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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
CHILDREN'S DAY
 AT KINDERGARTEN

Little boys and girls comprising the children's classes of the Fannie A.
 Smith Fsrobel Kindergarten, were in
 their glory this forenoon. It was and the little folks, dressed in their very best bib and tucker, their beau thul creations of whites and silks
 and suits of linen. participated in a program which was witnessed by their parents and friends. There were 50
 hand to watch the children as they went through the various exercises and games The little ones Stimulat- ed pride and love in more than one fond mother.
 There were about 50 children who was assisted by Miss Alice Johnson. who is a member of tliiS years grad uating class Of teachers, and Miss Susan Andrews, who is her regular
 assistant. Miss Mabel Slopr presid-
 ed at the plano. A pretty little song was sung by the children as they
 Miss Smith. They carried little bas-
 kets of flowers and filed to the circle of little chairs A Good Morning" song was sung as the opening exer- else, after good morning greetings in song had been extended to the flow ers the guests. the teachers and the
 
 Then followed recitations and exer- ciseE which were very pretty. Miss Smith then recevied innumerable gifts of flowers, candy boxes and use ful articles, the children taking, turn in bringing them to her from d pile in the center of the circle where they had been placed
 The little tots took as much delight in opening the packages and watching
 the proceedings as Miss Smith did in receiving the little tokens of love and esteem After the gifts were attend
 ed to the children sang other songs
 and gave recitations and exercises. A
 little song in which the Quack, Quack,
 Quack of the duck, the peep. peep,
 peep of the chicken, the moo, moo,
 moo of the COW and the cav, cav,
 cav of the crow was put to rhyme and song, was, very pleasing fea- ture. Another one initiating the steam-train was unique and won ap- plause from the audience. The Duck and Turkey song was likewise en- tertaining as given by the children. After this program the little folks were taken to an adjoining room and there they were served with ice cream, cake, candy and cookies. A general good time and frolic was enjoyed by all after that Older people present were also given refreshments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Miss Anna Eff Weeds;
 Sisters Engagement , Formally Announced
Bridgeport Girl Bride of New York
 Merchant

Miss Anna Eff, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gerson Eff. 223 Mountain Grove street, was married Sunday evening, in New York city, to Harry A. Garfunkle of the firm of Stein & Blaine, New York. A wedding supper and dancing followed. The bride was given away by her father. The we'd ding party contained many people from Bridgeport. Miss Jeanette Eff was the maid of honor, and was gOwned in white charmeuse trimmed with shadow lace, .panier. The brides maids were Miss B. Levy of New Ha- ven. Miss Sara Cohen, Misses J. and s. Garfunkle of New York. and Miss N. Zin of Bridgeport. The ushers were Oscar Dannenberg and B. B. steiber of. Bridgeport, D. Garfunkle, M. Stein, D. 6eigel and M. Cohen of New York. Nathaniel Garfunkle, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride wore white charmeuse trimmed with princess lace, court en train. Among those present from Bridgeport were. MT and Mrs. I. Birnbaum.. Misses Lily Levy and Mol lie Birnbaum and the Messrs. B. B. Steiber,' Oscar Dannenberg, and At torney Theodore E. Steiber.
 At the supper table was announced the engagement. of Miss Jeanette Eff to Benjamin B. Steiber,
 Mir. and. Mrs. Garfunkle went to Atlantic City on their wedding tour and on their return will reside at Sovereign Court, 155th street, New York, where they will be at home September f.tsy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
DEFENSE TO
 CALL CASHIER
 II. Il. PLATTER
Darrow Asserts Federal Ad. ministration Is Trying to
 Send Him to Prison

Los Angeles, June CHI. H. Flather cashier of the Riggs National bank in Washington, D. C., who testified for the state in the Darrow bribery trial, will now be called as a witness for the defense. Earl Rogers, chief defense attorney, said when today's session of the trial began that F1ath- CT might be called before night
 He testified at great length, yester. day, regarding. the deposits of money in his bank by Frank Morrison; secre- tary of the A. F. of L.,sewho was in charge of. the enormous fund raised by that organization for the defense of the McNamara brothers.
 His testimony consisted almost ex- clusively of reading into the record in the Darrow case the checks Morri- son had drawn or sent to Darrow. In brief cross examination, Flather ad- mitted that he consulted with the of ficials of the department of. justice be- fore coming here to testify
 Darrow asserts that this shows the federal administration is joining hands with, the local district attorney in the effort to send him (Darrow) to pEisOn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
 MARRIED.
MURRAY-NEvITT.-In Danbury. Ma

