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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
OBITUARY.
MISS MINNIE 6. GRINoLD

Miss Minnie C. Grinold, formerly of 280 State St.,4for many years em- ployed ats the Birdseye Somers Go. s plant, died at Grace hospital in New Haven this morning following an op- eradon. She left Bridgeport to en- ter the institution about three weeks ago and realized that her condition was serious. Miss Grinold was born in SheIburne Falls. Mass, A years ago, daughter-of the late Thomas and Mary A GrinoId. She leaves no near relatives. The body was brought to the undertaking rooms of Walker & Banks today to be prepared for bur- ial. It will be taken to Shelburne Falls Saturday to be buried beside the graves of her parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

about Block Island. About two weeks ago he got caught in the storm off that island and was blown across to Nantucket shoals. With two anchors
 0verboard and his engine running
 against the wind his boat was drag ging bottom and had it not been for
 his position which drove him into the
 breaker, he would have been wrecked
 on shore. For eight days he was compelled to lay within the harbor
 making repairs and taking on provis- ions With one assistant, Charles Rowland of Block Island, he again at
 tempted passage to Bridgeport but at Block Island Rowland quit and Metz
 ger was compelled to push on .a1one.
 Late Saturday afternoon. he was
 caught in the big snow and rain storm and lay almost at the mercy of the
 wind. Battened close in the little cabin with the waves sweeping com p1etelyf over the craft from bow to
 stern, Metzger on several occasions
 despaired of ever reaching port, Not even a sound steamer was in sight to
 give him aid and had there been he
 never could have left the cabin in
 which there is but head-room to fly
 a distress signal for the waves would have instantly swept him overheard.
 His pumps were working constantly and with 1oosening engine bolts this aid was momentari1y expected to give way. The storm however, abated somewhat by Sunday morning and he was able to creep, into the 1narbor.
 Local harbor men to-day asserted that the little gasoline craft undoubt- ad1y passed throug h an experience l that e5ti1d have. sunk a larger steam craft, and that with proper provisions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
"OPERA WALTZ sIS
 LATEST SOCIETY DANCE

FtHave you seen the new "Opera Waltz" the latest society dance from New York? If you have not seen it, ing shown and watch the ease and grace that it displays. Up at Quill sty's sbig dancing academy a large class were going through it's move ments which include a part of the old waltz the hesitation and Boston. It is said to be the acme of perfec- tion and the last word inS dancing.
 Explaining the standard dances of the ballroom today Prof Guilty in dicated five Opera hesitation, one step. fox trot and canter.4
 Speaking of the decline of the an imal and exhibition dances.1 the we'll known authority on these matters took an opportunity to qualify a re- cent statement to the press in which it appeared that the exhibition dances were on the wane by saying that the statement made was ambi- guously printed. While it is true, that the a9imal dances are fast los ing ground did not mean to say,'' said Prof. Guilty, that the more re- fined society dance Is going into dis favor" These dances the professor said, being simplified greatly are att tracing wide attention, especially such dances as the Opera Waltz and should not be confused with the grosser dances which are disgusting the people. The modern fancy dances simplified so that old and young can easily learn them are on the increase and will elevate the dancing art.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
JAMES LEVE,RTY

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of James Leverty, which was held from his late residence, 62 James. street at Sa3O o'clock this morning and a half hour later from StAugustine's R. c. church. . where a solemn mass of requiem was sung for the repose of his soul by Rev James B. Nihi1I. P. R.. assisted by Rev. John J. Kennedy as deacon and Rev. Edward V. Murphy as sub deacon. The church quartet, composed of Mrs. F. J. Kelly, Miss Aure1ias Berger, John J. Kennedy and Prof. Alfred Brisebois rendered the music at the mass. At the omertory the quartet sang 'Veni Jesu," and after mass, sCome Unto Me.'' The bearers were Alexander Delaney, Fred Delaney, John Poland William Buckley, William R. Hurley and Robert Hurley Rev. James R NihiH accompanied the remains to St. MichaeFs cemetery and read the com initial service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
STOCK MARKET

