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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
"S0LD $I,000,000 W0RTH0F HATS IN ONE YEAR" "-BATES
Now He Sues Danbury Hat. ters for $50, 900 Damages

Alleging that he sold $1,0OO, 900 worth of hats for Lee, McLachlan & Go. of Danbury in one year, John E. Bates of New York has asked the Superior court to enjoin the hat company from selling it's product through any other agent In addition to the injunction he asks $50,000 damages. The matter was heard this morning before Judge Burpee and was still going on at press hour
 Bates declares he had an agreement with the company whereby it agreed to sell it's entire product through him. Later the company started to sell di- rect to the trade. Lee, McLachlan & Co. deny making such an agreement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
MOVING
 DOWN VALLEY
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 St. Louis, April 9-The Mississippi flood is moving gradually down the valley and unless levess hold more territory will be inundated. Reports made to the local weather bureau, to- day. say there has been a rise of six tenths of foot at Vicksburg, Miss. winthin the past A hours, the stage at that point being 50 feet, today. A rise of four tenths of foot is noted at New Orleans. The river has fallen a tenth of a foot at Memphis and while remaining at standstill at Cairo, is showing a falling tendency.
 Cairo, Ills, April 9-Most of the voters of southern Illinois will go to the polls for the primaries, today in boats. Motor and rowboats have been chartered and will be used to get the vote out. The vote is expected to be light, however.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
PRIMARY IN
 ILLINOIS TODAY
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Chicago, April 9-With 8 cloudless sky, early indica tions were that the hottest political fight in years in H. linois would be settled by the heavi- est vote ever cast at a primary elec- tion in the state. The dozen politi- cal organizations, with their head quarters in Chicago and reaching out to the extremes of the rural districts, worked all night on preparations to get the early vote tout"
 Managers of aspirants for prestden- tial nominations, today, were stand ing on their final claims of yester- day, with the exception of the Roose- yelt headquarters, which issued an early statement claiming every dis trict for the former president.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
''LION AND MOUSE" PLEASES MANY AT
 LYRIC THEATER

The Lion and the Mouse attracted large audience to the Lyric theatre last night. This is one of the best plays that Charles Klein ever wrote, strong, dramatic and vtri1e, and car rying withal, valuable lesson. The Frank Carpenter Stock Co.,, support ing that charming and versatile ac- tress, Eleanor Cleveland, has staged the production after the finest metro. politan manner, as the audience agreed. The lighting was artistic and the scenic effect superb. The cli- maxes of the play were we'll brought out, and the audience testified by it's sustained applause how much it en- loved the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
Jos. P. Coughlin Sues
 Antonio Fraenza and Wife

Joseph P. Coughlin, who conducts a paint and wall paper store at 777-7Ss East Main street, has brought suit against Antonio and Mary Fraenza of East Main street for $7OO damages Fraenza's liquor license for his saloon at East Main and Nichols street, has been attached. The plaintiff claims he holds the defendants note for $751; 61 on which $3S7.61 is still unpaid. It is also alleged that there is $27 due on bill for wall paper and supplies. The action is returnable to the com mon pleas court, May term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
OBITUARY


 The funeral of Thomas L. Bartholo- mew, one of the most active members of Elias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A. R., and prominent in Masonic circles, was held this afternoon from the South Con- gregational Church at 2:3O. Rev. Dr. Swain and Rev. MT. Higinbotham of- ficiated There was a large attendance including delegations from the Ma sonic fraternity and Elias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A. R. The pail bearers were representatives of the G. A. R., Hon. A. B. Beers, John C. Curtis, L. $. Cat lin, H. J. Seeley, George T. Rand and William H. Porter. Mrs. Hard and Miss Tuck rendered appropriate hymns, anud Mrs. Beards!ey presided at the organ. Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Accom- panied by a lengthy cortege the re- mains were taken to Mountain Grove cemetery where the ritual of the G. A. R. was exemplified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
ESTHER LAWRENCE PLACE ON WATER STREET RAIDED

