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THE FARMER: APRIL 16, 1909
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Women's Section
$12.50 & $15 SILK PETTICOATS, $7.50
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. All rights reserved by Meigs & Co.
action is needed.
We have on sale a collection of exqui
site pompadour silk petticoats,in the most
beautiful Dresden effects. The garments
were made to sell at $12.50 and $15.00, and
hundreds of them have been sold this sea
son at these prices. We were fortunate
enough to obtain a number at a substan
tial concession,because of important trade
reasons, and these are the beautiful gar
ments we offer today at $7.50.
The silk is the finest rustling taffeta,
and the making is as fine as it can be.
Any woman who secures one of these
petticoats will know she has a most un
usual bargain in the best sense of the
word. As the number is limited, nromnt
See the window display
TAILORED WAISTS Special on Saturday 98c
For Saturday's Special, we shall put on sale in the waist department 3
a line of tailored waists made from a very fine quality of lawn with broad 2
pleats, fronts and backs; the laundered collar, cuffs and front band are fin- 2
ished with two rows of hemstitching and two rows of feather stitching in
colored silk. They are a regular $1.50 value, special for Saturday while 55
iey last, 98c. 3
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, OUTFITTERS TO MEN WOMEN & CHILDREN 3
BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
OLDER KNIGHTS CANNOT
DIVIDE $1,000,000 FUND
Supreme Court Decision Lays Difference Be
tween Earlier and Later Members.
As Result Knights of Columbus Organization Remains
Stronger and Younger Members Retain Benefit of
-Fnnd-Snit Was Brought by Naugatuck Man.
HV a decision banded down yester
day by the Supreme Court the older
members of the Knights of Columbus
jjose !n their fight to secure possession
fund amounting with interest ,to
cearly $1,000,000. This sum will toe re
tained by the organization as a whole
And the older members will have no
more right in it than the younger
isignterm,-.
The case is that of Edward Ryan
f Naugatuck. as representing the
members of the order who joined prior
to. January 1, 1902, against the society
Itself and James J. Watson of New
Britain, the latter as the representative
6t the members who have joined since
January 1, 1902. The case was brought
to the District Court of Waterbury,
iwhere the defendants interposed a de
murrer. Judge George H. Cowell de
fcided.' ini favor of the society and its
younger members and the Supreme
Court hai' sustained his decision.
'Sn- the action the older members
jvere represented 'by Attorney John
'Neill and Attorney William Kenne
dy of Waterbury. The society and its
Wronger tneAbers had as counsel At
Ittrnev Joseph C. Pelletier of Boston
Attorney James T. MesKiu or ew
itain.
The older:, members based their claim
the money on the ground that they
id taid 'it into the society and that
ie younger members had paid none of
They further claimed that tne so-
let jf had a surplus of $2,000,000 besides
e ZAinas 'in dispute ana mai inis
IS: more tnan sumcieni to pay an
-bable future claims against the or-
ilaation.-' -
fn . tte -demurrer the defendants'
counsel attacked the claims of tho
plaintiffs toy pointing out that the or
ganization by its charter had a legal
right to collect the money claimed by
ithe older members, that these older
members had paid the money volun
tarily, . that the organization did not
promise and did not intend, at the time
of collecting it, to return the money,
and further that the older members
had continued as members of the so
ciety, accepting the various new plans
of assessments ; and paying these as
sessments . - ' . . -
On which of these grounds the Su
preme Court has sustained the demur
rer is not known yet. It is expected
that the matter will now be ended,
since the Knights of Columbus is a
Connecticut corporation and the inten
tion was to have the various legal
questions interpreted by the highest
court in the state.
The two funds, which the older mem
bers claimed, are known as the surplus
death benefit fund and the mortuary
reserve fund. The surplus death ben
efit fund came into being by the as
sessment, under a by-law passed June
30, 1885, of $5 on each $1,000 of insur
ance held by the members. This by
law continued in force until Jan. 1,
1902, when it was repealed. Under the
assessment thus levied the sum of
$451,000 was raised.This fund was rais
ed in order to meet emergency claims,
such as an unusual number of deaths
caused by an epidemic or other extra
ordinary cause.
