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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
PRELIMINARY STEPS FOR
 NEW SEWAGE SYSTE

New Haven, June 2e-The Chambsr of Commerce last night voted, on rec ommendation of it's committee on sa1li- tation and public health, to asl e board of finance to make an appropr ton of S7,50O for an investigation ana careful analysis of the sewage Of snc city as a preliminary step iowa the adoption of some system for disposal which will eliminate the p sibility of polluting the waters of zh harbor and the contamination Of fish.
 The sum of $7,500 will be but small portion of the actual cost of analysis, as the greater part ot work will be done by the saui- engineering department of the s field Scientific school, which has o-f fered, through Prof. s. P. Barueyt who is a member of the comrnittea. s1 do the expert and chemical work sat cost to the city will only be for t1f construction of a temporary blule ing with tanks and other neces1ar1 apparatus and the manual labor nz- cessary to operate the plant. hf analysis will be made by the Shefi7 Scientific school free of charge iu ccur nection with whatever city officer r1al be chosen to supervise the work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
Notice

For f0rty-seven years we have peen ru1Hmrf4nss T1usFness at the same old SOcaffon, corner of Main and John Streets. ridgeport, Conn., anG Ouz Private Bank has been esCaDlSneG1 abere conffnro<1sIy. We have received mnd paid out on demand without no nice millions of dollars of money oe- posted with uS and we continue Vu receive money subject to depos19Or check ae sight, on which we anoNs ahree per cent. per annum. creoatesSO creo7,xS1 So each account monthly. we sOlEc.S men. haaa and corporations. ana 0M who want bank account wneT9 uScy Tan deposit money, cheeks OF uE E1A AA =. mxad leave if for one day, one week, one month or one year. and draw 1nterees on SC for any time it Is left with uS:
 We give ao the business our care1n! personaI attention as the oldest urHm Of private bankers 1n this sfaee-
 IT. WATSON N GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
RRIDAL GIFTS

scWhat to give'' is the question that is agitating you
 We have the answer. Our years of exnerience in supplying wedding gifts that please will help us to guide you. Such a variety of pretty assa useful articles, at all prices, to suit all tastes, is carried at this store that a satisfac- tory selection is an easy matter.
 Everything that is desirable in siI- verTare. cut glass, clocks, cutlery, etc., is here for your inspection.
 Below are just few suggestions: Tea Sets Salad Forks
 Carving Sets Trays
 Bread Trays Vases
 Fern Dishes Knives
 Sandwich Plates Forks
 Water Sets Spoons M. ,. BUECHLER
 THE RELIABLE JEWELER As FAIRFIELD AVE. Near Middle St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
PROGRAM FOR W. & W. BAND
 TONIGHT AT SEASIDE PARK

The program for the band concert at Seaside park this evening which is to be given by the Wheeler & Wilson band under the direction of John A Lynch will be as follows:
 March, The Wagnerian, Klohr. Overture, Raymond Thomas.
 Waltz, Tout Paris, WaIteufel.
 Polka. The Golden Robin, Bousquet. Selection, Rose of Algeria, Herbert. Ballot Music, Naila, Bizet.
 March, The American Beauty, Hall. Star SpangIed Banner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26

Farmer Want Ads 1e a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
PYTHIANS TO ENTERTAIN
 MINNESOTA CHANCELLOR

The local lodges Knights of Py- thias are anticipating a treat at their Castle Hall, Citizens Building, tomor- row evening, when they will be ad- dressed by the Grand Chancellor of the Domain of Minnesota, Frederick s. Atwood, one of the ablest Pythians in the United States. The meeting
 will be open to ladies and friends at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
MANY BOYS SENT TO
 STATE REFORNEATORY

Hartford, June 26-A number of boys nearly in their teens, were sentenced to the state reformatory in Cheshire, by Judge Reed, in the superior court They were Frank Johnson and Frank Renshaw of New Britain; John Da1ino, of Providence, R. l.; William Hurlock, John Hurlock, Allen Mcdonald, Rocco Pinto and Nicholas George. of Hart ford. Most Of these lads pleaded guil- ty to robbery, theft or burglary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-26
HoNoRs FOR MISS K1LDUFF

A special testimonial of appreciation for excellence in recitations, attend ance. and department for the year end ing June 1913, was presented to Veron- ica KiIduff of No 151 Lee avenue at +he closing exercises of the public schools of the city yesterday.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
An Interesting Exhibit.

