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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MARIGOLD TELLS
 OF P. Q. GROWTH
 DURING HIS TERM

Postmaster William H. Marigo1d delivered his va1edictory today, a de- tailed report on the growth Of the postal service in Bridgeport since he came into office. Jan. Il, 1898. Then the annual sales were $10S,814. 90. But in 1914 the sales were $S67, ,575.17 and deposits from other offices were $1,615, ,041.93.
 Postn1aster Marigold said today:
 want to express my gratitude to the general public for all their pa tienee and help in the many trials that go with this position, and also to express my thanks to the working force for their loyalty and good work. I shall, believe, turn over to Mir. Greene a. post office that is ia most respects up to date and efficiently manner by as loyal, as painstaking and as worthy a set of employees as ca- be found in the service.
 In every department tho work has increased on a similar scale. In 1914 $7S6, 0O7 in domestic money orders were issued, and $30O,0S1 in interna- tiona1 orders. The increase was many fold.
 Registered. mail showed the same tremendous growth. The postal saw ings bank, q recently added conven- fence now has 1,197 active accounts and $157.398 on deposit.
 They pay from the Bridgeport post office, z89 regular rural delivery car- riers of the state. and 15o substitute rural delivery carriers. In addition 5S railway mail clerks and three rur@ al stations.
 Four years ago the of1ice was reg organized into two working divisions, '%i e., the financial division under W. T. Meyer. cashier. having in charge the postal savings bank, money order division, stamps and all financial nat- ters The other division (mailing division1 under F. J. BreckbfIl, su- perintendent of mai1ss who has charge of the receipt and dispatching of mails letter carriers, registry, general delivery. parcel post, etc.
 Tn 1898 were 29 carriers. now sz regular carriers and 4 auxiliary car riers on parcel post delivery. There were 25 cIearks in 1898, now TS. We have also 6 rural free delivery car riers On Feb. IT, 1918. the Stratford Post office was taken into the Bridge port delivery as a branch station, with carriers and 4 clerks. In 1898 the gross receipts of the United States Post Office Depart ment were $89. 9.012,618, in 1914 the gross receipts were $2s7,sS4, 565.67, in 1898 the gross expenditures were S9S.O3S,52S in 1914 the gross ex- penditures were s275. .0z8.2ss.79.
 In 1898 there were 3,41S,3 ,36O post age stamps issued, in 1914 there were l14,oo2. .87O.5ss postage stamps and stamped paper issued.
 ! In 1898 there were 688 city deliv- erey offices in the United States, in I1914 there were 1.76S. In 1898 there were 1869 carriers, in 1914 there were 52, ,8O5: in 1898 there were 14s rural free delivery carriers, in 1914 there were 41,292.
 ! The annual cost of the rural deIiv. cry in 1898 was $5o,241; in 1914 il was SAT. BIT, ,o70.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MOTORlST DENIES
 IT WAS HIS CAR
 THAT BROKE LAW
Judge Coughlin Holds F:vi- dence Against Easton
 Man Insuffi icient
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence to convict William W. Smith of Easton. of charges of driving a, motor car past g. trolley car discharging passengers and operating the machine in a reck- less manner, resulted in a nolIe be- ing entered in his case by Judge Wilder in the police court today.
 Smith was arrested few days ago by Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas. His violation of the motor vehicle laws was alleged to have occurred at East Main street and Stratford avenue on December 27.
 Several witnesses, including James H. O'Rourke, president of the Beast ern Association, and Robert Brandt. assistant cashier of the Connecticut Company, testified that Smith was driving reckless1y, and that the lives of two school children alighting from the trolley car were endangered. The conductor of the trolley car couldn't identify Smith.
 Tn his own behalf, Smith said that he was in Stamford on the day of the accident. He admitted that the body of his car had been changed in style since December 27, but maintained that he knew nothing of the alleged violation of the motor vehicle laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
LAWYERS ARE UNIT
 FAVORlNG MERGER
 OF COMMON PLEAS
Over Thousand Gases Are Pending and Are Tn
 creasing Daily

