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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
FORMAL OPENING
 OF DAY NURSERY
Increased Faci ities of Institution Brought to Notice of
 General Public

Renovated throughout. equipped with modern sanitary appliances es- pecially adapted to its needs, the Day Nursery, maintained by the Associat- ca Charities in the Northrup Home stead, Main and Thomas streets, was tne scene of much activity, today, the occasion of it's formal opening.
 The Nursery has been in operation Tor many months, but today it's re- iuiness were brought before the pub nc forcibly for the first time, when reception was held and the public was invited to inspect the institution. aItenoance. were cared for today. Visitors saw the children, the boys in rompers, the girls in little frocks, all or uniform blue. go through the
 Ranging in age from 4 months to S years, the children are given the advantage of skilled attendance, even to medical attendance when it is day to the parents.
 The Day Nursery is designed par ficularly to provide a place for m otT . CTS. who are forced to go to employ tiny children are bathed on their re- ception, and clad in garments clean throughout, and provided by the Day Mursery c,,1 <, They remain in these
 
 going, when they are clad in tho clothes in which they came.
 The older children undergo an i1,- spection on their reception into the home. and then are prepared for their daily routine. Several of the older children are sent to the Pros- pect school, but at noon return to the Day Nursery rather than their own homes for the midday meal. The younger children are given kinder garten training. Under the super vision of Miss Frfda L.. Hartman, a graduate nurse we'll schoo1ed in this line Of work the youngsters are given the advantage of day at school com bfned with the care and attention they would receive in the best regu-
 The formal opening of the Nursery today brought into striking notice the generosity of the Thim ole club, which renovarfng the second floor, refur- n1shinE the same, and particularly of installing a model bathroom. The first floor is devoted to the school work. tion room. Upstairs Is the dormitory, bathrooms and quarters of the at tachea.
 The Day Nursery is maintained by the Associated Charities Day Nursery Auxiliary. The board of managers comprises Mrs. E. w. Downs. chair man and treasurer; Mrs. UP Omans, Mrs srnep Samuel G shaw, yrv Mrs 1yes psXsr Me William Griffith, and Mrs. Percy Bartram.
 Dr. c. N Haskell is the regular visiting physician of the institution. In addition to the regular work of the Day Nursery there is an ortho- pedic clinic, every Saturday, at IT., at which usually at least half A dozen sc@Ippled children are zbroughtEfos the Nursery for sfreatment bys Dr. George w. 1awley.
 Children are received each morn ing from 6:30 to 8:30 and are kept throughout the day as late as 6:3U.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
YALE FOOTBALL
 SONG WRITTEN BY
 GEO. FINKLEST0NE E

George Finklestone of this city is receiving congratulations for his foot pail song which was sung at the Yale Harvard game last Saturday. MT F1nklestone has written many sue cesssful numbers but this appears to De his best When the Yale rooters had finished the catchy refrain thert wa@ a sburst of cheering from the The ssords of the chorus are: Come en.s Eli, get them at the start; Come on. Eli. tear them all apart; Can't you see the mighty bulldog, he's
 on top again;
 Fighting for the name and fame of Eli
 and the grand old game.
 And he's some bulldog, and when the
 game is through,
 1ve,l send him out parading in his
 coat of blue;
 For 4hessTigers quail, all others fail. When they meet that, Oh you bulldog!
 -<Eoma Valet Xalel Ya1el .
 MT. ,Einklestore is now conducting the orchestra at Hoyt,s theatre, South Norwalk, which is tryout theatre for the Sullivan & Considine vaudeville
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
PLEASANT SURPRISE
 MR. AND MRS. MILLER
Popular TrainHnan and Wife Re- membered by Friends on 18th
 Wedding Anniversary

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Miller of 64 Sanford avenue celebrated the 18th Anniversary of their wedding yester- day and last night they were pleas antly surprised by a crowd of friends numbering 60. The party was ar ranged by the Ladies Auxiliary, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and it was a complete surprise.
 MT. and Mrs. Miller were equal to the occasion and provided a fine even fng's entertainment for the visitors. A bountffuI supper was served. Sing ing and dancing were indulged in by the gathering and there were numer- ous solos by different individuals. A handsome cut glass water set was re- ceiyed from the Brotherhood of Rail- road Trainmen, of which MT. Miller is a popular member
 Other gifts were received from MT. and Mrs. John H. Greenwood, MT. and Mrs. Walter Stapleton, Mrs. James Donnelly, Miss Julia Reardon. MT. and Mrs. John w. Ryan, MT. and Mrs. Maurice Miller, Miss Marie Ma honey, MT. and Mrs. Michael Fen nell, William O,Hayer of Brookfeid, and Miss Minnie Miller. A number of telegranls were received, one be- ing from MT. and Mrs. John T. Shee- han of Newtown.
 The guests departed at a late hour. wishing MT. and Mrs. Miller many more anniversaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
FOR BALKAN ALLIANCE

