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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
THE sMITH-MURRAY CO.
CLERGYMAN DIES
 IN RECTORY FIRE

Cleveland, Jan. 2-Rev Steven ,NEakara, aged 42, pastor of St. Johns Greek Catholic Church, Scovi1Ie ave nue and East 22nd street, and his hoasekeeper, Mrs. Fedor, were burned to death, early today when fire de- stroyed the parish house directly at the rear of the church Police believe the fire was of incendiary origin.
 MT. Makara was found dead in his bed when firemen finally fought their way through the flames which had gained much headway before an alarm was turned in. The housekeeper was lying in the hallway near MT. Ma kara.s room where she is believed to have been overcome while hasteniHg to arouse the priest
 MT. Makara came here from Phi1a- delphia two years ago. Mrs. F'edor had been his housekeeper only since Tuesday.
 Police today learned that no Nov. 1G, MT. Makara was assaulted by two 1 men and he was released from a hos pitaI only a few days ago. These two men, recording to the police, beat the priest with clubs and robbed him of | SHAT and his citizenship papers. The attack took place in front of the par ish house. That the men who at l tackled the priest robbed him to con r KceaI the real motive of the attack is l the belief of the police
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
POSTAGE TO BAHAMA
 ISLANDS IS REDUCED


 Postage on first class matter to the Bahama Islands has been reduced ac- cording to an order of the postmaster general received in this city today. Hereafter all matter mailed in the Bahamas for delivery in the United States will be forwarded at the rate of one penny an ounce (Engish) and from the United States for delivery in the Bahamas two cents an ounce. Should letters properly addressed. be mailed without postage or should the proper amount not be affixed letters will be forwarded but the recipient will be compelled to pay double the amount Of postage prepaid
 The BRhanas are a. group of Islands lying between 75 and 400 miles off the East Coast of F7irida and comprising Great Bahama. Little Abaco, Eleu- thera, Cat, San Salvador. Long, Exu- ma Anl1rps and Enough the smallest the island of Nassau which in reality Is the largest colony, and a noted health and pleasure resort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
CARRANZA TAKES
 SAN LUIS P0TOSl

Washington, Jan. 2-Capture of San Luis Potosi by Carranza forces was reported in advices today from Galveston to the Carranza agency here which said:
 ssSemi-offfcial reports by wireless from Tampico say that forces under General Gosie Robelo entered San Luis Potosi yesterday after a san guinary battle. General Robelo be- longs to the command of General Pablo Gonzales who yesterday also drove the rebels from Rodriqiez sta ton, 65 miles east of San Luis Po- tosi.
 "Captain Niles, of the Carranza station corps and Mayor Salinas, it's chief, flying a French monoplane yes terday above the battle-ground, re- ported Carranza troops as far west as Aparn, which is 60 miles east of Mexico City. However, large mum bers of rebels still are doggedly re- sisting the advance of Obregon's s army. The movement on Puebla from Amozoc has been completed and the actual bombardment is expected to begin in the morning."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
MAY KEEP STATUE
 ON BROAD ST. HILL
Park Commissioner Hanson Makes Suggestion Towards
 Improving Little Park

Through the efforts of Park com missioner Charles Hanson, an effort will be made to retain the present beautifying statute and a portion Of the boarding at the Broad street hill park, that has recently been the scene of the municipal Christmas tree. Commissi oner Hanson was to- day in communication with the tree committee in an effort to ascertain how the statue of Liberty may be re- tained in it's present position as a permanent fixture, as we'll as having the posts and frame work of the fence left standing on the spot.
 Two iron deer, belonging to An drew Radel and the Statue of Liberty as well as a cutter now adorn the spot It is believed that arrange ments may be made looking towards but the fence is constructed merely of a plaster board front. This would have to be refnoFed and replaced with a lattice front, upon which vines could later be trai1ed so as to hide the unsightly rocks at the. bottom of the hill facing Elm street.
 In discussing the disposition of the old sleigh a sentimental and roman tic history was uncovered which pre- cIudes this becoming city property. It was ascertained by the committee that the old sleigh was part of the estate of the late Sidney L. Wake1ee, who for many years conducted a 1iv- cry stable in Bridgeport. Upon his death a provision was found in the will prohibiting the sale of the vehi- c1e and instructing that it must be kept intact in the family as an heir 1oom
 Inquiry today among those who knew the original owner, develops the fact that he often spoke of it to friends as being closely associated with his successes as a driver of fast horses and in connection with a TO nance of his early youth. It had been in the possession of the family for 50 years at the death of the own CT about five years ago.
 Work of molishing the Christ mas tree began this morning when United Illuminating employees began to strip thel ights and wires from it's branches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
EMPLOYEES ALLOWED
 ANOTHER CHANGE ON
 COMPENSATION LAW

