secured this infor- nation on most reliable authority a leading. attorney of this place who cannot allow the use of his name for professional reasons and who was called in to advise the panic stricken investors.
 The news of the arrest of Flagg and his associates created a sensation in the Milford circles in which individ- uals looked forward to the time when their weekly saving of a few dollars would reach the $100 mark, when they used to intrust it to the tender mer- cies of the New Workers.
 This lawyer stated today, that few business Or professional men had been taken in by the promises of the oper- ators but that the local investors were practically all housewives and workingmen. Some of these have been with Flags concern for two years but in every case they have in creased their original investment and are in a position to lose all if the combine is proved a fake. They swear by F'1agg here.
 One percent came weekly and so inn pressed the investors with the relia- bility of the enterprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
K. Of C. Parade
 Through Old Boston
Local Delegation Expects to Have Glorious Time on
 Visit to City of Culture

The John F. Rogers council, Knights of Columbus Boston Tea Party have received assurance from Boston that over 50,000 men are expected in the Columbus Day parade in Boston, Oc- tober 12. This will mean a longer line than marched last year. General orders have been received from the Chief Marshal John H. Dunn request ing the Bridgeport Knights which are to participate in the parade to send to headquarters the names of the commanding officers and aides as we'll as the number Of men to march and have directed that each marcher shall wear the official medal on the left lapel of his coat. The official medal has been received in this city and may be procured of w. J. Daily, lecturer of the John F. Rogers council, locat- ed at the Newark shoe store on Main street, or at the chapter rooms ot of the general committee has been in conference with the subcommittee throughout the week.
 And reports that accompany the Bridgeport delegation that delegations will come from New Haven under the ter of the Fourth Degree. Also from New Milford, Ansonia, Derby and Norwalk which gives assurance that Connecticut will have splendid rep resentation in the big parade. The parade will come ~into the downtown section of Boston by moving up Bea- con street to Fremont. thence to Court St. to Washington, Temple Place to Fremont, Boylston and to Park Square. The decorations along the line of march have been assured by the bushes houses of being their very best The parade will be led by the Military Division.
 James J. Garrity, chairman of the registration committee, assured the general committee that upward of three hundred Knights and ladies will leave Bridgeport. Arrangements are being made for a short parade in taking in the center of the city start ing from the chapter headquarters, so that Bridgeport may see her represen- tatives in the Boston parade
 The part taken by the Italian So- cieties will be picturesque for they are planning many striking floats The Massachusetts Catholic Order of For esters are paying attention to special features. The Courts of that order which are made up of women will have floats representing various stages of American life or Historic events.
 Archbishop OConnell is taking in tense interest in the plans and has complimen those having the affair in charge for the work done so far.
 At the meeting of the Rogers Council Thursday evening it is ex- pected that all who intend to go to Boston will attend and receive their the representatives of the New Haven delegation will be present, to make their final arrangements with the To- cal party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
E.. Fl. DILLON & co.
this until 1921.

this until l921.
 I called your attention to these facts in my inaugural message, and again more recently by a special message A report was made by a minority of the committee on Congressional and Senatorial districts which, if adopted, would have done much towards rem edying these inequalities. It was not adopted and I have heard no substan- tial reason stated against it's adoption except that this might have resulted in advantage to the political party whose candidate for the highest exe- cutive office received the most votes at the last election.
 Constitutions, it is true, are devices to protect the minority in political society against the majority, but they are designed to protect the minority mandates that are disregarded.
 The failure to redistrict the State for Senatorial districts. will make it in- curnbent upon me to consider with care whether it may be my duty at a later period to call you together again, in special session.
 I congratulate you upon having guarded and self-executing This and the amendments adopted in respect to the form of ballots can hardly fail to give us greater purity of elections.
 You have made it your rule, when authorizing the issue of capital stock by corporations seeking charter priv ileges in that respect, to provide that the shares shall be paid for at not less than part, in cash or its equivalent
 In this your action has been in strik- ing contrast to that of some previous General Assemblies when dealing with similar question, particularly in the case of street railways The State has reason to thank you for your care in thus guarding the public interests.
 Mr. Sheriff, you will make procla- nation.
 MT. Secretary, you will now adjourn the General Assembly. without day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
|Ex-Gov. Proctor
 Dies In Vermont
Especial from United Press. )

