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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
NOVEL FEATURES BY COMM ERClAL GLASS IN CLOSING PROGRAM
Miss Fargo Wins Silver Cup in
 Prize Essay Competitor.

The Commercial senior class of 1914 in addition to the class poem. history and prophecy read at their class day exercises, instilled novelty into their program by prize essay comp etition, a prophecy on the prophet. and class will, the latter the most unique of all The testatrix, Miss Ruth Fargo, dis posed of the smiles. cheers and grouches of the class in a manner that left nothing to be doubted.
 There were two contestants in the essay contest. the prize for which was a silver cup donated by MT. and Mrs. Matthias, members of the commercial faculty. The judges were Misses San nie sand Mollie Bassett and Justin Kicker, also membe of the faculty. After a careful deliberation upon the qualities of the addresses, made by Miss Fargo and Frederick Schwenk e1, it was announced by Class President Leo l.. Iinehan that the judges had decid led in favor of Mss Fargo.
 The selected overture played by the B. H. s. orchestra began the after noon's festivities. President Lin chan delivered the welcoming address, af- ter which the history of the class was read by Mir. Schwenke1- Miss Doro- thy Baptist played a piano solo, fsI1 received much applause. Minnie Am derson, comp oser of the class poem, read her comp osition which treated with the characteristics of the class members. The prize essay competi- tfon in which much interest was the subjects of the competitions being, Miss Fargo After Graduatfon- What ?s and Mir SchwenkeI 'sThe Power of the Press.'' Both papers were about of the same literary value but the delivery of Miss Fargo ex- wN sH was upon this point that the judges baked their decision.
 A piano duet. sQui Viye Galop,'' N.. Gang, by the Misses Anderson and auck was we'll played and evinced the careful preparation which had been made in it's study The class prophecy of Ellio Porter contained many hum orous incidents as depicted by him of his class mates in thekyears to come. Morris Burros read his Prophecy on the Prophet and evoked much laughter.
 The violin solo of Miss Irene Mac Donald, accompanied by Miss Ken nelly, was given with much feeling. following which Miss Fargo read the. class will.
 The closing number Of the program was the class song, also an innovation, with words and music composed by Miss Grace Bouton. Miss Bouton play ed the acconnpaniment
 Ofncegss of the class are: President, Leo L. Linehan; vice president. Nellie R. Rowland; secretary Miss Mildred Dupee; treasurer, Mildred Card. Much of the credit for the success of the exercises is due to the above associated with the program committee, Fred erick Schwenlel. Emma. Smith sand Ethel Greening, and the decoration and ribbon committee, Chas- Hickey, George, Dell. Morris lBurros, Charlotte Kennedy, Augusta Koblenz and Nellie Rowland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
NEITHER GREEN NOR ORANGE FOLLOW FRS
 WOULD GIVE PLACE
So South Manchester Irish men Stay Out of Carni-
 val of Nations

South Manchester, Conn, June 1S- The towns National Home Land Day or Carnival of Nations was held to- day but the Irish did not take part in it. Twenty nationalities were re- presented by marching delegations and floats and many thousands of on thusiastic townspeople lined the streets and gave greeting to the de1nT constructors. The req son that the Emerald Isle was not represented was a factional differences as to whether the Irish men who were not Orange men should walk before or after the Irishmen who are Orangemen.
 The latter refused to parade if the Green Flag was ahead of them and the Irishmen who were not Orange men would under no circums tances follow the Orange banner. To have harmony among the nationalities the committee excused the Irishmen from taking part.
 Floats were numerous and attrac- tive One accident occurred to mar the occasion. Tony Vito, who had o caravel, the Santa Marie, on his au- tomobfle, was struck and badly hurt by an automobile driven by Walter Raw who had charge of the German section. Vito was standing on the steps of his own machine and jump ed off to cross the street and dld noE' notice Raw's machine Vito was sent to the Hartford hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
Frank Osborne Died at
 Police Headquarters
Taken From Rear of East Side Saloon In stupor shortly Before
 His Demise