That LIDO cases are pending in the common pleas court with the number increasing daily, was the statement made at the meeting of the Fairfield County bar this morning when. 55 law yers voted unanimously in favor or consolidating the criminal and civil branches of the court Figures were read to show that the annual number of cases has increased yearly from 48b in 1910 to 691 in 1914. The number. entered for January and February or the present year is POS.
 Among those who spoke in favor or consolidation were Judge John s. Pull man of this city Attorney J. Moss Ives Of Danbury, Attorney Neheniah Can dee of Norwalk and Attorney &. e Shaw of this city. who is represent ative from Reading. Nobody spoke against the measure, which is now pending in the legislature
 Judge A. B. Beers presided at the meeting and it was voted that he should appoint a committee of f1ve,s two of whom should be members of the General Assembly, to go to Hart ford to speak in favor of the bill.
 The bill provides that the two pres- ent courts shall constitute one court, with Judge Walsh ana Judge Scott sitting eontinnouslys This will assure quicker trials in lawsuits and put an end to the long delays which lawyers complain of now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
ABERCROMBIE'S DEATH
 REMOVES PROMINENT
 CITIZEN AND INVENTOR

In the death of William R. Aber- crombie, which occurred last evening at St Vincent's hospital following an operation, Bridgeport loses one of it's most respected citizens, and the ma chine world mourns one of the most progressive minds applied to the inn provement of the sewing machine in the history of the great industry be- gun by Howe and perpetuated by Wheeler & Wilson and the Singer Go.
 His demise came as shock to a. host of business, fraternal and social friends in this city as well as else where in New England where he is widely known.
 Born in Oyster Bay, W. R. Aber- crombie came to Bridgeport in the early 80's where he entered the em- ploy of the Wheeler and Wilson com pany in the button-hole department then supervised by his brother c. M. Abercrombie. Such adapative as well as constructive genius did he show that he was at once elevated to a high position in the experimental and inspection departments which he has held until death claimed him.
 Speaking of the deceased today George R. Eames, head of the Singer company in this city, said: 'HThe sewing machine world has lost man of the most eStima.ble character and one of the greatest experts in his line in the world today. His inventive brain has done much to put the sew ing machine in it's present high plane His loss will be deeply regretted b3 all hs associates and many friends. Besides a widow, formerly Miss Ida Perry who resides at Hayes street he is survived by five brothers, John Charles M, Thomas L. F. J. and A. V Abercrombie.
 Fraternal1y he was connected witk both the Harris lodge, l. Q. O. F,.s and Bridgeport lodge, 36, B. F. O. D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
No Doctor for x Science
 Girl, B. IF. s. Junior
Continued from Page one

lSOnl1n0SQ AIIOI4 1T axe O410 derstand from conversation at the house that the only treatment given the child was that of the family and a strained nurse supplemented by such aid as Christian Science headers were able to give.r
 The father, when reached at his of, dces in Shelton today, had prepared perE: ssOlive Beard, daughter of On- yer G., IT,, and Grace Gilbert Beard of 136 BeechWood avenue, died suddenly at 5:30 Thursday afternoon, February q The deceased was a Bridgeport High school junor and has been show cred with flowers and renemprances during her short illness by her class mates She was in her 18th year and besides her parents is survived by two sisters, Anna G. and Grace G. The fu- neral will be private and held at 12:So Sunday; burial at the Long Hiu cem- etery, Shelton, Conn
 MT. Beard added further light upon the case when he stated to a reporter for The Farmer that Miss Beard, who was a beautiful girl, zea1ous of her future and studies. merely overdid herself and became .debilitated. She had been taken from the public schools last October. and though she had been in bed until recently under the care Of 8, trained nurfse, she had walked up and down stairs on Sunday last, and
 when she arose from the bed yester- day none expected that she would top pie over dead. Everything had been done for her and nobody expected such a, tragic ternnination,'' said MT. Beard. s'sShe fell right over, dead
 MT Beard confirmed the fact that no physician had treated her other than healers of the Christian Science faith who apparently were doing her so much good that she was getting along well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
WARNER WILL SELL GARDEN COURT IN
 SPRING, HE SAYS
Bridgeporter Renovates Pic turesque Fairfield Home
 Bought From Forbes
especial to The Farmer. )

