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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
MANY PROMINENT
 SHAREHOLDERS IN MONTH DEATH TOLL
Vital Statistics For November Recorded With Town Clerk
 Students to Entertain
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 Stratford, Dec. 3-Vita1 statistics re- corded at the town clerks office during the month of November are as fol- lows: 7
 Births November il, Cnford Will liam, son of stephen and Anna John- Andrew Michael and Sarah Singer; November 12, Pauline, daughter of Urban and Mary Seklesky; November 15, Anna daughter of Patrick J. and Jennie Riordan.
 Maria ages-November IA, Frank Rothbaum of New Haven, by Charles H. Peck, justice Of the peace: Novem- Der IS. Albert Louis Worthen Of Bridgeport and Ruth Ray Wel1es of Stratford, by Rev. D. c. Packard, D. D., pastor of the CongregationaI church, Stratford.
 Deaths-NoYembe T. Connino Di Ieso, aged seven days; November A. Otis Beers Curtis, aged T; November 15, John Lewis John, aged 23. Novem- Der d6, William T. F.enneH, aged two months; November IT, Mary Adelaide DuFour, aged 4S;. November 20. Ar thur Bedell Benjamin, aged 60; No- veInber p, Patrick Kennedy, aged 75; November 2s, Mary Isabelle Curtis, aged 65.
 A piece of land consisting of i've acres and known as the Gilbert Ashley tract located on East Main street near Washington bridge. has been purchas- ed by Harry D. Burnes of Stratford. It is the intention of Mir. Burnes to cut the land up into zbuiIdinE lots
 The students of the local High school will hold a Country Fair on Friday evening and Saturday after noon of this week. The affair will take place in the assembly hall of the High school and preparations are being made so that the event will be a grand success. There will be booths ar- ranged around the hall for the sa le of candy, cake, popcorn and other sweets, also a large grabbag. The affair will open on Friday evenfng 8 at 7:30 o'clock and continue until 10 o'clock and on Saturday afternoon from 3 o'clock until o'clock The proceeds of the entertainment will go towards the fund being raised to sup port athletic activities in the High school.
 The St. Johns lodge, F. & A. M. held their annual meeting in which the Eeleetion of officers took place as fol- lows: Worshipful master, J. P. McEl- roy; senior warden, Burton E. aTur- ney: junior warden. Clarence Garner; treasurer, e. Y. Edwards;i secretary, G. W. Spal1; trustees B. F. Merrfcaz, H. B. Cuzner and W. B. Bristol. The above officers will be installed on Tuesday evening, December Is.
 Arrangements are being made by the members of the Cupheag club to hold a whist and musicale in the club rooms at the center next Wednesday, Decenn- Der g. Tnvitatfons will be extended by the members to their friends. There will be music by Bridgeport talent as well as selections on the Vfctrola
 The boys class of tSae. Congregation- a1s church, of which Mrs. Jerome May is the teacher, met at the home of Mrs. Thomas Taylor on Warwick avenue. The name chosen for the new club was the ''S O. S." or s.SfIent order of Skulls After the regular business of the meeting was transacteds a so- cia1 hour. was enjoyed with music and games. Refreshments were servad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03

setting an example in the education of young men along practical lines that swou1d be followed dn years to conle by all states.
 Other speakers were Frank l.. G1yn, now director Of the Trade school in New Haven; F. J. Trinder. superin- tendent of trade education in Hart ford, and Director James J. Johnson of this city. August Kahn, 8 local graduate, read an interesting paper and Milton Maston made a speech of acceptance as diplomas were awarded to these graduates: AIbin Anderson, Clifford Appleton, Helen Frederick, Andrew Brown, Victor CarIberg, Mary CaSeria. Michael Cernata, Frank Child, Clinton Ceadore, Frank Dugas, George Egrt, Thomas Hargrove. Hen rietta Henninger, Louis Hlayac, Dan ieI Ho1broo4x, Lillian Hood, John Hue nerberg, Herbert Kaln. August Kann. Gertrude Keenan, Stanley Ldnley, John RfacTaggart, Albert Marshall, Milton Masten, John McQuillan, An nie Molesini Arnold Murphy, Teresa Musanti, Lucy Oakes, Thomas OBrien, Edward Olson, Harry Olson, Robert Palmer, Harold Peck, Harold Peterson, Leonard Petrucel1o. Klaus Pfalzgraf, William Schutt. Alfred schwartzkopf, Michael Tomasko. AL bert Unuh, Frank unwin, Andrew Vano, John Walcis, Howard Wilcox son, Herman Kdnkler and Carl zopf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
TRADE DIPLOMAS PRESENTED TO 50
 LOCAL GRADUATES

