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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
COL ONAVlLLA SPECTACLE
WILL BE TRIED TONIGHT

Prof. W. c., NeweIls patriotic spec
tacle, the Colonavilla March, will be
given complete rehearsal at the
Park Theatre hall this evening, with
several hundred participants executing
the intricate maneuvers of the novel
drill Owing to the increasing inter-
est. in this opening feature of the Col
WIN be thronged this evening".
The CoIonavi1la, will be opened on
Tuesday evening by Mayor Wilson,
and the first night will be notable for
two important events. The first is the
Colonavilla March and the second the
program of songs by the various Ger
man singing societies OF the city who
have responded to the appeal of the
Ladies Of Charity to assist in the
Colonavilla and help to make it a
financial success.
The new maternity and children
ward Of st. Vincent's hospital, 1ocat-
ed on the top floor of the south wing
will be furnished completely, it is
hoped from the revenue of the Colona-
villa The sale of. tickets, directed by
Mrs. ]. Murray Johnson OF S55 State
street, and handler the members
of the EadfeS@@ z7fas- sK5een=Eo
brisk that-it is expected. the CoIona-
villa will net fully as great receipts
as the Cosmovilla, three years ago,
when over $1,000 was netted and the
Ladies' of Charity were enabled to en-
dow a free bed at the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24

ing placed the horse in a stable on
Marion street. Lefkowitz and EIwood
engaged Effron in conversation until
they assured themselves that he was
the man who had been in Trumbull
day before yesterday, whereupon Sim
ons was signalled and made the ar
rest.
At police headquarters, Effron as
serted he was the owner of the horse
and rig and would later prove it to
the satisfaction of ALI He gave his
residence as New York city, stating
however, that he had lived in Bridge
port for two years, but more recently
has travelled through the east pur-
chasing iron beds. He claims kinship
with the weIl-kncwn family of junk
dealers bearing his name whose opera
tons in scrap metal are extensive and
noted through their frequent purchase
of federal and municipal ships and
buildings for junk purposes
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
purchased in Hunter. N. z. month

ago.
The arrest is due to the close scru-
tiny of The Farmer by DR.. Arthur
Elwood, the well-known auctioneer on
John street, who yesterday read a de-
scription of the stolen horse and wag
on. Max Lefkowitz a pedd1er of 12O
Federal street while plying his trade
on Tom Thumb street early today was
approached by Effron who asked him
if he would like to buy a horse. Lef-
kowitz indicated such a desire and the
horse and wagon were brought around
for his inspection. The two men could
not agree upon a price but promised
to meet later. Lefkowttz meeting Doc
IElWood inform ed him of the offer and
was at once informed that the horse
was the one stolen in Peekskin. Cap
tain George Arnold was told of the
circumstance. Detective George Sim
OILS was detailed to accompany the pair
in search of the thief. He was located
in front of the Pierce Manufacturing
Company on Housatonie avenue, hay
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
WIRELESS TALK OF
1000 MILES WITH THE
SCOUT CRUISER SALEM

Washington, Jan 24-with the Ar
Hngton wireless station and the scout
cruiser Salem, the Navy Department
is about to attempt a 5000 mile wire
less conversation The House Naval
committee was informed today that
at Philadelphia with a powerful radius
apparatus which will try to pick up
the cruiser somewhere off the coast of
Spaino The Arlington Station has q
theoretical Sending range of 5000 miles
and the Navy Department wants to
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
NOTED TERRORIST LEADER
HONORED IN RUSSIA

st. Petersburg. Jan. .24.-The Rus
sian academy of science, it was today
reported, has bestowed the famous
Achmatow prize upon Lukashewitch o.
noted terrorist leader and participant
in the assassination OF Gar Ale1cau z er
III The honor was conferred. II was
said, for Lukash ewitch's authority
of a work on inorganic earth lie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
BROTHER CAUSES
FUGITNE'S ARREST
AS HORSE THIEF

Jacob Effron, 20 years old, an al
legged horse-thief, who was chased
from PeekskiIl. N. z, to Trum bull, by
the owner and there only escaped af-
ter a desperate dash over the country
roads pursued by a deputy sheriff, as
reported in the columns of The Far
mer yesterday, was arrested in Bridge
port this morning.
suer is not only his brother, Louis Eff
from, of T3 East Hath street, New
York city, but that he (Jacob) is the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
GIRL HELD FOR THEFT
sRETURNED TO PARENTS