Senalin Hungary. Nov. 25-Thaf Russia had suggested joining the Bal kan alliance as soon as peace has been arranged perfnanentiy, was rumored here today Premier G1lerchoff. of Bulgaria, denied it, according to a dispatch from Sofia, but it persist ed
 It was the general opinion that Eng land would favor some sort of feder- ation of all the Balkan states as like 1y to consolidate ultimately into one strong power which would check ex- pansaon in the east
 Premier Etaeechon called a. meeting of the Bu1garfau cabinet today, 1t was stated, in a Sofia message, to con- slider Turkeys permanent peace pro- posa1s. |
 Arrivals here from servia and Bul- garia said today that 1t was high time the allies agreed to an arnfstfce. Both countries are in a deplofable condition, they, declared. Not alone is industry p-estrated but most Of the stores have closed because the pro- prietors an1 clerks are at the front. The few t1tat are open are run by wo- men, children too young fo- military service or men so old and decrepit that they would be a burden Go the troops.
 In Bulgaria, which has suTered more heavily than any or it's allies. it was estimated that one man Of fighting age out of every 20 has been killed or died Of disease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

noon hour by a daring thief. Tt was found in a nearby lodge room within an hour, rifIed of it's contents.
 Another petty swindler, whose oper- ationS in Stamford have netted little but whose game is cleverly hidden De- heath the guise of acquaintance with e friend. is sought for here. Introduc- ing himself as a tailor, Wi2h inti- mate acquaintance of friends of the intended victim, he so ingratiates him self into confidence that attempts to secure money under various prete1t9 are readily met One Stamford msr- chant was nearly vfctimized of u large sum through the attempt to casn a bogus check bearing his brother i'm law's name. Discovery was made in the nick of time but the swindier
 Dr. F M Tuckey reported that an expensive automobile robe was stolen from his machine on Saturday while at the corner of Warren and State streets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
BAD COMPANY SENT
 BURWELL TO CELL

William E. Rurwell, who has just finished a sentence in the New Haven jail for complicfty in a theft perpe- trated in Meriden, today made com plete confession of his crimes before Judge Foster in the city court, all though it may entail over three years imprisonment. His confederate in the shop lifting operations conducted on Sept. 24 against the Meigs department store and Laborde-Gelman Company was also implicated and given extra time in prison.
 Burwell. who claims his home is Waterbury. related how he had left Hartford to visit his sick wife in a sanitorium at Meriden and had there presented her with handsome cloth ing. He told how he had met a stranger in Ansonia, and had burglar ized a jewelry store. Later he met another criminal and was implicated in the robbery Of g. Meriden millinery establishment. Coming to Bridgeport he for the first time met Frank Ryan, and together they robbed the stores here of valuable waists. Ryan, pre- viously convicted upon one count, was sentenced to two months irnprison- rnent which will be completed on Fri day next. He was given an addi- tional term of 30 days for the Meigs robbery.
 Burwell, who in his frankness great Iy impressed the court received an aggregate of 45 days upon the two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
MRS. SHALLUE DEAD

