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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
NEWTOWN

The srd series of attractive enter tatnrrenta under the auspices of the Mems Literary club vii take p'are tomorrow evening at the Town hall when Miss Mabel Mullins. imnersonat~r and humorous reciter will appear. Miss Mullins comes highly recommended.
 Miss Genevieve Brown of Bridge- port has been the guest of Mrs Will liam Egan. Walnut Tree HILL
 Mrs Michael Murphy and daughter, F''zabeth. spent Saturday In the Park City.
 Miss Julia B. Dunco-be of Bridge port spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs George F. Duncor1be. Jchn T1eavy of Bridgeport was a Sunday guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Leavy.
 Mrs Kate Ward of Bridgeport has been the guest of her father, Maurice Leavy.
 Conrrepational Notes-Rev. AIexan- der Steele took his text Sunday morn ing from Gal. s-2 the suhtect being "Churrh and Charity" The Chris tan Endsavor service. with a Christ r,as lesson was led hv Mrs Henry M. Smith A short address was given hv Rev. Mir. steele and a Christras story real ty Miss Jessie Taylor. The re eular weerly prayer meeting VII be held newt Thursday evening The sub ject Of Rev. Alexander Steers sermon newt Sunday will he 'The Ch-istr-as | Nessage and Its Value to us" The
 
 cIs.-s will re held in the church next Friday evening.
 Trinity Nots-Rev. J. H. George preached on the "Security Of Heav- er." Sunday morn'ng. Tussday St. Thomas Day. Holy Communion will be celebrated to the sick in private Tues day evening the members of the Con- RreEational will meet and de~orate the church for Xmas. Friday evening at [ o'clock the usual Christmas Eve ser vice and Sunday School x-~as tree will be held. Saturday Christmes g rnornsng service and Holy Conr-nunion at Ie:20. The offering will be for the aeri and infirm clergy. Next Spndav St Stephe1's Fav services and Holy Communion at 10.
 St Roses NNfes-Friday morning ct s o'clock there will be a months mind reuu.enr mass for the repnse Of the soul 9f Mrs. Charles NcBath- Friday morning at o'clock instructions for children in preparation for their Christmas confession Parents are urged to see that there children pres masses VIII be celebraf ed at and 10 o'clocE The usual Ch-isfmes offer ing will he taken up at both masses. C nfcssions will be heard Friday af- tsrnoon and evening and before the 10 o'clock mass. ChristrTas u7oruirg q prayers will be offered for Rev. P. Dunniran. Rev. Michael Rivney of Prid geport. Edward Delaney of Wa terbury William Chap-a7. Of RuenNs Avr,,s g. A. Paul Clara- of N. Y. and Patrick Crowe of NewTown.
 Christmas mass at St Sterhen's church Stepney will be celebrated at T:E and Surshford at o'clock, South bury at 10:Sr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
SAYS BASEBALL MEN
 ARE WHITE SLAVES.
WfIkcs-Barre Manager Says He Won't
 Pay For Slave, and Dishonors Note.

WilFesbarre. Pa. Dec. 20-That the sale of baseball player from one club to another Is a direct violation of the 18th amendment of the Constitution of the United States which p-ohihits slavery, is a point raised in the Lu- zerne county court here in a suit in volving the transfer of a player from one organization to another. The suit is expected among baseball club own CT sand players.
 Last July the owners of the Wilkes barre club of the New York State league bought from the Allentown team of the Atlantic league the release of Pitcher Joseph Pelequin. The price agreed upon was $500. Three hundred dollars was paid in cash and a note was given for the balance. The note was allowed to go to protest, and Man ager McGeehan of the Allentown club. who negotiated the sale of Pelequin, brought suit to recover the ss00. A justice of the peace gave judgment against the wflkesbarre club.
 Manager Clymer of the Wilkesbarre fense in the suit. He holds that the sale of baseball player Is in direct violation of the 18th amendment of the federal Constitution, and therefore that the note given is void Clymer also filed ether reasons why the note should not be paid, one being that the note was not valid un'ess counter signed by the directors of the club. The court will not take action in the matter until next month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Young Emm # Football ASSo.

