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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
CATHOLIC MISSIONS
 CLOSE TOMORROW
Rev. Fr. O'Rourke to Close
 St. Patrick's Mission - Father Smith at St.Mary's

Rev. Father John O'Rourke, s. J., whose eloquence at the laying of the corner stone of St. Patrick's new church thrilled an immense crowd, will close the mission at St. Patrick $ church tomorrow evening at 7:30.
 Father O'Rourke is one of the most notable pulpit orators of America, and his presence at the closing of the mission is expected to attract men from not only St. Patrick's, but throughout the city.
 This evening at 7:30 the Holy Hour will be one of the most impressive services of the mission. The attend ance since the opening of the mission has been exceptionally large, and growing through the week. The dis play of zeal throughout the mission is unprecedented in the history of the parish.
 St. Marys mission will also close tomorrow evening. the final exercises being scheduled to begin at 7:45. The order of exercises in both missions will be about the same, comprising the sermon, renewal of baptismai VOWS administration of the papal benediction and the benediction of the blessed sacrament.
 St. Mary's church with it's large capacity has been none too adequate for the throngs throughout the period of exceptional devotion. The attend ance exceeded all expectation, prov ing a surprise alike to the resident clergy and the Paulist Fathers, Smith and McGratf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT
 WEEK AT TRINITY

The twenty minute monday ser vices which have been held every day, from 1925 to 12:45, at Trinity church chapel, since the first of March. have So far been attended by nearly two thousand people. The Brotherhood of St Andrew, under whose auspices these meetings have been arranged, are very much pleased with this rec ord. These services will continue for two weeks more, or, until Good Fri day.
 On Monday and Tuesday of next week, Rev. Charles G. Clark, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, shelton, will give ten minute addresses on the subjects "A Closed Door?" and ''The Key That Unlocks the Door,.
 On Wednesday. Rev. J. C. France, rector of St. Luke's church, this city, will speak on Courage and Persever- ance"
 On Thursday. Rev. M. G. Thompson of Christ church, Greenwich, will ad- dress the noon meeting on "A Lesson from the Cross.
 On Friday, Rev. James A. Goodwin of Christ church, Hartford, will spea k on "The Manliness Of the Christian.
 Saturdays service will be conducted by one of the laymen and will be of the nature of a praise service.
 A most cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these meetings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
What "Hanlet" Lacked.

In a mining camp town "Hamlet" w-,s one evening given by strolling company. and this is the criticism that appeared next day in the local papers. written by the miner dramatic critic:
 "There is too much chinning in this piece. The author is behind the times and seems to forget that what We want nowadays is hair raising situa- tions and detectives.
 ''In the hands of skillful play wright a detective would have been put upon the track of HaE1let's uncle. and the old man would have been hunted down in a manner that would have lifted the audience out of their cowhides.
 ''The moral of the piece is not good. The scene where Hamlet sasses his mother is very bad example to- the rising generatio
 "Our advice to the author is more action, more lovemaking and plenty of specialties. The crazy girl scene should be cut out altogether and a rattling good song and dance subsu- tuted"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Charles V. at Table,

Emperor Charles V. of Austria, by far the most powerful ruler of his day, was thus described as he appeared at table by Roger Ascham, secretary to the English ambassador. in 1850: T stood hard by the emperor's table. He had four courses: he had sod beef very good-roast mutton. baked hare: these be DO service in England The emperor hath a good face, n constant look; he fed well of capon; have had better from mine hostess Barnes many times in my chamber. He and Ferdinando. king of the Romans. ate together very handsomely. carving themselves where they list, without any curiosity. The emperor drank the best that ever I saw; he had his head in the glass five times as long as any of us and never drank less than a good quart at once of Rhenish wine." It was notorious that the emperor ate and drank 1mmoderately, and as a nat ura1 result he suffered terribly from gout from the time he was thirty years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Tha Man Mi+h a Cold.

