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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Some Verbal Slips.

Without being a pedant one may note many inaccuracies. in the use of words in his own speech and in that Of others. Perhaps "excuse'' for par don' is the most common of these, not to consider more malapropisms or murders of the kings English. 'Anx- ious' used where eager" Is meant is another frequent error, and more of- ten ''secure'' is spoken incorrectly than correctly. Ordinarily when procure" or "get'' is intended ~secure'' Is said. These instances do not come within even the category Of dis ,rted syn onyms. They are simply ords mis- applied. Of practically synonymous terms which, have different shades of meaning the misuses of ordinary con versation and of writing are tnnu- merable. But to find fault with most of these latter wants of precision would be priggish. It is profitable mental exercise to study at times a book of synonyms or a thesaurus. The book stores and libraries win be glad, besides, to guide the wayfarer to many books of verbal purities.-Kansas City Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
BREACH WIDER BETWEEN KAISER
 AND JOHN BULL
Foreign Secretary Grey Makes Sensational Speech
 ln Commons, Today English Official Charges Germany With Bad Faith
 in African Imbroglio
Especial from United Press. }


 London, Nov. 27-That the relations between France, Germany and Eng land still are serious and delicate'' was admitted this afternoon in the House of Commons, by Foreign Secre- tary Grey, in making his long herald. ed speech regarding the Moroccan sit uation.
 Sir Edward Greys speech was par ticularly sensation for the high Eng fish official practically charged Ger many with acting in bad faith in the entire African imbroglio. It is con- ceded on ali hands that the speech, instead of consolidating Germany and England, will open the breach wider.
 Grey'S admission that the relations Europe were still of the most deli cate character and that their serious ness was appreciated by the English foreign office, created a widespread sensation.
 Sir Edward intimated that Herr Klderlen- -Waechter, German minister of foreign affairs, had not disclosed the situation fully and frankly.
 Unless England was included as a party to any new settlement between Germany, France and Spain. he told the ambassador, the British would SOI1Si0SI tuc OlO lT0dly COIupI6l0ly abrogated and the whole Moroccan question open for discussion among the powers.
 England, too, had African interests which might be prejudiced by ces- sauon. The German ambassador, failing to reply to these representa- tions, the English government had Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd- George make his famous Mansion House speech, in which was express ed England's determination to pro- tect its interests against any other power.
 England does not went on the speaker, support a provocative atti- tude by either France or Russia, its twoallies, towards Germany. It must be borne in mind, said the minister, that no improvement in Anglo-Ger- man relations will be thought of at the expense of sacrificing England s friendship with other countries. Eng land is unable to force the pace in improving relations with Germany, but if Chancellor Bethmann-Holl- weg's recent speech in the Reichstag, he said, were correctly interpreted, England was ready to respond cor dially.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
OBITUARY

The funeral of William German, who died suddenly at his home, 55 Frank street, Friday night, was held this morning from his residence at S:30 and St. Patrick's church at g o'clock. Rev. Father Picker officiated at the high Miss Jessie Murray rendered an "Aye Maria" and at the end of mass ''Thy Will Be Done.'' There was a large delegation of Bridgeport lodge L. O. O. M., members of which acted as pail bearers. They were William Edward Pitt, William LaMontaine. and Frank Mccarthy Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
 The death of William V. Post, for merly of this city, occurred yesterday at the Shelton sanitarium. He had been in failing health for many months. He is survived by one mar ried daughter, Mrs. H. D. Cuthbertson.
 The funeral of Robert Fuessel was largely attended Sunday afternoon from his late home, No. 166 Cedar St. The house was thronged with sorow- ing relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last respects to their dear friend who had passed from their midst so suddenly. Rev. Paul F. Clem- en, pastor of St. Paulus Lutheran church, conducted the services which were very impressive and spoke words of condolence to the bereaved family Delegations were present from Hum boldt Stamm, No. 153, Schiller Lager, No. B, U. o. R. M. and Heine lodge No. 2, Sons of Herman. The floral tokens were numerous and beautiful. AS the remains were being borne from the hearse and lowered into the grave the Arion Singing society rendered ssAt the Grave of Singer" Rev. MT. Clemen held the services at the grave an dthe Humboldt Stamm and Schi1. Ter Lager combined in holding their ritual services. The pail bearers were chosen from among the delegations of the societies. The interment took place in the family plot in Lakeview
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
REBELS TAKE RANKIN AFTER
 FIERCE FIGHT
Especial from United Press.)

