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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
HUERTASAYSHE'S
 SATISFIED

Washington, May I--Secre- tary Bryan made the announce ment this morning that Huerta had accepted the proposal of no further hostilities pending med latlon. The United States how ever will go ahead with it's war plans and be ready for any even tuality.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
sHAckELFoRD GOES SOUTH

L. p. Shackelford attorney for c. NJ. Summers who has been in attendance on the present term of court left for the south this morning on the City of Seat tie. He goes to the states for the purpose of transacting bus mess for the Alaska Gastineau Mining Go. of which he is at torney.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
A MAY DAY DANCE

The ladies of the Degree of Pocahontas announce that they will give their annual May Day Dance Friday evening, Moy 1st. Every member of the order is a committee of one to see that visitors have a good time, so a fine evenings entertainment is assured. Tickets admitting gentlemen and ladies are S1.00
 advertising.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
BRINGS IN SICK MAN

The Lighthouse tender Col umbine which has been Out on the West Coast on official bus mess was forced to come back to town arriving shortly after midnight last night to bring in Frank Hart who is very sick. The steamer is taking on 50 tons of bunker coal today and will return to her station as soon as she has completed it.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
ARRESTED FOR LARCENY

Will Burton and James Oriole are languiShing in the United States jail on charge of larceny. They are said 10 have stolen a suit case and camera from the duSky maiden Martha Milton.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
A. BIS. ATTENTION

An urgent invitation to all local and visiting members of the Arctic Brotherhood to at tend the meeting Of ketchikan Camp No. 20, Monday even ing. Installation of officers for the ensuing term and initiation are on the program.
 G. [. DICKINSON, 4. C.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

Layer Cakes Raisin, choIo- late, cocoanut, and Walnut f1iI- ing. Lemon Pies, Angel Food. Get your orders in carly for this week and will deliver them. NewtoWn Bakery.
 JIMMIE BURcEN, Prop. =
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
EYE MAN IN TOWN

Robert Simpson the eye specialist of Juneau, is a local visitor having arrived on last nights boat. He expects to stay in Ketchikan several days practising his profession.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
WIRELESS MAN GOES SOUTH

Maurice Thompson, the local wireless repreSentatiye and family left on the Humboldt this morning for a vacation trip to the south. They will spend the greater part of the time they are absent ln Victoria, B. C.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
MAY IN NORTHBoUND

The Princess May of the c. P. Ky, Co.,, arrived upbound early this morning. She had sixteen passengers for Ketchi- kan among whom were Wm. Aiken, the Schillings Best rep resentative in this territory, A. Kobler, Geo. II. Cecil and Dan Mclaughlin.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

seli began his 3rd year in business in kssehikan niis morning. sdy. Dr. Brown has changed office to the AicIllrayie build ing formerly occupied as the Field residence on Main St.
 -Adyerhsing. g.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

Just received a new line of London Slip ons at P. J. GIL. MORES. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
.Ketchikan, Position Kings koIts

Vim. Semar, Alaska repre- sentative for Englbe. Wiese Co. who had been to Juneau on
 business returned on last
 nights boat.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
INDICTED FOR PERJURY

Harry Wilkenson recently in- dicted by the Grand Jury for perjury was placed under ar rest today and is now in jail. The crime for which he is now in jail. The crime for which been committed while giving testimony during the present term of court.
 The steamer Humboldt made port on her way south about o'clock this morning. She had a small number of passengers and a light freight cargo.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

4 two part Indian drama at the Dream tonight. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

Watch for the big feature at Dream \ adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

Charles Carroll the carpenter is doing some speedy work on P. J. Gilmore's new building. for the Ketchikan Bakery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

Field ended his Phi year in business last nl3at. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01
w. F. GLAMOUR SICK

Recent papers from Juneau received on today's boat bring news that w. F. Gilmour the well-known drummer of the firm of Epstein & Gilmour of Juneau is confined to the hos pital with a severe attack of gall stones.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-05-01

The Weekly Miner $3. a year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
LYRIC THEATRE

