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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
CONFERENCE. SUPPER 5
 AT ST. LUKE'S CHURCH
Bishop Brewster Toast1naster- My stery Play Finely Given-Rev. Mr. Dayenport's Appealing
 Address.

About forty clergymen gathered about the table in St Luke's Parish house, last evening at the conference supper given by the women of St Lule's- Bishop Chauncey E. Brewster. was toastmaster- The talk revolved upon the proposed state Episcopal home or summer camp for young men and boys which the diocese hopes to maintain. Among the speakers were the Rev. James Goodwin, of Hartford, the Commission on Young Men and Boys,'' and the Rev. c. C. SIdnsley of Torrington, who talked on 'NThe Per sonaI Touch With Young Men. He told of many men who had the gift of success with young men and boys through their own personality.
 Other speakers were the Rev Floyd s. Kenyon of West Haven, the Rev. c. c. Kennedy, of Hartford and the Rev. MT. Welles, Ctui1ford, a former rector of St. Luke's.
 The mission play, 'sThe Gift of Idfe,'' which was given by the young people of St. Luke's, was very interesting This new movement in the Episcopal church of revtvfng the old mystery plays which were so much used in the church centuries ago. is meeting with much success wherever 1t has been tried. The play last evening was to show the visiting c1ergymen what could be done in this line on short no tice in a small church.
 The setting and costumes of these plays are very simple, church furnish ings playing important part in them and the brightening or dimmdng of the lights at certain times in the lit tie act is very effective Also, at times an unseen chorus is heard singing verses of well known hymns.
 Following the play the Rev. e. w. Davenport. the secretary of the New England department. talked on New Ways of Promoting Amssionary Zeal 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09

of the county sand Henry ward Bs1Gh- CT and Harriet. Beecher Stowe lived quietly in the vii age. They witnesss ed the flashing of slave and criminal at the old elm on the borough green
 And that patriotism was rampant ls patent to the eye today in one lone b1tton-ball tree, Of thirteen originally dedicated to the states, which beara the name. ''Connectfcut," and proc phstic that the Constitution state shall be one of the most endurinF tr the great union.
 Litchfie1d today, as Of yores stah6h for aristocracy of thought, action and deed, and though the march of pro- zress has changed it's degtinies. its people and its policies are thOse of the past and in its houses yet reside the charming and the hospitabFe which nd influx of wealth or power will shake from the spirit which dominated their ancestors.
 With the original Phelps Inn and LitchheId chale1 for the accoHnrauda.- tion of the traveller hundreds oE cot tages nesting among the foothills. and the friendly pen of Editor yFoodruH to chronicle the doings of these seeEina pleasure. Litchdeld is q place where Bridgeporters will enjoy pleasure. rest and recuperations and welcome when their vacations take them from the Park City
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
U. s. CRUISERS LAUNCH
 PROTECTS PASSENGERS

On Board U. s. s. California, Mazat- Ians Mex, June S-Via. wireless to San Diego, CaI.. June 9-To protect pas sengers for Mazat1an that arrived to- day on the Pacific Mail Liner New pert from tAe fire of the constitutlon : aIist batteries, Rear Admiral Howard commander of the California, had them taken ashore in the cruiser s launch. Mail brought by the steamer. also was transferred in this manner The federal authorities of MazarJan received and cleared the Newport without delay.
 Japanese Minister Adachi who was defAined enroute from Mexico City to nTanzani1Io on the west coast by d torn section of the railroad at the city tof Ssty111a, has decided to return to the capital. Sayu1a, which Is between Colima and Guadalajara@ 4s in the hands of the const1tutionalists and a guard from the Japanese cruiser fdzumo has been sent to escort Minis ter Adachie and his party to Guada1a- jaro.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
A. B. 6. MEDlATORS ARE READY TO DROP
 CARRANZA PARTY
They Believe Efforts to Bring Together All Factions
 Will Be Futile.

