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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
EASTON

old E4cfhe church Sunday was cele- brated at the Baptist church. The pasor, Rev. F. S. Clark. took for his subject in the morning, Christ and the Cf11rch.'' After the services. the Lords Supper was observed. The church voted to send the pastor to the Northern Baptist convention, which is held in Boston from the 17th to the 24th. In the evening, a song service was held. Messrs. Andrew spealIi and Carlo Sciorcino of Bridge port assisted by playing a banjo and mandolin The choir sang several se- 1ectiong also there were solos, duets, and quartettes by the young people.
 Miss Minnie O. Sherwood and Erwin P Edwards were guests on Sunday of the la.tters parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Edwards of Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs Arthur sCtIrtiss of Monroe were entertained on Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. John H. Candee-
 Mrs- John Downs and daughter, Miss Alice Downs of Stevenson, have re- turned to their home, having spent a few days as guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank Bibbins-
 The praise and prayer services of the Baptist church will be held on Wednesday evening at T:45 o'clock
 MT. and Mrs. John H. Wheeler of ssSiIver HfII Farm were entertained on Sunday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John H. Wheeler in Bethel.
 The regular meeting Of Easton grange, No 149 will be held on Tues day evening. A fine program has been prepared by the lecturer.
 Mr- and Mrs A McArthur of New town were guests on Sunday of Miss Martha L. Andrews
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Ferry, MT. and Mrs. Robert Davis, Misses Lucia and To, 7fe1 Davis attended on Saturday the Sol lev Picnic which was held at the home of Edward J. Morgan of Bridge uort
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
SURPRISE PROMISED
 G. A. R. VETERANS

After the regular meeting of the Elias Howe, Jr., Post. No. 8, at G. A R. hall, on Thursday evening next, a special event of, much importance to the members is to take place, Every comrade is especially requested to be present. A general invitation is ex- tended by the post to the Woman's Relief Corps; Ladies of the G. A. R.; Daughters of Veterans; Sons of Vet erans; Auxiliary; United Spanish War Veterans and to the represen tativee of other patriotic organizations to be present on this occasion. Flag Day. exercises will be unite0 with the sur prise event of the meeting, both of which are syn1bolistic in character.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09

Chicago, June 8-AdIai B. Stevenson, ex-vice- president of the United States. is seriously i'll at the Presbyterian hospital suffering from a nervous breakdown Relatives and friends be- gan to express anxiety for him be- cause of his advanced age, he being nearly eighty years old. Mr. Steven son came to Chicago from his home in Bloomington nearly a month ago and because of the crowded condition of the hospital wentsto the home of his son-in-law, the Rev. Martin D. liar din, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church He was~ taken to the hos Hpita1 last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
TRUMBULL

Miss Cora E. Beach is spending a week fin Watertown at the home of her brother, John L. Beach.
 The death of Mrs Belle A1a1lett oc- cured at her home in Tashua yester- day morning Although Mrs. Mallett had not been in good health for some time her death came as a great shock ias she had been feeling as well as usual up to Friday. She is survived by tf1ree daughters, Miss Ruth of the New York public library; Miss Dorothy, a teacher in the White Plains school and Miss Alice of the Bridgeport High tschool, also a son Dwight, who was recently married and lives in the south The family have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends in their be- 1eavement.
 Frederick Porter of Elizabeth, N. J.. spent the weekend with his family in Daniels Farm
 Edwin Evitts, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles. N- Evitts. who has been con- lined to his home with inflammatory r4leunatfsm ,is now able to be out.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Con- .gregationa1 church will meet on Thurs iday afternoon at the parsonage.
 Mrs. Chester F. Brunsmade Mrs. Ernest g. Ward and Mrs. Howard S. iBearh visited Mrs Charles Shephard at the Bridgeport hospital on Friday. Mrs Shepherd expects to be able to return home on Saturday of this week.
 Mrs Lester M- Shelton is i'll at her home fin Nichols.
 Mr. and Mrs. David T. Booth of Dan ae1s' Farm and MT. and Mrs. Ernie T. Berger were visitors at F,arrni11 River grange Friday evening.
 The members of the Christian En- deavor society will go by automobile Abus to the rally in Fairfield on Tues day evening.
 Alexander Marshall of Nichols is painting willard s. Plunrb's house in white Plains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
Money For Aid Of
 Agricultural Extension

