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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
GOV, WHITMAN
ASKS TO LEAD
NY. DELEGATES
Choice of Chairman May Start
Row In Convention That
Opens Today.

New York. Feb. 15.-The irsp ortant
question in the minds of delegates to
the REPUBLIC an state central commit
tee which assembled here today for
the opening of the convention tonight
was whether Governor Charles S.
Whitman, would head the delegation
from New York state to the TEepubli-
can National convention. That Gov
ernor Whitman would be DESIGNATED
as one of the four delegates at large
was conceded by the party leaders at
conferences which preceded tae con-
ventfon.
The governor has announced that
he expects to lead the New York dele
cation to the national convention but
II pas been pointed out that tue state
convention, under the new primary
laws, can only designate the delegates
ait large for submission to veters at
the primaries on April 4, and that the
chairman of the delegation may not
actually be selected until the whole
New York delegation meets IN Chi
cago on the eve of, the national con-
Vention.
The choice of United States Senator
James w. Wadsworth, Jr., as one of
the big four" was conceded With the
other places going to Frederick
=. Tanner, of this city, chairman of
the Republican state committee; Will
liam Berri, of Brooklyn, and DIR. Dav-
ID jayne Hill, of Rochester, formerly
American ambassador to Germany
Elihu Root, formerly United States
Senator, has been urged to accept des-
ignation as. one of the delegates at
large and it is said, was offered an
opportunity to name his associates,
bat it is understood that he declined
to do either.
Endorsement of Governor Whit
mans administration was predicted
HI xxyI70 II
not determined. The governor does
not plan to attend the convention. The
Republican state committee will meet
ait o'clock this afternoon to consider
some of the important pre1sminar-
les
The convention was called to meet
at Carnegie hall at O'Clock tonight
order as temporary chairman and de-
liver a speech outlining issues of the
coming national campaign.
After choosing its committees, the
convention is expected to adjourn un-
til tomorrow morning when Senator
Wordsworth will be elected permanent
chairman The platform, il is ex-
pected, will demand a policy of ma
ttonal preparedness, a regu1ae army
large enough to meet a first attack,
citizeG army for the second line
of defense, reassert the necessity to.
uphold the Monroe Doctrine, and de-
mand a policy of protection of Nation
al industries and of economy in ma
tiona1 and state government Some
announcement is looked for upon the
foreign policy of the national gov
eminent.
Notwithstanding that the primary
law has shorn the state convention of
a great deal of its former power, to-
nights meeting is full of significance
RI %
party foreshad owing the spirit of the
national convention in June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
CHAUT AUQUA OPENS
WITH CONCERT; HAS
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Auspicious BEGINNING of Series
of Educational Meetings
z Encourages Promoters.

The opening concert of the Chau-
tauqua, series in this city under the
auspices Of the Pastors association of
Bridgeport was enthusiastically at
tended at the Casino last night. Nearly
1900 people were comfortably seated
in the hall under the direction of a
committee that had spared no pains
in arrangement of reservations, and
no trouble was experienced in the usn-
ering.
Following a prayer offered by Rev.
Gerald H. Beard a short address of
welcome was given by Rev. J. P. Wag-
ner and the conduct of the assem- bly,
was turned over to Rev. George M
Brown, who at once disclosed that in
a few humorous remarks he expected
the meetings during the week to be
exceptional from point of attendance
as we'll as Suitability. Tt was ordered
that no chairs be moved into the ais1es
and the ushers were ordered not to
seat any person who entered the hall
duringNa recitation or offering by-any
performer or speaker.
The opening number Of the grand
concert rendered last night gave evil
dence of the high character of the en-
tertainment to be afforded through out
the series. The Edna White Trumpet
quartet were last nights specialists.
Miss Lucille Co1lette, violinists; Myrtaf
-
Florence Mcmillan, pianist, were as
ISOLATED with Miss White and her
troupe in the work. The trumpet
quartet consisted Of Edna White,
Louise Gura, Emma Dubois and Chris
tine Mel1or.
Today's program for the Chautauqua
is an excellent one. This afternoon at
2: 80 o'clock. Rev. James S. KirtIey of
delivered his decture, cover
the Rockies to Manhood Att 4
O'Clock the second concert by the
Trumpet quartet was given, with an
entire change Of program.
This evening at o'clock Albert
Leonard Squier will deliver the first of
two Illustrated. lectures upon South
America, South Arne9ica> Today Mr..
Squfer made a. trip of 10000 miles
during which he visited the principal
cities of every South American. country
to obtain the material for this lecture.
It will be profusely illustrated with
lantern pictures. The second lecture
of the series, South America Tomor-
row. will be given at 2:30 o'clock to-
morrow afteroon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
STOCK MARKET


