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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
GAELIC EDITOR WILL ADDRESS
 EMMETT CLUB

John Devoy. of New York, editor. of the Gaelic American and one of the organizers of the Cata1pa expedition, will be the principal speaker tonor- row night when the 46th anniversary of the Manch ester martyrs will 2be celebrated by the Emmett club, in its rooms in the Franklin building. The expedition rescued several Irish poll tica1 prisoners from under the guns of a British warship off the coast of Australia. John Golf, now judge of the supreme court of New York and the late James Reynolds of New EIa-, ven, were also prominent in the ex- p1oit-
 These men had the three masted whaIer, CataIpa, fitted out at New Bedford, Mass, and, under the com 1nand of Captain GeorgefAnthony, who entered the plan more. for the love of adventure than for profit, the vessel sailed north to the Arctic ocean al nd there for time actually engaged In whaling operations
 This averted suspicion from the true purpose of the cruise. Then the vessel was headed south until off the coast of Australia in the vicinity of where the prisoners it had been plan ned to rescue were confined Word had been communicated to them in some manner and they were ready for the attempt They eluded their guards and reached the vessel in safety but, as Captain Anthony was putting the Catalpa to seat, the British warsfip was warned and started in pursuit..
 Once three miles from ore, Capt. Anthony refused to haul to and .de1ed the British to stop him or fire on the American flag on the high seas. The British captain allowed him to escape to the American coAst where he land. ed the men he had rescued. The en- tire party made a. tour of the United States and were received enthusiast ca1ly everywhere.f
 The party at that time visited Bridgeport and many residents of this city remember the visit. Devoy, as a political prisoner, spent many years in British prisons himself. He has been editor of the Gaelic American for a number of years and is a gifted writer and orator. All his life he has been ardent advocate of home rule for Ireland
 In addition to MT. Devoy, Thomas J. MaIoney, mayor of Dubuque, Iowa, and national treasurer of the A. O. H., and Philip J. Sullivan of Thompson vile, national secretary of the A. o. H., will speak.
 The committee of arrangements for the Emmett club is Col. T. J. Murphy, John J. O'Nei11. Thomas F. O'Brfen,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Oldest Conductor On New Haven Road
 Is Deaths Victim

Hartford, Nov 17.-Word was re- ceiEed in this city today of the death at Saranac Lake, N Y., Sunday even ing. of Frank T. Beckwitl1, oldest con- dlEctor, in point of service, in the e1n- ploy Of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
 He had been on leave of absence since last spring and went to Saranac Lake two months ago with incipient lung trouble. A few days ago his phE- s3cinas declared that this was practi- ca1ly healed, but heart trouble devea- oped unexpectedly and death soon re- suited.
 Mir. Beckwith was born in Mantle 56 years ago, the son of tn late Thomas F. BecRw1th, until hrs death one of the best 41nown veteran railroad men in the state Frank T. Beckwith had been on the road 37 years, nearly all as a, conductor, and until about year ago all the time on the Valley branch.
 In 1912 he was given a run on the main line between Spr4n gffeld and New oYrk and since then had lived in Spr1ngne1d. Prior to that his home was in Midd1etown. He was a Mason and a member of the Order of Railway Conductors He is survived by g. widow and two sons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
ST. PETERS, PARISH
 WHIST TOMORROW
 EVENING COLONIAL

All arrangements have now been completed for St. Peters parish whist and dance which takes place tonnor- row night. November Is, at Colonial hall, and which promises to be the great social event of the season Even the weather man declares that he has coaxed ttOld Pluv1l1s'' to lock up his Hood gates for that night there by promising good, clear weather. The place of entertainment is not only beautiful, but also central and oon- ventent to all parts of the city. Re- member good physical and mental condition in whatever walk of life require intermittent relaxation and recreation Take advantage then of this night to give yourselves that re- creation which all need and must
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
HIGH COST OF LIVING
 WILL BE PROBED BY
 EMPIRE STATE CHIEF