Fairfield. Feb. 5.@The force of men recently engaged in the remodel ing of the old houestead on Fairfield avenue known as Garden Court and formerly occl pied by A Holland Esorbes, a prominent member of the Aeros club of America, and recently purchased by sDeWer H. Warner. of Bridgeport, has been reinforced by a gang of decorators who are putting the finishing touches on the interior of the mansion. The house when fully remodeIled with be for sale. The re1node1inE of sGaFden Court will not he finished until some time in spring and then will be placed upon the market
 Mrs. Fannie Mann. who recently underwent an operation at the New ork general hospital. returned to csreenfeld Hill. Wednesday Her brother. George Meeker went to New
 orz and accom- panied her home Ts Mann will be a guest at the home fsss her sIster-in Jaw Mrs John Meek ers Bronson avenue.
 sThe grange meeting which was to ave, been held on Tuesday evening ygas poned on account of the cold ssnsI stormy evening. The interesting topic on Tree Spraying, which was ilsstuded on the program will be given q tzse next nneetirg of the order. Tues cay evening. Fehl 16.
 The Quality Press located in the Harry building has changed hands and is now the property of Vincent Mas sesT Of Azorwalk.
 George OIney Gortons ste pfather of s.EEss. Edward Kelly Of Fairfield, died his home in Providence. on January
 The deceased had been a life long resident of Providence and q veteran Of the Civil war. He died in lis 80th year. He was also known aong the abIest historian in Rhode Island
 Col vaIery Havard yvilItoe the lec- turer at the meeting of the Bridge Jurt Group Of the Alliance Franchise tos be held in the strat1e1d hotel on EIenday evening His topic will be. La Belgique. .
 Many local fight fans who went to Bridgeport last evening in hopes of witnessing the four round bout be- tween Teddy Fabrycks a local boy, and Kid Snyder, were greatly disap- pointed when they learned that the bout had been cancelled. Snyder un- derwent an observation at the Bridge pert hospital yesterday and 1t was found That he was suffering from a large growth in his nose. Upon the advice Of the physician in charge he refused to don the gloves
 linen shower was tendered Sarah Banks daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. H. Banks. on Wednesday evening at the home Of the Misses May and Eva Downs. Miss Banks is soon to be- come the bride of Ludwig Bossert of Bktdgepert- Among those at the gath erIng were the Misses Helen Forsyth. 4 my sTenningz. Elsie Jennings, Grace Rich and others
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS COZ

Ham F. Burns, Jr., aged 24 year, WILLIANfS.-In Shelton; Jan. 29, LGl- cille Wilde, wife Of J. Newton Wil- Hams SIT. JOHN.-In Stamford, Jan. 27, SeIleck Y. St. John, aged 5 yearss .BRUSH.-In Danbury, eb
 ma B., wife of George B. Brush aged 60 years. GARDNEFs-At Darien, Jan. 20 Ar thur Gardner of Stamford. CURTTS.-In Shelton, Feb. 2. Martin J., widow of David A. Curtis. PAGANTTTI-Jan 2s, Lotsis Paga netti, aged 5s years. SNITTH.-In Stamford, Jan. 27. Chas H.. Smith. g AEdBO BOeAs--IIl EeaIgylcas Jan 2 ENEargarets Wtfe Of Francis J. Tai bot.
 JoNEs.-In Bethel. Feb. 3. Miss Am anda Jones, aged 20, IONEsS.-In Bethel Feb. 2 EdWHr
 s. Ryan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
ASK ASSESSMENT
 ON MAIN STREET
 PROPERTY REDUCED

Owners on the property on all four corners of Main street and Fairfield avenue have protested to the board of relief about the increase in the as sessed valuation of their land and buildings.
 The Smith & Murray Go has ap- 5pealed for a reduction from the as- sessnaent placed on it's stock.
 About 50 small property owners have applied to the board for reduce. tion Of the assessments. The board will be in session from 2 to o'clock this evening and Monday evening from g to o'clock and from T to g O. clock in the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
 DIED. 