The first trade diplomas granted. to scholars in the United States. were presented last night to 50 young men who during the past three years had completed their courses in the local State Trade Education shop on John street The ceremonies were held in the assembly hall of the Bridgeport High school and drew a large audi ence both from this city, Stamford, New Haven, NorwaIk and Hartford.
 The occasion was impressive. The diplomas were handed to the grad uates by Schuyler Merritt, president of the Yale & Towne Mfg. Company of stamford, in the absence of Charles D. Hine secretary of the state board of education. Prior to. the awards, speaking was the feature of the even ing MT. Merritt presiding as chair man and delivering a profound ad- dress upon What This All Means,'' in which he showed that Bridgeport was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
REICHSTAG VOTES
 HUGE WAR LOAN

Berlin, Dec. 8, via Amsterdam to LIondon-With only one dissentient- Karl Iiebknecht, Socia1ist-the Reich stag yesterday voted new war credit of 5000, coo, coo marks s1,25o, 900. OOo.)
 pr. Von tBethmann-HoIlWeg, the I'm perial Chancellor, congratulated the country on the unanimity5 of it's de- Tense of it's liberties and! the victo- ries of the armies, but warned his hearers that more sacrifices must be made.
 The president of the chamber. in his speech at the opening of the sitting, dwelt upon the unity and patriotism of the German people and commented appreciatively on the large number of members Of the Reichstag who were serving the country at the front. Tn the course of his exposition of the progress of the war, the president said:
 Japan Joined our enemies from a. diser to seize as booty the monument to German culture in the Far East On the other hand, we have found an ally in Turkey, as all the AAoslem people wish to throw off the English yoke and shatter the foundations of FHngland's colonial power. Under the banner of our army and OUT feet we shall conquer" #
 Speaker Kaempf, fin the course of his opening speech, announced that 69 members of the Refchstag were performing active service. Over two million men, he said. had offered their services as volunteers but only a small part of this number had thus far been called to the co1ors.
 During Herr Kaempf's speech, the enthusiasm was greatest at the men ton of the triumphS of the cruiser Emden and Germany's submarines.
 Dr. Von Bethmann-Ho1lweg spoke seriously, reading his prepared speech with careful emphasis. He euIogized the German military successes, said that much remained to be done, but that Germany would persist to her last breath in this war which was forced upon the German nation.
 One of the most important parts of pr. Won Bethnann-Ho1lweg address was his declaration of Belgium's guilt in surrendering her neutrality of which written proof, he said, had since come to light. These were not at. Germany's disposal on August 4, he declared, although well known to British statesmen. This declaration caused prolonged applause.
 The concluding portion of the chan cellor,s speech was devoted to an in dictment of British policy as being morally responsible for the war, all though Russia was directly responsi- b1e. the chancellor said. by driving through a general mobilization. There was long continued applause when the chancellor resumed his seat.
 Hugo Haase, the Socialist leader. on behalf of his party. stated that the Socialists remained faithful to their declaration of August 8. He criticised the press censorship as unnecessarily severe.
 pr. Peter Spahn. leader of the Gen. ter Party, spoke in behalf of all mod crate parties in favor of the war credit which was then enthusiastica1- ly passed with only the one dissenting voice of Dr. Lfebknechte
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
CLUB NOTES