Washington, June 9-With danger of clash between the United States and Huerta averted at Tampico, interest in the Mexican situation was turned today after the receipt of reports that South American envoys personally were inclined to consider at an end their efforts to bring Carranza into the proceedings unless he agreed to an arnistfee. The mediators stated they would make public all the cor respondence that had passed between them and the eonstitutionalists
 Constitutfona1ist agents have ex- pected to hear from Carranza today and belief was expected that the events of the next 48 hours would determine the scope of mediation.
 Meanwhile, the federal and Ameri- can missions continued their negotia- tions. Both sides had presented to the mediators a plan for Mexico's pa cideation. It was said to be practical ly the same in principle, c0psemplat- ing establishing of a new provisional govsrnm ment which would provide for an early general election.
 Speculation continued as to whether the steamer Antilla, which cleared from New York carrying arms for Carranza, would deliver them. Official state- were not forthcoming. An official of the Ward Line, which owns the Antilla, was quoted as saying that the steamer was due to arrive at Tampico We'd nesday unless the United States gov- ernment sends orders. to her captain not to go into that port''
 Before the Antilla hears Tampfeo 1t is believed the administration, attf- tuds will be revealed in a reply to the note of the federal delegates. They inquired whether the American gov ernment would object to action by Huerta's gunboats to ba.1k the landing Of the ammunition. The note was ad- dressed to the mediators and reached the state department here from the American mission. The Huerta dele gates were said to be disposed to con tinue mediation proceedings even if the ammunition got ashore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
E. IT. DILLON & GO.

MT. Davenport is a most eloquent speaker and he moved his audience with his enthusiasm.
 s.The Protestant churches are spend ling $16,OO0. .0e0 a, year in making Christ known to the world which is just the same amount that we spend on chew ing gum each year" declared Mr-Dav- enport.
 we ought to have before us always the vision of conquerfng the world for Jesus Our Sunday schools should begin and end in missions, we should train our children so that all their Impressions will find expressions in giving up themselves to this work.
 ~When we consider the opportunities, when we consider the great number of immigrants entering this country each year, the negroes and the Esk1- mos, Alaska sti11 calling. when we consider Japan which unlocks the Orr ient, and realize that in that great university Of Tolkio. there are 80 Chris- tdans and 4,000 young men who <havo confessed that they are either athiests or agnostics we realize that this great body. hasn't yet raised itself to the responstbfIity of extending the empire of Jesus Christi declared the speak, er.
 The days program was concluded with MT. Davenport's address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
BOSTON RAILWAYS PLAN
 EARLY CoNsoLmATIoN

Boston. June 9-Provisions of d plan for a merger of the Boston Ele- vated Railway. Bay State Street Rail way, the West End Street Railway and the Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad into g. corporation to be known as the Commonwealth Electric Company were made public today. It was announced that a bill ernbodying g this proposition would be submitted to the legislative committees on rail- roads and Metropolitan affairs today by James F. Jackson, former railroad commissioners, acting as counsel for the Bay State Street Railway.
 Under the provisions of the bill the new corporation would be authorized to increase fares to an extent ''neces- sary to properly provide for rnainten- anee and depreciation and a reason able return on the capital actually in vested Its rates would be subject to the approval of the public service commission. This would remove the present restriction which enforces five cent fare on the Boston Elevated system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
TRAINED RABBIT RARE
 PROBATE COURT VISITOR

Business in the probate court was suspended for a few minutes this morning during the visit of Miss Adele Won Ohl, a cowgirl who is appearing at Polls theatre this week. Miss Won Ohl, who is one of the heirs of an estate that is being settled through the probate office, brought with her a rAb5it which she has trained to follow her about like a dog.
 over some papers in the vault, the rabbit obedient1y sat in a chair near the entrance. Clerks and those who had business in the probate office gathered about the little animal but it paid no attention to anyone until Miss Won Ohl appeared. Then, at her call, 1t hopped from the chair and followed her out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
GOOD NEWS GIVES
 STOCKS A BOOST

