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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
SONS OF ST. GEORGE
 INSTALL OFFICERS
Annual State Convention Attended by
 Over 100 Delegates.

Ansonia, Aug. Representatives from nearly every important city and town in the State and a number of past presidents, who received the grand lodge degree, were present at the opening of the twenty-third an- nual convention of the Sons of St. George of Connecticut this morning. The attendance numbered over 100. At the morning session reports were read and officers were installed. Af- ter dinner the session reconvened at 3 o'clock for general business, and in the evening a reception was rendered to the delegates at Ulk Hall by Lord Nelson Lodge of this city.
 Grand President Albert Croft of Torrington presided and had charge of the installation of the following set of officers, which were nominated at the last convention and approved by a referendum vote during the pas year: Grand president, Frank Lines, Meriden; grand vice-president, Will liam T. Gendall, New Haven; grand secretary, George E. Whatnoll New Britain; grand assistant secretary, B. Mannering, Waterbury; grand treaSur- grand messenger, Thomas M Gray, ger, Frank B. Coleman, New Britain; grand chaplain, Charles w. Seaton, Ansonia; inside sentinel, T. Montgom- cry, New Haven; outside sentinel, Will liam H. Leggo, Ansonia; grand trus- tee, T. F. Bray, Naugatuck; chairman of finance committee, Albert Slaney, New Britain; chairman of committee on appeals and grievances, John T. Lines, Meriden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Health Board To Wage War
 On Mud Flats
Hires Engineer Scofield to De- wise Means For Clearing
 Berkshire Pond

Determined to rid the city of the stench of the Berkshire Pond mud flats, the Board of Health last night voted unanimously to engage Horace G. Scoffeld, a former city engineer to take up the problem of eliminating the nuisance. President George w. Osborn will call a special meeting of the board as soon as arrangements may be made for the engineers to att tend and discusse the problem. Along the same Aine, the board passed many orders for the abolition of privy vaults and for the connection of many properties with the sewers in the vi- cinity of the pond.
 The board also discussed the matter of complaints lodged with the city court t-p r6secdtors %ft was represented by Inspector Lynch that he has made numerous complaints to the prosecu- tors and in many instances they are shelved. The board decided to seek a meeting with both Prosecuting Attor- ney Delaney and Assistant Prosecutor Redden to have a full understanding of the situation. s7 '~-*
 More than the usual number of or ders for the abatement of petty nuis- ances were passed. The board voted a vacation of 10 days to Milk and Meat Inspector Knapp who plans to attend the annual convention of the American Medical association at Toronto the week of Aug. A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Saved Russell Sdge's Life 20 Years Ago When Bomb
 Was Thrown at Him
Millionaire Miser Not Only Refused to Reimburse His Protector But Was Influential Enough to Have Verdict of $40,000 Set Aside.

William R. Laidlaw, who took the full force and effect of a bomb intend ed for Russell Sage when it was hu-l- ed at the banker by Henry W. Nor cross of Boston. is to be buried from little church in the Bronx to-mor- row. The bookkeeper, who saved the life of Sage, died poor in the Home for Incurables at Third Avenue and 1S2d street, the Bronx, New York, at o'clock Monday morning. The inn l1at diate cause of death is given as hemorrhage of the brain. He was admitted to tho institution two weeks ago.
 It was twenty years ago that the life of Russell Sage was attempted by an insane speculator who had lost his money in the stock market. Sage was in his Broadway office when Nor cross entered the room and, showing c paper across, demanded S2,00O,0OO on the spot. The money lender was quick to sense his caller and told him that he would have to be little pa t1ent for few minutes. But the words had hardly been uttered before Norcross hurled a bomb at the finan- cier. It has been charged that Sage thrust his bookkeeper, Laidlaw in front of him as a shield. Laidlaw made good as protection to the money lender, because after the ex- plosion the surgeons counted no less than 180 wounds on Laidlaw and Sage was unhurt. The bomb blew Nor cross to pieces.
 For months Laidlaw suffered on a cot in hospital. On his discharge, broken in health, his constitution shat tered by the shock and the fierce in juries, he applied to Sage for com pensauon. There was no pay com ing from the money lender Laid law had to seek adjustment of what he considered his lawful rights in the courts. He sued Russell Sage. It was brought out that at the time of the tragedy, Dec. 4, 1891, the book keeper was 35 years old with the fine physique of an athlete. He came into court a cripple as a result of the attempted assassination. He got a verdict for $40,00o, but Sage appeal ed and obtained g. decision setting aside the verdict. Laidlaw never recovered cent. Russell Sage died leaving an estate said to be worth at the time $70,00O,000.
 Laidlaw, broken in health, was car ed for by two sisters. Two Weeks ago the bookkeeper was admitted to the Home for Incurables. He leaves a widow and son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Rogers Council
 Plans For Smoker
 Thursday Evening
Get Together Night For K. of c. Youngest Council-Big
 DOings Looked For

