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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
CUBAN CIGAR
 MERCHANT HELD
 FOR UNCLE SAM
Arrested Here and Taken in Charge by Marshal Flaw
 ley for Revenue Offense

Charged with an offense against the U. S. Internal Revenue laws commit ted last February, Adolph Abern, of Brooklyn, representing himself to be Cuban cigar merchant, was arrest ed in this city today and was im- mediately taken to New Haven in cus- tody of U. S. Marshal Sidney flaw ley.
 Abern's arrest was due to the good memory of a man who had to make some of Abern's cigars which he ham, dled last winter.
 The complainant was Joseph Joshan- czik of 249 Howard avenue, who keeps grocery store and meat market. He alleges that last February he bought quantity of Cuban cigars from Abern. Later he found there were no revenue stamps on them and when the internal revenue inspectors de scended upon him he had to fork over s25 for Uncle Sam's treasury.
 That made him angry. Today when MT. Abern's smiling countenance ap- peared, Joshanczik immediately re- membered the previous transaction. He jumped to the phone and called the Third Precinct station. Patrol man Anderson was sent out and at once placed Abern under arrest. Mar shal HaWley was notified and took Abern to New Haven, where he will be arraigned in the United States court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
BRIDCEPORT'S OLDEST WOMAN
 IS DEAD AT 94
Life Long Resident of North End Succumbs to Infrmi-
 ties of Advanced Years

The death of Bridgeport's oldest woman, Susan C., widow of Amos Higgins, occurred last evening sat the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie c. Beach, 3145 Main street. Mrs. Higgins was in her 95th year and all her life resided in this city within a stone S throw of her birthplace.
 Mrs. Higgins was the daughter of Abijah and Syrena Nichols Beardsley. She was born in 1877 in the old colo nial house that has stood for many years as a landmark in the Northern section of the city at Main and Savoy streets. She came of old colonial stock on both sides.
 She passed most of her life in her birthplace, a house that is now nearly 200 years old, but latterly lived with her daughter, directly across Main street. It was her wish that her birth place be left undisturbed, and the pie turesque old colonial home was left to witness the remarkable growth of the city spreading out beneath it, and to record the progress of the city's expansion as it extended to the north.
 Despite her advanced years, Mrs. Higgins retained remarkable vitality. Her faculties were vigorous and with only occasionally fleeting attacks of illness she enjoyed exceptional health. Her death occurred last evening after a brief sinking spell. She suffered no organic disease, hut succumbed to the gradual inroads of advancing years.
 Mrs. Beach is survived by her daugh- ter, with whom she made her home, a grandson. Frederick F. Beach, who lives in the home adjacent to the scene of her demise, granddaughter, Mrs. Harry c. Tousey and two great grand children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Bache||or, 72
 Is Bridegroom
Retired Westport Farmer
 Prepares to Wed Widow

Entering the city hall with spright- ly tread a tall, well groomed man who might be taken for three score years, walked into the office of Town Clerk William Thomas this morning
 Assistant Clerk Mullins greeted him. t'Td like a marriage licepse' said the old gentleman.
 He said in response to the questions put to him for the purposes of regis tration, that he was John J. Perry, aged 72, of Westport, Conn.,, re- tired farmer and that this is his first matrimonial venture.
 Mullins looked at him askance and was about to question him further thinking that the visitor had misun- derstood the question, when MT. Per- ry asked Mullins what he should do with the license.
 ''You know said the prospective bridegroom, ''this is the first one I've ever had" He tucked the license care fully into a wallet and thrust it in- side his coat.
 He said he expected to be married tomorrow night, and that his future bride is Mrs. Sarah A. Plumb, native of Trumbull now living in Bridgeport. Mrs Plumb is 56 and a widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Boy Traveller : Proves To Be
 Champion Liar