Under bonds of $200 the case of Esther Lawrence, charged with keep ing a house of i'll fame at 395 Water street was continued until tomorrow in the city court this morning. The cases of Sarah Davis, charged with being an inmate, and Dom1nick Kus- top, charged with assault and fre- Quenting, were continued to the same date under $50 bonds.
 Kustop, who made the complaint re- sulting in a visit of the police to the Lawrence woman's place, became in- volved in fight with the Davis woman last night. Mrs. Lawrence interfered, it is alleged, and hit him with a blackjack. He went out for the police and Sergeant Prout and Patrolmen O'Neil, Barton and Poland visited the place and arrested the two women, also holding Kustop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
STARR SUED FOR $5,OOO
 ON VERY SERIOUS. CHARGE

Declaring that she was enticed to his apartment and assaulted, Sarah Einbund of this city has brought suit against Isadore Starr of this city for S5,000 damages. Papers in the ac- tion were filed today in the superior court. The alleged assault took place March Is, 1912. Sarah claims that as a result of the act she suffered great Humiliation and her reputation was injured. Deputy Sheriff Abriola ar- rested Starr on body writ and took him to iail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
DESPONDENT ENDS
 LIFE WITH BULLET

Branford. April 9.-Robert J. Rus sell committed suicide at his home on the Short Beach Road, today, by shooting himself through the head. Despondency is supposed to have been the cause of his ending his life. He had been employed for several years in a New Haven department store. Hc was 30 years old and leaves his wife and three children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
Sea.onable silks at good saving.

Handsome foulards that proof against injury by waterspots solid pongee in handsome nish rich aeta and essane in pretty coors and effective patterns fancy Jap silks pure white habutai silks from Japan, ,a these are included in this special offering of silk. Every is to be bought at less than it's usual price Every is dependable and attractive and goodstyle There savings good big attractive savings to be made
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
LAISTER SUES
 ROSE IAISTER FOR DIVORCE

Perciva1 Laister, a we'll known resi- dent of Stratford, has brought di- vorce proceedings against Rose Lais- ter. Desertion is the ground. The couple were married September IS, 1908. Mrs. Laister's maiden name was Rose Hurley. The alleged deser- tion took place May IA, 1907. The action is returnable to the May term of the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
KICKED TO DEATH BY HORSE.
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 Danbury, April 9.-Relatfves were notified here, today, of the death of Michael Kelly, IS years old, of North Salem, N. Y., who was kicked 70 death, last night, by a horse. Kelly went to the barn to feed the animal and 10 minutes later was found ty his wife. He lay under the horse's feet, his face and body mutilatcd ef- most beyond recognition. He leaves his wife and one daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
SUFFRAGETTE SHOT
 HER HUSBAND
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 Chicago, April 9.-"You won't vote for woman suffrage, won't you? You never do anything that's right, but I'll teach you something. Take that -
 With these words Grace Ritchey 32, fired on her husband, Charles A Hitchey, photographer, five times with a revolver in their home here today. Ritchey was shot through the leg and arm. It is said he would re- cover.
 Mrs Ritchey was taken to jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
HOWLAND'S
Women choose from many suits at SIS.

There family of suits here that will interest deep ly the who plans to spend just SIS for suit That will need to spend not penny more than she has planned She will have choice from family that includes every fabric that is fashionable and seasonabe She may choose either plain trimmed suit all styles the at her command And she will get value beyond usual
 These suits at SIS made by ailors who know ther work and take pride in it. They put the skill into these suits into those that sell for double much They them the clever lines. And they finish them very very well.
 Fabrics are good serges and mixtures and such Lin ngs durable. Styles are graceful new and correct For service for day-in-andd wear for much of value at small cost-these suits very attractive.
 SIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
CHILDREN'S BUREAU

Washington, April 9.-President Taft today signed the bill creating the children's bureau in the department of commerce and labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
AIRMAN ATWOOD PLANS FLIGHT
 ACROSS OCEAN

Boston, April 9-Harry N. Atwood, the aviator, left home, this afternoon, for Washington to ask President Taft for a cruiser or torpedo boat destroy CT to accompany him on his proposed flight across the Atlantic, this sum- mer. He will also call on Rear Ad- miral Peary and George Won l.. Mey- CT, Secretary of the Navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09

The Womans' Relief corps connect ed with Elias Howe Jr. Post, c. A. R.. will hold a meeting Thursday af- tcrnoon at 2:30 In c. A. R. hall. A full attendance of members is re- uuested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
FATAL FALL ON PAVEMENT.
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 Bristol, April 9.-The body of John J. Johnson, 45, was found, today, on the pavement outside his boarding house with the skull fractured. A broken railing on a veranda 10 feet above showed how he fell. He leaves two sons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
INTENDS TO SUE CITY.

