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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
"2,OOO LOST" IS |WIRELESSED ASHORE

New York, April 1.-The Marconi Wireless officials here today said they had received a wireless from the Cunarder Franceonia saying that she had been in communication with the Carpathia and that the vessel had re- ported as follows:
 Have on board 700 saved from Ti- tanic, more than 2,OO0 were lost.'
 This report was at variance with any of the other stories received here, and the teleghaph officials were inclin- ed to believe the figures received had been misread
 Renewed apprehension that the num- ber saved was not so large as the White Star officials have insisted, came today when the Marconi Com pany issued what it termed an official statement that it had reached the Carpathia through the Franceonia and that there were only 700 survivors of lost" It seemed certain that, until the scout cruisers now on the way reach the Carpathia and report, the real figures of lost and saved will not be available.
 The first report, credited to the cap tain of the Carpathia, fixed the num- Der saved at 678. Later White Star officials said there had been 868 saved but failed to reveal their source of in formation. As the day wore on it became almost certainty that some one had been maintaining a censor ship over the wireless.
 Captain Rostron, of the Carpathia, sent a wireless dispatch to his own CTS here as soon as he reached the scene and found the Titanic had sunk. That message was held up for nearly 24 hours. At the Cunard line offices today it was suggested that this mes sage had to be relayed through the Olympic to the land station, but the officials refused to say whether they believed that it was held up on the Titanic's sister ship
 Suggestions that powerful influences prevented the news of the disaster reaching the world while the stock market was open on Monday were be- ing made today, and 1t was even hint ed that misleading wireless messages were sent out in order that the report that the Titanic was safe would be upheld during the hours the American and European markets were open.
 Suggestions of a government inquiry to see how much truth there was in these stories were being made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
BANKS ESTATE
 NEAR $30,000

The will of Edwin Banks. late bank CT and clubman, admitted to Probate today disposes of an estate estimated at approximately $S0.000. One-third of the bulk of the estate is bequeath- ed to Martha Beach, for many years housekeeper at MT. Banks home, 1027 Fairfield avenue.
 The will was drawn on March 29, by Attorney George E. Hill. MT. Banks death followed within a few days, April 2. He realized that his end was near. He was 92 years of age.
 The will directs that $500 shall be paid to the Mountain Grove associa- tion for the upkeep of his grave; $500 to the Easton Cemetery associa- tion for the care of his fathers grave; and $500 to Kittie, widow of Samuel S. Banks, nephew of the deceased.
 The residue Is divided into three parts Onelthifd is left to Martha Beach; one-third to Carrie, wife of Edgar B. Doolittle, Hazelton, Pa., a niece of the deceased; and one-third to be equally divided by three chill dren of the late Samuel s. Banks. They are Nellie E., Joseph A. and Kathleen Banks, all of 1862 Fairfield avenue.
 Edgar B. Doolittle of Stapleton, Pa.. qualified with Judge Hallen as execu- tor, and Stiles E. 'Goodsell, s. W. Hub- bell and Judge Thomas c. Coughlin. as appraisers of the estate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
THIS STEAMER
 PRECEDED TITANIC
 OVER THE BERGS

New York. April 17-The steamer Etoian, from Antwerp. preceded the Titanic along the fatal ice line by about AS hours. She docked here late last night. According to First Officer c. I. Randall, the Etonian ran into a heavy ice foe at 1 o'clock Friday af- ternoon and plowed through it until that evening.
 'There were many large bergs in the f1oe," said Randall today, land for six hours we were in it. navigation being most perilous. Two of the bergs were of huge size, the largest I have ever seen. The foe ice was breaking up and the crushing and grinding was terrific. It is not possible that any of the Titanic's passengers or crew could have survived on the ice or on pieces of wreckage. They would have been crushed. It seems miraculous that the lifeboats could have stood the strain.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
HOWARD ON OLYMPIC SAYS CALIFORNIAN IS
 COMING WITH BODIES

