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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

Two Royal Arch Chapters, Id Fayette,
No. >, Tuesday evening. and Columbia,
No. /, Wednesday evening. will have the
Royal Arch degree. and at La Fayette
and also at the convocation of Capitol
Chapter. No. II. the famous Travelling
Triangle" will be placed on exhibition.
Capitol Chapter will celebrate the occa-
sion with program of entertainment
and social features
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
THE FARMER: APRIL %. 1912

the previous "a hours.
AT $3.50, Sunday night, there was a
change in the course ordered" Pitt
man said. 1--WE turned a corner.
can't remember how many degrees we
changed. If I had chart I could
tell YOU exactly
The witness denied there was any
increase in speed after the corner
was turned.
Did I understand you to say that
Ismay told you, to get afloat with
Fletcher asked. "Oh no. was the re-
ply. HE told me I'd better fill the
boat with women and children and
lower it and take charge. I told him
I was waiting the commanders Or
ders"
Pittman said he took no orders from
anyone except the commander or one
of the latter's subordinates.
Pittman said no one could say If
they had seen the iceberg which was
struck by the Titanic. There were
several bergs. about, he said, after
their rescue, but nothing to tell the
mot one of the icebergs had any
wreckage on them,'' he said.
The officer said no men were order
ed into the boats, to demand seats.
Senator Smith then referred to the
tragic ending of Mr.. and Mrs. Isidor
olIduS dltHouSH nc Olu tOt iAiOh CioAA
their names. do you know of a
womans refusal to leave her husband
and her drowning with him?" he ask
ed "No sir,'' answered the witness.
Pittman said searchlights were not
used on passenger lines.
WAS there fire in the coal hold
after the ship left Southampton %
Smith asked.
mot that I heard Of
Were passengers awakened after
the impact?'' mo, the orders were
passed before I came on deck"
Pittman said the speed was not re-
duced after the ice warning, "be-
cause it was not customary" Cap
iceberg warnings in his order book.
Pittman said that the speed Of the
Titanic took her some distance past
the iceberg after the collision. Smith
asked whether the steam whistle had
been used Sunday night. The witness
said it had not.
"Could it have been used to detect
the presence of ice by echo" 81
don't think so. I wouldn't have any
faith in that kind of business
The officer insisted he had heard
nothing of any iceberg except the one
noted on the chart and he was not
certain who had warned them Of that
one.
WAS the ice located on the chart
south of your track?' North Of the
track,''she replied.
Pittman was then temporarily ex-
cused and F. E. Fleet, of Southamp-
ton. lookout in the crows nest of the
Titanic took the stand. Fleet ap-
peared unable to understand the Ques-
tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
Weather Indications


New Haven, April 23-Forecast: fair
and colder tonight with frosts. We'd
nesday fair with rising temperature
nigh westerly winds diminishing late
tonight.
The storm that was central over
Michigan, yesterday morning. has
moved rapidly eastward during the
PASSPORT, Me. It has produced oen-
era! rain with high winds in the lake
region and along the Atlantic coast
north Of Hatteras, N. C.. Snow was
reported, this morning, from several
places In New York. The storm is
IolioWed by an extended area of high
pressure that is producing pleasant
weather with low temperature for the
season OF the year In the central sec
Ions. Frosts were reported as far
south as Springfield, Mo.
conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with high westerly winds
tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
Probing Charges
Against Judge Of
Commerce Court

Washington, April 23-Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham is, today, going over
charges lodged against Judge Robert
Archibald, Of the commerce court. 1t
was said, today, that the attorney
general will investigate the matter
and report his findings to the House.
The charges are in connection with
an alleged agreement for the sale of
culm, or waste coal piles now the
property of the Erie Railroad. It was
admitted that department of justice
agents had been at Scranton, Pa, in
vestigaung the allegations.
Progressive members of the House
showed strong interest in the Arch
bald charges. AS a result of informal
conferences among them word was
passed around that in all probability
a resolution calling upon the attorney
general to communicate to the House
al information in his possession bear
ing on the case would be introduced
at today's session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
Metals In the Human Body.

The human body contains, among
other constituents. about two pounds
of phosphorus. which is essential to
the health Of the bones and the vigor
of the brain. This phosphorus. II ex-
tracted and put to another use. would
make up about 1000 packages OF fric-
ton matches. Besides phosphorus. the
body CONTAINS few ounces Of sodium
and half an ounce Of potassium. The
quantity of the latter would be sum-
cient for many experiments In Q class
in chemistry. In addition to sodium
and potassium there are few grains
of magnesium. enough to make the
''silver rain" for a family's stock OF
rockets on Fourth Of July evening
or to create brilliant light visible At
a considerable distance.-Harpers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
PoCk Marked Man
May Be Fire Bug
(Continued from Page One.>