Found in a probable apopIectic stupor behind a saloon in Crescent avenue, Frank Osborne. one of the famous Osborne twins of this city, for many years employed in the Union Metallic Cartridge shops and famous as harmonica players on the East Side, died as he lay upon the floor of the police station where he had been rushed that medical treatment might be given him.
 Osborne was but A years of age. and recently had found employment wherever it offered. The circumstances of his shock are not known, but Acting Medical Examiner Edward M. Fitzgerald permitted removal of the body to the morgue while investiga- ton is pursued.
 Patro1man Samuel Gregory of the second precinct station was passing 552 Crescent avenue this morning when his attention was called to a man lying in a. stupor in the rear of Grace's saloon, 552 Crescent avenue.
 The patrol was called and the man hurried to the station house, Dr. Cur ley was summoned from the ener- gency ward but as he reached the mans side he expired.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
STARS AND STRIPES or TMPERIsHABLE GLORY
Emblems That Waved Over Fields of Battle Shown
 at Reads Store

A display which is attracting much attention is the group Of the oldest flags in the city now on exhibition in the Main street and Fairfield avenue corner window of the D. M. Read O. Mrs Orville Rector. secretary Of the Municipal Patriotic and Educational conmtttees has been instrumental zn the collecting of these relics ofs the Civil war times. The flags are all hand made, some being fashioned from cotton cloth and one from wool en.
 One of the most Interesting embIena in the exhibit is in the form of a. bed quilt designed and made by local woman. Mrs. James H. Moores first wife of James H.A9oore, for Admiral A H. Foote, The quilt, which is a. splendid piece of handcraft, was sent him at the time of the civil war and was returned to Mrs. Moore after his death. A copy of the letter in which the admiral acknowledged the gift is pinned to the quilt.
 A woolen flag on display was also made by Mrs. Moore in 1882.
 One of the flags. the property of Miss Sara D. Boudren, wasA made by her mother, .wife Of the late Major Thomas Roudren, who served four. years and seven months in the civil war. The flag was displayed on all patriotic occasions during those years.
 A large flag, which was presented to the Conn. Volunteers, 17th reg1- ment, by the Rev. Beverly E.. Warner. waved for year at Barton Knoll. Gettysburg Pa
 Another flag, which is on display was presented to Christ church, by Mrs. Charles Wood. It was used by the Wood family at the time that Abraham Lincoln passed through Bridgeport and was entertained by MT. Wood.
 On the day thai the news of the fir ing at Fort Sumpter was received in Bridgeport. a large flag was raised over the home of D. H. Sterling, who was mayor Of this city during the civil war. This flag is now shown in the display. It now belongs to the Elias Howe, Jr.. post, G. A. R.
 One Of the first flags to be raised over a private house in this city at the beginning of the civil war was that made by Mrs. Susan A. Olds and her sister, now Mrs. Eadie- Since there was no bunting to be had. and no ready made flags to be purchased the flag was fashioned from turkey red calico, white cloth and blue for the field.
 A framed copy of Governor Bald wins proclamation for flag day. to- morrow. occupies the center of the window
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
SUNDAY BALL
 CASES CONT INUED
At Prosecutor Delaney s Request Hearing Is Post
 poned Until June g

Prosecution of Eastern Association ball players for taking part in Sunday games at Newfie1d park, following evl-, dence secured by the state police, was continued until June 23 by Judge Coughlin at today's city court session. Members of the Bridgeport team were present with President James H.. O'Rourke of the association acting as chaperon. Prosecutor Delaney re- quested the continuance saying that members of the PittsdeId team were out of the state and mentioning that the offei1se is not such as can result in extradition proceedings The Bridge port players against whom proceed fngs are brought are Walsh, Tierney, Ems, BouItes, Senno, Kerns, Blum and Stowe Assistant Clerk Garlick was to ask each his first nanRe, the warrants only being made out in the last name of the players. Fi-st Baseman Ems gave his name as Mutz, sounding like ttNfutt,'' which caused a, general smile about the court room. The Pfttsfeld players to be included in prosecution are Bridges and Ret ting.
 John Hancock and Harry Moves of the New Britain team as well as Jm- pires Chisham and Phelan are also named in the complaints to Frosecu- tor Delaney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
BTRATFoRD


 The extension of the Barnum school on Barnum avenue Stratford. 1s to in clude four rooms. added to the pres ent number. making total of eight in all. The committee will meet on June g and the award will be made during July. The school is to be finished in September in time for the term pr. Vim. B. Coggswell is president of the cornnfttee. and Frank B1aken1an, sec retary
 All those desiring to know the new sidewalk grade on Barnum avenue may secure data from George More house Where grade has not been made within two months the town will put the sidewalks in at the ex- pence of the property owner.
 Miss Ruby Pain was recently elected president of the Dixie Tennis club.
 Rev Albert C. Jones of New Haven will ofnciate at the service in Christ church tomorrow. The ladies of the church will hold a foodzand fancy sale Taufsday afternoon from 3 to s pm. when ice scream and cake will be served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
PUBLIC INVITED TO INSPECT HOME
 MONDAY, 4 TO s
Bridgeport Protective Asso- citation to Introduce
 Miss Hewitt