the sister ship. There is little talk ing among the passengers. In hushed whispers passengers and sailors alike discuss the tragedy which. is brought sQuarely home to everyone here.
 Since the word was received that the Titanic had struck berg the ap- prehension has been very great. As soon as Captain Paddock received his first wireless word of the disaster he turned the Olympic's prov towards the scene and sent her ahead at full speed. There was hope that we might arrive in time. That hope was shattered when we got into wireless reach of the Carpathia and the full news of the tragedy was received.
 The word of the tragedy shocked and appalled, everyone. The Olym- pics orchestra was hushed. The in struments were put into their cases and will not be heard again on this voyage at least.
 The helplessness of all was apparent. This was best shown by the heavy contributions made to the fund for the sailors and their dependents which was immediately raised. After re- maining almost stationary most of Tuesday relaying with melancholy ac- curacy the list of survivors from the Carpathia, Captain Paddock was or dered to proceed on his voyage. Not until then was the use of the wireless permitted for any other purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17

Copyrighted, 1912. by the United
 Press Associations.)
 By Roy w. Howard, General News
 Manager, on Board the Steamship
 Olympic, Eastbound, by Wireless to
 Cape Race and Land Lines to New
 York. April 17.)
 The bodies of some at least of the victims of the lost Titanic will be brought, probably to Boston, on the Leyland liner Californian. Wireless advices reaching us from the scene of the disaster say that some have already been recovered They will be tenderly cared for and We understand that they will be taken to port as soon as the Californian resumes her inter- rupted voyage, just when we do not know.
 The Olympic is proceeding. She could do nothing. The realization of the tragedy, followed by the knowl- edge that the younger sister of the Olympic went to the bottom while this great vessel was rushing to her aid at top speed and hoping against hope that she would get there on time, has stunned all on board.
 The captains seat in the dining sa- loon, his cabin, everything about the Olympic is a reminder of Captain Smith, first commander of the Olym- pic, who lost his life on the bridge of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
DIED.

DIED.
 HUGHES.-In Stratford, Wednesday. April 17th, 1912, Elizabeth, widow of William Hughes.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, Ferry, Road, Stratford, on Friday, April 18th, at $40 a. m., and from Safnt<James chuI oh at o'clock. = n -Ihterment at St. Michaers BAKHR.2irt this city, April 15, 1s12. Edith M, wife of Leon F. Baker, aged 31 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Henry E. Bishop g mortuary chapel. No. 274 Fairfield avenue. pn Thursday, April 1s, at 10 a. m.s
 Burial in Valley Falls, R. l., cemetery. a. BOI1AND.-In this city. April 16, 1912. John Roland, aged 70 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 1276 Iranistan avenue, on Thursday. April IS. at S:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at -Interment at St. Michaers BRENNAN.-In Hawleyville, Ct., April t6. 1912. Patrick Brennan, aged 64 years. 'nin t5i1 ." "-.Frfends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Hawleyville. on Thursday, April IS, at g a. m., and from St. Roses church. Newtown. at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Roses ceme- tery. U16bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
FALL WOMEN SAVED"
 IS MESSAGE SENT

New York. April 17-A relayed pri- vate message from the Carpathia re- ceived here, today, announced that "all the women are safe.''
 The message was received by Mrs J. w. Bonnell, of Youngstown, at the Waldorf, from Henry Wick, her brother, aboard the Olympic. The mes sage read:
 "All the women safe. Have no rec. ord of George
 George Bonnell's name does not ap- pear on the list of survivors on the Carpathia and he is believed lost.
 It is believed that the "All women in the wireless relates to all the wom. en of the Wick-Bonnel1 party. Miss Mary Wick was also passenger and her name appears on the list of sur vivors. The party consisted of Miss Caroline Bonnell, her aunt, Miss Eliz- abeth Bonnell George D. Wick, Mrs. Wick and their daughter, Miss Nata- lie Wick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
DENIAL THAT NEWS
 WAS HELD BACK.

