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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Jackson Doubts
 Pole Scarcity
He Communicates with Many Dealers in Iron Trolley Posts-Delay on
 Barnum Ave. Threatened

Six concerns in the East, manu- in receipt of messages this morning from Alderman Horace H. Jackson as to how soon poles could be ship ped to this city. At least a dozen concerns were communicated with. Six hurry messages had been struck off at 7:15 this morning. The others were to be sent by other persons. By Monday morning, the busy alderman from the Fifth expects 70 have his data, and on Monday night will show to the council that iron poles can be shipped to this city, on receipt of notice.
 Recently the Connecticut Go. sent ing that they could not secure iron standards for Barnum avenue inside of six weeks. This length of time would greatly hold up the perman- ent pavement of that street. Alder man Jackson at the meeting doubted the meeting of the Streets and Side walks committee he was called to make good his statement. This morn ing he was on the job bright and early and had sent his telegraphs.
 It will be remembered that when pair, the Connecticut Co. planted wooden standards in front of their car barns Alderman Jackson, just then entering the council, brought in a petition for iron poles. The trolley company made the claims that con- siderable delay would be brought about in waiting for iron poles. When 1t was learned that an injunction was about to be prayed preventing the company planting wooden poles, iron poles were obtained, and those with in a very short time. Alderman Jack son found out then that by actually the concerns, poles could be readily obtained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
DIED.


 THOMPSON.-Ente into rest, in this city, May 18th, 1911, Caroline C.. beloved wife of David w. Funeral service will be held at her late residence, No. 446 Waldemere avenue, on Tuesday 23rd inst. at 500 o'clock p. m. Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery.
 R 20 *p O'BRIEN.-In this city. Ma, 18th. 1911. Patrick H. O'Brien, aged Al years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, day, May 21st. at 200 p. m.. and thence to St. Mary's church, at 2:30 o'clock D. m.
 sTRUBER.-In this city, May 1s, 1911, Sarah, wife of William StrIb- CT, aged 24 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 227 Lexington avenue, on Mon day, May 22, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at g a. m. as -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. a* COYNE.-In this city, May 20, 1911, Peter Coyne.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 575 Shelton street, on Tues day, May 23, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church, at a. m. with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. R20b dOUSTON.-In this city, Wednesday, May IT. 1911, George H. Houston, aged 35 years. 8 months, days Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 4S1 Grand street, on Sunday May q, at D. m.
 -Interment at Mountain Grove cemetery. R 19 bS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
President Taft Reelected, Says
 Brother Charlie
Special from United Press.)


 New York. May 2o.-That Presi- dent William Howard Taft will be renominated by the Republicans in 1912. was the prediction made, today. by the man who more than anyone else was responsible for Taft landing the nomination three years ago. Sailing on the steamer Lapland, for Europe, for motoring trip through England and South Europe. Charles H. Taft, brother of the President, said that he was confident that Presi- dent Taft would not only be renomi- mated but that he would be re-elect- ed.
 When I say that my brother will be named" he said. you may think that I am preiudiced but let me tell you that everything in the west IS indicative of his being the favorite among the businessmen. His efforts in bringing the Standard Oil case to successful termination will be strong card for Republicans in the next national campaign. The decision already has had @ marked effect for the better on business conditions
 Mrs. Taft and her daughter sailed with Taft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Closing Dates
 Are Announced
When Local Educational In stitutions Will Obtain
 Summer Respite

Announcements of the closing dates of the principal educa ational institu- tions are appended:
 The final session of the public schools will be held on Wednesday, June 2S. the High school graduation exercises being observed on the prev ious Monday.
 The various parochial school have not definitely decided upon their re- spective closing, but the date will be practically coincident with that of the public institutions.
 The Courtland school will hold the annual commencement at the Hotel Stratfield on the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of June. This event will mark the termination of the current school year.
 An informal closing will be held at the University school on Friday, June 9th. Principal Peck this year sends several young men to the lead ing Eastern universities.
 The observance of the conclusion of the years work at the Park Ave- nue Institute will be manifested ;n the elaboration of the customary Fri day rhetoricals on the morning of the 9th or June. As departure from the statistics of former classes, the academic students predominate among the Juniors, but the Baltimore Medi- tcai school and the Baltimore Dental coiIeSe respectively will receive a contingent from the Senior class
 A feature of the school year is the annual issuing by the pupils of "The Radiator" the business acumen of whose managers is evinced in the fact that through the line of high class advertiseme ents secured, the ex- penses of the paper are covered and an appreciable sum in excess is req l1zed which is donated to the treasury of the athletic association. The jour nal contains resume of school in- cldents and pers ullaiities, a summary of the debates held during the sea- son, compositions in prose and verse and interesting notes concerning memb bers of the alumni. The literary matter arranged by the youthful con tributors is we'll prepared and com pares favorably with that of similar publications throughout the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, May 2O.-Opening.- First prices showed a continuation of the action that was in progress as the market closed, yesterday. After the first few minutes, however, a steadier tone developed.
 Il a. m.-After the first few min utes the important industrials and railroads generally showed an inn proved tone and prices of a number of stocks made moderate gains to- ward the end of the first hour.
 Closing.-An improved tone devel- oped in the last hour the list joining in a moderate upward movement, the most activity shown in the copper shares, Smelling moving up about one point from the lowest and a good fractional advance was made in American Locomotive was prominent attraction attention when there was a brisk advance of over two points. The tone at the close was firm.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
OBITUARY

