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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
SUGAR TRUST
 WORKERS OPPOSED
 FALSE FIGURES
fsnecial from limited

(Snecial from United Press.)
 New Work. Dec. 1.-Andrew J. Nal ton. former clerk in Cashier Bender nagle's office at the Williamsburg pant of the Sugar Trust. who yes- terday swore he saw Cashier Bender nagel pay cash to customs employees in uniform without vouchers, was con- tinued on the stand when the trial of tho accused former employees of the trust was resumed today. He was under cross-examination.
 M&iton swore that private checkers received $2.25 a day and government checkers B. although the envelopes were marked on the outside as though they received the former sum- He was forced to admit that the salaries were fixed by the company superintendent and not the cashier.
 Nation admitted there had been a strike at the Brooklyn plant and that the strikers, on returning to work, de- manded that no false figures" be placed on pay envelopes. It was af- ter this that the company ceaser plac- ing amounts on the outside of the en- velopes. It was plain from the form of questioning that the defense desir- ed to create the impression tfat in order to pay old employees good wages without causing friction. 1t was ne cessary to place incorrect amounts on the outsides of the pay envelopes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
JOHN D. LAUGHS AT REPORTS OF
 HIS KIDNAPPING
Especial from United Press.) )


 New York. Dec 1--Sm.nng and seemingly at peace with himself and the world at large despite the fact that his pet corporation. the Standard mandate of the law. John D. Rocke- feller greeted friends at his town house on Fifth avenue today following his return from Cleveland. The rich est man in the world admitted that he was glad to get back to New York as he talked with his son. John D.. Jr., and his son-in-law. Harold Mo Cornlick. about the weather mutual friends and every other subject but the rerort that he fled from Cleveland owing to a threat to kidnap or assas-
 If he really believes the existence of plot he was most self possessed in replying to questions about 1t. Ask ed If he had hurried here to escape the plot. breaking important enga ge- felle- smiled and eiaculated:
 "Oh pshawi" When the question was repeated half a dozen times he finally yawned and said: "Pshaw. my hoy. there's nothing in, that story. Nothing in 1t at all came back here for business and on account of my wife's health There's nothing in that silly story"
 Asked If he had met and listened to Harold Sawyer Smith's@ story of the discovery of a plot. Rockefeller chang ed the subject and fntimated he had heard enough of it. He declared that Mrs. Rockefeller Is slowly recovering her health and will soon all right again.
 It is understood the real reason the oil king returned to this city Is in or der to be in touch with 26 Broadway. when the attorneys for the oil trust begin preparation of their appeal from the decision of the Circuit Court of ffn pany of New Jersey. Although he claims to be practically out of busi- ness. Rockefeller's perception is as keen as ever and his lawyers intend to utilize his vast knowledge of busi- ness conditions in formulating their appeal to the Supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Ribbons make rich gifts.

From ribbon costing as little as 9 cents a yard, hol- iday gifts of true beauty and much novelty are to be made Some examples are ready now at the ribbon section. Here. for illustratin, are coat-hangers. They have wire foundation but so delft ly is it concealed that one would pever suspect it's ex- istence. Here, too, are work bags and opera-bags. They are dainty and charming and any one may make them for their fashioning is sim ple and the work of but a short time.
 From 25 cents, suitable ribbons are to be had up to as much as $3.5O for some that are truly elegant in pat ter and coloring and of al most-wondrous quality.
 Extra values are ready too.
 Dresden patterns, soft and delicate hues and practically all the liked ones.
 AZ inches wide, worth
 59c 35c.
 8 inches wide, worth 79s
 yd,-50c.
 --apfar aicIo front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
The de luxe books will
 make ideal holiday gifts

