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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
Trial of. Banker Knapp, Jailed For
 Year, Cost $2,1 136.55

It cost the state $2,136.55 to send Herbert M. Knapp, the defaulting banker, to jail for one year. This was learned < when the bill of costs for the Tease was filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court. Among the items of expense were Attorney S. D. Bowers $1,511.22 for services; Attorney John A. Cor nell, $122.SO for services; State Police Verilli $50 for expenses; William Nussbaum, $44O.93 for services; sher- if and clerk fees, $S.75; extra steno- graphic work, $2.85.
 Knapp was allowed to plead guilty at the September term of the criminal superior court to the charge of embez- zlemeHt States Attorney Cum mingsS made no recommendation re- garding sentence so Judge Futile inn posed one year. sentence. The troubles over the funds of the wreck ed banking firm of Burr & Knapp are not over yet for some of the deposit ors have petitioned the United States District Court to have Trustee John c, Chamberlain rem ove,l. "hii, mat ter is still pending.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
TYRES AND WATERLOO.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the; December issue of Everybody's Mag. azine. says:
 'Tt is abundantly clear that the battle of Ypres, in it's duration. the space covered, the numbers engaged, and the losses endured, was far the greatest ever fought up to that. time by British Army. At Water-. loo, the losses were we'll under ten: thousand. In this great fight thew were little short of 50,000. The fact that the enemy did not recoil, and that there, was no sensational cap- ture of prisoners and guns, has ob- scured the completeness of the vic7 tory. In these days one judges vic-s tory or defeat by, the question wheth- CT aTi army has or has not reached it's objective. Tn this particular case, taking a broad view of the whole ac5S tion, a German force of at least six hundred thousand men set forth to reach the coast, and was opposed by a force of less than half it's numbers who, barred it's way. The Germans did not advance five miles in a month of fighting, and they lost not less than 150,000 men without any military adj vantage whatever, for the possession of such villages as Gheluvelt, Wyts- chaete, or Messines availed them not at all.' s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
REPLY EvAS|vE, SAYS
 PARIS EDITOR

Paris, Dec. 2s-The German reply to President Wilson's note is regard ed as an evasion by the Lausanne Ga zette, which says:
 "The Berlin government pretends to welcome President Wilson's initia- tive but it really evades answering the American note as we'll as the Swiss one. It suggests a conference between the belligerents. conference held behind closed doors and at the conclusion of which each of the ne- gotiators would be free to boast of extensive concessions made and ac- 5cuse his adversary of secret reserva- tions and bad faith. What the ap- peal of Washington and Berne is for is the juxtaposition in full daylight of the objects of the war, but the ob- jects pursued being evidently contain ed in the motives of those who let loose the war, those motives cannot help being made apparent. It is easy to see what a formidable indictment would be formed and why Berlin and Vienna insist on discussing peace on the basis of the war map and refuse a procedure which would throw full light upon the responsibility for the war"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
HiBERNlANS WILL
 INSTALL OFFICERS
 AT NEXT MEETING
State President John F
 Leeney Will Be Guest of Division No. 1.

John F. Leeney of New Britain, state president of the Ancient Order
 of Hibernians, will be the guest of
 Division, No. 1, A. O. H., of this city next Sunday afternoon when the re- gently elected officers will be install ed and a large class of candidates will be given the degrees of the or ganiZation. Others who will be pres ent on that occasion will be Andrew
 Conniff of Danbury, state vice presl-
 dent; John s. Mccarthy of New Ha- ven, state secretary, and the mem
 bers of the county board of officers Iheaded by D. J. O'Connor of this city, county president. Rev. Dr. R. F. ] Moore, pastor of the Sacred Heart church of this city, chaplain of the division will also attend and make an address to the members.
 Plans for an elaborate reception to the visitors have been made. The meeting will be called at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoQn, and a large class I of candidates will be initiated into the degrees of the order by the re- tiring board of officers and the de- gree team. Then the recently elected :; officers headed> by John F. McCar- thy as president, will be installed by County President D. J. O'Connor, the retiring president of the division. This will be followed by social session
 during which State President Leeney, Dr. Moore, and others will make short addresses. The re will also be an en- ! tertainment and refreshments will be l served.
 | This will be the last session held by the division at it's present hall, 164 State street, and the following even l ing the division will hold it's meeting i in a new Nhall engaged at 2S6 Fair field avenue where very handsome , and commodious quarters have been fitted up.
 1 All Hibernians in the city are invit-
 ed to be present at the meeting Sum
 day afternoon and participate in the proceedings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
National Market Plan
 to Reduce Food Prices