Rutland, Vt, Sept. 27-Former Gov ernor. Fletcher D. Proctor, of Yer mont, died at his nome at Proctor. Vt, at eight o'clock, today, at the age of 50 He had been i'll for many weeks with heart disease and physi- clans announced, today his death was directly due to endocarditis, or hardening of the heart walls.
 Ex-Governor Proctor was "a son of the late United States Senator Red field Proctor and one of the best lov- ed and most Democratic of Vermont S statesmen. He is survived by the widow, two sons and a daughter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

The Boy Scouts of America are
 being taughtlto be both cautious and helpful to, others by learning about weeds and mushrooms They are instructed how to distinguish between the poisonous and non-poisonous weeds, to know the difference between mushrooms that are edible and those which are poisonous, and to destroy toadstools. The value of this educa- tional work which is carried on by Scout Masters who have charge of the boys is apparent when it Is consid- cred how many persons every year are killed simply through their lack of knowledge of poisonous mushrooms and weeds. It is apparent also how great a help the hundreds of thous- ands of Boy Scouts who acquire this knowledge can be to the country at large. 4.
 The manual with which the Boy Scouts are provided gives them detail- ed information about mushrooms. It explains the more common edible va- rieties and teaches them how to- tell whether a mushreeM- is sRfeTto .eaC It also explains much to them. about ordinary weeds along the roadside. These things are practical not only for the boys who spend a great deal of time in the woods, but also for grown-ups who are fond of walking in the country and who often through lack of knowledge are made violent ly ill.
 At the Scout Masters, and Patrol Leaders Training School &t CArip Recreation, Big Darby, Ohio, one of the important things that was taught to the men and the boys was this study of mushrooms and weeds. Nal. colm F. Junkin, Scout Master and student in the State College in Penn syIvania who was director of camr and an instructor in woodcraft ane camping laid special stress on thif kind of work and pointed out to tf1s Scout Masters the necessity of seeins that the Boy Scouts acquired this practical information.
 The leaders of the Scout movement say the Boy Scouts, numbering sev- eral hundred thousand, can be of great help by making a study of weeds and mushrooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

The General Committee have set the date of Oct as the final date for the sale of the tickets for the Bos- ton trip as arrangements will have to be perfected for hotel accommoda- tions and it is earnestly requested that all tickets will be procured by that date so as to assure ample com forts for all. The committee Tn charge of the tickets is as follows: w. J. Garrity, Jas. D. Grady, Bernard Heating, Jr., John M. .Donnelly, Jas. F. Walsh, J. J. Grogan, R. J. Han non. Mayor J. J. Fitzgerald of Bos- ton is chairman of the general com mittee and he has assured the Bridge port Knights of the Freedom of the city as we'll as trip to some of the city institutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
MOTHER OF JIM JEFFRIEs DEAD

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 27.-Mrs. Rebecca Jeffries, mother of James Jeffries, former champion heavy weight pugilist, is dead from cancer. Her husband, the Rev. Alexis B. Jef- fries. was at the bedside, but the son is in Alaska. He was hunting big game when word reached him of h1s mothers critical illness. He reached Cordova Monday on the way home. Mrs. Jeffries begged all day before her death for the arrival of Jim, of whom she was exceptionally fond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
STATE BRIEFS

Danbury.-Apologizi to the Ital- ian consul and a local Italian for in sulting. the flag of Italy, Policeman George P. Read, today, went down in history as a man who saved his coun- try the burden of a great war at the cost of loss of his own pride.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
DEFECTIVE WANTS HIS PAY.

Fred M. Hawes of this city has brought suit against Joseph Gold of Hartford to collect claim of $122.23 for detective services. He asks S200 damages. and property belonging to Gold has been attached for $250 to protect the suit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
CRUCIFY A MEXICAN. RebelliOus Indians Slay Resident of Town They Sacked.

