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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
MISS CURTIS RECITAL
 A MUSICAL EVENT

The Song Recital to be given by Miss Vera Cameron Curtis ct the Strat- field next Tuesday evening attracts unusual attention and interest in mu- sical and society circles and no doubt will be greeted by a fine audience. Miss Cutis will be assisted by Hans Setz violin virtuoso one of the best solo violinists in this country. The fol- lowing is a criticism from the New York Evening Mall
 "A muscianly and interesting recital was given last evening in Mendelssohn Hall by Hans Letz, a young violin ist. assisted by Kurt Schindler the pi- anist and composer Mir Letz is known as the last Joachim pupil and paid his tribute to the late great mas ter of the age by playing his first movement of the Joachim Hungarian concerto.
 MT. Letz has a good tone and pure intonation, together with a smooth, easy techf1ic and scholarly interpre- tation best shown in the concerto, and in the Brahms sonata, op. 7s in which he had the admirable cooperation of MT. Schindler."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Forged Relatives
 Name for Thousands

In the Superior Court. yesterday. Judge Burpee granted Erna M. Bab- bitt. of Norwalk. a separation from Arthur c. Babbitt. a guest at Sing Sing. on the ground of desertion. The couple were married in January, 1900. Soon after the happy days were over, Babbitt lost any desire to work. Rela- tives of the young man took a hand and secured him a position with the United States Realty Go. 'Babbitt be- came an 'anger' for a light opera company. A check was presented to the Knickerbocker Trust Company for SIG. 900 with che name of William H. Wheeler attached. It was a forgery. being traced to Babbitt- The affair was smoothed over. on Babbitt's promise that he would remain and make good. He however. oculd not withstand the temptation of trying his luck at forgery again. This time he signed the same name for S55.000. He was arrested and is now serving his sentence in Sing Sing. One of the wit nesses was MT. Wheeler. whose name the young man forged The plaintiff was given the custody of two minor children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
FOUR GENERATIONS AT BOB WEBER'S
 BIRTHDAY FEAST
Former Town Clerk Celebrates 57th An.
 niversary With His Family.

Four generations of the Weber fam fly were in attendance last night when eN-Town Clerk Robert Weber cele- brated his 57th birthday at his home, 73 Whitney avenue. The first genera tion was represented by MT. Weber's father, Fritz Weber. who Is S3 years of age and able to be about every day. Robert Weber represented the second generation. his children the third and his grandchildren the fourt tn
 The members of the family gathered were Mrs Robert Weber, Clara E. Norma L.. and Mrs. Louis Kutscher, Jr-. children: Mir. Rutscher and three grandchildren. Master Robert. Master Louis. and Miss Flora Norma Kutsch- CT.
 A cablegram was received from Rob- ert Weber. Jr-, who is in Dresden. Ger many, completing his musical educa- tion- Many congratulatory letters and bouquets of flowers were received by Mir Weber from his friends An this city. He received many gold and sil- yer gifts from members Of the family and the party enjoyed an elaborate dinner prepared under the direction Of Mrs. Weber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Miss Marsh Makes
 First Appearance

Miss Violet Marsh made her first public appearance last night at an en- tertainment given in Warner hall for the benefit of the local branch of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Miss Marsh was faverably received. There was large audience.
 The entertainment was divided in two parts In the first part Miss Marsh read the Happy Prince. She was accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen caoers.
 The second part consisted of the pre- sentation of a three get play, 'The Rescue of the Princess Winsome" This was given by the following chill dren under the guidance of Miss Marsh:
 King. Elliott Logan; Queen, Ethel O'Connell; Prince. James Logan; Prin- cess, Marjorie Borton; Knight, Alfred Neness; Witch. Alice Wedge; Ogre. Harry Hawley; Godmother. Miss Cuz- ner; Frog Eyed FeaRsome. Wallace Hawley; Titania, Esther Hatfield: Be witehed Prince. Dog Capt. Freyer Huber; Flower Messengers. Rose, Es- ther Hatfield; Daisy, Grace Borton; Poppy. Ethel Fox; Fairies Grace Bor- ton, Anna Usinger. Cordelia Ford. Ell zabeth Miles, Helen Hall, Mildred La tour. Bertha Taft. Catherine Ford, Es- ther Hatfield.
 A volunteer orchestra of 14 pieces did excellent work, and received a good deal of applause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
RAPID DECLINE
 IN BIRTH RATE

