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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-10
SMITH HALL DANCE.

Invitations have been issued by the
colored Lincoln Drum Corps for q
dance from s to O'Clock Monday
night at the Smith hall on the Grass
ELI street car line. A prize will be
given to the best lady dancer In waltz,
No. 90 Marshall and Hicks orchestra
will furnish music.
Argentine now has 148 banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
U. s. s. MICHIGAN
 STILL IN THE MUD

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 27-The United States Battleship Michigan, which grounded early yesterday at the tail of the horseshoe off Cape Henry, was Httl1 fast this morning. Naval tugs are standing by. The sea is calm. At high tide today the Michigan probably will be floated.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher reported to Washington he expected to get the battleship Michigan off the sandy bot tom on which her stern rests during high tide this afternoon. In case this high tide today is not sufficient to float the ship, she will be lfghtered some.
 The Michigan is resting on sandy bottom about II miles off the V1r- 6inia capes. She was proceeding at the time from the southern drill grounds to Hampton Roads with other vessels of the Atlantic fleet. Efforts were made later by tugs to float her but without success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
MRS, WAKEFIELD
 MAY LOSE RIGHT
 TO TAKE APPEAL

New Haven, Nov. 27.-The second appeal of Mrs. Bessie Wakefield from her conviction for murder fails be- cause the time limit within which 1t should have been made had expired, according to a statement made at the office of the states attorney today. Mrs. Wakefield, through her counsel, Thomas E. Devine and Charles w. Bauby, ofS Waterbury, forwarded the papers in the appeal to the clerk of the superior court, early in the week. The woman is now in state prison, having been sentenced to life for mur- der in the second degree in being a party to the killing of her husband. The time within which the appeal should have been taken expired three weeks ago and States Attorney filling had asked Judge Reed to make find ing confirmatory of the verdict and the sentence. The court granted this and the avenue through which an ap- peal could be taken was closed.
 It is stated that it would be possi- b1e to ask Judge Reed to reconsider his action but the future course of Mrs. wakefield's counsel is expected to be through a petition to the board Of pardonS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Brief Military Messaaes


 Lord Howard of Emhgham when the Spanish armada was put to flight made one word the message of his victory to Queen Hlizabeth-<C <Cantha- ris"-the Spanish fly, "a concefte which, a .chronicler tells us, "did much to tickle her majestic and her courtiers."
 The Vicomte de Turenne, marshal of France, was a man of equally few words, as he proved when, after his brilliant defeat of Condo at the dunes in 1885. he announced his triumph in ten words: "The enemy came, was beaten. am tired. Good nightY'
 But the worlds greatest generals have always been models of brevity as of modesty since and probably long before the; days of Caesar, whose 'T came, I saw, I conquered!" sent to his friend Amintius after the glorious vic tory lover Pharnaces at Zela is the most famous 'sdispatch'' in the annals of war.-"Great Thoughts"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
liah4 ana snaoa.

No astronomer can answer the qua9- ton. 'Ts there any place in space where there Is no hghtT, Astrono- mers, teIespectroscopists celestial pho tographers, cosmntc dust and meteor researchers axe striving hourly around the world to find whether there is ex- tinetion ol absorption Of light in space
 It is known that light actually Haverses distances of at least one quadrfIlfon miles from remote suns to the earth, from all directions in the siderea1 universe. These rays are aI- lowed to fall on difEaction gratings for analysis to find if wave lengths are modified during flight hither-
 Science at present is unable to state whether there are suns Ave, ten or twenty quadHiIlion miles away nor, if there are, whether they are able to send light out here to our infinitesi- mally minute, almest exactly, but not quite, nothing of world, the earth Edgar Lucien Lark1n in New York American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
The Best Man.

Once upon a time in Sweden the best man at a wedding occupied a position that was useful as well as ornamental. In olden days the Swedish bridegroom found it desirable, in fact, to have sev- eral "best men" to defend him from the assaults of rivals and prevent them from carrying away his bride. The Scandinavian warrior of ancient times was far too lofty in his ideas to condo scend to plead for a maiden's hand. So he patiently waited until some other man who was more gallant had obtain ed the fair ones consent. Then when all the details had been nicely arrang- ed the proud warrior, with body sof well trained retainers, dashed down on the wedding party and, if strong enough, carried away the bride. The ''best men, (and it was very essential that they should be the best men in those days) therefore became necessary fixtures to marriage ceremonies, and they were so well esteemed and their popularity became so permanent that when the reason for their existence was in course of time removed they were still retained.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Passina of the Ren,anr pia..et.


