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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE BREAKS
 ALL RECORDS

To visit the tax collectors office today one would never know that within the past few weeks the office with it's two collectors and but one clerk has handled over $1, 1000, the greater part of which was in cash Almost half of that amount, $5OO,000, was collected Wednesday and Thursday of this week, $2S4 900 on Wednesday and yesterday, the last day, S225,234.85. The office today is as tranquil as if not a cent had come in. Every penny has been accounted for, the city given credit on the books of the Pequonnock National bank, and the taxes collected posted on the books of the collector.
 In proportion to taxes collected in past years, this years collection takes first rank. At this time there has been more funds collected than st the same time in any previous year, even with the opposition which has arisen and the non-payment by some of the First district land owners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
HUSBAND STEPPED
 OUT; NEVER CAME
 BACK TO WIFE

"He said he would step out for an hour, and he never came back,' was the testimony of Julia Menier, dress maker of 276 Fairfield avenue, who ob- tained a divorce from Zephyr Menier, in the Superior court this morning. Judge Curtis granted the decree on the ground of assertion.
 Mrs. Menier testified that she was married on November 26, 1892. She declared her husband refused to sup port her and she was obliged to SUD- port herself by dressmaking. She asked him on numerous occasions to something toward the household expenses, and finally she had Menier arrested for non-support. He paid her @ small sum and one Sat- urday night announced that he would "step out' for about an hour. He neglected to return. Mrs. Jane Deiott of Williston street, and Mrs. Emma Fernie of BOT Fairfield avenue, testi- fled that Mrs. Menier had not lived with her husband since December, one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
JUNIOR CLASS
 EXERCISES IN ASSEMBLY HALL

Assembly hall at the High school was thronged this afternoon with ad- hiring friends and schoolmates of the class of 1912 at the annual Junior Day exercises. The old hall which has seen many previous Junior Days, was tastefully decorated in the class col ors, gold and white, while inscribed around the walls was the class motto.
 'Quod Facis Rene Fac'' Following the exercises the members of the class gathered on the school lawn where they disported themselves and were lunched by their class teachers.
 A very elaborate program of music and recitations was arranged. Most inspiring was the presentation by the Senior Class color guard of the silk American flag recently given to the school by the Women's Relief Corps of the G. A. R.
 The program was as follows:
 Address of welcome, Stuart Hamil- ton; song, America, audience; recita- tion. Gettysburg Speech, Leonard Pratt; essay, Patriotism, Isabel Baker; piano solo, Lohengrin Leybach op. 125. Marguerite Martin; recitation, Bound aries of Our Country, Henry Cosier; violin solo, (a) Resignation Fanconier op. IA, Cb) Mazurka Rudolf Friml op. 73, Louise Beard; recitation, Union and Liberty, Elizabeth Williams! piano solo, Scherino Nowzkowski, Sally Will mot; recitation, Long Live the Repub- lie, Charles Brody; vocalo solo, Happy Song Teresa Del Riego, Lydia Lands man; recitation, The Flag, James Dar- gan; recitation, Star Spangled Banner, Marguerite Sturges; presentation of flag, Senior Class Color Guard; song, Red, White and Blue, audience; reel tation, God Save the Flag, Charlotte Marsh; violin duet, Alpenveilchen Lud- wig Andre op. 100, Marguerite Casey and Sybil German, Elizabeth McElroy, accompanist; recitation, Hats Off to the Flag, Iva King; song, Star Span- gled Banner, by everyone.
 The class officers are: Academic Stuart Hamilton, president; Isabel Ba- ker, vice president; William Parsons, secretary; Joseph Howard, treasurer. Commercial-Ethel Cooney, president; Bessie Hitchcock, vice president; Lor- etta Payden, secretary; Louis Cohn, treasurer.
 And the committees: Program-Eula Toucey, Millicent Bee, Lily Whitcomb, James Jensen, Raymond Thompson.
 Decoration-Natalie Newmen, Irene Carney, Alden Newman, Louis Cal houn.
 Ribbon-Helen Drueke, Blanche Cha pin, Rena Hubbell, Mary Stewart.
 Printing-Walter Heating, William Futile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
FELL 30 FEET,
 HIT ON BACK
 ISN'T INJURED