The compensation commissioner have ruled that employers who re fused to come under the cornpensatio3 act at the time of it's taking effect year ago. need not again refuse to- d. so, as the previous declination vii stand unchanged. The ruling aIss gives an, employer of less than five who declined to come under the ac last year the same right of refusa although dufing the year he has be come an employer of more than five The employer. however, loses his common law defenses by doing so.
 Any person who refused the act last year and wishes to accept it this year may do so by filing formal no ticess with the commissioner and the employees.
 In explanation of the ruling on the missioner George B. Chandler said last night:
 Notice by the employer to the Commissioner when once served is sufficient No notice to the cornrnis- sioner need again be given The same is true in respect to notices from the employer to his own employees pro- viding the employee has been work ing for the employer right along. But, every time an employer hires a new employee, he must serve notice on him before he kgoes to work and should keep a copy thereof to prove that he took this action. In other words, such notices run Indefinitely and do not require renewal.
 Coming now to the second point if an employer complies with the fore going provisions and then subsequent 1 ly increases the humber Of his ern- ployees to five or more, under the rul- ing of the attorney general which
 prior to Judge Cases recent decision governed the commissioners he would 1 have been unw1se not to serve the proper papers on the commissioner and his own eEnploye for coming back under the act Judge Caseis decision being 8 court ruling. governs the com. missioners and the public pending g decision of the supreme court on the | case which has been reserved for its
 advice from Hartford county
 ssThe procedure for coming back under the act, after having once re fused it. is the same as in the case 1 of refusal except that different forms l are used. It should be borne in n1inc | tlsat notices served on the commits sioners take effect in thirty days The
 same is true of notices served by tht
 employer upon the emp1oye excep in the case of new employees in re spect to whom notices takes effect i'm 1 mediate1y."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
MINISTER LEADING NEWEST
 PARAGUAY REy0LT !

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 2-Further des- patches received here from Paraguay. where 8 revolutionary movement has broken out, set forth that the leader of the uprising is Col Escobar. who recently resigned the position Of min ister of war in the Paraguayan caaoi- net. The colonel has explained he reinquished his post because the president of the republic. pr. Eduardo Scherer, insisted on the practice or economy in the army because Of the warfare in Europe.
 Passengers who have arrived at Formosa, Argentina, on board the steamer Mexico from Asuncion, con firm the reported Imprisonment Of the President. He was arrested by Captains Preyra and Mendoza and confined in an artillery Barracks. An artillery regiment has taken the held. Several encounters have occurred be tween the police and rebels.
 All the regular ways of conuuni- cation with Paraguay are interruptsd-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Jan. 2-Fore- cast: Snow tonight; Sunday un- settled and coIOder.
 Connectacut: Snow or rain fo1- lowed by. fair and slightly colder on Sunday.
 The storm which was central yesterday morning over the Irp- per Mississippi valley has moved eastward and is now central over Ontario, Canada. It is caus- ing unsettled weather with light snow in the eastern portion of the lake region and New Eng land It will probably pass out the St. Lawrence valley tonight. It is followed by 8 long ridge of high pressure extending from N1innesota southeastward to Florida. Zero temperatures were reported from the upper D91ssissippi Valley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
REGULATIONS FOR DELAY
 OF FREIGHT REASONABLE

Washington. Jan. 2-The interstate commerce commission held today that the regulations for delay of freight at terminals of railways in New York. Philadelphia and Cincinnati were reasonable and not unjust1y discrinf- natory.
 The cases decided were those in .volving what popu1arly is known as -ttai1 board delivery of freight; that is, the placing particularly of less than carload of freight in terminal ware easily accessible to teamsters. The cases were long and bitterly con tested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
PLAN BIG CONCERT
 TO BRING RELIEF TO
 ENGLAND's WIDOWS

