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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
A Warm Welcome For Miss Fleming
 As White Sister

A splendid welcome was given to Alice Fleming last night, the beautiful and talented actress, whose service with the Poli stock company in former years, endeared her to thousands of persons. Miss Fleming began what may be her last week upon the stage. as ''The White Sister," in Viola Aliens play of that name. Her performance was all that could be desired. Sup ported by John Ince, and a thoroughly competent company the play fell lit- tie short of the standard established by the original company with Miss Allen in the title role.
 There was a warm personal element in the applause that was vouchsafed at the critical points in the drama
 The lesson of the play is one that is well worth receiving. It is illus trative of the attitude of the Catholic church toward monastic institutions and gives splendid promulga tion of the underlying reasons which support the institution of celibacy for those under vows. A beautiful love story, runs through the play, which terminates in an exalting and dramatic example of self abnegation and the triumph of the religious principle over the de- mand for human love and gratifica- tiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
DIED

 wARD.-In this city. August 6. 1911, aged 55 years, 1 month, IS days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 26 sherman street, on Wednes- day, Aug. 9th, at 2:30 p. m.
 -Interment at Lakeview ceme- tery. L7 b. BRINKERHOFF.-I this city, Mon day, August [. 1911. Helen May. daughter of William W. and May I. Brinkerhoff. aged 10 months, P days.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her Wednesday, August g, at 2:30 p. m. tery. L7 . SHEITON.-In this city. August Sth, 1911. Mrs. Sarah Shelton. aged SS years. asp HENRICHSEN.-In Stamford. Conn.,. Aug. 7th, 1911, Louise c. Krupper, wife of Christian Henrichsen, aged 39 years, II months, 1 day.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her sister. Mrs Christensen, No. 652 Burial in Park cemetery. a*p BULKLEY.-In Southport, Ct., Aug. ', 1911, Jane B. Bulkley, aged 76 years, months, 20 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, Southport, Conn.,, on Friday, Aug 11th, at 2:30 p m.
 Burial in Oak Lawn cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Nrex rugs wear we'll and look well.

Crex rug is essentially American affair. It is made from American materials way devised by clev American and from materials grown within the borders of our United States
 Crex rugs woven from ropes of wire grass. This grass grows in large quantity in certain locations in the northwestern states For years it counted useless But at last thought that it's very wrness made it worthy of experiment-and his experiments led to the making of the present Crex rugs.
 This grass is cut and cured and then twisted in small but rough ropes These ropes in turn bound to- gether by stout twne All the grass retains it's natural hue But the rugs given pattern by the color of the twne which used in binding the strands of grass to- gether.
 Crex rugs are light and cool and attractive. They we'll and their appearance is attractive For dining room they cool For sleeping room, they sani tary For veranda use they delightful because they not affected by dampness
 IS by 36 in.-29c 27 by 54 in.-50c
 30 by 60 in.-85c 36 by 72 in.-$125
 54 by 90 in.-$225 by ft.-$350
 by 10 ft.-$6 9by F ft.|$7
 Carpets made of Crex also to be had by the yard They green brown blue red effects 36 inches wide-38c yd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Mrs. Mary l.. Douglas Struck and Killed by
 Powerful Automobile
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the mountains in Vermont, in a criti- calco ndition from lung trouble.
 When the son returned from his employment this noon he found his father pacing restlessly before the house. He was alarmed at the pro- longed absence of his wife. His son at once telephoned police headquart- CTS to inquire if any accident had been reported and then learned of the death of the unknown woman. He hurried to police headquart CTS thence to the morgue and identified his mothers remains, which were taken there from the hospital.
 The elderly woman recently plan ned an extended visit in Hartford, with another son, but after a few days there she became restless and returned to this city fearing that in the absence of her sons wife he would need a mothers care about his home. She enjoyed excellent health and retained the possession of her faculties to degree more than usual for one of her advancing years. News of her death was a profound shock to many friends.
 Mrs. Douglas was native of Long Island. She came to Bridgeport about nine years ago from Jersey City. Her husband is the manager of the son. Thomas Washington Park bowling alleys.
 Coroner Wilson announced that he would conduct an inquiry into the woman's death late this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