Continued from Page One.l
was reported two arrests were made.
One man was Immediately released
and the other held in custory until
today, but the police admit that they
have absolutely nothing on him ex-
cept that he was in the neighborhood
of the fire when the department ar
rived.
At a meeting of the Board of Al
dermen today, called by the Mayor,
it was voted to offer a reward of
$500 for the arrest and conviction of
each person concerned in setting the
fires. At the Mayors suggestion
the board also approved of the ap-
pointing of committee of 10 repre-
sentative citizens who will have in
hand the advisability of erecting a
new municipal building and the en-
larging and bettring of the fire de-
partment.
The city hall was insured for $751;
900, less than half the loss. It was
recently reconstructed at a cost of
$4,000.
All night long three companies of
duty in the center of the city, and
today their places have been taken
by the police who are guarding the
ruins of the city hall. In the vaults
in the cellar of the ruins the city rec
ords are believed to be safe.
There is no doubt, say both the
police and fire heads, that the fires
were incendiary. In nearly every in
stance oil-soaked rags or paper were
found. The city hall fire started in
the basement in a pile of waste pa
per and rubbish left by workmen and
spread through air shafts to the up
per part of the structure.
The fact that the police have been
unable to apprehend the incendiary
has added to the unrest of the people.
and today homes and public buildings
are being carefully watched, extra
watchmen being placed in the larger
buildings in the business district.
A meeting of the city government
was held today and arrangements
made for temporary offices. The
patrolmen's room of police headquar-
tiers is burned beyond use, but head
quarters is only well watersoaked and
is available for immediate use.
1t is expected that the State police
will be brought in to assist the local
department in the search for the fire
setter and also that rewards. will be
Offora6
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
THE Rowland DRY GOODS co.
They We're "UIysr and Mrs. g."

They Were "UIys" and Mrs. G."
Mrs. Grant bad no secretary to at
tend to her correspondence. the great
bulk of which was referred to the Of
fee for action. She used to receive an
enormous number Of appeals for help.
for charities. for assistance. in aid Of
almost every cause that could be Inn
agined. Being warm hearted. sympa-
thetic woman. some Of these appeals
made strong impression upon her.
can remember several instances when
Mrs. Grant requested her husband to
give this person or that position that
was asked for or to accede to some
other request Of like nature. She al
ways called the president "Ulys." and.
excepting upon the most formal occa-
sions. he always addressed her as
MRS. g." Both the president and his
wife were plain people. simple in their
tastes to an extent that would cause
surprise today. when everything has 80
changed throughout the social fabric
Of the entire nation.-W. 81. Cook in
memories Of the White House"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
BERCS KEPT
BIRMA FROM
TITANIC'S SIDE

Rotterdam, April 23-That the
steamer Birma, of the Russian line
plying between New York, this port
and Libau, was only 100 miles from
the Titanic when she struck the ice
berg but was unable to sail directly
to the rescue because Of intervening
ice fields, was the assertion made by
her captain in report received here
today. The Birma received the ap-
peal of Wireless Operator Phillips
for aid, but wher her captain tried
to steer directly for the scene he
found his passage cut off by series
Of immense bergs. He had to sail
almost in circle and did not reach
the scene at any time as en- route he
received a message saying there was
no use coming as the Titanic had
gone forever and that the Carpathia
had acted as the ambulance ship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
BYINGTON REPORTS
MAILED BROADCAST
But Nobody Knows Who's
Paying the Bill for Print
ing and Stationery.

Five thousand copies of the report
of Maragret Byington, charities ex-
pert, have been distributed i'm PAM
phlet form.
The report was printed long in adj
vance of the acceptance of the same
by the Charities Department
There is nothing to indicate in the
envelopes in which these reports have
been mailed broadcast throughout the
city who is bearing the expense of
the same.
That the copy presented to the board
last night was used as the printers
copy Is apparent from the pencilled
to the printer, imperfect
Iy erased from the first page of the
same
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
Ladies Night At
Local Chapter
Rooms Of K. Of c.
INTERESTING MUSICAL PRO-
GRAM, REFRESHMENTS AND
DANCING AMONG THE FEA-
TURES.

Members Of the Knights Of Column
bus await with expectation of a large
attendance. the festivities planned for
Ladies Night, tomorrow evening. The
reception and entertainment will take
place at the K of c.. Chapter rooms,
Newfield building, and will begin at
8 O'Clock.
A delightful musical program has
been prepared. The artists include
Miss Harrington, Miss Casserly, Miss
Lumberg, Miss Sadler, Mrs. O,Neil,
James Mahoney, Thomas Driscoll,
James Dugan, and Thomas Higgins.
The selections, both vocal and in
strumental, will embody many Of the
latest of the tuneful operate hits. Fol-
lowing the entertainment dancing
will be enjoyed in the spacious rooms
of the Chapter, to the music of Ma
loney's orchestra.
Arrangements have been made under
the direction of committee embrace
ing Robert Rock, Michael Dargan,
John Conway, Frank Brennan and
Michael KeyeS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
An Interesting Illusion.