1s sfsA1S--on Saturday morning. Feb. at a. h., there will be an anni- Eersary mass for the rspose of the soul of Mrs. Margaret L. Ryan at St. Augus1ine,s church asp GRIN011D--In New Haven, Ct. Feb 1915, Minnie C. GrinoId, aged 4 sears
 Friends are invited to attend the fgnsral from tlae Mortnary chapel walker & Banks, 314 Fairfield ?. m. Burial shelbuurne Falls. Mass bs 11EHAzY.-In this city, Feb. 4,31915, Gertrude. daughter of Mary and the late Mortimer Kelly aged I 8 years. month. 21 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral fronn the residence of her mother, Mrs Mary K ely, Howard avenue. on Monday, Feb. 8, at S:3O P. m and from St Peters church at g a. m.
 Interment at st. AEtchaeFs ceme- tery. B5 bs 1915, Anna. widow of James swee- Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 149 Orchard street. on Monday, Feb. s, at s:30 a. m. and from St. Charles church at a. m-
 Intermeht se Michael,s ceme- terry. B5 bs GREEN. this city. Feb 5. 1915. Edward Green.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, SIS PeznbreAge street, on Monday, Feb.
 at 8:30 a. m. and from St Mary's church at a. 1n
 1nterment St MichaeI,s ceme- terys B5 ba A ABEE7CR0A1BIEl- this city, Thursday. Feb 4, 1915. William R. Abercrorrbie.
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral a his late residence. 2s Putnazr1 street, on Monday, Feb. 8, m 2:s0 D. m.
 Inferment at Park Cemetery.
 B5 bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The Bank of England bought f76s,- 900 of bar gold.
 Wheat for spot cash delivery sold at $1.66 in Chicago.
 All French soldiers are being in oculated with 1ockjaw serum.
 ocean freight rates on cotton from Galveston are declining.
 Secretary Bryan arrived at Indian apolis for a two days visit. nadian Parliament opened in ot- tawa.
 5 Francisco Villa proclaimed himself provisional president of Mexico.
 The American soup and bread kitchen in Brussels feeds 5e.ooo peo- pie daily.
 The Bank of England minimum rate of discount is unchanged at 5 per cent.
 The Du Pont Powder Co. purchased 800 acres of land six miles from Butte.
 Congressman Eugene E. Kinkhead of New Jersey resigned his seat in Congress.
 New Jersey is threatened with a deficit of more than $2,ooo,o00 in it's state finances.
 Business men of Reno, New, are making plans for a jubilee to ceIe- brate Reno,s reversion to a get-di- vorced-quick law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
DAR1EN WOMAN PROVIDES
 MASSES sFOR CUETDRERs'.

stannford, Feb 5--Amo1ag the be- quests contained in the will Of Mrs. Bridget Raymond. filed for probate here today was one of $1ae to priests of St Joaephss R e. church in Nor va K for masses for the benefit rof all my customers.s Mrs Raymond and her husband conducted truck farm in DarIen near Norwalk and most of her customers were Protes- tants- She was a comnaunicant Of the Roman Catholic church Small beuuests are also made to the Edith Home. Bell Isle. at Norwslk. and for cha ritabIe ps1r poses and $500 to the Noroton Catholic church
 The estate amounted to about $15,- 0eO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
OBITUARY
JAAEEs F. M'GUIRE.

The funeral of James F. Mcclure was held from the residence of his aunt, Mrs. James McGovern, 274 Myr- tie avenue at 8:30 o'clock and a half hour later from Sacred Heart R. c. church, where a high mass of re- cufem was sung by Rev. Matthew Judge. There were many sorrowing relatives and friends present. The floral tributes were many. The bear CTS were William Egan, William Doty, Andrew Corbett. Daniel Lyons, Will liam Humphreys and Vincent Vel don- Burial was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MARR.TED

rFR.A Danbury January 2s. Frederick 6. Franklin and Miss Nellie McNuIty.
 ford
 NTCN PERSON oN-VOORHEEsS--I Sher- man, Miss Anna voorhees and Per ry Nicerson. HAYES-DROTAR. In Stamford, Jan. 28. John J. Hayes and Miss Ella B. Drotar, VAN R-COOPEH3.-In Stam- ford, Feb l, Miss Lilly M. Cooper to Lorenzo Hamilton Van Wagner. KTTEY- - In Stamford, Feb. 2, William L. Kiley and Miss Catherine D. Brennan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
JULIA M. WILSON

Julia M., widow of Isaac B. Wilson died yesterday afternoon at her home, 91 StratdeId road, following a brief illness from the ailments incident to advancing age. The deceased was born in Fairfield, within g. stones throw from the house in which she had lived nearly all her life. She was 8 devout member of the StratfleId Baptist church which she had attend ed for many years. She was a mem Der of an old Connecticut family and distantly related to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
NEW HIGH RECORD
 IN WHEAT PRICES

Chicago, Feb. s.VVheat advanced swiftly today to a new high record war price. It took only 8 brief time for the May option to reach $1.66 a jump of s cents compared with last night The previous top notch Q1ota- ton was on Feb. 8. Most of the frad- ing today, however, was in the July delivery, in which the upturn was not 1laite 20 radical.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
UTHP0RT BANKS
 AFFAIRS WOUND UP

The affairs Of the Southport Nation al bank, for the wrecking of which Cashier Oliver T. Sherwood spent six years in states prison, were ended this morning in the superior court when Receiver Ellis s. Pepper was discharged by Judge Webb It was stated that the depositors received dollar for dollar but in order to make this possible the stockholders were ings-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Building Zeppelin Destroyers.