The Young Emmet Football Asso- citation, composed largely of those who only two weeks ago formed a new Gaelic Football association, was or ganized yesterday at the rooms of the United irish Societies in State street. The members of the new organization claim that the club formed two weeks ago has deviated from the purpose for which 1t was formed and has taken in members of other than Irish birth or percentage. The new organization by its constitution and bylaws promises to adhere strictly to the qualified tion of Irish birth or descent Officers were elected as follows:
 President Michael Flanagan; vice president. W. B. Lyddy; recording sec- retary William O'Neill, financial secre- tary Thomas Coleman; treasurer John Farrell; finance committee. F. J. Mur- phy, William Flaherty, Richard Ri ley: sentinel Patrick Norton; standing committee John Ford, Patrick Garvey. Thomas Beevy. Richard Sullivan. John J. Foley; manager Michael Flanagan. captain Daniel Mccarthy; vice Cap tain Patrick Norton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
nAvY RYAN AND MALONE
 FIGHT TONIGHT IN ELM CITY.
Principal Bout VIII Introduce Bunny
 Ford and Jeff Doherty.

smith" of this city, accompanied by a band of trainers. admirers. etc, will invade New Haven this evening, for he meets Topsy VaIlone of Waterbury in the semf-final bout at Music Hall before the Olympic A. C. Ryan has been training ardently at the rooms of the St. Joseph T. l.. & B. Society on Barnum avenue. and is now in good trim to give an argument wor- thy of a representative of the Park City.
 The big bout of the evening will be between Bunny Ford and Jeff Doherty. both of New Haven The result will settle the New England lightweight championship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
cLABBY GETS DECISION.

New Orleans. Dec. 20.-Guy Buck les. hanging on with bulldog tenac- ity, lasted ten rounds with Jimmy Clabby Saturday night. the latter man getting the decision on points. Buckles stood up under terrific pun ishment- He could not evade the short arm blows that Ciabby rained by the dozen when the fighters were ~ close quarters
 >labby expended great deal of str ength in forcing Buckles to the ropes. where. with head down. the Milwaukee lad pummelled with both hands. while Buckles covered. now end then sending back a jab to the abdomen or missing a swing aimed for the jaw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
ELKs' TOURNEY IS
 OFF FOR XMAS WEEK
Many Would Be Unable to Take Part
 and Spectators Would Be Scarce.

The Bowling committee of the Lodge of Elks. who have charge Of the tour ney in progress for the past few weeks at their home on State street because of the busy days and the buster even ings this week. have postponed all the games scheduled for the week. This action Is taken because most of the on. while the spectators who seem to have great fun with the artists will be scarce. The schedule will go on as usual, starting next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
COLLAPSES IN
 TwENTY-THIRD MILE.
Opponent Gardiner Eestablishes New Indoor Record in London
 Marathon.

London, Dec. 20.-Dorando Pietri, the Italian runner, collapsed in the twenty-third mile of his Marathon race against B. w. Gardiner. a local runner, in Albert Hall, Saturday.
 Gardiners time for the twenty three miles was 2 hours 12 minutes and 2-5 seconds, a new worlds in door record. His time for the full distance was 2 hours 27 minutes and 12 seconds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
20 L.O

Waterbury lost the roller polo game at Worcester on Saturday night, II to 2. Fall River lost at Brockton. 6 to 2. Toner played at halfback for Brockton. He went to Brockton from Amsterdam, N. Y., in exchange for Saunders It was the first deal under the new roller polo agreement. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
JEFF IS CAUTIOUS
 SAYS BUMP READER

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 2o--James J. Jeffries' bump of caution is far better. developed than his bump of combativeness for a man of his age, according to a phrenologist who ex- emined the pugilfst's head here This is the first time Jeffries was examin- ed by d phrenologist and he said he considered the verdict a good omen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
BOWLING.
GAMES THIS WEEK. Industrial Ileague.

