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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
GIRLS CONFESS TO
 BURGLARY CHARGES

Confessions by 12 years old Bertha Flynn, 231 Madison avenue. and 1S years old Elizabeth Kaufman, 358 Center street, last night to Captain of Detectives Arnold and Detective Sergeant Hall fixes them as being the 1.-two mysterious girls for whom the police have been searching as respon- sible for numbers of bafflfng key and screen door entering jobs, in Bridge port the past mont h. They were arr rested by Detective Sergeant Hall yes terday following two weeks search and during the afternoon were taken about the. city Identifying houses that they had entered. Today they were arraigned before Judge Coughlin in city court and. on account of their ages, were placed on probation for six months.
 Their confessious included the jobs at 305 Madison avenue and III North avenue "Wednesday, 277 Coleman street August $, 21o Olive street the same date and at least one job on Park avenue August 2. The girls re- fused to tell the reason for their con duet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
OPP (SE CAMPAIGN GIFTS FROM Plj LIC
 SERVICE SOURCES

To prohibit the use of pubic service corporation money as camp ign con- tributions or to defray the expenses of any candidates. members of the Second District Democratie club adopted resolutions last night to be presente6' to the city and state con- ventions of the organization The resolutions were adopted at large and enthusiastic meeting of the club in it's rooms at 192 Railroad avenue. The resolutions follow:
 Resolved, That We, the Democrats $ of the Second district. oppose the ac- ceptance of any contribution from any public service corporation or through it's representativ either directly or indirectly. as campaign fund or otll- erwise..t to help defray expenses of any candidate on the Democratic ticket, either state, town. or city and be it further
 Resolved. That our delegates to the city convention present this resolu- ton for adoption. And be it further
 Resolved. That the state convention present this resolution for adoption, as no public service corporation can rightfaIly use it's corporated funes for political cause. or to support po- iItiea1 candidate of any party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Alcorn Orders Quiz
 Into Motor Accident

Hartford, Aug. 2a-It became known today that states Attorney Hugh M. AIcorn had ordered a rigid investiga- ton Of the automobile accident at south Windsor, Wednesday night. in which Allan F. sisson. C. Harold Cool and J. D. Or1le lost their lives and that. under Instructions from the states attorneys office, the state po- lice and others have been working on the case for two days
 No further infornna ton was available today concerning the investigation. The car has been exam in d and meas urements of the highway taken.
 H Wyckoff Mills. driver of the car at the time of the accident. is under s1sop0 bond to appear before Judge Ralph M Grant in South Windsor to- night but it is understood the town pTosecutor will ask for a, continuance m view of the activities of the state attorneys office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
REPUBI ICAN
 DELEGATES
 ANNOUNCED

According to the returns filed with Town Chairman Alex. J. H. Robinson there will be no contests anoIpg the Republicans over the delegates to the town and city convention which is to be held at Republican headquarters, Fairfield avenue, Friday evening Sept.
 4. The primarie will be held next Monday. In accordance with the party rules the lists of the delegates will be published for the first lime tonight and will be continued three days. The
 list of delegates as selected at the various district caucuses follows
 First District Malcolm MacFayden,
 Francis M. Wilder. Charles R. Dis brow.
 Second DistrictSA J. Northey,
 James F. K ely, John T. King.
 Third District-Sve F. Murberg, Ralph S. Broderick, Michael Kozma.
 Fourth District--W William Chew,
 James A Turner, John "A. Leonard. 1 Fifth District William R. Webster William e. Henderson. Carl F. Wester-
 berg. . Sixth sDistrictLe c. Willis, Will liam Langenste.n, Daniel J. 'Brten. seventh District--Fred DeLaney EJacob Fink kelstones RicFard Sw7in- Eighth Dfstriet-Fred R Canfield Anthony Fassinelle, Geo O. Borton. , , Ninth Distric t--Haz elton Chandl FrederickA wetstine. Joseph Pistey IenIn4 4JlSffScf--AAlil1aT11sa Ef.s kA6arIfS Samuel F. Leonard, L. Russo. Eleventh District-4W illiarn H Brown. Tiras Wilson, William E.. Haf- lsner.
 Twelfth District Richard A. Brown ! Joseph Gasso. Cornelius B. Burrell. 1 Primaries to select candidates for aid ernen in the various districts will ! be held probably on Tuesday, Sep ternber s. There is still much specu- lation as to whether or mot Albert E Iav cry will be returned as a, member
 of the State Central Comnittee from the 23rd Senatorial district. There is no contest in that section which in wolves him however. and up to the present MT. Iayery' s friends have ever, reason to believe that he VIII be named again for the place. This vii be up to the delegates from the Ninth Tenth and Twelfth Senate districts d their caucus before the nominees fol l the committee ars put before the towr and city conVention. John F. Kins
 from the Fist district and Alex. E
 Deaney from the 22nd district vii probably be returned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
seoo FOR HUSBAND
 WHO LOST WIFE

