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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
The Columbia presento Madame de Pasquali and the Creatore band.

Could anything be timeler than this announcement of Columbia records by Madame de PasquaH
 One of the stars in the Metropolitan company she sings this very day before the Wednesday Afternoon M club. Her magnificent voice is splendidy reroduc- ed on these Columbia records which have just been received Those who enjoyed her singing in person will appreciate these reproductions. Those not fortunate will just fully enjoy the records.
 There three in Italian and in English. The Mad scene from Hamlet in double two single 12inch records, Linda d ChamouX and Pearl of Brazil either double, $3.
 And Creatore the magnetic and unique band-master, also presented bv Columbia. His wonderful band, directed with the which marks this emotional leader has played selections. And how the COlJnl~ bia does reproduce them.
 Poet and Peasant overute Nearer. My God, to Thee, Ialleuiah chorus The Messiah Turkish march, Pour la marchal characteTistcaly to be heard by owners of these records.
 They are in double form, 12 inch size,-$1.
 Folks who do not Columbia, but who would like the best sound-reproducer know ofCome and learn Of the easy method that is offered
 Front base
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
HibernianS From All Over State
 Here Tomorrow
County Presidents to Ar range for State Parade
 Here on August 20

Hibernians from all over the state will meet at the Hotel Stratfe1d to- morrow to formulate plans for the state parade of the Hibernians here on August 20. Arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors have been made by Col. T. J. Murphy, Col. John H. McMurray and Captain John J. McCartI:y.
 Notable among the visitors here sonville, state president; William Ney, New London, state vice presi- dent; John H. Mccarthy of New Ha- ven, state secretary; Edward P. Lyons of Hartford, state treasurer; Rev. E. T. E1annery of Hazardvile, state chaplain; and the eight county presi- dents as follows: Fairfield county, Captain John J. Mccarthy, Bridge poht; New Haven county, NJ. J. Howe, Meriden' Middlesex. John Blansf1eld, Portland; New London, T. F. Shea. New London; Litchfield, Patrick Gleason, Torrington; Hartford, J. P. Leaney, New Britain; Holland, Daniel Harrigan, Rockville; Windharn, J. F. McGarry, of Putnam. Col. J. H. Mo Murray, head of the Hibernian Rifles in the state. will participate in the delibers tions.
 The delegates, comprising the state and county executive board, will meet at the Stratfield in the forenoon. and adjourn to the United Irish societies hall. They will take recess at 1 o'clock for lunch at the Stratfield, and will return to the hall to wind up the busin ess during the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
RUSSELL SAGE
 EXPERT COMING
 HERE TOMORROW
Miss Byington to Invest1- gate Charities Situation
 in Bridgeport
May Devise Means of Bring ing Public and Private Charities Into Co-opera- tion.

Miss Margaret Byington, a graduate of Wesleyan University, specialist in sociological and charity work, and as sistant director of the charities de- partment of the Russell Sage founda- tion, will arrive in Bridgeport tomor- row for an indefinite stay during which she will investigate the ad- ministration of public charities in Bridgeport and will advise the chari- ties boarGs of any Improvements or changes that can be made in the line of making Bridgeports system more modern or efficient.
 Miss Byington's salary is paid by the Russell Sage foundation, but her expenses here will be paid by the To- cal charities board and for that pur- pose an appropriation of $500 has been set aside.
 It is believed that Miss Byington will find it difficult to improve the system of charities distribution de- vised by Superintendent Joseph Bren- nan and his capable assistants, but those who are responsible for her coming here are in the hopes that she may be the means of pointing out to the independent charities-the church. es and various outside organiza tions- a means of cooperating with the citys organized charity to better ad- vantage tha thunder the present sys- tenn.
 