Dec. 2o-Ashcroft Co. vs. Handy & Harmon. Cudahy Packing fCo.
 Dec 21-Holmes and Edwards vs Jennings Bros
 Dec 22-American Graphophone Co. vs. American & British Co-
 Dec 23-A. w. Burritt Co. vs Bridgeport Brass Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20

To save grease when frying dough- nuts. put half a teaspoonful of ging- CT in the grease when hot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY
 FOR Manufacturing Mechanics
 AND In Bridgeport ali That

located on the corner or Water and Thomas streets, a three story brick Factory together with a one story large and well equipped brass Foundry, with Fur naces, Flasks, 3 Moulding Machines, Core Boxes, Benches and Baking Fur lnaces, Crucibles, Hammers, Hampers, Ladies and about everything needed in that line. In the manufacturing department there gre up-to- date Screw and Nil ling Ma. chimes, Foot Presses, Drill Presses, Cutting Of Ma chimes, Tunbling Barrels, with Engine, Shafting, Belt ing Everything is just as when the factory shut down and is all ready to start up if the right man or concern will come and take it. Any one taking hold of this plant just as it is would be about ten years ahead in a start. This plant can be purchased outright or can be rented to reliable parties. For fur ther information and par ticulars call on Miller & Jordan, % Fairfield Ava, Rooms 2 and 3. Telephone 973-3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20

Tommy Downey or thiS city Tn hi first year with the majors batted fo .2sI in 11e games. Tn all he made Q hits. had 1s sacrifice hits and stole I bases
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Arcade Duck League,

Dec. 20-Wallopers vs. East Sides Dec-21-West Ends vs. South Ends Dec. 22-Arcades vs- Hanovers.
 Dec. 2S-Centrals vs- North Ends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Extraordinary

Christmas presentation at the stores of The Greet Atlentic and Pacific Tea Company: a very handsome. fine china, hiFhly decorated salad bowl will be given to purchasers of our famous teas. coffees. halxinR powder. extracts and spices. We have taken particular pains to stock our stores with all new, fresh goods in this line. We can say with the utmost confidence that the A and P. stores are stocked with every thing of the best procurable. at the lowest cash prices. for the holiday trade. We want every patron of the A. and P. and all our friends and lovers of good goods to enjoy the.r Christnas. We know they will if they buy their suprlies at the A. and P. stores. We call your special attention to the reduced prices of all seasonab'e goods. As this will probably be our last announcement hefore Christras we will take this, opportunity to thank you heartily for the support given us during the past year. and wish you and your friends n ve-y Merry Christ mas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
$2s0 Ieinhard
Easy Payments.

Reinhard Pianos are fre- Quently purchased by people of moderate means. Con stantly striving to make their homes attractive, they are prompted by a praiseworthy desire to see their children receive the best they can af- ford. Such laudable ambi- tions should be encouraged to the utmost degree, and for that reason no effort is spar ed in making the Reinhard Piano dollar for dollar value.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
A Mans Christmas.

They cater to ''hims" at the Hub Clothing House. 926 Main street. cor per of Bank. Everything in mascu- line wearing apparel. men and boys, t the right prices. consistent with the standard quality goods. A few sug- gesticns might aid in the selection of a Christmas gift: Overcoats. suts. fur ni@hings. hats or shoes. They " Il put aside anything you select and keep "mum'' about 1t until Santa Claus calls for it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Christmas Goods

Are being displayed in abundance at | the Hardware Store of W Fray, East
 End of Center Bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Holiday Sale.

The greatest and most interesting sale of the entire holiday seas n is the anniversary sale of N. Buckingham and O., TIT State street. Not only is the regular stock better and fuller. but the entire store is resp'endcnt with newly arrived stock secured months ago for you to select for Christmas present At present they are open ev- cry night So every one can have a chance to visit the store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
$175 Putnam
 Easy Payments.

These pianos are very pleasing in tone touch and ap- pearance- Made in up-to- date cases. they are very att tractive and give general sat isfaction. When you buy a low priced piano. safeguard your purchase by dealing with an old. reliable piano house.
 The immense amount of business done by the chain of Wissner Stores is the only thing which makes 1t possible to sell such pianos as low as $175. See one before mak- ing a selection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Every Husband

should eliminate the weekly horror" in his home by sending the weekly wash to the Crawford Laundry Co.,. 435 Fairfield avenue. CTel. 2e10). He would make the Christmas of his life part ner far happier than he could by cost ly gifts by eliminating from her lie the nerve raclxing. tiresome drudgery of every wash day. The cost is small and the satisfaction repays a thou sand fold Try 1t one week and you way" .f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20
Used Piano Bargains

