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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Mid Winter Meet Of PequonnoCquOguites Postmaster James D. Grady InterSperSeS Speaking
 With Food

Toastmaster James D. Grady intro duced an innovation at the banquet of Camp Pequonnocquogue, at Leh- manns, last night, which may become the prevailing method at social affairs of the same nature, so great are the advantages it affords.
 The club was entertaining many guests, including Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, Charles F. MacGregor of the Railroad Mail Service, and Lynn W. Wilson.
 Postmaster Grady called for re- sponses to toasts between the courses, with the result that the dinner and the after dinner spea king were con- cluded practically together, with the result that everybody present was pleased and interested. MT. Grady was complimented for the novelty he had introduced, and the opinion was plan of. handling the talking end of banquets will be generally adopted on account of its manifest advantages. Mayor Wilson and former Judge Henry Stevenson spoke briefly. the Mayor on ''Efficiency in City Government" The Mayor is a member of the club. Lynn W. Wilson referring to the postal department, which was repre- scented by many present, said: ''The post office is destined apparently to enjoy a wider field of usefulness than even Thomas: Jefferson predicted for it. It already does banking and a money order business for the people in addition to handling the mails. It may soon perform the services now performed by express, telegraph and telephone companies. Within the lives of men here present the railroads may be operated as post roads under the direction of the postmaster gen. eraI."
 Remarks were made by Postmaster William H. MarigoId, Cashier W. T. Meyer, Charles F. Gregory, Judge H. c. Stevenson, Daniel J. Clifford, 0R IIa1 H. CTS present were Richard Murphy, E. P. Leonard, Fred Sailer, William Bar rett, Frank Canavari, W. c. Meyer, James Stone, William Patnode. F. J Breckbill, W. T. Meyer, M. J. Clabby, F. L. Cassidy, Thomas Finn, John Murran, Patrick Howard, Charles F McGregor, Patrick T. Kelly, Howard Cock. William McElroy, Mark Nagle Joseph Cronin. George D. Roberts | Harry Quinn, and F. W. Behrens
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
DIED.

JOYCE.-In Stepney Conn. Jan. 23. I4F2, Sy1vinia A. Joyce, wife Of Eofan kVr5es5geyz aged ss eSa-yeRFs, 5 InEaths, 10 days.
 Friends Are invited to attand the funeral at her late residence, Stepney, on Thursday, 25th inst, N at 2:OO o'clock D. m. Carriages will be in waiting at Stepney Depot to meet 10:10 north bound and 10-3s south bound trains.
 Burial in Stepney cemetery. BISHOP AAt Sea c1in. N: -Y.. Tues dax Jan 2 sss-s--Fs .s-=s---Fs-f2S-sHg4fffam D. Bishop, aged. 54 years, month, days.
 Funeral private from the resi- dence of his brother, Henry A. Bishop. No. 179 Washington ave nue, (Bridgeport), on Thursday, Jan 18th, at 2 D. m.
 -Internent at the convenience of she family.
 -KindIy omit flowers. A g b$ SEERY.-In this city. Monday, Jan. 2and 1912, Della Frances Carroll, beloved wife of William Seery.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 2S1 Gregory street, on Wed nesday Jan. 24th, at S:3O a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at
 0Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. A 22 be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
W. ,. BISHOP DEAD AT HIS HOME AT
 SEA CLIFF, N. Y
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William Darius Bishop, Jr., was a son of the late William Darius Bishop and a grand son of Alfred Bishop, famous as one of the pioneer railroad builders of America. His mother was a daughter of Russell Tomlinson. so on both sides he was the descendant of old New England families.
 MT. Bishop was born in Bridgeport and private schools here, finishing with an academic course in Yale Univer- sity from which he graduated in the class of 1880. Then he took up the study of law with Daniel Davenport and the late Goodwin Stoddard. He was admitted to the bar and for many years was an active and brilliant practitioner and made an enviable record for himself.
 His father being at one time presi- dent of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, MT. Bishop was in terested in railroading and for 25 years was secretary of the New Haven road. After his fathers death he retired from the secretaryship and was elect ed director. When failing health forced his retirement from active bus mess about eight years ago he resigned from the railroad directorate.
 Mir Bishop was interested in poli- tics and about a decade ago ran for Congress against E. J. Hill in the Fourth district, making an excellent run.
 MT. Bishop married a daughter of the late Elihu B. Washbnrne, and Is survived by his wife: who is now in Europe, and two children. Mrs: John D. Bishop 3rd of this city.
 MT. Bishops body will be brought from Sea Cliff, L.. l., to the residence of his brother, General H: A. Bishop. and the funeral services will be pri- Vate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
DEATH OF MOTHER
 OF PROF. E. S. JOYCE

