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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
A LIFT IN LIFE
 FOR WOMEN WHO. ERR AND REPENT
Ladies Interested in Movement to Meet Tomorrow With
 Mrs. George E. Hill.
PLAN PERMANENT HOME

Entering upon the last lap of the campaign whereby Bridgeport Protec- tive Association is to provide the city with an institution for affording tenn porary refuge, motherly welcome and permanent aid to erring women, who are repentant, and to Wayward girls, the district leaders and assist ants will meet for conference at o'clock temorrow afternoon with Mrs. George B. Hill of 926 Fairfield ave- perintendent Charles w. Simpson of Bridgeport Christian Union explain ing the work of his institution for the u1slfft of men, there will be discus. sion of plans in detail and a comple- ton of organization. In addition to about 80 Bridgeport women there will be representatives from Strat- ford, Nichols and Fairfield. Later it is planned to include other nearby towns. and are expected to naterialize in the successful inauguration of the fnstitu- ton April 1 at least. Reports of en- thusiasttc support, exceeding even ex- pectations, have been received from all parts of the city and from all walks of life. The institution is to be representative of no sect. creed or de- nomination. It is planned to have it the helping hand of all Bridgeport to those needing help
 For the purpose of bringing the highest system and efficiency to the work the city has been divided along the regular voting districts, each one having a leader and corps of assist ants. The work in outlying towns will be covered in a similar manner. To- morrows conference will be to con- plete the plans and the organization of these worke CTS. Next week the real active work will begin. This Is to be along educational lines By personal call and neighborhoodA meetings the aims of the association will be ex- plained and the details of proposed work. This Is to be preparatory to a thorough canvas of the city in search ready indications are to the effect that this will not be in vain.
 The organization is a. result of ac- ton by Bridgeport Pastors associa- ton about two years ago when the matter was brought upss A committee waas selected to investigate. The i1l- vestigation followed and a favorable report made. This followed confer ences with the various charitable or Dillingham;, pastor Of the UniversaIist hchurch, and Rev. pr. Maurice Thorn CT. then rabbi of the Park avenue tenn pie. were largely responsib1e.
 Ee During the past six months plans have been aggressfvely pushed for the success of the Institution. The first meeting to plan definite campaign EBoar1man secretary Of the organiza- tion. at her home, 303 NH Hill ave nue. There was meeting of the board of directors last night at which reports of progress were made and tentative plans made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
THE TAX RATE WILL BE HIGH, BUT IT WOULD BE HIGHER IF THE COST OF CARRYING DEBT
 WERE WHAT TIE MAYOR TRIED TO MAKE T.

NWO YEARS AGO Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, vocng rathep the views of certain political industrial forces than his announced that in future Bridgeport would aban don it's payasyou-go policy historically pursued lie proposed to tax for all running and to bond for all  declared plan steadily yield ised in rate unequal from year to year. of tax equalization had been established The grand list being increased and he certain have the advantage the grand list
 The promise proved rainbow The tax rate has not been does not approach twenty mills.
 The plan has been abandoned and the grand list has been abnormally enlarged Farmer steadily pointed which the policies tending and the results which must flow from the continuous creation of places and penses
 Fortunately Mayor Wilson's political prestige he has
 
 His bonding has for the most part been prevented by superior force and public to yield to the demand that the electorate should be in all matters
 During the admin of Mayor Wilson adeb of sub million dollars has created and the thus nual budgets
 But the debt which he has attempted sometimes by very create, a matter.
 Debt adopted debt and prevented and projects close to si1, ,oooooo
 Some these projects Herring plan which was defeated had they been begun would compe the city go further into debt to complete them
 The of maintaining such projects would have ad
 The cost of debt of s1 100000 would amount to about $4,ooo0oo year.
 been given deanded had the sought to bring into being he could not have obtained af charge seooooo interest payments require additional tax
 
 preliminary budget per improvement mill school tax This budget cafor prelininary rate of 20 mills Eight mills added give Of 28 mills.
 of tentyeight mills would not include any thing the upkeep annual charges attached ownership of the 900 things which would have been chased
 
 policy carried ry would require the demands budget of 34 mills
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