windshields, magnetos, demountable
 rims tire irons, etc, and the owner
 almost invariably bought these parts
 later to be put on his car. This meant
 that, buying them separately, he us-
 ually paid pretty good price for them. The Hudson Company has en- deavored, in it's 1912 line, to provide every convenience on the car that the owner could reasonably desire, and to include them all the list price of the car. Buying things in quantity 1t can thus list the car much lower than where the owner must buy the extras separately. The policy of our com nanv in this particular is simply an indication of the trend of demand Of the buying public. The average Amer ican now wants his car complete when he gets it, without the necessity or the uncertainty of future expense in fit ting 1t up to suit him. We have sinp- ly satisfied his demand by dressing up the Hudson cars with all desirable external equipment. In addition, of course, the car itself has undergone a thorough process of refinement, from the bolt in the forward end of the frame to the tail lamp at the rear.
 GENESIS OF THE HUDSON "Ss'
 A striking article on the automo- bile industry recently published in Pearson'S Magazine by M. J. white describes the genesis of the leading automobile companies and gives the histories of the leading designers. Of Howard E. Coffin and the Hudson Motor Car Company it says that the former began his automobile work as a mechanic in a shop and is proud of it. He was born on a farm near Day ton, Ohio, and worked his way through Michigan University by putting in overtime in the Ann Arbor post-office. A few months before his class gradu- ated he received an offer from the Olds Motor Works, of Lansing, and accepted it. After a year in the shops he was put in charge of the experi- mental department, and there his sen- sational career as a designer began. It was in 1905 that he resigned from the Olds establishment, and thereafter his history becomes interwoven with that of other wizards of the auto world who must be herein accounted for"
 Mr. Coffin, goes on the article, be- lieved in racing as means for testing automobiles and went into the game with thoroughness that earned tro- phies by the score. The cars were MT. Coffins design. ''The company did so well that the plant was tripled in 1909. It paid a cash dividend of 30 per cent. and a stock dividend of 1000 per cent. With their big cash divi- dends the stockholders organized and built another plant, calling it the Hudson. This company also was a concluded that it would be better to segregate their interests. So they bought each other out by exchanging
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Astor-Force Wedding
 May Cause Scism in The Episcopal Church
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Cleveland. Aug. S-"The proposed marriage of Colonel AStor and Miss Force is travesty on civilization ,' declared Mrs E. H. Hosford, a prom inent clubwoman and society leader here today. Her sentiments were gen orally endorsed by other society wom- en.
 "The whole thing savers too much of trading off one woman who has grown middle aged to marry a younger one" was the comment of Mrs. Lucius web ster, president of the Political Econ omy League. "If carried farther such things might be made abominable."
 Every minister in town stated he would not marry the couple.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press )%
 New York. Aug. S-A nervous tone was shown at the opening of the stock market tt6day, and adth hoi1gh prices in come cases were above yesterdays close. the important issues lost.
 Il a. m.-After recesAons following the opening, prices held firm with net changes being in the shape of frac- dona1 gains over yesterdays closing.
 Government bonds unchanged, other bonds dull
 Noon.-A heavy tone prevailed after the first hour with prices of nearly all the important issues at midday show ing losses of a point or more from the- highest range in the early trad fnr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
THE POPULAR CREEDs.
(written Fifty Years Ago by Charles
 P. Shiras.)