SyIvinia A., wife of John S. Joyce and ana, mother I, of Elmer $: Joyce he the at her home in Stepney today. aged 6S years, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Joyce was married 50 years ago, Dec. 4, last, and the golden wedding anniversary was the occasion of a quiet family reunion at the Stepney home Her health had been failing steadily for about a year. Mrs. Joyce was the daughter of William and Hull da E. Powell Lewis, and at the age of IS. she married John s. Joyce. Six children survive. They are Mrs. Jerome Nichols of Stepney; Mrs. Ern- est w. Sherman of Cutters Farms, Monroe; Hernert W. of Stepney; Elmer S., of this city, J. Carlton of There are also six grandchildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Black Sheep Of Wealthy Family
 Has Long Score

With Samuel Krous locked up in jail here awaiting trial on the charge of having attempted to pass two bad checks, totalling over $4OO, the po- lice are daily learning more of the criminal record of Krous, who is a college graduate, a mining engineer by education, and the black sheep of a wealthy and prominent Brookline. Mass, family.
 The latest report comes from the Bureau of Criminal Identification of the Boston police department and confirms previous records of the pill ferings of Krous in Baltimore. Md. and New York: and also states that he answers the description and Der tillon measurements of a Pan want ed in Sharon, Pa, for the larceny of $2,00O on false pretenses.
 The local authorities were at first not inclined to press charges against Krous because he obtained nothing on his checks here and his attempts to pass them were apparently the re- suit of a drunken scrape. But his long criminal record, which Is grad uaIly being unearthed. puts a differ ent light on him and the authorities may not feel so lenient when he final ly comes before the court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
BANK SAVINGS |. OF $328,OOO, 900 IN CONNECTICUT
Ispeeial from United Presg0

NSpeClal rom united 8rGSS.)
 Hartford, Jan. 23-Savings deposits of over $32S, ,O0O, ,0O0 showed on the books of savings for the State and trust banks in Connecticut, last Oct. 1, according to the State Bank Com missioner's report, out today. This was an increase of over s15, 900, 900 for the year.. In the same period only two banks got into trouble. The Stoning- ton Savings Bank went into the hands of a receiver and the Meriden City Savings Bank lost $12,000 through a dedication, although this loss did not endanger it's reputation.
 The surplus of the savings banks in- creased over $4S0, 900 in the year.
 Commissioner Norris Lippitt, who signed the report, suggested that leg islation be enacted permitting the de- partment to hire expert accountants to take off balances on the deposit ledgers sof the different banks within the State after their regular annual meetings. He made it plain that the present commission has not the power to make a thorough audit of bank books, neither has the commission the equipment to do the work.
 These suggestions, said the commis- sioner, should not create a feeling o1 uncertainty in the savings institutions ''No class of business in the country, " he said, "is so free from dishonesty and irregularity as the banking busi- neES."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
THE HoWLAND DRY GOODS co.

hope that I may follow my chosen profession in prison. I hope some day to be pardoned and I will devote my self to a work of humanity"
 Webster'S parents were at the sta ton to bid him goodbye. His mother had spent many hours with him since the court gave sentence, yesterday For the mother it was like "a death bed leave taking.
 God have mercy on us an,'' were her last words as her boy kissed her and was gone. She fell sobbing into the arms of her husband. Webster will spend his first day at Joliet in solitary confinement Then he will begin his life career as convict at hard labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Dr. Webster Has
 No Regrets For
 Murder Of Wife
Starts Today To Serve Life Sen tence Behind Prison Walls
 at Joliet
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Especial from United Press.)
 Oregon, Ills. Jan. 23-Declaring that he has no regrets for his crime, the murder of his bigamous wife, and maintaining that he Is perfectly will ing to pay the penalty of life imprt- sonment, Dr. Harry Elgin Webster. sentenced by Judge Farand to spend the rest of his life behind the prison walls at Joliet, departed from the little jail here, to begin his term, :" today.
 It's hard blow for my folks, it seems for me to be condemned for life'' said the murderer. .'I am ready to pay the penalty I know l have sinned but I could do nothing else. l suppose I killed this woman because I wanted Zoe Varney and without her my life was not worth living. I am satisfied with the verdict, although I hoped to get only 20 years. I am not a criminal, I am victim of cir ,umstances and I hope some day the world will realize and understand. 1 eEret most that my family must suffer with me.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
SEVERAL MINOR MISHAPS BRING BUSINESS TO THE
 EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

