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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

Washington, May 2S-Replete with dramatic incidents, pathetic details and gruesome recitals of facts which stirred to the depths a worlds grief, the official story of the Titanic dis aster was told, today. to the Senate when the Investigating committee, headed by Senator William Alden Smith, filed it's report.
 How 1, 517 lives were sacrificed to the sea. off the Grand Banks, on the night of April 14 and but 706 souls saved, was told. The principal find- ings are:
 That the Titanic was rushing at a speed of A miles an hour when she crashed into an iceberg.
 That of the 2,223 persons aboard, only g per cent were saved.
 That all might have been saved but for negligent indifference" of the steamship californian to the Titanic's distress signal.
 That those rescued comprised 60 per cent of the first class passengers, 42 per cent of the second class, 25 per cent of the third class and A per cent of the crew.
 That four warnings of ''ice ahead" were ignored by the Titanic's officers
 That the Titanic struck at 11:13 p. m.. on Sunday, April IA. and sank at 12:47 a. m. New York time, on April 15.
 That eight vessels were near the Titanic and only the Carpathia gave assistance. That there was no panic, but a s'short' crew, poorly drilled and poorly commanded, only partially manned and 20 lifeboats
 That news of the disaster was sup pressed by the White Star line and misleading messages sent to surviv- ors' relatives.
 That Operator Cottam of the Car pathia withheld important news of catastrophe and then sold it for "blood money in New York.
 With these principal facts clearly shown, the committee recommends in creased lifesaving equipment for all vessels, regulation of wireless tele- graphy, restrictions in manning ves- sels, searchlights and revolutionary reforms in ship construction.
 A gold medal and the thanks of Congress carrying with it the privi- lege of admission to the floor of the Senate and House, was ordered by the Senate as fitting recognition on the part of this nation of the bravery of Captain Rostron, of the Carpathia.
 Smith introduced resolution to this effect at the conclusion of his speech. The measure eulogized the comman- der in glowing terms for, his rescue of. FOG of the Titanic survivors and specified that President Taft be au- thorized to have struck and presented to Rostron a medal containing $1,00O worth of gold
 The resolution was adopted unani- mously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
JOHN 6. FORD DEAD
For 30 Years He Was An
 Undertaken Here
Succumbed to Complications Was a Bachel0r-Native
 of Utica

Funeral Director John c. Ford, for 30 years proprietor of the undertak' ing parlors bearing his name at g Cannon St., died at St. vincent's hos pital at o'clock this morning. Mir Ford's death had been expected al most hourly for several days. Death was due to complication of diseases which had undermined his health dur ing the last year.
 John c. Ford was native of Utica, N. r., where he was born June 25, 1851. AS a small boy he removed to New York city, where he attended the public schools. While still school boy he fell beneath the wheels of one of the old style Broadway coaches, and received 0n injury that developed later in life so that few years ago he was obliged to submit to an opera tfon
 He entered the employ of the Mer- ritt Undertaking Company in New York city as a young man, and be- came an expert embalmer. Thirty years ago he came to Bridgeport and settled at g Cannon street. For a number of years his undertaking, bus mess was one of the largest in these parts. He was a devout member of St. Augustine's church and shortly af- ter his coming here had charge of the Sunday school classes Of the church for several years. He made his home in apartments in his undertaking par lors.
 MT. Ford never. accepted public of flee, although repeatedly he. was persuade him to accept nominations He was great admirer of the late Grover Cleveland and was always keenly interested in the welfare of the Democratic party.
 MT. Ford never married. He was generous. to a fault. He had little wants of his own. and generously shared his worlds goods with others less fortunate than he. It was said of him that many an unfortunate. failing elsewhere to get the price of a bed, counted upon his generosity in the knowledge that MT. Ford would not refuse him. His charities were as unostentatious as they were gen erous.
 Although Mr. Ford had not been in the best of health for several years, his constitution did not fail him un- til about year ago. Since then a complication of kidney. heart and liver. troubles had gradually under mined his health; He entered St.. spent some. days there, and returned to his apartments. The improvement was only temporary, and. last week he. was obliged to return again; His end had been expected almost daHy since his return to the hospital.
 Mir. Ford was a member of Cecil Calvert Council. K. of C.: Bridgeport lodge, B. F. o. E.: the Catholic Be- nevolent Legion, and the Ancient Or der of Hibernians. He is survived by a brother, Thomas, employed in the shipping department of Gimbel Bros. New York city, and a sister. Annie J.. widow of John J. Nangle, 201 Fairfield avenue.
 After funeral services here the re- mains will be taken to Calvary ceme- tery, where his parents are buried.
 Funeral services will be held at the home of his. sister, POI Fairfield avenue, at s:3O and St. Augustine s church at g o'clock Friday and the remains will be taken to New York Saturday. Funeral Director Frank L.. Curtis of Stratford has taken charge of the arrangements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
BLAMED FOR
 TITANIC DISASTER.

