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Evening star., 1909-09-12
$500 Imported Br0adcloth, SLIGO
$I.25 Black Tail0rs' Serge, CSC

52-inch Atwood Tailors Serge.
crow black. with the wiry and crisp fl
ity that does not muss nor wrinkle; the
for fall and winter wear. To go at Our
price, per yard. ..
Evening star., 1909-09-12

II you want work read the want col
umns of The Star.
Evening star., 1909-09-12

department Of the local National Guard
won first place in the New York company
match.
Evening star., 1909-09-12

- XCEPT at militia headquarters,
where the various staff depart
~ ments Of the National Guard are
still busy winding up the ac-
counts and reports on the recent
field exercises in Massachusetts, every
thing is quiet in the local brigade of citi-
gen soldiers. Assembly rooms at the Cen
ter Market Armory. where month ago
all was hustle and excitement In prepara-
tion for tho field exercises. are now closed,
with the arms and equipment of the men
stored away in lockers and quartermas-
ters' roo,ns. There are still two weeks
Evening star., 1909-09-12

and much hard work it really means
great deal."'
Evening star., 1909-09-12
$3.50
Buys a New
Fall Style
Silk PettiCOat
Worth $500.

200 New Fall Style Silk
Petticoats came in this past
week. These are made of an
excellent quality taffeta silk,
: in black only; three distinct
styles from which you may
select. Every skirt is cut full
width, and has full founda-
ton and dust rufle; all
lengths. These skirts are
worth $500 of any ones
money. Come look at them
and convince yourself that it
is the greatest bargain you
have ever seen.
p&;re pGr this special $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
ESCAPED BEATING
 BUT HELD FOR TRIAL
Harry Davis's Actions on a Derby Trolley Car Incensed the Passengers and
 Caused Arrest.

M. F. Buckley of Waterbury, Q. pas ~enger on a Derby trolley car, discov- tered a. man acting in a strange man ,ner on the car as it passed through kStratford. The mans actions were directed toward a. young woman across the aisle Conductor F. J. Onet turn ed the offender over to the Stratford authorities. He was taken before Judge Charles H. Peck and gave his name as Harry Davis, 45 years old, of westbrook. He was bound over to the Superior court on charges of las civious conduct, and his bond was fixed at $500. As the prisoner could not furnish the bail he was taken to jail.
 Tbe young woman refused to give her name or appear against the man. A married woman, who was in the car and saw the whole proceeding, will ap- pear to testify against Davis. The other passengers were justly indignant and Davis would have been roughly handled had all the men learned of what was going on before the arrest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
ANNIVERSARY OF
 PEOPLES CHURCH
Celebration Will Begin Tomorrow and be
 Continued Monday Evening.

Beginning tomorrow there will be a celebration of the anniversary of the Peoples church which has occupied its quarters in Lincoln hall for two years. There will be a baptism of infants and Rev. MT. Davenport, the pastor, will preach a sermon on "The Unsealing of the Alabaster Box The members of the church will assemble Monday night to hear a number of inspiring talks Rev. F. A. M. Brown, DID,, of New Ha- ven will be the principal speaker. The committee of arrangements is:
 Rev. H. A. Davenport and the mem bers of the Session, A. W. Banks, c. A. Emery, S. Miller, B. H. Minor, B. A. Moore, A. I. Olmstead, B. Root, J. A. Spafford, R. J. Wynkoop; from the Deacons, T. H. Tufft; from the Trus- tees, J. A. Spafford; from the Sunday school. w. H. Stockwell, Miss A. G. MacNair, Miss Carrie c. Ball; from the Ladies' Aid society, Mrs. L. E. Pinney, Mrs. w. B. Bishop; from the Mission ary society, Mrs. M. G. Randall; from the Mems league, L. T. Court; from the Christian Endeavor society, Andrew H. Wood; from the ushers, R. c. Mallette; and Mrs. Davenport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
POINTS OF INTEREST.

