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DEATH OF P. T. BARNUM.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., April 7. -- P. T. Barnum died tonight.

BRIDGEPORT, April 8. -- Deep and profound sorrow prevails throughout this city today over the death of P. T. Barnum. Flags are displayed at half-mast and emblems of mourning can be seen everywhere. Arrangements are being perfected for the funeral, which will be held on Friday afternoon. Barnum leaves an estate valued at $5,000,000 which by the terms of his will is left largely to his legal heirs.