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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
ERNEST THOMPSON SETON
 TALKS UPON "BOY SCOUTS"

Ernest Thompson Seton last night delivered a very interesting address before the Board of Trade on the Boy Scout movement, of which he is the American head. The rooms of the board were filled to their capa- city and the audience testified it's pleasure at MT. Seton's address by frequent applause.
 Before the address, the Board of Trade held brief meeting at which two new members, H. Albert Phillips and c. J. Lake were admitted to the organization.
 Announcement was made that a meeting of the executive committee Of the local Boy Scouts would be held at the mayors office Monday after noon, when plans for furthering the in this city will be under way. The executive committee con- sists of Mayor E. T. Buckingham, w. B. Kelsey, E. P. Nobbs, L. J. Herr mann, Charles W. Deane, Lucien T. Warner, Rev. W. H. Lynch. Rev. J. M. Richardson, A. M. Cooper and F. E.. Maitland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
Derby Declines
 School Bonds
SIS, ,000 Issue is Defeated, 94 to
 57, on Referendum

Derby, June 1.-The freemen of this city-that is, small portion of them at a special meeting held here yester- day, voted down the bond issue for school purposes. The vote was very small one, only 151 freemen voting. The vote for the issuance of the $15,- coo bonds was 57, while 94 voted against the proposition. The vote was big disappointment to many, as 1t was thought the proposition would go through.
 Plans for an addition to the High school building, the estimated cost be- ing $10,000, were in mind. The pro- ject met with favor by the Board of Aldermen, the Board of Apportion- ment and the Board of Education. The polls were open, by direction of Mayor Miles, from o'clock until 9 o'clock in the evening. The officials are now in somewhat of quandary, as more room is needed badly for the accommodation of the students.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
Burglars Rob Woman's
 Trunk at Station

Greenwich, June 1-Evening gowns silk undergarments, street gowns au- tomobile yeils and linen goods were stolen from the Cos Cob railroad sta- tion Tuesday night by burglars, who started to walk the tracks to New York. A Greenwich policeman stop ped them at 4:30 a. m. yesterday. They described themselves as Frank Lee and James Smith of 131 and 133 West Thir- ty-ffth street, New York.
 The clothing was stolen from a trunk at the Cos Cob station, and an imported hat was taken from the Sound beach station. It was shipped to Mrs. J. H. Golfer, of St. Mark s Place, Brooklyn, daughter of Eugene Blackford. who is expected at Sound Reach in a few days for the Sum- mer. The Sound Beach station master also reports twenty-three pennies mis- sing from a slot machine and other minor losses, but. the burglars over looked the C. O. D. packages in a desk in the station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
State Druggists to
 Hold Annual Meeting
 at Montowese Hotel

A special meeting of the officers of the Connecticut Pharmaceutical asso- citation was held in New Haven last night at which call for the thirty sixth annual meeting was issued. The call is signed by President Clarence G. Spalding of New Haven, Vice-Presi- dent H. H. Larue of Norwich. Secre- tary J. B. Ebbs of Waterbury and Carl Cyrus, treasurer of Bridgeport
 The meeting will take place at the Montowese hotel at Indian Neck on June 13 and IA, with banquet served on the latter day. Numerous matters pertaining to the interests of the drug gists. especially as applied to matters before the Legislature, will be dis cussed and if it is found necessary, additional action will be recommended, although it has been claimed that the Connecticut druggists are fairly satis- fled with present legislation. Elec- tion of officers will take place at the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
POII'S

Part of the business of "The Blue
 Mouse" the hilarious Clyde Fitch
 comedy which is being ably presented
 by the Poli Players this week at
 Polls calls for John Ince playing "Rol- lette'' and Charlie Schofield playing
 ''Lewellyn" to keep poking John Jun for who plays "Scarsdale'' in the ribs while the latter is trying to read a letter he has received from an ac- tress. More comedy than in any other situation in the piece develops for the logical reason more than all else that Johnnie Junior is decidedly ticklish and his two associates knowing his weakness make life miserable for him without going out of bounds of the script. Junior will be mighty glad when Saturday night comes and the play is laid aside. Incidentally "The Blue Mouse" with it's many and var jed complications all of which make for laughter is amusing the largest audiences ever seen at Poli's during a diences like their comedy every little while provided of course it is good comedy. Fitch wrote a master piece in this line when he wrote The Blue Mouse" and the vim with which the players individually and collectively present the play is winning all sorts of commendation. John Ince and Charles Schofield are the leading fun makers and work hard and with good results. Miss Tyrrell in the title role has found the most congenial part she has yet had to play and she gives a superb performance while every other of the cast acquits himself or herself with great credit. Between the acts Jack Sherman and Eddie Healey sing illustrated songs and the shows interesting views. The company is actively rehearsing ''Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway" the big Conan musical comedy which will be offered next week an innova- ton in stock circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
the Ridge.