When It's Time to Take Ice remember that the Hygienic Ice of the Naugatuck Valley Ice Company is the purest and cleanest ice that it is pos distilled water. Physicians recom- mend it. You can leave orders at down. town office, 154 Fairfield ave.
 5000 Large Shad first received at w. D. Cook & Sons which they will sell at 25 cts. each. neck claans, live Holsters and hard crabs received fresh every morning. Lemons 10 cts. per dozen at W.D. Cook & Sons.
 The Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club opens the season tomorrow afternoon by playing a game of Gaelic football at Crane Bros lot at o'clock against Sarsfields of Ansonia. A good game is expected as the local boys are the champions of the state and Ansonia is trying hard for the honors both teams are in fine shape.
 MoIan's Low Shoes
 Women's low shoes have never been so fashionable as they are at present and never has there been such a va riety. Nolan is showing Oxfords in different styles, two and four button colored and black shoes; plain patent and bright kid short vamp ties; low shoes in chocolate and all popular foot wear co1ors; pumps and evening slip pers in dressy, stylish designs and soft pliable feathers.
 Spring House Painting.
 Now is the time to get ready for the painting of your houses, barns, fences, interior painting, vanishing, paper hanging or any other branch of the painting or decorating line. We have a large force of practical workmen which insures you first class work. Painting and decorating executed as it should be.
 We have a complete line of wall pa pers at the lowest prices in the city for good quality papers. Write or phone us for an estimate on your work. The Joseph F. Coughlin Co.,, 777-783 E. Main St. Phone 1164-3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
FASHIONS IN
 DEADLY WEAPONS
Metal Knnckles are Now the Fayorite
 With Men Who Mix in BrawIs.
Implements of Assault Like my Lady's Hat Change With the Times Police Have Interesting Collection.

Very few brawls come to the atten- tion of the police department which do not result in the discovery of some sort of murderous weapon on the per sons of the prisoners. This is especial Iy true of the foreign born population. The detectives office at police head quarters has large collection of these weapons. They have become so num- erous that no attempt is now made to preserve them in the cases of curioS which contain the ropes which hung Hoyt and other murderers and the guDs and knives which have been used with deadly effect and afterwards fig ured in sensational trials. Fashions change in death dealing weapons as well as in ladies' hats.
 The old fashioned slung-Shot gave place to the knife and when the pun iShmenJ for carrying this weapon was increased many turned their attention to brass knuckles. In the collection at headquarters are a bushel of knives made from files and other pieces of steel in the factories of the city. Some of these are veritable curiosities. The latest however is the metal knuckles Which repoSe peacefully in thousand pockets in the city until called out by some fracas. These weapons are easily made.
 The Boundaries of the city furnish them in large quantities. Employees of the Malleable Iron Works used to turn them out in large quantities for their a specimen which could be used as pattern. Along with their other work the moulders would secretly drop the pattern in the flasks and when the regular work was poured off the knuckles would be cast. The good natured moulders furnished their friends with the weapons. Every other foundry in the city which employs foreign born labor turns out the things. While not as efficient in brawl as a. revolver or a knife they make a formidable weapon at close quarters
 The wounds they produce, while not necessarily fatal are painful and leave a lasting mark. The city court classes these weapons with the knife and pistol and prisoners found with metal knuckleS in their possession are fined for carrying concealed weaponss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
PROSPERITY COMING.
M. J. Jordan Points to Future Possi-
 bilities in Bridgeport