we nave received some ex- ceptional fine Pianos in trade. recently from people who purchased Grand Pianos and Player Pianos. Some of them came from hob.es where they received the vfry best of care and attention Some standard makes are fncluded-Pianos which cost fiv ana six hun dred dollars a few years ago. It must be rem sfibered that the Wissner F 0lse is in the manufacturing business-we are makers. not buyers therefore 1t Is to our interest to dispose of our used Pianos promptly. We find the best method is to advertise them at the lowest possible prices, and we always have every Piano on hand that is adver-' tised. and will sell it at the price offered. Call and see the following bargains:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-20

! 1105 Main street. are offering extra ordinary price reductions in furs, scarfs. fur nuns. fur sets and pony skin coats.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

be tucked, however, and is just as de-
sirable for the odd waist as it is for
the entire gown. Cashmere is ex-
ceedingly fashionable and always is
pretty, but there are great many
materials, both of silk and Of wool.
that are appropriate.
The blouse is made with a fitted
lining. which can be used or omitted
as liked, and consists of the front and
backs. Wide tucks are laid over the
shoulders in both front and backs,
and the blouse is faced to form the
yoke, while the trimming is applied
on indicated lines. The sleeves are in
one piece each, laid in downward
turning tucks-
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size Is four and half
yards twenty-one or twenty-four, two
and five-eighthN yards thirty-two or
two and one-half yards forty-four
inches wide with two and five-eighth
yards of lace insertion, one and three
quarter yards of banding to trim as
Illustrated
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

Formerly tantalum' was prepared
for use in making lamp filaments by
submitting the black powder contain-
ing the metal to the fusing heat OF
the electric furnace. Lately another
process has been adopted by Stem.
ems and Halske. The mass to be
fused is placed in kind of Crookes'
tube at the anode. and when the curI
rent passes the cathode bombards the
metallic powder with corpuscles
whose impact quickly produces fu-
sion. The intensity of the corpuscu-
lar bombardment is increased by Civ
ing the cathode the form of hyper
bolic mirror, having the anode in its
focus. BY means of magnet placed
near the tube the direction of the
cone of infinitesimal projectiles can
be changed so as to make it act upon
any particular part OF the mass ex-
posed at the anode. Youths Com
panion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19
CHAPTER XVIII.

They had rough weather in the
Bay of Biscay, storm and rain and
hail. Miss Somers was Frustrated by
seasickness, and Gertrude had been
obliged to keep her berth for days,
suffering, however, more from Ian
guor and listlessness. the loss of the
desire to be up and doing than from
any, bodily i'll. DR.. Mansell was anx-
ious about her, and had to insist at
last upon her being dressed and made
to lie on sofa in the boudoir, where
she could have fresh air and some
small change of scene to rouse her.
Old Lord Wartlebury came and talked
and read to her, and Miss Somers
crawled out of her cabin and did what
she could. Gertrude knew they were
all very kind, and felt grateful; and
because she was grateful, she felt i'm
PEELED to make an effort to please
them, and therefore summoned some
energy, and assumed an interest,
though she felt it not, in what they
said and did.
So they glided from the stony bay
through the narrow Pillars of Her
cules into the Mediterranean, which
was sapphire blue and bright for
them. And then it was felt that
some change must be made, for the
ladies had been prisoners below SO
far. and it was quite impossible for
things to so on like this much longer.
But if they left their retirement they
must meet the patient; and the ques-
tion was: What effect, good, or bad
would the sight of them have upon
him? DR.. Mansell said he seemed
quite sane on all but two points, his
delusion about the appointment at
San Francisco and his utter oblivion
of everything relating to his past life
He suffered from perversion oil
tastes, too, and radical change OF
tone, which was also no doubt the
direct result of the mental malady
and would disappear when the cause
was removed. He had a craving fol
drink, and would never have been
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19
Benedict Arnold.