the Ridge
 The attainment by Clinton Sanford of his 21st birthday was made the oc- casion, on Tuesday evening of pleas ant surprise rendered by his many friends among the young people of the town. There were also present guests from New York, Bloomfield and North Salem, N. Y. Among the numerous gifts received by MT. Sanford to sig alize his majority was one of s21 from his aunt. Miss Julia H. Sanford
 Miss Margaret Hill, who claims to house has forbidden the removal of the building which the selectmen re- gently sold to George Williams. While the selectmen believed that the town had also acquired ownership of the land through adverse possession they deferred to Miss Hills claim in that respect and are therefore surprised at There is nothing on the towns land records to show on what terms the town obtained use of the site
 A party of the Sanford School pu- pills started out last Friday on a ped- estrian trip. They camped that night at Stevenson and spent Sunday night at the shore. arriving home on Tues day.
 Last Friday Joseph Sullivan ran across blacksnake of inspiring proportions in a field at Sunset Hill and succeeded in killing it before it could fully take refuge in a nearby fence. The job was hardly completed before it's mate appeared on the scene in a more cumulative mood. Each meas ured upward of five feet.
 Louis Klein, of Greenbaum & Klein, has gone to his home in Bridgeport in the expectation that a short period of rest will aid in recovery from a severe attack of rheumatism from which he has been suffering for several weeks.
 Upon the close, this month, of her school in St. Louis, Miss Elizabeth $. Read of this town will sail from Mon treal for Europe with party of other teachers. Their itinerary comprises England, Scotland and the main points of interest on the continent, in cluding Rome.
 An observant citizen noted last week that the road repairers had failed to clean out a badly clogged sluice on same point a day or two later he not ed with surprise and interest that a woodchuck had tunnelled the con- duit, leaving a clear passage for the water.
 August Brunessen, is the defendant in the first of the tax suits to be brought by Collector Duncan. The amount sued for is about $240, repre- senting arrearages for seven years. The selectmen some time ago abated the interest on MT. Brunessens prom ise to promptly pay the rest.
 Frank Favereau, has again. taken charge of Greenbaum & Klein's black smith shop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
FIRST DISTRICT CITIZENS
 PETITION FOR REBATES

Of the opinion that their tax as sessment is higher than it should be, numerous residents paying only 6 First District tax, but enjoying as many privileges as many who have to pay both a First and Second dis trict tax, have placed their bills with Attorney John c. Chamberlain. On Monday night at the common council meeting they will petition for an abatement of three mills on their taxes for 1910. In 1909 the First district tax was seven mills, but last year was raised three mills. If the petition is refused, it is stated that injunction papers will be served, thus bringing the matter to the courts. !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
Litchfield County News.
Jury Disagrees in Sweeney Suit.

