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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
BISHOP BLESSES
 NEW CONVENT IN
 HARTFORD TODAY
To Be Used As Preparatory Schools for Novices for
 Sisterhood

Hartford, May 31-The recently conn pleted convent and chapel of Mary Inma acuIate, on Park str eet, was bless ed and dedicated, today, with impress sfve ceremonies in the presence of a large gathering of priests and proni- nent Roman Catholic laity from varf- ous parts of the State
 The blessing was given by Bishop John J. Milan, of the diocese of Hart ford. followed by a solemn high mass in the chapel which was part of the dedication ceremonies. The Very Rev. F. GMnet and the Rev. Luke FitZstm- mons, P. R., both of Waterbury, as sisted the Bishop. The celebrant of the mass was the Rev. Thomas Keena. of Bristol, with the Rev. pr. Richard B. Moore, of New Britain as deacon and the Rev. Maurice F. McCauliffe, fce-presfdent of St. Thomas Semi nary, as sub-deacon
 Delegations of Sisters were present from Hartford, Waterbury, Providence, R. T.. and Holyolze, Mass. Every house Of the Sisters of St Joseph, in which are included the Hartford and Springfield dioceses, was represented. Bishop Milan preached the sermon of consecration and the music was by St Joseph's convent choir.
 The new convent is to be used as a preparatory school for the Sisterhood and is but a. wing of a larger building to be erected in the near future to be used as a training school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
FORMAL. OPENING OF
 NEW GOLF COURSE

A big gallery watched the exhibition game Of golf yesterday afternoon at the formal opening of the new links at Beardsley park and which will be kept open for the accommodation of the public, the players being Steve Patterson, amateur golf champion of Connecticut, and Henry D. Beach, chairman of the golf committee of the Brook1awn club and who aided greatly in laying out the course in the park. It was merely an exhibition game be- tween two pretty good p1ayers, to for ma1Iy dedicate the new course. MT. Patterson as expected was the winner Of the match.
 The new course is now open to the public and is likely to prove very pop 11lar with devotees of the game who are not members of the clubs, but who still wish to play with their friends. There is no charge for the use of the links, but of course the courtesies of the game are to be observed at all times t
 Those who have played over the course, and that after it has been played for a time will be equal to any in the state. The links will be in charge of the care takers Of the park and win be kept in excellent condition at all times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Warning From State
 Highway Commissioner

Hartford, May 31-Highway Commis- sioner Charles J. Bennett has instruct ed all supervisors of repairs in his de- partment that hereafter all excava- tions on trunk line highways, made by public service corporations, must be done under the direction of the su- pervisors who will issue the necessary permits and keep in close touch with the work. It will be the duty of the supervisor to see that the road Is left in first class condition.
 In another public announcement the commissioner says that app1iea- tions for permits for excavating must be made to the supervisor of repairs in the district in which it is to be made
 George E. Cox, of this city, retired, today, from the employ of the state highway department. He entered the employ of the department one year ago today. His duties have been to see that when any persons or persons made openings in the state roads they left the road in as good condition. Mr. Bennett offered MT. Cox 8 position at outside work for the department at $3 a day and no allowance for expenses but MT. Cox declined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Bennett Has Six
 Millions for Highways
Ccontinued from Paee One,

CContinued from Page One) were $7.900,00o less the nearly three million balance. The average zexpen- ditures for the six years have been about $816.o00. From what the appro- priations committee have recommen ed, Commissioner Bennett will have $1,- 100000 for each of two years for high way construction aside from what came to him as legacy from the previous commissioner. and an aI- lowance of $420,o00 for departmental maintenance.
 The fact that the statement covering the administration of the highway de- parment had been prepared and had been in the hands of the governor was not generally known before the good roads bill was brought up for debate. It is understood that the appropria- tions committee were not appraised of it.
 Senator McNei1, in his debate upon the amendment to the good roads bill by which he sought-and the Senate agreed-to strike out the $3, GOO, o0o0 ap- propriaGfon for highways in his own committees bill quoted the governor as saying that he thought the appro- priations committee had been very liberal in it's treatment of the high way department and even thought a lesser sum would do. Senator McNei1 advocated the bond bill as it would
 
