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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
k0NSTANCE WOULD
 BRAND WIFE WITH
 THE SCARLET LETTER
But Mrs. Konstance Proves that Violinist is Mistaken and He Must Pay or Go to Jail.

William Konstance. the violinist whose sweet strains enthrall the pa irons of the Empire Theatre from day to day. made a flu. .ile attempt to brand his wife with the scarlet letter in the city court today. when he was ar raigned for the second time prisoner for failing to provide for the support of Mrs Konstance. His wife is all, statuesuue beauty. whom he wooed and wed in California nine years ago.
 Konstance sought to eStabl -Sh Dy several witnesses that his wife had sought the services of a physician as a result of conduct thai was not in keeping with the reputation of wo- man such as Mrs. Konstance professed to be- But Prosecuting Attorney De- Laney summoned to the aid of the woman's charac CT Dr. Fl. w. Her mann. her physician. who exonerated her of the aspers.ons cast upon her character.
 Konstance's wife charged him sev- eral months ago with flirting with wo- men he met at various places or amusement where he went as a music ian. She also said he had beaten her. Judge Foster ordered him to pay $9 per week. half his earnings. 70 the support of his wife and child. and a bond of $500 furnished as a guarantee for the required payments. In default of compliance with the order Kon- stance will be committed to jail for two months.
 Mrs. KOnStance gave 45 Clarence streets as her residence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Cu1t-cases with
 all f1tt1ngs.

For maa or for woman who travels at all. suit-casc fitted with all the toilet needs for a journey is a wis.,, gift.
 Such cases are here right now at special prices becansc they are a makers samples. That maker is one of our best ones, too, and the eases are of fine sort.
 Some of the nice cnes arc in just the right size for q woman to carry and contain just the articles she vii, wish.
 Values run from $10 to $25; prices are
 $7.5O to ST..
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
CHANGES MADE IN
 LOCATION OF THE
 FIRE ALARM BOXES
Taking Down of Poles Me- cessitates Some Altera- Changes Should Be Noted.

In consequence of the taking down of a number of poles bearing fir, alarm signal wires. it has been neces- sary to change the location of several fire alarm boxes, and the public would do well to note the changes and bear them in mind in case of emergency.
 The new places are not the most desirable, but the superintendent of fire alarms has done the best he can under the circumstances.
 The changes are as follows:
 Box 32 corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue, moved to opposite corner.
 Box 37 corner of Main street and Wall street, moved to opposite cor ner.
 Box 31 corner of Wall and Water streets, moved diagonaIly across the street.
 Box 14 corner of State and Broad streets. moved to city hall quare. across street.
 Box S23 corner Gold and Main streets, moved down Gold, to first pole.
 Box 19 corner Main and Gilbert streets, moved down Gilbert toward Broad, next pole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Bonci Wildly Greeted
 On First Appearance

Alessandro Bonci, the great tenor who has deserted grand opera for the concert stage. was received at his first recital m the Academy of Music in Brooklyn by an audience which packed the auditorium. to its capacity and whose applause was of the most generous nature. Before he had sung three songs, beginn ng with the classical numbers. he had his aud ence in wild applause, and when he came to the familiar songs in Engl sh "On Wings of Music" by Mendels- Hark! the Lark by Schubert, songs in which he has never been heard Le- fore the house rose at him en maSse and the "bravos'' and ..bises'' Of the foreign cont nent mingled with the less demonstrative but as heartfelt "hurrahs" and 'encores'' of the deep ly stirred Americans.
 For Bonci, n his first attempt at songs in English had proven that he had a better English diction, enuncia- tion and articulation than the ma jority of ngers who use no other language. It has been Bonci's con- tent on that English was as adaptable ognized master, as Italian and he has worked hard to fit himself to prove it. His rendition of songs in English is the best proof that could be desired.
 From this point the great tenor was forced to repeat almost every num- Der. and h S own happiness at the reception of his songs n English, for he later sang several songs by MacDowall and Gang, made him the more willing to g.ve the famous aria from "Rigeletto", ia donna mobile with which Boncis name seems insep- arably connected as final encore. A hot ioh fod aria is seldom seen in a recital. Brooklyn had never seen such excite ment and enthusiasm, even at a grand opera performance with Caru- so It was a night long to be re- membered.
 Bonci's appearance in Bridgeport will be on January 4th, 1911, at the First Congregational church under auspices of The Wednesday After noon Musical club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
WHITE MAN AW0kE FOUND HIMSELF
 TURNED A NEGRO