The mortuary reserve fund came as
the result of a by-law passed June 30,
1892. providing that after all death
claims had been paid from the regu
lar assessments, all money over $50,000
I then in the treasury should be set
aside and called by the name of the
mortuary reserve fund. This fund
amounted to $165,365 on January 1, 1902
when the organization by. resolution
ceased adding to this fund.
The two funds amounting to $616,
365, have been bearing interest since
January 1. 1902, and In case the older
members had won their case they
would have distributed among them
nearly $1,000,000. This money will now
remain in the treasury of the society,
a fact which is expected to raise still
higher the rank of the Knights of Co
lumbus among fraternal insurance organizations.
Doings In the lodge rooms last
night.
Seaside Circle, C. O. F., initiated ten
new members and received the same
number of applications. The resigna
tion of Miss Mary Record as financial
secretary was read and accepted. An
election will be held the first Thursday
In May to fill the vacancy. A social
session was held in honor of the 40 new
members admitted since Jan. L
WowoinpSnHA'be,' I; O. R. M., held its
"Past Sachems" night, when in the
presence of many chiefs, the Hunters
and Warriors' degree was worked upon
a number of candidates, by a team
composed of past sachems as follows:
Edward L. Teaton, Edward T. Buck
ingham, John W. Schwerdtle, C. H".
Jones, George Rajotte, Charles Roder,
James Holt, Jr., John J. Beirne, D. A.
Parker and Mr. J. Gordon.
CAR SERVICE
IS TIED UP
IN CINCINNATI
SpecIal from United Press.)
incinnati, April 16. More than one-
f of the entire car service in the
was tied up this morning just at
e rush hour by a. fire that destroy-
the big Bast Ena power houses,
o big turbine engines were com
ely destroyed ana also three ayna-
The entire loss to the plant win
$60,000 or $70,000, and it will be
urs before traffic can be resumed.
JEFF JUNIOR BURNED
IN DORMITORY FIRE
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF MARRIAGE
Announcement ie made of the mar
riage of Miss Mollie Xeylan of Strat
ford, to Mr. James J. Gaffney o
Bridgeport. The young couple are at
present residing in Chicago where Mr.
Gaffnfy is employed by the Western
Union Tel. Co. of that city.
WOMAN KILLED BY DOGS
(Special from United Press.)
Jew Haven, April i. carroi l.
H&lo-W, a, Sheff Junior, of New Tork,
painfully but not seriously fourn-
4n a. fire which destroyed the inter-
of two rooms in one of the dormi-
iee of the Sheffield Scientific School
rly today, causing about $1,000 worth
damage.
BANKING FIRM SUSPENDS
(Special from United Press )
SXiubec, Germ any, April 16. The bank
ing firm of Luckman & Sol tan, one of
Ptfre largest in the city, suspended to-
(Special from United Press.)
Elkton. Md.. April 16. Miss Eliza J.
Woods, aged 75. was lost while going
from another neighbor's house to her
own last night and was attacked by
dogs that had been permitted to run
wild. Her dead and sadly mutilated
body was found today toy her nephew,
Harry F. Davis. The tragedy hap
pened at Charlestown, Cecil county. .
Weather Indications.
(Special from United Press.)
New Haven. April 16. Forecast: Fair
tonight; Saturday fair and slightly
warmer.
There is no well defined storm area
this morning east of the Rocky Moun
tains. Considerable cloudy weather
with scattered showers prevails west
of the Rocky Mountains. An area of
high pressure over New England is
producing cool, delightful weather in
the eastern sections.
Conditions favor for this vicinity fair
weather with slowly rising temperature.
70, Years with Coughs and Colds
We fiave had seventy years of experience with AVer's
Cherry Pectoral. That makes us have great confidence in it for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, weak throats, and weak lungs. Ask your
own doctor what experience he has had with it. He knows. He can
advise you wisely. Keep m close touch with him. ";:
Three applications were received at
the meeting of Court Waldemere, F. of
A., and two new members were initiat
ed. Julius Reck, the recording secre
tary, will resume his duties at the next
meeting having returned from a trip
to Europe.
