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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
HAS WORLD BY THE HAIR.
Rev. Sandford Repeats Part of His Hilltop Sermon Before Leaving
 Shiloh to be Sentenced.

Shiloh, Me. Dec 1s-When Rev. Dr. Frank Sandford, head of the Holy Ghost and us Society, of Shilohites left here, early today. to go to Port land, where he will be sentenced by Justice Hale on six counts of man. slaughter, hundred or more of his faithful followers gathered to bid him farewell.
 Repeating some of his remarkable 10 hours sermon, preached yesterday in Shiloh temple on the Hilltop to 300 the Rev. Sandford declared he had he had the world by the hair,'' and that 'pestilence. war, famine and to- tai destruction" will soon come tc those who have found him guilty. oi responsibility for the death of siz Coronet. The men died of scurvy and starvation. Three perished on board the boat while it was cruising off the coast of Africa, last summer. Three died in Portland harbor after the boats return.
 Sandford's trial was the most re- markable in Maine history. The de- fendaHt refused to question the right of any of the venfren1en summoned for his jury and would not question wit nesses who. testified that, while the crew of his ship subsisted on a bowl of gruel a day he had three good meals in his sacred cabin.
 Sandford has been out on $10000 bail since his conviction a week ago. Fol lowers here and in other parts of Maine have stuck to him throughout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Treasurer MaeYeagh Strongly Opposed
 To Central Bank
But in Annual Report to Con- gress He Asks For Currency Meazure Based on .Aldrich Plan
Especial from United Press )


 Washington, Dec. 1s-Declaring him. self positively opposed to a central bank, Secretary Macveagh, in his an- nual report to Congress, today, made a strong plea for the immediate pas- sage of a currency measure based upon the Investigations of the Aldrich Monetary Commission.
 Panics, a rigid currency, periodical money stringencies, unequal interest rates and all difficulties under which the banking system of the country labors, are due to lack of co-opera- tive, protective system, composed of the organized banks of the country, MacVeagh asserted.
 organization means the establish ment of a central institution represen- this institution should not be a cen- tral bank. It must be purely cen- tra1 agency of the banks. It was na- tural, at first to think of a central bank but it was early discovered that the central bank could have no place in our system. The national reserve association has, therefore. grown up just as the idea of a clearing house grew up, and it follows the clearing house, as a sequence on far larger and more important scale.'
 It is indispensable, according to MacVeagh that the new law shall deny with great precision the right bank to prevent concentration of the money power, such concentration, the report stated, being inevitable under our present banking system.
 Speaking of the causes which gave impulse to the appointment of the monetary commission, MacVeagh re- ferred to "the gratuitous panic of 1903"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
HOUSEWIVES E CUE
 IN NEW YORK WILL
 BOYCOTT UaClEAN SHOP

New York, Dec. 1s-Hundreds of women are being enrolled in the new Housewives League. which is expected to have far-reaching effect upon the retail trade of New York by making every woman an inspector to enforce health laws regarding, sanitation, the pure food laws and the laws regarding fair weights.
 Although the women occasionally will bring violations into court, their most effective weapon will be the boycott against any merchant who maintains an unclean shop, does not sell pure goods and who does not give true weight.
 Active members are the housewives They pay five cents annually. Asso. ciate members are those who sympa- thize with the movement The leag will have weekly neighborhood meeting where heart to heart talks are expected to accomplish great re- suits. Each woman will tell her neighbors where the best groceries and meats may be obtained at the lowest prices.
 This, the women believe. will result in a general reduction in the cost of living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
NECHOLs-PETRUCELLI.

At the Holy Rosary church in Bar mum avenue yesterday afternoon. the marriage of Miss Petrucelli, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Mrs. Mary Petrucelli, of Hallett street, to MT. William fNechols was solemnized. The bride wore, white chiffon over white satin, with veil and wreath of roses and carried bouquet of Killarney roses.
 She was attended by Miss Paselianna Cheria, who wore white chiffon over pale blue silk and carried Killarney roses. Mazfe Gabria and AngeIene Petruccelii attired in pink were the flower girls. They strewed roses in the church aisle as the wedding party walked to the altar.
 After the nuptial ceremony the bap- tism of an infant son of James Mech ols, a we'll known contractor and brother of the bridegroom, took place. A reception followed at the home of James Nechols in Avon avenue. The wedding supper was prepared by Os- car Gregory, Mrs. Odefa Gregory and Joe Rapheili. A mandolin quartet and two singers from New York rem dered selections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
BIackmailing Plot Is Uncovered By
 Twisted Letter