Mrs. Anna Ernberg. superintendent of the Department of Preside Industries in Berea College, Kentucky, will hold an exhibition of homespun, hand loom textiles, etc., at the Naples on Wednes- day of next week. Mrs. Ernberg is an expert in the manufacture of art textiles. whose work was we'll known all over the country before she gave up her posi- tion in Columbia University to work for "Lincoln's people" in the Kentucky mountains. She will speak of her unu- sual and interesting work at Pilgrim church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock There will be no offering but those who desire can give orders for work to be executed by the mountain people during the winter months. This address and exhibition will be of special interest to the ladies of Canaan and to those who are spending the summer here.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Tribute to F. M. Shepard.

The memorial service in honor of the late Fredrick M. Shepard of Norfolk and East Orange which was held in the rooms of the Norfolk Club Thursday evening was largely attended by per manent and summer residents alike. Henry H. Br1dgman, chairman of the committee appointed at the town meet ing of July to arrange for the meeting presided and called upon H. W. Carter to read the resolutions adopted at that meeting which were as follows :-
 Whereas. In the wisdom of Almighty God, Frederick M. Shepard has been taken from life on earth, be it
 "Resolyed, that we, the citizens of the town of Norfolk, in town meeting assembled, do here record this testimony In his removal we feel loss, personal and irreparable, and the memory that remains is most precious. For his sim pie faith in God and his abundant conf dence in hls fellow men flor his optimism in daily life and his devotion to children, for his wise counsel, his broad sympathies and his sterling citizenship we are pro- foundly grateful. We remember with full appreciation his generous gifts to the town of Norfolk. May his every day loyalty to public duty and his help fu1 cooperation in the progress of our civic affairs be emulated by future gen. erations. And, be it further resolved, That this expression be spread upon the records of the town of Norfolk aud a copy of the same be forwarded to MT Shepard's family"
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
WASTING THE WATER
About I63,ooo Gallons Day Now
 Being Consumed,


 The necessity for keeping the electric pump almost constantly in operation at the water company's pumping plant, by the Blackberry river, is attributed, by Engineer Burghardt, to the wasteful- ness of the water consumers of the will lage. MT. Burghardt has figured out the supply and consumption in a mathe- nautical demonstration that looks con- vincing. He shows that, allowing 60 gallons every 24 hours for every per- son in the district served by the water company, the amount of water that would supply the patrons is 48,000 each 24 hours. AS matter of fact, however, for the last six weeks the consumers have used 115, ,000 gallons every 24 hours, or two and one-half times as much as the normal demand.
 Under ordinary conditions the springs feeding the reservoir would afford ade- quate supply, as they run 54,000 gallons every 24 hours into the reservoir. At present the pump is supplying 90.000 gallons every 24 hours from the "well, " making a total inflow of 144,0 gallons every A hours. The water plugs, etc. at the railroad station consume at present 38, ,000 gallons every 24 hours, and if the community's con- sumption is 115,000 gallons-a total of 163, 900 gallons-it will be readily seen that the consumption exceeds the supply by 5000 gallons a day and conditions have arrived that will make it necessary to keep the pump at work constantly. This showing should make it unmis- takably apparent to the consumers that there is necessity for less wastefulness of the water.
 There is a general complaint among the water users, on the other hand, about the monotonous and nerve -racking vibration of the service pipes in the houses, resulting from the operation of the pumping station. This constant rumbling, it is charged, is driving nervous people to distraction. Engineer Burghardt's attention was called to this annoyance, Tuesday. He said the vibra- tion was caused by the speed with which the plungers in the powerful pump were forced against the heavy volume of water in the pipes. He is arranging to re-adjust the gearing. with larger fly wheel, with view to reducing the speed of the pumps about 90 per cent. This, he says will obviate the vibration nuisance in large measure, though it will be impossible to eliminate it en- tirely.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Ovid Eenced In.

