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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

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 The Allegation
 These allegations are:
 That Hills first statement to- the clerk of the House was notsa full and scoTrects statement of the moneys ex- pended or contributed to aid his can- didacy-
 That his second statement was not a fraH and correct report of such com Hributions and expenditures
 That HiITs political agent, Wheeler, made a payment to himself as treas- 1lrer. with HiI1's knowledge and con- sent, Of sS4S.25s alleged to be a, pay 1a1enf in violation of Sec 5, Chap 263, Hublic Acts, 1909, of Connecticut
 That Wheeler, az political treasurer, filed a sta4ement showing expendia Hures of g. .4e5. which are alleged to be alnlawfnL
 s1, 900 to J. H. Rorabaclz. treasurer Re- publican state central committee, in violation of Sec. 5. Connecticut Cor Tup4 Praclces Act
 That wheeler. with HiI1's consent. expended $s,67S.s4, to promote HilPa grossly in excess Of the amount which "a candidate for congress has a right to give spend, or caase-to be contrib z1ted, used or expended, under che Fed FeraI Act providing for publicity of con- fribufionz, made for the purpose of in fuencing elections at which represen- natives in congress are elected.
 That Wheezers returns as political agent and political treasurer fail to comply with the law, because they 1Ado not eE1cw all the money received and expended
 That the appointment of Wheeler, Hi1Ps personal friend as both agent and treasurer constituted a device to accomp1fsh the violation or evasion of state and federal statutes< so that large sums Of money could be collect ed and expended.
 That money Sd collected and expend- ed WaB designed to be used for im- 15roper1y influencing the electorate of Af1e Fourth Congressional District and that contributions were made by pri- seate corporations, the agents and of- Ncers, contrary to provisions of law,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
BAND AND CHORUS AT
 CITY'S TREE TONIGHT

The program for the municipal Christmas tree for tonight owing to the severe weather conditions will be made as short as possible. Beginning at 6:3O it is planned that the United Chorus, of about 40 choir singers from the various Roman Catholic churches in the. city will alternate with the Olympic band, under the direction of Joseph Ratzenberger in rendering six selections.
 The first number to be offered by the band will be. stAmerica'' followed by the chorus singing, tsAnd There Were Shepherds. Other numbers by the chorus will be stHoly Night; Silent Nlaht'', and s'Ring Out Merry RallE.'s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
FARMER IS FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH
 NEAR RI9GEFIELD

RddgeRedd, Conn.,, Dec. ae- Theodore Monroe, aged e5, farm CT of BoutonviI1e, N. Y., was found upon the place of John E. Nfitch- ell, a summer resident, in West Lane, today so badly frozen that he died when taken te the town hall. Monroe either was walking to Boutonvil1e OF was conAine here when he was overcome by the cold. He. lay upon the road all night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
DoNOyAN's CHARGES ARE BEFORE HOUSE
Some of Contributions Were Derived from Men and Corporations Not Even of the United States, Is One of the AL legations
] Especial to Tbe F'armer)

7T TI5p
 Washington, Dec copy of notice of contest has been filled with the clerk of Jeremiah Dono Ebenezer Hill Donovan is congressman from the Fourth Connecticut District Hill claims to be congressman elect
 Hills claim is attacked the allegation of excessive through his personal friend and political agent, Arthur c. Wheeler of Norwalk Conn
 eorhplaint Democratic National Committeeman Homer Cummings of Stamford, Conn, and upon home Norwak, Christmas e
 The complaint preable which is alleged that duly from the Fourth alleging violations of the Federal election law the Corrupt Practices Act of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
DROPS DEAD IN STORE.

Hartford, Dec. 26-WII14a1n Begg. of No. 1889 Broad street, died sudden iy in g. local .jeweIry store today of heart disease. MT. Begg was a native of TariffvilIe and was T years of age. He represented Enfield in the General Assembly in 1891. He was in ths drug business in Thonpsonvil1e sev- era years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
Cold? Just Look At These Figures
 From Winsted, Conn.

wfnsted, Conn, Dee. 2s-It was real winter weather today in tha Berkshire hill region of Connecticut: and many of the residents began
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
F1LLEY FORESTRY DELEGATE

Hartford, Dec. Ex-Governor Bald win today appointed State Forester Walter O. Fi11ey, a delegate to the an nua1 meeting of the American Pores try Association, in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and sHnday; nos auae Iso. cold tonight Warmer sunas1s f1alodermte zarfmbae winds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
Last Minute News Of The War