The funeral of Grove Y. Haskins was held this morning from his late home. 4S5 Howard avenue, at 8 o'clock and from St. Peters church at S:30 where Rev. Father Kelly of- fered services for the dead and was attended by many sorrowing rela- tives and friends, also delegations from the I; A. of M. No. 30. also full floral tributes surrounded the casket. The pail bearers were John Kennelly, J. c. Kramer. Joseph Stew enson, W. B. Topping, Joseph T. Gaines, Alexander Imlah. Burial was in the family plot at St. Michaers cemetery.
 Funeral services over the remains of Joseph H. Hughes were teld this morning at S:3O o'clock from the home of his parents, IFS Linen ave- nue and thence to St. Augustine's church where Rev. James A. O'Meara sang high mass of requiem. As the remains were being borne from the church the choir rendered. Come Unto Me" The bearers were John Weldon, Joseph Spegler. Edward Corrigan, John Hogan, William Flynn and Thomas Howard. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 The remains of Arthur w. Banks. a former resident of this city who died at the home of his son, Lester T. Banks in Minneapolis. Minn, were brought to this city this afternoon, services being held at the Peoples Presbyterian church at o'clock, Rev. H. A. Davenport reading the prayer. The remains were taken to Union cemetery, Easton, for inter- ment where the ritual of the K of F. was read by Mithra lodge of this city.
 The funeral of Florence Eloise, daughter of John M. and Mary E. Chaffee, was held this afternoon from the home of the parents in Stratford, at 2 o'clock, Rev. John J. Snavely, pastor Of the Grace M. F. church reading the service. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
 The remains of Jane M White, wldoW of Amos T. White were taken to Southbury, Conn.,, this morning for 1nterment following services at g. o'clock at her late home in Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
DECIDE CUT OF ONE HALF ON
 WOOL DUTIES
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, May 20-A cut of one half in the duties on wool was de- cided on at a meeting of the ways and means committee of the House, today and work was immediately be- gun drafting the bill which will be placed before the Democratic caucus.
 Champ Clark and Representative Underwood, after weeks of work, be- lieve they have overcome the influ- ences in the House that were deter mined to secure free wool. At to- days meeting of the Democrats of the ways and means committee, it was agreed to cut the present duty of II cents a pound on raw wool to cents, with 50 per cent. reduc- ton on the manufactured product.
 The Democrats are not very parti- cular whether the bills go through the Senate or not but they are deter mined. the leaders declare, today, to have the Senators on record when they go back to the people this fall.
 II have been hoping for a recess from July to October said Senator Burton, (Rep., O.. "but if the House majority leaders refuse to enter into any agreement there will be no re- cess
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
WHITNEY SUED FOR $35, ,OOO BY
 GREENWICH MAN
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Stamford, May 20-Frederick c. Whitney, of theatrical fame, producer of "The Chocolate Soldier and other less known plays, is defendant in a suit just brought by Joe Wishart, a Greenwich producer, for $35,000 dam ages. The suit grows out of a real estate transaction the two men under took. In language that is not legal the complaint amounts to a charge by MT Wishart that Whitney double crossed him.
 The plaintiff seeks to recover money he expended or obligated himself to spend in the improvement of property that figures in the deal, about s10,0O0; the value of piece of property he turned into the transaction. about $3,- 900: and the anticipated profit from the deal. Whitney is now in Lon-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20

 AGAINST BOSS
 COX QUASHED
Judge Dickson, Whom He Put on Bench, Gets Him Out of Graft Trouble It Was Charged that Cox Received $48,OOO in
 County Deal
(SpeciaI from United Press. )

Cleveland, May 20-The indictment against George B. Cox, a Republican political Boss and Banker, charged with perjury, was quashed, today, by Judge Dickson.
 Cox, who was indicted in connection with county treasury graft, was un- tangled from the net in which he was caught by the Judge, whom he him. self put upon the bench, according to the affidavit of bias and prejudice fil- ed against Dickson by Prosecutor Hunt when Dickson was assigned to try the case.
 Cox's escape from trial prevents the public from learning the details of the graft charges involved in the per- jury charged to him. It was charged that Cox received $4S,500 county in- terest graft money from Former Coun- ty Treasurer Gibson and that he re- ceived $17,500 more from Former Coun- ty Treasurer French.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Mrs. Thompson's Death Causes
 General Grief
P. T. Barnum's Daughter a Woman of Brilliant At tainments - Active in Church Work.

