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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Finesse.


 Finesse is one of those wonderful French words which seem to mean so much and yet, when one hunts them right down to their fundamental es- sence, turn out to mean really nothing so very much at all.
 The word fnesse as originally intro duced into this country meant the maneuver in whist by which you take a trick from your opponents with a card lower than your highest-a card inferior also to one possessed by youf opponents.
 Speaking generally, without chasing the word too near its lair, dnesse means the art of doing things nifhIy-I find it necessary to refer constantly to American slang in order to get the best definition. for subtle French ex- pressions
 Now there is, sisters and brethren an old saying which saith that it isn't so much what you do as how you do it. The thing has a tang of the south about it. and suspect that it really isn't much older than the Louisiana purchase; but. be that as it may. to lift an expression from the newspaper editorial writers hnesse has to do with how you do things. George Vaux Ba- con in Green Book Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

Phil and Marjorie had been very selfish. When baby brother had tod dled up to them after dinner and ask ed them for little bite of their can dy they had run away and hidden be- hind the bureau, where they greedily ate it all. Soon after, while they were looking out of the nursery window, they say a little boy earn a nickel by carrying several packages for 8 lady up to the front doorstep of her house. To their great surprise he ran down the street and gave it to 8 poor blind man on the corner
 This made the children think how mean they had been to their little brother. So Phil said. Lets go to the candy shop and buy g. peppermint stick for baby brother. We'll take our very own money"
 s.Let's give the poor blind man something, too,'' added Marjorie, as she turned her bank upside down to get out the money.
 ..And I'll give my other hve-cent piece to the little boy who was so kind to the blind mani" cried Phil.
 When they returned both children were smiling happily. Did you see how glad the poor boy was to get the five cents ?" asked Phil.
 fYes,'' answered Marjorie, land did you hear how gratefully the blind man thanked me ?''
 But all that baby brother said was ''Yum! Yum!" as he sucked away on his pink-and-white peppermint stick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
DIR. MACFARLAND,
 HEAD OF CHURCH
 COUNCIL, AS TODAY

Rev. Charles S. Macfar1and, secre- tary of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, with which nearly all the leading Protest ant denominations are affiliated, was born in Boston forty-eight years ago to-day, Dec. 12, 1866.s The man who has played so important a part in ex- tending the usefulness of this tclear- ing house" of American Professionalism
 spent many years in business life be- fore he became clergyman. After graduating from the East Boston High
 School in 1884 he entered the em- pIoy Of ma.nufacturing concern hay ing plants in Boston and New York, and before he was twenty became the general manager of the concern. With a brilliant and successful business ca reer apparently head of him. he abandoned it in 1892 to become the secretary of the Me1rose Y. M. c. A., and, a little later, assistant pastor of the Maverick Congregational Church in East Boston. Then, confirmed in
 his belief that he would attain his highest usefulness in the ministry, he
 entered Yale, and while still Q student
 he was ordained in the Congregational ministry in 1897. After leaving the New Haven institution with the de- grees of 3D., and Ph.D., he became e
 pastor of a Congregational church in
 Maiden, Mass, and afterward in
 South Nor1a1k, Conn. During this
 period he gained widespread fame as a preacher and lecturer, and wrote a
 number of books, including s'The Old Puritanism and the New Age" s'The
 Spirit Christlike,'' and Jesus and the
 Prophets" As secretary of the Fed eraI Council of Churches, @ delegated body of thirty leading Christian bod dies, he has Iabored to realize the objects of the organization, which are to bring about an era of felIowshi D
 and united action, and to promote missionary work, moral reform and social service by the Protestant churches of the United States. TheG council was recently appealed to by the leading Protestant ministers Of Germany, in a statement defending Germanys resort to arms. Its war like tone and vigorous denunciation
 of Germany's opponents is a matter
 of considerable surprise the council
 commented in giving out the state
 meut- Tn their appeal to the council the German clergyman declared that the German sword is bright and
 keen that neutral nations had been vfctiInized by "a systematic network of Hes,'' and that the guilt for this ''murderous war; rests not on our 1 people, With the deepest convic- | ton '' the appeal concluded, i've must attribute it to those who have long
 secretly and cunningly been spinning | a web of conspiracy against Germany. which now they have flung over us in order to strangle us therein
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Series of stories for young folks.

