davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Riley and the Scotchman.

Eugene Field was fond of relating the following story of James Whit comb Riley: "To beguile the tedious ness of the return voyage from Eu- rope it was proposed to give concert in the saloon of the ship, an entertain ment to which all capable of amusing their fellow passengers should con- tribute. MT Riley was asked to recite some of his original poems, and of course he cheerfuIly agreed to do SO. Among the number present at this midocean entertainment, over which the Rev. Myron Reed presided, were two Scotchmen, very worthy gentle men, en route from the Land O Cakes to the land of biscuits upon tour of investigation. These twain shared the enthusiasm with which the auditors applauded MT. Riley's charming reel tations. They marveled that so versa tile a genius could have lived in a land reputed for uncouthness and savagery.
 'Is 1t no wonderful. Donald" re- marked one of these Scots, ''that a tradesman suid be sic bonnie poet?"
 And is he indeed a tradesman Y' asked the one.
 Indeed he is," answered the other. Did ye no hear the dominic intryjuce him as the Hoosier poet2 Just think of 1t, mon-just think of sic a gude poet dividing his time making hoo Eieryw
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Pretty new curtains

To freshen up the home,to change the shut-in look, to make a room brighter and give it newness - here are curtains at but small cost. Pretty they are; and new in design.
 Novelty lace curtains with fancy edge and inserting,- $1.25.
 French cable net curtains in Clun,y patterns, lace edge and inserting,-white or Arabian, $2 pair.
 Fine new imported Irish point curtains, border or all- over designs,-$4 to $10.
 Pretty colored curtains, snowflake and 'cross-baI designs, several color com binations,-75c to $4.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
M 0m day, Washzmg. t0m's Bzrthday, th z st0ne zs % be cA0sed aU day.
Rich gowns.

Just a hint as to the beau ty of new gowns of satin and messaline silk. Cant give any more than that, unless the gowns themselves are spread before you.
 In Princess and Empire fashions. In those rich even ing colors such as amethyst. ashes of roses, golden, wis teria, Edison blue,a and green. Made with a distinction of style that is apparent at a glance. Decorated in excel lent taste. Made doubly handsome by the lustrous gleam of the beautiful silk en fabric.
 $40 $35 and to as little as $15.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
An OhLiaing Caller.

When M. Clemenceau was in the French chamber of deputies he be- came for some reason the idol of the workingman, but his popularity, ac- cording to the course of nature, brought it's penalties. He was be. sieged by all sorts of people, who came merely to ask questions, and some times they were questions of the most trivial sort. rI
 He was originally a doctor and used to give advice for nothing at certain hours of the day. One morning a workingman entered his room, and Clemenceau said without looking up from his writing:
 "Take off your coat and shirt. I'll attend to you directly"
 Three minutes later he found the man had stripped to the waist.
 "There is nothing the matter with you," said the doctor when he had made an examination.
 'I know there isn't" returned the man.
 "Then what did you come for?'
 'To consult you on a political ques- tion."
 ''But what did you strip for?''
 T thought you wanted an illustra- tion of the emaciated body of the man who lives by the sweat of his brow" v~rYs - ~ ~r.. The political question remained un- answered. M. Clemenceau was too ex- asperated to do more than tell the man to dress and go home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Blue suits for boys.

Here are suits good for every day in the year. Blue, and a good blue. Nice weight serge. Tailored as a suit ought to be. Gut on the new models. Good grade of serge. Made on full lines and with two pairs of Knicker trousers; lined throughout. Latest addi- tion to the Double-service member. $5.
 Another small but good lot of wash suits. Nice col OTIS. Nice models. Trim and tasteful and durable. Wash like a handkerchief. Worth $1 and more. 69c.
 New spring felt hats. Nat ty soft chaps in the new shapes and new colors. Elk cellent shades of blue brown green and red. Samples and really worth $1 to $1.5O-- 75c.
 Boys Shop, basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
PAIGE FAVORS
 REFERENDUM ON
 HIS TROLLEY BILL
Is Willing to Let People of Meriden Decide Fate of
 Measure.
(By our Staff Corres.)