Joseph Devarney, alias Joseph Wood, the boy of IT who swore to Judge Foster in the city court yester- day that he had been travelling about the country and living on his wits since the age of 10, broke down later under the keen question of Detective Captain George Arnold.
 Wood as he gave his name yeS- terday, admitted that his right name is Devarney and that his parents are living, in Shirley, Mass, despite his cock-and- bull story told to the court yesterday, when he asserted that his parents are dead and that he lived with an uncle and aunt on a farm in New Hampshire, until their cruelty forced him to run away.
 He admitted that he had been com mitted to a penal institution for stealing a watch and revolver. This was on Dec. 8, 1910 and he had IS months to serve. After nine months he ran away and has been travelling around since then. The authorities think that his present yarn sounds much more likely than his first one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

note for $700, to cover up the scandal and to appease her for the loss of her husbands love (wrongfully won by the artful Mrs. Sherwood). It is alleged that the trio, all working in harmony, represented to MT. Sherwood how much better this would be than the public scandal that might follow a law suit.
 Finding reason to believe that it was all a frame up'' and that his wife and MT. and Mrs. Tyler were carry ing out a little comedy to part him from his cash, Sherwood is declared to have obtained back the note for $700 and $100 of the cash. This par tial restitution, proved to his mind the reality of his suspicious, and he inn mediately started out to secure the punishment of the alleged plotters, filing a complaint with the prosecu- tor.
 October 23 has been set as the date of the hearing, which promises to be sensational. MT. and Mrs. Tyler have retained Attorneys Hurlbert and Da- wis of Norwalk. Mrs. Sherwood is without counsel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
STEPNEY

Mrs Edward s. Beardsley was given a birthday surprise at her home, on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10. The af- ternoon was pleasantly spent in play ing fwhist. Mrs. Frank Gilbert was awarded first prize, and the consola- tion was awarded to Mrs. John Gill bert At the close a bountiful col lation was served and her ten friends departed wishing her many birthdays as pleasant as that one.
 MT. and Mrs. Milon Hawley, Clay ton Hawley and MT. and Mrs. Stephen Hayes enjoyed an auto ride to Nichols, Sunday, and called at the home of MT and Mrs Oscar Plumb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Special to The Farmer.)

Fairfield, Oct. 17-One of the most extraordinary marital mix-ups on rec ord has been disclosed here through the arrest of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Tyler, Jr., and Mrs. Laura B. Sher- wood, all charged with conspiracy to defraud Mrs. Sherwood's husband, H. B. Sherwood
 The three were arraigned before Justice Bacon Wakeman on Saturday. MT. and Mrs. Tyler are now out on bonds of $500 each, while Mrs. Sher- wood is in jail through lack Of bonds.
 The complaint against his wife and the t---o others was brought by MT. Sher,yood.
 He alleges that his wife. and Tyler posed as intimates for the sole pur- pose of giving grounds to Mrs. Tyler to seek damages for alienation of her husbands affections This she did, and MT. Sherwood generously agreed to make good his wife's moral short comings, by payment of $1,000 to Mrs. Tyler, it is alleged. He claims that he gave Mrs. Tyler $500 cash and a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
The Greatest Traveller.

By migrating from pole to pole the arctic tern becomes the greatest trav- eler in the world and also manages to enjoy more daylight than any other bird. It has been found nesting with in 800 miles of the pole. When the young are grown the entire family leave for the south and some months later are foSnd skirting the edges of the antarctic. As the daylight season draws to a close in the far south the long journey north is undertaken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
A Window Waeher,s View.


 A window washer was called upon one day to clean the windows of a business concern on the nineteenth floor of a skyscraper in lower Broad way. The cleaner paused in wonder ment as he passed through the lines of typewriter operators as they click ed off their correspondence and went to the window and fastened the two straps dangling from his belt to hooks at the side of the window frame. He cast another surprised glance at the men operating the typewriters, and a q he swung outward over the dizzy height, his. weight sustained by the slender strapS he muttered:
 Its mighty odd how some people do make their living in this world anyway!'-New York Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
w omen g supple-sole shoes for comfort.

With the one idea of making shoes that were espec- tally comfortable and durable, planned supple-soe shoes Then had the plans carried out by shoemak CT who was in sympathy with them and who knew to do good lasting work That is why suppesoe shoes have been approved by many women.
 Their uppers fine soft kid their soles soft and flexible soles yet they have the weight and protection of a welt
 Low heel, wide toe with patent tip, laced.
 Mo- not stylish but essentially comfortable and spen did for house wear,- $4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Winnina a Bet.