New York. Dec. 2S.-Plans for a great national market through which food products, both foS con sumption in this city and for. ship ment abroad which would be hand led here under governmental super vision for the purpose of eliminating the middlemen as an economic fac tor were announced here by Joseph Helictman, commissioners of weights and measures of this city.
 He said that in April a conference will be held which he had assurances would be attended by leading produc- CTS and shippers from every state as well as of the representatives ap- pointed by the various governors, to take up the practical details of the plan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
Thos. D.. Reid Head of
 Farren Lodge, A. o. U. w

A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of Farren lodge, No. 57, was held at the lodge rooms, .176 Fair field avenue, Tuesday evening The following were elected for the ensu- ing year: F. M. w, Thomas D. Reid; master workman, George Mar tin; foreman, Dr.. Orville Rector; .overseer, Earl S. Williams. recorder, Charles J.. O'Neil; financief, Harry M.N Nichols: receiver, Charles M. Fuller. guide, Frank B. Halsey; in- side watchman, Felix, s. Meigs; out side watchman, D. w. Delaney
 An entertainment committee was appointed to make arrangements for ladies. night to be held. Tuesday evening, Jan 23
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
NEW RECORDS FOR. TALKING MACHINE

Maria Barrientos, the Spanish prima donna who has, by her remark able coloratura artistry, revived '"Lu- cia' in all its scintillating glory at the Metropolitan, has made an exclu- sive Columbia recording of the ex- quisite waltz song from "Mlrellle.
 Mme. Barrientos sings Lucy's grace full lyrical appeal to the sparrows Tor
 tidings of her beloved with bewltch- ing delicacy, trilling through the 1n- tricate roulades with infinite ease. But far transcending all is the sustained climax-held by the young diva on a single syllable, with an unwaverlng brilliance that thrills the listener as only such rare achievement can thrill After hearing this wonderful recording by Mime. Barrientos, it is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
AUTOIST HELD TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
 DEATH OF HIS VICTIM

Waterbury, Dec: 2s- Deputy Cor oner John T. Monzani yesterday ha1fd-
 ed down his finding on the death of Charles Hoehben, in which he holds Alexander M. Valcourt responsible for Hoehben's death. Va1court is al- ready under arrest, technically charg- ed with violation of the motor vehicle ! law. Hoehben was killed on the Watertown road on Nov. 6, when he walked into the street to board a
 trolley car and was hit by Valcourt's machine. His neck was broken ard his skull fractured He died shortly afterwards, at the Waterbury hos. pital. Valcourt is a member of the firm of Valcourt & Lacroix, carpenter contractors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

The subscriber having given up charge of his packet to his son, John Brooks, Jr., has opened store and offers for sale at the store of John 5. Cannon in Bridgeport, by the barrel or less quantity: Old West India Rum, Genuine Holland Gin, Virginia Peach Brandy and iMolasses: Havana and St. Croix Sugars, Turks Island, Rock and Blown Salt.
 The sloop Mary-Ann will, in the future, run as constant packet from the above store and wharf to Peck Slip in New York. Constant attention will be paid to receive and deliver freight, and every favour gratefully acknowledged; share of public patronage is solicited and a continuance of the favor of his old friends.
 JOHN BROOKS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
E. JEROME HOGAN IS
 TO RENoUNCE LITE OF SINGLE BIESSEDNESS

E Jerome Rogan. known to his numerous admirers as the Mayor o1 Seaview avehue,'' has seen the error of his ways. He will soon cast aside the role of the lonely bachelor for his engagement to Miss Helen Margare1 Fischer, daughter of MT. and Mrs Emil Fischer of 906 Howard avenue has been announced.
 MT. Rogan is president of the To. gan Loan association and secretary of the Fraternal Burial association He holds a responsible position at the First Bridgeport National bank. One of his favorite~ pastimes is playing host to his friends and he always en- +ertains on a lavish scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
WASHINGTON BRIDGE CASE

There was another move in the con- troversy oyer the stratford approach to Washington Bridge this afternoon in the Superior court. Attorney Jud- son filed a motion to quash the pro- ceedings which have been instituted by the county commissioners to com pei the selectmen of Stratford to build the approach. When the mandamus proceedings were begun Judge Prem tice gave the selectmen two weeks in which to file an answer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
FRANK R. RoBEsoN, LECTURER.