Shanghai, Nov. 27-The rebels cap- tured part of the city of. Nankin, at noon today. The rebel success follows a desperate battle which has been raging since early yesterday morning. The towns complete capture is imrn1- nent It is still being heavily bom- barded from the land and river sides.
 Nankin, it is believed, will be prac- tically destroyed. For twenty-four hours a rain of shells has been pour ed into 1t from the forts which over look it on three sides and from the rebel warships in the river.
 The quarter already captured was found in ruins. Corpses were scat- tered everywhere. It is estimated D. 500 persons inside the city have been killed Several hundred rebels have fallen.
 The garrison of Purple Hill showed no signs of surrender, today. The inn perialist soldiers will be massacred if they fall into the rebels hands alive and will die fighting.
 Revolutionary leaders are hurrying things for a move against Pekin. A force is ready at Canton to move up on the capital.
 Wu Chow reports say the victorious rebels are perpetrating horrible atro- cities. Nearly 100 prisoners have just been beheaded. From the corpses Of several of them the hearts were cut, cooked and eaten by the revolutionists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
REPUBLICAN
 ALDERMEN TO
 CAUCUS SOON
Guy P. Miller of the Fifth Will. ing to Succeed Primrose Latter Will Likely Suc-
 ceed Himself

Alderman William E. Primrose, who led the Republican minority dur ing the present term, will call a eau GUS of the Republican aldermen for Wednesday of this week, at the City hall.
 The call has not yet been issued. It is expected that Alderman Prim- rose will be continue as the minority leader, although Guy P. Miller of the Fifth is known among his RepubIi- can associates to be willing to ac- cept.
 Overtures to Alderman Thomas Stewart of the Ninth district, to ac- cept the minority leadership, have not met with an enthusiastic recep- ton. He prefers to have Alderman Primrose continue as minority leader.
 The Democratic members of the board will meet in caucus tonight The board will meet for the first time next Monday evening. There are IA Democra ts. nine Republicans, and one Socialist member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Mrs. Patterson In State Of Collapse
 Due To GriIIing
Special from United Press.

\OPSCAdl AXOul OAAl0u EItSS.J
 Denver, Nov. 27.-An hour before the time set for the resumption of her trial on the charge of murdering her husband, Mrs. Gertrude Gibson Patterson was still in a state of col lapse. The woman is in such a high ly nervous state that it was improb- able that she could resume the stand, today.
 The fierce cross examination to which she was subjected, Saturday, when Prosecutor Benson riddled her direct testimony, coupled with the sudden appearance in the courtroom of Mrs. Mary K. Patterson, Charles Patterson's mother, broke down the defendant completely.
 In a frenzy of terror, yesterday, she clung historically to Matron Normill and begged to be saved from her enemies.
 "Oh, please don't leave me, please don't let them hang me-" she repeat edly sobbed, until the doctors had to be called in. Then Mrs. Patterson's tion Of Emil Strouss, the millionaire clothier, to whom, she alleged, Pat terson sold her for $1,500.
 ''Strouss should be here at the trial to help me-" she cried. ''In- stead of letting me face all this trou- life, and he has ruined my family My brain was so befuddled that I didn't know what I was saying when Benson was questioning me toward the last.
 'The strain I have gone through gray since Benson started to examine me-
 rMs. Mary Patterson will take the witness stand, today, it is believed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
BRADY WON'T
 WITHDRAW FOR
 R. 6. DEF0REST
Two Democratic Aldermen Are Candidates for Presi-
 dent of Common Council

There are two candidates for pres ident of the Common Council. They are Alderman Robert G. DeForest, of the Fourth district, and Alderman Patrick IT. Brady of the Eighth dis trict.
 The latter has served as president of the council, and he is confident of succeeding himself as a result of the caucus which the Democratic members will hold this evening.
 Alderman DeForeSt has been prom ised the support of several of the Al dermen. There are 14 Democratic AL dermen, a majority of four over the combined Republican and Socialist representation.
 Efforts have been made to influence Alderman Brady to withdraw from the race for the presidency in favor Of Al derman DeForest, but up to late this afternoon they had been unsuccess- full.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
A Spirit of Christmas