In the death last evening of Caro- line c. Thompson. wife of David w. Thompson, and daughter of the late P. T. Barnum, at her home, 446 Walde- mere avenue overlooking Seaside Park and the Sound, the city loseSaAne of its oldest and best known res ats, woman of marked executive Ability and of wonderful mind. She was in her 18th year. Death was due to con- gestion of the brain brought about by fall sustained at her home about two weeks ago. Concussion develop ed three days before she passed away.
 Mrs. Thompson was prominent Tn the social life of Bridgeport in her younger days and was a woman of cultivated mind and strength of char acter. She had a wide acquaintance and her death will be particularly mourned among the older members of the community. Not long ago she and her husband were sorely afflicted by the death of their granddaughter, Nancy Barnum Leigh. the only child of Mir and Mrs. William B. Leigh, of lhis city. nd in this they had the sincere sympathy of a very wide cir cle of friends.
 She was a native of Bethel, being born May 27, 1853. On Oct. 19, 1852, she married David w. Thompson at her fathers home, 'Iranistan'', in this city. one daughter SurVlVes, Mrs. William B. Leigh. All her life, Mrs. Thompson had been active in church and charitable work. She had been president of the Durcas society of the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York city for the past forty years. She possessed a charming personality, which she retained even though ad- vanced in years. She was highly tall ented. and could speak several lan- guages fluently.
 At her funeral services. which will he held on Tuesday, there will be sev- eral noted divines who will assist, in cluding Rev. D. Parker Morgan, rec tor emeritus of the Church of the Heavenly Rest; Rev. Herbert Ship man, present rector of the same church, and Rev. William H. Lewis, rector of St. Johns church.
 Mrs. Thompson by the will of her father inherited one-third of his es- tate, which was valued at $4, 500, 900. To his daughter, the great snowman also beQueathed the old family Bible, the full length portrait of his three daughters. the marble bust of Jenny Lind and pedestal, the Jenny Lind contract. the Autographs of Jenny Lind, Benedict and Belletti. the fam fly album of photographs, and one gold vase bought in Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Vacuum Bottles 

We have thirteen vac- uum bottles, 8 quarts and ) pints, which we will sell very cheap.
 These bottles are per- feet in every respect; will keep fluids hot for 72 hours; cold, 48 hours.
 Just the thing for mo- : torists, fishermen and outing parties.
 In the quart size are ? nickel finish, 3 Japan and 3 leatherette. Your choice at $2 each. Regu- : lar price, $2.75. 7
 The pint sizes regu- larly sell for 8 each. While they last, ? alum mum and ] nickel fin- ish, $1 each; ? leather cite, $1.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Suicide of Army
 Officer Attributed to
 Heat and Overstudy
Especial from 10

(SpeclaI rom United Press
 Washington, May 20-Suffering from what his friends believe was tenn porary aberration from overstudy, in- duced by the intense heat of the last few days. Lieutenant Dreis, of the United States Marine Corps commit ted suicide at his home here, today. A gas tube, running from an open jet, was in his mouth when his room was broken into after occupants of the house detected the odor of gas
 Dreis recently passed his examina- tion for a higher rank, at the head of the list. Dreis' home was at Car roll, Ia. His mother is now visiting her son-in-law, also a marine corps officer, at the Boston Navy Yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
NEW TROLLEY WHEEL
 INVENTED BY CONDUCTOR
 OF CONNECTICUT COMPANY

Southington, May 20-John Deadly, a Connecticut Go. conductor and an old railroader. has taken out patents on a new trolley wheel that has been given a successful trial by the trolley monopoly The new wheel averaged nine hundred miles with one oiling and was not hard on the wires. It is expected to save thousands of dol lars to the company annually, and Deadly hopes to reap big profits from the invention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
WATERBURY BANKER
 DIES IN NEW YORK
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Especial from United Press.)
 Waterbury, May 20-The death, in New York, of Berton G. Bryan, GA. of this city was reported here, today. He went to New York to undergo an operation for internal troubles.
 MT. Bryan was president of the Fourth National bank, of this place when it consolidated with the Colonial Trust company about a year ago. He was prominently identified with aead- ing local industries and was a high degree Mason
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
INJURIES LIKELY
 TO PROVE FATAL