M. J. Jordan Points to Future Possi-
 bilities in Bridgeport.
 In an interview with M. J. Jordan he predicts wonderful prosperity for from twelve to fifteen years and with in that time Bridgeport will grow to such an extent that she will hardly know herself. He claims that Bridge port and Stratford will be all Bridge port by that time and that from Bridgeport to Stratford Centre will be considered about the centre. He and his partner. Frank Miller. have been buying during the dull times. They certainly own and control fine proper ties. Thirty acres known as Poota- tuck Park on South avenue, south of Stratfcrd avenue, West Harbor Park south of Fairfield avenue; nineteen acres, Beachview, fronting on Fairfield avenue, seventeen acres, High Park; seven acres fronting on Barnum ave- nue, Soundview Heights; eleven acres on top of the hill between Barnum and Stratford avenues, Chestnut Park; six acres east of St. Michae's cemetery.
 After quoting the list of locations MT. Jordan smiled and said: ''It looks if we should be able to sup ply the people of this city with about what they want in and around Bridge port. With another tract of about nineteen acres on Park avenue which I almost forgot to mention, I am in hopes we have what the people want and invite them to come and select for themselves and choose in quantity and location.
 ''We are the absolute owners of all this property, we are not agents just the plain every day owners which the records will show and we are delight ed to suit our customers. We are in business to stay. We never had any trouble or misunderstanding We see that everything is thoroughly under stood Of course we say no when it is necessary but we always prefer to say yes. We avoid the word, mo- as much as possible and consider it good business to do so. No has a kind of a sting to it, even to a. newspaper man who comes around looking for an ad"
 There is no argument to shake MT. Jordan's confidence in Bridgeport's glOriOuS fJ1t11re
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
German American Central
 Verband'S Concert Monday

With three splendid selections by a brass band of 40 pieces, composed of the best musicians in the city. and forming the largest band ever heard here, three selections by well drilled chorus of 80 voices, two trios and sev- eral vocal solos. the program of 13 numbers for the grand concert and ball at Eagles hall, Monday night, under the auspices of the German American Central Verband. certainly forms one of the best ever given in Bridgeport and should draw a crowded house. This program will begin at 8:15 sharp when all the audience are requested to be in their seats, in order to allow the dancing to start at 10:15. A few reserved seats at slightly ad- vanced prices can be obtained at the Cartwright shoe store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
Biosraphie. as a Stimulus.


 We cannot help living in some degree the lives of heroes who are constantly in our minds. Our characters are con- stantly being modified, shaped and modGed by the suggestions which are thus held. The most helpful life sto- ries for the average youth are not the meteoric ones, the unaccountable ones, the astonishing ones, like those of Ma poleon, Oliver Cromwell and Julius Caesar. The great stars of the race dazzle most boys. They admire, but they do not feel that they can initiate them. They like to read their lives, but they do not get the helpfulness and the encouragement from them that they do from reading the lives of those who have not startled the world so much. It Is the triumph of the or dinary ability which is most helpful as an inspiration and encouragement. The Mfe of Lincoln has been an in- fnitely greater inspiration to the world than .he life of Napoleon or that of Julius CAesar.-O. S. Warden in Sue cess Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
E. HI. DILLON & CO.

in his new vehicle next week MT. But terf1eld will undoubtedly be warmly re- ce1ved by his many old-time friends.
 
 A clever supporting bill throughout will reward Polls patrons next week. Among the interesting features will be: MT. and Mrs. High Emmett, the Cali forn1a ventriloquiStS in a, clever sketch, entitled "An Evening at Home;" The Musical Johnstons, a pleasing novelty musical turn; Harry First & Co.,, pre- senting the novelty one-act playlet, ''The Marriage Fee"; Sid Baxter the Scotch aerial cyclist, riding a wheel suspended on a slack wire, in mid-air 1; and new and interesting Electrograph motion views
 Last performance of Clayton White and Marie Stuart in 'tCherie" and a bunch of other good acts tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
POII'S
"sIMPLE SIMON SIMPLE"
PAT ROONEY