New York, April 17-Positive denial that J. P. Morgan, Jr., knew of the sinking of the Titanic early Monday and that he had. personally demanded and forced the suppression of the news until after the stock market closed was made by Vice-President Franklin of the White Star line at noon, today. Franklin claimed that neither he nor Morgan knew that the Titanic had sung until 6:3O Monday night.
 New York, April 17-That the fate of the Titanic was known in New York on Monday morning was the statement made unofficially about the offices of the Cunard line, today. It was said that, on Monday morning, a prominent New Yorker appeared at the Cunard offices and declared that "a person in authority had receiv- ed a message telling of the sinking of the great liner. He was urged to make the news public but declared that it must be suppressed" accord ing to this story.
 It was gathered that the man who asserted that the news had been re- ceived was not an officer of the White Star line but very prominent Wall street man.
 Franklin said that there was ab- solutely no truth in the charges that the line purposely withheld the news of the disaster. He insisted that when they finally received word that the Titanic had gone down at 6:30, Mon- day night, they withheld it only un- til they received confirmation and then they acquainted the public with the details as soon as possible.
 He was told that the Cunard people said that word of the disa ster reached this city at o'clock. Monday morn- ing, and replied:
 we did not have any such inform. ation and we believed that the liner was unsuitable and therefore safe
 Franklin declared the line was do- ing everything it could to recover the bodies and had sent a steamer out for that purpose. He said he had heard rumor that J. J. Astor had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
GRIEF OVER LOSS. OF COUSIN KILLS
 MISS MCGUIRE

Brockton, Mass, April 17-So dis tressed by the news that her cousin, John E. Mcguire, of this city. was lost on the Titanic, Miss Catherine B. Ma guire, aged 50, tottered home after reading the details in a newspaper
 and died soon after reaching there
 Miss Mcguire was employed in a Brockton factory and was prominent in the Catholic Federation and other societies. John E. Mcguire. who was lost in the Titanic disaster, was 30, a salesman for the Dunbar Pattern Company, this city, and a favorite o1 the deceased, who helped educate him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
DENTISTS ELECT
 ABBOTT PRESIDENT

With the election of officers at 1: 30 this afternoon the Connecticut State Dental Association adjourned it's 18th annual convention at the Stratfield, and after luncheon returned to the ball room of the hotel where about two score clinics were held.
 The officers elected are: President Dr. Edmund J. Abbott. Waterbury vice president. pr. Charles H. Riggs, Hartford; secretary, Dr. Arthur V. Prentis, New London; treasurer, pr. T. A. Ganung. of this city; executive committee, Dr. F. J. Erbe of Hartford; Dr. E. R. Bryant, New Haven; pr. B. A. Sears, Hartford; librarian, Dr. F. G. Baldwin, New Haven; editor, Dr. George s. B. Leonard, Mystic.
 The association voted today to af- filiate in the movement for the reor-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
Fancy china for gifts,

Handsome new china from the famous makers of France and other countries picked with eye to it's M for bridal gifts and of much beauty in delightful variety.
 Beside the fancy dishes, dinner-sets of rich ef ect and tasteful decoration. Briefy-a collection of china of special interest to gift choosers
 Dinner-sets-American porcelain, English porcelain Austrian china, French china-$75O to $9O. Fancy sets of bread and butter plates 9 to $75 Salad bowls,-$3.75 and less. Chocolate pots-$3 and less. Almond sets,-$2 Berry sets-$7.50 and less Ice-cream sets-$1.5O to $145o Chop sets-$1 to $14 Biscuit iars-$2 and less. Chocolate sets,-$1 to $1O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
BRIDGE TENDER M'LARNEY
 IS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
 FOR PRESSING OPERATION

After havng been unconscious for nearly 24 hours from a severe intes- tinal trouble, John McLarney, of v Madison avenue, was rushed in the auto ambulance to St. Vincents hos pital this morning and underwent an immediate operation. At.last reports MT. McLarney was doing as we'll as could be expected.
 MT. McLarney was formerly bridge tender at the Yellow Mill draw and it was his dismissal on orders of the Republican bosses, that led to the resignation of Superintendent of Bridges Arthur Brown, who refused to sanction the crippling of his de- partment by the removal of his most efficient men for political purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
Skirts that'll fit to your mcasure,-- S4.