Bridget, widow of Martin Shallue- aged 65 years. died at the home o1 her daughter. Mrs. Robert T. Rock. 715 Myrtle avenue, early this morning. A complication of diseases contributed to her death. Mrs. Shallt1e had lived with her daughter since she became i'll. Her home was at 139 Parallel street, where she had lived practically all the time she made Bridgeport her home Mrs. Shal1ue was native of Ireland She had lived in this city active and well known 1nember of St. Patrick's parish She lived in Am sonia and Waterbury before coming to this city. She leaves two r sons. the New Method Laundry, and Char les "; and three daughters. Mrs. T. F. Lyons of Newtown, Mrs. John F. this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
AUSTRIA HAS SENT
 SERvlA WARNING
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 the general opinion in official circles today. Stories of the collapse Of Bull garia's strength were borne out by m formation received from Sofia 1tse!r- Men, who are thoroughly familiar W1tp the situation there, said the city mas been swept clean of every masculine human being strong enough to carry rifle. One authority expressed the doubt whether company could' pa scraped together.
 Obviously. whatever Bulgaria plans to accomplish in the pending cam pa1gn. It must accomplish with it's present army, 1t was pointed out, be- cause it absolutely cannot be increas- ed but will grow weaker in fact, hence forward.
 Claims that tho Servians and Greeks were prepared to reinforce the Bull garians were not taken very serious- ly by military men, Both of them have big conquered territories to hold the experts argued, and will need every man they have to do it. Be- sides, 1t is now so late in the season that the allies could not hope to ac- coFnplish much more before spring and not, one of them has enough money to keep a corps in the field all win ter.
 Announcement by the Turkish gov- ernment, through the Constantinople newspaper, Ilriam, of the plenipoten- tiaries' agreement on a weeks aTTnis- tice was taken here as signafiEing the beginning of the end of hostflitfes
 Along the Chatal1a line. it was said. silence reigns. Fighting evidently bad been definitely suspended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
CALLkN DIED SUDDENLY

Stricken with a henorrhage while out for a walk th1s morning, James P. Callan of 296 Broad street, was taken into the house at 353 Main street and died there a short time later at the age of 36 years. MT. Callan had been sick for some time and had to give up his employment as a bridge worker for the N. Y, N. H. & H. R R. a while ago. Since then he had been now and then. He started from his home for a walk this morning and was stricken when he reached Main street. formerly Miss Maria. Carroll; a broth CT, John CaIlan, Of 158 Frank street, and a sister. Mrs. Mary Andrews, of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25

Al LENNON-An anniyersary mass will be held Friday uoorning at o'clock. St. Augustiness. church. for the re- pose of the soul of theslate Thomas HENEGF FfAaSs--sTai this: city, Nov. 24, 19fzs JaEpss 4Ianeahans
 -Friends are tnxfted. to attend the funeral from his late residence, day, Nov. 27, at 8:20 a. 1n.. and from St Patrfck.s church at g am. =Interment at Sts Miehaers cemetery. H25 b* sHALLUE-In this city. Nov. 25. 1919. Bridget, widow of Martin ShaIlue.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from fhe residence of his son-in-law, Robert Rock, No. 715 Myrtle avenue. on Wednesday. Nov. z7, at 3 :30 q. n.. and from St. Patffcsx'S sch1frct1'g at 10 a. m. with solemn. high mass.
 +Interment at Ansonia. Conn EsAWLOR.-In Stratford. Nov. 25 1912 John Lawlor.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, Broad Bridge Road, on "Wednesday, Nov. z7. at 8:30 a. nn., and from ST. James church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. H z5 bs HURD--At New York Hospital, NY, November 23rd. 1912. MeIancthon M-e 1zuFd.s in the sssth year of his
 1ntgrment In Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport, Conn. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
ANNA SHAW HEADS NATIONAL SUFFRAGE
 ASSOCIATION AGAIN

Philadelphia, Nov. 25-Anna Howard Shaw, of Pennsylvania, was, tnfs af- ternoon, reelected president of the National Suffrage association by an overwhelming vote. Despite the pre- dictionsE Of insurgents that they would poll a heavy lvote.>La1ra Clay, of Ken lucky, their candidate, received only 20 votes. @.a.
 Katherine Mccullough of Illinois. was given B and Jane Addams Il, on the ballot.
 sThe convention adjourned at a;4O p. m for luncheon A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
FRIEDMAN-GLAss

The Colonial ball room on Fairfield avenue was the scene of pretty we'd ding last night when the Miss Minnie Friedman became the bride of Joseph Glass. Rabbi M. Wittenstein perform ed the ceremony. The attendants were Miss Pauline Hirsch and William Glass Sophia Golden, Benjamin Glass Mis,s Elizabeth Bernstein, Morris Wolff, Miss Elnine Schwartzkopf and 4 Glass Miss Rose Gelbman George Gelbman, Miss Beatrice Rouges and George Bender. Flower girls, Misses lGohal Katz and Beatrice Geduldie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
at less than 1-2.