 appropriations to be made and p1ac- ing the cost of highway construction in bond issue with provision for a sinking fund.
 The statement of MT McNefI was used by several Senators as good grounds for opposition to the bond bill, they arguing that s, 900, 900 was a gem erous enough sum for the highway de- partment.
 Tn the House, members heard of the statement prepared by the comptroIl- er's office but it was not until just before the debate began that copy Of it was secured and the fact known that the governor had been studying it. Several mem bers went at once to Highway Commissioner Bennett to get his confirmation of the statement and he said that it was so that there was nearly three millions to the credit of the department. Those members who had favored the bond bill began work ing against it and it was killed and the appropriation bill carried in dis agreement with the Senate.
 The conaptrol1er's statement of ex- penditures of the department for six years shows the total to have been S5. .450, ,18o 5S Of which the commissioner had to allow $2,077, ,14s.11 to towns un- der the law He laid out $1, TOT, ,462.78 on trunk lines and the repairs on roads in the same period amounted to $1,- sos, ,236. 36.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
WILL CONFER FOURTH DEGREE
 ON BIG CLASS

Preparations are now complete for the confering of the Fourth degree by the Knights of Columbus Of the state in this city 1o1norrow. It is expected that at leart 800 Fourth De- gree members of the order from all over tfe state will be present here fer the ceremonies and the occasion promises to be one of the most no table In fraternal circles that Bridge port has seen in some time.
 Members of the Knights of Colurnb bus to the number of 150 will be put through the Fourth Degree coming from Stamford, Danbury, New London, Waterbury, Meriden, Hartford, Nor cal members will also take the de- gree.
 The days program will begin at 10:3O o'clock in the morning when all the Fourth Degree members of the order gathered here, will attend sol c. church. The men will march to the church from the K. of c. hall in a body attired in frock coats, gray trousers, suede gloves and high hats. After mass they will repair to the chapter hall where lunch will be serv- ed. J. J. Grogan, secretary of the lo- cal assembly, said this morning that preparations have been made to ac- commodate 500 diners at the luncheon and at the banquet in the evening.
 After the luncheon III the aSSefnDAy hall the degree team and members of the order will gather in the Colonial ball room, Fairfield avenue, where the degree work Is to be put on. It is estimated that nearly i've hours will be taken up in putting on the de grees which begin at 2:s0 o'clock
 Following the degree work there will be a parade in which all the Fourth Degree members will take part The members will be in full evening dress and will wear their swords and sashes. The line of march is from Colonial hall, out Fairfield avenue to Court land street, to State street, to Main street, to The Stratfeld.
 At the Stratheld a banquet will be served and there will be speechrnak- ing, by several of the finest speak CTS in the state, fourth degree mem bers of the order It is expected that it will not be lacking much of mid night when the banquet draws to a close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
LOCAL CLERGYMEN
 ATTEND LAYING
 OF CORNERSTONE

The corner stone of the new St. Agnes Home at Asylum avenue and Steele road, Hartford, was laid yes terday in the presence of a big crowd of people by Right Rev. J. J. Milan, Bishop of Hartford, and with irnpres- sive ceremonial. Included in the at- tendance was a gathering of about 1,- 800 of the parochia1 school children of Hartford, and more than 100 clergy men from various parts of the State.
 The ceremony of blessing and lay ing the stone took place about o'clock and was performed by Bishop Milan, assisted by Rev. John G. Murray, chancellor of the diocese, and Rev. William H. Flynn. A box containing a list of all of the clergy. churches and institutions Of the diocese, con- tribt1tors to the fund, coins, copies of the daily papers of Hartford and of the Catholic Transcript, was placed within the stone
 As the stone was 1aid in place the great choir of school children sang the Hymn to St. Agnes" and this was followed by the Hymn to the Sacred Heart by male quartet. The ser mon for the occasion was preached by Rev Joseph Dinand s. J. of Holy Cross college.
 Among the clergymen from this city in attendance were Rev. J. B. Ndhill of St. Patricks church, Rev. B. V- Murphy of St Augustine's, and Rev A. DeToro Of The Church of the Holy Rosary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
CITY COURT CASES

