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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
DIED.

DIED.
 JOEL.-In this city, May II, 1911, at his late residence, No. 1403 Fairfield~Ave.. Joshua Joel, aged 70 years.
 Funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Meriden, Conn.,, on Sunday, 14th inst, at 3:30 o'clock D. m. asp BRADLEY.-In this city, May 12, 1911. Michael c. Bradley, aged 60 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 7 No. 2S2 Cannon street, on Monday, May IS, at 7:30 a. m., and from St. Augustines church.
 -Interment at St. Roses ceme- NICHOLS.-At her home, Greenfield Hill. Fairfield, Conn.,, May 12th. 1911, Susan Warner Nichols. daughter of the late Rev. Samuel and Susan N. Nichols.
 Funeral service will be held at her late home on Monday, 18th inst., at 2:30 o'clock D. m.
 Carriages will be in waiting at Fairfield station on arrival of 12: :03 train from New York. asp ANDERSON.-In this city. May 18th, 1911. Emily D., widow of John J. Anderson, aged 72 years, 10 months, 29 days,
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late, residence, No. 1899 North avenue, on Mon day 18th inst, at 2:30 o'clock pm. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. a* PECK-In this -city, May 11th,s1911, Charles Arthur Peck, aged 57 years, months 21 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the, funeral at his late residence, No. SS4 Stratford avenue, on Sun day, 1 4th inst, at 2:00 o'clock pm Burial in Lakevfew cemetery.
 R 12 ID MBRIDE.-In this city, May Il, 1911s Charles Mcbride, aged 62 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Taylor, SIS Connecticut avenue, on Mon day, May 15, at S:30 a. m, and from St. Mary's church, at a. m -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. R12bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
BENJAMIN MARTIN HAS PECULIAR
 ACCIDENT

Ben Martin, a decorator employed by C. l.. Gaylord, may qualify either as an aviator, or human basket ball, following his experience at the State Armory today where he with a force of Gaylord's men were arranging dec orations when he experienced a strange fall.
 Martin stood at the top of ladder 20 feet long, arranging a festoon when the ladder, resting on the we'll waxed floor slipped from beneath him. AS he fell he struck the basket arranged For the basket ball contests of the State league played during the winter at the armory. He all but fell through the basket, but on bounding off the side. fell feet first to the floor, falling in the midst of a half dozen chairs.
 Fellow workmen thought he was at least badly hurt. and dragging the stunned man out from the overturned chairs they worked over him waiting the arrival 0of the ambulance. Dr. Krause took the victim to the emer- gency< hospital and searched in vain for broken bones.
 There was slight gash on his right thumb which the doctor dressed, but he couldn't find any other injuries, not even a bruise. Martin is 2S, un- married, and lives at 5S Commercial stret
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
HOWLAND'S
Economical
 retr1gerators.

These refrigerators keep food at right temperature.
 They are so built that do not waste ice.
 Each sort is provided with conveniences for keepng 1t clean and sanitary-and is built on proper lines.
 Alaska-solid hardwood, walls filled with charcoal, patent air-trap, zinc lining, removable shelves and waste-pipe, round corners insde to facilitate cleansing sizes from 411a to 50 inch es high and 2515 to 34 inches wide,- SIP to $21.
 Arlington-hardwo gal vanized lining, removable shelves and waste-pipe,- five sizes from 9 to @ pounds of ice,-$5.75 to S12.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN
 FIRST DEGREE
Jury's Verdict Today in Famous Trial of Defender of
 Cameron Dam Mrs. Dietz and Her Son, Jointly Indicted, Acquitted of Kill
 ing Sheriff Harp
Especial from United Press )

Hayward, Wis, May 13-"If the lumber trust needs another victim, can stand it, shouted John Dietz, "de- fender of Cammeron Dam," when aft CT being sentenced to life imprison- ment he was sent back to his cell. to- day, to await the action of the Su- Iren1e court. After being out all night, the jury declared Dietz was guilty of killing Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp, in the battle of October 8, 1910, and fixed his crime at first de- gree murder. Mrs. Dietz and the son, Leslie, indicted with the defender" were acquitted
 One day in each year, October 8. the ann1versary of the day of the bat tle', Dietz must sit in solitary con- finement in his cell, according to the decision of the judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
MR. AND MRS, GEO. .REIDT CELEBRATE
 GOLDEN WEDDING