A curious and interesting effect may
be produced in the following simple
manner:
Take a sheet Of paper or thin card
board about five inches square and roll
it into a tube. with one end just large
enough to 1T around the eye and the
other end somewhat smaller. Hold
the tube between the thumb and first
finger of the right hand-do not grasp
the tube with the whole hand-and'
place the larger end Of the tube close
against the right eye. With the left
hand place a book against the side of
the tube. If both eyes are now kept
open there will appear to be a hole
through the book. and it will appear
that objects are seen through this hole
and not through the tube. The effect
is even more odd if the left hand I'm
stead OF a book is held against the
tube, when the hole will appear
through the center of the hand. Many
other strange effects are also apparent
Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

George M. Gould, aged So, of 293
Atlantic street, who was run down
by George c. Edwards automobile at
Fairfield avenue and Main street last
night, was resting comfortably at the
Bridgeport hospital this afternoon.
He is not believed to be in danger
Patrick J. Moylen, assaulted Satur-
day night, by unknown men, Is still
unconscious at the hospital, while
Martin Dempsey, of Colorado avenue,
who fell from run at the Bridge
port Forge Co., early this morning is
also in a serious condition, suffering
from internal injuries.
Michael Gavin, also ait the Bridge
port hospital, will not be able ito re-
turn to his home, 1869 Barnum avenue
for several days. He Is threatened
with pneumonia following exposure
in the icy waters of the harbor early
Sunday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. So.
PROBATE COURT.

April %, 1872.
Estate. of Mary Kost, late of
the town of Bridgeport in said Dis
trict deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for Creditors of said Estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their
accounts, properly attested, within
said time. will be debarred a recovery
All persons indebted to said Estate
are requested to make immediate paw.
ment to
CHRISTIAN KOST.
a*p Administrator
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
DIED.

BERRY-In this city, April 20, 1912.
Mary A., wife of Daniel j. Berry
and daughter of Michael and Mary
Crowley. of Southport, aged 90
years, IL days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral at the residence of hes
; daughter, Mrs. Fred Pray, No. los
= Pacific street, on Thursday, April
= rs, at $3.50 g.. m, and funeral SER
: vice will be held in st. Augustines
= Church at a. m.
Burial in st. MichaePs ceme-
terry a.
MGOVERN-In this city, April %,
1912, Thomas r. McGovern, aged
: 30 years.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,
' No. 1874 Lexington avenue, on
- Wednesday, April "a, at $3.50 a. m.
! and from st. Augustine's Church
at 3 a. m.
-Interment at st. Michaers
cemetery. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
What She Asked For.

Uncle Jack, who was visiting then
from the west, wished to talk to Ellis
beth's father at his Office He could
not find the telephone directory and
thus appealed to three-year-old Eliza
beth for information regarding the
phone number: elizabeth, what does
mother ask for when she talks to
daddy at his officer?
Elizabeth was wise for her days.
Money" she lisped.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
TornadoeS Cause
81 Known Deaths;
Number Growing

Chicago, April 23-With 81 known
dead and IL more reported dead at
Marion, Ills, town completely cut
off from outside communication, with
200 persons seriously injured and ST.
the tornado-swept districts of Indiana
and Illinois were still coming in, to-
day
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Healey
occurred at ST. Vincent's hospital
late Yesterday She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Dennis Mullins, of
Fairfield. She was member of Star
of Charity lodge, L. of B. Mrs. Healey
was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart
church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
Fine gowns
for special occasions, G1O IN
worth $50 and more,----p1O 'OO

Through wisdom of a farsighted manufacturer,
able to offer opportunity that is unusuaIgowns
for afternoon and evening at less than usual price
This wise decided to try out plan in the
making Of fine gowns. Instead of making few, he would
make hundreds, He would put into them the
and neness and skill he had been doing. But by max
ing the large quantity he could effect economies and he
would give the advantage of those economies to his
toners.
He tried the plan and these gowns the result They
the stores SHARE others of the big quantity have gone
into progressive stores all the country But other
have to Bridgeport-these exclusive well
itch and handsome.
Fine crepe meteor rich chiffon taffeta beautiful
foulard in special bordered designs, attractive striped
voes Coors delicate and include also beautiful pure
whites and deep glowing blacks Styles are delightful
Viewed from every standpoint this is the best oppor
t,ty of long long time to fine dress for evening
or for afternoon at largely less than regular price
Ready this is written, of limited number but I'M
limited beauty to be shared in promptly because folks will
be to buy when they them sale Wednes
day morning at o'clock at
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

john M. Donnelly, former tax col
lector, will preside at the annual meet
ing of the state tax collectors, in
Hartford, April 80. A forenoon and
am afternoon program have been pro-
vided, with different tax collectors of
the state, giving papers pertinent to
tax collecting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

