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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
DIED.

 24titYd912, Charles R. Curtis, aged 72 years.
 ---Euneral service will be held at bisr late residence. Main street. stratford on Friday, Jan. 26th. at Burial in Union cemetery.
 A 24 b 1SITCHIE.-In this city. Jan. 23rd, 1912, Nancy D., widow of Andrew C. Ritclie, aged S1 years months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. George H. Emery. No. 9a Fremont street, on Thurs Gay. Ian. 25th. at 9:3O o'clock ann ,-Burial tn So. Ashburnham, Bles.---f'.-At Sea Cliff, N Y. Tues cay, Jan 23- 1912, William D. Bishop. aged 54 years, 1 month, :
 Funeral private from the resi- dence of his brother, Henry A. Bishop, No. 179 Washington ave- nue. (BrfdgeportA. on Thursday, Jan. 25th, at p. m.
 -Interment at the convenience cf the family.
 -K;ndIy Omit flowers. A2sb" SHERWOOD.-In this city, Tuesday, Jan. 23rd. 1912. Caroline, widow of C;hars1A E. Sherwood, aged 5s -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Clarence M. Toucey, ~NO- DO f t|cnNLdi avenue OH HI LII day, Jan. 25th, at 2:3O p. m.
 -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery A 23 b% DANCER.-In this city. Jan. "A, 1912, George W. Dancer, aged A years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 890 Maplewood avenue, on Sat urday, Jan. 27, at 2:3O D. m.
 -Interment at Mountain Grove cemetery. A "A s~ RUCKTNGHAM.-In Hartford, Jan. 2l William Buckingham, of Wood DUTY. aged 39 years.
 S91TH.-In Bethel, Jan. 20, Susanna, wife of William T. Smith, aged 74 years.
 MACKERER.-In Bethel, Jan. 21, Mrs. Rosa Mackerer, aged 63 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
SENATOR KENYON TO SUPPORT CUMMINS
 INSTEAD OF TAFT
fspeciaI from rnited Press.l

Washington, Jan. 24-It was official ly announced, this afternoon, that United States Senator Kenyon, (Rep., IaO will, this evening, issue a state ment explaining that he will sup port his colleague. Senator Cummins, ins cad of President Taft for the Re publican presidential nomination. In his statement, it is understood. the junior Senator from Iowa will ex- plain that before Cummins entered the field he had steadfastly favored the renomihation of President Taft, chiefly because much of the opposi- ton to him came from men whom he. CKenyon). had prosecuted Tn trust busting actions.
 Now. he will explain. state pride will compel him to support the candi- date of his state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Plan To Bridge
 Berkshire P0nn
Structure Contemplated to Connect Island Brook Av- enue With Roosevelt St.

On the 5trength of an expenditure ary work of grading and filling. resi- dents of Island Brook avenue ana Roosevelt street are urging the con struction of a bridge across the Berk- shire pond to connect both streets and thus bring the upper part of East Bridgeport into closer touch with North Bridgeport.
 Residents near these two streets who wish to cross are oIliged to make a wide detour either tA the north or south to get across the A9ond, which, although shallow, effectu | " shuts off ..ommunica ton. The resiCN ts are an .cfous to have an estimate de of the cost of construction and w4AS-e eek to have the project approved i& it is found that it can be done witEAut a great expenditure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
JAIL SENTENCES
 FOR POLITICIANS
Several of Them Found
 Guilty of Wrong Doing
Special from United Press.)

Mays Landing, N. Y, Jan. a. One year at hard labor and a fine of $1,000 was the sentence imposed on Louis KuehnIe, ReoublicaQ boss of At. antic City, by Judge Samuel Ka- nsch, today. He was recently con victed of participating while a wateE commissioner of Atlantic City, in ths contract for water main construction. The jail sentence was a distinct sur prise and shock as 8 strong political influence had been brought to bear to have his punishment confined to Q fine. Two graftine freeholders, John Answorth, of Atlantic City, and Frank EnderIin, of Colone and County En- gineer EstoIId Rightmeir, convicted of extorting money from contra ctOrs doIng work for the county, were giv- en one year each and ordered to pay tho costs Of the prosecution. Thomas McDeVitt and George Amole, convict d of election frauds were sentenced to six and three months respectively and taxed the costs of -heir prOsecU- ton.
 Writs of error were taken by the defendants and they were admitted to bail, pending appeal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT.
January 18th, 191E

January l9th, 1912. Estate of Thomas Scott, late of the town of Bridgeport in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the DIstrict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow ed six months fir the date hereof for the Creditors Of said Estate to exhibit ther claims for settlement. Thoss who neglect to p1 esent their accounts, properly attested, within said time. will be Geharred 9 recovery. All per sons indebted to said Estate gre re- Quested to make immediate payment to
 DUFIELD B. CLUTE. A 24 s*p Administrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
No time like now tor saving money.

