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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17

evidence ?''
 q think that was to the uaatron
 As a recess for lunch was ordered, A4rs. Ang1e's father assisted her from haa1sted and clung to her fathers arm. She was forced to rest moTae1atariiy on 9 chair on her way from the ceurt- room.
 Mrs. Angles weakened conditioI- she had tainted in the corridors or the Hotel Stratheld during lunch hour delayed the opening of court after re-. ceas. She was vtsibIy weak as she came into court with her father.
 There was an increased attendanee of women at the afternoon session
 It was reported that the defense will call several witnesses after Mrs. Angle finishes.
 The state will have witnesses in re- huttal and it is doubtful if arguments will be begun before to-n1orroW af- ternoon.
 Mrs. Angle resumed the stand at 2.10 o'clock.
 .sDid you say you were in bed when Chief Brennan knocked ?''
 s.I think was in bed then
 Did you say you went down stairs to lock the door
 ssNo.s'
 ..Did you tell her T didn't know anything until Chief Brennan knock 6d ..I think not
 ..Did you want to be all alone ?s' tsI didn't mind Mrs. Klahre 1t was only the men f'' Including Chief Brennan s.He's a man at least. thought ne was at that tiTne.'' witness snapped.
 .sNIrs Klahre testified the lights went out when the stained skirt was taken from your dresser Is that Istrue ?''
 .sAt no time did the, lights go out
 sfDid you tell Mrs. KIahre you were sound asleep when Chief Brennan knocked2 2''
 q don't think did"
 ssYou weren't asleep ?''
 ssOh, no.''
 ttDid you tell Mrs. K1ahre you were ] afraid of the notoriety.
 stNot in that connection
 s.At another time.'' Mrs. continued, Mrs. Klahre suggested that MT Bal lou might have made improper ad7 : vances. If that was so, she said, t would be all right told her l wouldn't profane his memory like 1 that tsDid you tell Mrs. KIahre that you hadn't been drinking that night 2s
 eI.rl positive she didn't ask thai question and I did not answer her l about it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
BEERS SUCCEEDS RUSSELL IN COURT
 OF COMPENSATION

Hartford. March l 7To i'll the vacancy in the commission on work mems compensation caused by the resignation of Talcott Russen of the third district, Governor Holcomb tor day named George D. Beers. of GuiI- ford. At the same time the governor re-appointed Commissioner Frederick w. Williams. of New Milford, and the 4th district, for five years from Jan l. s1916s and pr. J. .. Donahue. of Norwich. and the 2nd district for five years from Jan. |, 1917.
 Mir. Williams is designated as chair man of the board which position MT. Russell had held.
 MT Beers, who will take MT. Rus sells place, has been closely identified with the commissioners office in the 3rd district due to the fact that MT. Russell has been in poor health for a considerable period.
 The governor re-appointed Dr. David Russell Lyman of WalIingford, to be a member of the tuberculosis commission for six years from July l. 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
MRS. ANGl E SWOONS
 IN FATHERS ARMS
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 me telling me not to talk. and Chief Brennan on the other side insisting that talk. ! knew the only man who would protect me was dead. Do you seer she asked, her voice ris- ing.
 ssDo you remember saying what Chief Brennan testified you said 2' 1T don't remember.
 MT Ballou hadn't left his hat there Sunday night, had hee's
 s'No.,'
 You threw the bottle away ?'f
 .Tsat s vas the last thing he ever bought you
 And you threw it away P, 3tsYes''
 .sYou had no motive or purpose so doing other than to get tt out of your None whatever
 .'without washing your hands you began to take off your cIothes2''
 Did NJ Rallou have key to your apartment ?''
 f'Not to. my knowledge He had opportunities to make duplicates of my keys. But he never took ad- vantage.''
 edg'
 Never. k
 Was he Intoxicated that night 2,
 Tn my Judgment. he was not 2 "Do you remember distinctly hav- 2sYes.'.
 When did you first renamber itgs' ! Some weeks aftersvards. It came to me as I sat thinking
 When did you remember what Iyou did with the hat 3.' F. T. ,l
 When did you remember what you I did with the bottle 2,'
 sometime during the summer. I Ecan't tell you when. I'd been trying all one year to think of the incidents l of that night
 Weren't you requested repeatedly l to explain about these things, and you answered that your mind was a blank ?'' I q have said that. my mind was 2 blank and that always thought il
 When that whisky bottle was shown you on July 21, and you were s asked if you knew that it was on MT E3aIlou's person, you responded, didn'i you, that the only bottle you renaeT1a- Der was the one of wild cherry wine P | "I don't recall it. 2
 'eYou testified that you didn't xvasI, J your feet, and that you discovered some blood on your foot later. Is that correct ?''
 ssYes.''
 Did you show your feet to Chief Brennan that night
 tsI don't remember.
 tThen how do you remember that you didn't wash your feet %
 My recollection is very, very va que about incidents of that nighta
 'sThen you might have washed your II feet that night ?''
 Possibly. And you might also have washed up the stairs during that period O u vagueness
 s.I certainly never knew of it.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
0. K. ON MANS HELD
 AS COMM MISSIONER

