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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
NO WEAKNESS IN LONDON

London, Oct. 28-The weakness in American securities on the London market, which prevailed yesterday, was not in evidence today, during the early trading. Both Steel common and preferred advanced 3-S, while oth- CT American issues were from frac- tions to 1 1-2 points higher.
 American shares maintained their firm tone until the close, Steel com mon increasing it's advance to half a point and the preferred 1 3-S. The other internationals were fractionally higher at the wind up of the days business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
LOCAL CONCERN
 CHANGES NAME

Following the reorganization of the Downer-Hawe Co. by the withdrawal of the Hawes interests, the concern has adopted the name of La Resista Corset Co.," taking the name of the brand of corsets that forms their principal output.
 A certificate indicating this change was filed with the state secretary yes- terday, and it also showed an increase in capital stock to $200,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Dispute Over Ownership
 of Spruce Street Property

In a dispute about two valuable pieces of property on Spruce street, Bessie Dichazi of this city has brought suit against John Dichazi of TIT Spruce street. It is claimed that they are tenants in common on Spruce street, but that the defendant has been collecting the rents, although the plaintiff has one-half interest in the property. The plaintiff asks the Superior court to order a partition of the property and if that is not satis- factory to order a sale and account ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
LEASE IS RECORDED

A lease three years old executed between the Grand Union Tea Co.,, and Charles A. and Mary A. Whiting for the rent of store and basement in the Whiting Building, 165 Fairfield avenue, was recorded in the town clerks office today The lease GOV CTS five years from 1909, and for the first three years the rental is $1,200 a year and for the last two $1,300.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
LOCAL BUILDING NOTES

Permits to build with an aggregate value of $43,2S5, were issued during the past week. as follows:
 Carl A. Olson, three-family frame dwelling, east side of Lee avenue.
 George E. Crawford, brick garage, east side of Pacific street.
 Bertha Hurlock. two two-family frame dwellings, west side of Iranis- tan avenue.
 Christina M. Peterson and Jens Nicholson, frame shed for blacksmith shop, east side of North avenue.
 Frank Roman, frame addition to dwelling, west side of Brewster street.
 Lottie E. Pierce, frame garage, north side of North avenue, near Park ave- nue. J. A. Marson, remodel brick build ing, corner of Kossuth and Sterling streets
 side Of North avenue.
 Bryant Electric Co.,, brick addition and extension to building.
 Warren Light, two-family frame dwelling, west side of Howard avenue, near Maplewood avenue.
 William Winter, brick addition to building, west side of East Main street, near Clarence street.
 Morehouse Bros, two-family frame dwelling, south side of Rose, near No ble avenue.
 Sigmund Bohrer, frame shed, south side of WillistOn street, between Sea- view avenue and Bunnell.
 Keller Bros, brick addition to rear of store, east side of Main street, near Fairfield avenue.
 Alfred J. McKeon and wife, two- family frame dwelling, south side of Wentworth street.
 Plans are being drawn for a three story frame and brick block at State street and Clinton avenue, for Adolf Sherman.
 The contract has been let for two- family house in Fairfield avenue, for Frederick Curtis.
 Work has been started on the pro- posed addition to the plant of the Bridgeport Elastic Fabric Go. in Ground will be broken for two family house in North avenue for Harry Golden.
 Plans are being drawn for the new two family house which Dr. J. Henry nue.
 The contract has been let for a two family frame house in Wilmont ave- nue for Clark Wilcox.
 Carl A. Olsen has started work on a three family frame house in Lee ave- nue for himself.
 Mrs. Bertha Hurlock has let the con- tract for three two family houses on land owned by her in Iranistan ave nue.
 Plans are completed for a fine resi- dence in Vine street for Mrs. John Broadhead.
 J. J. Mcfarland has commenced work on a three-family house in Pop lar street for himself.
 Plans are being completed for a seven roomed bungalow in Norman street for Frank Hall. A new gardeners cottage is being built on the Percy Bartram estate in Black Rock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Grown Cautious.

