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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
CENTENARY OF
 ECONOCHACA

White mans medicine proved more powerful than that of the red skins in the battle of Econochaca, which was fought just a. century ago to-day, Dec. 23, 1913. Gen. Clai- borne, one of the American officers
 charged with the suppression of the Indian uprising, appeared before Econochaca, or Holy Ground,'' 8 will lage built by the half-breed chief, Weathersford, on the morning Of the
 day of battle. The town was on the left bank of the Alabama River, and was almost surrounded by ravines and swamps. Besides these natural pro tections, the redskins believed that the place was defended by the Great Spirit, and that no paleface could tread upon the ground and live. Their faith had been somewhat shattered, however, by the recent destruction of Auttose, which was also a "sacred town.' Econochaca had been dedi- cated as a place of refuge for the | wounded Indians and the women and
 children of the warning tribes, Tecum- sch and the Prophet presiding at the
 dedication ceremonial. The square in the town was the scene of the Indian incautations and their horrible human
 sacrifices. White prisoners and In
 dians friendly to the palefaces had there been tortured and roasted. When Claiborne appeared before the town, with his army of whites and square filled with people, preparing for the sacrifice of a number of In dians and haIf-breeds who had mani fested friendship for the whites
 These unfortunates were tied to posts and surrounded by pine wood, ready to be lighted to conseune them. The Tennesseeans and their Choctaw a1- lies charged just in time to save the proposed victims. The redskins fled at the first alarm, and most of them escaped by swimming or in canoes. Chief Weathersford's flight was dra- matic. In vain he rallied his war riors, and, when he found himself de- serted, he mounted his horse and, hot1y pursued, fled to a bluff on the river. He drove the horse over the prectpice and animal and rider disap- peared under the water. In a mo- ment they reappeared, and Weathers- ford. grasping the. nane of his charg- CT with one hand and his rifle with the other, hurled curses of defiance at his pursuers. He escaped in safety. The Choctaws plundered Econochaca and then laid it in ashes. weathersford was the son of 3, white peddler and Greek woman. At the massacre of Fort Mins, which he led, he sought to prevent the massacre of the women and children, but could not restrain his ferocious warriors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
EMPLOYES ADD
 TEN TO MEMBERSHIP

Ten members were added to the Bridgeport local of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Elm ployes at the annual meeting and ban quet held Sunday night at 108S Broad str eet. Charles Sea, grand president ot the association for the United States and Lee M. Hart, grand secretary and treasurer, were present and addresse the members of the association, both at the banquet and during the meet ing.
 The reports of the secretary and treasurer show that the union has SS members and $2,1OO in it's treasury The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
 President, George F. BeIden; vice president, Peter F. McNab; delegate to national convention. Joseph Ray mond; alternate, A. Hamilton; record ing secretary, George F. Peters; ffnan- cial secretary, w. H. Belden; execu- tive board, George F. Belden. Peter F McNa;b, J. Rayn ond, G. F. Peters, w Thebo; sergeant-at-a arms, Charles Bel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
BRIDGEPORT GIRL
 QUIETLY MARRIED
 IN NEW YORK CITY
Miss EsteIIa Louise Porter Be- comes Bride of Arthur J.
 SkidmOre.

Miss Estella Louise Porter of POP Newfeld avenue, and MT. Arthur J. Skidmore, of Santa Anna, Gal, were quietly married in ''The Little Church Around the Corner" in New York, this morning. The bride wore a be- coming brown chiffon broadc1oth suit with hat to match.
 The young couple expected to re- turn to this city until January 7th, when they will sail for New Orleans and thence will proceed by rail to Santa Ana, California, where there is a, pretty home awaiting them. All the places of interest along the line will be visited.
 Many beautiful presents of cut glass. china, silver and so forth have como to them from a host of friends.
 The bride, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. s. Porter of POP New field avenue, is well known and popu- lar in Bridgeport. For several years she has held a responsible position in the clerical department of the Inter national Silver Go. of this city.
 MT Skidmore also lived here until two years ago, when he left for Santa Ana, where he is in the electrical business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
.POLI'S NEW SHOW
 HOUSE IS OPENED :
 BY SOCIETY FOLKS

