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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
HUGE DEATH TOLL IN CANTON FLOODS;
 THOUSAND PERISH
Wealthy Chinese and British Resident Combine For
 Relief Work.

Picking, Aug 25-The July and August floods in the Canton delta are the worst that have been experienced in many years. All the low portions of the city of Canton are under wa ter, including the Island of Shameen on which the foreign .consulates, in- cluding the American, are situated. The American gunboat Wilmlngton has been placed at the disposal of the relief communities at HongKongs for. the purpose of carrying food to the destitute people. Navigation up and down the rivers is o1rr1cu1t and oan- gerous, not only owing, to the terrific rush of water but also because of the fact that buoys and other aids to nav igation have been washed away. The enormous population chat lives on small boats along the Canton rivers and canals-often a whole family 1iv- ing on a boat, 12 feet 1ong-are suffer ing no less terribly than the people who have been driven to the upped floors or roofs Of their poor habita- tions.
 It is said that junk-1oads of corpses are to be seen from time. to time ahoat on the rivers, and naturally many bodies No estimate can yet be made of the loss of life, but it is supposed that it will number many thousands and those people who sur vive the food must subsequently face the usual famine and pestilence that will follow. The governor of Kwang- tung reports to the Central Govern ment that fire destroyed two tn ous- and houses in Canton, burning oil floating from one house to another on the current of the food
 Fires have caused great deva Sta ton. The entire length of Tung- hingkai has been swept away, by fire and water. Hundreds of men, wom- en and children, taking refuge on the house tops in the fire zone, during the conf1agration stood between death by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
FRANCE TO REVOKE
 MARTIAL LAW EDICT

Paris, Aug. 26.-Martial law will be abolished everywhere in France out side the zone of military activities after September 1. The decision of the government in this respect is in terpreted on all sides as Q sign of confidence in official circles that the interior administration of France will not be disturbed again by military op- erations.
 Police officials, whose prerogatives have been somewhat confused during the period of military rule, show great satisfaction at the removal of all dan ger of conflict of authority and at the possibility of pursuing reconstructive measures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
YATES-PLUMB

Frederick Elmer Yates formerly of Stratford and well known in Bridge port was married yesterday in Wa terbury to Miss Idne1Ia, May Plumb, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Burton H. Plumb of that acity. The ceremony. which was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald, Jr., of St. Johns church, was witness ed by a gathering of relatives and friends of the couple. The attendants were Miss Elizabeth Louise Yates and George Arthur Yates of Stratford, brother and sister of the bridegroom. Miss Marion Grierson was ring bearer. reception followed the ceremony. After their return from the wedding trip, MT. and Mrs. Yates will reside at 28 Woodlawn Terrace. Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26

fire or water. Those who elected to leap into the water were drown ed, while others were incinerated A soldier shot dead one ruffian who was attempting renewed 1ncendiarisn. A gruesome spectacle was witnessed when seventeen corpses were remov- ed from the Chinese postoffice. The soldiers worked magnificentIy, rescu- ing women from the canal near the French bridge and removing them to the hospital. While engaged in res cue work many soldiers were drown ed. The staff of a Japanese firm, Messrs. Aitsui Bussan Kaisha, whose office is on the Shameen, boiled huge cau1drons of rice, which was distrib- uted among refugees on board the hundreds of boats sheltering in the creek at the back Of the foreign con cession. The police were he1pless to suppress extensive footing. People on the Shameen could hear distinct ly revolver. shots being exchanged be- tween robbers and the police in the neighborhoo ood of the canal Food is at famine prices. Missionaries and other foreigners have been amply pro- vided for from Hong Kong
 Wealthy Chinese and Britishers at Hong Kong have. organized relief American and British missionaries are making earnest efforts to relieve the distress of those people whom they are able to reach. President Yuan Shi-Kai has contributed ten thousand Chinese dollars (about $4, 900 gold) and the Central Govern ment has appropriated-alt although it is hard pressed for funds-one hundred thousand Chinese dollars.
 The American Consul has made a brief report by telegraph to the lega- ton in Peking, and is following with a description by mail which will be sent to the, State Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
GOVERNORS DISCUSS
 CONDUCT OF PRISONS