Ithaca, Nov. 20.-If the present de- cline in the birth rate should continue tor a century and a half there would be no more births at that time. said Prof. Waiter F. Wilcox. the Cornell University statistician. in a lecture mankind will become immortal. how ever. no one believes that births will stop He warned against the voli- tional control of the births by the bet ter classes. He said:
 There has been an increase of per haps 5oo. o.O00. GOO in the earth's populas- ton since 1750. This increase was not due to an increased birth rate. but rather to the decreased death rate se- cured by the progress of science and tions a famine, pestilence or war killed many persons and at the same time prevented many births
 During the last half century this reciprocal relation has given place to a decrease in both death rates and birth rates The decline of the birth rate in the United States has probably heen as rapid as any country of Eur ope. and if 1t should continue uncheck- ed for a century and a half. at the end Of that time no births would take place,
 This sharp decrease was necessary in order to grip firmly and retain the benefits secured by the decline in the death rate AS no one believes thai mankind will become immortal and so births will not be needed, no one be- ieves that births will cease to occur within century and half
 Tt Is not the decrease in the birth rate that is disturbing. but rather the fact that the decrease is greater among the classes whose children would probably inherit most social worth and capacity for leadership. Thus figures from Harvard college in- dicate that each 1O0- graduates pro- duces in the next generation only sew enty-three sons. The native American population. at least in New England and New York. loses more by deaths than it gains by births.
 These changes are due mainly to di- rect volitional control or the birth rate a phenomenon of the last half century It calls for an adjustment of our eth ical standards to the new conditions and more social approval and support of those who serve society by con- tributing to the numbers and equality of the next generation
 ''The new science off, eugenics seeks to hasten this change and to show how society may recruit Itself more largely from its best lines oe descent It Is too soon yet to decide whether it's aims are more than Utopian. but its claims deserve serious examination"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
NINE BRIDGEPORT
 PHARMACISTS PASS

These Bridgeporters were successful n passing the examination given in the city hall yesterday by the State Board of Pharmacy for a license to practice as assistant pharmacists: E.. J. Barney, Oscar P. Berger, H. Law renee Benze. Edward M- Carroll, George R Dunn, William M. Clampett. w. C.. Holmes. w. E. Wheeler and H. T. O'Brien-
 The others were: LA H. Allep. Mid dletown: J. R. Dew. Torrington; A. J. Doty, Stonington: J. A. Ffnnigan, New Haven; H. A. Meade. Guilford; C.; A McNamara, New Havens s. W. Older- shaw, Ansonias R. A Randall, Tor rington. s. W. Oldershaw of Ansonia was the highest.
 There were A applicants and of these 27 failed to pass
 The board comprises Charles Ffeisch- ner of New Haven, John A. Leverty of Brio geport, George Rapport of Hart ford Their next meeting will be Dec to examine applicants for the regular pharmacfst license
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
LINEN SHOWER FOR MISS ROSE LYNCH Popular Young Woman Soon to Become
 Bride of Dr.. Andrew HeaIy,

Miss Rose Lynch. of Washington Terrace, who is soon to become the bride of Dr. Andrew Healy. of New York. was last evening rendered a linen shower at the home of Miss Jane Mccarthy at 929 Iranistan avenue by a party Of her young lady friends. The shower was a complete surprise to Miss Lynch This evening Miss Lynch will give a dinner to her young lady friends in honor of her cousin. Miss Lulu Watson. of Paterson. N. J.. at The Stratfield- Following the dinner. the party will be the guests Of Miss Margaret McGuinness of Stratford avenue. at a theatre party at Jack sons theatre, where "The Third De- gree is being presented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
COMMODORE wADHAMS
 SPEAKS AN Y. N. (. A.