Mill End time is the complete saving time.
 Then, and only then, savings to be made upon all of things for of merchandise home.
 The Mill End sale is complete sale varied sale big sale It presents to Bridgeport wonderful amount of merchandise Every article in that collection of chandise is of assured worth Every article of lower than-usual price, Every article is of dependable quality And each is sold by the store with distinct guarantee that it perfect and will prove satisfactory inspect ed at home
 This guarantee is accompanied by the privilege of turning merchandise and securing money back if ones mind is changed.
 The 18th Mill End sale, full of Mill End bargains odfashioned plum pudding is of raisins, puts interest each day. More and Mill End lots come forward each day And and folks quickly making choice from those lots.
 So great is the interest, rapidly do the Mill End lots disappear that folks who count upon sharing the Mill End savings will do we'll to be prompt Make take do not delay too long, share while the opporn ity is to be had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Mrs. Eliza F. Porter's Will

The will of Eliza F. Porter admit ed to probate today nominates At orney George E. Hill. for executor. nd provides that after life use Of he property with small exceptions
 enjoyed by the husband of the astatriX, the residue shall be divided nto three equal shares. One is for er daughter, Fannie s. Porter, one trust for her son. Hanford B. Por- er. and one in trust for her daugh- ,r. Clara $. Stoltenberg. The othe~ equests are $500 for her grand 1ughter. Serena H. Wolfe, and $20f
 the Mountain Grove Cemetery as 1cfation. Attorney Hill qualified as xecutor and trustee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
F. H. Masterson Sued by
 Bank on Two Notes

Frederick H. AIasterson has been sued by the Mechanics x Farmers Savings Bank to recover on two notes alleged to be unpaid. The aggregate amount said to be due is $2. .5CO. These notes were given in 1908 and 1909. Property on Lafayette street adjoin ing H. F. Veit's place, was given as security and the bank asks to he all lowed to forecIose. The action is re- turnable to the February term of the SuperiOr court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Body of W. D. Bishop Here

The body of William D. Bishop. whose death occurred at Sea Cliff, l.. l., yesterday, arrived in this city late this afternoon and was taken to the home of his brother. Genera Henry A Bishop. in Washington avenue, h charge of Funeral Director Henry E. Bishop. The obsequies will be held privately tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

Newark, O.-Deaf and dumb for two years, the result of sunstroke. Harry Board a farmer, recovered his facul- ties when a colt threw him to the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
1912 ALIEN TINES

New assortment at pleasing prices. Nothing objec- tionabe starts at 1c and goes upward. Be t remember your friends this day. which is February 4th soon here
 IACKsON's BOOK SHOP. es6. ess MAIN STREET
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
DRIVER FALLS OFF HIS WAGON AND IS
 INSTANTLY KILLED

New Haven, Jan. z4-AccidentaIIy falling off the wagon he was driving. Walter Crockett was run over and in stantly killed. this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
ORR FOR PosTMAsTEN
dEE (V

Especial from United Press.l
 Washington, Jan. 24.=PreSident Taft today, nominated for postmaster at Pittsheld, Mass, John G. Orr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Miss Curtis Scores
 Signal Triumph
Brilliant Assemblage Hears Gifted Artist In Nota-
 ble Recital