New York, Feb. 5.-F'ive Zeppelin destroyers airslaips constructed along new lines-are now being built near London for protection against threat ened air raids along the British coast, according to announcement today by Thomas Rutherford MacMechen, president of the Aeronautica1s Society of America who arrived here last night from Liverpool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
CORONER WANTS IMPROVEMENTS ON
 LAKEVTEW CAUTION

Coroner Phelan has. recommended that in future a paid watchrnan be maintained at Lakeview and @ time clock to be established and connected with the watch system of the Western Union Telegraph Go. to prevent fu- ture suicides of insane patients there The coroner finds there was no crim- inal negligence on the part of any en- ploye Wednesday morning when Charles Smith an aged inmate hung himself there by his suspenders Smith has been in and out of the 1n- stitution 27 times, mostly because of alcoholic excesses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Briash Arnay s.ooo. bod.

London, Feb. 5The army esti- mates, to which parliament will de- vote the first part of next weeks ses- sion, give the number or effective men in the army exclusive of those serving in India, at three million.
 There is this year a novel change in the form Of the estimates. as DO totals of estimated expenditures are given. The vote under each or the 5 headings is set at the nominal fig- ue of 1000 pounds. This gives the House of Commons opportunity for the discussion of each heading while the government may spend whatever is necessary under these various head tngs to prosecute the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
SaI0onkeeper Withdraws License Application In
 Face Of Opposition

Realizing the Formidable oppona- ton of the B1I1ard Machine Tool Co.,, the Smith 6 Egge Go, and other tax payers in the neighborhood, Joseph Mondrezski this morning withdrew his application to open a saloon at 56T Lafayette St. He wanted to transfer his license from 393 Water St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
New pretty dresses for little folks.

Think of dresses for the lit t1est of little girls prettier than any heretoforel
 Some, have the cleverest little pIest- ed skirts that button right to waist. Skirt may be worn with a natddy blouse. for a change; waist may be worn with white skirt of galatea or duck.
 quaker dresses. Empire dresses. Dresses with suspenders.
 Plain co1ors. Pretty new ripplette p1aids. Excellent plain percales.
 To make them really giriish, all have touch of contrast.
 Sizes to 6-$1 to ss.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
MRS. BUFFUDf GETS NEW TRIAI

Albany, Feb. B.-cynthia Burrur11. who was convicted of poisoning her husband, today was granted sa9.new trial by the court of appeals
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
DIED.

TANOUS-In Danbury, Jan. 2S.
 Freda. wife of Joseph Famous. aged
 29 years. BURNs-In shelton. Jan. 2ss VII
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army. is confined to a hotel in Cincinnati, suffering from peritonitis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

John w. Hughes. aged 67. fe1I if teen stories to his death, from the window Of . pFiysician's office in At IaTta.
 Statewide prohibition was placed before the Indiana Legislature by a bill Introduced in the House
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Curtain muslin,
 neW,-1Oc yd.

If these curtain nnuslins got here when it should, there'd net be a yard now
 Firm woven and nice texture. Dots stripes ngures; every pattern tasteful. 40 inches wide, lengths of 8 to 5 yda
 By the piece only 1oc yd.
 Third door,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Sfxty-six refugees from Kiaochow. China, captured by Japanese and Eng fish. arrived at New York on the steamer Creole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Philadelphia will have a large squad of detectives to stand guard at all railroad stations tos kAep scrooka from the city. s~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
HoWLAND's Avenue Cannon atse
Bridgeport. Conn.
 Friday, Feb. 5, 1915.
The Weather:-Rain or snow tos night and tomorrow; warmer.
All ready for Dolls Festival!
Now girls, the time is come.
 Saturday is Dolls Festival day! Rrinr Dollv fn the store. Iet 11s

soaIufday IS 1ol1S FeSIlVal day:
 Bring Dolly to the store let give you pattern for kimono dress and apron for her, get copy of Little Mother-that magazine which tells so much of interest about dolls.
 Then enter Dolly in the Show which opens Monday next and continues all the week Maybe she will of the prizes-and she doesn't will be fun to have her in the show. # Be sure to get here Saturday. That is the only day when dolls may be entered for the show
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Eng fish authofess and play vvri ght. died at her home near London
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05
Pebbles, Pebbles ! Good to eat.

Look just like the smooth wave washed pebbles one picks up at the shore.
 Ninety of 100 will be afraid to bite 'em. at first.
 But, My how good onefinss 29c 10
 Front basemsnt-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

REnT Cottage and bssrn aboye St. vincentss hospital E. Keena1l. 12S Harnony St asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-05

All merchants in Iow-lying sections of Cincinnati are moving their goods to upper floors. in preparation of an expected flood.