New York, Jan. 24.-Vera Downing,
Is years old, the daeaghteFsFof an Of
-fcla1 szuss the navy syardeat Charles
town, Mass. was liberated from the
Tombs, today, on a suspend ed sent
ence by Judge O'Sullivan and turned
oyer to Father Lynch of the Catholic
Protective Society, who proposed to
return the girl at once to her parents
at Revere, Mass. The girl had been
IN the Tenps on a charge of stealing
goods from departrn emit stores
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24

This dog of mine is some dog, let
me tell you. He has a wonderful pedi-
gree
SCI suppose you trace him away back
to the dog Noah took into the ark
e Say this dogs ancestors didn't go
into the ark. he had bark of his
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24

The day of the slim wonanss triumph
has arrived. sThs thinner one is the
This would have been SAD neVVa for tn.
fat woman year ago. She would have
had to try dieting or exercise, Nova
days. however, the women who is too fat
for the styles goes to a druggist and gets
q case OF MarmoIa. Prescriptions Tablets,
one of which she takes after each meal
and at bedtime, and 80 reduces her su-
perf1uous flesh quickly.
These tablets, being made IN accordancA
with the famous prescription, are per
fectly harmless. and thu are. also. the
buy, for they cost only rs cents q large
case: one Of which Is frequently enough
LIZ to II ounces day. Pretty nearly
every druggist keeps this tablet in stock,
easily obtain a case by sending to the
makers. the Marmo1a Company, Farmer
Building. Detroit, Mich
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
POINTS OFF INTEREST.
New Line at see1ev :.

N9W LAAxAe eli H00Iey 3.
Fine bingham, perca1e and materials
Of other dainty varieties in ehi1drense
dresses have been added to the See
1eyex4Ena4st shop, and VIII De sold at
special prices Saturday, See adv on
another page
Meat Special for Saturday
Sweet tender small pork roasts. cut
from young pigs. very choice fresh
shoulders, email fresh hams, pigs
hooks, heads. ribs, and leaf lard.
Home made, Deerfoet and North Star
sausage, LIVER fries etc Choice legs
OF mutton, fancy legs of Spring lamb,
carload ofZchOice A6eef arrived today
Native veal roasts with flavor and
quality, smoked and salt meats Tx
ira fine dressed poultry, very select
Fresh roasted and freshly ground cot
fees. Our high grade coffees as clear
as crystal, try the five grades, every
one caEefully- sfeleftease< Choice fruit
and fresh crisp Vegetables Free dem
oFlgzEae4es4--st4f. MS week on postum
eefeaF pToeFtszstas,= gTaf5e postum
cereal. Instant postum, post tavern
special. post toasties. Superior baked
goods in large variety. Bridgeport
Public Market and Branch, State and
Bank streets and East Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
JILTED, SHE GETS $500
FOR 1000 MAIL KISSES
SENT BY The DOCTOR

Hoboken, N. J., Jan A-One thou
is what 1t cost DIR. I8nacd Cangalossi
oe Hoooken, to send by mall this car
lot OF assorted embraces to Gezne1y and
young Mary Desider1o. The recipient
Of these paper osculattons sued for
breaoht of prohlise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
PRINCE ADELBERT Ill

Berlin, Jan. 24.-The condition OF
Prince Ade1bert, today, was uuchaug-
ed and physicians said the crisis ~
his ailrnent had not been reached Tho
empress remained at his bedside until
midnight and was again IN the slcE
room, early today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
mTIs PRETTTEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disHgured by an unsightly wart.
II can easily be removed in a few daya
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
Remover, Tor sale only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy 253 Fairfield avenue and
las Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
WASH GOODS AT STRICT SAT-
URDAX SAVINGS.