The Rogers Council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a meeting at the chapter rooms in the Newf1e1d build ing, Thursday evening. Aug 10, and celebrate the fourth anniversary of their first class limitations which had so much to do in building up the membership of the Knights of Co., lumbus in the state of Connecticut
 The grand knight, Wm. Flynn will preside. The evenings proceedings will be known as Organizer and Charter Members Night" It is ex- pected that the full membership of the council will be in attendance
 After a short business meeting the evening will be given over to a social session and the renewing of old ac- quaintances at which the old steering committee of the various class in itiations will meet their various cap- didates and renew the pleasant mem ories of their first meetings attended within the enclosure of the Rogers Council. Grand Knight Flynn will be assisted by the following past offic- CTS: M J. Flanagan, F. H. Mullins. Patrick McGee, H. P. Cleary and Dr. B. F. McGovern. The committee in charge of the lights and smokers will be Lawrence J. Gill, P.sW. Munzy, William Thomas and J. Leo Whaley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
OYSTERS IN RUSSIA
American Oysters UnObtainable-
 Others Very Costly r

Washington, August 9-That oysters may be~eaten in any month of the year in which the letter "r" appears is a rule unknown in Russia for there the taste for Blue Points and Lynn Ha- ven Bays remains uncultivated and oysters, grown in the Black Sea and described as" brackish in taste and in general unpalatable,'' are all but un- known. Oyster houses are almost un- known and even in Moscow, with it's population of a million and half people, there are not more than half a dozen places where oysters may be purchased, according to consular re- ports.
 The Black Sea oyster, which is not bigger than ones thumb, sells in Mos COW at cents apiece in the markets, while in the restaurants a single stew costs $1.5O. American oysters are all but unattainable, canned oysters that sell from seven to ten cents in this country, bringing more than 50 cents in Moscow.
 When the wealthy Russian orders oysters he is served Ostend oysters which cost 12 1-2 cents apiece. Americans find it impossible to ob- tain freshly imported American oys- ters at any price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Lord knoI|ys Is
 Accused Of Acting
 As Kings Lobbyist
Especial from United Press.)

(Spocldl rom OnlC6Q 1TeSS.J
 London, Aug. 9.-King George and his secretary, Lord Knollys, today, suddenly were placed in the center of the bitter veto bill fight, the fiercest political controversy in recent history of England. Lord Knollys was charg- ed with acting as the Kings lobbyist for the purpose of securing the pass age of the bill by the Lords. Lord Knollys efforts are due to the King s dislike of creating new peers who he fears will render the English aristo- cracy ridiculous. Royalty in politics is resented and has cost several Kings their crowns.
 Lord Knollys denied that he had interfered in the veto bill dispute out it is common knowledge that he has used all his influence. The Tories ac- cuse the Kings secretary of making the Kings library branch of the Liberals. King George is said to be very anxious over the vote by the Lords, today, or tomorrow. A defeat of the measure would be considered tremendous blow to his prestage. Latest estimates give the Lords 80 for the bill and TO against it but the Conservatives claim that they have gained several additional supporters.
 King George went to Sandringham, today, to bid goodbye to his mother, the Dowager Queen Alexandra, who will leave in a few days for Copen- hagen to visit relatives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Col. Astor Can't Get Any Minister
 To Tie The Kno1
General Pronunciation of the Proposed Nuptials Continues From Bishops and Pastors of the Episcopal Church All Over the Country
Especial from United Press.)