Through his attorneys, Fallon & Greenstein, William Pearlstein Of this city has filed notice of intention to claim damages for injuries to hIs horse which fell into a hole in Marion street on March %.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
EXPRESS DERAuED.

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 Philipsburg, N. J., April 9.-The Black Diamond Express on the Lehigh Valley from New York to Buffalo, was derailed in the yards here, today. No passengers were hurt,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
DIED.

this city. Tuesday, April g, 1912, Albert D.. Penney, aged 66 years, 24 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, southport, Conn., on Thursay, April 11th, at D. m. New Haven papers please copy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
BROWN QUITS
 BRIDGE JOB Wouldn't Let Administra- tion Force Him to Dis charge Competent Men

Because the Warner -King-Lavery administration insisted upon his. dis charging John McLarney, drawtender at the Yellow Mill bridge, R. Arthur Brown, superintendent of bridges. to- day resigned. He refused to allow the ring to place incompetent men un- der him.
 McLarney has proven a most eff1- cient city servant, and although a Re- publican was kept in office by Demo- cratS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
BENT CHOSEN HEAD OF COUNTY.
 COMMITTEEMAN

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 Norwalk, April 9.-The Fairfield County Democratic committee was or ganized here, today, by the election of w. w. Bent, of Bridgeport, as chair man. At the close of the meeting, the committee was entertained by Sena- tor Jeremiah Donovan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
SCOTT IS NAMED
 BY TAFT TODAY AS U. $. ATTORNEY

Washington, April 9-President Taft this afternoon, nominated Frederick A. Scott to be U. s. Attorney for the district of Connecticut, to succeed John T. Robinson, term expired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
BROODING OVER SPANKING
 CHILD SHOOTS HIMSELF
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 Memphis, April 9.-Brooding over a spanking administered by his moth CT, Edward Calshire, 10, shot himself in the breast with revolver, today. He is expected to die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
DON'T WHITTLE

PENCILS makes whiting of els SHOP, Of snure. other pencils of anki kindsa are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
Pick fine rug and pay less.

A fine lot of fine rugs at less price than usual Of course, there is They have been used samples, exhibited in New York showroom. Not one of them has been injured any way by that showing They are just as sSd worthy the day they the looms are possibly little better than usual rugs for they were made to be as samples and doubtless made with special care.
 Bigelow Arlington rugs very heavy of quality and firm of weave handsome in pattern rich and attractive of color, aglow with beauty
 8A by 1O1A feet, worh $34 = SQ6
 9 by12 feet worth $375O- 800 Utopia Bige1ow Administer rugs, rated as probably the best Administer rug that is made Oriental and floral and small allover patterns, handsome in color effect in IS by 36 inches, worth $15O- s1@
 24 by 4s inches, worth $2.50- S2
 30 by 60 inches, worth $3.75- $3
 arpetIIa
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DISINFECTANT

M AXES your home really
Nl clean. Get a bottle of
CN, put a little Of it into a
pail of water. and see how quickly
and thoroughly YOU can remove
the grease, dirt and odors.
On is far better than soap and
water, because it actually gets be-
meath the surface-and it kills
germs.
Perhaps you have been using soap
to clean with and carbolic acid or
chlorides for disinfection.
On both cleans and disinfects. It's
FIVE times as strong as carbolic
and yet it's non-poisonous.
The Yellow Package
with the Gable Top"
At the druggists
Zee, :5c zoe, Si.0O
WEST 0IsllfEcIIMe COMPANY. New Iak
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Distinguished Audience.