The Bridgeport Protective AsSocia- tion, of 591 < Myrtle avenue, will open it's doors to the public on Monday af- ternoon between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock.
 ;. The purpose of this very informal opening is to invite the general public, the active and sustaining members, the district leaders and all their help CTS, all charitable societies and social workers and any ona who Is interested in the work Of the association and what they hope to accomplish in Bridgeport, to meet Miss Catherine T. Hewitt, the superintendent, and to see the home and tco-operate with the as- sociation.
 7 They will welcome most cordially all who care to come, and wish it un- derstood that every one Is most cor dfally invited.
 The ladies of the house conarnittee are: Mrs, 0. B. Dorenaus, chairman, Mrs. G. Sherman HILL Mrs. M H. Ehapin, Mrs. E. B. Alien. Mrs Leo Lyon. Mrs. Herbert L. Sutton, Mrs Walter Loewith, Mrs J T. Rourke and Mrs. c. W. 1awley.
 Those son the finance committee are Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, chairman. Mrs. w. E. Allen, Mrs F. B. Allen Nor man Leeds and John Hubbard
 The case committee is at present composed Of Mrs M. IT. Ford. chair man Mrs. Margaret Burgess, the Misses Mary J. Minor and Catherine Hewitt. Rev. E. Kurran, Charles Simpson and supt oe Charities Cor don Spencer
 The officers and directors are: w E. Boardman, Norman Leeds. M W. Nanwaring, 11rs. w B. Boardrnau, Rev. F. A. D1Ilingham, Mrs George P. HILL Thomas Cullinan. pr. Maurice Thorner, Miss M J. Minor. Mrs. Ni- chael Ford, Mrs. C. B. Dorenus, Mrs T. otu<e. Mrs Walter wdImot Mrs. Walter Loewith and Mrs. e " HawIey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

Lillian Linke of Hartford, assistant conductor; Mrs. Margaret Bayesey of New London, guard; Mrs. Lillian Laubscher of Rockville, assistant guard.
 Councillors were chosen, including Mrs. King from Waterbury. Mrs. Smith from Meriden, Mrs. Ethel M. Prague of Bridgeport. Mrs. Esariday of Hartford Mrs Caroline Fritz of New Britain, Mrs. Morse of New E7a- ven, Mrs. Annie Eisneidel of Rock. vile, and Mrs. Conary of South Nor walk.
 Mrs. E. e. Berry. past department president. of Hartford installed the officers. The new department presi- dent chose Mrs. Laura Dutton of Wa terbury, department treasurer and Mrs. Mary Murphy of New London, department secretary.
 The press committee for the con vention included Mrs. Annie Walker of New Britain and Mrs. Annie Loups- bury of Bridgeport.
 The meeting adjourned following the installation of officers and the members were the guests of the camp at a banquet at the Odd Fellows hall for the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
SPRING COUNCIL OF ROY
 SCOUTS HUGE SUCCESS

The big spring outdoor council of the Bridgeport District of the Boy Scouts of America. held at the coun- cil grounds in North Bridgeports was the boy scouts and visiting organiza- tions gathered at the grounds, when the council fire was lighted and the scouts prepared for themselves a very creditable meal.
 Francis M. Wilder spoke to the boy scouts at some length. prais- ing them for the excellent work done in the recent Memorial day parade. Elias Howe. Jr.. post, G. A. R., lie said, desired to take some notice of this and hs proceeded to decorate the fol- lowing officers and scouts for meritoug service.
 seoutnastersz 1. F. E. Malt lands troop 2, Prank Speer (assast- arst3 troop 3, Assistant Ray LitteIl; troop 4. Charles W. Norens troop g.. william E.. Mcclellan; troop g. FL T.. smith troop g. William Triton; troop 10, Robert Cunninghams troop 12. Herbert R. Tucker; troop 12s w. L.. Allen (assistant1; special Dr. H. M Clarke.
 seouts-Troop l, Clarence Boy land; troop ?, Herbert, Ballard; troop & Norman Leeds, Ralph Wooton; troop 4. Mills True, Arnold Borg man. Arthur Norens troop 5. Arvid Andersons troop 6, oscar Clauder. " Benedict: troop 8. Frank Deegan; troop 10. James AIiddlemas; troop II. Albert ALcKimmie; troop 12. Kenneth E7aywoods troop 14. Donald Kimball; Devon, Chester B1aekman.
 There were a number of representa- fire8 4E6isl her boys rgauizations present as guests of the scouts. There mns then an exhibition of rope 1hrow- ing and a number Of boys entered the WaterboIling contest This being new the record was slow. Rev. c. w. Areson of Trinity church congratulate ed the boys on their excellent appear ance, and the work done by them A set of aIunainu1n drinking cups was awarded Charles Paul for hand wrest- ling. Ccmrnissioner Harvey C Went was commented, and a message of reeret was passed over his inability to attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
TWO IMPORTANT
 CASES CONTINUED
Counselor Banks Retained Tn Each Asks and se
 cures Postponement