The D. M. Read Co.
Established 1857.
A Small Group of Buffets
and China Cabinets offered specially.
These neat and beautifully modeled pieces are of
Quartered Oak, and of such style that any one will
combine with any Dining Suite of Quartered Oak.
Cabinet at $13.50 Quartered Oak with swell ends
and plain glass front.
Cabinet at $14.75 Quartered Oak with swell ends,
swell front, and carved half columns.
Cabinet at $18.50 Handsome Quartered Oak with
serpentine front and mirror back in top section.
Quartered Oak Buffet, $28.00 An elegant small
Buffet with large deep linen drawer, two small draw
ers, one for silver, one for napeiy, and two compart
ments with leaded glass doors.
Quartered Oak Buffets of excellent design at
$20.00 and $22.00.
Fourth floor, Carpet Store Elevator.
Special Clearance of Large Size
Ardahan rugs.
These are the rugs called "American Orientals,"
and the term applies to both weave and design. Each
knot or tuft is put in separately, and the peculiarities
of weave prevent any curling at the sides or ends of
the Rugs. All colorings and designs are Oriental,
faithful copies of Khiva, Cashmere, Serapi, Bokhara,
and Ghiordes Rugs.
To lighten stock we' offer special prices in these
sizes
' Size 4.6 x 9.6, were $ 9.50, for $ 7.60
Size 6.9 x 9.9, were $22.50, for $18.00
Size 9 x 10.6, were $30.00, for $24.00
Size 9 x 12, were $35.00, for $28.00
Size 11.3 x 12, were $45.00, for $36.00
Size 11.3 x 14.3, were $52.50, for $42.00
These prices hold good for a few days only.
Carpet Store, first floor.
At the Haberdashery Section, Special in Men's
Shirts at 79 cts.
The D. M. Read Co.
DIFFERS WITH
BAY STATE ON
NEW HAVEN ROAD
tftadford B3mtth
1072 Main St. DEPARTMENT STORE, 89 Fairfield Av.
Great Bargains Tomorrow, Saturday
ALL DAY SPECIAL SALto
Xo error has been found by the Su
preme Court of Errors in' the case of
Maekay of New York against the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
road Company, an action brought by
holders of preferred stock of the New
England Investment & Security Com
pany to require the railroad company
to place upon the certificates of the
Investment & Security Company the
guarantee of the New Haven Company
in accord' with its agreement. Tho
railroad company pleaded the Massa
chusetts law in bar of the action. The
court below sustained a demurrer to
this defense and the Supreme court
now holds "no error."
On the face of the decision the court
holds that the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad Company has the
right to exercise its corporate powers
granted by the General Assembly of
Connecticut in spite of the circum
stance that under the Massachusetts
law such action would be ultra vires.
One effect of the decision appears to
be that the highest court of Connec
ticut is in antagonism on the question
of law to the tribunals of Massachu
setts. The decision is written by
Chief Justice Baldwin.
EAGLES' BALL TONIGHT
Delegations from all parts of the
State will attend the old fashioned
concert and ball of Bridgeport Aerie.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, in Eagles'
hall, tonight. The committee, of which
Vice President George C. Jamieson is
chairman, has worked hard to make
the ball a success and money has not
been spared in any feature of the ar
rangements. The concert program will
be of unusual merit, the decorations
of the hall will be lavish and in every
direction the ball has been planned on
an elaborate scale. The concert will
commence shortly after 8 o'clock and
will be followed by dancing.
Deaths and Funerals.
"Word was received in this city last
evening of the death of Captain Ed
ward M. Edwards at his home in Se
ta uket. L. I. Capt. Edwards was a
resident of this city, living at 345 Pem
broke street. ip to a few months ago.
He was for several years watchman
at the plant of the Challenge Cutlery
Corporation, but resigned his position
because of ill health and removed to a
farm in Long Island. Besides his wid
ow the deceased is survived by one son,
Ira Edwards of Setauket and one
daughter, Mrs.' Joseph Cleveland of
this city.
Funeral services over the remains of
Alexander Storey were held yesterday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from his late
residence, 1223 East Main street, Rev.