Under the Smith-Lever agricultural extension bill which recently became law, Connecticut will receive from the federal government $10, ,0OO for agri- cultural extension work during the fiscal year 1s14-1S15, $11, ,39s in the fol- lowing year, $12,56S the year after that, and during each 1917-1S to 1921 g. inclusive, $1, ,165 will be added to the amount paid the state during the immediately preceding year. That will bring the totsl to be paid Connecticut during the year 1922-2s and annually thereafter, up to $19zb54.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
HIS FEET so LARGE MUST CONTRACT FOR
 SHOES TO FIT HIM

Because, he has such a large foot that no ordinary pair Of shoes will fit him, the board of contract and supply is seeking bids for the maR- ing of a pair of shoes for Nicholas Martin, an inmate of Lakeview home. Martin, who was committed to the in- stitution several months ago, has a foot which measures Il inches in length and 5 and 3-8 inches in width
 He is six feet three inches tall and weighs 240 pounds. Martin has no orthopedic trouble, although his feet have been albnormally large from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09

birth. He has always had his shoes made to order. A pair of shoes for Martin will cost $6 or $7.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09

Tases and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
STAMFORD

In order that the work of laying a new roadbed on North Main street from Columbus Farm to Peck'e NH bridge, may be carried on more easily and rapidly, this part of the road has been closed to all wagons, auto mobiles and other vehicles Signs have ybeen posted to tell drivers the direction which should be taken in order to go around to the Shelton road. Turning at Cut Spring road they should follow along there to Whee1er's lane. This lane leads out to the Shelton road just a little way above Pecks Mill. Gut Spring road and Wheeler's lane have both been put in good condition so that drivers should find no trouble in making the detour.
 RS-HOTCFIKISS.
 On June 17th, Howard Beers, son of Mr.. and Mrs Frank B. Beers of Jud- Mary Hotchlziss of Winsted. Miss Hotchkiss is a daughter of MT. and Mrs. Howard Hotchkiss and is quite well known in Stratford. MT. Beers is very well known in town, being a. member of thes Strait Outing club. Rev. w. Judson of the Congregational church will perform the ceremony and large number of friends from Strat- ford and Bridgeport VIII attend. MT. Beers is employed in the city en- gineers office in Bridgeport
 TO GO TO HARTFORD
 There will be a meeting at the office of the state highway commissioner in Hartford on Thursday afternoon of this week in order to discuss the from Paradise Green to Columbus Farm on. Main street, from the side of the road to the center. Some time ago a petition was sent to Hartford and a number of Stratford citizens will attend the hearing to express the tracks in the center, but think that the expense should be borne partly by the Connecticut company, as they are benefited by the change.
 PERSONALS AND NEWS ITEMS.
 A very enjoyable dance was held at the Weatogue club on Saturday even ing. About fifteen couples danced to the music of VictroIa. Another dance will be given next Saturday.
 This evening the members of the sewing circle of Evening Star Re- belxah lodge will hold whist in Odd Fellows hall.
 Unclaimed letters at the post office are for A. Shaw and Mrs. R. N. Smith.
 John Dunn of Bridgeport was a vis- ttor in town yesterday.
 Tonight the Far NH River grange will give interesting program in the town hall at Huntington.
 Miss Bessie Wheeler of Wells place has been entertaining friends from Michigan.
 A baby girl arrived yesterday at the home of State Policeman and Mrs. Rowe Wheeler. Mother and daugh- ter are doing very nicely and are re- ceiving congratulations from their many friends.
 Miss Hazel Thompson of North Main street has been visiting in Tr1mbul1
 MT. and Mrs. William Moves of Cur tis place have been entertaining friends from Shelton.
 MT. and Mrs Lewis F. Baldwin of Devon were recent visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. William Beard Of Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
FIRST OCEAN LINER
 PASSES GATUN LOCKS

Panama, June sLThe first pAssage through the Gautun Locks by an ocean liner was successful carried out by the Panama Railroad steamship Alliance, a vessel of 1000 tons. as a test of the electric towing Iocomo- lives in handling a large vessel.
 The operation passed off without any incident the time required being about an hour and a, half each way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
PERsoNAD MENmoN.