To raise funs for the relief of needy widows and orphans in England, the Sons of St. George are planning benefit concert to be held at the Casino on January IA. Several promi- nent artists will appear, including:
 Mrs. Susan HaW1ey Davis, contraIto; Miss Jean Stockwell, violinist; Mrs Elmer Beardsley, pianist; and Miss Murna Shar1ow, soprano of the Bos- ton Opera company.
 All of the artists are known favor ably to music lovers here and the concert promises to be a most pleas -urable artistic success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 CAPITOL CAUCUS

New Haven, Jan. "A call for a caucus of the Democratic senators elect for Tuesday evening on the north side of the old senate chamber in the capitol, was sent out by David Fitz- gerald. chairman of the Democratic state central committee, today That evening the Democratic members elect of both branches are expected to gath CT in joint caucus in order to put for ward names of the party candidates for various positions in organization of the legislature. No county cau- cuses will be held that night in most of the counties the number of Demo- crats is too few to make up a caucus by formal call
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
GERMANY WON'T RECOGNIZE FOREIGN COUNSUL'S PAPERS
 IN CAPTURED TERRITORY

Germany. exequaturs issued pior to the war.
 ''At the same time, it is made plain that Germany is glad to meet wishes regarding Athe admission of consuls anywhere except where military oper- ations are being carried out. Ger many requests, however, that only persons, of German ophile or neutral lineage be appointed but she has made no request for the recall of any par ticulaY consuls.
 ..It cannot be expected the news paper adds, that Germany favors hostile Belgian subjects as consuls for other countries in occupied territory. This point is said to be especially inn p.ortant as 300 Belgians heretofore have held posts as consuls for allied or neutral states
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Amsterdam, Jan 3.-According to statement of the Norddeutsche Allge- mine zeitnng. a. summary of which was given out toady by 6the official press bureau in Berlin, Germany no longer considers binding the exequa- tlrs of consuls in any territory which has been occupied by Germany during the war.
 The text of the statement follows:
 The }Norddeutsche Allgemine Zei- jung explaining the status of the con- euIs in Belgium, concerning whose ex- equator it intinates there has been considerable misunderstanding says that Ger1nany has notified not only America but all neutrals as well aS those countries allied with Germany, that she no longer considers binding in any hostile territory, occupied by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

4 back draft at ss Allen street rss suited in a still alarm for the hoNg wagon of No. g Engine Co., at TEAS o'clock this morning. There was no damage
 Ernest Carpenter. 1e years old. of 591 Howard avenue, fractured his left shoulder blade this morning while playing hockey in the street near his home. He was taken to the emergen- cy hospital where the fracture was re- duced.
 slight improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs. Frank c. Ger nert, 1S4 Mountain Grove street. who has been critically il since the auto mobile accident in NeWtoWrs Da.nbt1ry fair week, in which MT Gerneft and Mrs. Robert c. Seeley lost their lives
 James Fay. of Pond Point, Milford. is being held for investigation by the police, who suspect him of stealing an automobile robe belonging to B. B. Merwin of The Bridgeport Trust 60, from in front of the University club last night. The arrest was made by Policeman John E. Barton, who saw Fay sneaking about the superior court house about g o'clock and acting in a generally suspicious manner.
 Patsy Pattatti of ss Jones avenue. employed by the Pardy Construction Go, on the new U. M. c. Co.'S build ing, narrowly escaped death this morning while at work, two bricks falling from the third story and grazing his skull. He was unoonsci- ous for a time but is not believed to be seriously injured. Dr. FinneBan ambulance surgeon, diagnosed his in jnries as concusston and a Iacerated scalp, taking him to Bridgeport hos pita1 for observation.
 Originally charged with misconduct on the street, Kitty Carver. 623 Fair field avenue. was kiven 30 days in jail by Judge Wilder at today's city court session for breach of the peace and abusive language to Policeman Bar- ton. She was then placed on probs5- ton with the understanding that Mrs. Burgess, probation officer. sees that she leaves the city.
 Bridgeport corps. Salvation Army. brought joy to the hearts of over 500 children yesterday at it's headQuarters, 30 Elm street, with a Christmas tree and New Years entertainment Each child received 8 bag containing an apple. orange, sweetcaxe and some candy as well as some more lasting present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
Old People
 With Backache

should try Cyrus Pas ter. This plaster com pines the curative prop critics of several well known plastefs in one. It gives relief at once, it strengthens the back. All your friends recon mend it. % cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
H1Rsr BAPrusr cE4uRcH SERVICE.