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 23.-With the opening Of Polls Palace last even ing, s. E. Pon of New Haven, the theatrical magnate, added the largest and finest theatre to his circuit. An audience of great size and brilliant character attended the opening per- formance, which, through the kind ness of MT. Po1i twas a benefit for the Young Mems Christian associa- ton building fund.
 Tickets had been sold at prices many times over the regular prices that are to prevail at the houses and. as MT. Poli contributed the entire re- ceipts to the building fund, the in- crease of that fund is likely to be sub stantial. Prominent people of the citT took an interest in the performance and much work had been expended to make it a success. That it was a suc- cess was not, under the circumstan- ces. a matter for surprise.
 The society function was not ever estimated in the advance notices of the press agents Every one Of the lower boxes and some of the upper ones were filled with people prominent in Springfield society. Sylvester z. Poli and his party, all of New Haven, oc- cupied the right stage box Besides MT and Mrs. Poli there were Freder- ick von Beren, architect of the thea ter, and Mrs von Beren, MT and Mrs. Thomas F. Mclaughlin, Edward Poli, Juliet PoH and Laurena Poll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
FORMER DERBY JUDGE
 DIES OF HIS INJURIES

Derby, Conn.,, Dec. 23-Former Judge George B. Clark of the city court, died at his home here last night of injuries suffered last Friday when he was thrown from his carriage in a. runaway.
 The shafts broke down while he was driving near the railroad tracks caus- ing the horse to take fright. The car riage was overturned and C1aSk was thrown out, striking his head f&st on the railroad tracks
 He suffered concussion of the brain and had been in seni-conscious state from that day up to the time of his death. He was born here in 1846, had served as selectman for 2 number of years and as judge of the city court for six years, being retired several years ago.
 He leaves widow and two daugh-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
GIRL TANGOES AT ROCK;
 GETS 30 DAYS lH JAIL

That the West Haven authorities intend to have strict observance oe Sundays at Savdn Rock is evfdeuced bg the fact that Margaret Arnold. who was doing the tango in Thomas street near the Grove, and who invited Pc liceman Kennedy to Jump ins the wa ters fine," was arraigned in the West Haven town court yesterday and was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge A. F. Maher. She claimed she was showing a, friend some new steps in the cradle walk of the tango, when she saw Policeman Kennedy and didn't think it any harm to invite him to dance. Margaret refused to tell where she got her cargo at the Rock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
DIR. SHAW REFUSES
 TO PAY HER TAX
 ON YEARLY INCOME

New York, Dec. 23.-Dr. Anna, Hew- ard Shaw, president Of the National American Woman's> Suffrage associa- ton, has refused to pay her income tax and yesterday announced her in tentfon to fight the law.
 While at her house in Moylan, Pa, recently she was asked to file out a, paper stating the amount of her in come and from what source it was de rived.
 Instead of obeying she wrote on the official sheet her declaration of prin- ciples which in brief are that "taxa- ton without represent ntation is tyran- ny,''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
MONTENEGRO QUEEN
 IS SERIOUSLY ILL

Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 23.-Juan Milena, of Montenegro, mother of Queen Helena of Italy, is reported to be dangerously i'll in the capital of the little Balkan kingdom Dr. A. GenaaIt of this city received an ur- gent summons today to proceed to Cettinge to attend her majesty.
 The queen has been indisposed for several weeks buy yesterday the symptoms became serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
THE SIMITIl-NlU URRAY co.
OPEN EVENINGS
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRIsTMAs GIFTs FOR MEN

 Shaving set Mirror Pocket Book links Gold Watch, Cloves lined Gloves, Icy Hot Bottles Jewel Gases saohet Gases Perumery Handerchefs, sg an % s aRd Rd @ @ 3 5fedSd Fine Corset Covers, Veils in Boxes & bssS ns o Bears HOLIDAY GIFTS Holiday just to your Book. F6s Neehwsar S;s Fancy Boxes 25e 5oe 75 s100 FOR WOMEN codF .ss ano5 s m M p6s. s Dresden Pattern and ali good shades in plain coors.
 VISIT OUR COAT SUIT ROOM FOR
 USEFUL GIFTS WAISTS IN HOLLY BOXES
 $bad1W Mitss sS, $a:sS, sss5 FIannelete Kmonas in short length, all sizes soc. Short Fannelette put up holly boxes ae- GGg ss s5oon dRnfe R bb % GE RGbi Fine line of House Dresses put up in holly boxes 366 F1anneette Wrappers and navy all sizes, s15O, Chldrens Rain Capes to 1& years, $1.5O GhIdsen Rain Goats with hats to match put in holly I'1PoRTATIoN OF HAND PAINTED A IT D CHINA g WARE. 5sss ss sss szss s Roe' f0e cream n sets sasi sS;79 $9 sa73s 5o sa es SsEs Sssd 5s;s; sSs si 5 s; ss ss @ s s en Fep5h pi96e5 9S oos 55 zsSS 7s ss Se s 9Ss s Sendi@g1t eSsIss Sss $ss: sis5 slaS: Ho} Cake eaIisi Dishes 2iSss Swing 4orSes ss75, $45O s6.5O $s5O $s75. XatomRobiss s9GiRSdis $sS $3sS sS75 ss75 sS ssSe Sd sss s5 sss5 sSs ss7 sO sRsG sisS FIgs l sss 7s 2ss sss s5s si55 f15S eaS Soesrts lse sSo $i25 s1.5O s17S, s25O s55o 7aReei WReei Barro%s Bar o1S 25c, 59c, 75c $1.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

