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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
WEBSTER FAVORS WILLIAMSON FOR
 BOARD VACANCY
Member of Edu- cational Board Will Urge U. M. c. Go. Engineer to Succeed Late T. HI. Mac donald on Board of Edu- cation.


 The Republican members of the Board of Education are not in accord as to who will succeed the late Thos. Hood Macdonald The administra. tion's candidate is Attorney William B. Boardman, a former counsel of the New Haven railroad and at present a law partner of George D. Hill. The ruling powers thought all they had to do was to name their candidate, but the name was no sooner put forward than W. R. Webster, one of the two most recently elected members of the board said that he had candidate whom he intended to propose to the board. He named George E. Williamson, the civil and mechanical engineer of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, said to be one of the ablest young men in the city. ="
 All efforts to get MT. Webster to change his opinion are said to be without avail, and it is reported that he has gone further and spoke good word for Williamson to his associates upon the board. The outlook is that there will be two candidates nominated for the vacant place in the Board of Education when the night of election arrives.
 The term of office of the late MT. Macdonald does not expire until Mo- vember. 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Home comfort:
 men 8 @ boy s.

A house-coat spells home comfort in plainest letters to the average man. It means lounging about Tn genuine ease; it means rest while one enjoys evening paper or liked book.
 Such coats, made of dou- ble-faced material with plaid back -$4.5O and $5.5O.
 Color effects include gray brown tan and navy blue. All are nicely made and of good-fitting model.
 Blanket bath-robes for men. Handsome patterns in good durable and liked colors, $4.5O and to SIP.
 Boys blanket bath-robes in red blue gray tan and brown,-$2 and $3. Of fan nelette,-$1.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

Just as holiday gifts, there are imported scarfs that are going to appeal powerfully to women and men who seek special beauty and goodness. They are of special silk, weight and. strength mark them. They are in rich col ors. Their designs are dis tinctive,-$1 to $2.50.
 Combination tie sets. Something that allows a man to have ties of different shape in exactly matching color. A wide end 4-in-hand, a narrow 4-in-hand, and a bat-wing tie. All in rich plain colors,-$1 set.
 Special matching sets- lie, silk socks, and nandker- chief to match each otherc $1 to $2.
 Handsome silk socks with ties that match. All in plain color and in practically any color,-75c and $1.
 Right of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
OBITUARY
0Communicate8.

Herman G. Liefeld, who died here yesterday. was born at Dalgow near Berlin, Germany, on April Il, 1881. He migrated to New York in 1853 ana settled at New Haven, Conn.,, in 1884, where he worked at first as a tailor shirt cutter In 1884 he came to Bridgeport where he was employed In the same capacity at the Star shirt Go. Only a few years ago he left his position there on account of ad- vanced age. He was charter mem Der of the German Baptist churches of New Haven and Bridgeport, and for aL number of years he held his mem bership at the First Baptist church Of this city, Over a week ago he went to New York to visit his son, Henry He returned about noon yesterday in apparently good health, but 20 min utes after his arrival at home, while telling his children of his enjoyable visit, he was stricken with heart fail ure and died. He attained the ripe age of 80 years months and 20 days. He lived a most exemplary Christian life. The German Baptist church here loses a most valuable member and its oldest deacon. the family. devoted and kind father, and the city an honored citizen. He won the friendship of all who knew him and was beloved by all. The home life was of the happiest. He was mar ried twice, and two sons and four daughters have gone before him. The following children survive him: Adolf Liefeld of Hawleyville, Henry of New York, and Edward and Frederick, of this city, proprietors of the Model Lanndry; Mrs Louisa Minsch of Wor- cester, Mass, Mrs. Lydia Young, Misses Katie and Ida Liefeld, all of this city, and number of grand and rreat-grands children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
RIVAL LABOR BODY SEEKS TO CRUSH
 THE A. F.. OF |,
Especial from United Press. )