 question of constructive charity work. that is, the helping of poor people to get on their feet and find for themselves, as we'll as the giving of direct assistance in the most effic1- ent manner.
 Besides the public charities institu- ton. Bridgeport has scores of inde- pendent charitable institutions. none of which cooperate to any great ex- tent with the city institutions. The result is duplication and waste in some cases. it is believed, and the charities commissioners hope that a means of cooperation may be point ed out that will bring all the charities organizations into a harmonious sys- tenn.
 The Rev. John NJ. Richardson. of the charities board. has been appoint ed a committee of one to attend to Miss Byington's reception. She VII be taken for a brief trip around the city upon her arrival and will meet the other members of the board of charities at dinner at MT. Richard sons house in the evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
M0t0Kman Deakin
 Dies Of Obesity
Weight at Time of His
 Death 3O715 Pounds

George Franklin Deakip. for several years among the best known motor men on the local trolley lines of the Connecticut Co.,, died al St vincent's hospital early today. a victim of obesity. Deakin was only 26 years old. He weighed exactly 307 and one half pounds.
 frame, and when married, at 21 years of age. he weighed 130 pounds. Short ly after his marriage he beean to tak ke on flesh. He was unable to work when he was laid off few days as penalty for a slight mishap in the operation of his car. He couldn't re- turn to work on account of his inn January he was removed to St. Vim cents hospital Physicians offered no encoura cement to his family, for they regarded his death as only question Of time.
 He experienced much difficulty in breathing during the last few weeks. His lungs and heart were unequal to the task of keeping fresh blood cir His removal to the hospital was made at the suggestion of attending physi- clans who wished to alleviate his own sufferings and Tighten the duties of his young wife, who has three small children.
 Yesterday Deak'n sank into uncon- Sclousness. Despite his sufferingS he maint aimed a cheerful disposition and became much liked by the attaches of the hosp tai. They did everything possible to Tighten his sufferinEs, but yesterday they realized that his end was near
 At o'clock this morning he suc- cumbed beneath the moun+ain of flesh. His remains were taken in charge by Funeral Directors CulIinan & Mullins. Services will be held at their funeral parlors, and the body will be shipped to New York where he formerly resided, for interment. It is expected that special casket will be needed to accommodate the re- mains.
 Deakin did not keep a careful rec ord of his weight, but he estima ed that he had taken on 160 pounds with In the last year. His weight shortly Eefore his removel to the hospital was estimated at 3S5 pounds. His weight at time of his death was found to be only few pounds above 300. But his small frame was entire,y made quate to carry such weight.
 Deakir tried dieting, exercising, walking and many other remedies to reduce his flesh. He was not a heavy eater, and latterly had taken practi- caily no nourishment, but in spite of everything his weight could not be re- duceG.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
JOHN WYCINOWSKI
 Vs- Order of Notice. HELEN WYCINOWSKI

I tDI UeLIy To, IJI 2.
 Upon the complaint of the said John Wycinowski praying for reasons therein set forth, for a divorce, re- turnabIe to the Superior Court inland for Fairfield County, on the first Tues day of March, 1912. It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown.
 Therefore Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Bridgeport Farmer, newspaper printed in Bridgeport, Connecticut, three days succes lively, commencing on or before the goth day of Febru- ary, 1912.
 FRED w. TRACY, Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court for
 Fairfield County. B IA s@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
WOODLAND TO
 TALK ABOUT COLDEST POINT
Subject at Chautauqua Lecture This Evening Will be on Absolute Zero"

Large audiences marked yesterday 5 sessions of the Winter ChautaUqua. The attendance reached an average of 2,O0O. The children of the Bridge port Protestant Orphan Asylum were guests in the afternoon when Edward Avis, the authority on birds, gave his lecture on the bird life, ilustra ted with mimicry and mutations, so true to reality that it seemed to those of the audience familiar with woodland life as if they were in the forest sur rounded by natures tiny, feathered in habitantS.
 The presiding officer in the even ing was Rev. John R. Brown, who was introduced by Rev. George II: Brown, chairman of the committee of arrangements. Edward T. Ellis, the evening lecturer, gave talk on the subject, "Over the Worlds Oldest with the Orient and lands familiar to the student of Bible history.
 Mir. Ellis spoke again this afternoon to the subject, 'In the Wake of the Worlds Unrest" He related the cir cumstances of a meeting with the mysterious Dalai Lama of Thibet, the head of that queer people who so long preserved their country from the intrusion of Westerners.
 At 4 o'clock Edward Avis gave q talk on bird song. One of the most interesting lectures of the series will be given this evening, when J. Ernest Woodland will give an illustrated leC- ture on Absolute Zero" that point of almost unimaginable absence of heat. To those whose minds leap to- ward the future, who would rather known what tomorrow has in store, than what yesterday did, this discus sion will be of enthralling interest. Tn this borderland of physics and chem 1stry with which MT. Woodland will deal lies much material progress of the years to come. A glimpse into those vistas of knowledge will be ex- citing indeed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Courtland Club Gives
 Present to W. H. Tumble

