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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
Deaths and Funerals.

Albert Mertens died yesterday after noon at at his residence. 5S4 Warren street at the age of 72. The deceased was one of the earliest German resi- dents of the city and one of the best known. He has been engaged in the delicatessen business at 263 State street for many years but retired two years ago, his sons taking up the duties Of the business. The deceased was one of the organizers of the old Concordia Society, and held many offices in the society wher it was in its prosperity. He was a member of El'a Howe. Jr., Post, No. B. G. A. R. He is survived by a widow, and three sons. Albert c. w., the grocer at 578 Warren street, and. William and Franklin. who took over the business of the deceased on State street.
 Margaret Tierney. aged 60 years, died at St. Vincent's Hospital last night She was an inmate of the in- stitution for two years suffering with hip trouble due to a fall. The deceased is survived by a nephew, Patrick Tier ney. and one neice, Mrs. George Bran nigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
OFFICIAL VISIT TO
 JERUSALEM CHAPTER Royal Arch Degree Conferred, Followed by an Entertainment and
 Refreshments.

District Deputy Grand HighS Priest Charles A. FHarnham of Collinsville, made his official visit to Jerusalem Chapter, R. A. M., last night. The Royal Arch degree was conferred upon Burton J. Gray, Henry J. Mooney and Jerome l.. Alvord. The chapter was complimented on the work which was of a, high order.
 Nelson Freshour served a fine lunch con after the business of the evening was concluded. Hotchkiss' orchestra furnished music during the work and afterwards. The Corinthian quar- tette was heard in several selections. The following grand officers were pres ent: Past Grand High Priest S. H. Huntington, Norwalk; Grand Captain of the Host w. J. Berrill, Litchfield; j; Grand Chaplain Rev. Charles l.. Boy Ieston, Riverside; and Grand Master of Third Veil Henry s. Pearsons, Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
THE THEATRES
SMITHS

The presentation of '"The Mummy and the Running Bird," which will be seen again this evening. is a meritor- ious one. and the cast, headed by Henry W. Pemberton and Adelaide French, is unusually capable. The pay has never been better presented than is the case with this present company. and those who attend this evening will enjoy the production.
 
 Geo. M. Conan author, actor, play wright and composer, yes, he is all four of 'em and one more. He's the biggest baseball bug in the world. and by the same token can go some him. self on the diamond. George organizes his company with view to baseball. All his chorus men are ball players, or else they're not there. His musical director. Charlie Gebest, captains the Conan team. and he's a bigger bug than Conan. if that were possible Hes coming Monday evening, by the way. in his new musical comedy. entitled '"The Yankee Prince and they say it's a hummer" With more than 100 people beside George himself and his Royal Family, the engagement is sure to be a success.
 Seats for the enga cement next Tues day evening of Mimi Aguglia and her Sicilian players are now on sale. In a play so we'll known as @'Zaza" in which she will make her initial appearance here. she will be better able to display her own qualifications than in the un- familiar plays of her Sicilian repre- toire and added interest should accom- pany the engagement on account of this union of well known play and conspicuously talented artist.
 **
 How Shakespeare sounds in Italian will be learned Wednesday evening next when Antonio Maiori, at the head of his own company. appears here in the great tragedy. MT. Maiori is very capable actor, and it is said that Shakespearian roles are his strong forte. His company is an excellent one, and our Italian residents will enjoy rich treat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
FISCHER HANSEN GOES TO ISLAND

New York. Feb 27.-Finishing his breakfast in the Tombs to-day. Carl Fischer Hansen. the lawyer convicted of subornation of perjury. made ready for his trip to BlackwelPs Island peni- tentiary and immediately afterward he began his twelve months sentence in the island prison.
 No special uniform was provided for Fischer Hansen as there had been for Abe Hummel. Fischer Hansen will be put to work shovelling coal and peel ing potatoes. After twelve months he is expected to forever depart and thus receive the annuity promised him by his father-in-law. c. w. Brokaw The latter's daughter will immediately be- gir suit for divorce
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
POLI'S

