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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
Come and peep at the linen dresses.
Third floor, Carpet Hall-

Linen dress -fpom- 4standpants best of all dresses for summer
 It is cool It is good of looks It is not too thinblt it's very fabric is comforting And this season it can truly be said that linen dresses pretty. ilss
 Some of natural linen made in coat style with box pleats but $5.75 5 ~ 111a
 Dresses of colored lnen made up in attractive styles and varied begin at $650 At that price there blues and lavenders and tans and roses. White, too.
 Handsome old blue and white and tan and lavender, effectively trimmed, at $75O and $S.75.
 Here pepum dresses and other novel styles at $1O to $125O Some of them are finished with embroidery. Among them attractive ones of oyster whites
 Up the price scale goes; and ever with increasing beauty of pattern and of trimming and increased of linen Here white linens and quiet co1ors here ratne, here linens trimmed with lace that is just heavy enough to go well with them here even fine linens And may pay $20 $25 or to $37 30 and get full stye-value and fabrc-vale and beauty value for every cent of what is paid r h se s>f Second foor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
WOMAN ARRESTED SUSPECTED OF
 SMOTHERING CHILD

Stamford, June Exchanged with the alleged smothering to death of her six months old child in a New Haven hotel. Mrs. Bertha c. Doyle. of New Haven was arrested here, this after noon and is being held for the New Haven police. She was found in a house on Regent street, living with a man said to be Charles E. Short, of Bridgeport.
 According to the police. the woman went to the New Haven hotel and was admitteds on the plea that she wanted to nurse her child. She did not reg. ister but later on going out registered under a mans name. After, she had left the child was found smothered in bedclothes. Her companion was also arrested. She said she was 25 years old and that she left her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
ROONEY
 TELLS OF TRIP TO
 WASHINGT0L, D. 6.
Bridgeporters Were Guests of $. z. Poli at His New
 Theatre
F. c. Mullins Off at Balti- more to Arrange for Dem ocrats Who Are to Attend Convention.

Registrar James H. Rooney return ed from Washington, D. C., last night after having attended the unveiling of the Columbus monument. MT. Rooney was accompanied by his wife. They were the only Bridge porters who arrived home. others in the Bridgeport delegation having dropped off at Baltimore and Phila- delphia.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred C. Mullins, Capt. Mrs. George T. Kelly and MT. andMrs. Frank Brennan stopped off in Balti- more and will return tomorrow. MT. Mullins took the opportun tey on this trip to stop in Baltimore to make ar Engagements for a number of prom1- nent Democrats of the state who will attend the National Democratic con- vention the latter part of this month.
 In speaking of his trip MT. Rooney told of meeting several Bridgeport CTS. Among them were Louis Brown, a former newspapern1an of this city. now in Annapolis; William Bray. who recently passed the bar examinations there: and Joseph Riley. who left Bridgeport in April to, accept a re- sponsible position at Polfs new thea tre in Washington.
 Senator George P. Mclean and wife gave the Connecticut delegatlOn a reception yesterday at The Grafton on Connecticut avenue, where the delegates stayed. Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly entertained the Connecticut delegates Thursday night. On Saturday night the Bridgeport people were guests of MT. Pon at his new theatre in Washington, MT. Poli having extended the invitation to att tend the performance, The White Sister," through MT. Mullins. The Bridgeporters occupied two boxes.
 "I don't know thatsI have ever seen anything quite so impressive as the military field mass of the. Spanish war veterans, in Washington yester- day" said Mir. Rooney. There were all Of 10000 people in attendance at this wonderful gathering. It was splendid to see so many people. They were arranged so as to be standing on large hill which was in front of the altar used during the exercises. There was chorus of 150 voices and very large orchestra. Fl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
PADS AND FASHIONS

