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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
SAVINGS SYSTEM PUTS CANDY SHOPS
 OUT OF BUSINESS
For Three Months of Sys. tenn, Deposits Aggregate
 More Than $1O,OOO

Young America as exemplified by the youth of Bridgeport is developing through the Bridgeport public schools savings system a striking spirit of frugality. For the brief three months that the savings system has been in vogue in the public schools, the pupils have accumulated savings aggregating SIC, ,S1.42, nearly one dollar per capita.
 Several stores throughout the city have given up carrying confections as side lines, due to the lack Of demand for this formerly important feature of their business. At least three little confectionery stores that existed prin- cipally through the revenue of the school children's patronage have gone out of business.
 The total on deposit in the three banks handling the savings up to the closing of the schools last week for the Easter holidays, $10,7S1.42, is an average of more than $3,OOO per month, nearly a quarter a month from each pupil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
FIRE WAGON IS CAUGHT IN MIRE
 ON BISHOP AVE.

Mired up to their stomach in a mudhole that seemed to be of end- less depth, two fire horses and the exercise wagon of No. Ss company were brought to a stop while out this afternoon along Bishop avenue, be- tween Barnum avenue and the Whit ing Manufacturing Co.
 So bad was the quagmire that the horses had sunk hopelessly into the mud before Driver Sullivan could get them away from it.
 All efforts to extricate the horses and wagons proved useless until Chief Moneys Locomobile car was called into play and literally dragged them out. If it had been heavy fire apparatus that was mired instead of the light exercise wagon, it would be there yet
 The street is an important one, lead- ing to the big Whiting plant and it's condition is disgrace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Second floor.
Splendid rugs, direct from showroom, at lower price.

Only because theyhave been used samples in of the big New York showrooms, splendid rugs to be bought by prompt folks at saving that very very worthwhile
 Splendid is word that may be ftly applied to this gathering of rugs They delightful in patterns and coors They fine in quality finished with rich deep surface that is pleasing to look upon And they will give good long and satisfactory service under all the demands of usual
 Every rug is perfect in and of than usual goodness Each is sampe-and maker who did not ake his samples we'll he knew how and could afford would be something unheard of Yes, indeed-these splendid rugs from every point of view.
 Bigelow Arlington rugs, very heavy of quality and firm weave handsome in patern rich and attractive of color, aglow with beauty
 s1A by 1912 feet, worh $a4 S26.
 by12 feet worth $375o- $29. Utopia Bgeow Administer rugs, rated probably the best Administer rug that is made Oriental and floral and small a1lover patterns, handsome in color effect in p"''oA' 1a bv 36 inches. worth s1.5o- SIPS
 o4 hv 49 inches worth S2 5O- S2
 30 by 60 inches, worth $3.75- $3 Home folks and home builders will be alike deeply n- erested in these rugs in the savings that to be made so easily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
JUICE OF THE POPPY.
Tho Flowers Are Lanced to Obtain the
 

Tho Flowers Are Laneed to Obtain tho
 Crude Opium.
 It is probable that few owners of flower beds are aware that the pop pies they cultivate purely for ornament will, if treated correctly. produce opi- um. When the flower petals have fall en. leaving the seed capsule bare, there will exude, if an incision is made in that body, sticky juice This juice is opium. It varies in certain chemical qualities according to the country wherein it is cultivated and the vari. ety of plant wherefrom 1t is produced
 Although the poppy will grow in al most any climate. it is in the east it is most successfully cultivated. When the land has been plowed and harrow ed the poppy seed is sown. about six pounds of seed being sufficient for one-third of an acre. Just as soon as 1t begins to germinate, about a week after sowing in certain localities, the land is divided by furrows into rec. tangular beds about eight feet in length by four in breadth. These channels are employed for irrigation. as the plants need frequent watering. some times even until the time of maturity.
 About two months and a half after germination the flower appears. and its four petals are gently removed on the third day after their expansion. to be pasted together with the leaves des- tined to form the outer shell of the opium cake. Then after about eight or ten days the capsules are lanced-at highland the juice which has exud- ed from the incisions is scraped of in the morning with small scoop and transferred to a metal or earthen yes sel. This process is repeated three or four times at intervals of two or three days. the result being pure opium. The flower petals. the plant leaves and the stalks have also considerable value for packing purposes The thick CT portions of the stalk are used by natives for frewOod.
 The crude opium having been gath cred. 1t is stored by the cultivator and carefully watched and examined from time to time in order that no mold or taint may attack it. Finally the opium is made into cakes. dried. packed in boxes and removed to market for sale. New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Royal Night eodyguards.

