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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
EXPRESSES ON
 NAUCATUCK DIV,
 RUNNING TODAY
New YOrk-Boston Trains Stopping at Ansonia, Wa terbury and Bristol.

For the first time in the history of the Naugatuck division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road, a Boston-New York express passed over it this morning. This marks an epoch in the railroad his- tory of Ansonia, Waterbury and Bris- tol at which cities the new trains stop, between Bridgeport and Hart ford.
 There are two daily expresses mak- ing the trip, one in each direction, beginning today. One leaves New York and the other Boston at am. The train from New York arrives in Bridgeport at 9:15 and makes Water bury at 10:07, a considerable inn provement in the ordinary running time between Bridgeport and the Brass City.
 The other express arrives in Wa terbury at 11:59 and in Bridgeport at 12:45.
 Both trains appeared we'll patron ized on arriving at the local station. The new route between Boston and New York, via Waterbury. takes the same time as the old at present, but ultimately will shorten the time quite a little it is believed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Rebuked By Taft
 For Sur On Jew
Naval Officer Is Severely Scored for Insulting
 Testimony
(Snecial from United Press.

Washington, June 5-Severely scor- ing Colonel Joseph Garrard in com mand of Fort Myer, Va, for giving evidence in an official document of 'unfounded and narrow race preju- dice" President Taft, today, ordered a special examination for the son of Joseph A Bloom, a Jewish tailor at Fort Myer. who aspires to become a lieutenant in the army. In correspOn- dence made public, today, Colonel Garrard said that the youth had fine personal qualities but added:
 "I would not desire him in com mand as an officer and a social and personal associate. The presence of of the applicants family at a 1nili- tary post would be subversive of dis cipline and their probable treatment a source of modification to them.
 From an experience of many years. T have found few communities where Jews are received as desirable social associates.
 In a letter to the Secretary of War, Taft said, in part:
 ''It is difficult to read the endorse ment of Colonel Garrard with patience and without condemnatory words which had better not be written. The statements made by Colonel Garrard are not true with reference to the try: and I regret, as commander in chief of the army and navy, that any officer of either should permit him. self in an official document to give evidence of such unfounded and mar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
DIED.

BRAY.-In this city, June 3, 1911, Mary Ann (Connor) wife of Will liam Bray, aged 52 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence No. Center street extension, on Tuesday, June 6, at 8:3O a. m., and thence to St. Patrick's church, where a solemn high mass of re- Quiem will be offered at o'clock a. m.
 Burial in St. MichaePs ceme- tery. a* IBOURIGAN.-June 3, 1911, James Hourigan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 161 Steuben street, on Tues day, June 6, at S:30 a. m. and from St. Mary's church at a. rn
 -Inuerment at St. MichaeFs cemetery. as ELLISON.-In this city, on Saturday, Juno 3rd, 1911, John J. Ellison, aged 74 years. 6 months 21 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from Henry E. Bishops Mortuary Chapel, No 274 Fairfield avenue, on Tuesday, June 9th, at 2 p. m.
 -Interment at Mt Grove ceme- tery. D 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
JUDGE LANDIS
 STARTS LUMBER
 TRUST PROBE

Chicago, June 5-A special Federal Grand Jury which will investigate the lumber trust and allied interests, and also such other corporations as the Federal authorities desire probed, was impanelled under extraordinary cir cumstances by Judge Landis, today
 Clark Mckercher of Washington, and District Attorney Sims will have charge of the investigations. After warning the body that it's work must be in secret, Judge Landis declared the newspaper reporters if they saw jurors talking with outsiders should call his attention to the matter
 Many big lumbermen and paper manufacturers are under subpoenas to tell what they know of the methods of the lumber and paper combines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Women Love Beauty

So does the rest of the world; that's why they strive to acquire and retain it.
 This week we will give a demonstration of Reviva Cream and the use of the Revivicator.
 Reviva Cream com pines all of the qualities of cold and massage creams and a skin food.
 There is nothing in- furious about it; it simply aids Nature in her work building up the tissues.
 The Revivicator Is a massage device, the use of which, with Reviva brings out all of it's beneficial qualities.
 Reviva Cream is soc and $1 the jar. A Revi- vicator given free with the $1 size.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
RECREANT LOVER IS FREED.