~N OyERNOR. JOHN K. TENER of Pennsylvania, the new
 president of the National the first states to act baseball When the National League launched years this month"; the presidency conferred Morgan Gardner Bulkeley then the president of the United States Bank of Hart ford Later and the Constitution Senate The National Leagues first chief Eliphaet Adams Bulkeley the first president of Life Company, and born East Haddam, 1888 His youth spent Hartford educated in the High school and later he Broo served New York during civil Baseball then just beginning to popular and the soldiers in the intervals between battles often played the Bulkeley the fans, and his interest the pastme continued when he returned Hartford after bank He Hartford club which National Association,
 National Association into disrepute eaznblng which had fastened game, BulIeleY game effected purge undesrablss. meeting held in
 February, year States, declaration by the truly national game BukeFey of his valuable services president holding the office for year The National League launched 1876, included the cities of Chicago, Louis, Cncinnat York andP Hartford BuIheley abored strong finished second the Chicago political National League presidency in 1871 tho Hartford club transferred 1yn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
WRECK DAY.,

TSOR MANY centuries the nineteenth of February 1s by be the most unfortunate day
 the year to be out the It was assertedad not wi of wrecks often that date than any Within the last century truth
 this belief has often been denonsated On the nineteenth of disastrous minor The steamer Qndine lost through collision with the Heroine Beachey Head and half hundred including the went down with the ship vessel the Luna wrecked the rocks off Paeur hundred lives lost On this side of the Atlantic the Hungarian, steamer, coast of Nova eoa and all board numbering 200 souls f9, 184i Fenner Liverpool for American down off Holyhead by the steamer 1 died in the disaster On Feb. 19 Tweed India mail packet causing the death of seventy-two persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
Goop SERMON, BUr-

"Oh, George!" cried the fair, young vision in blue, as she doated into the drawing-room and found her lesser half reading the latest novel "You really ought to have come to church with me this morning Such a beau tiful sermon! I'm sure it would have done you good. All about dishonesty and stealing, and petty meanness- No one could help feeling better for it. do wish wou could have heard it!"
 t-ReaI1y, my. dear" murmurcd George. and tried in vain to stihe a yawn s'And-ah-did you walk home ?''
 ..No, took a tram. And, oh George, had such a stroke of lucki The con ductor never asked for my fare, so ' saved ce!''-Pearson's Weekly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
THE LAND QUESTION IN MEXICO

ONE READS further into the Mexican problem,
 startling the lights and shades that unhappy you find possessing culture comparable to the finest olisef America Europe Underneath the thin upper cultivated educated people land the millions of "peons who practically economic system keeps them ignorance
 The situation is really about 300 feudal hierarchy of land ownership like what existed Europe number of centuries It hopeless in his life of low wages heavy quenty quits the despairing task of agriculture enrich the feels he has nothing lose by spousing of demagog and he might possibly gain something
 problem incline Does the country need another Diaz strong shall order establish despetisT end in view gradual enlightenment Of the working until future when they undertake government?
 Or is the time ripe for democratic ement in which the attep shall be made to republi- government in this land of darkness?
 Whichever attitude may take this thing seems clear that whatever shall rule at Mexico City, it
 
 The small farmer must be protected There right to enjoy the fruits peace
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
TNTH1RAEEDIATE DEMON
 sTRATToN AT Y. M. c. A.

The second class demonstration of the season held by the intermediate gymnasium class at the r. M. c. A. will take place on Monday evening, Feb. 28rd, at eight o'clock in the gymnasium.
 The last demonstration held by this class on Jan. 9th was witnessed by a large number of friends of the mem- ebers of the class and after the class work was over, a. social evening was enjoyed in charge of Harold Main. social secretary of the Boys depart ment.
 Next Monday evening after the reg ular nrogra1n on the gymnasium floor, there will be no social time in the gymnasium but all present will be in- vited to attend the exposition which will be going on the same evening in the boys,-department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
GO. K, U. B. B. TO
 GIVE ENTERTAINMENTS

on Laurel avenue tomorrow night Fri
 day, Go. K, United Boys Brigade, will
 give an entertainment in that ediffce for the benefit Of the building fund
 Already a large number of tickets have been disposed of and some Of the best
 local talent in the city will take part
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
Cbe DID. Read @
 Ess06LixhAd 185v
Spring Tailored Wear for Women Early Showing of Suits and Coats.