The sympathy given to the man witt a hard cold is purely perfsnctory We know, or at feast we think we know. that he will not die We know that he is thoroughly wretched, ye' we are equally certain that in three days or so he will be coming upstairs two at a time, This does not comfor' him, though he may know it himself He therefore feels himself an outcast a pariah He is cut off from the ordinary human relations. If he SC much as kisses his wife or child he is blackguard. mentally self convict ed of it. Nobody loves him. and he may go out into the kitchen and drink cough sirup.-Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
CALUMET CLUB ENDS A
 PROSPEROUS CAREER
Social Organization Was Short Ived-Members Belong to
 Algonquin Club

With the transfer of it's clubhouse at Main and Gilbert streets to Nathan c. Herz, who will later dispose of il elsewhere, 1t is understood the Calu- met Club will end it's brief existence Most of its members are already mem bers of the Algonquin Club, and wil make that organization their head quarters; such members of the Calu- met Club as do not now belong tC the Algonquin Club will be admitted in the near future.
 The Calumet Club was formed in 1907, mainly of members of the Algon- quin Club. It's first president was Archibald Mc.Neil. Sr., and the present president is Archibald McNeil, Jr. The Calumet Club has enjoyed a prosper ous career and will end its existence with it's financial ledger showing a balance on the right side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Methodists Observe
 Two Anniversaries
Special from United Press.

South Manchester. Conn.,. April T. The published program of the confer ence of the New England Southern Methodist Churches for today and to- morrow forecasted adjournment prob- ably Monday or Tuesday. Much im- portant business has been sidetracked for speeches and routine reports. and the .conferees expect to hustle to get through early next week.
 The anniversary of the Freedman's Aid was celebrated today. The anni- versary of the Home Missions and the Church Extension will be held this evening. Tomorrows program in- cludes a love feast. anniversary of the board of Sunday Schools and evange- listic service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
FOR RETALIATION
 ON THE KAISER
Senate Bill to Aid President on Expressive Tariff Ow- ing to Potash Wrangle in Germany.
Special from United Press.)

Washington, April IA bill to strengthen the hands of the President in such cases as the potash wrangle with Germany by providing for re- taliation, it was learned, today, will be introduced in the Senate by Cur tis, (Rep., Kas.)
 It provides that whenever a foreign country discriminates against the Uni- ted States in tariff rates or 'impairs or destroys the capital of citizens of the United States litigimately invest ed for such foreign State' the Pres ident may raise the tariff on articles imported from that cour1try to an amount equal to the amount of loss sustained by Americans.
 In extreme cases of undue discrim- ination against the commercial or financial interests of citizens of the United States on the part of a foreign state the President may direct that such products of the foreign state as he may deem proper shall be ex- cluded from importation to the Uni- ted States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
The >s.u, .s ,- ssrlous t.ymn.

The famous hymn beginning "Goc moves in mysterious way" knowh as "Cowper's Hymn had its ori' gin as follows: Cowper was all his life the victim of nelanchoita and more than once attempted suicide. One day, bent upon destroying himself, be got into cab and ordered the driver to take him to certain point CD the river where he intended to drown himself. The cabman. noticing his strange appearance and feeling that all might not be right with him. drove him about the city and finally stopped in front of the poets door. Stepping out and recognizing the oid familiar surroundings and shocked at the thought of his narrow escape. Cowper exclaimed God moves In q mysterious way his wonders to per forIn,'' and. rushing fn. immediately composed the immortal hymn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Game to the Last.

Douglas Macdonald and his old cro- ny, Donald MacDougal, were once op posed to each other in a famous curl ing match. and the last two stones to finish the game were the two cronies' Donald MacDougal. with enormous deliberation, threw his stone. He threw it we'll. He made what Is called a pat lid and jumped for joy. Then 1t was Douglas MacDonald's turn. His case seemed hopeless. but such a splen. did throw did he make that the pat lid was knocked off, and his stone lay at the side of the tee, winning the game. In his joy the old fellow jump ed sky high. He came down so hard that he broke right through the ice. He sank. but, bobbing up again. be shouted from the cold water:
 'Ht. lads, we've won. and if l dinna come oot O here alive be sure ye pit that stone on my raveV-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
HE MIGHT HAVE ESCAPED IF HE
 WORE A PILLOW
Secor's Slimness Led to His Detection-Charged with
 Passing Bad Check