A1gut Johnson, aged 19, of 1696 Fairfield avenue, smashed and Iacer- ated the second and ring fingers of his right hand this morning by drop ping a piece of heavy machinery at the Coulter & Mckenzie plant. His n1uriesf were dressed at the Elmer EenCy Hospital.
 At S:95 the ambulance corps was summoned to the Automatic Machine coTnpany's place on East Washington aVenue to give treatmen to Arthur Taylor. aged 19, of Stratford, who lacerated the second finger of his right hand and the second and third fingers of his left hand in a pIaner
 Victor Crinnin, aged 16, of Hollis ter Heights, sustained a lacerated scalp wound while working at the Acme Oil Engine company's plant and had his wound dressed at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Jury Says Grocer
 Must Have Six Months
 Notice Before Moving

A jury of six with John Curtis as chairman returned a verdict in the city court yesterday for the defendant in a unique summary process case brought in that tribunal by Etta Blumberg of Myrtle avenue against Harry Trager. grocer of the same street.
 Mrs. Blumberg brought a summary process action on the usual lines, but Trager produced witnesses to show that Mrs Blumberg had agreed by reason of his paying an increase rent she would give him six months notice The jury found that in view of this agreement the action would not stand, and returned verdict for the defen- dant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
DIED.
SHERWOOn-

SHERWOOD.--In this city, Tuesday, Jan. 23rd, 1912, Caroline, widow of Charles E. Sherwood, aged 59 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Clarence M. Toucsy, No. 667 Central avenue, on Thurs day, Jan. 25th,N at 2:SO D. m.
 -Interment at Mt. Grove came tery. A23 be RTTCHIE.-In this city. January 2sd. 1912, at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. George H. Emery, 99 Fremont St., Mary D. Ritchie, widow. of Andrew c. Ritchie, aged F .Notice funeral in Morning Telegram. a%p HARDING.-In this city, Jan. 20, 7 19IA EatHerine. widow of Andrew Harding. .
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 54S East Main street, on We'd nesday, Jan. 24, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Mary's church at a. n with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs s cemetery.
 The third order of St. Francis will meet at her late residence, Tuesday, at 8 p. m. A 22 b"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Gloves 6 'kerchiiefs.

Stout dogskin walking gloves for wom- en, made with one clasp, of model that fits well and looks we'll, worth $1,-95cm
 Lambskin gloves in good style clasps, liked shades, worth 89c,-55c. Mems linen handkerchiefs with em- broidered initial, worth 1211a and 15c,- 10c.
 Women's fine linen handkerchiefs with embroidered initial, worth 15c,-11c.
 Nice handkerchiefs for women, have embroidered corners, worth 25c,-1zc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
To Hear Atwood Charges Against
 AVeriII Feb. I5
Special from United Press.

Hartford, Jan. 2S-The hearing pre- liminary to the hearing on the merits of the charges preferred by Dr. F. c. Atwood, of New Haven, against Com missioner of Domestic Animals, Fl. O. AveriIl, was held at the capitol, this morning, before Governor Baldwin At the request of Judge WiI jam F. Hen ney, counsel for Commissioner Averilly the appearance on the merits of the case was put over until Thursday morning, Feb. 15, in the old Supreme court room, at the capital. The pub lie will be admitted at this meeting.
 Both pr. Atwood and MT. Averiu were present this morning. also their counsel and other interested parties. Judge Henney explained that import ant court cases absorbed his attention at present. Attorney General Light. for the State, was agreeable to the continuance.
 Dr. Atwood charged Commissioner Averiu with incompetence and inef- ficiency in the handling Of a recent glanders epidemic in New Haven. Mir. AveriI entered a general denial to the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
LOCKWOOD SUED
 FOR DIVORCE

William B. Lockwood, a we'll known resident of the South End, has been sued for divorce by Grace J.Lockwood of Pittsneld. Mass. Desertion is the ground. The couple were married February 16, 1899. Mrs. Lockwood s maiden name was Grace Spencer. The desertion is said toa have taken place April 20. 1904. The divorce action is returnable to the February term of the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Women s fittings.