F%gwbSYUr2x. 1NSv. fT-The hdgA cost of living puzzle will be up for solution axsAn this week, at a conference ar ranged by Governor G1ynn with the heads o6 raazroads over which most of the states food supply is transported, and with a number of economists. The conference will mark the new state executives first attempt at formation of a legislative program to reduce prices of foodstuffs in New York state.
 Governor G9ynn's interest has been aroused particularly by the New York members of a commission which went abroad last June. which made a com prefenslve study Of food supply in Eu- rope The report of this commission, much Of which will be placed in ad- vance at the disposal of Governor CSIynn. will be presented to President Wilson and subsequently, to the con- ference early in December.
 The New York members of the com mission will submit recommendations that school houses be used evenings for disclSsions of agricultural economy and efciency and that in some in stances evening courses in agriculture he established
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
CITY IS ASKED TO PAY
 FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Among the matters which the board of aldermen will have to consider at it's meeting in December will be a claim for $250 damages filed with the city clerk today by Nathan Goldman Of Stratford avenue. He claims that, on Nov ember 2, about 6:30 in the even ing, he sustained a fall in front of 121 Winter street due to a faulty condi- tfon Of the sidewalk He sustained in jurtes which necessitated the services of a physician.
 Ella Ha1Hgan has also entered a claim for damages which she says she sustained by a fall about o'clock, Oc- tober 8, at Etratford and W1lnnot ave- nues.
 The Bridgeport AfaI1eabIe Iron Go. has asked to have a lamp placed in Railroad avenue, near Iranistan ave nue in the vicinity of it's factory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
AMERICA TO SPEND
 S2O,OOO,OOO ON TOYS

washington, Nov. 17-Toys to the extent of more than $2O,O0O, 600 will have been provided for American children before the present year yv.anes. according to the experts of tt,e federal bureau of foreign and do- I,1a s+ir- ..oTarnerce This esta,bIfshe eS a new record. The marked feature of ishe situation is the production of home factories. Dolls furnish one fourth of the toys coming from abroad
 Of. pfzayth4ngs and its 1axenhatred dolls virtually are the only travellers of the Kind that are admitted through fbe customs houses to the arms of American children In the furnish ing of toys, England comes next with Japan, France, Austria-Hungary and Belgium following in importance.
 The United States expectations have fallen of steadily in recent years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
ACCUSED LAWYER MAY TELL WHITMAN ABOUT
 CAMPAIGN FUNDS

New York, Nov. f7-ESverett P. How fer. the Kingston lawyer arrested here last night. for extortion in cOnnec- tfola with the Democratic campaign contributions, was to meet District ,Artfmney Whitman in conference to- day. with q possibility of his aiding The stata in revealing what he knows Of the alleged system of assessing contracts
 NTr Whitman has made no prom EsS Of immunity to any one but it was said he was prepared to go over the gf&uatdOu with Fowler and per hapg reach some middle ground pro vidinR Fowler will tell everything he knows about the Democratic state campakEn funds of 1911 and 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
BUSINESS MEN OF CITY WILL PROBE
 CIVIC QUESTIONS

President Charles H. Davis Of the Bridgeport Business Mems Association has appointed a number of commit tees to investigate questions in which terested. A committee of five has beed appointed to investigate the commission form Of government. If this committee reports favorably on the matter 1t will draft g. bill to be presented to the general assembly em- towering any city in the state to adopt the commission form of govern been voted on and approved by a ma Jority of voters
 Another committee of three is to consider fire prevention in Bridgeport. Another committee will consider what can be done for mutual insurance and protection against the workments com pensation act. The law goes into eff feet January 1. Hon. E. T. Bucking- ham, who is a member of the com mission, began his duties on October
 A publicity committee has also been appointed to direct the attention of the public to home trading On this committee Frank D. Bell, Wallace G. Taylor and Albert E. Lavery have been named.
 The members Of the other commit tees are:
 Commission form of government Samuel E. Vincent chairman; Senator Archibald McNeil, Jr., City Treasur- CT Moses w Manwaring, Attorney Joshua Melt2er and Senator J. H. Whitconb.
 To consider mutual insurance in re- Iation to the compensation act-Chas. L. Gaylord, chairman; Samuel E. Vim cent and A. w. Burrttt.
 Fire protection-George F. Craw- ford, Robert E. Hurley and Neil M. Muirhead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Thomas F. Roney and John J. Heavey. The meeting will begin at 8 o'clock sharp. No business will be transacted. as the entire evening" will be devoted to speaking, singing and the musical entertainment.
 This will be provided by a number of young men, mostly sons of the members of the club. Refreshm ents will be served and each rnember has the privilege of inviting a friend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Easy and Practical Suggestions
 THE
 HOME DRESSMAKER