Charles Dee. mechanic giving his address as Atlantic street. found him self much in the same condition as greeted Rip Van Wrinkle on awaken ng from his long sleep, when Dee vas given a hand mirror in the pen If the city court today.
 Dee was arrested about midnight IS suspicious character. Patrolmdn n 1olbrook brought him into police headquarters.
 Il found this negro hanging about he streets acting queerly."
 More over, nigger" grunted a fel- ow occupant of tn ecity court pen oday.
 Who're you calling nigger?" de- handed Dce.
 You, of course" was the reply.
 Dee looked at his hands and to his tstonishment found them jet black
 He looked cross eyed at his nose and found that the discoloration ex- tended to his face as well. He asked
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Fancy
 pillows.

Special collection in many many colors and patterns Tapestry tops, distinctive art tops, colors and styles If a great many sorts.
 In oblong as well as square shape; some with rounded corners.
 Each one complete with back and filled with a good soft pillow.
 Samples and bought at special price.
 Selling at similar special prices of S1 and $1.5C..
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
lanera i!

Camera is a whole-year- through gift.
 It may go right into scr. vice to take pictures of the Christmas scenes and be kept active through every. month of the year at home and on vacation.
 Kodaks, and their lit!le cousins, the Brownies, are most-effcient cameras for all-round use. Easy to op- crate. Productive of surA results even in the hands of inexperienced folks.
 You just ought to see t;,e pictures that have been talk en with a tiny Brownie!
 Several price, from a dol- lar to twenty.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Grand Trunk Railroad
 Gets Entrance Into
 Southern New England
(spec:al from United Press.)

(Spec:al from United Press)
 New Haven, Dec. 17-While not denying its part in the railroad war with the Central Vermont or Grand Trunk. of which new evidence today, is the general story that the New Haven road would parallel the Gen. tral Vermont from South Vernon to Battleboro and from Windsor to White River Junction. the New Ha- ven. through it's press department. expressed surprise that the story should have been published.
 The press bureau may give out a statement, today, or tomorrow. Both the New Haven road and the Grand Trunk are prospective petitioners be- fore the Vermont Legislature to build new lines along the Connecticut river. the Boston & Maine along the New Hampshire side and the Central Vermont along the Vermont side of the river.
 Last spring the Grand Trunk scored big victory by acquiring the char ter allowing 1t to build a road from Palmer, Mass, to Providence R. l., and giving it's a new entrance to southern New England and belt line connections with New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
HATCH PLtAUS GUILTY
Jail and Fine for Man Charged With Obtaining Money Under False
 PPetenSeS.
Special from United Press. J.

(Speclal rom OnlteQ FTeSS.1
 New Haven, Dec. 17.-Twenty days and $50 and costs was the sentence handed out in city court, today, to George S. Hutchinson, alias George Hatch, of Randolph, Mass. who pleaded guilty to charges of obtain ing money under false pretense. Claiming himself as manager of q mythical corporation, Hutchinson col lected money from applicants for jobs as store managers.
 In his own defense the prisoner told the court that he had always borne a good reputation and that this was his first ofense. Hutchin- son said that he worked as special representative of the Boston Cham Der of Commerce and that he had in prospect a good position as manager of a Lowell. Mass, stamp premiums store. c. w. Blanchard, of Everett, Mass, a brother-in-law of the prls- oner, was in court as an interested witness and testified to Hutchinson s former good reputation.
 Blanchard paid Hutch .nson's fine and after pleading with the judge out of court. succeeded in having the sen- tence reduced to five days. to permi. the prisoner to return to his wife and family before Christmas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Footwear as a gift.

There is not one member of the family who cannot be pleased with a gift of. foot wear.
 From Baby up to Grand father, there are shoes or slippers or boots or leggine that will be a delight as well as a comfort.
 A whole storeful of foot wear is here; a complete at tractive storeful. Yes; a Christmas storeful for not one thirg in the whole as- sembly is unsuited for gift and many are especially fit ted.
 Warm slinn o~s for Father and Grandfather, soc to $1.75.
 Mems leather slippers $1 to $3.
 Mems shoes, new styles. splendid leather, -$3 to $5.
 Carriage boots for women, -$4.
 Women s fancy slipners.a great great many sty1es,- $1.50 to $5..
 Felt slippers for women. nice and warm-50c to $1.75.
 Boys sliprers, attractive, -79c to $50,
 Pumps for boys,-$2.
 Slippers for oirls. a num- Der of sorts,-50c to $2.
 Oxford ties for dancing for girls,-$2.
 Knitted slippers with light flexible soles. accord i'o~ 10 size and sort.-75c to $1.5O. Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Shaving tools.