Laughing acts are the basis of all good vaudeville bills, and for that req son Manager Poli has deemed it essen tial that Pat Rooney and his company of fifteen people be secured to present the miniature musical comedy Sim ple Simon Simple at his popular vau- deville theatre next week.
 The cartoon musical comedy from which this act was taken has been played all over the country by Nixon &, Zimmerman, and is too well known to require comment. The characters used in the act are Simon, Judge and Mrs. simple, Constable Swatem, Nam my Johnsing, Miss Collie Wabbs and Nose, the colored companion Of simon The action transpireS during Mrs. Sim ple's reception and terminates when simon and Most have rough housed the place to their satisfaction MT Rooney has surrounded himself with n clever company and boasts the pret- tiest bunch of girls on the stage. The song hits are Bye Baby Bunting, ''Simple Simon Simple" "Bambooland" and Daisy
 The added feature next week will be Butler & Bassett. world champion skatorial artists giving a marvellous melange of fancy and trick skating on real ice on the stage. This act, rom Rutler's famous novelty, is one of the most spectacular acts in the varieties. On a cake of real ice frozen by special machinery before each performance, beautiful Isabel Butler and Edward Rassett glide about cutting fancy fig ures galore and presenting one of the most finished and artistic ice-skating exhibitions ever offered. Miss Butler IS the daring little woman. who was for- merly the original Dip of Death" girl with the Barnum & Bailey shows MT. Rassett won the skating championships at St. Nicholas rink. The act is put on here next week with special and handsome scenic effects.
 
 Everett Butterfield the former pop ular Poli stock star in this city is con- ing back again next week, this time 1n a vaudeville skit. Like many another star of the legitimate MT. Butterfield has elected to try vaudeville. After arranging a neat singing skit in which he appears to advantage MT. Butter field was immediately given solid book iugs. When he comes to Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
Bulldos. a Men.c. to Health.

The bulldog is a menace to health. We have this on the authority of a noted French physician, who says that because of his large mouth the bull dog is a great purveyor of disease, es- pecially of consumption, diphtheria and the like, as the dribbling from the heavy, loose jaws Is incessant. Those who fondle bulldogs do so at a great risk. He traces many cases of in fectious disease, especially among young children, to households in which bulldogs are kept as pets. When we add to this the invariable ferocity of the beast, the danger to which children and other innocent and defenseless people are exposed whenever he roams the streets or highways, we have an argument in favor of his disposal that cannot be gainsaid. Away with bull dogs!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
PERSONAL
 AND
 PERTINENT

'"The auto for me every time. Isn't my new car a dandy?"-Raymond Hanke.
 '"This lodging autos while crossing the street keeps a man busy."-R. S. Cunningham.
 "We have had a big rush of busi- ness and our force is working over time to keep up with our o-ders.''-T. P. Taylor.
 Our business is on the increase weekly, and there is no use denying judicious advertising when you have the real goods never fails to bring big returns.'-M. M. Downer.
 "J. H. Crossley as an after-dinner speaker easily ranks with the best of them."-Frank Gone.
 .Do you know that Baron fTakahira and Tom Cunningham look enough alike to be brothers. only Tom has a shade the best of it.''-Joseph Stoehr.
 Motorists must observe the speed limit hereafter in the good old town of Fairfield, or pay the penalty."- Charles Fox
 .eYou might as we'll be out of the world as be out of the fashion; that's why I wear green hat."-Ike Will Hams.
 "Ycu ought to have been one of us at the Country Club dinner the other night. It was the best ever, and we surely did eat, drink and be merry.''- Brad Pierce, Jr.
 The many friends of Mrs c. A. Smith of Fairfield avenue, will be pleased to learn that she is resting comfortably at the New York hospital, where she was recently operated up- On-
 Beautiful Easter cards were received by many friends here from MT. and Mrs. H. P. Henshaw, who with their two daughters are touring abroad. They anticipated spending Easter in Venice.
 Many friends were pleasantly re- mem bered by Miss Catherine McElroy. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Me E1roy, who sent Easter postals from Dondon. where she has been the guest of her uncle, MT. Joseph McElroy, the past year.
 MT. Frank Frawley, of this city, who enlisted in the army last year, is now stationed with his regiment at Atlanta, Ga He anticipates enjoying a short furlough later in the season, when he camp of young men who have their bungalow at Green Pond.
 Miss c. Hart of Stamford, is spend ing the week end the guest of Miss Gertrude McMahon.
 Miss May McDonough of Springfield, Mass. was in attendance at the Beta Kappa dance last evening.
 LEW.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
BOY BABIES THESE

