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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
Look! Best At
Spelling Will
Get Layer Cake

Bulletins received at III o'clock this
morning indicate that whoever takes
the Cake ~ the spelling match AT the
parish house this evening will be in
luck. Al III o'clock the Cake was report
ed Ia be- out of the oven and resting cas-
lily. Even Mrs. Norman T.. Kendall.
who l. giving the Cake in the cause of
enlightenment. and who il necessarily
modest about its merits. admits that ii
j. "A good cake. The confcction H. 4
three layer %cocoanut model. large
enough To weigh not a little. il il were
not 80 light.
The cake will be- awarded to the best
Spcllcr competing this evening. As a
second prize a box of candy will be
given. But the Cake-the Caks's the
thing.
After the contest between the rival
literary societies of the high school. the
Cactus and the Forum. who will try 10
spell each other down. the floor will he
given over To all corners. Inspector
X. Harold. Of the immigration
Office will be- present Ia defend the title
he won AZ the last match. when he chal-
lcnged and spelled down the winners Of
the regular contest.
The time. : o'clork: place. the Episco.
pal parish house. TNth street bet ween
Elizabeth and Washington. A small al.
will he charged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
3 PERSONS WERE
IN GREAT PERIL
EARLY MORNING FIRE ON 18TH
STREET DID LITTLE DAMAGE.
EXCITEMENT CAUSED.

While dense smoke poured into her
>hanty from a burning she'd ten feet
from the hou>cwall. Teresa Lacton. q
Mexican. carried her ten Ncar-old son.
NarcisSo. from u sickbc,I To- safety out
side the fumc filled dwelling. ~ y o'clock
this morning. The fire. which endan.
gcrcd The lives of three occupants ~ tn
Swelling in the rear. consumed a pine
booth used a. Il dry goods and notion
store by Antonio Lnneoria. on Sixteenth
street. between Jackson ami Van Buren,
Awakened Iv the choking fumes. Mrs.
Lacton and Iurilla CARA. ser cousin.
CROPPED their way To- the outer air. The
boy. who u couvalcScing from an illness
did not awaken. and the mother. finding
him missing. rushed hack into the stiff.
ling smoke. with a 10th over her face
and gathering the child up ia a blanket
carried him out ~ the house. The
walls were already smoking from the
heat.
The fire WAS Of unknown origin.
Twenty minutes later the store was IN
.embcrS. The blaze was in a part If the
city outside the area provided with fire
plugs. Connection WAS made with II
plug al Fourteenth and Madison streets
four blocks from the burning Building
Ii was found necessary 10 send the hose
cart back 10 the fire station for IN feet
Of additional hose before the stream
could bc brought to play on the rrc.
When this arrived the store was - far
consumed that the department confined
itS efforts 10 saving the Lacton house.
which had been partly wet IN the neigh
borS. using buckets. NJ material dam
ace was done 10 the dwelling.
Longoria who lives ia the rear Of li3n
Van Buren, street. this morning r>timat-
Ell his loss ~ son. Only Yesterday. Ia,
said. he had ~rc-Stnrkrd the store with
newly bought goods. lie carried no in
>uranrr.
When the tire was discovered a fnSi.
lalc of shots were fired in the neighbour.
hood. startling 4 great many people ont
OF their number. n guard was sent out
'of Fort Brown o. investigate the cause
of the shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
At The Movies Today

At the Oittmann -'Thc S~capegoat" to-
night. Tom Jackson. 4 young man Of
good family, J. elected sheriff. He j. in
love with Nell Turner. whose brother.
Jack, one of q gang of bank robbers. Tom
and Nell have announced their engagement.
Nell has q deep, ~i~terly love for her >cape-
grace brother. and ha~ many times stood
between him and punishment The sheriff
does not know Jack belongs To the robber
gang. The bank has been robbed. Tom
and posse start in pursuit. The robbers are
captured and Tom j. surprised Ia find Jack
one 81 them. lii love for Nell prompts
him to permit Jack to escape, thus MAX
ing himself the Scapcgoat. ''ln the Land
of Arcadia" i a fascinating picture that
j. included il the program
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

two are from Mcrrcdc~. The -lN machine.
provision laden. with tcnt- strapped tn
the running board. lrti Santa Rosa at Y
o'clock Wednesday morning. aud reached
the Point I'd noon.
An \ O'Clock thi- morning thy caravan
left the guilt ou the Way home. An fhn
Point " -aiibuat Wa~ rented tyr t..p -tr,.
the lighthouse wa- visited. und several.
miraculous draughi- ~ ti~hc~ were ,ak,..
No one reported " iI-h ui urh0irta
size although one moderate sized r .rrrf.
large enough wv iced thc thirty-t.r, rr
sons through rl "t Thursday I tn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
NZZZZW
Wo1HE2zREgMy