Mss Margaret Stokes of this city att tended the 10th anniversary celebra- tion of the establishment of the State Tub ere ulosis hospital at Wallingford on Saturday. More than 400 persons who have been inmates of the institu- ton and who have been cured of the dread plague were present and took part in the celebration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-09
MISS MARGARET WILSON
 UNDERGOES OPERATION

Philadelphia. June 9-Miss Mar garet Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, was operated on in PhiIadel- phia. for throat affection which has interfered seriously with her singing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
"DAG0 FRANK" MAKES FULL
CONFESSION BEFORE DEATH
Declares "cyp the Blood" Lefty
Louie" and WALTON Fired Shots
az herman RosenthaI.

Albany, ". Y. April ia few min
utes before the execution of "Dago
Frank Cirofisi, who was the first of the
four gunner 20 go to the death chair
in Sing Sing prison, he told Warden
Clancy that "Gyp the Blood" Horo-
witt. Lefty Louie" Rosenberg and
Harry Vallon, an informer, fred the
shots which killed Herman Rosenthal.
for which crime the four gunner paid
their lives.
so far as I know. Becker had moth
ing to do with this case" the gunman
also declared. 1T was a gamblers
fight" Cirofici averred he was five
miles away at the time the crime was
committed, and that Whitley Lewis"
Seidenshner, although present at the
scene of the shooting, did not fire any
of the shots.
Ciroflci made no attempt. however,
to deny that he was included In the
original plot to STAY Rosenthal, even
admitting that two nights before the
gambler was slain he went with other
gangsters to look for their intended
victim
The condemned man also admitted
that early on the night of the actual
killing he vas in the gray murder
car" with the gunner, but he insisted
that he left hem before they shot the
gambler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
FEDERALS ROUTED
BY VILLAS ARMY
Huerta's Forces Lose $500 Sol
diers, Is Report.
BIG FIGHT LASTS NINE DAYS
Rebel Commander Places Number OF
His Men Wounded at 5000; 9th
ers Put IL Lower-Vanquished
Flee Into Desert.

Juarez. Mexico, April ia nine
days battle, reported to have been the
bloodiest of the Mexican war. has been
won by Gen. Francisco Villa and his
rebel army.
The rebels, numbering ten or twelve
thousand. came upon the federals at
San Pedro de Las Colonias. in Goa
hula, 40 miles east Of Torreon. The
federals. numbering $4,000 men, were
composed OF the troops which re-
treated from Torreon under General
yelasco on April 2, the forces of GEN
eral Mas. General Hidalgo. General
De Mours, and two others.
Official reports say the federals
were routed completely. Another re-
port had it that the federals having
been defeated all along the line, re-
treated in the direction of Monterey.
To do this they will have to cross so
miles of desert, hardship for which
they are not equipped. it is said. The
waste is without water, and it is as
serted that the federals have no tank
wagon in which to transport it.
Losses in killed and wounded were
heavy on both sides. An official dis
patch from General Villa to General
Carranza says the rebels alone lost
5000 men In wounded General Car
rama Forwarded the report to Rafael
Zubaran. his secretary OF the interior,
who remained here after Carranza and
other officials removed the provisional
capital to chihuahua. Mr.. Zubaran is
inclined to think that the reference to
5000 wounded" was an exaggeration
due to telegraph mistake, and he
wired for confirmation.
A telegram from General Benavides
refers to the rebel loss as $50 killed
and wounded. 1t may be impossible
to clear up the discrepancy tonight.
but 1t is pointed out as unlikely that
the rebels would lose half their force
in wounded alone
Another telegram. source unidenti-
fed, places federal loss at $500 killed,
wounded and taken prisoners.
The rebels claim to have taken 200
prisoners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
THAW WINS VICTORY
IN FEDERAL COURT
Decision BY United States Judge AID
rich Shows That Court Believes
Fugitive Is Sane.

Littleton, N. H, April 16.-Harry X.
Thaw has won his fight for writ Of
habeas corpus. Federal Judge Edgar
Aldrich of the United States district
court of New Hampshire handed down
his decision on the petition of Thaw
asking that he be discharged from the
extradition proceedings under which
the state of New York has been try
ing to force Thaw's return to Mattea.
wan.
The decision was In Thaw's favor.
The court grants the writ, but the
formal order will not be entered until
the state of New York can appeal the
case to the United States Supreme
court, which will determine whether
Thaw shall be admitted to bail.
Thaw's attorneys are confident that
he win be freed on small cash bond.
The net effect of the order of the
court is this:
1-Thaw is declared sane by the ac-
ton of the court approving the find
ing of the insanity commission, which
reported to the court.
2-Thaw is declared to be no men
ace to New Hampshire.
3-Thaw is declared to have the
right to go free without extradition.
1.-The entire finding is held in
allegiance until the supreme court Of
the United States can pass upon the
court decision.
Sin the meantime Thaw will re-
main in the custody of the court. un-
til his lawyers can apply for bail at
the bar of the highest court.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
UPWARD START
liter Changing from Coffee to Postum

