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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28

wAsH1NdroN. Oct. IL. A statement
made public to-day by the bureau OF
foreign and domestic commerce, covering
exports and imports for the nine months
period ended with September. shows that
the balance OF international trade was
approximately $4,000 in favor OF the
United states.
The statement shows further. comparing
the two periods, that exports have de-
clncd more than t2s6. 100000 while I'm
ports have increased a little In excess
OF $4,000. 900.
The most striking feature OF the state
ment relates 10 the item dealing with
exports to Germany. In the nine months
to September 80. 1918. tho United states
sold products TO Germany valued at more
than SEGA, 900. 900. as compared with sales
valued at n little more than fi560oo.OOO
in the corresponding time OF this year.
In September. 1918. our sales 20 Ger
many represented products to the value
OF s3t.79s.62i. In September of this
year 1t decreased TO the insignificant sum
OF sass.
our sales to tho United Kingdom were
Nine months. 1919. s3ss.sSsil3: min"
months. 1914, $373.4li,677. our sales
To the United Kingdom IN september. 1913.
we're valued at S5s.i5s.94s, a. compared
with si1.s7s.1o0 in Septcmbcr Of this
year
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mortgage which was taken by the Union
Bank on n synaRogl" in East New York.
IL is said that the interest on this mort
gage was recently paid and that the check
for the payment was Endorsed with SulN-
vans name.
II Is also alleged that the mortgage
has been assigned to Sullivan through the
Joralcmon Securities Company, a dummy
concern that figured In Sullvan's trial
Augustus r. Gardener OF Brooklyn Is
president Of this company. The rabbi
who made out the check recently made
inquiries about the Insurance on the
synagogue and tho matter was brought
TO the District Attorneys attention
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28
WANTS PACKERS FINED.
Hartigsn Thinks Ham and bacon
WEIGHTS Wrong.

Commissioner Joseph Hartigan of tho
Mayors Bureau ~ Weights and Measures
asked Acknowledgement Parsons yester-
day to prosecute Swift & Co. Armour a
Co and other largo meat packing houses
and provision houses. Mr. fIartigan
charged that these concerns had failed
10 mark wrapped ham and bacon with
the net weight. Evidence In twenty-five
cases was presented
Mr. Hnrtlgan said wrapped ham and
bacon had been sold Mt gross weight,
Some Of these hams and pieces OF bacon,
he explained, are wrapped In paper weigh
ing from 2H to 3 ounces. and some In
burlap and paper which weigh from 6
to ounces, according to the size OF the
package.
The penalty for each violation Is seb,
to he collected by tho state
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28
COTTON FOR EUROPE.
o,7OO BALES, valued at Sass 900.
shipped from Savannah.

SAvANNAH. oct. 27.--Cargoes consist
ing OF 800 bales OF cotton were shipped
to-day from Savannah in tho steamers
Knud II. and Uller The two cargoes are
valued at approximately S3SS,OQ0.
Tn" two vessels were cleared Yesterday
by the II. Nanninga Company, To which
they were consigned The first will 60
to Copenhagen. Denmark. and the other
to Gothenhurg Sweden.
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PURCHASE COTTON DUCK.
Boston Firm to supply French md
English Soldiers.

BosroN. oct 27.--An order FOR 500 600
wards Of cotton duck for the French army
has just been received by wellington.
Sears 4 co. Of Roston. and the firm has
In hand orders for 100000 Yards des-
tined for tho English forces Tho latter
was not placed direct, but came through
agencies In Great Britain. although II Is
certain that m" material is intended for
tho English army Inquiries have been
received for further large shipments.
While II is not known hero to what use
Il is intended to nut the duck, II Ia be-
l'cved that Il Is intended for making tents
Strctch"rs and khaki uniforms. the lighter
grades being suitable Tor tho uniforms.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28
ARMOR PLATE BOUGHT.
steel Company Sells 5000 Ton. TO
Warning Nation.