Nice warm winter-weight cotton stock ings, good deep black, double heel and toe. The store $ Wear Resisting stockings for women, sold usually at 35c,-29c.
 Silk stockings with deep top of hsle and with double soles and high spliced heels. White black and tan, of special wearful ness because the isle adds to strength. Worth 5Oc,-39c.
 Fleece-lined underwear for women, good soft warm cotton of nice weight. Ankle pants and high-neck vests with either long or short sleeves, worth 50c,- 39c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss.. PROBATE COURT

NoVember 17th, 1912 Estate of Luke Clancy, late of the town of Bridgeport in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow ed six months firm the date hereof for the Creditors oS gaid Estate to exhibit the-r claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounta properly attested. within said time. will be debarred a recovery All per. sons indebted to said Estate gre re- Quested to make mediate payment to
 JAMES CLANCY a$p Administrator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
LIQUOR HEARINGS POSTPONED.

The hearings on the remonstrances against Maurice O'Donnen and Mi chael McPadden, which were sched- uled to be held this morning have been postponed by the county com missioners. It was said that lawyers in the case found it impossible to be fer a liquor license from Water street to 296 Main street and the re1nonstrants claimed the proposed location is unsuita ble. It is alleged that McPadden is not the bona fide owner of his place at 115G Pembroke street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
More savings.

Here in brief and without any word-pictures, of the Mill End savings They plain examples not except ional except all Mill End values of exceptional value And for each that advertised hundred adver hsed hundred that will large part of usually pays
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

January 23, 1912. Estate of Mary A. Burns, Hate of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the da.e hereof for Creditors of salds Estatei to Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recoy cry. All persons indebted to said Es- tate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 ANNA LORETTA HEALY, A 23 S%p AdministratriX
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
REGAIN APPOINTED
 TRAINMASTER
Especial from United Press.

New Haven Jan. 23-It was an- nounced at the offices of the New Ha- ven road, this afternoon, that E. E. Began, of New Haven, has been ap- pointed acting trainmaster in charge of freight service between Woodlawn and New Haven, including the Dan bury, Ridgefield and New Canaan In,r.n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
OBITUARY

Nancy D., widow Of Andrew C. Ritchie, aged S1 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Emery, 99 Fremont street, this morning. Mrs. Ritchie's late husband died 29 years ago. She mad made her home in this city for many years She resided with her daughter, where she was taken i'll some weeks ago with the ailnents incidental to her advanc- ed years. Besides Mrs. Emery, other children survive her. She came to Bridgeport from Ashburnham, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Boys suits

Boys suits
 Wash suits for little chaps, worn as much at this season as in the summer, and brought by the Mill End sale at magnetic price.
 Plain white or colors in fancy designs, Russian and sailor styles, worth $1 and $1.50,-79c and 95c.
 Serge and fancy suits for small boys, Russian and sailor styles, n1cely made and attractive, worth $2 to $5,-$1.65 to $3.95.
 Double-Service suits of blue serge or of fancy woolen, new colors and splendid fabrics, each suit made with the two pairs of trousers that distinguish Double-Ser- vice suits, worth $3 to $12,-$1 95 to $9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
THOMAS LOCKE
 WINS HIS SUIT AGAINST N. KRAUT

Thomas Locke, a mason and contrac- tor of 96O East Main street, has won his suit. against Nathan KraUt of sO+ Hallett street, according to decision handed down today by Judge Scott of the court of Common Pleas. The court awards Locke damages of $345.SS- Locke claimed to have done work on a new building on East Main street and said there was s38s due him. kraut denied this and claimed Locke was in debted toS him forS S75. Attorneys Joshua Meltzer and Henry E. shannon aDDeared for Locke
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
PROBATE COURT

Pau! F. Hoffman was appointed ad- ministrator and s. Loewith and N. c. Herz appraisers of the estate of Rob ert FNuessel, late of this city in the probate court today. Judge Hallen ap- pointed Delford B. CIute administra- tor of the estate of Thomas Scott late of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
GOV. HADLEY FOR
 NOMINATION OF c COL. ROOSEVELT

Especial from United Press.)
 Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 23.-Gov- ernor Herbert S.Hadley issued state ment here, today, indicating that he favors the nomination of Col. Roose- welt for president
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
FINE OF S55.OOO ON OIL
 TRUST FOR REPEATING
fspeciaI from United P.