E. H. Kenyon officiating. Delegations
were present from Progressive Circle,
B. of A., the Employes' Mutual Benefit
association of the Challenge Cutlery
Corporation, from Pioneer lodge, Sons
of St. George. At the grave in Lake
view cemetery Rev. Mr. Kenyon of
fered prayer and the burial service of
the Brotherhood of America was con
ducted by Past Chief Washington
Christopher Neubauer. The pall bear
ers were Samuel Standeven and Robert
Fox, representing the Sons of St.
George;Harry Franklin and John Gaff
ney from the B. of A., and Joshua Fox,
jr., and Harry Fox from the Cutlery
Benefit association.
At 9c- All day sale wisa Muslin
Curtain Goods. Great variety new
patterns. All put in for Saturday only
at this low price.
OUR! GREEN REBATE COUPONS
WITH EVERY PURCHASE.
At lSVfec All day sale 15c and 20c
Mercerized Waitings and Dress Goods
Very large lot. Great values all at
At cldky sale splendid quality
At up . hau. fnid White
Duck tor wiu. j- -Linen
or Blue. Saturday .price , 11c.
At llC All U ay saie wh6 w
leys celebrated Seamless Socks for
Men. Sold everywhere at 12c and
15c Saturday lie . ,
At 19c All day sale Ladies' Black
or Colored Mercerized Lisle Thread
to aSp Gloves. Special Saturday
onA' i2c All day sale Ladies' ncy
ti. uvio such as vou get on oO
III L 1 v.
cent Belts. Big variety.
At 33c Ail ciay cso.it; -
Shirts Fast Black Sateen or Blue
Cheviots. 50c Shirts for 39c Saturday..
GET COUPONS WITH EVERYTHIN
UAU
BE SURE TO GET OUR GREEN
COUPONS EXCHANGED FOR
BONDS. BIG THING FOR
OUR CUSTOMERS.
At 27c All day sale Small Hand
Bags. Splendid for Lunch Bags.
At $1.25 All day sale Ammeters for
testing batteries. Every Automobile
Owner and Electric Boatman should
have one. This price never heard of
before.
At 9c All day sale Water Filters.
Now is the time to put on a new filter.
At 9c All day sale Brass Padlocks
for Dog Collars. Two sibes at this
price.
At 4c All day sale Flat Fish Lines.
All complete with Sinker and Hook.
At 9c All day sale Bicycle Bells.
SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN
9 AND 10 A. M. ONLY.
A 3c White Twilled Crash.
At 3c Yard Wide Cheese Cloth,
At 4c Best Prints. Light or Dark.
At 4c Handsome Challies.
At 6.c Silko or Near Silk Lining.
At 7c Full pound Cotton Batting.
At 8c 40 inch White Lawn.
At 9M-c Lot very fine Long Cloth.
G YOU BUY. THEY ARE VALr
LE.
THAT DRIVE
will be doubly enjoyable if your horse
Is togged out in a set of
NEW HARNESS
Why not Investigate some swell sets
we've gotten together specially for the
occasion? Ask wife what she thinks
about it. She knows old harness don't
go with new bonnets. Prices aren't
high.
THE
WOOSTER-ATKINSON
x CO.
1043-1049 BROAD STREET
THE WENTWORTH FURNITURE CO., Inc.
known as
"THE HAPPY HOME SPECIALISTS"
are better prepared than ever before to furnish out a home, and invite you to
call and inspect their new spring styles
THE WENTWORTH FURNITURE CO., Inc.
115 JOHN STREET
customers reap the
benefit. Before
tv grant your
loan, we tell you in writing the exact terms and
practically permit you to make your own terms
allowing: you to return the money in small weefcly
payments, arranged and stipulated by yourself. We
pledge you absolute confidence and consideration.
Money Loaned
To Workingmen and Housekeepers
FROM $10 UPWARDS
TVe are the largest loan concern .in the United
States. Our facilities for making1 small or largo loans
are unequalled. Our. business is so great tbat we de
pend upon the volume of transactions -for our profit.