PtrTsRuRG. oct. 27.--The Carbon Steel
Company 81 this city. which has entered
the armor plate field within the last three
years. to-day closed contract with one
Of the warning European nations for 5000
tons OF light armor plate. The price
while not made public. is said To he con-
siderahly above the market, with an extra
bonus for delivery in a stated time
The plate which is 10 be about an inch
and a half in thickness. will be used for
shields on field gun carriages to protect
tho gunners as they work their guns
Officials of the company refused 10
dvulge the name Of the European Power
contracting for the metal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28
COTTON EXPORTS JUMP.
I,b75 Bales, Worth s1,5OO,0OO, Go
to Europe in Day.

The British declaration that cotton ship
ments from this country will not be inter
fered with irrespective Of destination had
immediate effect yesterday. when exports
OF cotton suddenly jumped from an aver
age OF IL 900 bales a day for the previous
Ave days to 41.575 bales. The value OF
yesterdays shipment was about $1,000, 900.
Cotton men and bankers were jubilant
over the showing which demonstrated in
their opinion that cotton shipments are
to go forward now In nearly normal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-28
L. T. MEADE, NOVELIST, DIES.
Former Woman Editor of "ttA-
IaptR" Wrote Much Poetry.

Special cable DrSpa'ch N Trr So,
LoNpoN, oct. Ell. r Meade. the
novelist. died tonight. l.. T. Meade Mrs
Toulmin-Smith) was formerly editor ~
the A'nldrtd She had written much
poetry and numerous essays and books,
including "Daddy's Girl" stories From
tho Old. Old Bible" "Hetty Beresford
The Girls ~ Merton College" and The
House of Black Magic"
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%. Altnta11 & On.
The Lace Curt tain Department

has BEEN greatly enlarged and is NOW located
the Thirty-fourth Street side
of the Fourth Floor.
Foreign and American Lace Draperies, ON
display at moderate prices, represent the
painstaking efforts of the most skiful
designers and makers.
A new Salon has BEEN opened i'm cornec-
tion with the Department, and here may
be found masterpieces of Handmade Laces
and Motifs, from which special designs cam
be prepared for amy lace decorative scheme.
Estimates submitted.
%tftll Aurnru MahtHun Aurn,rr
9Th ann 15tlr strertH Nrm 1'nrk
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Mrs. pankhursts Gown story"

SDeciai cable Despaich m TUT srN
l.oNnoN, oct 27---Mrs Fmmelins
Pankhurst issued to-day her autobiog.
rophy, entitled MY Own story"
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str Courtenav Walter Bennett, British
Consul General in New York. admitted
last night that he had sent cable des-
patch notifying the English authorities
that some German reservists We're ON the
Mauretau!a with fraudulent passports
we had the evidence when she left
here. but could not take action in New
York" he said, so | sent a warning
home"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
MEMBERS OF
 MUSICAL CLUB
 HOLD CONCERT
Interesting and Well Ken dered Program of Ameri- can Composers Pleases Fair Sized Audience.

The "Wednesday Afternoon Musical club entertained a. good sized audience yesterday with a members musicale whose selections were all by American composers. Miss Bessie Harlowe, the leader for the afternoon, deserves much credit for the splendid program which was presented. Among the To- cal favorites heard in vocal solos were Mrs. Robert B. Hard, Mrs Robert Douglas Martin and Mrs. Lslcien War ner, all Of whom were accompanied by Mrs. Elmer Beardsley with her usual carefuIness. Mrs. Dorothy Beach SflHmau and Miss Clara Mix made their first appearance before the club, Mrs. SiI1iman as soprano so1oist and Miss Mix as pianist. Both were re- ceived with much applause
 Miss HarIove was heard with Miss Mix in two interesting pianoforte du- cts while Mrs. William H. Comley, sJT., pleased with a group of pianoforte se- 1ections.
 The program opened with two se1ec- tions rendered by double quartet of feminine voices, accompanied by Mrs. Beardsley at the piano and Miss Har- lowe at the organ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
FRACTIONAL GAINS
 IN STOCK MARkE7 !

