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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
New YOrk'S
Woman Detective
Made Detective Sergeant on $2,25O
Salary for Work in Taxicab
Robbery

New York, March 9-''I do not
care for the distinction of being the
first woman to become a member OF
the detective force. But 1 hope my
work will be so successful that I will
be known as one of the cleverest de-
tectives in the department"
This was the statement of Mrs. Isa-
bella Goodwin, who was made de-
tective sergeant at a salary of $2,2ot
a year because she succeeded in OBJ
tanning the evidence that led to the
arrest of the taxicab bandits who COM
mitted a $4,000 daylight ROBBERY In
the heart of the financial district. And
if the success that she has already met
wi n is any criterion, Deputy Commits
sioner Dougherty says, the male mem
bers of the force viii have to look to
their laurels if they do not want to
be eclipsed by a woman.
Mrs. Goodwin, the widow of po-
at the time of the tax'cab robberies
She had some experience in detective
work in running down clairvoyants
and other takers. When the police
tailed to make much Roadway on the
taX'cab robbery case, Inspector hughes
pressed her into service. This letec-
tives had learned that Edward K1ns-
poets, were sweethearts of Annie Hall
and Myrtle Hoyt inmates of dive
Mrs. Goodwin went to the resort dis
guised as a woman of all work and
SECURED employment. To-day she told
the story OF her adventure as follows
Given my own people did not know
what I was doing. I stayed in that
d ID not get more than 10 hours sleep
1 was obliged to drink strong coffee
every hour to keep awake. I knew
that I might miss the opportunity to
get the information I sought if I was
not constantly on the alert.
'I wore kimona Of doubtful fresh
ness and put shuttle into my walk
I did not have anything to say to any
Uf the inmates of the resort and they
evidently did not think 1 knew enough
to be anything but harmless.
"Cften I would tiptoe to the door Oh
Annie and Myrtle's room and lister
to their conversation. If I heard one
of them make move to come to the
door, 1 would knock and ask to borrow
a needle or make some other excuse.
1.-THE language that came from thai
room was dreadful but I just CLOSED
MY ears to their vile remarks ano
prayed that they would talk abou
the robbery. Finally I heard one Of
! them say:
w Gil, EAUO Tic DOOO uiAS0
great trick, didn't hep
''Then t-nnie began to boast tina
she would soon have SO many flint
clothes that her friends wouldn't know
her At another time she complain
ed that Kinsman had failed to call hel
by long distance from Albany.
s'At various times I would sneal
out of the place and telephone to Com
miss oner Dougherty. I had to be OF
the lookout constantly for fear som'
one would follow me.
FINALLY, however, 1 got the infor
nation that was needed and Kinsmar
and Albrozo and the rest of the gang
| were caught.
Now that they have made me de
tective rergeant I expect to earn my
salary instead of accepting it for the
work I have already done. I hope
that I will be de- allied to work on ca
,ses similar to that of the taxicab rob.
bers. I'love the excitement and
want to show just what woman
can do when the chance comes hel
| way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
SKlzk1 eazTer
POLLS

With bevy of dancing beauties,
the pick of the stage both for looks
and cleverness, Ned Wayburn, famed
as the greatest producer of dancing
acts in stageland, is going to invade
Bridgeport next week with his latest
and biggest success, the English
Pony Ballet, six pretty girls headed
by Arthur Conrad, and featuring Mr.
Wayburn's latest and cleverest dane
ing conceptions.
This great attraction comes to
Bridgeport fresh from a phenomenal
success at the Alhambra vaudeville
| theatre in New York. The cast IS u
most carefully chosen one, selected y
Mr.. Wayburns himself, and the g. is
are all of them pretty, full of ginger (,
and graceful dancers. Mr.. Conrad is
one of the c,everest acrobatic dancers
on the vaudeville stage and knows
how to sing song number as well as
the next one, He will knock 'em off
the benches" with his latest song sue
cess and the girls will captivate
Bridgeport with their clever dances
and pretty cos tunes. Many dancing
and singing novelties are Introduced
and the act throughout is typical of
Mr.. Wayburn's very best work. The
girls in the cast include the Misses
Ada Robertson, Eva Marlowe, Louise
Hawman, Nellie Wilkes, Margaret
Hawman and Seppie Mcneil.
In the juggling line Europe has sent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
FADS AND FASHIONS