(SQeclal rom Unlto0 PreSS.)
 Lynn, Mass, Dec. 7.-Taking quick advantage of any weakness the Amer ican Federation of Labor may have suffered throughout the outcome of the McNaInara cases, the Knights of Labor and the United Shoe Workers of America, bitter rivals cf President GcmLers' organization, today, began prel:minaries for what may develop into a war for supremacy throughout the country. -s -'
 Vuicing the view of President Hayes. of the Knights of .Lap ,r, and 1000 members of affiliated unions in Lynn, Stephen M. Walsh, master workman of the Shoe Guitars Assem- ply, today, sent out a circular letter to all labor men and labor organiza- tions pointing out the need of abso- iute centralization of p.wer If labor is 10 be saved from being crushed cut at the hands of capital, which, in view of recent events, now has an advantage.
 Walsh has urged ttend .nce of ali labor leaders, regardless of their af- fliatJcns. at monster m setting to be held January 10, when every effort w:ii be made to Invade the ranks of some 5000 members of union af- filia,ed with the American Federation of Labor and get them to join the Knights of Labor under one head.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Boys good
 |OvercOats.

Good in warmth. Good in looks. Good in wear.
 That is the trio of good qualities that these over coats especially are marked by.
 Styles are those that boys like. Fabrics are good warm woolens and mixtures that have attractiveness. And all are made with care and the thoroughness that insures good service.
 Chinchilla overcoats, blue or gray, wool-fannel lining, sizes 3 to 1O,-$5 to $10.
 Fur-trimmed kersey, navy brown or gray, cuffs as well as collar of fur,-sizes 3 to 1O,-$5 to SIP.
 Long overcoats in gray tan olive and brown, hand some all-wool fabrics, made with convertible collar, sizes 9 to 18,-$5 to SIP.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
BEEF BARONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO
 APPEAR IN COURT
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.) Chicago, Dec. "A farmer jury' will probably decide the fate of the 10 millionaire Chicago packers who have been brought to trial after eight years of legal bushwhacking. It was ap- parent today that the government in- tended to challenge, peremptorfly, many of the veniremen from Chicago, and Special Attorney Sheean indicated a pronounced preference for agricul- turists.
 A wide difference of opinion as to the Sherman law was developed among the veniremen by questions of the prosecution today. Several declared their opposition to any form of gov ernment-regulating for business, and were violently against the Sherman law.
 The 10 millionaire defendants have not so far felt the weight of the law very heavily. Court attaches are un- der orders to protect them from news paper photographers or reporters in the corridors of the Federal building and the court, so far, has not exacted that they be physically present dur ing the trial-a very unusual depar- ture. When court convened today on- lv few of the beef barons were on hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
MURDER TRIAL MAY
 START. NEXT WEEK

The trial of John Heider, charged with the murder of Patrick Fay of Stamford, will probably commence next week before Judge Reed and a jury in the criminal Superior court. Attorneys John C. Chamberlain and Charles E. Williamson Of this city, have been assigned by the court to de- fend the accused. There is a possibil- ity that the lawyers will ask for a further extension of time in order to legged to have shot Fay following a dispute about wages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

Stockings of fine black embroidered in color with attractive designs: such are truly beautiful. A present gathering is, of special pret- tiness and fineness. The silk is exceptionally lustrous. The embroidery is particu- larly pretty,-$2 and $3.
 Fine black silk with pat terms embroidered in self shade or in pink white or light blue -$1. 50.
 Fine plain silk in black and colors'- to $2.
 Rich black silk in special large sizes,-50c $1 and $1.5O.
 Left aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Silken scarfs.

Rare beauty marks the gathering of silken scarfs. For wear on many occasions they possess special fitness and their prettiness and richness adds to their desir- ability.
 Some are rich in plain hues, some are of striking Persian patterns; there are fancy designs m soft quiet tones and there are crepes de chine in black white and delicate hues. trs Sq.a
 Some scarfs are made with rich decoration of goldand of silver beads. These are es- peciallly beautiful,- soc to $4 Decorative articles for wear at the throat include buds and flowers in addition to pretty bows of velvet and .si1k,-25c and 5Oc. Jabots and side frills in many attractive patterns, some with collars,- to $3 Fancy stock collars and separate jabots range in size from small to large. Side by side with them are at tractive bows of lace,-25c to $1.
 Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
CHANLER SETTLES WITH PRIMA
 DONNA FOR $7O, 900
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Dec. 7.-"I have settled with Cavalieri," announced Sheriff Bob'' Chanler, on his return, today, from Paris. '"The transaction was purely a financial one and she will obtain a divorce in the French courts within four or five months. There positively will be no reconciliation. .'
 Chanler was accompanied by his at torney, Sidney Harris, but neither would name the amount Chanler set> tied on the prima donna. It has been generally understood, however, that Lima was $70,O00 richer since Chambers hurried trip to Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
JUSTICE STRIKES
 STOKES TESTIMONY FROM THE RECORD
(Special from United Press ]