w. H. Tumble was surprised at his home on Iranistan avenue, last night, by the members of tn Courtland Cub, who wished to celebrate MT Trumble's 50tb birthday. Matthew Lynders, the boy ora tor of the Seco-d d district, presented MT. Tumble with a china closet on behalf of the club. Mir. Truble's wife and stepson present. ed him with a diamond ring and he received other valuable gifts Sup per was served at a late hour.
 Among those present were Matthew Lynders, Joseph Connors, Eddie Ben nett, Thomas BrOphy, T. J. Youngs, Jack Kilburn, Dick Gay, P. J. Lynch and wife, Fritz Hartman, wife and daughter, William Mccoy and wife, P. Burns, wife and sister, of New York city, J. McGuire and wife, Jo~eph Ryan, wife and sister of New York, John Rivals, MT Barry, Joseph Sevia, Julius Flo and and wife, Oscar Larsen Of Boston
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
DIED.

CIARK.-In this city. Feb. 18th, 1912, Capt. Theodore H. Clark, aged 54 years
 Funeral service will be held at the parlors of J. P. Walker & Co.,, No. 740 State street. on Thursday, Feb. IS, at 1:30 p. m.
 Burial in Milford cemete y, Milford. Conn. a" CUNNINGHAM-Fe 12, 1912, Mary A, daughter of the late John and Bridget Cunningham.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her brother, Harry Cunningham, No. 1O6 Center street, on Thursday, Feb. Is, at S. 30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cen etery. B 13 b-* HENNESSEY.-In this city, Feb. 12, 1912, Margaret, widow of John -Hennessey-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late res' dence, No. 1459 Stratford avenue, On Thursday, Feb. IS, at S:30 a. m, and from St. Mary's church at. g a.
 cem etery. BIB b .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
New York Banker
 Here To Marry
Fashionably F Gowned Wom- an Gets Necessary Lii
 cenSe for Him

A richly gowned woman describing herself as Margaret L. Rose. divorced aged 37, the daughter of Josiah Ross of Buffalo, obtained a marriage li- cense in the office of Town Clerk Will liam Thomas today, to wed Joseph Moves Babcock, whom she described as a banker, aged 45.. a widower- Sh e said both lived in New York city Mrs. Rose was accompanied by an elderly woman. MT. Babcock, accord ing to the license, is a native of Stonington, Conn.
 Other marriage licenses issued yes terday and today were to William Penn Bulkley, a butcher of Fairfield, and Miss Agnes McLeVy, of this city; and Dayton Hawley and Miss Lillian Blake, both of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Says George Got
 Money From Father

'rhe effort of George O'Brien of Calgary, Canada, to recover a claim of about $6,000 from the estate of Jotham O'Brien, was resumed in the superior court today when Georges suit against Judge William H. Kelsey and Eudora Mcleod, executors on the O'Brien estate, was continued before Judge William s. Case and a jury. The defense started this morning and it is expected that the trial will be finished in one more day.
 Attorney C.. M. Newman of this city, whose wife was a daughter of Jotham O'Brien, declared George O'Brien had stated he would not put in calm against the estate if he received S5,5OO from the executors. Attorney Newman admitted that he put in a bill for $500 for legal ser vices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT or BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT

January I8th, 1ylZ. Estate of Maria F. Keating. late of the town of Bridgeport, in said Dis trict, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow ed six months fir '.n the date hereof for the Creditors Of said Estate to exhibit the.r c'aims for settlement ThoSs who neglect to pr esent their accountz. properly attested. within said time. will be de ha rred Q recovery. kfI per sons indebted to said Estate gre quested to make immediate payment to
 DENIS MULVIHILL, B 14 s* ExecutOr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Skates at half.

