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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
DIED.
CALLAHAN.-Jn Sandy Hook, Honora

CALLAHAN.-In Sandy Hook, Honora Callahan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence at Sandy Hook, Monday, at 1O:30 a. m., and from St. Roses church, at II a. m.
 -1nterment at St. Roses eeme- KASTELNIK.-InH Huntington, Conn.,. March goth. 1912. MT. John Kas- telnik. aged 59 years, 10 months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertakings parlor.1 of MT. Geo. Pistey, 43 Reilly street Bridgeport at p. m. Satur- day.
 -Interment at Lakeview ceme- terv a#p BEARD.-In Huntington, Ct, March 21. Charles Beard, aged "A years, 10 months, 10 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Huntington, on Sunday, at p. m. Huntington, Ct. S22 b* LOCkWOOD-At Sound Beach, March IT, Julia A., widow of Albert l.. Lockwood. ager 62 years. MALCOMESIUS-In Stamford, March IS. Katherine E. Malcomesius. aged S3 years.
 FRENCH-In Soldiers Home, Moro ton, March IS, Levi French of Easton. aged SS.
 NESTOR-In Norwalk, March 19, Howard P. Nestor. DECKER-In Norwalk, March 19, Peter Decker. ager 73. BOWMAN-In Huntington, March Is. William Bowman, aged 64. HAWLEY-In Plymouth, March 1s, Mrs Jane Hawley, aged 75. DEXTER-In Norwalk, March 19, Henry J. Dexter, aged 52. PARS-In Norwalk, March 19, Mrs. N,ria Pars. aged 30. VEITCH.-At Stamford. March 14, Alexander Veitch.
 ENGEL.-At Stamford. March 16, An nie, wife of John A. Engel GORHAM.-At Los Angeles. Califor- mia, March 16, 1912. Charles Leary Gorham of Hong Kong. China, and .Noroton. -
 PALMER.-In Stamford, March r, szArrn nenia. widow of Isaac Palmer, ins her S2nd year.
 RIDER.-In Danbury, March Is, pr. William J. Rider, aged 80 years. DUNCAN.-In Bethel, March 16, An na M., wife of George F. Duncan, in her sixty-first year. CASSIDY.-In Danbury, March 15, Terrence Cassidy, aged sixty-seven MORRISON-In Danbury, March IT, John Morrison, in his 74th year. TOSsPKINS.-In Dannury, March 16,
  cy F. Tompkins.
 ANDREWS.-In Bethel, March 1e, Josephine Amelia Hawley, wife Of Granville B. Andrews in her f5tn year. ANDREWS.-In Bethel, March r. Granville Bronson Andrews in his 18th year.
 TOMPKINS.-In Bethel, March IT, Addie B., wife of Reuben Tomp- kins, aged 46 years. BCZNISKI-In Danbury, March 14, Mrs. Annie Buzniski, in her 20th year.
 KN1GHT-In Huntington, March 1s.- Mary M. Knight, wife of Geo. w. Knight, aged 65 years. g HENRY-In Danbury, March fl, William Henry.
 KING-In Shelton, March 16, Mrs. Louisa King.
 SSuTH-In Hartford, March 14. Mary Elizabeth wife of Charles s. Smith of East Plymouth. DOERING--In Norwalk. March 14, Adolph Doering.
 WARDWEL-In Norwalk. March 1e. William F. Wardwell, aged seven ty-nine years. g LOCKHART@In Greenwich, March 16, Oliver Lockhart. PIERCE-In Danbury, March 12, Geo. H. Pierce.
 LEWIS-In Silvermine, March 13, Henry Lewis, aged so. KAUDAIT.-1n Danbury, March 19, John Kaudait, aged 26 years. MOHLER.-In Danbury, March 20, Otto Rudolph Mohler, aged 6S FOX-In Stamford. March 19, Mary Louise, wife of Richard Irving Fox. OLHSON.-In Georgetown. March If, Gustaf Olhson. aged 75 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
LEGERE TO SPEAK

Benj l. Legere will lecture before the Bridgeport Socialist club. Sunday evening March 24th. at o'clock, up- on the subject. What Weapons Shall We User" The occasion will be the opening of the new headquarters or the club at 1136 Main street. The club which was organized last Janu- ary has already grown to such pro- portions that it has been found nec- essary to have permanent club rooms and quarters have been secured at l136 Main street where the club is now established.
 Besides the lecture there will be music and recitations. Refreshments will be provided by the committee in charge and the club extends an invitation to all the workers Of Bridgeport. Admission will be free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Little touches
 of .adornment.