From handsome woolen fabrics that are especially good for that very purpose, making skirts for limited time at $4
 The fabrics are far better than those which would dinary be used in skirts to sell at such price, In add ton these skirts carefully made to ones ments guaranteed to fit correctly and satisfactorily Every skirt is stylish, is we'll made, is tailored with well as skill. And may choose from many styles exactly the which is desired
 This special offer is for limited time only All may profit by itand the charge for skirt in style to fit any woman is $4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
TAFT NAMES WOMAN FOR
 $5,O0O JOB

Washington, April 17.-President Taft, today, appointed Miss Julia c. Lathrop, of Chicago, to be Chief of the new Children's Bureau.
 Miss I4athrop is at present associat- ed with Jane Addams in the work at Hull House, is a member of the board of charities of Illinois and Vassar graduate.
 Miss Lathrop's appointment is uni que in the fact that she is the first woman ever appointed a bureau chief by this government. Her position carries $5,000 per annum compensa- tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
ANOTHER BIRD MAN FALLS TO
 QUICK DEATH

Versailles, France, April 17.-Drop- ping from a great altitude when he lost control of his aeroplane, John verrett, "A, a Belgian aviator, was crushed to death in the wreckage of his machine here, today.
 Verrett was a performer of daring and coolness and 1t is said that he had a premonition that death would overtake him ere he made many more flights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

ganization Of the national dental as- Sociation.
 Following adjournment, the Connec- ticut members of the dental fraternity. .Psi Omega, about 20 in number, sat down to a banquet. Dr. George s. Palmer of New York and Sound Beach was toastmaster
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
S1,OOO SCHOLARSHIP.

Hartford, April 17.-Raymond J. Newton, of New Milford, has been awarded the Terry travelling scholar ship at Trinity College and William A. Bird, of Buffalo, the $1,0OO Russell scholarship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
SMITH OFFERS
 RESOLUTION TO
 PROBE DISASTER

Washington, April 17-Senator Smith CRep., Mich). today, introduced a res- olution for an investigation into the causes leading to the wreck of the Titanic. The resolution was referred to the committee on commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
RORABACK IS
 CHAIRMAN OF C. O.P. COMMITTEE
(continued from Page 1)

At a meeting of the state central committee at the close of the conven- ton, J. Henry Roraback was elected chairman. This means that Roraback and his followers have secured con- trol of the state Republican machine,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17

Danbury, April 1.-The health au- shorities state that 500 of the city school children are suffering from measles. The schools will not be clos ed unless the epidemic spreads rapid 1v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17

A marriage license was issued to- day to Arthur Smith, toolmaker of New York city and Edna, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter s. McNeil of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
bEuTELSPACHER SELLS
 HIS PLUMBING BUSINESS

Papers were filed with Town Clerk ThonfaS t6daye showing the sale of Henry Photographers stock and fix lures in the plumbing business at 235 thur Peel. The price is $3,500.
 A lease of the third and fourth floors of the Keller Bros. block at 1116 Main street to Joseph Gilman, at $6oo per year for three years from
 Waterbury, April 17.-All 1aborers in the employ of the city will be granted an increase in pay July 1st from $1.75 to $2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17
MANY AT NUPTIALS OF MISS CHEW IN
 ST. AUGUSTINE'S