Chicago, Dec. 1S-In the arrest of three Armenians and one American the latter a chemist and man of edu- cation--the police, today, think they have disco~eSed clever .blackmailing plot. N-~E
 The arrests came about solely through the discovery that, in the typewritten letters demanding money which were sent t6~ two wealthy Ar menian rug importers, K. T. and G. T. Pushman, the letter T"M'' was i'm perfect. When detective posing as a typewriter repair man found the letter "M" on Dr. Alfred Colbert 's typewriter imperfect corresponding to the twisted letter in the b1ackmailing missives, he investigated.
 Postoffice inspectors say Gelbert confessed to the letter writing His alleged associates in the piot-three Armenians-were arrested after the Pushman brothers had compiled with elaborate instructions regarding the disposal of s1o,000 demanded by them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Slaie's Attorney Judson Kol Well
Suffering From Nervous Trouble and Will Go to Bermuda
 to Recuperate

States Attorney Stiles Judson is ill and has been confined to his home in Stratford for several days. Nervous trouble which prevented him from getting the required amount of sleep was the chief trouble but at his law offices today 1t was said that Attor- ney Judson's condition was greatly improved.
 The vast amount of work which he has done is given as the cause of At torney Judson's breakdown. He has handled the docket of the criminal superior court, said to be the largest ot any county in the state, and also attended to his large civil practice The combination was too much of a tax upon his strength. Attorney Jud- son will rest quietly until next Satur- day when he will sail for Bermuda He expects to take a long vacation there and will return to this city when his health is recuperated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SOCIALIST JOURNAL
 HASN'T SUSPENDED
COMMITTEE ISSUES STATEMENT TODAY DENYING STORY PUB- LISHED IN SUNDAY
 PAPER

Local Socialists are out with a statement today declaring that their little paper, '"The Bridgeport Social ist", which has appeared weekly since eight weeks before election, has not suspended pubI cation despite its fail ure to appear yesterday.
 Here is what the committee has to say upon the subject. in a statement issued today:
 "Whereas, there appeared in yester- days issue of the Sunday Herald a statement misleading and erroneous, cialist' had suspended and that indef- inite,y. This statement is false, un- founded and unauthorized. Advant- age was taken of the fact that through a misunderstanding the printer was unable to get copy in time and 1t was decided to postpone the issue for one week, steps having been taken to pre- vent the same from ever recurring again.
 ''The Socialists are not quitters, and even their enemies realize that fact, and if perseverance, self-sacrifice. per- sistent and united effort amounts to anything the Bridgeport Socialist will continue to be published, will continue to fight the difficulties incident to its infancy, and will win, despite all ef- forts to discredit it.
 'sWhy should it suspend? It has thousands of enthusiastic readers who are hungry for the truths it expounds, as the thousands of anxious enouirers testify. If national bank had sus- pended payment the excitement could not be greater. Why should it sus- pend! Advertisers are already real izing results and they have made no mistake in believing that the patron age of the Socialist movement is well worth considering.
 JAMES H. DWELL. (Signed) CHARLES CHAIKIN,
 ID. M. LUCKI,
 "Cornuittae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Girl Is Thrust VIo'enlIy From
 Speeding Taxi
Especial from United Press.>

New York. Dec. 1S-The police, to- day, are trying to solve one of the most peculiar automobile mysteries with which they have ever had to deal and in which means the life of Katherine Flanagan, a pretty g year old girl who is now in the Roosevelt Hospital.
 Persons near West 56th street and 9th avenue, early today, saw the door of a speeding taxicab thrust violently open and the girl hurled head fore most from the car, which increased it's speed and escaped.
 The young woman was unconscious when picked up and is still in that conditiony Physicians doubt if she will ever be able to tell the story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
OBITUARY

A largely attended funeral was that Of Joseph A. O'Rourke which was held from his late residence No. 1S4 Lexington avenue, this morning at s:30 and from St. Augustine's church q half hour later where the Rev. John J. Kennedy celebrated a high requiem mass. During the church ritual the choir composed of Prof. A. T. Brise- bois. Miss Mae Flaherty and Miss Jennie Osborn sang Ave Maria" and after the mass Come Unto Me- Many beautiful floral tokens sur- rounded the casket showing in their mute way the respect in which the de- ceased was held. The pail bearers were James McCullough,( Michael Reeves, James Tanning, Thomas Ly> man. Edward Finlan and John Reilly. The burial was in the family plot at St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Alleged P..ol To ASSasSinale Madero
 StirS Mexico New
Especial from United Press.p