will gladly answer all inquiries for information on health subjects from readers of this publication if same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5o39 Cottage Grove Ave- Chi cago. Send full name and address with cents postage
 Dear Doctor: Your suggestion to me in 8 recent letter has made a com p1ete change in my appearance. am very grateful. My face was anything g but attractive when wrote to you. but my skin is now clear and soft with a. good, healthy color, something which I agree with you In think that -eyeryWoIuan ought to hayes If you will do me one more favor and tell me what to do for my scalp and hair will more than ever be grateful
 MISS D. K
 Am glad to know that you are well pleased with the treatment suggest ed for your complexion. I believe you will find the method mentioned in the Home Health Club book, Vol. 3 on the subject of Falling Hair, equal 1y. satisfactory for your hair and scalp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
nIGHWAYMEN CLUB AND ROB INSURANCE COLLECTOR OF $500

Point Pleasant. Dec. s-Four high waymen held up and robbed c. D.. Egbert, an insurance collector, of $3o0 on the Monto1oking bridge last night. Heewas c1ubbed senseless. His assai1ants then tied his hands and feet, threw a bag over his head, bound it about him with rope and cast him, still alive, though unconscious, into the waters of Barnegat Bay.
 It was very dark-so dark that the quartet failed to see that the tide was out and the water shallow. Egg bert fell in the shadows, his head we'll above water. For some time he lay there. A schoo1teacher, passing over the bridge heard the groans and Investigating, found Egbert who had regained consciousness. He will re- cover. The police had no clue as to the identity of the highwaymen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
DUBLIN PAPER SUSPENDED BY
 AUTHORITIES

Dublin. Ire, Dec s-v1a London The newspaper Sim Fein did not ap- pear today The publishers of this journal refused to print it in con sequence of having been warned by the authorities that they would be liable to prosecution for the publfca- t1on oe reasonable matter This is the second step in the suppression of Irish publications which have been opposing enlistments and expressing pro-German sentiments
 The police last night raided the of flee of the Irish Freedom, a. monthly publication, and confscated all copies of the paper offered for sale on the newsstands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
HOLD RUSSIANS HAVE
 WON BIG ADVANTAGE

London. Dec. sAThe Petrograd of the Times points out that by retaking stryko the Rus sians have gained possession of the Lodz-Warsaws railway He adds:
 There is no perceptibIe alteration in the relative positions of the op- posing armies in Poland and the Ger mans apparently still maintain their hold on the central region west of Iowicz. The situation remains ex- tremely interesting and hazardous.
 .srhe Russians are making progress in the neighborhood of Cracow. They are now within eight miles of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
FINANCES OF GREECE
 PLEASE NEWSPAPERS

(Correspondence of Associated Press. )
 Athens, Dec. s.-The newspapers here comment with satisfaction on the financial statement of the govern ment for the year 1914. According to the minister of finance, the economic situation of the country is most favor able, the international situation hav- ing had far less adverse effect on revenues and expenditures than was expected.
 As summed up in the minister's re- port, ordinary expenditures amount to $47,00o,0eo and extraordinary ex- penditures to $43.0Oo,oO0. Of this to- is assigned to army and navy and na- tiona1 defense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Badees From 70. S. Scouts.

London, Dec. 3NAm bassador Page presented gold badges to twenty five English Boy Scouts yesterday on be- half of the American Boy Scouts in recognition of their assistance to the American Relief Committee immedf- ateIy after the outbreak of war, when thousands of Americans were strand ed in. Europe.
 Twelve of the boys are now serving in the war zone. Ambassador Page sent their badges to them, accom- panied by letters of presentation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Feared Germans Had Oome.

Bradford. England, Dec 3-Six men were killed and many others injured when a large stock of lyddfte explod- ed in chemical factory near here yesterday.
 and nearby villages were broken. The people were in great alarm, some of them believing that the noise was the roar of guns of an invading Ger man army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
HUBERT B. CASE
 BURIED TODAY

Barkhamstead. Conn, Dec. +3-The funeral of Hubert B. Case, chairman of the board of commerce for Litch- field County. was held today from his home here. MT. Case died last Sun day of wounds inflicted at his store here Saturday night by an unknown assai1ant. The services at the home were conducted by Raymond Church i'll, reader in the Christian Science church of Winsted, and the con1mitta1 which was in Center Cemetery, was in charge of the Masonic lodge of which Mir Case was a. member
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Amezoan Volunteer Wounded

