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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
SAILER FAvORS SUNDAY MUSIC
 IN THE PARKS

Giving his hearty endorsement to Sunday concerts at the public parks Park Commissioner Frederick Safer this morning stated that he had ai- ways favored the plan. Commissioner Sailer has just returned from a three weeks trip to Atlantic City and ex- pressed his approval of the action of the commissioners taken in his ab- sence, in appointing a committee to arrange for more and better concerts. He fevors band concerts on Saturdays and Sundays, especially on the latter date.
 Commissioner Sailer was former president of the board. at one time during his regime Sunday concerts were enjoyed at BeardsIey Park At all these concerts record crowds were in attendance. Commissioner Sailer gave it as his belief that band con- certs help to uplift the morals of the city.
 He stated further that Sunday con- certs were held in New York and most of the larger cities of the country. with success, and that in Germany and other foreign countries they had long been the custom. 'T expect to be numbered among the great host that will enjoy Sunday concerts this year." he said
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
S500,OOO FOR
 HIGH SCHOOL
 GAN BE: HAD
Senator Hammond Notifies Senator McNeil By Tel
 ephone Today

Nathaniel W. Bishop who succeeded w H. Marigold on the Board of Edu- cation, entertained the members of the Finance committee of the General Assembly yesterday afternoon at the Brooklawn Country Club. In addition to the out Of town guests MT. Bishop entertained Senators Paddock, Bartlett and McNeil, Representatives Maltzer and Bent, Mayor Buckingham, and many other city officials all of whom were part of the group that escorted tho visiting statesmen to the local High school. the Alnshouse. East Washington avenue bridge, the site of the proposed new engine house in the Ninth district and the site of the pro- posed West End precinct
 At the Brookawn club where the entire party were royalty entertained by MT. Bishop, there were informal re- marks by members of the committee, following the fine luncheon which was served.
 Instead of s3Oo,OO0 which was the amount asked for new High school building, Senators Hammond and Park and Representative Wadham of the committees indicated that the city should ask for s5O0OO0 and erect a building that would be worthy of the city ..
 From the temper of the remarks of the members of the committee there is little doubt but that each of the amounts asked for the several bonding schemes vii be favorably recommend ed.
 The committee were most favorably impressed with the urgent needs of more ample accommodations for High school pupils and also for the care of the inmates at the Almshouse.
 Today Senator Hammond chairman of the Finanes committee, telephoned to Senator McNeil from Putnam, Hammonds home town, that he thought Bridgeport's representatives in both branches of the General As sembly should agree on $500, 900 for new High school building. Senator Hammond says this amount the com mtttee will recommend if 1t is asked and he said personally he favored that the new building if allowed should occupy the ground adjacent to the site of the present High school building. The Bridgeport Senators and Repre- sentatives feel that the city will have no trouble in getting the full amount asked for. Just the same it is good deal of a joke that the city is compelled to seek the power it needs to keep pace with its astonishing growth from body of men who have no knowledge whatsoever of it's needs except such as is learned in a quick visit. The city ought to have power in its charter to meet such emergen- cies without being compelled to seek the permission of the agreeable gen. tlemen who honored the city with their presence yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
CANNOT LEGALLY SELL
 |NTOxICANTS
Prosecuting Liquor Agent Consults with Police Li- quor Agent Relative to Action Tomorrow.

Evidently MT Chamberlain is not familiar with the liquor laws as they are now upon our statute books, said Prosecuting Liquor Agent Greenstein today referring to an interview with MT. Chamberlain in which he express ed the belief it is legal for clubs to dispense liquors to members. eff he were he would know that the laws as it reads today says that no individual or no body of men have a right to keep liquor with the intent to sell it. without a license.
 The only question can arise is as to what constitutes a sale and it would seem to me that the dispensing of liquor by either an individual or a club, no matter whether profit or g. loss is sustained in the sale, may be considered a sale within the meaning of the law. It would not make bit of difference whether profit were made or loss was suffered.
 MT. Greenstein referred to Attorney Chamberlain's extracts from Penn- sylvania decisions. He declared that the decisions of both Indiana and H. linois as well as other states-not so famous for radical decisions as is Pennsy1vania--uphe1d the contention that the dispensing of liquor by clubs is sale.
 MT. Greenstein said his actions to- morrow must be governed by the con- ditions that arise tomorrow.
 From his interview it was plain that MT. Greenstein considered that no club no matter how legitimate it's status as a club. has a right to con- tirue with the dispensing of liquors
 Prosecutor Greenstein summoned Po- lice Liquor Agent Edward Wagner to his office this afternoon for an ex- tended conference.
 Prosecutor Greenstein made it plain that there was no distinction in clubs.
 MT. Chamberlain points out that judges and prosecutors belong to these clubs-that they are bonafide clubs" continued he.
 "The question is not whether these clubs are bonafide organizations; the questions Is there; are they violating the laws?
 "tJnder our law" continued the Prosecutor, there can be no question but that when any club dispenses liquor for profit, the law is being violated"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Mayor and Director
 Inspect Crosswalks