New York, Feb. 1s--openfng With few exceptions, higher prices were established in the early trading today. There was a scarcity of stocks around yesterdays closing range and although the demand was not heavy buyers found it necessary to raise their bids.
 Railroad stocks made the best showing under the lead of New York Central, which gained a point. Gen eral Motors a strong feature recently again advanced -buoyantly On the first few transactions it Jumped five points to 75. Last month it sold under 40.
 NoonEA strong undertone charac- terized the morning trading, but the volume of business was small and ad- vances did not reach striking propor- tions. Assurances, from Washington that the radlroadA freight rate cases would be decided before the summer holidays, put the railroad shares on a stronger basis. Aside from this there was no factor of importance in the speculative situation.
 = Short coverings and a small amount of outside buying operated in favor of higher prices. Movements were limit ed to fractions in most cases although some of the speeiaItfes made more ex- tended advances.
 Bonds were steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
LARGE NUMBER AT
 WHIST GIVEN BY MRS F. c. SANFORD
Queens Daughters Add An other to Already Long List of Successful Social Al fairs.

The Charity whist and bridge given at the home of Mrs. Francis C. San- ford, .210 Hazelwood avenue, under the auspices of the Queens Daughters, was in keeping with all of the pre- vious social affairs which this society has presented this winter, 9 wonderful success socially and financially The decorations of the house were a re- hinder to the guests that spring is not far away. Huge bunel1es of daf- flowers which always herald the ap- proaehs Of that welcome season, were placed in conspicuous places against backgrounds of palms.
 Some 100 people were present during the afternoon, and about 200 during the evening. Nearly 100 prizes, all very beautiful and valuable, were presented After the card playing in the evening the young people present danced to the music of the Victrola-
 The young ladies who assisted Mrs. Sanford in the evening, were the Misses Evelyn and Rosalind Barkey, Josephine Smith. Eva Donning. Mar guerite Garvey, May Cody and Ethel Horan.
 The prize winners for .he evenin g were the following: Mrs. Hartman. Mrs. Cotter, Mrs-SL Gafney, Mrs. E. Bentley. Mrs J. A. Grippen, Mrs. T. w. Grant, Mrs. Hanigan, Mrs. w. Finn, Mrs. Doo1an. Mrs. E.. Miller, Mrs. William Daley, Mrs. Brosman, Mrs. Reddy Mrs. Bu1k1ey, Mrs J. Kelley, Mrs F. Brennan. Mrs. Shea, Mrs. Kennah, Mrs. William Sullivan, Mrs. William Russell, Mrs. Bergan, Mrs. George Mills, Mrs. M. Doyle, Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. T. J. Green, Mrs. J. H. savard, Mrs. M. E.. Casey. Mrs. J. Brown. Mrs. Brophy, Mrs T. Walsh, Mrs T. Cu1linan. Mrs. J. H. Her., man; the Misses O'Reil1y, Hazel Doyle, Quigley, Fenton, Elizabeth McEIroy, Helen Cooney, Grace Hamilton, Ethel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
 OBSERVE JUBILEE
Golden Anniversary of Or der Celebrated in 2, ,o00
 Communities

Washington. Feb. 19-washington today commanded the attention Of the Knights of Pythias all over the North American continent as they sinu1tan- eously co1nmenorated their golden jubilee in more than 1000 comnuni- ties. The observance here was par tfefpated in by 5000 delegates to the annual convention of the supreme council of the order which began ses- sions to continue until Saturday night.
 Chief among the events on today's program WAS the address of Secretary Bryan, himself the past chancellor of the LincoIn Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Lincoln, Neb.. on Fraternity as Ex- enplif1ed by the Order of the Knights of Pythias.''
 The presence of Edward s. KimbalI and Abram D. VanDerver, the two surviving members of Washington Lodge, No. ', the original lodge of the order, was the signal for a demon Estration in the convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
LINCOLN SCHOOL NOTES