Henry Secor, formerly employed by c. D. Miller Stratford florist, was held for further investigation when arraigned in the city court today for attempting to pass a fraudulent check on Jacob Fertig water street soloon keeper.
 Secor was arrested by Detective Cronan in East Bridgeport yesterday. When Secor's description was given the detectives, it's most striking fea- ture was that Secor was gaunt and slim. When Cronan espied a man who might qualify as a living skeleton he took a chance and addressing him as Mills one of his aliases, effected his identifica ton. Then he placed Se- cor under arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Dirt and Death.

When celebrated Paris physician was asked how the city could prevent the coming of plague then ravaging other European places he answered. Boil your icel' That tersely called attention to the necessity of utter cleanliness and that even ice made from impure water carried disease.
 Yellow fever." said Henry Ward Beecher, Ifs God Almighty's opinion of dirt" The chief contributing cause toward modern efficiency in surgery is that surgeons have learned to keep clean. Nothing is so spotless as good hospital. Everything is boiled and sterilized-beds, instruments, clothing. washrags, floors, hands and finger nails. That is why they save lives there. Nobody would die if he could keep perfectly clean. Death is the final triumph of dirt.--Chicago Trip nno
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Pays Registration Fee
 to Court, Not to State
Brother of Former Alder man Jacknlan Arrested for Violation of Automobile Law.

John M. Jackman, of Fairfield, brother of Former Alderman George ". Jackman of this city paid his automobile registration fee amounting to s6.50 in an unusual manner today.
 Through misunderstanding of the law, MT. Jaclxman neglected to secure his 1911 marker. when his registra- tion for 1910 expired. He learned of his error a couple of days before. he had occasion to drive over to Bridge port on Jan. 2s but took a chance be- cause of the urgent nature of his business. State Policeman virelli dis covered him. He was tried in the city court today for violation of the au- tomobile law.
 Judge Wilder took the view that the violation was purely technical and he imposed fine that amounted to the loss the State suffered through MT. Jackman's oversight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
E.. H. DILLON & co.
MERCILESS CROSS
 FIRE FOR ALFAN0
Judge Causes Arch Terror ist to Make Some Strange
 Admissions
Special from United Press.


 Viterbo. April 1-Enrico Alfano, read of the Camorra, was put through a merciless cross examination by Judge Bianchi, today. and the cause hs the prisoners suffered materially hy the practical collapse of the glib defense made by A1fano yesterday.
 The most telling point made by the judge was his query as to why AL faro waited until Informer Abbate- rnaggio began his disclosures before is.- fled to America
 The witness created considerable amusement by, replying that he was seized with an attack of stomach trouble at that time and was afraid that his confinement in prison. even pending his vindication, would prove fatal
 Alfano again denied the existence of the Car1orra, declaring that 1t had iong since ceased its activities. Here again Bianchi forced irreconciliable admissions from the witness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
WALL STREET TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 New York, April 1-Opening-The stock market showed a strong tone at the opening, today. Canadian Pa cific advanced over a point. The leading railroads and indutrials, gen. erally, opened fractiona1ly higher.
 II a. m.-The market developed 8 f1rmer tone and in the last half of the first hour the prices of nearly all the active shares joined in a moderate improvement.
 Closing-Trading came almost to a standstill after the first hour and the volume of business fell off to about the same extent as prevailed in the dull interval week ago. There was little shading off in prices in the last few minutes with the range at the close slightly above yesterdays final figures.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Witness in New York,
 Trial Here Is Delayed

ed in the contemplated arraignment of Fred Messenger, a New York chauf- feur, in the city court today. Messeng- CT was delivering an automobile from a New York sales agency to a Bridge port buyer when on March 13 he was arrested for driving without the prop CT display of markers. Because an important witness was detained by the Supreme court of New York as witness in another State, Attorney James A. Turner secured a continu- ance of Messengers case when it was called in the city court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
POSTAL REMOVAL
 CAUSES TROUBLE:
Michigan Congressman and A. F, of L. in Fight For Railway Mail Superintendent Against Postmaster General
(Special from United Press !


