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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
MISSION CONVERT
 WILL TELL NEWS
 IN MERRY ENGLAND

Bridgeport Christian Union, the little Night house on Bank street." and its work in behalf of the down and outs, is going to become known in far off England, Benjamin Gormal- say, a convert of the institution and for nearly three years interested in it's work, having completed arrange rnents to retun to his home acoss the Atlantic. He will be the guest ot honor at Sundays meeting in the Ht- tie chapel of the institution. The speaker of the occasion will be Rev H. A. Davenport, pastor of the Peo- pIe's Presbyterian church,
 MT. GorTnaIsay, who has been in America about nine years has, since his coming to the Bank street instf- tuition. been employed at the Yost typewriter plant. Recently there came a yearning to return to his old home and arrangements were made where by he is to become an employe of the concern at their English plant, To- cated within Q short distance of his home. He looks forward to the re- turn and again meeting his wife with much anticipation. Enthusiasm is al so expressed about carrying the mes sage of what the Bridgeport fnstitu- ton is doing for those needing such supervision.
 Assistant Superintendent Harry Kratzfg will observe his first anniver sary of connection with the fnstitu~ ton, Dec. 13, and at thhe same time William H. Holmes will observe his first anniversary of conversion at the
 union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
PROVIDENCE.

The first settlement on the site of the city of Providence, R. l., was made by Roger Williams in 1636, but it was not until Nov. 22, 1892, nearly two centuries later, that Providence was incorporated as a city, so that to-day marks the eighty-hrst birth day of the city.e Roger Williams, ban ished from Plymouth colony, went into Rhode Island wilderness and with five companies settled at a spot to which which he gave the name of Provi- dence. There, a few years later, the first Baptist church in America was founded. In 164O a form of govern ment was framed and adopted by the inhabitants of Providence, and the general assembly declared Rhode IsI- and to be a democracy, save only the right of the king, and granted free dom of religious opinion. Indians. and even pirates, made life interesting for the people of Providence in the early days. The first newspaper, the Providence Gazette and Country Jour- nal, was issued in 1762. The Col lege of Rhode Island, afterward Brown University, was chartered in 1764, and was removed from Warren to Providence in 1771.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

It will be twenty-three years ago to- morrow since William III., King of the Netherlands, died, and little Will heIrnina became Hollands only hope for the continuation of the monarchy. During the eight years of Wilhel- mina's minority, her mother, Queen Emma, ruled as regent. On her 18th birthday wilhe1nnina became queen in fact as well as in name. Eight years passed after her marriage to PrinQs Henry of Mecklenburg-Sc -Schwerin, and her subjects had despaired of an heir, when the Princess Ju1iana was born In the chubby infant hands of Ju- iiana rest the fate of the house of Orange, which was restored just century ago this year. WiIhelmina is the fourth ruler to occupy the throne of Holland since the restoration of 1913. William Frederick, who was returned in that year, was the first to assume the title of king. After a long reign he abdicated in favor of his son, who ruled as William IT, until 1849, when he was succeeded by Will liam III, father of wilhelnina- The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
MUSICIANS OBSERVE FESTIVAL OF PATRONESS,
 SAINT CECILIA.

For many centuries St. Cecilia has been worshtpped as the patroness of music and musicians, and her festi- val, which falls on the twenty-second of November, will be generally cele- Catholic faith. In Rome and many other Italian cities there are famous churches dedicated to St. Cecilia, and in these sacred edtaces the feast is ob- served with an elaborate religious and musical program.
 What many critics declare is the nobIest ode in the English language was written by Dryden in honor of St. Cecil1a's Day, 1897. The poet sang:
 At last divine Cecilia came,
 Inventress of the vocal frame; The sweet enthusiast, from her sacred
 store,
 Enlarged the former narrow bounds
 And added length to solemn sounds, With Natures mother-wit, and arts
 unknown before.
 Artists as we'll as poets and musi- clans have paid tribute to St. Cecil ia in immortal works. The patroness of music is the subject of celebrated paintings by Raphael, Domenichino and other great painters. The first English organization for the perfor- nance of sacred music, instituted in London in 17s5, was named the Ce- ciIian Society, in honor of the saint.
 Cecilia was a Roman woman of high descent, born about the middle If the second century. She was gift ed with a marvellous voice, and when she sang, tradition relates, angels ssq=m heaven came down to listen. Ce- a ci1ia was compelled by her parents to marry Va1erfan, a noble youth, but she remained firm in her view to con secrate herself only to God. To her husband she said, while the marriage hymn was still ringing in their ears, Pure be my heart and undefi1ed my flesh; for I have a spouse you know not of-an angel of the Lord.' She converted her husband to her faith, and both soon suffered martyrdom. The death appointed for the sweet voiced singer was suffocation, but that --~1--=a fa1lad- Tradition relates that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
ID. l.. & w. DISPATCHES
 TRAIN BY WIRELESS

