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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Handbags of real beauty.

Pigskin handbag, for H. lustration,is one of the most effective. It's light hue and fine finish, it's surface that shows so attractive a grain, it's great durability all these unite to make the bag of pig skin unusually worthy.
 Then there is calfskin. And walrus grenss sAd seal and morocco Not M are skins frosA the animals whose nantes thee bessfar from it in some cases but they are handsome and bags from them are of distinct merit.
 Frames are just as attrac- tive, ranging from leather covered to gilt and to Ger man silver.
 Present collection is un- mistakably good and varied. Bags run in size from 8 to 10 inches; handles are either cord or leather; Things are leather or cloth,-$1 to $15.
 Strap-back purses made of morocco,seal grain,or real seal. Handy to carry and nice of looks,-50c to $5.
 .Children's bags with in ner purse, tan red and brown -25c to $1.
 Beaded purses and bags for little girls. Designs in white and gold,-50c 75c and $1.
 Left of Main street door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
DABNEY CHRISTIAN IS TURNED OVER.
 TO AUTHOR, TIES
Aged Darkey Preacher Becomes Violent-He is Destined
 For State Asylum

Dabney Christian, who was adjudg- ed insane by Judge Hallen in the Pro- bate court last week. but was released upon Mrs. William Wards furnishing negro would do no harm, was sur- rendered by Mrs. Ward and her hus> band to Judge Hallen this afternoon.
 Drs. McGovern and Schutz testified last Friday that they found Christian suffering from senile dementia, while Drs. Blackman and Townsend said they did not believe him insane but highly nervous.
 After Dr. McGovern had examined Christian before Judge Hallen, at the instance of the probate judge. there was no question as to his mentality. Judge Hallen adjudged him insane. Then it was arranged that he should be placed under a caretaker, with Mrs Wards bond of $1,000 to protect the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Good protection against chill and damp is a sweater.
 Something about the snug way it fits and the softness of it's woolen yarn that makes a sweater seem even warmer than maybe it actu- ally is.
 Assuredly a sweater is at tractive, and good-looking, and of extended service.
 Good sweaters ,1 it for as little as $2. White gray blue and red. Have V neck and turn over collar.
 Several sorts in plain and fancy weave at $3. V or close-buttoning neck. Some even have stylish sailor col lar.
 Finer sorts at $5 and $6. Among these splendid ones in pure white and some in unusual colors. They button close or have V or square necks.
 Y Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Graphophone IS IS gift for all.

There's member of the family but will enjoy Columbia graphophone It will be gift for all and gift for each individual
 From the wonderful variety of records may be chosen approval of each member from baby eldest And each will be played as 1t should be.
 Homess Columbia Is fnestookng oundeproducer that has yet been lis graceful piece of cabinet work with all the reproducing machinery hddenand melody clear and and deIghtng $25 $35 and more.
 Just time for Christmas lot of excellent records for folks who already graphophone for choose of Fine vocal selections by individual singers and by quaree violin solos, marches by Princes band
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Round and square dome gas-lights--S10

Of extra interest because they are handsome in design and color-and price is for the light put up at home and all ready for lighting.
 Round domes of 22-ineh diameter with beaded fringe
 Square dome of J7 inch size fancy inlaid pieces Of art glass.
 Good colors and tasteful
 Equipped with burner mantle and put up at one's home,-$10.
 Portable gas-lamps Tn half a dozen good styles $5.
 These, too, of extra value. Fitted with pane1ed shades and trimmed with fringe. Complete with Welsbach burner and mantle, good tubing,-$5.
 Fourth floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Collectors To Revise
 . List Of DeIinquents

Prosecutor Delaney and the Per- sonal Tax Collectors have an appoint the list of the delinQuents handed to the prosecutor by the collectors, pre- paratory to the issuance of warrants.
 Delaney estimates that upwards Of 15O delinquents had come across with their g payments up to last Friday night There was a rush to the office Saturday, and no doubt. this includ- ed a number of others whose names had been handed in for prosecution.
 After revision of the list tonight warrants are expected
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Iron Co.
 Appeals Decision
 On Liquor License