Hartford, Feb. 19.-Former Senator Allan w. Paige of Bridgeport, and C. J. Danaher of Meriden, owners of land on West Peak, figured in the old Mer- iden fight against a trolley to the peak, before the committee on Rail- roads in this city, yesterday. They appeared for the proposition, while H. T. King, a member of the Meriden Board of Park Commissioners, ap- peared against it, with Senator Heine- man of Meriden, Lieutenant Governor Weeks, and others. The opposition was fearful that the Meriden water supply, which has it's origin in West Peak, might be contaminated.
 When the hearing finally ended, without bloodshed and without the need of intervention by Chief Egan of the State police, who was an interest ed attendant, the two interests tried to get together over a proposition for a referendum vote by Meriden. The attitude of the committee seemed to be for a measure under which the troll ley could be built, if Meriden voted to let it and if the State Board of Health gave the plan a certificate of good character
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
4Oc of fashion value for 25c.

Twenty-Five cents buys the new spring issue of But terick Fashions. It is fair ly running over with fash ion news that is real news and that is to be depended on. Pictures are shown of correct things to wear; pie lures that show things as they really1are. It is a book worth the price.
 But in every book is a cer- tificate that is good for a Butterick pattern. That cer- tificate is the equal of fifteen cents in money. It is 15 cents of Butterick money. That means 40 cents for 25 does it not?
 E There is more than money value to a Butterick pattern. There is style value, and ease of use, and certainty of fit, and assured rightness of style. All these make But terick patterns doubly worth buying. You will enjoy sec ing the new fashions. Come
 Cannon street aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
ELOPING WOMAN
 GLAD TO RETURN
Came Back With Paramour Was Arrested at Rail road Station.

Governor Hughes of New York re- fused to honor the requisition of Gov ernor Lilley of this state for the ex- tradition of Nfcolina Cancel although he found sufficient evidence to war rant him in turning over her para mour Luigi Pascare1lo to State Police man Frank Verilli who had gone to New York to bring the eloping couple back to this city. When Pascarello was turned over to the Connecticut of fcer, Mrs. Cancel was liberated. She asked Verilli to loan her enough mon ey to get to her home in this city. The policeman gave her enough to pay her fare and she came on the same train that brought her lover and the officer. AS soon as Mrs. Cancel alighted from the train here she was placed under arrest by the officer and taken to headquarters with her lover. Mrs. Ca neci is the daughter of Rosario Cancel, who runs bakery at 90 Lexington av- enue. T wo weeks ago Mrs. Cancel ran away with Pascarello who was employed at her fathers bakery. Five hundred dollars in bills, the property of the elder Canaci disappeared at the same time. Mrs. Cancel left her hus- band who is also her cousin and two small children when she left. The cou- pie will be tried on the charge of theft tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
MEN AND MAIDS Also a Few Others Help In Making Delightful Per
 fOrmance.
Creditable Production by St. Johns Dramatic Society
 Last Evening.

The Dramatic Society of St. Johns S church presented a three act comedy, ''Men. Maids and Matchmakers" be- in Burroughs Memorial chapel, last evening" The play was a big success from every standpoint. each and every one being wholly at their best.
 The comedy was given under the direction of Miss Minnie Walter and Miss Annie Eales, who are the direc- tresses and elocutiOniSts of the society. They arc to be commended on their work as everything even to the small est detail was well carried out.
 Perhaps the hit of the evening and the one who shone out above the oth- CTS in her acting. enunciation and pose was Miss Annie Bales who depicted and Aunt Selma Northrop." AS the old lady she completely won over her audience and at the end of the second act received an ovation, having to re- spond to several curtain calls.
 The story is of some girls, men and a matchmaker who is one of the girls, Alice Marshall'' impersonating the old busy body for a lark. The bachelor maids were all very bewitching and captivating and did splendidly. with their parts.
 Miss Annette E. Borg as Lillian Ste ward did some very clever work, being at her best however in the scene where she quarrels with. her lover, Guy Richards Arthur Millington depict ed the part of Guy in a very capable IT amer.
 Miss Elsie Grasse as "Elizabeth Everett and William Seward cast as Charles Brewster were both equally good, and although their parts were small they were sufficiently we'll car ried out to be satisfying.
 William Lundberg portrayed the character of Roy Vincent.'' a fellow very much in love but at a loss for words and a manner in which to ex- press his love, but Katherine Howard lessons in 'the art of proposing and Cupid wins out in the end. Both young people were very happy in this part and seemed to take as much enjoy ment out of it as did the audience.
 Doctor Imhoff'' was a clever bit of work in the hands of Albert Borg and he brought down the house. His scenes with the old aunt were very funny in- deed and at times the audience was so convulsed with laughter it almost had to beg the mirth getters for mercy.
 Last but by no means least was ''Sammie," maltese kitten who play ed an important part in the presenta- tion. He behaved beautifully and lock- ed as "cute' as he could be.
 An orchestra. composed Of young people of the church furnished music.
 Fifteen ladies we'll known socially acted as patronesses.
 The cast with chaperons will give their comedy in Ansonia on Monday, Feb. 22, for the benefit of the Em- manuel church of that place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19