(written Fifty Years Ago by Charles
 P. Shiras.) Dimes and doIlars-dollars and dimes. An empty pockets G9e worst of crimes If man is down, give him a. thrust Trample the beggar in the dust, Presumptuous poverty's quite appaIl-
 ing;
 Knock him over. Kick him for fallfnxs If a man is up-oh! Raise him up
 higher! Your souls for sale, and he's a buyer; Dimes and dollars-dollars and dimesf An empty pockets the worst of crimes I know a poor but worthy youth, Whose hopes were built on a maiden'D
 truth,
 But the maid will break those VOWS
 with ease, For a wooer comes whose claims ars
 these:
 A hollow heart and an empty head, A face we'll tinged with brandy red; A soul we'll trained in villainy's school But cash-sweet cash-remember the
 rule: Dimes and dollars-dollars and dfmesf An empty pockets the worst of crimes I knew a bold and an honest man, Who tries to live on the Christian
 plan,
 put pOOT lS H0 anu POOl VIII DC A scorned and hated wretch is hei At home he seeth g. starving wife; Abroad he leadeth a leper's life They struggle against fearful odds, Who will not bow to the peoples
 gods! Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimesi An empty pockets the worst of crimes So get ye wealth. no matter how, NO questions asked" of the rich,
 trow-
 Steal by night and steal by day, (Doing 1t all in a legal wayD Join the church and never forsal1s
 her,
 Learn to cant and insult your Maker, Be hypocrite, liar, knaye and fool, But don't be poor, remember the ruler Dimes and dollars, dollars and dimesl An empty pockets the worst of crim1o Sailor collars are now appearing tn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
HOUSE DEFEATS DIRECT
 PRIMARIES, VOTE I3I TO SO

brook, thought any man beside him. self" would vote for direct primaries.
 Representative Chandler was against the majority report but favored the minority bill. MT. Chandler said that to defeat the bill might hurt the Re- publican party next election day.
 Souvenir Taylor's S4000 appropria- tion was passed over the Governor s veto in the House. today. This ac- tion, concurring with a similar vote in the Senate, last week, gives MT. Taylor his appropriation. It was pass ed without debate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
C1TY OFFICIALS OUTING

Wednesday. August 23, has been selected as tho day when the city off, f1cials are to hold their annual out ing at Forest Grove. This is the big gest event of the year among the lo- cal outings. A long list of sports is being arrdnged. principal of which will be baseball contests between the married and single officials and be- tween the West Sfders and the East Siders. The aldermen in charge are Daniel B. Walker. chairman; H. H. Jackson, P. H. Brady, w. B. Prim- rose and T. w. Reddy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
RECALL OF JUDGES
 HOLDS SWAY IN SENATE TODAY

Especial from United Press)
 Washington, Aug. S-Arguments on the recall of judges took most of to- days session in the Senate, in con- nection with the Arizona New Mexi- co statehood bill. In a parliamentary sense, the Senate is still in session under the date of yesterday. Senator Crawford, (Rep. Ida.) opposed the re- call.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
CLERGYMEN GIVE
 SATAN WIDE SWING
 IN NEW HAVEN
,SnecioI from, TInitod presc |,

Especial from United Press.) New Haven, Aug. s-So many clergymen are out of the city on an- nual vacations that difficulty is being experienced in arranging burials and marriages. Of twelve local Episco- pal clergymen only one was here to- day There has been no society item to the effect that His Satanic Majesty has taken a vacation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
OBITUARY

The remains of Louise c. Hendrick- sen, wife of Christian Henricksen, a former resident of this city, who died yesterday morning in Stamford were brought to this city last evening. She was native of this city, the daugh- ter of Kate and the late Otto Knipfer, and was in her 10th year. For the past several years she has been resident Of New York. She is survived by her husband, her mother and sis, ter, Mrs. Christensen of this city.
 Sarah, wife of Wallace Shelton, died this morning at the Bridgeport hospf- tai after short illness. She was 38 years of age
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
WOMAN PICKS UP BULLDOG THAT
 HAD GONE MAD

Especial from United Press.)N
 Stamford, Aug. 8.-While driving through town, late yesterday, in her automobile, Miss Laura Smith picked up bull terrier which had apparent ly gone mad. She intended to take it to a veterinary's. Before reaching there the dog escaped. A policeman was put on :tS trail and soon killed 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
IN PROBATE COURT.