The Bridgeport MaIleable Iron Go. has filed notice in the Superior court of an appeal from the county commis- sioners' decision in allowing P. J. Mo Guire to transfer liquor license from 1911 Main street to AT Gregory street. Manufacturers tn that section of the South End have fought for years against the establishment of additional saloons in that vicinity, and McGuire was the first victorious aplicant in many years.
 Among those who demonstrated against him were the Bridgeport Nal ieable Iron Co, N. Palmer Co., Park City Lumber Co.,, Crane Valve Co.,, Bridgeport Foundry & Machine Co.,, and the Deoxydized Bronze & Metal Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
CHRISTMAS GIFT.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS-Statonery, Fountain Pens Books
 for both young and others, Desk Novelties, Gloves Prayer Books Bibles Brass Goods Gillette Razors Waste Baskets Post Cards Calendars and Christmas Letters Jacksons Book Shop, 9s6ss Main Street At this book shop the amounts not large for purchases your money goes further
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Gifts-fur.- table use.
Center aisfe, rear.

Chafing-dish, whether it be rich copper in the new dull finish or polished nickel, is attractive. 'Tis a desired addition to fitting of the din ing-room; is essentially use ful. And yet 'tis ever vel come as a gift.
 Many new styles now Tn new and graceful shapes. Some have wrought-fron stand. Some are of dull cop per throughout,-s4 to SIP
 Casseroles of earthenware or of fine china with nickel ed stands,-$1.50 to $j.5O.
 Handsome and worthy coffee percolators. Not alone do they have good appear ance but they make fragrant delicious coffee,-$2.5O to $7.50.
 Carving sets of splendid steel with mountings of horn and of wood. Some of them made with trimmings of special beauty and merit $1.75 to $10.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Rome, Dec. 1S-One thousand Arabs were killed or wounded in an engage ment at Hons, Saturday, according to advices from Italian newspaper men today. Cruisers poured a heavy fire among the Arabs while ItaNan troops attacked them from the rear. Five hundred Arabs were taken prisoners. The Italian losaes wara small
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
TOMMY" ARNOLD BETTER.

Former Senator Thomas Arnold. IT,, who has been ill at his home in Coleman street with intestinal trou- ble was reported at press hour today as feeling somewhat better"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
The holiday store, complete from books to furs and jewelfy to nove1tie s, offers ready ser- vice.
Pretty
 'kerchiiefs.
The Weather - Unsettled tonight and tomorrow.

Richest and most-beauti- full of all the handkerchiefs are trimmed with fine Prin- cess and Armenian lace. They are delightfully."- fine; have the charm that a fine 'kerchief always has for woman of critical taste.
 Then there are almost equally fine ones with at- tractive pattern embroider- ed in corner. These, of an entirely different style,seem to be almost as attractive.
 From fine sheer pure Ifn- en,there are made thousands and thousands of others. Some are prettily plain, Some are finished with in- itial done in clever and tasteful embroidery.
 1t is a regular Christmas snow-storm of handker- chiefs that has fallen here. spotless charming and de- lighting.
 soc to s box.
 Center afsfe rezr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Merry merry Toyland, place of delight for all, IS ready for its best service now.
 

Service the man the important thing And the store has made ready for that shall be prompt ready willing and excelng.
 Every of the regular sa each of the large number of workers everybody in the all have become mbued with this happy spirit Christmas that shall be better than
 Equally important the has greatest assembly of Christmas merchandise roof covered It bigger quantity It s more-vaed in variety. moearachve pattern and quality This Christmas Is to be redeer the stores history wahearted enthusiastic service desirable holiday merchandise will make 1t
 Count every member of the force do his verybe for this week You may depend upon each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
PKOBAr1Es COURT.

J. Frank Stanton was appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of his late wife, Elizabeth H. Stanton, in the Probate court today.
 IOST.-EAdys open face. gun metal
 watch and neck chain. Finder re-
 turn F. E. H., IS Chapel street. ! . T Is ID
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ANACOSTIA.