MT. and Mrs George Reidt celebrat- ed their golden wedding anniversary at their home GA Liberty street, today They are among the oldest German residents of the city and are held in high esteem by their numerous ac- Guaintances. Owing to illness in the family there will be no formal cele- bration but congratulations have been received from their friends and rela- tives not only in this city but through out the State. They. have also re- ceived a large number of floral trib- utes.
 MT. and Mrs. Reidt were married in Norwalk over 50 years ago. They came to this city shortly after their wedding and have lived here ever since, watching the city grow from a small town to the industrial center of the State.
 MT. Reidt is a member of Steuben lodge, I. O. O. F., and of the Ger man Working Mems Aid Society. He has one son, John Reidt, employed as a oookkeeper with Ira Gregory &. Co.,, and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas w Rooney and Miss Annie Reidt. Mr. and Mrs. Reidt have been readers of inc Farmer for none than half a cen- tury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
BAPTIST ORGAN HITS
 MISSIONARY SHOW AS
 MONEY MAKING SCHEME.
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Bostcn, May 13.-A communica- ton calling him to account for his cynicism was received, today, by Ed mund Merriam who in a full page editorial in The Watchman," an or- gan of the Baptist Church, denounc- ed the monster missionary exposition now running in Boston as purely a money making scheme" In the let ter World In Boston committee brands Merriam's statements untrue and an explanation is asked for.
 In the Merriam editorial the page ant of the World In Boston" was placed in the class of Molnar's The Devil,'' Every Woman,'' and "Other plays produced for financial profit"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
Cool stoves.

Yes, stoves that actually allow a house-keper to keep her house cool. But they furnish all the heat one needs to cook about any sort of meal.
 Steel gas ranges of large size, complete with oven and broiler, 4 burners,-$15.
 Gas cookers with 3 burn CTS, good-sized oven and broiler,-$8.5O.
 Gas stoves with new drill ed burners, generate great heat, but conine 1t to the ar tic1es one wishes heated,- $2 and $2.75.
 Nickeled 2-burner gas plates,-$1.
 Automatic blue-fame oil- stoves. a sort we know from actual test and service is to be depended upOn,-$7.50 and $1O.50.
 Good efficient Oil-stoves, several sorts-$3.50 to $6.75.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
DEATH OF MRS. FROST PURELY
 ACCIDENTAL
Finding of Coroner c. B. Wilson, Relative to Nor walk Tragedy, Filed.

Coroner Clifford B. Wilson today made a finding in the deaths of Au- gusta Ely Frost and Dudline Ely Ray mond, both of Norwalk, who were kill ed on May when a trolley car struck and overturned a carriage in which they were riding. Coroner Wilson finds that the deaths were purely accl- dental and that Motorman Matthew J. Ryan of the trolley car was not guilty of criminal negligence or carelessness. Mrs. Frost was the wife of Gen. Rus sell Frost.
 In his finding the coroner says: T find that Augusta Ely Frost died from a fracture of the base of the skull caused by being thrown from her coupe which was run into by a trolley car operated by Matthew J. Ryan, an employe of the Connecticut Company.
 That Dudline Ely Raymond died from two depressed fractures of the skull, one over the left orbital ridge, and the other in the right lateral re- zion, caused in the same way as Mrs. Frost's injuries.
 That the said deaths were not due to any criminal negligence or care lessnesss on the part of any one, but were simply an unfortunate occurrence with no criminal liability attaching to anybody.
 That said deaths were purely acci- dental"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
First Communion at St. Augustine's for
 221 Boys and Girls

Children of St. Augustine's parish to the number of 221 approached the communion rail for the first time at the o'clock mass at St. Augustine g church this morning.
 There were 113 boys and 1OS girls The boys wore dark suits and but tonieres, and the girls were attired in white frocks and wells. Father Mo- Elroy officiated at the low mass, and he preached a short sermon to the little children dealing with the signi- ficance of the sacrament, and impress ing upon them the spiritual strength with which the holy eucharis fortt- fles them.
 The Junior choir under the direction of Prof. Brisbois, the organist and di- rector, rendered special musical program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
Hot
 Weather Comfort