Imported striped Madras in ali
coIors in large and small striped
designs and a few plain colorss reg
ular price 25c yard, f0peeiaI 17c
per yard.
Striped pique, white ground with
blue, pink. or black stripe Regu-
lar price 25c a yard, special 17c
per yard.
Very fine small white cross-bar
lawns in various patterns, suitable
FOR waists, dresses and fancy
aprons, regular price 1879 a yard,
special &c per yard
Figured flanne1s in variety OF
colors and patterns to choose from
suitable for kinonas and dressing
sacques. Regular price 15c- per
yard, special 1Oc per yard
Outing F1annels in stripes and
checks in all coIors, regular loo per
yard. special &c per yard
ssEden CLOTH an imitation Of
French flannel in stripes and col
ors suitable for shfrtings and waist
ngsp regular price 19c per yard.
special lie per yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
EOAs

guaranteed not to in5ure the skin.
Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust,
Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the
hand 9E Clothing. Large eanf10 cenrA
stratfprd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24
MEMS FURNISHINGS AT
TEMPTING PRICES.

Mems Neglige shirts in black and
white, and fancy stripes, coat styles
with cuffs attached at 69c, worth
$1.OO
Our entire stock of mems ribbed
underwear in gray, white. ecru and
and blue shirts and drawers at SIC,
regular price 49c.
Heavy fleece lined shirts, single
and double breasted at sec, regu-
lar price 49c.
Mems heavy flannel pajamas in
assorted patterns at zee. Pajamas
are well made and handsomely
trimmed, worth 800.
Mems Silk Lisle 25c hose high
spliced heels, and double soles at
14c.
Mems 25c heavy silk hose at lee.
Our entire stock of batH1-robes
at 20 per cent. off the regular price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-24

Eighteen inch embroidery foune-
ings. dainty patterns. lie per yard
Corset cover embroidery beauti-
full designs at 14c per yard.
Fine Swiss and Ryainsook en-
broidery edgings. insertions double
and row edge landings at 12c, &C.
&c and sc per yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
SAY FAREWELL
TO MISS KING
Choir of Church at Wood
bridge Tender SoCiabIe.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Woodbridge, March 15.-The
choir of the Presbyterian church last
night gave a farewell sociable at the
home of Mrs. j. e. Breckenridge, to
Miss Carrie B. King, who Is about
to leave Woodbridge to make her
home in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
During the evening progressive
games were played. The lady's
prize, a fancy bow, was won by Miss
Marguerite Pfeiffer. The gentle
mans prize, a box of candy, was won
by Mr.. H. A. Tappen. The lady's
prize for guessing advertisements
was won by Miss Sadie Huber, the
gentleman's prize, a box or toilet
soap, was won by Mr.. Asher Ran
dolph.
The members of the choir present
ed Miss King with a gold pin set
with a diamond, as a remembrance
and token of appreciation for the
work she has done while in the choir
At the close of the games deli
cious refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
kEASBEY

Miss Ida fullerton Is visiting at the
home of Mrs. James Lawless in
Metuchen.
Miss Matthew Schaub, spent We'd
nesday afternoon in Perth Amboy.
Mrs. John Schilcox was an out of
town visitor Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Andrew
Schmidt and son Henry, Mrs. Helm
rich Moog and Mrs. John Smith were
entertained by relatives in Bayonne
and Jersey City, Thursday.
Mrs. James Kush, spent Thursday
afternoon in Perth Amboy.
The regular weekly meeting of the
X. r. G. which was held In the chapel
Wednesday evening was led by Ray
mond Fullerton. The topic for the
evening was Gods Word"
Mr.. John Schlick of Bayonne is Wis
iting at the home of relatives in
town.
David Reid, Jr., was a Perth Am
boy visitor, Wednesday evening.
Joseph Brunsky spent Wednesday
evening in Perth Amboy.
Raymond Lurz, was a visitor in
Perth Amboy Thursday evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mrs. Ellen Oates and Mrs. Nellie
Lammerding, Of Elizabeth, have re.
turned home after a visit here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Oates.
Miss Helen Mckee, of Great Kills,
has gone to Highland, N. Y, for a
visit.
Mrs. George Bedell has returned
to Brooklyn after a visit here.
H. j. Latourette visited in Totem
Vile yesterday.
MI. and Mrs. Chester La Forge,
of the Bronx, have been visiting
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wegener
have returned to the Bronx after a
visit In Great Kills.
Mrs. George Rue, Mrs. Frank Slo.
e and Mrs. Ellis, of Old Bridge,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Slower
this week.
Chauncey La Forge has returned
from a visit In Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Atkinson. of
Jersey City. visited in Prince Bay
this week.
Richard Townsend has returned
from the S. r. Smith Infirmary,
where he underwent an operation for
Appendicitis.
Joseph Campbell, of Spotswood,
visited his brother, William Camp
bell, here this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
BOYS CONFESS ROBBING
MANY ISLAND PLACES
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Sptcltf J. " " We
Tottenville. March 1.-two eight
year-old boys are locked up in the
rooms of the Children's Society, New
Brighton, charged with juvenile de-
%linquency. According to the police
the boys have confessed to four burg
laries committed within the last
week and 1t is believed that they will
tell of many more before they are
arraigned next Tuesday. The boys
are Daniel O'Conner and Harold
Bland. Both live in Tompkinsville.
O'Conner's father is a boss mechanic
employed by the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad and BANDS father is en-
ployed In q lumber yard in Staple
ton.
The arrest of the two boys came
about through their appearing In
Bay street, Stapleton, carrying rifles.
While the rifles were of small cali
bre Detectives Considine and McKit-
trick decided that they were danger
Gus weapons for children OF such
tender years to play with and took
them away. When asked where they
got the weapons the two calmly an
nounced that they stole them and
added they were burglars with rec
ords. The detectives took the two to
the station house. They declared
they had learned to be burglars from
seeing moving picture plays. The
boys showed the detectives where
they buried $50 and two rifles, and
also told Of the other %robberies they
had arranged for in the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
SAYREVl It