Hartford. March I7.Rurton Mans field of New Haven was confirmed as Insurance commissioner by the Senate today after the committee on execu- tive nominations had made a favorable report. The term is for four years from July 1 and is aeontinuance of Commissioner Mansfield in office.
 The excise committee unfayorably reported bills to prohibit the manu- facture of near-beer or like substi- tutes for beer'.I and to give county treasuries 50 per cent. and the state treasury 25 per cent. Of the license money. The report of the education committee appointing Howell Cheney of Manchester and William H. Palmer of Norwich members of the state board of education for four years was ac- cepted and both gentlemen chosen.
 The House also received unfavorable reports on bills for appointment of n1f- nor court judges by the governor; linn iting bag of partridge to three each day; prohibiting hunting with dogs.
 A favorable reort came on the meas ure to divide Milford into two voting districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
THIRTY DAYS FOR MAN WHO ABUSED
 HIS CRIPPLED SON

Joseph sarnek. PSI orland street, the father of the crippled boy now P Bridgeport hospital under the care 0l the Connecticut Humane society ana the local charities department, when arraigned in the city court today was found guilty Of abusing the child ana was sentenced to 30 days in the county ajil. An appeal taken under bonds ot s30O permitted the reIease of Sarpek late today but is not expected by me authorities to interfere with treatment now being given the deforuned youth whose life may yet be saved
 City Physician David B. Wason tes- tif1ed that the neglect of the hoy caus- ed his leg to be nearly completely dpu- bIed up beneath him in bed and that only the most expert and ezspenslve treatment will be able to saNe it and possibly the hoy's life, The prisoner alleged that he had 4alloWsd the dirac- ton given by nurssazln applging nne-i- cine and bsndages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
CROSSES OCEAN 10
 ED SW EE I HEART
 OF HIS CHILL DHOOD

After travelling 3.000 miles and cross ing the Atlantic ocean. Roland Ross Of Ahippley. England. was welded to his school days sweetheart, F1oranoa May Mccormick. on Monday night. The wedding ceremony was perforned by Rev El- A. Rurnes. pastor of the Wash ington Park M, E. church, at his home in Noble avenue. Miss Elsie Marsh was the bridesmaid and Police Ser geant James Walker, who is the uncle of the bride, was sroomsman.
 Miss Mccormick came to make her home in Bridgeport about six weeks ago- The bride is possessed of a beau fifqI contralto voice. She has many friends on the East Side
 After a honeymoon Of two weeks the icoupIe will make their home with an aunt of the bride. Mrs. Arthur Long bottom, of S6 Booth street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17


 Here short recess was taken. Mrs Angle remained on the witness stand uniil her father assisted her from her seat
 Mrs. Angle return to the court- room several minutes before court came in. She leaned heavily on her fathers arm and appeared rather ex- Her father chatted with her at the witness stand while court was await
 It was Known to but few in court the recess. Cross- s-exannination was resumed at 12:17 after an unusually long recess
 When you locked the door after MT. BaIlou went out. you took off both shoes and stockings preparatory to undressing2's asked MT. Cummings
 I took off both shoes and stock llngs.'s
 Mrs. Angle said she didn't. recall a conversation with the police Tn which she was alleged to have said she heard no noise after BaIlou left. She said she didn't remember certain other con yersations testified to by the police. These conversations concerned RaI- Iouss hat and whether she had gone dcwnstaiTa after ara@KtrR RsIlou to the street. ssI don't know was her reply to sew eTa4 questions rex HTAlnB allREGQ con- varsatiens introduced by other wits
 She said that Chief Brennan had quoted her correctly that nothing had happened between Mr. Rallon and me-,
 sRo you remember asking Chief 13rennan: What can they do to me ? Can they put me in prison ?''
 Yes. don't know how often ] 1 reiterated it.' 1 ssDo you remember saying: Bill, this is the result of drink. Mr. RalIou was awful drynlx'?,' 1 t*I5 don't believe I did. z I Tt wasn't true, was it. anyway ?' s.Noss Did the chief examine your feet?"
 1T don't recall any such happen ling.
 I eDid you wear a reddish kimona when the police came. as Chief RFen- nan testified ?''
 ssYes'f I ssDo you recall the lights going out while you dressed and the chief say I ing, What the hell does that mean ?'s 1 q don't recall it.''
 Did you say, when the stained pet Iticeat was shown, 'sE'or - sake. Bill tdon.t show that up ?''
 'I don't use that kind of language It is untrue. I Did you say you didn't call the po- lice or doctor because you oiQnE t like the notoriety ?'' I Not in that connecticut
 Did you say, when Chief Brennan brought the spectaeles, Those are Jimmy's' ?''
 .sThst is not a correct statement, SC sl far as I know
 stDo you remember telling Chiet Brennan that your mind was a blank in answer to his question about the quart bottle?''
 q don't know s .ATfie chief testified that you told him you had wiped up the blood-spots and pointed out a cloth that was used Was that an untrue statenent?"
 ttI don't know
 She characterized as "incorrect' statements credited to her by Sergeant Heffernan.
 Did you ask HefernaISi Do thel accuse me of killing him as' sd tfIw
 q don't remember" ! spid you ask: Have they got an!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17