Brilliant tones prevail in millinery.
as IN costumes
The ruches are not SO puffed and
full as they were years ago.
Irish lace figures conspicuously in
most designs of neckwear.
A touch of black is seen on almost
every frock of white or cream.
Short coats of taffeta and chiffon
will be worn by ultra-smart WON.
Glass balls and buttons, as well as
laces, are greatly used as trimmings.
Flounces of embroidered tulle and
lace appear upon many new evening
gowns.
Diamonds will be in favor and take
the place occupied up to now by
pearls.
Taffetas with the quillings and
puffings which so well suit them are
extremely chic.
Many blouses of white crepe de
chine and satin are relieved by a
Ribbon trimmings on hats of straw
and taffeta will be used more than
any other.
Ribbon streamers tied in the back
are another feature of some of the
new hat models.
Laces are combined with damasks
and velvets 70 make dainty bags for
dress-up occasions -.--s
Fri.is-p featirgs and ruchings are
used uron eve-v n~ticle on which
trimming is required.
The jackets .. the new suits are
invariably short. the majority show
ing the cutaway line.
The waists worn with taffeta suits
are usunll- y combination of chiffon
and soft nets.
Bucks%i Snces are the newest and
most fashionable novelty in foot
wear of the spring season.
Some handbags of the present are
of such huge proportions that they
might be mistaken for valises.
Paradise plumage will trim the
most costly hats. and is the favorite
plumage on all the chic models.
The shaped corsage and tieht waist
line is an inevitable renewal from
the epoch of frills and ruffles.
Blue serge street suits are trimmed
white cotton ratine or cotton cordu-
roy.
Some frocks have a broad flat
ruche. forming a f1ounce. The edges
pineed or fringed. according to taste.
The increasing mode of lace is now
approaching a craze. and all smart
women are wearing exquisite laces.
The coming season will be great
suit season Models in tailored suits
are composed of silk and corded ma
terials.
Paris has decided that this is a COL
OF season. Shades are laid on shades
to secure ever new and stranger eff
fects.
At last the kimono sleeve has had
its day. and in its place there is an
immense variety of new models, but
nothing extreme.
Shaded feathers are to be much
worn this season. A color combina-
ton apparently in high favor is dark,
red and bright cerise.
Some of the new blouseS faSten in
front with double row of crystal
buttons. which ore most effective on
the taffeta blouse
Cotton goods are perhaps quieter
than the silk. yet they are none the
less colorful and everything points
TO gay. lightsome tones
This year we notice the use of
changeable silk IS a shirred facing -on
hats often the shade is used to match
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

the. gown or suit.
BRIGHT plaids and mixed wooden ma
terials trimmed with plain cloth in a
corr rasting color will be used for
children's dresses and coats.
Another feature to be noticed this
spring is the fact that many of the
hats are small, and that they fit
snugly and Ct sely to the head.
Separate hlouses to match the suit
skirt of chiffon and silk will be nee.
essary to the spring wardrobe. These
appear in many new designs.
The three-tone flounce is pleas
ing feature of some Of the new petit
coats. The pret+iest of these are, fine
ly plated and shaded from very dark
to very livht.
Among the new models quite smart
shirtwaists fasten in the. front. This
is hidden beneath broad pleat,
frilled on either side with Valencien.
mes lace pleating.
Decidedly chic is hat of cherry
colored straw. corded ribbon Of
darkest purple is swathed about the
crown and forms the large outstanding
bow at the left front.
A new hat model is of vivid green
tuscan straw. The crown is high and
the brim slightly rolled at one side.
A shaded plume Of gray and green
trimmed the left side.
g"Taffetas changeart'' is ANEW ma
terial which he's lustrous iridescent
background, and has an added effect
by being broeen " stripes and figures
of contra sting colors.
The advance spring hat models
show decided innovations in the mat
ter of trimming. Aigrettes are in
some instances placed so as to shoot
streieht ut at the back Of the hat
Small toques of straw have bands
Of tiny roses framing the face, while
ostrich plumes placed straight up in
the center of the front of the hat have
their quilts decorated with tiny rose
buds.
The present seasons draperies of
a soft silk flowered hrti~te. ~ o-~~oo
de sole over an underdress of taffetas
or satin. allow scope TOR great S III
in the manipulation of colors anu
shades.
street suits of white serge and fine
bedford cord continue to he popu-
! lar. In fact frocks of white serge
@-"'' RI he ALMOST d'snensable, as
they can be worn on such a variety
-cca sions
For the small sisters there are
charming quaint bonnets of shirred
| taffeta. Dainty rosettes and bows,
miniature flowers of all varieties and
silk in cashmere designs are used to
trim these.
The double butterfly bow, almost
covering the shoulder blades, is a ia.
vored style of the moment now seer,
at the back of the, lace fichu draped
corsage de soiree made for early wear.
To harmonic with black velvet
gowns, bag muffs of black velvet
| trimmed with ermine are very lovely
| These are usually fastened by mon
ogram of brilliants or plaque Of eX-
| quisitely wrought metal.
! Deep rundown pleated lace collars
are worn. with many of the simple
blouses and appear bordered with a
black ribbon velvet edging the neck.
which terminates in front with a knot
or two of long ribb,n velvet ends.
Pendants, chains of brilliants "ri-
! vieres" of large brilliants are dis.
played upon young shoulders Circles
| of diamonds are worn in the hair;
! combs in brilliants retain the coiffure
| and knots of lace liz brilliarts are
mingled with the lace upon the cor
| sage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
Eagles Annual
Memorial Service
Tomorrow Evening

