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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
TEER-NA-NOGUE
CLOSES TONIGHT

The Teer-Na-Nogue, or irish fair,
which has been in progress at Eagles
hal for nine nights. will close this ev-
ening with special features and the
drawings for the many handsome
prizes, including $500 in cash and the
scores of articles. The carnival has
been a big success and the United
Irish Societies, under whose auspices
it is being held, are much pleased at
the generous patronage of the public.
There will be dancing as usual to-
night, and the latter part Of the even
ing will be devoted to the awarding of
prizes in which so many patrons of
the fair are interested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
TRUCKMAN CONNORS
NOT GUILTY; DID<
NOT ABUSE HORSE

Barnard Connors, trucking con-
tractor OF Laurel avenue, was found
not guilty of cruelty to animals. in
the city court today. Connors' attor-
ney, Thomas M. Cullinan, had not
concluded the defence when Judge
Foster interrupted the trial and de-
clared the prisoner not guilty.
When several witnesses, including
Veterinarian r. d. Martin, had tes-
titled to the condition of the animal,
Connors' own veterinarian, w. J.
Southey. and Connors himself took the
stand, and testified that Connors had
sent the animal out on truck after
it had had many weeks of rest from
a punctured wound from nail in the
foot DR.. Southey said in his opinion
Connors had acted in reasona BILE
manner. Judge Foster promptly dis
charged him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
OBITUARY

Lucy A. Preston, widow of Charles
d. Smith, died yesterday at the home
of George H. Cole, 1905 Park avenue,
after a long illness, aged 70 years. She
had been in failing health for some
time, her death being expected. She
is survived by two sons, H. c.. Smith
of New Haven and f. B. Smith of
New York.
Funeral services over the remains of
Veronica, wife Of Louis Farkus, were
largely attended yesterday morning
from her late home 696 Ellsworth
street at $3.50 o'clock and thence to
St. Stephens church where Monsignor
Neurihrer sang a high mass Of re-
QUEEN. Father Neurihrer read the COM
initial services over the remains at
their last resting place in ST. MichaePs
cemetery.
of John Hennessey were largely at
tended this morning from his late
residence, 1901 Seaview avenue at
$3.50 o'clock and thence to st. Mary
church where Rev. j. F. Murphy sang
a high mass of requiem. AT the of.
fertory, Miss Jessie Murray rendered,
Ave. Maria" and after the mass
Beautiful Land on High AS the
remains were being borne from the
church Miss Murray and Mrs Frank
Munlcn sang, Nearer My God to
Thee" The bearers were Frank
Moran, John Reardon, Harry Tuskey
Frank Barneby, William Stone and
Daniel Kennedy. Interment was in
st. Michael's cemetery.
The remains of James Mullins were
laid at rest this morning in st.
Michaers cemetery following services
from his late home 207 Howard ave-
nue. at s o'clock and thence to st.
Peters church where Rev. T. J. KEEL
ley sang high mass of requiem. The
bearers were James McFadden, Brian
Kerwin. Michael Shannon, Thomas
Fitzgibbons, Thomas Heffernan, and
Thomas Hannigan.
The funeral of Edward Corcoran
was held this morning from the un-
dertaking parlors of Cullinan & Null
Inns in Main street at 80 o'clock and
thence to St. Charles church where
Rev. w. H. Lynch sang high mass
of requiem. After the mass, Mrs
John Lame sang, Jerusalem" The
bearers were Denis Mulvihill, John
Mccarthy Bernard Craig and Mich
ael Craig. Interment was in ST
MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
SEND PRISONER
MORPHINE UNDER
MAGAZINE PAGES

Sending morphine concealed be-
tween the leaves of magazines to
Philip Reynolds. a. prisoner at the
county Jail, is the latest attempt by
friends of Reynolds to furnish him
with his favorite drug. Sheriff Haw-
ley discovered the white powder and
before the two magazines were de-
livered to Reynolds and after an ex-
animation had been made, he decid-
ed not to let the prisoner have the
adulterated reading matter. Reynolds
was bound over to the criminal SUI
perior court on the charge of theft
from the International Silver Co.
Sheriff Hawley also thinks that a
package of raisins sent to Bert Me-
Lean, another prisoner, contains
chloral. He took the box to a chem
list today
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
PADDY GORMAN
BREAKS INTO
STATION CELL
(Contiued from Page -.