To anybody whose prom ise is dependable, we deliver any Rowland sewing-ma- chine on payment of a sin gle dollar. That machine is a guaranteed one, it does good work, does it easily and quietly, costs any one of several prices from $15 to $39. It may be a shuttle or a rotary machine; it is a drop-head machine with either hand or automatic lift. It is a tested machine; we have sold hundreds and they are doing good work this very day. l
 The Rowland club brings 1t to buyers on payment of this dollar. Rest of it's price IS paid in small amounts at stated times. That price is the stores regular cash price-no extras of any sort; not a penny to pay more than the usual price of the machine.
 It is a chance that comes but rarely. It is a chance worth taking-if you think of buying a machine at any time within the year.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
LEFT HOME TO
 FOLLOW A CIRCUS
H. A.Minnear Said to Be the Owner of a Large Orange Grove in California, Locat- ed in This City.

H. A. Minear. who has been missing from his home in San Bernadino. Cal. for six months has been discovered at the winter quarters of the Barnum & Bailey show in this city. For a time it was believed that Minear had com mitted suicide and body found near his home was identified by his wife as that of her husband. The remains were buried in the Minear plot and the wife wore mourning for him. The body was afterwards exhumed and identified as that of another man. Mrs. Minear has since begun suit for divorce. Minear is said to be the owner of a profitable orange grove and left a fond wife and two little children to take upon him. self the hardships of a circus mans life. Since his disappearance 1t is said that Mrs. Mfnear has fallen heir to a, large fortune. The information in the case comes from a San Bernadino paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
CITY ATTORNEYS
 OPINION ASKED
Regarding Plan to Close South Avenue-Mr. Can field Gives Information.

The street committee sent letter to City Attorney Cullinan to-day asking for an opinion as to the city's liability if it voted to discontinue South avenue from Iranistan avenue to the Barnum dyke. The heirs of F. T. Barnum and the Horace Smith estate say their property would be damaged if the ave- nue is discontinued.
 Park Commissioner c. s. Garfield sent a letter to the committee last night stating he had noticed that coun- sel for Eaton, Cole & Burnham Go. had stated that the city had paid $3,00O in improving the street and that the company had said it would be willing to reimbuse the city. MT. Garfield said he had gone back through the year books and found the city had spent $8.000 in improving lower South avenue and that several thousand dollars more had been spent for grading.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
True Oratory.

''True oratory," said a statesman, "fs that which brings results, is that which converts an audience of ene- mics to an audience of supporters Such oratory is rare. I have a friend whose wife, 'suffragette,' is a great orator. Her speeches from the plat form are wonderful, and her husband the other day gave me an illustration of the efficiency of her private speeches.
 "'An agent called on my wife this afternoon he said, and tried to sell her a new wrinkle eradicator'
 "'And how did the man make out? ? said I.
 "He left in half an hour,' was the answer, with a gross of bottles of wrinkle eradicator of my wife's own manufacture that he had purchased from her "-Portland Oregonian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Why Our Railroads Are Narrow Gauge