Is already qnite perceptible and you will profit in many ways by making early purchases. The baby. the boy or girl in school, the young lady, par ents and grandparents were all kept in mind when we made our holiday purchases, some time ago. So you will surely not be disappointed in your search for just the right gift at the right price when you visit our store. Our show window is all aglow with sparkling gems and rich pieces of jew elry wrought in the most artistic and pleasing designs. Cut glass, silver ware, umbrellas, also find place there. Come and see the result of some real hard work in endeavoring to secure the best of everything for Santa Claus. a small deposit vii hold your selection. M. J. Beuchler, the reliable jeweler, AS Fairfield avenue, near Middle St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Oiieloth as a Cure,

Pretty soon after the new arrival had been assigned to his room he tele- phoned down to the office for two strips of oilcloth.
 Another one." said the clerk, after assuring the guest that the oilcloth would be sent up immediately. "He is a somnambulist, I suppose. We keep strips of oilcloth in reserve for fellows like him. They spread it on the floor at either side of the bed. Stepping on cold oilcloth when he gets out of bed is pretty likely to awaken the most confirmed sleepwalker and prevent nocturnal wandering."-New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Bug Power.


 If asked to name the strongest ami mals most persons begin with the lar gest, the elephant, and continue with oxen, horses, etc. This is, of course, correct in so far as their total horse power is concerned, but for real strength, proportioned to the size and weight of the animal, one must go to the insect world. Compared with in- sects, the strength of almost any large animal, and especially of man, is ab- surd. A man Is considered strong if he can drag a mass weighing three or four times as much as himself, but the beetle will walk with 500 times his own weight. If man were placed under a wooden box with five times his weight on top to hold it down he would remain there indefinitely, but to retain stag beetle prisoner in the same way one must pile on top of the box at least 1,SO0 times it's weight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Tho Little Word 'sYss."

Tho Little Word "Yea"
 'sYes'' is simple word spelled with three letters.
 It has caused more happiness and more unhappiness than any other word in the language.
 It has lost more money for easy lend CTS than all the holes in all the pockets in the world.
 It has started more dipsomaniacs on their career than all the strong liquor on earth.
 It has caused more fights than all the sfYou're a liars" that ever were spoken. It has procured kisses and provoked blows.
 1t has defeated candidates and elect ed scoundrels.
 It has been used in more lies than any other expression.
 It is not meant half the time 1t IS said.
 will it continue to make such rec ord?
 Yes.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
DIED.

DINsMORE.--In this city. Nov. 2s: - 1911, Sarah J. s4zeenApy wife or John J. Dinsmore. aged S1 years. :, f -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. 3S6 Park avenue, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at S:S0 a. m., and rom Sacred Heart church at a. m.. with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery.
 HAMuTON.-In this city. Saturday. Nov. 25th. 1911, sGurdon Colt Ham iIton. aged e5 years. months.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No. 496 East Washington avenue, on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, at p. m.
 -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery. ~
 POST.-Sunday, Nov. 26th, 1911, William V. Post, aged 59 years.
 -Friends are invited to attend he funeral from Henry E. Bishops g Mortuary Chapel, No. 274 Fairfield avenue, on "Wednesday, Nov. 29th,
 EInterment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery. Il ~ D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Courtland Graduates Hear Discussion of
 Russian Literature

MT. Louis Kaufman Anspacher de- livered an interesting address before a select gathering at the home of Miss this e1 afternoon % at % a.so op o' .srhe Burden of Modern Russian Literature"
 The lecture was under the auspices of the Courtland School Graduates association. Miss Beardsley is the chairman of the program committee of the association.
 The next lecture will be at the home of Miss Rennell, 430 Waldemere ave- nue, Monday Dec. IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
A Death Feianing Pissx.

That certain insects, birds, mammals and reptiles habitualIy pretend to bs dead when danger threatens them is a well known fact, but it is generally De-
 Heved that this stratagem is resorse1 to only by animals. In South America however, there is a plant-a species of mimosa-which resorts to dezfh feig1- ing, evidently for the purpose of pre- venting the grass eating animals from eating it. In it's natural state fhzs plant has a, vivid green hue, but dt~ rectly it is touched by a human s1zsr or by any living animal it co1zps>s into a tangIe of apparently dead and Withered stems. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
$I5,OOO AIimony
 EachYear For
 R. R. Mans Wife
Special from United Press.)