Plans were made last evening at a
meeting of Salem Lodge, No. %, indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows Of Ana
costa, for the annual visitation of the
officers of the Grand Lodge. which will
take place in Masonic Hall the evening Of
April Is. A vocal and instrumental en-
tertainment will be a feature. besides sew
eral addresses by those high in this or
der
Rev. George NJ. Cummings. pastor of
the Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
and his family have rented premises 1918
V street, Anacostia, and will hereafter
make their home at this address.
While Benjamin Goats was moving a
load of furniture from Maryland yester
day the horses became frightened on
Pennsylvania avenue, Twining City. at an
automobile. and ran away, overturning
the wagon into a deep ditch. Much dam
age was done to the wagon and its con-
tents, but horses and driver escaped I'M
hurt
Miss Margaret Roseman, while descend
ing the front stairs of premises 513 Mich
OILS avenue, Anacostia, yesterday, fell and
was rendered unconscious. Mr.. r. A Pyles
gave medical aid, after which Mrs. Rose
man was able to get to her home.
Miss Ethel Williamson and her brother,
Harry Williamson. who made their home
these premises. and Mr.. Williamson will
reside in Washington. Miss Williamson
has gone to Oklahoma, where she will
spend several months with relatives.
Preparations are being made by the
choir Of the Anacostia Baptist Church for
gene Goodman will have charge of the
main program, while Miss Edna Balder-
son will be in charge of the program of
the primary department.
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SUSPENDED THIRTY DAYS.
Three Clerks Accused of Practicine
Usury Punished.

Thirty days suspension without pay is
the punishment inflicted on three more
'vest-pocket' loan sharks In the bureau
of engraving and printing.
This brings the total to ten men found
guilty of practicing usury on their asso-
ciates, recommended for punishment by
Director Ralph, and penalized by Secre-
tary MacVeagh OF the Treasury Depart
ment. All were suspended for thirty
days without pay: two were further pun
ished by reduction in pay.
Alexander Payne. Lawrence Phillips
and Charles Beck are the trio upon whom
sentence was pronounced yesterday.
Their suspension takes effect from the
day they were relieved from duty by Di-
rector Ralph pending decision of their
cases.
This ribs the bureau of 'vest-pocket'
loan operations. Director Ralph declares.
No one is now engeged in the business,
he says. In the future summary dismiss
sal awaits any employee Of the bureau
who practices usury upon his associates.
Payne is a negro and lives at 300 o
street. He Is the employe who out Of a
salary of $40 month, says Director
Ralph. was able to put aside a fund
which he loaned at high interest to other
bureau employees.
Phillips draws $50 yearly as a skilled
laborer. He lives at 1906 Vermont avenue.
Beck. a registry clerk. is on the pay roll
at $1,000 annually. His home is at TAI
Longfellow street
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70 CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION
Exercises Will Be Held at Friendship
Raptist Church April IL.

ARRANGEMENTS for the celebration OF
Emancipation bay, April II. were FUR
thered at a meeting of the Lincoln Eman-
cipation League Of the District last even
ing at Friendship Baptist Church.
DR.. Alexander Willbanks will open the
celebration. James w. Poe, president OF
the league, will make an address W. H.
Underwood will act as master of cere-
monies. Other addresses will be made by
both white and colored speakers.
feature of the celebration will be
group of forty-nine flower girls, repre-
senting the forty mine years passed since
the emancipation proclamation was is
sued Thirty eight girls were present AT
the meeting last evening. They organ
lied as follows: President, Hattie hen,
derson: vice presidents. Rosa Snow and
CANINE Evans; secretaries, Mamie Haw-
kins, Teresa Willbanks and Ceiestihe
Hayes: chaplain. William HAYES; color
bearer, Donzella Alien; chairman or
committees, Lillian Dixon, Mary Il. JACK,
son. Lillian Johnson Estelle Jenries ana
Bertha Graves; queen, Catherine Tayior;
reader of the emancipation proclamation
Teresa Willbanks; Organist. Susie John-
son; cornetist. Clarence f. Blakely
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STATE SECRETS SOLD;
THREE UNDER ARREST
Franco-Turkish Bagdad Rail-
way Documents Sold to
Germany, 1t Is Said.