For more than 400 years a body of men known as the Monteros de Els pinosa have enjoyed the exclusive privilege of watching over the slum- bers of the kings and queens of Spain They are bound by tradition to be na- lives of Espinosa and to have served with distinction in the army. One of these is on guard at the door of the bedroom of each royal parsonage in the palace. and the others. armed with huge halberds and wearing felt soled shoes. tread silently all through the night along the corridors and halls. Their service begins at midnight and ceases at z in the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
MUCH BUSINESS FOR
 EDUCATION BOARD
Revision of Rules to Be Re- ported This Evening
 New Building Plans

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education tonight is awaited with more than passing in- terest. Among the matters scheduled for consideration are the following:
 Election of a vice president to sue ceed the late Thomas H. Macdonald.
 Report of the committee on revIs- ion of rules of the board.
 Layout of building work for the f1s- cal year, with determination of sites for new schools. |,
 Col. B. H. Ravens, the secretary of the board, is slated for. the vacancy caused by the death of Vice President Macdonald. In event of his promo ton Commissioner John J. Cullinan will be rendered the office of secre- tary. It is understood that Attorney Cullinan is not eager for the place and would prefer that another com missioner fill it.
 The report on revision of the rules will be submitted by Commissioners Cullinan and Brady.
 Considerable discussion is expected when plans for the building for this year are discussed.
 Two new portables are about to be added as a temporary relief to the Myrtle avenue and Kossuth street schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
DIED.

ROSENBAUM-In this city, April ', 1912, Arthur Eugene, son Of MT. and Mrs, Otto Rosenbaun, aged year, 6 months, days. 4, Friends are invited to atteAd the funeral from the residence of the parents. No 633 Knowlton street, on Tuesday, April g. at p. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. a* CIlARK.-In this city, April 6. 1912, Eunice Gillette, widow of Horace T. Clark. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Burroughs home. Fairfield avenue, corner Ellsworth street, on Monday, Sth inst, at ' o'clock p. m. a*p BARTHOLOMEW.- this city April 6, 1912, Thomas l.. Bartholomew, aged 72 years, months, 13 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the South COngrega- tional church, Gilbert street, corner of Broad street, on Tuesday, 9th inst. at 2:30 D. m.
 Friends may view his remains at the church between the hours of 12 o'clock m. and o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove cem- etery. a*p ELWELL.-In Brooklawn District, Toilsome Hill, April ', 1912, Rufus ElWGll, dS0Q GO years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his grandson, George A. Drew, Park avenue, Toilsome Hill on Tuesday, 9th inst, at 2 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in LakevleW cemetery. a*p BANKS.-In this city, April ', 1912, Edwin Banks, aged S6 years, z months, 12 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. 1927; Fairfield avenues on We'd nes6ay, 10th inst, at 2:3O o'clock D. m-
 Burial in Mountain Grove cem- etery. U 8 b*p GALVIN.-In this city, Sunday, April 7th, 1912, Henry J. Calvin, aged 42 yearsA6 months. days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 339 Harral avenue, on We'd nesday, April 10th, at S:30 a. m.. and from Saint Augustine's church, at o'clock.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. U b MULLOY.-In this city, April ', 1912, Patrick Mulloy, aged A years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 14S Austin street, on Wednes- day, April 10, at 8:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at a. m. with solemn high mass. -Interment at St. Michaeps cemetery. U b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Silks for less.