Mayor E. T. Buckingham. Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny and George Burns of The Burns Co., this morning took jaunt over the trolley lines of the city, by auto, looking into the repair of the crosswalks. On Monday, work on the repair will be started in the Golden Valley, on the Oak street line. the city forces work ing in conjunction with the Connecti- cut Co
 The Mayor noted in his travels that the pavement along the trolley lines in Congress, Pequonnock and Oak streets, and in Jones avenue had risen considerably. He will recommend to the Streets and Sidewalks committee of the council that the pavement be raised. He will also recommend to the same committee that the Connec- ticut Co. complete the pavement with wooden block on Fairfield avenue to the west line of Water street There is stretch in the street which has been set with Belgian block. The Mayor will also recommend a brick crosswalk on. the north side of Fair field avenue, across Water street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Jail Terms for Men
 Who Insulted Women

Sentences of four months in jail were dealt out to both Charles Han- ford, a laborer AS, and Wallace Coyne a stone polisher, 23, both charged with offering insults to women, when they were convicted before Judge Foster in the city court today.
 Hanford had his case continued yes- terday representing that he had wit nesses who would disprove the testi- mony of four shop girls who caused his arrest in Railroad avenue Thursday afternoon. The witnesses did not help him.
 Coyne denied his guilt, but two wo- men living near his home, 10 Hollister court, testified positively that he was the man who insulted them not only yesterday but at various times cover ing long period. Coyne was arrest ed after hot chase through the woods by Motorcycle Policeman Daley who pursued him as far as could run his vehicle then alighted and took after him on foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Sons Of Hermann
 Elect Officers
 Al Annual Meet
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Especial from United Press.)
 Stamford, May 27.-Amid scenes of the utmost enthusiasm the officers of the Grand Lodge of the Sons of Her. mann were elected for the coming two years at the biennial convention here, today, and installed by Former Nat ional Grand President Paul Geb- hardt, of Hartford, as follows:
 Grand president, Emil Coos, Dan- bury; First grand vice-president, John Neugebauer, South Norwalk; Second grand vice. president, Herman Jaeckel, Norwich; grand secretary, Otto Berg er,Ansonia; grand treasurer, Cuneo H. Helfricht, Hartford; grand trustees, Hugo Noack, Stamford; Emil Zander. Ansonia; F. A. Baer, New London; F. w. Bergey, Hartford; George Buett- ner. New Britain.
 Hartford was chosen for the con- vention on the last Friday and Sat- urday in May, 1913.
 The convention comes to close at n D..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Mother Is Fined For HorseWhipping
 School Teacher

Chaplin, Conn, May 27.-Found guilty of assaulting Miss Viola Lewis, a pub- lie school teacher, and of interrupting a session of public school, Mrs John Haas, today, was fined a total of SPA 08 by Justice of the Peace Clarence Chester. Counts of using abusive language and breach of the peace were nolled because Mrs. Haas used Ger man and no one in the court would swear they knew what she said.
 Complaining that Miss Lewis had abused her daughter by keeping her after school, Mrs. Haas came to the school house. last Thursday. and horse whipped Miss Lewis. The teacher threatens to bring civil suit against her. Partisans of Mrs. Haas declare they will secure the discharge of Miss Lewis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Suffragettes Ask Senator Paddock to
 Explain Opposition
Want to Know Why He Voted Against the Suffrage Bill in the Senate