Simple but tasteful little things that add wondrously to the appearance of wo- mans attire. And not, of need, expensive.
 Lace coat sets, Venise Cluny and macreme, white and ecru,-5Oc to $3.5O.
 Lace collars in new large and small shapes-jDc to $3.
 White chemisettes of shadow lace or of fine net 25c to $1.
 Sleeveless chemisettes in attractive and dainty pat terns,-5Oc.
 Jabots in side and the straight patterns, Irish Cluny Venise and ValeIl- ciennes effects, = 25c and soc.
 Near Main entrance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Woman's Reticence On Age Question Kills
 Bachelors Tax Bill
fSpeciat from TJnited Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 Boston, March 22.-Because no woman in Massachusetts would admit, ever, that she is beyond marriage able age," the bachelor tax measure was defeated in the legislature, to- day. The bill was really in fair way of being passed when Represen- tative Waehburn, of Worcester, Just before the vote was taken, said:
 "Show me a woman in this state who would admit she is beyond maf- riageable age and I'll vote for the measure, and fight until it passes"
 The meaTure provided that the tax levied on al unmarried men over A years would go towards the upkeep of a home for "all women of the state of unlnarria geable age"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Callahan Is Proof
 Against Third Degree

Special from United Press.)
 St. Louis, March 22-Police are con- vinced, today, that they may have considerable trouble In fastening re- sponsibility for the Drummond dia- mond robbery and score of other jewelry thefts nDan Callahan, ar rested when his pal insisted on stop ping off at St. Louis for a meal of fried eggs.
 Callahan is apparently third de. gree proof and no amount of sweat ing so far has brought a single ad mission from him. To connect him with the many robberies of which he is suspected, the police must trace his movements for the past two years and Callahan will hardly admit that he is now in St. Louis.
 The arrest was an accident as the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Gloves Tn
 new shades--$1.

Welcome to the lighter hued gloves of spring is al- ways hearty.
 Some ready now, and to be bought for a dollar, are especially good of looks.
 Kid in overseam finish, goodly variety of shades and, of course, white and black,-$1.
 Finer gloves in white and black only, special grade of French kid,-$1.5O.
 Splendid gloves of kid in the 12-button length, white tan and black,-$2.50.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Wash silk,
 extra good,--35c.

Put these new fine wash silks from Japan right alongside the ones that sell usually for 50 cents a yard. Doubt if you will see a bit of difference. Doubt, in fact, if there is any difference.
 Fine of weave and excel lent of quality, pure white with single or double stripes in blue lavender or green.
 IS inches wide,-35c yd.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
WALL STREET TO-DAY

Special from United Press.)
 New York, March 22.-Opening- The stock market showed a generally strong tone at the opening. today. many stocks making substa ntial gains with numerous issues moving up to a new high level for the year.
 Il a. m.-The strong tone was well maintained throughout the first hour. Government bonds unchanged, other bonds strong.
 Noon-The strong tone continued during the late forenoon, many issues making further advances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Kerrymen to Install
 New Officers Sunday

Former Alderman John M. O'Con- nell, the new president of the Kerry Protective and Benevolent Association, and the other officers will be formal ly installed at a meeting at the club rooms, 1150 Main street, Sunday after noon ait o'clock
 David Fitzgerald, a New Haven bus mess man, will be the installing of- ficer. Addresses will be made by sev- eral of the officers. The society is made up of natives of County Kerry, Ireland, and the sons of natives of that county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED.

As clerk of the permanent pave ment and sewer commission City Auditor Heating awarded the con- tract for a sewer in Madison avenue, near Grand street, to the B. D. Pierce Jr. Co.,, today.
 The sewer is 14O feet in length, much of it through a bed of rock. There were only two bidders. The total of the Pierce Mfg. Co.'s bid was S636.25, and that of the B. D. Pierce Jr Co was S52345
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
hat. unusually eood,--$5

Early-Spring hats in new style that is going to make itself liked immediately upon being seen
 Shape that fits closely down upon the head and that is of attractive graceful lines Trimmed with cured ostrich plume that to be just the thing needed to give it distinction. Fancy braid plain straw and in black as well as fancy combinations of color Fumes too are white black or in combination of black or white with color.
 Full of grace and charm, unusual money s-worth-
 S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
STLLWELL-GRITMAN.

