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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
SOUTHPORT PASTOR STIRS UP PRETTY
 KETTLE OF FISH
CRITICISM OF HIS CONDUCT IN. CHURCH AND IN HOME SPLITS
 CONGREGATION.
ONE FACTION OF METHODISTS WANTS HIM TO STAY ANOTHER
 SEEKS HIS RESIGNAION.
Especial to The FarmerO

Southport, Feb. S-Rev. Arthur J. Pennel. pastor of the Southport NJ. E. church, has stirred up a pretty kettle of fish by reading from the pulpit last Sunday a letter addressed to him by the presiding elder of his district The pastor, well known throughout Southport, says if his pa rishiOners evince considerable senti- ment for his resignation, he will re- sign at Once- Just at present the two factions, one to retain him, the other to accept his resignation, are rallying considerable strength.
 An anonymous letter addressed to the church officers brought the matter to climax. This letter criticised the pastor, both from the religious and the domestic viewpoint. It went on to say that the clergyman spent much of his time in New Haven, far away from his religious duties, and that he didn't spend much time about his own home --..
 This letter was followed by a letter from the presiding elder to the pastor, and the pastor read the latter com munication. Then he called for an ~--pressiOn of sentiment. Part of the congregation arose to demonstrate their loyalty to the pastor, and a goodly number remained seated.
 Conditions just now are unsettled, and the services next Sunday are like ly to attract a congregation much larger than usual, for it is expected that the pastor, who is noted for his frank manner of speech, will have something of interest to say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Some embroideries of merit at less.

time time there come opportunities to buy at racve at less than the usual price This is such a time.
 Several lots of handsome embroidery get a cut in price Mo- there is absolutely nothing the matter with hem they perfect in quality and pretty of pattern But want to clear them up; while small lots individual Jy they make up quite a large lot taken whole.
 Here they are And here is their real value Like wise, here are the prices they may be bought at.
 Double-edge embroideries and handsome bandingss nice batiste and nainsook, worth 35c yd-25c
 Childrens dress founcngs, 27 inches wde good pat terms, worth 45c yd-25c.
 Attractive 27 inch founcings in patterns that range from those for chi1dre nto those ostked for womens skirts, worth 75c yd-50c.
 Founcings for gowns 45 inches wde very attractive worth $1 yd-$125
 Allover embroideries of nice quality, in small pat terms and in large, worth 65c and 75c yd-50c
 45inch aover embroderies patterns of special beau= ty and fabric of true fneness, worth $3 yd-$2.
 Mainf front,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Relief Board To Hear Many Large
 Manufacturers

The Board of Relief will hear many of the larger appellants from the as easements levied upon their property by the Board of Assessors, at a meet ing in the assessors office this even- ing.
 Notable among the manufacturers who have appealed are the Bridgeport Brass Co, FParrott Varnish Co, Amer ican Tube & Stamping Co.,, Burns 6 Bassick So., Monumental Bronze Co, and others.
 A number of these had representa- ton upon the committee delegated to represent the manufacturers in con- ference with the Board of Assessors on the general increase in assessments on manufactures and their stocks. Largest of these is the Bridgeport Brass Co.,, seeking a reduction of s3OO,- GOO
 Meigs 6 Co. is the largest of the retailers to appear. The inventory Of this firm is sche duled by the assessors at approximately S45, 900. The total number of appellants of all classes is 35I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
GEN. OROSCO ADMITS PEOPLE AGAINST MADERO
 BUT ASSERTS LOYALTY.

New York, Feb. s-That the fear of the United States government that the situation in the state of Chihuahua may develop serious trouble is borne today, from General Pascuale Oroszco the constitutional governor of the state, whose loyalty to the president, the United States government has inflamed public opinion against Madero in the state of Chihuahua but denies that he has deserted the stand ards of the president.
 ''Cfudad Chihuahua, Feb. 8, 1912. United Press, New York.
 "At present, the state of Chihua- hua is displaying discontent against the Madero government for not having fulfilled the promises of the revolu- tion which he headed and for the req ca pablo of carrying out these prom ises.
 ''Permit me to reserve my personal opinion. I only know that, as sol dier, I am under obligation to die in the defense of the constitutional gov ernment I understand that all the news despatches spread broadcast with the object of casting doubt on my honor and loyalty are paid for by secret enemies. but I look for 9usti- play and the judicious opinion of the American people
 'In reply to the charges that my conduct here at Chihuahua has been unpatrtotic. I will only say that. If loyalty to the constitution. service to my fatherland without financial re- coYnpense and a vain yearnine to re- tire to private life can constitute a stain upon the right course of con duct. then have been wanting in pa
 'sPs scuaIe Oroszco, Governor of Chi huahua."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
JURY BRINGS IN QUICK VERDICT
Decides in Favor of Defend ant in Action Brought By Henry H. Kettle t o n
 Against Joseph B. Curtis