New York, Aug. 9-That even the great wealth of Colonel John Jacob Astor, will prove insufficient to pro- cure the consent of ministers of any leading denomination to marry him, was the assertion, today, of promi- nent church people.
 The Episcopal pulpit continued un- animous in it's denunciation of the pro- posed marriage. While the Astors and the force family are communicants in the Episcopal church, it was made emphatically plain that they cannot get minister of that church to per- form the ceremony. Six of the Bish- ops of that denomination in the east, the most inf1uencial leaders of the church, emphatically assert that if any of their subordinate ministers pro- nounce the marriage ceremony they will be summarily unfrocked. These Bishops are Right Rev. William Cross we'll Doane, Bishop of Albany, and senior Bishop of the church in Amer ica; Bishop David H. Greer, of this city; Bishop A. Mickey Smith, of renee of Massachusetts; Bishop James DeWolfe Perry of Rhode Island and Bishop Burch of New York.
 In addition, western Bishops have placed themselves On record as back ing their brethren in the east Among
 
 are Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead, of Pittsburg; Bishop Edward W. Osborne of Springfield, Ills; Bishop A L. Will Hams of Omaha, Neb.; Bishop D. Me Anerswell, Salina, Kas.; Bishop Crane Gray, of Florida and Bishop Charles S. Olmstead, of Denver.
 Methodist ministers, who say the marriage would be contrary to the regulations of the church, include, John M. Walden of Cincinnati; David H. Moore, Cincinnati; w. A. Candler, Atlanta, and E. R. Hendricks of Kan sas City.
 The position of the Episcopal church was voiced by the venerable Bishop Doane, who said:
 'I consider the proposed wedding of this young girl and Colonel Astor positive outrage against public decen-- cy. I don't know what can be in the minds of this young girls parents suppose it is another instance of the eternal chase after money and what part of the world is pleased to call position.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
DAILY SPECIALS IN DAINTY WAISTS.

Such are the offerings at the Seely Waist Shop, that no lady can afford to let the opportunity pass to secure at least two or three of the nattiest reasonable waists at the greatly, re- ten days will be red letter events in bargain giving. Each day there will be a special offering. Over 2,O0O waists. all this years goods, will be sold at truly greet price attractions. Every one must go. We can't afford to carry any over to another season. This sale starts today and will last ten days-the early conner will have the best pick. Don't forget it, it is a great chance to buy waists at great bargains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Tried to Hold Up Port Chester
 Chief of Police
Three Young. Men on a Lark
 Have Narrow Escape from Being Shot

Port Chester, Aug. 9-Three young men, who had been imbibing too free ly in cheering liquids, on Saturday ev- ening, had a narrow escape from be- ing shot, when they help up" Chief of Police Frank P. Coxe, his two sons, Walter c. and Frank, and Joseph Pry- or, on the West street hill, below HaT- rison, as the party were passing As result of their actions, the young men will have to go to court and make an explanation of their act
 Chief of Police Coxe was getting ready for a three weeks cruise in his motor boat, The Aranac," on Saturday night, and was carrying sup plies for the trip to Man1aroneck, where the Ararac was moored prepa- ratory to an early start on Sunday morning. Chief Coxe, Frank IT,, Waiter z: and Joseph Pryor, were making the trip along Halsted avenue in Walter Coxe's car, which besides the men. contained a load of supplies etc. When on the top of West street hill, three young men, who IL was eV- ident to see, had been irnbibing too freely, came out of the field where Goodwill Council, Daughters of Lib- erty, of Mamaroneck were holding a. carnival, and one of them, whom jg was afterward learned was named Glennon, jumped on the running board of the car.
 Chief Coxe demanded to know what such actions meant, with the result that the inebriate gave him a. lot of back talk. Not recognizing the young man, Chief Coxe made a grab for him, and got him by the coI- lar, but he struggled and freed him. self and then leaving the running board, ran up to the back of the car. and struck viciously at the head Of the Chief of Police. The latter duck ed the blows, and with that Walter Coxe applied the brakes and stopped the car.
 Chief Coxe leaped from the ma- chine and gave chase to the fugitive, who had taken to his heels the mo- ment the car stopped. He couldn'r catch him, however, and Chief Caxs ordered him to halt. He refused, so the officer fired his revolver over his head However, he got away. A telephone call was then sent to Am drew Munro, Captain fthe PoIice Department. and he went to the scene of the excitement. It was through him that the identity of Walter Mur- ray and Young Glennon was learned. The third party was not identified.
 No arrests were made. when the full circumstances were learned, but these young men will be taken be- fore the court, and given a thorough reprimand for their foolhardy act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