To fall three stories, land flat on his back, and then get up with scarce " a scratch Or bruise, was the re- markable luck that befelI Dennis De mara. aged 19, a painter, while at work at o'clock thes afternoon on a house at Connecticut avenue and I>o- gan street.
 Despite the fact that Demarra had no apparent injuries after his remark able tumble, the ambulance corps was summoned and he was removed in the Bridgeport hospital, to watch tha possible development of internal fu- Jurles. At that institution 1t was re- ported that Dearra apparently escape1 without the slightest harm.
 Demarra is a painted in the employ or Tony Farise. While at work on a scaffold at the top of three story building. the rope slipped and pres.i- pltated Demarra to the ground. a dis tance of 90 feet. He struck flat on his pack with thud that shook the ground.
 Demarra was stunned and his fef- low Workmen, who rushed to lift him up, supposed him dead. Not so, how ever, and in a few minutes he was lively as a cricket
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
VOLLMER FINDS JAIL
 SWEPT CLEAN OF FOOD
 NDPOWER PLANT SILENT
Not Dill Pickle or a Prune Left by 0utgo. ing Officials and Sugar Bowl
 Is Empty

Not even a dill pickle or a succu- lent prune graced the pantry at the county jail yesterday when Sheriff Vollmer went to the North avenue in stitut1on to take possession. The de- parting officials had licked the plat ter clean. The cracker box was em- pity, the sugar bowl contained noth- ing to sweaten the coffee and the bread was not among those present.
 Sheriff Vollmer ransacked the place but could not find enough to feed the 300 prisoners who were plaintively licking their chops and threatening to lick the jailers. Con- tinuing his tour of the premises the new sheriff found that the pictures had been taken from the walls of the office. Even as he inspected the building Sheriff Vollmer saw moving vans going away loaded with goods from the building but he didn't try to stop them.
 The engineer whose term had ex- pired damped the fires Wednesday night and yesterday morning when the prisoners romped merrily to their daily pastime of making shoes, there was no power to start the machinery. So they went back to their apart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

ments and read Laura Jean Libby's rawlings until the fires were started again.
 The three officials who were not re- appointed went away Wednesday and left Deputy Jailer Scofeld in charge all by his lonesome. The 300 prison CTS fiaH't l-now they had only one guardian or they might have tried to tear up the jail by the roots. Deputy Scofield finally sent out and got enough food to supply the inmates and the cruel war was over.
 Sheriff Vollmer said this morning that he did not care to comment on the matter He was asked if he would appoint Arthur F. Plumb deputy in Trumbull. 'I haven't decided yet', answered the sheriff I have r dep uties now and I think I will rest a little while Before I name deputies in Trumbull and Sherman intend to visit these places and find out the sentiment of the citizens"
 It is reported that Plumb has been offered the place but refuses to ac- cept unless he can get his old position as custodian of the Superior court. This pays s5 a day on days when the court is in session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
HUSBAND ROBBED AND LEFT ME-"
 SAYS MRS. CARAVAN

Claiming that her husband drew S1,- 600 of her money by forged checks and left her penniless in Buffalo, N Y, Caroline E. Gervan of Norwalk ob- tained a divorce from Hugh Gervan in the Superior court this morning. The petitioner said she was a widow when she married Gervan on September IT, 1904. She lived with him in Buffalo until 1907 when he told her he had a position in Rochester and would re- turn to see her within a week.
 The day after his departure Mrs. Gervan went to the bank and found that $1,600, all she had in the world, had beer drawn out by Gervan. She went home and discovered that her husband had even taken a $10 gold piece from her purse Absolutely penniless, the plaintiff declared she was obliged to send to her brother-in- law in Norwalk for money to leave Buffalo and return to Norwalk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
McCAIBE-MOHR.