White and tap-colored shoes are in the lead.
 Serges are prime favorites for the tailored suits.
 Handbags of lace are pretty sum- ner novelty. e' ~e 4. ( Linen dresses are prettier this sea- son than ever before
 Negligees in both empire and straight effects are shown. < Ratine and macrame all-over laces are used for peplum blouses.
 Frocks of changeabie taffeta are trimmed with narrow velvet ribbon. One lingerie dress has a sash edged with narrow valenciennes lace
 Street suits of white serge and fine Bedford cord continue to be popular. i, In veryldeep mourning, tiny bands, folds and piping of crepe are used. l The smartest low shoes of black patent leather have tops and heels of white.
 Macrame, f1let and Venetian laces appear as parasol borders and insets.
 Goats of white serge or cloth with scalloped edges are fashionable fer little girls.
 The combination of ,blue and white seems decidedly strong in lightweight suits.
 Mousseline roses in palest tints are used to trim large hats of finest straw or lace.
 s Almost without exception, the sim ulated tunic is feature Of the sum- mer dress.
 The reefer coats of black satin are destined to be a distinct feature of the summer season.
 That gay and careless garment of English origin, known familiarly as the blazer, is really back With light evening gowns of satin or lace the elaborately carved ivory fans harmorize beautifully.
 veils of plain biscuit-colored tulle or fine net are lightly embroidered in fine gold and silver threads.
 Fans of gauge decorated with water colors and sequins look we'll with gowns of chiffon and net
 Deep capelike collars of lace or em- broidered linen are to be worn with plain dresses of colored linen.
 The newest addition to embroideries are the embroidered cotton ratine and the embroidered agaric.
 Deep yellow tones on the khaki or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
HARDY--SULLNAN

Rev. Thomas J. Mooney, of the Sa- cred Heart church with a nuptial mass at 7:3O o'clock this morning united in marriage Miss Mona Sullivan and MT. William B. Hardy. Both are residents of 7o1 Warren street. The bride was attended by Mrs. C.. H. Strickland. 9 sister of the groom, while MT. Vincent Haggerty was the best man. Fol- lowing the ceremony a wedding break fast was served at the brides home. The young couple departed on the 0:06 a. m. train not without showers of confetti and rice from their we'll wish ing friends. They intend to be gone fortnight, their first stop being New York ',
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
.NEW ORDAINED
 PRIEST 10 SING MASS AT ST.MARY'S

It was announced at the masses at St.. Mary's church yesterday, that. on next Sunday the high mass would be sung at 10:30 by Rev. Father William A. O'Rourke recently ordained. Father O'ROurke spent most of his life prior to going to college in St. Mary's par ish where his parents formerly resid- ed. He is a graduate of St. Mary's parochial school and has a host of friends in the parish who will be de- lighted to know that he is to officiate there next Sunday. It is fair to ass sume that the 'edifice will be throng- ed on this occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10

der are popular. Blues in sake. peri wrinkle and peacock are all used.
 A lovely jaboT of plea;ted cream tulle and lace has small roses cm- broidered on the tulle in tones of pink.
 Black and white Chantilly is a fa- yorite trimming for the frock of soft satin, chiffon and pompadour taffetas.
 Embroidered net and oriental lace founcings and bandings are lavishly used on inexpensive frocks with very effective results.
 Blouses on the peplum and casaque style have, judging from the unusual variety in evidence, found ready ac- ceptance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
UNION MEN.
 FATALLY. SHOT 
 BY POLICEMAN

Chicago, June. 10.-Two union men,. sympathizers of the men on strike against Chicago newspapers were shot and probably fatally wounded, early today, by Policeman Joseph Demenee Charles Bush, a marble cutter and D. Bee1an, a cab driv- CT, according to the policeman, were members of party of four men who threw a. brick at him while he guard ed news stand, When he followed them into 8 saloon, he said, they att floor of the saloon the policeman shot both of them. They were taken to Grace hospital where it was said they would probably die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