Big and splendid collection of seasonable and pretty silks at prices less than usual
 Every sort of silk for spring and wear from pongee to the very-thin habutais from Japan Plenty of spotess white silks, pretty white Jap silks with coored stripes handsome showerproof foulards, gleaming taffetas in attractive patterns
 Every sort at saving worth while saving. Silks worth 29 cents Jap for 19c $1 fouards for 59c $1 changeable taeta yard wide) for 79c checked silks for 59c.
 Such examples of the hundreds of. yards to be chosen from
 Cenute asle,r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
SAVAGE-CREEN

Local friends of Joseph F. Savage, a former well known Bridgeport High School athlete, have received an nouncements Of his marriage today to Miss Edna Green of New York. The ceremony took place in New York. t"Joe' Savage was a member of the class of 1903 at B. H. s. He was prominent as a member of the base ball and football teams and in 1901 pitched on the team which won the Connecticut Interscholastic champion ship. He was graduated from Yale in 1907
 He is a brother of Ed Savage, the former Yale football star. Miss Green has visited in this city and has many friends here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Stationery marked bv refinement.

There genuine refinement, true taste, excellence of quality and correctness of shape and size all combined in this new assembly of stationery It such stationery one selects from with pleasure stationery that is used with satisfaction because knows is correct every way.
 Cranes linen with silver bevel, note letter size- 75c box.
 Cranes gold bevel linen letter and note sizes,75c box.
 Letter crest correspondence cards linen with initial in d,-25c box
 English correspondence cards with gold edges,-35c box.
 Cranes linen lawn correspondence cards with gold beve edge cards and envelopes,-75c box.
 Irish linene stationery, quire in box with enve- opes,-35c.
 Asace and Delft linen, paper and matching envelopes :n box,-35c.
 Cranes linen lawn in white and in Saxe blue, finished with gold border, envelopes of new style,-75c.
 Fine linen paper of white with border of lay= ender blue pink,-50c box
 Correspondence cards of special quality with French border of blue d,-50c box.
 Near davenue door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
STAMFORD MAN
 GIVEN TRANSFER

The county commissioners have de- cided to allow John Rorech of Stam- ford to transfer his liquor license to 512 Atlantic street. There was a remonstrance against Rorech, but only two appeared so the commissioners decided to grant the transfer.
 In the matter of Mary Layden'S transfer, the commissioners will make no decision until they hear the argu- ments next Thursday. This is an East Norwalk case. The applicant wants to transfer her license to a To- cation about 200 feet from her pres ent place, but there has been some op- position
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Sport coats, new and clever, for women.

Imagine Norfolk jacket made of soft fine delight polo cloth of heather mixture of excellent weight and fine soft quality. Have this coat finished with the belt and the broad peas that distinguish Norfolk jacket Have it made up without lining but tailored in splendid fashion And to give it finishing touch add hood that may be removed if one wishes.
 That is the 'fSport'' coat is the cleveres snapp been brought forward in long time. Tis distinctly active coat is ideal for vacation wear replaces the sweaterand far far attractive and service able than any sweater
 $1250 and $15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
MORTALITY OF EMPLOYES OF RAILROADS
 SHOWN BY CHAMBERLAIN

trend of opinion is toward policy that will make every business bear the burden of individual accident where human agencies are involved just as it has always done to the 1n- animate instrumentalities."
 Chamberlain explained that the measure required railroad companies to compensate employees for disability due to accident and to pay heirs of men who met death in the service The bill likewise wipes out the favor ite defense of employers that acci- dents are due to negligence of fel- low servant" or "contributory neg ligence."
 Senator Chamberlain also submit ted at length his ideas concerning the bills constitutionality
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
OBITUARY

The funeral of Belle, wife of Rich- ard Supple, was held this morning from the bereaved home, 356 Pequon- church at 9 o'clock. Father Kennedy church at o'clock. Father Kennedy rang a high mass of requiem. There were many handsome floral offerings The pail bearers were Thomas Or mond, Michael O'Neil Saunders, and Michael Richard and Maurice Kiely. Interment was in St. Michael's ceme- tPrv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Japanese "SiIent" Music.