Every pair of ice skates in the store gets a new price that is half of old.
 This includes all patterns, both American club and hockey and nearly all sizes are to be had in some style. 75-cent skates,- -38c.
 $1.5O skates,E E775c.
 $3 skates,- -s1.5O.
 $4 skates,- -$2.
 $5 skates,- -$2 50.
 Women's soc and $3 skates,-45c and $1.50,
 A few hockey sticks, good stout sticks of regulation size and weight, worth $1,- 75c.
 Front basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
STRATFIELD HOPES
 FOR TROLLEY CARS

A joint meeting of representa tives of tn Stratfield and Nichos Terrace Im- provement Associations was held last night in the Stratfield Baptist church, to map out a plan of cooperation. Steps were taken to provide sidewalks in both ne'ghborhoods.
 The meeting was pleasantly surpris- ed by a rumor that the Connecticut Go. will soon build trolley tracks in to Stratfield territory. This news lacked the solidity that it ought to have had, however, because of the statement of Supt. Chapman that he has heard nothing of the project from his superiors for several months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Hubby's FistiC Art Sends Wife
 To Emergency

Annie Thomas. colored, of 13S High street, appeared at the Emergency hospital last night under the escort of Officer George North to have her left eye fixed. There was a cut, ab ~rt an inch long, above 1t, where, she s7id her common law husband, Thaddeus Thomas, had struck her.
 The doctors sewed up the wound Later, Thaddeus was arrested and in the City court this morning was ar rafgned on the charge of assault and breach of the peg ce. His case was continued until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
GERTRUDE E. POwE
 SUES FOR DIVORCE

Gertrude E. Powe of this city has brought divorce proceedings against Burton l.. Powe, formerly Of this e y but now of Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Powe claims that between the dates of March 30, 1908 and February l. 1o12 her husband was guilty of infidelity Mrs. Peter Dome of this city and Anna Kelly of Milwaukee are named as correspondents. The Powes were married March 20, 1901. Mrs. Powe- $ maiden name was Gertrude F. Br: d. ford. The action is returnable to the March term of the superior court. Pa pers were served by Deputy Sheriff Joseph Wieler
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Niece adjustable yoke petticoats
 at lower price.

J
 Three styles of McGee petticoats at lower prices to make a quick clear-up.
 All are made with the ad- unstable yoke which is an ex- elusive McGee feature. By use of this yoke, a petticoat is adjustable to exact waist measure of the wearer. Be side this. it fits. snugly over the hips with no unneces- sary fullness.
 Nice mohair brilliantine. black blue and brown, W orth $3.5O,- O,-$2.75.
 Moreen, splendid weight and very like moire~ silk in annearance, worth $4.50,- $3.50.
 Bri1liantine of special fineness, with tucked sec tiona1 dounce, worth $5,- $4.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Arrest Man For
 West End Murder

Just at press hour, today, Detec- tive Sergeant Edward Cronan brought Jack Miller of Milford to police head quarters and he was locked up. charged with the murder of Martin Svoha, the night watchman of the Tait Paper mill, who was shot to death by an unknown assassin about two weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Those English cretonnes are very very pretty.

It is not money value alone that is making folks eag- er1y buy English cretonnes To be sure plainly that their value is from 50 cents yard up-and they But it is their prettness good nes, too.
 Their patterns are just delightful. Large lowered designs, smaller striped patterns many coors Among number of designs that specially fitted for appiqueing upon curtains And there is large number for furniture slips and such.
 True good luck brought them. Keen judgment is im- polling folks to buy them quickly. 29c
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
ROWLAND NIGHT AT
 THE LYRIC THEATRE

It will be Rowland night, tomorrow evening, at the Lyric theatre. The Rowland employees have engaged a block of 200 seats and will be inter- ested witnesses of a performance. of ore of the best plays the Carpenter Stock company has ever produced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
MAN AT co
 ENJOYS COASTING AS
 MUCH AS YOUNGSTERS.