In the record time of one hour and 20 minutes, a jury in the superior court this morning heard evidence in the suit of Henry II. Nettleton, ad- ministrator. against Joseph B. Curtis of this city, listened to arguments and the courts charge and returned verdict in favor of Curtis. The wheels of justice were going at rapid rate today.
 Nettleton is administrator on the estate of Mrs. Harriet Beardsley, who was we'll known in the East Side a few years ago. It was claimed that on January 1A, 1880, she gave Curtis $500 with the understanding that he was to pay her interest upon the loan at the rate of per cent. It was all legged that the note has never been paid.
 Curtis admitted having received the $500. He said, however, that he had an agrecm with Mrs. Beardsley whereby he was to pay the interest during her lifetime and upon her death the principal was to go to him gift.
 Mrs. H. H. Nettleton testified this morning that she had found 5hH note among some old papers and that it was still unpaid. Curtis then gave his version. Counsel for NettIeton asked the court to order the jury to give a verdict for Curtis. It was arPueSl that the same issues had been tried twice in the court of common pleas and each time a verdict was given for Curtis. Judge William S. Case then ordered the jury to bring in a verdict for Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
DIETl.

TOOLE.-In. this -citY-cE Feb B. 1912, Miss Elizabeth Toole. '1 1s
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her brother, John F.. Toole, No. 32O Pembroke street, on Saturday. Feb. 1O at 7:30 a. n-, and from St. -Mary's church at 8 a. m-
 -Internent at Hudson Falls. N. Y B BSb" LLsT ' TEY.-Morth's mind requiem high mass will be celebrated at St. Augusune's church. Saturday. Feb. > 10. at a. m. for the repose of the so''I of the late Mrs. Walter l.. Lalley. a"p HANI~1N.-In this city, February .tn, 1912, John A, son of Catherine and the late James Hanlon, aged S1 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his 5S0 Hallett street, on Friday, Feb ruary 9th, at S:3O a. m., and thence to St Charles church where a high mass of requiem will be offered at
 Burial in St. Michaers ceme- MURTAGH.-In this city. February s. 1912. Bessie, wife of Matthew Murtagh, aged 4S years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 2 Walter court Friday, Febru Hry g, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Mary's church at g a. m., with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery B b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
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 "A traYeIer from I-lVeFIJUoa got hop ping H,ao tht. other day D+<.ause souIts one called nm LlveFpudfIan." SAId the city salt.Snan ''l couldn't blame nIIn. but the mau who unwIftIngly of- :Ered the insult derIares that that iS the prupeT uame for peOpIe who Ilve in Liverpool
 "He pointed out that 1t isn't easy to designate the inhabiants Ot all cirIes by puphOnIOuS nanIps New Yorker I.Ondunpr. I'arlSian. ChicaEuan. are so obvious that II would tD. difficult to say anything eISe. buf how about cities that do not affiliate so readily with 'er. 'an or 'ite?
 ''Those are the suffixes most com monty used 60 dt.sIgIiatp a set of na lives. Take Cork. A man from Cork may be G-OrkPr. but that doesn't ap- ply to a whole city full of people: neither does Corkite nor COrkan sound rI2ht.
 Then there is Memphis. What do you cali a man from Memphis. apy- how. or from Amsterdam. or DnIlas. OF Bruges. or Gath: Ky the time. you have studied out the proper appeIIa- tiOns for In1a bItantS ot all cities you will be apT to strike something that sounds funnier than LverpudIian."- W asnington Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Stripes that show how the wind blows.