MURRAY-NEVITT.- Danbury. May 30, A. Eugene Murray and Miss Bertha Hewitt.
 HOWES-MIILIGAN Elizabeth. N. J.. June l, Edward Townsend Howes of Stamford to Miss Elsie Waterbury Milligan of Elizabeth. BRIETOL-DEANS.- Danbury, June il, Anne Leach, daughter of MT. John Deans. and Clarence Darius Bristol, of Washington. FTTZGERAIaD-BRESSON.-In Dan bury, June 1, Walter J. Fitzgerald and Miss Blanche M. Bresson. R-WAIlLACE.-In New York city, June l, Bryant Wallace, ,daugh- ter of Mr. Thomas Wallace, of New York. to Arthur Kingsley Porter. of sHTSaRsVVrI4OIO0D-BARKER.-In 4I Norwalk Miss Ethel, daughter of MT. George Sherwood, of East Norwalk, and Charles Barker.
 CHADDERTON FAWCETT. - In Stamford, May 30. Miss Sarah E., daughter of MT. John w FAwcett. to Robert Chadderton of New York. May 30, Charles Ward and Miss Margaret Sweeney.
 RICHARDSON-AUSTI Norwalk June |, Hubert s. Austin, and Miss Elizabeth Richardson. FTHLaD-KETCHAM. = In Norwalk. tune 1s AAnd IAaC 1ASSOAA01A1 and Frank Benton Field. DOHERTY-S Y-SCOVHIE.-In Torring- ton, May 29, David Doherty and and Mi8 Gladys Scoville. SCOFIELD-JONES. = In Stamford. June 1. e. Harris 6cofield and Miss Edythe Katherine Jones. RAY1GOND-ldATHE .-In Nor walk, June |. Miss .Jennette. daugl1- ter of MT. Edwin H. Mathewson, to Dudley Ely Raymond. ARBOTT-JAYNE.- Norwalk, June !. Harry H. Jayne and Miss Bessie Abbott.
 CAVANAUGH-CRON Stam- ford, June l, George Cahanaugh and lGisg Nellie Cronan. LDGRAND-FORTIER Winsted, June 3, William LeGrand and Miss Ada Fortier.
 LANE-GlARD.-In Danbury, June 4, William Lane of LeOminster, Mass, and Mss Clara l.. Giard. LEIGH-BATES.-In Rowayton, June 3. Ralph .. Bates and Miss Flor ence L. Leigh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Fenton-Farrell Nuptials
 i At St. Patrick's Church

A very pretty wedding took place yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at st. Patrick's church when May Farrell and Archibald J. F'enton were mar
 ried by Rev. J. B. Nihill: The bride
 was attended by Marjorie Walsh. Ralph G. Fenton, a brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was becomingly attired in white chiffon over white silk with picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of. the valley. The bridesmaid was gowned in white voile trimmed with Irish point and her bOu- | quet was pink Killarney roses. After the ceremony wedding breakfast was served at the home Of the bride, which was tastefully dec- orated with carnations and marguer- ties. After the reception the happy couple left on the 12:N for a trip that will take them up the Hudson to Albany. Returning by way Of
 Boston and Springfield, they will
 spend a few days at the home of the gropn's parents.
 The bride wore a handsome travel
 ing suit of tan with hat to match. They
 received many handsome gifts, in-- cluding cut glass, silverware and linen
 A rousing reception was given the
 young couple at the depot as they
 left for their honeymoon. After June
 15 MT. and Mrs. Fenton will be at
 home to their friends at their home,
 348 Center street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
OLD HOME WEEK
 VAUDEVILLE BILL
 WEEK OF JUNE Ii

Arrangements have been made for an Old Home Week vaudeville bill at the Park theatre the week of June IT. The performers will alls be Bridgeport boys and girls who have gone out in the vaudeville world and made good in the biggest circuits of the country. The program will N be arranged by Carl Hartmann.
 Lane & O'Donnell, in their Bump ing the Bumps" act will be on the list. They have been booked for a solid year in Europe commencing Aug. 1. The Three Whalens, popular enter tainers, have also been engaged. They are fine vocalists and their numerous local friends will turn out to welcome them. sl
 Fred Gilman, who has appeared at Poli's in a monologue and has also made good on other circuits, will be heard in his funny chatter. Weary & Miller, who played Hammerstein's in New York last week. have been book ed. These youngsters made the big gest kind of a hit at Poli's last sea- son. Others on the program are John and Gertrude Ross, LaRex & LaRex, Conroy & Lee and the Bijou quartette.
 There will also be several reels of motion pictures. Daily matinees will be the rule.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
NO QUARTER
 FOR CUBAN
 NEGRO REBELS