 Lord Marcus Beresford is, like all the Waterford family; full of high spirits. There is but one person en- titled to drive down Rotten row-the Duke of St. Albans-and it is doubt ful if ever he cares to exercise the privilege. But Lord Marcus bet he would do it in broad daylight and without interference. The wager was accepted and the time. fixed for the adventure about noon. All Lord Mar GUS friends came trooping along to sDe him, but time went on, and noth- ing could be seen of the sportsman.
 By and by watering cart came along, driven by the usual waterman in smock As the car passed along leisurely the driver smiled, and on closer observation Lord Marcus friends recognized the winner of the wager.-LOndon Sketch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Oct. 17-Opening-Stock were supplied at concessions this morning, at the opening. Prices of the active issues generally showed losses of 1-2 Lehigh Valley was the ex- ception, rising 3-4.
 II a. m.-Further rumors of a gov- ernment suit against the Steel Trust caused heavy foreign selling in the first hour, which caused losses in many leading railroad and industrial is- sues. Lehigh Valley losing its previ- Ous gain.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds steady.
 Noon-At midday steadier tone had developed, the general list being half to three-quarter points above the lowest of the day Norfolk & Western gained over a point.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
M PROBATE COURT.

Mary Murphy qualified as adminis- tratrix of the estate of Margaret Mur2 phy, late of this city, in the Probate court today
 Rosa Filippo qualified asw admins tratrix' of the estate of Giuseppe Flip DO, and M. S. Rosen and J. G. Shapiro as appraisers.
 The inventory of the estate of George A. Sanford showed real estate valued at $1,650 and personal estate worth $69970
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
DIED.

HIGGINS.-Entered into rest, in this city, Oct. 16th, 1911, Susan c. Beardsley, widow of Amos Higgins, in her 95th year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Jennie C.. Beach, No. 3154 Main street, on "Wednesday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery. .4 Kindly omit flowers. asp STUMPF.-In this city, Oct. IT, 1911, Catherine Valentine, widow of Val entine Stumpf, aged 73 years. i. Notice funeral hereafter. a* BURNS.-In this city, Oct. 4th, 1911 Samuel A. Burns. aged 65 years -Funeral service will be held at his late HeAdence9Noi Ell Clinton 2 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
New Voters Will
 Number 1900

Registrars of Voters Rooney and Lounsbury locked their doors in the City Hall at 5 o'clock yesterday and worked straight through until 6 o'clock this morning getting their lists of ''to- be-made'' voters in readiness for the printers.
 They believe the total numbdr of applications is about 2,2O0. Of these there are about 300 duplicates. But the number is greater by several times than at any preceding election.
 The total number of women appli- cantS fell short of expectation. There were but Al of these, and six were duplicates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
ANOTHER MURDER TRIAL
 STARTS HERE TOMORROW

The trial of Dmetres Hristos of this city, charged with the murder of Dio- nises Andreas, will be taken up tomor row in the criminal Superior court. It was scheduled for today, but Judge Foster, counsel for the accused, said Fhe understood the trial was not to come up until next term. Judge Shumway allowed a postponement un- til tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
FLOOD SUFFERERS APPEAL.

Mayor Buckingham received today an appeal from Black River Falls Wis, asking for aid. The appeal con tained copy of resolutions adopted by the city council, setting forth that the damage by flood there aggregated S1,50O,000 and appealing for help from the governments of sister cities and other states
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
LOCAL OFFICIALS
 AT POLO GROUNDS

Several automobiles in which figur- ed prominently city officials left the City Hall this forenoon for New York for the third of the worlds series.
 Mayor Buckingham and a party; City Clerk Boucher and Assistant City Clerk Russell; Michael J. Reilly, of ficial reporter and others are at the Polo grounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Last Tribute To
 Justice Harlan At
 Washington Today
Special from United Press.)

