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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
CARRANzA'S PLAN
 TO CRUSH VILLA
 ARMY GOES AWRY

Dot1gIas, Ariz., Nov 24.-Availab1e Carranza reports early today indicated that the failure of his commanders, combined with erroneous information, had resulted in a complete change in the plans of Gen. Obregon to crush tle Villa forces in Sonora and end l evolutionary strife in Mexico.
 Gen. Rodriguez, escaping fro- Can anea, is reported on his way to rein force the Noga1es garrison and his army of between 2,0OO and 7,aeD meza. Col. Cardenas, leading 1900 Carranza cavalry, was last reported headed for the Sonora. river valley in the belief that few hundred of Rodriguaz's men sent south from Cananea as a Iure was the main Villa body.
 The advance guard of the Carranza and Villa forces have been fighting for two days at LeboIa. which was re, ported occupied for the second time by CarFanza soldiers late last night Gen. Manue1sAcosta, leading the Villa forces out of Santa Crdz, was re- ported to be retiring in the direction of Noga1es.
 Gen. Obregon is preparing to sum mon two more divisions of reinforce- Inents to Sonora and 4,O0O troops were expected to reach him today from Piedras Negras in bond. through the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Scratch of Straw
 Hat Caused Death;
 Widow Gets $3, ,0O0

The scratch of a straw hat which it is claimed, caused the death of Charles B.. Helms of Brooklyn, has procured for his widow nearly $3,O0o under the workmen's Compensation act. The decision in favor of Mabel Helms. wife of the deceaseds was handed down yesterday by Compensa- ton Commissi oner Buckingham. It is the first case of it's kind on rec ord.
 Helms was employed by the liar ris Construction Co. on the addition of the Stamford High school. A work man above him dropped a lchisel which Struck Helms and cut a moon shaped wound on his head. The wound healed but was still tender when, it is claimed, that by wearing a straw hat the wound was opened and the germs of erysipe1as entered. Helms later died of the disease.
 His widow will receive $100 for funeral expenses. All hospital bills are to be paid by the company and it must pay the widow $9 per week for 312 weeks. The payments are to date from August this year. \
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
WHITLOCK HERE AFTER STORMY
 OCEAN VOYAGE
Minister to Belgium on Lin CT Much Buffeted By
 Heavy Seas.

New York, Nov. 24-Brand Whit lock, American minister to Belgium, and Mrs. Whitlock. were met by dele gations from Toledo, O., headed by Charles M. Milroys Tnayor-elect when they landed here today from the steamer Ryndan. MT. Whit1ock said that although he was sick when he boarded the ship in Rotterdam and the steamer encountered heavy weather throughout the voyage, he felt much improved. in health today.
 MT. Whitlock and his wife expect to spend Thanksgiving day here and will then proceed to Washington for a brief stay. From there they will go to Toledo and C1ee1a.nd. The minister said he would sail from here on Dec. 2S to resume his duties in Belgium He said that he was here chiefly to rest and visit his mother, and de- clined to discuss any incidents or phases of the war.
 The Ryndam passed three floating mines shortly after sailing from Rot terdam. The first day out the vessel ran into the terrific storm which swept away the two large electric signs that gave the vessels name and mailing port. A portion of the bridge also was carried away and several lifeboats were smashed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
RID STC MACH OF GASES, SOURNESS,
 AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" ends all stomach distress in
 five minutes.

You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach is bad-or uncertain one-or a harmful one-your stomach is too valuable; you mustn't injure it with drastic drugs.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in giving relief; its harmless ness; it's certain unfaiing action in regulating sick, sour, gassy stomachs. It's millions of cures in indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach trouble has made it famous the world over.
 Keep this perfect stomach doctor in your home-keep it handy-get a large f1fty-cent case from any drug store and then if anyone should eat something which doesn't agree with them; if what they eat lays like lead, ferments and sours and forms gas; causes headache, dizziness and nau- sea; eructations of acid and undigest- ed food-remember as soon as Pape's s Diapepsin comes in contact with the stomach all such distress vanishes. Its promptness, certainty and ease in overcoming the worst stomach dis orders is a revelation to those who try it.--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Special to TAe Farmer. )

