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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
POINTS OF INTEREST

The -Ianke Hat Co. announce for
Saturday, Feb. 10, the first showing of
their exclusive styles for spring, 1916.
Felt hats, derbies and caps in a large
variety of shapes and shades, each
exc1usiveness SO long associated with
q. Hanke. The trim, vigorous lines of
the new spring hats strongly appeal
to masculine ideas. For the young
man, a style atmosphere that reflects
good dress; for the elderly man,
youthful "sptrAts' that wins sadrnira-
tion. Each hat is personally selected
for the men of this city and made of
the rich textures which have for 20
years been a. recognized quality of
Hanlce hats.
The Hanke HAT foctory lover the
stores Is at ypazr service, in case the
enormous assortment in the store does
not contain a. hat which suits your
particular fancy No matter how dr.
regular shaped Your head may be, this
conform to every line of your head.
Once fitted. they ~s+o-- putt and the
hardest wear does not mar their
shape. Store and factory service here
to match the hats-in courtesy,
pronnptness and a. personal interest in
your patronage.
Hanke gloves, for dress and work,
are as distinctive as Hanke hats. The
new spring line, made especially to
Hanke specifications, is ready for your
approval. Hanke Hat Co, 1852 Main
street, head Of Cannon Street.-AdV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
BLACK BOWS PLAN FOR
ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT

engagements for the annual en-
tertainment and dance under the aus
pices of the Order of Black Bows have
been made the same lines as pre-
vious events. 1.-The Yankee PeddIer,''
a comedy sketch, will precede the
banquet, after which dancing will be
in order for the balance of the even
ing. The participants in the sketch
will be members of the Black Bows,
and T. D. MCCARTHY. whose presenta-
ton of former entertainments was so
appreciably received, will again direct
the performance.
The Order Of Black Bows is com
prised OF heads OF departments and
subsidiaries, and is extensively known
through out the state The previous
affairs OF this order were largely at
tended by visitors throughout the
state, and ft is planned to make addi-
tional arrangements for the large
delegations from other divisions of
the Connecticut Co. in Connecticut,
who have expressed their desire to be
present this year.
These entertainments are attended
by the families of the members and
are a source of much anticipation
each year. The committee plan to
make the event this year excel all
previous efforts, and. the following
committee has been named: T. D.
Mccarthy, chairman; w. F. Mccoy,
w. Goodrich. William Sprague, L. J.
McGrath, j G. Anderson and George
Buttrick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
WIFE DESERTER WHO
ELOPED WITH GIRL
SENTENCED TO JAIL

After abandoning his wife and
minor child in Walden. N. Y. and
later leaving this city accompanied
by the daughter of his boarding mis-
tress, Allan Clearwater, an emp1oye
of the Remington Arms & Ammuni-
ton Co, was apprehended in Win
sted. Conn, a few days ago. He was
brought back to this city charged with
having defrauded his boarding mis-
tress.
In city court today, Clearwater was
sentenced to 80 days ir jail. :, At the
expiration of this term, in all proba-
bility, he will be turned over to the
police authorities of Walden and
charged with abandonment.
Since his arrival in this city Clear
water has resided at the home of Mrs.
Emma ]. Hall at 695 Beechwood ave-
nue.. A week ago Clearwater left
this city accompanied by Miss Emma
J. Hall, age p, daughter of the board
ing mistress. The latter has return
ed to her home in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18

Picking, Feb. 17.-President Yuan
shi-kai, Emperor-elect, is building a
great military camp near Honan-fu
the capital of his native province Ho-
nan, which is causing his enemies
much apprehension
Charges are made that he is develz
oping this great fortified camp as a
means OF strengthening his hold upon
the monarchy and desires to have 1t
as place Of refuge after the fashion
Of the medieval Chinese emperors-
The great camp fis thre miles west
of the city of Honan-fu, and located
near the river. 1t covers two square
miles OF land. Two thousand men are
at work erecting walls and buildings
in preparation for the accommodation
OF soldiers. The work has continued
for five months, but it is only about
one-fifth completed.
Army officials have stated that the
new camp will shelter ten thousand
troops, but newspapers out of SYM
patty with the administration say the
camp is to accommodate thirty thous-
and men.
: The barracks are arranged with.
streets go feet wide between them, and
at intervals there are kitchens and
store houses Open spaces are left in
various parts of the camp in which
500 men may drill. In addition, there
is a great drill ground provided for
larger units.
Honan-fu is a strategic position OF
great Importance. It is located on the
Lo river, in the most important pass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
YUAN SHl KAI STARTLES HIS
OPPONENTS BY PREPAREDNESS
Building Great Military Camp Near n-fu-Charges
Made That He Is Strengthening His Hold on Mon
archy-Station Will Shelter 10000 Troops.