Boston, Aug. 26.-The duty of the state in dealing with the inmates of its prisons was the general topic of discussion at to-day's session of the Governors Conference. Two of the Governors, B. F. Dunne. of Illinois, and W. P. Hunt of Arizona, had pre- pared formal addresses on the aboE- tiOn of capital punishment and former Governor Cole L. B1ease of South Carolina, was announced to speak on the duty and responsibility of the gov ernor in dealing with prisoners.
 A review of the state militia, 1000 strong, was a feature of the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
MUST FILE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. 1915

FAILURE so to do will compel the Assessors to make out such list from the best information obtainable, to which a, penalty of ten per cent will be added as by the law required. Each parcel of real Estate must be described by metes and bounds; by street number or lot number; all buildings thereon must be entered separate from the land.
 FAILURE TO FILE A LIST de- prives the owner of the right to ap- peal to the BOARD OF RELIEF
 Hours A. M. to 4 P. M daily Saturdays A. M. to 12 M.
 BOARD OF ASSESSORS. Bridgeport, Conn.,, August 26, 1915. L26 sgt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
PAINTED BARBED-WIRE,
 BELLIGERENTS' DEMAND

Pittsburgh, Aug. 26-Barbed wire painted 2, foliage green is now being manufactured here for use of the arm ies in Europe. Barbed wire is or6lin- arily galvanized but because of the scarcity and high price of spe1ter, a local manufacturer devised a schem me to paint it. Steel men say that re- T,oI ts from abroad show that a short distance away, it is impossible to see the green wire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
On Sale Friday.

Fresh shore haddock, bluefsh Cav craze weight 1-2 pound to 1 pound each,) small nnaekera1, swordhsh (slic- ed), pink salmon, sliced white halibut, cape butterfsh, market cod, small weakfsh, large cocktail b1uefishA live Holsters, prime soft shell crabs, un- cooked shrimp, round clans, little necks, steamers, Armour's sugar cured hams. sugar cured bacon.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
SAN FRANCISCO WANTS
 1916 G. o. P. CONVENTION

San Francisco, Aug. 26.-The ex- ecutive committee of the San Fran cisco convention league to-day launch ed a. campaign to obtain the 1915 Re- publican national convention for San Francisco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss.. PROBATE COURT.

August 24, 1915. Estate of Mary s. ZwierIein late of the town of Bridgeport in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested D make inn mediate payment to
 ISIDOR ZWIERLEIN,
 Administrator.
 79> Federal Street. [. 25 s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
HAD THAT VACATION YET.

Hundreds let The Farmer go with them as a. companion. You can do the same. Mailed to any address in the United States, post age prepaid, for 12 cents a week. Phone order to 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
MRS. EDITH SPRECKLES,
 DIVORCED, WEEDS AGAIN

Honolulu, Aug. 26.-Mrs. Edith SpreckIes, who yesterday was granted a final decree of divorce from John D. Spreckles, jr., of San Francisco, was married here last night to Frank w. Wakefield, also of San Francisco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26

report of the American embassy on the sinking of the Arabic, Clifford N.
 Carver, private secretary of Ambas- sador Page, left London for Wash ington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26

Two men were killed, and several others probably fatally injured when a shell exploded while being carried to the proving grounds of the Bethle- hem Steel plant at Redington, Pa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
GENERAL MILES ASKED
 TO BE G. A. R. MARSHAL

Washington, Aug. 26. - Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles, U- s. A., re- tired, is to be invited to serve as grand marshal of the National G. A. R. en- campment parade, to be held here September 29.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26

