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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
SECRETARY BURNES RETURNS AURilIO'S
 MOTORING LICENSE
Not Responsible For the Death of Boy At AerodrOme
 Race Track.
,.(special to The Farmer )

Hartford, Oct. 6.-The license of Anthony Aurilio of Bridgeport was re- of State Burns. It was testified that AnriIio was driving an automobile on a race. track when child ran in front of his car. Coroner J. J. Phelan exz onerated Aurilio of cu1pabflity.
 Instead of appearing at a hearing before Secretary of State Burns yes terday, to which he was summoned, Walter A. Hirschfeld of Milford sent a letter, saying that he didn't have money enough to get to Hartford af- ter he had paid his fine in the Milford town court, and declaring that he would attend if the state secretary would send him the fare. His license was suspended indefinitely. 7 Hirschfeld, was wanted for an ex- planation of a collision on the Mil ford-New Haven turnpike near Orange September 25, when his ma chine and livery car driven by Thomas B. Daniels of Bridgeport for the Hart Taxicab Go. crashed togeth- CT. Both machines were wrecked. One person was severely hurt. Daniels testified Sfhat he was returning from Orange when he saw an object ahead, which he was unable to make out clearly. Shortly afterward@ he smash ed into the object, which proved to be another automobile without, he said, lights of any kind on it. He was un- successfu1 in an effort to stop the car when he saw it.
 The stretch. of road on which the accident occurred is about seven miles long and is in very good condition with the result thaG it has been the practice for many drivers to let out'' there and drive at excessive rates of speed.
 Sixteen other cases were heard by Secretary Burnes. Louis J. Taylor, arrested at Greenwich, September 4, for going at a rate of from forty to forty-two miles an hour. was allowed to retain his license but received a warning.
 Calvin e: Bates of Bridgewater. was arrested September 25 for speed ing Secretary Burpes returned his license.
 Ralph Duff of Greenwich, was ar rested September 23 for passing by the signal of a traffic officer. Secretary Burnes susp ended his license for 10 days.
 Thomas Hunt, sergeant of the Nor walk police, testified that Horton D. Ganong, who was chauffeur for Mills garage in NorwaIk, had stolen a lear from the garage on one occa- sion and that on another occasion he had been using Mr. Mills deal CTS license without permission Sec retary Burnes suspended the license indefinitely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
WEATHER FORECAST

Ia New Haven, Oct. 6-Forecast: generally fair tonight and Thurs day, cooler tonight
 Counectdcut: cloudy tonight, rain near the coastA Thursday Y partly cloudy. Moderate north winds
 Rain has fallen during the past A hours on the Atlantic and gulf coasts. It was raining this morning. on the coast as fsr north as Atlantic City, N. J. Pleas ant weather prevails generally in the central district. Frosts were reported as far south as Mis- souri and as far east as Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
sOs MAIN ST DHLLON 10 Rue st oeoils
 Hartford Paris WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LEADING MILLINERs
WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOWIYOU THESE
 IMPORTED NOVELTIES.

They are quaint and original entirely differ ent from anything previously presented. In fancy wings and feathers, cabochon cord and tassel eff fleets, fancy embroidered bands, etc. We are fea- turing some truly unique ideas. They fresh from the great foreign centers where beautiful things of this kind are best produced.
 Every woman who loves the smart and exclu- sive in dress will be delighted with these fascinat- ing novelties.
 Costly? Not at all-some very inexpen- sive surprisingly low in price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
THE SmlTH-MURRAY 60. @. RR1DeEPoRr's BUSY CASH sgoRE.
Open daily until 6 P. RI. Saturdays open until 9 P. M.
Sale of Black Silks

The second sale of it's kind featured in this store Our first sale such big success that feel fdent this one will prove just as successful
 The values really remarkable and the prices unusually low
 Black is always in good style, and this be used to greater extent than No colored silks in this sale-just black Rich lustrous black silks excellent in quality and appearance
 See these extraordinary values:-
 Black Taffetas
 36 in. all silk black chiffon taffea Rich ustrOus quality Value vd n a affeta Heavy quality. Rich 36 in heavy quality dye, silk taffeta. qua ity for dresses skirts and waists Value $1OO 95c Black Messalines
 19 all silk Good jet black Value 45c yd .29c yd 36 in. all silk black messaline . . 59c vd 36 in all silk black messalne, heavy s5c vd 36 in heavy quality all silk Value 89c yd
 .75c yd
 Black Peau-de-soie
 36 i'm all silk black peau-de-soe ana waists S125 grade 36 in. all silk black peau-de-soe heavy quality Rich lJtC Dlack value p1OO 36 in all silk satin duchesse4 popIn Soft Soft finish Rich ustre. $1.19 cEfon quality .s9c yd quality. Value 59c yd 44c yd 40 i'm all silk black crepe meteor. Soft cnging fabric Heavy quality for dresses and waists Value $5 yd y EXPERIENCED sALEsWoMEN WANTED
 Apply at office from 800 to 12:ooA M
 THE <SNTTH=MURRAY co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
WIRELESS OPERATORS IN U. s.
 AS NAVAL RESERVE