affordine easy communications be-
tween the east and west. Tt is con-
nected by rail with the line between
I4aankow and Picking and projected
railways will give its connections Tar
to the east and west
|. Consequently, Honan-fu will be the
natural place from which to distribute
troops into any part of North China
It is about half way between the cap
ital and Hankow. the commercial me-
itropolis of Central China, located on
the Yangtsze river.
ing as to whether Yuan Shi-kai IN
capital of China. For over fifteen
hundred years the ancient city was
the site of the dragon throne, and it
is rich in tradition. Formerly Honan-
fu was called Lohyang, and it was the
capital of China, under the Chow dy-
nasty from ITO B. C. It was from that
city that Emperor Ping I'll sent a dep
utation to the west to discover the
great sage who had arisen, and the
deputation returned bringing Buddhist
books and Buddhist priests from In
dia.
I Soothsayers regard Honan-fu as
location upon which heaven smiles.
When the capital was first located
there by the Chow dynasty, the ora
cles were consulted and pronounced
the situation ideal. They said the in
heritance would last for 80 genera
tfons, or a total of 700 years. The dy-
nasty really lasted for 800 years, or 80
generations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
GOVERNMENTS FREE SEEDS.

About this time look out for your
little envelope from your congressman
You will soon get your usual allot-
ment of beam and pea and dahha and
pansy seeds. These of course are dis
tributed purely for scientific progress.
The governn emit sends them for pur-
poses of experiment. Tt can't tell how
to proceed with agricultural develop
ment, until it has tried out your scar
let beans in your front yard
There is not probably a case in 10000
where the government receives any
valuable return information as to how
its seeds ftourished "A private bust
ness wishing to try out it's seeds
would of course plant them side by
side in experimental plots where the
posi- bIef to find the value of them by
sending one package to a, man in
Maine and another to Arkansas, and
trusting the recipients to report,
As everyone knows, the real reason
for the seed distribution is quite diff
discovered that constituents were
pleased by this little mark of atten-
ton. It made them feel that they
were men Of consequence in their dis
trict, who were being looked after and
consulted. This is an asset to any
politician.
OF course the congressman are not
the only ones to blame for this waste.
If voters were not so easily flattered
congressman would not try to cajole
with them by frivolous means. If the
citizens would read the newspaper,
take pains to find out how their con-
gressnlen vote, and whether they at
tend sessions and committee meetings
the congressman would place their re-
lance wholly on substantial service,
and would omit empty compliments.
MANY congressman are already trying
to reduce this wasteful charge by
sending seeds only to those who ask
for them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
GRAND MARCH WILL
OPEN SCHWABEN BALL.

Seventeen members of the Schwa-
ben Sick Benefit society, Inc, under
the direction of John C. Dapp, floor
manager, will lead the grand march
which is to be a prelude to the I'M
masking at the 30th annual ball of
the society at Eagles hall, next Mon
day evening. The aides who will take
part in the march and evolutions are
William Boet1er, Adam Schemp. VIII
liam Henneger, Charles Merz, John
Stenge1, Rudolph Meyers, Fred
Schramn, Henry Bender, Henry PITT,
Christ Eisemann. Fred Schanzel, Carl
Roherich, August Enge1n, Robert
Blaskey, Max Hoe11e and George Bau-
sers. Following a. two step at the
18th number of the program the I'M
masking and awarding of the prizes
will take place. Seventy dollars in
gold prizes will be given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven Conn.,, Feb. 49,
Forecast for New Haven and vi
cfnity: unsettled tonight and Sat-
urday; probably Hight rain; cold
err Saturday.
For Connecticut: probably snow
or rain tonight and Saturday;
much colder Saturday. Moderate,
south winds shifting to north
west late tonight or Saturday
morning and increasing to gale
force.
Weather conditions: a slight dis
turbance which is central over
Lake Ontario is causing cloudy
and unsettled weather with light,
local rains and hT1rries of snow
in the eastern portion of the lake
region and New England. 1t VIII
probably pass ont the st. Law
renee valley tonight Pleasant
weather prevails in the southern
and western sections. The tenn
peratures are lower In the upper
Mississippi valley and northern
portion of the lake region, but
remain about the same in other
districts.
Conditions favor for this vfcfn-
ity cIoudy and unsettled weather
with mild temperature followed
by fair and colder on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
STEEL STORES DEPT.
OFFICIALS OF REMINGTON
PLANT AT THEATRE PARTY