''Yes. my wife has one of these throat colds She can't speak an au- dib1e word.''
 ''As bad as that?''
 'tYes. indeed, got home late the other night
 ''Well?"
 "All she could do was wave her arhns and make faces''-CleveIan Plain-Dea1er.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

of thousands of children, has gone to pass Christmas at Sandringham.
 He accompanied Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria yesterday from town when the Queen mother and Princess Mary left to join King George and Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales, Princess May and Princes John and George, who had left for their Norfolk estate by an earlier train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
WESTPORT TOWN MEETING ORDERS
 LOAN OF $24,O00
(special to The Farner.) }

westport, Dec. 23-At a special town meeting held at the Town hall last evening it was voted to- instruct the sefectmen to borrow $24,O00 to meet the current expenses of the town. The money is to be borrowed until May 1, 1914 at the rate of per cent
 It was also voted to purchase a. new adding machine which has been in use at the office of the selectmen for sorne time. George P. Jennings pre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Topeka.-warrant issued for c. e. Kicker, missing ex-president of de- funct Yates Center National Bank $175,oO0 shortage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

NfchoIasvilIe, Ky.-Dil1ard Hunter and his niece, Miss Nora Hunter, were killed when their buggy was struck by a train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
KING EDWARDS DOG.

London, Dec. 23-The late King Ed
 wards fox terrier, Caesar, toy inita- tions of which have amused hundreds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

PLEASE RETURN to Palace Bowling Alley eye glasses that were put in overcoat by mistake. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
OBITUARY

After an illness which had extend- ed for some time, Ellen, widow of Dennis Kelly, died yesterday at her home, 1868 Main street. She is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. Edward Murphy. The deceased was 60 years old and had resided in this city for many years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

STORE AND FIXTURES for sale. Counters, tables, silent show eases. Mirror, Stoves. Lamps. Call at Bankrupt sale, corner Pembroke sz Walters St. T 23 uHpo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

ngtop.-Repce pcesentative Prou- ty proposed investigation Of lobby to influence District of Columbia legis- lation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

After a protracted illness at her home, 5S4 Myrtle avenue, Bridget widow of Roland Baker, died yester- day afternoon at the age of 60 years She is survived by a sister and two nieces. Many of the communicants of Sacred Heart church will mourn her loss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Rich and poor members of Fra nklln (N. J) Presbyterian church are dig ging excavation for new edihce to save $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

den; board of trustees. 4. Swords, 2. Kelly, and A. Hamilton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Charles A. TomIinson, a we'll known farmer in Stepney died at his home there last night after an illness of some days. The deceased was 71 years of age and had for many years been prominent in the community. He is survived by a widow.
 Ira Christensen, aged 40, a well known motornan employed by the Connecticut Company, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Stratford Many members of the Adelphian lodge, l. O. O. F., of which he was an active member, besides a host of friends in this city will mourn his loss. Besides a widow, two daugsters, aged 12 and g, survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

$1.OO CORSETS 35c; collars for 2Bc. dress suit cases 75c, $5 hats 9scs skirts $1.5O, ties, 2 for 25c. suspend CTS for 25c. Underwear, petficOats. thread, buttons, all at 5 per cent on the dollar. Bankrupt sale. cor ner Pembroke and Walters St. 10 days only, come and save money.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

FRUIT DEPT.
 s W e e t Or a Il g e s
 dozen 1Oc, 15c, 20c, 25c ancy N a tive fO0 Celery bunch AAN F ancy Tok ay OEo Grapes 9 lbs AOO N e W P 8 c k 10o Honey :. bottle AUO
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
Bulgarian blouses have even snou