Jury Disagrees in Sweeney Suit.
 After deliberating for five hours, the jury in the case of Daniel Sweeney of East Canaan against A. P. Curtiss Of Norfolk, on trial in the Superior court, reported disagreement. Judge Bennett discharged the jury. Thessuit was for s6,O00 Sweeney alleged that badly injured at Canaan bysa an auto- mobile owned and driven by Curtiss. Curtiss denied knowledge of the acci- dent.
 Attempted Suicide.
 William E. Dennis of Torrington, at tempted suicide at his home on Friday night by taking a heavy dose of laud- anum. His wife who found him in an unconscious condition, called doc tors who worked over him until early Saturday morning. He is 40 years of age
 Litchfield Man Stabbed
 John Kiston of Litchfield was stab bed in the cheek, Tuesday afternoon, with knife as a result of a quarrel over, game of pool Several men tained, but thus far the assailant has not been located. Kistons wounds is not serious. .
 Missing Persons,
 Xavier Valot, Jr., of Torrington, re- ports that his wife, to whom he was married in Winsted three months ago, has deserted him. Her maiden name was Irene Smith. She is reported to be living in New Britain
 Charles Cook, of Winsted, a German, has been gone since March 23 At the time of his departure he left his wife, Mrs Huldah A. Cook, on her sick bed. Since his strangea disap- pearance Mrs Cook has steadily inn proved and is able to go to her meals. heart-broken because She has neither seen nor heard anything of her husband, she is now making an effort to find him.
 Get Lightning Shock.
 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Drager and son son, while driving from CollinsvilIe to during the thunder storm on Monday night, were severely shock ed by lightning which struck a tele- phone pole and ran along the wires. When they recovered their senses, horse and wagon with the occupants were in the bushes against the fence. As soon as they were able they made their way to the nearest farm house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
PRESIDENT HADLEY CALLS REPORTED HAMMOND SPLIT
 AT YALE AN OLD CANARD
Especial from United Press.)

New Haven, June 1.-Calling the reported split between John Hays Hammond and the Yale school of mines an old canard, President Had ley. of Yale, today, gave out signed statement emphaticalIy denying the report. MT. Hammond resigned his professorship two years ago, said President Hadley, because of multi no impairment of the friendly per- sonal relations between Director Chit tenden of the school of mines and MT. Hammond, said Hawley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
Fairfield County News.
Struck by Lightning.

At Lyons Plains, last week, light ming entered one of the upper windows of T. W. TreadWell's residence and followed the stair rail to the sitting room, where a number of people were seated, making it's exit by the tele- phone wire. Mrs Treadwell's moth CT, Mrs. Elizabeth Brady, was se- verely shocked, the effects lasting sew eral hours. Two lads who had sought shelter from the shower, were knocked to the floor, but sustained no injuries. The building was not damaged.
 Mumps in Darien
 The humps are very prevalent in Darien, and a number of people have the trouble. The disease seems not to be confined to younger children, but many older persons have them. It is reported that every member of one household is laid up.
 Norwalk Man in Jail.
 Charles Arthur Quintard, the we'll known Norwalk theatrical man, is in jail at Burlington, Vt, and his wife, who is known upon the stage as Hor- tense Neilsen, and their little, seven yeer-old daughter are in dire straits in that place, according to W. M. Dean, advance agent of the company, who has arrived in Norwalk seeking aid for MT Quintard and his family from his relatives there. No aid was MT. Dean states that he can neither pay the hotel bill of s175, which was his undoing. nor raise the bond of s200 which will secure him his liberty.
 Peterson Shoots Himself.
 Charles Peterson of Noroton Heights, a cobbler, tried suicide by shooting himself, Sunday evening, while in an condition. The bullet en- tered the head above and in front of the right ear and ploughed up under heath the scalp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
SOME WOMEN DON'T
 WANT THE BALLOT

Following is a protest from women aroused to activity by the passage of the Suffrage bill in the senate, sign ed by a large number of Connecticut women. No Bridgeport women have signed the petitions There are sew eral such documents, but the follow ing is typical:
 We, the undersigned; women citi- Zens of the State of Connecticut, do hereby petition the Assembly of our state not to pass the women's muni- cipal suffrage bill, which will come before it.
 In spite of the demands of a few insistent women, the large majority of women in this state have not ask ed for and do not wish any further extension of suffrage and the attend ant burdens which it would force up- on them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
TROLLEY RUNS DOWN
 STALLED PATROL WAGON

Stalled on the trolley tracks near police headquarters, the automobile patrol wagon was run down by an east bound trolley car after midnight this morning. The back step was smashed. The engine was working poorly during the evening and when Patrick Lynch, temporarily driving the car in the absence for the night of Driver Jack McGirr, ran it out of the yard at headquarters, the machine came to a stop in the middle of the street. Lynch heard the shouts of Patrolman c harles Campana as he spied the car bearing down on the patrol wagon and succeeded in start ing the machine but not quickly enough to get it clear of danger. The names of the crew Motorman C. J. Hansen and Conductor A. Mover were taken at police headquarters. The machine went to the Locomobile fac tory for repairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
COLONIAL WARS SOCIETY. Annual Election of Connecticut
 Branch Held in Hartford.