 Washington April 1--M enbers of the Michigan delegation in Congress today announced their determination to make a fight for Alexander Grant, who was denoted from general super intendent of the railway mail service to be superintendent of the St. Paul division, upon the order of Postmaster General Hitchcock The whole Michi- gan delegation called on Hitchcock when it was rumored that the post master general planned Grants re- moval. They said today that if Hitch cock hoped to forestall the impending Congressional inquiry into the railway mail service by the reorganization, as announced last night, he was mis- taken.
 Grant said today that his demotion came as an utter surprise. He had only high praise for Theodore Ingalls, his successor. Secretary Morrison, of the American Federation of Labor, began an inquiry early today to deter mine what effect the charges would have on his plans for organizing the clerks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
keepine the Actors Clean.

Some years ago. when playing fr Leeds. I started swimming compe- tition among the members of my com pany and to encourage them offered as prize silver loving cup (won, by the way, by the late Edward Lon nen). The event apparently created some interest in the town, and a friend heard two men engage in a discussion as follows:
 First Man-I say. durst to know this ere Terry's given coop to bes' swim mer f company?
 Second Man-Aye. Whats that for
 First Man-Oh. l suppose it's to keep them play actors c!ean.-Edward Terry in Era Annual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
She Has Positive Proof.

The COok--Sure. an ye don't mane to tell me that ye think it's bad luck to break mirror? The New Maid (earnest!y)-I don't think: ] know 1t. The Cook-Glory be! An how do ye know itt The New Maid-Everv time I break one lose my job.-~New YorE Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
ARcANuM LODGE. I. o. o. F.

Marking 36 years of the existence of Arcanum lodge, Independent Order ot Odd Fellows, delegation of 70 mem- bers of Ousatonic lodge of Derby jour neyed to this city last evening and helped the local members celebrate the day. The visit of Ousatonic lodge marked the continuation of bonds of friendship which were formed between the two lodges at the institution of Arcanum lodge, on which occasion the Derby men visited this city and pre- sented the baby lodge with a hand some set of officers regalia. The local members and visitors were serv- ed an excellent banquet under the auspices of Fidelity lodge, Daughters Of Rebekah. After that came a smoker, which kept the assemblage delighted until late hour, listening to interesting stories of the past doings of the two lodges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
YEGGS WRECK VAULT

Special from United Press.)
 Des Moines. Ia April I'm a vain c.tternp- to secure s1O0. 900 of tax col lcct.ons. yeggmen. early today, wrecked the vault of the Poke Coun- " courthouse.
 c ". Kellar a tax clerk in the of fee ~as gagged and bound. The Vegas then poured a charge of nitro clycerine into holes bored in the door If the vault and exploded 1t. The .s-ite- shell Of the big safe was wreck ed but the inner vault wi.hstood the explosion. The robbers fled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Cards on Sunday.

Pepys. the diarist. was greatly scan. dalized when he first saw cards played on Sunday. "I did find the queen, the Duchess of York and another al cards, with the room full of ladies and great men. which was amazed to see on Sunday, having not believed. but contrarily fiatly denied the same a nt- tie while since"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
He Understood the People.

One of Jay GouId's campaigns as a dealer in railways was with the Wa bash system of railroads He got con- trol and after effecting a reorganiza tion which increased the capital stock and also the bonded debt sold them out It is related of him at this time that an associate said to him. MT. Gould, don't you think you are bond ing this much higher than the property will stand?" That may be-" answer ed he, but the American people are mighty partia! to bonds"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Part nf the RniA

Shall we pose as mtilionaires or as foreign dukes at the hoteiI'
 "As the latter, my boy AS million aires we might be expected to display some evidences of wealth. but as dukes nobody can possibly take It amiss if we skip" ."-Kansas City Jour- nal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
WAGE STRIKE OF NEW ,-
 LONDON CARPENTERS

Especial from United Press.)
 New London. April About 250 car penters went out on strike today as he result of the boss carpenters re- fusaI of a wage increase. The men demanded an increase of 50 cents day. from s to $3.5o. Work on the Lawrence Free Hospital and numerous dwellings has practically been sus- rended by the strikers action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
CLAN CAMPBELL. O. s. C.