Returns from the registrar of vital statistics in Stamford, made to Town Clerk Thomas today, showed that, Harry E. Stillwell. a boiler maker or this city and Georgia V. Gritman, aiso of this city were married in Stamforo in February by Rev. A. H. Good. enough. of the First M. E. church of that city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
KAISER AND KIN EMBARK.

Especial from United Press.)
 Berlin, March 22.-The Kaiser, &C., companied by Prince Auguste Will helm and the Princess Victoria, left, this evening, on a special train for Vienna where, tomorrow, he will visit Emperor Franz Joseph. He will later visit his bungalow off Corfus and en- joy a brief vacation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
OIL co. WANTS
 CHINA TO PAY $65O,OOO.

Especial from United Press.)
 Hong Kong, March 22.-The head quarters of the Standard Oil Com pany here have filed with the govern ment at Pekin a claim for $650,000 claims resulting from the destruction of it's property following recent fight ing at Shanghai. It will also ask for damages from fighting at Swatow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
CHINESE MURDERS IN WEST.
fsnecial from United Press. l

San Francisco, March 22.-The po- lice on the Pacific coast are, today facing a renewal of the Tong war among the Chinese population, 1ol- lowing a series of feud murders here, at Sacramento and Oakland 'et night. A truce was patched up but it was known that old feuds are still smouIdering. Only one arrest has heen made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Lake Seamen Go Back
 After Three Years Strike
fsnecial from United Press.

(Sp0CIdI ITVItI UIlIleU FTVSSJ
 Detroit, March 22-After an unsuc- cessful strike lasting three years, the lake seamen have decided to go back 10 work The same decision was also made by the marine firemen's and cooks unions. This affecks 12 900 men and it is thought at least 10000 will summer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Loss by Fire.

Gimme your watch and chain" said the train robber.
 Great Scott!' sobbed the Pullman porter ''ain't there no ethics in our profession ?'-Washington Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Cleanum--25c.

Here is a cleaner that ac- tuallv cleans and does it easily.
 Cleans gloves so they look wonderfully like new.
 Takes spots out of fabrics leaves no trace of them at all.
 DemOnstrator is now here to show it's efficiency. 25c.
 Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
NEW SWEDISH MINISTER
 TO U. S. IS ANNOUNCED.
fSpecial from United Press.o

(Spec1aI rom Un1ted Press.
 Washington. March 22.-Notificn- ton was received by the Swedish legation, today, that W. A. F. Eken- gren, now charge d affaires here, has been promoted to be Swedish minis ter to the United States, in succession to Count Albert Ehrensvard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Real Irish dimities,--17c yd.
 Not alone Irish by name but genuinely and attrac- lively Irish.
 Little lot from an inn porter who chanced to have more than he wished and so was glad to make special price.
 Pure white but given character by little stripes or checks.
 With a finish almost like that of fine linen. 17c yd.
 Left aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
PROBATE cOuRT.

E. Smith Hubbell was appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of Almira Hubbell, late of this city, in the Pro- bate court, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
THE HOWLAND DRY GOODS co.

postoffice inspectors had no definite information that the pair were in St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Walter J. Kirk, a mason, died at his home. 36 GDodsell street, last night, following a brief illness. He was 6S years of age. Surviving him are a widow and several grown children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

London-An anonymous donor has given $100.000 to Cambridge Uhiver- sity for the study of hereditary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
Fairfield County News
To Exhibit Methods,


 Miss Fanny Perry of Georgetown, has been hired by the State to exhibit throughout the State her method of teaching in the various schools. Last week Miss Perry taught at Seymour, Conn.,, and next week she will teach in Waterbury.
 Appearance of Epizootic
 Four of the horses of Nicholas Wakelee, of White Hills, were taken i'll nearly week ago, all being stricken about the same time, and at first it was thought they were pois- oned. It has been decided that the illness is caused by epizootic One Cf the horses died Tuesday night, and one of the fine blacks is not expected to live. The others it is thought may recover.
 Not Sent to School.
 John Connilia of Darien was arrest ed Tuesday for neglecting to send his thirteen-year-old daughter and his fourteen-ye year-old son Frank to school The testimony revealed that the Con nil1a children, who are registered at the Center school, had been absent the greater part of the time since last September. The father claimed ill., ness was responsible for their failure to go to school There was nothing to corroborate his claim, and Justice Smith imposed a fine of $1 and costs. The costs were s10.
 Loss by Fire.
 Ridgefeld had another fire on Sum- day night, when George Scott's paint store started to burn. The fire com pany put it out but not before the place was ruined by fire and water. MT. Scott's loss is covered by insur- ance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Philadelphia-A poker game in full sway with $7 in the pot was discov- cred on the fourth floor of the local Y. M. c. A. Nine young men were given notices to move.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
OBITUARY