5
 There are a dozen differ ent series of stories for boys at 25c a volume.
 Over half as many differ ent series for girls at the same price.
 Plenty of good stories at greater cost; nicer in book making.
 The more stories a boy or girl is given, the happier they are. And Christmas is the time we wish to make them happy.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

(11 How long has Belgium been an independent power, and what was it before3 (2) What language is spoken there?
 1 Belgium was formerly part of the Netherlands, which comprised Ho1- land as well, Belgium constituting the southern part. Racial and religious differences brought about separation and in 1880 Belgium was separated from Holland and became an inde- pendent state. It has been the scene of much warfare and has very mixed population, with different languages. G) According to a census of 1900, out of a population of little more than 6,OoO,00O 2,574,S05 spoke French only, 2,822, 900 spoke Flemish only; 2S,314 spoke German only; S01, ,587 spoke French and Flemish; 66,447 spoke French and German; ,28S spoke Elem ish and German; 42,8s4 spoke all three of the languages. In 1S39 the powers guaranteed the neutrality of Belgium, and 1t has been maintained ever since until the present war. On the outbreak of the war between France and Ger many in 1870, Belgium feared inva- sion, but Great Britain declared her intention to maintain the neutrality, and both be1ligerents agreed to it. A considerable portion of the French army routed at Sedan sought refuge across the Belgian frontier, but they laid down their arms, according te agreement, and were interned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
DELANEY REARRESTS
 MAN SET FREE BY HIS OWN ASSISTANT
Charged With Fraud Liber ated On Promise of Turn
 ing States Evidence
Before He Has Chance to Leave New Warrant Rush
 ed There to Intercept Him

Shortly following his release on his own recognizance after being held for superior court for forgery by Judge Wilder at 5today's city couiA session, John P Mulvin, solicitor>of 1T Union Park, Boston, was re-arrested charged with obtaining money under false pre- tenses- His first release followed the recommendation of Assistant Prose cutting Gray who said that he had agreed on this procedure in a confer cnce with Attorney George F. Mara, if Mulvin would tell what he knew of the transaction. The second warra Tt was issued by Prosecuting Attorney Delaney at his office, reaching police hGadquarters before Mu1vin left.s> At torney Mara vigorously protested the : smuggings' of Mulvin and taking of Bertilion data threatening suit against the police department. Gap tain of Detectives Arnold direcSed the taking of the data and, in the mean time Prosecuting Attorney Delaney was communicated with.
 Otto Stankey, former State street saloon proprietor and companion of Afulvirl, was held for. superior court In his case bonds were fixed at $500 and late today had not been raised. The charges of obtaining money un- der false pretenses against both men were nolIeds The second warrant s9afr1st MuIvin alleges the Obtaining of $5 under false pretenses from George Terry. It is alleged that he assumed the authority of James Lev in. New York, in collecting the money
 The holding of Mulvin on new charge was not received kindly by As sistant Prosecutor Gray and Attorney Mara The latter said that Mulvins s fine would be paid, even if he had to pay it himself.
 The original arrest resulted from complaint of John 1T. E4arters of Harter's Hotel. State street, it being alleged that Stankey and Mulvin mis- represeuted themselves and illegally used a, check and obtained it in a like manner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Rich and warm new confortabIes.

Who can't think of some body that down-filled com ffortable will be a delight tof Beautiful in the daintiness Of their lowered covering. As light as air. practically, but wonderful in their warmth-giving power.
 Pink and blue and lavender. Some with border Of harmonizing plain hue
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 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Rich gift is Oriental rug.
The Weather:-
 Colder tonight and Sunday.