.CCOHtlueC LToin rage ID
arrest me-"
Goulden had to give in. So he ar
rested German.
Yes said he, as he walked up to
Captain Regan's desk. "I've violated
the law, obviously, conspicuously vio-
lated the law. I've been seeking aims
on the street.
Captain Regain entered the charge OF
vagrancy against the prisoner.
81 propose said German, ''to re-
quest the judge to sentence me fol-
the balance of my natural life,'' ex-
planning his desire to spend his declin-
ing days in Jail. 81 believe that in
stitution is preferable to Lakeview
Home
you've been here before?" asked
Captain Regain.
Il call about once a year." admitted
German.
Doorman Benham was about to
search the prisoner. in keeping with
custom. 81 haven't a knife. Not
even a pipeful of tobacco" he said
extending his hands to make search
easy for the doorman
81 hope the judge gives me life, -
were his parting words as the door
man led him to his cell.
Regan, who knew of the old mans
trouble-making propenSities, echoed
the prisoners sentiments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
SHERIFF RICHARDS
ARRESTED ON BODY
WRIT BY CREDITOR

Deputy Sheriff Louis E. Richards
has been sued for $500 by the Calumet
Insurance Co. of Chicago, which claims
that the sheriff appropriated to his
own use money ne collected for the
company. Papers in the action We're
filed this morning in the court of
Common Pleas, civil SIDE
Richards body was attached but he
was afterward released on a bond of
$500 furnished by Bernard Greenstein.
1t is said that Richards issued a large
number of policies during his term as
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
NEW CLUBS FORM.

members and to provide entertain
ments'' is the reading of the articles
of incorporation of the Crescent Soc
ial club, filed with the town clerk to-
day. The incorporators include
Charles w. Woods, James Nelson,
William B. Kelly, Allison Sanford, A.
Seeley and Thomas Sears Thomas
Connors, James Scott and Thomas H.
Holland are the subscribers to the
charter granted to the Bridgeport
IIandball club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
.WORKMEN STRIKE
|. ON STATE STREET
SEWER DIGGING

Throwing down their picks and SHOW
els and picking up their coats and
walking away, about 20 employees of
the Pierce ManufacturirlE Co. went out
On strike at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
because the company refused to grant
them an increase in pay from $3.50 q
day to $1.75. They work 10 hours a
day. All are Italians and were at
work upon the construction of the
new sewer in State street at Broad
which work was started yesterday
morning. About Is others, most of
them Greeks. remained on the job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
Excellent sets OF books
by worlds best authors
at special price and up
on easy terms OF pay
ment.

For first time opportunity is offered book-lovers
to buy fine sets at special cash priceand to pay that
price in series of easily -made payments.
The store has secured number of sets Of the works
of Of the greatest writer's of English that the world
has known Those sets printed excellent
did manner
They the sort Of books that usually sold only
by subscription and at high price Similar sets the
has sold before at low only for cash. Today
opportunity to them easy terms
these same low cash prices.
Regular price of each of these sets average of
three times that at which is to be bought This special
price is the amount at which it is to be bought in the
book club There will be extra charge of any sort
set will be delivered upon payment of the first amount Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
SOON
READY FOR FLYING
AT STEEPLECHASE

Arrangements are progressing at
Steeplechase Island for the flying ex-
hibition to be given there by Earl l..
Ovington on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday
The ground needs little attention and
with the force Of workmen busy for
the next two days, will be fully in
readiness by Friday.
Roy Knabenshue. agent for the
Wright brothers and their f1iers. is in
consultation with Capt Boyton. 1t ia
understood that the Wright brothers
are DESTROYS of arranging a series Of
flying events at Steeplechase Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
.Quenching
A
Thirst

Is a serious business
when the means are not
at hand to alleviate it.
Now that the Sun Is
doing business it be-
hooves Motorists, Fish
ermen and Picnickers TO
consider the fluid end of
their pleasure.
elbow hot. blow cold"
there is nothing to APP
proach a vacuum bottle
in keeping liquids at a
! desired temperature.
"Ice cold, 70 hours;
boiling hot, 46 hours
Waco bottles, $50
and up for pints; $3.50
and up,quarts: Thermos
bottles, pints. So and up
quarts, .$5.75 and up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
ASSESSOR GILL
CALLED TO JURY

Assessor Larry Gill was summoned
from his desk today to act as juror
In the trial of Leon Beardsley, which
began this afternoon in the court of
Common Pleas, criminal side.
Beardsley. who lives in Trumbull, is
charged with killing partridge out of
season. Owing to the Illness of Judge
Walsh, Judge John r. Booth of Dan
bury presided over the court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
FIRST DISTRICT
TAXPAYERS APPEAR
To BE SATISFIED
Not Likely That Validity of AS
sessment Will be Attacked
Might Make Matters Worse