ssDid you tell Mrs KIahre your mind was a blank 2f'
 .sI don't remember
 Didn't you ask her to kiss you af she believed in your innocence
 ''SeveraI times
 ssAnd she told you you'd have to explain several thlngsz''
 eYes's
 And you didn't explain because you had been forbidden to by your eoun- ser,?
 t.At a later period.
 'she didn't kiss you sg
 .No.'
 Here MT. Cumnings presented book Mrs. Angle had given to Mrs. Klahre. The dedication of the book was as "a present te the most patient and sweetest woman have ever know.'
 The dedication was written after Ballou's death.
 The state presented g. letter writ ten to Mrs RIahre by Mrs. Angle when the latter was in Maine last summer. The letter thanked Mrs Klaher for her Kindness and thought fuIness-'s
 Thank them all for mes the lat ter concluded. from the chief him self down to the least and also te Denny, if that is his name. who so kindly gave up his room to me-
 Here the cross-exa xanainatipn eEluea and the redirect was begun
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Canal Employees to
 Protest Goethals Order

New York, March 7.--A commit tee representing the civilian employees on the Panana chnal, heAded by George Simmons. ciaaarnna1l which arr rived here yesterday, was due to reach EVashIng gfon today to ask for a confer . encs with Presi dent wilson They came from the canal to protest against Governor Goetha1s order charging all the employees of the canal rental for Eheir quarters They contend that the order Is equivalent to a decrease in wages and in violation of agreements between employees and the govern ynent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
WIIHMOT FUNERAL. TO
 TAKE PLACE TOMORROW

The funeral of Frank Ashley Will mot, which will be held from his late residence, 6S3 Clinton avenue will be marked by it's simplicity. Rev. Stephen Fish sherman, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church will read the services at the home and grave. A delegation from the Hamilton Com mandery, Knights TempIar will at- tend but will hold no service. The burial is to be in Mountain Grove cemetery. A number of men promi- nent throughout the state will attend and act as bearers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17

pAAAA 11Ats<s - keA-NV " " sizes, 89 cts.
 Brassieres
 A large gathering and many of the best makes are included, both plain and fam cy trimmed, to suit every feminine taste and figure. Choice at 50 cts. Second floor Carpet Room elevator.
 trimmings
 Beaded Carnitlre, a spe- ciaI assortment, were from $1. .25 to $3.0O each, now
 75 cts.
 Readings and Edges in col ored embroidery and beads, very special at 30 to 89 cts. Duplex Binding Braid. 10 and 29 cts a yard.
 Colored Silk Binding, 10 cts yard.
 Military Brand enburgs s,sin- gly or in sets of four, black and gold,and white and gold. Soutache Braids in all popular colors | .Trimrnfng Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
. OBITUARY
MRS. hUELLA SMITH.

News of the death in Mount Yer non, N. Y., on Monday of Mrs. Lucia. Smith, has been received in this city. Mrs. Smith is a former resident Of Bridgeport hasing resided at. esflbsrt Court while here Her friends in his city are grIeved to learn Of her death.
 MRS CHRISTINE SCHOEPFLEsN
 The funeral Of Mrs Christine, w1d- oW Of Jacob Schoepflen was held from her late home, Chopsev ITall road yesterday afternoon. Rev. Paul F'. Clemens pastor of St RauIus Luther an church. oficiated The funeral was largely attended by relativsss a,sa friends of the aged woman and the floral pieces were very beautifuI The beafers: Carl Wolf. August KaIk ert . Fritz Schwitzgabele and Fredericl, .Fra1lo Interment was in the fam Fly plot in Park cemetery
 MRS JESSIE H. WOODRUFF
 The funeral of Mrs. Jessie H. Taylor, wife of Clarence w. Woodruff was held from her late residence 621 Barnum avenue at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon and was largely attended by borrowing relatives and friends. The floral pieces were of unusual beauty and attested the esteem with which l the young woman was held by all who knew her. Rev. Miriard L. Proper
 
