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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
Boy Who Likes To
 Stay Out Nights To
 Sleep in Police Cell

To rid him of his desire to sleep away from home, Deputy Judge Will Ter in the city court today ordered 16 year old Edward Degnan of 23 Edwin street locked in a cell until Monday. Degnan was arrested on the charge of incorrigibility and his mother stated that four nights last week, he slept in a tent in a back yard on Surf avenue Stratford and that neither she nor her husband have been able to control him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
UNIONS CAR STOLEN

While a meeting of the Machinists' union was being held last evening in the rooms on Cannon street, someone took a liking to the autom obile which the union owns and drove away with it. When the meeting was over the loss of the machine was noted by Bus inesss Agent George Bowen and he reported the theft to the police. The ear bears the license plates, C33701.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
JACOB MEYER.

Jacob Meyer. died at his home, 1459 State street last night. MT. Meyer was a prominent member of Leasing lodge, I. O. O. F. He is sur vived by five sons and three daugh- ters: Henry Frederick, and William of this city, Jacob, of Philadelphia, and Charles of Summit, N. J. His daughters are Mrs. Athur Brabender, of Philadelphia, Penn. Mrs. Hugo Fisher, and Mrs. Samuel Leonard of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
CONNECTICUT'S
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss., PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Robert Weber, late of the town of Bridgeport. in said District 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 exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present, their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 LIMA WEBER,
 Executrix, 73 Whitney avenue,
 REiagsuoEk Conn Dl7 sN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
PRUDENCE MERWIN.

The funeral of Prudence, the nine months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Horace B. Merwin was held private ly from the home of her parents, l 6 Park avenue at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. Richard L. Swain former pastor of the South Congregational church conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
E. KENNETH KNoWLEs.

B. Kenneth Knowles, a we'll known resident of Stratford, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents,
 MT. and Mrs. Summer Stewart Knowles of Ferry road Stratford. MT Knowles was 22 years of age and was a bookkeeper at the United Illumin- ating Go. for the past four years. MT. Knowles is survived by his par ents and a brother, Douglas Brain ard Knowles. Burial will be in Mid dletown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
A little gift from Dier-Kiss!

Dier-Kiss perfumes and toilet-needs made only Paris. They have wonderful dantness and true virtue Their strength is remarkable and theirs appealing nosphere
 Straight from the Paris laboratories, Djer-Kss has sent quantity of delightful little sken sachets be given away!
 They perfumed with Djer-Kiss sachet powder. By who prefers the faint elusive perfume they will be kept in dresser utility box. Yet Djeriss is pleas ing that such a sachet may be if one prefers
 Commencing Monday one of these Djer-Kiss gifts.for every who purchases DjerKss face powder. Just for week. that's all!
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
SURGEON HAS TO CLIMB
 IN WINDOW TO REACH
 PATIENT IN CONFUSION

Dr. J. R. Powers of the emergency corps became a porch climber today when he had to climb onto a porch at S4S Capitol avenue in order to enter the room where Milen Sefrenke had barricaded himself. Sefrenke had locked the door of his room and was seized with convu1sions.
 Sefrenke was treated and then re- moved to St. Vincent's hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
LEG BROKEN, ASKS DAMAGES.

Before the common council commit tee on claims last evening, Nellie Cor ibett asked for reimbursement for medical treatment made necessary by a fall on an icy sidewalk in front of the Frank Miller Lumber Co. in East w ashington avenue on March 21. Her right leg was broken. She lives in William street. Attorney Hugh J.. Lavery called a. number Of witnesses to testify for her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
WANTS DIVORCE.

Jessie Casey filed papers in the su- perior court this morning in divorce proceedings against Maurice Casey of this city. Desertion April 8, 1904 is alleged. The couple were married March 8 of the same year,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Y. M. O. A. ENTRANTS MUST
 FILE NAMES BY JUNE

All entries for the city athletic meet to be held July 4 at Seaside park must be in the hands of Chairman Frank Rogers at the Ys M c. A. on or before June 27. All entrants must certify to their anna teur standing. There will be mum erous events for men and boys and forg irls IS years old and under.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

The engagement of Miss Charlotte Plumb, daughter of MT. and Mrs Arthur c. Plumb of Trumbull to Leslie M. Palmer of the American Chain Co., was also announced at the party given last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter Cantelo of T49 William street to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Grace Elizabeth Cante1o to Charles W. Bitzer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

year-oId daughter of. Signund Hirsch- berg, city court interpreter, last evening delighted a large group of her friends at her home, 134 Sanford avenue by a recitation of 'The Lady of Lyons,'' in which she portrayed six characters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
MARIA TYRELL.