 The Romany dialect, so great loved by Borrow, is said to be now dying out among English gypsies, one of the few families which still cherish it be- ing the Woods, whose tents and cara vans may be found by, the rivers and roads of north Wales. The Woods preserve many stories of their earIi- est known progenitor, who dourfshed' about, the beginning of the eighteenth century. According to their traditions, 'she always rode on horseback on a blood horse, would not sleep in the open, but in barns; wore a three cock ed hat with gold lace, a red silk coat, 8 waistcoat embroidered with green leaves, had half crowns for buttons on his coat, sported white brooches gayiy decked with ribbons, pumps with silver buckles and spurs, a gold watch and chain and two gold rings. From the description one gathers the gypsy's idea. of howling swelI.-L0n- don Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
STAMFORD ADOPTS
 NEW ORDINANCES
Many Young ToWnspeople to Participate In Amateur
 Theatrical.
Especial to The Farmer)

Stratford, Nov. 27s-At the public day evening before the se1ectmen the last town repoft were adopted. There was no opposition Measures were adopted for public safety, with refer ence to unsafe buildings, the moving of buildings ,the sale or possession of explosives, excavations in streets or sidewalks, and the keeping of side walks clear. Permits will be required for the construction of buildings with in the town limits. Penalties are pro vided for the defacing of public and private properties and the destructSon or injuring of trees on the highways Measures were also passed in regard to public sanitation. The case of Christ Korst of Bridge port who was arrested the other eve ming by Constable Joseph Barskey for not having the rear light of his auto mobile lighted was nolled on payment of costs which amounted to $9.91
 Thanksgiving was celebrated in an appropriate manner both in the churches and at the homes. There were special services at the Christ Episcopal church at il in the morning and at 1D:3O a. m. in the CongreEa- tional and Methodist churches At St. James R. C.. church, mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Michael J. O'Connor, at o'clock.
 There were many family reunions throughout the whole day In the af- ternoon, the Corinthian football team defeated the Milford eleven by the score of to o. A large crowd wit messed the contest. Wells and Mc- Qui1lan starred for the locals. Throughout the day there were many
 
 of match games were played
 Many Stratford people will be rep | resented in the cast of Vanity B'air. '' which is to be presented in the Lyric i theatre, Bridgeport, Dec. S,-4 and 5, for the benefit of the Visiting Nurses i association Among those who will take part in the production are the Misses Elsie Assu1n, Lillian, FoIett Dorothy Wood, Edith Lsacen, Susan I Bennetto., Mary Hall, and the Messrs Roger Beers, John Bennettos Eoober' 5 l Wheeler, Ario Walker, Harold Bris- tol, Edmund Wheeler, Lawrence Gas seI and Vincent sexton. John Ben will do a special dance as part of the evenings program.
 l The home Of MT. and Mrs Henry IB Donning of Stratford was visited yesterday by the stork which left 2 lten pound baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing well.
 At their home, the -1Mizpah Villa IStratford, the Sunday school class od Mrs. Jerome May was entertained or Tuesday. A club was organized 1T (which Master Walter Thompson wa: ichosen president; Master Herbert Hart vice president; Master John Taylor isecretary; Master Ralph Van Sickier ltreasurer social committee, Fred Mills and lockout committee, Irving Bennett. The club will meet once . month. Among those present werS Gaev. Edward C. Packard, D. D. ant lwife. Mrs. Thomas Taylor and Mrs lHart. Preparations are now undei way to give a Christmas dinner tt Isorne worthy family
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
AA Nine pavs, wonder.',

The memorable reign of Lady Jana Grey iB sa1d to have given rise to the phrase "a nine days wonder" Lady Jane was proclaimed queen of Hng- land July 10, 155S, four days after the death of Edward VI After the lapse of a period of nine days, on July 1Ss she reli1quishad her title to the crown thus terminating her reign in the shoEt space of week and 9 half. A noted English historian says, saThus we come to the end of the diary of that shOrt and troubled reign that from it's length is said to have given rise to the now u620 poputar phrase, "a nins days wenderyg
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
An ENa,eitneaa..