There is no immediate prospect of
an application being made by a First
District taxpayer for an injunction
restraining the city from collecting the
tax this year. Attorney John c.
Chamberlain, who was reported to be
about 10 bring such proceedings, said
he Gid not expect to seek an injunc-
ton right away.
A taxpayer in the First District
said the majority of residents of the
First district are willing to let things
remain as they are.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
SENATOR M'NElL HITS
65-MILE GAIT IN LOCO
Especial to The Farm err J

Hartford; May 2.-Former Senator
Archibald Mcneil ST., Senator Archi-
bald Mcneil, Jr., Mrs. Mcneil. Mrs
Ten Eyck, and Miss Bessie Harlow
motored from Bridgeport to the Cap
itol today in the former Senator'S
new six-cylindered Locomobile. The
trip from Bridgeport to the Capitol
was made in one hour and 35 min
utes. Most of the journey Senator
Mcneil was at the wheel and in some
sections pace of IS miles an hour
was easily made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
HOWLAND's
New ice-saving refrigerators.

To keep food fresh and sweet but not to toogreat
quantity of ice is the duty of refrigerator Here
such.
Alaska refrigerator is of solid hardwood made with
filing of charcoal in its walls to keep the heat out and the
cold air in is equipped with patented air trap that is
very efficient has removable shelves and wasteppe and is
lined with zinc and finished inside with round corners
make cleaning an easy matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
NURSES ANNUAL MEETING.

Between thirty and forty graduate
nurses of the State, are expected to
attend the annual meeting of the Grad
uate Nurses association of Connecti-
cut, tomorrow afternoon, at The
Stratfield. The reading of the reports
of officers and the election of officers
will constitute the business session at
o'clock. The annual dinner is to
be held at 5 O'Clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
WARNER BROTHERS GO.
MAY INCREASE STOCK
Especial to The Farmer. }

Hartford, May 2.-The House
passed, in concurrence with the Sen
ate today the amendment to the
charter of the Warner Brothers COM
pany of Bridgeport permitting an in
crease of its capital stock from So
100000 to 100000.
The Senate passed in concurrence
with the House a bill authorizing the
common council of the city of Bridge
port to issue sewer bonds to the
amount Of 100000.
The House, by q vote of rs to 70,
passed a bill providing for the BIZ
ennial election Of tax collectors in all
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02

Mary w. Knapp, widow of Alfred
A. Hubbell, died this morning at the
home of her son-in-law, Wilmot S.
Reynolds, 1859 Iranistan avenue in
her S3rd year. She was a native of
Holland Heights. Fairfield, and is sur
yivcd bv one danphtar. Mrs p baum aids
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
BRANNAx SIZES.

Henry Brannan of this city has
brought suit against the American &
British CO. for $4,000 damages to re-
cover for injuries received when a
heavy casting fell upon him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-05-02
an easy matter.

Arlington refrigrators excellent value at small
price Made of Kindred hardwood and lined with gal
vanized iron. They have shelves and removable waste
pipe Five sizes ranging from the that holds % to the
one that holds 80 pounds of ice-$5.75 to $12.
Fourth floor
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-21

times each year which prevents all In
sects from, obtaining foothold The
roosts are located about 8 1-2 feet from
the floor under this, is the dropping
board which is cleaned twice daily, and
Under that the nests are constructed OF
light wood and filled with shavings.
The special preparation of whitewash
with medical compounds IS applied \ by
means of an instrument on the order Of
a spray, and in this way every nook and
corner is reached. g.. 81.
flfT7 MEDIcATED BATHS y 70
In addition to this precaution every
chicken lon the poultry farm is dipped
in a rnedicated preparation. which re-
suits in the killing of any insect or par
asite with which it might, be infested.
In most Instances the dipping process
IS only resorted to twice a year, but
upon the evidence of infection, the chick
en- is Immediately given a indicated
bath This not only destroys the in
sects themselves, but also sterilizes the
eggs
s'on the top OF the knoll and near the
chicken house Is the pen OF -.1r., Poole $
favorites. Black Lanshans;. next in or
der comes a beautiful run of White wy
andottes. This breed was quite popular
among fanciers several years. ago. and
lis Just beginning, to come l back into
popularity. s.sa..s5
Adjoining this run is the. living place
Of Mr.. Poole's next favorite breed. Light
Brahinas.. These birds are kept in the
pink of condition., and RIVAL in, form
and color Mr.. Poole's prsded Lang-
shans. At the foot of the. knoll is "a
small brook and the. entire. run. along
this course is occupied BY a host OF
India Runner ducks. Many prizes have
been captured with these birds, and i
large number of young ones are hurst
ing into full grown ducks. and brakes
which bid fair to secure first honors
among all Corners The. oloring Of the
flock of India Runners is exquisite. and
they are kept as neat as a pin by con-
slant swimming in the brook nearby.
This breed has recently become a prime
favorite all over the country with poul-
try raisers and in many instances has
taken precedence over popular breeds of
chickens and other fowls. ,-7yt
The, other runs are devoted TO the va
rious breeds of poultry mentioned above.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-21
spccsssfuIlyonas evidenced by this
Black Langshans, which are Mr..