Members and friends Of Clan Camp hell, Order of Scottish Clans. gathered in large numbers last evening in cele- bration of the 9th anniversary of the clan. About 200 sat down to an ex cellent banquet. which was served un- der the direction of the banquet com mittee and the members of Hawthorn lodge, Daughters of Scotia Follow ing this came an excellent musical and entertainment program, and a historical sketch of the lodge by Dep uty John Japp. Dancing concluded the evenings enjoyment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
BRYCE AND KNOX
 IN TREATY CONFAD
(special from United Press. }

Washington. April 1.-The British American arbitration treaty was rap- idly advanced toward it's final form at long conference between Presf- dent Taft, Ambassador Bryce and Secretary of State Knox today. at the White House.
 Bryce remained with the President after Knox was called away and the representative of England had a lengthy conference with the Chief Ex- ecutive.
 The negotiations are believed to be progressing satisfactorily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
OBITUARY

Wilhelmena, wife of John Bunk, died last evening at her home, 557 shelton street. in her 5oth year. She was a native of Germany and was a member of the German Evangelical Lutheran St Pauls Church and charter member Of Victoria Stamm. .. W. NJ. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband. three sons, William. George and Julius Gerwien.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
FRATERNAL NEWS
FoREsTERS' MEMORIAL.

Delegates representing the various lodges and circles of Foresters of America in this city. met last evening to talk over the question of arrang- ing the annual memorial day exercises of the order. An important meeting of the committee will be held on April 3 and committees will be appointed for the memorial observance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA.

At a special meeting of the Connec- ticut grand circle of the Brotherhood of America in this city last night, plans were discussed for the coming to Bridgeport of the annual session of the grand circle here on August g. It is expected that there will be a good attendance from Bridgeport at the ses- sion of the supreme circle at York, Pa. on May 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
SUICIDE OF MASON

Especial from United Press)
 Camden, April 1-Herman H. Mith- oefor, S1, retired business man and prominent Mason. killed himself at his home here today. Nervous trou- ble was the cause
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
YANKEE PAYS S500,000
 FOR ENGLISH PAINTING
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 London. April From statements made by Lord Lansdowne, the owner, today. it is practically certain that Benjamin Altman, the New York mer- chant, is the purchaser for s5O0,00O Of Rembrandt's 'sThe Mill" Englishmen are trying to conceal their chagrin at he loss of the picture by charging that the purchaser paid many times what if is worth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
HARTMAN HEIR BORN

fspecial from United Press)
 New York, April IA son has been born to Mrs Charles Cary Rumsey. daughter of the late Edward H. Har- riman. Mrs Rumsey was married March 27. 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
Currv,no No Eayor

Lend a hand Hiram. and help ketch the alderman's pig"
 "Let the alderman ketch his own pig. I'm out of politics fer good" Louis vile Courier-J ournai.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
SyNsJI TbinNa

We are too fond of our own will. We want to be doing what we fancy mighty things, but the great point is to do small things when called to them in a right spirit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01

Los Angeles--Miss Leslie M. De- vine, auditor of big retail house, is under contract to her employers not to marry for 10 years, the considera- ton being a big block of the corpora &iaaa,n a+nnL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
The Tank

Friend ito confirmed toper)-I don't see how you can drink so much. It's shocking. Toper-It shocks me too. It surprises me. l suppose it's just luck"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01
DICK MILLER AFTER BURNS.

Dick Miller of the Mohican A. C., will meet Irish" Burns of the North End A. c. at any time at 142 pounds. Miller has been defeated by OBrien. the latter having 10 pounds on his ad- yersary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01

To give awkwardly is churlishness. The most difficult part is to give. Then why not add smile?-La Bruyere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-01

Thought works in silence; so does virtue. One might erect statues to silence.-Carlyle.