Paris. Dec. s-The Suns correspon- dent with the Foreign Legion, writing on November 28. says:
 Corporal Bolltgny of San Francisco has been wounded. his leg being smashed by a shell. He is the first American to be Woundeds
 ssThe ganizatfon of the 4connnnis7 sariat continues to be wonderful. George P. Pheliot, the Chicagoan. re- ceived some cane sugar today. Pack ages of letters are received within six days after leaving Paris twelve days after leaving London and three weeks from New York Nevertheless match es gre scarce and candles are scarcer. "A pencil is prized and envelopes are useful. There also is a. great demand for finder for sciERrette lighters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
WHIST OF NORTH END
 PARISH SUCCESSFUL

The whist given under the auspices of the Ladies of St Patriclz's parish, last evening, at the church parloTs was very successful, it being esti- mated that over $50 people played The attendance was very gratifying to the promoters as well as to the priests. This is the first of a series of whists which will be given by the ladies of the parish. The next one is to take place on Jan 6. The pro ceeds of the whist will go towards defraying the heavy expenses Of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03


 London, Dec. .1Early in the war twenty cooks in one of the best known eating houses in London, which is. frequented by thousands of Americans in the course of a year, re- signed their jobs, and went. to the front. where they are now engaged cooking for British soldiers.
 According to several officers who have returned from the firing line, these cooks have one arnbition-to get permission to cook dinner for the vic torious armies of the Allies on the day they march into Berlin Even the menu has been tentatively drawn up; but what is causing some nisgiv- ing is the difficulty of finding viands which will be acceptable to the palates of all the diverse clements of the a1- lied forces,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Dec. 3-Forecast: generally. fair tonight and Fri day; colder tonight.
 Connecticut: Cloudy and cold CT tonight and Friday. Fresh north winds becoming northeast.
 The southern disturbance has developed into 8 well defined storm area which is central this morning over MissisSIDT1i. It is causing cloudy and rainy weather in the lower Mississippi valley and on the gulf and South Att lantic coasts. The western area of high pressure now forms a ridge extending from Kansas northeastWard to upper. Michigan. It is producing lower tenpera- lures in the central districts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Troops Cheer king. George.

Paris, Dec. 3NPresident Poincare accompanied by Premier vfYiani and Gen. Johre. met. King George yester- day morning at the British head- quarters. After a long conversation the King and the President departed in an open automobile for a tour be- hind the British lines. They received great ovation. being cheered en- Enthusiastically by the troops and the inhabitants of the villages through which they passed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03

Paris, Dec. 3@The prefect of Lori ent has prosecuted several drink sell CTS for continuing to sell absinthe- As a puntshnent the places of business of chose violating the law areN closed for 1rcan two to fifteen days
 Public opinion approves the action of the prefect, as a campaign is being begun to follow Russia's example and extend prohibition to inolude any all cozho1ic drink
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
TlsRis Ifalysa slde nodag.

Rome. Dec. 3-The Cabinet Council has decaded that Premier sa1andfa's saecaara4iOn Of Tta1y's attitude in the Hdropean situation shall be made at !Tga.1xsdayis instead of Fridays sitting Epf tTae Chambser
 F0rtv-three members of the Cham Der are slated to participate in the de- bate, but only twenty are expected to speak, as the debate will be closed snsxt week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
To D4strfbute Gifts in Europe.

Rpnnex Dec s-Dr John Edward Jones; American Consul General at Genoa. has completed arrangements for the shipping by rail of the Amer ican Christmas gifts for the children of Germany and Austria which were brought on the .1Christmas ship, z the collier Jason
 roads and distributed without charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Young Beagfana Arrested.