 Mexico City, Dec. 1S-Mexico, today faces another revolution The perma- nent legislative committee is expect ed momentarily to issue orders pro- claiming martial law throughout the republic and has already instituted a minute search for General Bernar. dino Reyes, leader of the revolution ists. supposed to be hidden somewhere along the Mexican border Two men suspected of complicity in an anar- chiStic movement are already in jail Discovery of an alleged plot to as- sassinate President Madero as he rode to Chapultepec, early today, resulted in the posting of an army of spies, secret guards and soldiers along the route taken by the executive
 Madero's friends fear that his in- vitation to Former President Diaz to return to Mexico foreshadows trouble, as Diaz still has great personal fol- lowing. Diaz has not answered the invitation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
"KEh" J-HNSOn STRONG
 MAN AT PENNSYl VlnIA

Kenneth c. Johnson of Laurel ave- nue, who is a student at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, ranks among the first 90 strong men at the univer- sity. This is quite distinction when it is considered that there are over 5000 students to choose from. The tests were made at the beginning of the school year but the names of the first 50 have just been announced They were not announced according to rank. Johnson is san a1umnus of the Bridgeport High school. He is a member of the Freshman Dental class and is a candidate for the Freshman crew,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
TEN YEARS AT
 HARD LABOR FOR
 REV. SANDFORD
Head of Hoy Ghost Society Calmly Receives Above Sen- tence at Portland, Today
Especial from United Press.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 1S-Ten years at hard labor was the sentence, to- day, meted out to Rev. Frank w. Sandford, head of the Holy Ghost and Us Society of Shiloh, who was con- victed of manslaughter in connection with the death of six members of his crew of the yacht Coronet
 Sandford was calm throughout the six minutes it took for Justice Hale to send to the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., one Of the most remark able religious fanatics of the country. Unaccompanied, he walked into court and formally surrendered himself to a marshal Asked if he had anything to say before sentence was pronounce ed, he said;
 "God is beside me. He told me, to- day, not to talk. He knows what is in me. He pities everyone in the world who does not look to Shiloh"
 Sandford was hurried into jail and sent to. Atlanta on a train that leaves here at 7:1s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
PYTHIANS TO EXEMPLIFY
 RANK OF KNIGHT BY PICKED
 TEAM OF OVER 75 KNIGHTS.

At the meeting of Mithra lodge, No. 8. K of P. tomorrow evening the rank of Knight will be exemplified by a picked team of the four Pythian lodges. Grand Keeper of Record and Seals, H. O. Case of Hartford and other Pythians prominent in the or- der will witness the work.
 It is expected that this work will be the finest exemplification of the rank of Knight ever seen in this city with over 75 men on the floor. After the work refreshments will be served. All members of the order are invited tn attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
r. n, DILLON R. co.
foreIgn Shipping
 Trust Hard Hit
 By Rep. Humphrey
Especial from United Press.

Washington. Dec. 18.-Startling charges against the so called foreign shipping trust' were made before the House Committee on Rules, today, by Representative Humphrey, (Rep., Wash.), supporting his resolution providing for a shipping trust investi- gation by a joint committee of the House.
 More than go per cent. of our overseas business is received by foreign ships belonging to pools and com bines" said Humphrey ''Be. tween the ships in these combines there is no competition and both passenger and freight rates are fixed by agreements in Germany and rates for South America are fixed in New York. All South American and Paci- fic lines practice the rebate system '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
FANCY LINENS

| E ANOX LINENS
 scarfs, Squares, shams, Trays, Centerpieces, Lunch Clothes, Doilies, etc., are here in Cluny, Battenberg, Hand Drawn, Japanese and Mexican, Austrian, German, English and Irish Linens. Prices start at 23c and run up to $12.98. A piece of lin en lasts a lifetime, is in use nearly every day and is a constant reminder of the thoughtfulness of the giver. Why not give linens? SOFA CUSHIONS
 Biggest assortment in town and best values. Come see and judge for yourself. Priced 3ec, 79c, 98c, $1.19, $1.49, $1.69, $1.98.
 Silk Floss Cushion Pillows are selling here at 23c to 55c HAND BAGS
 You'll find all the wanted sort here and at a saving in price. Bags of silk, satin and other fabrics. Bags of leath- CT and Bags made of German silver mech. Prices started at 39c to $2.98. FURs
 Nothing nicer than a nice Fur for a nice gift. We sell Furs we stand back of and guarantee to give the right sort of wear. All the wanted Furs are here. Separate Pieces or Sets for Ladies, Misses and Children.
 > 98c to $24.98
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SWeethearts Sail
 Over Sound To Wed
Port Jefferson Hello Girl Here
 With Sta.wart MachiniSt