New York, Nov. 27-Justice Cohalan, of the supreme court, today, signed a decree of separation for Mrs. Lilley Middleton and ordered her husband, John A. Middleton, millionaire vice. president of the Lehigh Valley rail- road and of 20 other corporations, to pay her $15,000 a year alimony in ad- dition to 8 counsel fee of s10.000. This is one of the highest alimonies award ed in New York's history since Jus tice Bowling decreed Howard Gould to pay his wife $30,000 year.
 Mrs. Middleton charged that her hus- band had refused to live with her and had her confined in a lunatic asylum at Litchfield, Conn. She declared that his income is $45.00O a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Snake. Method of Attack.


 No snake is able to jump or spring from a coil in order to strike, as often represented in pictures. It can only strike when it resembles the letter 5 and is lying flat on the ground. It can then only reach the distance supplied by stretching the body out straight. The two curves in the figure supply this distance, which is about half the length of the body. No snake jumps through the air to its victim or springs clear from the ground, rising upon it's tail. Such stories and pictures are all false. Neither do they coil like a rope and strike from that position. They may coil partially, but the part of the body that does the striking is ever nnd only that part which makes the figure s and lies flat on the ground; hence no serpent can strike when stretched oul its full length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
YALE MAN
 ENDS LIFE
Especial from United Press. )

New York, Nov. 27.-Charles B.. Clark, 34, a wealthy young man who graduated from Yale with the class of 1898, killed himself, today, in the bathroom of his suite in the Hotel Hermitage, by cutting his throat with a razor. Clark lived at the Yale Club until two years ago. He was apparently prosperous.
 Last night, he wrote letter to E. O. Fitch, an attorney, telling of his intention to end his life. The letter was received by Fitch, today. Jumping intoa taxicab he rushed to the hotel and found Clark's door locked. It was burst in and Clark's body found.
 Clark and Fitch were classmates at Yale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

to be very nI.SefaDle; was wreTened s1 night. In the morning was walking on the same hill saw Charles Lamb below, searching among the b1sbes
 He looked up, laughing and said What! You are come to look for yo1S snuffbox toor oh, no,' said I, taking a pinch out of paper in my uaisscoas pocket; went for haIfpenny worth. to the first shop that was openy" /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Lamb and His snuffbox.

''One summers evening"" writes Hone, T was walking on Hampstead heath with Charles Lamb, and we had talked ourselves into philosophic con- tempt of our slavery to the habit of snuff taking, and with the firm resolu- tion of never again taking a single pinch we threw our stuffboxes away from the hill on which we stood far among the furze and brambles below and went home in triumph. began
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
E. M. E. Car Win All Three Places
 In Their Class
Special from United Press.)

(SpeciaI from United Press.)
 Savannah, Ga., Nov. 27-Frank Witt. in an E. M. F. car, won the Tiedhan Trophy race, today, covering 171.40 miles at the rate of 59 miles an hour. This was very fast time for the light one thousand dollar car class.
 Wits total time was 176 minutes and 19 seconds. His average time was 59 miles an hour. Robert Evans, in an E. M F. was second, with 1S0 min utes and F seconds. Jack Tower, in an B. M. F. was. third with 181 minutes and Il seconds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Smart eayinax

Lord Palmerston's reply to the G1f' crate member who asked him. ~Ars there two hens in 'Onitonr is sper1
 men of his rather boistero1s chaG 'eNo; only one. That's why hegss are so scarce there" MT. Disraelfs comment upon .a por1 trait of himself, els it not h5deous- and so like?" exhibited q disce<nuenf not common with upiattered sitssrs--. Twenty Years Tn Parliament
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
MAY LOSE SIGHT
 OF BOTH EYES
 FROM EXPLOSION

Especial from United Press.)
 Greenwich, Nov. 27-Injured in the premature explosion of a dynamite blast, Saturday, Paul Diardina is in serious condition today and may lose the sight of both eyes. His employer, Contractor Jose Hollback, injured in the same explosion, Is taking treat ment in New York to have the sight of an injured eye
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
VANDERBILT
 CUP RACE
Continued from Page 1.)