Depends largely upon the condition of your skin.
 Of course the daily tub and sponge bath re- moves the dirt and odor of precipitation.
 But you cannot be in the tub always, and you will perspire.
 The sensible way is to use freely a good talcum powder.
 That will prevent chaing, protect the sensitive skin from thes sun, and keeps it cool.
 Rexall Violet Dulce Talculm Powder is the best we can buy. It Is a quarter the can. A boon to tender skins. Ask for a sample.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
SMALL FIRES KEEP
 CHEMICAL cos. BUSY

Since the whistles blew at o'clock this morning the fire department, especially the crew of No. I Chemi- cal Co. have had a busy little session. At 7:15 o'clock box 213 at Laurel and Iranistan avenues called the de- partment to 45 Laurel Court where a merry blaze was playing havoc with one of the bed chambers.
 At 10:16 a chimney fire at 35 Hal lett street brought out the chemical company. At 1:02 the same crew spilled chemical over a fence fire in the lot near Main and Congress streets; and at 1:37 the same fire eat ers were busy raking over dump in Maplewood avenue, where a fire had started.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
ATTORNEY BEECHER WON'T SUBMIT TO
 DOUBLE TAXATION

Attorney J. Robert Beecher of this city filed notification with the poll tax collectors today that he would re- fuse to pay the tax. He is represent ed by Attorney Charles H. Shapiro, who claims that Beecher is @ resi- dent of Bedding, is a voter in that town and @ member of the school board there. Attorney Beecher al- leges that he pays taxes in Bedding. He says that if he were compelled to pay taxes here it would be double taxation and therefore a violation of the Spirit of the United States Con- stitution. The fact that Attorney Beecher is an office holder in Red ding is also given as a reason why he should not pay the poll tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
GOTHAM'S FINEST
 MARCHING DOWN
 FIFTH AVENUE
(Special from United Pressl

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, May 13.-Reviewed by Governor Dix, Mayor Gaynor, Police Commissioner Cropsey and his depu- ties, six thousand of ''the finest marched down Fifth avenue, today, in their annual parade. They were led by Chief Inspector Schmidtberger and 12 bands. including the police band and the drum and fife corps ac- companied the marchers
 One of the features was a demon stration by a picked squad of how the police quen riots and restrain crowds.
 The police dogs, appropriately uni- formed, had place in the line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
PASSENGERS FROM SUNKEN STEAMER
 REACH NEW YORK
Special from IInited Press l

Special from United Press.)
 New York, May 13.-Most of the rescued passengers from the Ward liner Merida, sunk early yesterday off the Virginia Capes, arrived here, this afternoon, having made the trip from Norfolk by rail. All praised the Meridais officers and crew who pre- vented a serious panic and stood off the frightened fireroom attaches un- til the passengers were transferred.
 An aerogram from the steamer Ad- miral. Farragut, which rammed the Merida, says she will arrive here, late today. Her captain reports the sea smooth and little fog. He is making five knots an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
Ajax nail-boxes.

Mail-box keeps one's let ters and papers safe and saves much time for the mail-carrier.
 Ajax japanned mail-box, with newspaper rack, with fitting for paddock -25c.
 Ajax rainproof with lock and two keys, glass panel, newspaper holder,- soc.
 Letter-slides to be insert ed in door, bronze finish or brass,-20c to 60c.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
 AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH

The impressive ceremonies connect ed with the Forty Hours devotion will be started tomorrow morning at St. Patrick's church with a solemn high mass at 10:3O o'clock and will come to a close Tuesday morning with a solemn high mass at 7:30 o'clock. Masses on both Monday and Tuesday mornings will be at 5, 6:3O and 7:3O o'clock. Confessions will be heard to- morrow and Monday afternoons from 4 p. m. until D. m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
REBELS CAPTURE
 IMPORTANT POST
 WITHOUT A SHOT
(special from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 Douglas, Ariz., May 13-Cananea, the most important strategic point in northern Sonora, was captured by the Mexican insurgents today without fir ing a shot.
 IIsurgent scouts crept into the city during the night and overpowered the leaders of the Federal garrison with out once using their rifles. The in surgent tri-color was immediately hoisted over all public buildings.
 Cananea will be used by the revolu- t1onists as the base of supplies for further operations in that section of Sonora. Colonel Cabral, who took the city, has upwards of two thousand trOOnS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
BILL LANG WINS BOUT
 FROM ''WHITE HOPE' LESTER