Bulgarian blouses have even snoul-
dered their way into the wardrobe of
young hopeful. Buddy buttoned into
Bulgar blouse of blue is beautiful to
behold. The blouse is laid in box
pleats and slightly gathered into a wide
white linen belt An abbreviated sailor
costume of white finishes the neck
and short beach trousers of blue with
an edging of white turns laddie into
Lilliputian Beau Brummel. The straight
little beach pants have Ousted the full
blOomers from their seat and with
Russian blouse suits, sailor suits and
Bulgarian blouses they are painting to
be worn.
Much more youthful and becoming
to the son and heir than the turned
up peak crowned hats Of last season
are the broad brimmed Panamas
dropping slightly all around, the fiat
crown circled with grOSgrain ribbon
Of pale blue or white or one Of white
velvet.
The layette for baby has grown
simpler of line and more Sparing Of
frills and fussiness, but the embroid
cry, hund tucks and handstitched hens
are lavish in their dainty frippery. Cosy
sleeping bags Of white eiderdown
bound in pink or blue satin are among
the newest Of the newest Of baby's
sartorial acquisitions. No "smart" in
fant's wardrobe is complete without
its embroidered silk crepe kimOna from
Japan, an infantile edition Of mammals.
Adorable replicas of these oriental
robes are shown in proper size for e.
year-old sister: and for little brother
are cunning terry cloth bath robes Of
a cut and a cord just like fathers.
Quaint little overalls and aprons Of
ecru linen printed with borders of
bright hued Dutch kiddieS make dearly
loved apparel for sand pile and juvenila
gardening wear. The sensible rompers
Of gingham are everywhere growing
more comfortable and attractive Of cut.
and are adaptable to the playtime needs
of either lad or lasSie. A rOmp in
rompers is worth two in gala raiment.
Infants and the maternal ancestors
should join voices in paeon of praise
to the romper inventor. No offspring
should be rOmperleSS.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
NEW PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN
The Holtyille Tribune in

~ The Holtville Tribune in its last
1ssne took a text from the experience
% The Imperial Valley Chamber Of
Commerce with its decamped secretary,
s. 9. Burrell, and now the directors
az The chamber have replied hotly.
The fact is that there is some justi-
scaSi0n on both sides for the hot words
spoken, but there is not much profit
IN either side Of the discussion.
The newspapers of the valley had
40 use for this man Burrell, and do
not mourn his departure. On the other
hand, the newspapers have generally
not held the directors of the Chamber
responsible for his acts.
The directors of the Chamber very
properly take the ground that the I'M
fortunate experience with this man
does not destroy the organization, and
she thing to do is TO get a more
worthy man to fill the void caused by
Burrell's presence when he was here
aud by his absence now that he has
svaporated.
No other section Of Southern Cali
fornia has been so neglected as this
IA the way of publicity, and it will
De fortunate thing. indeed, if a great
booster campaign can be carried out.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
To Save Becker

ALBANY, June 16.-A last desper-
ate stand was made here today before
the New York state court of appeals
by attorneys representing ex-Lieuten-
ant Charles Becker to save the former
New York police official from death
in the electric chair for murder Of the
gambler, Herman Rosenthal, early on
the morning Of July t6, 1912. The
four gunner, who were employed at
the instigation Of the convicted police
are awaiting sentence OF
death in the death cells" at Sing Sing,
with Becker. 1t is generally under
stood that if the court Of appeals
decides against Becker his attorneys
will take the case to the United States
supreme court at Washington
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
SOME HINTS ON DRESSING
LITTLE ONES OF FAMILY
BY Margaret Mason

Little frocks for little folks,
Tiny togS for tads,
Make big work for fond mammas
And big bills for Dads.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16

of the most cherished factors in civili-
cation, that destroys wealth, dethrones
reason, and strews the country with
wrecked humanity.
There is not a redeemng feature to
booze. 1t touches only to blight and
to debauch. And yet men surrender to
It personally, they cover before lis
political power, they debauch their
cities for the sake of the paltry fees
collected.
1t is time it was destroyed, and
it Will be destroyed if it ever comes
to a vote. Only the cOwardice of
politicians has heretofore barred the
people from stamping out the shame
of booze through the medium of the
national constitution.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16

