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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Trains Close Call
Engineer Stops Fast Ex- press Near Canaan in
 Nick of Time

West Cornwall, May 27-Rushins along at 60 miles an hour the New York express over the Berkshire divi- sion of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, with many passengers aboard, was brught to a stop on the edge of a ditch, yester- day afternoon, by brakes set by En- gineer Harry Grant. after the tender had been derailed by broken jour nal.
 The chains which held the tender to the engine were strong enough to hold, and in the opinion of railroad men this alone prevented the tender from breaking loose and dragging the coaches into the ditch.
 At the siding here was the accom- modation train from New Haven, and ten minutes after the express went by the report came that the express was in the ditch. The rumor created intense excitement for a few minutes, until the facts were ascertained. The disabled tender was sidetracked and a train came down from Canaan, which took the passengers and car- ried them to their destinations. The line was blocked for several hours.
 Get a Nugget on Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Get a Nugget on State St.
Oel a Nugget on state St. DEGREES YERS-DOCTORS. Dr. Halleck Says Both Profession.
 Fail in Duty to Public.

Hartford May 27-The legal profes- sion was described as 'the most sell fish, self satisfied. and self-seeking of all thei learned professions" and as disregarding 'the cry of the people for reform and improvement, by Dr.: Frank Halleck. retiring president of the Connecticut Medical Society. in his annual address before that body in convention here. He declared that the medical profession was deservedly criticised for over-crowding it's ranks with inefficient practitioners. and he said both professions were failing to perform their duty to the public. He advocated greater activity on the part of both in general public welfare movements. He believed that phy- sicians should take the public more in to their confidence and that the read CTS of newspapers should have some source of medical Information other than the perverted statements of ad- Vert1sements." He urged more rigid requirements by medical examining boards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Ives Memorial
 Public Library
 Dedicated Today
Special from United Press. )

New Haven May 27.-The new Ives Memorial Public Memorial Library was dedicated with simple exercises. this afternoon. The building of white marble and pressed red brick, fronts on the Green The library cost s3O0. 900.
 Governor Simeon E. Baldwin. Pro- lessor William l.. Phelps of Yale. and Superintendent Beede, of the New Haven public schools, delivered ap- propriate addresses during the dedfca- tory exercises. The building was open for inspection for several hours. Tn the interim betwsen this afternoon and Wednesday. when the new building is formally opened 27,50O books still left in the old library will be transferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Doings In Local
 FraternaI Bodies
SCHILLER LODGE. N. E. o. P.

SCHILLER LODGE, N. E. Q. F. Marked by the presence of several of the grand officers the celebration of the twelfth anniversary of Schiller lodge, N. E. O. P, at the regular meeting of the lodge this evening promises to be a notable event all ar engagements having been made to this
 end. It is expected that Red Mems
 hall at 176 Fairfield avenue, will be crowded with many members from other local lodges besides those of
 Schiller lodge. Grand Warden P E.
 Whalen of New Haven, Grand Vice
 Warden James L. Christie of Bridge port District Deputy Grand Warden Wallace Az Smith also of Bridgeport, and William Ich of New Haven, the district deputy grand warden for this lodge, besides others, including the wardens and other officers of local lodges, have accepted invitations to be present In addition to the above a majority of the charter members are expected to be present. The evening will be given over to speeches of con- graduation at the celebration of the anniversary, and following the meet ing an elaborate luncheon will be serv- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
GOOD MONTH FOR ROAD. Operating Revenue of New Haven Shows Gain of $120,O18 for
 ADriI

The financial report of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road Company for the month of April has been made public It shows a healthy growth in the operating in- come during the month of 20,O1S21
 Operating revenue is shown to be s. 155 362 .09 a gain of S76, ,5O9. .S5 while expenses were s3,33S, ,S1O54 an increase of but s174OO.34. Operating income to- taled S1629 1SS76
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
JURY DISAGREES.
Unable to Come to Decision in Litch
 field County Auto Case.