Scranton, Pa., Nov 22@The fast est passenger train on. the Lacka- wanna Railroad, equipped with spe- cia1 wireless apparatus, was commun- icated with at will yesterday in a suc- cessful test of a wireless system of train dispatchfng to prevent colli- sionS.
 The train left Hoboken at 1O:15 a. m. for Buffalo. Beyond Jersey City Heights the detractor became unbaI- anced, and was out of order until Scranton was reached. Between Binghamton and Owego, N. r., the wireless was in splendid condition, and received messages from Afford, N. Y, twenty-seven miles away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Cecilia was then taken forth to the executioner, who struck her three ter rible blows with his sword, but that she fingered through two days and nights of agony. and died, as she had lived, singing in a voice that was "the most beautiful that ever charmed hu- man ears.''
 Many famous prima donnas and op- era singers consider Cecilia their pa troness, and seek her tntercession in times of trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
MRS. H. A. THOMsEN
 IS GIVEN DIVORCE

Middletown, Conn, Nov. 22-Abso- Iute divorce and the custody of her little daughter, Cline, were secured yesterday by Mrs. Henry A. Thomsen on the ground of assertion. Thomsen is the son of Hugo A. Thomsen, com mission merchant, of No. 99 Wall St.. New York City.
 In 1908 he left his wife in Brook Iyn to go West for his health, but only got to New York. Later he went to Europe with his parents Mrs. Thomsen blamed her mother-fn-law for much of her marital trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
SIR GILBERT PARKER, NOVELIST AND LAWNEAEkER,
 IS 51 TOMORROW.

A prophet may be without honor in his own country, but this does not apply to novelists, for Sir Gilbert Parker's recent Canadian tour was one continual ovation from the Allan tic to the Pacific. The distinguished author and parIiamentarian was born at Camden, East Ontario, ffty-one years ago tomorrow, Nov. 23, 1882, and it was his tales of Canadian life which started him on the road to an international fame.
 The novelist was christened Horatio Gilbert, but dropped his first name early in life. Trinity College, Toron- to, was his alma mater, where for time he was a lecturer on English lit erature. Tn his young manhood he studied for the church, but, owing to i'll health, he never took orders. In- stead, he went to Australia, where he embraced the profession of journal ism, and was for time associate ed itor of the Sydney Morning Herald. Later he voyaged about the South Seas, and wrote 8 drama that was not highly successful
 At the age of twenty-eight he pro- ceeded to London where he contribute ed to English magazines a series of Australian ''bush,' tales, and another dealing with life and adventure in the Canadian Northwest and the Hudson's Bay Company posts. The characters Indians, ha1f-breeds, trappers and ad- venturers and pioneers of all sorts, made an instant appeal to both Eng fish and American readers, and with the publication of the stories in book form, under the title of Pierre and His People, in 1892, the writer's fu- ture was assured. Several novels fol- lowed in rapid succession, perhaps the most successful being ''The Seats of the Mighty dealing with the French regime in old Quebec. Sir Gilbert has said that at least six of his Ca nadtan novels were based on incidents described to him by Sir William Van Horne, the railroad official.
 In 1895 the novelist married a, New York girl, Amy vantine. a daughter of the famous merchant and import CT of Oriental goods. He was elect ed to the British Parliament in 1900, and two years later was created knight
 With the passing of the years, Sir Gilbert has manifested increasing vii, rilfty and versatility as a novelist. It novel may soon come from his pen, as a result of his recent extensive tour of his native land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
U. s. BAN ON GIRL
 WHO ATE NEEDLES

New York, Nov. 22-The United States Immigration authorities are considering the deportation of Bessie Rymarczcuk, eighteen years old, of East One Hundred and First street who swallowen seventeen needles in an attempt to commit suicide. They be- lieve she is mentally unbalanced
 Doctors have recovered seven of the needles. Ten are still some place in her anatomy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Now that the wives of members of the National House of Representa- lives have been cut off the calling list of the Cabinet ladies, probably many of them wish they had saved money by wearing their old clothes to Wash ington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

It is no longer good form to be thankful on Thanksgiving day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The annual expense of Christmas toys is $20.OOO.O0O. A good active Kid on hearing this starts in to smash up his gifts with some zest-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Hunting would be comparatively safe if the city sportsmen could all be shot The moment they step off the trains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

King was past sixty when the present Queen was born. his first wife having
 given him no children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Washington, Nov. 22-Senator Nor ris introduced a bill giving rebate checks to Washington street-car strap hangers, two checks to be good for ore fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Railroad accidents are getting so frequent that thoughtful travellers will send wireless dispatches home at frequent intervals, informing anxious friends that they are not smashed up this far.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The football season now being over, g rood many students will waste time studying their lessons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