Mexico City, Sept. 27-Wenseslao France, a resident of Acala, in the State of Chiapas, was crucified by re- bellious Chamula Indians when they sacked that place last Saturday, ac- cording to a telegram just received by. Fl Nmparcial from Tuxtia Cutter reg, the State capital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Bristol-A bad check man is oper- ating in this place. Garageman Will Hams reported losing $15 on a bogus check presented by prospective customer" for a machine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

New Britain.-Eva Ginsboro, a To- cal midwife, was fined $100 and costs in superior court, Hartford, for pre- scribing medicine without having a proper certificate of registration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
RELIEF CORPS TO MEET.

Elias Howe, IT,, Woman's Relief Corps will hold their regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at G. A. H. hall. Preparations will be made for the opening of a very active season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
!. E. H. Dillon & Co

1105 Main street, are displaying an unusually large stock of marabouI feather boas and muffs imported di- rect from Paris, and they are offer ing them at a saving of at least 1-3 on the purchase price
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Cleveland.-A swarm of flies how er1ng over the roof of a church re- suited in fire alarm being turned in. Neighbors thought the flies were clouds of smoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
MASONS STRIKE TILL OUT-OF-T MEN
 QUIT SEWER WORK
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Sept 27-Masons on a city job digging a sewer went on strike, today, because there were too many out of town men at work. The local workers said there were plenty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
PILES Are Painful

and cause a great deal of suffering, inconvenience and discomfort, but prompt relief is obtained by using Cyrus Pile Ointment. A few appli- cations at bedtime, oftentimes one ap- plication. has given relief in stub born cases. It is worth your trial. Your money back if not satisfied with result.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
BOY SCOUTS START CRUSADE AGAINST POISONOUS MUSHROOMS

Instructions Have Been Sent Out to the Boy Scouts of America Explain ing the Different Varieties of Mush- rooms and Telling Them How to Distinguish Between the Edible and the Poisonous Mushroom - Toad stools to Be Destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Rockville.-The United States gov ernment has acquired a new postof- flee site for $19,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Syracuse--With view to "elevat- ing the profession'' the undertakers of the. state, in convention here, are preparing to insist upon being called ''morticians."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Chester.-Pleading guilty sto rape of his oldest daughter, aged B years, William D. Lawton was given from 10 to 15 years in states prison at the Hartford superior court, yesterday. His attorney pleaded for leniency on the ground that Lawton had never acknowledged the girl to be his daughter.
 Manchester.-Local prohibitionists are confident that the town will vote no-license in the coming election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27

Albany, Ore.-For years Miss Ray Leonard masqueraded as a man in order to follow her fathers trade, cob bling. Only when committed to an asylum was her sex discovered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-27
HE KNEW.

Gouifspille 0ouriejr Jousnal) "Yes have just done Europe" Can you give me list of hotels to go to ?''
 No; the best I can do b to rfve you list of hotels to keep away from.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
IS ARRAICNED
 FOR THEFT OF SIX MONTHS AGO
Fitzgerald Arrested For Local Police After Serving Term
 in New Haven

Milda Olsen. a pretty blonde girl in fashionable attire. was the princi- pal witness in the city court this morning against John Fitzgerald, charged with the theft of a gold watch, pocketbook and jewelry from Miss Olsen several months ago. Fitz- gerald's case was continued until the 21th for further investigation.
 About six months ago Fitzgerald, then working at the Public Market, boarded at 2S John street where Miss O sen has a room. One morning he complained to the proprietor of the boarding house that he left suit ca e in the hallway and that some body had taken it.
 Perhaps others in the house have also missed something,'' suggested Fitzgerald.
 Miss Olsen, who was home at the time, took inventory of her room and found that she had lost her pocket book, gold hunting case watch and pressed his polite regret and sym- pathized with his fellow sufferer.
 That day he obtained his pay from the market and left town to see a sick aunt, he said. He never came back. The local authorities got in touch with the New Haven police and found that Fitzgerald was want ed there for the theft of a watch. Two months later he was captured and sentenced to a four months jail term in the New Haven city court His term was up yesterday, and upon his release he was arrested by Detec- tive Sergeant Edward Cronan and brought to this city to answer here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
Our Dr. DaviS Works His Game
 In Springfield