Litchfield, May 27-After having been out five hours the jury in the case of Daniel Sweeney of Canaan against August Curtis of Norfolk, re- ported a disagreement, six to six The suit was one for 900 damages for injuries received by being run into by an automobile. The accident took place year ago and at night. Cur tis claiming he knew nothing of hav- ing run into Sweeney until told of the incident afterwards. At the time of the accident Curtis was turning out to avoid an approaching team and his machine struck Sweeney, who was walking along side of the road. The case has been on trial for the past five days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27

of the great anniversary sale at F. H Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street. Don't miss this opportunity to secure the greatest bargains ever known in sea sorable merchandise.
 Gift Things for June Brides and
 Graduates.
 The matter of gift selection is easy in our store. You are surrounded on all sides with helpful suggestions There are silver tableware sets and individual pieces. art clocks. cut glass etc, appropriate for wedding gifts For the boy or girl graduate there links, scarf pins, etc, equally appro- priate. Everything right in style and price. M J. Buechler, the reliable Jeweler, 4s Fairfield avenue, near Mid dle street.
 Shoes for Processions.
 Nothing in the line of fashionable comfortable shoes for misses, boys and small children is lacking in the SUD- ply of summer footwear at Nolan & White canvas strap pumps for misses and children are shown in a number of pretty styles. Flexible low shoes and pumps in tan and black for girls wearing women's sizes, and for small CT girls, and an exceptional variety of broad toed dressy shoes for small children, are shown at Mollan's, 102e Main street. Boys perfect fitting footwear, natty and durable, in all sizes called for, will be found at Mol lan's.
 A Patriotic Smoke. -
 Here fellows is the one smoke fol Decoration Day. Whether you go tc the game, out of town or stay al home, load up we'll with a generous supply of General Hales the best ci- gar ever sold for a dime. Other things besides the name make the Gen. Hale a leader. There's the broad leaf wrap per the carefully selected binder and the Havana filler of the very highest grade. as we'll as the exceptional skill of the workmen who produce this real leader. Eckler & Go. recommend them highly, another guarantee ot quality and satisfaction Get them al either store, 96S-S74 Main St.
 The Brides Beauty Talk.
 When the bride is purchasing she must not forget the supplies of her dressing table, the boudoir, and her personal health necessities Remem- Der the Woman's Drug Store carries all these. Brushes. combs, eyebrow pencils, cold creams, lip and face rouges, face powders, toilet waters sachet powders. perfumes, rubber goods of all kinds. fountain, bulb and spray syringes. white maroon. red, or chocolate colored. Bath accessories soaps. body brushes, Turkish knit and Florida grass mitts. etc Manicure needs. files, buffers, bleaches, creams polishers. etc. Take along a bottle of our Face and Hand Bleach for all skin blemishes. Come in and we will help you with your list of needs. The Woman's Drug Store, 129 State street Tel. 2SS-4 Lady always in attend ance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
SOCIAL CLUB DANCE.

Members and friends of the Park City Social Club were in force at Arion hall, last evening" the occasion being the fourth semi-annual dance of the club. Risley's orchestra furnished music for the dancing which continued until midnight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
SHERIDAN CIRCLE.

Sheridan Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., held a meeting last evening In Red Mems hall. and made arrange ments to furnish luncheon for the militia after Tuesdays parade. The circle also will attend the memorial services at the South church tomor- row night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
LARGE ADDITION
 TO NORFOLK LIBRARY.

New Haven. May 27-A fine large addition to the Norfolk Public library was opened for use this afternoon < musical program was rendered by the orchestra from New Theatre, New York The library's addition was largely the gift of Miss Isabella EId- ridge of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
Notice

For fortyNflve years we have been conducting business at the same old location, corner of Main and John Streets, Bridgeport, Conn.,, and our Private Bank has been established there continuously. We have received and paid out on demand without mo- tice millions of dollars of money de- posited with us and we continue to receive money subject to depositor's check at sight, on which we allow three per cent. per aInum, crediteu to each account Fmonthly. We solicit the accounts of individuals, business men, firms and corporations. and all who want a bank account where they cao deposit money, checks or draI.s' and leave it for one day, ,one week, one month or one year, and draw interest On 1t for any time it is left with us; We give to the business our careIui personal attention as the oldest nrm s3f prfvate bankers in this state.
 T.L. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
WooDMEN OF THE WORLD.