Before the address by Commodore Wadhams at the Young Mems Chris tian Association. Sunday afternoon. at 3:30. there will be an informal orches- tra concert by HutzePs orchestra They will play from 2:30 to 3:30 and all men are warmly invited to spend the entire. or any part of the after noon at the rooms. During the music the utmost freedom IS suggested as it is not desired that quiet be observed at the expense of good fellowship. the hour is planned to be one of restful- ness and social intercourse.
 During the mems meeting which be- gins at S.30 Mrs Martin. soprano of the South Congregational Church will sing. The speaker will be Commodore wadhams. of the United States Navy. who will speak on Elements of Sue cess.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued during the week representing buildings to cost S21. 900. Those issued by the Building Commissioners last night rep resent s11,S35. They follow:
 A. Kirchner. two-family frame dwelling on the west side of Hewitt street
 Andrew Cuneo. a three-family frame dwelling, on the east side of Pembroke street.
 F. N. Benham. frame garage. Lin- den avenue.
 The H. O. Garfield Co.,, brick stor- age shed on the west side of Housa- tonic avenue
 Ace Lundberg. est, frame garage, east side of Dewey street.
 Philip Watkins. a two-family frame dwelling on the west side of Seaview avenue
 Agnes Donovan, a one-story frame building for two stores, on the north side of Hanover street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Charcoal The
 Great Absorbent
Absorbs and Removes Stomach and Intestinal Gases and Makes
 the Breath Pure

The able researches of pr. Stenhouse, published about the middle of the last centufy, excited considerable interest in charcoal and its wonderful absorb ing powers. His experiments were di- rected to the deodorizing, as well as the absorbing qualities of charcoal, and he succeeded in proving beyond all question or doubt, that its properties of destroying the offensive odors of putrid vegetable and animal matter, depended, not alone. upon ts antisep- tic power as had been generally sup posed heretofore. but also on its quail ity of absorbing and oxidizing effuvia or noxious exhalations from the putre- flying matters.
 Many other noted physicians have since that time investigated this ab- sorbent and oxidizing action, and one of them, Dr. Hunter, has also publish showing the relative amount of the various gases taken up by the differ ent kinds of charcoal
 Both Stenhouse and Hunter experi- mented with charcoal made from pop lar boxwood, cocoanut shells. willow wood. and various other woods. and they found that charcoal made from willow wood possessed by far the most power of absorbing deodorizing. oxi- dizing and destroying foul gases. It may be added here that animal char coal. which is employed so extensively as a decolorizing agent, is very inferior to wood charcoal as an absorbent and deodorant.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are com. posed of charcoal made from the finest willow wood. the very best of all woods that can be used for this pur- pose. The addition of pure honey to these lozenges renders them so pala- table that no one can possibly object to their taste.
 When they are taken into the stom- ach they do not lie inert and inactive. but get busy at once in the good work of absorbing and oxidizing all foul gases. destroying disease germs. pre- venting the further formation of gases. stopping fermentation. flatulence and decomposition of food, and cleansing the stomach walls of catarrhal mucus.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are intro duced into the system by being allowed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, where their cleansing action begins. render ing the breath pure and sweet. destroy ing any germs existing in the mouth, and removing tartar from the teeth.
 Call up your druggist over the phone. and ask him his opinion of the power of charcoal as a stomach cleanser. gas absorbent and breath purifier: then re- quest him to send you a box of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for 25 cents. Also send us your name and address. and we will send you a trial sample free of charge. Address F. A. Stuart Com- pany, 200 Stuart Building, Marshall, Mich-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
POSTAL WILL NOT
 JOIN THE MERGER