Good fortune continues. It is possible to of the de luxe for holiday gift The time during which they to be secured is mited-but it will not expire before Christmas gifts have been chosen. And one book money will go much further than ordinarily in purchasing of set of the works of favorte author
 A beautiful edition of Longfellow for example, con- sistng of 10 volumes bound in blue 3 leather with bled sides and gold tops is to be had for SIP.
 A 20volume Shakespeare bound in shot silk is but S1450.
 Dumas in IS volumes bound in 34 leather is $19.50
 Robert Louis Stevenson is included in handsome To- volume edition which includes all his mostfamous writ ings. Bound in A leather. $9.50
 And the famous Gebbie self-inerpreting edition of Robert Burns the finest edition of the works of the Scot tish bard that has out decle edge pa per with binding of dark brown 34 leather,-S8.75.
 And so the list might go through Poe and Scott and Dickens and Hawthorne and Kingsley and Thackeray why A authors are included in this magnificent collec tion.
 It is the greatest book chance have known. And is available the of all the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
"A heavy white
 glove for women.

One of the handsomest gloves of the season is this white cape glove for women that the store is selling at $1.50. It has novelty and beauty combined; 1t is of ideal weight for cold-weath- CT wear.
 The heavy cape skin is fin ished with effective prix seams and the back is finish ed with spear points. A sin gle clasp holds it firmly in place. $l.5o
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Whitehead Flyer Goes
 Up In Tow of Auto At Brooklawn Links

Towed over the Brooklawn golf links by Arthur K. L. watson's automobile. this afternoon, Gustav Whtehead's flying machine left the ground when 1t attained a speed of eight miles an hour. It skinned along for some distance about a foot and a half from the ground. The car. however, was not powerful enough to develop suf- ficient speed to make the huge kite like device soar higher. Mir. Watson sent for a Locomobile. and at press hour it's arrival was awaited at the Brooklawn club by Whitehead and his assistants and a few curious specta- tors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Waterbury Americans
 Industrial Edition

The Waterbury American observed Its sixty-fifth birthday anniversary yesterday with a sixty-page number. an industrial edition. reflecting through its news columns the remark able growth of the Brass City. The edition is frightened with a splend d collection of views of Waterbury and her many enterprises It teens with brief sketches of prominent men and their industrial and commercial un- dertalrings The American is to be congratulated on the excellence of its anniversary number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
REVOLUTIONISTS READY TO CRUSH
 FORCES OF ZELAYA
Special from United Press.

SpeclaI frOIn Chlteu Frets- J
 Colon Panama Dec 1-Wireless messages received to-day from Blue fields, Nicaragua. say that General Matuty commanding a large force of revolutionists. is preparing to again atfacr the forces of President Zelaya. moving to follow up the advantage gained in Mondays fierce battle with sweeping victory.
 Matuty's army. which lost 20 men in Mondays fighting about Rama. Is be- ing constantly augmented and several hundred recruits have been armed with the guns and ammunition that arrived on the steamer Stavanger. from New York yesterday. Zelayn' losses were about 200 killed and wounded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Deaths and Funerals.

The death of Mrs James B. Gregory occurred at the Gregory homestead n Stratford. Monday evening. Mrs. Gregory was 5s years of age. and had been in failing health for several months. MT. Gregory is the head of Ire Gregory & Co.,. coal dealers.
 The funeral of Frank R. Ladd brother of Patrolman Sheridan La6d, who died at his home in Hartford. Sat urdsy evening. was held this afternoon from the residence of his mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Ladd. 225 Prospect street, al o'clock. Rev. Robert Higgingbotham, assistant pastor of the South Congre- gational church. offic eating, Inter- ment was in Iakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
STAMFORD CONSTABLE
 FOR 20 YEARS SUED

The civil suit brought by Seth L. Grurrman of Stamford against Andrew Schlechtwhe. for the past 20 years con- stable in Stamford. was heard before Judge Scott and jury in the Common Pleas court this morning. Grumman is suing for sf0o. Grumman while driving a horse. and Schiechtwhe. while driving an auto. met in a mar row wagon roadway in the suburbs of Stamford. The wagon got the worst of the argument. though neither of the occupants were injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Trolley Cars Should
 Wait for Ambulance

Mayor Buckingham said this morn ing that he believes the trolley cars should come to a stop when the con- ductor or motorman. hears the warn ing horn of the auto ambulance. and remain at a standstill until the ambu- lance has passed.
 Acting under instruct'ons of Super intendent Chairman officials of the
 pnnecticut Company to-day began an investigation into the reported ob- struction by trolley cars of the auto ambulance. The superintendent has assured the charity department that he will see that cars hereafter give right of way to the emergency vehicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Little girl s
 gloves for now.