Chatty Lodger ito iandlord - yoo seem to have seen good deal Whst are you? Landlord Well. sir. 1 wero a lion tanner. and I'd be there now tf I sadn't a-married: but. you see. my wife were knife thrower in the same show. and she got to prac6cing her turn on me- Well. thinks 1. life aint too long to run no risks, so 1 took oo a safe job and become steeplejack.-l London Punch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
OBITUARY

Nicholas Kern of 279 Lafayette street, this city, died at Shelton, to- day. He leaves a widow, mother and one brother, Thomas Kern of Warner Bros. Deceased had been employed at the Warner Bros. for some years.
 The funeral of Amalia Spear was held yesterday at the home of her niece. Mrs. Sophia Dietrich, in James street, with the Rev. H. c. Wiemar officiating. Many relatives and friends surrounded the bier. The casket was surmounted by many handsome floral offerings. Interment was in the fam fly plot in Mountain Grove, ceme- tery
 Funeral services of Charles Pflomm, the well known florist, held at the be- reaved home in Central avenue yes terday afternoon, were attended by tives. friends and business associates of the deceased. Rev. John P. Wag- ner, pastor of the Summerfield M. B. church, off1ciated. A double quartet of the Schwaebischer Maenner Chor sang appropriate hymns both at the home and as the remains were low cred into the grave at Lakeview cem- etery A wealth of handsome floral pieces surrounded the casket. The pail bearers were all nephews of the deceased. They were Carl and Julius Frauenberger, Carl and Ernest Gros.. chel, and Louis and Albert Herman.
 The funeral of Thomas H. Dolan was largely attended this forenoon from his late residence, 115 Goodwin street, at 8:30 and St. Mary's church at o'clock. Rev. Father Mulcahy sang high mass of requiem. There were many handsome floral tributes. The pail bearers were John Barnweil James Cashman, Thomas Cashman Fred Delmuth, Michael Kreauther and Jacob Reh. Willie Cavanaugh acted as flower bearer. Ipterment was in St. Michaefs cemetery where Rev. Father Murphy read the committal services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
CONTRACT IS SIGNED.

John H. Toole, representing Toole & Sunderlin, contractors, today, sign ed a contract awarded to him by the Committee on Harbor Improvements several days ago for the bulkheading of the property of the city at the City Yard on the Pequonnock river. The contract calls for the completion of the work within 30 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR PIRATE CAPTAIN
 GUILTY OF MURDER
(SneciaI from United Press. }

Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Oct. 2S.--A verdict ot guilty, with life imprisonment as the penalty, was found by the jury against Maurice C"Moss'D Enright, captain of the alleged "sluggers'' pirate car, for the murder of Vincent Altman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
A Word to Ra Avoided.

Wife-Well. did you find out what it' was said that offended Mrs Young bride? Hub-Yes. her husband told me. It seems that you remarked. ~I see you're installed in your new home" and as they've furnished on the in stallment plan she thought you were trying to be funny at their expense.--' Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
CLUB STEWARD FINED
 ON TWO COUNTS FOR
 VIOLATING LIQUOR LAW.
fspecial from United Pressl

(SpeclaI rom United PreSS.1
 New Haven, Oct. 28.-Found guilty on two counts of violating the liquor laws, Gustav E. Beyerle, steward of the Teutonia Singing Society, was fined $50 and costs in police court today. The case was appealed. The court found that the steward sold liquor to non-members of the club, on election day and on Sunday, August 13.
 Ex-State Policeman M S. Louks brought the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Tagged Passenger Train in Time to
 Prevent Derailment

Especial from United Fress.)
 New Haven, Oct. 2S-Railruad detec- tive s. B. Preston, early today, flag ged a passenger train just in time to save it from running into a heavy freight car door which he had seen to fall on the track from a freight train. In the opinion of railroad men the door mold would have derailed the passenger tratN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

New York-Miss Mageline Petts heard a man on Broadway say, 'Step lively their old sweetheart" and had Samuel Rosen, a teamster arrested. Rosen told the court his horses were Darling and Sweetheart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
NATIONAL W. c. T. U.
 CONVENTION IN MILWAUKEE.

Special from United Press)
 Milwaukee, Oct 28.-The 18th Ma tional w. c. T. U. convention was called, today, by Mrs. Lillian M. Stew ems, of Portland, Ore, president of the order. Over 500 voting delegates were present.
 Aside from the temperance ques- tion, woman suffrage will be one of the important matters discussed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
NEW TROLLEY ROAD
 COMING INTO TOWN
Workmen Laying Rails or North Main Street from
 Trumbull Line South

The Bridgeport & Danbury Trolley Co. has made considerable progress this week in the construction of it's line from Trumbull line south in Main street to Terry place.
 The workmen are now at the Pet erson place, at OK Hill, and are pro- gressing fairly well towards connecting the line already built through TrunI- bull With the North Main street line of the Connecticut co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
SPECIAL MEETINGS.