Tiny tOgS for tadS,
Make big work for fond mammas
And big bills for Dads.
NEW YORK, June 16.-What chance
ion? Children should be seen and
not heard" is relegated to the past with
the new noisy color schemes. Little
Willie and wee Marie must now be as
clamOrOusly Futurist and Bulgarian
sartorially as mamma. Quite fitting it
is that the Balkan war should afTec,
the Infantry"
The erstwhile virgin whiteness of
pique and linen suits and frocks now
glow with rainbow tinted embroidery
on collars, cuffs and belts, thereby
lending a gaiety to childish attire that
is reflected in childish faces. lire
sistible indeed is the maiden tiny when
arrayed in a Kate Greenaway frock Of
rose sprigged lawn, the short wais.
bound with rosy Silken sash and
cunning poke bonnet Of the rosebud
lawn topping her Dutch bobbed head.
More TO be pitied than censored are
mamma and big sister unhappily hipped
in the shapeless folds of the long
wasted and hip Sashed Bulgarian
blouse. Small sister, however, carries
hers with all the lnsouciance ana
grace of tender and slender years.
Almost all the best new models for
modish little misses have the extreme
lon gwaist affect with saShes or wide
soft leather belts catching them be-
low the hip.
A sheer white v0ile with pleated
long waist and killed skirt has broad
Dutch collar and cuffs Of old blue voIlo
embroidered in white. A bright little
challie frOck polka dotted in scarlet has
long blouse waist fastened down the
front with clusters Of tiny red but
tons. A scarlet sash tops the pleated
skirt and the flat collar and cuffs are
Of baby Irish
Exquisite hand made best" dresses
are Of thin batiste daintily ornamented
with hand embroidery, punch work and
tiny pin tucks.
Looking as if they had indeed grown
on the banks Of the Seine, the long
wasted coats Of black silk or white
and navy blue serge hobble their little
Wearers' knees in a manner chicly Pa
risian.
Socks are being carried quite to the
eXtremity-even unto the thirteenth
and fourteenth year-aImOst to the
calf age, as 'twere. Quite blatantly gay
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
rTATE PROHIBITION RIGHTS

~ The Press is pleased to see an
amendment to the national constitution
presented to congress to wipe out
Booze entirely, and it is particularly
pleased 10 have the amendment pro-
posed by Congressman Hobson, a
Southerner. 1t has been an open ques.
uon whether the South would construe
national prohibition as a violation OF
state. rights, andGt is hoped the South
generally will support the measure.
II is an inconceivable fact that an
Intelligent people will continue to hold
egaI an institution that weakens MANI
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16

are they win brilliant bands Of color
round their tops.
Hats Of childhood should never turn
up, but droop and snugly frame each
glowing little face. Many pretty, floppy
Leghorns wreathed in field flowers or
banded with velvet ribbon streaming in
long ends and loops artistically crown
curly locks. Quainter, however, are
the little poke and inverted bowl mod
els that ape the grownups' tiny hats.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDEh, Ol
VILLA FARMS INVESTMENT
C0MpANV
Ell Centro. Cal. Nav 10th.

Ell Centro, Cal, May 10th, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that, in pursu-
ance of a resolution and order Of the
Board Of Directors of the VILLA
FARMS INVESTMENT COMPANY, a
corporation organized and existing un-
der the laws Of the State Of California,
unanimously adopted at a special meet
ing Of said board, called for the pur-,
pose, duly held on the eth day Of May,
in said City of Ell Centre, in said State
of California, a meeting of the said
stockholders Of said corporation is
hereby called for and will be held at
the office of said corporation, in its
office, in said City, on Tuesday, the
18th day Of July, 1913, at s o'clock in
the evening of that day, for the pur-
pose of considering and acting upon
the proposition to increase the capital
stock of said corporation from Twenty
Five Thousand Dollars divided into
Two Hundred and Fifty shares Of the
par value of one hundred dollars each,
to One Hundred Thousand Dollars d.
vided into One Thousand shares Of the
par value of One Hundred Dollars
each.
The amount to which 1t is proposed
to increase the capital stock is One
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors.
r. B. MOORE,
Secretary Of the VILLA FARMS IN.
VESTMENT COMPANY.
Dated May 18th, 1913.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
ADVERTISING Rates

1t is a generally accepted idea
throughout the country that a fair
newspaper advertising rate is 6 cents
an inch for each 1000 copies. The
5000 daily circulation Of the Press
makes the rate Of 18 cents per inch
conform to the national standard Of
value. Newspaper advertising rates
must advance with increased circula-
N0n or the paper fail financially. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16

The Pioneer Transfer Co. is prepared
to handle your baggage or any kind Of
dray work at reasonable prices. Of
flee on Fifth street just north of Main
street. Phone Main ADV. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1913-06-16
HEN CAME THE DELUGE

Now comes a tabulated state
Nent showing hundreds of millions of
''watsr" squeezed out Of stock in the
last few months, which explains the
Dayton affair.