John J. Donahue, machfnist, died at his residence, 519 Myrtle avenue, at noon today. MT. Donahue had been in failing health for several weeks. He was formerly employed by the Amer ican Graphophone Co. He is survived by a widow and three sons. John J., Harry J., and Herbert F., and one daughter, Mary E. Donahue. There are also four grand ndchildren. He was a member of the Brotherhood of America. and of Ida lodge, N. E. o. F. He formerly resided in Stamford, where the burial will be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Funeral services over the remains of James Murray, whose sudden death occurred in New York, Sunday, were held this afternoon at the undertaking rarlors of Cullinan & Mullins, Rev. Father Kennedy of St. Augustine's Church, officiating. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Paris-According to the latest cen sus, there are 172,987 more women than men in Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22
ODDS AND ENDS
 HERE AND THERE

Copenhagen-The mems trade un- ions of Denmark have opened their ranks for the admission of women. Equal pay will be demanded for Wo- men who do mems work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Rome-Lina Cavalieri was one of a party of three who went motoring here. J. Pierpont Morgan was an other of the party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-22

Second floor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

cious. "Fshe said. Armand Dalbcrg
part beautifully. lie should see you.
You are an artist"
Madame fatters me-" LotZen an.
swered with soft irony.
lie moved over and sat Oh the edge
of the table near her.
Come, my dear. don't be so mys-
terious," he said. Let us be frank. as
you suggest. You say you are not Ar
mand's wife. That am only, too glad
TO believe. ] am delighted. You say
! have always known It, That, OF
course, Is a mistake. You say am
playing part now that don't under
stand"
Suddenly she grew sober. "By all
means let US have frank talk" she
said. 1T was for that asked you
here tonight. But. first. light me a
cigarette and then 20 and sit down In
that chair"
Buy me with smile" he sAhl[
She bought him. Then he did her
bidding.
IL was silly enough to hope it was
only l that you wanted TO Sec" he
said.
MY note gave no ground for such
hopes. your highness." she said
"Of course your highness Is aware
that by order Of the governor of Dorm
litz ] am kept II prisoner within the
walls of the inner city"
Lotzen bowed. so have been in
formed
IL have tried every possible means
to escaped disguise, brides. flnttery--
and all Of no avail. My every motion
Is watched
You poor childr' said IotZen.
II am sick of this sort Of life. It's
worse than prison cell. And it's got
to end, and that promptly sought
You last night at the masque to tell
you that you must get me away and
out Of this miserable country. | have
completed my bargain. 1t is now for
you to complete yours"
The dukes face took on Il look of
perplexity.
MY dear girl he said. II haven't
the remotest notion what you mean by
your bargain and mine. but I'm very
ready to aid you To escape The diff
Guilty Is ] have absolutely no power
over a single soldier or official in
Dornlitz. The governors orders are
absolute. None but the king can re-
verse them"
Then you decline to aid me?" she
asked very quietly.
ION the contrary, I am ready to do
anything can; but, fear, I'm power
less. l will investigate, and If can
devise any method shall do my ut
most to release you"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

Gerst pilotcd me by private corridors
to the apartments reserved for ME and
which adjoined the gallery.
The king aud the princess were the
last to arrive.
The floor was covered with n thick
carpet and eight small chairs were
placed close to the railing. The tap
estry was very old und thin and, by
putting ones face close to it, the room
below was rather dimly yet quite suf-
ficiently visible. Its dimensions were
unusually ample, possibly forty feet
by sixty, and its furnishings gorgeous.
In little while a door opposite the
gallery opened and Madeline Spencer
entered She moved slowly about the
room, touching an ornament here, u
picture there. At length she came to
the table and. dropping languidly into
chair rested her elbow on the arm.
with chin I'm hand. stared into vacancy.
Presently there was sharp knock
at the corridor door. She glanced
quickly at the clock, then pickedsup u
book and sinking back In easy posture.
assumed to read.
"Come In she called. without look
ing up.
The door opened instantly and a man
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