: A pretty wedding was soIernnfzed this morning when at 8:30 o'clock at St. Charles church with a nuptial mass, Rev. John F. Callahan united in marriage Miss Gertrude F., daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Mohr, of 1e7 Brooks street, and Mir. George r. McCabe, son of MT. and Mrs. Hugh McCabe, of 101 Orchard street The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Louise c. Mohr, and the groom by his brother, Harry NcCabe. The bride wore handsome gown of cashmere de soie and carried a huge bouquet of bridal roses tied with chiffon ribbon and lilies of the valley. The brides maid wore a pretty dress of peach sTIk and carried a bouquet Of white and pink carnations.
 The wedding was attended by many friends and acquaintances of the brids and groom, both of whom are deserv- ingly popular. Following the nuptials a wedding breakfast was served and reception held at the home of the bnides parents. MT. and Mrs. McCabs left on the 1929 train for New York. They will be gone two weeks, their honeymoon including trip to Niagara Falls. On their return they will re- side at 30 Wood avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
FOUR WRECKERS REQUIRED FOR
 BEEF TRAIN
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United .Press)
 New Haven, June 2-The true story of the New Haven wrecker that was wrecked between Derby and Orange, last night, was told for the first time today. Four of the biggest and most powerful wreckers belonging to the New Haven system worked all night to clear the road after "beef" train went off the track, ordinarily a simple accident to correct
 The first wrecker sent out went off the track. A second wrecker from the Harlem river yards arrived to put the fist wrecker back, aided by third wrecking crew from this city. Still a fourth wrecker came from Water bury to put back the beef train on the rails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
U. OF M. CASHIER HELD UP AND
 ROBBED TODAY
Special from United Press. )

Minneapolis, June 2-J. D. Bren, cashier of the University of Minnesota was held up by three men on the campus at the university at lO:3O a. m., today, and robbed of a satchel con- taining $13,000, according to a story being told the police. He then was returning to the university from the Northwestern National bank Two men held Bren, he said, while third grabbed the satchel. All then ran off. The empty satchel was later found on the railroad tracks near the university.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
THREE COPS AND TWO C.. o. P. LEADERS
 SENT TO PRISON
Especial from Tinted Press

Especial from United Press)
 Philadelphia, June 2.-Three Phil adelphia policemen and two Repub- Hcan leaders were, today, sentenced to serve one year each in county prison. Those sentenced were:
 Policemen John Lynch, John Swes- ney and Charles D. Shobert; Thomas J. Duffy, Republican organizatfon leader south ward, and Richard n. Bussy, Republican ward worker.
 The five men were adjudged guilty Of conspiracy, unlawful arrest and intimidation of voters and workers in the 1910 election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
. wIDE-AwAKE CONSTABLE

"Ye say ye ain't been speedin', eh 9" said Silas as he stopped the car.
 Mary a speed" said the chauffeur, trying to be amiable.
 s.When did ye leave Gainesville 2r' demanded Silas. suspiciousIy
 Five o'clock this morning." said the chauffeur, with a wink at his com panion.
 Five this mornin', eh?" said the constable. catching the wink. Taken ye six hours to come four mile Wa-al, I guess I'll run ye in, anyhow. only I'll change the complaint from overspeedin' to obstructin' the high- way.''-Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
Falls From Bicycle
 Suffers Severe Hurt

Harry Munsey, aged IA, of "A Cali fornia street. was riding a bicycle yesterday afternoon and collided with another bicyclist at Broad and Hous- ton streets. He suffered a concussion of the brain and was removed to St. Vincent's hospital
 At that institution this afternoon he was reported as improving, but still under observation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
Wealthy Leatherman
 Commits Suicide

Especial from United Press.)
 Chicago, June 2The body of Her bert Kulbertson wealthy leatherman in the middle west, was found in his room in the Sherman Hotel, this af- ternoon, with bullet through the brain. In the room was found a note reading:
 Insane. Cremate. Mother, God for Ciy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
MAN HAS BROKEN BACK.

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, June 2-The case If Dennis Boyle. of this city. who has been in St. Raphael's Hospital for hvs weeks with a broken back. is regarde4 as one of the most remarkable in the history of the institution. He fell while at work on a new building. Ths injury to his spine has paralyzed Boyls from the waist down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
HEIRESS TO HALF MILLION FOUND
 IN RESTAURANT
Especial from United PressD

Marietta, Ga, June 2.-After a two years search conducted at the direc- ton of Joseph H. Choate, of New York, Margaret Ingersoll aged 19, heiress to half a million dollars, was found working in a restaurant here. Her father left his family and went west to make his fortune. When he died two years ago he made Choate his daughters guardian. The girl left, today, for New York accom- panied by agents who tra.cad har
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
Forge Company
 Victim Has a
 Chance To Live