Last performances of the Hawaiian 1 Trio with the famous Hula Hula
 dance; Ruth Allen and Her London Johnnies; Mathews 6 Ashley and half a dozen other all-star acts at Poli's s
 to-day and tonight.
 Those who love artistically rendered musical selections, on violin, cello, piano xy1ophone, and brass instru- ments should not miss the Six Musical Cuttys who will headline Polls bill next week. The Cuttys, brothers and sisters, are said to be the foremost American family of musicians and to judge from the ovations they have been receiving all over the circuit and abroad, they richly merit the reputa- tion. The Cuttys will offer Polls pa irons commencing with the matinee on Monday a high-class repertoire of classics and popular selections. They are beyond doubt the peers of any Oth- CT similar number of professional mu- sicions in the country to-day. Re- markable versatility coupled with true genius and talent and long study in one of the best conservatories has placed the Cuttys at the top of the mu- sical profession in vaudeville. As headline attraction they will be given a rousing welcome in Bridgeport next week.
 Harlan Knight, "The Original Rube From Maine" and his company will offer as a specially engaged feature Una Clayton's remarkably realistic ru- ral comedy drama in one act, entitled 'The Chalk Line.'' This is sure to be one of the big hits of next weeks bill. MT. Knight, who has taken his theme from the little backWoOds ham let of Limerick in Maine, his old home, has injected into it the atmosphere 4 l,11 %I0 fairly exudes the odor of the tall pines. In his cast is George Neville, one of the cleverest rural inpersonators in the profession and Lillian Volkman, a charming little actress. ''The Chalk Line'' is replete with blended comedy and pathos, and Incorporates some realistic incidents and situations, elab- crate special scenic effects, a snow storm, etc.
 Birds that converse fluent1y in three languages. English, French and Ger man will entertain Polls patrons as the added feature next week. The ty of Victor Niblo, who has won inter national fame with his remarkable 'tCoo Coo'' and Laura" the feather ed Iinquists. MT. NiblO takes his pets down into the orchestra to be ques- tioned by members of the audience.
 
 ed to answer a question addressed them. Niblo has accomplished these truly marvellous results only after nearly a score of years of patient train ing. He has a standing offer of $1,O00 to anybody who can prove that he makes use of any deception in his re- markable act.
 Kelley Se Barrett pesenting their 1 military travesty, '"The Battle of Too-Soon,'' will be another | favorite attraction next week. Willie | Weston, vaudeville's favorite singing | comedian will bring along a bunch of | good stuff. Others who will be sure l to please are Leed 6 LeHar, the Aus tralian Bright Lights, introducing | songs and batter and a Imaginable box | ing bout; Veronica & HurlF'alls, in a l comedy acrobatic turn; and | the Electrograph's best in motion pie lures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
RUSSIAN POLICE SPY
 RECOGNIZED IN LONDON.

Especial from United Press.l
 London, Feb 27.-The Evening News today declares positively that one of its reporters found and interviewed Eugene Azef, the fugitive Russian se- cret police spy, in the St. Panieras lodging house. Azef had shaved off his beard and attempted other dis guises, but the reporter who had met Azef before the discovery of his du- plicity forced him to flee from Russia, penetrated his disguise After first denying his identity, Azef admitted that he was the man for whom all Russia was seeking.
 The News declares that Azef is plen- tifully supplied with money which, it is believed, is being supplied by some Reactionaries who were involved in some of his acts against the goverrl- ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
SILVER LOVING CUP FOR JOSHUA FOX Employees Testify to Their Esteem for Retiring Employer in Challenge
 Cutlery Factory.

Joshua Fox, for many years a con- tractor in the razor department of the Challenge Cutlery Co.,, severed his con- nection with the company yesterday. His employees took advantage of the opportunity to present him with sll- yer loving cup in testimony of their esteem ana appreciation. The presen- tation took place yesterday afternoon at the factory after he had paid off the men for the last time.
 MT Fox is one of the oldest razor makers in this country and is ac- knowledged an expert He will retire from active business and enjoy the fruits of @ life of industry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
PRESIDENT ELECT TAFT
 GOES TO WASHINGTON
Will be Guest of W. J. Boardman Until
 March 4th.
Especial from United Press.)

T
 New York, Feb. 27.-Expressing him self as we'll satisfied with his trip to New York, President-elect William H. Taft left at 9:45 o'clock this morning for Washington. The early hour of his departure permitted of no confer ences and accompanied by William Henry Taft the President-elect went from the home of his brother to the railroad station.
 The President-elect was accompanied by Mrs. Taft, two secret service men and his assistant secretary, W. w. Mischler. The party was loudly cheer ed at the ferry station and later at the railway station in Jersey City, The police reserves were stationed at the station and many who desired to shake hands with MT. Taft were kept back.
 MT. and Mrs. left will be the guests of W. J. Boardman at the latter's home on P street, Washington, until March 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
Weather Indications.
Special from United Press. )