Many a talented person is kept back
because of the interference of coffee
with the lourishment of the body.
This is especially so with these
whose nerves are very sensitive, as is
often the case with talented persons.
There is a simple. easy way to get
rid Of coffee troubles and Tenn.
lady's experience along these lines is
worth considering. She says:
Almost from the beginning of the
use of coffee it hurt my stomach. BY
the time / was fifteen l was almost
a nervous wreck, nerves all unstrung,
no strength to endure the most trivial
thing. either work or fun.
There was scarcely anything I
could eat that would agree with me.
The little l did eat seemed to give
me moro trouble than 1t was worth. l
was literally starving; was so weak I
could not sit up long at a time.
1T was then friend brought me a
hot cup Of Postum. I drank part of It
and after an hour I felt as though l
had had something to eat - felt
strengthened. That was about five
years ago. and after continuing Post
UNI in place of coffee and gradually
getting stronger. today can eat and
digest anything want, walk as much
as | want. My nerves are steady.
Il believe the first thing that did
me any good and gave me an upward
start, vas Postum, and / use It alto
gether now instead Of coffee"
Name given by the Postum Co.
Battle Greek, Mich.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postun1-is a soluble pow
der. a teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup OF hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious beyer-
age instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
The cost pei cup Of both kinds is
about the same.
There's . Reason for Postum.
sold By Grocerx,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
SAYS ROADS MIsLEAD PUBLIC.
cummIns Charges 5ackers of increase
Are Trying to Arouse Sympathy.

cummIns Charges 5ackers of increase
Are Trying to Arouse Sympathy.
Washington, April Ex-senator Cum
minis charged on the floor of the SEN
ate that a persistent and widespread
campaign was being conducted to
arouse public sympathy for the re-
quest for a five per cent increase in
freight rates on eastern railroads, now
pending before the interstate COM
merce commission. The senator ex-
pressed confidence that the commits
sion would decide the question on its
merits. but said the public was being
misled by incorrect and exaggerated
statements. Senator Cummins COM
pared the railroad situation with the
Panama canal tolls question. declaring
that an advance in railroad rates of
FIVE per cent will amount in one year
to more than all the tolls paid by all
the ships that will go through the
canal in twelve to fifteen years and
more than American coastwise ships
if they paid full tolls would be charged
in half a century.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
u. S. GRAND JURY
RAPS LAWMAKERS
Federal Body Reports Concern
ing Alleged Customs Frauds.
OTHER LOSSES RECOVERED
No indictments Returned Owing &c
Failure to Place Personal Rrspon-
sibility Merchants Say
Amount Involved Is Small.

Philadelphia, April 17.-Investiga.
tion by federal grand jury of alleged
customs frauds was completed when
the jury made report to the United
States district court recommending
that the government proceed to re
cover the duty losses suffered because
of alleged irregularities in the impOr-
tation Of personal goods.
The report of the jury stated that
'the investigation has concerned i'm
portatons made by 'Wanamakers' dur
ing period of upward Of thirteen
years, both in general merchandise
cases and in so-called sample cases. "
The jury finds that, with few excep-
tons, the importations made in gem
eral merchandise cases have been
regular.
The report further states that ''in
March, 1913, 'Wanamakers' paid the
government 100000 In settlement of
the civil claim for unpaid duties
arising from the irregularities concern
ing importations of merchandise" but
that alleged irregularities concerning
certain importations of personal goods
were unknown to the government at
the time of settlement and therefore
the jury recommends that the govern
ment proceed to recover.
The report further says: 1.-THE jury
returns no indictments. This is so be-
cause personal knowledge OF these ir-
raguIarftiac IN fba no 81 ~ tho heads pf
the business does not appear with suf-
ficient elearness to warrant the find
Ing of an indictment"
John Wanamaker in statement
said the amounts involved in the al
legged Irregularities were small He
also said he had confidence in his en-
ployes handling imports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
Homemade Humor.