Harry Speller, a machinist of Lind- hurst, L. l., and Lena Davis, a pretty hello girl of Port Jefferson, set sail on the good ship, Park City, from Port Jefferson, this morning and came to Bridgeport to be made man and wife.
 Speller and his sweetheart made their way to the City Hall promptly after their arrival here and by Il o'clock had secured the license neces- sary to allow them to consult a ceir. gyman.
 Flushing becomingly Miss Davis accompanied him as he left the City Hall to seek a clergyman. Miss Davis is an attractive brunette. She coh- fessod to 21 years. .Speller, a stalwart, handsome chap is two years older.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Talk Of Peace
 In China Now
 By Both Sides
Dr. Wu, Head of Rebels Wants
 Concessions From Imperials For Violating the Armistice
Especial from United Press )

tSpeClai rom united PreSS.)
 Shanghai, Dec. 1S.-Representativ of the imperialists and the revolu- t1onlstS met at 10 o'clock, this morn ing, in the municipal building to dis cuss plans for the restoration of peace in China
 Dr. Wu Ting Fang, head of the re- Del delegation of five, proposed that, since the imperialists had violated armistice, occupying Shan Si, shen Si ana Anhwei, while they were pledged to a cessation of hostilities, these provinces at once be relinquished to the revolutionists as an evidence of good faith.
 3, Tang Shao wi, chief of the imper- ial conferees, declared he was unable to act on this suggestion until he had received instructions from Premier Yuan Shi Kai. He sent a telegram to the Premier, outlining Dr. Wu's suggestion. Revolutionist syrnpathiz- CTS believe that nothing will be ac- complished by the conference unless Yuan relinquishes the provinces. Con- siderable friction has already devel- oped and the prospects for a settle- ment are not bright
 The revolutionists continue to mo- pilize troops in the vicinity of Nan king, preparatory to a movement on Pekln, should the negotiations fail.
 hitlAC SiCOciICc IS pidCeu III d ueS- patch sent out from Tokio, yesterday, that England and Japan intend to force cessation of hostilities in China.
 Pekin, Dec. 1S.-Rebels at Han Yang are paying no attention to the armistice according to an officer in the imperial army who arrived here, today The revolutionists are sup piled with machine guns, large supply of ammunition and two air. ships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SPENT SUNDAY IN BRIDGEPORT.

James Farley, chairman of the Dem- ocratic city committee of Providence, and president of the Wool Graders Association, who has been in Phila- delphia for the past week using his influence to prevent strike among the textile operators of that city, spent Sunday with his brother, George F. Farley, in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
BOARD LF RtLIEf $
 ACQUISITION FILED

The board of relief's requisition fill ed today with City Auditor Heating, the second requisition of the year
 names s1,o00, the usual sum, as it's requirement for the next fiscal year
 The amounts itemized are, salaries $s00; advertising SIS; postage and sta- tionary $25; clerk $50; carriage hire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Useful Gifts at Money Saving Prices
$2.5O SILK UMBRELLAS

$2.5O SILK UMBRELLAS
 $1.89
 Not so called $2.5O values, but actual $2.5O qualities $1.89. Mems full 28 inch size with sterling silver mounted handles. Ladies in black, navy, green and red with plain mission and silver and gold plated handles. Guaranteed for five years. Other Umbrellas 44c to $2.69 $3.50 BATH ROBES $2.se
 For Ladies and Men, the best $2.50 Bath Robe we have seen in town is the equal of these but not a bit better. Why not save Gle, besides having a big variety to choose from.
 Other Bath Robes 98c to$3.93 $1.OO KID GLOVES 89c
 Why not save He on every pair you buy besides getting -our unconditional guarantee that any glove we sell you must wear right or we make it right.
 $1.5O Kid Gloves here at $1.19 e French Kid Gloves $1.4 3 Long Kid Gloves. .$1. .98 Other Gloves in wool, cash mere, chamoisette, cham
 ois, cape, suede, silk, etc.,
 .23c to 98c pair HANDKERCHlEFSL
 Big variety to choose from here in Mems, Ladies' and Children's. Priced,
 .5c, 9c, 12c 19c to 49c Ask to see the two special
 box values at 15c and 39c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Chicaso-Manager DippeI, of en<