The funeral of Mrs. Maria Tyrel1 was held from her late home in Eas- ton at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. R. F. Scheffie1d conducted the ser vices. The bearers: John TreadweJl, John L. Patterson, Charles E. Gill bert, Charles Everett, Charles Kel- lar and Charles Nichols. Burial kas in Tashua cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

BUILDING IOTs-A5 tract of 20. good building lots in Stratford, within two blocks of trolley, for sale or will ex- change for Bridgeport property a good opportunity for builder D. R. Whitney, S3 Fairfield avenue
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17
OBITUARY
MATILDA A. SCHWARTZ.

MATILDA A. SCHWARTZ.
 The funeral of Matilda A. Schwartz was held from the home of her par ents, 159 Black Rock avenue at l. 30 this afternoon. Rev. c. w. Areson, rector of Trinity Episcopal chuch conducted the services. Burial was in Stepney~ cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

Four Americans are listed as killed and three wounded in the latest Canadian casualty list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

NEW AUTO FsUEL-Much cheaper;
 established repeat seller; guaran- teed proof and exclusive 1O-yr- con tract submitted capable. county dis trict managers Inajim Fuel Co., Akron, O. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

Directors of the Northwestern Power Co. declared an initial divi- depd of $1.50 a share.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

Miss Frances Courtade, daughter of Jacob A. Courtade, the director of public works, is entertaining Miss Ella, Brodie of Brooklyn N. Y.- Both have been classmates at Lauralton Hall, Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

EXPERIENCED CORSET WOMAN as District Manager to travel and appoint corsetieres- Liberal terms;
 permanent position Am erican Cor set Co-, All Sangamon street, Chica- go a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

TO RENT-FTve room fiat, all latest
 improvements, adults. 12s9 North
 avenue DIT p*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

FOR SALE-Rosewood square piano.
 $40 Object for selling, leaving
 etown. s1s5 Fox street. DIT s%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

WANTED TRAVEL ER-Age 27 to so. Beginner; salary; commission and expense allowance to right man. J.
 g. McBrady, Chicago. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

AGENTS Quick returns; large prof it's made selling our high grade speciality Sells on sight. Partfcu lars free Write. Naonno Go, 2s3 Willow street, Waterbury, Conn
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

RAzoRs HoNED and safety blades sharpened; high grade rasors, $1-5o, $2.O0. Razor Speciality, PIP Warner building, sS Fairfield Ave a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

iEANTED-Midd1e age woman to
 care for old lady; good home in
 country; moderate wages Coun- try, care of Farmer DIS b~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

TO RENT-store with 3 rooms in rear. good business section; rent reasonable. See Cole, 251 State St
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

yVANTED-Experie fancy piece a ironer and girl for machine work. Model Laundry. 864 Broad street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

NOTICE-An horseshoefng hops in this city will close at noon, Saturday during Ju1Z August and Septem- ber- DIS s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

Derby papers please copy
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-17

Center aisle, rear.
The state herald., 1916-06-09
CHAPTER WI.
Parson Nichols.

She put aside laughingly my sus.
Ecstion OF assistance. The frc In tho
crate burst into blaze. and her hands
were busily rearranging the table.
with no servants left. and the
house unoccupied for months" she ex.
planned. Il shall have to give you sol
dier fare. and. perhaps. not very much
OF that Pardon my not joining In the
feast, ms have only Just eaten"
She drew up n chnir opposite To
whero I sat. supporting her chin in
her hands. The light between u illu.
mined her face. outlining II clearly
against the gloom OF tho wall behind
II was n young face, almost girlish In
n way. although there was n grave.
strong look TO the eyes. and womaniy
firmncss about lips and chin. had
seen % little OF her In tho days gone
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Dog 10 . comrsds whoss Loyalty
Never Waivers. Whose 0svo-
tion 10 Certain.

Your dog is ready to 20 with you
anywhere. at any time. through any.
thing. like Good Deeds In the old play.
He 10 something more than q respect.
able family possession. . toy. . part
OF an exhibition; he 10 q comrads.
whose loyalty never wavers, whose
devotion never obtrudes itself: who
responds to your mood without plum.
Ing himself upon his tact and who moi.
ther commiseratea nor natters.
After you have taken 4 few tramps
together you understand each other
perfectly. and there 10 no fear Of
either changing his mind unless you
yourself prove nckle past belief
And. when you are no longer friends
with your dog. you are beyond savins.
-Countryside Magazine
The state herald., 1916-06-09