White is still the proper shade In gloves, but tans are also good form, and the various shades of taupe are growing in popularity.
 are made of bright t-colored taheta. These will be popular to wear with: the lingerie dresses s
 A stunning evening gown of mauve mousseline de soie,l drared over A foundation of cream lace, had g1rdle of deep violet velvet. <
 So much in vogue is the craze for black and white that one sees 5ackeee of white satin worn with sIktrts of black satin, or even serge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
FLYNN FIGHTS
 FOR CONTROL
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(Continued from Page One) ernor J. L. Mead. Vermont, a.candi- date for vice-president, Ralph Gamer on, Arizona, Colonel U1lman, Connec- ticut. T. A. Marlow. Montana
 These men have been told that they win be, expected to offset anything that the Roosevelt men do
 We don't plan any strong arm methods although we know full well that the other side does" declared Chairman Flinn. We are, Republic ans and we are anxious for party suc- cess. That is all we want" :" <
 Finn will succeed Penrose as nat ional committeeman from Pennsyl- vania- The Aldrfch currency bill be- came a factor in the situation, today Bankers who are interested in having the measure endorsed are working from widely different angles but to the same purpose: The Standard Oil they believe wilf be on the committee on resolutions that will prepare the platform, to make the A1drich, or at least some plan modelled along this line, acceptable as one of the big blanks in the platform.
 George w Perkins although his friends denied it--were trying to sfm- press Roosevelt leaders that one thing this country needs is a stable curren- cy' and that some such plan, as the Aldrich commission arranged but changed so that the standpat machine could get no credit, was needed to aid Roosevelt with the bankers and to "start the wheels Of prosperity when he was elected"
 The monetary plank in the platform, 1t was certain today. would precipi- tate a fight and the Roosevelt leaders claim that if they are in control they ~11 people at large vii know what is go- ing on.
 Roosevelt, when he arrives here, will have two rooms on the fifth floor of the Blackstone that have been reserv- ed for him for several weeks. Nearly Wednesday or Thursday.
 The convention really entered on the enthusiasm stage when 100 Roosevelt boomers from the Pacific coast rolled in and immediatedly started in cheer ing the Colonel and his hat through the corridors of the hotels. They are the vanguard, the Roosevelt leaders admitted, of thousands of shouters who vii be brought here to impress the delegates with Roosevelt enthusiasm Senator Dixon, Finn and the other Roosevelt leaders are depending a great deal on emotional work to help them break the solid Taft ranks. They believe that plenty of noise will have its effect and they intend that it shall be on tap. That will be the strong card Of the Roosevelt men and they all insist it will be a whining one. With Roosevelt in person leading the cheering and firing the vitriolic broad sides against the attempt to rob the people of their rights the Roosevelt men believe they will impress the del- egates to such an extent. that many wil be able to justify assertion to the Colonel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
Supreme Court Sustains Commerce
 Courts Injunction

Washington, June 10.-The Com 'merce courts injunction, holding up an order of the interstate commerce commission prohibiting payment by a dozen railroads with New York ter minals of lighterage rebates" to ship pers transferring their own freight within the free lighterage zone" of New York harbor, was sustained, to- day, by the Supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
HIS HIRED MEN
 CLEANED HIM OUT

New Britain June 10.-R. K. Mil Ter, a bologna manufacturer on Kelsey street. reported to the police, today, that his place of business had been cleaned out over night and that two men recently employed from New York were missing. Among the things taken were $2OO in, currency. and tools used in manufacturing bologna. The men were hired two weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
Convention sidelights.

Francis J. Heney, of California. Roosevelt leader who gained fame in the Abe Ruef trial, is here to present the side of the California Roosevelt delegates before the national co1n.nit- tee. He said:
 -.I expect to see the steamrolIer push through the contested delegates, even those from Washington and Texas. Then Taft would have 54S delegates barely enough to nominate, but I feel them. I'm positive Roosevelt will be the conventions choice.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
CUBAN REBELS
 ATTACK MARINES
 AND ARE BEATEN

Havan. June 10-Reports from San- tiago, today, say that the negro rebels attacked a company of United States marines under command of Captain Edward R. Mainwaring and were re- pulsed. The marines, who were guard ng the Fl Cuero mines, American property, sustained no casualties and it was Impossible to ascertain the loss of the insurgents.
 Two villages in the province of Or ients were burned, last night, by the negroes fa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
GENERAL :.
 LIGHTS OPINION, ON
 SCHOOL QUESTION

Hartford. June 10.-Attorney Gen eral John H. Light, today, handed down an opinion in which he finds that the Norwich town schools are privileged to unite and that on a majority vote of the town the dis tricts can be wiped out. The Nor wich situation is similar to the one in Norwa1k and there will probably be a consolidation of the schools in that town as we'll. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
HEAVY FROST
 IN LITCHFIELD
 DAMAGES CROPS