A distinguished audience was present
this afternoon, highest officers of the
army and navy, senators and representa-
tives, members Of the cabinet, besides So
ciety folk Of Baltimore, Boston, Philadel-
phia. New York and Richmond, being
seated in the boxes.
The 18th Cavalry Band, led by Director
George F.. Tyrrell. began a program or
sixteen numbers shortly before the in
augural parade started. In the parade
were many of the show teams and single
roadsters regularly driven for pleasure by
Washington men.
The parade was led by Gen. Nelson A.
Miles and p. '. De Graw, honorary pres
ident Of the Road Drivers and Riders As
ISOLATION, who rode in Gen. Miles turn
out. Edwin B. De Graw, driving Billy Nc
Ginty and Lady McDermott, acted as
aid to Gen. Miles.
Next in line was Representative Isaac
r. Sherwood of Ohio, who drove his team
Of pacing horses, Prince D. and Robert
Herman. John o. Gheen drove his
famous road horse. White Ghost, while
Mr.. Gheens new road team of bays, Bos-
cobel and Cleophas. also was shown.
Among the participants In the parade
were T. w. Dunsworth, who showed
Hobson Boy, and j.. A. Jones, who drew
the reins over his Miss Kushan. NJ. w.
Hefiin drove Sleeping Ander. Norman
Corbin's stable was represented, while D.
]. McCarthy's Black Patchen was shown.
E. II. Hall displayed his young trotter
Hilda and Redprinceps.
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BARK OWNERS GET $ss, 900.
italian Vessel Sunk at Hampton
Roads May Be Floated.

The owners of the Italian bark Rosalia
dali have been awarded $4,000 for the
vessel, which was sunk in Hampton
roads March q by the steamer Princess
Anne of the Old Dominion line striking
her. In addition to this the wrecked ves-
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GREAT VICTORY RECALLED.
Naval Officers Observe Fourteenth
Anniversary of Manila Fight.

To commemorate the victory of the
American feet in the engagement of the
BAY of Manila. just fourteen years ago
today. a number of naval officers who
in that famous naval battle
will gather with some other officers of
distinction at dinner this evening at the
New Willard. Admiral George Dewey.
who comIpanded the victorious feet. viii
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Voluntary Bankruptcy.

Robert T. McMullen. carpenter and
contractor, at 1907 Wisconsin avenue
northwest, today filed a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy. He lists his debts at
$5O45.O5 and estimates his assets At
$5.sS6.6O. Attorney f. r. Colladay ap-
pears for the petitioner.
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Entries in Charger Glass.

The parade scarcely had wheeled out of
the arena before the thoroughbred stall
lion class was summoned. and immediate
ly following this event fourteen light
weight chargers galloped into the ring.
The entries in this class were as follows:
The Pink I'm, Lieut.. Francis Ruggles;
Lag, Lieut. c. S. Bradford; Bolo, Troop
b, 18th Cavalry; Rebel, Lieut.. A. d.
searles: billiard. Lieut.. J. w. Downer;
Dixie, Lieut.. F. w. Stewart; Graybelt,
Lieut.. C. S. Patton, jr.: Enchantress,
Lieut. Col. F.. S. Foltz; Roy. Lieut.. Col.
F. s. Foltz; Phoenix Park, w. H. Carter !:
Dan Cole. Capt Frank Mccoy; Rapid
Flight, Capt. r. ]. Fleming; Fico, r. n.
Whitney, and Steptoe. Capt. R. N. Wal
ZACH.
The event for pairs of roadsters brought
out Ruby and Norcata. entered by E. L.
Stotesbury of Philadelphia: Billy Nc
Ginty and Lady MoDermott. P. V. De
Graw; Cleophas and Boscobel. John Q.
Gheen. and Nellie s. and Mate, r. J.
Sellman.
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mander Charles 8. 9tanworth, Rear Ad-
miEal T. B. Howard, Mai. T. c. Tread
well. Marine Corps; Rear Admiral j. D.
Ford. Commodore v. s. Nelson. Mai. Gen.
William p. Biddie. commandant Marine
Corps: Lieut.. d. p. Foley. revenue cutter
service: Pay Director w. w. Gait and
Capt. Benjamin Tappan.
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sci and her cargo Of coal also has been
awarded to the vessels oWners

The Rosalia d'Au loaded coal for Sicily
and was lying at anchor in Hampton
roads waiting a favorable breeze before
going to seq when she was struck by
the steamship. The vessel was SO badly
damaged that she soon went to the bot
tom, falling over on her side and only
showing portion of her spars above
water. In this condition. she was sold
to a Norfolk man for $l.j0O. who is hav-
ing the coal taken from the vessel and
may raise her. II 1t II found that she
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Directors of the Show.