Hartford, June 1-At the 18th an- nual meeting of the Connecticut So- ciety of Colonial Wars here last even- ing the following officers were elect eds
 Governor, Louis R. Cheney, Hart ford; deputy governor, Arthur R. Kim ball, Waterbury; lieutenant governor, Chas. F. Brooker, Ansonia; secretary, L. A. Barbour, Hartford; treasurer, R. W. Cutler, Hartford; registrar, F. B. Gay, Hartford; historian, Williston Walker, New Haven; chaplain, Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster; gentlemen of the council to serve until 1914, Theo- dore S. Woolsey, w T. Williams and F. J. Kingsbury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
Barns Burned With Loss Of S4,O0O To
 Fairfield Farmer
Special to the Farmer)

Fairfield, May 31.-A large barn and half a dozen outbuildings at the place Of A. B. Huntington, Mill Hill, were destroyed by fire, di.covered at 11:30 Tuesday night. The loss is estimated at $,0OO. partially covered by insur- ance
 One horse, three COWS, about 60 chickens were burned. The fire had made such progress before it was dis covered that the efforts of the volun- teers from the countryside were di- rected towards preventing it's spread ing to the home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
SPENDS YEAR ABROAD. Professor Phelps of Yale to Leave July 1 for Study and Work.

Professor William Lyon Phelps. of Yale, and Mrs. Phelps will sail July on the steamer Cleveland, of the Hamburg-American line, to spend the professors SabbaticaI year abroad. He will spend the greater part of the year in study and research in prep aration for two new books. material for which he has partly collected. He has been appointed delegate from Yale to attend the centenary of the University of Breslau, August 1, and will also represent Connecticut at the centenary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences at the University of Christi ana, Norway, September 6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
MRS. O'BRIEN AGAIN FOUND NOT GUILTY
 ON SALOON CHARGE
(special from United Press

Manchester, May 31-Mrs Margaret O'Brien, proprietresS of Warrenock Inn, today, was found not guilty of allowing a minor to loiter in the sa- loon at her place. Attorney CharlesJ H. Hathaway for Mrs. O'Brien stated in court that she was being persecuted by the liquor prosecutor because he had a personal grudge against Mrs. O'Brien.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
MAILMAN INJURED IN TROLLEY CRASH
 IS CONSCIOUS NOW
Special from United Press. )

Especial from United Press
 New Haven, June 1.-At Grace Hos pital, today, Charles HaIliman, who is the most seriously injured survivor of the New Haven-Derby trolley crash. on Tuesday was reported to have a slight chance of recovery His skull is fractured. Halliman only recover ed consciousness early today.
 The funerals of the two men killed in the collision will be held in Derby,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
FAVOR REDUCTION OF
 TARIFF ON SUGAR
(Snecial to the Farmer j,

TSpeCIdI Fdfmer.)
 Willimantic, May 31-The secretary of the local Disbursements Association, today, forwarded to the representatives of Connecticut in Congress copies of a resolution adopted last Monday, fa- voring a reduction of the traiff on sug- ar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
ROBERT WHITE STILL
 IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Special from United Press.

(OptCIdI' IrOln UIIItQ ItSs.J
 New Haven, June 1.-The condition of Robert White, of Derby,who struck telegraph pole while leaning out from the footrail of a trolley car, Tuesday, was reported still critical at St. RaphaePs Hospital. today. White has been unconscious since the ac- cident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01

Lynn-"The girls father was will ing I should marry her until he learned I had a wife, said Henry Bailey as he was taken back to New Hampshire charged with abducting Crana Snickels IT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT and Mrs William A. Barnes, 535 Seaview avenue, will return to their home in this city, tomorrow, follow ing an absence of two weeks in Wash fngtCn. D. C.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01

Boston-The widow of Mayor Hib- bard, grandmother but still youth full in appearance, assumes the part of a showgirl in the Chorus Lady, next week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
PARK CITY LODGE, N. E. O. P.