Balnacaan Coats .of Scotch Tweed, mixed tan and gray effects made up in regular masculine style with poc cts and deep cuffs.
 Limousine Wraps of heavy moire silk old blue, tan black and gray lined with soft satin beautifully finished
 RagIans Travelling Goats of heavy worseds lined or unined
 Tailored Gowns Poiret and Pacuin models in Eponge fine Serge and Crepey Cloths latest designs in coats and skirts Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
CENTENARY OF MoNTEREAU.

 
  as he the Austria and he Bav 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

the United States have proved that it Is possible to produce clear films in regions in England where 1t had been thought impossible because of foggy fatraans1aRaara-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

Tourist Gin London )-sIt certafnly took q bunch O. hobbies to arrest that sflk-hatted guyi What did he do ?''
 Cabby-.W Wy, that bleedfn' b1ighter hain't pinchea: e's a hemfnent states man goin to luncheon !--J udga
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

The first ship through the Panama Canal Twill carry the peace flag, the United States flag with a border Of white.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
TO GIVE ANNUAI DANCE.

The Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic club will hold it's eleventh annual dance on Friday evening February 20th, at the Arion hall. Lincoln building. Judg- ing by the report of the arrangement committee at their meeting last even ing this years dance will eclipse all previous ones as a social and financial success. The members Of Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic club have always been noted for the high standard of their entertainments and needless to say, all of it's members and their friends are looking forward to a good time at this social function.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

No wonder the dear girls love the sailors and soldiers so we'll. How can they help it, when they look at the pictures on the recruiting adver- tisement in the postof11ce 1obby7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
ARTICS

In all sizes and all siyIs from one to four buckle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19

gA --- 0oEnau brushe handke apron 1a arm bands,I coILarsa md many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
ne L2 " Read Company R ADJ 0RD B. .S NTH Fairfield Avenue VARIETY sToRE Broad Street STORE cAR rAHE
Broad Rhesf
OUR TEN CENT GOODS FC

CUR TEN. GENT GOODS FOR EI6ET the great variety goods can had for eight cents together large center counters
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ITALIAN SUBMARINE
"RAID" COMES TO END
Vessel l. Halted by French in
CorSican Port and Sent
Back.
ROME. October 9

ROME. October
Tho Italian built submarine which
left the Gulf OF Spezia a few days ago
under command Of Angelo Ballone.
retired Lieutenant Of the Italian navy,
and was reported to no on its way to he
delivered to tho Russian Government
az Corsican pori. has fallen into the
hands Of the French authorities az
Niaccio and Is believed TO be already on
hey way back TO Spezia.
When the submarine. which had been
built at a private yard at Spezia. sailed
out Of the gulf her commander left be-
hind letter ohJecting to italian neu-
trality and insisting that it was the
duty OF every italian TO bring about
tho participation of the country in the
war. lie said his crew knew nothing
OF tho nature ot his errand.
When the submarine reached Ainccio
me crew, having n suspicion that some-
thing was not last right with their trip.
notified the port authorities and the
latter took possession Of the vessel and
asked parts what should he done. Paris
communicated with Rome and the Ital-
tan Government sent destroyer to
bring the submarine back to italy.
Tho crew OF the submarine returned
- Lcghorn this morning by steamship
from Corsica
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RUSSIANS GAIN AT FIRST.
Germans Outman~uvrrd Mt Opening
of NIstula Battle.
Sp,c'a' cable DespatcA to Tnr srv.

