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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Peach Picker Lost $2 In His Own Clothes;
 Had to Jump Freight

Frank Coffee, a peach picker from the Hale orchards in Glastonbury, tired of the monotony of his labor last week and with $29 slowed in his jeans arrived in New York city. By Satur- day night he was reduced to little less than $4, which was divided into a g bill, $1 bill and change.
 He placed the s2 bill, as he suppos- ed, In the watch pocket Of his trous- CTS, and walked up to the ticket office in the Grand Central late at night to buy a ticket for home. But his cash wouldn't balance. The g was gone.
 He bought a ticket for Stamford for 75 cents, reached there little before midnight, then jumped a freight, and when he reached this city a railroad policeman arrested him.
 When he was cleaning up at the Second Precinct police station, he found the g bill inside his trousers. Instead of placing it in his watch packet, he had forced it inside the garment where it remained firmly lodged.
 Judge Wilder believed the young mans story, and told him he thought being locked up in the Second Precinct station since yesterday morning was ample punishment for his offence. He sent Coffee on his way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
DEATH OF H. E. PROVOST
Well Known Newspaper Re- porter Succumbs After Hard
 Fight Against Inevitable

Harold B. Provost, one of the best known young men in local newspaper dom. died yesterday morning shortly after o'clock, at his home, 102 Cot tage street, after%a brave fight for life dating back since the early spring when he was forced to give up the mewsgathering game to recuperate.
 Harry or "Pro'' he was called by Ris friends, and the name stuck to him, was never a rugged young man. but he was sticker for work He had an entertaining way of serving up ms copy, and was an efficient newsgath- erer. In his death the newspaper profession locally loses one of its best men.
 Pro" was a native Bridgeporter, coming into this world Aug. 4. 1882, the son of John and Annette Provost He secured his education in the pub lic schools and the Bridgeport High school, attending the latter institution for almost four years, being unable to graduate because of an attack of scarlet fever. Recovering from his illness he entered the newspaper game as reporter on the Standard. He was with the Standard for one year, when he accepted a repOrtorial position with the Telegram. He remained with the Telegram for five years when he went to the Post, handling sports in a snappy manner. At the same time he was assigned to the City Hall beat, where he gained considerable reputa- fion as a news gatherer. A few weeks before his retirement from active work he was changed from the City Hall to the police beat He remained on the latter but a few weeks when he was compelled to seek recuperation. During the middle of May he entered Rnitarium at Hartford, but return ed to his home after two weeks. He was about his home for several days when he was taken to his bed, but not until after a brave fight against confinement. He had a number of Successive shocks, the one early yes- terday morning sapping up all his vii tality and resulting in his death.
 At times during his confinement word was sent out that he was failing, but he always fought back anU cheer fully sent word to his fellow workers that he would be back once more with them Ills physicians were puzzled with his case. Nothing but his nerve and fighting spirit held him to life. When the. end came it was peaceful
 The deoeased married Miss Hazel E. E'el7er, daughter of Joel and Nellie l.. E,eller. on June 24, 1905. She survives, as aIgo does their little son, Stanley F. Provost His parents and a sister, Edith F. Provost. also survive. He was e member of Golden Hill Council, No. H, Fraternal Benefit League, and Naomi lodge, No. 10, Shepherds of Bethlehem. The funeral services will be held tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
wa.hinq.on a. . Humorist.

Washington as . Humorist.
 While president Washington's humor seemed to find expression in the diplo- macy of self protection. A French revolutionist came to him for general testimonial, which Washington did not care to grant, yet he did not wish to give offense to the French by curt refusal, So he wrote an evasive card worthy of Lincoln-"C. Volney needs no recommendation from c. Washing ton.'
 After Cornwallis' surrender at York town Washington treated him with high consideration. At dinner given in honor of the distinguished prisoner Rochambeau proposed "The United States" as his toast; Washington re sponded with The king of France;" Cornwallis, perforce, faintly suggested His majesty" when Washington startled them all by announcing. "The king of England-may he stay there" with ready wit that made even Corn wallis laugh.-Century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
SAYS BALDWIN IS NEEDED IN
 CONNECTICUT
Congressman Reilly Says He Should be Governor Again,
 Not Vice President
. (New Haven Union.l