New York, Feb. 4.-Opening g.-stocks displayed general frmness at today s opening despite the lower range yes terday. Leaders opened at slight ad- vances which were soon increased The feature was Bethlehem Steel which rose 1 5-8, with gains of almost as much in the speciality group. High grade railway shares seemed to be in moderate demand and United States Steel moved up almost a point. Ma ffona1 Biscuit and sugar weer excep- tiens to the higher trend.
 NoonAThe market received a de- cided setback in the first hour on or ferIngs of Canadian Pacific and South ern Pacific, causing recessions of I to 2 points. Selling of Canadian Pacific was assumed to be for foreign account while Southern Pacific was sold by a prominent brokerage house which usually represents important interests. Temporary cessation of this movement partially restored the price level with further gains in motor shares and other speciaIties subject to pool man. Ip1Iation. Toward midday, however, more liquidation and lower prices were encountered
 American Sugar was weakest Of the andustrda1s. selling off 1-2 points to G02 1-2 Bonds were steady
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Especial to the Farmera

Washington, Feb. That the Euro pean war has exerted a pronounced influence in swelling the list of pos tai savings bank depositors is the in ference to be drawn from figures con >tained in a report just issued by the Post Office Departm The report shows that more than 100000 per- sons have become depositors in postal savings banks since the outbreak of the war in Europe, this army of new depositors increasing the funds p1ac- ed with the postal savings bank sys- tenn at the rate of approximately $3,- G00,0 1000 per month. In the opinion of Post Office Department officials, as expressed in the report, this condi- tton indicates that thousands of for eigners working in the United States are holding on to their earnings and deposfttng them in postal savings banks instead of sending them in the form of money orders to persons in their native lands. as heretofore.
 At the close of, business December S1, 1914, the report shows. total de- posits in postal savings banks aggre- gated $59,2OO,0OO, to the credit of 49T. .0oO individual depositors Hand ling these deposits were 9,631 post total deposits of sss,486.53s Taking the country over, the average, per depositor, was $119.
 Business of Postal Fiscal Year.
 During the fiscal year which end ed June 30, 1914. says the report, pos taI deposits increased about $9, 500, 900 or 28 per cent; whereas, during the six months from July 1 to January l. $15, 50, ,00O, or an increase Of 36 per cent. was added to the aggregate saw ings> in the goVernment's keeping The European war more than doubled the rate of increase. e
 Tor forty-three months postal savings accumulated at the rate of about million dollars a month"; the report states Then. when Eur ope's conflict broke out, withdrawals fell off and thousands of strange. faces appeared at post offices to intrust thefd soiIed and tarniehed savings to Uncle Sam. Hence, the August fig ures.. showed a net gain in deposits of four millions times the average gain; September and October rolled up over three and onevhalf millions each, and while November and De- cember felt the usual holiday drains, these months nevertheless show more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
MOTORBOAT IN
 PORT BRINGING
 THRILLING LOG
Captain Metzger's Little Craft Under.
 going Repairs After Hard .A- Passage.


 Battered by wind and storm. blown from Block Island to Nantucket Shoals in a gale that ragged at an es- tirnated speed of 80 miles an hour, and again tossed upon the waves on 8 run for this city from the Massachusetts port, so that the very bolts of the engine were 1oosened from the foun- dation, the little 5 ton gasoline power boat s.Giant,'' z William Metzger.' cap tain, istin this harbor after one of the storniest trips ever undertaken by a motorboat captain.
 Lying. at the Stratford avenue dock this morning the little green vessel attracted much attention from pedes- trians crossing the bridge. Activity on board was directed towards rer1ov- ing parts of the engine for repairs at the Radel shops on the east side.
 Captain NIetzger, who lives on Pehn- Broke= street in recounting his trip stated that it was the toughest he ev- CT experienced, and the little craft was tossed by the wind and waves like a coekleshe1l upon the sea. He left this city about two months ago with the ssGiant'' which in reality is not more than 40 feet fnA length and rigged as a s'beam traweIr'' to fish
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Frozen Feet in Trenches