New York-'tChoose a girl as much
like Mrs. Carnegie as possible was
the Laird of Skibo's advice regarding
marriage to young men on his 25th
wedding anniversary.
F. Joe Grimm, Danbury, Conn.,, de-
rived such splendid results from the
use of Foley Kidney Pills that he
wants others to know about it. kid
ney trouble which resulted from a
cold caused me a great deal of dis
tress. 1 had severe pains in my back
and lower limbs and always felt tired
and miserable. / took Foley Kidney
Pills and they acted very promptly
and now after a few doses 1 have no
trace of my former trouble and am
completely cured L. F. Curtis.
5
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Secretary C r. James, of 21S Bun
nell street, of the Living Whist Co.,
was surprised by the 48 members of
that company last night, on the oc-
casion of his And birthday. A string
orchestra furnished music; Miss Nellie
v, Weston recited, and Mr. and Mrs.
James sang a duet. Luncheon was
served
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Boston-C Congressman T. P.sfEardner
at q political rally declared he sis go
ing to kick that hat out Of the ring
50 1t won't be chewed by a houn'
dog, next September
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
5000 BONDS EACH

James and Patrick Flahaven, who
tapped the gas main SO that they
could get free gas in their saloon at
8467 Pembroke street, forfeited bonds
of 5000 each in the court of Common
Pleas, criminal side, this morning. In
the city court the men were given
Jail sentences but they appealed. Will
liam J. Donahue of IL Kossuth street,
who also got gas without paying for
it, was fined $50.
John English, who formerly con-
Quoted saloon at West and Rail-
road avenues, was fined $35 for vio-
latiOn of the liquor law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Col. George w. Balm of Kentucky
gave a lecture in Warner Hall, last
night on, eff I were to live over
again." He spoke to a large audience
in an optimistic vein. He is tenn
perance speaker and dealt a good deal
upon that subject. The lecture was
given under the management of the
Women's Christian Temperance Un-
ion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

No matter what you want
try the Farmer Want ca.
umn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
SIX ALLEN GANG
ARRAICNED FOR
MURDER TODAY

Hillsville, Va, April 2S-In the
courtroom where their bullets snuffed
gang were formally arraigned for
murder here, today. The legal battle
over a change of venue is expected to
be disposed Of quickly. Floyd Allen
will be tried first unless the common
wealth decides to try all six at once.
The courtroom was heavily guarded.
A special venire Of so was in at
tendance today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

The funeral of James W. Moran was
held this morning from his home, 1856
Broad street at $50 and the Sacred
Heart church with high mass Of re-
QUEEN at o'clock. Rev. Father Moon
ey officiated. Interment was in New
Haven, the former home Of the de-
ceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Hawkins, whose death occurred in
Brooklyn last Saturday, were brought
to this city this forenoon and inter-
ment was in Mountain Grove ceme-
terry
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Funeral services over the remains of
Martha, widow Of Edwin Alling, were
held at the bereaved home, 494 Central
avenue, at o'clock, Rev. H A. Day.
export officiating. The remains will
be taken to Scantic, Conn, for inter-
ment tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
Tuesday, April %, 1912
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23

The funeral Of Frank Howard Hall
was held this afternoon, from his
home. S49 Park avenue, at O'Clock.
Father Gomph officiating. Among
the mourners was q delegation of
Bridgeport lodge of EQks of which
the deceased was one of the hest
known Of the older members. Many
beautiful flowers attested the sorrow
occasioned by his demise Interment
was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-04-23
OBITUARY

Mary A., wife OF Daniel J. Berry
and daughter OF Michael and Mary
Crowley, Of Southport, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred PRAY.
1oS Pacific street, late last evening.
az the age OF 80 years. She is surviv-
ed by two sons John and Joseph Rer.
ry and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Pray
and Mrs. Frank Wyllie; sister, MRS.
Larkin Of Paterson, N. J., and AL
brother, Christopher Crowley.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-17
A Test Case.

ELMER, my boy" said the fond
mother, don't you think yoG
think you have eaten enough OF
that chicken salad2''
swell, mamma" replied Elmer,
as he helped himself to another
dishful, "if I get sick you'll know
what's, the matter with me, any
way.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-17
Worth the Price.

Gracious Tommy said the
next-door neighbor, Il never saw
a lad, get as many spankings as
you do. Why, it seems to be a
continuous performance down in
the woodshed."
ooh, can stand it" laughed
Tommy, with a wink
"You can stand it,"
"Sure when dad spanks me ma
feels so sorry she gives me candy
on the sly. Then when ma spanks
me dad feels so sorry.he gives me
a quarter and takes me out to see.
the ball game