You will notice, that 1 not only
allow the ducks plenty Of water, but
1 also ekeep a5quantity OF fresh wa
ter. always on hand for the other
poultry. This is one of the most
essential things to be observed and is
especially conducive to laying, as a
large percentage of the component
parts, of an egg is smade of water.
sIk al so feed them a certain amount
of mash mixed with a good deal of
water and in this way get them to
take a larger quantity than they
would otherwise absorb. They are
Just like. machines in one respect.
If You put the egg7lhaking foods and
water into them they will do the
rest, and eggs are hound to come.
THE HEALTHIEsT FOOD.
@In regard to Feeding. 1 find that
the most healthy foou Is the best
quality Of seed wheat as a main diet
with a certain, amount or mash ana
also ADDITIONAL prepared food COM
posed .1of various Compounds.
THE most difficult problem wnIcn
confronts one in. raising chickens on
a large scale is the. fact that every
thing must have your. own supervis-
ion and insPection,e otherwise the
fruits of, many years may be wiped
from the face OF the earth in a
short while. ssas ves
while Sam. my, big black Lang
shang, was on exhibition at the At
lanta poultry show he was taken
sick, /. happened Ito pass by his
pen and noticed that he was a little
.droopy. If I,.had not. taken him in
hand at that moment the best prize
bird in, the country would have been
q, dead one in less, than three hours.
1 knew as soon AS saw him that
he was suffering from indigestion
he had evidently been given some
food which disagreed with him. From
former experience / knew that the
only thing to do was to beat a little
lard in a spoon and mix in some med
icated charcoal tablets. After adj
ministering this he was IN fine shape
in very short time
In reply 10 the question as to tn e
best method to be used in raising
poultry Mr.. Poole said; while the
colony system is unexcelled for the
prevention of disease, have alst
been impressed with the advantages
Of a centrally located building pre-
pared for adjoining runs and all par
titioned off by wire netting. This is
especially suryiceable during the
winter months;
ain the course OF q short time j
expect to erect large building about
$50 feet long by As. feet wide. IN
the center VIII have 4-foot hall
way constructors so that ali; of the
divisions will be supplied with wa
ter and feed from the outside.
There will be 20 rooms in the house
all of which will be equipped with
roosts, dropping boards, nests and
feed and water facilities. Doors
leading to the runs will enable the
poultry to get plenty of fresh afTI
during nice weather.
Last but not. least, are n be ctr
sidered his fine stock of beagle
hounds While poultry is Mr. PooIe's
forte, he is also proud of the pedi-
gree of his hounds and is able to trace
their family tree within few gem
srations of the flood.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-21

Black Langshans Every feather is bot
tie green; see how the light falls on them,
and how proud he carries his head. But
must not stand here all day talking on
my hobby-you want to see the whole
farm" ttF ase -.o0b a1H
Proceeding from the prize pen of Lang
shans Mr.. Poole led the way to his chick
en- brooder and incubator, a building
about II feet high 40 feet long and 2
feet wide. The building has seven doors
on each side leading to IA runs which ex-
tend about 20 feet from the building and
are surrounded with wire netting.
on entering the main door to the
building there is flight of steps lead
ing down into the Incubator cellar. In
the center of the cellar are two large
wooden hens Gncubators) in action,
containing about 400 eggs. The space
is available for the installation of in
cubators large enough to hatch About
1000 eggs without crowding
At one end of the cellar is a large
case prepared with shelves covered
with cotton, and protected from insects
by fine wire gauze which cover the
entire exterior of tho case This is
used for keeping eggs fresh during all
kinds Of weather.
r. Is KEEPING EGGS FRESH.
1T has a capacity of 1,4OO eggs,
salu MT. HOOle ana keeps them as
fresh and good as anything in the
world. While eggs should be placed
in the incubator as soon after they are
laid as possible, two days will OBJ
tain the best results. it is sometimes
necessary to keep them for a few days.
The worst pest which prevents keep
ing eggs fresh are flies. Fly specks
will spoil eggs quicker than anything
else I have ever been confronted with.
The eggs are placed carefully in
this case in rows on the shelves and
are turned over every day to prevent
the yellow settling In one side. They
are protected by being under ground
and in the room with the incubator
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-02-21
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