He was a nervous man. Most men are when they find themselves in 8 dentists chair, but he was exception ally SO. The tooth that had to come out was quite small affair-frem the dentists point of view. From the pa tients it felt about as big as 8 house.
 He decided to have gas. The dentist. who was in a hurry to go to tennis match, tried to persuade him to do without it, but he was determined.
 Then the dentist, in a fervor of i'm patience, waited for his victim to lose consciousness, but the nervous man in sisted on keeping one eye open. though he had enough gas to float an afrship-
 Unable to contain himself any long CT, the irate tooth puller exclaimed:
 ,'Let yourself go, man! Shut your eye, you idfot?'
 Somewhere from the back blocks of dreamland the patient murmured sleep fly:
 "Can't; it's glass?'- Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
OLDER RESIDENTS
 MOURN PASSING
 OF JOHN HACKETT
Was Pioneer In Upbuilding of Old St. Mary's Parish
 and a Sturdy Citizen

In the death of John Hackett which occurred suddenly at his late home 582 Stillnan street yesterday morn ing one of the early Celtic settlers of this city succumbed. The deceased had resided here for upwards of 60 years and for more than half cen tury had been a trusted employee of the furniture and upho1stering house of N. Buckingham & Co.,, Inc, having started work with this concern when it was conducted by it's founder, Ma than Buckingham. MT. Hackett re- mained continuously in the employ of this establishment until the time of his death, being an expert wood fin isher.
 When St. Mary's parish was orga- nized he was one of it's first members and until the parish was divided some I 3 years ago he remained one of the pew collectors and trustees, a position of trust which he held from the in ception of the mother parish until the division which resulted in the forma- ton of St. Charles parish.
 He was one of the charter mem bers and officers of the St Patrick's Benevolent society, the first society of Irishmen and their descendants or ganized in this city. He was a devout Catholic and always gave HberaIly of his means to the furtherance of
 
 the present edifice of St. Mary's was building he was prominent in the va rious activities which had to do with raising funds for the erection of the church buildings.
 His wife died some years ago and following her demise several of his children passed to the great beyond MT. Hackett was g. fine type of those sturdy Irish settlers who came to this country in the late 'fordes and early 'fifdes. <, All of his long and useful life he lived in East Bridgeport and was a taxpayer who took an inte1li- gent and active interest in the well fare of his adopted city.
 The few remaining of his contern- porar1esS will view with regret his passing and recall his many acts of usefulness as 8 citizen of the com munty. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Charles church and is survived by two daugh- ters, Mary and Margaret, and two sons Andrew and Joseph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
lieoriea aaH GroNNe.


 The he0r1ce shrub is like the haIc1, growing to the height of four or five feet, and the root is the only part that Shas value. It is found in damp sandy places, chiefly along the banks of riv-. CTS aronnd the Caspian sea, and is dug by peasant women, who earn from 10 to 15 cents day working for the Hco- rice collectors The root sells for n flew cents a pound in the raw state. The larger part is skipped in that con saition. but about 20 per cent of the product is boiled and crushed, and the Juice is made into the hard black paste such as can be bought in the drug stores In 1s48 an Italian began to cultivate hcorice, and since that time many people have adopted the indus try, because the cultivated root con tains much more sap than that of the wild plant and costs very little more. The only attention necessary is to keep the sol 1oosened and well watered. The cultivated ncorice brings much Ehigher prices in the market and pro duces much greater quantity of paste in proportion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27

money Years ago two muh barges were built at San FraneiBco, eaactlys alike, consrncted from one 8ezaen. One of them was quite eonamonplace. but the other raced every barge in the bay and beat them all, raced every yacht on the Pacific coast and beat them. She was so fast that yachts were built on her lines, but turned out mere barges for sloth. Nobody could see how this craft dtffeTed from her crawling sisters or from tfse yachts. In 1851 the America went to CoWes
 England, and raced for a prize cup She won that trophy, and then an Eng hshman bought her and improved her hull, stinening it with knees through- out. After that she lest every race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
carlyae,s ca1stio ToFeao.