First Baptist church, West and tWashington avenues, JohnA Richard Brown. minister. Services at 10:S0 and 7:30. Sunday school at 12. Broth erhood class, Christian Endeavor so- cfetx at 6.30. Morning subject, .eThe Call eto Courage: a New Year Test" The Lords Supper. Eenf1es subject: ssThe Story of a. Forced Miracle Spe- cial music. The public is invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
STAMFORD

On Tuesday night, Jan 5, st. Johns lodge, A. F. & A M., will meet and confer the E. A. degree on candidates. The newly installed officers will con duct their first work of the year at that time and w M, J. T. MacLlroy earnestly asks attendance and coop eratfon Of the craft at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
THTRTY-FTVE FREIGHT CARS
 DESTROYED IN COLIISEON

BuffaIo, Jan. 27Thirty- five loaded cars were destroyed by fire in a col Hsfon between an Erie Railroad freight train and a Nickel Plate road freight train at Blasdell today. The cars were loaded with baggage and the loss is estimated at $1OO, ,0oO. Henry Milan, Of Conneaut, O.. con ductor of the Nickel Plate train, was fatally injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Secretary Bryan has been out hunt ing, and all overturesyfrom the rabbits for arbitration of the difficulty were rejected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

White petttcoats, lace and exnbrofder-
 ed aouncings. Were st.Oa. for 7Cc Princess slips of fine lawn. Were soc corset covers Hamburg trimmed
 -s. -z..-.. .5.-. ...-.'. --.... -...! for 40c 25 corset covers. Sizes 42 and 44
 .>s. .. flor 15c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
NEW CORPORATION FoRaEED

Hartford. Jan. 2-J. B. Broadbeut & Son, of Pennington, have filed a certificate of organization with the secretary of state showing a capital stock of $1Oo,00O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
THE SMITH-MURRAY 60.
 THE CASH STORE
Bright Values in Our Underwear Sale.

Our sale of fine quality underwear at greatly reduced prices ends tonight There's still short time left to purchase of the many bargains thatremain and will be worth your while to do so.
 Many lovely pieces of f1neryy all pretty trimmed and made of good quality materials Wide variety of styles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

It is estimated that the American people spent 0,00O,00O in buying and mailing Christmas post cards, but no one has estimated this item as a. part of the high cost Of living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Some of the French dressmakers make the princess line the dominant note.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
E. H. DILLON & co. 11es MAIN ST: 9O8 Main St.. Hartford 10 Rue St. Cecile Paris.
 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEADING MILLINERS
Great January Clearance
 Sale

Extraordinary values in reliable Fur Mufs, Fur Neck Pieces, Winter Millinery Waists Silk and Percaline Pet ticoats Marabout Feather Mufs Neck Pieces Long Cloth coats Guaranteed Raincoas Wooen Throw scarfs Silk Throw scarfs Woolen Caps Dolls and every article in this store at immensely reduced prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

For the New York Stock Exchange 1914 has been the dullest, year since 1878.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
COLLECTOR MAKES PLANS TO AMPLlFY
 HIS OFFICE STAFF
Expects to Continue Special Agent On Delinquent
 Taxes and to Hire Addi- / tiona1 Clerk.