Lillian Walker and Charles Kent in
IN TIE LAND OF ARCADIA-Nita-
graph IN two acts.
Tom Mix in
THE SCAPEGOAT - Sclig Western
drama. The story of "A lovers loyalty.
THE HONOR OF TIE fORCE-Lubin
comedy.
Bosworth and Myrtle
Stedman in the Paramount Play Of Jack
London, Burning Daylight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

l.. r. Wilson of Chicago i registered nj
the Miller hotel.
A. Billiard of San Antonio. president of
the Dreamland Theater a Amusement com-
pany Of Brownsville, l. nj the Miller.
o. p. Jackson Of Buffalo, n. Y, j. at the
San Carlos.
A. +. Whiting, a prominent resident of
La Feria, i in Brownsville today.
:. \. Robertson of San Benito. president
of the San Benito 4 Rio Grande Valley
railway, j. al the Miller hotel.
q. A. Jennings Of Dallas is in the city
today, a guest at the Miller.
NJ. l.. Whitney. Mat Friedman and |. j.
Slifkin are registered from Dallas at the
Miller.
A. :. Cameron of Waco j. a guest at
the San Carlos.
Ira T. Smith Of Houston j. in Browns
vile today. registered at the San Carlos.
&. /. cyan IN the Fort Bend county dis
trict court.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Longoria has return
ed from Richmond.
Judge W. Il. Jones returned today from
Richmond, where he successfully defended
DIR. II. q. Works returned today from
Richmond. lie attended the Ryan trial n
a witness.
DIR. II. h. Loew has returned from Rich
mond, where he attended the trial Of Of
the Ryan eases from Cameron county ~ a
witness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
AUTO TOURISTS
PASS THROUGH
HIOAlG0 COUNTY FAMILIES HAD
PLEASANT STAY AT
THE POINT.

ThIrty-thrce men. women and children
in motor ear. returning from \ three day
trip t. Point Isabel. passed through
Brownsville ~ II o'clock Thu morning.
Seven ~ the nine tamllir- VI the party are
residents of the farming community at
Santa Rosa. seven miles north VI ~ Fcria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
To rent a car phone 555.-2Il9Itf.

Mr.. A. \. Mckay and son, Morris. Of
Ia Porte. are in the city to visit MR.. Ne
kay'~ parents. Mr.. and Mr.. l.. X. Morris
Mr.. Mckay was formerly Mis- Iaverne
Morris. prominent in society circles III
Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
EASTERN HAIRDREsSlNG SHOP
1908 Washington st. Phone 1913 for ap-
p0intments.-i,2ltf.
Ferry Landing Improved

forto, superintendent Of the Brownsville
Ferry company. has made some improve
mcnt- at the Brownsville end Of the ferry
which add much 10 the appearance of the
place. A spot which heretofore has been
used hv lounger> haS been fenced off. and
filed. and Judge Forto l. having grass and
flowers planted on the spot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
CITY NEWS


ket-FrcSh and smoked meats. Ill kinds,
~Isau,aee>. chickens, etc. Take orders from
d To 10 a. m, and / to q y. IN. Free and
prompt delivery. One trip Ia West BROWNS
vile. Emil Walter, Mgr. Phone 559.-
I23tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

j. VI. Naldctcro, the well known San
Beniic drug man. is in Evansville to
day attending the ditrict court meeting.
q. w Haywood and Col. Alba Hey
wood came down from San Bcnito to
day on business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
Fred Tate Was Here

Inspector Fred Tate. whose station j. at
Rio Grande City. arrived last night from
Richmond. where ~ attended the trial VI
&. r. Ryan and others ~ q witness. Mr.
Tate spent the night with hi family here.
leaving on the branch train today for hi
station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
Omen for Business -We

Upen TOT buSIntSS-Nr Visit 70 an
%nounce that our market will be open for
business Thursday morning, the BIRD. W.
will have a supply Of beef, pork and veal.
which has been purchased by ~ from re-
liable packing houses. Free delivery.
Phone 81. The Cash Meat Market, in the
Cash Grocery Co.-iI2l3t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
MarriaOe Licenses.

by county clerk Ia Felipe Cabrera and
Bernardo Najera; Isidro Mesa and Qua
dalupe Hucrta: Ricardo Saldana and
Mrs. Victoria Garcia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
Omen for BusineSs-Wc wish