A delightful Carlyle story is told in connection with the painting of the portrait of Carlyle by Sir John 1En- la1s. The portrait was painted in 1ST1 at the home of Millais. Carlyle and his niece, who accompanied him, were both impressed with the magninceneS of the furnishings and the objects Oa art with which 1t was filled.
 s4And does all this-er-eome from Q paint pot?E queried the niece. The artist replied in the affirmative Then this characteristic comment came from Carlyle:
 "Ah, well, it shows what a numbes of fools there are in the worldT'
 Only three sittings were given and the picture is c4assed as unfinished q Maybe that remark is the reason why it was never completed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
IN THE CITY COURT

Joseph Doherty, 794 Railroad ave- nue, was lined g for breach Of the peace and intoxication. The breach of peace comprised scaling a stone through the home of his uncle, Joseph Doherty. of Park terrace, when he was refused admission there .yester- day.
 The hearing of first degree murder charges against Mrs. Annie dolnar and John Kerekes. 837 Wordin ave- 'nue, was. continued until tomorrow, or later, pending the result of Coroner Phelan's Inquiry in the death of Steve MoInar. L.....-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
MINIMUM WAGE LAW BEFORE SUPREME COURT

Washington. Nov. 27-Briefs in the case brought by Frank c. StettIer a Portland, Ore, manufactures, to have declared unconstitutional the Oregon compulsory minimum wage law for women were filed today in the su- preme court.
 The briefs urge that such legisla- ton is beyond the power of state; Is unsupported by public opinion, would be destructive of business and increase the cost of living.
 Non-compu1sory legislation in Mas saehusetts and Nebraska is approved in the briefs but the compulsory leg isfation in Oregon. Washington. Colo rado, Minnesota, California and Utah, is condemned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
PArRrcK J. LYME.

The funeral of Patricir J. Lamb. whose sudden death occurred on Wednesday, was held this morning from the bereaved home SOY Park avenue, at s:3o and at o'clock at the Sacred Heart church where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Dr. Richard F. Moore, assisted by Rev Matthew Judge and Rev. Thomas J. Mooney. As the body was brought into the church the choir sang Nearer My God to Thee.'' 'tDominie'' was sung at the offertory and at the con- clusion of the mass Mrs. Witterwill sang stI WIH Give Thee Rest" The floral tokens. expessions of sorrow, weer many in number and of distinc- tive beauty. John. Patrick and Thozn- as Burns, Daniel P. Walsh, Oliver Murlette and Arthur Doyle were the pail bearers. Father Mooney accom- panied the funeral cortege to St Mi- chaePs cemetery and read the com initial service at the grave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
sCHOOLBOY, HURT BY ELIMINATES, IS IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION

Assistant Tender John D. A1bee of the Washington bridge. is reported as being in a serious condition at his home suffering with injuries alleged to have been received from p1aymates at school in Stratford about three weeks ago. The nerves of his left leg appear to be paralyzed and he is un- able to walk. -Dr. C. E. BIackman of this city is attending him.
 It is intimated that there will be a renewal of the investigation to deter mine responsibility The boy previ- ously had experienced trouble with this leg but had recovered so as to be able to walk around.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Takinn Her Down.

'tMy farewell appearance was an oc- casion of the, greatest enthusiasm 7 said one prina donna.
 ssYes,' replied the other. tTsn't it remarkable that such large number of people should Mave seemed SO de lighted to hear you for the last tineT' Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Told Hir1 1so,y Manv,

Golfer Go long suffering and wearied caddie)-How many's that, Sandy :? Caddie-Yer playin' gere ninth Ye tappit it afr the tee In yum, missed 1t altaegether in twa, went intae the sand bank in three, ye did'na get cot in four. but ye got Oot in five; ye gaed intae the whins in sax, ye dfd'na get oot In seven, but ye got cot in acht, and moo yere playin' yere ninth.-Lon- don Punch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
EoE GrCama,a EeeIinas..

rimanded by her mother for saying things that hurt her grandmother's feelings. Later the youngster was found at the medicine cabinet, and when questioned she replied. Pm look
 ing for the arnicato rub on grandma"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
LuCY M GJEfIN.