In the presence of many well wish ers Miss Anna Chew. daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Chew of 326 Nor man street became the bride of Att torney Charles J. Martin of New Ha- ven at St. August1ne's church at 10 o'clock this morning. Rev. Charles J. McElroy, P. R.. officiated.
 The bride was gowned in a robe of white satin, with veil. Her brides maids wore pink. The bridesmaids were Miss Edna Ives, Miss Mildred Hawes, Miss Jeannette O'Brien and Miss Elizabeth Brady. Miss Bertha Reilly was maid of honor. The flow CT girls were Marion, the little sister of the bride, and Celia, daughter of MT and Mrs. William E. Allen:
 The bridegroom was attended by MT. Gilmore of New Haven. The ushers were Senator Charles r. Mitchell, William Bree, Attorney Will liam F. Wrynn and Attorney Arthur O'Keefe of New Haven.
 Following the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the served to many guests, and a recep- ton followed. Returning from their honeymoon, Attorney Martin and his bride will take up their residence in New Haven. The bride has a host of friends in this city. She was the re-
 
 The marriage of Miss Isabelle F., daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Turner of 596 Hawley avenue, to Mir. Harry Whilldey Jewett took place at the home of the brides parents on Monday evening. Rev. E. A. Burnes of the Washington Park M. B. church officiated. Mrs. c. fl. Winton, sister of the bride, presided at the piano. Both bride and groom have been em- ployed with the S. N. B. Tel. Co. The bride was attended by Miss Carrie Phelps and the bridegroom by MT. Harvey, Herman of New Haven. Re- turning from their honeymoon they will reside at 200 Pembroke street.
 Rev. Hubert Dahme united in mar riage this afternoon Miss Erma J. Krause and MT. Leo Pincas. The bride was formerly connected with the local exchange of the s. N. D. Tel. Co. and has many admirers. Follow ing the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride in Madison road.
 A marriage license was issued to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-17

been saved but said he had nothing by which to confirm it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-01-11
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with a chronic, per-
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with consequent belching
of stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and feeling OF lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind, rec
omi lending a mild. gentle laxative
tonic, like DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families, and should be
In every family medicine chest 1t is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.00
bottles. II you have never tried it
send your name and address to DR.. w.
b. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, ILL.,, and he will be very glad to
send sample bottle for trial.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-01-11
IN MATcHTowN.
Fortunately no Faith Was Required,
For She Had None.

II had no faith whatever. but on the
advice of hale, hearty old gentleman
who spoke from experience, began to
use Grape-Nuts about 2 years ago."
writes an Ohio woman, who says she
is 40, is known to be fair, and admits
that she is growing plump on the new
diet.
II shall not try to tell you how sui
fered for years from deranged stom-
ach that rejected almost all sorts Of
food, and digested what little was fore
ed upon it only at the cost of great
distress and pain.
Il was treated by many different
doctors and they gave me many differ
emit medicines, and J. even spent sever
e. years In exile from my home, think
ing change Of scene might do me good
You may Judge of the gravity of my
condition when tell you l was some
times compelled to use morphine for
weeks at a time.
For two years l have eaten Grape
Nuts food at least twice a day and l
can now say that l have perfect
health. have taken no medicine in
that -Grape-Nuts has done it all.
can eat absolutely anything l wish,
without stomach distress.
II am a business woman and can
walk my or miles q day AID feel
better for doing so. have to use
brains in my work, and 1t is remark
able how quick. alert and tireless my
mental powers have become" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's reason" and 1t is explain
ed in the little book, The Road to
Wellvjlle," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterS new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-01-11
P!TIFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

A few days after birth we noticed
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have stitch Of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema. He Is
very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless.
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered He
was losing flesh SO rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cllra Soap and Ointment
Not until commenced using Cuti-
What he looked like, as we dared not
wash Him. and | had been putting one
| application after another on him On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Clticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever Four weeks
N+Fi't W. b's'tIl W use. INC NutlGuTa
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured | don't believe anyone could
l.aYe eczema worse than our baby.
"Before we used the Cuticura Rem.
elies We colld hardly look at him, he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until would treat him, they
sel4ed to relieve him SO much. Cuti
cllra Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
~ and surely bring is their own rec
.ommendations (sisned) Mrs L b.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, 1911
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each,
with @2page book. viii be mailed free
on application to "Cuticura," Dept
| 80 X, Boston.