PARIS, April 7.-Three officials Of the
foreign office have been arrested here on
the charge of stealing diplomatic docu-
ments for foreign power. One of the
men arrested is the son of NJ. Rouet, late
consul at Bagdad. 1t is said that the
stolen documents relate to the Franco
Turkish negotiations regarding the Bag
dad railway and also regarding the
French policy in Morocco. The informa-
ton was sold to Germany, it is charged.
Although the discovery of treachery
always stirs France deeply, the effect is
intensified in the present case by the I'M
precedented feSture that the foreign of
fee is involved. instead of the army or
the navy department.
No official information is given out
beyond the names Of the three men ar
rested yesterday and the nature of the
accusation against them. They are
charged with spying and not with
treason. The crime is punishable by SEN
tence of from two to five years in prison
or fine of from 1900 to 5000 francs.
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Shoplifting Case Postponed.
Phone Main S9S.

The case of Myrtle Dunn, arrested yes
terday In a local department store on a
charge of theft. was continued in the
Police Court today until April l.. She is
accused Of helping herself to suit val
ped at $780,. Pending her appearance she
IS at liberty under a three-houndred-do dol
lar bond The defendant says she is mar
ried and came to Washington from Balti-
more, where her husband resides, a short
time ago following a family disagree
ment. According to the police, she con-
fessed to the theft, giving as her reason
for committing 1t lack of money with
which to equip herself with spring out
fit. The arrest was made by Detectives
Evans and O'Day.
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SENT TO PRISON FOR LIFE.
Sacrini Was Convicted of Second De-
gree Murder.

Antonio Sacrini, who was convicted Of
second degree murder in causing the
death Of Charles ]. Chapman December
81 last by stabbing him, was sentenced
today by Justice Wright to life imprison-
ment, the maximum penalty under the
law. The man was tried for first degree
murder, but the jury returned a verdict
of the lesser crime.
In imposing the maximum penalty JUS
tice Wright said the case appeared to be
a typical one Of second degre murder.
There was evidence of previous threats
which might have sustained verdict of
first degree if the jury had taken them
to have been made in earnest. BY its
action. the court said. the jury had evil
IDENTIFY determined that the threats had
been made in spirit Of bravado and
had. therefore, reduced the crime to Sec
ond degree.
Attorney w. G. Gardiner appeared for
the prisoner and Assistant United States
Attorney Turner conducted the prosecu-
ton.
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LOCATED IN DISTRICT JAIL.
Whereabouts Discovered of William
Jones, Missing Since Monday.

William Jones, who was reported to
have disappeared from his home, 81
Virginia avenue southeast, Monday, was
located in the District Jail last night He
was sentenced yesterday to serve six
months for the theft Of carpenter tools.
Jones was arrested Wednesday morning
and locked up at the fourth precinct
police station for intOXication. Late in
the afternoon he was again arrested,
having been found again under the in
fiuence of liquor.
An investigation Of his conduct during
the day resulted in three charges of theft
being preferred against him by Precinct
Detective Kleindienst. His mother was
Informed OF his whereabouts.
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ABSENCE UNEXPLAINED,
Police Unable to Find Charles B
Stallings, Who Has DISAPPEARED.

Charles b. Stallings, blacksmith, at
AS New Jersey avenue southeast, who
disappeared from his place Of business
last Saturday morning. has not COM
municated with his wife. nor have the
police been able to find any trace Of
him.
Mrs. Stallings says she has not the
slightest idea where her husband has
gone. He came here from West Vir-
ginia about three years ago, and had a
prosperous business. Saturday morning
he made a collection of about $50, went
to his shop and later disappeared.
1t is said that he made only the one
collection that day, although many
other firms owed him money. He was
not in debt, and had no home troubles.
and relatives are unable to explain his
disappearance.
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COUNTERFEITERS ARRESTED.
Secret Service Believes Plan Was to
Flood Middle West.

What secret service men believe was
an extended plan to flood the middle
west with counterfeit gold coin has
been discovered in Kansas City. NJ
r. Little and Charles DeVault have
been arrested there charged with pass
ing counterfeit eagles and double
eagles
Reports to Acting Chief Moran of the
secret service bureau say fifty-nine
eagles and thirty-two double-eagles,
probably gross metal plated with gold,
were found on the two men.
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Studying for Consular Service.