Paris. Feb. 4-Dr. TeTnoin, of HolERses read paper yesterday be- fore the Academy of Medicine show ing that frozen feet troubles often result in gangrene, which is exceed ingly frequent among the. intrenched French troops. due to damp and tightness of boots and puttees rather than to actual cold.
 Dr. Temoin gave statistics proving that eases of genuine frost bite were very limited. He said that the Rus slams and Germans exposed to equal or greater cold did not suffer so much because they wore loose rubber boots He suggested asa remedy a frequent change of socks which ought to be greased, and the abandonment of tight puttees or shoes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
RENEWED FOREIGN
 DEMAND IN WHEAT
 IN CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, Feb 4-Although the opening of the wheat market today was the steadiest for. some time it was not long before prices made an advance of nearly four cents bushel. May rose to $1.63. as against $1.59A last night and July to $1.41 F com Fpared with $1.Ss $.
 President Wilson's speech calling attention to the prospect that the United States would be called upon heavily for wheat had much influence toward encouraging buyers. Besides there appeared to be evidence of re- neWed foreign demand here this morning and of export sales.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Done Wear a Truss Any Longer
Thirty An Appliance for Me
 Women and Children That Actually Cures Rupture.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Check on Belgian Youths

Rotterdam, Feb. 4=From the iron tfer it is learned that the Germans, in order to stop the continuous pas saae Of young BeIgians over the DEAeh frontier to join the army in France, have been searching for and arreHfng the fathers of absent youths
 In some cases they were successful in getting the father, but hearing what was proceeding, others slipped across the frontier In many of these cases, it is said, the Germans prompt " arrested the mothers, telling. them they had better bring plenty of cloth es with them, as they were to be sent prisoners to a camp in Germany An order, however, ihass now come from
 Gen, von Bissing that this transpor- tadon Of women has to be delayed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
French Take Tetanus Serum

Paris, Feb 4The deaths figures among the wounded, which up to the present have been the miraculousIy small ones of 2.48 per cent of all those cared for in the hospitals, should be appreciably Iessened by the compulsory inoculation of the entire army against tetanus- NThe doctors most feared tetanus ana gangrene.
 Up to this time. in spite of the many cures tried, 1t has been difficult ito save any of the patients who have contracted tetanus A general inocu- lation calls for an enormous amount of serum. which requires months to prepare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Pennsylvania Man Thankful
MT. c. E. Brooks.
 Marshal, Mich.

MT. c. E. Brooks,
 Marshal, Mich.
 Dear Sir
 Perhaps it will interest you to know that have been ruptured six years and have always had trouble with it till I got your Appliance. It is very easy to wear, fits neat and snug, ana is not in the way at any time, day o4' night. In fact, at times I did not know I had it on ;. just adapted itself to the shape of the body and seemed to be a part of the body, as it cIung to the spot, no matter what position was in.
 It would be a yeritab1e God-send to the unfortunate wI1c suffer from rup- ture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it. They would certainly never regret it.
 My rupture is now all healed up and nothing ever did it but your Appliance Whenever the. opportunity presents it self I will say a good word for your Appliance, and also the honorable way in which you deal with ruptured peo- pie. It is a pleasure to recommend a good thing among your friends or strangers. I am,
 Yours very sincerely,
 JAMES A. BRITTON, so Spring St.&Beth1ehern, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The members of the Criterion club held pretty and interesting dance at the S1ocum Gymnasium last even ing at which a program Of old and new dances was in order. The af- fair was largely attended by a num- Der of popular young people and was most successful from start to finish buffet lunch was served in the club rooms in Beers block during the 1I1ternaiesion which proved a feature Of the evening The comnnittee of arrangements for the affair consisted Of R. E. Garrabrants, W. Phelps and P. R. See1ey.
 and Mrs. Harry Hqward Of 12n Mar ion street. The baby has been nam cd Jacob Huber Howard in honor of his grandfather. Jacob Huber, the well known confect1oner. Mrs. How ard vas Miss Lydia Huber before her naarriage-
 The members of the Mary sil1fman chapter, D. A. R., will hold their reg liIar monthly meeting on Monday af- ternoon at 2-3O o'clock in the Odd Fellows hall on Broad street The meeting is to be a most important one as delegates and aIternates will be elected for the National congress in Washington in April Superintendent Of Charities. Spencer R. Gorden will address the members on Good Housing Miss Mary Peck, chair man of the music committee has ar ranged a pleasing program in which Mises Ruth Child of Fairfield will Participate as so1oist.
 Mrs Harry Tousey will be the host ess for the afternoon and her assist ants Mrs Harry F. Rarrott Mrs Ho- naer c. Godfrey, Mrs. Edward Mora, Mrs. M- B. Butler. Mrs. D. Fairchild Wheeler, Mrs. William K. Mix, Mrs. sidney F. HawIey and Miss Bessie Libby.
 There will be a special meeting at the home of Mrs. S. M GarIck, 474 State street at 10 o'clock Monday morning to determine upon the word ing of the inscription on; the markers which are soon to be placed on King s Highway by the chapter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Italians Rush to Germany