Park City lodge, N. F. O. F., held very enjoyable social whist party last night in Foresters' hall followed by refreshments and informal danc- ing, the affair being we'll attended in spite of the weather. The prizes were won by Frank A. Smith, Mrs. J. T. Rockers, F. w. Lee, J. T. Reck- CTS, Mary J. Ward. H. M. Terpenning, while the committee in charge was composed of Mrs. Minnie Umstatter
 Mrs. John T. Rockers. Mrs. Joseph Gilbert and Mrs. Henry M. Terpen- ming. Admission was free, each member being privileged to invite one or two friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01
FRATERNAL NEWS
SEASIDE COUNCIL, R. A.

regular meeting of Seaside Coun- cil, No. 709, Royal Arcanum, will be held tomorrow evening. This is to be union meeting of the eight councils in this jurisdiction. The grand re- gent, Edward F. Pride, and staff are to meet the representatives from these councils. Then will be an award of attendance prize, coupons, initiation, and cigars, also reports from outstanding committees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01

Have you tried a Nugget? They are fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-01

Smoke Nugget quality 1oc cigar.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
MINISTER MARRIEs MANY.
Nusaet Special Service.

BRISTOL, June 16.-Rev. Burroughs of this town says he has married two thousand runaway couples since being the pastor of his church, and he has kept a complete record of such mar riages also in touch with the runa- ways.
 T exact only one pledge from the young couple that run away to get married" said the Rev. Burroughs. "and that is they write me one letter each year for a period of ten years, stating how they are getting along and the number of children born to them.
 Several years have passed since I commenced to marry runaway couples and to date out of the two thousand I have helped to start life together there has been but five divorce cases"
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
$257,O00,000 SUBWAY
 PLANNED FOR N. '.

work and back home to the outlying district has proved the undertaking to be a financial success.
 The present system of subways is too limited and deos not connect with sufficient sections of Greater New York so plans and specifications for a complete subway to meet the growing demands of the city for the next twen- ty years have been called for.
 The engineers in charge have not completed their specifications but have given out the approximate cost as two hundred and fifty seven millions.
 Be sure to get your fresh fruit at the
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
COURTS STILL AFTER
 STANDARD OIL COMPANY
Nugget Special Service.

Nugget Special Service.
 TOPEKA, June 16.-The supreme court of the state today handed down an opinion in the state vs. the Stan dard oil Company, sustaining the lower court which prohibits three of the subsidiary companies of the Stan dard oil from combining.
 The Standard oil Company was op- erating three distinct oil companies here in the state to compete with other independent companies, and suit was brought to prevent the three so- called independent companies from combining under the Standard oil. The lower court ruled that they could not combine, and the supreme court today sustained the decision of the lower court.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19

Brand new cigars in sos and 1OOs. Lovera, optimo. Fl Rayo. Carabana, Juan de Fuca, Arthurs and Owls, Sew ard Coml Co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
ExTRAi ExTRAi ExTRAi

The Modini Cafe in order to better please their customers during the sum- mer season, will, commencing from next Sunday, June II, serve mer- chants lunch from 11:So to ? p. m. with a glass of claret wine. for the small sum of fifty cents.
 The a la carte dinner will be served from to g p. m. Short orders at all hours of the day and night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
GRocERs OPPOSE PARCEL POST
uuaaet's Special Service.

DENVER, June 1.-The National Retail Grocers Association now in ses- sion here in Denver and have passed strong resolutions against the parcel post measure being passed .by con- gress. The resolutions will be for warded to congress at once where the bill is now being investigated by a committee to whom it was referred.
 The convention closes today and Ok lahoma City has been selected as the next place where the convention will be held a year hence.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
ANY OLD TIME.

Is the right time to have your clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired.
 The Reliable Tailor Shop is the only place in town that does first class work at reasonable prices.
 The very latest methods of dry eIean- ing for ladies and sentIemen's clothing. All work guaranteed. First door east of Cheap Johns.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19
COME TO THE FOUNTAIN.

The fountain of ice cream soda will be flowing daily at Toby's candy store commencing May 14. Ice erean, plain or with soda as we'll a. fresh made candy daily.
 TOBYS CANDY KITCHEN.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-06-19

You can get the best grades of slaz. cd playing cards for g per dozen deck. at The Eagle.