Harry Clark, the young father ar rested Saturday on complaint or Oraine Burns. and held for theft of S100 from the young woman, was discharged from custody today. Clark and the girl were engaged to marry. Prosecutor Redden wasn't convinced that the authorities should interfere in their financial differences, and he ordered the discharge of the young man. He hadn't made up his mind to marry Miss Burns even when he left the hands of the police, though he intimated when arrested when if arrested that if marriage would lead to his freedom he would be willing to Lead her to the nearest justice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Bridgeporters Not
 Kicking Much About
 Their Property Tax

The Board of Assessors are arrang- ing their complaint lists preparatory to looking over properties in which re- ductions in taxes have been made by the Board of Relief The inspection of the properties will be begun next week
 The number of requests for reduc- tions does not pass the 200 mark, which is low, considering that there are over 10,500 taxpayers in the city.
 The requests are not very high, none going over the $500 mark, and most in the $20O-$300 figure. In a number of instances the reductions are allow ed. In some cases where reductions have been asked, it has happened that the assessors after looking over the property in question, have raised the assessment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Strong Reason For Municipal Right
 Of Water Plant

Manchester, June 5-Residents of the Sth school district of uois place are highly exicted, today. over action of the private Manchester water com pany in dismantling water hydrants because the district refused to pay an old bill allegedly excessive. At a res idence fire, Saturday, the firemen were seriously impaired by the ab- scence of water facilities. Only the presence of water hose enabled the firemen to save the house.
 The school district officials refused to pay an old bill claiming the water company asked too much money. The company threatened to dismantle the public hydrants in the district if the bill was not paid. The threat was eX- ecuted when the money was not for Warded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
LINEN SHOWER IS GIVEN
 TO MISS ELSIE KEISER

Miss Elsie Keiser, who is soon to become the bride of Herbert Saabye of this city, was given a linen shower by her friends at the home of Miss Alice Sistrand at 584 Wood avenue. Ornamental and useful gifts in linen, and good wishes, were showered upon the bride-to-be in equal proportions.
 Among the guests present were the Misses Alice Plunkett, Nellie Foley, Isabel Thomson, Annie Daley, Melvina Gazzalo, May Gazzalo, Edith Wilson, Julia Anderson, Agnes Kelley, Lola McGrath, Gertrude McGrath, Gertrude Bancroft, Carrie Bayette, Grace Kel- sey, Alice Sistrand, and Mrs. A. Thomson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Christian Science Mother Church In
 Annual Nicotine
3Speciaa from United Press. }

Boston, June 5-The annual business meeting of the Christian Science Mother church was held, today. the election of the following officers be- ing announced:
 President, Judge Clifford H. Smith, of Boston: First reader John C. La throp, of New York; second reader Miss Grace E. Collins, of Boston; trea- surer, Stephen A. Pease of Fall Riv- CT: clerk, John Dittmore of Boston
 The clerks report showed that the growth in membership during the past year had exceeded all previous years in the history of the church.
 The treasurer's report showed the church finances to be in satsifac- tory condition
 Reports were read showing the growth of Christian Science during the year in the United States and foreign countries, including England, Aus tralia and South Africa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
SAYS HUSBAND MISCONDUCTED
 SELF ABROAD

Declaring that her husband was guilty of misconduct with a woman tn Bolton, England, Mary Emma Ren- ton of this city has brought suit against Joseph Renton for divorce. It ls claimed that the indiscretion was committed in October 1, 1910. and Agnes McNaught is named as core spondent. She is a resident of Bolton and Renton is also said to be living there. Mrs. Benton says she married the defendant December Is, 1893. Hef maiden name was Mary Denby. Pa pers in the present action were filed this morning in the civil superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
S9.OO to SIS. Second floor.
Last week for
 Naushon dresses-$ $3.5O.