The members and officials of the
Steel Stores department of the Rem
ington Arms & Ammunition Co. gave
theatre party last evening. at which
A A White. head of the department,
was guest of honor.
Covers were set for the guests at
the FairdieId Dining Rooms and an
enjoyable evening was spent. Mr.. D.
R. Sykes was chairman and treasur-
err of the arrangement committee and
Mr.. Edgar V. Richmond acted as
postmaster The following guests
were present: A. A. White, F. E.
Boynton, e. V. Richmond, H. B. GIas-
burg, H G. Fredericks. D. r. Sykes,
M. D. Moscovitz. N. J. Sykes, V. A.
Hagerty, S. H. Sebring, T. F.. White,
L. ~. Sleeves, C. E. Rogers, F.. w.
Krauth. B. Eastwood, D. London, H.
Smith. ]. REILLY, s. Mack and G.
Thayer.
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JULIA F. BOWEN CUMMINGS.

Julia B. Bowen, wife Of James Q.
Cummings, died yesterday at st.
Francis hospital, Hartford. after a
short illness. Mrs. Cummings was par
ticular1y well known in the South End
of this city where she was born and
lived the greater part of Nler life. She
was the daughter of the late Philip
and Anna Bowen. News of her death
Has been, learned with deep regret by
a large number of local friends. Mrs.
Cummings has been away from
Bridgeport about five years. Besides
her husband she is survived by a
daughter Alma, two sisters, Mrs. John
MuIford of this city. Mrs. Edgar Law
renee OF New Maven, and a brother,
John Bowen of New Haven. George
M. Bowen, business agent of the Ma
chinists' union. is cousin. The fun
eral will be held in Hartford on Mon
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
GROCERIES CAMPED
ON BY RATS, DUNBAR
FINDS IN EAST SIDE

Pure milk butter, said to be made on
the farm, and which has been trod
upon and picked by rodents, is on sale
in a grocery store in Pembroke street
according to Health Inspector C. How
ard Dunbar. Complaints came to the
office of the health department con-
corning the appearance of the grocery
store and an Investigation was made
yesterday afternoon. The inspection
of the ice box revealed a small open
ing in the rear Of the refrigerator
caused by the gnawing of rats. This
hole led to another one in the wall
where a nest of rats and mice was
located. Dunbar notified the proprfe-
tor of the store to clean the refriger-
ator within five days or stand pros
ecution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
GRANADos A MAN OF SENTIMENT

Enrique Granados, composer of the
new Spanish opera "Goyescas,'' which
was recently presented at the Metro
politan Opera. House, New York city,
is a, man of deep emotionalism. An
instance of this was seen the other
day in the New ork music rooms of
the Aeolian Company where Granados
had gone to listen for the first time to
a production of his playing on the
company's. pianos.
Granados had a few days before
visited the music rooms and played
a number of his compositions. Dur
ing his playing he had at the moment
composed a reYfrie which had SO fas-
cinated his listeners that It, was ptir-.
chased outright. The playing had
been done on a recording instrument
so that the very ughtest touch Of the
artist would be cut into the roll,
which was to serve as the master roll
of those which find their way into
private homes.
On the day when the selections
were to be reproduced Granados and
a few friends gathered in Aeolian hall.
The duo-art piano was started, the
selection being one of those which
Granados had himself played a few
days earlier. Scarcely more than a
moment passed before the company
noticed the great composerd bow his
head in his hands. He remained in
this position until the selection was
finished.
Then, with eyes trimming and in
deep emotion, he said: cit cannot be
true. I have for a long time prayed
that might some day hear myself
play, and this day my prayer has
been granted
Another interesting tale of a sim
liar kind dates back a few years ago.
At the Academy of Art and Literature
in Barcelona there was meeting in
memory of a well known poet. Gran
ADDS was asked to do something to ex-
press his grief over the poets death.
The young Spaniard rose and walked
to the piano. He struck three SOL
enn, vibrant chords and then on the
spur of the moment produced a most
tender and beautiful dirge, which has
since come to be regarded as one of
the representative compositions of this
interesting composer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
MYSTERIOUS FIRE
DESTROYS STOCK IN
FAIRFIELD STORE
Especial to The Farmer.)