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, May 20.-Falling to the street with an iron trolley pole that broke off at the bottom from rot, George Lane, 30, an employe of the Connecticut Company, today, sustained injuries that are likely to prove fatal. Little hope was held out for him at the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Presbyterians for
 Puritanical Sabbath
(Special from United Press l

Atlantic City, May tion of baseball games, sports automobil- ing, theatricals and aviation meets on the Sabbath, was contained in a dis trict report of the committee on Sab bath observation adopted by the Pres byterian General Assembly, today. It requests college professors and mern- bers of the faculty to omit Monday morning recitations to relieve the ne- cessity of Sunday study by students. The report also took rap at the Atlantic City "Open Sunday" and de- clares the assembly's determination tn foht Lnan tho lid nn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
IN PROBATE COURT

An inventory of the estate of Peter A. Kuntz, filed in the Probate court, today, shows personal property valued at S71S.09.
 Alvaro Betancourt qualified as ad- ministrator of the estate of Mary Be- tancourt. Arthur Skidmore and AL bert Skidmore were appointed ap- DaiSerS,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
PRIESTS SUDDEN DEATH TOLD BY
 ALARM CLOCK
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NA-DO~I-I< OHfH v IIAINu IItSS.J
 St. Louis, May 20.-An intermit- tent alarm clock told of Rev Father George A. Refs sudden death from heat in the parochial residence of St. Libeias Catholic Church, today.
 Attracted by the continued ringing of the clock in Father Reis' room, Father William Kemp, assistant pas tor, entered the pastors room and found him dead in bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
PROBABLE CAUSE
 FOR DYNAMITING

(SpeclaI rom UHIteu FIesS.I
 Brenford, May 2O.-Probabie cause on charges of dynamiting was found in town court, today, against James White, of this place, and Edward Sullivan and Edward Kelly, both of Hartford, in connection with the blowing up of safe, last Thursday. The men were bound over to the next term of superior court under bonds of $500 each which they could not furnish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Garbage Plant Is
 Running 0. K. Today

Between burial and reduction of the excess accumulation of garbage, the plant in Asylum street during it's re- cent tie-up, the surplus was cleared away today and barring further unex- pected mishaps the burial will not be continued. The plant is now in full operation, and such changes as Con- tractor Fischer has in mind will like ly be possible without interference with the operation of the plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
SMITHSONIAN EXPEDITION
 OFF TO ALLUCIAN ISLANDS
(Special from United Pres:

Especial from United Press.)
 Tacoma, Wash, May 20-Headed by A. c. Bent, of Taunton, Mass, a Smithsonian Institution expedition sailed today, aboard the revenue cut ter Tacoma for Attu, the most wes- terly of the Allucian Islands. The par ty will make a collection of birds, flowers and rocks.
 F. B. Mckenzie of Boston, accom- panied Bent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Father Duggan To Leave 7orrington
 After 3I Years
Especial from United Press.)

Torrington, May 20-Rev. Father Patrick Duggan, pastor of St. Francis church for over 31 years and one of the oldest priests in the diocese of Hartford, today, would neither affirm nor deny the story that he is to leave this city in the near future. His atti- tude practically confirmed the ru- mors. It is expected that he will give up the arduous duties here for a smaller parish, probably Westport about August 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
Edwin C. Smith
 Suffers a Shock

Edward c. Smith, for many years lessee of the principal legitimate the atre in this city, and owner of a handsome residence on Fairfield ave- nue, has suffered a shock at his home in Dorchester, Mass. His right side is affected, but he is slowly recovering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
BANK CLOSED IN NEW YORK BY
 STATE OFFICIAL
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Especial from United Press.)
 New York, May 2O.-The state banking department, today, took pos session of the Knickerbocker Savings Bank and Loan Company with head quarters at B Park Row, and closed its doors. No statement regarding liabilities is available as vet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
MAN HAS SPOTTED FEVER.

Jay Budd, aged 22, 215 Mountain Grove street, removed to the Bridge port hospital from his home late last night suffering from spotted fever is in serious condition today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Mrs. Josephine Galuzzo of 15s Howe street. who with two children, one of whom died, was stricken with the disease last week, will be able to leave the hospital ith her son in a. day or two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20

London-The plan to book Dr. Fred erick A. Cook for a vaudeville tour through England failed, none of the managers caring to make the $1,0o0 a week guarantee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20

The remains of Jane M. White, widow of Amos T. White were taken to Southbury, Conn.,, this morning for interment following services at 9 o'clock at her late home in Monroe.