Winsted. June 1O-There was a heavy frost in the Litchfield Hills, this morning, for the third consecu- tive time and in the lowlands the ther- mometers registered but 2S. Potatoes which were up and 8 inches were cut to the ground and all early vege- tables will have to he planted over again. The loss to the farmers in this section will be heavy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
OBITUARY

on Ann street, died at St. vincent's hospital, this morning, of pneumonia. He is survived by a widow, by a daughter, Bertha P., wife of Harry w. Cole of The Bridgeport Tallow Go. and by two sons, Clarence M. and Ar thur H. Frost. ..s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
DIED.

.t-- xD401ys FFREiE8,-In this city Saturday. June sth.. 1s12, James c. Freer, aged 56' Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence ot Mrs. Rosa Rickson. No. 862 Broad street, on Tuesday, June 11th. at o'clock. and from Zion A. M E. church. Broad street, at .2:3O p. m. -Inferment at Park cemetery.
 s1eA4e&9lf sEsEsseda-2 a. n.NessteaRnse-C -Ct., June 10, 1912, John F. Keating. son of Bernard J. and T Azzie Hough Keat. an: days sseo - ssA -
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his aunt, on Wednesday, June IF, at ?. m-. and at St. Roses church at D. m-
 -Burials in St. Roses cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
Danbul.y Halter Killed

Danbury, June 10.-Michael Jigjak. a natter, ,52, was instantly killed while walking on the railroad tracks in the western part of the town, today. He stepped from one track out of the way of a freight train, onto the other track and was struck by a passenger train. He leaves a widow and two children. 4.f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
3 PERSONS
 MURDERED IN ONE HOME

Des Moines, Ia., June 10-A tefe- phone message from Vfllisea. in south western .Iowa, says the bodies of nine people were found in the home of J. B. Moore, prominent hardware mer- chant. there, today. The dead are:s g. B. Moore, his wife and five children, and two unknown women The heads of all had been crushed with an axe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
SUPREME COURT HAS ADJOURNED
 UNTIL 0CT. IA

Washington. June 1o-Holding up de- including the Anthracite Coal Trust, the Southern Pacific-Union Pacific and seven state rate cases, the su- preme court. this afternoon. adjourn ed until October ll. =!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
SEEKS SUPPORT FOR HEIR CHILD

Edna Wilkinson of this city, who is not yet 21 years old, has brought suit in the court of common pleas to have Philip McGuirk of this city fur nish support for her child. She claims McGuirk who is also a minor, is. the father of the infant. McGufrk was recently tried before Justice Hop wood and probable cause was found. He is now out on $500 bonds The action is returnable in September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10

The death of Alice E., widow of Selvin Pratt, occurred at her home $50 Laurel ave, this morning. Mrs. Pratt was 5 years of age. She had been in failing health for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
DONATO FOUND
 HIDING IN ATTIC

Torrington. June 10-Mastro Donate who the police chased all yesterday afternoon and last night after he had stabbed a fellow boarder, Arthur Sa- vino, was captured here, today, hid- ing in an attic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
War Minister Resigns

London, June IO.-Lord Chancellor Loriburn, today, resigned as minister of war and was succeeded by Lord Haldane
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
GEEIE7E7Z44g

They share in interest with the Whitan loom It is because of their excellence that Whtta floor fabrics excelent their quality is responsible for the goodness of the finished rug carpet You will find them of 1 terest you will enjoy hearing of the processes but most of all you'll enjoy watching the flying shuttle and the beam of the loom goes back and seeing the carpet grow strand by strand right under your eyes
 Come it is worth while. Y door, 4,-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
SEAT TAFT DELEGATES

Chicago, June 1O-At O'Clock this afternoon the committee voted to seat the Taft delegates at large from In- diana. sN v.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
RUBBER co. BURNS

Stamford, June 10.-The Stamford Rubber Supply Co.'s factory here is burning and will probably be total loss, estimated at $15,000. At D. m. it was burning f1ercely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10

Washinston-A ruuaNay horse scat. tered some good si.ed garments rom basSaee maEkef ~ H IT" It took empioyeS haM 4n ff00f tetAther them ups
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10
American wool i. not good for carpets! ]!