ants in proportion to the amount of rent paid. By decree of the pro- visional government collection can now be enforced only a single month in advance and tenants paying no more than $10 monthly are not taxed at all.
 By way of lessening the amount of illiteracy-nearly three-fourths of the population being at present un- able to read-the provisional govern ment has also been opening free schools all over the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Looking Bad For 6. 0. P. In Coming
 National Figh'
AGAINST THE PRESIDENT.

(Extract from private letter writ ten by a Republican from Albany, N. Y.)
 "Do the prospects of the Republican party improve?
 "One has to go no greater distance | than can be measured by the boun- | daries of your own state to find old General Apathy in command of the Republican cohorts and rebellion seems prevalent where lack of inter est is not apparent. I find condl- tions in Connecticut, which have made | this possible, but they need not be clt- ed to you. The wounds of last au- tunn are too fresh in mind to re- ouire comment The unrest among I the agricultural interests as disclosed by the attitude of the state grange relative to. the presidents visit to the state is only one of the more prom inent indications of the break coming. "The New York Herald's Wake man-Sherman letter may prove to be one of the most interesting Of com munications in the campaign between the two wings of the party, represent ed respectively by the reciprocity and the ultra protection adherents. In the Wakeman letter, Vice-Pres1dcnt Sherman seemingly aligns himself against the president and the other ciprocity proclivities. It would ap- pear that the president and MT. Sher- man are about to come to parting of the ways on tariff matters, at least Nearly twenty years ago when a Republican p resident saw fit to break
 with the New Yorker. who had been
 his running mate on the ticket, dis
 aster followed. It may be that noth-
 ing could have saved the Republicans
 in 1892, but it certainly did not
 strengthen the ticket that year to sub-
 stitute Whitelaw Reid for Levi P.
 Morton. We cannot believe that
 President Taft is about to part com
 pany with Mer Sherman by active
 warfare, but the presidents unfortun-
 ate connection with last falls cam
 paign in New York, during which all
 the custom house and navy yard em-
 ployees in Greater New York were
 lined up with Col. Roosevelt against
 MT. Sherman, did not tend toward
 harmonious relations between the
 president and the man holding the
 next highest office in the world.
 'It may be all right to bank on
 the Tammany cry to return New York
 state to the Republican column in
 1912. I doubt t'-Hartford Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
WATSON GUARDS ON OUTING.

party of 95, composed of past and present members of the Watson Guards journeyed to Savin Rock by trolley last night for the annual outing of the association. With the party were four trumpeters of the Coast Artil- lery who proclaimed the military na- ture of the party all the way between Bridgeport and New Haven. At Saw in Rock dinner was served at Wilcox's restaurant and the enjoyable menu was supplemented by equally enjoy able recollections of old days and for mer good times" in the Guard. The party returned to Bridgeport ab<nt midnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Ida Lodge, N. E. O. P.