Why Our Railroads Are Narrow Gauge.
 Why are all railroads built on the standard gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches? The makers of the first locomotives thought only of put ting their machines upon the tram ways already in existence, and from that followed a very interesting and curious result. These tram lines natu- rally had exactly the width prescribed by the strength of one horse. By mere Inertia the horse cart gauge estab- lished itself in the world, and every where the train is dwarfed to a scale that limits alike its comfort. power and speed. Because there is so much capital engaged and because of the dead power of custom it is doubtful if there will ever be any change in this gauge. Still, it might be worse If the biggest horses had been Shetland po- nies our railway carriages now would only be wide enough to hold two per sons side by side and would have a maximum speed of twenty miles an hour. There is hardly reason aside from this antiquated horse why the railway coach should not be nine or ten feet wide-that is. the width of the smallest room in which people can live in comfort and furnished with all the equipment of comfortable cham bers.-Atlhntic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
HoWLAND's
Get right corset.

To make it easy to choose exactly the proper corset for your individual need, Madame Dearth is here from the LaGrecque corset-mak- CTS. She has ability and training, knowledge and all inclination to be of help. With these, and the excel lent corsets that bear the LaGrecque mark of distinc- tion, she can aid you to make satisfactory choice.
 No charge for her services. Only regular charge for the corsets-and they are. rated as speciality corsets at a fair price.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
JUDGE KANE
 RETAINED

Funeral Director James T. Rourke. who is administrator of the estate Of the late William H. Hopkinson, who cut his throat after attempting to take the life of Mrs, Robert Unwin. has re- tained Judge Patrick Kane to defend the suit which was brought against Hopkinson prior to his decease by Rob- ert Unwin. charging the suicide with alienation of the affections of Unwin's S wife Foster & Beers appear to be go- ing ahead with the action originally ln- stituted against Hopkinson. The latter left S9OO which has been garnished by Sheriff Hamilton who acted for the counsel for JJnWiT1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
DIED

BROSMAN-In this city. Feb. 1s, 1909, Marguerite, wife of William J., Bros man and daughter of Bridget and the late Michael Casey.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a* JAGGERS.-In this city, Feb. 19, 1909, Samuel Jaggers, aged 63 years, z months. 2S days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son, John F. Jaggers, ITO Front St., on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p. m. -Internent at Mt. Grove Cemetery. EBB.-In this city, Feb. IS, 1909, George Erb, aged 45 years.
 --Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlors If Poke 6 Son, 181 tStratford avenue, on Saturday morning Feb. 20. The remains will leave Bridgeport on the 7:50 train Saturday morning, Feb. d1e Village, L. I.
 EHOWLEY.-In this city Feb. IT, 1909, < Julia. Crowley.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her Arother- -in-law, Christopher McGough, O2d State street, on Saturday, Feb. 4 zO at 8:00 a. rn., and from Sacred Heart church at a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaeps cer1e- tsry. IS b cOILLNS.-In tl,ds city, Feb. IS. 1909. Catherine Collins, aged 31 yearss il months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 104 Warren street. on Saturday, Feb. 20. at 9:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaels ceme- tery B IS * MOR,EHOUSE-In this city. Black Rock District. Feb. 18th. 1909. Jane L.. Morehouse.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of Capt. John W. Brittin. Ellsworth street. on Saturday. 20th inst. at 200 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Fairfield East ceme- terry. B IS b D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Pretty stockings.

To harmonize with or to match the new shades of dress goods for spring, pret- ty stockings have already. arrived. Made of a nice grade of lisle, they have fineness of texture as we'll as attraction of color.
 Particularly handsome are those in the new rose shade; and the taupe, 25c 37112c and 5Oc.
 Cannon street aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
New Panel Ordered
 By Judge Bennett

Judge Bennett this morning sus- pended sentencein the caseof Henry G. Beers of Danbury. six months for statutory burglary. He was placed i'll the charge of the probation officer for the six months. Judge Bennett dis missed the jury till March End at 2 D. m. and ordered a panel of 40 to be drawn Two important cases are on the docket, that of Vincenco Gu'tatimo of Darien, for murder in the first de- gree. and Frederick A. Lee and Joseph Ziegler. both Of Danbury for murder in the second degree. they having caused the death of James A. Smith. a bartender of that town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Just as a Compliment.