''Dr. Frank Davis", the "professional man" who attempted to pass two bad checks and stole two bicycles on a brief visit to this city a few days ago, is plying the same profession elsewhere. according to a story in the Boston Globe of yesterday.
 Springfield, Mass, police are Iookine Tor 'Dr. Davfs", says the Globe. Ap- parently "the doctor'' sticks to the same name while going the rounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

Rev. J.. J. snavely, pastor of the Grace NJ. E, Church. Only immediate relatives of the couple will be present. Mir. Simpson Is connected with he Bridgeport Malleabie Iron Company, and as he was leaving the factory last evening his fellow employees gathered about him and presented him with a purse of gold. MISS Petite has been employed as a bookKeeper for W. E..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
HIS NEW FOUND FRIEND PROVED
 QUITE COSTLY

Coming to town with trusting Southport expression implanted on his manly countenance, Jacob Lieberank visited Bridgeport yesterday for the purpose of obtaining a marriage cer- tificate from the pastor of Greek Catholic church, preparatory to re- turning to the old country.
 The pastor wasn't at hoine,s so Lie- berank visited a nearby saloon. There he met a -confiding stranger who gain ed his good will. The stranger went with him on another visit to the priests. where the marriage certificate was secured. Then Lieberank's new friend obligingly accompanied him to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

a steamship agency, where the matter of tickets was discussed. The friend then placed Lieberank safely on a Fairfield car and said goodbye.
 All well so far. But when Lieberank arrived home in Southport he opened his pocketbook and found s9O missing. He reported to the police today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
IaCntASED MEMBERSHIP REPORTED AT CONFERENCE Congregational Delegates Open Meeting With Annual
 Reports

Danbury, Nov. 22-Two hundred delegates gathered here yesterday to attend the opening session of the for ty-fifth annual meeting Of the general conference of the Congregations
 churches of this state. Elisha J
 Steele of Torrington was chosen mod orator and the secretaries named were Rev E. c. Gillette of Canaan and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
Tie SMlTH-MURRAYCO

Rev. Arthur H. Hope of H49<Dsm, Harry Chamberlain Msssrvs Hss1s e. dresses of welcome.
 The business session dealt r141n11 with the reports that Of the trsas1rs< showing receipts for the cast zeat of s3,4eS and expenditures Of es fs1, Rev. Joel s. Ives Of Hartford, sea<lsS tical secretary, reported total noen1< 33yS members were added and zs1 removed by death Or other eauses The, Sunday schools show reeissrs, tion of 55,277. The donations srnouns> ed to $295,47s and Iegacles to gz1~ s5z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
sInIPsoN.PErTIE.
Popular Couple to Wed at Grace Church Parsonage This Evening.

In the parsonage of Grace M. E.
 Church, this evening, the marriage oi G.. Murray Simpson and Miss Edith M., daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Petite, SO Pleasant street, will be solefnnized. The ceremony will be performed by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

waitham, Mass<--WnI1e Seated af the table with a sister and fo0s boardsrs, GiovaniBs TatoIf, 17, wa< shot dead~by an unknown man ufss thrust him arm through door, srs9 and escaped.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-06-07
At Hites Run.

The District Sunday School Couven.
ton met at Hites Run Baptist church
last Sunday afternoon. V. G. Babbage
presiding. The regular program was
carried out and several good addresses
were made in the interest of Sunday
School work. Quite a number were in
attendance from this city.
The Baptist Sunday schools in this
district have declined to take any part
in this association work and this leaves
but two schools in the district to report,
Those are the Methodist and Presby.
terrain schools. However, the interest
in the Sunday school work is growing
in the district and the reports showed
an increased attendance in members.
Mr.. Glen Hardaway was elected Presi
dent for the ensuing year and Miss
Laura Satterfeld was reelected Secre-
tary.