Frank R. Robeson, a\prominent lec- turer, died on Tuesday in Denver, Col, after an operation for appendi- citis, in his 18th year. He was born in New York and was educated at the Albany Academy and the New York Normal College. He started his for eign travels at the age of 8 by a tour through Europe. MT. Robeson made four trips around the world, and was presented to Queen Victoria, the Sul- ton of Turkey ,and Pope Leo XIII.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AG'
NEW YORK PACKET.

The fast sailing sloop Lapwing, Joel Goodsell master, with good accom- modations for passengers, will con- tinue her trips to New York. during the winter every Saturday. Freight will be received at the stores of Bur roughs & Sherman and Fayerweather & Hu'bbell, who will do all in their power to accommodate freighters and passengers. The accounts of the above business will be kept at the store of Fayerweather & Hubbell, Bridge port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
DESIRE TO LOCATE HERE.

President H. H. Sprague of the Equitable Gas Meter Co.,, of Indian apolis, Ind, will be the guest of Man ager Charles D. Woodruff of the Citi- zens' Gas Co. for few days next week o11 matters concerning his com pany The point of local interest in his coming here is that he desires to start a branch meter factory in this city, President Sprague considers Bridgeport desirable location for the
 establishment of an eastern depart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
< KILLS GIRL AND SELF

Buffalo, Dec. 2S.-Celia Schnitzer, 22 years old, was shot dead yesterday by d man believed by the police to be Maurice Gold, 45 years old, of Phil adelphia, who afterwards committed suicide by shooting. Miss Schnitzer came here four weeks ago from Phil adelphia and was to have been mar ried on Saturday night to a Buffalo man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

of MT. Stiles recordings-a song reminiscent of those hallowed joys of childhood that, though the head may be gray, make the heart young. This lovely song, set to a dreamy melody we'll serves to display the fine qpal-. ties of voice that won MT. Stiles recognition as a tenor of. .tenors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
Vrrn 1an nr -
 MUSTEROLE HANDY
It Quickly Loosens Up Coughs and
 Colds in Throat or Chest

Just little Mustero1e rubbed on your sore, tight chest before you go to bed will loosen tip congestion and break up most severe colds and coughs.
 Musterole is a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard. Simply rub it on. No plaster necessary. Better than mustard plaster and does not blister.
 i:iotlsanGs who use Musterole will tell what relief it givesl from sore throat, bronchitis, .3 tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet and colds Git often prevents pneumonia) i.
 25c and soc jars; hospital size $2.5Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
CARRIER uL

Our caArier on the route in the cen trai part of the city was unable from sickness to deliver the paper as usual Those of our readers on this route who failed to receive their news will see from this the cause of their not heinz supplied. He is all right to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

The Italian government is in the market for 3,000.0O0 75-millimeter shrapnel. The shells are to be com plete, except for loading. The order will involve between $40,00O0oO and e50, ,000, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
DOMESTIC ENDS LIFE.

New London, Dec 2s.-Gertrude McCaster, aged p, a domestic em- ployed by Mrs. Marc M. Comstock ot Broad street, ended her life bv as. phyxiation during the night. Melan. cholia. was the cause
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
STORM DAMAGES STEEPLE.

The slating on the steeple of the South Congregational church to the extent of. several feet, was blown off by the heavy wind last night It was probably loosened or broken first by the frost. This is not an uncom- mon difficulty with slating in this lati- tude.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
MORNING TRAIN LATE.

The morning train on the Nauga- tuck road did not reach here until l2 o'clock noon. The storm yesterday and during the night was very severe the whole extent of the valley. In some places on the road the snow was piled up in drifts several feet deep and frozen almost as solid as ice.j
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
HARBOR ARRIVALS.