Senator Garry Paddock has received a communication from Mrs. s. T. Da- wis. Jr.. president of the Equal Fran ohise League of this city. asking his reasons for favoring the disfranchise- nlent of women when the vote was taken at the State Senate this week. Senator Paddock was found on the short end of the 14-9 vote favoring giving voting rights to women. ' Senator Paddock has not yet an sswered the communication but will state that he so voted because he does rot believe that at this time there is a healthy demand by the women for the ballot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Lincoln Tablet
 Unveiled In Civ
 Hall On Tuesday

The Lincoln Memorial tablet in the corridor of the City Hall will be un- yelled Tuesday afternoon, Memorial Day, with appropriate exercises at 1 o'clock. Friend w. Smith, Sr., will make the presentation speech, while Mayor F. T. Buckingham will accept on behalf of the city.
 The exercises will be attended by the Board of Aldermen, city fathers. pat riotic organizations and public spirited citizens
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
MRS. FOLEY GETS
 AN EASY PENSION
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Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, May 27.-The story of Bridgeport Civil war veterans widow who will get a pension from Uncle Sam, came, today, from a reliable source near the governments pension agent here. She is Mrs. Martha Fo- ley. of Scranton, Pa, and the only evidence she offered the Federal in- vestigators was that she was the wid- ow of ohm J. Foley of Bridgeport, who served through the war with the Ninth Connecticut Infantry. He was never heard from after the war, she said in her application.
 The governments Investigators con- firmed her story. They found a sis- ter, Miss Annie Foley, 56, living in Bridgeport, and another sister, who is the wife of Detective Sergeant Ed ward Cronan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
PURSE OF $500
 FOR FIR. COYLE

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven May 27.-Eight hum dred dollars were collected for Rev. John D. Coyle, yesterday, at a. com plimentary whist party at the home of Mrs $. z. Poli, in honor of the 18th anniversary of Father Coyle's pastorate here. Tents were erected on the lawn. Whist was played in the tents. the house, the summ CT house and the pegola.
 Mrs. Poli was assisted in entertain ing by Mrs. James E. McGann of New Haven
 Among those who were present from Bridgeport. were the Mesdames F. c. Mullins, Fred Wren, John T.. Donovan, T. J. McNamara, J. F. Fay and Cuneo, and the Misses Ethel Donavan and Rose Cuneo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Rev. Mir. Bige|oW To Assist At St.
 Johns Church
Stamford Clergyman to Ac- cept Call in This City on
 July 1

The Rev. Fs H. Bigelow of Stamford. curate of St. Johns Episcopal church in that city, has accepted a call to Bridgeport to be assistant rector of St. Johns church under the Rev. Dr. W. H. Lewis.
 MT. Bigelow has been in Stamford for seven years, and has been rector of St. Luke's church, a mission of St. Johns there. His congregation there greatly regrets his leaving, and St. Johns church in Bridgeport is consd- cred fortunate.
 MT. Bigelow will assume his new du- ties on July 1. He preached at St. Johns church here recently and made very favorable impression.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
RUSH TO PAY
 PERSONAL TAX

The personal tax collectors offices were stormed. The Farmer man saw the much abused citizens crowded up against the rails, all f1ourishing their tax bills. From the aspect of the gathering, it appeared that the ob- lection which has arisen to the pay ment of the tax had worn off, and that the citizens had concluded that they would have to 'come up' soon CT or later. The collectors offices will be open tonight, Monday and Wednesday until 9 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Judge HoIcomb
 Sprained Ankle
 At Local Dinner

During a dinner which he attend ed in this city yesterday, Judge Mar GUS H. Holcomb of the Superior court was seized with an attack of vertigo and fell to the floor. He sprained his ankle in the fall. The dinner was a private affair at which there were five others besides Judge HoJ- comb. After the illness Judge Hol- comb was taken in an automobile to his home in Southington. He will probably be confined to his home for a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Six Months Sentence
 Staggered Offender