1t may hurt our belief in America a. trife, but it is true. Only the wool from across the ocean is readily suited for Inak-.. ing carpets. But we need not feel hurt - for the American wool is too fine, not too poor- It requires a tough strong long wool for carpets wool that has wiriness and that possesses special strength. American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-10

wool makes fine dress and clothing fabrics Imported wool the only sort that makes really good carpets 1t the that goes into Whta carpets such are being woven here. Sa a~ est
 Through many processes that wool has to go before is the worsted that being here Each of those processes at the Wha factorpu it to severe testand finally it out ready to into the loom as it is in this special loom. .s
 There exhibit of worstedof the wool from which spun of the colors used to dye it, of many of the things that make carpets and rugs bearing the mark
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
NEW RAILROAD AUTHORIZED.
Winnipeg-to-the-GuIf Line to Start
Across Kansas in Spring.


Topeka, Kan.-The Kansas public
utilities commission has authorized the
Winnipeg, Salina & Gulf Railway Com
pany to issue $29,997 900 of bonds for
the proposed construction of a north
and south railroad from Winnipeg.
Canada, to the Gulf of Mexico, and
the building of a cross line from Kan
sas City to Des Moines, n. M.
The main line in Kansas would come
south from Omaha, entering the state
from Oak, Neb., just north of Concor-
dia, thence through Salina and Linds-
borg and between Wherry and Sax
man in Rice county, crossing the San
ia Fe between Conway and Window
in Mcpherson county, thence through
Sterling, Huntsville, Sylvia, Turon and
to Oklahoma City. The route of the
cross line from Kansas City to Des
Moines, N. NJ, was no announced.
The construction of the main line
will not start before spring. 1t is pro-
posed to begin building at Salina, ac-
cording to H. Leon Miller of that city,
president of the road.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
VERDICT A FAVORABLE ONE
Small Girls Pretty Answer to stupid
Question of lnquisitlve
Busybody.

She was a pretty little tot, and eV-
erybody who knew her took pleasure
In pausing to ask her some kind OF
question, merely to show an interest
and for the pleasure of hearing the
musical cadence Of her voice. Some
of the questions were what might be
termed leading, but for all she inyar-
ably had some kind of an answer,
Among these latter inquiries was one
from an intrusive busybody who was
old enough to know better but who
Belonged to a class of persons who
never learn. Knowing that the little
girl had only recently become the pos
SCISSOR of a young and attractive step
mother, with curiosity Unborn she
asked her very frankly:
We'll, Pollykins, how do you like
your stepmother?"
The child raised her blue eyes grave
ly, and with her face glowing with
happiness, replied:
"Oh, very much, indeed, Mrs. Skill
lington. We fit very nicely, consider
ing that she got us ready made.'-
Judge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Another Tar Man to Jail.

Lincoln Center, Kan.-Everett G.
Clark, formerly wealthy miller of
Shady Bend, Kan, has entered the
county Jail here, beginning his one
year sentence for participation in the
famous tar party" last summer, Of
which Miss Mary Chamberlain,
young school teacher, was the victim
Clark, with Jay FitZwater and Wat
son Scranton, were sentenced to year
each in Jail after they had pleaded
guilty. Scranton began serving his
sentence at once, while Clark and
Fitzwater gave notice of appeal and
were released on bond. Fitzwater has
not yet given up his intention to ap-
peal. Sheriff. Clark and John Schmidt
were fined 5000 each for their part in
the tar party. Edward Ricord, bar
Der, who confessed that he decoyed
Miss Chamberlain. to the lonely spot
where the tar party" took charge, is
serving a term in jail.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-01-12
Loses Both Legs Under Train.

Garnett, Kan.-Robert Leeper Ad-
ans, assistant postmaster, was run
down by a fast southbound Santa Fe
train and both legs were severed below
the knee. The accident happened at
the Fourth avenue crossing. 1t is be-
lieved he will die. Adams was hurry
ing to the postoffice and when he
reached the crossing just before the
train. he tried to cross when his foot
caught on rail and he fell. Before
the engineer could stop the train had
passed completely over him.