Miss Vera Cameron Curtis. in the midst Of her friends and associates, scored 9 triumph, last night, and proved herself one of the finest of American singers, one fo whom the cultured listeners were obliged to say that she is destined to rank among the notable artists in the country.
 Her song recital brought together one of the most fashionable audiences that ever met in the ball room at the braclng not only the singers girIhood friends, but the best known and most cultured musicians in this part of Connecticut.
 Miss Curtis has all of the gifts that make grand opera stars; stage pres ence, magnetic personality, the actor s gift, strong and graceful gestures, fine boise and above all, dramatic So- prano voice of sweetness and range. Her articulation, @phrasing and method are wonderful.
 The final gift of power is not denied to her. Her voice fills the largest hall or theatre to it's utmost limits, a fact that was abundantly evidenced when she sang the role of Aida in McVickers Opera House. Chicago, sometime since.
 The bouquet of song offered by Miss Curtis included blossoms culled from many ga dens.
 ties for comparison as E'The Jewel Song from Faust" which she rendered In accordance with it's best traditions, and the Melodious Aria from the first act Of Tosca by Puccini.
 In tender and lighter realms of song she proved ner versatility. The Henry Hadley and dedicated to her and the almost m-Iancholy Twilight" of Walter Cewles were well receiT- ed
 Spirited was her rendering of My Lover. He Comes on the Ski which was the closing number on the pro
 Miss Curtis was showered with a profusion of beautiful flowers. The l performance of MT. Paul Keifer the l noted 'cellist of the New York sym ! audience were not slow to express its l of his work which was !! most satisfying.
 An eleventh hour attack of illness detained MT. Willis filling who was 1 to have presided at the piano. For l Miss Curtis was able to se- 1 one of the most distinguished pianists i of New York and he filled the bill 1 very acceptably. It, was indeed a not l able triumph for Miss Curtis.
 The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Hard i ing. whose sudden death at the Lyric ! Saturday night, shocked | acuaintSnce, was held this l from the bereaved home, 5fS | East Main street, at S:30, and St. 1 Mary's church at o'clock, where l solemn high mass Of. requiem was 1 sung by Fathers Murphy, Mu'cahy and | There were many rela- l lives and friends present, including l from the Third Order of 1 St Francis of St. Mary's church, and | the Ladies Auxiliary. No. 50, A. O. H. l At the offertory, Joseph c abby sang l Ave Maria, and after mass, 'Beauti- ! 'uI Land on High The casket was l by handsome floral trib- 1 utes. The pail bearers were Thomas i Britt, Martin Quinlan, Patrick Cuddy, 1 Arthur and Frank Heath and John | Kelly. Interment was in St. MichaeFs cemetery where Rev. Father Murphy | officiated at the committaI services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

New York-Grace Green Roosevelt is one member of the family who is not in the public eye. The former presidents granddaughter is not even permitted to be interviewed or photo graphed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
. sSffa IFFsFsEIE f'l-s [E7--l- -I--.st ,s ...-.-=e,r MARRIED.
RENDERsON-MARTTN.

Ii ANDERSON MA RTTN. In Dan bury, Jan- Is. Robert Peter .Hen- derson and Miss Florence Martin. KERN RN-FR.ANK.-In Norwaik Jan. 16, Henry valentine Frank, or Dan bury, and Miss Lena Kern, of Winnipauk-
 WICK ERSHEIM =, SHIpMAN. - In SfanlfoFzca Ran. 1S. Miss Daisy E. Shipman. of Stamford to Daniel J. Wick ershe i'm.
 AING-DYER.-In Danbury. Jan. IS. Frank King of Danbury. and Miss Eva Dyer, of Bangor. Me.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
THADDEUS RUSSELL IN
 CELL FOR WIFE BEATING

Arrested on complaint of his wife Thaddeus Russell. residing In Lcf avenue, was taken in custody thi' morning on the charge of assault an locked up at the Third Precinct stn ton. Someone ran into the statlo' and informed the officers that RuN sell was beating his wife. PatrOlm3' Connery was sent out and arreste Russell, who proved to be sass and offensive prisoner.
 London--In addition to having writ -en the works generally accredited Shakespeare, it is now claimed admirers of Lord Bacon that he W
 esponsible for the authorized Enz fish version of the Bible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

CCR-IS.-In Stratford, Conn, Jan. 24lit.1912, Charles R. Curtis, aged
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22
Baseball.