John Ward, of 40 Gregory street, more often found in jail than out. and arrested again yesterday by Patrolman Barton for breach of the peace and drunkenness, did not hear Judge Fost- CTS sentence in the city court today.
 He sentenced Ward to pay fine of $5 and costs for drunkenness and to be confined in jail six months for breach of the peace.
 Ward arose. You nolled the charge of breach of peace?" he asked.
 ''Six months said Judge Foster.
 Ward dropped into his seat without another word. Judge Foster allowed an appeal under bail of $500 which he couldn't furnish
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
ROOSEVELT WAS BUNC0EO, GATES
 SAYS ON STAND
Market Was in No Way Af- fected When Steel Trust
 Took Over Holdings of Tennessee Coal & Iron Go.
Organization of Gigantic Trust at Night Meeting Described = Laughter for Carnegie, Who Lost Mil lion.
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Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, May 27.-The charge that President Roosevelt was bun- coed by the steel manipulators with a fake statement that the absorption Of the Tennessee Coal 6 Iron Com pany, by the Steel Trust, would avert a panic" the deal had no ef- feet on the general market, was made, today, by John w. Gates, be- fore the Stanley Steel Committee, of the House of Representatives to which he nonchalantly gave the tin- side story of that period of high finance.
 The birth of the gigantic United States Steel Corporation at an all night meet of J. Pierpont Morgan, Charles M. Schwab and Gates, at Morgan's home in Ne wYork, was described at length by Gates He laughed heartily as he told how w. H. Moore and Henry Prick lost $1,- 000.O00 to Andrew Carnegie, in 1899 in an attempt to organize a similar concern.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
POLITICIANS DINE.

Politicians from all parts of the county. including many from this city. were in attendance, last evening, at a dinner at Roton Point. South Norwalk, given by the Followers of the Mid night Sun in honor of William Voll- mer of South Norwalk, who is to be- come Sheriff after June 1. About 150 were present. Those from this city included, Mayor E. T. Buckingham, who was one of the speakers. Deputy Sheriffs James Conlin, Joseph Weller, and Antonio Abriola, Alderman Daniel Walker, Representative w. W. Bent, Commissioner Alfred E.. Veness. Simon Reynolds. Elias Tibbals and Michael J. Clabby.
 During the festivities Sheriff-eleet Vollmer was presented with a solid gold badge. the insignia of his office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
45O Corporations
 Liable For Failing
 To File Statements
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NCPSNidI IIOIiL OIIIteU eSS'I
 New Haven. May 27.--Four hun dred and fifty corporations in the h. ternal revenue district comprising Connecticut and Rhode Island may have to pay fines ranging from $1,000 to s10,000 for failing to file state nents of property taxable under the Federal statues according to official information from the collectors of- flee, today. The companies are now filing affidavits giving their reasons for not having submitted their tax by March 1.
 Collector Robert O. Eaton stated, today, that the situation in this dis trict is taking his entire time and attention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
OBITUARY

William D. Haggerty, one of the best known residents of the South End died this morning at his home, -6a3 Lafayette street. after short ill., saess, in his 32d year. He was well s15nown throughout the city and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. To mourn his loss he |, leaves a widow two children, one .brother, Edward Haggerty. and six sisters, Mary. Josephine. Mrs. Annie Reilly, Julia Bessie and Jennie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Harry Green Wins
 London Marathon Over Mike Ryan

London, May 27-Out of field of 49 starters, today. Harry Green, of Lon- don, won the polytechnic Harrers big marathon. It was a stirring strug- gle between Green and Mike Ryan, a Canadian runner who also has won the colors of the English American club, of New York. Ryan let up to the 23d mile when Green caught up. From then until the finish the men were never far apart. Green finished only a minute ahead. The rest of the field was distanced. Greens time was 2 hours. 4S minutes, 29 4-5 seconds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
BOY STEALS WINE AT HOME AND
 NOW IN HOSPITAL
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ISpeCIdI UnIteu PreSS.
 New Haven. May 27-Unconscious from the effects of wine he had stolen from the cellar of his home. thirteen years old Arthur Hahn, of this city, was taken to Grace Hospital, today. The police found the boy in a public park near his home. He had emptied three good sized bottles. He is a very sick boy according to the doctors but will recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
IN PROBATE COURT.