New York, June 9-Opening ftef a dull and irregular opening today the stock market stiffened All the ac- tive stocks made gains running up to a point for Union Pacific There were no new elements in the speculative sit nation on which to base a buying movement, but sentiment was cheer ed by the highly favorable deYe1op- ments of yesterday including the crop report, the Shrieveport rate decision and the improved Mexican outlook. The rapid outflow of gold continIied The engagement Of $5, ,UOo, ,O00 more for Europe was anno7Inced as not affecting the market
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
RoACHEs
 CUNNING WILD

ia your home is caused by cEre. Iessnsss and neglect and can cas- Ely be Reanedie1 by using CYRUS ROACH POWDER srrinlz1ed free- Iy where tI1e reaches gather. We absolutely guarantee tla1s--1-efunz fae money II yOu are not satis- ed Ie cosfg you nothing to ery ik. and refer you to thousands of t1ze most pzrticuIar housewives In the ctty. Es it worth your while eo met rid Of tI1em2
 HaIf pound, 2Oc; pound, s5c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
SON WILL ADMINISTER
 GEORGE HUBBELL ESTATE

Samuel w. Hubbell, the, builder, was appointed and dualifiAd as ad rninistrator Of the estate of his father, George A. Hubbel1, in the probate court today. The estate consists of several houses and land in South ave- nue and is estimated at about $14,0O0.
 The late George A HubbeH was for years an engineer on the old Housa- tonic railroad. Besides his son, Sam ueI W. HubbeII, he is survived by a son, Frank Hubbell, also a well kr own railroad man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
POINTS or INTERnsr.

Choice Stationery at southwortf,s.
 Vacation time is the time to have a full supply of stationery for corre- spondenc with your monogram or name of the place you are stopping stamped in the proper style. At Southworth's your needs can be at- tended to promptly, as the work is done on the premises, 10 Arcade. You should also see that your supply of calling cardS is plentiful Something new for style of engraving is Astor text. Samples. for your approval at uthworth's.--Ady.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
PUBLIC OPINION

Editor Of The Farmer. Sir:
 Is the need Of a traffic officer at Main street and Fairfield avenue only a weekday necessity?
 To any one. but a police official, 1t is very plainly necessary, to have an officer on duty there Sundays. And during the summer months when au- tomobiIe travel is heavy, he should be there from 10 a. m. and not D. m.
 sSOBSERVER'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09

There will be a meeting of Bridgeport branch of the State Police Association at 2 o'clock Thursday af- ternoon at Headquarters to select eight delegates for the state convention July in New Britain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
THE SMITH-MURRAY CO.
 Cash and Low Prices.
Another Big Sale In White Waists
 5Oc-$1.OO.

The time of the year Go shed your coatl
 Tomorrow morning you will have opportunity to purchase some beautiful styles in White Wash Waists Big Saving These all reproductions of High Grade Models Latest Styles and usually sold at double the price.
 This lot comprises finest quality plain, and enbfod cred and Dolly Warden Crepes sheer Voles and Bases and heavy Linens in wide variety of designs and styles Some trimmed with Cluny, Shadow, Iitatiom Irish Crochet and Val aces and insertions Beautifully broidered in exquisite limitations of hand needle Others set of with gay colored buttons ties and pps
 There are simple waists the beach of crepe and batiste with soft rolling collar and short sleeves Waists for street and evening wear.
 Suitable every occasion Styles to suit every taste Both long and short sleeves. High or low necked.
 The opportunity buy at this price from such wide selection does not often present itself the will take advantage of this sale
 5Oc-$1 .OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
WEDDING GRADUATION AND ANNIVERSARY
 JEWELRY

The selection of a gift should re- ceive careful attention in order that it's beauty and fitness may be a. con- stant reminder of the donors thought fulness. We are showing appropriate gifts, consisting of Diamonds, watch es, and Jewe1ry of every description, silverware, Cut Glass. Clocks, etc, at very attractive prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
E. H. DILLON & CO. 1les MAIN ST: HARTFORD m rr,1n sr ryu4ryz, ryApvn
 Wholesale and Retail Leading 11lliners
HOS MAIN ST.