Newtown Nov. 24-The November meeting of the Mems Social and Li- brary club was held at the Newtown Inn Tuesday night An excellent feast was enjoyed after which the as- semb1age listened to J. F. Street of New Haven, g. representative of the Connecticut Experiment Station. The subject was ''The Adulteration of Foods in the course of which it was shown that for ways that are dark and tricks that are gainful, the American manufacturer is peculiar A. P. Smith was the host for the oc- casion. L. M. Johnson had charge of the literary program, which 1nc1ud- ed a boost for the good work of the Fairfield County Farm Bureau of which MT. Johnson is a director.
 Under the direction of the select men, Carpenter George Northrop has made much needed improveme ents in the police headquarters in the town hall. A prisoners pen has been bfult to separate this de partrnent from the main lobby, and the cells will be moved into the enclosure, which will now permit of heating ahd lighting for the unfortunates. A decided sani- tary improvement will also be made in the toilet arrangements of the building to comply with the recom-
 mendations of the health officer.
 The first snowfall of the season, last night, has broughtIup today the much agitated question of clearing the side walks Nn front of the homes of the non-residents during the winter sea- son. Hitherto in the business and main residential sections of the bor- ough this work was. performed by the neighbors of the absentees for their own convenience, but with the in crease in the number of summer col onists, this work has grown to be an onerous task.
 The warden and burgesses are being appealed to by the street inspectors to pass an ordinance which will ap- ply equally to non-resideMts, or make the costs of removal of snow and ice a charge upon the house owners, to be collected by the tax collector. All the resident property owners believe it's up to the warden and burgesses to the nuisance complained of, and en- force same. Warden Peck has taken the subject under consideration and will examine the charter to see what it says in the matter.
 Assistant Town Clerk Edward S. Pitzschter departed today for Flush ing, L. l.. where he will spend the Thanksgiving holiday season.
 Miss Gertrude Egan of Woodside, L. T., is spending the week with MT. and Mrs. Richard Egan of Palestine. Edward Rogers, clerk at the Inn is visiting at his old home in Danbury.
 The office force and the employees of the B. A. Mallory Go. of Danbury, to the number of 100, enjoyed supper last night at the local hostelry as a 1 mark of courtesy and good will of the employers.
 1 John Carlson has completed large
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
THE AUTOMOBILE THAT
 HITS AND RUNS AWAY.
speeding

The speeding automobile that smashes something and sldps before it's number is discovered, is common. The chances for 8 successful escape are fairly good In case of accident, people are often too confused to look at or remember number correctly.
 The danger from reckless automo- bile driving increases, and many ex- isting provisions of law have become out of date. Probably the number plates for ears should be made larg CT so as to be read more easily. In some states the idea of separating the first two numerals by dash from those following is tried and seems to make a number read more easily.
 The idea should be drilled into the public mind, particularly into all who use motor cars, that a quick reading
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

job of mason work on the residence street.
 Charles White, the taxicab owner. Iaas moved his family and business gto Danbury for the winter.
 The Harris Wire Co, lately moved to Sandy Hook and occupying the Mantle Mills, started up Monday with a force of 20 employees The concern has orders enough on hand to keep double its force busy for long into 1916, and promises to largely increase their force by Jan.l l. They have in- stalled dynamo, and the factory is lighted by electricity every night for the workers doing overtime. The vil- lage center is fast taking on it's former aspects of life and business. under the impetus of the new manufacturing enterprises on the Pootatuck stream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Weather Forecast


 New Haven, Nov. 24--Ir0re- cast: Cloudy tonight and Thurs day,
 Connecticut: Cloudy tonight and Thursday Moderate varf- able winds.
 The lake disturbance has mov- sd southeastpRsrd during the last 24 hours and is now central off the, derSey coast. 1t has dimfn- fshed In intensity. A well defin- ed disturbance Is central this morning over Colorado. Cloudy weather prevails generally in the nor thern districts and along the coast north of Virginia. The temperatures continue low along the coast but are rising slowly in the interior. Frosts were report ed as far south as Charleston, S. c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
BUCKIEY-CoRBETr.