 While on his way to Hartford to at- tend the state luncheon given to Pres ident Taft at Memorial hall, Congress- man Thomas l.. Reilly, of Meriden, was asked by a Union reporter his estimate of Governor Baldwin as shown by the latter's record for the past eight months while in the ex- ecutive's chair at the Capitol. The congressman replied:
 Governor Baldwin has certainly made one of the best governors Connec- ticut has ever had. By his level headedness and keen executive ability in state affairs he is daily attracting to him members of the opposition party, who look upon him as a gover- nor of all the people of Connecticut and not alone of any one party.
 "He has grown in popularity fully 100 per cent. and if the Democratic party will renominate him to lead it's state ticket he will sweep the state on election day.
 Do you think that he has a chance for the nomination for vice-president on the national ticket?" was asked by the reporter.
 That question should never be ask ed by Democrats" said the congress man. Governor Baldwin should not be allowed by Connecticut Democrats to be a candidate for second place on the national ticket: He is too good a man to be stuck away on that shelf. He is needed here in Connecticut to lead new Dem Ocracy to victory. He is too useful to the welfare of this state to be allowed so easily to slip out of it, when by remaining here he will re- main the logical leader of the Democ- racy. His leadership is wanted and his ability is needed. In my opinion the Democratic party will make it's great est mistake by not insisting that he re- main in Connecticut, and again be- come its governor"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Health Prosecutions
 Nolled By Agreement
 With Authorities

By agreement with the health au- thorities, the cases of Louis Baumrind and Raphael Martucci, brought by County Health Officer George E. Hill last, week, were nolled in the city court today on payment of the costs of prosecution
 Baumrind's offence consisted of pil- ing garbage in his ash bin, while Martucci's particular violation of the sanitary code was the piling up of garbage in an old bath tub in his back yard.
 Saturday night the men were to have the places cleaned up Baum rind's back yard, at 713 Pembroke street, was not at all improved when Inspector Lynch went there. Baum rind explained that for religious req sons he couldn't do the work Satur- day, and yesterday he gave the place a thorough renovating. Martucci's place gave satisfaction to the inspec- tor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Cards and Card Playing

Tn a paper in the Journal of the Roy al Society of Arts Professor H. Cheney. discussing the part played by gambling in magic, observes: ''The use of cards is said to be derived from the Turot cards, which were originally employed for occult purposes. The legend which ascribes the invention of cards to the purpose of amusing mad king does not seem at all sufficient explana- tion, and there is in addition the fact that cards of kind existed before the said king. In further support of this idea the well known practice of telling fortunes by cards may probably be re- garded as a survival of regular form of divination by such means. It seems, in fact, that card playing for stakes is a mere development of a ceremony in which individuals consulting the ora cle decided to abide by its pronounce ments as to the holding of disputed property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
SHOPMAN'S STRIKE ON
 HARTMAN LINES IS NOW UP TO THE OFFICERS
Special from United Press. )

Los Angeles, Sept 11-Witl1 practic- ally all hope of avoiding a'strike on the Hartman lines abandoned, the in- ternational officers and the advisory committeeman of the five shop unions involved arrived here from San Fran- cisco today.
 They will hold their final informal conference here during the day before starting eastward tonight. On the way the officers will consult with members of the various locals pre- paratory to calling a general shop mems strike in the near future. This strike is expected to be ordered soon after the union leaders reach home.
 The net result of the three days conference at San Francisco was the strengthening Of the unions determin- ation not to recede from their demand for recognition of the system feder- ation by the Harriman railroads. On the other hand, they do not expect Vice President Kruttschnitt to recede from his position and they believe a waIkout is inevitable
 "Kruttschnitt will have to make concessions" said President Kline, of the Blcksmiths' union. ''We shall in- Sist on our rights'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Preside Reveries.