 Led at the services. Interment was in l Park cemetery,
 WILLIAM IT. CLARY. The funeral of William H Ciary who died on Saturday, was held or Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home. 6A1 Central ave. nue. Rev. H. D. Wiener, pastor of the Herman Reformed church, offIciated There were delegations present from l Kaerfler Tod ge No 368 n q IT f17e Steuben lodge, No. 83, I. O. c. E., p1 which the deceased was a member Interment was in Park cemetery where the committaI ritual services were exempIified by the Koerner lodge D. o. H, and Steuben lodge, I. O. O \ F.. at the grave, The pallhearers were Peter Gabler. Adam Ge1st, Jo, seph Schultz of the Koerner lodge and #I Chris Kost, Louis Hilsinger and, Ja' Ecob Hoffman of the Steuben lodge, l II Q. O. F. Rev. H. D. Wiener reae the committai services at the grave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Notions

Hundreds of the small things that people need and must have every day at the smallest prices.
 Black Sewing Silk, 200
 spools ...1O cts Bias Seam Tape, white 6 cts Wire Hairpins,s 125 in box 5 cts Bone Hairpins, 12 in box 8 cts Shoe Trees, were 10 cts. 6 cts Machine Oil ..... cts Coat hangers were loo for z cts Trouser Hangers, were English Tape, was 10 cts cts Dust Caps, were 10 cts cts Glove Cleaners, were 9
 cts, ...19 cts Sanitary Napkins, were
 25 cts, .s.. .g.... 19 cts Veil Pins, were 10 cts. $. cts Hair Nets, all colors were
 5 cts, 9 for 5 cts Dress Shields, were 10 cts z cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Neilings

Ch1ffons,
 were $1.oo 89. cts. were s1.75 $1.49 Chiffons in beautiful light shades, lavender, maize, pink, American beauty and white, were $2. .75
 at $l.5O Bordered Veils, black and taupe, were 75 cts,
 50 cts. Bordered Wells, black and brown, were $1.0O and Sl.25,
 50 cts. Table Napkins, odd lots, sies 20, 9 and 24 inches, were $2 -25 for $1 .9S were $3.75 for 2.98 were $6.5O for $4.9S were ST 50 for S5. .98
 Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Ribbons

Velour combination Coro nation red and black, six inches, was $2.00 for $l %. Plain Taffetas with satin edge, a good assortment of eolors, 29 cts. Moire Taffetas, satin edge.
 29 cts. Checks in colors for hair bows, 25 cts. Novelty Hat Landings.
 25 cts Black Velvet Ribbons, a gathering of favorite widths, much under regular price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Alteration Sale T Throughout the
Every Department Represented
Men s Neckwear

Men s Neckwear Silk Four-in hands, new spring patterns too, expected to sell them at 25 cts, but into the Alteration Sale they go at
 19 cts, 3 for 50 cts. Hose Supporters, were 9,
 for l5 cts.
 soisette Pajamas A very attractive line of suits which have been selling at $1.25, now
 s9 cts.
 Laces White and Cream Nets, 36- inch, very special 90 cts. Nornaandy Vals, special at 10 cts.
 Linen Barmen Edges, 5 and 127a ctsl
 Shadow Flouncings, spe- cial at 25 cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17

A second offering, 3 line of different models, incomplete sizes in each, but altogether a good representation from IS tn 31
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Corsets

An odd lot, sizes IS to 31 inclusive, low and medium busts, long skirts, @
 Sl.39
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Second floor
At the Blanket Section


 Fifty Steamer Rugs, nice dark red and green plaids, in motor by steamer yacht, $275,
 for $225. Twelve Comfortables, were $250 for $2.15 Twelve Confortables, were $3.50 for $2.98 Twelve Comfortables, were $4.OO for S3.25 French Flannel three hundred yards of light dainty stripes, were 35 cts, for 29 cts French Flannel that 25 cts for 2I cts. Redspreads, white crochet full size, were 25 for 9s
 Bath Towels Turknits were 50 cts for 89 cts. White Turkish, extra large were 50 cts 49 etc. Fancy Bordered all colors, were 50 cts for 41 cts
 Colored Dress Linens RaInie weave, brown plum color lavender and pink, 45 inches. We're 69 cts for 50 cts
 Were 85 cts for 59 cts. For either dresses or art work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
SI98