Tonight fsBroadway Jones' will be presented at the Lyric theatre by the CaIbnrn Stock company
 This popular play, the last in which George M. Conan has starred, will be presented in Bridgeport for the first time at popular prices
 In the cast will be seen the players who swept the city last week in Stop Thief In the part taken by MT. Conan will 8tappear Powell Sherman Opposite hira will be, Miss Inez Ragan. A supporting company including Der nard Tn horntan, Kathe erin Webb, Fran cis ConIon and Fred Roland, as well as the other members. will aid the stars in their work.
 Edward liT5arney. a juvenile, will join the company in this production. Darney is a protege of Charles Froh- man, and has long been known as his matinee idol.
 George Barnum will stage the show. He expects to outdo his efforts of the past two weeks. New scenery and properties are here from New York to aid him.
 Ss.Broadway Jones' is a comedy drama with a pretty love thread in it: It will be played at a matinee on Thanksgiving day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
CHANGERS DISCUSS
 RURAL CREDIT PLAN

Washington, Nov. 2sLProposed rural credit legislation was up for dis : gussion at a general conference which began here today between the execu- Eve council of the conference of Pro- gressive state granges and represents tlves of farm organizations. editors of farm papers and others. IL is hoped to reach an agreement upon rural credit le Efslation to- be supported at the coming session of Congress sTsaay's program called for a. gem ssaraa diseussfon of land rIlortgage sys- te1ns, the speakers including Senator Fletcher, of Florida and Representa- tive BulkeIey, Of Ohio. authors of bills on the subject pending in Con gress- The con1erence VIII conInue through Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
North Enders Raise
 Committee To Seek
 Tax Rate Adjustment

f-
 Residents of the North End who pay taxes in the First District only, met Saturday night in the store of Nich- olas Tesiny, 3767 North Main street and appointed MT Tesiny and John H. OsConneM Of 3S6 Anson street, a com nittee to attend the next meeing Of the board of apportfonment and make a protest against an assessment Of more than 6.9 mills for the district. Residents 4of the district complain that they have few of the improve ments enjoyed by property owners in other sections of the city. It was pointed out at the meeting that the street lights in that neighborhood are few and far between and that the streets are in deplorable condition. The committee was given instructions to demand the return Of the taxes paid in excess of the 69 mills rate and also to ask that the city pay three -fourths of one per cent. if taxes are not paid by June |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
PLAZA THEATRE.

The ThanksgivinEs week festivities will be started off this afternoon at the Plaza with one of the biggest and most elaborate bills that has been presented locally in some time. Prince Napoleon "'The Tiniest Performer on the American Stage 7 will headline the vaudeville program. He has a pleas one so small and his eccentric dances are a treat you cannot afford to miss.
 MantiIla & Lloyd in an exhibition of. society dancing such as has never be- fore been offered in 9 local vaudeville theatre will be an important attrac- ton on the bill.
 Arthur Nicholson & Co.,, heralded as the funniest musical act in polite va riety, but, nevertheless. musical treat that will be surely appreciated, have also been secured.
 Y Cooper & Ricardos two talented young people who dispense songs and undoubtedIy bring them the well wishes of the audience. and The Four victors, one of the fastest gymnastic acts in the vaudeville world, complete the vaudeville numbers on the bill.
 Another two reel Keystone special feature, just released s@The Sea Nynphs," in which Chester ConIzlin, Charles Chaplins g. funny side-partner. Mabel Nermand, whose marvellous diving exhibitions in the picture have caused widespread comment in photo several other favorites are featured. will be shown.
 1.Fhe Hidden Message thrilling drama and ssThe Final Verdict in two reels, are included in the pro- gram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
OBITuARY
JAMEs HA R:vEsY sTE wsART.

Major James Harvey Stewart, for a number Of years well known and a prominent business man in this city, died at his home in Omaha Neb Ma jor Stewart was about 80 years Of age, sthe son of John Welsey Stewart, own sre of much Property in the Berkshire section of East Bridgeport, an old time railroad contractor and one of athe builders Of the Housatonic road now known as the Berkshire division.
 The deceased was prominently identi- fled with the Bridgeport DistiIIing scompany, a. eoncern which hourished
 for several years in the Black Rock fsection. He possessed an excellent Swar record, both as a soldier and as Sa recruiting officer. having raised Sthree separate companies. Major Stewart left here about forty years ago for saratogaJ and went to Omaha about 15 years ago, where he has since
 made his home. He is survived by his widow and two sons, John w and Ferris Bishop Stewart, both of whom are in business in Omaha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
A1nusements
POLL THEATRE