Fairfield. Feb. Is. Fire. the origin of
which is a mystery, damaged the con
fectionery store of Henderson Bros. in
the center at 6:15 O'clock this morning,
TO the amount of $500. Oliver Je1l-
nings, assistant postmaster, who was
passing, discovered the blaze and tel
ephoned for the Fairfield fire appara-
tus- BY the time the hremep reached
the scene the whole back room was in
hour with the flames the fire was
placed under control. All the stock in
the storeroona, including paper, mag
zines and syrups, was destroyed The
post office, which is in the same build
ing, was unchanged The building
and the goods are fully insured.
Harry Henderson suspects incen-
diarisn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
STATE OF CONENCTTCUT
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, SO
PROBATE COURT

February 2, 1915.
Estate of Charles A. Francis, late
of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis
trict, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for Creditors of said Estate to
Those who neglect to present their
exhibit their claims for settlement.
accounts, properly attested, within
said time, will be debarred a recovery.
All persons indebted to said Estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to
MINERVA A. FRANCIS,
Administrative,
355 E. 165th Street, New ork City.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,


February 16, 1916.
v. Hogan, late of Cleveland, in the
State of Ohio, deceased, conveying
property situated in this State and
District.
Upon the petition of Joseph F.
Smith, executor, requesting this court
for reasons in said petition set forth
to order on file and record in this
court, certain papers produced as a
duly authenticated and exempIified
copy of the last will and testament of
said deceased and of the record of
the proceedings, proving and estab-
fishing the same, in the State of Ohio,
and that administrator with the
will annexed be appointed by this
court, as by said petition on file in
this court will more fully appear, it is
Ordered-That said petition be
heard and determined at the Probate
office, in said Bridgeport, on the 21st
day of February, 1915, at 10 o'clock
forenoon; at which time and place
all persons interested therein are
hereby cited to appear and show any
objection which they may have to
the granting of said petition.
1t is further ordered that said Pc
titioner give public notice of this or
der and citation by publishing the
same in a newspaper having a circula-
ton in. this district and by mailing
a copy hereto postage prepaid ad-
dressed to the Tax Comnissi oner
Hartford, Connecticut, all at least
three days before said day of hearing.
PAUL L. MILLER,
az Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
FREIGHT STRIKE IS ENDED

strike of the Central Vermont freight
handlers. which has made so much
trouble in the past few days, is over.
The company has raised the pay Of
the men from 20 to % cents an hour
and after conference in the Office of
superintendent Guthrie the PROPOSE
ton was accepted and the men re-
turned to work\ last night. The
strike at the Newl Haven line wharf
is still on but it is expected that it
will end speedily for the men are
anxious to get back to work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
COACHES GO OVER BANK
AS EXPRESS Is WRECKED

Richmond. Va, Feb. 18-The Sea-
board Air Lines Florida Limited, No.
10, north-bound, was wrecked yester-
day at Kingsland Bridge, 10 miles
south of here, while running at high
speed. No one was killed but IA
persons were badly injured and others
less seriously hurt.
The engine tender jumpedthe track.
ripping up rails and ties and four
coaches went down a steep enbank-
ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
BRIDGEPoRr EDUCATORS.

Eight members of the board of edu-
cation have expressed themselves as
satisfied with the views of Senator r.
G. NewIands of Nevada, that the mill
include not only a large increase in
the army and navy but also military
training in the public schools. Supt
Samuel J. Slawson and the members
of the board who expressed them
selves in favor of this plan are: Presi-
dent Elmer H. Havens, Robert D. God
dard, John A. Hurley, Louis F.
SchwerdtIe, Howard Challenger. DIR.
c. c. Godfrey, Harry H. DeL4oss and
Nathaniel w. Bishop.
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A RARE CHANCE
To Secure E1eganE Property ae StNm
ford, Conn, Belonging to
MRS R1REnERTCEK NsALiNLALal.Ll