New Haven, Feb. 27. Forecast: cloudy tonight; Sunday fair and slightly colder.
 4 disturbance that was central near St. Paul yesterday has moved east ward and is now central near Buffalo It is producing cloudy weather in the eastern portion of the Lake region and vicinity. There has been slight fall in the temperature in the upper Mis- sissippi valley but mild temperatures for the season of the year prevail in nearly all sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
BIG FIRE IN THE
 UNION STOCK YARDS
Chicago Bremen Given a Hard Task This Morning,
 But Finally Control Blaze.
(special from United Press


 Chicago, Feb. 27.-A fire that prom ised to cause great damage and possi- ble loss of life. ragged this morning in the center of the Union Stock Yards. The building, which is Swift's But terine Plant. is a giant frame struc- ture. The fire was not discovered un- til it had made good headway and spread rapidly.
 On one side of the butterine plant is a great egg warehouse and on the other is three story building. The firemen have given up hope of saving the butterine plant and devoted their attention to saving the warehouses The loss caused so far is estimated at $75. 600.
 The fire,nen succeeded in preventing the spread of the flames to the egg warehouse and an immense oil ware house nearby. More than score of persons were in the plant when the fire broke out but all have been report cd safe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Advance Spring Millinery styles are being shown at Et H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main street.
 Many School Children of our city entered the recent New York Times Lincoln competition. The names of the winners will be published in the New York Times tomorrow. Sun day, Feb. 28. Leave your order with the Post Office News Store in the Ar cade for 8 copy of tomorrow's Sunday Times, which will give the names of the winners of the medal prize compe- kitioD-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
PERSIAN ROYALISTS
 ARE BADLY BEATEN
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press.)
 St. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-The Royal ist army that has been besieging the Rebel stronghold at Tabriz is today in danger of annihilation from a. rebel relief army, according to meagre mes saEes that come from the scene of the fighting. After heavy fighting the Rebels routed the Royalists. One Teheran messake says that two thou sand Royalists were either killed, wounded or taken prisoners. The Royalist forces were led by General Ain-Ed-Dowleh.
 The defeated Royalists are reported 50 decisively beaten that permission is being sought to march against the capital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
MAG VEAGH RETIRES
 FROM CONNECTIONS
 WITH COMMERCE
Preparing to Assume Posi- tion of Secretary of Treas urv in Taft Cabinet.
Special from United Press.)

:, Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Feb. 27 - Franklin Mac Veagh, the new secretary of the treas ury, is to-day arranging to sever all connections with the old firm of Franklin MacVeagh & Co.,, and will sell his stock. This concern was founded by MacVeagh, 39 years ago.
 MacVeagh's action is taken because of the statute of 1789 which forbids a man to be secretary of the treasury who is financially interested in trade or commerce.
 Jacob M. Dickinson, the new secre- tary of war, is also preparing to re- sign as general counsel of the Illinois Central Railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
SANFORD AVENUE BUILDING LINE

Several residents and property own- CTS in Sanford avenue appeared last night before the Board of Appraisal in opposition to being assessed benefits for the proposed building lines. They claimed they were damaged because Greenwood & Gallagher had built a house over the proposed line.
 The board decided to continue the hearing until next Friday night in or der that the property owners may look into the matter and fix the blame in the proper place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
GIRLS WILL BE BARRED
 FROM WESLEYAN SCHOOL
(snecial from United Press.) )


 New York, Feb. 27-Champions of the fair co-eds spent their pleas all in vain before the trustees of Wesleyan University and it was announced to- day that the proposal to make the in stitution a co-educational one had been voted down. The meeting was held behind closed doors and besides the full board of trustees, there were a number of prominent ministers pres- ent. The final decision of the board was that no girls shall be admitted to the college after the end of the present year which means that the girl will leave the college in 1914
 The decision of the trustees has re- suited in a movement being set on foot for the establishment of a Metho- dist College for Girls at Middletown. The trustees also failed to approve of dancing by the students in the hand some new gymnasium for which privil- ege a petition had been filed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
MADAME MOUNTFORD
 AT OLIVET CHURCH

Madame Mountford who has been de- lighting Bridgeport audiences the past few weeks. will lecture Sunday even ing at Olivet Congregational church on 'The King of Shepherds; and Mon day evening at Trinity M. E. church on Jerusalem" A cordial invitation is extended by these two churches to all who wish to hear Madame Mount ford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
BERMUDA nss%,. sna $2O and as

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
If a pain catches xra11 11naWara while

If a pain catches you unaware while you are working at your best put a Cyrus Plaster on the spot. The pain will quickly disap- pear and you will not loose your days pay. Most of the men you can rely on wear a Cyrus Plaster and recommend 1t to their friends. 9 cents, five for one dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
WRIGHT FOR SUPREME COURT?
WAR SECRCETARY'S FRIENDS SAY HE IS SLATED FOR A
 PLACE ON THE BENCH