joining the radio outfits tnd when completed Admira lBenson will have a, system established for swift hand ling of navy business in times of peace or war not heretofore known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

Fourteen seamen were killed when the Japanese battIeship Suwo was, struck by a shell from a sister ship during night practice off the coast of F'usans Korea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

pIained of.
 The North Enders complain that the cars do not run often enough. thtre are no transfer facilities and other accommodations are lacking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
LUxEMBURG PROTESTS RAID.

Berlin, Oct. 6-The Oversees News Agency says that a protest to the en- tente powers has been made by the Grand Duchy of Luxen1burg against the recent attack on the city of Lux ernburg by aeroplanes of the allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

Robert F. Skinner, American consul general at<London, was summoned to Washington to consult on the trade situation between the United States and England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

stunning simplicity is said tc characterize the new millinery. Th' stunning end comes in when the Ok Man gets the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
RUMANIA MOBILTZING
 ON BULGARIAN BORDER

London, Oct. 6.-Reuter's Athens correspondent states that I2umanta is hurriedly dispatching troops to the Bulgarian frontier and otherwise talk ing extraordinary military measures.
 The Roumanians are feverishIy fortifying Giurgexo, on/the Danube, 40 miles south of Bucharest and across the river from Bulgaria, ac- conding to advices reaching Athens. Rumanian officers of Bulgarian origin are being transferred to interior posts. Young reserve officers have been called up and reserves who were to have disbanded are being kept with the colOrs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

USE AFFORD BROTHERS BUN
 B East Side and West End Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

Burning leaves is an essential item in the fall garden work, but it is not absolutely necessary. to pick out an hour when your neighbors have clothes hanging out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

A good many people think a wom an can't drive an automobile proper 1y, but no doubt is expressed albou her ability to operate the cook-stove.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

They are making 3,oOO.oo pairs of boots for the Russians in this coun- try. They would seem to need straps around the tops to keep the Russian whiskers belted in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

It is hoped the United States does not get drawn into the war. as it would have to pay pensions to all who got cold standing out watching thebulletin boards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

.Rarner WanE Ads. One Cent . Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06
WISE. AND OTHERWISE

of public men bag \at the knees. Which this newspaper will answer, by asking if candidate with creased trousers could get elected?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-06