ALL WANTABLE MILLINERY GOODS HERE-PRICEs ABOUT HALT WHAT OTHER DEALERS ASK FOR SIMILAR GOODS White Chip Hats ........ 48c to 8 1.25 White Hemp Hats. .... 98c to 8 200 Madagascar Panama Hats 25 to 6 2.6O Genuine Panama Hats. $1. .95 to $1O.OO Beautiful Trimmed Hats at about half prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
M. J. BUECHLER

THE RELIABLE JENFE1.ER 4B FAIRFIELD AVE. Near Middle Sc
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Pa -..au Daniel O'Sullivan, stand
ing on the west side of Prospect park,
Brooklyn, twirled his club and yawned
1t was midday and the end of his
period of duty was approaching. In
ten minutes, he reflected, he would be
hurrying homeward to.snatch rest In
the bosom of his family within the six.
room fiat which he modestly sustained
in the region Of Flatbush.
He yawned again, not so much from
weariness as by reason OF happy
state of complete mental relaxation.
At that moment Patrolman OSullivan
felt at perfect peace with all the
world. If at that instant a member OF
the Clancy gang had assailed him with
an outburst of profanity against the
land of his nativity, Patrolman O'Sul'
lvan would have tapped him mildly
across the hat and hidden him go
home.
by the powers!" he calculated JOY
fully, seeing a brother officer approach
ing him, there's Mulcahey at last.
Hey, Mul, git busy on the patrol. I'm
for Klapperkopf's joint and schoon-
er of beer to wash the dust away"
Mulcahey approached leisurely and
relieved him. the two men engaged in
a friendly joust of words, and Patrol
man O'Sullivan turned his face reso-
lutely eastward. The thought OF the
schooner smoothed out the wrinkles
in his forehead and an anticipatory
grin made itself visible about his
mouth and extended Its purview into
the neighborhood of O'Sullivans ears.
Suddenly he paused and turned round,
extending his right arm in the direc-
ton Of the roadway.
Holy saints, Mul, what the divil
would yez call that?" he asked,
Moving slowly along the curb there
came a cripple In chair, which he
was laboriously propelling by means
of a handwheel. But as the patrol
man walked in leisurely fashion to
intercept it, they perceived that 1t was
like no other cripple's chair which had
ever come within the range Of their
vision. To begin with, 1t was shaped
like an old-fashioned infants "peram-
bulator;" that is to say, it was broad
at the back and tapered In front to a
wedge, tipped with rim of steel
which gave it the forcible aspect Of a
miniature battering ram. 1t moved, ap,
parently, by some hidden mechanical
power, for under the seat was steel
cased receptacle of considerable size,
from whose hidden interior proceeded
faint humming sound exactly remi-
niscent of that made by top whirling
at full speed. O'Sullivan, as he bent
low to examine the nature of this con-
trivance, knew Immediately that the
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AN INSTANT LATER THE CHAIR SHOT THE STREET WITH

begun his career as poor lawyer and
was now director Of numerous west
ern land companies, was name to be
respected. He did glance for mo-
ment at the cripples shabby coat, but
reflected that many queer people came
from all parts Of the country to inter-
view Mr.. Staples, and so dismissed all
further thought of the matter.
"Well, Mul, III see yez again." he
said, and started off, twirling his club
joyously, his mouth watering as he
thought of that foaming schooner IN
which he was so soon to plunge 1t,
But something about the chair was
worrying him, and he had hardly pro-
ceeded three PAGES when 1t grew clear
to him. He swung around. 1t seemed
incredible, but-the chair was actual
ly supported upon single wheel!
O'Sullivan had worked as a me-
chanic before he joined the force"
and was never satisfied until all man
ner of mechanism was made clear to
him. That he had failed consciously
to notice this astonishing phenomenon
before was simply because his mind
had never conceived the possibility of
it's existence. He looked again; yes,
the chair stood bolt upright upon
single wheel.
"Mul! Null" he shouted. Look here,
me lad. Did yez iver see a chair that
ran on one wheel before?"
Mulcahey looked again. Surely
enough, his friend was right: o'Sulli-
van placed his powerful hands upon
the side and tried to tilt the appara-
tus. His effort was as useless as
though he had attempted to tilt st.
Patrick's cathedral. The chair did
not bulge In the least, but remained
still upon the sidewalk, perfectly mo-
tionless, and, as it seemed, busily
humming itself to sleep.
"Hey Beat i'll" shouted Mulcahey,
turning upon the curious crowd that
had begun to assemble round the un-
canny vehicle. He drove them away
and then turned to the cripple again,
scowling Grossly. you'll have to move
on, young feller," he said. Keep her
a-moving and don't collect crowd,
or I'll run you and your chair into the
station house."
The cripple returned no answer, but
began slowly propelling his strange
vehicle along the road'that borders the
park In the direction Of Mr.. Staples
house. He moved at his two-mile gait,
and small crowd followed him; but,
as he made no answer to their badin-
age, they tired of worrying him and
dispersed, with the exception of a few
small boys, who ran alongside, jeering.
Officer O'shllivan remained standing
beside his friend In an attitude Of In.
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THE FORCE OF A TORNADO