New York, Dec. Ion his own motion and over the strenuous pro- test of attorneys for the defense, Jus tice Marcus, today, struck from the record all of w. E. D. Stokes redirect testimony in the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, showgirls. charged with shooting Stokes, and held that, with his testimony out of the record, there was no further need of continuing Stokes cross-examina- tion.
 This action removes from the rec ord all of the letters written Stokes by Lillian Graham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
BUTTER REACHES
 IT'S HIGHEST PRICE
 WITH PROBE ON

Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Dec. 7-In the midst of the governments investigation of the but ter and egg board, for it's system of uniform quotations, butter, today reached the highest price since 188S Fancy creamery sold at 37 cents pound, wholesale, or about 45 to 50 cents to the housewife
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Sentence Put Off In Oil Trust Case
 Guilty l43 Counts
(special from United Press.)

N0pSC4dl 1AOla CdAlCo 1ISSSy
 Buffalo, Dec. 7@Judge Hazel, in United States District Court, at noon, today, deferred sentence until Dec. g. in the case of the Standard Oil Co.,, ,f New York, found guilty, yesterday afternoon, by Federal jury, of sac- cepting concessions from railroads on shipments of oil from Clean, N. r.. O Burlington, Vt. The Standard was found guilty on '143 counts, aggregat- ng a maximum penalty of $2,S60, ,000.
 Attorney D. J. Kenefick, for the Standard, formally announced his in- -ention of instituting proceedings for a new trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
DIED.

DIED. MEII1S.-Jn this city, Thursday, Dec. n 1911. at his home, 317 Fairfield Ave, Hugh B. Nellis, aged 42 years, l month"; 10 days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. In4dINS.-In this city. Dec. $. 1911, kldget widow of John Collins.
 -frfends are invited to attend the funSral from the residence of her dasghtef. Mrs. Anna Costello No. 465 E. Main street, on Satur ffiay. Dec. Q, sat 7:45 a. n.. ant From St Mary's church at g a. m
 -Intsrment at Newtown, Ct: .I1MEID.--In this city. Dec. 9th wears. months. 25 days.
 -Funeral service will be held bis late residence. No. 120 High ( land avenue. on Saturday. Dec. 9th at 1BSrlsi .isS Si h in Mountain u eTey. z. sTANToN..1n sWreys1 this city, wednesday. Dec. eth, 1911, Elizabeth H.. wife of J. Frank Stanton, aged 4S years, x 6 days.
 the funeral from her late residence, No. s3 Liberty street, on Saturday. Dec. 9th.t at p. m.
 -Inter1nent at Mt Grove eeme- ; tery. James Kelly.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Jeremiah J. Counting, Surf avenue. on Friday, Dec. 8, at S:30 a. m. and from St. James church at s' a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michael's MRequiem mass Saturday morn ing T 6 b NAEDELE-In this city Dec. 9th, 1911, Sophia, widow of John Naedele, aged 79 years, 10 months, days. -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Rau, No, 90 Clinton avenue, on Friday, Dec. 3th, at 2:30 p. m.
 Burial in Park cem etery. M1LER.-In this city, December 5th, 1911. John I. Miller, aged 6s years.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 1is7 Broad street, on Friday, December Sth, at 2:00 p. m. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. T b" '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
PROBING FIRE IN WHICH WHOLE FAMILY
 BURNED TO DEATH
(special from United Press. ]

(SpeclaI rom United Press.J
 Philadelphia, Dec. 7-Fire marshals are today making a rigid investiga- ton into the fire in the Marie Apart ments, a four-story structure on South 10th street, where an entire family was burned to death late last night. The dead are:
 Robert Balfour, Philadelphia man. ager for the Woolworth stores; Mrs. Robert Balfour, his wife; Ruth Bal four, g years old, their daughter.
 The three charred bodies were found huddled together in their apartments on the fourth floor. Bremen believe the blaze must have come from an ex- plosion and that the Balfours were stupefied by nauseous fumes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
ASKED FOR BREAD BUT HELPED SELF
 TO DIAMOND RING