Tax Collector Howard J. Smith in his annual requisition filed with the city auditor today asks for an addi- tional clerk at a salary of $1,200 and also for $75o for textra services" which means that he desires to >em- p1oy another woman clerk and pay her that amount. Mayor Wilson has said that when the terms of the pres enf personal tax collectors. Patrick Cuddy, James Holt, Jr., and John Temple expire, he will not reapp point them. On Thursday he sent to the tax collector the warrant to collect the personal tax for 1914 which will be due and payable after February 1st when terms of the present collectors end.
 It had bben expected that the may or would name one man at 8 salary of $1.s0o per year to collect the personal tax through the tax collectors office The mayor, however. has decided to leave the appointment of the coilec- tor of personal taxes to the collector but the latter has not made any re- Quisition for payment for this office. The $1,200 he is asking for is to pay Thomas Smith who for the past year has been following up delinquent tax payers.
 Before election the Republicans in timated that if they won they would repeal the personal tax law. The present goveruor-e1ect, Marcus H. Holcomb, is said to be the father of the personal tax law and it is not like ly that the law will be repealed under his administration. However, the Re- pubHcans know that the collection of this tax is one of the most obnoxious things in public life and therefore they plan to place the matter of col lecting in the hands of one man, let him get in what he can and let the reSf go fv default
 The items of the tax collectors re- quisition are:
 Salaries: Collector. s2,5oo; assist ant, $1.5OO; clerk. $75o; extra ser vices. $75O; extra clerk, $1.2o0; total, $6,7Oo.
 Printing tax bills 1914. tax liens, etc, $265; postage and envelopes, $500: stationery, $15o; miscellaneous supplies, $1OO; advertising, 5$275; pre- mium on bonds, $21o; total, $1,300.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Although President Wilson has just celebrated his 58th birbhday,z1 the newspapers have not noted that either of his daughters cooked with her own hands the customary birthday cake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

The ashes of Feljiro Hasesawas Japanese artist of Boston. were sent to his former home near TokfOs b parcel post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
ASSOCIATES PAY
 TRIBUTE TO LATE
 JUDGE EFF. FALLEN
Members of Bar Adopt Reso- 1utions On His Untimely Demise Friends Eulogize Him.

High tribute was paid to the late Judge Edward F. "Haalen, by his fe1- low associates in the Fairfield County Bar association. who met at 9:30 this morning in the county court house to draft resolutions of sorrow. respect and appreciation of his long and useful life in this community.
 Judge John R. Kee1er. of Norwalk, presided at the meeting and the com mittee on resolutions. including Charles S.. Garfield, Samuel T. Beards1ey and Thomas c. Cullinan, presented the res oIutions appearing in this column, which. were unanimously accepted by the members of the bar. In addi- tion to this tribute euIogies were spoken by Coroner John J. Phe1an and ex-Mayor Edward T. Buckingham.
 Here are the resolutions:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

JOHN RICK & SON | Gorsage Bouquets For Dances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Farmer want ads. One Cent wora.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

Clarence L. Howard, head of the Commonwealth Steel Co.,, of Granite City, ILL, refused an order for $2,- 100000 of shrapnel for European bel ligerents. because he disapproves of war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

About 15o khaki helmets, similar to those worn by British troops in Egypt and India, were washed ashore on the welsh coast There is an ex- p1anation to where they came from.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

&1.eO muslin gowns. High neck and
 long sleeves. for lTgie Fine muslin gowns. Extra sizes only.
 Low neck and short sleeves Were
 $1.5o .-...-s. -....-.,.. for Sl 10 SIPS muslin gowns. for 95c Crepe gowns. Trimmed with emhrOid-
 cry and ribbon. Were $t.0O, for 75c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02

A dispatch from Fayal, Azores. states that the steamer. bound from Leghorn to New York, was on fire, but is now proceeding to New York, the fire being controlled by the crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-02
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

4 back draft at se Allen street rss suited in a still alarm for the hoAs wagon of No. Engine Co., at TEAS o'clock this morning There was no damage.
Evening star., 1915-06-16
Now Comes the Ever-Lustre Finish

And now comes for the first time what you have
dreamed of-a lustrous finish which stays new. It
is the greatest innovation of the year.
In our new factory addition have built man.
moth ovens, with capacity for hundreds of bodies.
Move our body finish is baked on in many separate
coats. Each coat of finish is now applied under
pressure which fixes it never before. After each
coat the body goes to where it is baked for
hours, then rubbed This is done with every coat
exclusive Hudson process.
The result is body that stays new. The finish
Evening star., 1915-06-16
Now Comes the $3.50 Price

And now comes another big reduction. We have
built additions which will double our capacity. We
have worked out countless new ideas in efficiency.
We are building here now, under ideal conditions,
more high-grade> cars than were ever built in one
shop. AS result, are giving you the greatest
value ever known in class car.
Last year we reduced this car $500. This year
we reduce'it $500 more. We are selling this model
23po below its starting initial price $400 below it.
Yet hundred makers, when they saw the car, pro-
nOunced Our first price impossible