Thanksgiving week, 1914, will be a memorable one for Bridgeport thea tregoers, according to the plans of Manager Poh of Polls theatre. He has arranged another big seven act show for the holiday week, and is supplementing this elaborate program by another of those funny Country Stores'' for Thursday evening.
 Prince Kar-AGig Indian high priest of occult powers and conjurer of the spirits, heads the vaudeville program. To attempt to describe Kar-Mi's pow CTS would be futile. Amazing. nystify- ing sensati onaI and all synonymous adjectives must be called into play to attempt a description of the magical faats he performs. Suffice it to say that Kar-Mi and his troupe have been the wonder of the theatrical and sci entific circles here and abroad. An elaborate scenic inVestiture of Orien- tai richness puts most artistic touch to this wonderful vaudeville attrac- ton.
 Back home again-George F1nk1e- stone, Bridgeport's talented pianist and SOB writer, and his partner, Jack AIlu1an. also a local favorite. They are featuring several of Georges new est song hits in g. vaudeville offering that is most attractive.
 One of the most attractive of those pleasing 'sgir1' acts is The Berlin Madcaps,' an extra added attraction for the holiday week program. There are girls and girls, pretty of face, tal- ented and most stunningly costum ed
 Other features of the vaudeville program are: Tom Davies and Com pany, featuring the popular comedy sketch, feThe Strike Breakefs;'' The Musical Byrons, accomplished instru- mentalists; Smith and Dean. a. clever songa nd dance team, and George Armstrong, a comedy songster.
 The photop1ay program includes seven reels of the best there is in first run drama and comedy subjects The ssCountry Store'' tomorrow evening, will be getter and bigger than ever. ..l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
COHEN GUEST OF HIS
 CLUB FELLOWS AT BANQUET.

Max Cohen. chief clerk of the auto mobile department in the secretary of states office was the guest at 8 large banquet. in the Bridgeport club yesterday given in his honor. Among those present were:
 Albert Phillips, William Martin. Will liam McIennan, c. H. Botsford, D. M. Rowland, George T. Oviatt, L. Norton, Jacob Huber, John Taylor, I. A. Mac CpnnelI, James Turner, Edward Bots ford. C. T. Burns, F. E. Clark, Neil Mitchell Richard Murphy and Attor- ney George + Mara.
 George F'inklestone, the well known Brfdgeporter, who is entertaining with his music at Poli's this week, obliged the company with compositions of his own
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
REV. N. w. CLARK TO LECTURE
 FIBRE ON WONDERS OF ROME

A free illustrated lecture on Rome the Wonderful and Beautiful, will be given in the Washington Park Metho- dist Episcopad church, Barnum and Noble avenues, this evening, at s o'clock. The lecturer will be the. Rev. IN, Walking Clark, who has charge of the Methodist work in the city of Rome. It has been the privilege of pr. Clark to spend many years in Italy and to know the forces that are work ing in that kingdom Many of the pictures he. will throw on the screen will be those that he has taken him. self in the course of his work The European war has had a great infu-' ence on the work and Dr.. Clark will speak at some length of that phase Of the life in Rome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
WARNER BUYS HISTORIC
 FAIRFIELD MANSION

The Burr mansion at Fairfield has been sold to DeVer H. warner of this city. The old home which has for several years been occupied by A Ho1- land Forbes. is soon to be vacated by the present tenant who with his fam fly will remove to New York
 In this house which has a revolu- tionary history, Aaron Burr, General John Hancock, Marquis Lafayette and others of prominence have been shel- tered, and many of the memories of the structure are we'll recorded in the handbook of Fairfield by Rev. Frank Samuel Child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
VISITlN5 CLERGY AT
 CLOSING EXERCISES OF
 BETHANY ANNIVEa SARY

The three days service to connem- crate the 18th anniversary of the es- tabHshInent of Bethany chapel came to close last night with a service at which Rev. Richard L. Swain. pas tor of the South Congregational church preached on community con sctousness and Rev. Herbert D. Gal lawdet made a short address on -'The Church in the Community Rev. George o. Tambly, pastor of Olivet church, opened the service with pray
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
OBITUARY