Rubber substitute for rubber flooring that has many characteristics of both inoleum and rubber mat ting resilient, makes footsteps almost naudib1e With of the qualities of rubber it combines the durability of good linoleum.
 Special lot in lengths from yards up, sells uusay at $125 yard 5Oc Remarkably good for stair treads and excellent flooring automobile to vibration
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
PNEUMONIA CLAIMS
 JAMES HENEGHAN.

James Heneghan of 1929 Main street, died at St. vincent's hospital, yester- day, of pneumonia and diIation of the heart after short illness, aged 64 years MT. Heneghan had been ill but couple Of weeks. About seven days ago pneumonia. set in and his Heneghan was a. native of Ireland but had lived in this city for many years. He was well known here and had a large circle Of friends. He leaves a wife and three sons, Walter, Joseph and Henry, and two daughters, Mary and Margaret Heneghan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
MARJERY CLARK FOUND

Little Margery Clark, the fifteen year old girl who ran away from her home at Louisiana avenue week ago Friday has been returned to Br1dgepert.s The misguided girl was found at St. Maryis Home, Jersey City. N. J-. where rshe caught zemployment U NJ c. works. Charged with incor- rig1bIlitS before Judge Carl Foster in chambers this morning she. was com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
For need1eworker.

There delightful lot of articles that will appeal to the who loves fancy needlework. They combine with prettiness will make acceptable and dainty gifts for the holiday And each will carry it's message of personal interest to the one who receives it.
 Semi-rnade underwear, nansook and silk, easily fin shed and stamped with designs for embroidery which will add much to charm,-39c to $2
 Astrol braid embroidery, fancy braids which sewed to fancy articles in such way to look very like flowers. Twelve different designs in colors stamped upon crash for plowtops centers and table runners,-25c to 75c.
 Laundry shoe bags practically ready for Se,new patterns,-25c to $1.
 German Cluny centers and scarfs made with centers of handsome Japanese rawnwor 20 and 24 inch center 1S by 54 inch scarfs,-$1.25.
 hird door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
Special values

in furs at D. H. Dillon e coz, 11D5 Main street.
 Many Choice Tha nksgivfng F1owero.
 Every Thanksgiving dinner table should have a few choice flowers tn Keeping with the grand holiday No excuse can be offered that howerB are scarce or high In price. as the reliable flower shop of Horan 8s Son offers ene following splendid list at reasonable prices: Carnations roses, chrysauthe- nums, stevia. spoinsetteas. OrchIde, Thy of the valley, violets. DellVero1 promptly with their auto service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
Bridgeport, Conn.,.
 Monday, Nov. 5, 1912.
Sturdy woo1ens of special worth.

Fortune smiles frequently upon him who is on the alert.
 This is of the tmes-for here is splendid lot of sturdy seasonable wooen fabrics of special goodness at special price.
 Serges of fine and of medium weave. Diagonais of handsome appearance with lines of black giving them added good looks Whipcords of fine and equally fine quality bedford cords handsome sofsu faced mixtures in excellent color effects. Nice width, splendid weight in such seasonable col blue brown and black. Large number is especially suited for making into skirts while there is good diversity of suting fabrics
 $1 & $1.25 yd
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
BIRMINGHAM COMP LETES 40 YELRS OF ACTIVE SERVICE

SAp4 1eF sFdIfce7 7ssss gene Birrnine ham, head f5of Efhe- local police: department has completed forty years of active service as a police officer today. On the anniversary of his entrance into police life many friends and we'll wsHhers called to extend congra t1l1a- lions and express wishes for a contin- 1auce of health and incumb ency. Among the floral tributes wes huge bouuuet of roses from Judge E. F. EfaIlen and c. D. S. Miller, former Commissioners of Police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
PENITENTIARY IN FLAMES
 CONNECTS ARE RELEASED

Salem. Ore, Nov. 25.-The west wing of the Oregon state penitentiary here is burning. today, and it is ex- pected it will be totally destroyed. All the convicts have been released. Special guards are being rushed to the scene but it is feared many con- victs will escape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
Art fnarquisette and scrim of extra value.