Yes, little girls may find gloves that will fit just as nicely as do Mamma s. They are made just as carefully, too: and are just as nice of looks. Of course they will prove durable.
 Four special sorts are ready now.
 Tan overseam, Princess Victoria.
 Princess Victoria pique, tan red or white.
 Cape, half-pique finish, tan.all sizes from 6 months to 10 years.
 Mocha with silk lining, tan or gray.
 Either of the four sorts at the one price $1 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
KEPT HORSE IN
 CELLAR OF HOME

Sanitary Inspector David W. Lynch found a horse in the cellar at the Wales block yesterday. The owner is Edward Nessina. an Italian peddler- MT. Lynch did not see the peddler, but talked with his wife. She said she did not know that it was against the law to keep a horse in the cellar. The inspector ordered the horse removed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
MAYOR WILL MAKE
 APPOINTMENTS SOON

The reporters asked Mayor Buck ingham about his appointments this morning He said that he would not make any appointments. this week. but would probably do so in Decem- Der.
 Timothy Flannagan. business agent of the Carpenters union. and Nicholas F. Byrnes. agent for the Blicklayers and Masons' unions. called upon the mayor this morning The nature of their mission is a secret but they said. '.Everything Is all right"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
PRIMROSE TO BE
 UNANIMOUS CHOICE
 OF REPUBLICANS
Ninth District Man to Head Republican Aldermen = Two Out for Page.

Although there is no chance of the Republican nominee for page of the Common Council it is expected that John J. Hines will have opposition at the caucus of the Republican alder men tonight and that Robert Watt. son of Alexander Watt, assistant jail CT at the county jail will seek to be the choice of the party.
 At noon to-day it looked that W. E. Primrose of the Ninth district would be the unanimous choice of his col leagues for the presidency of the board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
THIEF
 GOES TO JERSEY

Frank Thomrson of Jersey C---- who was arrested in this city yesterday by Detective Cronan. on charge Of grand larceny was taken to Jersey City today by Detective Clark of that city. who said Thompson Is wanted for the theft of a diamond locket, $50 and check for S20
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
AUTO AMBULANCE
 RECORD FOR YEAR

Tuesday marted the close of the first year of service for the auto-am- bulance. The total number of runs were 7S9. The gasoline consumed amounted to 6s0 gallons No run wes missed, because of the failure of the machine to work, or start, promptly. Since January 1. 1909. It has been on duty 24 hours a day. During the sum- mer 1t was off duty for two weeks. to permit the refinishing of the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
Remonstrant Appeals

Leonardo Puzzoli. who a few weeks ago was granted a transfer of a li- cense to 157 Linen avenue. and was opposed by a number of the residents of that locality, Is to have another fight on his hands. Today Attorneys shannon and Hull. acting for Hans Christensen. who lives near the saloon. gave notification of ah appeal to the Superior court. Puzzoli will be rep resented by Attorneys Coughlin and Wilder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01

The St. Joseph's T. l.. and B. Asso- cfatlon will open its s-ries of select dances to be given on Saturday ni-hts ot December at Eagles hall on Sat urday evening next Dec. 4. 1909. This an enjoyable evening and will continue along the lines which has made it's ar airs so popular ad attractive The music will be furnished by Maloney's r-rNe zf-a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
MAYORS GREETING
 FROM GUIDO ALDI

Mayor Buckingham received in his mail this morning congratula.i- ms fro m Guide Adj. a former employe of the city engineers office who is now at the home of his nativity. in Benevento, Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
RAZORs STOLEN

Michael Long of 2e3 Harett street. reported to the police the theft of some razors and clippers from his barber shop. last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
COAL YARD CLOSED.

Because of the death of Mrs. James B. Gregory the office and yards of the
 Ira Gregory Coal Company will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
WOMAN TOO ILL
FOR THEFT TRIAL.