Safety razor is a gift that man appreciates more ard more with each day that he owns and uses it.
 Saves him time and an- novance and money.
 Gillette, $5. Gem, Jr., fitted with seven blades-;.!. Rubber-set shaving brush es,good bristlcs that will not come out,-25c to $3.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
SERGEANT HALL ARRESTS FLEEING
 METER THIEVES

George Bicield. Fred Cliff and Geo. Christiansen, youths of about 16 years. res ding in the East End, were apprehended in the East End ire ght yards, this noon, as they were about to board a freight and flee the city. Detective Sergeant Hall caught them just as a freight pulled through the yards.
 The three are alleged to have broken into the gas meter at 1906 Stratford avenue with the intent to rob it. Upon ripping the meter from its fastenings big gas leak was sprung and the tro, frightened at thought of an explosion, took to fl ght. Today they learned the police were on their track and they had made all plans to flee when they were intercepted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
SUMMONED FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
 PUT OUT FLOOD
When the Fire Laddies Ar rived There Was No Blaze But Puddles of Water.

These are the days of the frozen water pipes, various means being re- sorted to thaw out the frozen water carriers. This morning about g o'clock, the family residing at 50S Brooks street being without water. due to freeze out, used lighted candles and lamps in attempting to get flow. Suddenly one of the candles The emphatic plumbers frightened at the spluttering, became so excited that they sent in call for the auto chemical When the crew of the latter arrived, they count not find any fire, but did locate plenty of water. It was @ job for a plumber not the firemen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
TAFT NAMES NEGRO
 FOR COLLECTOR
Special from United Press. )

Wash ngton, Dec. 17-President Taft today. nominated Charles A. Cottrill. colored, of Toledo, O., to be collector of internal revenue for the district announcement of his intention to ap- po'nt Cottrill shortly before the elec- tion. William H. Lewis, negro. of Boston, was mentioned at the same time as assistant attorney general but owing to objections, the President had practically dec ded not to name Lewis. Other nominations today, were:
 To be registrar of the land office: at Sacramento. Cal, John F. Arm strong. The following postmasters: w lliam D. Hale, Minneapolis, Minn.; George A. Harrington, Montrose. Colo: L. M. Bossworth, Ames, Ia; Richard Warr'ng, Abiline, Kas.; John M. Cake, Bangor. Me-; J. Warren Prime. Ashtabula. O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
DIED.

SCHULTZ.-In this city, Dec. 18th, 1910, Theodore Robert Schultz, aged 65 years. months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 95 Merriam street, on Monday, Dec. 18th, at 2 D. m.
 -Interment at Park cemetery. BRCGGERHOF.-I Stamford, Dec. 13, Cordelia Emma, wife of Fred erick William Bruggerholf, in the 76th year of her age. COLLTNE-Dec. IA, in New York Hospital, Angelina Colline of Stain- ford.
 CANFTELD.-At Stepney Depot, Dec. 13, Miss Harriet B. Garfield, aged 7S years.
 LEHOTSKY.-In Norwalk, Dec. II. Emory J. Lehotsky, aged 27 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
GIRL SAVES FIVE
 OYSTERMEN FROM
 PROBABLE DEATH
Special from United Press

New Haven, Dec. 17-Five oyster men were saved from probable death by freezing, early today, by the in sistence of a daughter of one of the men who felt that her father was in danger when he did not return yes- terday.~ In four flat-bottoned boats the men had been in the outer har- bor from six o'clock until midnight. In lifting the.r voices in cries for help. the men had nearly exhausted themselves. when the young girl, scanning the harbor from shore. heard their cries. She secured help. The quintet were returned in mo- tor boat. Except for bad frost bites the men were none the worse for their experience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Chief Engineer Wilcox Dies Off Merwin's Point