"A curious ceremony used to be per formed in Japan by the court musi- clans at certain Shinto festivals Both stringed and wind instruments were used. but it was held that no sound should be allowed to fall upon un- worthy ears. and. as some of the ears present might be unworthy, all the motions of playing were gone through by the musicians. but not single sound was heard This strange cus- tom dated back many generations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
.usa For a Friend.

''I let my house furnished. and they have had measles there.. Of course we've had the place disinfected. so suppose it's quite safe. What do you think2"
 "l fancy 1t would be all right, dear But l think perhaps it would be safer to lend 1t to a friend first. ."-London Punch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Laughed Out of His Name.

It is hard to be laughed out of ones surname. That is what occurred to an inoffensive English gentleman. Charles Sainsbury Pickwick. Esq. who. after the publication of Dickens famous novel. felt constrained to ad- vertise in the London Times informing the world that owing to its having been brought into ridicule and made a byword by the novelist he intended to abandon his name forever. This was the more hard in his case because he proudly traced his name to a knightly origin = from "Piquez vite" -''spur fast"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
CORONER ORDERS
 HEDGES HELD FOR IST DEGREE MURDER
Greenwich Youth Hit Eel low Townsman Over Head
 With a Hammer

Recommending that Roland Chester Hedges, the Greenwich youth who killed James G. Stewart on April l be held for murder in the first de- gree, County Coroner John J. Phelan of this city has forwarded his finding to the prosecutor in Greenwich.
 Hedges killed Stewart by hitting him over the head with a hammer, in a quarrel resulting from an "April FooP' joke played by Stewart, which the other man didn't relish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
(Special from United Press.)

(SpeclaI from United PreSs.)
 Washington, April S.-Every six minutes-day and night-a railroad employe is killed or injured and every two hours one is killed.
 This is the calculation made, this afternoon, by Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, in an address before the Senate on behalf of the employers liability bill.
 '"These figures are appalling" he said. Tt is not to be wondered at that there is a demand on the part of the people engaged in all forms of hazardous employments for change of laws which have practically cast the burdens of individual accidents on the employees and their families who are least able to bear them. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
DIXON WRITES SHARP LETTER
 TO MIR. TAFT
Special from United Press.)

Syracuse, N. r., April 8.-GovernoI Wilson of New Jersey arrived in Syracuse, today, with but one set of garments between himself and the snowy chill.
 ''They took everything I had in Chicago" said the governor. Then he started on a tour of Syracuse stores to replenish his wardrobe.
 How about dress suit, Cover nor?" the visitor was asked. Well" he replied, "I'll buy one if you get suit that will fit my corners"
 Governor Wilson is here as the guest of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. He will be chief speaker at their annual banquet, tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
BALL PLAYERS LEG BROKEN
(Snecial from United Press.o

Especial from United Press.)
 Branford, April 8.-The first seri ous accident of the baseball season occurred here when Happy Lawrence, playing third base for the local team, was run into and his right leg brok- en. Lawrence was taken to a New Haven hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
lnteiIioent Girl.

Maud-Why do you always wear gloves when you are playing cards! Alice Because Jack told me l must never show my hand.-Boston Tran script
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
HAwKINs-SICKIMuND

Among the marriage licenses issued today was one to Charles A. Hawkins, a jeweler of Plainville, who came here to wed Mrs. Maud o. Sickimund, of this city. MT Hawkins is 52 di- vorced, and Mrs. Sickimund is widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Divjdino the Task.

Lottie-Oh, well. tets kiss and make up. Dottie-All right. dear I'li do the kissing. but you've had more experi- ence with the other part ot the pro gram.-Cleveiand Leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
HOME OF MRS. STEAD
 VISITED BY BURGLARS

Last night or some time yesterday burglars visited the home of Mrs. c. Frederick Stead at 115 Broad street. and took two rugs, valued at 80, and some other valuables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
Corrected.