Havana, June 6-With President Gomez formally suspending constttu- tional guarantees in oriente province today, Congress voted an appropria- tion of a million dollars to carry on a war of extermination against the ne- gro reYolutionists. An unverified re- port was received here to the effect that General Estenos, leader of the rebellion, had been killed. The gov- eminent is investigating to determine whether the report is correct.
 Captain Iglesias took the. deld in Oriente today with a picked force of 250 sharpshooterS who are advancing against the rebels with instructions to shoot them down.
 The reports from Oriente of the brutal attack of a former high Cu- ban official who was tied while his wife and two daughters were outrag- ed and his son murdered before his eyes, has so infamed public anger that the most extreme measures are demanded. It is announced that from this time forward the rebels will be given no quarter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
MIR. CHAMPAGNE WILL SWEAR OFF

The first man from Brazil who ever appeared at the county court house to forswear allegiance to Brazil, was Jacob Champagne, who applied to Naturalization Clerk M- J. Flanagan this morning for first citizenship pa pers. Champagne has been a drug gist in eight countries, although he is now only 28 years old. At present he lives in Stamford.
 He has sold drugs to the natives of Zambesi, in Africa, and has also been in business in several South American countries. Brazil was kis last resi- dence before e1nbarking for this coun- try so he must renounce the United States of Brazil when he gets his sec ond papers.
 Champagne said. one of the handi- caps of having such a thirsty name was that in tropical countries people expected. him to buy a drink as soon as he was introduced. He declares he will stay in Stamford where the folks are glad to get beer instead Of champagne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
COST OF SENDING
 MARINES TO CUBA

Washington, June 6-Expenses of American operations in Cuba were made public, today, in request of Secretary of the Navy. Meyer, submit ted to the House for an immediate emergency appropriation of $65,O00 for the maintenance of a regiment of marines. Major General w. P. Bid- dle, commandant of the marine corps, also transmitted letter indicating indefinite :protraction of the Cuban campaign.
 That 2,0so marines. with 69 officers. answered "hurry calP. was also dis closed in the correspondence. General Biddle says they left Atlantic sea- ports only partially equipped for a tropical campaign and that it was necessary to borrow pistols from the war .depar tments to arm the men.
 Secretary Meyer asks deficiency ap- propriations of $25.000 for martial stores, ammunition and weapons, $15,- OO0 for transporting the marines and $a5,OO0 to buy supplies peculiar to tropical climate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
BIxACKHAND FIRES
 HOME or SERFINOS

Stamford, June 6.-At midnight, when a dance in the Noroton Fire Station was about to cease, an alarm came from Noroton Heights that a house was .afire.. When. they arrived the building, owned by Mrs. Schmidt and occupied by Frank Serfino and family, was burned to the ground. The loss Is estimated at about $1,500. There is no insurance.
 On May 22 Mrs. Serfino was slash ed by Vincenzo Esperanto, said to be employed by the blackhand. Shortly before that time fire in the build- ing started. Mr. Serfino had not been so vigiIant and he knew nothing of the fire last night, until one of his four children was awakened by the flames which had by that time se- cured a good start in the walls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
DIED.

RAFFERTY.-In this city, June 5, 1912, Eliza, widow of Dennis Raf- ferty, aged 80 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, Mo- 6S5 East Washington avenue, on Saturday, June 8, 1912, at 8:30 a. m., and solemn high mass at St. Charles church at 9 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Augustine s cemetery. D b. DUNN-In this city. Tuesday, June 4th. 1912. Phillip Dunn.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 154 Lexington avenue, on Sat urday, June 9th, at 8:30 a. m., and from Saint Augustine's church at 3 o'clock.
 -Interment at St. Michael's cemetery. D 5 s* RAYMOND.-In Westport, May 30, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Raymond. HOLMES.-At Reynolds Bridge, May 31. Mrs. Mary Holmes. aged 17 years.
 KIGGINS.-In Rowayton, June 1, Katherine A., wife of John Higgins aged 72 years.
 ARNOLD.-In Torrington, June 2, Addie, wife of Charles Arnold, aged 31 years. OLMSTEAD.-In Ridgefield, June 2, Lewis Fl. Olmstead, aged 49 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, June 6, 1912.
Summer dresses 
 to the fore.