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 27-Intimate friends here of Gen. Luke E. Wright declare that a Supreme Court judge ship awaits him.
 This honor, it is said, will be confer red by President-elect Taft soon after the inauguration, when two vacancies are looked for.
 Gen. Wright's friends here point to the fact that he has taken a five year lease on his present residence in Wash ington and has summoned his family there preparatory to indefinitely clos ing his residence here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
Keep Those Little Soldiers
 Healthy and Strong

- Those little soldiers in your blood known to scientists as white corpusces, whose important duty is to defend against disease germs that attack the red corpuscles and the bodily tissues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27

appetite, nervousness, general de- bility, are all indications that the little soldiers in your blood are not in condition to fight for you.
 They are just as surely indica- tions that you should begin taking Hoods Sarsaparilla at once - the medicine whose great distinction is that it makes and keeps the blood of the right quality and quantity.
 And you should take it faithfully, according to the directions.
 "By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla my blood has been purified, my strength has been built up, and with the general improvement in health, my nerves are steady and under good control. I would not be placed back where I was before l began taking this medicine for $5OO.N' ARTHUR F. WILSON, Perkins St., Jamaica Plain, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
You are helpless unless they are in condition to fight for you. This fact is fully established.


 Nothing is more important than to make and keep them healthy and strong, especially when there is exposure to such diseases as the grip, typhoid fever, spotted fever, smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis or consumption ;-and when is there not more or less exposure to such diseases
 How shall you know whether they arc healthy and strong?-
 By your looks and feelings.
 Cruptions, scrofula, eczema, ca- tarrh, rheumatism, anemia, lan- guor, that tired feeling, loss of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27

PALOL. the palarable castor oil on sale at all drug stores. Uistk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27

WANT ADS. GENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-27
Matter, Pain, Sin Are a Man Hesitation of the Error
 of Mortal Mind.

We'll Attended Meeting at the Stratfeld Where For mer Educator Explains
 Doctrines of Mrs. Eddy, and Schemes of Healing Practiced by Her Follow
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-05
OF SHERIFF'S SALE ON
SPECIAL EXECUTION.

State Of Iowa, Polk County, SIS:
District Court of Polk County, Iowa.
Sheriff's Office, Des Moines, Iowa.
". NJ. Grimmel. vs.. w. F.. Carmich-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-11-05
Especial to Bystander. J

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Warren gave q
Hallnwe'en whist party Friday evening
Oct. q. Ten couples were present and
. Hallowe' en- supper was served.
I Mrs. Myrtle Martin returned from
Dies Moines where she wa, the guest Of
Tolbert Woods at the home Of Mrs.
Esther Morton. She reports very
nice time. d s
Mr.. J. w. Warren. Leila Warren and
Mrs. w. L. Warren will 60 to Chicago
the latter part Of the week to visit
relatives.
Mr.. Carl Martin wants it distinctly
understood that he would fight about
no girl as yet.
Mrs. Maze Jackson gave six course
dinner party Sunday to few Of her
friends, in honor CT Mrs Myrtle Mar
tin who has just returned from Des
Moines.
Miss Fern Martin has gone to Rock
Islandand Miss Ivah will 60 soon.
Mrs. Brooks has been very i'll but is
better now.
The culture club was entertained by
the Mrs. Plerman and Clara Price last
Thursday. Mr.. Elbridge Horn sung a
solo that was enjoyed and appreciated
by all.
Please sign your name to all cores
pondence.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE,

In the District Courtof the State Of
Iowa, in and for Polk County, Deem
Der Term, A. D. 1910.
John Williams, Plaintiff, versus
Amanda Williams, Defendant.
To the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the 22nd day of December A. d.
1909 the petition of plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will be filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court
Of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk
County, Iowa, claiming OF you a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony on the
ground OF desertior, and unless you
appear thereto and defend before noon
of the second day of the next term,
being the January term of said court,
which will commence. at Des Moines
on the End day of January 1910. default
will be entered against you and judg.
ment and decree rendered thereon
$. Joe Brown,
& Attorney for plaintiff.
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slightly damaged; regular price $32500; sale
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Al, 429 shiller piano; elaborate oak case; very
little damage; regular $4,000 piano; sale
17,355-H P. Nelson piano; beautiful walnut
case; damaged only by moisture Of the room;
regular price $4,000; sale price $4,000
64210- Vove grand piano; beautiful mahogany
case; very little damage; regular price $4,000;
special .... $4,000
81, 1915 Shiller piano; handsome walnut case;
very slightly damaged; regular price $4,000;
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