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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27

hundreds of traditional indications, of
which the ground-hog sign is possibly
the best known.
In the town life of today the
weather is of minor Importance It's
dfscomforts are minimized by suitable
clothing and good walks. Most people
think the weather only as it means
personal comfort or discomfort. A
rain may be relieving labor and posi-
tive distress, and cheapening food.
But it causes a little INTERIM ption of
plans or makes one feel uncomfo1t-
able, the townman growIs.
The newspapers, feeling the quaint
ness of the old grounding and other
supersitions, do their best to keep
them alive as a pretty survival of
old time country life. But the town
bred young folks scarcely know what
a ground-hog is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
OBITUARY
WILLIAM FOLEY

The funeral of william Foley Wa
held from the residence OF his
daughter. Mrs. Henry Streck, ~
Sixth street at $3.50 O'Clock this
morning and half hour later from
st. Mary's R. c. church where a, high
mass OF requiem was sung by Rev
Joseph II. Seiferman. At the offer
tory Mrs Frank Munich rendered
er My Cod TO Thee = There were
many floral emblems. The bearers
were William O'Leary, Patrick Nc
Grath, John Toomey, John DoIlard,
John Macdonald and Joseph Nc
CURE Burial was in st. AGchael's
Gem eterY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
MEMS LEAGUE OF PARK
CHURCH TO DISCUSS
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT

The men Of Park street church. to-
gether with those of Kings High
wa yand Second Baptist churches, Will
unite Thursday evening Jan 2sth, to
get information about commission
government.
Frank BoIande and John A. Leon
ard, both Of the committee to in
vestigate commission government
will discuss It, Men Of the com
munity who are Interested are in
vited The men of the church pro
vide a supper at z O'Clock which
viii be served by dozen young la
dies, OF the church. l. Eugene Heb
bard Will sing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Mss ELLA q. KEuLY

The funeral of Miss Ella c. KellSt
formerly of Bridgeport who died at
following a long Illness with tuber-
cu1osis, was largely attended at 2 $50
o'clock this afternoon from St. Pauls
Episcopal church. Rev. Earl Fl. Ken
yon, rector, officiated and spoke feel
ingly of the rare Christian charac-
teristics of the deceased. The bear
ers were E. F. Washburns Robert A.
Peck, Alvin L. Taylor, Philip II, Slap
ley James Barton and Herman How
ard, charter members Of the. Sunday
school class founded by Miss Kelly
over 20 years ago. Burial was in
family plot in LakevfeW cemetery
beside the body OF her aunt Miss
Augusta Higgins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Coronado Send 10 Naco.

Douglas, Jan. 27.-A1fonso Coronae
do is reported by convention officers
here to have been appointed commits
sioner of Naco, Sonora, the port neu-
tra1ized and closed to customs by the
agreement between General Calais
and Governor Maytorena. He is ex-
pected to take charge at Naco in
few days.
There also is inconfrmed reports
that Maytorena will attempt to in
stall a small garrison at Naco on the
theory that 1t is necessary for police
the neutra1izing agreement was in
tended to prohibit the occupation of.
Naco in both a military and civic
sense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
SOCIAL AND Personal

Invitations have been issued for the
annual Charity bail to be given Nby the
Associated Charities for Industrial Re-
lief on the evening of Feb. 4 at the
Stratheld The ball, which is always
one Of the largest social events of the
season, will be similar to those OF pre-.
vious years, A supper will he served
during the evening by the hotel man
agement while the punch bowl will
have its place in the assembly room.
just or the ball room Decorations
will be simply carried out. A recep-
ton will start a nine o'clock while the
orchestra will strike up the dancing
tunes a half hour later.
Under the leadership Of Miss Louise
Pau, the members OF the Wednesday
Musical club enjoyed most pleasing
concert of music by contemporary
writers this afternoon. The AFFAIR was
well attended and much applause was
accorded the various active members
for their excellent contributions to the
program
An exceptionally pleasing program
OF song and recitation will be given
at the West End Congregatio naI
church on Friday evening, Jan. 20, at
8 O'Clock The affair is being given
hood of the church and promises to
be a most successful undertaking.
The program for the evening is ap-
pended:
Waller and Finale, Bohm. Miss
Edith Proudman, Miss Alice Lyon.
Alteration, Felix Borowski, Mr..
Carl Larson.
Tenor solo, selected. Mr.. Frank
Riley.
The Lark Now Leaves His wa
terry Nest, Horatto Parker, Miss
Esther Berg
Somewhere Voice is Calling, Ar
thur Foote, Mr.. George L. Schaffler.
Dance Caprice, Grefg, Mr. Carl
Larson.
.'Tne Little Rid Him, fable, Miss
Iva Ruth King.
Tenor solo, Selected. Mr.. Frank
Rizy.
(a) At Dawning. Cadman; Cb9
Noon and Night. Phoebe Hawley.
Miss Helen Wilson.
Reading. selected, Miss Iva Ruth
King
(a) Down in the Forest, Ronald;
6b) In the Garden, HIdach, Miss
Esther Berg
Inwctus, Bruno HUM, Mr.. George
L. Schaff1er.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
DoNNELnY-BARNEs