Judge E. F. Ha1len in the probate court today authorized Charles E. Johnson, administrator of the estate o9 his wife Florence F. Johnson, to accept Ia compromise settlement of $500 from the Bridgeport Gas App1i- ance Exchange Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Henry E. Lucksinger Of 1859 Stratford avenue. On the night of Sunday, May IT, whe va king in the roadway near the Round House swotch, Southport she was run over and killed by an automobile driven by Radc1in E. sprott, secretary of the Gas Appliance Exchange. Sprott' s case will be heard at the September term Of the superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
.STRATF0RD C0UR
 DENIES RUSSELL
 CHANGE DE NE NIUE

Stratford, Aug. 28-D. J. Russell, of this town, was held for the September term of the superior court today on three charges of having secured mon ey from a.utomobiIists who had been stopped on the highway because of some alleged infractionsof the autoIno- bile law His bond Of $10,eeo given as a. deputy sheriff, is his surety in
 The compIainants are Alexander c. esarvsn. of West Haven: G Dsl1n- ra3ese, of Milford and Arthur L. Grif- filth, of New York
 E Russell was in court with his attor- ney. RIG DeF'ore est Of Bridgeport. Louis A Policy was the presiding justice. Ivan Morehouse acted as prosecutor. Attorney DeForest asked for a than ge of venue on the ground that there was so much prejudice in Stratford against his client that in Justice to him the hearing should be held before another tribunal with a judge sitting instead of layman.
 motion on the5ground that Justice Fol ley was capable and impartial and said he would assure the accused of an inn partial hearing.
 Attorney DeForest asked MT. More house why he hesitated to have the case tried before a tribunal outside of Stratford if he considered his case was good one. Justice Policy said he would deny the motion and ordered the hearing to proceed
 1 Alexander Garvfn of New Haven testified that he paid Russell s12 2 when the latter stopped him on the night Of May 26 while he was automobiling through Stratford with his wife on the ground that his rear light was out.
 C. F Dumraese of Milford testified i that he was drying his car through Stratford June 80 when Russell inter cepted him, told him his rear light was out and collected $10.
 A. L. Griffith of New 1T ork said in I similar way he paid SIS to the ac-
 cused on the night of June fl. He
 showed the court a receipt purported
 to be signed by the accuEed. l Attorney DeForest asked the com 1 plainants if they did not know they l had violated the law by having their
 rear lights out and they said they didn't think ther lights were out.
 Attorney DeForest then waived ex-
 animation in behalf of his client or
 the ground that he wanted the case I tried before an experienced court. Nc 1 testimony was given by the accused I who professed the belief that wher
 his side of the case is put before the l public there will be a different state < of affairs.
 Is It was learned that the accused wa arrested last night on a charge of z Esirni1ar nature preferred by ST. Locks I of the Locke Steel Belt Co, of Bridge port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Stockings well worth buying.

Women may count on a full money worth, when these are bought.
 Silk, hsle top. black or wiaite,- -F5e. Good light silk slisle top. white and b1aoks-3 9c
 Fiber silk with lisle top, good look ing,@35c, 3 prs $1
 Lis1e of excellent finish and in many colors as well as black.-25c. L.isIe of gauge weight with deep hemmed tops white tan and blaclzs- 1ec-
 Black lisle with silk finish. me- dunn wetghts-19e.
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Board of Appraisal to
 Make Recommendation
 To Common Council