New York, Feb. 15.-Opening.-F
Their selling of the character that de-
pressed prices yesterday was noted at
the outset of todayss dealing on the
stock exchange. War shares, partic-
uIarly Crucible Steel, Baldwin Loco
motive and Mercantile Marine, were
Dne to two points lower and Issues at
Inflated with this group were under
PRESSURE. Coppersi were almost the
Dnly shares to show Armness but these
also yielded later. United States Steel
sold q fraction under yesterdays min
ifnum, and rails also were irregular to
heavy. Trading was broad with signs
Of professional activity.
Noon. The decline was arrested be-
fore the end of the first hour, with
substantial recoveries in, those issues
which had shown greatest weakness
at the opening. Gsructble regained over
three points and a few other leading
shares were at levels well above yes
terdays final quotations. Marine pfd-
was the active feature of the moderate
forenoon, United States Steel and An
aconda also contributing more than
their proportionate share. Coppers
as a whole were relatively steady, but
lacked the prominence of recent days.
Rails were again neglected and spec
IaIties were irregular. Firmness pre-
vailed at midday. Bonds were steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
SUBMARINES OF
U. S. NAVY ARE
HELD TOO SMALL

Washington, Feb. 15.-The question
of the fitness of American submarines
for modern warfare was inquired into
further today by the House naval
committee at the continuation of its
hearings on the naval appropriation
bill.
Rear Admiral Albert w. Grant, the
submarine commander, resumed his
testimony. He has told the committee
that as the result Of his personal
study of the underwater boats of the
Atlantic feet he believed that the
building of the present type of A1neri-
can submarine should be abandoned
for larger boats Of at least 800 tons
surface displacement. This latter size
of submersibIe. he said. were the ones
which had done the most efficient
work for thee German navy in the
present war.
The military committee of both
House and Senate continued today
work Of drafting defense measures to
include a plan for the liberalization OF
the national guard to create a reserve
force for the nation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
WEATHER FORECAST

Eew Haven, Feb. 15-FoF New
Haven and vicinity: Fair and
warmer tonight; Wednesday
partly cloudy and warmer.
Connecticut: Generally fair to-.
night and Wednesday; rising
temperature. Fresh northwest
winds
Weather conditions: Pleasant
weather prevails this morning in
all sections of the country. A long
ridge of high pressure extends
from Washington southeastwafd
to Texas and another ridge ex-
tends from Texas northeastward
to New England. The temperR-
lures continue low along the At
Iantic coast. They were below
zero this morning on the south
ern New England coast for the
first time in two years. Freezing
temperatures extend as far south
as Florida. The temperatures are
rising rapidly I'm the western dis
trIcts. Havre, Mont, reported A
above zero, which showed a rise
of Sc degrees during the last 4S
hours. ~
Conditions favor for this vi
Ncfnfty fair weather followed by
partly cloudy with rising temper
ature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
STILL COUGHING
AND NO RELIEF?