Especial from United Press.)
 Melbourne, May 13.-Bin Lang was given the decision over Jack Lester. Tommy Burns White Hope after six rounds of fighting, this afternoon. The battle was to have gone 20 rounds but Lester broke his wrist in the sixth and the referee stopped the bout. Lang was the favorite in the betting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
FORECLOSURE OF RAILROAD
 IN NEW HAVEN
(Special from United Press ]

New Haven. May 13-Robert w. Perkins, of Norwich. Conn.,, today, was appointed special master to con- duct the foreclosure proceedings on the Norwich and Westerly Railway property. Judge Moves in Federal court here, after appointing Perkins, stated that the foreclosure order would be signed late this afternoon. Bond holders brought the foreclosure proceedings and are expected to bid in the property and conduct it them selves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
OBITUARY


 Michael Bradley, of 2S2 Cannon street, died this morning at St. Vim cents hospital after a short illness. He was a member of the Bartenders' local and of the ForesterS of New town. He is survived by widow and one daughter, Margaret. The re- mains will be taken to Newtown for interment.
 Funeral services over the remains of Hannah, widow of John Scanlon, were held this morning from her late home, 1852 Stratford avenue, at S:30 o'clock and thence to St. Mary's church, where Rev. Edward McDon- aid sang a high mass of requiem. At Maria After the mass John Hughes rendered 'Face to Face,' and after the services MT. Clabby sang "Only Waiting" The bearers were Thomas Rogers, Charles Ellis, John O'Con- nell, William Holton,i John Hennes- sey and Thomas Hughes. Interment was in St. Michaels cemetery.
 Susan W. Nichols, an old resident of Greenfield Hill. died at her home yesterday afternoon.
 The funeral of Loretta M. Lucas was held this morning from the under taking parlors of Rourke & Rourke, at 8:3O and from St. Patrick's church at g, where Rev. Father Picker cele- brated the high mass of requiem There was a large attendance of sor- rowing relatives and friends and a beautiful display of floral offerings. The pail bearers were Joseph Lucas, Steven Lucas, Steven Pulaski, Steven Lucas, Joseph Gallic and Joseph Hal- kovich. The interment was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery. of John J. Anderson, who died at her home. 1899 North avenue, yesterday afternoon, one of the city's foremost residents laid aside the cares of life. Mrs. Anderson was in her 74th year Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Dr. B. W. Dyer, one of the leading druggists of the state during his generation. She was native of Bridgeport and lived here through out her life. Mrs. finders retained excellent health, mad until a few days ago possessed vigor uncommon for one of such advanced age. Stricken with pneumonia, however, she was unable to withstand it's ravages. 5 She realized that her illness would ter minate fatally and with Christian fortitude composed herself for the end. Mrs. Anderson possessed many kindly attributes. She was charit- able, much interested inchurch work and devoted to her family. Three sons survive, John J., Clarence D., and Percy Paul Anderson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
THE ROWLAND
 DRY GOODS co.
REPORTER O'BRIEN
 IS SOME SLEUTH

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 The man described himself for the police records as Robert W. Gardner, alias Garrison, 1900 Kick street, Phil- adelphia, aged 20. He is feet, 3 inches tall, and claims Baltimore as his home. The police understand Gardner is wanted by the police of Baltimore for passing worthless check on the mayor of that city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
KILL THEMSELVES
 IN POLICE STATION
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press)
 Chicago, May 13.-Two persons killed themselves in Chicago police stations, today. Harry Harris, 8 teamster, who last night tried to cut off his wifes head, placed his vest on an iron rail, put his head in the armhole and hanged himself.
 David Barre, 33, out of work, ap- piled for a place to sleep in the sta- ton. He cut bis throat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
SCULLEY GIRL
 COMING HOME

Washington, May 13-AIice Sculley, stranded here, will be sent back to her home in Fairfield, Conn.,, tomor- row morning. The Board of Charities of the District will defray her ex- penses. The girl is 19 years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neiShpors, also Daughters of Scotia for kindness shown us in our late bereavement in the loss of our husband and father, Colin Reid, also to all for floral tok- ems sent.
 MRS. COLIN REID AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13

Cincinnati-In. her suit for divorce Mrs. James G. Freshour charges that she has gone for days without the society of her husband because he thought it his duty to show a quarter back how to make a forward pass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
MOTHERS DAY