yeritable transformation has taken place in the womens wear section It looks like totally different place It is more sl1nery than It is enjoy able, if such thing is possible It is just bower of pretty and of delightful dresses, all ready to be slipped on by women who wish to time and trouble and worry.
 Such dresses as there Simple little lawns and elaborate party ocks Onecoor linen dresses and fine o purest white and of intricate pattern Foulard dresses taeta dresses crepe meteor dresses messane dressesbut mostmpressve of all is the great diversity of sorts and the large quantities from which may choose
 There is to be paid little as $3 or as much as $3 Whichever does pay there is full round moneys worth in style and in fabric and in usefulness and n making This is the pretties and most-comprehesive semby of dresses have made Come and see if t is not the prettiest gathering you have seen. floor. 185 M ..s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
HAFL ICH-COHN NUPTlALS
Large Gathering Witnesses Orthodox Hebrew Wedding Ceremony at
 Colonial Ball Room.

With imposing ceremony and the exemplifieation of the orthodox He brew ceremony, Miss Rachel Cohn, the charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. Isadore Cohn, of 108 Walter street, became the bride last evening of MT. Isadore Haflich. The marriage was performed by Rabbi M. Witten- stein, and the Colonial ball room where the ceremony took place, was filled with admiring relatives and friends.
 wearing a veil and wreath of lilies of the valley, the bride carried a massive bouquet of bridal roses. She was attended by Miss Yetta Cohn, a sister, as maid of honor, who wore pink satin and carried pink carna- tions. The bridesmaids were Miss Anna Drucker, Miss Kate Weinberg, del, Miss Esther Friedman, of Port Deposit, Md. and Miss Rose Saffron of New York. All carried bouquets of pink carnations.
 Harry Cohn, brother of the bride, was best man, and the ushers were Samuel Haflich, brother Of the groom; ; Theodore Steiber, Louis Klein and Samuel Friedman.
 The wedding march was played by Fdnkelstone's orchestra, which also furnished music during the evening.
 After the ceremony there was a re. ception by the bride and groom, fo1- lowed by a wedding supper.
 The happy couple, accompanied by a good natured escort of wedding guests, boarded the 1925 train for a honeymoon trip to include a visit to Old Point Comfort. On their. return they will reside at 463 Newfeld ave- nue.
 The brides father is a well known court interpreter and real estate deal CT. She is a sister of Attorney Israel Cohen. The bridegroom Is one of the of the Yost Cigar Com pany of this ctiy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Weather Indications

New Haven, June 6-Forecast: show CTS this afternoon and tonight, Friday fair and cooler, moderate south shift ing to northwest winds.
 Showers have occurred during the last 24 hours in the southern sections from Texas northeastward to Virginia and eastern sections from Kansas northward to Vermont. Disturbances are central, this morning near New Orleans and Stonecliff, Ont. An area of high pressure central over North Dakota is producing cool, pleasant weather in the northwest. Light frost was reported from Havre, Mont. The highest temperature reported during the last A hours was 112 de- grees at Phoenix, Ariz.
 Conditions favor for. this vicinity unsettled, showery weather followed by clearing on Friday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Fine voile for
 summer dresses; of special value.

F. As fresh as the early J Jnne roses, a lot of dainty and beautiful voiles in ideal pat terms and color effects for summer wear. - Fine of texture and wonderfully pleasing from every viewpoint.
 Some have little tiny dou- ble stripes of color on white. Some have white stripes in clusters of three with just a line of color edging each stripe. Some are in solid colors with clusters of stripes of slightly different shade.
 And while they are SC fresh and so dainty and So altogether attractive, they are inderprice because good fortune brought us in- to contact with a dealer who chanced to have more than he wished.
 Usual price is 39 cents a yard: choose from these at
 25c Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
White. skirts for less.


 A lot of fine white petit coats with anywhere from 50 cents to $2.5O clipped off their prices. s A number of styles, nicely trimmed with founces of lace or embroidery. . :. Only one or cwo of any. especial style-and all are rumpled or a bit soiled by. display. r Real reason for lower price is that they are cut full and so women who do. not. like tight skirts will be es-s pecially interested in them. Were $1.75 to $7.5O-
 $1.25 to s
 Second moor. %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
'ELKS TO HOLD LAST. SPRING INITIATION
 AT HOME TONIGHT
Entertainment and Social Session to Follow Ritu-
 alistic Formalities

The final initiation of Bridgeport lodge of Elks for the current season will be held in Elks' home, State St.. this evening. The exercises will be attended by number of Elks from lodges in other cities. -
 In view of the unusual preparations made for the last initiation until next fall, it is expected that sthe attend ance will be very large.
 Following the formalities of the ini- tiation, an entertainment will be held, followed by social session. The entertainment will serve to introduce number of artists, among them the noted Criterion Quartet, whose voices will blend in a capital program of appropriate songs. ez :s+s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
OBITUARY