fae same color makes an effective
 scheme and the pattern would no doubt suggest the tint of the narrow braid trimming The skirt has nov3 plaited arrangement back and and front and this is emphasized Wifh a
 deoora60n of fancy bCzE4ons running from fhe elevated walstzne to the top of tf1e ptattS.
 The uuaast is tucked at eif1er s5de of che front and the sleeves ase elbow lengh finished with cuffs of fbeiz own material stitched vEsth bEasd ThsTe is a single lapel, also of the same ma teria4 The neck is V-shspeA but may be cut high and finished with a stand ing cDdiaE-
 It takes E yards of 56-fnch material and 5 yaDts. of fancy braid to- develop the fHock-
 Although the dress B a Oae-piere model, t9oere are fourteen pieces to the pattern and F4sey require particular ar rangement- Open ff1e mateEiaL right side up. Place pieces wirh edge mark ed by triple TIT per4oEzfi0ns on e berreftrwise fold These are the back and shield. The right fTOst. piaited sections CM & N), and ehe right front and back gores, marked with a line of large ~O'' persozasSons. are phced on a 1enRthuise thread of the material The waist can be made easily and quickly No trouble should be oZPeri- enced with the sctre, eaalser- The plaits, however, may czrss a little anxiety to the inexperienced sewer. Arrange the eores and paafted sections together ae- cordEng to rsotrhes- Turn under edges on slot perforations, lap to indicating small 70" perforztions and lap upper edges of p4aited sections tO doubss "oo" perforations: stitch as 5ilustrated leaving edges free above large "O perforation in right front gore for opening; press pla5ts, close sesms un- derneath. Close remaining Sea1ns as notched. Center-frout indicated by line of large "O'' perforatiOns m risht front gore: center-back by single large 70" perforstion at upper edge of left back gore
 If it is desired to make the dress uP as inexpensivefy as possible, the reVeE, cuffs and collar may be of the samG material, SO that detachable cuffs, ets- may be worn over them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
NEW "MOVIES" FIRM
 ASKS FOR ITS PAPERS

Papers of incorporation of the TX &, K. Amusement Co., were filed in the town clerks office today. The incor- poratorB are John Knippen berger and E9arry H. Kaufman of Paterson, N. J., and Israel Cohn of Bridgeport The capftR1 stock Of the concern Is $40, 900, of which &24s 600 has been paid in The corporation will conduct a. motion pdc- ture theater which is now building next the L1rkc theater.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
AVIATOR AS LINEMAN

San Francisco, Nov. 17-Robert Fowler. an aviation. announced, to- day. that he had signed a contract with a power company to patrol its lines between Oakland and OrviIIe, in an aeroplax1e and will make trips twice weekly, beginning November 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

 When on the morrow we renew,
 What ever work we have to do.
 m erft. filled the churches of the town yesterday and in defiance of the steady storm, which prevailed there was a surprisingly. large attendance at ev- cry house of worship regardless of creed. or: denomination. To the sur prise of the rock bound church goers who. are always in their seats most of the faces seen in the pews were un- familiar. An old time church goer said: st@The storm kept away those who usually attend church and those who are seldom or never seen there were out in force" The Ding Bat club at tended Christ church in a, body and filled several pews. For the first time in many years men predominated in the Protestant churches.
 Amazing sagacity displayed by a dog at the home of F. S. Webb at Peck's Mill last Friday night would be doubted were it not attested by
 men of acknowledged verity- In the middle of the night the household was awakened by cries of distress a1m lost human in their pathetic appeals. Mir. Webb made a tour of the house and with a lantern circled about the prem ises without locating the source of the trouble A second tour a little later, however, resulted in the discovery of a big dog in a cistern which had been opened the day before to obtain water for building purposes. The dog was almost exhausted. He was cl1ngtng to the lead pipe which led to the house with his teeth. This was the only method by which he could obtain a little respite from constant swimming to keep above water for the sides of the cister were as smooth as glass. The dog welcomed his rescuers with glad cries and when a rope was lowered to him he caught it firmly in his teeth and was drawn to the surface a, dis tance of at least ten feet without other assistance The dog is large rough coated animal part New F-oundland and the remainder Just dog but he exhibited traits which are worth hav- ing in any domestic animal. He IS owned by MT. Roberts and his home Is on East Main street. .@
 Two motor cars were stalled yester- day for an hour on the track between Barnum avenue and Paradise Green. Trolley traffic was delayed until they were removed.
 A gang of over 100 men began the work of tearing up the trolley tracks this morning between Barnum avenue and the railroad viaduct. The con tractors say that with two weeks of fairly good weather the work of fin ishing the road will be accomplished. The west side of the road has been opened to travel excepting that DOT ton under the viaduct which will be allowed to remain until the cement foundation and binding is thoroughly hardened.
 A town meeting has been called for this evening at o'clock to consider the East Broadway trolley situation. The effort to prevent the placing of two tracks on this narrow street has been continued for years but is liable to fail for the Connecticut company has secured the right and evidently in tends to take advantage of it. A num- l Der of propositions will probably be 1 offered. At 8:3o the se1ectmen will 1 hear the suggestions of those who are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
CHARGE MOTHER WITH
 STRANGLING HER SONS