Upen Tor 6uStneSS-Nr Wish 10 an
nouncc that our market will be open for
business Thursday morning. the 23rd. We
will nave a supply Of beef, pork and veal.
which has been purchased by u from re-
liable packing houses. Free delivery.
Phone o.. The Cash Meat Market, IN the
Cash Grocery Co.-i2l 3t.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

formerly q Texas ranger, has been appoint
ed q river guard by Collector of Customs
Frank rabbi and has assumed hi duties.
ITaylor was in the service several months
ago. and wa ont about three month, until
hi~ reappointmcnt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

Theory and practice are somewhat DIFF
fereni-as ycung lawyers and physicians
can tell YOU.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
Rent cars again at 555-2ll9ltf.
Celebrated 25th Anniversary-Mr. u

CtItDT dttu ZJIH HIHTIVtT SdIy-NT. WTI
Mrs.. W. +. Harvey Of West Brownsville
celebrated their twcnty-itth wedding an
nivcr~arv Wednesday evening, and were
entertained on the occasion ~ their daueh-
ter. Mr.. ID. McIendon. Only members ~
the family were present. including Mr.. and
Mr.. Harvey. e.. r.. Terrell. Mr.. Harvey
brother. Mr.. and Mrs.. McLendon and
Misses Lille and Lottie Harvey.
In New H0me-Mr. and Mr.. VI. 7. kap-
Ian. who recently removed Ia Brownsville
from Corpus Christi. are nov occupying
the residence III GA Levee street.
SIS will take care of your rent caIls-ti
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

E. WV thr wife who wv uot ton trauu-
ur. managing hcr dent partner
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23
PERSONALS

l.. +. Wilson Of Chicago i registered at
the Miller hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

DIR. II. h. Loew has returned from Rich
mond, where he attended the trial Of 81
the Ryan cases from Cameron county a. q
witness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

A. Billiard of San Antonio, president o
the Dreamland Theater 4 Amusement com
pany Of Brownsville. i al the Miller.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

o. p. Jackson of Buffalo, n. Y, j. at IN
San Carlos.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

Richmond. lie attended the Ryan trial a
"a witness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-04-23

A. +. Whiting. "A prominent resident of
La Feria, i, in Brownsville today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
EASTON

The regular meeting of Easton
grange will be held on Dec. 4th.
The, Baptist Sunday school are
practicing for a Christmas concert to
be given in the church on Sunday ev-
enfng, Dec. 26th.
The prayer and praise service of
the Baptist church was held on Fri
day evening at the home of Mr..
James Tyler.
: Mrs. Samuel Si1liman is entertain
ing for a few days her cousin from
out of town.
The Misses Annie and Ruth Smith
of Sport Hill have returned, having
spent a few days as guests of Mrs.
SyIvanus Ma1Iette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kohen of
Bridgeport has purchased the place
owned by John Candee, north of John
Sherwood.
The report that Miss Adelia Lyon
has sold her place in the northern
part of town is incorrect. She still
owns it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
Democrats Sweep Putnam

Putnam, Dec. The democrats
made a clean sweep yesterday in the
city election, putting a democratic
mayor, tax collector and alderman-at-
large into office. Ex-Mayor John J.
McGarry, democrat, defeated Mayor
Archibald Macdonald, republican, by
sixty-three votes. Mr.. Macdonald has
just completed his third consecutive
term. A1derman-at-lar John x.
Dady, republican, was defeated by
Joseph LapaIme, democrat, by eigh-
teen. votes. Tax Collector Armand
Lyzocc, republican, was defeated by
Alfred Bonnvf1le, democrat, by TWEEN
ty-two votes. City Treasurer Charles
H. Brown ran on both tickets.
A total of 954 votes was cast, be-
ing one of the biggest votes ever cast
in any election here. McGarry began
his previous term as mayor in Janu-
airy, 1908. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
RIJECHLER PREPARED
FOR CHRISTMAS RUSH