Two limited lots; of special value special beauty.
 Art scrim with tasteful drawnwork border, white or Araban-19c yd.
 Art 1narquiesette, with lustrous mercerised finish border of drawn work and center ehe plain lace real value 39c to 45c yd-29c floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
TREASURER FOR 20 YEARS
 IN MONTVILLE RESIGNS

Montville, Nov. 25-Frank Fl. Rpg- er~ who has been treasurer of this town for the past 20 years, has resign ned. He was in point of service one of the oldest town treasurers in the State Mr. Rogers is also the local Dostmaster and the duties of the of flee compelled him to relinquish the town job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
DEBS DEFIES
 HIS ACCUSERS

Terre Haute, Nov 25-Awaiting ar rest on the Girard, Kas., indictment charging him with obstructing justice Eugene ". Debs, four times Socialist Presidential candidate, today denounc- ed the charge as a lie, and defied his accusers to do their wrist.
 stI defy the whole gang to do their worst I will accept no quarter at their hands, he said
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
WIFE GIVES
 BIRTH TO A SON

Rev. and Mrs. Walter l.. Bennett are the happy parents of little son which was born to the couple at the former home of the mother in Syra- cuse. where special medical attention was provided by her father, a physl- clan of that city. Both mother and son are doing well and will be the reciuient of congratulations from r1ay1, bers of the West End COngrega- tional Church of which Rev. Waiter L. Bennett is pastor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
swTNDLERS AND SNEAK
 THIEVES SEEK SPOILS

Warning is issued to the public against the operation Of petty sneak thieves and swindIers who are thought bo be working in Bridgeport. Tho sum Of $20 was secured on Saturday y in the offices of Gould &. Gould from was lifted from a desk during the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
LONDON NOT AI.ARMED.

London Nov z5-En g1isf offfcia1don could not understand todaS's Hurry at continental capitals over the interna- tiona1 situation
 It was recognized that the outline for clash of the powers over the Balkans was stfll somewhat threaten sing but it had distinctly improved, sgood judges said, since last week.
 ssUnderwriters at I1oyds were not at sto and from Turkey was quoted at as low a rate in some cases as one per cent.
 There was no question, however, that continentals were in a tremendous fer vent Austria was reported moioiliz- ing on large scale. Russia on a scale quite as large but not so rapidly. Germany still more deliberately and France as notifying reservists to be ready for a call Sto the colors Ser via was said to be recalling troops Belgrade, and to be foa.tifying the city, presumably in anticipation of a visit from the Austrian Danube ffo- tilla now on it's way down the river from Budapest.
 The stock market here was not par ticularIy perturbed but the Berlin and Vienna Bourses showed the effect of the war scare.
 It was agreed that in Austria, even terests are now in grave danger from the excitement. In Vienna, alone it was reported that 5000 shop assistants were discharged today owing to the prostration of business. With enor- nous holiday stocks on hand and practicaHy no buyers. thousands of merchants are in peril of ruin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
KILLED BY FALL DOWN
 FLIGHT OF STAIRS

New Haven, Nov. 2-Francisco Ter eia was instantly killed early today when he well down a flight of stairs at his boarding house on Douglas street breaking his neck. He was found by fellow boarders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
40 MEN ENTOMBND REPORTED CAVE-IN
 IN BARNUM MINE

Pfttston, Pa, Nov. 25-Urgent mes sages for medical assistance and all afternoon. from Barnnm coiiiery of the Pennsylvania Coal Co. It is re- ported that a cave-in, this afternoon. has entombed 40 men. Details are lack
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
RYNKO-wnK

In the presence of a. large aseemb- Iage of friends, Miss Anna Wilk and Jacob Rynko, were united in 1narrf- age at noon yesterday in the First German Evangelical Lutheran Zion church, the pastor, Rev. W. H. Steup officiating. MT and Mrs. Rynko will be domiciled at 196 Beers St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
TICKET SPECULATORS FIXED IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Nov. 25-Three ticket speculators who offered for sale tic- kets for the Yale-Harvard game, were fined in court today. Harry Magle- smith of New York, paid S10; John w. Chase $15 and Francis Ham $50. The last named offered two tickets to a detective for $40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
DEATH FROM PARALYSIS
 OF SEYMOUR MANUFACTURERS

Seymour, Nov 25-F'rank H. Beech CT, CT. a. retired naanufacturer, died at his home from paralysis MT. Beech CT succeeded to the business of his father, who was one of the pioneer manufacturers Of the town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-25
SIXTEEN INJURED BY
 SULPHUR WORKS BLOWUE

New York. Nov 25.-Sixteen men were seriously injured, in an explo- sion. this afternoon, which partly de- stroyed the plant of the Union Sui~ phur Works in North 10th street. Brooklyn.