iIappy glanccs will soon run up
and down he runs, hits and error
columns
New Yorl, fans will give Christy
Math"wson an automobile on open
inc day.
President Murphy OF the Cubs has
lust finished copy for book on
the prowess Of Frank Schulte, his
famed right fielder, w'o won the
prize automobile last year as the
most valuable player in the National
League. He will distribute 100000
copies a. souvenirs during the seas
on.
There have been several good
things said about Coleman, the p,g
infielder of the Northwestern league.
lie is a left-handed batter and looks
to be a fair hitter IIe has fin
pair of mitts and handles himself
like a big league ball player.
Mike Kelley, manager Of the St
faul club, Bill Brennan, National
League umpire and Albert Woods,
the Saints trainer, have arrived q,
Littl" Rock. Ark, where the club
will 10 its spring work this year.
Manager Mike will make it poin
10 visit Hot Springs, where num-
Der Of big league clubs are camped
to see what they have to offer him
in the way of playeres.
While no definite announcement
has been forthcoming as yet, it is
believed that the Yankees outfieII
viii be made up Of Cree. Daniels
ana W0lter. Wolter is one OF the
hardest workers on Il ball field. and
he is Just aggressive enough to
max. him the right kind of a ball
pIa""r. He Is always in condition
and is one Of the fast men on the
Yankee team. Daniels is fast
man and seems to be displaying a
great deal Of form in the sunny.
but rainy south He is trouble.
maker when he gets on bases and
a fair hitter. Nothing need be said
about the ability of Cree.
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CLOSING CHAPTER Of LONG BATTLE
WACED AGAINST Bic BEEF PACKERS

That the National Packing COM
pany since its organization in 1908
has been used as the clearing
house" for the alleged combination,
That the packers adopted test
cost and margin system which was
used in the purchase OF cattle and
the sale OF fresh meat.
That the allowances made for by
products in figuring the test cost
were inadequate and the cost" used
by the packers was fictitious and
highec than the actual cost.
That the representatives of the dit
ferent companies in New York, Bos-
ton and other eastern cities eXchang-
ed information in regard to prices
and shipments and telegraphed the
figures to their superiors in Chicago
That the violation of the Sher
man law by the packers has been
contiuous and practically uninterrupt,
cd since 1898.
\ chronological history Of the GOV
ernmen.s investigation and prosecu-
ton Of the men alleged to control the
fresh meat industry OF the country
Is as follows:
July /. 1903-InJunction issued by
Judge Grosscupp restraining the
packers from entering into a combi-
nation.
Feb. 20, 1905-Investigation of al
Legged combination begun
July t. 19o5-SNteen packers and
four corporations indicted.
Dec. 81, l905-Cases called for
trial.
March 21, 19O6-Judge Humphreys
renders the immunity bath" decis
ion, freeing the indicted packers
Dec. 20. 190S-Investigation taken
up by federal grand jury bur Soon
discontinued without indictments
being returned.
Dec. Is, 1909-Investigation rcsum.
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Athletics.

Columbia ended the shortest seas
on OF dual gymnastic meets in It's
history last night. There were only
tNc meets.
The Boston Athletic Association
IS one OF the latest contributors tc
the American Olympic lmd, the
amount being $500.
The University OF PENNSYLVANIA
rowinS authorities announce that
the thids Cup" will be awarded to
the winner OF the triangular race
between the varsity eght-oared crews
ot Pennsylvania, Princeton ana
Columbia, scheduled to take place
Oh Carnegie Lake, Princeton, MAY
Is.
'iwip Henry the Texan sprnter
who showed New Workers his pace
last season in many short-distance
races, in addition to his performances
in othe: cities, says he is desirous
OF making the team which will in
lade Stockholm in July upon tie
occasion of the worlds champion
ships. lie should be a great acces-
sion ,o the coming team. tie won
the loo yard National Championship
AZ Pitt-u last July
rhe poriminaries Tor the final
tournament of the intercollegiate
Fencing Association. which is TO be
leld q the Hotel Astor, New York,
April ana &, will be held tonigh',
when the Harvard team will meet at
West Point teams representing the
Army, Cornell ana Yale, while Col.
umbja. the Navy. University of Penn.
Sylvann ana Princeton win send
tea am, o. Annapolis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22
BOXING.