Our grandfathers knew the pleasure of sitting beside the fireplace on win ter nights and indlllging in those rem iniscences which have been handed down to us as precious legacy, to be cherished as long as life shall last. While the hickory cracked and the blaze sprang up into the old fashioned chimney, the curtain of care rolled back and Memory played her bright dramas, comedies, and tragedies on the stage Of Life. The present gener- ation does not know what it is miss ing in the passing of the old fashion ed fire place. Many of the modern homes have fireplaces s.in the living rooms where coal or wood makes a bright, cheerful blaze during the early fall nights, and when the winter days are excessively cold and the furnace seems inadequate. Fully equipped fireplaces are an artistic addition to the home and bespeak a lingering sen- timent, cherished memories of bygone days. The Lyon & Grumman Com pany have displayed in their Fairfield avenue window an exquisite assort- ment of all necessary fireplace acces- sories-andirons, screens, coal grates, lenders, shovels, tongs, pokers, bel lows, and clusters, all in rich chased and plain brass and black iron A look into this window awakens thoughts of other days in the remote past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
THE TELEPHONE GIRL.

The telephone girl sits still in hel And listens to voices from every where; She knows who is happy and who has the blues. She knows all our sorrows; she knows all our joys; She knows every girl who is chasing the boys. She knows of our troubles; she knows of our strife. She knows every man who talks mean to his wife. She knows every time we are "out with the boys; She hears the excuses each fellow em. plOyS. She knows every woman who has a dark past. She knows every man who's inclined to be fast. If f.the telephone girl told half that she knows It would turn all our friends into bit tereSt foes. She could SOW a small wind that would soon be gale. Enguf us in trouble and hand us in jail. She could let go story, which, gain ing in force, Would cause half our wives to sue for divorce. She could get all our churches mixed up in a fight. And turn our days into sorrowing nights In fact, she could keep the whole town in a stew, If she'd tell a tenth part of the things she knew Say. Kid! But doesn't it make your head wilirli When you think what you owe to the Telephone Girl?
 Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
E.. H. DILLON & co.
Wife Finds Man
 In Cafe Drinking
 On The Sabbath
Has Him and His Compan- ion Arrested for Rais-
 ing Rumpus

Moroski & Samurajczyk, saloon keepers in Willard street, expect trou- ble as result of a row that occurred when the wife of one of their patrons followed him into their establishment yesterday and snatched a bottle of beer from him.
 Valenti Zelinski's wife suspected when he absented himself from home that he was at the saloon, and she soon located him there in company with Mike Pavlok. She snatched the bottle from her husband, and threw most of the contents upon Pavlok, whom she blamed for bringing her husband to the saloon
 When they returned home Mrs. Paw lok had her husband arrested for beat ing her, and Pavlok locked up for us- ing abusive language to her. The story of their visit to the saloon came out when the two were on trial before Judge Wilder in the city court to- day.
 Because Zelinski became unruly on the witness stand and wouldn't answer questions as Judge Wilder thought he should, the court sentenced him to jail for five days for contempt Paw lok was fined $20 and costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Annie Lemberger a Is Buried Today Detectives Circulate Through
 Throngs at Obsequies Kidnapped Child's Body Was Taken From Lake-The0-
 rieS of Death
Special from United Press.)

D Madison, Wis, Sept 11-From a house surrounded by a great crowd of neighbors and curiosity seekers, and with the streets lined with police. the body of Annie Lemberger, seven years old, found in the lake, Saturday, after she had disappeared from home for four days, was carried to the grave, today.
 Through the crowd circulated pri- yate detectives, plain clothes men from the local police department and many anna teur detectives seeking the reward of $100O offered for the conviction Of the person who killed the child Ru- mors of every sort are in circulation and it is feared that there may be an attempt at lynching if an arrest is made.
 That it was the work Of a degen- crate is the belief of Sheriff Brown. An examination of the body of the child showed no further evidence of mistreatment than bruises about the head The sheriff believes that the Kidnapping and murder could have been carried out only by someone of abnormal tendencies. The fact that the body had been stripped, though the child wore linen under garment when she went to bed, is evidence, Brown believes, that his theory is cor rect.
 Tn spite of Browns belief, however the police are still working On the theory that the child was killed by someone who had a grudge against the Lemberger family. Martin Lem berger, her father, has been closely questioned. osf
 Lemberger's story in some points had been slightly mixed but the au- thorities, today, decided not to ques- tion him further. His conflicting statements, the officers say, were ap- parently the result of his confusion through grief and shock of his daugh- ter's death. The discrepancies were immaterial it is said.
 Lemberger, the police say, told them that Annie was his favorite daughter and that he was stunned by her dis appearance and the finding of her body
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
OBITUARY