We are displaying all the advanced autumn styles in mourning millinery, mourning face veils, and widows s veils, at F. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1105 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-26
TAX PAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation, Resident or Non-Resident, liable to taxation on real, or personal proper ty, in the Town and City of Bridge port, on September 1st, 1915,
 MUST FILE with the Board of Assessors, a sworn statement of all taxable property owned by such person, firm or cor poration, in the City of Bridgeport, on specially printed lists furnished by the Assessors. Such lists must be d11r,iror hn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

attractive in a white satin costume,
with veil, carrying white carnation
plnks About one hundred and fifty
guests sat down to an elaborate feast.
After supper. dancing was in order,
which continued until a late hour. The
pride, who has lived in Mechanics
burg FOR a number of years with her
sister, Mrs. Louis Goldberg, is a ma
tive of Nitepsk, Russia, where her
father lives at P-c-11.s. MIR. and Mrs.
Gross will reside in LOUISVILLE. Guests
were present from Lancaster, Harris
burg, Carlisle. Newville, Shipppens-
burg, Chambersburg, Hagerstown,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

Is and Ice guest towels with
fancy borders in pink, blue, Law
ender and gold. Specially priced,
3 for ............. ........... 25c
&c Rubdry wash cloths, of heavy
quality. Special .............3 SC
Csc fancy checked bath towels,
in blue, pink and lavender. Jam
uary White Sale price lie
29c fancy jacquard border Turk
ish towels, large size and heavy
quality. January White Sale price,
19c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

1215c English nainsOoS. SO inches wide, fine soft
finish. January White Sale price, yard Sc
25c silk stripe In beautiful patterns January
White Sale price, yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1Oc
121sc check dmity, 28 inches wide, three patterns
January White Sale price, yard ............... 10c
1Oc pajama checks 80 inches wide, fine quality for
underwear. January White Sale price yard SC
nc pajama check, SO inches wide January
White Sale price, yard ....................... 1Oc
lie paiama checks, 20 inches wide. January White
Sale price. yard ........................ 12hc
15c Plisse crepe for women's underwear and chill
drcn's rompers, 81 inches wide; needs ironing.
January White Sale price, yard .............. 1Oc
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$3.50 Goats, $50 $1,000 Diagonal Coats, 81
More Than 200 Garments in the Clearance

$3.50 broken bar sport coats, large patch pock-
cts and belt. January Clearance dr m
price e................. .....-..0..-. D/. OU
$3.50 brown and grey novelty mixed coats, plain
tailored or Balmacaan models. January 61O OO
Clearance price e...................... spIU.UU
$1,000 brown diagonal weave coat broadtail collar
and wide belt. January Clearance 910 sO
Navy and black heavy rough all-wool coats, plush
collar col, and cuffs pleated back with broad S1S OO
belt. January ClcaraSce price ......... .PlO.OO
$4,000 navy plum and brown heavy striped dag
ona cloth coats large storm collar wide belt
snce Me p@Es pPce ana buttons January Clear $3.50
$4,000 brown mixed novelty coat, fox trot model,
trimmed with brown broadcloth. Janu- G1S OO
airy Clearance price ....................pI pIO.OU
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QUAINT WEDDING CEREMONY
.Steeinl to Tie TeLcarnhh

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Jan. II. -
wedding, the first of the kind ever held
here, took place last evening at 8
o'clock in Franklin Hall, when Miss
Rebecca Silver, and Meyer Gross, of
Loysville, were united in marriage by
Rabbi Charles Musnitsky. of Deggal
Israel synagogue, Lancaster. accord
ing to the rites of the Jewish church.
The quaint ceremony of the guests
with lighted tapers, made the service
picturesque, and the bride looked very
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
DEATH OF TOBIAS GERBER1oH
Sbccial 10 The TeIeerobh

Lebanon, Pa. Jan. 11.-Tobias Ger
berfch, Sc years old, member of the
most prominent and highly respected
families in this county. died on Sat
urday at his home in East Hanover
township. He was a member of the
same family as State Senator ID p.
Gerberich, of this city, and leaves a
large family.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

the Lebanon Board of Trado on Fri
day evening of this week, the time for
the annual meeting. The board has
peeh inactive for some time. and let
ness men of the city whether thev
wished 1t to be continued or not. The
answers were all strongly in the afflr-
NATIVE. George S. Speaker, general
manager of the Lebanon Gas and F'uel
dent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