Washington, Oct. 17.-In a last tri- bute to Justice John M. Harlan, the great dissenter,' official Washing New York Avenue Presbyterian Church to attend the funeral ser vices.
 The justices of the supreme court acted as honorary pail bearers. Gov ernor Wilson, of Kentucky, who, years ago, was a law partner of Harlan, was in the family group. The Loyal Legion sent a large delegation. The burial was private in Rock Green Cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
A Privilege Usurped

'I understand Casey, the contractor, is having trouble with his wife," said MT. Rafferty.
 "What about?'' inquired MT. Dolan.
 'I think it's kind of jealousy. Casey came around with black eye that she didn't give him" m."-Exchange."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
A Eishv Romanee

Mabel-So Jack Miller didn't marry Miss Herring after all? Judith-No. She rejected him. Mabel-How did Jack take it? Judith-Oh, he said there was as good fish in the sea as were ever caught out of it and went after Miss Salmon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Proof of if.

Mrs. Dresser-But, George, you sure ly don't consider yourself financier? Mir. Dresser Certainly I Go. How do you suppose I've kept from paying your nfilliner's bill for so long if Pm not a financier r?-Catholic Standard and Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FIGHT DUEL OVER GIRL AND
 ONE IS SHOT TO DEATH

Especial from United Press.)
 RudoIstadt, Germany, Oct. IT, Love of two high school lads for one girl eliminated today. in the death of Hans Von Neeker, aged 16. He challenged his classmate to a duel and was shot dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Handsome suits for young women S18.5O

While they're plain, in these suits are just fancy enough to appeal strongly to young. Their fabrics either plain or of unique mixed atten And they are made with little decoration of but tons and velvet collar and ndefnable wel-taored air that makes them anything but plain.
 Skirts have grde top and paneed back and front with opening on the side.
 Jackets are lined with satn trimmed with buttons sleeve, have velvet collar.
 In the mixed effects included black combined with brown gray blue Plain colors are black brown and blue.
 Tn all sizes from 13 to IS, 'S.oo
 econdf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
Revillon furs; rich, line, guaranteed.

Revillon Freres once had the bad reputation of being extremely high priced. Their furs were acknowledged to be of un- usual goodness. But their prices were counted as too high.
 Such is not the case now, if ever it truly was a fact. Revillon furs are now recognized as unusual value for the money. And they ought to be, for when a house handles it's furs from the animal to the completed article it should be possible for them to eff feet economics that the ordinary maker cannot.
 Revillon furs of many sorts are to be seen here now, from coats to small pieces. Practically every sort of fur that ! women like is ready for viewing now. And it will be found thatstheir cost is in an ex- act proportion to their actual value-and that a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

New York-Whiskey caused the 'un- timely death of another-this time two years old UIanda Markucie, who climbed up on a chair and took the bottle off the mantel piece on Sunday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

B. Blumberg, the we'll known shoe dealer was operated upon at pr. Bulls Hospital, New York, by Dr. John Erdman. MT. Blumberg is pro- gressing favorably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

New York-N.ss Dorothy Dale, step daughter of Della Fox, had to go to court in an evening dress in the day time to plead for the rest of her clothes held by hotel for board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
HUSBAND ACCUSES WIFE AND MARRIED PAIR OF
 PLOT TO DEFRAUO HIM
Three Under Arrest in Fairfield in Extra-
 ordinary MK-up

H. B. Sherwood Declares that His Wife Posed As Intimate of c. A. Tyler, Jr. in Order to Give Mrs. Tyler Grounds for Damage Suit-Paid $1 OOO to Settle and Then Secured Part of Money Back-Now Seeks Pun ishment of Alleged Potters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

: New York - Emma Goldman, the queen of the Reds, has a new one This time, she is urging women to institute a general strike against mar riage until men are better able to take care of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

Boston-The gown worn by Mrs. John Hays Hammond at the corona ton of King George was lost along Revere Heights for several hours be- fore rescued by a poor woman, who got $50 for returning it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