The little row in their apartment at 90 Courtland street cost Annie Breslin thirty days in Jail. while Thomas. sher husband also arersted upon a. breach of peace charge had his case nolled by judge Foster in the city court. Dur ing the absence Of Prosecuting Attor- ney Alexander Delaney from the city John c. Chamberlain presented the cases as special prosecuting attorney.
 Among the assault eases Michael McGee, BPS Railroad avenue paid $1 and costs and will serve 30 days in jail for attacking his wife. Thomas Dinae, 14 Bank street for a. fight with a friend was fined $5 and costs.
 Their fathers having called for them James Corto, George Babe and Frank Pagliano, of Springfield, had warrants against them nolled.
 George Havens, a. Yale student Hv- ing in wright hall, New Haven, was fined S25 and costs for speeding beyond the limit on Fairfield avenue yester- day. Motorcycle Patro1naan Hoffman who made the arrest testified that he was endanger1ng life by driving reck- leesly among many other vehicles up on the thOroughfAre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
DIED.

DIED.
 1AUDEFssL-Tn Noroton,' Corfa., May 81, 1918, pr. Robert Lauder. aged 7s years
 Funeral services will be held at . the First M- B. church, corner Fair field avenue and Broad street. on Monday, June End, at 2:15 D. m.
 Burial in Mt Grove cemetery. PETRIE-In this city. May 80. 1913. Edwin R. Petrte, aged 6s years, months. II days.
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 227 Smith street, on Monday, June 2. at 2:S0 D. m-
 Interment at Lakeview cemetery. BRAY-In this city, May 31, 1913, Bessie, widow of Lawrence Bray.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. P. J. Lynch, No. 687 at S:SO a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at a. m.
 Interment at St. MiehaeIs eeme- tery. as GORKAN-In this city, May 30. 1913, Elizabeth. widow of Patrick Cor man, aged 79 years, 2 months, 13 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Dennis O'Connor, No. 1s1 South avenue. on.Tuesday, June 3, at s:5O a. m-, and from Sacred Heart church at g a. m.
 Interment at St Thomas ceme- tery. Fairfield. Conn. R 31 b* DARGAN-An anniversary mass will be held Monday morning at seven o'clock. at Sacred Heart church for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas F. Dargan. a%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
CAPTAIN FINED
 FOR COAL THEFTS

Daniel Newman, of New York, cap- tain of the barage ''Donald'' lying in the harbor was convicted of the theft of coal from Vincent Brothers and f1n- ed s25 and costs in the city court to- day. According to the police who worked up the case, this will tend to stop extensive thefts from local coal dealers which has so far amounted to, many tons.
 : The system has been to secrete bags of the cargo in various odd places aboard ship, during the trips from Perth Amboy to this city. When the cargo had been delivered and receipts secured, the bags would be sold to a local saloon keeper who resoId it about the city. Yesterday the police des- cended upon a truckman who had been engaged to transport about two tons and the arrest of Newman resulted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SUNDAY SERVICES

stratford M E. church, Rev. R. S. Povey will preach in the morning and Rev T. F. wagner in tho evening. MT. Carpenter will be in New Britain.
 Washinztaon Park M B. church. E7arnurn and Noble avenues, Rev. Everett A. Burnes. minister. 9:30 a. n-, Class meeting, B. B. Smith, leader; 1O.3O. Morning worship with reception Of members and Sacrament of Lord 8 supper: 12:1O Sunday school, H. A chafree. supt.: 12:1o Mems Adult Bible -cIaes. E. H. Williams, leader; 6: 30 Twi- lfRht meeting, topic. '"The Cross of Jesaas'' A special leader will be pro vided. 7:30 Popular evening service with music by quartet and short prac- ttcaI sermon by minister Seats re- served for strangers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
FIRE IN TAILOR SHOP

In his haste to finish cleaning and pressing a pair of trousers for one of his customers. August Levy, a tailor of 593 Howard avenue, upset a bottle of gasoline with his hot iron shortly after 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and the result was that the heat from the iron caused the gasoline to explode and before the tailor knew just what had happened his shop was on fire.
 An alarm was sent in and Chemical No. 2, Truck No. 1 and Engines No and z responded. The fire was soon extinguished, chemicals being used The damage amounted to about s15 The pants which Levy was pressing were ruined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Couch hammock for comfort.