Ovid Gillette, landlord of the White House Cafe, on Horace Humphrey s ground, opposite Union depot, has been fenced in by the railroad company, by the construction of 8 heavy wire fence along the boundary line, immediately in front of the door of the lunch car
 MT. Gillette had been warned, when he was locating his car, that if he set up a restaurant business there the railroad would erect @ fence and cut him off from the railroad property. which patrons would naturally cross on entering the lunch car. He "set up'' just the same, and after running several weeks, was visited last Saturday by the rent agent of the road, MT. Ryder. who notified him that the fence was about to be put up. and on Tuesday gang of workmen appeared, set the posts and strung the wire fencing, in short order.
 There is ample entrance, however, from either corner of the drug store, and although from the depot side it necessitates few more steps to get around the end of the fence, business is going on, as usual, in the White House Gofo
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
STERLlNG'S BALD TRUTHS
Harvey Wants WaIrus Instead of Frogs
 Legs at BaId-Head BanQuet.

Harvey Wants WaIrus Instead of Frogs
 Legs at BaId-Head Banquet.
 Julian H. Sterling, who stopped in Ca- naan, some days ago, with Mrs. Sterling, on their pleasure drive from New Haven to Lenox, has written delightful de- soription of their trip for the Bridgeport Standard, which is embellished with 8 fine picture of the famous sorrel cobs and surrey constituting the Sterling equi- page. In the article MT. Sterling pays his handsomest respects to the gentlemen of the auto fraternity who show some consideration for the horse drivers, and are distinctly the opposite of the "road hogs" who don't.
 Some parts of MT. Sterling's interest ing article are of special interest here- abouts, and particularly to members of the Bald-Head Club of America. We quote:
 AS has already been said in this letter, people come to Lenox from all over Christendom and have met not a few at least from the Antipodes, which in the telling will illustrate how far away The Standard is read. One of these is A. J. Brooks, president of the Huntington Piano Manufacturing company. He was recently in Caracas, Venezuela, sip ping "mescal" when the postman handed him Standard. It happened to be of the edition which described George Peck's admission to the Bald Head Club of America. AS MT. Brooks is bald headed, he became greatly interested in that story and wrote to John Rodemeyer in Canaan, asking what qualifications were required to become member.
 In time he received reply and 8 cer- tificate of membership. MT. Brooks was greatly elated and laid in goodly supply of "mescal," made from the cactus. He also secured some ''tequella" and pulque in Mexico and then he started North. He got as far as Pennsylvania where he met John r. Julius, treasurer of the City of York, Pa. MT. Brooks told him of The Standard article about MT. Peck and the Bald Head Club also he ex- hibited with glee his certificate of mem- bership. MT. Julius also wanted to join. but as he had a good head of hair he ask ed MT. Brooks how he became bald.
 MT. Brooks told him it was from using mescal in equal portions with pulque. So it was arranged between them that MT. Julius try to become bald by Oct. 16, in time for the annual Bald-Head dinner and MT. Brooks left with him sufficient supply of that hair lifting beverage to accomplish MT. Julius most ardent hopes.
 Now, it seems MT. Brooks had an en- gagement to meet Northrop A. Harvey, head of the 0, c. Harvey Company, piano dealers, IA BOyston street, Boston. At the time MT. Brooks was in South Ameri ca. MT. Harvey was in Labrador
 INop+in1a5 or Lif.I, Dorol
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
MRS. MILO CROcKER.
We'll Known Lady, 85 Years of age,
 Died in PittsfieId.