A son was born this morning to MT. and Mrs. John Smith of 91 Whitney avenue. The proud father is the as- sistant clerk of the probate court, crack golfer and expert pinoch1er. He was busy this morning seeing to it that his friends were supplied with perfectoS.
 From New Haven comes the tidings that MT and Mrs. Herbert N. French are rejoicing over the arrival of son. Mr. French is the champion bowler and was formerly with the Farmers adv. department. He is now associated in a similar capacity with the the New Haven Register.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

of the decision of the Supreme Court in the matter of the constitutionality of the commodity clause of the Hep- burn bill. Denver & Rio Grande ad- vanced as the result of competitive buying. which is said to be for con- trol The prices of stocks are high but it looks now as if they would go higher. but for the margin speculator the market should be entered with cau- tiOn.
 J. R. BURTON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
Scene from ..simple Simon simple-Poli's Next weel

The newspaper cartoons of Simon Simple and his little colored companion '.Mose" are too well known to call for comment. The scene of the act is laid in Mrs. Simple's dining room on the day of her reception. Simon is sent to bed in disgrace. but with the aid of Nose, manages to trough house" the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

home of his parents to such a degree that the reception breaks up in a riot which necessitates the calling in of the chief of police and his assistants. A load of scenery and effects are required
 to present this act. The song hits are Bye Baby Bunting," "Bambooland," Simple Simon Simple" and Daisy"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
ssPAT" ROONEY IN
 "SIMPLE SIMON SIMPLE"

The Pat Rooney Company had taken Nixon & Zimmerman's musical comedy
 Simple Simon Simple" using the fun niest scenes from that amusing piece, and condensed them into tabloid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

musical comedy. The act mas prL ved to be a tremendous hit in New York, and with diminutive Pat Rooney as Simon it should prove great draw ing card for Polls theatre where it is announced to appear next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
SIN LOCAL LODGE ROOMS {
  Doings in the lodge rooms last night.
IF. OF A.

Court Marina, F. Of A. completed nrrangennents for the class initiation to be held next Wednesday evening in Lincoln hall. There will be over fifty candidates to be initiated after which there will be a social session for which an extensive program has been ar ranged There will be a meeting of the court tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock to pass upon a. number of ad- Sdftional candidates At the same time ,fhe desree team will have their photo eraphs taken The degree staff will hold lis annual dinner at Irwin's Ar ca6e restaurant on Monday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

Misery assa1ls riches as lightning does the highest towers; or, as frea that is heavy laden with fruit break4 its own boughs, so do riches deshoy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
w. O. w.

Plans were formed at the meeting of Live. Oak Camp, w. O. w., for hold ing a memorial service in Polls on June in honor of the deceased mem eers. a committee having been ap- pointed to arrange the details.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
IF. H. IL.

At the next meeting of Golden Hill Council, Fraternal Benefit League, May 2, there will be a large class mi fiation for which there are at present sifteen. candidates It is expected that u41e meeting. will be a. memorable one as the Grand and Supreme officers Will be present Three candidates were elected and four applications received
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
T. O G. n.

A committee of two was appointed at the meeting of Pequonnock lodge, n O- e. IT.. to sell tags for "Tag Day. fo be held some time in May in re- sponse to the appeal of the grand lodge of California for funds for the orphan are at Vallejo, Cal A grab bag social followed the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

DO you know that Baron lTakahirs and Tom Cunningham look enougf alike to be brothers, only Tom has { shade the best of it."-Joseph Stoehr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17
D. OF A.

Six new candidates were initiated and two applications received at the meeting of Pride of Bridgeport Coun- ell D. of A Arrangements were completed for g. whist to be held next Tuesday evening under the auspices of the degree team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

Motorists must observe the spec limit hereafter in the good old tow of Fairfield, or pay the pena1ty."- Charles Fox
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

"J. 1T. Crossiey as an after-dinnel speaker easily ranks with the best O. them."-Frank Gone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

Our business is on the increase weekly, and there is no use denying judicious advertising when you have the real goods never fails to bring big returns."-M. M. Downer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-17

''You might as we'll be out of the world as be out of the fashion; that's why I wear a green hat."-Ike Will Hams