Patrick Vim, the victim of an ex- cruciatingly painful accident at the Bridgeport Forge Company, yesterday, was reported at St. Vincent's hospital this morning as doing very we'll and it is believed that his life may be saved, although it is doubtful that. he will ever recover completely.
 Vim was working at a drop press at the Forge Company's plant, when his body was pierced through by a hot iron rod which was struck by the press
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
GENERAL STRIKE
 OF PENN. SHOPMEN

Especial from United Press)
 Pittsburg, June 2-Striking shopmen of the Pennsylvania Railroad, today, are awaiting the result of a conference of the trainmen who are considering responding to the call for general strike on this Pennsylvania lines. The trainmen are meeting today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
ADMIRAL SCOTT
 OBTAINS DIVORCE
Special from United Press. )

London, June 2.-Admiral Sir Percy Scott, one of the most promi- nent of England's men of the sea, obtained a divorce, today, and the custody of his children
 Scott named pr. Phillip Greene as correspondent Recently he found his wife and Greene together in a hotel in Paris, he said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
CALLED CROOKS BY
 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Special from United Press

Boston, June 2-The closing of the trial of Sederquist, Barry & Company, which failed last year for s700, 0,0O0, with no assets, was marked by bitter de- nunciation of the defendants as crooks who had never conducted their business in an honest manner. The denunciation was made by Assist ant District Attorney Weber, in his final arguments to the jury The case will probably reach the jury late this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
WEALTHY MAN I CHARGED WITH
 ABANDONING WIFE
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United PresS.)
 New York, June 2.-George $. Towel, 30, said to be one of the wealthiest men in Vermont, with large estate near Lundenbury, that state, surrendered himself, this after noon. on learning that an indictment had been found against him charging abandoning his wife, son and daugh- ter. He pleaded not guilty and was released on S1,000 bail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
Submarine Contract to Quincy From
 Chilean Government
(Special from United Press.)

Washington, June 2.-The state de- partment was notified, today. that the Chilean government has awarded the contract for two submarines to the Electric Boat Company, of Quincy, Mass The boats will cost half a mil- lion dollars each. They will be built at Seattle and will be sent to Chile under the own power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
LIGHTNING STRIKES
 WOMAN'S STOCKING
(Snecial from United

Especial from United ,Press.)
 WinSted, June 2.-Lightning re- gently struck Mrs. Harrington Phelps, of this city and tore off the sole of one stocking. Mrs. Phelps was walk ing in her stocking feet at the time. She was recovering from the shock, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
GEO. F. KENDALL DEAD.

Especial from United Press)
 Suffield, June 2.-George F. Ken- dall. former member of the state 1ez- islature, died at his home here. to- day, from a complication of diseases at the age of 62 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
TWENTY KILLED IN
 RIOTS FOLLOWING
 PEACE DECLARATION
(Special from United Rress.l )

Monterey, June 2.-Twenty persons were killed in riots at Guadalajara following the declaration of peace, &C., cording to despatches received here, today. Mobs attempted to drive the Federal Hurdles from the city and the opposing forces engaged in a guerrilla warfare for three days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
MISSING GIRL
 FOUND IN MILL.
(Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Willimantic, June 2.-Found work ing in a local mill, today, Rose Be- gold, IA, missing from her North Cov- entry home since last Sunday, was returned to her parents. She said she wanted to see '' big city' and came to Willimantic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
BREAKS QUARANTINE
 AND IS FINED S5

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, June 2.-Because he had broken quarantine and exposed hundreds of people to scarlet fever Walter Janakowski, of 58 Oak street was fined S5 and costs in the city court, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

Hartford.-A big Merry Widow hat worn by an unknown woman stuck" in the doorway of a telephone booth at Union railroad station. Porters had to be called to free the woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

If a tea stain resists the usual boil ing water, whiskey Is sure to take ft out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

Wants. To Rent. For Sale, Etc, i cent a word in Farmer Want Column
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02

No matter what Sou want try the Farmer Want Column.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-30
Caring for Your Veil
fI.I4