Representing interest in the stock or the J. w. Beach Co.,, metal deal CTS, the inventory of the estate of Grace l.. Beach was admitted to pro- bate today. Personal property valued at $19,256. S4 is shown. There is no real estate.
 Personal property in the estate of Esther Coffey inventoried at $1,565.- 82. There is no real estate.
 The will of Henrietta K. Connors was admitted to probate, the Bridge port Trust Co. being appointed execu- tors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Especial from United Press.D

Especial from United Press)
 Hartford, Aug. 8-By a vote. of 131 to 60. the House killed the direct pri- mary law.
 Representative Banks moved that the unfavorable majority report be accepted and the bill rejected.
 Representative Tingier, of Vernon, said he believed in direct primaries because 1t gave every voter a chance to express himself on nominees. It was harder to carry a primary than a caucus, he thought
 Representative Landon of Old Say
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

stock, paying cash difference in the cases where it was necessary to do so to make the exchange an equitable one Howard E. Coffin cast his lot with the new company, and was elect ed vice-president and general mana ger He also is the designer and in- cludes in his managerial duties the personal supervision of making ths first cars of new models. His ideas of construction are very advanced; he always has something different from anything on the market"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
DEATH OF WARREN
Special from United Dress

(SpeclaI from United Press.)
 Meriden. Aug. s.-Henry Warren, di- rector in the Bridgeport Wood Fin ishing Company and president of the Butler & Lyman Land Company, ot this city, died today from a complica- ton of diseases, aged "A years. His father was Allenson Warren, founder of the sewing machine industry in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
BANKS HAS PICKETING
 BILL SLAUGHTERED

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, Aug. 8-The House, today concurring with the Senate, defeated the bill legalizing picketing. Represen- tative Banks called the bill from the table and asked the House to kill 1t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
MOOSE TO MEET.

Regular meeting of Bridgeport lodge No. 289, Loyal Order of Moose. tonight at Odd Fellows Hall, 1889 Broad St. Important business including Moose Day at Steeplechase Island, Saturday, Aug. 19, and the Detroit Convention, Aug. 21 to be brought before the lodge. Members desiring to join the Detroit club should be on hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
LIEUT.. MERRITT'S BONES ON WAY
 TO WASHINGTON
Special from United Press,

Havana, Aug. S-The first remains of a victim of the Maine disaster was taken to the United States today when all that was mortal of Lieuten- ant Merritt was placed aboard the cruiser Norh Carolina, on which Sec retary of War Stimson and his party sailed for Washington.
 The party stood with barred heads as the body was carried aboard, while the guns of Morro Castle shot a deep toned salute
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
TWO INVITATIONS FOR TAFT FROM
 NUTMEG CITIES

Special from United Press.)
 Washington, Aug. S.-Among the score of invitations found by the President nhis office, today, was one New Haven. Conn.,, asking Taft to visit that city on the evening of his trip to Hartford. The President also received. today. a letter of congratu- lation on the arbitration treaty from the First Church of Christ, Hartford, Conn.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Socialists to Hold
 Meeting in North End

The North End branch of the Social ist party. including the 9th, 7th and Sth districts. has decided to hold open air meetings, the first of which will be held on Wednesday, August 9th at Main and Grand streets. The speaker will be George Spash, a prominent member of the party. His subject: Why Was the Workmen's Compensa- tion Act Defeated?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Marriage licenses were issued today to John J. Murphy, clerk son of Da- vid and Katherine Murphy to wed NJ A. Sullivan. daughter of Mortimer and Johanna Sullivan; and to J. Arthur St John Jr., P, carpenter of Northampton to marry Catherine Ventullett. 16, daughter of Adolph and Clara Ven tu1lett
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
GEN. GORDON OF
 CONFEDERATE VETS
 CRITICALLY ILL

Especial from United Press.)
 Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 8.-General George B. Gordon, commander-in chief of the United Confederate Vet erans, i'll at his home here for three weeks, is in a critical condition, to- day. Fears are entertained that he cannot survive many hours.
 General Gordon was stricken when on his way to Little Rock, Ark, to attend the recent encarcpment of the Confederate veterans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

William F. Flanagan left this city Wednesday for a few days visit with friends in Philadelphia MT. Flana- gan is an employe at the Yost Mfg. Co. In September he will go back to college, where he is studying to be a lawyer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
BLACK ROCK NOTES

William Melia, of the Melia & Brady Grocery O., spent Wednesday even ing at Fort Trumbull Beach
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Miss Crystal Dietrich of IA James street and Miss Margaret Fitzsimmons of 72 Henry street have returned home after stay Of two weeks in Dalton, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