For the first time in history since it's establishment the Board of Ap- praisals of Benefits and Dana ges will take an initfatory course and when the next meeting of the Common Coun- Gil is called on September 8 there will appear a resolution recommending that owners of property at the intersections of streets be allowed to build out to the extreme edges of their properties without regard to the building lines. This course was decided on after 9 lengthy hearing before the board last night on many matters pertaining to the assessment of benefits and dam ages for changes in building lines or the establishment of street 1ayouts.
 Many of these matters have been hanging. fire for months. More than 200 persons appeared at the hearings held in the Common Council chamber last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
RESGEED CREW TELLS OF
 CAPTAINS $ DROWNING

members of the crew of the schooner Emily P Wright, picked up on the mainland yesterday by. 8razos Island l;fesavers told of the found ering of the vessel last Saturday of the Mexican coast, 10 miles south of the mouth of. the Rio Grande Captain Peterson, they said. was drowned.
 The ship was owned in Portland Me-. and was bound from Galveston for. Tampfeo with cargo of war muni- xsor1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Pearls.
 With luster very like that of the genuine.

n nI
 that of the genuine
 Let us give them credit the French have made pearls Whichare sollke genuine tha t few can tell the difference.
 They are here; a great lot of them. Price is as attrac- tive as their beauty.
 15-inch strings with gold-plated c1asps-50 0c.
 Opera strings in graduated sizes gold plated clasp.-50c.
 15-inch strings on chain, hIled beads, several stzes,-$1.
 Opera strings. filled beads. in grad lated sizes.-S1.
 Handsome strings Of filled beads with solid gold clasp. white or of pink ish finge,4$1.5 50-
 Fine strings of dlled pearls. 15 inch or opera length. all with solid gold c1asps,-$2 to $25.
 Long strings in white and crsana t1nts, nice quality,-$1 to S7.5O. iRfch necklaces and chains Of jet Some in brilliant finish and some in the rich dull mat nnisas-50c c to s5.5c. Necklaces and chains in coral-bead effects-50c and S1-
 Center aisle, front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
JANE M,HUGH.

A large number of sorrowing rela- tives and friends and particularly her associates at the D. M Read Co. at tended the funeral today of Jane Mo Hugh. The funeral was from the home Of her mother. 59 Milne street at 8;30 this morning and from St Au- gustine's church at o'clock Rev. E.. ". Murphy celebrated the high mass of requiem The casket was almost hidden in a wealth of beautiful boral tributes. The bearers all employees Hof the D. M. Read Co. were Albert Vincent Wade. James Maher and AL onzo F. Derby. As the body was car ried from the church Prof. A. F. Bris- boise played stNearer My God to Thee on the chimes. The burial was in St. MichaePs s cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

At today s city court session, Judge Coughlin instructed Probation Offic- CT Simpson to learn where William Lyfo and Stanley MarchIusky. IS years old Of Pembroke street, secur- aa their whtss1ey satur day night. Lylo WAS fined g. for breach of the peace and charges of assaulting Louis Hnrchman, a nefghbor, were noIled A1arcflusky was fined s 5 for breach of the peace and assault charges were no1led
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
| ON vETDES SPEllM
 Bu F.R ARMY MAA

Washin gfon, Aug 2s-Presi dent sSalscn sent his first veto message te Congress yesterday. He disap pprov- cd bill proposing to allow Capt CeGrge P Heard, Medical Corps. U $. A. to take an exa rninatfon for pro- factiea to the grade ef major. Tn this veto m aessage the President said tlaa [ special favcrs. it seems to me, ought very careiul1s fos be avoided in the Administration Of the army and the navy. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Belgian Congo Is
 Attacked By Germans

Paris, Aug despatch to the Havas Agency from. IsfbreviIIe. in the French Congo, says that the Belgian Congo has been attacked by the Ger man troops The Belgian admins stra.- tion. in accord with Great Britain, has taken defensive measures and has in- formed inc French government of it's action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Warmer Athena

undeTWeaI.
 For the woman who must guard against sudden changes in temperature Athena underwear of medi- un weight
 Fits with a comfort that none other possesses. Of fine soft yarn; tailored as scientifically as ones suit.
 Vests and pants, accord ing to size 5Oc and 59c.
 Union suits, several styles, according to size, B1 and $1.25.
 For Autumn wear, knit ted corset covers of medium weight, 25c and 5Oc.
 Left alsles rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
PURSES OF s17,OOO IN BIG
 CALIFORNIA AUTO RACE

Carona, Gal, Aug. 28-Dednite plans were made. yesterday, for holding the international automobile road races here on Thanksgiving Day. Purses amounting to $17.ooo will be offered in the 250 mile and 300 mile races over the three mile boulevard course
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Low shoes are skipping.