Paris Dec 26The Italian states according to ad to Man that French fleet of Vice Admiral Lapeyrere has sunk while attempt Ing to torpedo Austrian bateshps in the Austrian naval base 
 Valparaiso, Chilli Dec 26The Austrian battle cruiser raa into this port today She has been the Pacific coast of South America put into Caao, Peru
 Washington Dec 26 26secretary Bryan reiterated today that If Brand Whitlock, had taken action to dissuade the German military authorities from collecting levy Brussels he had acting personal capacity and without instructions ican-government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

The Swedish steamer Orion has ar rived here from Savannah with her qarge of cetteR burning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

Fire destroyed the lumber ana esal yard of Frank Justice, at Gleast de. Pa. at a loss of s5o, o,oo0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

Traffic on all lines was tied up by uI heavy blizzard at Oswego. N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

Athens, Dec. Threats bya the commander of an Americans cruiser to lombard the port ofs TripoI were made yesterdays3 when Turkish authorities re- fused to allow British ands French merchant ships to clears under the convoy of the cruis- CT. Advices to this effect have been received here through unz official channels.
 According to the story brought here, the Turkish au-i thorities absolutely refused to allow clearance rights to the merchantmen. They were nnz der the convoy of an American cruiser, the name of which is not given
 The refusal led 10 a parlsy and then Turkish troops at baeKed he crews of the rsg@ chantmen. A hand-to-hand en- counter was in progress when the commander of the cruiser sent an ultinaatum to she port officials.
 It was, in effect, that if the ships were not allowed to go unmolested, he would lombard the town. The. Turkish troops were hurriedly recalled and the merchant liners proceeded. un- der the convoy of the cruiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26
D. S. CRUISER THREATENS
 TO SHELL TURKISH PORT

Commander of American Vessel Stops Attack Onl French Merchant Ship By Ultimatu1n of a Bombard- ent Quiets Trouble andl Ships Proceed Without al Shot Being Fired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-26

Aerial Duel Between Eng
 fish and German Biplanes Over Thames Startlea London On Christmas No Truce Tn Great War for Holidays Russians Again On Offensive Line
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

age 10 want to so. financial courage to
attempt It. and both moral and physical
courage actually to get started. The
neighhors make remarks about you as
you start away. or at least YOU, feel that
they are making them. and everybody
you meet looks at you as though they
suspected that you were just doing IL 10
be smart OF course. the automobiles are
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

so well with 50 few horses and people 20
eat might DO an interesting scientific
study, but neither you nor your horse care
to be eKperimented on. And the lily net
viii not stay on. You tie It here and
there and a comes OFF again and again
The horse stops 20 kick off the files and
more flies get on. II q a question Of
being chased ~ automobiles or being de-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

riding every Sunday. and who appreciate
the sweetness of the quaint rail-fenced
crossroads. You are mistaken There
are no country boys and girls in narrow
buggies. You passed them all at the
bowling amusement park q while ago.
You have the quiet road and the tall
weeds and the sun and the shadows and
the silent 10Y Of the fields ell to your
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

self until a huge. big-headed machine
rips up the road all about you and lunges
past
The joke Il on you. The driver thinks
that YOU are the country sweethearts. and
frequentea roads an 10 yourself until you
are discovered by the mosquitoes and the
horse flies. How these creatures thrive
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

indignant and snort along behind you and
dash past you and jump around corners
at you. but that was no more than you
had expected. and you hurry away 20 the
unfrequented roads as quickly as your
livery stable horse win take you. There
you feel sure you win find congenial
company among the country boys and
girls who can still afford % go buggy
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
Let Your Git to Her
at Christmas Be
GLOVES

IT HERE is probably nothing that
4 will be more acceptable and
we are certain that gloves selected
from our splendidly chosen stock
will give thorough satisfaction.
Several of the best and most ia
vorably known makes are repre-
sented, including the famous Har-
rison Reindeer Fabric gloves; also
the Reyneir French gloves, Mark
Cross London made gloves, for
which we are distributing repre-
sentatives for Omaha and vicinity.
Gloves prices, soc to $3.50 the
pair. Holiday boxes IL desired.
Burgess-Nash Oo..--AGnin Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
/ MERCHANDISE AND
GLOVE CERTIFICATES

A RE more popular than ever
"A this season with people
whose shopping time is limited, or
with those who cannot determine
what gift to send. These certifi-
Gates are exchangeable at any
time for merchandise, and issued
for any amount.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
Women's Bathrobes
at $3.50 toS11.75