The Black Rock drug store, which was closed lately on account of bank ruptcy by E.. Riley, former proprietor, has been opened by Messrs. Pigeon & Campbell Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Miss Margaret Fitzhenry, an en- ploye at the Yost Mfg Co.,, is spend ing her two weeks vacation at Wal nut Beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
EQUIPPED CARS THE RULE

"This is essentially the year of the completely equipped car," says R. D. Chapin. president of the Hudson Motor Car Company. Season after season 1t has been customary in the indus try to charge the buyer extra for tops,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
MOTOR CAR IN A RACE AGAINST
 DEATH

DEATH
 With the watchers counting the swift seconds marked off by the whirr of his desperately driven car, George Mo Neil drove a Packard "30'' seventy one miles over mountain passes and sandy roads from Los Angeles to Ventura in one hour and 47 minutes to carry the ounce of medicine upon which depended the life of Christian Geberding, eighteen year old nephew of former Senator Thomas R. Bard. At ten in the morning, Dr. Allen Peek observed symptoms of lock-jaw. Un- less he could obtain an ounce of an- titetanic before the boy would be dead, Senator Bard telephoned to A. J. Pederson, chief clerk of the Van Nuys Hotel, in Los Angeles. It was 10:15. The first train would not reach Ventura until 5:35, three hours too late. Pederson called George McNeil a driver for the Van Nuys Automobile Co. "I have a package that must be at the Ventura hospital in two hours" he said. Give it to me- said McNeil, Its a long chance, but I can deliver the goods if anybody can.' "Go to the Western Wholesale Drug Company; they will have the package ready for you" McNeil leaped to his seat and sped down Fourth street before a policeman could hail him. A clerk hurried out to him with the precious package On he drove like madman and was soon lost to the city in a cloud of country dust. Policemen challenged him and deputies fired up- on him. He had a dim idea that the frantic human figures were waving a protest against his pace, but in a fraction of second they were too remote for consideration. At 12:I dust covered car careening like a ship gone rudderless as the wheels were locked in the grip brakes, stopped in front of the Ventura hospital, the driver sprang to the sidewalk and reeled breathless toward the hospital door. Dr Peek met him on the steps with hands outstretched for the pack age. Late Wednesday night Dr. Peek said the boy had a good chance for recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Miss Mae Schneider of 116 James street has gone to Rochester to visit relatives for a month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
BushnelI's Paperoid Wallets

Bushnells Paperoid Wallets wear like leather Used in offices of all kinds. Just the thing for bankers and in All obtainable The price is reason ab Sold at Jacksons Book Shop, 986 988 Main Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dr. and Mrs. J. w. Gerber and Miss Lillian Gerber of SIP East Main street have gone to the Adirondacks where they expect to spend a month.
 Miss Hattie Hummell of James St., Miss Louise Franz of Nichols street and Miss Bessie Garvey of Congress street are at the Lakemere cottage. Myrtle beach for a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
GRADING

Sealed proposals will be received until 12 o'clock, noon, Monday, August 14th, 1911, at the office of the Board of Education, Room 25, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn.,, for grading the lot occupied by Sheridan School, Tesiny Avenue.
 Plans and specifications are on file in the City Engineers office, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn. The Board of Ed ucation reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 (Signed)
 DAVID GINAND, Agent,
 Board of Education. August 2, 1911. LS s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08

Sailor collars are now appearing in serge. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Barkers--

wants more to enjoy the same comfort as he do' Don't know man who ever tried Barkers who not like them. Do know lot who would wear no otht And we want more to get into the comfort class To bring them in, to get them acquainted, Barker e lars in any syle may be bought for limited time at
 6Oc F dog Same regular sort as always. All sizes. All style of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
6 for soc.

Barkers are greatest mems col lars sold regularly at 2 for quar- ter.
 No idle talk, this. Instead 1t IS matter of absolute knowledge. The writer of this advertisement has worn them for several years. He knows their comfort and their durability and their good style. And like the department-nran, he