There is tQ be a debate at the regu- lar meeting of the Lincoln Senior club of room 1s this month on the q1es tions Resolved. that the Submarine is More Dangerous to Warsh7ps Taan Elliott, Fred Voge1, William Mooress negative, George Kreg1and, Leroy Brown Nathan Lebor1ch.
 The Lincoln school orchestra meets for practice after school on Wednes- days Its members at present are: 1st violin. Mabel Benson. Charles Edrtz; End violin, Jas. Gasso, Minnie Veronica, Nicholson.
 Mir. Clarke, supervisor of Inusic in 5tratfords visited our VIII grade a short time ago.
 The Qu vfve club of room 20 re- gently received their class pins The in shape. ename1ed in blue and white with the letters l.. V. c. in silver.
 On Friday we had our second star holiday this year. A number of the teachers visited schools in New York Az far as is known none of the schol- ars visited schools anywhere. It was probably too cold for the poor boys to go out of doors
 s39r-s Tucker of the Boys department of the r. MI C. Ayvisfted 11s last week and told the boys about the exposition to be held on Feb. 25,& at the F. M. C. A.
 A general election of leaders and as- sfstants for the honor system was held last week. and the following were chosen: Room 20, Florence Corby. Pearl Ge1lathy, Chas Auth, WIFI Ade1- man; room 19, Mildred Allen, Marie Muuson, Nathan Leborich Geo Kreg- hnss room IS, Ethel Stevens, Cath crime Monahan, Christian Christian son: room 1T, Dorothy Poland. Eileen Eeekings, Raymond Latham, Carl Min tons room Is, Emma Novey, Dorothy Grove, John Wha1en, James Erickson; room Is. Eleanor Sherwood, Fannie Clark Douglas You'd, Albert Dunsfaa4 room 14s Josephine Baer, Helen Ral1. Maurice White, Eugene Morfn; room 1s, Florence Bingham, Elsie Hubb, George Beckwitf. Ellsworth Deity; Ewom 12. Marion Sherman, Claretta Lyman Carl Anderson, Charles Dunn; room II. Gertrude Caldwell. Ruth Griffin. Charles Grandhe1d, Howard A4atson.
 Though the weather was so cold and stormy on Monday, yet several of The rooms had perfect attendance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
PICK FIVE MEN
 AS TRUSTEES OF. BOSTON 6 MAINE
McReyno1ds Sees Tentative List As Elliott Leaves to
 Meet Directors

Washington, Feb 19-AIthougf1 final
 agreement on the board of trustees
 which will operate the Boston & Maine
 Railroad after it's divorce from the New Haven is not expected until next
 week. Attorney General McReyno1ds had an opportunity today to look over a tentative list prepared by Governor
 Walsh. of Massachusetts,, and approv- ed by2 T. W Gregory and Jesse c. Adkins special assist ants of the de-
 partment in charge of the New Haven case The list was said to include the names of five prominent New Eng1anders. ss4
 In the absence of Chairman Elliott,
 of the New Haven, and counsel for that road, the negotiations for the separation of the Boston & Maine
 were practically at a standstiu It was the understanding at the depart nent, however, that, with the return Of Mir. Elliott next week, a settlement vvoazld be pushed to speedy conclu-
 Mir. Elliott's departure last night for
 New York, after two days of. confer ence, was said to be due entirely to the fact that the New Haven directors
 meet there today. It was not doubt
 Haven officials over the disposition of the Boston & Maine would be reached within the next few days.
 New York, Feb. 19-Directors of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, at their regular monthly meeting today expected to receive an informal report from Chairman FL liott regarding his recent conference in Washington as to the method of divorcing the Boston & Maine from the New Haven in pursuance of plans for a general dissolution of the sys- tenn.
 MT. Elliott, before the meeting was called, declined to discuss rt1rnors of
 differences between the attorney gen.
 eTaf and himself as to the time to be allowed for the dfsfntegration of the system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
PYTHIANS TO UNITE IN CELEBRATION OF
 GOTH ANNIVERSARY
Four Local Lodges Will En- certain Notable Visitors
 Tonight e