ROME. October &.
German armies under Gcn. Won Hin.
denburg were outmanpuvred to-day in
tho first stage Of the battle Of the Wis
tula, which is now raging west Of the
Vistula in the llnc of Radon. KIelcc,
Opatow and Tarnow.
This series of hattles is the most I'M
portant by far IN which tho Russians
have engaged Complete victory will
open Prussia and SIlcsia To tho invaders.
Defeat will have the effect of delaying
advance
The Russian Amha ssador NJ Rome an
ncunced to-day that Russia. IN two
months Of campaigning against the
forces If Austria Hungary has con-
nuered all ~ the crownland OF RuKo-
wilma, seven -eighths Of Galicia and one
fifth OF Hungary,
II Is admitted in Vienna that the Cor
mans are contcmptuously overriding
the Austrans in defence plans. The
Raiser insisted that German staff off,
Gers 10 placed in control Of Austro-
German operations IN Gallcia. The En-
peror Francis Joseph resented tho
humiliation imposed upon tho chief OF
SIAN, Gen. Conrad Won octzendorf hut
finally accepted the KaIscr's argument
that Cen. Won Hoetzendorf's elimina-
lion was necessary If further defeats
were To bc avoided.
Gen Won Hoctzendorf therefore re-
tires on the nominal plea of i'll health
aud his grief over the death OF a son
KILLED in action.
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SHIP BROKE IN TWO.
E-o Fired at German Destroyer at
400 Feet

ToNpoN. oct s--The Hnrwlch corre.
spondent or the DGilp Telegraph. In de-
scriblng the destruction Of German de-
stroyer yesterday by tho British sub
marine E-a, saws that the E-9 frat sighted
a German cruiser and Owed, hut when
she came TO the surface again the cruiser
had disappeared. Then the destroyer was
sighted and tho E-9 sank 10 depth OF
sixteen feet and prepared 10 attack.
At one time II was within 100 Yards ~
the destroyer-too short a distance. as the
discharge of a torpedo would have cndan-
eered the submarine. torpedo was
fired ~ a distance Of 600 feet and struck
the destroyer amidships, breaking II in
two and sending debris high info the air.
\ second destroyer. which had come M
aud which. according to some reports, had
sighted tho submarine and attempted to
ram her, left AZ top speed,
Tho Daily ndPs correspondent at Har-
witch adds that the crew OF the E-9. now
that she has sunk two German ships. the
other being tho cruiser lIela, is availing
Itself OF the privilege which has been
tacitly claimed by submarines OF carrying
racing fars," In spite Of the displeasure
NJ her officers. She was flying two Of
those when shc reached Harwich tho cor
respondent says. Each flag was yellow
and bore a skull and cross bones
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-09
DUCHESS'S SURGEON
CORPS NEARLY FILLED
Many Doctors Apply to Or. RAM
baud for Hospital Ser
vice in France.

Tho list OF six surgeons To he sent
to France by THE SUN on money fur
nlshed by the Duchesse de Talleyrand
and with the cooperation of Dr. George
O. Rambaud head OF the Pasteur Insti-
tute, was about completed Yesterday.
As only six can he sent and their
return passage provided for out OF tho
81 900 given by tho Duchesse de Tailey-
rand, quite number who have applied
will necessarily be disappointed Or.
Rambaud Is selecting tho surgeons who
seem best fitted for the work
1T Is too had Hhere Is not more money
for this excellent work" he said I'VE
are now 1nding that there are many
young surgeons who would he glad 10
go and do what they could to relieve
the terrible suffering among the wounded.
but we are without funds with which
to send them"
DR., II. l.. Buckingham OF Red Hook,
N. Y, has definitely been selected TO sail
on october H. Applications were re-
ceived yesterday from Gouverneur Hos
pital and the French hospital
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SAYS ATTACHES WIFE
PUT FEET ON TABLE
French Paper Tells of Incidents
During Col. Won Winter
feldt's COnvalescence.

BORDEAUX. Oct. S.-The Depeche de
Toulouse entertains its readers with a
few anecdotes about Col. Won Winter
feldt. the former German military at
tache at Paris. who was injured during
the French army manpuvres on New
Years Day 1913.
When Col. Won Winterfeldt was con-
valescent he presented a cigarette case
TO one Of the doctors and a game bag
TO the'host in whose house he had been
a carefully attended patient for six
months. The Colonel left the price
cost 10 francs $50 and the latter II
francs 95 confines $3.50.
The wife OF Col. Won Winterfeldt was
allotted "a seat at the head OF the table.
but this did not satisfy her. She
wished to supervise the Invitations sent
out by the mistress Of the house.
The Depeche says the French Gov
eminent paid all the expenses, but the
taxpayers will never learn what Nine.
Won winterfeldt cost, for flowers
candies and delicacies. as well as gaso-
lene for her automobile, were provided
The writer gives an alleged sample
OF Nine. Won Winterfeldt's manners. He
says that one DAY after dinner she
lighted cigarette and put her feet
which we're neither small nor fine. on
the table and remarked:
Our maneuvre at Sedan was truly
admirable"
When Baron Won Schoen. the German
Ambassador TO France. brought the
decorations which the Kaiser had he
slowed on those who had been attending
Col. Won Winterfcldt he remarked to the
same officer:
THE Emperor. my master, deigns TO
grant you the Iron Cross
II deisn to accept it," retorted the
young officer.
After Col Winterfeldt had recovered
his only topic of conversation was Ger
many's mission.
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Priest Meets Rabbi,