Till end of this week, a dress in any of seven good styles complete to your from Naushon gngham for $3.5O.
 Making will be thorough and careful. Fit is guaran- teeed Naushon fabrics guaranteed permanent color Styles excellent and and peasing you can see that for yourself in the model dresses that are here
 It is easy to figure the saving of money well as of time and trouble Entire charge for fabric and findings and making 35O less than dressmakers charge for work alone.
 A lot of pretty fabrics to choose fronl-for these Naushon gingams rarely attractive in both pattern and color.
 But be prompt for the week will slip by with won derfu speed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Legislator Pleads Guilty To Bribery
 And Fined $500
Especial from United Press)

Columbus. June 5.--Representativs Owen J. Evans. one of the lesisla- tors indicted in the bribery scandal. today, pleaded guilty to new indict- ment returned just 10 minutes prev iously by the and Jury In which he was charged with accepting a bribe in connection with a bin 10 license and regulate the business of loan agents. He announced that he would go before the board. this aft~ ernoon. and make a full confC5JiOn.
 Judge Kinkead, however. fined Evans $500 and costs. adding no prison sentence. Indictments against two other legislators were returned in the report this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
OBITUARY

News of the death Of Capt. Theo- dore B. Howell of 446 East Main street in New York city, yesterday morning. has reached this city, causing great grief among his many friends. Capt. Howell has been a patient at the Post Graduate hospital in New York for some time. He was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Previous to his illness he was con- nected with the 'Pequonnock Yacht club. He resided with his family in Cast Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
STATE LUMBER MEN SUMMONED
 TO U. s. COURT
(Special from United Press.)

New Haven, June 5-Subpoenas have been served upon Louis Mansfield, Of this city, and other officers and direc- tors of the lumber dealers association of Connecticut hauling them into the United States Circuit Court in pursu- ance of the governments suit against the so-called Lumber trust
 Besides the two New Haven men who have been summoned the follow ing officers of the State Lumber Deal CTS Association have been subpoenaed President A. Schumacher, of Water bury. vice-president Fred Lynch. of Ansonia, directors E. J. Lake of Hart ford, w. H. Woodward of Walling- ford: Frank H. Paxton of Bristol Harry C. Turner of New Canaan, J. O. Fox of Putnam, Horace Hatch of South Norwalk: H. L. Platt of New Britain, W. B. Becky of Stamford; H. W. Dammon of New Britain, A. R. Plumley of Winsted and F. H. Barnes of Southington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
ONE SISTER DEAD OTHER DYING FROM
 WRECK OF AUTO

Worcester, June 5-Although still on the dangerous list in the hospital, Mar guerite Ryan, injured in the wreck of an automobile near Shrewsbury, is still alive today. Her sister, Rather inc, 19 years old. is dead. Four other members of the party are suffering painful injuries.
 The automobile was that of John F. Quarn. 50, and married, a trustee of the Thomas Street Methodist church here. His guests, in addition to the Ryan sisters, were Mrs. William Rous- sau, 35; c. J. Breen, Detroit; Frank Winchester, steward Frohsint Club of Lake Quinsigamond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
BIGAMIST PLEADS
 GUILTY AND HELD
Special from United Press. )

New Haven, June 5-Pleading guilty to bigamy, Grocer Charles Roth, of Yonkers, N. T., was bound over to the next term of the Superior court after a brief hearing in police court. today He was arrested q week ago upon his marriage to Mrs. Roth NO. 9 formerly Miss Clara Resk, of Ton- kers. Mrs. Roth No. l was willing to forgive and forget, but the local prosecuting officials refused to noIIs the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Weather Indications.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, June 5-Forecast: Show CTS tonight; Tuesday fair and warmer. Moderate southwest winds
 Disturbances central this morning over the eastern portions of the Lake region and North Dakota, are produc- ing cloudy and rainy weather in all the northern sections from the Rocky Mountains eastward. Pleasant wealth CT prevails in the southern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity un- settled weather with showers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Democrat Out With Taft Banner To
 Defeat Republicans
Special from United Press. )