New York. Nov. 20.-The Postal Tel egraph company has not been invited to join the American Telephone and Telegraph-Western Union merger. and furthermore has no desire of so doing. says Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal. in an official statement is- sued in New York Rumor has been busy of late building a great three corner wire syndicate but MT. Mack ay emphatically discredits such a plan and says that 1t means only keener competition.
 "There have been no negotiations whatsoever with us in regard to the we should not have had anything to do with it says MT. Maclay. we knew nothing about 1t until the day when 1t was publicly announced It is true that we own large block Of stock in the American Telephone and our many investments. We never have had and have not now any represen- tation on the board of that company and our stock is not consulted or con- sidered any more than the stock of any other stockholders, as you will see from the fact that we knew nothing about this deal until 1t was publicly announced The statement that MT. William H. Baker represents us is in correct He does not represent us in anything in the slightest degree. sNeith- CT have we had anything to do with purchases of telephone companies in the middle west. Our company is slow and conservative in It's investments but swift and aggressive in its service.
 we are not disturbed in any way. We have successfully met hard com petition for over twenty-five years, and have prospered and are in first class financial condition; better than ever before. We have waited until this matter had simmered down so that we could make on statement cov- ering the whole subject As I stated several weeks ago. competition will continue, and 1t will be real competi- tion, the same as heretofore" |.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
SENATOR LAFOLLETTE LAYS BARE SECRETS OF ALDRICH
 MACHINE IN U. 5. SENATE

says Senator La Toilette.
 Hale steers the Senate. He ad- journs the Senate. He fixes the time when it shall meet again. He puts 1t at work overtime. He tells 1t when 1t can have a day off It was in his capacity as Steersman of the Senate that Hale served the notice upon the committee chairmen to pigeonhole all legislation for the tarin session ex- ce pt the census and tariff bills
 The purpose of the proceeding be- ing to leave the System mana cement free to set up it's tariff program with out distraction. It cut off measures with which the Senate leaders do not wish to be bothered and to be under the necessity. as Elklns put it.. of looking after them.'
 La Toilette also has a scorching editorial on the Glavis charges against Secretary of Interior Ballinger- He asks Ballfnger four questions. as fol- lows:
 the Commission claims patented in the face of repeated reports from your in vestigators in the field that they bore all the ear marks of fraud?
 Did you not. Mir. Ballinger. a few days before retiring as Commissioner of the General Land Office. urge Con- gress to pass a bill that would make valid certain Alaska claims that were really fraudulent-claims which you. yourself. admitted were in technical violation of the law?
 Did you not. Mrs Ballinger. very soon after resigning your position as head of the land office become attor- ney for the interests represented by Cunningham and others and endeavor to secure patents to their claims from the government?
 Did you not. MT. Ballinger. know of the existence of a statute of the United States which expressly prohib- it's an officer or employe of the gov ernment becoming within two years after leaving the service. a private att torney in any case which arose in the department with which he was con- nected during his term of officer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
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CHURCH PROTESTS AGAINST STORE

Two remonstrances. both by Attor- ney E. K Nicholson. one against the village Store Company at sT5 Broad street. and the other against Otto Stauke at ss State street. were filed with the County Commissioners yes terday afternoon
 The Village Store Company have only a grocer's license. The place is ob- jected to as unsuitable by members of the First Congregational church.
 The Stanke place on State street is known as the State Hotel. the remon- strance being by the Law Enforce ment League because of unsuitability of person
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Mother and Child
 Have Diphtheria

Mrs. Frederick Tomlinson of Brook lyn who was Miss Belle Lake of this city is seriously i'll at her home with diphtheria Last Sunday the two year old child of MT and Mrs Tomlinson fell a victim of the malady- Much sympathy Is felt in this city for the young people who are very well known in East Bridgeport MT Tomlinson was formerly in the Bridgeport Ma tional bank in this city and now holds an executive position with the New Departure Go. in New York city. He is a son of ex-Alderman F. w. Tom linson of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
DIAMONDS AND WATCHES
 ON CREDIT A. Franks System.

Why pay cash for your diamonds and watches, when you can do as well on the small weekly or monthly pay ment- With us any honest person can buy a diamond or gold watch or any other article in the jewelry and optical line, and pay for it to suit ones con- venience. The article will be deliv- cred to you on the first payment It is a plain busine3s proposition based on dealing with honest people.
 Remember you are not buying dia- monds or watches in a shoe or cloth ing store, but you are dealing with us. Our experience in the jewelry and op- tical line in this city for the last fifteen years gives you, the benefit of the lat prices.
 Buy a diamond or watch. It is an ideal gift for Christmas remembered by the ones so dear to you after all other gifts are forgotten. Don't wait until the Christmas rush is on. Now is the time to select what you want.
 If you are interested in this line write or phone and our representative v4ll call on you with very fine line of goods.
 In connection with this department we will examine your eyes free of charge and fit you with the best pair of up-to-date spectaclesr or eyeglasses on the same easy payment plan-
 Everything conducted on a strictly confidential basis.
 Fine watch and jewelry repairing a speciality
 Business address, 2oe-211 Meigs Bldg. Take elevator to second floor. Telephone 1011-3-
 Open Monday and Saturday even
 A. FRANK. optician and Jeweler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
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ST. MCHAEL'S FAIR
 OPENS COMING WEEK