75c Shepherd Checks. 81 inches
wide. January Clearance EOo
price, yard OJC
$1.00 Roman Stripes, 81 inches
wide, three styles. January EOo
Clearance price, yard ..... OSC
S1.25 Serge, SO inches wide.
January Clearance price, Oko
$500 and 1925 fancy Silk Pop
lin; 40 inches wide. Jan, OR
uary Clearance price, yd... 0OC
S1.25 Silk Poplin, 40 inches
wide, newest shades. jan OSo
uary. Clearance price, yd. -. 0OC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
Stylish Wool Dress Fabrics in the
Clearance Sale

Bringing the stock down by
clcaning-up all broken color
lines and odd pieces of colored
dress goods-naturally the sea-
sons best selling styles = re-
suits in such good values as
these
sec Serge, so inches wide; navy.
January Clearance price, 600
yard
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oysville and Mechanicsburg.
DIES In NEW JERSEY
.SfeeiaI to No TeIegrafh

Mechanicsbrg, Pa, Jan. 11.-Miss
Elsie f. Martin, a former resident OF
this place, died on Thursday at heI
home in Camden, N. j., where she
went to reside about five years ago
with her mother. She is survived by
he~ mother, and several brothers and
sisters. The body was bought to
Mechanicsburg this afternoon for bur-
ial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

$3.50 blue and black checked coat, fox trot model
Clearance price e.....................,. Cpl UU
$3.50 navy, green and black plain tailored KurItex
coats, plush collar and cuffs lined throughout with
satin. January Clearance orc N
.
$3.50 navy and brown aII-wooI novelty coats
back trimmed with strap and buttons, large plush
JanWarS S0lr Cears%dn San Lining throughout SIG
$500 navy and black novelty weave coats broad
tail collar and cuffs, wide belt. January D1 Sn
. . "
$4,000 coats of Bayadere cloth in green black and
navy; back finished with heavy silk ornaments, vel
vet fare collar finished with fur. Janu- Goo 90
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

$500 brown Duvetyne Coating.
81 inches. January O. ~
Clearance price, yard -. PI. ~
$1.50 Broadcloth in shades of
Copenhagen, garnet. brown and
plum. January Clear D1 m
ance price, yard ........ pI. ~
$500 Plaids and Roman Stripes
for skirts. January d. IN
Clearance price, yard -. P1. ~
$500 Coatings, 54 inches WIDE.
January Clearance 61 co
price, yard ...........p pl. OS
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Stree:
Floor, Fourth Street Side
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PREDICTS WAR FOR UNITED
STATES
.SpeeiaI 10 The Teleerath

York, Pa, Jan. 11.-In the presence
of an audience that filed every seat
in the opera house. Herr J. II. Ruther-
ford, of the New York bar, yesterday
predicted that within six months the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
Guest Towels Are Lower
in Price Than at Any
Time for Many Months

And the values that being distributed in the January
Clearance Sale sound such important lesson that
hundreds of housewives buying them future needs
Guest size towels coming for extensive use in many
homes and is in this class of towels that values are
particularly worthy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

United States would be involved in
the present war OF nations. Mr.
Rutherford spoke In the interest OF
the International Bible Students AS
sociation, on the subject of the "Des-
tiny of Men and Nations" using the
Bible as the basis of his remarks. He
has just returned from the war zone.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

6Oc large fancy Turkish towels
In lavender, blue, pink and corn
colored stripes January White
Sale price o9c
loc union linen huck towels,
white and with red border, slightly
imperfect. January White Sale
price, for o5c
12hc red border huck towels.
1SxS6 inches. January White Sale
price. 3 for .25c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart, Street
Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
Crepe Gowns and Combination
in the Annual Sale of White

Crepe gowns in all white or
with colored figures; high neck
and three-quarter sleeve style,
or in square or round throat
STYLES with short sleeves; trim
med with lace or embroidery,
S1.OO
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

from a defective fiue destroyed the
home of Frank Runklc, yesterday,
while he was attending services at st.
Lukes Church. Loss $1,500; insur-
ance $500.
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TO REVIVE BOARD OF TRADE