Mr.. and Mrs. Walton, of New York
City, are the guests of Mrs. Walton's
brother, Postmaster Gildersleeve.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will hold their regular
meeting on Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. d. H. Blew.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Rodan spent
Thursday evening with friends in
Midtown.
The soprano soloist In the cantata
at the German Presbyterian church
on Sunday night will be Miss Magda-
lene Hansen.
Mrs. Casper Boehm is i'll at her
home near Miller's Corner with the
grip.
1t is said that the condition of Mr..
Fernsler, principal of School No. 2
who has been in st. Peters Hospital
for more than a week, i'll with pneu-
monia, is very serious. There is lit
tie hope given for his recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Townley left
today for Paterson. where they will
spend their vacation.
Miss Gertrude Edwards is spend
ing the weekend with her sister in
New Brunswick.
In the Methodist Episcopal church
on Sunday it is expected that the
Rev. George s. Johnson, who has
been returned to the church for the
second year, will occupy the pulpit
both morning and evening. Sunday
school at 2:30 p. m. and EpWortf
eague devotional service at GAS p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
TOTlENvILLt

Mrs. Emma Boyd, of Brooklyn,
has been the guest Of Mrs. William
Robedee this week.
Captain Jack Hawkins has return
ed from a trip to Virginia.
Joseph Williams, Of Stapleton, was
in town last night.
Mrs. Gallant, of II Main street, is
confined to her home by Illness.
Patrolman William Jennings Ryan
who was up for examination for SER
geant this week. is On a day off. He
expects to head the list.
James Little, Jr., Of Amboy ave-
nue., received his new forty horse
power Oakland touring car last
night.
Patrolman John Journey, Of the
health squad, is out again after a re-
CEN illness.
Mrs. R. Hoehn and Mrs. W. H.
Schneider were at the Lady Elks
euchre yesterday.
Many we're at the social Of the
Richmond Rebekah Lodge, Odd Fell
lows, at the home Of Miss Mary
Tomasin. 100 William street, last
night.
The W. C. T. o. meeting Sunday
afternoon will be at the new home
OF the union at the Dunville house In
Amboy n The business meet
ing will be Wednesday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock.
Frank W. Motley gave an inter-
esting lecture In public school No. l
last night. His subject was Chang
ing China"
Miss Marion Wilson, In character
studies. delighted a fair sized audi
ence at st. Paul's lecture room last
night at the entertainment under the
auspices of the St. Paul's Cadets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
IRELAND IN SONG AND
STORY AT X. OF P. HALL
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville. March 15.-"Ireland
in Song and Story" will be the sub
ject of the musical lecture recital,
under the auspices Of the Holy Name
Society of the Church of Our Lady
Help of Christians, in Knights of Py-
thias hall tomorrow night. Profess
sor Lewis William Armstrong of
New York, will present the entire
program.
The following is the program of
The music:
Songs.
Let Erin Remember, Air-Little
Red Fox, Moore.
Harp That Once Thro 'Tara's Hall,
Grammachree Molly.
The Dear Little Shamrock, Old air,
Andrew Cherry.
Erin, the Tear and the Smile, Air
Aileen Aroon, Moore.
O'Donnell, Aboo, Ancient air, M. J.
Mccain.
Wearin' of the Green" Accent air
Dion Boucicault.
Kitty Of the Cows, Graves-Stan-
ford.
Believe me If all Those Endearing
Young Charms, Moore.
The Ould Plaid Shawl, Haynes.
The Minstrel Boy, Air-The Moor
EN-, Moore.
Molly Bawn, Samuel Lover.
Rory O'More, Samuel Lover.
My Love Nell, Old air-Arranged
by G. Milligan Fox.
Killarney, Edmund Falconer-Mich-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
OFFICIALS OF
B. & 0. VISIT
President Willard Makes
Inspection on Island.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