Hartford. Dec. 1.-The case of Mrs. Ella J. Patterson. charged with steal ing goods from stores. valued at about s1 800. did not come up in the pollCc court yesterday. owing to the illness of Mrs. Patterson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-01
EDGEW0ODS WIN
 FROM ST. JOSEPH'S

The Edgewoods basketball team played the St. Joseph's last night at the St. Joseph hall for their first game this season and defeated them to the tune of 90 to 26. The line up of the teams are as follows: EDGEWOODS. ST. JOSEPHS. niSl ----.------. --.-.-....-.-..-. Brennan
 L. F. F. Mailon ..-----.--.-......... Gillespie
 R. F. Shea .-......-..........-- Christy Burke ......--.-...-. Moran. Dunnigan
 R. G. Carroll. Beloin --.-.-.-..... Morrissey
 L. c.
 Goals off the floor. Rist G. Shea 6. Mallon 1. Carroll 1. Brennan 4. Cristy 4. Moran 3. Morrissey Goals from fouls. Shea q Referee McCann
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08
Church News.
METHODIST CHURCH.

Every prospect is pleasing for the ney years work by this division of the Lords army
 The discussions and the consecra. ton of the Watch Night service seem already to be bearing fruit
 Three new members were added to i tae Sunday school roll Sunday. The eitire school joined in a covenant to endeavor to be more faithful in Sun day school work and try to dc more for the cause.
 The pastors sermon at the morn ing hour Sunday was directed to the official boord and to the church on be- half of that body. The sermon. based on Acts 6:3, was full of sound admo- hilton and of practical worth. Fol lowing the sermon, and impressive in staIlation service was had, in which the official board was inducted to their office. A significant part of inc cere- mony was the covenant entered into by the church membership to CO., operate with the official board for a forward movement.
 The Epworth League starts off well for the new year. The service Sun day was well attended and plans dis cussed for pushing the work Of the departments in a thorough and syste- matic way.
 The "old guard counted 1t a rare treat 10 hear their former pastor, Rev. Sidney H. Babccck, In one ol his soul stirring sermons Sunday night He was en route to Jonesboro on the sad mission of attending the funeral of his mother. This thought put the whole audience in deeply thoughtfu and sympathetic mood and they gave rapt attention to the speaker, who thoush h under pressure q the sudden isonow. yet delivered .a message ~hicf flor depth of thought and spiritual dis comment gave token of divine inspira tion. His theme was "Seeing the iInvizible;' and as he, step by step showed how the evidences of the Di- via;ty were comprehended, and as he e.oqusntly unfo!ded the realm of the unseen, one seemed to be swept into the very presence of God and Eli; pressnce bscams as real to the spirit ual discernment as any material sub stance is to the natural eye. It was :
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08
The Boys Club Social.

At the pretty home of Mir. and Mrs. E. L. -Woodfin on Friday evening. Jan. lst. the younger crowd com posed of the members of the Brinkley Boys Club and few Of their young miss friends, enjoyed most delight fui Club Social. The young people present were Misses Blanche Garrau- ghty, Mab!e McCreight. Myrtle Craig. Florence Eyer, Marie Fuhrer, Ruby Osborne, Matte Starrett. Ella Hurst Masters Eugene Woodfin. Roy Mc- Creight. Herman Glover. Oscar Me- Creight. Hubert Starrett. Roy Fuhrer, Albert Hartley. Lewie Wilson. Henry Stovall, Stovall Gore.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08

A new member of the "Boosters is reported from South Main street He arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. c. T. Hudson Monday night.
 The pretty new home of Claude Leaky. on south Main street is almost complete. Just little interior work and finishing remains to be done.
 -Wolf's Great Mid-winter Clear ing Sale is scheduled to begin on Sat urday morning Jan 10th. They have some new features with the big sale which promises to make it the most exciting one they have ever had.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08
Ar ST. LuKE's EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Mission Services have been well atte 1dei So far. and the help ren- dered by friends, which goes far to make the Mission success, Is very much appreciated.
 The Holy City, by Miss Dabbs. and the songs by the quartette. were much enjoyed. Mrs. Bascter proving very able olganist.
 These services will te continued until "Wednesday 18th, and a hearty invitation Is extended to everyone. Come and help us.
 There will be Mattins and Sermon on Sunday the 10th at 1 l a. m.; Even- song and Sermon at '. p. m.;; after noon at 3; service for men Monday evening at 7:30; service for children. Tuesday at AIS p. m-: Mission Ser vice at 7:3o p. m.; Wednesday at 3 p. m., service for women and Mission Service at 7:3O. At this service wc hope to have the help of Professor Philips, Of Chicago.
 As fitting close 10 the Mission. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08