St Peters R. c. church will be the scene of a pretty wedding tomorrow morning when Miss Elizabeth Cor bett of 1920 Fairfield avenue, daugh- ter of Mrs. James Corbett of Botsford will become the bride of Dennis J. Buckley of 162 Cottage street. The marriage will be soIennized by Rev. Thomas J. Kelley. who will also sing the nuptiaI mass. Miss Edna Kill bride of Jersey City, N. J., will be the brides attendant and Frank J. Buck ley, superintendent of the public schools in Boston, Mass.s will act as groonasnan.
 The bride to be will be attired in a travelling suit. Following the cere- r11ony the bridal party and intimate relatives and friends will return to the home of Mrs. Stephen Horan, 1920 Fairfield avenue, where a wedding breakfast will be served. They will leave later in the day for a honey moon trip through the south. On their return they will reside in new home which MT. Buckley has built on Laurel avenue. Both persons are well known in the city. Miss Cor bett is employed as bookkeeper for stephen Horan, the florist. MT. Buckley is cashier at the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Bed Bugs in the Bel

drive away your roomers and keep your friends from staying over night They rather leave and say noth- ing, it is courtesy, but is not forgotten.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will kill the bugs and rid the house of the pest, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
wIElh HELP COTTON GROWERS

New Orleans. Nov 24-Inau ugura- : ton of general campaign in every cotton producing state for crop diver sification in the south and organiza- ton of a permanent conference of southern bankers are among the pror jects planned for the conference. of cotton state bankers to be held in New Orleans Dec 6 and 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
STOCK MARKET

New York, Nov. 24-Opening Metal shares and some of the war specialties were again moderatelyNac- tive and higher at the outset of to- days trading on the stock exchange. Utah Copper was the chief feature, it's rise off 1s to 79a being associated with the proposed disintegration Of the GuggenheiIn Company, Lacka- wanna Steel, Westingho and issues of similar description were 1 to 2 points higher, while Cuban-American Sugar rose almost four points to the new record of 145. U. s. Steel, which was unusually sluggish yesterday. soon gained half a, point at ST 5k New Havens recurrent heaviness featured the railways.
 Noon-An odd mixture of gains marked the first hour which was slightly more active than yesterdays same period Texas Company, which opened at 19S, a decline of I az, soon reversed it's course, advancing to 210, new record. This same distinction vas shared by Cuban-American Sugar on it's advance of S% to 15O. Other oil and sugar shares were strong and United Fruit rose 4 to 163, its recent naxinum. Crucfble Steel pfd. gained 31z at 112A in recognition of the re- sumption of dividends. Increased weakness of New Haven, which fell 2H to 75 a, unsettled other rails. Bonds were firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
CORSET WORKERS
 UNIONS ACTIVE;
 DANCE ON MONDAY

Corset workers Union. No. 34. will have a dance at Eagles, hall on Mon. day evening
 Corset workers Union. No. 33. will discuss several business matters lof fmportance< at the weekly meeting, Friday in l. o. o. F. hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Father o'Brien Is Acting Pastor of St.
 Anthony's Church

Rev. Denis J. 5o,Rrien, professor at St. Thomas Seminary. Hartford. is now acting pastor of St Anthony's French R. c. church during the ab- sence of Rev. Edward J. PIunkett. who is ill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
Appointing Health Officials Last Night
 Would Be Invalid

According to a city ordinance relat- ing to the board Of health, the term of c. Howard Dunbar, clerk of the board and sanitary health Inspector, does not expire until Dec. 1 and the position shall not be filled until De- cember. That accounts for the post ponement of the scheduled meeting of the board of health last night.
 At the meeting which was to have been held last night Dunbar was to have been reappointed as was Health Officer E. A. Mcclellan, Milk and Meat Inspector A. c. Knapp as well as the other attaches of the department.
 Itwas discovered at the last moment that these appointments would be in violation of the ordinance and it was decided to postpone the meeting until next Tuesday evening, Nov. 30. At this meeting all the present attaches of the department will be reappointed and the appropriation to be asked for at the meeting of the board of appor- tfonment will be discussed.
 In the requisition will be a request for an appropriation for the purchase of an automobile runabout to be used exclusively by Clerk and Chief San itary Health Inspector Dunbar.
 . After the meeting the members of the board and attaches of the depart- ment vii adjourn to a local hotel where they will be the guests of Health Officer B. A. Mcclellan at a banquet in honor of this officials 18th anniversary as health officer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
MINSTREL CLUB TO
 HOLD LADIES' NIGHT