Captain Stanley Lord, of liner Californian-for ignoring distress rockets from indifference or gross carelessness' when less than 19 miles from the Titanic. E
 Captain Smith, of the Titanic for ignoring repeated ice warnings, without decreasing maximum, dou- bling lookouts or warning passen- gers after collision.
 Operators of the Titanic-for re- fusing details of accident to steam CT Frankfort when asked to explain c. O.. D..
 Titanic's .officers-for failing to notify passengers. neglecting to load lifeboats to capacity and ab- sence Of discipline. British IBo1rd :, OF Trade-for eaar- sorry tests and inspection of the new ship, lax lifesaving regulations. Ob- Solete maritime laws and antiquat- ed rules.
 ,Shipbuilders-for failing to make "watertight" compartments actual ly watertight.
 Operator Cottam, of Carpathia- for failing to send J. Bruce Ismay's message from Carpathia to New York until two days after acci- dent.
 Operators Bride, of Titanic, and OOIIdi1 OI 0dT Pd dIuId-lOr suppress ing news to sell to New York newspapers for "blood money
 Marconi Company-for counte- nancing operators suppression of news. from megcenary motives.
 International Mercantile Marine Company-for manning Titanic with scant, undrilled, untrained crew.
 White Star Line-for supressing news for 16 hours and then send ing misleading messages to friends and relatives of those aboard the Titanic.
 Survivors of crew-for failing to "bunch survivors in half filled boats and return with emptied life boats to rescue drowning swim mers"
 Steamship officials-for failure to carry sufficient lifeboats and insuf- ficient use of these available.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

OrderS saturday.
 Friends in this city have received invitations to. the first mass to be sung by Rev. William A. O'Rourke at the Sacred Heart church next Sum day at 10:a0. The celebrant is to be ordained to the priesthood at the cathedral in Buffalo by Bishop Col ton on Saturday morning next. Inn mediately after the ceremony he will leave for his home in this city. in or der to be in readiness for the cere- mony, on Sunday morning.
 Mr. and Mrs. John O'Rourke of 473 Main street. His father was for many years the business and editorial representative of the Connecticut Catholic in this city. and lately retir- ed from an extensive news; business which he had developed.
 With his parents he came to this city in 1889 and was an attendant at St. Joseph's, Academy in East Bridge port Prior to enterting the academy he was a. pupil at Nichols and Bar mum schools. TsHe was a strong ath- sc}rne pastimes He. was fond++0E h19 studies and his record at school was of the best.
 He has always been a total abstain CT having been first given the pledge when a boy under, when his family lived in Meriden. This pledge he kept and in 1903 while in charge of the Niagara university ball team he took the pledge for life from Catholic priest in Kenton Ohio. He completed his classics and made his theology at Niagara University where he captured a number of honors.
 He was president of his class in 1906 and was leading spirit in the athletic as well as the educational side of the university. His fine per. sonal traits made him host or friends among the student body and he was invariably selected to repre- sent his class at official gatherings.
 The young man from the first had marked predilection for holy orders and early in life determined to be- come a priest. He will spend week or so with his parents in this city and during that time will have an opportunity to renew acqualntances here. He has been adopted by Bish- op Muldoon for work in the diocese of Rockford, Illinois, and he will leave for his new field about the mid dle of June. His legion of friends here wish him godspeed in his future work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
BLACK DIPHTHERIA CAUSE OF DEATH
 OF RAY WHITE