Especial from United Press)
 Buffalo. N. Y., Jan. 23.EA fine of S55,OOO was today, imposed on the Standard Oil Company of New York, for violating the EIkins Act in ac- cepting rebates from the New York Central and the Pennsylvania Rail wa Ya.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Legislature Asked
 To Vote $IO,OO0 For
 Families Of Strikers
Especial from United Press.

Boston, Jan. 23-The Legislature was, this afternoon asked to vote the sum of $1O,OO0 ito be disbursed among the worthy and needy strikers and their families and those thrown out of em- ployment because of the Lawrence mill operatives strike,''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23

Philadelphia-Mrs. RT1o'ph Blank enburg, wife of Philadelphia's Mayor, is getting up a cooking contest for suffragettes, to show that political ar- eivities haven't kept them from learn Ing how to cook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
TWISTED MERCHANT
 SHOOTS HIMSELF
IsnarisI fron1 United Pr

Special from United Press.)
 Winsted, Jan. 23.-Despondency sa i'd to have been caused by illness caused William NJ. Johnson, 55, e former merchant of this place, to at tempt suicide by shooting himself II. the head, this forenoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Embroideries.

Flouncings in IS and 27 inch widths, some especially nice for skirts, worth 39c and 45c yd,-25c.
 Dress founcing for children, 27 inches wide, nice patterns, worth 65c and 75c yd, -45c
 Dress f1ouncings of 45 inch width, worth $1.25 to $2,-85c $1 and $1.25.
 Allover embroidery for guimpes and waists, 27 inches wide, worth 65c to $3, 45c to $2.
 Cluny faces in distinctive patterns, worth 5c to 15c yd,-3c 5c Sc. Millinery.
 More attractive stylish and pretty hats for women. Good in color and effect. Worth $7.5O to $22. 5O,-$2.5 50 to $125O
 June rosebuds, fashionable and very pretty, worth 35c,-19c. Large and handsome roses, worth 75c, I-45c
 Feather bands, black or white, effective and good, worth $4,-$2.
 Ostrich plu1nes, French curl, white or black, worth $3 to $15 and more.-$2 to $1O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Democratic Warden
 Wins JeWett CitV
fEpeciaI from Tinted Press

Especial from United Press.1
 Jewett City, Jan. 23-The Democrats won in yesterdays election, Joseph H. Mccarthy being elected warden by PIP votes to 159 votes for A. M. Clarke, the Republican candidate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23
Splendid savings
on Fur coats.


 In detail, here is a list of fur. coats that one may buy in the Mill End sale at large savings Pony coats, worth $4O.-$27.50. Pony coats, worth $6O,-$45. Pony coats, worth $65,-$45. Pony coats, worth $75,-$5O. Pony coats, worth $85,-$65. Pony coats, worth $1OO,-$75. Pony coats, worth $125,- 1895. Mar1not coats worth $50, -$37.5O. .Marnot coats, worth $65,- $47.5o. Marmot coats, worth $75,-$57.5O Marmot coats, worth $85,-$60. Marmot coats, worth $95,-$70. Marmot coats, worth $10O,-$75. Blended squirrel coats, worth $175,- $125.
 Taupe squirrel coats, worth $175,-$125. Nearseal coats, worth $9O,-$65. Nearseal coats, worth $100,-$75. Nearseal coats, worth $125,-S85. Nearseal coats, worth $150,-$95. Hudson seal coats, worth $225,-$125. Caracul coats, worth $60,-$40. Caracul coats, worth $90, ,-$6O. Caracul coats, worth $1oO,-$68. Caracul coats, worth $150,-$95. And beside these, muffs and scarfs at special Mill End prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23

Girl Wanted? Read tho Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23

Bridgeport, Conn.
 Tuesday, Jan. 2S, 1o12.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23

The Weather-Fair, colder tonight and tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-23

In detail, here is list of fur coats that
 one may buy in the Mill End sale at large