Especial from United Presso
 New Haven, Dec. 17-Ch'ef Engineer Charles Fl. Wilcox, of the tug Sachem. died off Merwin's Point, Woodmont, while on duty, today. Heart disease was given as the cause. The tug was bound for Perth Amboy to Connec- ticut river points but put in here with the dead body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
VANDALS CUT BELTS AND PUT HANDS
 OUT OF WORK
Especial from United Pres)

Especial from United Pres.)
 New Haven, Dec. H-Angered at being unable to get into the safe of the Warner & Sperry Company. un- known vandals cut all machines belts, let out from the boilers the water, melted tools in the furnaces and rendered useless much valuable ma oh nery. Today. the 25 employees were out os work.
 Harry Holly. an employe. who re- turned to the shop with the others was arrested on suspicion. The detec- tives say that he confessed during a third degree"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
OBITUARY

Theodore Robert Schultz. aged 6s years. one of the best known and old est German residents of this city. died at St. Vlncent's hospital yesterday af- ternoon. Besides a widow, he leaves O mourn his loss four children. two sons, Paul Schultz and Max Schultz, and two daughters. Mrs. Wm. Wolf and Miss Meta Schultz. all of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Leaves $1O Each to His
 Children; Most to Wife

penter, who resided at 290 Lincoln avenue was admitted to probate to- day. He leaves $10 to each of his three children, Ernest E., Bertha L., and Marion L. To his mother, Julia Ann Fitch, he bequeaths the sum of $1,000. The rest and residue he leaves to his wife, Carrie E. Fitch who qualified as executrix. The ap- pra isers appointed are Wilbur B.
 Featherstone and Fred A. Parsons
 The estate is worth less than S10,O0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Court Officer Fipnegan for a mirror. In surprise he looked at h s black features. He was taken for negro on every side, until he stood up and declared himself. Judge Foster was just about to take the bench when Dee's pl ght was made known to Prosecutor Delaney, who ordered the man taken out and cleaned up.
 When Dee came back he was near ly white. He said he must have been Ea.ilted up while he was drunk last night. Delaney nolled the charge of intoxication and turned him loose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Fraud Sugar Weighers
 Get 10 Months on Island
(Special from United Press

Especial from United Press.)
 New York Dec. 17-Charles Drew and Charles H. Warden. two Un ted States Government weighers, convict ed of conspiracy to defraud the Gov ernment by underwe ghing sugar of- fered for import. today, were, today, sentenced by Judge Martin to 10 months on Blackwell's Island. The two men were given a 60 day stay. pending an appeal, and released on s5,OO0 bond each. The weighers were not implicated in the mamoth sugar fraud but in subsequent and inde- pendent case of underweighing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
ELKS' TOURNAMENT.
Team c, 2; Team c, i.
GUIETY OF MANsLAUGHTER

Newark, O., Dec. 1.-The jury in the case of Montella Watha. the Hay tian on trial here for murder in tho first degree. in connection with the recent lynching of Detective Ether ington returned verd ct, today, find- ing the defendant guilty of man. slaughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Foreman Hughes Goes to Jail Because He
 Doesn't Support Wife

Evan Hughes. a shop foreman. went to jail from the city cour. today in de- fault of bail of $500 required as a guar antee that he would rav his wife sS per week. Mrs. Harriet J. Hughes, his wife. of 2023 Seaview avenue caused his arrest. alleging that for months he had neglected to support her and her several children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Brother and Sister to
 Wed, But Not Each Other

Two marriage licenses were issued today by Town Clerk William Thorn as, wherein the parties are to have @ double wedding on New Years day. They are William Borosky, aged B, to wed Ida Bogen, daughter of Louis Bogen; and John Freedman, aged 35, to wed Mary Borosky aged 26, daugh- ter of Abraham Borosky. The groom in the first is a hrother in the sister in the second license
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
DISASTROUS
 CHIMNEY FIRE
(Specia1 from

Especial from United Press.)
 Dedham, Mass. Dec. 17-Starting from sparks from the chimney fire. today. caused a loss of $20 900 in the handsome residence occupied by J. Eugene Cochrane and owned by Dan- forth F. White.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
CANNOT MOVE EAST
 WASHINGTON AVE. BRIDGE.

Relative to removing the present East Washington avenue bridge to Arctic street in case a new bridge is built in it's place Mayor Buckingham Gaid this morning: There is no pos- sibility of moving the bridge for the War Department would not allow 1t Tn the first place, the department re. quires a 70 fit. span on all new bridges. In the second place the bridge is not in a position to be moved"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
w a1st-pattern.