Upon the request of Judge Elnaora s. Banks, appearing for the defense, the hearing of nansIaugater charsel against Carl F. Siemon, president of the Siemon Hard Rubber Corp. Wag continued until July by Judge Coughlin at today's city court sea- sion- Judge Banks referred to bis being busy in the Common Flea5 Court and not having had lime Go look into the case and to examine tha finding of Coroner J. J. Pheinn. Judge Coughlin referred to the seEl- ousness Of the case and did not be- 1ieve there should be a longer con- tinuance.
 The hearing of blackmaihu8 charges against Ralph T. Borino and Leonard 11aniero did not take place at today's city court session as sched- uled, Judge Fillmore S. Banks, appear- ing for the defense, asking for a con tinuance on the ground of beiug pressed with other business and not being familiar with the case. The hearing was continued until July g. There is a great deal of interest in the outcome of this case owing to it1 ramifications.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
BAND CONCERTS AND SERVICES
 FOR FLAG DAY

Three band concerts in different parts of Flag Day in Bridgeport tomorrow. The first will be by the Wheeler 6E wilson band at Beardsley park at 3:30s in the afternoon. The second will be from 7.30 to g o'clock at Seaside park by the Royal Italian band of New York city. This band has 25 pieces and is considered one of the finest in the country. The third will be by ths Coast Artillery corps band on a tenn porary bandstand at Hancock avenue and Pine street.
 In response to the proclamation of Gov. Simeon E. Baldwin. calling on all patriotic citizens to observe Flag Day. June IA, the Municipal Patriotic Com niftee hass prepared a program which will be carried out at Beardsley park in connection with the concert by the Wheeler & Wilson band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

J. Russell Quinn of Waterbury will be chorister The sermon will be preached by Father Komara and will appropriate to the occasion. After mass Father GrohoI will give his blessings to the congregation
 At D.. m. there will be solemn ves- pers to be sung by the new priest and ah elaborate musical service has been arranged. The blessing of the newly ordained clergyman will also be irn- parted at this service.
 In the evening at 7.30 there will be exercises attending the closing of St Johns Parochial school and Father Grohol will participate in the exercises
 Monday morning at o'clock there will be a mass for the school children by Father Groho1 followed by his blessing to the little ones.
 The new priest is a native of this city and is the first native born of SIav extraction to be ordained to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic church. His parents came to this city s3 years ago and were married here 31 years ago. For 27 years and until failing eyesight compelled him to relinqgish His duties, his father held a. responsible position at the Burns Silver Go. Father Grohol has one brother, John, a resident of Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
NEW LONDON WOMAN
 HEADS AUXILIARY