Johnstown, Pa, Nov. 17.-Mrs. Anne 6a Seabolt Banko, twenty-six years old, of Portage, was arrested last night accused of merdering her two sons, two and three years old, by strangu1ation.
 It Is alleged than Mrs. Banko com Esitted the crime because her husband who Is working in Bisbee, Ariz-, had limit Of ten days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
WOMAN PIONEER DEAD

Chicago, Nov. 17@Chfcago's oldest woman resident, Mrs. Harriet E. Sayre, S4, is dead at her home in Mont Clare, asuburb. She came to this city 72 years ago with her pa rents in an ex-drawn wagon and was the donor of Sayre Park, to the city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
MINISTER TO COLOMBIA
 SAILS FOR NEW YORK

BogOta, Colombia, Nov. t7LThad- deus A Thompson, United States minister to Colombia, left for Barran- uJru yesterday, to sail for New York, ewing to the illness of his wife. Le- land Harrison, secretary of the lega- ton. will act as charge de'affaires dtlrfrzzy his absence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
ALFONSO ON TOUR

Madrid, Nov. liking Alfonso and Queen Victoria have left here on a, Three weeks trip, during which they will go to Paris, Vienna, Berlin and KspnHon-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
FALL KILLS CHILD

Torrington, Nov. 17-Mary KfttIe, 2 years of age. died at her home here, this morning, as a result of injuries received Saturday afternoon in a fall down stairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Finance Board Will Recommend $24O,OOO Bonds StratHord Voters to Act on Big F1nan- ciaI Problems at December
 Meeting. FIRST DISTRICT 1853 MILLS
 SECOND DISTRICT 142 MILLS New Regime W1n Bring Startling Con 11t1on of Affairs As Result of In- vestagattons of Appropria-
 ton Board.
(sneetal .to T1ae Farnaer,) }

: Stratford. Nov. 1.-The Board of Finance has finished it's investigation and has prepared the following for the. consfd eration of the adjourned town meeting early in December which will lay the tax for the cur rent year and make the appropria- tiors. The estimated income for the year as prepared by tfe board fol-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

TO1a1 ..~--.F& -te --. $zUO, 600
 These bonds to be known as Serial and Refunding Improvement Bonds of the Town of Stratford'; to be payable in serial order, $6,OOO per year begin ming Aug. 1. 1925; interest coupons to be payable every six months beginning Feb. 1, 1915; to be signed by the first selectman, town clerk, town treasurer, and three members of the board of finance. The board of finance further recommends the issue of per cent coupon bonds, two 10 year coupon bonds for $4O,000 to be called Our rent Tadundtng Bonds of 1922 to pay current bills; to be due Aug 1, 1924; interest to begin Feb. 1, 1195.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

4I1U, F5S. oS The board will recommend an issue of $20o,O00 of per cent. coupon serial bonds to be sold at such times as the board shall determine and for the following purposes and amounts: 1. To satisfy outstanding
 notes . s46,15O 2. To pay time notes and
 bonds excepting those pro-
 v4ded for by the sinking
 fund 57,ooo 8. For permanent improve
 ments during year ending
 Sept. I, 1e14--. 10000 4. To provide for same for
 year ending Sept. 1, 1915
 and also discount on bonds 27.s5o-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
PASTOR URGES ALL
 TO BOOST FOR CITY