The entire list Of directors Of the show
includes the following: Larz Anderson,
United States minister to Belgium; Sena-
tor Joseph w. Bailey. Perry Belmont.
Edison Bradley, James A. Buchanan, Gen.
w. II. Carter, y. T. De Paw. P. V. De
Graw, Henry Fairfax. Charles c. Glover.
Mitchell Harrison. William Hit, George
Howard. Hugh 5. Legare. Joseph Letter.
Senator Lippitt. Gen. Nelson A. Miles.
Arthur Moses, Secretary of the Navy
George Won l.. Meyer. Secretary of War
Stimson. Col. r. NJ. Thompson. Austin
wadsworth. Senator c. w. Watson OF
West Virginia, Senator George p. Wet
more Of Rhode Island. Attorney General
G. w. Wickersham. Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy Beekman Winthrop and
Gen. Leonard Wood.
Among the latest arrivals OF thorough
breds entered is Panama. the heavy
weight saddle horse. owned by II. l..
Pierce Of Leominster, Mass. which won
first honors in that class at the Madison
Square Garden show last year. Kymo-
kan, a flve-gaited saddle horse owned by
Miss Loula Long of Kansas City, is on
the grounds and has attracted favorable
attention from local horsemen. Miss Long
has lived in Kentucky, Missouri and Kan
sas and kymokan is named for those
states NJ C. Hazens green hunter.
Sparkling Water. sustained injuries from
a fall in practice yesterday and probably
will not be shown. Most of the thorough
breds arrived In good shape and will en-
ter the various classes TN condition to
give the best accounts Of themselves.
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HONOLULU, May 1.-The engagement
Is announced Of Henry uaillard Smart OF
Bcynton, Va, and Miss Thelma Parker
owner OF the Parker ranch on the Island
of Hawaii, and heiress to 100000 They
met last December on the steamship
Korea.
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Wallace Smith, son of John ]. Smith of
Sunnybrook, Md. is In serious condi-
ton at his home frem the result Of being
day morning.
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1t matters little what 1t Is that YOU
Want-whether a situation or a servant
"a want ad In The Star will reach the
person who Will all your need.
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Compete for Letter Cup.

Gig horses competed in one of the class
es arranged for this afternoons program.
This contest was for the prize cup offered
by Joseph Letter. Five horses were en-
tered. They were The illustrator, Miss
Loula Long Of Kansas City; Consterna-
ton. also Miss Longs entry; Pride O.
Prides, Edward B. Mclean; Moonshine.
horse from the Fairmont farms in Vir-
ginia. and Attica, Miss Marian Stevens
The same horses, with the addition OF
Lady Witcham Friar and Supreme. en-
tries. respectively. of the Fairmont farms.
and H. L. Pierce Of Leominster, Mass,
were entered in another gig class.
The biggest class of the afternoon was
class forty-eight for lightweight green
hunters. Among the horses shown in this
event were Maj Henry L. Aliens The
Dargle, a four-year-old chestnut gelding;
DR.. Cary Grayson's Morlass. and Wan
derer, an entry by Miss Gladys Earle of
philadelphia. Merry Xmas and Gunga
Din, owned by Julian Morris of Keswick,
Va, and Richmond, the property OF NJ. c.
Hazen of Washington, were other horses
seen In this event
The show, which opened today. will be
under the conduct Of General Manager
Francis NJ. Ware of New York city.
The Improvement of the exhibition
grounds has been worked out by COM
mittee of the horse show officials, head
ed by NJ. c. Hazen, chairman.
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be the guest of honor. The other guests
will be Rear Admiral II. I. Cone, Medical

Director J. c. Wise, Commander Noble
r. Irwin, Lieut.. Commander w. p. Scott.
Cant F. III. Bailey, E. w. Harden OF New
York. Rear Admiral c. p. Rees, Repre-
Loud. Rear Admiral Asa Walk
er. John McCutcheon. Capt. Gustav
Lieut.. Commander Henry
V. Butler. Maj. Dion Williams, Marine
Corps: Commodore BENJAMIN W. Hodges.
Paw Director John r. Martin, Capt. 4. N,
Wood, Capt. Reynold T. Hall. Capt. Hugh
Rodman, Capt. w. L. Howard, Com
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cannot be foated she will be blown up
after all valuable parts are recovered
by divers.