The spropeller, Commodore H. A. Adams came in here this afternoon from Philadelphia with a load of coal for Ira Gregory & Son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
GREEK ARMY DEMoBILIzING

London, Dec: 27.-The foreign office has received advices that the Greek government is carrying out it's promise to demobilize the Greek army. The work is proceeding satisfactorily, the adVices indicate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

not to be wondered that the public that has worshipped at the little di- vas shrine purchase tickets for Bar rientos nights many weeks in ad- vance. f~ %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

A FULL LINE OF THE BEST BRANDS OF PLUM PUDDING.
 Atmore's Pudding, i lb can 25c; 2 lib cans 45c; small cans 1Oc. n % Franco American ' Plum Pudding, 1 Ib tins 2Sc:: ? in tins 5Oc; small tins 1Oc 5 for 25c. ~ '.'.. !, Crosse X BlackWells i lb tins 35c; ? ID tins 7Oc. Curtice Brothers Plum Pudding 1 lb tins 25c; 2 ID cans 45c; small 10c, 3 for 25c. Richardson X Robbins Brand I lib tins 25c; 2 lb. tins soc; small tins 10c, 5 for 25c.
 Crystilized Ginger
 ..... 12c and 25c can
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
UNCLEAN SIDEWALKS. :

The police department has filed 1S2 complaints with the street department of persons who have not cleaned their Sidewalks. of snow or ice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

geon. having taken the ofnc. or the late Dr. ". H. Hine in the Staples hotel, offers his services to the pulp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

The latest Columbia recording of Serge de tDiaghileff's Russian Ballet is "Les Sylphides." one of the striumphs of the Ballet Russo season. Les Syi- phides' is composed of the colorful nocturnes, waltzes and mazurkas or Chopin-Part 1 consisting of the Sev- enth Prelude and Waltz Op. 64, and Part 2 of Waltz Op. TO- No. l and Mazurka Op. 33, No. 2. Under the baton of Ernest Ansermet, the vague dissonances are threaded through the glowing tonal harmonies like the many contrasting threads of some rich and rare old tapestry. And this is the music of romance and mystery, alter rately sensuous and aesthetic, that has inspired the motions of the wonder full Diaghileff Russian Ballet. M
 It would be difficult to imagine a more romantic career than that of Vernon Stiles, the world-renowned American tenor, who recently became a member of Columbia S exclusive cir cle of artists. Born in Iowa, MT. Stiles lived the life of a cowboy. From the Western<Plains to the light opera stage was the next step in Mir. Stiles unique cfreer. And thereafter he achieved Ioperatic success in Vienna, Dresden and Petrograd. Siegfried Wagner personally invited MT. Stiles to sing in the Festivals at Bayreuth. And later Stiles was accorded weekly hearings before the great composers S widow, a distinction it is said no other American singer has eyer enjoyed. The Old Refrain is one of the first
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
MEDICAL NOTICE.

III. Abernethy, physician and sur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
XMAS TREES. WREATHs AND ROPING
 JOHN RECK q SON

EArmer want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28

Advertise in The Farrn-si
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-28
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

JOHN BROOK
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02
DIDN'T KNOW ~ WAS LOADED,
nOr KILLS SISTER WITH &C,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
DANNlLIE;. VA. January I--iirllie
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02
NEW YEAR GREETING BY
WIRELESS Is HEARD HERE

New Year greetings came to Rich
mond 10y wireless sarly yesterday morn
ing from the big government station
ut Arlington. Notice had been given to
amateurs to have their receiving in
struments in readiness at the stroke
of midnight. and promptly the message
came: "a Happy New Year to an-At.
a. Cobb, Arlington. Va"
The largest wireless station in the
world is located at the government res
Servation at Arlington. and this mes
sage was sent across the continent TO
Mare Island NavyYard. at San F,rn-
cisco. distance of 5000 miles, at the
rate OF 100000 miles per second
u In Richmond, tho message was re-
6ceived distinctly by G. w. Core. of 231S
Stuart Avenue. and George c. Robinson,
of GOT North Tenth street These Two
young men are among the city's most
experienced amateur wireless opera tors.
and both have been unusually success
full with the stations which they have
equipped.
Nearly every night these two ANA
tours hear messages sent from prac-
tically every station along the Atlantic
Coast, from Massachusetts as far South
rs Porto Rico. They frequently hear
the dots and dashes as they are sped
ltrom tho antennao OF vessels at sea.
Core hns been successful In sending
message as far as South FIll Va,
where 1t was received by N. r. Smith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02
Beer Crates Bear
Suspicious Label
Ncw Year Jokc Is Played on
Members OF McCiU Catholic
Union