In the presence of a large number
of relatives and friends. Miss Helen
Barnes, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry J. Barnes. of IS Wordin ave-
nue. was united in marriage to Fran
els Donne1ly, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John ]. Donnelly of BAT Warren St.,
by Rev. Thomas j. Kelly at ST. Pc
ter's R. C. church with a nuptial
high mass at nine o'clock this morn
ing The bridesmaid was Miss Lii
Ian Barnes, sister of the bride and
the best man was John DonneIly,
brother of the bridegroom. AT the
offertory John Hughes rendered Ave
Maria' and after mass Mrs. George
Sweeney sang ''Oh! Promise Me-
Miss Catherine Lombard also assisted
with the other singers. Mrs. j. L.
Kennedy presided at the organ.
Today is Kaiser Williams nifty
sixth birthday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
CARRANZALOSS AT
APAM ABOUT 800;
VILLA ARMY WINS

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 27:-A mes
sage from Victoria says that Carranza
troops under Generals Manso and
A1ejo Gonzales defeated Villa troops
the State of Hidalgo. The message
states that the number of killed and
captured was more than 500.
Carranza troops, according to re-
ports. occupy Apann, which is con-
sidered an important movement in the
general plan against the city of Mex
leo. One seventy-ffVe Ini11imetre can
non and several machine guns were
taken by the Carranza troops, the re-
port says:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
TO Reopen The Iuxembourg.

Paris, Jan. 27Leonce Benedite,
curator of the Luxembourg Museum
has decided to reopen a section of the
museum with an exhibition of prints
by Brangwyn, the English artist, and
a collection OF Belgian art.
This does not foreshadow a gem
eral opening of the museum, as most
Of the works of art are still hidden
in places of security. and the Fine
Arts administration is unwilling to
risk the possibility of injury by an
awful boInbardment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
villa Takes MoncIova.

Eagle Pass, Jan. Passengers
arriving in Piedres Negras, the Mex
lean town opposite here, report that
last night Villa forces had captured
Monclova. Coahui1a- It was said Car
rama troops were retreating toward
Sabinas Felipe, about $50 miles south
west of here.
Statements as to the losses were
conflicting. It was said the Villa troops
numbered about 5000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
TaaI5o Scarce In England.

T0ndon, Jan. 27-Reports from
various parts OF the country indicate
meeting of the Birmingham Cham
: Der of Commerce the Chairman said
/ the question was becoming more
acute. Many firms could employ
thousands more naen If the men were
available I'm Llane7y one firm alone
requires a thousand men
A report to the Stepney Guardians
from their engineer states that he is
unable TO carry out certain repairing
work because he cannot procure the
assistance of casual 1aborera all in
the district being now employed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
ANNUAL WHIST OF
SACRED HEART CHURCH
AT COLONIAL TONIGHT

The Children of Mary of Sacred
Heart Church will hold their annual
whist and dance at the Colonial Ball
Room this evening, which promises to
be we'll attended. Dancing will be
confined exclusively to the old. waltz
and two-step. Rahrig's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Aneereu FrencT, Censou,..

S9he censors and one of the newspa-
spers has taken place here.
q Ernest Judet, the editor Of the Ec-
lair anzld one of the most persistent
critics OF the application of the cen-
sorship, states today that the cen
sors have informed him that hence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
GEORGE 9. BATCHETiTlIsITs

The funeral services Of George @.
BatchelIer who died Monday at his
home, 237 West Seventy-second ST..
were held at 4 o'clock this afternoon
at st. Andrews church on Seventy
sixth street. Delegations from the
numerous societies and firms were
present The remains will be-
brought to this city tomorrow morn
ing on the 1880 O'Clock train and
burial will take place in Mountain
Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
no Inspect English Prison Camps

London. Jan. z7-Jo1an B. Jackson
kvyTo viii inspect prison camps in Eng
Hand as a representative of the Amer
E4can Government. arrived in London
Ebeen attached to the United States
Embassy since the war began He
kalready Inspected many prison camps
1fnz.SeEmany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
THE PRErrIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfigured by an unsi ghtly wart.
1t can easily be removed in a few
days without pain by using Cyrus
Wart Remover. For sale only at
The Cyrus Pharmacy, 41S Fairfield
Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Prince Joachim Has Resaa1se.