The funeral of Maria, wife of Fred Blersch was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from her late residence, No. 51O Shelton street and from St. Joseph's S church. a half hour later During the service Miss Theresa Poke sang Ave Maria," and as the remains were borne from the church she sang ..I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" A large delegat ton of Olga lodge, No. 4, O. D. H. S., of which the deceased was a member were present and es- corted the remains to it's last resting place in St. Michael's cemetery The pail bearers were William Auguer, Joseph Metzger, Matthew Metzgsr, and Charles Lichtenberger.
 Peter Finnegan, one of the best known young men of the South End, died this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Collins, 102 Alfred street, Black Rock. He was the son of Patrick and the late Catherine Finnegan. Surviving him are his father, and three sisters. Mrs. Mar garet Dehron, Mrs. Matthew, Daly of Meriden. and Mrs. Catherine Collins. For several years he was employed as wine clerk for the late Daniel Mo- CloSkey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
When a Peanut Sprouts.

Flew persons are perhaps aware that a thing of beauty is common peanut plant growing singly in six or eight inch pot and grown indoors during the colder weather" said a fo- rist. Kept in warm room or by the kitchen stove, a peanut kernel planted in pot of loose mellow loam and only moderately moistened will soon germi- nate and grow up into beautiful plant, extending it's branches over the pot The leaves close together like the leaves of book on the approach of night or when a shower begins to fall upon them~tT Tbe plant bears tiny yellow flowers. There is nothing else fast like it."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
HOW WAR RELICS HURT HIM.

While in Chat tanooga a few weeks ago a local man noticed an old col ored man who carried his right arm in a sling.
 "What is the matter, uncle?" he asked "Is your arm broken?' ' NO, sah," grinned the old man. Its jes' gun sore.'
 Been hunting?"
 ''No, sa!h. An been shootin' trees. ''
 "Oh, I see; tarket practice
 ''No, sah.''
 Then you'll have to elucidate.''
 Well, sah, it's like dis" the old man explained. We goes out into de woods an shoots bullets into de trees. After a while de trees grows around de bullets little bit. then we cuts dem down to sell to people fum the Norf as relics ob the battle ob Look out mountain. 1.-The Youngstown Tel egram.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
LAW PROTECTS SPONGEs.

Washington, Sept IA difficult task confronts the revenue cutter For ward which has been or6ered to the Keys of Florida to enforce the law regulating the taking of sponges. dn report received at the Treasury de- partment the commander of the reve- nue cutter says that he found a mum Der of schooners and sloops on the sponge fishing g-grounds but was unable 0 get evidence of violation of the law. Many of these vessels were equipped with diving apparatus It was easy for the men on any sponge seeking ship violating the law to sus- pend the diving when the Forward came into sight and to throw over board sponges taken Illegally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Lenqthy and Monotonous.

One of the most curious contracts entered into by an eperatic artist was that agreed to by Farineln. When he visited Spain. Philip V. was suffering from mental depression, from which nothing aroused him until the arrival of Farinelli. The queen was so de- lighted to see her royal spouse oncs more interested that she engaged Earl nelli at salary of $10.O00 to remain in Madrid. This he did, singing the same four songs to the king every night for ten years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
An Old smallpox Cur

The following primitive 'curV f0e smallpox was discovered by the Ley. tonstone (England) guardians in one oz their registers for the year 1700: 'sTake thirty to forty live toads and burn them to cinders in a new pot, then crush into a fine black powder Dose for smallpox. three ounces"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
U. $. Golf Championship
 Starts at Apawamis
(special from United Press