Seeker for gift that shall be permanent may con fidently choose Oriental rug.
 Similarly, seeker for gift that possesses beauty may just confidently choose Oriental rug.
 These remarkable floor coverings combine beauty and permanency, service and decoration richness and utility
 small and carefully lot mostly in the smaller sizes has arrived just time for folks who would pick unusual gift That lot is from dealer whose judgment rarely good, whose agents know every country of weaving Orient,-ar and he has sent picked collection
 There many rugs of the proper size to fit into hooks and of the library sitting There number of those small oblong sizes that make covering for the library table There several the larger sizes that add such complete richness the pol ished flooring of den.
 $12.5O $15 $27 $175.
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
HIGHWAYMEN ROB
 MAN OF $160 IN PARK

Antonio Covato, 134 Clarence street, was held up and robbed Of $16o in broad daylight yesterday under the band stand in Washington park He intended sending some money home for the holidays, had $50 in an inside vest pocket and was returning home after withdrawing $100 from the post office. Reaching the band stand, he says. he was approached by two men. One asked him for aims. When he refused, they grabbed him and, while one held his hands behind him the other went through his clothing. He was temporarily gagged.
 The men disappeared, running up Noble avenue while Covota. ran as rapidly in the opposite direction to- wards the Second precinct police sta ton Both of his assailants are de- scribed as being young. and apparent ly foreigners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Clever gifts for Baby.

Good sense and prettiness will lead many to choose liteI tie knitted articles as Baby s gift.
 Almost -marveEous variety of such now. That variety ancIudes a-dozen and one things froNn complete swesteE set to tiny bootees or sack.
 PIaythings of light daintiness range from little Kewpie rattles to cider down do1lies
 15c to $6.
 Pretty connfng-season. dresses for little folks: long or short models. HiEn- broidery and lace are about equally used.--5Oc to eS3.
 For little girls of to 6, a similar collection Of dresses in the 1xed styles of next Spring.
 Every fine and dainty white fabFio and many styles of trimning.-s1 to $5.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
sTcTgK CLUES TO AUTOMOBILE
 THIEVES IN THIS CITY

Rridgeport police department IS co-onerating with departments throughout New England in the at- tempt to break up the gang of auto 4nobiles thieves believed to be oper- attng extensively and systematiea4ly- Hardly a day passes but WhaL notlces s rF +befte are received. It is noted that the cars stolen are generally or line types found in large numbers on the streets and with few distinguish ing features It is believed that the Tnaehines are driven to New York or +e. .o,,,a o1,t-cf-t f-tfe-way place, e4,a,gad in aDnearance and then sold. On account of Bridgeport being on the direct route to New York 1t is suspected that the tunderground raiiroad'' runs through this city or near it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
(Continued from Page D NOTES SHOW GIRL PLANNED MURDER

rived, Aidi called out that Lizzie shot me-. Sergeant Wheeler, at the direc- ton of Mrs. Klinko, sought Lizzie in the ceIlarway.
 With revolver drawn, the policeman tore. open the cellar doors. As he rushed into the cellar, he stumbled over something. It was the uncon- scious eform of Lizzie. There were two bullet wounds in her head. When she heard footsteps approaching, she had turned her revolver on herself. Her falling body had crashed through a door at the foot of the cellar steps.
 Dr. J. H. Ffnnegan, by this time, had removed Aidi's body to the an- bulance. Sergeant Wheeler carried the almost 1ifeIess form of Lizzie to the tended victim.
 Aidi, vering on nconsciousness. rolled to her side and looked at the body beside her.
 Her strength almost gone, she managed to raise one arm as if to strike her companion. The physician restrained her, and she sank back mumb1ing.
 You. bad. bad girl. You, bad girl Why did you do it?''
 In the hospital elevator, again Aidi tried to strike her chum
 Lizzie died from her wounds about 11:15 o'clock. She made no state ment before her death. Atdi made this statement:
 .sI never bothered Lizzie Bedo. She promised to kill me for a long time when talked to any men. Lizzie erot Jealous. We had no words today at all She shot me, we had lived to- gether until last Tuesday night. Lizzie has been hitting me all the while since my brother came to the house. A fel- low came named Andrew Jorke He lives on Willard street. No one seen her shoot me. We were in tha toilet when Lizzie shot me. I never had a revolver in my life Lizzie came to the Salts Textile shop yesterday and we both went to the toilet. She threatened to shoot me there. screamed and Lizzie said she would not shoot me and put the revolver away
 In addition to finding letters that showed Lizzie had deliberately plan ned the double tragedy, the police learned today Aidi's cousin had re- gently come to this country and was much in her company Lizzie resent ed this intrusion It is said, and her plans to destroy her chu1n became more fixed from that traie More than once she had threatened to kill Afdi. says Joe Kundus
 Lizzie's room was searched today. and in addition to the notes. which were on scraps of manila paper. there was found a partly filled box of .38 caHbre cartridges. Some cigarettes were also found. Lizzie was addicted to smoking, say those who knew her. Late this afternoon, Medical Exa- miner Garlick says there was nothing to indicate that the tragedy was other than double murder planned by Lizzie. At the hospital it was said that Aidi has a fair chance to recover. 1izzie's body is at the morgue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Linens of extra beauty.