U. S. charge in Mexico gets more in structions. It is surely a waiting game in the country south of us.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

$zo0,o ,ooo in presents received by Miss wf1sonl The only thing needed to make those gifts of some use is a first class auctionl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

This weather can be accounted for from a dress view from the fact the opera season in New York has opened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Teacher Willie, can you name the chief product of Mexico 9"
 Willie-'tY es'm. Trouble ton Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22


 Frank Morrison, for more than hf- teen years the secretary of the Amerf- can Federation of Labor and a leader Of the organized toiIers, was born in Franktown, Ont, hfty-four years ago tomorrow. He was educated in the Canadian public schools, and spent one year at the high school in Walk erton, Ont, but was forced to leave school and go to work. At thirteen he entered printing office, and for many years worked at the typograph- ica1 trade. From his young man hood he was a stalwart in the cause of organized labor, and it was that he might better serve his fellow work ingmen that he took a course in law at a Chicago law school. He began his duties as secretary Of the Amert- can Federation of Labor in 1897 With Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell, he was one of the defendants in the celebrated contempt Of court case which grew out of the Bucks Stove and Range Company injunction against the labor leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Every one is now getting ready to mall an overweight package of ner- vous prostration to store and postal clerks as a holiday gift.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

That Mexican crisis wears along the lines of an all wool garment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Prince Alexander Albert of Batten- berg, son of Princess Beatrice, the youngest of Queen victorta's children, and brother of Queen Victoria of Spain, was born twenty-seven years ago tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The Thaw petitions will keep bob ping up as long as the money lasts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

It is the general feeling across the water that the United States should make the sacrifices involved in a war with Mexico, so that European invest ors would be a little more sure of drawing their dividends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Judging by. the striking successes of the constitutiona1ists in the past few days the Wilson plan of leaving the elimination of Huerta to Carranza and his followers will work out well, if pa ttence can be cultivated by this coun- try for any length of time. To be sure a, blockade of Mexican ports might help the stars in their courses to fight against the stubborn dictator but the end of a government founded on assassination is only a question of time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Congress may adjourn by Thursday 1t is said. Another excellent reason for Thanksgiving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
he D. M. Read Coz
 Esta6ltsAed I85z
Fashionable Coats
ESkGbktsAed 1857.


 Very attractive dessy Wraps of novelty brocade mat e1asse wdewae Bedford cord and chiffon broadclo in the draped designs with long nes wide kimono sleeves, easy slip There are deep collars and cuffs fan handkerchief, purse.
 For semi-forrna1 wear day evening.
 $500 special Regular value S27.oo. Second floor. Comfortables, medium priced heavy French large floral designs both sides aike effects in an golden brown, pink and blue 72 x 84,
 Extra heavy Sateen, floral designs in wide variety blue pink green, and lavender, both sides alike, 72 K 84,
 Extra heavy Sateen, floral designs in garnet green tan and blue with back of plain sateen, 72 x 84,
 $2.5O. S<oIine ConfortabIes in floral desfgns pink 1aveu de blue, and green, with wide border in plain color 72 x 84,
 Printed Carbric coverings alike on both sides floral Paisley and Persian designs pink, garnet green etc., 72 x 84
 SIsoIine CornfortabIes of good quality for common use at $1.oO, $125, $1.5o and $2.OO.
 Golden Fleece Pads Made of lambs wool, thick soft pad covered with cheese cloth which be recovered with dainty material may choose, silk, skoline cha It double-bed size and of pure snowy wool Many persons like these pads for mattress covering under the sheet in cold weather.
 SAYS each, with cheese cloth cover. Do not miss the Exhibit of Karpen Furniture
 Ar1nchairs, Rockers and COuches. The D. M Read Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

There is to be a big Christmas tree on the White House lawn, but it does not seem likely that MT. Wilson will find the currency bill in his stocking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

It is perfectly proper for any one to sell postage stamps at 8 profit. The drug store will continue no doubt to sell stamps at par as heretofore just to accommodate the trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The mystery as to where the money goes, when the purchaser pays so cents a dozen for eggs and the pro- ducer gets only 20, Is partly solved in the following item of news from New York: "A syndicate of Manhattan cold storage specuIators has sold to a. wholesale grocery house here 140,- 900 cases of cold storage eggs at a net profit of $75,O00. Since the grocer made the purchase several days ago, his eggs have gone up enough to guar antee him a net profit of $180,O00 at the latest market quotations. The eggs originally cost the spectators IS cents a dozen. The specu- lation dealt with only one weeks nor nal consumption of eggs in New York city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
NAMES or DEAD WOMEN
 ARz ON VOTING