Evangelist Currie assisted by MT. J. A. Paquette, singer are conducting successful services at Newfield church on Stratford avenue. These meetings during this week have proven to be very interesting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
DE LEON TO LECTURE.

A lecture of more than ordinary in- terest will be given in Lincoln hall, 62 Cannon street, Sunday afternoon, at o'clock when -Ir. Daniel De Leon will lecture under the auspices of the Socialist Labor party
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Died in the Hospital
 From Fractured Skull
fsnecial from limited Press ,

Special from United Press.)
 Stamford, Oct. 2S-Joseph Skelly, who was found unconscious by the roadside in Roxbury, Sunday, with a fractured skull, died, late last night. at the Stamford Hospital. His remains will be shipped to relatives in Col chester for interment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Thin as a Rail.

@tIs he as thin as have heardrr
 "He's thinner. Say, when he trie0 on a double breasted coat one row ok buttons was up his back."-Excbang&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
The Other Extreme.

Parke-Poor Filter. His wife is . spendthrift. Is there anything worse. wonder. than wife that's too ex- travagant? Tame-Oh. yes; one thats too eccnomical-Brooklyn Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Mineola, L. By his will, Emilio Castillo, wealthy Spanish merchant, directed there be no funeral for him and that his wife scatter his ashes to the winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

There is nothing so easy but that if becomes difficult when you do it with reluctance.-Terence-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Plans are completed for a fine resi- dence in Vine street for Mrs. John Broadhead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

J. J. Mcfarland has commenced work on a three-family house in Pop lar street for himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Mrs. Bertha Hurlock has let the con- tract for three two family houses on land owned by her in Iranistan ave- nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Plans are being completed for g seven roomed bungalow in Norman street for Frank Hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Carl A. Olsen has started work on 6 three family frame house in Lee ave nue for himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-08
WIFE GETS BUT 81.
Luther Mangum Denies Relatives
Share in Estate-Wills Filed.

Cutting of his wife, Eddy Mangum,
his sister, Emma Moore. and his brother.
William Mangum, from all share in his
estate. except a bequest Of 81 each,
Luther Mangum, by his will dated Feb
ruary 9, 1911. leaves his remaining es-
tate to Laura Kosack. He recites that
he desired the latter to have his entire
estate. except SO, in recognition of the
many valued services she rendered
him. Laura Kosack is also named as
executor.
BY the terms Of the will of Thomas
M. Hindle, dated March "a, 1909, his
entire estate is devised to his wife
Agnes NJ. Hindle. She is also named
as executrix.
August Schiller, by his will dated
March %. 1911, provides that his wife.
Ida Schiller. shall take his entire es-
tate absolutely. He expressed his con-
viction that the wife will care for the
children, to whom he leaves the in
junction to live and obey their mother.
The widow is also named as executrix.
The estate Of Mrs. Mary A. Leese is
by the terms Of her will, dated March
9, 1907, to be distributed among her
three children. Her son, Martin A.
Leese, is named as executor.
The will of Joseph Sommers, dated
February 1, 1900. was filed today for
probate. A life interest in his entire
estate is devised to his wife, Henrietta
Sommers. At her death the property is
to be equally distributed among his
children. The widow is also named as
eXecutrix.
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REALTY Transactions
SHOW GREAT ACTIVITY
Number of Suburban and City Prop
critics Recorded as Sold Dur
ing the Week.