CVmwpnjifTitl v nnr
tau. wrne or pnone zuis
American Loan
ASSOCIATION,
Over Evening Farmer.
29 Fairfield Ave.,
BKIfGEP"T. - CONN.
THE PEOPLE'S DAIRY
28c MB UTTU HC 28c
TELEPHONE 589
130 STATE ST.
GEO. A. ROBERTSON
AND
Jn all its branches bv nraetical workmen whn tboronsrhlv nnderotiinrl tried
business ancPtvitb the best lead, oil. turpentine and other painting material
ou can feel perfectly sure of getting what you want a flrst class job one
that will last, cost a trifle more, but lasts so much longer that It is not only
cheaper in the end but you have had the pleasure of seeing yonr work done
as it should be. Call us on the "phone or write for estimates.
We have a beautiful line of new wall papers to select from, the largest
assortment in the city; also sample books of same, the best and latest Idea
in wall decorations. ,
THE JOSEPH P. COUGHLIN CO.
Manufacturers of Picture Frames
:83 EAST MAIN STREET
Practical Painters and Decorators
'PHONE [phone]-
The Beauty of a Couch Bed
lies In Its two-fold value. A couch by day, a bed try TM
night. M e show several models and all are desirable, the
Wilding Couch and the Drop Side Conch. Both have 'iron n
frames with good springs and covered with soft mat- "
tresses. The change from a conch to a bed is but the
ork of a moment and the valu. Is doubly appreciated
when the unexpected guests makes an over-night stay
Prices $8.00 to $17.00
Price of Couch like cut $17.00
N. BUCKINGHAM & CO., Inc.
Est. 1842 177 STATE STREET
FINE Wines and Liquors
BRIDGEPORT DISTRIBUTING CO.,
102 STATE STREET, NEAR PUBLIC MARKET
California Port or S&erry, 75 cents per gallon.
Port, Sherry, Tokay, Muscatel, Rhine Wine, etc.
Full quart Sherwood Rye Whiskey, $1.00.
Cooking Brandy, Liquors, Cordials, Ale and Lager Beer,
Free Delivery. Telephone 264-3 fi
CIGARS
THAT SATISFY
In Qualify and Price
No matter what you pay for cigars at D. D. Smith's
you are certain of getting greater value than else
where. Goods are always fresh, as stock is moved
quickly. Biggest line in the city and prices the most
reasonable. Box trade a specialty.
Fine line of Pipes, Cigar Holders. Tobaccos in This and all
Accesorles.
D. D. SMITH, SS?:
s Theat
Avenue
$1 -TURKISH BATHS- $
1
KEEP 'YOtl IN PERFECT HEALTH AT
Elegant Hotel Appointments Unsurpassed Grill Room and Cafe
1
Try Sprague's Extra
GRADE LEHIGH COAL
Spraguelee&CoalCo.
I ICE I
COAL I
WOOD
East End East Washington Ave. Bridge
Telephone 71
WHERE TO GO 1
THIS SUMMER !
Not a bit too early for you to begin casting about for a place to
go tliis summer. Summer's not so very far away.
You'll get the pick of the cottages the most desirable rooms at
the hotel or boarding cottage if you look about now.
Cape Cod's to bo the vogue this summer. Yon really ought to
know about it.
Then there's Buzzard's Bay; there's Marthas Vineyard and Nan- ,
tucket; there's Narragansett; there's Newport; there's Watch Hill and
there's' the beautiful shore line of Connecticut.
No other summering places can offer you greater or mora varied
attractions.
For information as to routes, train service, etc.. write
A- B. SMITH. General Passenger Agent, New Haven,
Conn. .
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD RAILROAD
LQS ANGELES
NEXT SUMMER
With the B. P. 0. E.
LOW BATES VIA
UNION PACIFIC
Unequalled Service, Finest Equipment, Fast Time
THREE DAYS FROM CHICAGO
FOUR DAYS FROM NEW ENGLAND
For advertising matter, information, etc., address
W. MASSEY, N. E. F. & P. A.,
176, Washington St..
H 17 .tf Boston, Mass.
Want Ads. Cent a Word.
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