Black diphtheria is believed to have caused the sudden death of Ray A. White, yesterday forenoon, and as a precaution against a spread of this disease which took from this life one of the most popular young men of the city. there will be no funeral service at the home, 2S9 State stret. The body will be sent to Meriden tomor- row for burial and at the grave there will be brief service.
 Medical Examiner Garlick attributes the cause of death to black diphtheria or some malignant cause, and today visited the home and the Standard of- flee to see that there were no further signs of the disease. Dr. Garlick said that it is best that no public ser- vices be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
WILBUR WRIGHT'S
 DEATH SEEMS NEAR

Dayton, O., May 2s-wilbur Wright, noted aviator and inventor, after night In which he hovered between life and death in the tiIroes of burn ing fever, was making a final stand against typhoid at his home here ear ay today.
 There Is little if any hope left for Wright." said Dr. B. Conlklin today. ssIt seems but q question of hours be- fore his remarkable vitality shall give way"
 Wrf1ht remained unconscious throughout the night and was still in a comatose state today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NEWT0WN ON
 DIVORCE MAP

Two couples prominent in the social life of Newtown have resorted to the divorce court. Edith M. Curtis has brought suit in the superior court against Arthur E. Curtis alleging in fidelity. She names Isadora Bassie as correspondent and says the acts have taken place since January 1, 1911. The couple were married September Il, 1905. There are three minor children of whom the mother wants the cus- tody. Mrs. Curtis maiden name was Edith Searles.
 Blanche Parker of Newtown wants to be freed from Thomas Parker of NewtOwn. DesertiOn on October ,, 1905, is the ground The couple were married October 26, 1904. The wifes maiden name was Blanche Cockbrim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
DELEGATES TO
 VISIT ROOSEVELT

New York, May 2S-Only the Illinois delegates to the Chicago convention are coming to Oyster Bay, next Sat urday, to confer with Colonel Roose- welt.
 There never was any intention of asking all of 4the delegates to the na- tional convention to visit Sagamore Hill," said Frank Harper, Roosevelt's secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
RELATIVE IN GERMANY RECEIVES LEGACY FROM
 LATE, MRS. EVA zE|S

The will of Eva Zeis filed in pro- bate court today disposes of a small estate. A son, Edward Lepzer and a daughter, Susanne Zeis, both of Bridgeport, are left the testator 8 household furniture and pesonal ef.. fects and $1O0 is bequeathed to the son. The rest of the estate is divided equally among these children: Ed ward. Lepzer, Susanne Zeis, both of Bridgeport; Frederick Lepzer of parts ynaeApwn andv1 1EEaA- LePzerS of-Hai1f.. burg, Hope, near Frankfor Ger. many.
 Alfred Greisinger qualified as execu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
LoyEsICK LAD WOULD DIE.

Winsted, May 2S-Word was receiv- ed here. today, from Pine. Meadow, Mass, of the attempted suicide of G. w. Beeney, 19 years old graduate of the New Hartford High school of last year. Beeny, it is said, is in love with a schoolteacher whose engage ment to a New York man was re- gently announced. The boy took car bOlic acid, but antidotes saved his life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NO WITNESS FEE FOR
 JACOB KLEINBERG GER

"Pay no witness fees," was Judge Fosters order to Clerk Burnes in the city court today when Jacob Klein berger stepped from the witness stand in the trial of Abdul Maloof, whose arrest he caused on a charge of creating a breach of peace in his pawn shop. The court suspended Judgment and ordered the prisoner released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
ROCKEFELLER MUST
 TESTIFY IN OIL CASE

New York, May 2S-When the Mis- souri suit brought on behalf of the waters-Pierce Oil Company to pre- vent the Standard Oil from securing control of it was resumed here, to- day, Samuel Untermyer attorney for the Waters-Pierce interests, announce ed that he would call John D. Rocke feller to the stand at o'clock this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
STAMFORD REAL ESTATE
 DEALER AWARDED $1 100.