MRS GERTRUDE E. VAN HORNE.
 Following an illness of over. a year with tubercular trouble, Gertrude E.. wife of Charles W. Van Horne, died Saturday night at her home, 4s Yer non street Death was not linexpect- ed as she had been confined to her bed for 9 number of weeks. She was born in Bridgeport, daughter of Hen ry A., and Carrie B. Clappf Taylor. Her age was 25 years, ? months and 26 days. She is survived by her mother. husband and one daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
MRS. CAESAR MISCH [ TO LECTURE HERE

Mrs Caesar Misch of Proidence, R. fl, arrived here today on her way to attend the convention Of the National Jewish Women's Council of America at Panama Mrs. ,MIsch, who is stop ping with her sister, Mrs Fl VI! Wal. dll of 30 Prospect street. will lecture. at the Park avenue Temple tomorrow. NTuesday) evening. The topic of the lecture will be Ninety AIinut tes Around Ele World 2,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
VINcENTlANS CLOSE {.
 FORTNIGHT MISSION

The two weeks 4nission conducted by 4ae Yincentian Fatfers at Sacred Heart church was brought to a sue rkssfuI termination last evening with over 500 men in attendance to re- csixe the papad blessing and to bring to a close their week of prayer and 11editAtton
 The edif1ce has been thronged not only by members of the Sacred Heart parish but of other parishes, as well as many Catholics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
AInGInsr sEInsKI

August Seliski, better known as Gus Graham, died at St. Vincent's hospital, Saturday night, following a brief ill- ness with alcoholism and pneumonia He was transferred to the hospital in aE emergency hospital ambulance. His age was about 60 years. The Chari- ties Department is attempting to To- cate a brother, who is supposed to live in New Britain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
MRS. JOHN HILL OF SHELTON.

At the funeral of Mrs. John Hill of Shelton there were many Bridgeport people in attendance. The requiem mass was sung by Rev. James Bar rett of Hartford. The pail bearers were Gerald PheIan, Stephen Phelan and Michael Powers of this city and three nephews of Mrs Hill, Alfred, Henry and Frank Durrschmidt. Bur ial was in Mount St. Peters cemeA tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Haven, Nov. 2S-Fore- cast: Fair tonight and Tuesday, not much change in emperature.
 C0nnecf1cut: Fair tonight and Tuesday; colder tonight. Light west to northwest winds.
 A few f1uFFies of snow were reported this morning from the lake region but pleasant weather prevailed in all other districts cast of the Rocky Mountains The temperatures are low east of the Mississippi river At North field, Vt, 1t was two degrees above zero and White River. Canada, reported 24 degrees be- low zero.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
eEoReE sPR.AY.

The body of George Spray. who was killed in a railroad accident at CIin- ton, H.. last Thursday. arrived in this city yesterday afternoon. The re- mains were conveyed to the under taking parlers of Frank Poke & Sons, Stratford avenue. The deceased was a. member of the Brotherhood of Rail- road. Trainmen. No. q. of Clinton. III.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
MRS. SUSAN B. GREEN.

The funeral of Susan B., widow of Hallett Green, was held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon from the home South Benson street, Fairfield, with Rev. Dr- F. s. Child, pastor of the First Fairfield Congregational church, off, ciating. Burial was in Fairfield East cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

Rev. Dennis Cremin. pastor of St. Au- gustine's R. c. church. After his death she went to New London. where she occupied the position of house keeper for the Rev Timothy Crowley till she returned to this city two months ago and made her home with her cousin. Miss Duggan was widely known in this city and her many friends will be grieved to learn of her demise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL


 The first large dance of the season will be the Belgian Relief dance. of which Mrs. Kenneth McNefl Is sponsor and which comics tomorrow night at the Stratheld ball room. Assisting Mrs McNeil in receiving will be Mrs. A. w. Robinson, Mrs John Rusling. sJr., Mrs A. J. Bruff and Miss Marion Paige.
 The dance is purely a charitable un- dertaking, various people having do- the decorations and it is expected to prove one of the most successful events Hof the winter
 In honor of the 25th anniversary of their wedding, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder of 1,314 North avenue held large reception in Czermania hall Saturday evening at which there were some 150 guests from this and other cities.
 The couple were married in Brook ayn 25 years ago, the past Is of which Eshave been spent in Bridgeport. MT Schroeder is vice-president of the w F. Kirk company, plumbers. having been II years with this concern.
 The hall was decorated for the oc- casion with flowers and greeneries Following the reception typical Ger man feast was served. Dancing was one of the amusements on the pro gram. MT. and Mrs. Schroeder re- ceived many beautiful gifts.
 A son, Ralph Morris Paine, was born yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Ralph H. Paine or 222 Wells street. Mrs Paine, 1 who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry D. Booth Of 226 Wells street, was Miss Florence Booth before her marriage. MT. Paine is assistant su- perintendent of the Rowland Dry 1 Goods company.
 Thanksgiving, the first holiday of the school season. will bring the. many Bridgeport boys and girls who attend boarding schools or colleges home for a brief vacation. Fom Smith college will come Miss Loretta, Burns. daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. George Burns ot | $50 North avenue; Miss Mildred F'os- l ter, daughter Of Mrs. John Foster of 255 Park avenue, who are seniors; Miss HuIda Chapman, daughter ot MT. and Mrs William Wells Chapman ] of 446 Park place.: Miss Sally Wilmot, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter s. Wi1mot, of sos Stratford avenue. who | are juniors; Miss Mabel Morrissey I daughter of MT and Mrs. Thomas l Morrissey of S19 Golden Hi11 street, Miss Jane Casey, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Edward Casey of 120 Peqhonnock street, who are sophomores. Miss Lo- retta Morrissey. another daughter o1 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Morrissey, will return from Columbia Teachers Col 1ege, New York. From Wellesley will come Miss Helen Plumb, daughter od MT. and Mrs. Hanford c. Plumb o1 l 240 Washington avenue, who is a sophomore. From Miss Porter's school in Farmington will come Miss Alice Curtis, daughter of Mir and Mrs I Lewis B. Curtis, of 25O waldemere avenue. Miss Mildred Lee of Buffalo, N r., classmate, will accompany Miss Curtis; Miss Airline Paige, daugh- ter of Mrs. Allan W. Paige of Park ] avenue, whose guest will be Miss 1 Matthews, a sehoolmate. whose home is in Chicago III. and Miss Mary Hincks, daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. T. Hincks, of 152 Park place. l The Municipal Patriotic Committee will meet on Friday evening at eight 1 o'clock in the G.. A R. hall in the l Sturdevant building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
sARAH E. puGGAN.

Sarah E. Duggan died at the home of her cousin, Mrs Ellen F'orestelle, 1.235 North avenue, yesterday morn ing. For 9 number of years Miss Duggan was housekeeper for the late
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

A fire at the Hemstead Plains Avia- tion field, Long Island, destroyed hangers. aeroplanes and other prop erty at a loss between $25, ,e0o and $50. .O0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

For kissing ten-year-old -Jeon Mo Cunough of Paterson, N. J., while on duty, Patro1man Benjamin SMendels- sehn has been dismissed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

A great wolf roundup. one of the first to be held in northern Wisconsin in years, is planned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

Butter declined 1 cent, to s2 cents a pound on the Elgin (Il1.) Board of Trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23
Order Thanksgiving Flowers
 JOHN RICK & SON

Farmer want Ads. one Cent . word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

Esnnsr Want Ads. one oeni 2 wora
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

The Municipal Patriotic Committee will meet on Friday evening at eight o'clock in the 6. A. R. hall in the Sturdevant building
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-23

A son. Ralph Morris Paine, was born yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Ralph H. Paine or 222 Wells street. Mrs. Paine, Henry D. Booth of 226 Wells street was Miss Florence Booth before hel marriage Mir Paine is assistant SUI perintendent of the Howland Dry Goods company
Newark post., 1914-07-15
Hopes Mason And Dixon
Line May Be Forgotten

President Wilson on Monday ex-
pressed the wish that the Mason and
Dixon line be forever forgotten. In
a letter TO President HI. B. Joy of
the Lincoln Highway Association.
asking that that road run from
Philadelphia TO Gettysburg through
Washington. the President suggest
ed that it would be a good means
OF further olbiterating sectional
feeling between the North and the
South. The Presidents 5 letter was
as follows:
- | am sure that the entire eoun-
try Is interested to see to il that
there should no longer exist a
North or South in this absolutely
united country, which we all love
and that the imaginary Mason and