There is a good deal of jo11ying about the prominence of football in the colleges. but no student is known to have been conditioned because he made g. tumble
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before last. There was a formal hop
in the ballroom of the Homestead and
dancing among the refreshment tables
in the Japanese room until several
hours later.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward j. Katzenbach,
Of Trenton, who have arrived for a
fortnight's stay, were among those en-
tertainng at dinners New Years Eve.
Some Of the others attending dinner
parties here that night included W. +.
Billings, Miss +. h. Long, Mr.. and
Mrs Oswald f. Roche, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fucker, Mr.. and Mrs. Walton
Ferguson, jr., Norman J.. Dixie, A. is.
Slazenger, Frank l.. Slazenger MISS
A. b. Campbell William ID. Cranston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elizabeth Binney, Miss
Elizabeth Constance Binney, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. \. James and the Misses
James, Irwin d. Cadmus, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fucker and Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert McWilliams,
who have been spending a fortnight
here, left early in the week TO join D.
III. Severance, of Cleveland, in a yacht
ing trip TO South American ports. Mr.
Severance has chartered Randall Nor
cams steam yacht Waturus, and is 60
ing south by the outside route, stop
ping for few days at Charleston, ).
c.. touching at Palm Beach, and then
going to Havana, after which the party
will proceed TO Rio de Janeiro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Chandler,
Of Philadelphia, entertained number
Of their friends early in the week az
an old-fashioned Virginia luncheon az
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begged from them. in wailing tones o
the professional mendicant of the East,
imploring them in the word so familiar
20 every tourist for "Eaksheesh.'
The next day this same beggar was
pointed out TO one of the scouts as an
English officer of great promise, ana
also Of great histrionic powers, who
was able 10 disguise himself so as 70
ueceive the very elect In fact, 10
was none other than Herbert Kitch-
ener, whose name was just beginning
20 be mentioned as a coming man, and
who later conquered that very Soudan
whose natives he could copy TO the
life.
Perhaps the most heroic feat Of legit-
innate Spying ever undertaken in the
British army was the marvellous per-
Torrance Of Lucknow Kavanagh," as
he is honorably called in army an
nails He was the son Of the bandmas-
ter OF the Sd Bluffs, and when Sir Colin
Campbell wanted an expert man 10 lead
the way through an intricate country
swarming with mutineers, young Kav-
anagh volunteered for the job.
The story Of his splendid feat. which
won him the Victoria Cross, is too long
20 tell here, but n IS one Of the shin
ing deeds Of bravery and devotion
which we are thankful 10 know are be-
ing repeated every day on the Cont
nent By men equally ready 20 give their
lives for great cause. And none could
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There are spies and spies. Those OF
the rat-hole kind are despicable, but
those who take their lives in their
hands in order 70 90 through the en-
omy's lines IN actual war time often
deserve, says "Tit-Bits," II they do not
get, the Y. c., for there is no more haz-
ardous undertaking or one requiring
more courage. The word spy" has an
i'll sound, but the spy is essential 10
warfare, or the aeroplane would be OF
little use.
The most heroic OF English kings,
the one whose splendid effigy is one Of
the glories OF the ancient capital Of
England, Winchester, our great and
noble Alfred, was himself spy, unless
the story OF his entering the Danish
camp as a minstrel is fiction and not
fact. And our greatest living general,
the finest organizer in the world to-
day undoubtedly, has acted tho diiii-
cult and dangerous part OF a spy also.
Like Joshua and Caleb Of Bible mar
rative, who won eternal honor by vent
uring into the enemy's country all
alone. il is said that Lord Kitchener
acted in the same way in one OF the
earlier Egyptian campaigns, where he
was eventually to establish his reputa-
ton. II is related how two scouts from
the Egyptian lines came upon ragged
Arab sitting under date tree, who
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the demands II an eligible declaration
at auction
Not one. unless the trump SUIT was
OF extraordinary length.
Yet a. bridge no word OF criticism
could be offered against these makes
Whva Because they were In harmony
with the limited opportunity bridge Of
fered Hence il simply became cues
tion Of accepting hands-tho relative
values Of which were worked out on r
mathematical basis--to insure q prop
able advance score or of gambling on
a make by q partner. The element OF
doubling was simply slightly restric-
tive contingency.
For the very purpose OF removing
these restrictions and giving every
plaver opportunity CT full express
sion Of opinion tending 70 bring out
the full strength Of the hands, auction
was evolved.
Auction presents 20 the player the
opportunity Of building up step by step
p final declaration that Will bring out
the maximum Of strength Of each hand.
This can be accomplished only by bid
ding Oh top combinations OF cards
showing aces or strong sequences head
Cd by kings which will be an aid to n
final partnership declaration.
This distinction between auction and
,ts progenitor. bridge. is illustrated in
the following hand, typical of blunders
made by players holding 10 the pre-
cents Of the latter and wholly lacking
in appreciation OF the opportunities Of
the modern game Of auction:
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AT ARKANSAS
HOT SPRINGS
Indications Point to a Prosper
Gus Season for the South
ern Resort.