Chicase-Manager DippeL of she Chicago Grand Opera Company. fo- day located strong man to Took the non-speaking part of UrsUs in Quo Vadfs, tomorrow. He is John Houck, hoilermaker, feet, 3 inches.
 Pittsburgh-Fcotba11 stars and trackmen are responding to the u1erz chants call for athletic young men to help take care of Christmas zhsp- ping crowds. zS 1z1 &ss4s kF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
A BOX OF HUYLER's

tied with ribbons and spray of Hof- ly, delivered early Xmas morning win make a neat little remembraBce e your lady friends. A little courtesy for the pleasant evenings spens fs G. lightful company during ffse pass yssv Leave your cards with us, we deliver it right.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Christmas HandkerCl

Most everyone among the1r Cnr1StnaS gifts rece1Ve4 Handkerchiefs and this is the recognized article for gift purposes Your friends possibly from matter of habt expect to receive Handkerchefs Nothing could be more appropriate and we have them for your convenient choice truly wonderful selection for you. All we ask that you compare values and accept our guaranes
 Complete display Handkerciefs coun ters. / Dainty exclusive designs Regular $r SITS values SPECIAL S1 co each.
 put up Folder, folder, Regular SPECIAL 75c each. ~--. 1-
 Princess Lace Handkechiefs extremely dainty pretty fancy folders Regular and $Ioo vaus SPECIAL 5Oc each.
 Princess Lace Handkerchefs exclusive dany sEsc splendid quality dainty and pretty Rezur soc values. SPECIAL 25c each.
 Handkerches of soft sheer Linen with appeal Regular values. SPECIAL soc. 75c and $1.00 each.
 All Pure Linen Handkeehiefs neatly nesescned and eeso charming designs Regular $1oo $r7s values SPECIAL
 Pure Linen Handkeciefs dainty, and durable with wide variety patterns select from Re s values SPECIAL 50c each.
 Edge Handkerhiefs exclusive tive designs Extra fine quality Regular 7sc values SPECIAL soc each.
 Lnen Vense lace edge Unusual patterns Reg1 lar 75c values, SPECIAL soc each.
 Pretty AMRISWYL Handkerchief, handsomely ebso4 cred i'll Neatly henstched Regular 75c vaue& SPECIAL 5Oc each
 wide variety of Patterns dainty ALPINE Handkiefs neatly hetched and handsomely embroidered ia Regular soc values. SPECIAL 26c each
 NUNNERY HANDKERCHIEFS, all hand embroidered in beautiful artistic designs Regular values SPECIAL 25c each
 after nnuerabe washngs Regular values SPECIAL 25c4 each
 SANTA CLAUS MAIL BOX NOW READY MAIN FLOOR CENTER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
THE SNfITH-MURRAY CO.
Store Open Evenings Until Christmas.

FROM NOW TILL CHRISTMAS IT'S ONLY A FEW DAYS, BUT EACH ONE OF THEM IS WORTH ANY TWO DAYS OF ORDINARY MERCHAEDI5 ING. ALL THE GREAT HOLIDAY STOCKS MUST BE DISPOSED OF. THE BOCKS-THE DOLLS THE TOYS THE GAMES-ALL THE GREAT HOST OF FANCY ARTICLES ARE TO BE SOLD. EVERY DAY FINDS US WITH MORE CUSTOMERS TO SELF AND HELP US BY COMING EARLY.
 Christmas HandkerChiefS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

u.,Nr ADS. CENT A WORD
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-02-20

to any dramatic critic in the country.
He expressed the opinion that there
was no objection to the drama on reli-
gious grounds, and the police commits
sioner accepted his decision and paid
no further attention to the matter.
Though he comes of Dutch ancestry,
Sergeant Quackenbos is thorough
bred American. for his family came to
America in 1860 He was born In Chi
cago, where his father was professor
of ancient and modern languages in
st. Mary's university. He probably
Inherited his ability to learn languages,
for he showed an early aptitude for
them, and today he speaks In Latin,
French. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Greek and several Indian tongues.
Quackenbos returned to New York
twenty odd years ago and taught lam
guaees and higher mathematics in
many schools and colleges. He had
learned the sign language used by the
deaf and dumb and had also learned
the articulation method by which the
deaf read speech by watching the lips,
and for time he was an instructor in
the New Jersey School For the Deaf
at Trenton. He has been policeman
since 1896.