Tn connection with the Golden Ju- biIee celebration by the Knights of Pythias throughout the country the four Bridgeport lodges will appro- priateIy celebrate the 5oth anniversary of the orders institution tonight fin Castle Hall, Citizens building, at Main and Cannon streets. It is expected that there will be one of the largest gatherings of Pythians in the local history of the order and that there will be visitors from out of the city. The ceremonies will open at s:15 promulgated by the supreme lodge The services are said to be very e1ab- crate and a revelation to even mem bers of the order.
 There will be an address of welcome and explanation by P- C. G., l.. P Tur- ney and then the four act drama, The Lesson of Friendship founded upon the teachings of the order, will be presented with a cast made up of members of the local lodges There will be 40 Knights in the play. This drama hast been approved by the su- preme lodge and has been given with success throughOut- the country. There will be special scenery and an eight piece orchestra. The celebration has been looked forward to for some time and is expected to mark an epoch in the work of the order locally and throughout the country.
 There are four lodges in Bridge port with total mem bership of over 300 and the order has always been prominent in the society life of the city. Mithra lodge was founded in 1887, Joseph DowdaH in 1883: F. Barnum in 1891 and Park City in 1897. On account of a typographical error in connection with the invitations inc formal Invitations will be confined to the notice in the press. Members are invited to. bring male friends and to be in their seats by 8.15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
TWO WOMEN TAKE OUT PAPERS TO
 BECOME CTTIZENs
NrAHLlEsHED 1sss

Edla Swanson, the second woman in this county to take out second pa pers for citizenship applied to Natur- alization Clerk Flanagan in the su- perior court today. She, was closely followed by Anna Anderson Of this city, who thereby gained distinction as the third woman to seek naturaliza- ton honors here.
 Edla Swanson, a laundress. is 4e years old and lives at S72 Fairfield avenue She came to this country from Sweden in 1901. Anna Ander- son, 52 years old, is a. iaundresa. regid- ing at ATS Washington avenue. She arrived in this country fn 1881. Neither woman is married.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
State Poultry Men Hold Annual Meeting

Hartford, Feb. 19--The Connecticlrt Poultry Association began it's 9th am nual meeting in Jewell Hall, '. M. e. A., today and it will continue tonight and Friday. The opening session was given over to the presidents address. reports of officers and miscellaneous business.
 A feature of the meeting Is the somewhat extensive exhibit Of eggs. also Of grain feeds for poultry, for which cash premiums are offered. Two addresses of more than ordinary in terest were given. Henry D. Smith. of Rockland, Mass, spoke on What One Man Can Do Raising Roasters. ;
 Charles W. Tobey. of Temple. N. Y. spoke oh From the Banking Business to the Poultry Farm; Why, What and How"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
SIGNAL TOWERMAN
 SENDS APPARATUS
 TO LOCATE FIRE

A fire which at an early hour this morning illuminated the sky in the North End of the city attracted atten- ton of the fire department signalrpan in the tower on Middle street. Chem teal No 1 with a full crew were dis patched to locate the blaze and as an alarm was being turned in from box S43, at 3:15 a. m.. the blaze was To- cated by them in the rear of 120 Fed eraI stret, where a small shed owned by Max Lefcowitz, peddler, had burned almost to the ground.
 Engines A and 5, truck 2, and the chemical apparatus were on the scene and the fire was kept from spreading to adjoining houses. Damage to the shed and contents is believed to be within $1e0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
WEST END MERCHANT
 IS QUIETLY MARRIET
John Musa11te Takes As Bride His Cousin, Miss
 Ar1neda Musante