With small prices calling them, low shoes of every sort skipping out at great rate
 Good sensible comfortable styles, stylish and attrac tive shapes, excellent leathersand for nearly every member of the family Mems $4 and $5 oxfords,- $3 $3 oxfords- S235 Women's $5 pumps and oxfords $3.5O
 $4 and $4.5O sorts, S3
 $3 sorts,-E S2 Girls and children's, $I.50 to $3 sorts-S1 to S2 Women's black satin Colonial and patent leather strap pumps plainfpups and Colonial ties regular 3 and $3.50,-- S195
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
NEILIE M. RAsNEY.

The funeral of Nellie M. Basney, wife of Albert D. Baeney of Newing- ton, who died Wednesday at Silver Sands, was Nheld at 2 o'clock this af- ternoon from the Bishop mortuary chapel on Fairfield avenue with Rev
 Earl H. Kenyon. rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial WAS in Park cer1et errvs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Charnoisette gloves give good service.

Chanaoisette is . close woven fabric which looks very like charnois. It will wash without shrinking, re- tains its good finish, makes gloves of excellent appear ance.
 Short gloves, white tan gray biscuit pongee and cI1annois shades,-50c. 16-button length with mousqueta1re wrist, white.-75c.
 Is button length, white with either white or black embroidery, chanaois and biscuit shades,-$1.
 Center aisle. rear. Root Beer.
 Howco root beer extract. Pure and strong.
 . Makes delicious and healthful beverage.
 Usually 10c-3 bottles 25c
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
IsE,rT vE,Ns GETS CONTRACT
 FOR IAKEvIEW BEEF

F. w. Behrens, Jr., today received the contract to furnish beef to Lake view home for the month of Septem- Der. His bid was IA E cents on minds and 71z cents on plate pieces. J. P.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
$l2.5O
Speed will win Sweet Orr coats and |overal1s at a saving.


 are worth every cent of their usual price. He buy lem Saturday at less than that usual price We had a certain quantity to offer. Enough now t till closingt Saturday night, After that, non of the special lot.
 Here's how they're to sell: l:-s white. sizes 34 to 42, regular soc 65c white. sizes A to 46 regular 9Oc- 75c blue sizes 34 to 42, regular 90c- 65c blue, sizes A to 50, regular $1-a 75c Sweet-Orr coats:-
 white, sizes 34 to A. regular soc 65c white, sizes A to 50, regular 90c- 75c blue, sizes 34 to 42, regular 9Oc- 65c blue sizes A to Soc regular $1- 75c white, sizes a4 to 42, regular s1 .6o- s1so white, sizes Al to 50, regular $1.80-- $15O blue sizes 34 to 42, regular .$1. SO $l 80 blue, sizes A to 5O regular go $15O Not more than ? suits or garments to customer s.sz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Finest story yet by Robert w Chambers.

Robert Chambers is hinl- self again; and a better self.
 He has left the circles of Thigh Iifs'' and gone back to that country which SO delighted his readers of earlier days: upper New York state in tho time of the colonies
 His new story is the Hidden e.lil- sdren. 1t has to do with girl ana 2, soldier of Morgan's Rffles; their ad- ventures during war against the Iroquois Confederacy. There aFe thrilling scouts terrific battles. 1sieEd and dash go characteristic Of Cham bers.
 The Hidden Children, il- Iustrations by Keller, ready Saturday 1 40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Small Kodaks,
 regular quality.

f4S&5 eAASSA & S%SSAAgS .
 For folks who appreciate a small camera but want clear pictures the Kodak Jr.
 Built by the Kodak folks in same excellent way as regular Kodaks.
 Simply small editions of the older and larger mem bers of the family.
 No. l Kodak, Jr,takes pic ture 2 s1-4 by 3 IA inches S7.50 and $9.
 No. IA Kodak, IF, takes picture 2 1-2 by4 IA inches.
 $9 and $11. Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

The Junior Order Of United knaeri- can Mechanics will dedicate e Maine memorial monument at PoHptln Lake. N. l.. on Labor Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

McNamara, who has the August con tract bid 144k cents on minds and 8 cents on plates. The contract amounts to nearly $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Men s swimming

suits; extra.
 Pure wool 2-piece swim ming suits in good colors $1.45 and $1.95. " orth much more; excellent weight and quality and style.
 Special weight pure wool suits, for men who like to take 3 good long swim, s {
 Boys suits of wool ? piece style, good colors, 95c. TrrfaT,f t,a asay,1 ant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Shirts.
 some silk, at saving.