Lebanon, Pa. Jan. 11.-At an en-
thusiastic meeting of Lebanon mer-
chants and other prominent men of
tho city, 1t was decided to rejuvenate
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

i9c white dress vOile, 40 inches wide January
White Sale price, yard Observation-Disclosures. 12Tc
29c white rice cloth, slightly imperfect. january
White Sale price, yard ........... -. 17c
ENGLISH LONGCLOTH AND NAINSOOK
S1O0 grade, 10 yards in piece, SO inches .... 7sc
Sl.20 grade, 10 yards in piece 36 inches sec
S1.39 grade. 10 yards In piece 80 inches 80. csc
$3.50 grade, 10 yards in piece, SO inches 81 10
SIZE grade, IL yards in piece, SO inches 81 80
$3.50 grade, 10 yards in piece, 40 inches csc
Manhattan English nainsOok, SO inches, boxed in
1O-yard lengths January White Sale price, piece e95c
Knickerbocker nainsOOk, 40 inches; 10 wards to
piece. January White Sale price, piece 81 10
Dives, Pomeroy G. Stewart-Street Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

DWELLING HOUSE BURNED
Dallastown, Pa. Jan. IL. - Fire
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@nthe ntheJanuaryClearanceSa SaleAreMany
Notable Savings in White Goods
10 Yards of English Longcoth: Tuesday, 49c

First in the list of remarkable white goods values for
savings b
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

Crepe drawers soc
Short skirts of crepe, trim
med with lace edge or en-
broidered scallop, SOC and 65e
Long skirts of crepe,
$1.OO and $1.5O
Extra size crepe skirts,
$1.OO
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Our Advertising

You place your entire reliance upon any statement
made signature If comparative price is quoted,
you be that the value stated is the actual worth Of
the merchandise If piece of goods is described al
WOOL you be certain that not thread of cotton any
other material enters into its composition.
Do you read advertisements consistently?
Our advertising is clear straightforward presentation
of facts concerning store. We endeavor make in
erestng to make it attractive and informative but
careful to that it is truthful, first of all.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
A Demonstration of a Sink
Protecting Dish Pan
In the Basement
In the Basement

is not only dish pan with an accommodating shape
but dish dralner and sink straner as we'll
The AMIGO dishpan is made with outlet in the center of
the pan exactly like bath tub wash Stand the
outlet is little saner drawer rustess galvanized mesh
which will catch all heavy grease from the dish
water This practical invention is now being demonstrated
in the basement
Dives,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

85c plain black foulards, "a incht
wide. January Sale price, yard 80.
$3.50 black silk ratine, 81 inche
wide. January Sale price, yard -.
69c black messaline, SO inches wi
weight. January Sale price.
75c black messaline, Sc inches wild
January Sale price, yard .........
S5c back messaline, 36 inches wild
January Sale price, yard .........
95c black messaline, SO inches wild
January Sale price, yard ..........
$1.00 black messaline. SO inches
wide. January Sale price, yard. go.
$1.35 black satin duchesse, Sc inch
wide. January Sale price, yard ...,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

$1.85 crepe meteor 40 inches 3I 90
wide. January Sale price, yard .PA' 20
$2.00 floral crepe de chine, beautiful patterns
with over stripe effect, 40 inches d 90
wide. January Sale price, yard Pl'Oo
MESSALINE SUITINGS
$1.OO messaline suitings, S6 inches wide,
stripe patterns in new Springs prints. Q0o
January Sale Price, yard .............. OOS
NEW FOULARDS
Soc Cheney showerproof Foulards in 15 pat
terms January Sale nr,cs 69c
SILKS IN NEW SAND AND PUTTY SHADES
The popularity of sand and putty shades
has brought forward into the realm of dress
fashions Shantung weaves. which imported
from China. These the genuine oriental
fabrics, 33 inches wide regular s1.00 SOo
quality. January Sale price, yard. ..... OOC