How | neither knew nor nor cared.
One-half the money was given me In
advance. the balance TO be paid the
day executed my mission. ! received
It the morning following that Jscene ut
the grand dukes supper park at the
hanging garden. And. God knows, |
earned every cent of It! | was gunran-
tecd protection while In Valcria. and
TO be nj liberty to depart one week aft
er had made the public assertion OF
| the marriage and had exhibited the GER
| hicate."
She paused.
"Now, perchance, your highness I'M
derstands the matter" she added and
smiled swectly.
He feckcd the ash from his cigarette
and shook his head.
II understand no more than did at
first how this plot against the Grand
Duke Armand affects me- he said.
'>Of course 1t may not occur 10 your
highness, but 1t doubtless would t. the
king. who OF all living creatures would
be most benefited and who most liz
jured by my marriage story. Howev-
er, IL you are not my employer then.
It will not hurt you. And, as ! cannot
imagine who else 1t could be, shall
simply fling the whole business over
board. go To the governor tomorrow.
tell the truth indorSe on the marriage
certificate the fact OF its falseness. give
it 10 him and take the first train for
Paris. And | fancy | shall read the
betrothal notice Of the princess royal
OF Nalerla and the Grand Duke Ar
mand before I've been there week"
Lotzen got up and went over to her.
"Do you know you are very clever
woman?" he said.
She looked archly up ut him.
"You will enable me to escape?" she
asked.
He took her hand. and this time It
was not withdrawn
81 will do my best he said. hut
it's Il fierce risk for me. If detected 1t
would mean at the very least Il years
Punishment. Sit down and let us talk
II over"
The king got up suddenly.
"Come along, Armand" he said, and
hurried from the gallery.
| followed him without word for
none was needed. The end of Lot2en's
game was very near indeed
In the lower corridor lie met SER
want. ~
"Show us TO the apartments OF Mad
anne Dalberg." Frederick ordered
A dozen steps brought us to a large
double door.
This is the entrance, your majesty"
said the man.
To be concluded
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

THAT sounds well and may mean
well. but it's short Of the mark" said
she II am determined not to remain
in this town another day. You must
get me away before tomorrow night
'Impossible. Lotzen exclaimed
you know not what you ask
She looked at him coldly.
every good. your highness," she said.
II have given you your chance.
have played fair with you. Now we
are quits"
"And you don't want my aidT' he
asked.
Not unless it's given before noon
tomorrow"
There are only two people in the
world who could get You out of Dorm
ltZ by noon tomorrow--the king and
the governor"
Exactly" said she. "And to one OF
them shall go In the morning. shall
try the governor. Does your highnesS
realize what my going to the governor
means to you?"
II don't seem to be able to follow
your argument" he said, land I'm a
poor guesser Of riddles"
1T means that shall have to tell
the whole ugly story OF how CHANGED
to come to Dornlitz to pose as the wife
Of the Grand Duke Armand"
But, my dear girl" he said, IL don't
see how that would affect me-"
She laughed.
''If you want to hear what you al
ready know it's no trouble to tell you.
Shall begin at the very beginning"
by all means" said he. Maybe
then can catch the point"
Listen" said she. For many years
l have known Armand Dalberg. One
day several months ago there came q
man to me in the cityUf New York.
How he happened to find me Is no mat
ter. He spoke English perfectly. though
thought he was Frenchman. The
name on his card was Herbert Wilkes,
but | knew that was assumed. and |
have learned lately who he Is. Since
you. too, know. 1t is quite Unnecessary
to repeat It. His offer TO me was this:
II l would go Immediately to Dornlitz
and publicly claim the American. Ar
mand Dalberg. who had just been re-
stored to his rightful place as grand
duke of valeria, ms my husband, was
to receive an enormous sum Of money
the amount your highness also knows
and all expenses. ] accepted instantly,
mainly for the money, but also to sat
isfy personal grudge | had against
Major Dalberg. | made the one con.
dition, however, that Il marriage Ger.
tifcate must be procured. the date for
which | gave. choosing one on when
happened to know Major Dalberg
was in New York. And 1t was done.