In the probate court today, Robert c. Mallette was appointed admins trator of the estate of Pollye Buckley, and M. J. Flanagan and James r. Beck, appraisers.
 In the estate of Louis Ferdinand IIi1debrand, Louis c. Hildebrand qualified as administrator and Louis Ulmer and Alfred Griesenger were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
TAX BOARD REGRETS
 DEATH OF OSBORNE

Suitable resolutions commenting up- on the deep regret met in the death of stephen c. Osborne were drawn up by the members of the Board of Ap- portionment. of which he was mem Der, at meeting held this morning. A set of the resolutions will be en- crossed and presented to the bereaved family. President John J. PheIan and Commissioners Sigrnund Loewith. Za1- mon Goodsell and Angus Mackenzie were selected as members of the board to be represented at the funeral to be held Monday afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Principal Wins In Bitter Fight Waged
 Against Her By Women

Southington, May 27. Principal (Mrs.) Graves of the Milldale school displayed today, the certificate of re- appointment for year secured from the board of education, yesterday, af- ter a spirited fight against her had been made by local women who, among other things, alleged that Mrs. Graves dressed too smartly. She issued a statement summing up the issues and congratulating the school commission CTS on running the schools in spite of the objections of her detractors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
NEW SPANISH WAR
 CAMP IN TORRINGTON

Especial from United Press.)
 Torrington, May 27.-W. S. Steel Camp No. 12, Spanish War Veterans, was mustered in here, last night. The new camp was named after Lieuten- ant w. s. Steel, of this city, who died from fever contracted during the Spanish American war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Missing Cashier Found In Albany
 And Co|Iapses
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- NDF7OOIe1f IT OIII O1IIo6u IcSS.J
 Albany, May 27-Ernest D. Hamil- ton, cashier of the Southbridge Ma tional Bank of Southbridge, Mass, who has been missing since Tuesday. was found in the railroad station in this city, today. Hamilton was read ing a newspaper and called police man to whom he pointed out dis patch telling of his disappearance. He told the policeman his name and then collapsed. Hamilton was taken to the Albany hospital for observation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Mems
 Outing 

Grow more exacting as the years pass by; and more attention is paid to toilet requisites.
 There are practically four days before the Memorial Day vacation ends.
 Here are suggestions for your kit, which you will need:
 Gem Jr., or Every Ready Safety Razor outfits, $1; Gillette Blades, $1; Auto Strop or Gillette Sets, 8 and upwards; Rundel Safe. ty Razor Strops, $50.
 Thermos bottles keep liquids hot 72 hours; cold, 48 hours pints, $3; quarts. 8.
 Our line of fasks and drinking cups is the most com pie te in Bridgeport. Moderate prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
WOMAN FOUND NOT GUILTY OF SELLING
 LIQUOR TO MINOR

Manchester, May 27-In borough court, today, Mrs. Margaret O'Brien. proprietor of Warrenoak Inn, was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor. The trial lasted three hours and was bitterly fought on both sides. In rendering his decision the judge questioned the testimony of the prin- cipal witness of the state, young man who brought the charge against Mrs. O'Brien after he was arrested for irtoxica tion,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
MAN DRINKS LAUDANUM
 WITH SUICIDAL INTENT
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Especial from United Press.)
 Torrington. May 27-Physicians, at- tending William E. Dennis, who att tempted suicide, yesterday, by drink ing laudanum, stated, today, that his recovery was still doubtful. Stomach pumps gave Dennis lease on life He is 40 years of age. Dependency over recent dissipations was his reason for attempting suicide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
LAWN PARTY

At meeting of the Queens Daugh- ters. held last evening. it was voted to hold a lawn party on Tuesday, July il. At that time parties will at which time there is a full moon and tide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
ARCHBISHOP
 PRENDERCAST SUCCEEDS RYAN

Special from United Press)
 Rome, May 27.-Right Rev. Edmund Francis Prendergast, auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, was. today, appoint ed Archbishop of that diocese to suc- ceed the late Archbishop Ryan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
S25,000 Fire In Business Block
 At Naugaiuck

Naugatuck, May 2E7.-Ffre. of un- known origin, today did sz5.000 dam age to one story frame building on Church street housing eight business places. The fire starter in a dTygoods store owned by Harry Rubin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
MOTORISTS CASES CONTINUED.

Judge Foster continued the cases of John Callahan, and F. V. Wunderle. both arrested for violation of the auto- mobile laws in running with mufflers open, until June and May 29 respect lively in the city court today. Both men furnished bail of s100.