A third line, incomplete sizes, 89 cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Bath E ovveIs
Colored Dress Linens

Visitors to the Goat. Dress, Suit Silk Pettcoat Waist Rooms will please take the elevator from he Dress Goods Section the main floor there is longer connection with other portions of the second floor
 Visitors to the Undermusns, Corsets and Infants Wear Sections the Upholstery Travelling Bags and Pic ures will please take the elevator in the Carpet Room
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-17
Entire Store
Waists at S2.0O, new models

Piques, Linens Crepe, Japanese Silks and other SO called Tub Waists the largest and attractive coee ton of spring styles have been able to offer.
 S200
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-30
NEW ORLEANS SUF-
FERs FROM STORM
Cut on From Outside World - Ten
Deaths Reported and Property
Loss Heavy.
fBy Associated Press. I

Mobile. Ala. Sept. 3o.-communi-
cation with New Orleans by wire.
wireless and rail Is still interrupted
by the tropical storm. One brief
wireless message early this morning
via Galveston said the storm had
passed and the water In the streets
was receding. The dead will possibly
not exceed ten. with the property
loss heavy. II Is expected the tele.
graph company's linemen viii reach
New Orleans this afternoon to repair
the breaks.
No information is available as "a
the fate Of Coden Bayou. Labatre
Gulfport. Pass Christian and other
coast points.
Three families are reported missinI
on Fowl river near Carb Greek
Morgan City reports great damage
but no loss Of life.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-30
FIERCE BATTLE RAGING IN THE WEST
TRANSFERRING
TROOPS TO WEST FRONT

Allies and Germans Are in Death Struggle On
Western Front for the Possession of Lens
Near Arras-If the Allies Succeed the Re.
taking Of Lille Will Be Possible Germans
Are Transferring Troops From East to West.
ern Front-The French Made Important
Gains Today, Some of Them Conceded by
Germany Greece Is Ready to Oppose Bull
saria-Five Zeppelins We're Seen Going To.
ward England German Papers Say Peace
Talk is Fairy Tale"-Dr. Dumba Given
Safe Conduct Germans Win Over Russians
on Eastern Front.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-30
WIRELESS THE-
PHONE A SUCCESS
Human Voice Transmitted for First
Time 2.5oo Miles with
out Wires.

Washington. Sept 30. - Wireless
telephone communication across ths
continent was accomplished tor tno
first time Wednesday when experl-
ments extending over several months
eliminated In successful transmis-
sion OF the human voice by radio from
the great naval plant at Arlington.
Va. across the continent to the ssa-
tion at Mare Island. Cal. $500 miles
away.
The experiments we're conducted
under direction OF Captain Bullard.
chief Of the navy's radio service. IN
cooperation with the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company
and the Western Electric ,-ompany.
Secretary Daniels. announcing the r.
suits last night. predicted that fur
ther development OF wireless te1s-
phony would make great changes N
long distance communication both for
military and naval service In con-
mercial usage. Successful operation
of a device for automatically trans
ferring the radio telephone converse
tions originating on metallic circuits
also was accomplished In Wednes-
days tests. President Theodore n.
Vail and other officials Of the Ansri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Con-
pany at New York talked easily With
the Mare Island station. the CONVERSE
tions travelling over an ordinary
metallic line from New York 70 Ar.
lington and thence by radio scross
the continent
The fact that the voices can b
started on . land wire and automoti-
leally transmitted to . voice r>1Io
transmitter." said Secretary panlels
holds out hope that persons inland
should readily b put h toac1 y
telephone viii o(heFs q go throneh
some central TRANSMITTING slafion.-
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-30
MEx|CA|Vs LINING
RID GRA|VDE BANKS
Fifteen Hundred carranxa Troops In
Position--Believed They Are
TO Keep Out Raiders.

Brownsville. Tex. Sept 80. p Fif-
teen hundred carrancistas have taken
up stations along the Rio Frande ap.
proximately opposite the territory pa.
trolled by American soldiers. accord.
Ing to reliable reports. The military
authorities here believe that General
Nafarrate is planning to stop raiders
from entering Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-30
LOAN SYNDICATE
COMPLETING PLANS
fBy Associated pres.i

Washington. Sept. ao.-The com.
mittee in charge of the sale Of the
sboo.coo.Ooo Anglo-French bonds an.
nounces Il will make public the pro-
gram late today Among the details
already known are that the life Of the
underwriting syndicate will be sixty
days and sums subscribed will be left
on deposit with the subscribers until
needed aud then withdrawn.