Fashion breeze sets strongly towards stripes. For spring, they to be decided favOrite Second will be mixtures those mixtures that so sturdy and attractive like the Scottish and English country they named for
 And here is representative gathering of these very wooens; with them whipcc>ds These too, in stripes we'll plain coors and understand why great vogue predicted for them their beauty studied Scotch and Tweed suitings in grays and in heather shades 54 inches wide, splendid weight and delightful of air, in costume lengths of 5 yards ony,-$150 yd.
 Gray sutings of soft fine finish and in effee tive striped patterns-$15O yd.
 Whpcord of rich leather hue wonderfully handsome we'll unique-$2 yd.
 Finer whipcords gray and tan stripes soft of effect and full of Individuality from yarn of special nice ness,-$1.5O yd
 Rich suiting in plain tan and unique blue and in attractive grayish mixture, 54 inches wide>$125 y
 Pretty striPes ana little mixed checks good hues ana -$1 yd.
 Narrowstrped fabrics, nice of appearance and just as nice in fact, good yarn and well woven,-75c yd
 rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Grim Music

con one ot'ca$Ion. said a London actor. ''I decided to take a house ID the suburbs and after q s.ut,d deal of hunting aDOut found one that suited my purse. Indeed. II was sO exreS- stvpIy cheap that l was on the point of slEulug the IelSe at once. when Il oc- cured tO me that l had better take au'ther look at it by gaSIiGht. That night l WAS making secund tour of inspection and went into the dining TsKIn. IL was 8 baImy summer HIgnL and as threw open the window heard peculiar tapping sound.
 IAnuck, EnOt'k, EnUck.
 ''I prIrked up my ears to listen. There was silence for a moment. and then the noise continued l turned 10 the careIaker and aughIugIy Said:.
 @ 'S<ee here. my friend. | knuW why this nou$e is cheap. There q ghost On the premises.
 % 'Oh. nu. SIT, he answered by way of rpaSSuTInR me. That's only The noise from the cotfiD factory nacrt,ss the way, sir. They notIen works there nights. !"
 He did not sign the lease
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
DOUBLE WEDDING
Aunt and Neice Well Known InLocal Society to Wed
 Tonight

At 6:S0 this evening at the home of Mrs. E. w. Button, 936 Fairfield ave- nue, will occur pretty double we'd ding when Miss Eugenia I. Dempster, sister of Mrs. Button, will be married to George Perry Nichols of Chicago, and Miss Grace Elizabeth Dew pster, niece of Mrs. Button, will marry pr. Homer Brown Millen of New Haven. Only the immediate families of the contracting parties will witness the ceremony, although elaborate prepar- ations have been made for it.
 The bridesmaid will be Miss Mar garet Saver Oliphant, granddaughter of Mrs. Button. The ushers will be Harry Grant Oliphant and William ceremony will take place in the re- ception room, and Rev. John u'her Sieber of the English Lutheran chu ch of New Haven, brother-in-law of pr. Dempster will wear white crepe de meteor with point lace and pearl trimmings. She will carry a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. The will wear a diamond pendant, the gift of the groom.
 Miss Grace Dempster will wear white chiffon over white satin with point lace and white sa fin and eff on and lilies of the valley with a pink rose center. She will wear an ame- thyst and diamond pendant, the groom's gift.
 The bridesmaid, Miss OIirhant, will wear American beauty chiffon over white messaline, and carry American beauty roses. All the rooms on the lower floor of the house have been decorated with wild smilax. In the reception room a bank of palms and ferns has been arranged before which the ceremony will be performed. A bay t~ee fastened with carme'ias to reDre c i Blossoms has been placed on either side of the bank, and bay trees similarly adorned vii be placed at the entrance to the reception room. these trees will make an aisle down which the double bridal party wilt pass. The mantel of the Secord par Tor has been banked with palms and ferns and a centerpiece of Killarney roses vii be on the center table. T..e decorations are by Horan.
 To the music of the wedding chorus from Lohengrin, played by BentIey's orchestra, the bridal party will come down the stairs in single file, the bridesmaid leading. At the foot of the sta irs the ushers will take tFeir places behind the bridesmaid. The brides will come in singe file, Miss Grace Dempster first. They will be joined by the grooms at the foot of the S. airs and the entire party will form semi circle before the Rev. MT. Sieber. Miss Grace Dempster and pr. MiIlen will be married first.
 Flo lowing the ceremony both coupl:s will depart on honeymoon trip, but they will not give out their destina- tion. In March. MT. and Mrs. Mich ols will be "at home' to their friends in Chicago, and Dr. and Mrs. MilIen Both the Misses Dempster are popular in society circles and they have re- ceiYfd many handsome and costly wedding gifts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
MADERO WIRES U. s. INTERESTS
 IN MEXICO SAFE
President Says There Is No Fear and Confident Quiet Will Soon Be Restored In His Country.
Special from United Press }