Little gathering of partic= ularly pretty luncheon sets. Pure linen, 13 pieces, em- broidered in eyelet and oth- CT good patterns, S2. .25 to $5.
 scarfs of pure linen in AS and 54 inch lengths.
 Some made with effective drawnwork designs, some hemstitched, $1. .25.
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Three good
stocking examples.

 Mercerised lisle stockings of deep lustrous black have a truly silky look-and are very very durable.
 Some of extra durability have donS bIe sole and heel and linen splteed toes-s pairs s1.
 Colored silk stockings with deep lisle top and lisle sole toe and hseE lzl- c1ude nearly all the liked eolors oG this season,-5oc.
 Handsome black silk of medium weight but special firm texture are dollar. They have lisle heel, toe and top; this makes them wear longer ana prevents tearing by supporters-sI-
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
OVERCOME BY GAS AT
 GRAPHoPHoNE FACTO

Vincent George, 40 years old Of 52 Organ street, was overcome by g arising from material used tu the grinding and soldering room of tue American fGraphophone Co.'s plant this morning and was transferred to St. Vincent's hospital in an ambu- lance He was unconscious for time but had recovered sufficiently by the, time the ambulance had arrived to make use of the pulmotor unneeer Sary-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
RFsE4 SEES FATHERS ADDRESS.
 YOUTH IS HELD IN JAIL FIssFaIs ERE

Clyde Nelson, 19 years old. of Lam sing, Mich. is likely to pass the VIII Ter ir, custody unless he gives the right name and address of his father to Probation Officer Simpson Ar raigned in city court a week ago for strsir, riding, he was ordered held un- til today and comm unication with his father made Judge Wilder was ll1 : formed in city court today that no word has been received and another weeks continuance was ordered. Ne1- son was informed that his stay would be indefinite unless he tells the truth
 The Intern ationa1 Sunday School Association, perfected plans that will result in sending q Bible to each sol dier in the warning armies of Es1rope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
CYCLE CAR FACTORY
 HERE MAY CONTRACT
 BIG FOREIGN ORDER

With the advent of large autono- bile buyers into this country from abroad it was learned today that the Trumbu1 Cycle Car company of this city may secure 8 contract today for the shipment of nearly 2.O0O cars to Copenhagen, Denmark. While it was admitted at the factory that negotia- tions were pending, the amount of the contract said to closely approach half a million dollars would not be di- vuIged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Blankets to make batIlrobes.

Big soft warm blankets that will make robes to de light either man or woman, $2.5O and $3. 50.
 As nice in appearance as in the comfort they give.
 Indian patterns. conventional de- signs, many coIors and combination of co1ors.
 Big enough so there's no trouble in cutting and making
 With each blanket, cord for girdle.
 Main floor. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
BECK PRESIDENT OF
 SIXTH DISTRICT CLUB

The Sixth District Democrats at a meeting held on Thursday night at which about 35 attended organized a new social club to be known as the Sixth District club James F. Beck, was elected president; Eugene Schaaf, vice-president, Joseph Lamott, secre- tary and Hugh Kunk1e, treasurer They plan many pleasant affairs dur ing the coming winter and the mem- bership is sure to grow rapidly un- der the direction of the present of ficers.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
 DIED. 


 BUCKIIEY this city, Saturday, Dec 12, 1914, Annie Doyle, below ed wife of Patrick Buckley.
 Relatives and friends also mem bers of the Seaside Hive No. G. La dies Of the Maccabees, Auxiliary Mo- 50, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Star of Pembroke No. IT, Compan-5 ions Of the Forest, are respectfully invited to attend the fun eral from her late residence No. 164 Pequon- mock street. Monday, Dec. 14th at 9:3G and from St Augustiness church at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Mfchae1,s cemetery. a* FTTEGE3ALD.-In this city, Dec. 1, 1914, Michael Fitzgerald.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 474 Harra1 avenue on Monday, Dec. 4, at 8:30 a. nn., and from St. Angus tines at g a. m- with solemn high mass. Interment St. Michaers cemetery.
 T II bs MCRYSTAIa-In this city. Dec. 10, 1914, Michael McCrystal.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Cullinan S Mullins on Mon day, Dec. fl, at 8:3o a. m., and from St. Peters church at a. m.
 InterTnent St. MichaeFs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
JUDGE HALLEN ABLE TO SIT UP
 LITTLE EACH DAY
(special to IThe Farmer