Council Bluffs, Ia., June 5.-Be- cause of the beautiful weather, just the kind the farmers like for corn blowing. a light vote is expected at the election in the 9th district, to- day, to elect a successor to Judge Smith. elevated to the United States Circuit Court Bench. The issue is Canadian reciprocity and is much confused because the Taft banner is carried by State Senator w. A. Cleve- land, the Democratic nominee, while reciprocity is opposed by Judge " R. Green a progressive Republican. This is the first election since Taft formulated his reciprocity plan and the result is being watched closely.
 Judge Smith is a standpat Repub- lican and won, last year, by but 1926 ma district of 4,00O normally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

MchlHHey, IeA-OHe oI the SrOunQS H. s. Smith names in his divorce suit is his wife's dislike of Senator Bailey, whom he champions.
 Springfield, Mo.-Vollier V. Mills, clerk in the department of commerce and labor at Washington, married Mrs. Beulan Paden, head waitress at the Colonel Hotel here.
 New Rochelle-Parson Lee, a negro waif, is the pied piper of the city hall. Batting a hook with cheese he fished 67 big rats out of one hole and killed another with pole.
 New York-Two dozen rum bottles empty-have been dug from the ruins of the old Fort Washington. They were left there by the Hessians.
 New Yori-Miss Annie S. Peck who has sailed for Peru to scale the high est peak of the Andes. will plant a Joan of Arc suffrage league flag at the apex if she is successful.
 New York-Because it's mistress sail ed for Europe, Saturday Pat, big gray cat, committed suicide by leap ing from a 18th story window of the Hotel Plaza.
 Dixon, Ills.-Declaring Emory Kim kaid an engineer. insulted a young lady, Aaron Mighalls struck the engi- neer one blow with his fist, so hard as to kill him.
 Pittsburg-The Rev. Dr. John H. Dietrich, pastor of the St. Mary's Me- morial Reformed church, says most ministers are afraid to "endanger their meal tickets" in preaching the truth and doing church work.
 Pittsburg-Charles Price, 29 years old. claims the worlds record for reg ular attendance at Sunday school. He has not missed a Sunday at the East Liberty Presbyterian Sunday school since March 1891.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
MEET JUNE IA
 TO FIX TAX OF
 THIS COUNTY

The county commissioners, the sen- ators and representa- tives from this county will hold a meeting in Hart ford, June IA. They will discuss the affairs of the county and fixt the county tax. The commissioners will submit figures regarding the expenses for the fiscal year and the funds needed for the coming year. The usual county tax is one tenth of a mill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
MICE NIBBLING MATCHES SET OPERA
 HOUSE ON FIRE
Especial from United Press )

NDPeCIdI HUH OIIIteU IeSS.I 7
 Stamford, June 5-Fire early this morning in the old opera house block owned by the James l. Raymond es- tate, caused $1, 600 damages in the den- tai offices of Drs Phillip H. Brown and Phillip W. Prior and $500 to the building The loss is covered by in surance. The cause is unknown, but there is a suspicion that 1t was due to mice nibbling matches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
LAVERY SUES FOR BILL.

Hugh Lavery, the wholesale liquor dealer, has brought suit against Will liam J. Packtor, proprietor of the New Elm Cafe, for s2O0 damages. Papers were filed this morning in the court of common pleas. Lavery claims Packtor owes him S169.98 for goods furnished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
AUTO co. TO LOCATE
 IN SOUTH NORWALK
(Snerial from I1nited Press l

Especial from United Press.)
 South Norwalk, June 5-The Austin Automobile Company of Grand Rapids, Mich, contemplates locating in this city, according to officers of the To- cal Merchants & Manufacturers as sociation A free site has been offer ed the western concern and conces- siOns in water and electric power rates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
One Body Recovered
 Out of Six Drowned

Especial from United Press.)
 Salt Lake, Utah, June 5-Only one body has So far been recovered from Utah Lake where six persons were drowned, yesterday, by the capsizing of a launch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
Y oung women cloth suits for less.