Right amount of material for a waist, right sort, good design, nice color; large va riety of such all put up m special boxes waits gift. seekers decision.
 Cotton and silk -and-cot.- ton,-5Oc to $1.25.
 Silk,-75c and more.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
NEW TENDERS FOR BRIDGE MUST BE
 BUILT AT NIGHT
Mayor Buck ngham Will See that This Clause Is In serted in the Contract.

The specifications for the building of new lenders at the Stra ford avenue bridge have been sent to Col. Harry Taylor. of the War Department. for his certificat:on Mayor Buckingham stated today that it will be 'wri ten in the contract that the work of build ing the new lenders must be done be- tween the hours of 1 and o'clock in the morning so that traffic over the drawbridge will not be interfered with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BODY OF TWISTED MAN FOUND DEAD.
 UPRIGHT IN CHAIR
Special from United Press. !,

(SpeClaI rom UnIteU PreSS.1
 Winsted, Dec. 1.-The dead and frozen body of John Doughty aged B, was found, today. upr ght in a chair where he had probably gone to sleep week ago. The coroner rendered a verdict of accidental death from gas asphyX.ation on the theory that the tube to a gas stove had accidentally been detached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BASKETBALL

Last nights results in the Employed Boys Easkett all League at the Y. M c. A. were as follows:
 Ono 10. Missouri g.
 Massa chusetts 10. New York g. Connecticut II. New Jersey o. Virginia 5. Pennsylvania l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Gambling Implements
 Returned to Owners
 By Order of Court
Especial from United Press.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 1I.- Judge Miliken, of the third distric: courtcourt of Bristol, established a precedent in judicial finding of this commonwealth, today, by ordering the return of $1,0O0 worth of roulette wheels and their acces ories, seized in a gambling raid October II, becau io he found the warrant upon which they were seized fatally defectiv ..'' in that it did not bear the seal of the court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
CAR KILLS BULL TERRIER.

A handsome white bull terrier own ed by R. S. Sherwood of 432 State street was killed by trolley car at State and Lafayette streets at 8:3O o'clock last night. The animal did not seem to notice the car and ran beneath the wheels
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
DISAGREEMENT IN JURY
 FIXING AGAINST KRISTEN
(Special from United Press.l .l

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Disa greement was the result, here. today, of the hearing in Judge Brentano's court of jury fixing" charges against Charles E. Erbstein. He was accused of brib- ing Grant McCutcheon. a juror in the resent trial of Lee O'Neill Browne, Democratic state leader. who was charged with bribing state legislators to vote for William Lorimer for Uni- ted States senator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
FOUR BODIES RECOVERED
Especial from United Press. ]

Special from United Press.)
 Denver. Dec. 17-Four bodies were recovered from the burning coal mine found in shaft No. l. and evidently perished trying to force their way through the flames to reach fresh air.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
ALARM BUT NO FIRE,

A single alarm from box 121. at the Handy & Harmon factory in John S rect, was sounded at 2:A5 this after noon. There was no fire and the ap- paratus did not respond. The alarm was sent in by the accidental crossing of wires
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Fire Destroys Hrnrarian
 Building In Milwaukee

Especial from United Press) Milwaukee, Dec. 17-F re, early to- day completely destroyed the Hun garian Build'n here, at an approxi- mate loss of s90,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
BOSTON N. L.
 BASEBALL CLUB
 SOLD OF TODAY
Special from United Press.)

Boston, Dec. 16-The Bos on National Baseball club was sold by its major ity stockholder. John P. Harris of Pittsburg, to interests identified with William H. Russell of New York. The money was paid over to Harris and he announced tn esale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17

What is claimed to be the smallest perfect steam engine in the world has been completed after five years by an Illinois jeweler. An ordinary thim- ble will contain it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
INTERSTATE LOCAL DINNER.

The annual dinner of Bridgeport Interstate Local Assembly will be held at the Stratfield, Thursday evening, Dec. 29, at 2 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-17
Christmas Joy for Girl and Boy

secured by presenting suitable books something that builds the mind with thought You will find these with books of travel history at prces at JACKSONS BOOKSOP, 9S6-9S8 MAIN STREET. Fountain Pens Leather Goods Book Racks Prayer Books, Bibles, R0saries many