There are renewed efforts to paint
Benedict Arnold in clean, white coll
ors. They remind me Of the follow
ing anecdote:
On one of his raids Arnold cap
tured an American officer in Vir-
ginia. After a few days he said:
Captain, what would our country
men do with me if they caught me?''
well, sir" replied the captain. If
must answer the question, ! should
say they would first cut of your lame
leg, which was wounded in the cause
of freedom and virtue at Quebec, and
bury 1t with the honors Of war; then
they would hang the remainder OF
your carcass on gibbetS" ~ New
York Press.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

The smallestitrolley system in Phil
adelphia, system that boasts of
only one car, two motormen, no con-
ductors, and on which travellers ride
free:s is in operation at the League
Island navy yard. 1t is the only
street car line that Uncle Sam owns,
explains the New York Tribune. The
car is run for the convenience of the
officers and their friends. and holds a
score of passengers. The motormen
are detailed whenever their services
are required. and no transfers or tick
cts are issued
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

Opines the Washington Post: The
American people have been talking
about a deep waterway from the
lakes to the Gulf long enough Every
man, woman and child in the land is
in favor of it, Certainly more mate
rial benefit would result to our coun-
try from its realization than will
come from the Panama Canal. that
all of us are for and ready to spend
untold millions to complete.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

and all skirting materials that are
adapted to SO simple style are APP
propriate. In this case buttonhples
are worked on the right front edge
for its entire length, and the skirt is
closed by means of these buttonholes
and buttons, but, il preferred, the
hens can be stitched to position to
the depth of placket and buttons
and buttonholes used above, or the
closing can be made invisibly. In
such case the trimming can be simu-
lated buttonholes or braid or any
thing that may be preferred
The skirt is made in two pieces. 1t
is fitted by means of darts over the
hips and the front edges are finished
with hens.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

1t is no mere courtesy Of the stump
that has dubbed the farmer the back
bone Of American prosperity. asserts
the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Men
whose labors yield four times the
wealth taken from the mines and the
oil fields together, who furnish a
third of all raw materials used in all
Industries, and who feed so large a
part Of the human race, deserve al.
most any adjectives That the power
of this country to support population
is practically unlimited is not the
least significant testimony Of these
amazing figures.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

The American Workshop For the
Blind. which was incorporated by an
act of the last Legislature, has been
opened in Baltimore, relates the New
York Tribune. The object of the
workshop is to give employment to
the adult blind of the city who other
wise would be either beggars or live
in Respondent idleness. Certain in
dustries which, it has been found,
can be engaged in with profit by the
blind. such as broom making. mat
tress making and chair Gaming. will
be taken up.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

"a visit to Japan" writes Special
Agent Roland r. Dennis. tends to
disprove the theory that cheap labor
insures cheap production of output,
The Japanese in many directions, es-
pecially in cabinetmaking is an ex-
pert and finished workman, Although
he uses an infinitesimal plane and
planes toward himself, and his hand
saw looks like an overgrown butcher
knife. with sawteeth cut in its edge.
he produces fine work But give him
a machine nearly automatic to tend
and he is not a success.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19

Purple is magnificent dye this
season, and the creations in 1t that
we see at the milliners are past beau
tiful Orchids, lilies. heliotrope the
latter made Of velvet and therefore
well suited to winter wear violets
and roses make some Of the best and
most expensive hats. The all-color
hat still prevails to great extent,
yet really many of the best hats are
Of black shapes with rich dark col
ored trimmings.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19
Blouse Of Novel style.

A new bingham or linen waist is
cut straight up to the top of the neck
where it fits in somewhat the same
way as gored empire skirt fits the
waist. To this is attached turnover
collar, which fastens in front with a
cameo pin. The effect Of the novelty
is odd, but it is practical and washes
we'll, while women of special type,
tall and 1.-THE, it would suit admira-
bly,.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19
Wells Of Russian TuIIe.

Wells Of Russian tulle are very
much in favor at present, either with
out binding Of any kind or else edged
with band Of taffeta to match. This,
of course, adds greater strength to
the tulle, and, when ii envelops the
whole hat, as fashion at the moment
DEGREES, this reinforcement renders it
Jar more satisfactory.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-01-19
Lovely ChantillY.

The luxury Of ivory white Chan
tiIly. lace has never been more clever
ly adapted to the decoration Of the
elaborate gown than it will be the
coming season Long scarfs Of lace
with the floral design picked out ii a
silver thread will be an effective trim
ling seen on the new models.