ble ssing to hear the message. and al Is close, at the invitation of the pastor. almost the entire audience pressed forwari to grasp tEe hand of the speaker and assure him of the help of the sermon and the gladness of meet ing him once more.
 Rev. T. J. BrIcksll will preach a special new year sermon Sunday morning next. pr. Bennett, the Pre- siding Elder, will preach Sunday night, and hold the first Quarterly Conference Monday at 9, a. m.
 The Official Board held their first meeting for the new year Tuesday night at Esq. Henderson's office. All were present except two or three who were kept away on account of sickness in their home. The board organizsd by e!ecting J. B. Dunlap, Chairman and Tim Shults Secretary and Treas urer. This was indeed an important meeting and will go down upon the church records of Brinkley Station, as an epochaI meeting. which means the lifting of the "mifed wheel" It has been known for years that the financial problem was the 'mired wheel of Brinkley Station, but no longer shal this be said, for the board put theif shoulders together Tuesday night and with one united push they land our church on "hIghsr grouni' by making one of the most liberal assessments for our pastor. w. P. TaIkington. that has ever been mads in the history of our church Ia view of the fact ws now have standing in Conference with other leading churches. itis for all to be thankful, stand by our pastor and officioI board, add do our best in all things to make this the best year we hitherto have had,
 REPORTER.
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
 (Bnck on South N Q. As
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08

There was real lively and interest ing sunday-school last Sunday morn ing Officers for 1909 were elected as follows: Wm. B. Folsom, Supt C. F. Greenlee. Asst. Supt.; Miss Iyie Moshier, Organist; w. M. St. Clair. Ssc'y.; Miss Agnes K. Osborne, Asst. Secy. and Treas.
 Because of the mission services al St. Luke's Episcopal Church the mid week meefsng was called in for We'd nesday night
 Our Christmas exercises were a most delightful success and quite a large crowd was in attendance. The tree, which was selected and erected by the young men of the school, was uuquestionably the prettiest ever seen in the church. The sweet music was furnished by Miss Ivie Moshier and her chorus of young misses. who are now training for choir work. The presents on the tree were more nu- merous and prettier than ever before in past twenty years. The bible read ing of the Christmas story was en- joyed by all Santa Claus was of course present to welcome the chil- dren and remembered every one.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-01-08
Master Harold Br'ckell has bee

Master Harold Br'ckell has been quite sick but is convalescing.
 -cspt. w. s. Mccullouga. has been up on the Ft. Smith road this week.
 Mrs. H. J. Bailey. of Ellen, Ark, formerly of this city. was visitor in Brinkley last week.
 Mrs. w. F. Rhew. of Blytheville, Ark. Is the guest of her sister, Mrs James Henderson.
 Miss Hattie Maynard. of Lexa, was Ahrough the city, Monday. en route to Hot Springs.
 70. K. DowelI. formerly of Wolf's store, has purchased the Jackson ten pin alley and pool hall and is now conducting same.
 FOR RENT OR SALE:- A nice cozy brand new. 4 room cottage. with lots on south Main street. Phone or call on Claude Leaky.
 Miss Tressie Travis. of Metrcp- olis. Ill.,. is now in the city the guest of relatives at the pretty home of Q. o. Travis, the clever tie man.
 R. c. L. Howard. who lost his pretty South Main Street home by fire last month, Is back from Mississippi and has moved his family into the J. A. Glover cottage on West Pine St.
 IF. C. Murphy. of Little Rock, general cotton agent. cf the Rock Island. Is now serving as their Brink ley agent since the resignation of