Bob Burman's Marmon car was put out of the race when a stone in the road struck his gasoline tank and broke it, leaving a total of nine cars in the running. At the 10th lap, Null ford was still leading by two minutes. and Wishart, in a Mercedes, was then in second place. Beckwith Ravens, in biplane, appeared over the course, this afternoon, and raced with Null ford. AS the leader was coming to- ward the finish line in the 11th lap, the biplane forged ahead of the big motor, which was breaking worlds records
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
St. Dunstan and the Devil.

One of the most famous smiths of the Weald was St. Dunstan, archbish- op of Canterbury. Mayfeld, in Sussex, is the site of an ancient archiepiscopal palace, and here, according to some, took place the terrific encounter be- tween St. Dunstan and the devil. At any rate, the anvil, hammer and tongs which are alleged to have belonged to the saint are still preserved at May field palace.-London Tatler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Juror Discharged for Saying Girls
 Would Be Convicted
Especial from United Press

New York, Nov. H-Because Terry Hinckle. a juror in the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, charged with the shooting of w E. D. Stokes, was charged with having declared the girls would be convicted, he was to- day discharged from the jury and the trial came to an abrupt end. It was agreed by the attorneys, however, that another juryman would be selected to- morrow, read him the previous testi- mony, and then let him take his place iR the box.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
SUPREME COURT
 REDUCES HARVESTER FINE TO $25, 900

Especial from United Press.)
 Jefferson City. Mo-, Nov. 27-The Su- preme court today modified the decis- ion in the International Harvester ous- ter case, reducing the fine from $50,- 900 to $25,000. Judges Graves and Woodson dissented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
FOUR YOUNG BRIDEs

Four prospective brides each under 21 were granted marriage licenses to- day as follows: Alfred 1T. Sorrell, 25, and Rose E. Ferris, 20; Edgar Tunely, 23,. South Norwalk and Mabel s. AL rich 19; James Reddy 25 and Bessie Mulrenan, 20; Emilio A. Maroffi, 22, and Florence Robarge, 19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
NEW WORLDS AUTO RECORD
 BY MULFORD
(SpeciaI from United Press.

ISpecIaI from United Press.
 Savannah, Nov. 27-Ralph Mulford, in a Lozier. broke the worlds auto speed record, this afternoon. The rec ord made at Santa Monica, Cal, was TAG miles an hour for 200 miles. Null ford covered 222 miles at an average speed of 74.9 miles an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Hughes In Mercer : Wins Trophy Race
 For $2,000 Cars
(SneciaI from United Press.l ]

Savannah, Ga., Nov 27-Hughie Hughes, in a Mercer, won the Savan- nah trophy race, today, covering 222.s2 miles in 195 minutes and 37 seconds. His average, time was 6S.5 miles an hour Louis Heineman, in a Marmon, was second and Joe Nikrent, in Marmon, was third. The race was for two thousand dollar cars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Rroftahla.

PfofItabIe. Seven years ago I landed in this town with only $1, but that dollar gave me my start"
 "You must have invested it very proftably."
 "I did. telegraphed home for mon- ey."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
The Isxiess Msr-

'swent to bed at 8 o'clock last night. 'sWhy so eariyT
 My shoe came united, and taogeht I'd save the trouble of tying # sgst>T Pittsburgh Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
MADERO HAS CASE
 OF SECESSION IN
 MEXICAN STATE

Especial from United Press)
 Mexico City, Nov. 27-President Ma dero, today, received from Benito Juarez, Governor of Oaxaca, an ulti-. matum giving the Federal government 4S hours to withdraw it's interference with the provincial government or the state will secede. Madero declines to issue any statement regarding his plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
nr $hs 0u;~e

Little Marjory-Mamma, vhst is spinster? Mother A spfnster, Dy dear, is a woman to be envied Bat don't tell your father said sos-Ltver- pool Mercury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
Fretfufussa.

Do not give way to fretfulness. Ts takes the fragrance out of Hfs asf leaves only weeds where 2 chesrfgl disposition would esdse flowers fo bloom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-27
F q ~.

About the easiest thing fn the world is to make splendid plans for the ir, vestment of the money one has pos yet succeeded in gettfng.-Chicsgo Rsc~ d-HeraId-