Swing couch hammock on the veranda under the trees comfort and coolness and all assured Couch hammock combines the ease-giving features of hammock with the comfort of upholstered couch may enjoy the breezes to the full may shut them off, if desired q All couch hammocks made with mattress-lils bed upon which may either sit recine in delightful Sometimes these rest upon spring frame of special construction like spring sometimes they sup ported by wooden frame through which stout corage is 
 According to style of springs and quality of mattress price is fixed.
 Here excellent ones complete with windshield with National spring frames,-$5 to SIP
 Hannocks of regulation type, many weaves and pat terms and colors,-$1.25 to $5.
 hoor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
WEALTHY YOUNG CLUBMAN SHOOTS
 GIRL IN HER HOME

Los Angeles, May 31-Frederick B Kolb, 6 wea1thy young clubman, was arrested, last night. charged with hav- ing shot Miss Irene Noble, g years of age. George D. Noble, the girls brother, according to a statement to the police, found her lying on the floor of his residence, last night, urrconsci- ous from the wound with Kolb at the telephone summoning a physician
 When she was revived at the hospi- tai, Miss Noble charged Kolb with hav- ing fired the shot Miss Noble was probably fatally wounded. A letter in her handwriting addressed to her mother threatening suicide, was said by the police to have been found in her clothing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

Stephen Petro ran across the saw mill floor of the Frank Miller Lumber Company this afternoon. He took one step too many and came in con tact with 8 rapidly revolving saw. When he had been transferred to the emergency hospital 14 stitches were required to close the wound in his left foot, which was almost severed from the leg. Petro lives at 1so West Lib erty street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Another Jap Note
 On Alien Land Bill

Tokio, May 31-Another note from the Japanese government dealing with the questions arising from the re- cent fCa1ifornian alien land owner ship legislation is to be forwarded shortly to Washington. The idea that the United States has not said her final word Is prevalent here and 1t is intimated in authoritative circles by inference that no official action is to be initiated yet by Japan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
PERSONAL MENTION

The home of MT. and Mrs. Abe S. Gedu1dig has been brightened this morning by a healthy boy, whose a.d- vent at 1929 State street was noted early this morning. Congratulations upon the suspicious event are being s1owered upon the popular young law yer by his many friends today who learn that both mother and child are doing very. nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
F1oorings of special interest.

Price that is at least little than usual gives e cal interest to these durable foorngs good patterns and in equally durable and attractive colors= Inlaid inoleum, nice designs, excellent weight
 $50 yd- Printed inoleum, splendid styles s9e yd- Tuxedo hardwood filling for use around rugs
 24 inches wide,- 25c yd.
 36 inches wide,- 29c yd. Tuxedo wax-fnish filing, looks wonderfully liked a waxed floor of hardwood, 24 inches wide,- 25c yd.
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued at Che town clerks office today to John Roberts and Annie Stirk; Emil IAnds- ley, IT,, and Catherine Vasie WeIburns and Edward Wescott Chapin and May D. Webster.
 Assistant Town Clerk William T. Mullins married Gufseppi Vazzarro and Domanica Poeta of this city at hia office in the city hall this morning. The parents of the contracting particl were present at the ceremony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
NO DATE FOR ET,ECmoN-

Mexico Ciyt, May 31.-No intima- tions have yet been given by Provis- 1onal President Huerta as to when he will issue the decree calling a presi- dential election. Both houses of con- gress have passed a measure fixing October 26 as the date
 General Felix Diaz is the only can d1date who has frankly entered his name for the election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Little Girl Dies of Burns Received
 Playing With Matches

Hartford, May S1.-Ange1ina Ar sino. years of age, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Arsino of Village street, died at St. Francis Hospital, this morning, of burns received while playing with matches, Friday evening. Her parents were painfully burned in subduing the flames which enveIoped the child from head to feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
PROMINENT WOMAN DEAD

Hartford. May s1.-Mrs. Anna R. T,oonnis. of Rockville, well known ttro.1ehout the state because of her connection with the women's Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Re public, died at a private sanatorium in this city, today, after a long illness, aged 72 years She was past de- partment president of the w. R. C., department of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
THE ROWLAND DRY dOoDs co.
MANDEY FOUND DEAD

willimantic. May s1.-George s. ManIey, who lived in vvfndhsm Gen. ter, was found dead, today, at the foot of a large pine tree. He left, yester- day, with a. shotgun to look for young crows. Last night, the son and neigi1- bors began a search. The body was found. It is thought Mr. Manley climbed the tree to get at a nest and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SEVENTY REGULARS REPORTED KILLED
 BY MEXICAN REBELS