We'll Known Lady, 85 Years of age
 Died in PittsfieId.
 Mrs. Mary Frances Orocker, relict of the late Milo Orocker, formerly of East Canaan. died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucidls Beckwith, in Pittsfield, where she was making visit. She was 85 years old and death is attributed principally to the infirmities of age rather than any dis ease. Her remains were brought to Oa- naan Friday morning, and funeral ser- vice was held in the afternoon of that day at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Lorraine, on Granite avenue. Rev. l.. E. Travis. assisted by Rev. E. O. Gillette, conducted the exercises, which consisted of scripture readings, prayer, singing and few remarks of tribute to the deceased by MT. Travis.
 Interment was ill the East Canaan cemetery, where the remains of Mir. Croeker, who died only few years ago, are buried. The pail bearers were rela- tives of the deceased-Messrs Horace E. Holt, Frank Brown, E. R. Lorraine and J. E. Lorraine. Undertaken Lasher had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Among the relatives who attended the funeral and accompanied the remains to their last resting place were, MT. and Mrs. E. R. Lorraine, MT. and Mrs. H. E Holt, MT. H. Miller, Mrs. G. G. Wolff son, Mrs Lucidia Beckwith, Miss Mary Sewart, Miss Katie Miller, Miss Belle Lorraine, Miss May Lorraine, Miss Bessie Lorraine, Mrs. Harold Austin, MT. Harry A. Holt.
 The following poem, favorite with Mrs. Orocker, was read by MT. Travis {:
 THE LAST VOYAGE.
 My work on earth is well-nlgh done, wait the setting of the sun.
 hear the surging of the sea
 That beats upon Eternity.
 I see far off the shadowy realm, And thither turn the trembling helm. The winds that blow so cold and drear Grow softer as the end draws near The distant gleams of silver light Relieve the darkness of the night. There stand upon the misty shore Faint forms of loved ones gone before l The voice that once said, "Peace be still," Now whispers softly, "Fear no ill" l sail alone, yet not alone,
 The Saviour takes me for His own. 1 wait His greeting when land, wait the grasp of Christ's blest hand,
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Norfolk SufTrapists.

The Norfolk Equal Franchise League held its annual meeting and electaUn sot officers Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Arthur Knox, the ce-pcesident. There was large attendance and much enthusiasm over the taking in of sir new members.
 The treasurer made a most satisfactory report; dues for the ensuing year, both local and "state" were paid by all mem bers present. A propaganda committee and finance committee were appointed also an entertainment committee. It was resolved to send telegrams to mem bers of the rules committee In Washing ton, urging them to support the cres- tion of woman suffrage committee in the U. s. House of Represep tatives dur ing the present session."
 Mrs. F. D. Doan, of California, whe was present as a guest, gave some of her experiences as voter since her state be- came a free state" Mrs. Doan from actual experience declares women have already done much good by their intelli- gent use of the ballot even in so shorts time.
 At the close of the meeting a delicious supper was served and all went home happy and inspired for new work.
 A. E. s. Taylor, president N. E. F. l..
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Our Travellers.

Oar Canaan travellers with the Knights Templar-Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ives and Mrs. Florence Humprey-re. member their friends at home with an occasional postcard. Today they are in Colorado Springs. Tomorrow at Albu- querque and the famous Museum of Indian Curiosities. Saturday at the petrifed forests and the typical western mining town of Williams. Sunday morning they will catch the famous sum- rise view at the Grand Canyon. Mon day they reach Redlands, Gal. and enjoy 8 number of celebrated drives to Inter- esting points. including Smiley Heights and Riverside. Tuesday they arrive at Los Angeles, from which they will make number of side trips until Thurs day.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
FRANK WILCOX TO MOVE
Popular District Superintendent of
 Borden's Goes to Middletown.

Borden's Goes to Middletown. Canaan people generally will regret to learn that MT. Frank H. Wilcox and his sister, Miss Minnie Wilcox. who have lived here about seven years, are to move to Middletown. N. Y., immediate ly, or as soon as they can secure suit able house in Middletown.
 MT. Wilcox, who came to Canaan as superintendent of the Borden plant, was made district superintendent some months ago, a position which required him to travel almost constantly and visit 25 plants of the concern at regular inter- vals. He has now been transferred to another district of the Company, and tohave supervision of IA more important plants, the new territory extending through Orange county and into New Jersey.
 The transfer goes into effect on the 18th, though MT. and Miss Wilcox will not move from Canaan at once. They will be greatly missed in Canaan society, where they have made many warm friends and won the high personal re- gard of the whole community. MT. Wilcox's successor as Superintendent of this district will be MT. A. P. Wash burn, of Granville, N. Y., who will make his headquarters in Chatham.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
BABY FELL 12 FEET
Dropped from Second-Story Window
 and Escaped Injury.