All lichtWeights seem to loo
alike to Knockout Brown
Mike Gibbons, of St. Paul. say.
he is confident that h evil stor
Jack Dennng when they meet be
fore the Fairmont Athletic Club
Philadelphia, next Tuesday night.
As result of the Jewish holiday
next month, the ten-round 20 be
tween Leach Cross and Joe Mandot
of New Orleans, which was to have
been fought at one of the New York
clubs on April =, has been postponed
until April 1G. Cross asked that the
bout be put back two weeks as he
did not care about boxing on the
former late.
Howard Morrow, the promising
young middleweight Of Syracuse. "
Y, whom Tommy Ryan expects to
develop into a great fighter in a few
wears will have chance to show his
fighting qualities in a twenty round
bsu, at Vernon. Cal. on April 10.
RYAN has succeeded in getting Tom
McCarey to put Morrow on with
Bert Pagan of San Francisco for
twenty rounds on that date.
The Boxing Federation OF Paris
made the following new regulations
TO govern boxing contests in that
country: No finish fights will be
permitted. No boxers under twenty
cne Years OF age will be allowed to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22
MARCH p IN HISTORY.
PAGE TARRs

l7i0-Porto Bello, on Isthmus OF Da-
rien, taken by English.
l765-Stamp Act passed by the Brit
ish Parliament, the first attemp.
to tax America without allowing
her representation in Parliament
l797- Emperor William l., of Ger
many, born.
lN2l-Stephen Decatur distinguish.
ed American commodore, died,
AGED forty-one.
lS32-Bill banishing teh families OF
Napoleon and Charles X, passed
the Chamber OF Peers.
lS52-John Wolfgang Won Goethe,
the patriarch of German litera.
ture," died, aged eighty three
iN9G-William Q. Judge died.
l9ol-The United States senate, in
executive session, ratified the
treaty with Cuba, embodying the
Platt amendment
l90i-Japanese fleet made first de.
termined bombardment Of Port
Arthur, many buildings reported
demolished.
l9lO-Demonstrations against AmerL-
cans at Bogota. Columbia, caused
concern at Washington
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22

Columbia ended the shortos, seas
on OF dual eymnastic meets in It's
history last night. There were only
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22

Chicago March 22.-The trial OF
the ten Chicago packers on charges
OF conspiracy in maintaining com-
blnation in restraint OF trade in vio-
lation of the criminal provision OF
the Sherman anm-trust law which
began December 8, is the closing
chapter of q long legal chapter
waged by the government against the
uie packers
The heads OF the packing compan-
les in the proceedings are named as
individual defendants and a verdict
of guilty under the law would make
them liable to either fine of $4,000
each, or Imprisonment for one year
or both penalties.
The ten defendants are:
}. ogden Armour, president Ar.
mour and Company
Arthur Meeker, director and gene
raj manager Armour and Company.
Thomas j. Connors, director and
general superintendent Armour and
Company.
Louis f. Swift, president swift
and Company.
Edward II. Swift. vice-president
Swift and Company
Charles H. Swift, director Swift
'ompany.
Francis A. Fowler, manager beef
department. .aii, and Company.
and Morris. president Morris
and Company
Louis H. Heyman, manager beef
department Morris and COMPANY.
..Iward Tilden. president National
Packing Company.
The government contends:
That prior to 1902 prices were fiX-
ed, shipments regulated and terri.
tory Divided by the old beef pool
which met every Tuesday afternoon.
That after the old beef pool dis
solved in 1902 the packers held Sc
cret meetings at each others homes.
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take part in bouts; four to siX.ounce
gloves must be used: a physician
must canine the fighters before en-,
tcring the ring and the floor of the
ring must be covered with thick felt
As Carpenter, the champion middle,
weight champion of France, is only
twenty years DID, the new rule may
prevent him from boing there for a
while.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22

Children are much more likely to
contract the contagious diseases when
they have colds. Nhooping cough.
diphtheria. scarlet fever and consump-
tion are diseases that are often con.
tracted when the child has a cold.
That is why all medical authorities
say beware of colds. For the quick
cure of colds you will find nothing
better than Chamberain's Cough
RemeIy. 1t can always be depended
upol and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all druggists.
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Notice of Stockho;oers' Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual stockholders meeting OF the
Ardmore Industrial company, of Ard
moer, Okla, will be held at the off
ces OF the company in the city of Ard
more, Okla, on Friday, March 29th,
1912, at four O'Clock, p. m. for the
purpose of electing a board of direct
ors, and the transaction of such 9th.
er business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
Dated this 2Sth day of February,
1912.
W. B. JOHNSON.
Attest: President.
w. p. POLAND,
Secretary. 2S-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-22

The quickest and most permanent
results in my practice have been ex-
perience in the treatment of insom-
mia cases. Insomnia yields to chi
ropractic treatments very readily. Dr.
Howard S. Cox, Chiropractor, Noble
building, phone 400.