NJ Berthouiat met two chaplains be-
longing to this corps. one n Catholic
colonial missionary. Father Narp. the
other an Israelite. Grand Rabbi Gems
burger.
They get along excellently together"
NJ. Berthoulat writes "One night they
were delayed on the battlefield tending
the wounded. 1t was impossible to re-
gain the camp.
They found an abandoned farm
house with one miserable little truckhe-
bed. Without undressing both lay
down. whereupon Father Narp said;
at Is too bad there Is no photographer
to take picture OF the ola and New
Testaments as bed companions
Tho editor was amused to find the
Britishers installed as II they were near
London They canoe. ride golf. play
football" he writes. Their faces are
always shaved, their uniforms brushed.
their horses groomed and the harness
polished "a II AT Aldershot. The English
troops fight like ours. but dress and
wash better"
Finally NJ. Berthoulat quotes an aged
peasant as saying to him: IT am n
poor woman. never able to know the
pleasure of giving. | know now. 7
have just given my only property to
France four sons
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TWO BOMBS DROPPED
NEAR PARIS; 3 HURT
One Falls in st. Denis Station,
Where Train Of Rescrvists
Was Standing.

PARIS, October :.
\ Taube aeroplane appeared over
Saint Denis this morning. When the
noise of the motor was heard the people
rushed from theH houses to the streets.
The Taube flew above the railway sta
ton. where bomb was dropped, APP
parently with the intention OF explod-
Ing on a train loaded with reservists
which was Just about to start. The
bomb missed its mark and no one was
injured, but some damage to property
was caused.
The aeroplane continued it's flight and
passing between the Aubervilliers and
La Chappelle gates OF Paris dropped q
second bomb. which burst near the ken
nels where the police dogs are kept
The keeper OF the kennels was wounded
by a fragment OF the bomb. His wife
and seven year old child were struck
by pieces OF the bomb, but were moi
seriously injured.
A French aeroplane appeared and the
Taube assembled to a great height and
sped away with the French machine In
pursuit
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WANT U. s. TO LOWER
FRENCH WINE DUTY
Syndicate Heads Believe War
Gives Bordeaux Industry
Great Opportunity.
Special Cable Dsspofoh 10 TUE srS.

BORDEAUX, October 4.
u. q. Mestrezat and Eugene Buhan.
the presidents OF two Of the greatest
wine syndicates were asked their opin-
ions to-day OF the eventual effect Of
the war on German and French wines
in the American market Both con-
Cured In the belief that II is the OPP
portunity of Bordeaux to boom its
wines, but only on condition that
America listens TO reason" In regard to
the duties on wine.
After all has been said on this point"
said NJ. Buhan. II do not see why tho
desire to foster the California product
should dollar the American consumer
from enjoying natures bounties. Here
we have the climate, soil and experienced
which enables us 10 defy the comp clifton
Of the world on equal conditions, yet
our trade with America is dwindling to
a mere cipher, The American market
Is virtually limitless once the middle
class acquires the habit OF using a
cheap wholesome table wine"
NJ Buhan added. laughingly:
This sounds like a trade advertise
ment, but | am not speaking for myself.
| am speaking for one Of our great est
industries. Let me refer TO Or. Wiley
TO corroborate what / say. AFTER a
visit TO our leading vintages, where he
saw wine made by natural process with
out sugar or other foreign elements, !
think he left convinced that the Cali
fornla product on an equal footing
would have little chance against US,
II am not preaching against any
American industry. hut am comparing
the relative importance Of wine growing
in Europe and America. You will see
at once that there Ia an immense dis
proportion as u national asset"