The annual Ladies' Night and Thanksgiving entertainment of the Bridgeport Minstrel club will be held this evening in the club rooms on Stratford avenue. An entertainm ent will be given which will be followed Aby dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
GETS URUGUAYAN CONTRACT

Washington, Nov. 24-An American firm has secured a contract for con structtng sewerage and vvaterworlxs at Salto,I Paysandsu and Mercedes Uruguay, involving nearly $5.17O.O0O, the American minister at ATontevideo has reported to the state department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
LIBRARY READING ROOM
 IS OPEN FOR HOLIDA4

The Public Library will be closed on Thursday with the exception of the reading room which will be open from I to g Io' clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL

The enga cement of Max Cohen of this city, for-ler secretary of the mo tor vehicle department in the s-ate secretary's office, to M ss Mae Lapider of Davenport avenue, New Haven, was announced in that city last night by MT. and Mrs. H. D. Lapider.
 The engagement of Miss Mary Win fired McCabe, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. McCabe of 76 Elmwood avenue, to Joseph Francis Caufield Of Brooklyn was announced at a party given last evening at the home or Miss McCabe. The party was ar ranged as a surprise to Miss McCabe who returned last evening from De- troit, Michigan, where she had been visiting for the last three welzs, to ma a group of girl friends awaiting her. The house had been attractively dec- ocated with pink Killarney roses and silver ribbons by Hawkins, the florist The favors announcing the betrothal were colonial bouquets, tied with ring boxes, all of which were empty except that of Miss McCabe, which contained a handsome solitaire. Miss McCabe was graduated from the Notre Dame academy at Waterbury in 1912 Mr. Caufeld is the junior member of the firm of Caude1d 6 Son, builders of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

The Belgian ministers of finance and justice are to come to the United States to arrange a loan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

The choir of St. Pau1's Episcopal church of Fairfield will give 9 concert at the residence of MT. and Mrs! An drew L. Riker in Fairfield on Satur- day evening, at 8 o'clock. The choir. will be assisted by several out of town members and by Mrs. Florence Legere Hayes, contralto of the First Presbyterian church; Robert Bingham of Yale; baritone, and Miss Doris Jewell, acconpanist. Mrs. Samuel H. Wheeler of Fairfield and members of the choir have charge of the tickets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

President Wilson is said to do quite good work writing out his own messages on the typewriter, and he probably does not stop and run to the window when the hurdy gurdies play, either.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

Fire broke out on the American tank ship Sunlight as she was being un1oaded at Rouen. France. The blaze was extinguished before much damage had been done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
COx-KEENAN

Miss Rose A Keenan, daughter or MT and Mrs. Owen J. Keenan of ~ Chanel street and MT. James J. COX If 7s8 William street, will be marrleo on Thanksgiving morning at St. Au- gustine,s church by Rev. J. B. Ninill. The bride will be attended by Miss Mary Morrissey. cousinf of the groom, and James E.. Burnes a cousin or the bride. will be best man.. Miss hee- nan will wear a costume or Whlte d11vetyn trimmed with Chantilly lace and white fox fur. Her hat will pc of white Georgette crepe also trim med with the fur. Her corsage bou- o11et will be of lilies of the valley Miss Morrissey will be attired in pink duvatyn trimmed with silver lace and pink Georgette crepe Her hat will be of orchid crepe with a chin strap and her corsage bouquet of orchids. The ceremony will be followed by a wedding breakfast at the home Of the brides parents. The house will be decorated4 with pink roses and 1aven- der pink chrysanthemuns and bay trees will be used at the church. Up- on their return from the wedding trip the young couple will welcome their friends at their new home, 437 Beeehwood avenue, after January l, 1916
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24