St. Michaers parish fair will begin the coming week in St MichaeFs hall and continue until Saturday evening Nov. 27. inclusive. There will be a suitable program each night The fair is to raise funds for the church and 1t is expected to prove both profit able and enjoyable. St. Michaers Is one of the growing parishes of the city, and enjoys an increasing congrega- tfQr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
Jamieson Named
 For Aerie'S Head

At the meeting of the local aerie of Eagles last night the nominations for officers to be elected in two weeks, follow President. George P Jamie son; financial secretary. Daniel J. OaConnor: treasurer Thomas w. Reddy: physician. Dr. J. H. Monohan: recording secretary, Thomas McNa- mara Several names were proposed for vice president. Twelve applica- tions for membership were received. The class initiation will be held Dec. r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20

Extraordinary Price Reductions in trimmed hats. untrimmed hats and trimmings at E. H. Dillon & Co.,. 110j Main street
 Thanksgiving Linen.
 If your table linen isn't already pre- pared for Thanksgiving Day get it to- gether at oEce and have it sent to the Crawford Laundry where it will be prepared and delivered in time for use next Thursday. The work will cost you but a trifle.
 Mollan's
 The four dollar Burt & Packard "Korrect Shape" shoes for men. at Mcllan's are shown in different styles. either for out door Or dress wear for winter. All the new ideas in mems fine footwear. are represented in these four dollar shoes in the guaranteed patent and dull finish Burrojaps leath- CT. Expert filters are always at Mol lan's
 Stylish Over coats
 Not in years has any overcoat been introduced to the trade that has met with such universal favor as the new member of the overcoat family being shown at the Hub Clothing House. corner of Main and Bank streets. A man provided with one of these mili- tary or auto coats. is ready for any sort of stormy weather. Some of the styles shown are cravenetted. All the latest in the winter styles of modern ciotnlnE IS seen III tne SIock m tnls store. Just drop in and look over the suits and coats before you make a selection and see what is offered here.
 One Ounce
 of prevention worth a pound of cure. was never more true than with our indigestion cure. Have a bottle on hand and eat all the turkey. fixins and pumpkin pie that you want. it relieves ell troubles of the stomach in five minutes Get a chamois vest or chest protector now and prevent that cold. Remember our grippe capsules if you do get a cold. cure a cold in 4S hours or your money back Fountain. bulb and spray syrinRes of all kinds. sick room supplies and invalid's needs. Abdominal belts. elastic stockings ankletssr knee caps. Prescriptions ac- curately compounded by registered pharmacists. The Woman's Drug Store. 129 State St. Tel. 2Ss-4. Lady in attendance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

The sunday next before Advent, Nov 21. 1909, 6 a. m- Holy Commun- lon 10.30 a. m, Service and sermon. 10 noon. Sunday school, 4:30 D. m. Or gan Recital D. m- Eyensong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-20
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Extraordinary Price Reductions in trimmed hats. untrimmed hats and trimmings at E. H. Dillon & Co.,. 110j Main street
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-31
Cotton in Bad Shape.

The Columbia State has compiled
reports from all over the State as
to the condition Of the cotton crop,
which show that the drought Of the
last week has caused the cotton crop
to deteriorate from is to Is per
cent-that is the consensus Of opin-
ion in every section Of South Caroli-
ma as reported by the correspondents
of The State from whom dispatches
were received. The hot days with
dry winds ard cool nights are caus-
ing the plant to drop its leaves and
forms and growth is checked. From
two or three counties the reports are
still favorable, but with them eX-
cepted the dispatches are uniformal-
ly of discouraging tenor.