The jewe1ry store of NJ. J. Bdechler
at As Fairfield avenue, presents a
beautiful appearance at this season of
the year with its vast stock of holiday
jewelry. and novelties any of which
would make a most appropriate Yule-
tide gift. This reliable store which.
for many years has successfully and
satisfactorily dealt with buyers of jew
eIry and precious stones opens the
Christmas shopping season with a dis
play of merchandise superior to- any.
ever carried before and at prices that
are the lowest it is possible 10 quote
on high grade jewelry. There is not
a thing that a store of this kind car
ries that will not be found at Buech--
1erss in wide variety of styles and,
at all prices assuring patrons at this
shop the utmost satisfaction 1t
would take a whole column of reading
ITO specify all of the things that await
s4customer at BuechIer's so let it suf-t
ffce to say that a suitable gift for any
person, man, woman or child, will be
shown you by Buechler's even obl1g-
ing corps of competent clerks as well
>a.s Mr.. BuechIer himself, who IS al
ways in attendance and willing to give
advice based on the knowledge obtain
ed in his long service in the Jewelry
business. Jewelry always makes glr1s
that delight and If there is someone
to be made real happy on Xmas let
that delight come from Buechlers
and there will be no disappointmenls
or regrets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
CANADIAN SOLDIERS
= HELP FIRE FIGHTERS

St GATHERINGS, Ont, Dec. Fire
which started in the sitting room ana
spread at such rapidity that the en-
Moves had but bare time to escape
did between 100000 and 100000
damage today to the plant of the Ma
pleleaf Milling Co, flour manufactur-
ers. The entire mill building was
destroyed as were the hooper shops
and stables.
Soldiers CHARTERED here aided by cit
liens. helped the combined fire fght-
ing forces of St. GATHERINGS and near
by towns which hurried to the scene
TO prevent a serious conhagration. For
a time it was feared that the fire
would sweep the length of st. Paul
street, the towns leading thorough
fare, upon which the mill cfronted The
absence of -wind prevented more
serious fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
Rockville offices Divided

Rockville, Dec. republicans car
ried the city election yesterday. John
P. Cameron, republican, was elected
mayor by plurality of Sc oyer his
democratic opponent, Philip w.
Sachse. The democrats elected their
candidate for city clerk, John N. Kee-
ney, who beat out c. Homer Wilson.
the republican nominee, by a plurality
of 3O8. Mr.. Keeney has served the
city as clerk for the past ten years.
The republicans make gain of one
in the board of aldermen. The lower
board remains the same at present,
The total vote in the city was ], 408,
and the number of rejected ballots
was 80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
STOCK MARKET


New York. Dec. Opening The
buying movement which lifted prices
in yesterdays late trading was resuIn-
ed in moro moderate degree at today $
opening. although rails we're less
prominent. New York Central was
offered in /, 900 share lots at 104 3-4,
an Advance OF IA and its best price of
the year and Canadian Pacific also
rose. In the special class gains of 4
to g points were recorded by Indus
trial Alcohol, Baldwin Locomotive,
WHY'S Overland, Pressed Steel Car,
and Mexican Petroleum pfd. Anglo
French notes for future delivery made
the new low quotation of e6 81.
Noon-Deaings in the first hour
We're on the same moderate scale as
yesterday, with some quickening of
the movement and greater breadth
latar. Specialties held their early
prominence, Distil1ers securities rank
ing second to u. s. Steel in activity.
Steel rose 5-S, to 81 Ia, with advances
of varying degrees in kindred issues
Sloss-S Sheffield Steel on its two point
rise, was at its best quotation in five
years. ~ Studebaker and other motor
shares were higher. Bonds were ir-
regular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
DUNN REELECTED
FOR SIXTH Term
in WILMA
Democrats Sweep All Candi-
dates Into Office AT
Putnam.

Willimantic. Dec, 7--Mayor Daniel
P Dunn, who for ten consecutive
years has been mayor of the city of
WilIimantic, was reelected for the
sixth consecutive term yesterday
when he defeated George f. Taylor,
the republican nominee. by a majority
Of 125. Four democratic aldermen
were elected also, giving the demo-
Gratis control of the board OF alder
men, which means that all the APP
rc1ntes to office will be democrats
Cor the next two years. Two years
ago, Mayor Dunn defeated mis- oppon-
ent by a majority of 4ninety-nine votes.
This election gave him an increase
of twenty votes. Mayor Dunn
carried three out of the four wards in
the city, and lost the Second Ward
by only. three votes. Mayor Dunn and
Mr.. Taylor live in the Second Ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
Weather Forecast


