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Show THE FUNERAL P. T. BARNUM. Hu.lnOM Very 4jeu.r4.iy Was Sufp.adcd In Bridgeport. ( onn. Today, Briikiki'oi'.t. Conn., April 10. Business Busi-ness generally was suspended here and every cili.en given an opportunity to pay his last respects to tiie late P. T. Barniiru. Ihe South Congregational church was crowded to .suffocation anil thousands were unable to gain admission admis-sion ami hail to content themselves with viewing the funeral cortege as it passed through the streets from the house to the cemetery. 'The funeral ceremonies were simple in accordance with the wish of the deceased. Thd exercises were conducted by Rev. L.H.Fisher! and Hev, Dr. Coliyer. of New York. The display of floral pieces was beautiful. |