Laredo, Tex, May 31.-seventy Mex ican regulars and constitutionalists were reported killed in a battle. early today, at Columbia, on the Rio Grande, 25 miles above Laredo. Twen- ty rebels, last night, crossed the in- ternational boundary and were ap- prehended by the 14th United States cavalry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
ETHEL BARRYMORE
 HELD IN QUARANTINE

New York, May S1.-Mrs- Russell criswold Colt l(Ethel Barrymore), un- wittingly placed herself in quarantine, today, at a. private hospital. where she @ +Taatment for diphtheria. Mrs. Colt was V to have sailed within a few days fo1. FI1rope. but because of her deten- tion had to postpone her trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
LINCOLN SCHOOL WINS PRIZE

The committee which reviewed the school bovs in the Memorial Day pa rade yesterday awarded first place for the Vincent prize to Lincoln school with Oak street and Shelton street schools tied for second place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

The funeral Of M1cha64 WO1Is one of the most popular residents of the east side, was largely attended Fri day morning at S:30 from his late home, No. 107 Berkshire avenue and l from St. Joseph's German R. c. church where Rev. Father zehner conducted a solemn high mass half hour later. During the offertory MT. Joseph Weller sang Ave Maria" and as the remains were being borne from the church MT. Weller sang, "Stin Ruant das Herz.'' Delegations were present from St. Joseph's G. c. Society and St. MdchaeFs society of which de- ceased had been active member. As the remains were being lowered in to their last resting place in the fam fly plot in St. MichaeI'S cemetery, the Arfon Singing society of which so- ciety MT. Wolf had acted as president for three terms rendered 'At the Grave Of a Singer Many beautiful floral tokens surrounded the bier, at testing to a degree the high esteem in which the deceased had been held The pallbearers were Messrs J. Metz ger, sr., Wm Blersch, Peter Albrecht, Geo. Koehm, John Bilinsh and Adam Metzger. Rev Father Zehner read the committa1 service at the grave
 The funeral of Mary, widow of Frank Tracey, was held this morning from her late home, No. 346 Benham avenue, at S:30 o'clock and from SI. Augustine's church, where Rev. P. ;: McElroy celebrated the high mass Of requiem at o'clock. The pail bear CTS were Joseph McCauley,John Brod-| ericlk, William Clifford, Walter can anaugh Patrick Flynn and Frank Chamberlain. Interment was in St MichaeIs cemetery.
 Bessie, widow of Lawrence Bray, died early this morning at St. Vim cents hospital, after short illness. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs Thos ReiIley, Mrs. J. McMurTay. Mrs Michael Culleton and Mrs Patrick Lynch. Three sons, Patrick, J ohm and Thomas Bray, also survive. The body was removed to the home Of her som in-Iaw, Patrick Lynch, Mo- 6S7 Iran istan avenue.
 Ellen. widow of Nelson B. Beach died at her home on the Huntington road yesterday at the age of "A years She is survived by two sons, one re- siding out of town, and the other, waler M. Beach living on Huntington road.
 Elizabeth. widow of Patrick German of Southport, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dennis O'Connor. 1S1 South avenue, last evening, after a short illness with drQpsy- Mrs. Cor man was one of the best known of the older residents of Southport. She lived in that town for more than so years and was 79 years of age at the time of her death. Her daughter. Mrs. O'Connor, and three sons. Daniel, Joseph, and Thomas German of this city survive.
 The funeral of Mrs. Emma Strong was held from the parlors of Walker and Banks in Fairfield avenue, this morning at o'clock. Internent was in Lakeview cemetery. Deceased was born in Virginia and had no relatives in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

Robert Bruce F'1ather, former resi- dent of this city died in Oakland, Cal, Thursday, March 29, following an op- eration for appendicitis. MT. Flather formerly lived on the east side and now has a brother. H. E. F1ather, living here. Another brother, John J. Flaither of Minneapolis, a. sister, Mrs. James A. Vandergrift and his widow survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
DEATH OF STANFFORD,S
 WATER SUPERINTENDEN

Stamford, May S1.-George E. Whitney, aged 75, formerly superin- tendent of the water works here and a Civil war veteran of wide acquaint- anceships, died today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
AS WE'LL AND AS MUOH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WE'LL and as MUCH as he could