New York, Sept. 11.-Despite low ering skies, the amateur champion ships of the United States Golf As sociation at Apawamis grounds got under way on time, today, when H. Gussman and T. Stevens teed off in the first match of the tourney The most important match scheduled for today was the meeting of Harold s. Hilton, the English champion, and Max Behr. Nearly 200 golfers are entered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

ance included Michael Kenealy, chair man of the Republican state central committee; County Coroner Clifford IS. Wilson, County Commissioners Pease and Mead, Senator Stiles Jud- son. Dr. c. l.. Banks and William Brennan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Referendum Vote In NorWaIk On
 Bridge-Park Bill
Special from United Press.

Norwalk, Sept. 1.-The referendum vote on the Norwalk bridge-park bill which recently passed the House and Senate over the veto of Governor Baldwin, is being held here, today. The vote at noon, was 10 to 1 for the bridge and to l for the park. There is hardly question but that the bill will be accepted on this vote.
 The provisions of the bill grant Norwalk an appropriatio nof $50.00O for the bridge and also a large tract of land which may be condemned for park purposes. The polls close at five o'clock, this afternoon. a&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
AA Ia,nanad lk.

My coffee is not quite sweeL enough" remarked he.
 "Well, if you don't. like it suppose you'll have to lump it." said she, with smile. passing the loaf sugar bis way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

Norfolk, va.-"Billy'' the goat mas- President Taft, Emporors Wilhelm and Nicholas, is dead, after several years in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
GRowLER PARTY BROKEN UP

Philip Callan of 40 Goodsen street was sentenced to jail for 20 days, his wife, Rose was fined $5 and Emma Finnegan and Michael J. Murphy court today as a result of the descent of the police upon a growler party at the Callan home early Sunday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
A State Secret.

q hope your husband has no secreti from you"
 'Not many. However, he neves would tell me what he paid for the er. gagement ring."-Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
DINNER TO MARSHAL HAwLEY

At Minor Smiths shore house Sat- urday afternoon, the Sidney E. Haw- aey association, an organization in honor of ex-Sheriff Hawley, now U. g. 1,Arshal. had an enjoyable dinner. PlAsSs were set for 21. The attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
FIRST CHINESE WARSHIP EVER TO VISIT COUNTRY
 ANCHORED IN NEW YORK
Special from United Press.)

New York, Sept 11-No sooner had the Hai Chi, the first Chinese war ship to visit this country, anchored off 70th street, today, than her 450 men were given shore leave and flock ed to Broadway and Chinatown. The Hai Chi will remain here a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

Frau Nachbar's new baby cries all day long; never heard another like it.
 Well, I should cry if found my self in a family like that. ''-F1iegende Blaetter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

Bangor, Me.-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jennings Bryan passed through here, today. enroute for the maritime prov inces. MT. Bryan said his trip was all for pleasure and has no political significance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Adroit,

Adfoit.
 "He is what you might call an adroit man."
 Decidedly. His sins never find him out and his debts never find him in." Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Chilly Affair.

Stella-Did you give the bride a shower? Bella-Well. all her friends threw cold water on the bridegroom New York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

Harrisburg, Pa--Three men in Ven ango County, today, found a black snake high up in a bee tree, feasting on the honey. The bees were trying to sting the reptile to death but it's skin was too tough.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
LIFT YOUR PILLOWS UP Al NIGHT AND SEE THE BED
 BUGS CRAWL

You may save yourself a few bites if you shake the pillows on the floor. Better still use Cyrus Presto Killer for Bed Bugs. It kills them and they won't return. It only costs 2S cents and is sure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11
Strictly Business,

Mrs. Knicker-Did you hold a short session with your husband? MrA Bocker-Yes. l merely had him pass an appropriation bill. = New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

Baltimore-George Rhinehart, who said he had no home, was arrested, today, on the charge of stealing statue from a grave in St. Alphonso's s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

A strenuous soul hates cheap sue. cesses.-Emerson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-11

'Consistencys "a jewel"
 That's all right: but you can't work it off on any girl instead of d diamond ring."-TM-Bits.