A N appropriate and acceptable
"A gift at Christmas time. Made in
a great variety of pretty styles OF
Terry cloth, blanket and quilted
materials, finished with cords and
frogs and packed in neat Holiday
boxes If desired.
Rurgess-Fash Co.-second Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Shaving Stands, St.0O
Nickel plated shaving stand with
plate mirror, white cup and good
brush, very special for Monday,
at .......... 800
Shaving stands, $3.50
Fancy silver plated base shaving
stand with adjustable mirror.
cup, brush. splendid value at $3.50
shaving Sets, 800
Shaving cup and brush, silver
plated holder for white cup, ex-
cellent brush, special, at $500
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
CONCERNING OUR
DELIVERY SERVICE

A DDITIONAL equipment makes
"A it possible for the prompt de-
livery of all parcels purchased
even during this season of Holt
day shopping.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

voured by insects. and. OF course. yop
resign yourself to the automobiles and
trot home amidst the dust OF the ordi-
nary sensible people who ride in automo-
biles and whose only ambition seems "a
be TO cover as much road in a. short
time as possible.-Indianapolis NewA
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
PARCELS AND WRAPS
CHECKED FREE

A T the new Parcel Checking
"A Desk, rear Main Floor. This
desk is designed especially for the
convenience of our patrons.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
RED CROSS STAMPS
FOR SALE

~ OST 1c each and every one pur-
" chased swells the Omaha
Branch Of the Red Cross Anti-Tu-
berculosis fund. On sale at sec
ton just inside Main Entrance.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
GIFT CANDY

WY E are prepared to offer spe-
wv cial inducements to church
es, schools and organizations who
have planned to distribute candy
at Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
SPECIAL NOTICE
Our Store Will Be Open But
Four Evenings Before Christ
nas-I3eginning Mon, Dec. 81.
To Tighten Your
Christmas Labors
Sunday, Dec. 10, 1914

M E take pleasure in informing
w customers purch as in &
Christmas and New Years gifts
that we will be glad to hold the
packages and forward them at
any stipulated time.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
REAL HEROES OF OUR DAY
persons Who Go RidinE I'm BugSi-s
EKemPIify Moral and Physi-
cal Courage.

II takes a brave person TO go LuggyI
riding these days It takes mental cour-l
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
FANCY HOLIDAY
Notion NOVELTIES

Suggestive of Christmas gifts
of a practical nature:
Children's fan Fancy ribbon
cy work boxes, hangers. special
zoe and Csc OF ooc IN al Ok
Work baskets,
fancy satin Slipper trees,
lined 25c, soc at, pair q nc
Round ancy Wire coat hang
garters in gift ers (folding)
boxes -. 25c, each -. 121 C
to -. $1.25 .tu,,,
Dress forms for shan; h :.
Christmas gifts, 81 ~ %oo
$3.50 to $500 %aJio Sc ~.
Tango h a / + oSe "a CO. aS
pins, r h inc '''" P--'"
stone setting, Spool holders,
each 80. 10c at 15c and 25c
Hurgess-Nash Co.--Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
Fine Imported Fancy
SILKS FOR GIFTS

5000 20 $3.50 An-Silk
Velours, S3.05
Peau de Zebra. all silk, In a wide
selection OF colors Peluche Velours,
32 inches wide, all colors and ali
silks; Chiffon Velvet, IL inches wide,
new street shades.
$1,000 and $500
Novelty VeIours, $4.95
Wolfe velours. pretty light and
dark shades, AZ inches wide; velour
nouveatie, new light and dark
shades, AZ inches wide; wolfe velour
glace, light shades, AZ inches wide;
velour rave, black and brown. 40
inches wide; embroidered French
crepe, AZ inches, blue, taupe and
mustard; taffeta broche, ~ inches
wide, black and navy.
$500 to $500
Fancy Silks at 1878
A gorgeous array of filmy loveli-
ness, iridescent nouvetau, Leion
veluex, Lovein allover, Nou Vetau
Printemp stripe, print and hand
painted broche, Marine Moretine. La
fayette brOche, Gaillet, tfnsel border,
Collot novetin, etc, 40 to AZ inches
wide, light evening shades. .
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Bee Want Ads Prodoea Rasulta.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY
BURGEss.NAsH COMPANY
GESS-NASEE FOR MY CEEIRISTMAf

cruted to for the Holiday hrong intelligent and pro
ing to complete your shopping lsbu 10 SHOPPING DAYS 81
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Shaving Stands, e4.e5
Empire art silver shaving stand
with adjustable mirror. two cups
and brush, splendid value, Sl.05
Smoking Sets, S2.19 20 5000
Consisting Of Quadruple plated
silver trays. cigar holders, match
holder and ash tray; special,
at ..,........ .&2.f0 TO $1,000
$500 Toilet Sets, S3.O5
Empire art comb, brush and mir
ror set, daisy, wild rose, etc. pat
tern. Regular IS values at %3.O5
Burrass- Ma NJ
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13
BURGEss.NAsH COMPANY