Stopping to ask for a bite to eat, a vagrant called at the home of Miss Dettman at 623 Know1ton street this forenoon. Miss Dettman obliged ~him with some food and he muttered his thanks and departed.
 Later Miss Dettman discovered that a diamond ring valued at about S25 was missing She reported the case to the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Deaths During
 November, IOI

Vital statistics recorded with Town Clerk Thomas for the month of No vember show 101 deaths. Nine Of these were occasioned by accident or violence. Eleven were caused by pneunn onia- Bronchitis claimed two victims. Eight succumbed to rhe great white plague of consumption.
 There was one death due to scari ct fever Diphtheria claimed two. One was due to nervous trouble. Deaths from other causes aggregated 67.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Ontario 6 Western Under Control Of :.
  N. Y. Central Soon
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSs.J New York, Dec. 7.-Transfer of the control of the New York, Ontario and Western to the New York Central only awaits the approval of the pub lie service commission, it was stated in financial circles, today. It is un- derstood that an agreeme has been concluded between the Central and the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad by which the latter will turn over the majority of stock of the Ontario & Western as soon as the assent of the commission is re- ceived. The price to be paid for the stock is not announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
German Batt|eship
 Aground In Fog

Especial from United Press.)
 Kiel, Germany, Dec. 7-The German battleship Kaiser Wilhelm II, is aground off F'leansburg Fiord and al- though tugs were unable to release her, today, it is believed she is in no great danger. A heavy fog caused the accident
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
Flexible flyers;
 oreat s1eds.

Something about a Flexi- b1e Flyer that no other sled has.
 Its speed is wonderful. 1t runs smoothly and easily. And it carries one farther than any other sled on the hill.
 Made of steel and so made that it can be steered with ease.
 $3 to $6, according to size. Other good sleds for as little as 50 cents.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
MauretanIa Pulled
 Out Of The Mud
Special from United Press,

Special from United Press.)
 London, Dec. Tugs, after working for more than F hours, succeeded in pulling the big liner Mauretania out of the mud near Dingle at 10:3O, this morning. The vessel was only slight ly damaged and will sail, Saturday, onSschedule. The steamer snapped her anchor chains during a gale, last night, and drifted across the Mercie river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
FAMOUS soLICrTt,i, DIES.
Especial from United Press.) )

Especial from United Press.)
 London, Dec. 7.-Sir Ge ,rge Henry Lewis ,78, one Gf the most famous sol.oitcrs in England, who often was consulted by roydltn and senior menl- ber .rf the firm nf Lewis &s Lewis, Edieo:.- today.1 He twas Created d Knight. in 1893, and Baronet in 1905.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
BANK STATEMENT CALLED.

Washington, De:. "A call for a statement of the condition of all na- tionai hanks at he close cf business Tuesday. Dec. 3, was issued by the controller of the currency. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
THE HowIAND DRY GOODS co.

increase the rate at which the wag- on travelled, button at the front of the seat being the means of manag- ing this control.
 J. Frank Duryea has developed the present Stevens-Duryea motor-car from these beginnings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

It was announced, today, that the good government league spent $500.00l to finance it's campaign and the So- OOe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
FIREPLACE AFIRE.

In response to a still alarm this morning the auto chemical apparatus went tc IA East Main street where "a number of cross beams in wide old.Jashioned fireplace had caught fire. 1t was necessary tv pull out the b<cns and practically destroy the tfireplace, which dated from 1792.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

Columbus, O.-Pauline Orahood suicide by drinking car itolic acid, because her mother repri- lmanded her for borrowing 60 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07
At last an everlasting doll.