The fifth annual state convention of the Auxiliary of United Spanish War Veterans, of the U. s. A opened last evening at tho Republican club rooms called to ord CT by the department president, Mrs Lavtnia Konftz of New Haven. It was an open session. The roll call showed all the department officers to be present The minutes of the convention held in Waterbury last year were read and accepted, as were also the reports of the different officers. Several recommendation were read and laid over until the morning session.
 It was reported that the auxiliary has s3 soldiers at the Soldiers Home in Noroton and seven in the Insane Retreatin Middietown.
 The morning session was opened at 10 o'clock by the department presi- dent. Greetings were sent to the en- camp meeting in joint session at Odd Fellows hall
 One of the interesting features of the morning session was the preSenta- ton to the retiring department presi- dent, MES. Lavinia Konitz, of New Ha- ven, of beautiful past presidents pin. This gift, which was from the auxili- aries of the state, was a token of the esteem with which Mrs. Konitz is re- garded. and ans expression of their ap- DTGC1aL1On or the IG1InIOlnSSS W1B1 which she has served the department. Mrs. Konitz own auxiliary, that of New Haven, presented her with a handsome leather handbag.
 number of letters and telegrans of greeting were received, among which was one from Effie Record, past president general and from Kath- erine Fellows, of Woodhaven, L. l., president general
 Election of officers was the next im- portant business to come before the meeting.
 Mrs Catherine May of New London was elected department president; Mrs Mary Steward of WaIlingford. senior vice-president; Miss Sophia M. Duffy of Hartord, junior vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Alice Hecker of Rockville, department chaplain, and judge advo- cate, Mrs. Lavinia Konitz of New Ha- ven.
 Mrs Ellen G. Berry of Hartford was made department inspector; Mrs. Della Ladbury of New Britain. de- partment I. and I. officer; Mrs. Nellie Finley of Rockville, historian; Mrs Margaret Newton of Wallingford, pa traotjc instructors: Mrs. Fannie War ner of Waterbury. conductor; Mrs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
WEEK END BUYING
 HARDElgs MARKET

New york. June Opening -Open- Ing trauactions in stocks today were ct a slightly lower range of prices. Virtually all the active issues eased orr but recessions in no cases exceed ed ha1f a point After prices here had been adjusted to about the level ca bled frorn London. trading came aI- zno2E stop
 Cabaa The. market closed steady. None of the leading stocks traversed more than a small fractional range during the half day session. The weekend covering of shorts caused the market to harden after the small early recession. Losses were made up and final changes were insignificant After Holding for several days at ab- normally high rates. sterifng changed on the announcement that s4ooo,o00 more gold had engaged for expor- Htrre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
QUEEN THREATENS
 TO BREAK UP SEASON
Worried By lGilitants, She Vows She will Quit
 London

London. June 1S-oueen Mary has decided- in case of further suffragette demonstrations in the vicinity of roy atty. to quit London abruptly and leave King George to finish the sea- son alone. according to a. sourco in ctose touch with the court and the government
 The Queen is reported as being in a condition of nervous apprehension. She. it is said. has no intention of allowing her existence to be made un- happy by those she habituaHy calls the --furIes.s'
 Should the Queen be forced to carry her threat into execution. the stop will create an unparalleled social sensation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
TO SING FIRST
 MASS TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning at 1o:8o o'clock at the church of St John Nepomuck in Brooks street Rev. Father stephen Grohol. son of MT. and Mrs, Stephen GrohoIA Of SIT Brooks street, will of- 1csate as ceIebrant of his first solemn high mass He will be assisted by Father Andrew Komara, rector of St John's,s as deacon: Father Illusion. as sub-deacon. Father Curran, as sub- deacon; Rev. Thomas Griffin. master of ceremonies. James CIeary. Ed- ward Carney and Frances Hincey will be alcolytes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13

Mrs. Anna Gensur, widow of Charles Gensur, scalded to death at the plant of the Bridgeport Brass Company, May g. was this morning granted $6 per week for a period of 312 weeks and allowed S1o0 for funeral expenses in an agreement approved by Compensa- ton Commissioner E. T. Buckingham
 Gensur was washing castings at the time Of the accident. when in some un- accountable manner he fell head fore most into vat containing boiling
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
TWO BAND CONCERT
 DATES ARE CHANGED

Because the Coast Artillery Corps band leaves the city with the local battalion for the annual encampment on June Is, the Seaside park concert scheduled for that date will be given on Wednesday night instead.
 The Wheeler & Wilson band is en- gagged to play at Yale university on Tuesday evening, June 23, the con cert it was to have played on that date at Wood park will be postponed until Wednesday, June A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
,TTMoTHY CoNNELLY

The funeraI of Timothy Connolly was held this morning at s:30 from tI,e undertaking rooms of Culinan 6 Mullins and at o'clock from St. Patrick's church where Rev T. T. Picker celebrated the high mass of reouiena. The bearers were James CoIgan, Peter Brady, John Judge and Frank Macklin. The burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-13
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 wilson, who extended the freedom of the city to the veterans in his ad-' dress Of welcome The mayors ad- dress was well received. and he was warmly applauded at the conclusion.
 Odd Fellows hall. where the encamp- ment was held was decorated through out in red, white and blue Beautiful silk flags were draped on all the walls. and at the opening the entire encamp- ment saIuted them reverentiaIly. In the front of the building many flags were hung.