EVERYTHING FOR EvERYBoDYbg assormens
merchandise conveniently and countless special
bed comfortable buying thoroughly drilled sales force fully
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Cavalry Sets. with air
guns, at .S1.25
Anchor Blocks - All
sizes, at SOC to $3.50
Xmas Tree Electric
Lights, 5 lights, e3j
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

This Telephone Stand
and Stool, $D.25
Either mahogany or
fumed oak finish with
phone holder and book
rack. very substan-
TALLY built.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Exactly as illus
trated, constructed OF
solid oak, in fumed
finish, very neat and
attractive, and a prac-
tical gift for the
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-13

Toy soldier Sets of
all nations, spec, a5o
zunapty Dumpty Cir
GUS s C h o e n h u It's
clown, ladder, chair
and barrel -. 81 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
CONNEGTICUTS SHARE OF EDUCATION BOARDS
 DONATIONS S4O0, ,OOO

New York, Dec. 23.-Western states have been favored slightly above east ern and middle Atlantic states in the education boards donations of $t0,- 582,5 to the cause of education, ac- cording to the 4th installment of the boards report, made public today. Southern states rank third, although all three grounds are close together.
 To western states, the report sets forth, there has been given outright 8, 967, ,7s1 and partial contributions whose exact amount is not stated have been made to a supplemental sum of $15, ,406, TAI. To eastern and middle Att Ianttc states the sum given outright was $S, 562, ,7s5, the suppIenenta1 sum to which the board subscribed an amount not designated was $15.247, eS9. Southern states received outright s. 1925; the supplemental sum to which the board contributed in this case was $9, ,147, ,152.
 Following are the donations made to educational institutions in the var iol1s states by the board since its tn- ception:
 Southern states: Maryland Sz50, GOO: Virginia $4a0. 900; North Carolina $s7s,- 416: South Carolina $154 176; Georgia $232, ,233; AIabaT1a $z1,70e; Mississippi, $15O, GOO; Arkansas s175.0oo; Tennessee $e25, GOO; <Kentucl1y s125s 900: Texas s4oo. 900; Florida $50,ooo Total $S,052.- s25.
 western states: Ohio $76o, 600; In- diana $2sO, ,16O; Michigan $16. 106; 1IIi- nots $3oo,oe0; wisconsin o.o00; Min
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
TRUSTEE J.T. KING FILES NEW ACCOUNT
 IN BURLESON CASE

| A trustees accounting in the matter of Henry H. Burleson has been filed in the office of the referee in bank
 ruptcy by John T. King, following the
 examination of the trustee last week by attorney for the creditors. The account shows appraised values of $1,45s with receipts but $395.25 and expenditures to equal receipts There is no residue for the creditors. The account shows receipts for per
 sonaI property appraised at $20S, as follows:
 shares in Brooklawn Dancing Academy $25; one item, not recalled $60; moving
 machine, $33. 25; sulky, g; total, $270.25:
 and for real estate, appraised at d, ,25Os $125, a grand total of $395.25. The expenditures are: Premium on
 surety bonds $1OO; appraisers fee, $15; attorney for trustee, T. M Cullinan, $25; attorney for bankrupt, Clitus
 King $25; trustees commissions, $23.7 Il; referees expenses, $36.25; referees fees
 $9. 20; special masters fees and dis
 bursements, $18.25; wages of Ruby
 Bennett, $60: cost of suit, March
 Stoddard & Day, $35.45 and Comley & ComIey, S45-16; trustees expenses $22S Total, $39525.
 Though notice of intention to appeal &l1fs account before Judge Thomas, to obtain vouchers and returned checks
 has already been verbally declared by
 attorney for the creditors, this no
 tice has not yet formally been filed. The schedules in Bankruptcy were filed in March, 1906.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
POSSES ON TRAIL
 OF MURDERER OF
 WEALTHY FARMER