In the suit brought by Charles T.. Mcclure of Stamford against Ernest Kiesel of Stamford, Judge Burpee of the superior court has found in favor of Mcclure to recover SLIGO. It was charged that the plaintiff and defend ant entered into an agreement to buy real estate in October, 1910, and that Kiesel violated the agreement. Me Guire asked for $2,30 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
COURT DENIES INJUNCTION
 AGAINST COFFEE TRUST

New York. May 2S-The government lost its initial action in it's suit to curb the alleged coffee trust, today, when the United States Circuit Court refused to issue an injunction re straining the alleged trust from dis posing of 95O,O00 bags of coffee stored in a Brooklyn warehouse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NO NEW EMPHASIZES

Washington, May 2S-By a vote of 30 to 125, the House, this afternoon, voted down the amendment of Repre- sentative Roberts, of sachusetts. appropria ting $6,0OO,000 each in the naval bill for two battleships during the next year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
CONDUCTOR DIES AT se.

New Haven, May 2S-William H. Lyman, for 53 years employed by the New Haven road, the last 2S of which he was a passenger conductor died at his home in West Haven, today. He was 82 years old and leaves a wid- OW and one son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
MORE PERSONAL TAX DELINOUENTS WILL
 SOON BE ARRESTED

Prosecuting Attorney Delaney said this afternoon that. he expected to re- ceive another list of personal tax de- linquents for which he will issue war rants the latter part of the week.
 The list is now in preparation in the hands of the personal tax collectors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
WARRANT FOR RICCO.

Meriden, May 28-A warrant was is- sued here today for George B. Ricco, of 921 Howard avenue, New Haven, charging him with violating the auto- mobile speed law and assault. It is claimed in the warrant that on Sat urday last Rfcco ran down James Massicotte and inflicted internal injur- les that may prove fatal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

Mrs. James Holt, Jr., wife of the personal tax collector, is reported as being out of danger following an operation and her recovery is now only a matter of time unless unfore- seen complications develop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
PERJURY INDICTMENT.

Hartford. May 2S-In the United dis $rict court here, today. the grand jury went into executive session to hear Inc case of Jacob Joreff, charged with perjury in connection with the bank ruptcy case of Soloway & Katz, o1 New Haven. The case of Joseph Perl, VI Danbury baker who went into bank ruutcy and is charged with concealing one hundred barrels of flour was also elated for hearing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

The beautiful tulip beds at the city hall which were destroyed in the re- cent severe rain storm were today re- placed by gardens of potted plants which were set out by the Park de- partment for Memorial day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
MRS. BEACH WALKED TO
 CHICAGO FROM NEW YORK.

Chicago, May 2s.-Mrs. David Beach, who walked 1,070 miles from New York to Chicago, finished her 43 day hike, today. She reached 25th street and Michigan avenue at 9:2O a. m. and kept on walking toward the office of Mayor Harrison. A big crowd escorted her through the streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

Ila Gertrude infant daughter of Frank N and Minnie J. Nichols, died today. at the home of the parents, 51 Shelton street. aged Il months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
RrGrNNING DISQUALIFICATION.

South Norwalk, May 2S+The. New H4ayen road announced today that it will make wilson's Point its base of supplies for the identification of its road between this place and New Ha- ven. A part of the supplies have al ready arrived and some 700 men will be employed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
FIRE IN LODGE HOUSE.

Middletown, May 2S-For the second time in two weeks, the Chi Psi lodge at Wesleyan was threatened with des- truction by fire. At. noon Ifire was discovered on the third floor. The loss will probably reach $8,OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

AGENTS making $1O to $2O daily sell ing Titanic Disaster book; told by survivors; $50 pages; 50 illustra-
 tions; price only $1OO; 5Oco com mission; cash prizes; freight paid;
 credit given; outfit free. Interna- tional Bible House, Perry Bldg, Dept. E., Philadelphia. R 28 uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

1F a BOX of Casca LAxins tablets
 tor constpat1on- 1t ceno.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

HELP s WANTED.-Machin for general repair work, also screw ma- chine, milling and grinding ma chine hands, filers and bench hands Fox lathe hands. Applicants must have tools and be capable work man. Apply, Locomobile Company of America, Bridgeport, Conn.
 R 2S d 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

AGENTS WANTED in every town; best selling household. hotel and restaurant article; large demand for goods; success assured; it's new. Write for booklet. Richard Supply Co.,, Suite 4084-S6, Metropolitan Building, 1 Madison Ave-, New York. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
NOTICE.