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Prdrlce Joachim.
the youngest son of Emperor William,
has been unable to start his con-
valescent leave, as recently planned.
as he has been affected with a high
fever for several days
Fr1nce Joachim, who was "a years
Old last December was wounded on
August 20 last. some accounts say in
Belgium and others in Poland. At
any rate. the former presumption has
prevailed in Belgium. for La Metro
pole of Antwerp IN its edition of Sept
20. mentions the fact that the Prince
had been. sent to- Berlin hospital
where he had been visited by his
mother. The same paper contain
ed The Appeal of a Belgian Mother,
beginning with the words:
Il have read in the papers that yo,,r
SON Joachim has been brought
wounded to Berlin. that you fastened
to hts bedside, and that you looked
with pride upon the iron cross pinned
to his breast I. too. Madame, have
q son in the army. He was wounded
like yours, but they have not sent him
home to me. and cannot take him in
my arms. For three weeks have
been in ignorance of his fate. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
GIT for Won Heidelberg
Coun1I,sass Ioscttes Bullets

HaEis Jan. z7-AE 161npass indi-
eating the depth OF a bullet lodged
In the flesh has been invented by Dr.
Maxine Menard, Of the Cochin Hos
pfta1 The needle enables the sur
geon to penetrate immediately to the
evack spot without deviathag as much
as a unillimetre and operate with un-
precedented rapidly
In one case DR. hEenard extracted
q ball from the brain of q patient.
who attended a. concert ave days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Much Smallpox in Austr.ia,.

81 Berne, Jan. -ssnaslIpor - -
prevalent in Austria, that In Vienna.
various barracks are being converted
into Isolation hospitals The author
tiles are doing every thing possible to
induce people to be vaccinated by the
ofrer OF free vaccination and other
the people of Vienna have been vac-
cinated-
Inc German Emperor has given
$40, 600 for the relief of necessitous
Austro-Hung ar1ans
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
FARWELL AT Y. NJ. C. A..
TONIGHT FOR PRACTICAL
TALK ON ELECTRICITY

Harold G.. Farwell, E. E., will give
Ia practical talk on ssSome Modern
Uses of Electricity in the lobby of
the z. NJ. G. A tonight at $3.50. This
lecture will take the place of the reg
ular Thursday night talk this week,
and as usual will be open to members
and non-members alike. A special in
vitation is extended to Mr.. FarwelPs
former students during the past three
years in the second year electrical
course in the association's evening
school.
For the past year Mr.. FarweH has
been in charge of electrical and en-
cheering work for the Royal Equip
nent Co. of this city. For about five
years prior to this he was connected
with the U. M. @. Co, in a similar
line of work. Since his graduation
from New Ham pshire college fourteen
years ago. Mr.. F'arwen has followed
up the electrical line continuously.
Henry Marshall, Waterman en-
pIoyed by the New England Naviga-
ton Co, fell on an icy sidewalk near
286 Stratford avenue early this
morning, sustaining a fractured left
knee cap. He was taken to the
Bridgeport hospital in the ambulance
The German government seized
stocks of wheat to safeguard the
supply unit 1.-The next harvest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Human Interest Notes
Found In the
Latest War Bulletins
Found In the

forth they win refuse to read the
proofs OF his newspaper in view of
the terms used by him in an article
on tne censorship and that if he pub
fishes news contrary to the law he
VIII have to bear all the conse-
quences n
M Judet ANNOUNCES that he viii
take all precautions against this lar
ter eventuality, even to supptessing
the usual comment on the ofnesal
communication. = -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Paris to Have No Car4,iv,,J

Paris, Jan 27.-The Project OF Pc
lice of Paris issued the followfng note
to-day:
The Prefect of Police in deference
TO PubHc sentiment has suspended this
year the permanent bylaw which a.u-
thorfzes the Mardi Gras carnival and
Ml-Carme fetes''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
u s. Consu1,s Danger.