The death of Eliza, widow of Den his Rafferty at her home 685 Eas Washington avenue last evening re moved one of the best known of tn, older residents of the East Side. Mrs Rafferty was about 30 years of age and her acquaintance numbered mos of the East Bridgeport residents of ( generation ago. She is survived b! two children, John F. and Elizabetl G. Rafferty.e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Onlon suits,
 ] men s,--59c

s Instead of getting the usual price of 75 cents, we shall sell this little lot of balbriggan union suits at 59. Nice weight, nice texture, thoroughly good.
 Made with either long or short sleeve and in the ankle length that is preferred by practically all men who wear balbriggan.
 Usually 75 cents-this lot
 59c Right of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
DIED. hEyafiis.EliiSif liiif stamitSSrd sta June I, Charles
 DIED.

EEWis.-fn Stamford. Tune 1, Charles H. Lewis, aged 50 years. .st lEOONEY.-In Stamford. June 1, Mary. wife of Michael Mooney. ', SEIEINON.-In Shelten, May 31, Henry D. Shelton, aged 72s years. FINIdEY.-At Stamford, May 29. George N. Finley, in his 57th year. BEDELL-At Stamford. May 29, Isaac F. Bedeli in his roth year. BROWN.-At Stamford, May 31, Sarah, widow of Edward Brown. SHANNON-In Danbury, June 2, Michael A. Shannon, aged 43 years Bu0DGC0Hfk1A p&H6n5E. June 1, Akin Burdick. aged 49' years.
 O'DONNEIH.-In Danbury, May 30,
 Michael O'Donnell, aged 78- years. NCOY.-In Norwalk. May 29. Alex ander Mccoy, aged A years. RARRETT.-In Weston, May 29, Mrs. William Barrett.
 LY0N.-1n winnipauk. May es,v Dan HAWXHURST.-In Canbury,t June 2,
 Elbert, w. Hawxhurst, aged 87 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
ACTION AGAINST
 HIGHWAY DEPT

New Haven, June 6.-There is to be concerted action by automobile owners in the state against the state highway department and that a movement will be started simultane- ously in Greenwich, Stamford, Nor walk, Bridgeport and New Haven for a permanent road from New York State line to New Haven. The men, it is said, will organize in a few days and get busy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
WILSON TO WIN
 IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls, s. D., June 6-Late re- turns, today, from Tuesdays primar- ies indicate that there is a chance of Senator Gamble's renominat tion. The Wilson national delegates will likely have a majority over the Clark dele- gates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
CANNOT PLANT POLES ON
 PROPERTY ADJOINING PARK

The county commissioners have de- nied the right of the Stamford Elec- tric. Light Co. to plant poles on the property of Stamford residents, whose property faces City park. The decis- ion was handed down today. The park commissioners recently ordered the poles removed from the park and an attempt was made to place the poles upon property across the street. The citizens then filed a remonstrance with the commissioners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
Gompers ,Denounces
 Ambulance Chasers

Washington, June 6Striking at what he termed "the very lucrative practice of an army of ambulance chasing lawyers and doctors" Presi- dent Gompers, of the American Fed eration of Labor. today, pleaded for a favorable report on the workingmen's s compensati tion bill by the Judiciary committee of the House.
 s"This bill, he said. twill prohibit a swindling scheme that is now being operated to the shame of the Ameri- can people.se
 "The injured workmen now get only 25 and sometimes as high as 35 per cent of the. amounts recovered in ltti- gation. I sometimes think that law yers are an unnecessary evil"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
INTERESTING EXHIBIT TONIGHT AT ROOMS
 or BOARD OF TRADE

e. l.. Hammond, of the Electric Compassion Co.,, will give an address to members of the Board of Trade in their rooms in the .Newfield building tonight and one of the machines which he proposes to describe and speak about in the address will be on. exhibition. There will also be a paper on saThe Age of Rubber by W.. M. Doucette of the Standard Rubber and Cable Go. There will also be ex- hibits of the work of this company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-06
TOUR DREADNAUGHTS
 GOING TO CUBA

Washington, June 6.-Orders are being prepared at the navy depart ment. today. which will send the dreadnaughts Florida, Utah. Delaware and North Dakota to Key West not now at Annapolis. The academy mid- shfpmen will be placed on board the battleships, tomorrow afternoon, at the close Of the graduation exercises and taken to Key West.