Waterbury, Conn.-''Black" Mike Griffin, who has been digging other peoples graves here since the early sos, is now, at the age of S5 dig ging his own.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

good generous moneys-worth is to be had each time. Beside this there is the guaranty of wearfor article with the Revlon label guaranteed to sats factorily all through the season 2
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
PADS AND FASHIONS

skirts at present are little pleated, though if there is any pleating on the skirt it is better to have it stitched all the way to the bottom.
 Evening frocks of fulle or delicate lace-the fiounces touched with crys- tal-are worn under extremely short chiffon tunics, edged with fringe.
 The hat or parasol dimension shows masses of gorgeous plumes placed over the crown. A fringe of fur is used to edge the shape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17

San Francisco-A tall blonde in a picture hat is the sole object that has interested IshE the Aborigfne from wild deer creek country, since his cap- tivity. He may now be tdomesticat-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
CHARGE is DENIED BY
MR.. W. F. GORDON
PROMINENT YOUNG RICHMOND
ER SUED FOR $4,000 BY
MRS. EMMA =. TENNEY.

Alleging defamation of character.
Mrs. Emma S. Tepnev has entered
suit for $4,000 damages IN the Law
and Equity Court against Mr. Will
liam r, Gordon prominent Foung
business man of Richmond.
The suit If the outgrowth Of an
action for absolute divorce which
George O. T'enney. president of the
Atlantic Bitulithic Company. brought
against the plaintiff. his wife, last
spring. and of a counter action for
separation and aIimony instituted by
Mrs. Tenney.
Mrs. Tenney alleges that Mr. Cor
don made a statement To policeman
Lee b. Clark and W H. Palmer Xix q.
~ To damage her character. The al
legged statement in question was TO
the effect that Mr.. Gordon had seen
John G.. Tyler a Young theatrical
managed, calling at the home of Mrs
Tenney at unreasonable hours. Mr.
Gordon denies that he ever made any
such statement 10 the policemen or
Ia anybody else.
Mr.. Tyler admits that he visited
theLTennel- hnHte,-l.tt4 Declares that
he was calling on Mrs. Tenney's
daughter who II now Mrs. Ti1lman
Bunch, of South Carolina. He CON
tends that he always left the home
at reasonable hours.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
PROMISES JUDGE
ROLL Of TOBACCO
ISAAC TERRELL is GRATEFUL
WHEN cRuTcHFlELp DECIDES
TO BE LENIENT.

Isaac Terrell was a grateful niger
In police court Saturday. When Justice
Crutchfield declared he would not be
severe upon him because he was a
hard working man Isaac beamed and
said:
Mister Judge. the next time comes
To town I'll bring you the finest roll OF
chewing tobacco YOU ever put your
teeth in
'Sh," admonished Gilbert Pollock,
that is open bribery and an attempt
to corrupt the court
Justice Crutchiield smiled and fined
Terrell and his white companion. 7. l..
Bourne Of Hanover county. $40 each
They paid,
Bourne and Terrell had come to the
city Friday and disposed OF load of
tobacco. Going home they started TO
celebrate. Near Lombardy street they
mounted their horses and started to
race, and one of them fired four shots
from revolver--at least j. p Nc
DnruuEh. veterinary. thought they
were shots, although the defendants in
court Saturday said that the little old
rusty revolver that was used contained
only blanks McDonough telephoned
for the police and they pursued the
farmer and farmland in McDonough's
buggy. The pair were caught ut Her
mitage road and locked up,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28

year to the assessor ~ provided by
law was lust throwing away the
city's money"
Chairman Adams took the same
view, pointing out that each sepa-
rate assessment has to go twice to
Council. entaiiing much unnecessary
delay.
The discussion was provoked by
receipt of an opinion from the city
attorney to the effect that Council.
and not the Committee on Streets.
must order assessment by the asses
sor of damages.
In this connection 1t may be stated
that Council at it's next session will
receive a special letter from Mayor
Richardson, in which he win sevsra-
ly crtticise the passage OF an resolu-
tion auth orizing the grading Of a
certain section of a street on Church
Hill adjacent to the property OF AL
derman John r. Grimes. Of Marshall
Ward. The ordinance was recently
vetoed by the Mayor.