Count Baldissare Castiglione wrote of manners in sixteenth century Italy: Discourse of love is used by every gentleman, not only when i'm pelled by ardor, but also merely to do honor to the lady with whom he speaks. The pretense of loving her is, at any rate, testimony to her worthf- ness to be loved. She, on her part, will for time seem to fail to understand and anon will take it all as merry jest" @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Hatters' Union Has
 Sufficient Funds

Especial from United Press.)
 Danbury, Feb. 19.-The persistent ru- nor has been going the rounds in this vicinity that the matters were short of funds and would soon have to come to terms with the manufacturers, was to- day denied by an official of the union. He claimed that the union had suffi- cient funds to carry on the strike in- definitely. An announcement was made today that a new factory, en- ploying union labor, would be opened next week by Messrs. Thomas and Bar ney Silver. The former is the super intendent of a shop in Newark, and the latter is engaged in the concrete business in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
CRITERION CLUB AT STRATFIELD;
 THE PATRONESSES

About 15O couples are expected to be in attendance at the annual ball to be given tonight at The Stratfield by the Criterion Club of this city. The af- fair will be held in the large ball room which has been decorated especially for the occasion. The committee on entertainment includes Harry Morri- son, chairman, Harry Craibtree and Roy Young. The patronesses will be Mrs. F. W. Brittin, Mrs. Clarence An derson, Mrs. R. Dunlap Tate, Mrs. R. H. Newman, Mrs. F. A. Cooper, Mrs. Nothnagle and Mrs. HaWley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Damages Bugaboo Destroyed, Committee
 Is Much Perplexed
Now Searching for Plausible
 Argument Upon Which to Base Harbor Grab Report

The forces which are engaged in re- moving the city line for the benefit of the New Haven road do not pro- pose to lose any time. It was whis- pered today that the majority of the HarbOr committee will persist in its effort to discontinue the city line. Ii is expected that the next meeting of the council will receive report from the committee favoring this procedure and 8 line co-incident with the govern ment line.
 The claim that the city must pay damages having been disproved, the committee is laboring under some lit tie difficulty in finding a plausible ar gument upon which to base their re- port
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
Pretty @ serviceable shoes for children.

Here is a shoe to take place of the patent leather shoe so long in use and yet not always satisfactory. Fine Vici kid, with a polish almost equal to patent leath- CT is made on a plain-toe last. Rich. Above this is a button top of fine black cloth. And the shoe is both good-looking and durable.
 Sizes 6 to S-$1.2 sizes 81a to 11-$1.50.
 Shoe store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Attorney George F. Mara who has been located in the Security building is now located in room 15 on the second floor, upper. of the Connecticut Bank building which he has fitted new throughout. Attorney Mara has taken the suite formerly occupied by Culli- nan & Cullinan who have taken the first floor, upper. in the same build ing in which they have been located for years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
DIR. BUDAU IS
 HIMSELF AGAIN

A annoying rumor was af1oat to-day to the effect that Dr. J. H. D. Budau had died. Inquiry among his relatives brought forth the information that the physician was staying at the home of Mrs. Budau's father. William Hurrie at Elizabeth. N J.. where he has gain ed 40 pounds and is fully restored to health. He will return to this city and resume his practice in March. Dr. and Mrs Budau returned from the south sooner than they expected as Mrs. Budau was obliged to undergo an oper- atiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
BURNS & BASSICK co.
New Name for ''The Burns,
 Silver & Co., That Was.

Judge Gager in the Superior Court to-day granted "The Burns, Silver 6. Co.," the right to change it's name to 1'The Burns & Bassick Co.," MT. Ed gar whose name appears in the firm is the vice president of the concern has been connected with it for several years. The vice president with s. A. Burns, the president, and Wilbur F. Burns, secretary and treasurer are the sole owners of stock in the company which manufacture cabinet hardware on an extensive scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-19
VALUABLE CUTS
 SOLD FOR OLD METAL
Percy Chatield Accused of Stealing From the Stand ard Association.

A quantity of engravings stolen from the Standard Association were this morning located by Detective Cronan at different places where old metal is bought. The engravings are valued at several hundred dollars and were sold by Percy Chatfield colored, who is now held at police headquarters for other thefts. Chatfield had access to the office where the cuts were stored to clean the windows and took them away in small quantities in the pail which he used in his cleaning opera tiOnS.