Why don't you try some
Dther remedyg Frequent
coughing increases the irri-
tation of the bronchial tubes
and often becomes chronic.
Try Cyrus Cough Specific, it
has relieved others and will
help your cough. It is not
sickening sweet and does not
ronstipate. It is worth your
trial
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
HARBORS BILL TO
CARRY $40, 900

Washington, Feb. 15@The annual
river and harbor bill, carrying in the
aggregate an appropriation of $40, o0O,-
600 for continuance Of work and main
tenance of existing projects, was tax
en- up in committee today for report to
the House.
The bill has been completed except
for final decision on the $500 900 ap-
preparation sought for the East river
channel in New York harbor. 1t pro-
vfdes for numerous preliminary exam
nations and surveys in various sec
lions of the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
TEN DEAD, DOZEN
ARE MISSING AS
FIRE HITS MINE

Butte, Mont, Feb. 15-At least ten
miners lost their lives in a, fire which
started latS last night in the air shaft
Of the 1910 foot level in the PennsyI-
vania mine of the Anaconda Copper
Mining company and which still Is
burning hercely early today. A dozen
others are missing but it is believed
that three or four of these went hoaae,
reporting off shift. Two of the dead,
Michael Michael, assistant foreman,
and Nef Brennan, were overcome by
smoke and gas while engaged in res
cue work on the 500 foot level
The cause OF the fire has not been
determined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
THREE LIVES LOST
In ALASKA STORM

Ketchikan, Alaska Feb. 15-At
least three lives were lost in a severe
storm which swept southeastern Alas
ka for 48 hours, and fears were eX-
pressed today for the safety of 9TH
ers 1t is believed the fishing schoon-
er DiIlah May, which left here Friday,
for Prince Rupert, B. c., and since
has not been heard from. was lost
in the storm and that her crew per-
ishSd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
SCORE OF BLIND
MEN RESCUED AS
WORKSHOP BURNS

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 15.-Twenty
blind men who were making brooms
on the second floor of building were
rescued today by policemen ana hre-
men during a fire which started in the
basement occupied by Norwood-Rund-
lett, plumber and quickly spread up
wards. All were led down to safety
The men were employed under the d.
rection of the Massachusetts commits
sion for the blind Dense volumes OF
smoke filed their room but but at
PENDANTS gave tho alarm promptly.
The monetary damage was small
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

WOmen's fleece lined UNI
bleached vests-heavy ribbed.
High neck and long sleeves. In
large sizes ........ 19c
Odd lot of children's fleece
lined underwear. In medium
and heavy weight. All with
high neck and long sleeves. In
sizes from 16 to 80 at
........ 15c, 19c and Csc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
Prominent Football
Players To Attend
Gaelic Club Ball

The 18th annual dance Of the Bridge
port Gaelic Athletic club will be held
at Arion hall, 81 Cannon street, Fri
day evening, Feb. Is. This annual af-
fair marks the biggest social session
of the season of the Gae1ics as the
visiting clubs from Waterbury, New
Haven, Hartford and Danbury will be
represented on this occasion, Dancing
will be the main entertainment from
s o'clock until IL. Bracken's orchestra
will furnish the music and the prompt
ing will be taken care of by John J.
O'Nei11. The reception committee will
comprise all members of the club with
the president, Timothy J. Sullivan as
the chairman. 1t will be a good
chance to meet some of the finest
Gaelic football players in the state.
Hsaxvraev Want Ads. One Gent a Vtowd
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
CHANGE DATE FOR
DANCE OF REDDING
FIRE COMPANY NO. 1
Especial to The Farmerl

Redding, Feb. 15.-The date of the
dance that has been arranged by the
ReddiHg Fire Co. No. 1 has been
changed from Friday, Feb. 10, to
Thursday, Feb. II. The dance will be
held at Grange hall in West Redding
Music Will be by Franks orchestra of
Bethel IF the sleighing continues, it
is expected many from other towns
will attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

Odd lot of fleece lined vests
and pants. High neck, and
long sleeved vests and ankle
length pants. SOC value =. 39c
Boys gray ribbed, fleece linz
ed union suits in sizes from g to
10 yrs. Warm and comfort
able ...4........... z........ SOC
Sizes 12 to 10 yrs. ....y. 59c
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
AIR RAID PROVES COSTLY

Athens, Feb. 14.-The chamber of
commerce of Saloniki places the losses
caused to 80 merchants there by the
recent Zeppelin bo1nhardment at g.
100000 francs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
TALK, PRBPAREDNEss.