The Rev. George M. Brown. paator of the First Methodist church, in a series of sermons on the civic side of Bridgeport, last night exhorfed ev- cry man, woman and child in the city to share in the responsibility of mak- ing 1t bigger and better city. He quoted statistics to show that it had grown rapidly during the past three years and advocated an application of the Golden Rule that it might clean out every bad or sore spot within the limits. freH
 His text was taken from Isafah zz; first portion of the second verse. Thou art full of stirs, a tumuItuous city; a joyous city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

H, o<.e-osece frock that fs strficing1y kref4v if made entirely without any cpntxasting trimming. Provision Is made, of course, for separate revers, cufs, etc, but if carried ont in the &gured silk and worn with detachable accessories, the design makes very hccen4a41te dress for informal wear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Dorothy Williams. Mr. McConabs says he desires no public of1ce, and it is understood here that he will resume the active practice of law. He will not accept appointm ent as ambassador to any foreign country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
THE PRETT1Esr FACE

THE PRETTIEST FACE ana the most beautiful hands are often disfgured by an unsightly Uart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy 753 Fairfield avenue and 1sS Cannon street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

You hear about the eternal unhtnegs of people, especially officials, but gel dom about the fitness until their ef- forts in behalf of the people make them no more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

CMEATEAsY. REST HAND SOAP
 Guaranteed not to inJure the skin, instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease Ink, Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm- R. Wfnn. 24A EGatfOrd aVent1e-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
THOSE WENT TO CHURCH WHO NEVER
 WENT BEFORE
And Those Who Staid at Home Were Won't To Enter Through Its Door
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer.)

Especial to The Farmer.O
 Stratford, Nov. IT.
 EVERYBODY IN CHURCH. If it were true, in this old town, We all laid work. and pleasure down All to the House of God repair, Allraise their voice in praise and
 prayer If it were true, what ere our creed, Would it not show in word and deed:? .-.}z+E .9zs.g <.-% When on the morrow. we renew, What, ever work we have to do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Exceedingly dainty is this st home f,ock in figured silk A pastE4 tone with polka dots in a darker shade of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-15
HENDERsONy1LLE TO SUMTER
Trip Made Without Misllap By Auto
mobile Party.

Sumter, July 11.-Mr, D. c. Shaw
and three sons, Clifford, Whit and
Charles, made the trip tc Sumter from
Hendersonville yesterday in touring
car, something over Two hundred
miles, arriving here about 8 o'clock in
the evening, after a most successful
journey in which they did not have
single mishap to delay them. The trip
is generally considered too long to be
taken in one day by automobiles, but
this party made it in one day, driving
hard all day long, and only stopping
once to get gasoline and once for
lunch. The trip was made by way OF
Greenville, Laurens and Newberry,
where the roads were found in good
condition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-15
LacOnic Letters.

Victor Hugo, the great French poet
and novelist, could be very lengthy
at times, but he knew how to be laco-
mic also. Lies Miserables" had just
issued from the press, and Hugo,
who was in the Channel islands, was
anxious to learn how is was selling,
Being desperately busy, he contented
himself with inscribing the note of
Interrogation on a postcard-"?-
expecting that his publisher would
give tit-for-tat, the reply coming back
simply "!"
Disraeli could be brief and bitter,
but he could also be brief and diplo-
matte. IA bore who claimed acquaint-
ance with him perpetrated book,
and straightwey sent copy to the
statesman, hoping to get criticism
from him which would boom it with
the public He was, however, quite
unable to determine whether the re-
ply was compliment or an insult.
It simply said, "I shall waste no time
in reading the book which you have
so kindly sent me-"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-07-15
The Center of the Nation.

The exact geographical center OF
the United States has been the source
Of much municipal heartburning in
Western Kansas for many years, Fort
lailey has claimed the spot more Wig
orously than most places, but dozen
or more farms, hamlets and towns
have disputed the claim.
But they were all wrong. The ma
tons pivot Is located on a farm ten
miles north of Smith Center, and the
man who owns the land never sus-
pected it. Neither did the tenant who
tills the land. When the good news
was broken to them last week they
could hardly believe it and once they
were convinced didn't seem to appre-
ciate it.