Hot Springs, Ark, Jan ,. The East
ern and Northern fashionables are
focking southwark much earlier than
usual this winter, and there is every
thing to indicate that the Arkansas
Hot Springs is to enjoy one of the
most prosperous seasons in its history.
November and December were big
months and January starts off as if it
were going TO prove a record breaker.
The annual New Years ball in the
famous ballroom OF the Arlington Hotel
on New Years Eve was a wondrous
success. The entire ground floor Of
the fashionable hosiery was hand
somely and appropriately decorated.
The ballroom afforded a veritable pict-
ure Of grandeur in its smart new holt
day attire. The cleverly arranged
lighting effect touched of the wonder
ful ensemble most perfectly. All in all,
the annual New Years ball was a great
success.
Following the ball, the fashionable
visitors retired TO the grill room. and
amid much revelry bade a fond adieu
TO 1914 and extended a warm welcome
to 1915. The late life was scarcely
eclipsed on Big Broadway, and when
the Italian string orchestra struck up
"Tipperary" it was forced to grant en-
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south. alive 10 the opportunities
auction offers. declared one SPADE,
holding back a bridge bid Of one royal
10 allow his partner freedom OF actlonl'
West declared one club, which Nortnn
promptly overcalled with one diamond
South now bid one royal which, con
vowed information Of suit strength pc,
low the requirements Of an original pa
and suggested a make requiring Dut
four odd instead OF five for game.
West pcrsisted with clubs. declaring
two i'm the suit. North. putting. the IN
formation his partner had given 10
good use. declared two royals.
East bid three clubs, his. deferred
support showing strength in that SUIT.
South now supplemented the lniior-
nation previously given By bidding
three diamonds, which left an open
choice between diamonds and royals
dependent upon the strength IN ms
Mariners hand. West refused 10 go
fnrther against a minor suit dec!ara-
lion. although a declaration OF roar
anticipating North's possible return 70
ROYALS would have been above crltl-
cism. III
North made the necessary royal Dlu'
basiug his decision on r probable SCI
mn diamond suit indicated by his part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-03
ASHEVILLE HOME
OF HOLIDAY JOY
Festivities of Many Kinds Make
the Refugees from Northern
Winter Merry.

Asheville, y. c., Jan. 2.-The week
has been brilliant with numerous
Christmas celebrations and many Wis
itors from the North and East arrived
to spend the holiday season here and
enjoy the spirit Of good cheer that al
ways prevails here and which is espe-
cially noticeable during the last week
Of the old year.
Numerous dances, dinners and egg
nog parties have been given during the
week. Among the notable affairs was
the dance on Saturday night at Grove
Park Inn, which was attended by over
two hundred visitors, including many
college men and maidens. A large
number OF dinner parties preceded the
dance Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vincent,
of New York, entertained a party Of
eleven in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Albee. Of New York, who are spend
ing the winter in Asheville. Henry C..
Carpenter and his daughter, Miss Bea-
trice Carpenter; Mrs. Brewster Phil
lips, Mrs. c. S. Bryant and Messrs. j..
and W. George were among the hosts
Of the evening Mrs. Duff Merrick Is
giving a dance on Tuesday night at the
Battery Park, 70 which one hundred
friends have been invited.
The Country Club house has been
the scene of many social gatherings
this week A tea dance was one Of the
features, Mrs. Henry b. Stevens pour
ing. over q hundred guests were pres
emit az the afternoon function. The full
membership of the club was in attend
ance for the closing dance OF 1914
given on New Years eveing.
Miss Margaret Porter, Of New York
and Asheville, was the guest OF honor
at dinner given by the Baroness de
Kuttlesten at the Battery Park during
the week. Covers were laid for eight.
The first Christmas celebrated under
the new management az the Battery
Park Hotel was a notable one. Mine
Host Railing gave regal entertainment
10 his guests. Every nook and corner
was gay with holly and evergreens. A
huge Christmas tree occupied the place
of honor in the main drawing room. On
Christmas eve the Palm Room WAS an
animated scene, filled with guests in
festive mood. Roaring log fires and
softly shaded candles gave warmth and
light. Mrs. Curtis Burnley, OF New
York, gave an impromptu recital, which
was keenly enjoyed. A musical pro-
gramme and dancing under TIE dlrec-
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Arising in Actual Play Quotes
to Illustrate Frequent Failure to
Take Advantage Of Auction
Posi- biIities.

West declared one ROYAL 49,.
North oyercalled with two diama,S
East bid two hearts on his tvo..u;...
jack high in trumps and cornparstiv.;,
weak in his plain suit. South desI,,..
three diamonds, which held the a..
tract.
West led the king Of hearts "a a,
partners supposed strength, a..
dummy was in with the ace. The su...
Of diamonds passed by South V.s, /.
Vests king. West led his remsisi,,
heart, which ne thought East val
win and come 70 mis- declared Sra.
suit. Much 20 his surprise, N. IT,.
was won by South with the queen.
South was awake 70 the possibili,i.
Of the hand and proceeded in d.
fashion: He led the eight Of diauors,
which West refused 20 cover, and ri.
lowed IL with a second small diamond
putting dummy in the lead. The prob.
able distribution Of cards was no.
marked, West with one or void =,
clubs, two losing trumps and the rs,,
spades. South fnessed the clubs, via.
ming with the jack, and drew both >.
Vests trumps.
After dummy was in again With ss
Of clubs, the nine Of spades Wild
South passed threw the lead 10 IVES.
who had only spades 20 lead. A .pss.
and a trump were all the tricks scovs
adversely, and North and South via
five odd tricks went game and rubes,
on the hand.
Here again we see the evil r.sul. ..
a heritage OF the old bridge school Il
East's heart bid.
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NEWS NOTES OF ACTIVITIES RESORTS OF sOCIE