Rouet. the son of the former consul
to Bagdad, is only twenty-five years old
and was studying for the consular serv-
ice. He was detached for indexing work
in the foreign Office where. although he
did not have access to the documents of
the highest Importance. he handled highly
confidential reports.
Maimon, another man arrested, is an
oriental who went to London "A dozen
years ago and became a British citizen.
When he first came to Paris he was oc-
cupied in the Persian railway concessions
and thus became acquainted with ROuet.
Palliez, the third man accused, is Mai
mons secretary.
Maimon began by obtaining from Rouet
information of the negotiations regarding
the Bagdad railway and then proceeded
to San information of Frances general
foreign policy. particularly correspond
ence between Paris, London and Madrid
relative to the Moroccan situation. which
was then sold by Maimon to Germany.
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MRS. McAVOY BURIED.
Funeral Today From Her Late
Home on 18th Street.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catharine
Clare McAvoy, widow of John M. NC
Avoy, who died Wednesday at her resi-
dence, 1917 18th street northwest. were
held at St Pauls Catholic Church, 10Th
and V streets northwest, at 10 O'Clock
today.
Mrs. McAvoy was a former Baitimorean
and had lived in Washington for num-
her oe years She is survived by Il
daughter. Miss Katherine McAvoy; a
son. Charles McAvoy; two brothers,
[ narles and James Byrne. ana sister,
Miss Mary Byrne of Baltimore.
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FUND REACHES $13,5OO.
Committee in Charge of Clerks Cam
naign Will Meet TONIGHT.

At its meeting at the New Willard Ho-
tel this evening the committee of twen-
ty-one in charge Of the collection of a
fund of $4,000 to aid clerks in their
campaign for higher salaries will ratify
a declaration of principles prepared for
distribution by p. b. Chase and William
Knowles Cooper.
Former Senator Dick. who is to be di-
rector of the bureau of promotion, Will
attend the session and outline his plan
of procedure.
The fund reached a total of $4,000 by
the subscription Of $1,000 late yesterday
afternoon by the Washington Times
Other donations are expected to be re-
ported at this evenings session.
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New Park in Prospect.

At the request of the District Commits
sioners, Gen. Bixby. chief Of engineers
Of the army. has accepted jurisdiction
over the triangular space at the intersec-
ton of Park road, 18th street and Mount
Pleasant street, with a view to its i'm
provement by the United States as a
public park The transfer is made in
accordance with the provisions of the
act approved July 1, 1898. vesting the
District Commissioners with authority
over street parking. The new park con-
tains 5.O24 square feet of land. and I'M
doubtedly will prove a valuable addition
to the park system Of the District.
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ADDRESS TO COLLEGE MEN.
Speaker Clark as Orator at Demo
cratic League Meeting.

Arrangements have been completed for
a meeting Of the College Mems Demo-
cratic League to be held at the New Will
lard April Ii to celebrate the anniversary
of Jeffersons birth. Champ Clark, Speak
er of the House Of Representatives. is to
make the main address.
For the purpose of organizing a College
Mems Democratic League at George
town University, a mass meeting will be
held In the main hall of that Institution
tonight at 7:4O o'clock.
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Exhibition at Friends School.

An exhibition Of gymnastic work by the
girls and younger pupils was given at
Friends Select School yesterday after
noon under the direction of Miss Sue Will
son. Folk dances and patriotic tableaux
were features Of the program. A life
saving drill with poles and ropes was fol-
lowed by an amusing Dutch dance in CO.'S
TUNES including wooden shoes. The enter
tainment closed with an old-fashioned
minuet by the older pupils.
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Defective Flue Blamed for Fire.

defective f1ue in a frame house at
oO23 35th street northwest, occupied by
Laura Deem, is thought to have caused
fire which did about 800 damage about
IL o'clock this morning. Flames in the
roof were discovered by the occupants OF
the house. The roof and some furniture
in the upper floor were burned.