New Haven, Dec. Forecast:
unsettled tonight and Wednesday
Connecticut: partly cloudy to-
might and, Wednesday, fresh
northwest Winds
The western disturbance is cen
trail over Minnesota 1t is causing
cloudy weather with light snow
in the upper Mississippi valley
and western portion of the lake
region The Southern disturb
ance Is central over eastern
Texas. IT has caused heavy rain
on the Texas coast during the last
"a hours, Galveston reported 1886
inches. The temperatures are ris-
Ing slowly in the western districts
but continue low along the ATTAIN
tbs coast. Freezing Temperatures
extend as far south as southern
Georgia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
SOAP ON HAIR CAUSES OANORUFF,
SCALP GETS DRY, HAIR FALLS OUT

abundant, and possess an incompar-
able softness and Iustre.
Besides cleansing and beautifyirg
the hair, one application of Dander-
Inc dissolves every particle of dand-
ruff; stimulates the scalp, stopping
itching and falling hair. Danderine is
to the hair what fresh showers of rain
and sunshine are to vegetation. 1t
goes right to the roots. invigorates
and strengthens them. It's exhiIarat-
ing and life-producing properties
cause the hair to grow long, strong
and beautiful.
Men! Ladies'! You can surely have
lots of charmingChair. Get a % cent
bottle of Know1ton's Danderine from
any drug store or toilet counter and
try It.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The engagement of Miss Adele
OsConnor of. 544 Connecticut avenue,
to Charles Won Derheid of this city.
was announced at an attractive dinner
given last evening by Miss O'Connor
at her home Mr.. Won Derheid has re-
sided in this city for aboutsa year, hav-
ing come here from Lexington, KY.
Miss O'Connor,- who is native of
England; is an accomplished young
woman with a host of friends in this
city. The table decorations for the
dinner were in yellow and white, large
chrysantheTnuIns being used. Victro1a
dancing concluded festivity. The
guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Burns of New
Haven, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tibbits,
Miss Lillian Doerr, Miss Mae Master
son, Miss tPeggy Rule, Miss Margaret
McPhee.- Edward Rule, Jack Foran,
Earl Higbee.
The sale. of Red Cross Christmas
seals at the local post office for the
two weeks beginning Thursday Of this
week will be in charge of Mrs. F. M.
Hammond and Mrs. William H. Grit
fifth, assisted by Mrs. Julius Kolhmaier,
Mrs. r. c.. Blanchard. Mrs Elmer H.
Ravens, Mrs. D. M. Trecartin, Mrs
Seymour Lacey, Mrs. Charles E. Will
mot Mrs. S. Winthrop Pyle, Miss
Sarah Curtis and Miss Helen Grun-
man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
Girls! Get a % cent bottle
and try a "Danderine
Hair Cleanse. -

After washing your hair with soap
always apply a little Danderine. to the
scalp to invigorate the hair and pre-
vent dryness. Better still, use soap as
sparing1y as possible, and instead have
a "Danderine Hair Cleanse. - Just
naoisten a cloth with Danderine and
draw it carefully through your hair,
taking one strand at. a time This
will remove dust, dirt and excessive
oil IN a few moments you will be
amazed, your hair will not only be
clean, but it will be wavy, fluffy and
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
CHICAGO STRIKERS GET
1925, 900 IN BENEFITS

Chicago, Dec. 7-During the eleven
weeks of the strike OF. garment work
,ers here, $125,oO has been distributed
in strike benefits or otherwise used
for the good of the cause, it was stated
today. Approximately $4,000 of the
total amount came from New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
TO PRISON FOR ARSON

Rockville, Conn, Dec. 7.-Thomas
Smith was sentenced in the. superior
count here today to from one to two
years in state prison for attempted ar
son. He attempted to set fire to a
barn in Bolton belonging to Mrs. Sum
ner, on Oct. 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
LEADERS
=. TO VISIT PRESIDENT

washington. Dec. 7-Senator Cal
linger and Representative Mann, Re
publican leaders of the Senate and
House, will see President Wilson to-
morrow and Thursday, respectively, to
discuss the administrators national
defense plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
THE SMITH-MURRAY GO.
BR1DGEPoRT's BUSY CASH STORE
$500 and $3.50 SUITS
at S1O.95

Suits of excellent quality selected from our own
stocks.
Materials are silk finish broadcloth wool chevot all
wool popin and diagonal serge.
Styles include the newest features Military models
braid trimmed loose box coats, velvet and fur trimmed
and belted models with flare coat. SIS
worthy value at $500 and 1880
at S1O.95
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
Bed Bugs
i'm The Bed

drive away your roomers
and keep your friends from
staying over night: They
rather leave and say moth
ing, it is courtesy, but is not
forgotten.
CYRUS PRESTO KILLER
will kill the bugs and rid the
house Of the pest, Csc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-12-07
PETROLEUM GOES up

New York, Dec. THE Standard
Oil Co. of New York advanced TODAY
the price of refined petroleum for
export 25 points, making cases 1o5
cents a gallon, tanks AIS cents and
white in barrels "a cents