Tland sparkling with life and brightness there is act $ ' 5: ' ] ] } } E. z } ualy be found doll that will last practically forever And x imagine; attractive than could in fa Some thought that little children should have really that 7S&@E1N that
  dchdon lis he'd ha dandf
 
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  fwood-$225 O andb
  Sizes range rom2 dolls with $50 And there jonted dolls to a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

Farmer Want Ads. | Cent . Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-07

The Weather-Fair, warmer tozs5xfrs and tomorrow.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-26
Learn TO Do Better

There are undoubtedly thousands of
mediocre stenographers employed in
the world Why do they not become
experts? There are offices where
not more than Is or 90 letters a day
are turned out. Why do not the WON
en- employed in such Offices use their
spare time to perfect their short
hand? Yet they complain of the
monotony of their work, but mo-
notony does not travel in the com
pany of the expert. It is more often
the companion of the inefficient and
discouraged woman.
The woman whose soul is truly
pierced by the iron of monotonous
and uncongenial work will use all her
powers TO fit herself for something
better She may have to endure the
iron for a time. but only for a time.
She soon rises to better things.
1t is the same on other spheres of
life. II is rarely the excellent and
perfect housekeeper who complains
of the monotony of domestic life. but
the woman who is an incompetent
and careless housekeeper nearly al
ways does.
That monotony is deadly every one
acknowledges, but so are complaints
The best way TO avoid both is to work
up and out Of them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-26
STOLE SECRET OF INDUSTRY
How the Manufacture of Silk Became
One CT the Greatest OF Eng
!lsh Enterprises.

The development of the silk manu-
Iacture in England began some time
in the seventeenth century, but was
greatly extended through the enter
prise of John Lombe of Derby, who,
in Ills, went to Leghorn, Italy, to
learn the secret of the Leghorn silk
manufactures. a most difficult and
dangerous adventure.
Visitors were allowed to pass
through the factories and see the ma
chimes in motion, but could learn
nothing of their construction and OPP
Grafton; finally, through the good Of
fees of a priest, Lombe secured en-
ployment as a workman, slept in the
mill, worked at a spinning machine,
and by night made measurements and
plans. which were taken out from day
to day by the priest. He worked at
the mill until an English ship was
sent on purpose to take him away; he
had scarcely sailed when an armed
brig was sent after him, and he bare
ly escaped safely to England. 1t is
said that he died at the age of twenty
nine, poisoned by the emissaries of
his Leghorn employers, but the SILK
manufacture was securely established,
became a great industry in England
and has since been established all
over the world.-National Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-26
FACING A PROBLEM
GOOD VOCATION FOR WOMEN
Occupation of Trained Nurse Best
Which Female Worker Can Give
Her Attention To.

One of the best vocations for WON
en-, without doubt, is that OF trained
nurse. 1t is the most carefully pro-
tected employment for women in the
world. No other class of women. ex-
cept perhaps, prima donnas. have
their health under such perpetual
vigilance as have hospital nurses. If
they do fall Ill they are cared for free
for reasonable length OF time. They
nave their training, it is true, in the
wards among ell sorts and conditions
OF men and women, but the honor,
dignity and respect of their calling is
assured. The nurse is assured of a
fixed standard of wage and by the
alumnae association of her hospital
she is sometimes provided with a pen
sion of S25 a month.
Nursing is a calling which draws
recruits from the socially elect and in
which no matter what mental work
is combined with scientific services
her status socially is not affected
The avenues which lead out from
nursing. which is itself one of the
best paid ayoeations for women, are
unlimited. Much of the settlement
work, private secretaryship and spe-
cial instruction in colleges requires
the foundation Of nurses training
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-12-26
TO KILL GRASSHOPPER EGGS
Any Tool That vii Bring Them to
Surface During Cold Weather viii
Destroy Millions.

Nearly all our worst crop pests are
within reach of shallow working tools
during the egg or papal stage, which
they spend in the ground. Grasshop-
per eggs have just enough covering
to protect them from sudden freezing
and thawing, and it is no doubt sud
den thawing which destroys them, as
no amount of combined cold stor. Se
hurts. In fact, the case is not mucn
different from a potato or apple bios
som, which if thaWed out slowly
enough, will come out normal. but sud
denly subjected to heat will be de-
stroyed. There is a protective COW
ering to the grasshopper egg which is
sufficient when kept undisturbed to
preserve it. but stands but little ex
posure to sun and air. If you will take
some of the eggs and expose them to
the hot sun. where birds cannot get
at them and carry them off, you will
be hard put to it to find them after
exposure Their substance seems to
eyaporate. Any tool that will disturb
them and bring them to the surface
during fall, winter or early spring, will
destroy millions, AID this is true of
larvae as we'll, so that narrowing.
disking or renovating accomplishes a
good deal more than establishing a
soil mulch.