All members of the Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic club are requested to meet at their clI1bs rooms, Wednes~ day, May 29th, to make final arrange ments for going to Waterbury on Decoration Dap.
 T. J. SULLIVAN,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

DANCING Wednesday night at the Colonial Ball Room.
 LOST-Part of Knight Templars charm. Return to Davis & Hawley. Reward. a~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

WANTED.-6 good men not afraid of work. Apply 153 Union avenue to- morrow morning ready. for work. : o'clock. R 28 s&po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

WANTED-Everybo to know that we sell furniture, linoleum, rugs, ranges, refrigerators baby car- riages; cash or credit. Glasner Furniture Co.,, 1192 Main st. t4 U 24 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

TO RENT.-Furnished apartment, parlor with piano, 2 bedrooms, din- ing room, kitchen with coal and gas range, splendid bathroom. Steam heat supplied. goo Fairfield. s3 tssss
 R 21 |. tf-4O<s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28
 THE FARMER

can he obtained by NEWS BOYS, DEALERS AND OTHERS, after o'clock evenings, at the Herald News Stand. 14O FAIRFIELD AVENUE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

FOR SALE.-Dining and. bed room furniture, also show case. I'll Mad ison Ave. R 2S s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-28

MULES FOR sALE.-One car load of very large we'll matched Missouri mules from 2,530 to 2,S0O lbs. Also two beautiful driving horses. C. H.
 Hawes, Milford, Conn. Telephone 1e4. R 25 s*po
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-10

ROOM" IN ALL THIS WORLD
OF all the mothers who ever
came to the big brick hospital
down on the east side, Sister
Agatha remembers Leonore the
best. Leonore was just eighteen
and she did love her baby so.
Time after time she tried to lay
Joey into the little white cradle
but she just couldn't.
Finally Sister Agatha stepped
out of her niche quietly, as did
Sister Beatrice of old when she,
too, gave all for love.
Peace, my dear, peace" she
breathed to Leonore, to 18-year-
old Leonore, on whose slim shout
ders rested the most awful sor-
row the world has knowledge of.
But love him sol love him
SO" the little girl sobbed.
KNOW that, my GEAR, SalQ
Sister Agatha, but to do what
you have to do bravely-that is
what l want from you. Do it for
Joey that he may have the brav-
est mother that ever a son could
have"
Il know-I know-but, Sister,
that isn't all of it. They say 1 am
a bad girl. That 1 have sinned.
And that is the worst of ALTO
think that Joe-y's mother should
be bad girl-that my little Joe
should be born in sim "
"And then l told her the truth,
said sweet, white-haired Sister
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-10

COME INTO THE SADDEST
New York, June 10.-It is
very tiny room and very gay. A
big bunch of pink roses blooms on
a ruddy table in the corner and
sheer white curtains flutter at the
window. A dozen n
lovelypictures hang
against the blue and
buff walls, and easy
chairs and settees,
softly cushioned,
are fixed comfort 49,
ably about. But
This is the saddest room in the
world!
For, into this gay little place,
there come every year Three
Thousand Mothers. They come
with their babies-their dear, lit
tie newborn babies-and they go
without their babies, And they
never see their babies again!
This room, this "saddest room
in the world is the room just in
side the low-arched door that
leads into the Foundlings' hospi-
tai in New York city.
The Sisters of Charity run the
Foundlings' hospital. One of
them is always secluded in little
niche that is cut into the side of
this 'saddest room" They do not
leave this station when a mother
comes to say her last goodbye to
the baby that has only just come
to unless the grief becomes
too great. Then they come out
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-10

"And then l told her the truth"
said sweet, white-haired Sister
Agatha, as she related the story
of Leonore and her lost son,
Joey.
Il told her what l, an old
woman, know to be the truth. l
told her that no mother can sin.
The women who sin are the wom-