John Mueante, a we'll known fruit dealer Of State street. was quietly married to his cousin, Miss Arneda Musante, Of 1,151 Stratford avenue, at g o'clock Monday morning in the Holy Rosary church.
 The bride wore Q handsome gown of white cf1armeuse, beautifully trimmed with lace and carried a. large arm bouquet Of brides roses.
 She was attended by Mss Mary Donderos who also wore white. Her gown had wide crushed girdle of tango red.
 Albert Nusante, a brother of the bride, was best-Tnan.
 Mr. and Mrs. Mueante left imnedi- ately after the ceremony on a two weeks wedding trip. On their return they will live at 1875. State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
Kills One, Wounds Two
 During Epileptic Fit

Hutchinson, Kas., Feb. 19-In what the police believe was a sudden fit of insanity, Abraham Ostatter, a pawn broker here today shot and killed his mother-in-1aw, Mrs Joseph Coahn, then shot his wife. Mrs. SalIie Ostat- ter and his father-in4aw, Joseph Coahn, inflicting probably fatal wounds.
 Ostatter fell to the floor uncon- scious. A physician pronounced him suffering from epilepsy. A suit for divorce brought by Mrs. Ostatter is pending in the district court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
THEN ...... and.... NOW

Despafclaes from Mexico City just a year ago today aEerred that February 19 was a day to be re- membered in Mexican history. It saw the sudden rise of Gen. Vic- torianO HueYta. from a long career as military commander to the head of the government Gener- aIs who had been defending President dadero from the fire of revoIutaomists under Gen. Felix Diaz, gave way to intrigue, forced AIadero's resignation and made. him prisoner. He was later shot to death. A congress in the streets of the capital just 8 year ago tonight elected Huerta provis- iOnaI president.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
Disappointed Thieves
 Gut Woman's s Hair

Philadelphia, Feb. 1s-The police Of this city are searching for two burg lars charged with cutting off a wo- mans hair at the roots when they were disappointed at not finding valu- able booty in her home. The attack occurred Sunday burt was not report ed to the police until last night.
 The victim, Mrs. Charles Blackburn is seriously i'll as the result of her ex- perience. Until yesterday she was un- able to give any particulars of the crime
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

At the end of his first year in power Hnerfa's government Is un- recognized by the United States. American, British, French and German waTshff,s are along his coasts watching conditions in his country. Revoimfdonists in the north under Generals Carpanxa and villa have taken several Of his stronghozds, and now with ac- cess to arms from the United States they are moving soufh up- on Forreon, with Mexico City as their ultimate obJective. In the south the independent followers of General Zapata continue their uprIsfngs. Huerta declares he has an. army of 15O,OOO men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
E. H. DILLON & co.

said he might, s1earn one thing any how,
 Chapter 8.
 And" concluded teacher to pupil before the first lesson, adon't let them cows think you're afraid of them just go right in an drive them hum 5 So Reggie went to pasture-the first fenced field he came to-
 Letting down the bars in true rustic style he braveIy entered never culver ing even when he saw @big animal coming towards him on a run.
 80, Bossey," he soothed. He re- nnembered his instructions we'll Chapter 4.
 It was bull he had tried to call seBossey.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
:. 1By Jerry.)
 Chapter I.

tBy Jerry9
 Chapter 1.
 Reggie.'s who was all that his name ir1aplied. wanted to be farmer. He had never been on a farm but he must be a farmer. Reading business college advertisements all aboutzfarning made him determined to take lessons. They teach salesmanship so why not farming 2,' he argued
 Chapter B. Farmer Brown critically surveyed the young man who, sswanted lessons fin farfning.s He didn't look quite husky,H but the teacher in farming as Brown had now unconscio1s1y become.