All the summer silk shirts have been cutin price Fine in both quality and pattern Soft cuff, soft front with neckband Were $3 to $6,- $265 to s5 Excellent soft shirts of fine fabrics of taste made with attached collar and regular $1 quality
 TIC
 street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

We believe that a great majority of men be- heve in the short work-day Through the year, this store open0. at 98:3o. In tHe summer 1t closes at 5 except Saturdays. Throughout the year the Saturday closing hourlis 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
DIED.

SWARTWOUT-AtB Bridgeport, Conn Aug 18th, 1914, Agnes Cecelia, wife of John Henry Swartw out, aged 33 years
 Funeral services in St. Johns R. c. church, Stamford, Conn, Mon day morning, Aug. 31st at 9:3O o'clock. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Stamford. l. 28 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
OBITUARY Mrs. Swartwout Dead

Following an illness dating back to a period prior to May 21,Sof the cur rent year, when she underwent an operation at the Rector hospital, by the late Dr.. Ramsey of New Haven, Cecelia Agnes, wife of John Henry lSwartwout died this forenoon at the family home,t 238T Fafrheld avenue.
 Mrs. SwartwoI1t has been a resident of this. city since 1910 when the fam fly come here from Sta amford. She was a native of BrattleBoro. Vt. and entered the training school for nurses attached to the New Haven hospital in 1903 She was graduated in 1906 and practiced her profession in New Haven until her marriage to MT. Swartwoht in November. 1 906.
 They took up their residence at Stamford which had been the home of her husband for many years. Four years ago they removed to this city. Three children came to bless their union, Ruths Roeloff and Sarah Sat serlee Swartwout. In addition to her immediate family the deceased leaves her mother who resides with her sis ter, Miss Mary Mcguire in Meriden, and a sister known in religion; as Sis ter Perpetua. in the convent at Hart ford. Mrs Swartwont was a loving wife and devoted mother and the friends she made since coming to this city grieve at her passing. MT, SwartWoutS has wide Acquaintance throughout the country having been chairman of the Democratic State Central committee of Connecticut. His many friends extend to him their sim cerest sympathy in his bereavement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

ExPERIENGED WOMAN will. board a child in nice home. Mothers Care. Postmaster, Red ding Ridge. Conn.
 a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Handkerchiefs.

For Men Fine hand ker- chiefs of plain linen with narrow hen1-19c, 8 for soc
 For children Plain white lawn with initial in either white or color, in boxes con tai1aing 15e box
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
TIrLIA BOYHAN.

The funeral of Julia, wife of Thom- as H. Boyhan. was held yesterday morning from her home. 156 Nichols street. and from St. Mary's s church at 9 o'clock where a requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Joseph H. Seifer-
 man. At. the offertory. Mrs. Munich of St. Marys choir, sang an Ave Ma rieY and as the remains were beins borne from the church, IN carer, My God, to Thee. Many floral tributes surrounded the casket. The burial was in the family plot in St MichaeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
Umbrellas for rain or shine.

Silk umbrellas in change able. colors will win women $ favor-for they are equally good as umbrellas or para sols.
 BlueS red or green in changeaple Stylish mission handle Good quality of silkZ
 S1.95
 Opposite elevators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

TO RENT-6 rooms, all improve ments, 1855 Hawley avenue. Keys next door. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

MAN wants work on farm
 Can do all kinds of farm work anc milking Can be seen, on Sunday. Richard Knecht, Cornell St, Strat- held. L 2s b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
GEoRGE BRoDERIcK.

The funeral of George Broderick was held from his lat home, 1O74 Stratford avenue. Stratford. this after noon at 2 O clock. Many sorrowing relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Delegations were present from St. Johns lodge, F. & A. M, the Knights of Pythias and Oronoque lodge of Odd Fellows. Rev George W. Nicholson. pastor emeritus of the First Baptist church. Bridgeport officiated at the house. There was wealth of floral tributes attested the esteem and af- lection in which the deceased was held by his associates. The pail bear CTS were selected from St. Johns lodge F. G A. M. Of which MT. Brod- erick was a member having held the office Of Tyler for a. number ef years. At the grave the full Masonic ritual was exemplihed by St. Johns lodge, No 8, directed by Past Master Will liam D. Bristol. Burial was in Union ee1netef-v. 55
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28

Conn The
 Aug. Cloudy; Saturday