New Rochelle, N. r.. Dec 2S.-Poss- es of civilians and deputy sheriffs, searching with police dogs during the night in the fields and woods of East Chester for the murderer of Charles Secord, had uncovered no trail of the criminal this forenoon, but continued the hunt during the day. Although the pockets of the slain man, contain ing $20O. were untouched, the motive innpel1ing the murder was robbery, it is thought, and the quick approach of a trolley car frightened away the as saiIant before he could rob the vic- tim. - Secord, a wealthy farmer, was shot to death as he sat in his wagon. His whip was tightly cIenched in his right hand when he was found by the moborman of a trolley car who saw his body by the glare of the headlight. Farmers living nearby said they had heard three shots a few minutes be- fore.
 As the dead mans horse had come to a standstill a. few yards from the spot where the body lay, it was be- Ieved that Secord had been killed be- fore he could use his whip after hav- ing been hailed by the highwayman. |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Inc Stock Market

New York, Dec Openin g--Esarly tRadiflg in todays stock market point cd to continuance of the recent dull and narrow movement. A majority of the active issues were unchanged or at fractions above and below yes- terday's close.
 Reading was the only stock to move more than slight traction, gaining 5-8 which it soon lost. SteeIS was a frffie lower at the outset but recover ed on dealings which included a block CT LOGO shares. Otherwise, the over turn was in small lots and by the end bf the first 30 minutes business fell away to minor proportions with a low q. trend
 Noon Aside from it's record break Ing duflilesssal in the first hour amounting to little more than 10000 sshafes-the market was featureless throughout the morning St. Paul, Reading and Rock Island sold under gesterdays low prices. likewise Anal gamated and a few of the cheaper copper issues. Bethlehem Steel lost three points Of it's recent advance and New Haven fell back point. A num- Der of sales Of steel were effected at 4s 34 yesterdays low.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
 DIED.

AIMUS-In this city, Dec. 22, 1914, Helena, wife of the late Andrew AIlus, aged 66 years, months, days
 friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. S2 Hamilton street on Saturday, Dec 26tF. at 8:S0 9, Tn- and from St Maryss church atS9 a. m. Inter ment at Lakeview cemetery WINGFTELD-In this city, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1914. Jennie B. Burns wife of George K WingheId.g
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. No. S5 Colorado avenue on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 8:30 a. m. and funeral service will be held in Saint Peters s church at g o'clock. Burial in St. MichaeI's cemetery. a@ CASEY-In this city, Dec. 22, 1914, Herbert J., son of Michael E. and months.
 Private funeral from the resi- dence of the parents. No. 59O Park avenue on Thursday, Dec 24 at S:3O a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at a. m. Interment at St. Michae1's cemetery. Kindly omit fIo<ers. asp HALLEN-in Nashua. N. H., Dec. q. 1914, Edward F. Hallen, aged AS years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his brother, Thomas Hallen. 168 Sher- wood avenue on Thursday, Dec. "A, at a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at 9:30 a. n.. with solemn high mass. Interment St. Michae1 S cemetery. T 22 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

The battle of Mons had then been fought and the allies were in full re- treat on Paris
 Between that date and Sept. r, when the Germans reached the extreme point of their advance, Joffre had dis missed i've general officers, for weak ported to be Gen. Percin, who had failed to aid the English at Charleroi on Aug. 21-25. Despatches even said Percin had been shot. The latter fate, however. was disproved by a letter published by Percin himself in La Liberte, on Dec. IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
J0FfRE RETIRES
 MANY GENERALS s


 Paris, Dec. 23.-The rumors which have been prevalent here or late re- garding the summary way in which Gen. Joffre, the French commander in-chief. has been using the axe against incompetents, irrespective of their rank were substantiated yester- day svIe nthe headquarters list was made public.
 .This showed that ten generals of divisions had been placed on the re- serve list. Five were retired flor req sons of health, z and four flor seasons Of personal conyenience.'' For the retirement Of the tenth general no req son was given. In addition eleven brigade generals were retired, four for l reason of health and two for esz5er- sonaI nvenience.'' For the other five no reasons were mentioned.
 An appendix dealing with the colo nial troops, mentions the retirement Of one division and two brigade gen erals. but states no reasons.
 Many other corps commanders had seen more active service than Gen. Johfre, then chief Of the general stan, when the war began. but the. ministry of war made him generaIisiIno of the French land forces almost without a word of dissent. They knew he was a master of mobilization; as for the rest, they would wait and see. When l NJ MiIerand became minister of war on Aug. 27 he at once wrote to Joffre saying that the government and peo- pie placed implicit confidence in him.