Serge suits, fancy mixed woolens attractive black and white checks, novel striped stuffs; all these among the fabrics found in small collection of young women suits that are to sell and lower price Excellent in every way these suits Exactly the that we've been showing through the seasOn-and selling.
 Because these are what is left they get prices to send them out into actual service Former prices have been 125o 5 and to $25; choose now at
 $9.OO to SIS.
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

row race prejudice"
 The President ordered GarTard rep rimanded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
 IN TABLOID FORM

Mckinney, Tex-One of the grounds H. S. Smith names in his divorce suit is his wife's dislike of Senator Bailey, whom he champions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

New Rochelle-Parson Lee, a negro waif, is the pied piper of the city hall. Batting a hook with cheese he fished 67 big rats out of one hole and killed another with a pole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

Springfield, Mo.-Vollier V. Mills, clerk in the department of commerce and labor at Washington, married Mrs. Beulan Paden, head waitress at the Colonel Hotel here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

New York-Two dozen rum bottles been dug from the ruins of the old Fort Washington. They were left there by the Hessians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

Dixon, Ills.-Declaring Emory Kim kaid an engineer, insulted a young lady, Aaron Mighalls struck the engi- neer one blow with his fist, so hard as to kill him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

New York-Miss Annie s. Peck who has sailed for Peru to scale the high est peak of the Andes. will plant a Joan of Arc suffrage league flag at the apex if she is successful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-05

New York-Because it's mistress sail ed for Europe, Saturday Pat, big gray cat, committed suicide by leap ing, from a 18th story window of the Hotel Plaza.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-13
Rebates Given
Big Concerns
Federal Sugar orieisI Gives Inves,iaa.
tors OF Sugar Trust Infor-
nation.

WASHINGTON. II. G.. July ~
Railroads give. or are still forced TO
give. rebates to big corporations and
to the detrimcnt OF small concerns
was the declaration OF Frank c. Low
~. OF New York. general sales mana
ger OF the Federal Sugar Refining Go.
before the sugar Trust" investira'-
ing committee today In explanation
OF his charge. Mr.. Lowry declared
that his company did not receive an
allowance for literage IN New York
harbor. as the Sugar Trust does
Frank l. Neale. "A Philadelphia ship
ping agent. testified that while unI-
form rates are In operation. hic con
Germs with inside information" about
intended changes in rates. or who r..
ceived advantages IN the shape or
drayage. put smaller dealers under a
handicap.
Rates are 40 complicated. he De.
clared. that biz concern like the
American Sugar Refining 90 must EN-.
ploy rate expert al $4,000 year
10 work out rates. or an OF It's direc.
tors would 20 10 Jail for violating the
Interstate commerce laws"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-13
Fisher Demands
Alaska Inquiry
Wants "Dick to Dick" Letter Episode
Sifted to the Bottom-Committee
Refuses to Hurry

WASHINGTON. July Appear
Ing voluntarily before the house COM
mittee on expenditures in the interior
department to-day. Secretary OF the
Interior Walter l.. Fisher. made an
unsuccessful plea for an immediate
investigation of the story of Miss NJ.
+. Abbott. writer. relating TO the
mysteriously missing Dick to Dick
letter. from Richard :. Ryan. of New
York.. to former Secretary of the In
terror Bdllinger. concerning the con
trOller lay lands in Alaska.
Secretary Fisher. Offering 10 co..
operate with the committee in every
way. but insisting that the public in
terests had not been ieopardized.
urged that the letter be taken up so
as TO determine whether such letter
existed. and. If so. who removed it
from the interior department files.
Representative Graham announced
that the committee regarded the let
ter as OF secondary importance, but
would thoroughly investigate that
matter lin due time" II was this
letter in which Ryan is claimed 20
have written that he had sent Charles
=. Taft TO tell his brother. the Presi-
dent. Who. he Ryan represented. "
IT, his interest in Controller Bay
claims and that the President then
withdrew his objections The hear
ing will be resumed Friday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-13
WRECK CLEARED
Fourteep Who Lost Lives on Hartford
Express Have All Been Identified.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. July ie-
Shortly before the sunset upon vhat
remains Of the debris 81 the 100 f,'ei
federal express 81 The Ncv York
New Haven and Hartford railroad
wrecked az The yiaduct here Tuee.lay
morning. The body OF the Ias' victim
Nas taken out aud identification VAS
made of al the fourteen who lost
their lives The lasf bod, recovered
was that of sylvester o. emmett. of
Washington. ID e.
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