New Haven, Conn.,. Feb. I6-The
way in which the engineers Of Con-
necticut might be of assistance in case
of war was discussed by Col. William
P. Blackwausa, at a meeting OF the
Connecticut Society OF Civil Engineers.
which opened its sessions here today.
business meeting proceeded the dis
oussions, at which reports were pre-
scented and officers chosen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
U. b. Is. 4. OBSERVES
LINCoEN,s BIRTHDAY

Competitive drill, Butts Manual OF
Arms and IS stereopticon views on
Cuba and the Spanish war completed
the entertainment given by Go. D.. U.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

B. B. A, last evening in their arm
DRY, North avenue and Remer street.
Refreshments were served by the boys.
Representatives of every company in
the city were present, including about
30 u S. Boy Scouts. The arrnory
was flled
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

Permission to manufacture NUM-
lions In New Jersey was granted the
Remington Arms Union Metallic
Cartridge Co., of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
The SMITH-MURRAY GO.
BRIDGEPoRT's BUSY CASH STORE
WARM UNDERWEAR
Will keep the cold awav.

This is the sort of weather when SOFT fleece lined
derwear is most desired Tt will give greatest cofor
and warmth to the and will go towards keeping
the chill away. 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

Jumbo towels -. 24x47 in.
with fast color red border. Reg,
39c ,.-........ for Csc
Large size initial Turkish
towels. Reg. Soc ...... for 25c
Good size double thread
Turkish towels with colored
border, Reg. 49c So. for 15c
Guest size Turkish, towels.
12 1-2c ...... for sc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
Worthy Savings on
TURKISH TOWELS

This big mill purchase of Turkish towels represents
an opportunity to money. Only very slight nper
fectons to be found such pulled thread machine
stain and every towel is Of excellent quality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The engagement of Miss Alice Sper-
ry Goode11, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick M. Goodeu of Sc Grove
street, to R. Ray Edwards of 681 Col
orado avenue, was announced last
eveniro at a Valentine party at Miss
GoodeII's home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
WILL FIGHT FOR
GOvERNORSHlP DESPITE
HOLCOMB'S STATEMENT

Speaker of Last House Says He's in Race To Stay,
and Won't Let Governors Willingness Hinder
Him-Webster Declares He'll Stick, While
4 Wilson is Silent AS To His Plans i'm G. 0. P
Convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

22x45 in. heavy double
thread Turkish towels with coll
cred border. Reg. 35c for 25e
Large, double thread Turkish
towels with co1ored border
Regular Doe 49,. ....y for 22e
45x22 in. BIeached Turkish
towels. Close thread. tRegu-
lar zoe ........... Csc
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

The annual Valentine Tea of the
Ladies' Charitable society will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the home of
Miss Mary L. Fitch, 1853 Boston ave-
nue.. The old basket which has held
the contributions to the society on
more than a hundred annual meetings
will again be used for this purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

Among. the Bridgeporters who will
leave for Southern climates within the
Week are ]. Percy Bartram of Black
Rock and Mr.. and Mrs. William S.
Teel, Jr., of 81 Myrtle avenue, who
plan to sail on Friday for San Do
mingo and the West indies; Gregory
Bryan, who will go to Palm Beach,
and Mrs. Stiles E. Goodsell of S66 La
fayette street, who with Mrs. Robert
g. Hincks of 542 Park place will leave
next week for Ashville, N. c., and
Augusta, Ga.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15

E'aszner Want Ads. One Cent a Wo1d
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-15
Candidacx OF Perter.