Raxfs ian. 27-Ben5anntn Mere1,
the Un1ted states consular agent In
Dunkirk, who was WOUNDED in last
Friday German raid has, teIegraph-
ed a report to the American Embassy
here.
Re describes his own terrifying ex-
IN the consulate and adds
seTh enunnber OF bombs dropped
ana the height attained by the aero
planes (about 1900 yards1 seem to
prove that the bombs were thrown
ndiscr1naanately.',
GIFT for Won HindeslbqEg
Berlin. Jan. 27-The municipal
council OF Berlin has voted an ap-
propriation OF $500 for the p1T~
chase OF a complimentary gift to
General Won Hindenburg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27
Duhe De I,.oree War Vfctdna,

Paris, Jan 27-The Duke de Lorge,
f2s.e head Of the Dslrfort- Civrac Fam
1ly. was killed in battle on January
q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-27

The German government seized
stocks of wheat to safeguard the
supply unit 1.-The next harvest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24

who Is at tho San Francisco exposition.
The telegram Is directed TO MOorhead
as president Of the Omaha Rotary club.
The Eebraskan has been boosting for
the democratic national convention for
Omaha, and has just received a letter
from the secretary Of the national com
mittce stating that Omaha. Chicago md
Dallas are in the race for the convention
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
PARK POOLS CLOSED
TO ALL SWIMMERS
Bathers to Be Permitted Only at the
Two Places Where Swimming
is Supervised
CARTER AND SPRING LAKES

Commissioner Hummel has closed
ell bodies OF water in the public
parks except the municipal beach at
Carter lake and the swimming pool
at Spring Lake park. South Side,
both Of which are supervised.
This drastic action is the result Of
the verdict Of a coroher's jury, hold
ing the city park department negli-
gent in the case OF the drowning Of
a boy at Elmwood park few days
ago.
Slams are being made for posting at
these ponds and lakes and hereafter per
sons wading or otherwise entering these
waters will he regarded as trospassers.
This order refers to ponds or pools In
IIAnscom. Kountze, Miller. RIvcryicw and
Elmwood parks. children have been al
lowed to wade and In some instances TO
swim in these ponds, particularly so in
Miller and Kountze parks.
HuRmeI Explains.
Commissioner Hummel explains his po-
rition in this manner
"ln the case OF tho drowning at Elm
wood park, II may be said that the pool
there IL used as a supply for the pavilion
and not intended 20 be used otherwise.
Thcre r. O Waterman at this park but
Il Is difficult for one man TO keep his
sve on 30 acres OF ground. II might
tust as we'll be said that every tree
mould be watched lest boy climb TO
The branches. fall off and break his
beck.
1T would be nice to have supervisors
Cor each Of the ponds We have two
life guards now at the municipal beach
and ample protection at the swimming
pool at Spring Lake park. We are plan
ming a public bathing place for River
view park and that. too. will DO super
Nised when opened next spring"
Playing on a Raft.
The boy who was drowned at Elmwood
Sas q member OF a Sunday school pic
mic He was playing on a raft at the
time he fell into the water
Superintendent English OF public rec
Festion conferred with Commissioner
sIummel on this closing order and he
aoduiesced in the action taken. Mr.
R0ngiish contends that II a coroner's
bury will hold the park department
negligent in such cases as the one in
question, then tho thing 10 do Il to
close these bodies Of water until such a
time as proper protection can be pro-
Sided
There are about five miles OF shore line
along Carter lake, on park property
owned by the city. Mr.. Hummel says
he would like to ask coroners jury
how many watchmen would be neces-
sary to guard this extensive shore line
TO insure that no person enter the water
and, perchance. drown.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24

Apartments. flats, houses and cottages
csn be rented quickly and chesply BY d
Bee For Rent"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
WOLFE WRITES HE WILL
START PEACE MOVEMENT

Robert U. Wolfe. former city boiler in
Fpeetor. writes 10 city hall friends from
New York City. outlining his plans to
start a nationwide peace movement Of
such a magnitude that the nations Of
Europe will be Impressed to the ex-
tent that wars will cease TO shock human
ity.
According 20 his last letter on the sub
tect. Mr.. Wolfe intends 10 start peace
meetings in New York city and he wants
Mayor Dahlmsn TO begin a peace move
nent In Greater Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Woman Puts Out Fire
While Husband is
'Phoning for Help