Israeh Putnam Camp, Woodmen of the World was organized in Odd Eel lows Hall, Putnam, Thursday even ing with a charter of forty mem bers by the organizing deputies of Park City Camp of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
JOSEPH DowDALL LODGE, K. ]

Arrangements for the observance of the Pythian memorial services are progressing satisfactorily by Joseph Dowdall lodge. Knights of Pythias the exercises to take place Friday ev- ening, June Is. at castle hall, Main and Cannon streets. Last evening a rehearsal was held All members of the lodge should bear in mind the date and be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
RECEIVES MUSIC PRIZE.

Samuel E. Grumman of this city has received the first prize of S20 for the best entrance examination in piano playing in Yale Music school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27

New York-Justice Giegerich, of the supreme court. said from his bench that, in all his experience with the people of the lower east side he had never seen a drunken Jew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27

Milwaukee-Alexand Mueller, art critic, challenged to a duel by Sada- kichi Hartmann. an artist, has &C., cepted and named alarming needles as the weapons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
JERIrsALEM CHAPTER. R. A. M

Jerusalem Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons held a meeting last evening, at which the Past Master degree was conferred upon five candidates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-27
POINTS OF INTEREST
Only One Day More

of the great anniversary sale at F. H Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street. Don't miss this opportunity to secure the greatest bargains ever known in sea- sorable merchandise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Live Stock Market

St. Louis, December 23.-Cattle: Re- ceipts 200 including 100 Texans. Mar let steady. Native shipping and ex- port steers $S@9.35, dressed and butch CT steers s5.25Qs. stockers sS@6, Texas and Indian steers $4@7 cows and heif- CTS $450@7. -
 Hogs: Receipts S.y0. Market strong to Dc higher; pigs and lights $5@6.25, mixed s5.S5, good heavy $6.20@6.25.
 Sheep: None.
 tie: Receipts 200, including 500 south erns. Market steady Dressed beef and export steers $6.5O@7.S5, fair to good $5.25 @6.50, western steers $4.5O@7, southern steers s4.50@6.5O, southern cows s3@4.50.
 Hogs: Receipts 25oo Market Sc low CT. Bulk. of sales $5.S0@6.2o, heavy $6.150D 6.2212,- packers and butchers s6.10@6.22, lights s5.70@6.15, pigs s4.25 @5.25.
 Sheep: Receipts none. Market steady Muttons $4.50@6.20, yearlings s4@5 wethers $3.25@375, ewes $3@3.50, stockers $2.25@3.75.
 Chicago December 23-Cattle: Re ceipts 300 Market strong. Reeves s4.85 @S.90, Texas steers $4.20@5.75 west ern steers $4.50@6.S0, stockers s3.25 co 5.S5, cows and heifers $2@6.50, calves $5@725.
 Hogs Receipts 13,0O0. Market steady to DC up light $5.65@6.15, mixed s5.80 O 6.30, heavy $5.90@6.35, rough s5.90@ eos, good to choice heavy $6.O5 0D6.35, pigs s45O@5.7o. bulk of sales $6@6.2o.
 Sheep: Receipts 2000. Market strong. Native s2.50@4.1O, western s2.75@ O 40, yearlings $425@535, native lambs $4@ 630 western $4.25@6.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24

about 800 corporations has increased 64,000 within the last six months. The in- crease has been largely in the standard dividend paying stocks. although the numerical strength of shareholders in speculative issues seems to have under gone no reduction. The public appears to be as friendly to industrials as to rail- roads. The great industrial combna- tions have gone through long and try ing test with full measure of success in a majority of cases. They have gained the confidence of investors in all parts of the world.
 Although the big people of the finan- cial world look upon the government campaign for the dissolution of trusts as having flattened. out to a great ex- tent in the practical working out of the standard oil and Tobacco cases, there is no disgusting the fact that they are anxious to conform to the laws and to put their houses in order. They recog- nize the strength of popular sentiment behind the movement to regulate and control manufacturing combinations as well as railroads and they are ready to bow to the universal demand for the |rso,,are deal.' They understand that the power of the masses will find ex- Hpression in other and more drastic laws Ythan arc nov on the books, if they do not make obeisance to the underlying forces that are at work for the protec- tion of the multitudes. Thus, while open expressions of contempt are heard about the administration campaign against trusts, and free announcement that the government is turning its pros- secutions into farce, yet there is ap- parentiy little disposition to carry on aggressive opposition to the Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
AUSTRIA BUILDING
 WAR AEROPLANES