Reports from the office of Thomas j.
Fisher & Co., Inc, are that the prophesies
made three weeks ago that this spring
would show unusual activity in realty
transactions were correct. A number OF
suburban sales have been recorded, as
we'll as several pieces of city property.
Fred A. Emery has purchased lot on
the corner of Connecticut avenue and
Kirke street, Chevy Chase, and 1t is I'M
derstood will Immediately begin the cree
ton of q home.
Howard 8. Nyman Is the purchaser of
three lots at the corners Of 18th street,
Huntington and Ingomar streets, Chevy
Chase Heights. The area is slightly over
1900 square feet, and it is understood
that the purchase price was $500.
Mrs. Gertrude B. Fowler has sold to
Mrs. Clarissa NJ. Ludlum a lot on the
east side Of Connecticut avenue, In section
4. Chevy Chase. This lot is 100 feet on
Connecticut avenue by 200 feet
l.. B. Rose has purchased 12O feet front
age on the south side Of Keouk street
between 3Sth and 39th streets. In Chevy
Chase Heights 1t is understood that
the price paid was 5000 for the two lots.
and 35, in square 1864 being seventy-five
feet frontage on the south side Of Pat
terson street just east of the Chevy Chase
circle 1t is reported that the price paid
was about 40 cents per foot.
Property at the northeast corner of
sth and T streets, belonging to the Nc
Chesney estate. has been sold to Mrs Eva
r. Bouic and Percival u. Emmert for
a consideration given as $1,000. 1t is
understood that the new purchasers will
demolish the present buildings and erect
modern stores.
Harry A. Kite has purchased four lots
on the south side of n street, east of
New Jersey avenue, with the intention
of erecting a row of two-story brick
dwellings.
Thomas j. Hanlon is the purchaser of
12O9ha Wylie street northeast. The
price, as reported, is $3.50. The new pur-
chaser will hold the property as an in
vestment.
Fisher e. Co. has sold for the Drexel
estate the lot on the southeast corner of
23d and . streets northwest for $4,000.
This property is but one square from
Sheridan circle. and is located at the
point where the approach of the new O
street bridge will be.
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clared were there solely to pack the
meeting against him. The Lancaster ad-
herents surveyed the newcomers closely,
but they were like grenadiers. neither
turning to the right nor to the left
The meeting was called to order and
after the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting and other preliminary
business Mr.. Hawken offered a long list
of names for membership in the associa-
ton This seemed to arouse Mr.. Lancas-
ter's ire Calling Vice President Isaac
E. Shoemaker to the chair. he took the
floor. after DIR. J. w. Chappell had ad-
vised him to allow the names proposed
to be elected
In plain terms ne declared that the
money to pay the dues of the proposed
new members had been provided by one
or two men for the express purpose OF
rejecting him as a candidate to succeed
himself as president of the association.
He pointed out that he would voluntarily
retire from the presidency If he were not
under fire from the District building and
other places. but he was fighter and
did not intend to let any little minority
run away with him in any such manner
as proposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-08