Miss DOretta Fillmore, Of New Yosk,
is the house guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. 4
J. Thornton and daughter, Miss MI
dred Thornton, Of Chelsea.
Colonel W. +. Blauvelt, OF New YoyL
has apartments a. a prominent bead
front hotel during the holiday sessoa.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wyekes srs
prominent Brooklyn folk az the shcn
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Patterson are
New York visitors enjoying the Neg
Year season by the sea.
The Misses +. A. Y. and Lucy ssus.
ders are New York guests a. the Mar
borough Blenheim.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. V. r. Waterman
are guests at Hotel Dennis during ths
New Year season.
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Strsus and "a
mund G. Straus are New York folks
at the Shelburne.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. " Hall are Nee
York folks at the shore.
Miss Agnes T. Cstlsnch, Of N~
York, is visiting with friends at Hotsl
Chelsea.
James Menig and J. s Frenburg are
New Workers az Hotel Rudolf
Other New York visitors ares
Marlborough -Blenheim-Mr. and MIRA
r. !. Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. r. A.
Gardner. Mr.. and Mrs. George klots,
L. A. Lundin, Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Meek,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin h. Paskers,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Seamsns. James A.
Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. West. w,
and Mrs. w. P. Anderson. DR.. and Mrs.
II. P. Coll, Mr.. and Mrs. r. $. Crit
tendon and Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
niger.
Shehlburne Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Dreshing, Mr.. and Mrs. George Cohen,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Bruckner, David w.
LYMAN. Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley Hull,
Mrs. ". o. Ketchum, Miss Laura "
Marion and Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Sal
niger.
Dennis H. H. Worthington, ". J.
Van Wart, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 7
Rogers. Frank ". Morse, Mrs. D. p.
Power. DR.. A. T. BuYbaum, Mr.. and Mrs
r. Z. Ford, Miss VI. p. Fuller, vi"
Lucy Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Fink and Mrs. Martin Burke.
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was decorated with Christmas trap
pings and Mr.. Field proposed the toast
to the new year at midnight.
Mrs. William H. Bradford and Mr..
and Mrs. Lindsay Fairfax and their
family, who have been abroad for
nearly two years, will return TO Lenox
i'm April to open Wayside, the Brad
ford villa. Bradford Fairfax will 90
to Virginia 70 live on the Fairfax es-
tate.
Justice and Mrs. John c. Crosby will
remain in Pittsfeld for the winter.
They have given up their apartment in
Boston.
Mrs. J.. Il Lemming, of Buffalo, has
bought the Wheeler and Backus farms
of 116 acres i'm Egremont and will es-
tsblish a country place. Plans for a
large villa are being made.
Alexander Hamilton, Of New York
passed the week in Great Darlington.
DR. and Mrs. Theodore {. Janeway are
in Stockbridge for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward II. Delatleld
have been entertaining Mrs. John ID.
Crimmins al Sunnyridge.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard c. Dickinson
have been in Lenox for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. David T. Dana enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Fish
BENJAMIN. Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Green
leaf. Wistar Kendall and Joseph W.
Burden for the New Years festivities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel rockingham
gave a luncheon at Overlee on New
Years afternoon TO eighty guests
which included the visiting curriers'.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Turnure gave
series of large dinners during the
week.
Mrs. J. Frederick Schenck entertained
Mr.. and Mrs Hayden Charming, Miss
Julia Appleton, Frederick Schenck, OF
Boston; Albert J.. Hoffman and Rich
ard c. Greenleaf at Valley Head for
the week end.
One Of the largest parties was at the
Rogers cottage. I'm Malcolm ID. Sloane S
party were Mr.. and Mrs. VI. Taylor
Pyne. jr.. Mr.. and Mrs Walter Baylis
Miss Evelyn s. Ninterbee, Henry >
Leverich. Charles b. Miller and Mar
shall X. kernochan.
Mrs. Charles S. Mellen went 10 New
York this week. where her mother, Mrs
John S. Livingston, is i'll.
Miss Margaret Winter OF New York
has been a guest Of Miss Lisa Parson:
at Stoneover Farm for the holiday.