Berlin, December 2S.-(Special.)-Re Realiz- ing the great importance attaching to the aeroplane as an instrument of war, the Austrian government is taking steps to strengthen their aerial corps, and everything possible is being done to en- courage soldiers and sailors to emulate the feats of the Italian officers in the air.
 So far there have been only four Aus trian officers possessing aviators' certifi- cates. It has now been decided to have for each service an aviation ground with four up to date aeroplanes. Those for the army will be kept at the military aerodrome of Goerz and those for the navy at the aerodrome at Pola. .'
 A soldier or sailor joining the avia- tion corps will receive s20O and S120. for equipment and clothes, as well as $3 a month to cover the wear and tear on his machine. On becoming a full-fledged pf- lot the sailor or soldier will receive .S400 provided he has accomplished, a given flight at a height of 1900 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Clearing House Statement

New York, December 23.-The statement of the clearing house for the week shows 2537, 300 reserve in excess of legal re- uuirements. This is a decrease of 2,924,- O50 in the proportionate cash reserve as compared with last week. The statement follows:
 Daily Average-Loans, s1957, ,092; in- crease, $15,316,000. Specie, $315, ,506,000; in- crease, s3,742,0O0 Legal tenders, $S3, 4s2, = GOO; decrease, $610,000. Net deposits, Sl,707,- 10000; increase, S2S.051,O0O Circulation, $51,020,00O; decrease, $60,000. Banks cash reserve in vault, sS36,640,0o0 Trust com panies' cash reserve in vault. S62, ,29S, GOO Aggregate cash reserve, $39S, ,93S, ,999. Ex- cess lawful reserve, s12,547300; decrease, S2924,050 Trust Companies reserve with clearing house members carrying 9 per cent cash reserve, $52, ,169,000.
 Actual Condition-Loans, S1S6O, ,340 900; increase. $10,2S3,0OO. Specie, s315, ,2S6,O00; in- crease, sl,204,000. Legal tenders, $S2, ,666, 900; decrease, $2,275, ,0O0 Net deposits. $l, ,71O,- S74,000; increase, $20030,00O. Circulation, $50, ,947, ,000 increase, $27, ,0O0. Banks reserve 4n vault, $335, 223 900. Trust companies cash reserve in vault. $62, 020,0OO Aggre- gate cash reserve, $397, 1852. coo; excess law ful reserve, s11, 1,13S,300; decrease, $i,4S9, 100. Trust companies reserve with clearing house members carrying 25 per cent cash reserve, $56,S37, GOO.
 Summary state banks and trust com panies in Greater New York not re- porting to the New York clearing house:
 Loans s616,75S, 800, decrease $1,7S2,- 300; specie $66, 716,so0, increase s5O7, 300 i; legal tenders $11,4777O0, increase ss4,- 300. Total deposits $676.59O, 200 in crease $263,9O0.
 New York, December 23.-Tne New York Financier will say tomorrow:
 Instead of an anticipated gain of from $S.000,000 to $10,000,000 in cash the actual condition statement of the New York clearing house banks for the week ending December 23 showed a de- crease of $1,071 900 in that item, and this coupled with an expansion of $20,- O0300O in deposits the latter of course necessitating heavier reserve require ment. reduced the excess surplus by l. $4,4S9, 100, leaving the present surplus above the 25 per cent minimum require- ment of S11,13S.300 5-.t s4
 Loans during the week expanded 910.2S3.OO0 e fa
 The current statement otherwise was complicated largely by local bond un- derwritings and preparations for the year end settlements. In addition to this some foreign borrowing was done in this city. The trust companies of New York, according to the independent statement made at the end of the week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
IRELAND WANTS
 AMERICAN MONEY.