mechanism concealed within the case
was not only extremely powerful, but
was working at full speed, though 1t
was in some way disconnected from
the motive power Of the chair, SO that
the latter could move forward at it's
pace of two miles an hour, propelled
solely by the cripple's arms. So fast
came the separate explosions of the
gas engine which was evidently a
part of this complex arrangement, that
they were merged into a single rolling
sound.
What the divil's thot, Jack?" ex-
claimed O'Sullivan profanelY, rising
flushed after the exertion of bending
his comfortably covered body beneath
the chair.
From the cushions a strange figure
raised itself and regarded him. The
occupant was man of perhaps forty
years. He was evidently gentleman,
although the blue suit that he wore was
cheap and frayed and his wrists were
innocent of cuffs. Mulcahey, whose
mind did not turn toward mechanics, as
did that of his friend, observed the Pc
culiar pallor of the occupants face.
prison pallor," he thought immedi-
ately, and the closely cropped hair and
stubble of a new beard confirmed in
his own mind the fast awakening sus-
picions that he was forming. His
glance turned toward the mans limbs.
The legs hung Imply, as paralytic's,
and were evidently powerless. But
what struck him most strongly were
the arms. For while the left was, If
anything, rather under-developed, the
right was that of Samson. Under
the frayed sleeve Muloahey could
trace the outlines of the great muscles,
ripping up from the wrist, and then
the protruding biceps, and, under the
arm, the triceps, rigid as steel. The
man perceived his gaze and withdrew
his right arm, flushing slightly as he
did so.
"Now, who is he?" pondered Null
cahey. "Td like to know. There's
something queer about that fellow"
His intuition struck home with the
conviction of fact: He determined
that he would keep him in sight so
long as he was on his post, but with:
out awakening suspicious.
Meanwhile the cripple was answer.
ing O'Sullivans questions.
This is my chair, sir" he said cour,
teously, and in well-bred tones which
at once lulled the patrolmans sus,
picions to sleep. 81 have been injured,
as you can see, and have come here to
meet Mr.. Staples at one o'clock, when
he returns to his house."
O'Sullivan was impressed Mr..
Staples. the multi-millionaire. who had
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Economy and Comfort
FOR XoJ-

Our price is 3 cents each for all except
Counterpanes (Which are ~ cents each)
or 30 cents dozen pieces. With each
dozen pieces you may include one count
erDlne.
Try our FAMILY WASH at 5 cents
per bound. By this service we iron all
flat pieces, such as Bed and Table Linen
and dry all others; starchng all piece
needing starch, ready for ironing.
Our agents, Firor Bros, OF your town
will be glad to serve you Called for an |
delivered. Giye them call and be con-
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Note-All trains arriving and leaving
Thurmont scheduled from Western Mary
land station.
Note-Al trains arriving AMI leaving
Frederick scheduled from Square.
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ECONOMY 6 COMFORT
Tab ?, Bed Linens & Towels

made Sweet, Ere IN and Clean by having
them washed in the laundry Our method
gives it beautiful pearly white tint,
smooth velvet like fl r|h.
The cost is so little that it IS
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Western Maryland r. r
Schedule In Effect June IA, 1914
GOING WEST.

16 2Oam 723am 9.l7am
800 9.l8 1927
.8. OOpm .4Opm 4.05pm 5.O4pm 6.55
*4l5 53S 8.15
"Daiy. +Daily except Sunday. +Sanday
Only.
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Thurmont Division

Schedule In Effect June Ia, 1914.
All trains Daily unless specified
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No Premium Notes Required.

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