Quotations given below are for large
lots Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS-Nearby fresh Virginia, 16a 1872;
West Virginia and southwest Virginia.
10: Tennessee. 16.
BUTTER-Creamery, fancy. o3sa2a:
western frsts. 221sa23: seconds. 211sa22.
CHEESE-New York state factory,
new. large. l3al4
POULTRY-Chickens. per H., :s2a25;
hens, per H., IS; ROSTERS h.. aalo;
geese. per H.. 12a13: turkeys. per h..
DRESSED PoULTRY.-Hens. choice.
per ID, lsal9; chickens. 22a25: ROSTERS.
per lb.. 10: geese. per h., 13a14: turkeys.
per H.. PLAZA
VEGETABLES-Potat No. 1, per
bu;. .Oa!o: per bbl, 1.25al.75; No. 2,
bbl.. 7oa1.OO; sweets, per bbl.. 25Oa3. 80;
Florida. per basket. 1.JOa3. 90; onions. Tex
as, per bu.. 2.J0a2. 15: cabbage, per crate,
1.O0al.50; kale,| per bbI., JOa75: eggplant,
400; lettuce, per basket. North Caro-
crate, 1.o0a2.J0; squash. per Dbl, Hub
bard. 2.J0a3.J0: string beans. per basket
3OOa3.oO; lettuce, per basket. North Caro-
lima, 1.50a2.J0; cauliflower, per Dbl, 400
a5OO; celery. Florida, per crate. 1.75a2 90
California. per crate. g. 75a4.oO: doz.. 4Oas5:
turnips. per box. S6a6o; rutabagas. per
bbl., 1.J0a2.0O; beets, 1.25a1.75 per crate:
spinach, per bbl-, 1.25a1.75; pop
corn. per No.. sc: peppers. per crate.
Goal %; green peas, per basket. 1.5Oa
$50: tomatoes. Florida, per crate. 75a
1.5O; parsley. per basket. 1.25a1.5O: ro-
maine. per basket I25a1.75.
GREEN FRUITS.-Apples. per bbl. go,
az co. oranges, California, per box, 2. 35a
1926; Florida, 2.OOa3O0; lemons. per box.
3.25a3.JO; grape fruit. per box, 2JOa
2.75; pineapples I.Ioa3OO; grapes, Malaga.
keg. 4.5Oa7 90: cranberries. per box, liza
800; per bbl., 9.50a10.50. Strawberries,
per quart, 2oa3o.
HAY AND STRAW-Hay, western. No.
1, 2O.OOa20 50: No. 2. 1s00a19.o0; mixed
machine thrash. 70OaL50; straw. wheat
per ton, 5.5Oa6.OO; straw. oat. per ton.
7.OOaS.OO.
DRESSED MEATS-Hog1, snail neat.
Q; hogs. large size, s; hams. country
cured, 2Oa25.
LIVE STOCK-Hogs. per cwt.. gross.
750aS.Oo: sheep. per lib. aa3h; lambs.
h., 8; medium, per h., ~.
GRAIN-Wheat, new, per 3D.. sOaao.
corn, shelled, old. per bu.. 5YaoO; new
65aJ9 per bu.; new eaE, per Dbl. .95a3 %:
oats. western white; No 2 per bu-. 42a46:
ton. %. 90; middling. per ton. $500.
WOOL AND HIDES-WooI wasb.a
free of burrs. per h., IS; wool. unwashed
ner h.. q; hides. green, per h., S: hides
dry. per ID. ;sal4: caifskin. green. each.
1.2oa1.40. -. So '.-- :.
SKINS-No. 1 grade. mink. each, 3.ooa
200: muskrat, each. 2Sa30; kits, each
ha15: opossum, each, 3Oa33: Gray fox
each 75a1.uO; red fox, each, aJ0a3 On.
raccoon, each. 15a1.35. skunk. each. so.
800; rabbit. each, !.
SEEDS.-Red clover. per bu.. s. 1Ja3 80:
alsike, clover. per bu., 9.OOa9.75 white
clover, per 5U.. 15.OOa1sO0; timothy, Der
bu., 5.JOa6.25: blue grass, per bu., 3OOa
$50: orchard grass. per bu., 2OOa2 so.
redtop grass. per ID. 13lsa17: alfalfa, per
b.. 100Oa13.50. li.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-08

Scenes that were near-riotous occurred
at the April meeting of the Citizens
Northwest Suburban Association in Ma
sonic Hall, enleytown. last evening when
s. McComas Hawken attempted to have
elected to membership in the association
a list of about twenty new members for
the purpose. it was claimed, of ousting
Charles c. Lancaster, who for the last six
teen years has been president of the as
ISOLATION. Remarks of a decidedly I'M
complimentary nature. such as liar" and
cur were INDUCED in, and as Messrs.
Hawken and Lancaster rushed toward
each other, as the excitement reached
the climax, Policeman Jacobson Of the
police substation at Tenleytown entered
on the run.
For five minutes he was the busiest man
in the hail. First he completely blocked
caster and then he assisted Harry A. Col
man. chairman of the committee on parks
of the Columbia Heights Citizens As
ISOLATION, in keeping Mr.. Lancaster from
planting his fist in Mr.. Hawken's face.
Then he had to rush to the opposite end
Of the room to quell another particularly
belligerent individual.
The situation seemed to call for more
policemen, in the opinion of one member,
who FASTENED to the police substation. In
few moments achievements for Police
man Jacobson arrived. Later Mr.. Hawken
and his friends withdrew to his residence
on Wisconsin avenue, and after organic
ing the West Rock Creek Citizens AS
ISOLATION took action indOrsing the Dis
trict Commissioners and the Judson bill.
They also condemned President Lancas-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-08
WOMEN WOULD BE POLICE.
One Says She Can Swing Club rs
Readily as a Rolling Pin.

MINNEAPOLIS. April s-"Holy suf-
frage! calculated Fred Williams. secre-
tary to Mayor Haynes. yesterday after
he had finished the examination OF an
amazing array of militant femininity.
which presented itself in response to the
mayors decision to and woman detec-
tives to the Minneapolis police depart
ment.
One asserted i'm her qualifications that
she had been married three times. that
she could swing a patrolman's club as
readily as a potato masher or a rolling
pin and that there were few who would
dare doubt her ability as a manager Of
any situation.