 New York, Feb. S-In the light of Washington and Wall street reports that American commercial and fnan- cial interests in Mexico are in serious jeopardy at the present time, the Uni~ ted Press wired President Madero for a statement of the actual conditions in his republic.
 The reply, received shortly before noon, today, was as follows:
 Mexico City, Feb. 8, 1912-To. the United Press, New York, N. Y:
 American interests in Mexico have nothing to fear. The troubles which have occurred in Chihuahua (stateI are of limited importance, since they are nothing more than mutinies of un- disciplined soldiers, without any po~ Itical goal.
 II am confident that, in a very few days, tranquility and calm will te completely re-estabIished in the whole state of Chihuahua.
 Tn regard to the situation in Nor ales, the energetic measures which we are taking, will, I trust, in month or month and one-half at the most, have completely pacified this region.
 After 35 years of oppression, the press. now absolutely free, has, in certain cases, overstepped the limits of prudence But this same press will soon change it's attitude and as the public realizes its exaggera tions and lose confidence in it.
 This kind of press and the passions of political parties are the principal obstacles I encounter in the prompt re-establishing of tranquility in the republic and in putting the Democracy on firm foundation I am sure shall realize my plans very soon. (Signed) Francisco I. Madero, President"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Cardinal O'COnneII
 And. Governor FOSs
Catholics of New England Ever Ready for Their Country's Service Says New Cardinal.

Boston, Feb. S-william Cardinal O'Connell at the Hotel Somerset last night was given a reception by 500 of the most representative laymen of the archdiocese, which attested the emi- nepce of his leadership and the loy- alty and devotion of his lay follow
 Governor Foss responded to the .oast ''I'he Commonwealth, and May or Fitzgerald replied to The City of Boston,
 Enthusiasm ran high. Cardinal O'ConnelI, in a manner, gave to the Iaymen an accounting of his five years of stewardship.
 When he arose to propose q toast to the President and to the Pope he was wildly cheered. AS he outlined the difficulties he had met with in his efforts to organize his flock for the relations and to the betterment of civic virtue and citizenship his re- marks brought forth a storm of ap- plause.
 But perhaps the most dramatic mo- ment of the evening was when he re- ferred to the-1unp npleasantness caused by the withdrawal of the Ninth Regi- ment as his escort the day of his homecoming
 Governor Foss had referred to the power of religion as the panacea for industrial disputes, specializing the Lawrence strike as an opportunity
 In an almost breath ess silence the Cardinal turning towards the Cover nor in his most impressive manner said: T am grateful to the Governor for his presence here tonight and for the cordial and splendid words he has just spoken.
 ''I respond at once to one sentiment he gave expression to. All thinking men are agreed, all thinking men must agree that in the great and trying problems which are now right at our doors no earthly Influence can exceed elgion in it's power to restore peace and good will and preserve public or der'
 since all thinking men are agreed on this how can any set of men log ically deny to religion the dien ty and recognition which is it's right, even on single day of the year. have only to say to his Excellency, the Governor, that today as ever in the past we C Ithol'cs of Boston and of New England are ready at any time for service"
 As the Cardinal expressed this last sentiment with its implication Of Cath oIics' service in peace and war the en- tire assenbIage rose to its feet and cheered his sentiments for fully minute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Powerful Leaders
 Against Madero

Mexico City, Feb. s-A serious situ- ation developed in Mexico City, today. that. as a result of the demand made by a committee of former supporters of President Madero that he dismiss three members of his cabinet because they were aiding leaders of the new revolution against the government. The president refuss- d, stating that the me mbers of his cabinet were hon. orable men and patriots"
 As a result, many influential men. among them being Antonio Robles Dominguez. Madero's staunchest sup porters during the revolution against Diaz. are openly opposing the admin iStration, today, and declaring that nothing but American intervention can save it.
 General Felix Diaz. nephew of the deposed president. has placed himself a the head of a body of rebels in Oaxaca. He will fit out his followers with arms and ammunition from his personal fortune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08