- GOD lace and wells are always expensive. but if oares taken vita Them
l r the extra outlay is not really fet The higher priced article retains its
cdr and wears far better Ia the inferior on Wells should alwa5s
be emoved ron he hat when lot in wear nd should he neatly folded an I
placed In a book a pteee Of eardboa I'd carefully covered with smooth Whit
paper IN which to wind the veil is orth the extra trouble entaaed. as the
ves keep in shape. The ends should afways be fastened with pfns to keen
the veil in place. Wells nus never be screwed up under the chin. THIS Tar
is ugly and soon destroys the stronSestv veil A thread run into the a1ga
of he veil n then drawn up until full enough is all that is required
When a veil becomes Bpy n crumpled procure a piece If clean
ROO handle nj make It as smooth as glass with ne sandpaper This
piece of handle should De 1og nough to take the whole width of fe veil
without ceasing n folding nj ALLOW room for III operator 10 hold VIM
the veil carefully n evenly over this n keep in place b. fixing it with
some small drawing pins When all is securely fastened mold the handle
and the rolled veil in the steam ron a polling kettle init the veil is quite
damp to the touch. Take care o get every part equally steamed Now
hang h handle in a windy place to dry This should be in the shade as
the sun would make thu veil rusty
If h veil is dusty and soned II should be we'll shaken in the open air
before being rolled on Thu handle. After this fmmeue 1t In a narrow vessel
full of gasoline or naphtha. d. this in the open air or in a room with thu
windows ope IN no fire or light, a g these preparation are very fnnam-
mabe. For this reasons always 10 III cleaning in the daytime. When fhe
veil looks clean hang it in a draught for the spirit to evaporate. If the
veil is a bad color 1t can then be immersed. While still rolled OF he an
die, in nm water that las beer tinted with a teaspoonfn If best black
ink to a half pint of water. Hang in the shade to dry. When quite dry
Iunrol the veil carefully and 1t ought to look equal to new. All creases
should have ben rubbed quite smooth while still wet \ good veil will
clean several times in this manner and last for a long time
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-30
~ FASHION TALKS NAV m Rx ~
WITH TRIMMING OF SATIN
AND LACE.


Trimming of satin and guimpe por-
lions OF lace are to be noted on a
great many of the newest and smart
est gowns This ona ;s ovoantionanv
ottraa4,,a. a.
-, sun INV
"o'' mixture ana Tue oeep oahd OIL
saun on the skirt gives an effect OF
extreme distinction, In this case the
SATIN Is USED on the skirt, while the
remaining trimming portions are made
OF striped material cut on the bias,
but II liked the skirt could be made
OF the striped material throughout,
with the band, yoke and girdle of
satin or other trimming material. The
skirt Is a simple one in three pieces
ana 1t Is made OF the satin below the
band. 1t can be r1ade either With a
high or natural waist line, but in this
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-08-30
Collie and the Baby

TT is usually during he first six months tht baby suffers from ole. Most
/ children rave ome or WI attacks, u som cry daily from the pain Off m
- perfect digestion; indeed, the crying fits of early infancy re-, in nie
cases u o.. ten. due to collie.
The old fashioned ida hat whenever baby cries it ws because lie as
hungry was responsible for a good nan Ills in infancy; bt te modern
young mother studies infant management % better purpose, realizes thai
shooting, and shakinss and baby-comforters ar not the deal way to quiet
a crying infant
The chld h suffers from collie must be carefully treated. n bad cases
h o will scream draw his knees II, 0k pinched and, wrinkled, n terrify
his Nurse and mother A child who suffers from collie will not thrive as he
should, and the soon the aus is discovered the better.
Under ideal management, when baby is given HI proper amount of food
of uiMble strength al the proper times, he ought not to know HI mean
ing of indigestion.
Collie is caused by the formation of curds which the child cannot digest
and thu presence of gas in h tntestines due to imperfect digestion. In
bad casest the milk Is only slightly digested and diarrhoea al regular inter
walls will occur.
The chief causes of dyspepsia in infancy are these:
Baby may be having too much food.
He "a be getting his God 90 quickly, or it may be impure milk .
He my be given food that is not agreeing with hin; perhaps it is too
strong
II nav be fed at irregular times.
Many young mothers make he mistake of overlooking young infants,
nd his is perhaps he commonest cause of ollie.
For the first two months the bottle baby ought o have special carea and
his food diluted Or suited 10 his needs Then gradually the milk should be
Increased In strength, until at four or i've months re is getting it 1essf fire.
ouendy, but much stronger