To Secure Elegant Property &c SGEl1=
ford. Conn, Belonging TO
MRS. FREDERICK TAINGADGM
TOWNE
On beautiful G1enbrook YO0d, unique
house of 10 rooms, on high ground
overlooking the city, tiled bathEs g
Iavatortes, hard wood floors ana trim,
beautiful open IRE places, BuparQuet
range. also, las range, oiled Kitchen.
hot water heater, lot 1O5x40O, wonder
full trees and shrubs. A most unusual
property.
Also a most attractive Summer
home at L.itchheId, Conn, consisting Of
Colonial house and Ia acres of land on
East Chestnut Hill 1 4 miles from the
center of Litchheld.
Also for sale, cylinder Buick car,
only used six months, perfect condition.
Apply to
JONES REALTY co.
Hotel Davenport Stamford, Conn.
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$11.OO NarobiR Lynx n1uffs $6.9S
$500 Narobia Lynx unuffs >. $S.25
$1,000 Narobia Lynx muffs =. $9.9S
$1,000 Narobia Lynx muffs >. $11.98
Narobia neck pieces at same price
reduction.
$500 Black Eastern Lynx
nluffS ........ $12.4S
$23. 90 Black Eastern Lynx
muffS - SLABS
$500 Black Russian Lynx
$1,000 Natural Raccoon Ipuffs $9.4S
$50. 90 Natural Raccoon muffs $12.4S
$500 Natural RaccQon muffs STATS
$500 Black Coney n1uffs 800. $3.4S
So 90 Black Coney muffs 1885,. $3.9S
SIS. 90 Black Coney muffs 49,. $4.9S
1880 Leopard! sets -....... $7.4a'
$500 Jap Mink muffs $S.4S
Aneora Wool scarfs and caps at
greatly reduced prices.
soc AngoFa scarfs ........ Csc
69c Wool caps and scarfs 25c
Exceptional values from 75c, csc
$1.4S.
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Delegates to the Republican nation
al convention in Chicago were elected
by the Third congressional district of
Missouri. While not instructed the
delegates are committed to the candi-
dacy of Senator John w. Weeks of
Massachusetts, for president, E. L.
Morse of Excelsior Springs and E. H.
F'risby of Harrison county were unani-
mousIy elected delegates. Mr.. Morse
has been in charge of the Weeks cam
paign in Missouri.
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at a distinct saving.

~ ~ 49, u ~ - o.
Mems shirts and drawers,
fleece lined and heavy ribbed.
All sizes. Regular price BOO
at .. 49,. .r. SJc
Mems heavy wool hose in
Oxford gray, natural, navy and
black. Seamless. Strong
quality. Regular price 15c pr.
AT 49,. lie pr.
Mems cotton hose in hello,
tan, gray, balbriggan and black.
Double heel and toe. Sizes 40
to II 4-2. Regular SC pr
at .,..:..:.. sc pr.
MaiE
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
OBITUARY

Sarah Louise Dickinson, wife of Will
liam J. Cudney, died last night at her
home, 10Y Denver avenue, aged So
years. Mrs. Cudney was born in Bed
ford, N. Y, but had made her home
in this city for many years. whe has
active in the work of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Her
husband survives her.
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MARY 70. ROBINSON.

Mary E., widow OF Robert H. Rob
inson, who was killed at the Frank
Miller Lumber Co. while unloading
lumber a few months ago, died sud.
denly last night at her home, 625
Housatonic avenue. Mrs Robinson
was 48 years of age. Her mother,
Mrs. Emily Parker survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-18
LEVER COTTON BILL REPORTED.

Washington. Feb. 1s-The Lever
bi1lato direct the census bureau, to coll
Iect and publish statistics of cotton
and cottonseed products has been ia
vorably reported by the House agri-
cultural committee.
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$3.50 Trimmed hats 25c
90 and $3.50 Trimmed hats -. 48c
g and 81 Trimmed hats 5000. csc
$3.50 Trimmed hats $1.4S
500 Trimmed hats ........ $2.4S
$1,000 Trimmed hats 5000. $2.08
$1,000 to $500 Trimmed hats $4.9S
We have some better grades we are
Offering at the same proportiOnate
reductions. Wonderful values in
Re1fabIe Fur ScarfS and muffs-
322.OO Black Fox muffS -. SLABS
@95.OO Black Fox muffs .... $17.08
51B.OO Black Fox muffs -. $22.4S
SIS. 90 Black FOX muffs -. @82.48
$500 Natural Skunk muffs ;. @15.08
SSS. 90 Natural Skunk muffs :. $23.98
$4,000 Natural Skunk muffs :. $2S.75
Skunk collars at proportionafe prices.
$4,000 Black Fox collars -. $21.4S
$500 Black Fox collars -. $24.48
@25.OO Black Fox collars 49,. $17.4S
We have about is odd neck pieces
former prices $1,000 to $500, sale
prices $8.9S.
a word about black Narobia Lynx
furs. This is a fur guaranteed to
give satisfaction as for wear and
durability. We are the sole agents
for Bridgeport