In addition to Mr.. Coffin and Colonel
Cheney there were two other candi-
dates before the convention of 1894,
Samuel E. Merwin, who had been lieu
tenant governor, and John Addison
Porter It was Mr. Porter's first ap-
pearance as a candidate. He had ea-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-27
A Cause of Accidents

Every now and then we hear that an
automobile driven at night along a
country road or through the city has
gone in the ditch or run amuck among
other vehicles because the driver was
blinded by the headlights of an oncom-
ing car. To anyone who has driven at
night on the improved country roads
or along the city streets more popular
with automobilists, it seems remarkab bic
| that there are not more accidents from
| this cause, for in many cases motorists
not only drive with headlights turned
on full force, but fail to dim the lights
while passing cars going in an opposite
direction. Car after car whizaes by
with powerful lights dazzling onsoming
drivers so that they are utterly unable
to see where they are going.
Motorists who fail to dim their lights
while on streets or roads where traffic
is heavy endanger others as well as
themselves. A driver blinded by the
nights or an oncomlng car is ABOUT as
likely to run into it as he is to turn
aside and strike another vehicle or run
off the road.
A city ordinance requiring that mot
orists driving on main thoroughfares
dim the headlights on their cars should
be passed and enforced as strictly as
the ordinance against speeding. The
county should take actions compelling
motorists to drive with dimmed lights
while on county roads. or at least to
dim their lights while nearing cars
coming from the opposite direction.
The present custom of driving any
where and everywhere with lights
turned on full is dangerous business
and should be stopped. Elk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-27
Additional Locals.


Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Rabbett and
family of Dubuque, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Davis and daughter OF Galena and Jur
Illus Whalen of Benton were guests at
the Patrick Whalen home Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Vivian of Madison, who
has been visiting the past few weeks
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Neal, departed Monday for Hibbing,
Mimi, to spend some time with her
sons.
Miss Irene McMurrough returned
from Chicago Friday night much inn
proved after two very successful oper-
atoms on her eyes. This will be good
news for the many friends of the young
lady.
John Wentworth was fined $40 and
costs in Milwaukee police court, Fri
day, for reckless automobile driving.
An officer testified that he was driving
his machine with one hand and that
there was a girl in the car with him.
On Saturday Everett Jackson, wife
and daughter of Kimball, S. Oak, and
Ira ID. Kitto, wife and daughter of
| Hawarden, Iowa, arrived here by auto
and are being entertained at the home
of Robert Smith. Their many old
! friends are more than pleased to greet
them and to know that health and pros
perity has smiled on them in their west
ern homes. While returning home from
church Sunday evening, Mrs. Kitto I'M
fortunately made a misstep and sus-
tanned sprsined ankle.
"A total of about $576, 600 has been
received by the state for auto, motor
cycle and dealers licenses during the
fiscal year ending July /. The cost of
plates and administration, amounting
to about $40, 900 will be deducted from
this amount and the remainder divided
between the state and counties. The
counties share is rs percent and the re-
manning 25 per cent goes to the state
highway fund. All money is used in
maintaining roads and the counties are
Obliged to spend their share of fund
on the county highways.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-27
AND
------ AND --
MARTIN

We have been requested to caution
children about ill-using and demoishing
the public playground property. One
of the most profitable lessons each
child should learn from this splendid in
stitution is pride in doing his or her
part toward taking care of the equip
ment and keeping it in shape to add to
the pleasure of all.
The office of the Darlington Elec-
trio Company was struck during the
electrical storm on Wednesday evening
of last week and burned completely,
although some Of the books and valua-
BILE papers were saved. 1t was not
discovered for some time, and while
the fire company responded quickly,
the flames had gained such Roadway
that there was no chance to save the
building Light service was entirely
cut off for some time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-07-27
]. B. REYNOLDS,

Insurance, Collections, Real Estate and
Loans. Prompt attention given to Probate
Business. Notary Public. Office upstairs
Opposite City Hall. Mineral Point. wis