The trouble began in the assembly
hall Of the Joint home Of the McCill
Catholic Union ana the knights Of Co
lUmhus. shortly alter O'Clock yestcr-
DAY afternoon. whom four crates Of
bottles labeled "AuheuScr Busch beer
were brought In. More were coming.
Tho annual New Years reception OF
III" McGill Catholic Union was in prog
ress. II had begun ~ { o'clock More
than l5o members OF tho McGill Union.
many Of whom arc also members OF
the Knights OF Columbus. were pres
cnt. No person In any way connected
with the liquor business. no person
who derive" profit in ANY way from the
sale OF liquor. is eligible TO member
ship in the Knights Of Columbus. Ri-ht
Rev Bishop Denis J. O'Councll. of the
Catholic Diocese Of Richmond. had de-
parted from the scene OF festivities
only few minutes earlier.
:, long table stretched down tho
length of the hall grooming under tho
weight Of light refreshments. y hun
drcd OF the members OF the McGill were
rcgaline themselves when the four
sturdy members each bearing n crate.
entered.
Health Commissioner James +. Phil.
lip" wa" lifting a sandwich to mis-
mouth when he turned and caught a
glimpse of the man with the foremost
CIH''. ~" dropped the SaUuwlCh ana
Intercepted the bearer OF the beer crate
What YOU got?" he asked, at tho
same time confscnting one Of the bot
ties. He held IL up TO the light for a
me mt. then shouted cxultantly:
Beer .''
Forty members OF the organization
dropped their sandwiches. \ crowd
surrounded each crate bearer.
The commotion attracted the atten-
ton rt James ~. Purcell president OF
the union. who was convcrsing with
James j. Dreamer, OF the CITY Gas de-
par,mcpt, In a far corner of the hall.
"Whats the racket calculated Pur-
cell
Nothing much" replied Mr.. Cream
or They seem TO have tired OF the
soft stun and are going in for the
nectar OF Gambrinus"
President Purcell crossed the floor In
three bounds. Mr.. Phillips held bot
tie and its bottom end pointed sky
ward
What's that You're drinking in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02
FLYNN WINS HIS FIGHT
FOR DEPUTY CI.ERlISIII'

Special to The Times DispatchJ
D.tNN1LLE, VA. January 1.-The end
OF local fight to secure the appoint
ment as deputy clerk TO the Federal
Court crded to-day when Meade r.
Flynn, one of tho several candidates.
learned uno.icially that hr would soon
receive his commission. Mr.. FLYNN has
been connected with the court here for
many years. and is also Il member of
the Danrillc bar. The office became
vacant with the death of .Algernon G.
/.;d,nunds, n few weeks ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02
They Gently Clean the Liver and Bowels and Stop Headache
Colds, Sour Stomach, Bad Breath.
Enjoy Life! Take Cascarets and Wake Up Feeling Fit
and Fine-Best Laxative for Men, Women,
Children Harmless-Never GRIPPE

Cascarets are a treat. They liven
your Ever, clean your thirty feet Of
bowels and swecten your stomach. You
eat ono or two Cascarcts like candy
before going to bed and in the morn
ing your head is clear, tongue Is
clean. stomach sweet, breath right,
cold gone and you feel grand.
Get 10 or 25-cent box at any drug
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02

his: Captain Dave O'Ncil was presented
with harmonica O'Ncil has onlv It
''lr 10 niudiing ear for music. be-
iiS unable 10 distinguish Home. Sweet
Home" from THE Star Spamplcd BAN
her. John j. curlcy went home with
baby's nursing ring. President pur-
cell got white TIN elephant with blue
'eES' ana Chairman Knightly drew :.
corKScrcw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02

store and enjoy the incest, gcntlcs,
liver and bowel cleansing you ever en-
pericnced stop sick headaches, billions
spells. Indigestion. furred tongue Of
fensiv" breath and constipation Moth
ers should give cross, peevish, fcvcrish
bilious children n whole Cascarct any
time. They are harmless and never
grippe or Sicken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02

bullet resting against her brain Her
fourteen year old brother was plaXinl;
with 22-caliber rifle in their home
and. not Knowing Unit u N.nS ioadnI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02

Long. thc.twelrc-y year old daughter OF
j. r. Long, who resides 81 Schooltcld.
died 1T the general hospital this even
in.. after llnEerlnE TWO DAYS Win ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-02

snapped tn" trigger vhilo the niuzst,'
Wa poiutcd towGrdg his sister Ttn,.
bullet struck tile girl ia the l,f, ~v$,,
punctIrinG II ana vutorius the head