Sunday will be Mothers day. The day of all the year Which we should hold most sacred For her we love so dear, Remember she has thought of YOU - Each day of every year, For mothers love neer ceases As long, as she is here. And when at last she goes to rest In that great wide beyond. Remember she's your mother still. And of her still be fond. For she has toiled while you have
 slept
 To keep you free from care, So remember her on Mothers day And for her a flower wear. Let a flower on thy bosom rest At least one day year, For Mothers days most sacred Of any in the year. Let white be worn for those we mourn And bright for those still living, And thus we'll make this Mothers A day Of great thanksgiving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-13
HOWLAND'S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield avenue and Cannon street

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Saturday, May 13, 1911. The Weather-Fair, cooler tonight and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
DESCRIBE TRAGEDY
 OF BEREAVEMENT

London. July 29.-(Special.)-A tragedy of the Embankment was described recent ly at an inquest on Frederick James Honeyball, a dairyman. who drowned himself in the Thames.
 An elderly man named Tom Sutherland. who was the chief witness. said he lived on the Embankment; he had no means o' obtaining lodging
 The coroner: How do you get on for food?
 Witness: I have to trust to Providence. If cannot get it I go without.
 Witness added that he had been out of work several weeks. Between and 3 o o'clock on Saturday morning Honey bait came up and sat next to witness on d seat. remarking that he had a To. Of trouble, and was jolly hungry, having had no food at all on the previous day. Thereupon witness said: "Is that the only day you have been without 'Tommy?'' .I have had none since Wednesday,
 The coroner: Do you mean to say that you were without food for four dayss Yes, I had nothing whatever.
 Sutherland went on to say that Honey. ball said he was "tired of it,'' would not put up with much more of it, and would make clean job of it. Witness told him not to talk nonsense. Honeyball then left him. and witness saw him take 8 header" into the water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
ROYALTY VISITS
 RAD|UM INSTITUTE
Queen Alexandria and Elm press Marie Shown Eff
 fects of Radium

London. July 29-(Special .)-Queen Alex andra. with the Empress Marie of Russia, has paid surprise visit to the new Ra- dium institute (which will be opened for the reception of patients on August 14), m Ridinghouse street west. The royal party was conducted through the institute by Sir Frederick Treves, and demonstrations were given of the effect of radum on various bacteria and organisms by the medical superintendent Mr. Hayward Pinch and the directory of the chemical Ia laboratory Mir. w. l.. Alton.
 An inspection was first made of. the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
STORY
 OF FAMILY DEVOTION

London, July 2s.-(Special)-A wonder full story of family devotion and seif-sac- Sifce is recalled by the restoration to com plete health, after years Of suffering through burning accident of Mrs. Hawkey, a farmers wife, living at Beau champ Roothing. Essex.
 The accident occurred through some petrol, with which Mrs. Hawkey was cleaning clothes, becoming ignited. She was very badly injured about the arms and back Skin to replace that which had been burned was grafted on to the victic, from the bodies of no fewer than 20 res- otives and friends at their own request.
 There were so many that underwent this martyrdom that Mrs. Hawkey has forgotten the names of some and canno. recollect the exact number, but there were at least 2o, including father mother. husband, four brothers, three sisters, four uncles, sister-in-law, several cousins and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
LOVER COMMITS
 MURDER IN BALLOON

Bucharest, July 29.-tSpecial)-A re- markable case of murder in a balloon by a disappointed lover has been discovered by the police at Dorohoi, Roumania.
 Some policemen, walking across fields, saw an abandoned balloon, the guide rope of which was trailing on the ground On bringing the balloon down the bodies of young man and a girl were seen in the ear. Both bodies bore traces of a violent struggle, but while fhe girl had been stabbed, the young mans death was due to revolver shot The bag of the balloon had been split with a knife.
 Further investigation by the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

sulting rooms, which are equipped with all instruments for diagnosis and cubI- cies in which the treatment is applied
 The royal visitors were then taken over the pathological laboratory. where the effects of radium on bacteria were dem : onstrated and some new forms cf. micro tomes-instruments for cutting micros- copical sections-were shown. The chem iea1 laboratory, the photographic studio and the dark room were also visited.
 Their majesties were deeply interested in all they saw and frequently expressed the pleasure the experiments gave them