The annual memorial services of
Bridgeport aerie of Eagles in Eagles
hall tomorrow evening promises to
be the most notable event of the kind
in the history of the Bridgeport or
ganization. The eulogy will be de-
livered by Attorney Henry E. Shan.
non, worthy past president of Bridge,
port aerie.
In connection with the service there
will be a fine concert program, to be
rendered by quartet. composed Of
Mrs. r. D. Martin, Soprano; Mrs.
Leila Joel Hulse, contralto; William
V. Walsh. tenor, and Joseph F. We'll
err, baritone. In addition there will
be solos by Joseph Clabby, John
Hughes and others. The instrumen.
tai part of the program will be rem
dered by Meyers orchestra.
Eighty-one members have died since
the aerie was organized. AS the
name of each member is called by the
secretary, Daniel ]. O'Connor. one OF
the lights will be extinguished The
hall will be decorated appropriately
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

US 10 end of splendid acts, but the
combination known as the P1rSco lis
are in the vanguard of them all. 1t
seems to make no difference what sort
of movable material these people en-
ploy iii their extraordinary jugg lnG.
Articles of furniture, wearing apparel,
dishes and miscellaneous junk Of all
kinds go flying into the air. to whirl
around, descend and to be caught and
balanced with that continental dex-
ter'ty and finish which is so pleasing
and amazing.
James Callahan and Jennie St.
seen here in a long time. 1t is their
own original playlet entitled THE Cid
Neighborhood.' Mr. Callahan in his
impersonation of an Irish character is
worth going miles to see, and Miss S..
Georges wonderful work as a harpist
likewise is deserving of the highest
commenda ton. Her selections on this
sweet instrument are masterpieces and
the act as whole VIII he one of the
big features of a splendid bill.
Then the bill will include suHh great
attractions as Leo Carilloc, famed as
the very funniest and cleverest Of
Chinese dialect comedians, and vide
ly initiated all over STAG Gland; Gladys
Clark and Henry Bergman, a clever
rair in skit called GA Baseball
and pretty dances: the two AZards.
battles; Lester Kellert, refined and ar
tist.c singing and dancing, Poll S Flo
trograph, with an exceptional scenic
film offering, and Pol's Concert Or
chestra, with musical selections of the
day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE

Hearing De Change of the Course of
the Proposed Dewey Street Trunk
Sewer.
At the meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Bridgeport
held March 4th, 1912, the following
resolution was adopted: s
Resolved, That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed to notify the per-
sons in interest to appear before the
Common Council, Council Room, City
Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 18TH
day of March, 1912, at o'clock in
the evening to be heard in relation
to. the. construction of the so-called
Dewey Street Trunk Sewer over pri-
vate land as per the following ue-
Scription:
Beginning at a point in the easterly
line of Brooklawn avenue SIS feet north
erIy of the north line of Wade streeks
thence extending easterly. over private
land 80 feet, thence extending north.
erly and westerly over private land a
distance Of about rs feet to a point
in the easterly line of Brooklawn
avenue. IS. feet southerly of the south
line of Arlington street.
Attest,
STEPHEN F. BOUCHER,
CITY Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE

Hearing De Construction of a SAINT
tary Sewer in French Street.
At the meeting Of the Common
Council of the City of Bridgeport.
held March 4th, 1912, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed to notify the per-
sons in interest to appear before the
Common Council, Council Room, City
Hail., City of Bridgeport on the 18th
day Of March, 1912, at 8 o'clock in
the evening and be heard In relation
to the construction of sanitary
sewer in French street: Commencing
at a point in French street about rs
feet east of Main street, thence ex-
tending easterly in French street to
connect with the present sewer in
French street at or near the corner
of Gurdon street.
Attest, 6
STEPHEN F.. BOUCHER
City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE

Hearing De Re CONSTRUCTION OF the
Sewer in John Street.
At the meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Bridgeport
held March 4th. 1912, the following
resolution was adopted: -
Resolved. That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed to notify the per-
sons in interest to appear before the
Common Council, Council Room, City
Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 18th
day of March, 1912, at o'clock in
the evening to be heard in relation to
the reconstruction of the sewer, with
proper catch basins, in John street.
between Broad street and CORTLAND
street.
Attest,
STEPHEN F. BOUCHER,
City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE
Hearing De Construction of Storm
Water Sewers in French Street.

Hearing De Construction of Storm
Water Sewers in French Street.
At the meeting of the Common
Council Of the City of Bridgeport held
March 4th, 1912. the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved. That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed to notify The per-
sons in interest to appear before tho
Common Council, Council Room, City
Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 18th
day of March, 1912. at 8 o'clock in the
evening to be heard in relation to
the construction of storm water sew
ers in French street as per the fol-
lowing description:
Commencing at a point in French
street about IS feet east of Main
street, thence extending easterly In
French street to empty into the
brook between Main street and Cur
don street: also commencing at an
angle in French street near Gurdon
street, thence extending westerly in
French street to the brook between
Main street and Gurdon street.
Attest,
STEPHEN F. BOUCHER,
City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE..

Hearing De Establishment of Har-
Dor Line on the East Side of the Pc
QuOnnock River and Black Rock.
AT the meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Bridgeport
held March 4th, 1912, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed to notify the per-
sons in interest to appear before tho
Common Council Council Room, City.
Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 18th
day of March, 1912, at s o'clock in
the evening to be heard in relation.
to the establishment of a harbor line
on the east side of the Pequonnock
River and Black Rock, the same be-
ing in accordance with resolution
pertaining to the same as introduced
by Alderman MacFayden.
ATT 1t,
STEF HEN F. BOUCHER,
City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
Bishop Brewster
To Confirm Class
AT Saint Johns
Confirmation at the Regular
Morning Services Tomor-
row-Bishop to Preach at
Trinity Church Monday
Noon.

The Rt Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster.
bishop OF the Protes ant Episcopal
diocese of Connect cut, will con firrn a
class OF about "a tomorrow morn ng
at ST. Johns Episcopal Church, at the
regular morning service, beginning at
1890 o'clock The confirmat ton class
has been studying for two months un-
Ger The tutclage of the Rev William
II Lewis, rector of the church.
Simplicity will marx the services to-
morrow. There will be no special
music or other features. Bishop
Brewster will preach the sermon but
has not vet announced his topic.
The Bishop will remain in Bridge
por: over Monday and will preach at
noon at Trinity Episcopal Church,
Bread and Fairfield avenue, at the
MONDAY Ientcn meeting. there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE
Hearing De Construction OF q Sewer i'm
BarDum Avenue.

Hearing De Construction of q Sewer ina
Barnum Avenue.
At the meeting Of the Common
Council Of the City of Bridgeport
held March 4th, 1912. the following
resolution was adopted: a~s
Resolved, That the Clerk be and
hereby is directed 20 notify the per-
sons in interest to appear before the.
Common Council. Council Roorl, Cityg.
Hall, City of Bridgeport on the 18TH
day of March, 1912, 1T o'clock in
the evening and be heard in relation
to the construction IF \ sewer I'M.
Barnum avenue: Commencing ut a.
point in Barnum avenue about 100
feet east of Mill Hill avenue, Themes
extending easterly in Barnuln avenues
10 connect with the proposed trunk
sewer in Bishop avenue.
Attest,
STEPHEN F. BOUCHER.
City CLERK.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
FRANCHISE

The honorary president of the
Bridgeport "Groupe", Professor Rob-
ert Louis Sanderson, of Yale Univer-
s:ty, will lecture before the 'Groupe''
next Monday evening, March II, at
the Hotel Stratfield, at SIS o'clock.
The subject of Professor Sanderson's
lecture will be "Deux Reines Infor-
tunees, Marie Stuart ct Marie Antoin-
ette.''
Professor Sanderson will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Sanderson During
their visit to this city Professor and
Mrs Sanderson will be the guests of
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel c. Shaw, 1876
Washington avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