Dublin, December 23.-(Special)- IA re- port which comes from America to the effect that MT. Richard Croker intends to interest American capital in the de- velopment of Ireland's natural resources has aroused much interest here.
 There is ample opportunity here for the profitable investment of capital in min ing. There is plenty of coal. lead, iron and tin in the country which is practl- cally virgin soil. The Irish people have not been able to developl these resources and, for perhaps natural reasons, English capital has been shy of the Green Isle. When home rule comes, the Irishmen who have prospered in the United States can do no better work toward the up- building of the motherland than in fur nishing the capital needed for her devel- opment-and no man is better qualified to lead this movement.
 The south Tipperary county agricultural committee has under consideration an ex- perimental scheme of fruit growing, pro- mulgated and financed by the depart ment, proposing to establish, within a radiu of eight miles of Clonmel. 40 one
  confined so as to facilitate the grading and marketing of the fruit.
 The total import and export trade at Irish ports in 1910, according to the an- nual report, issued on Tuesday, Is esti- mated at G1SOSSS, ,732, as compared with e124,725,S95 in 1909, an increase of e6,162.- S37.
 The imports amounted to a total of 965,S44.255.
 Some day a Dickens or a ThacSeray will write novel around the extraordi- nary, circumstances of this case," de- clared the master of the rolls, in the Dublin chancery court, when it was an nounced that the residue of the estate of Miss Magar available for charities was about 920.000
 His lordship mentioned the passion of the testatrix for accommodating treasure and placing 1t in most unexpected places Searches had been made by the execu- tors in flower pots and vases, among waste paper baskets,s and underneath stairs and carpets, for promissory notes gold. silver and other precious goods. Then there was the discovery that q lady approaching the age of 90 years, living in a Devonshire village, was the real heir and succeeded to the inher- itance.
 The birthday of Viscount Massereene and Ferrard has just been celebrated. He Is an Irish peer who sits in the house of lords as Baron Oriel, is twelfth in line, and possesses the only Irish peerage he- reditable by females. He was once in the Seventeenth. Lancers, served in South Africa, and was wounded and mentioned in dispatches, and got his D. s. O. and his need of clasps and medals. In 1905 he married Scotch lassie. a beautiful dark woman-Miss Joan Ainsworth, daughter of Mir. John Ainsvsorth liberal member of Argyllshire.
 Their only child, the Hon. Diana Skef- fington. is at present heress to the peer age. The family place, Antrim castle. stands in the town of Antrim. and con tains several relics of the one-time Irish parliament. Among them is a picture of Lord Oriel, the last speaker; the speak CTS chair, and also the solid slver-gilt mace which was once used in the Dub lin house of commons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Treasury Statement

Washington, December 23.-At the be- 6inning of business today the condition of the United States treasury was: Work ing balance in treasury offices, s71244,- 594. In banks and Philippine treasury, $s4,- 1902 The total balance in general fund was $12s91o,7c7. Ordinary receipts yester- day were S,.s51, ,2s4, with ordinary dlsburse- ments of sl,S22,034. The deficit to date this, fiscal year is $2S,S59,241. as against de- felt of $S191,796 at this time last year. These figures exclude Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, December 23.-(special.)- Cotton was quoted in Montgomery today as follows: Mddling, S5sc; strict mid ding, sac.
 Eggs are retailed at 40 cents
 Poultry is low.
 Fresh cauliflower was received Friday. The prices are from 15 cents to 30 cents.
 Following prices prevailed Friday To- matoes, 65 cents to s1 a basket. Potatoes, Irish Sl60 tushel: sweet, $1 bushel. But ter, 30 to 45 cents pound. Cranberries, 60 tAnts gallon, 15 cents quart. Apples, 35 to 50 cents peck. Oranges, 20 to 40 cents dozen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Will Support Operatives

Manchester. England, December 23.-The executive committee of the trades unions has decided to support the striking mill operatives against the employment of non-unionist cotton fabric working men. There is little prospect of averting the lockout of 160,Go0s operatives which is threatened by the Lancashire mill own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
WATERWAY NOW
 BEING WIDENED

Louisville. December 23.-work of widening Lock Forty-one of the Louisville and Portland canal from SO. feet to 200 feet, the purpose being to make the entire canal uniform width of 200 feet. was begun yesterday under government con tract. -
 The work will not interfere with ship ping commerce through the canal. The contract for the construction of the lock also been let. This win cost S1,600. Onp Work will be completed withia Ave vsarA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-24
Subpoenas Received

have been received here demanding the presence Of officers of the Western Sugar company to testify in the federal court at New York. John D. spreckles, Clans
 A. spreck'es. and half dozen of the minor officers of the company must in spend their Christmas season on their way to the east in response. to he governments summons.