Little Pauline Lazzero, two-years old, evidently was not born to be killed by falling from second-story window, else her experience of last Monday morning would have terminated her earthly career.
 Pauline, who was two years old in June, is the daughter of Joe Lazzero, who drives a bakery wagon for the Model Bakery and lives, with his little family, in the tenement on the second floor of the Porter building, over the bakery. Monday forenoon Pauline the chubby little youngster who plays with the kids in front of the block, dressed, like boy, Tn ''rompers"-was looking out through the window screen in the rear of the tenement. which over- looks pr. Adams back yard. She stood on chair, and was leaning against the screen, which, it seems, was not securely fastened in the window frame, for it was forced outward by the child s weight, and fell to the ground. The ohAAo ACh oueb ns 1ho sCIcoh knNo way and dropped to the ground, a fall of about l2 feet, striking on her side and left arm. She screamed Justify and was picked up and carried inside, where ex- animation showed only bruise on the elbow and no other injuries or scratches of any consequence. In few minutes the child was out playing again, and suffered no more inconvenience than if it had fallen of the doorstep.
 The ground where the child struck is turfed and soft. and this undoubtedly saved her from serious if not fatal in- jury. t.s
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
Connecticut Suffrage News.

Today the Committee of Rules of the House of Representatives. at Washington is giving hearing on the appointment of a woman suffrage committee of the House similar to that of the Senate. The hearing was arranged for this date by Chairman Henry of the Rules Com- mittee to suit the convenience of the National Council of Women Voters who are at present holding a conference at the National Capitol.
 The appointment of a House Commit tee on Woman Suffrage is the first step desired by the women for their bill for the amendment of the United States Constitution in the House. Without a woman suffrage committee the bill must go to the Judiciary Committee and this committee has so much work that 1t is felt that there would be hardly time for it to give the necessary consideration to the women's bill.
 There were some excellent little speeches in favor of woman suffrage in the Senate when the petitions were pre- sented there two weeks ago. Few of the Senators were willing to put themselves on record as being opposed to it, and there was none of the old time jocularity which was so great an insult to the earn est women who are pushing this great constitutional reform.
 Connecticut Suffragists are taking things more lightly this summer and are trying to extract and to give some amuse- ment in the course of their propaganda work. The little suffrage play that has been managed by Miss Alyse Gregory has already been given in one or two of the towns and it is to be presented again in various towns and cities during the coming month. With the opening of September the work at the Fairs will be- gin, and many of the Leagues are already planning their exhibits and arranging for speaking at the fairs in their own vicinity. Pres. Conn. W. $. A.
 Pop, did you look like me when you were boy?"
 "Yes, Willie why do you ask?" "Oh, nothing. ."-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
"GrossIy Exaggerated"

Under & Canaan heading the Hartford Courant of Saturday printed the follow ing startling item of news:
 1.-The body of Mrs. Frank Hitchcock, who died suddenly of heart failure, was taken to Flatbush. Long Island for ere; nation"
 Mrs. Hitchcock was called up. later, on the phone by reporter, who read the above item to her, and asked her if her body had been sent to FIatbush for cremation. She replied that, to the best of her knowledge, it had not-at least not up to that time.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-14
THE REUNION
Committees Report Progress for the
 Second Heavies' Meeting.

Committees Report Progress for the
 Second Heavies' Meeting.
 The committee of arrangements for the reunion of the Second Heavies" met in Roraback's law office Saturday afternoon for the purpose of organizing and mapping out general plan for the preparations. The arrangements com mittee had been revised to include the chairmen of the other committees, and as now constituted, is as follows:
 George J. Vogel, chairman H. E.. Lyles, O. T. Vosburgh, George P. liar denbergh, Hon. E. s. Roberts, E. O. Kinney, W. R. Weddle, Allyn Fuller, N. Watson Hardenbergh, J. Clinton Roraback, Walter Hatmaker, Rev. E. O.. Gillette.
 Progress was reported by the various sub-committees, and genuine interest shown in the work discussed, there being 8 very evident purpose to make the forthcoming reunion memorable and enjoyable one for the surviving veterans and their wives. It is the purpose of the committees to invite veterans of other regiments, residing m this vicinity to participate with the Second Heavies in this gathering, and to show them 8 degree of hospitality that will give them lasting favorable impression of Can- aan's wholesome patriotism and good will.
 Comrade E. s. Roberts president of the Regimental Association, who is a member of the General Citizens. Com! mittee, has appointed Comrades A. P. Briggs, Abram Coons. Edward Flaw yer and Cyrus Rowland, resident mem bers of the regiment, acommittee to assist in entertaining the visiting comrades.
 Commander ". R. Weddle. of David s. Cowles Post, will issue orders calling out the Post for escort duty on the day of the reunion