THE FORTUNE HUNTER

Cohan and Harris company pre-
senting 1.-THE Fortune Hunter" Win.
chell Smiths charming comedy of ru-
raj life will be the attraction at the
Park theatre, Monday March 18th.
That a playwright of these modern
days need not resort to salaciOusr oss
to attract the patronage of amuse-
ment seekers, has been most convince
ingly demonstrated in the popularity
of this charming comedy with its in
sistent appeal for the uplifting of the
morals of the youth of today, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
WALL STREET TODAY
Especial from Unit,

Especial from United Press)
New York, March 9-Fractional re-
cessions at the opening of the stock
market today were soon recovered,
the tone became steady and many
stocks were higher than last nights
close
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

that Winchell Smith, it's author, has
provided such a clean, wholesome
play and filled in with lines that
contain as profitable a sermon as was
ever delivered from a pulpit; sur
rounded it with an atmosphere of
joyous mirth and punctuated it with
broad comedy situations, that while
never offending make a strenuous
demand for laughter, is g tribute be-
ing paid by thousands of playgoers,
and a lesson to his contemporaries
who desire to have their name en-
rolled on the scroll of successful dra-
matists. "The Fortune . Hunter
points the way. 1t is wonderfully
clever comedy-constructed along per-
feet lines and as an example Of
play construction has few equals and
no superiors on the American stage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
THINK IT'S POLITICS.
Especial from United Press.

Hartford, March 9-Republicans to-
day pretended to see politics in the
announced intention of the Democratic
administration to lower the tax rate
from 10 ga mills, the present rate, to
Is mills. n city election is to be held
soon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

LADIES OF CHARITY TO MEET.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies of Charity of St Vincent de
Paul at the hospital, Sunday, March
10, at $3.50 D. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

The members of Mary Silliman
chapter. D. \. r., will hold their reg
u.ar meeting Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock All members are requested
to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

Wants, To Rent, For Sale,
&C., l cent a word in Farmer
Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

beneath brim The bin of this hat
of above folds of
tall From this rises the peaked also OF the aeta
and and Of the hat far down the
shading the
week by dbutante with of blue and but
on DOT O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

| @DICKEN8'
s. X y IT. SsR 1;,'5S1'l,
TODAY WE ARE BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR
THE FUTURE

We not only preach the necessity for becoming pro
fcient-we studying how may best achieve that
end.
The greatest scholars working at the problem not
for self, but for the good Of all.
Housekeeping problems and the problem of the child
are carefully considered These subjects of universal
interest
Shop and factory management discussed, and the
solutions reached by given to another
Our weaknesses are not spared. Frankness is the
key note of progress.
To make things right must first know what is
wrong.
We opening eyes to our mistakes in educaton
in business, in politics. in religion, in the home
We are not talking platitudes now, but nation
working out our problems.
It is great age because we all taking part in the
great work-you in your small corner and in mine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09

Resolved, That Bernard Cooney be-,
and is hereby appointed Collector of
benefits assessed for the construction
of said sewer.
Adopted, March 4th, 1912.
Approved, March 9Th, 1912
Attest.
STEPHEN f. BOUCHER,
City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-09
NOTICE
De Sewer in Ellsworth Street, From
l. Martin Terrace Northerly a Dis
lance of 52O.18 Feet

De Sewer in Ellsworth Street, FROM
Martin Terrace Northerly a Dis
lance of 520.18 Feet.
In compliance with the votes taken
at the meeting of the Common Coun-s
Gil of the City of Bridgeport held
March 4th, 1912, the following report2
of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits
the construction Of sewer in ELS
worth street, from Martin Terrace
northerly a distance of about 520.1S
feet.
Statement.
Cost of construction, $1,672 sQ2
Advertising, 10 90
Less one-fourth paid by the
city, 420 81
Amount assessed. ,l.as1 q
Joseph Smith, 1929 os
P J. Donovan estate, 1873 so
Ellen Cassidy, IS SO
Joseph Smith, 256 SO
Martin and Rose Poser. SO So
Mrs. Mary Papp, 80 Sc
Louis Farkas, 80 sc
Mr.. L. Soderberg, ISL 81
Mrs. L. Soderberg, 80 SO
Caroline Scammon, Olivia
Drew, Helen G. Tuttle, 100 I'D
$1,261 81
And recommended for adoption the
following resolution: M
Resolved, That Bernard Cooney bey
and is hereby appointed Collector OF
benefits assessed for the constructions
of sald sewer; -. 80. ~
Approved, March 9Th, 1919.
STEPHEN F. BOUCHER, y
City Clerk.