The John A. Roebltng Sons Co.,, whose plant in Trenton, N. J., was re- gently destroyed by fire, purchased the plant of the Spencer Wire Go. at Worcester, Mass. Wire rope will be manufactured there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-24
HANLEY-coNGDoN

The wedding of Miss Mabe1le Ade- 1afde Congdon, daughter of Thomas R. Congdon, of 341 South avenue, and MT. John Lawrence Hanley, son of MT. and Mrs Joseph HanIey of 181 Calhoun avenue. will be celebrated quietly on Thanksgiving morning. The
 marriage, although marked by sim phcity. will be one of the prettiest of the autumn season. The ceremony will be performed at o'clock at Sacred Heart church by Rev. Richard F. Moore, IL. D., rector of the church, /, who. will also sing the nuptiaI high mass. Miss Congdon will wear a beau ttfully fashioned gown of white pussy willow tafeta, crepe chiffon and pearl trimmings. Her hair will be covered with a cap of lace and embroidered chiffon and she will carry a bouquet of brides roses with a shower of white sweet peas
 Miss Anna Hanley, sister of the groom, will attend the bride. Her gown will be of pink pussy willow taffeta and sGeorgette crepe, and her hat of black velvet. Her bouquet will be Of lavender pink chrysanthemuns.
 HarfY w. Congdon, brother of the bride, will be MT. Han1ey's best man. A reception and wedding breakfast will follow the ceremony at the home of the brides father. The young cou- pIe will leave late in the afternoon on a. wedding trip to Philadelphia, the bride travelling in a black tbroadcloth costume trirnTn ed with fur and a hat to correspond.N After Jan. 1 they will be at home at 174 Calhoun avenue, where an attractive1y furnished new home awaits their occupancy.
 Miss Congdon until recently has been a Irailliner at the A. T. Dennis & co. MT Hanley is a clerk at the local post office and has just been as- signed to the division of finance from inc stamp window where he was hor cated for some time. He is known also as singer.
 Roth Miss Congdon and MT. Han1ey enjoy the friendship of a wide circle of people, who wish them unlimited s1,ccess in their married life
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-03-02
THE TIPPING EVIL.

The Milwaukee News notes the
fact that Senator Bosshard of La
Crosse is urging the passage of bill
calculated to put an end to the "tip-
ping eyil' by making it misdemean-
or to offer tip and a heavy fine for
accepting one.
Hardly had the news gone abroad
when an indignation meeting of the
Milwaukee Tip Receivers association
was held in the kitchen of popular
Grand avenue hotel. The members
present included the barber, the bell
boy, the waiter, the Pullman car
porter. the wardrobe girl and the
elevator man.
From reports which filtered down
dumb waiter into the ears of an alert
reporter, one might surmise that the
meeting was success. After three
hour session, plan of campaign was
mapped out, tending to circumvent
the restrictions of Senator Bosshard's
bill. If the bill is passed, this is what
will happen:
If you try to tip the barber:
"No sir, l cannot accept tip, sir
just yet. The fellow In the next chair
is a detective, sir, and l can't take
your coin till he gets his eyes scaled
with hot towel. Just moment,
sir"
If you try to slip dime to the
waiter:
81 deeply regret, sir, that / can't
take your money, sir, that is, as tip,
sir. But pardon me, sir, | expect to
run for governor in ten years, sir;
and any campaign contribution will
be gratefully received. sir. Thank
you ~
Trying to tip the Pullman car por-
ter:
mo, sab. Abs much oblige, sab.
Please put dat dollah on de window
sill, sab, an Ah'll grab it jess as soon
as we crosses de state line, sab.
The bellboy:
mix on the tip, mister. But I'm
selling these pants buttons for quar-
OCi dplCCc. HOLM gOui oii'
The wardrobe girl:
Don't you dare to tip me 1t is
| against the law, you know. But /
| will brush your hat for dime.
| Swish SwishD There you are.
Much obliged"
The elevator man:
"Your generosity touches me, but
| would not accept tip for the world.
1t is not considered good form. But
| will sell you some stock in my Next
can frijole mine. Ten cents share.
| Thank you, sir ~
1t is said that travellers and patrons
of hotels, cafes, barbershops and re-
staurants win shed tears of JOY if the
bill is adopted.