"Was Rome founded by Romeor in- quired a pupil of the teacher
 'No. my son." replied the wise man. "1t was Juliet who was found dead by Romeo."-London Answers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
WHITNEY GLAD BOATS
 PASSENGERS ARE SAVED.

Baltimore, April 8.-When J. c. Whitney, president of the Merchants & Miners Transportation Company, was informed by a reporter, today. that the passengers of the ill-fated Ontario had been saved, he exclaim- ed:
 Thank God for that. The boat is minor consideration compared with the safety of the passengers"
 The Ontario sailed from Baltimore, bound for Boston, last Friday, with passengers and a general cargo. The boat is one of the largest in the ser vice of the Merchants & Miners com pany. She was built in Camden, N. J., in 1904.
 Following is a list of passengers booked for the liner:
 Mrs. Katherine E. Schwartz, Miss Nellie F. Sheehan, A. E. Cahill and wife, T. H. Gray,' Jr., and wife, J. F. Bond and wife, H. w. Sandern and wife, Mrs. W.. Bond (Captain Bonds wife), T. Corney and Frank Bodin.
 New London, April S.-The tug Tasco, of the Scott Company, landed the 29 women and children passeng- CTS of the steamer Ontario, of the Merchants & Miners line, which burned off Montauk Point early to- day, here. at 1929. They were taken immediately to a train which was in waiting and sent on to Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
DON'T WHITTLE

BLAsDEILs PAPER PENCILS of at JACKsON's cours other of all are here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08

Oblivion is the flower that grows best on gravcS.-George Sand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
PROBATE COURT

Bernhard Klein qualified as admin istrator and Eli L.. Lesser and M. J. Buechler appraisers of the estate of Mary Klein, late of this city, in the Probate court today,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08
OBITUARY

Edwin Banks, one of the best known of the older residents of Bridgeport, died at his home, 1927 Fairfield ave- nue, early yesterday from complica- tions arising from pneumonia. MT. Banks was the oldest member Of the Seaside Club, and for many years was prominent in the business world of the city. For a number of years he had retired from active business. and lat terly had spent most of his time, out side of his own home, at the Seaside Club where he was most familiar figure. MT. Banks was the last of his family. Descended from old Co., lonial stock, he was the son of Walter and Marinda Adams Banks. He was a native of Greenfield Hill. where he was born 87 years ago. He was ac- lively interested in the management of the Spring Perch Go. for many years. Years ago MT. Banks wife contracted typhoid fever in caring for a son, who was stricken with the dis ease while away at school. Both Succumbed to the disease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-08

Mrs. Alice Clark, whose home for several years had been at the Bur- roughs Home, died at the Bridgeport hospital late Saturday from the effect of a shock she suffered in H. H. Jack sons book store on Thursday after noon. The funeral will be held this evening from the undertaking parlors of Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds.
 Rev. George M. Brown officiated at the funeral services of Sarah E., wife Of Miles M Disbrow, held from her home, 18O Black Rock avenue, this af- ternoon. Many relatives and friends attended. Interment was in Westport, Conn, in the family plot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
EIGHT MEN ARE INJURED
WHEN MINE CAGE DROPS
Four Seriously, Two Of Whom May
Die az Result Of Accident
Near Danvi1le, Ill.

DANvILLE. ILL.,, January 31.-Eight
men were injured. four seriously, by the
falling of a mine cage, crowded with
men going to work in the electric coal
mine, six miles west Of Danville. this
morning. The cage dropped distance OF
about 300 feet.
1t was stated by the mine owners that
the engineer in charge Of the cages lost
control Of the machinery, causing one
cage with its human freight to drop to
the bottom Of the shaft. and the other.
coming up empty, to be thrown from the
mouth of the mine.
The most seriously injured are:
d. schonians, internally injured, both
legs broken, probably die; Joe Botnovish
Of Streator, ILL.,, legs crushed and injured
internally, condition serious; Frank Deu-
treuax, both legs broken and internally
injured. may die; Camille FOrrier of Hill
cry, injured internally, condition serious.
The other men suffered broken legs
and were otherwise bruised.