Venice. Feb Many Italian peas apts, both men and women, are going to Germany to engage in farm and factory work, in response to offers of unusually high wages. For the men S1.62 a day is prom ised and for the women 75, cents.
 Italian newspapers are warning the peasants against accepting this em- ployment, in view of the uncertainty in regard to Italy foreign policy, but apparently many unemployed persons are willing to assume the risk i'm yolved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
AGED WOMAN DIES
 FROM SUFFOCATION
 AFTER HOME BURNS

Danbury, Feb. Mrs. Bridget scanlon Falvey. aged TO, died from suffocation and inhaling the flames which practically destroyed the small dwelling in which she lived on Town Hill avenue early this morning. The woman, who lived alone was in poor health and it is believed she tipped over lamp when taken i'll this morning. No near relatives survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Ten Reasons WhY
You Should Send for Brooks
 Rupture Appliance

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 2. The Appliance for retaining the rupture cannot be thrown out of posi- ton.
 8. Being an air cushion of soft rub Der it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation
 4. Unlike the ordinary sO-ea1led pads, used in other trusses, it is. not cumbersome or ungainly.
 5. It is small, soft and pliable, and positively cannot be detected through the clothing.
 6. The soft, p1iab1e bands holding the Appliance do not, give one the un- pleasant sensation of wearing a har- ness. Ia s4kh3T3
 T. There is nothing about it to get foul, and when it Becomes soiled it can be washed without injuEing it in the least.
 8. There are, no. metal springs in the Appiiance to torture one by cut ting and bruising the flesh.
 g. All of the material of which the Appliances are made Is of the very best that money can. buy, nakingit a. durable and safe Appliance to wear.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
NIoHoIs-CIARK NUPTIAIs.

New London, Feb. 4-Davfd w. Nichols, secretary of the Hartford board of trade, and Miss Isabelle Clark, were married at the Methodist parsonage this morning by Rev. Har4 ley Smith. They left on a two weelzs' honeymoon "trip to Boston and will make their home at AT Freeman Street, Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Aviasors Not Pirates

London, Feb ERussia's inten- ton to treat as pirates men who shell unfortified towns will not be followed here. Aviators act under. orders from the military authorities, and it would be difficult for court to fix the responsib bi1ity for the killing by a bomb upon a certain individual,
 The official opinion in England is that a court would discharge any captured airman who came to trial under the ordinary criminal proce- 6iIlre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
LOUISA M. VINER

The funeral of Louisa M, widow or Frederick Viner, was held from her 2:'30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev
 John R. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, was the offciatfng z clergyman. There were many sorrow ign relatives and friends present. The floral embIens were many Burial
 was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

That week and quaverfng whisper which you hear in legislative bodies about now is not some poor fellow who has had his vocal cords removed, but the new member making his maiden speech
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
MRS. LEILA c. DooLITrLE.