The funeral of Theresa Monica, daughter of John J. and Elizabe+ h Brown, was one of the largest in this city for some time. The esteem in which the deceased was held was at tested by the very large attendance of relatives and friends and the pro- fusion of handsome floral trihutes which were banked around the casket. The funeral was held from her home. SS7 Shelton street, at SEQ o'clock, and St. Charles church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was sung by the Rev Father Husson. At the o. fertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria, and after mass, some Sweet Day., and as the body was borne from the church Mrs. John Lang sang Nearer. My God, to Thee.'' The pal bearers were Frank Hogan. William LanGdOn, John Langdon, Edward Cor cOran, John COzIer and simon Dugau. The interment was in the family plot at St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
NOONAN TRIED TO
 HIT OFFICER OVER
 HEAD WITH A FILE
Old Time Offender Gathered In While Acting Suspic-
 iously

James Noonan was arrested last night by Patrolman J. T. Coughlin. who deserted the man skulking about a. grocery store near the corner of Wood avenue and Wade street.
 Knowing that Noonan has a record as a burglar, Officer Coughlin waited his chance and arrested him. When he started to take Noonan into GUS toady, the latter suddenly pu led a long, heavy file from his pocket and made a desperate attempt to cave the officers head in with it. He was quickly subdued by Patrolman Cough lin, who knows how to handle himself pretty well.
 In the city court this morning Noo- nan was arraigned for assault, resist ing on officer, and ''held for investi- gation." He was sentenced to spend 90 days in jail He has "done time'' in States prison for burg ary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
A Tin1eIv Warnirr-

'TYour dog seems very intelligent animal" remarked an inex perienced sportsman to a Eamekpeper
 ''YeSsir." was the rendy response. "WonderfuI intelligent e is: Yes. t'OthPr day e hit gent as only give me q 'arf sovereign after a days shoot"-LondOn Scraps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
ITO HELL WITH
 HOME RULE"
Placards With That Senti-
 ment Greet Churchill
fSpeciaJ from United Press )

I4alna, Ireland, Feb. S.-When Win ston Churchill. enroute to Belfat t to deliver his home rule address, landed here, carly today. he was greeted Try an enormous crowd of opponents and syrslpa thizers about equally divided. While one set cheered, the other jeer- ed and booed and shouted: ''To Hell with home rule" Placards with that sentir1 ent were much in evidence in the railroad station
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
AMERICANS TO LEAVE MEXICO:
 OUTLOOK BAD
Especial from United Press.)

Washineton. Feb. S.-With reports that conditions are hourly becoming more serious in southern Mexico an an uprising is imminent in Chihuahua. the state department, today, took steps preparatory to warning all Americans to leave Mexico. Officials say that, under the present conditions. Americans in the republic are in dan ger for revolutions are either in pro- gress or fomenting' throughout the country, according to official reports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
ARRESTS MAN AND THEN PUTS UP
 CASH FOR HIM

Harry Lustig, meat market em- ploye. was arrested this afternoon on complaint of Jacob Weinstein, a Wal lace street butcher, who charged as- sault. The bail was $15 and Lustie forked out the remaining $9 and bail ed out the ma nwhose arrest he had caused
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
EMMET CLUB TO
 ATTEND POLES
 THIS EVENING

About 200 strong, the members of the Emmet club of this city will at tend the performance at Poli's theatre this evening especially to see Miss Louis Agnese and her company of colleens in their presentation of Echoes of Erin"
 The act introduces many of the beautiful songs and dances for which Ireland is famous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
Two Runaway Girls
 Captured By Cronan

Lena Beck and Mary Barker. two young women aged 15 and 16 respec- lively who disappeared from their homes here about 10 days ago, were discovered by Detective Edward Gro nan in town today and were placed under arrest on the charge of being incorrigfble. The girls went to Stam- ford after leaving here. stayed there . while then went to New York, and a day or two ago returned to Bridge port and boarded at a rooming house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
OBITUARY

Mary Esther, widow of George W. Downs, and mother of Mrs John H. Wade, died at the home of Mrs. Wade, ?oS0 North avenue, last evening. Mrs. Downs was 73 years of age. Death was due to the infirmities of advanc- ing years. She was a native of Wes- ton, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
liar Dear Eriaud

Susie-Noy. when I'm asked to sing I never say. "Oh. 1 can't!" I always sit down at the piano Jennie-And let the audience find it out for them selves ?-Illustrated Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-08
FEBRUARY 14TH Is HAPPY DAY

is a vho s eihb bow O boy d andg gown many price purpos for nlaIfng own be here.