Shelton, Feb. 14.-AIthough William E. Hine is 90 years old few enjoy coasting more than he and almost daily he can be seen gliding down a long hill near his home on low sled, and afterwards dragging the sled up the hill again behind him: MT. Hine celebrated his 90th birthday on February last and on the evening of that day was presented with a vet eran Odd Fellows jewel, he having been member of that order for six tN-fiXe wears
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Special Officers Son
 Arrested for Seduction

Charged with seducing pretty IT, year-o'd AngeIine Tuzzfo of 36 Com merc'aI street, Tony Luciano, son Of Special Policeman Luciano, was ar ~ested this afternoon. The girl 9harges that Luciano induced her to 20 with him into shop where he vas working. Luciano was released under bonds Of $500 furnished by his father.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
"EndIess, Trousers

are guaranteed to give satisfaction. They are made as well as human
 skill can make them. They are made from the most carefully selected ma
 terials, and are carried in an "end- less" variety of plaids and mixtures. Step in and look them over You wi find no such values elsewhere. Frank Jacoby, 1OS3 Broad street, op-
 posite post office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
w. T. MULLINS TO
 SAIL TO BERMUDA

William T. Mullins. assistant town clerk, w;II sail for Bermuda, tOmor- row, there to join in few holidays with Former Public Works Director Michael A. Kenny. MT. Kenny has been in Bermuda for a week. MT. Mullins expects to spend a fortnight there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14

Rowland sewing machines are going out at a great rate to members of the now -orgaz 'Eing Rowland club. Each one of these machines is genuinely de- pedab1e. Each is sold with definite guarantee of satisfaction and service by the store. Rowland machines do any sort of sewing that home machine is asked to do-and they do all sorts well are far less than usual prices of equally
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
POPE PLUS GRANTS
 AN AUDIENCE TO
 BISHOP BEVAN
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Rome, Feb. 14.-Pope Plus, today, granted an audience to Bishop Thom- as D. BeYan, of Springfield, Mass, who reported to His Holiness that many children in the bishops diocese are taking their first communion at the age of eight years. This greatly pleased the Pope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
GOVERNOR DIX EXPECTED TO
 PARDON BRANDT
Especial from United Press. }

New York, Feb. 14-Unless Gov ernor Dix pardons Foulke E. Brandt, the former Schiff valet, before tomor- row night, Supreme Court Justice James W. Gerard will sustain the writ of habeas corpus to have the 3O-year sentence imposed on Brandt quashed.
 Gerard has so notified Govern Dr D X and executive action is looked for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
LIEBSCHER ESTATE
GOES TO WIDOW

The entire estate of Bernard Lieh- scher, late of North Main street is bequeat thed to A the widow. Amelia L4iebscher. under the will admitted to 1rCHP te today. She is designated e~e- cutrix. Judge HaHen appointed Sig mund Loewith and N. c. Herz ap- nraisers. Three sons and one dausL ter also survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. and Mrs. John Ryan of 625 Dewey street, are receiving cOngratu- lations on the arrival of a son last Monday.
 Jack Barchow. the newsdealer of South avenue, has Alfred Tomlinson collecting for him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
Two Congressman To Visit Emmet
 Club March Third

The Emmet club received positive assurances today. that Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden will ac- company Congressman James Allan mond of New Jersey to this city on Sunday evening. March 3, when the New Jersey congressman will deliver the annual address a { the Emmet me morial meeting at Polls theatre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14

Washington, Feb 1a-An invest ga tion of the money trust will be made by the Senate committee on Inte S+ate Commerce. It will be far-rea ching and comprehensive. Such was the declaration today of Senator Cummics Qep., Ia.). a prominent member of the committed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-14
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
MORRIS RETTREs

Tonight at F o'clock Harbormaster Charles H. Morris retfres to private life, his term of office havirg expired. The harbormaster had expected to greet his successor, Garry Paddock, some time today, but up to press hour the man who for the next three years will have charge of thing nau- tical in Bridgeport. had not put in an appearance.
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