A visit by Mrs. William T. Hincka of the Bridgeport Equal Franchiss league to the office of the regfstraru of voters has disclosed the fact that of more than 1900 women registered to vote for members of the board of education, about 800 have died but their names are still kept on the vot- ing list It is likely that when the registrars make their next canvas they will revise the list.
 Mendoza, Argentine. Nov. S2-Co5o- nel theodore Roosevelt has left here for Santiago, Chile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

If 1t is true that the postmaster gen eraI has issued an order requiring pos tai clerks to stick the stamps on let ters when requested, he should cer- tain1y provide some device that does away with the necessity of licking the stamp or the envelope. The human tongue is worth more for other pur- poses than for moistening a rather nasty tasting gum on the back of a stamp, too often only to find that it will not 'tstay stuck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
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The newspaper correspondents should not assume that the President is, sending an ultirnatum to Huerta every time he goes out to post a let ter in the mail box
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

No wonder the stage attracts many inclined when an actress says she spends $7O,00O annually for dress. It is evident the management is not con- tributfng that amount.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The deer-shooting news from Mas sachusetts is encouraging in it's free dom from human fatalities. Never theIess, a great many persons in that state will breathe more freely aft ar this week is over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

The last state that voted on prohfb1- ton carried it by 94,0OO majority, arrd West Virginia wheeled into the line with her prohibition sisters. Brother George W. Burroughs may well be proud of h& native state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22


 tinuous service on the Republican na- tionaI committee, Charles F. Brooker, in justice to himself and the many demands upon him announces that he feels compelled to retire as the Con necticut representative this com rnittee.
 It is in justice to himself that MT. Brooker retires. We of the Nauga- tuck Valley, who know him so well and so affectionateIy, know that he is man who has far more to do that he ought to be asked to do That much of this service is voluntary, that he is more than willing to lend a help ing hand wherever the opportunity of fers, means simply that this habit of his life must not be further burdened by the growing burdens of his many outside the demands upon him as president of the American Brass com pany and as member of the executive of the New Haven road.
 MT. Brooker, as is recognized all over the country, has given to the par ty, which under even the most trying circumstances has held his loyal feal- ty, a charming personality, a high character, and wise counsel. He has been a great asset to that party, His name has given weight to the decfs- ions reached in it's national has been a potent factor in bringing it success: his steadfastness proved an assured anchor for it's fundamental principles at the time of the great schisn. l MT. Brooker's retirement will be re- garded everywhere as a great loss to | the Republican party. But, in com mon with his friends the country over, we feel that justice to himself l justifes that decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

In a recent book we happened to be glancing at, this sentence struck us as beautiful, because so meaningful: ''As IT grow older, it has seemed to me that the one thing that makes life worth loving is the spirit of kindness which men show each other.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Since the introduction of the dicta- graph persons with secrets, no mat ter what the variety, will do well tC discuss them in the center of large open fields. Behind closed doors does not necessarily mean privacy any more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

Nobody can think any less of MT. Elliott for declining to promise or the new station when he does not know. When he does tell us some thing, we shall have so much tho greater reason for taking it seriously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22

According to the report of the Unit ed States consul at Catania, Italy, the moving picture scheme has been adopted by the government to display in every picture house in the king dom the differences between the old and the new laws granting suffrage. The consul explains that under the new law the electorate in Italy is stat ed to have been increased from four million to eight or nine million voters, and that the task of educating the new voters is therefore a heavy one. i The moving picture. seems to have proven valuable in educating the pub lie, and the government has now ta- ken up the proposition of teaching the elements of domestic and personal hy- giene, and similar subjects, by use of the films. In the United States the moving picture has been used with success by the government in it's for estry service, and in other branches of the government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-22
EDITORIAL NOTES

AD4 4 U4AAFA4 INV AO {
 
 It is no longer good form to be thankful on Thanksgiving day.
 The football season now being over. g good many students will waste time studying their lessons.
 SzoO,ooo in presents received by Miss wYlsoni The only thing needed to make those gifts of some use is a first class auctionl
 The annual expense of Christmas toys is $20,OOo.0oO. A good active Kid on hearing this starts in to smash up his gifts with some zest-
 Hunting would be comparatively safe if the city sportsmen could all be shot the moment they step off the trains.
 mail an overweight package of ner- vous prostration to store and postal clerks as a holiday gift.
 There is to be a big Christmas tree on the White House lawn, but it does not seem likely that MT. Wilson will find the currency bill in his stocking. The newspaper correspondents should not assume that the President is, sending an ulttrnatum to Huerta every time he goes out to post a let ter in the mail box
 It is the general feeling across the water that the United States should make the sacrifices involved in a war with Mexico, so that European invest ors would be little more sure of drawing their dividends.
 Railroad accidents are getting so frequent that thoughtful travellers will send wireless dispatches home at frequent intervals, informing anxious friends that they are not smashed up this far.
 Now that the wives of members of the National House of Representa- lives have been cut off the calling list Of the Cabinet ladies, probably many