ff@
Tottenville, March 15.-President
Daniel L. willard, of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, accompan-
led by a number of the officials of
the B. & O., and the Staten Island
Rapid Transit, made a general in
spection of the various divisions OF
the Rapid Transit yesterday.
They were at Tottenville at IL
o'clock In the morning. President
Willard paid particular attention to
the work of abolishing the grade
crossings at Huguenot and Great
Kills on the Amboy division. Just
what the visit of the head of the
B. G o. and other officials Of the
road, that controls the Rapid Transit
at this time, is not known, but 1t is
believed that some improvements are
contemplated on the island this
summer. Today the o%fficialsl will
inspect the boats of the B. & o. at st.
George and Manhattan terminals.
Those in the party yesterday were:
A. w. Thompson, third vice presi-
dent OF the B. & O.; c. c. F. Bent,
vice president. James H. Clark, SUI
perintendent; George J. Brown, gen.
eral traffic agent; Frederick c. Syze,
train master; B. F. Kelly, assistant
train master; E. R. Sparks, and Jo-
seph Coppergast, Of the Rapid Tran
sit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
JAM ESBURG

Miss Ella Yahnel, of Helmetta,
spent Thursday evening The guest of
Miss Estella Thompson, Of Sherman
street.
The entertainment given in the
chapel of the Methodist church
Thursday evening by Miss Mae Davis
and others attracted a fair sized
crowd notwithstanding the downpour
Of rain.
George w. Richards, of lower
Church street, received yesterday by
parcel post a souvenir from some
well wisher in the shape of an empty
beer bottle. George has labelled the
bottle and placed 1t in his dining
room until he finds the sender.
Frederick Grismau narrowly es-
capped serious injury to one Of his
feet Thursday when a barrel of sugar
fell on that member while unloading
freight at the upper station. The
barrel struck the foot u glancing
blow, inficting an ugly and painful
wound.
Miss Emma Franklin, of Prospect
Plains, was a guest of Mrs. Albert
Owens, of lower Church street,
Thursday.
There Is great j~ollification at the
State Home for Boys owing to the
well-diggers at work striking a good
flow of water after two years con-
slant work. At the present time the
well has been sunk at a depth of five
hundred feet and a flow secured that
Is about twenty-five gallons per min
ute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-15
EUChRE FOR FANCY BOOTH
WAS SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, March 15-The euchre
for the benefit of the fancy booth at
the Aquehonga fair at the clubhouse
in Tottenville yesterday afternoon
was a decided success. A neat sun
will be realized. Those awarded the
prizes we're: Mrs. James Hodge,
olives; Mrs. G. A. Marshall, towel;
Mrs. Irving w. Sleight. fish dish;
Mrs. r. w. Wood, towel; Mrs. T. w.
Woglom, fancy neck bow; Mrs. Theo-
dore Leven, powder box; Mrs. C. M.
Winant, stationery; Mrs. Edmund
Cuny, spray of flowers; Mrs. Le-
grande Hamilton, Billy Burke hat;
Mrs. George M. Kiefer, Billy Burke
hat; Mrs. Abram M. Sprague. GRO
cheted bag; Mrs. Wood, spray Of
flowers; Mrs. Smith, barrette; Mrs.
George Leven. handkerchief bag;
Mrs. Charles Regnault, score cards,
and Mrs. P. J. Sprague, dish towels.