London, Dec. 8-It is reported by the Amsterdam corresp ondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company that Major Gen Keims German Military Governor Of the Belgium Province of Idnnburg, has ordered the arrest of all young Belgians in that district who are liable for military service in the army c1ass of 191S-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
RUBENS MUST FACE
 TRIAL HERE IN
 ENTERTAINMENT CASE

Word was received in Bridgeport yesterday that Governor Woodbridge Ferris of Michigan has overr1led the habeas corpus petition brought bx counsel for Samuel Rubens, wanted here on embezzlement charges This action removed the last obstacle in the extradition proceedings for his re- turn to Bridgeport. Detective Sergeant Cronan wired yesterday that he is scheduled to start for Bridgeport with his prisoner at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
EaraDeror Since 1s4e.

ty-sixth anniversary of the accession of the Emperor Francis Joseph to the throne of Austria was celebrated here yesterday. There was little display be- cause of war and also because of the advanced age of the ruler, who was S4 years old on August Is last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightIy wart It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 41S Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Gernan Newspaper For HsrencIa.

Paris, Dec 3-The Cologne Gazette announces that Germany has decided to publish a newspaper in French for the inhabitants Of the, invaded dis 4rfcts of France
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
NEW YORK CARGO
 HELD AS A PRIZE

London, Monday, Nov se-Oelayed in transrnissien) )-Lloyd's agency de- clared today that the Norwegian steamer Ran, which reached Liver pool yesterday CSunday1 has been talk en into custody by the British author ities and is being held as prize.
 The steamer Ran, Captain Borve, left New York, November 13, for Liver pool She is a vessel of 1.946 tons reg ister.
 New York, Dec. s-The steamship Ran was loaded by Barber & Co. of this city. At their office ii, was said today that the word had been re- ceived from agents at Liverpool that the ship had been merely detained by British authorities for examination; that no word had been received that she had been officially seized as a prize.
 The cargo of the Ran, it was said, consisted among other things of cot 'tonseed products, copper and leather Part of the cargo was for Liverpool and the remainder for Gothenberg and MaImo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Daily Doings Of The High School Students

Teams c and D of the debating so- ciety argued on the subject. .Resoly- ed, That the pupils of the high school should be self governed, at the meet ing of the society held yesterday af- ternoon in room 16. The members of the team are C-Ruth Glenn, Marion Green, Paul Green and Edna German; tDeHeEen Hatch Hall, Marguerite Grandf1eld, Muriel Hotchkiss and Phil ip Halper.
 Through the courtesy of John R.. Woodruff the members of MT. Rick CTS junior physics classes were yes terday afternoon privileged to inspect the refrigerating plant at MT. Wood hul1's beef house and see in practical operation the machinery which they have to study during the course. Mr. woodruff personally directed the party and explained fully the different uses of the machines. Among those in the party were MT. Kicker, Miss Ludman, Miss Ravens, Harry Denny, Joseph Worden, Russe1 Weldon, Vincent Well don, Raymond Leverty, Paul Green. Vaughn Garner, Sidney Senzer, Os- wald Anderson, George Roth, Isador sIavatsky, David Dolid, Harold Sher- wood, Edward Caswy, Johnson Nc Mann, James Sullivan, Louis Joyce and John Moore.
 The first call for candidates for the track team was issued a few days ago by Manager Victor Moulton and on Tuesday afternoon at the r. M. G A.. Coach Louis Kochiss met the men and gave them a, short talk Regular practice will now start and 1t is ex- pected that the local team win be entered in several meets during the coming winter.
 Mr. sinonds has informed the se- niors that hereafter. to be on. the Se- nior day program a member of the class must be absolutely sure of grad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
" AR NEWS
 AT A GLANCE

petxsograd, Dec. 3-E1nperor N7cfo- las has arrived at the theatre Of war in Poaand. according to an official an 11ozncement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
INCREASES GONE wTTH
 SHARKEY's BANK ROLL

James sharkey of Sunderland. Mass, has asked the police to locate three dusky maidens whom he met, last night in Si1linan's lane. He also wants $70 which he says that he had in one of his pockets before meet ing the mafdens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
THE PRETT1Esr FAW

The Bank of England received 5000 pounds in bar gold
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-03
Human Interest Notes
 Found In the Latest War Bulletins
London Cooks in Trenches.

This action it is said, is to be ex- tended throughout Belgium.