Announcement having been made to the effect that matters of great importance are to come before Ida lodge, N.E.O.P., at its regular meet ing this evening it is expected that there will be a large attendance, es- pecially as the neat badges to be worn Saturday on the occasion of the an- nual field day of the New England Order of Protection at Steeplechase Island will be distributed and tickets for this event. can be procured of the members of the committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Doings In Local
 FraternaI Bodies
Sterling Lodge, N. E. O. P.

Sterling lodge, N E. O. F., having voted to turn out in large numbers for the state field day of the New England Order of Protection at Steeplechase Island, Saturday, Aug. 12, 1t is anticipated that most of the members will attend the regular meet ing this evening in order to obtain the attractive badges to be worn by this lodge on this occasion. In addi- ton business of special importance will come before the meeting while tickets for the field day will be ob- tainable as well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
THE FARMER FOR vACAT1oNERs

Readers of ''The Farmer leaving the city for the season, mountains or rural resorts. or for Europe, can have it sent direct to them by mail for any period desired-days, weeks or months. Addresses may be chang ed as often as desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
DELTA GAMMA ~ CLUB.

Mrs Joseph Frisbie entertained the Delta Gamma' club of the North Con- gregatfonat church xesterdaXu afternoon at her cottage at Laurel beach. Bath ing and other forms of shore diver sion helped make the day pass very quickly and afterwards very enjoy able luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
THE PRETTTEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten dfsf1gured ty an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
AdeIphian Lodge. To. OF.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet this evening for the pur- pose of selecting a ball nine and ar ranging to accept the challenge of Arcanum lodge of the same order
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Alpha Circle, Brotherhood of America

Alpha circle, Brotherhood of Amer- ica, took in Rock Circle of the same order at the meeting last night, the acquisition adding 30 to Alpha cir cle's membership rolls. This will make it one of the leading circles of the order in point of membership. A social session last night in which the new members were made to feel 'at home," followed the business meet ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease, ink. Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, PA Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Springield-Dr. Julius w. M Dem mer announces that he will swim across the Atlantic. He expects tc make sit in 200 days at 20 miles a day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Miss Myrtle Hitchcock of 485 Noble avenue has returned from visit to Meriden, and has recovered from a slight indisposition from which she was suffering when she left.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
FIRE DOES BIG DAMAGE
 IN GERMANY'S CAPITAL.

Special from United Press.)
 Berlin, Aug. 9.-A serious fire, to- day threatened for a time to sweep every building on the island fortress of Helicgoland. The Hotel Stadt Ser lin and a number of other buildings were destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Mrs. l.. H. Mills will entertain the ladies of the First Presbyterian Mis- sionary society Friday afternoon at Walnut beach, where she has a cot tago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Miss Eva l.. Brady, one of the staff of the state trade school will go to New York state for her annual vaca-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Portsmouth, N. H.-Pa assengers of the steamer Munatauket, from the Isle of Shoals, say the vessel ran down a whale 30 feet long, which was slum bering on the surface.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Sheriden Circle,

Sheriden Circle. Ladies of the G. A. R. will meet this afternoon at the home of Miss Eliza beth Sears, 86S Broad street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
Catalina Circle. c. of F.

Catalpa circle, Companions of the Foresters of America held a meeting last evening at which five candidates were put through the initiatory rites. Mrs. T. Howard was elected to the position of alternate to attend the supreme convention of the order at Albany, N. Y, on Labor day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

MT. and Mrs. Andrew Calam of 1z2 Harlem avenue welcomed baby daughter yesterday. Mother and daughter are progressing nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

New York-In court for being in- toxicated and making his auto stag ger because he couldn't see straight, Wallace F. Feed, a broker, offered to prove that four highballs would not feaze him and was discharged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Mary and Margaret Pagan of Olive street, and Miss Anna Mullen of New York, are spending a month in Great Harrington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09
St. Johns Lodge. A. F. & A. M.

St. Johns lodge, A. F. & A. M. meets this evening in it's rooms at the Masonic Temple.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-09

Striped and dotted rainproof foulards are attractive for hoods for motoring.