There is a judge in a certain East
ern city noted for his crouch. The
most comical incident has no more
effect on his frown than upon wood
en- Indian. But one day lawyer, who
had tried in vain to make the Judge
laugh, walked into court and found
the jurist doubled up with mirth. The
lawyer hurried to his colleagues.
Dinner to the man responsible for
that" he said who told the story?"
Another lawyer drew a sheet Of pa
per toward him and wrote the words,
The Judge"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
HOW THE SALUTE MUST BE FIRED

Washington April 1.-THE plans how the Mexican salute
Stars Stripes
the and
acting program
follows;
When the time agreed the commanding officer Tamaeo,
side will conspicuous
desirable Ships the
United States
and tire federal commander will fire p guns
acknowledgement
the United States ships will
Mexican government
This the practise time
covering the but the untten which
in instances
According the Secretary
incident will then be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
INDIcT SIX IN STURGEON CASE.
Grand Jury Returns indictments for
Kidnapping of Pastor.

Denver, Colo, April 15.-Rev. Otis
L. Sturgeon of Des Mcines told the
grand jury how he was dragged out Of
a hotel by kidnapers a week ago and
taken along the Brighton road to a
spot "a miles away and flogged. AT
terward six men were indicted on
charges of kidnapping growing out of
the deportation.
1t was brought out that the Des
Moines minister came to Denver on
lecture tour with the avowed pur-
pose Of attacking the Catholic clergy.
Charges of assault and abduction
were made against the men indicted,
all of whom are under arrest, as fol-
lows: Jeremiah Cronin, Frank Soran,
William Dolan, Frank Nugent, Barney
Sylvester and Timothy Callahan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
Mo Better. But Worse.

Apropos of policy OF trust reforma-
ton, ex-Mayor Shank of Indianapolis
said at banquet in New York: IF
a trust is inherently bad. kill it. You
can't reform it. It's like the sing
ing lady. One man said to another:
4 hear your wife has been taking
singing lessons Yes was the reply.
Well, what do you think of her voice,
since it's trained?' It's no better.
but there's lot more of it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
TAKE TEXAS OFFICERS ARMS.
Mexieans Seize Side Swords Of Ma
tionaI Guard.

hOHni 0UdFus
Douglas, Ariz.. April l7.--Adjt. Gen
Charles w. Harris of the Arizona Ma
tional Guard and three other National
Guard officers were relieved of their
side arms by constitutionalist border
guards when they crossed the inter.
national line into Aqua Prieta in
company with Cows. G. w. p Hunt OF
Arizona and William C. Mcdonald OF
New Mexico.
The governors are here in the in.
terest OF good roads. None OF the
party was able to speak Spanish, and
with difficulty they extricated them
selves and continued on their tour of
the Mexican town. General Harris
said constitutionallst officers had
promised to return the swords of the
National Guard officers by morning.
It is looked upon here as a joke rather
than a serious matter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
COPPER NINE STRIKE is OFF.

Warning Miners in Calumet District
Abandon Recognition Demands.
Hancock, Mich, April 15.-The
miners in the copper country who
have been on strike since July % voted
to call off the strike. according to an
announcement made by Charles E.
Hietela. district secretary of the West
ern Federation of Miners on Monday
Recognition of the union denied by
the mining companies is waived by the
strikers in voting to return to work
They claim that practically all of their
other demands have been granted
since the strike began.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
FAvoRs REPEAL OF TOLLS.
Strauss Says Gain Is Not Worth Ma
tonaI Honor.

Washington, April 17.-Pleading for
a repeal of the tolls on the grounds
that the United States should be broad
and liberal rather than technical in
it's construction Of the Hay Pauncefote
treaty, Oscar Strauss, former secre-
tary of commerce and labor, told the
senate interoceanic canal committee
that the United States could not afford
to gain the i'll viii of the world.
"A weak nation he said. may not
be free to expose its weakness by
either acknowledging a mistake or
correcting one when made, but
great, powerful and honorable nation
such as we are should not hesitate
to correct them"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-22
To Much

Booth Harrington was asked recent
ly for an original sentiment by way
of autograph. He replied:
IF you had asked me for my auto
graph. would nave sent it to you
gladly. But to ask for a specimen Of
my work, that is little too much.
Would you ask for doctor for one Of
his corpses to remember him by?"