The funeral of Lucy M, widow of sse4im w. Gunn Of PfttsheId Mass. who died suddenly from an apoplettc attack while on a visit to her daugh- fer in Bridgeport, was held at o'clock this afternoon from the Bishop nor tuaGy chapel on Fairfield avenue with. Dr. w. H. Eley. pastor of the A. M. B. Zion church, and w. N. Morton, pastor of the Messiah Baptist church, pfnciating. The body will be taken to Pittsheld tomorrow for burial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
MlIss ET.TzlA .J. BIIRRHTr.

The funeral of Miss Eliza. J. Burritt, who died early yesterday at her home. s05 Broad street. aged s6 years, was held at 2:So o'clock, this afternoon, from the home with Dr. Richard L. Swain, pastor Of the South Congre- gationaI church, officiating She was born in Roxbury, Conn, daughter Of Fairchfld and Betsy Morris Burr1tts The body will be taken to that place for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors, who assisted us in the recent bereavement of my son, John A. O'Brien, and for the kindness shown us in our hour of need, also fer the many beautiful floral pieces received. Especially the employees of the Western Union, American District Telegraph Co.,. and the messenger boys.
 Signed,
 MsRs FRANK c. HOPKINS
 AND SONS. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Servia's Area.

Serv1a is compact territory, with uring 14O miles from east to west and 11O miles from north to south It is essentially an agricultural country, 60 per cent Of it's total area being set apart for cultivation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Wet Clothes.

Wet feet or clothes give us cold' because the evaporation absorbs the heat so rapidly from the surface of the body that it's temperature is lowered beneath the normal, straining the or gans of the body and resulting in what we call a cold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27

= Two years old Joseph Cronan, son of Joseph Cronan of 199 Gilbert street, is reported as in an extremely critical condition this afternoon at Bridgeport hospital with bronchial pneumonia with only a slight chance of recoYerY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Rapid Writinu.

Business Man (to applicant for sit 1afion) Can you write shorthand7
 Applicant-Yes sir
 Business Man-How many words a ninutes ] Applicant = I've never counted, but the day my wife feund in my pocket some letters I'd forgotten to post for her [ took down every word she utter ed as fast as she said them.
 Bustness Man-You'n do-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Read Co. Brings Suit
 Against MacF E arlanes

Francis H. MacFarlane and Gladys MacFarlane, both prominent in so- cial circles in this city, have been sued for $2.211.48 by. the D. M Read Co. It is alleged that certain mer- chandise was sold. to the defendants for which they have refused to pay. f Deputy Sheriff Abriola served pa pers in the action, which is returnabIe to the superior court, December term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
cete on Her Ner,,ea.

Surveyor This town is only two years old; that's why my wife hates to live here. City Friend -How's thati Surveyor She's already pointed out as one of the older residents Chicago News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Natural coneIusion.

Medical Professor-What would you do in the case of a person eating poi sonous mushrooms? Student-Recom- mend a change of diet.-Boston Tran script.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
Cranky Vessels.

Even the best designers never know how their ships will turn out when completed. They may break all records for speed, or they may be so slow as to be entirely useless-a mere waste of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27

Oscar Evans, a second hand dealer of Newheld avenue, has complained to the police that some one cut out the spoAes of the wheels on his de- livery wagon last night when it was stored in the back yard of No. 8 En- zine Co.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27

Frank Doyle of 755 Broad street has reuu ested the police to locate a num- Der of articles missing from his home. He believes that key workers are re- sponsible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
OBITUARY
IAMEs DHvLdN.

James Devlin died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Pember. I'll Madison avenue. He Is survived by two daughters. Mrs Hem ry Pember and Mrs: Louis Blair, and two sons, Thomas Devlin of Haywa Cal, and Frank A. Devitn, of San Diego, Cal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
A Partfnu shot.

Cholly Cmaking. a date)--very well; I'll be there bright and early. Miss Keen-Be there early. anyway: won't ask the other thing. Boston Tran
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27
BRIEF ITEMS OF,
 LOCAL INTEREST

MT. and Mrs G. P. Potter and son., Donald. Of PTS Black Rock avenue, have returned from Stamford, where tives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-27

sIf you wish for anything which be- longs to another you lose that which is your oswn.-Epictetus.