Nashua, N! H., Dec. 12-No inn provement is reported in the condi- ton of Judge Of Probate Edward F.
 Hallen of Bridgeport who is seriously i'll at St. JosepI's Hospital Judge Ha1len3 still retains complete posses sion of his mental faculties and is able to sit up a short time each day but he does not gain strength. His brother. Thomas HaI1en of Bridgeport is at his bedside almost constantly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
GARDNER'S PLAN FOR WAR INQUIRY
 IS VOTED DOWN

Washington, Dec. 12-Representa- tive Gardner's demand for hearing on his resolution for an investigation into the military preparedness of the country was voted down today by the House rules committee by a straight party vote, to 3. All the Democrats voted against it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
poqIcE FLING BLAZING
 BED THROUGH DOORWAY

Sergeant John McGirr and Police man I<,hn Dempsey of the Second pre- cinct station, appeared in the role of iremen yesterday when they discev- cred a lively blaze in the home of Mrs. Fuscoe, 99 Walter street, rushed into the house and threw a blazing bed out into the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
DE QUETTvILLE BACK
 AT ATLANTIC HOTEL

c. N DeQuettvilIe, formerly manas- CT of the old Windsor hotel, which stood on the site of the Lyon & Grum- man hardware store and for some time manager of the Atlantic hotel, has again been retained by the ownership of the Atlantic hotel to run the busi- ness here. He began his duties this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
ALDERMAN ToOLEs RING
 IS RETURNED TO HIM

Alderman John F. Toole, of the firm of Toole & Sunderlfn, who early this week lost diamond ring valued at $500, reported to the police that 1t had been found in a Water street conn mission house in which he had en- gagged in conversation when the val uable slipped through a hole in his pocket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

A heavy ruDber-tired tricycle. wheel is at police headquarters awaiting a claimant and pending an investigation as to whether 1t was stolen. N.
 Nelson. employed st the Bridgeport Savings bank, brought it to police headquarters, saying that he saw a small boy come out of the buildings s boiler room and that he ran, drop ping the wheel when asked about it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that the un- dersisned is required by law to file liens on Dec. 14th, 1914. against properly on which the street sprink- ling for 1913 has not been paid. Property owners paying before that date will avoid having their property nened.
 HOWARD F. SMITH,
 F Il bs Collector
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
POLICE TAKE UP SEARCH
 FOR INFORMATION AS TO
 HARRY LANES EXPEE2TI1tTc1 c1s

Data secured from relatives and friends regarding Harry Lane his past life and known experiences An the KIondike were today forwarded to the police officials Of Portlanus Ore, by Superintendent of Police Birmingham The request has been made that the mystery oR his death be thoroughly probed and that search be made for the fortune he IS sup posed to have won in the gold heids.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

NOTICE is hereby given that applica- ton will be made to the General As- sefnbly Of the State of Connecticut
 Session of 1915, for the restoration of Forfeited Rights to Anthony De- Tuzzi. Said rights were forfeited by his conviction in the Superior Court for Fairfield County at Bridgeport, February. 21, 1907, of theft from person. T12bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
When Ha Missed It.

The baIdheaded man was asked if he missed his hair much.
 "OnIy when some fool question makes me so mad I want to pull fl, 2 he replied pleasantly. = Philadelphia Ledger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

ss5oo ANNUALL9Y-Co with me evenings at home Everything sis furnished. Don't worry about cap itaL Boyd H. Brown. Omaha. Neb.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
p.na,. pIsr Prevents proposaI.

He limpecunious)-But you say your- self that your father is anxious to set you off his hands. She-Yes; that's why I don't think he'll listen to you Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

King George has appointed Lord Kitchner colonel of the Irish Guards to succeed the late Field Marshal Lord Roberts.