The funeral of Mrs Lela e. Doo- little, widow of Charles w. DoolittIe, was held at o'clock this afternoon from the Bishop n1ortuary chapel with Rev Earl H. Kenyon, rector Of St, Paul's Episcopal church, off1ciat ting Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs Doo1itt1e formerly lived in Bridgeport but for some years had made her home with relatives in Fair Haven. where death took place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
VICTOR G. WIIFORD

The funeral Of Victor G., infant son. of Mr. and Mrs Graham N. V. vii ford, was held from the residence of his parents, 21 3 Denver avenue at 2 80 o'clock this afternoon. BuraI was in Mountain Grove cem etery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
THE PRErrIEsr FAoE

and the most. beautiful hands are of- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Aero Over switzerIand

E Basel, Switzerland, via Paris, Feb. 4-Reports received here say Ger man aerop1ane yesterday twice in succession flew over the town Of Bon fol- Switzerland, about fifteen miles south of Altkirch, Alsace.
 The aeropIane was fired upon by Swiss infantrymen, but was not hit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
Confederate Veteran Cured

Commerce. Ga, R. F. D. No. II. MT. c. E. Brooks,
 Dear Sir:-I am glad to tell you thas I am now sound and we'll and can plough or dc any heavy work. I can say your Appliance has effected a per manent cure. Before getting your Ap- pliance I was in a terrible condition and had given up all hope of ever be- ing any better. If it hadn't been for
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 about two millions each.
 Increase by Months
 The increase Of deposits by months since, July, 1914. follow:
 Amount on Month Increase. deposit. Aug, ......... $4,o1e,s88 47,5S1, 6so Sept, 3, 3,562,658 51, ,144, 351 Oct, .-......s.. 3,547.756 54,692,113 Nov, .. 2,538,7T1 57,280,884 Dec. (es'mated) 100000 59,2OO, 900 December .31, 1914, there were g.. k631 post offices authorized to accept deposits with 715 branches and sta7 tions. Of the 9,631 offices, s,499 were of the presidential grade and Of the $59, 100000 on deposit De- cember 31 last about $45, ,86o,0oO or lover three fourths (77.5 per cent. ) was held in the 333. offices having de- posits of SEQ, and over, and about $35, ,23O,OO0, nearly three fifths (59.5 per cent.) ,Sin. the 58 offices hav- ing $100,O00 and over. Nearly one third (32.5 per eent) of the total amount on deposit was held in the six offices gtNew York. Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, San Francisco and Port1and) having over S1, 1,0OO,0O0 on deposit,
 At Prominent Centers.
 December 31 New York had $9,- 4S6.53S on deposit. as compared with s4.3s4,o5e June 30, an increase of $5,O92.479. Or 115.9 per cent. The deposits in Brooklyn increased from $1, SOL 446 June 80 to $3,002,2S6 De- cember 31. a gain of $1.50O,84O or 100 per cent. December 31, Bridge port, Conn, had S127.478 on deposit, as against $58, ,621 June 9o, an in crease of s68,857, or 117.5 per cent. Other offices showing large increases for this six-monthl period were as follows: Newark 68.2 per cent; Jersey City, s65.9 per cent; Akron, 56.3 per cent; Rochester, 68 per cent; Detroit, 64.3 per cent. and Low ell, 50.3 per cent
 The $59, 200, 900 on deposit is ex- elusive of $5,508.060, which is the sum withdrawn by .depositors for the purpose of buying postal savings bonds.
 December 331, 6.462 qualified banks had postal savings funds on deposit, classified as follows. National banks 3,628; state banks. 1884; savings banks, 336; trust companies. 595; or ganized private banks, 25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
EMMETT CURTIS.

The body of Emmett Curtis who died at Lakeview yesterday was ship ped to New Milford last night for burial by Undertaken H. B. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
E Gia 1n Nineteen Ba4tles

Moscow, Feb. -Axnong the wound ed who have arrived in Moscow from the front is Olga Krasi1nikoff, girl of 19 years After taking part in nineteen battle in Poland she was wounded in the foot.
 The girl enlisted under a man s name and this deception has just been discovered The Cross Of St George, fourth degree, has been awarded to