When a gasoline stove exploded at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Simpson ans
North Nineteenth avenue. Mrs. Simpson
calmly proceeded TO extinguish the blaze
by applying wet clothes and buckets OF
water
Mr.. Simpson was slightly burned on his
hands. He removed his burning clothes
pnd telephoned for tho fire department,
but in the meantime his wife had sub
nued the flames.
Mrs. Simpson says there Is no use get
ping excited over a little matter like a
gasoline stove explosion and fire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Clearing Sale of Straw Hats, Panam,

Saturday your unrestricted choice of any ma
stock, including Javas, Porta Ricans, Senni
Straws that have been selling at $500, $2.5
urday, at only Observation-Disclosures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Cyclist Injured in
Smashup With Auto

p. J. Collins. sl55 FarnAm street. sus-
tained cuts and bruises when a motorcy-
ele which he was driving collided with a
machine driven by DR.. Fritz Heuman OF
Benson at Thirtieth and Dodge streets
Both vehicles were damaged. although the
occupants OF the car, including Kari
Heumans and the doctors S-year-old son
George. were unhurt Collins was taken
10 the Nicholas Sem hospital. where his
Injuries were dressed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Tom 0'COnnor is
! Made City Clerk

Il. J. o'Connor. clerk OF the police court,
pas been appointed city clerk to sue
beed Thomas ]. Flynn, United States
mArshal-elect.
Mr. OConnor will receive 5000 year.
fhe salary OF the office having been
e.50 He has been secretary OF the
pahlman club and an ardent supporter
n the Dahlman campaigns
Mercell. former deputy city clerk OF
South Omaha and at present serving as
permit clerk and prosecutor on the South
bide, will succeed Mr. OConnor as clerk
ef the police court
J. II. Fitzgerald. former tax assessor in
Fouth Omaha. will take Mr. Mercelrs
place In the South Side city hall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Slate Falls from
Roof of Federal
Building to Auto

a piece Of slate Weighing over three
pounds became loosenod and fell from
the roof Of the postoffice. striking an
automobile belonging to ID. c. Bradford
and missing the chauffeur by a few
inches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
AUTO TRAINING SCHOOL
GOES INTO BANKRUPTCY

The Nebraska Automobile Training
Association. 2sli North Twentieth street.
flied a petition In bankruptcy. showing
l5sz2 liabilities and ti6s5 assets. J. C
Hopp IL It's president
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
Consider Omaha in
Race for National
Convention of Denis

Remember We want the democratic
national convention here. Please boost
for Omaha" This IL tho telegram J. W.
WEIGH, proprietor OF the Quickserv Gaia
terra sent yesterday to Harley Moorhead
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-24
summer Coughs and Colds
nauRaHona

Don't run the risk. Get a 5Oc bottle
n Dr. Kings New Discovery now. The
arst dose helps. All druggists.-AdveT-
GEement
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-12-01

I lures OF the carnival are illegal and
because OF their illegalIty and disre.
gard Of the law. We protested their
presence in Bryan. We mention as
objectionable all devices. wheels. ed.
ueatlonal features OF gambling. such
as you find In the Gulch and those
places on the street that have ele.
ments Of chance.
The Pastors Association desires II
known that we are in deepest sympa-
thy with the firemen and their cause.
and that we are no, in the attitude
Of opposing any order or the carnival.
When the Illegal and objectionable
features came before the Pastors As.
ISOLATION we took the following steps:
We protested these Objectionable and
illegal features TO the mayor Of Bry-
an. We went to county Judge and
county attorney ard presented our OBJ.
iections. We were assured that GER
tain features were illegal and object.
ionable.
Before taking any steps we were
asked to have conference with a
representatives OF the Elks lodge. the
firemen. the authorities OF the carni
val. and we met these representatives
as above at II o'clock today at the
| firemen's hall. II was the recon-
mendation Of all who were before the
pastors Association that the follow
Ing be the action Of the association
at this time:
|. That we protest the presence Of
these illegal features in our city. They
are In known and open violation OF the
law: they teach the spirit OF gam
bling: that the citizens OF Bryan are
urged not to patronize these vicious
features: that we condemn the prac
tice OF violation of the law by gam
ling in bazaars. clubs. carnivals ant
every place. and serve notice here anC
now that legal steps will be properly
taken to prevent such things in thu
future
.. We do not take legal steps a
this time with the assurance that I
will not be repeated and. further be
cause Of the embarrassment such lie
gal steps would bring TO the firemen
At an executive session of the Pastors
Association this was adopted and or
dered published. (Signed).
PASTORS ASSOCIATION.