lieutenant. Third United States cav.
alry-see. the numeral is on my hat
attached to Heitzelman's command,
now at Fairfax Court House. l have
recently been detailed to the recruit.
ing service. aud ordered to this sec.
tion."
found II strangely diflicuit. front.
ing her calm look Of insistence. TO 10
on. But there was no way Of escape.
Beyond doubt the sympathy Of this
girl was with the cause OF the North.
and II were to confess myself Tom.
Wyatt. and a Confederate spy. all hone
OF the success Of my mission would he
Immediately ended. Besides I lacked
the will to forfeit her esteem-to per
NIT her confidence In me to become
changed into suspicion.
Then ! will 90 on" ] said more
slowly. endeavorinS better to arrange
my story II picked up n guide at
Fayette. but the officer In command
there could spare no escort. The man
who went with me must have been a
traitor. for he guided me south into
the Green Briar mountains. Last night
at dusk we rode into u camp Of gucr
rillas'
who commanded themI Did you
learnt"
"A grny-headcd. seamcd.faccd noun.
tninccr. they called Cowan."
She emitted n quick breath. between
closely prcssed Inns
you know the man!" | asked.
Yes: old Ned Cowan: he lived over
yondcr. east OF here In tho foothills.
He nnd-and my father had some trou.
bic before the war Hc-hc Ii vim.
dictive and dangerous" She stopped,
hcr glance sweeping abou, the room.
II have some reason to suspect"
bhc added. as II hall doubling whether
shc ought 70 speak tho word. that
either he. or one Of his men. broke In
here"
IN search OF Bomcthingf"
"A paper: ycs-a deed. or courss
] may be mistaken; only II In not TO be-
found The desk In the library was
rined. and It's contents pcattcred eysr
the moor whom came. ! put thsn
back In place. but found nothing of
value among those that remained. Ny
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Demise Regretted In street.

New York-The news OF tho death
OF the man who for two generations
has been n dominant personality In
the financial community was received
In Wall street with many expressions
OF sorrow and feeling OF almost per.
sonal loss. for james J. Hin had not
only many intimate friends among
foremost fInancicrs. but was In.
miliar and popular figure with Wall
street workers.
Mr.. Hill was famous In the finan.
cial community for his qunint humor
and his conservative. though optimis.
tic views OF general conditions
throughou, the country. which were
almost Invariably sought every time
he visited "thc street"
Archbishop John ireland said: "a
great mnn has gone from earthly
lNsc. Not only man OF rarcst talent
OF mind. genius such ns Ia seldom
to be seen amid the moving scenes o.
humanity. 6ut also one who has pu,
his wondrous talent to the service OF
fellow mon. whose whole career was
marked with strict integrity and
aighcat sense Of honor. This much.
too. must sny In simplest truth. that
he loved and respected religion and
held the Christian faith 10 be tho ~.
preme principle Of human righteous
Jess and human life"
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Where Poll,snss, Ends.

The Moors are tho poiitest and most
genial people. taken ~ = whole. that
are to be found anywhere. q writer
In Trnvcl reports In describing a visit
TO Fcx Politcncss ends. however. Il
seems. In the vicinity OF the mosque
Of Mouiai idris. founder and protector
OF Fez. Tho streets are barred osY
by poles. and Christinns. Jews and
even animals are forbidden to cntor.
"A few days before our arrival Q
Frcnchman had been almost beaten to
death for trcspassins In this quarter" {"
tho traveller says The tourist natu.
rally made no attempt to take pho
ioernphs In this section. elsewhere
the polite natives did not object to
his usc OF the cnmera--a western in.
vention not usually welcomed In Mo-
hnmmcdan towns
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Qlep[D MIST
A TLE or CIVIL STRIFE Y.
@rRANDALk PARRISH ~
MgsIRAIloN$ 7 sl!:'!;E &6-cppHoDt5 &
-jAc/7eczLRc tCo

explanation will make the situation
clear. and I trust may serve to win
your confidence. do not have the ap.
pearance Of villain. do II"
mo. or should not remain parley.
ing with you." she responded gravely.
THE war has taught even the women
OF this section the lesson Of self.pro-
lection. am not at all afraid. or l
should not be here alone"
TT surprises me. however. that
Major Harwood should consent to your
remaining"
"He has not consented" she inter
rupted. Il am supposed to be safely
lodged with friends In Lewisburg. but
rode out here this afternoon to see
the condition Of our property. Word
came to me that the house had been
entered. The servants have all gone.
and We were obliged to leave 1t unoc-
cupied. was delayed. seeking to dis
cover what damage the vandals had
done. and then suddenly the storm
broke. and I thought It better to re-
main until morning."
She laughed. as though amused At
her own frankness Of speech.
There. l have told you all my story.
without even waiting to hear yours.
'Tis q woman's way. II her impulse be
sufficiently strong"
You mean faith In the other party?"
'Of course: one cannot be conven-
tional In wartimes. and there Is no ono
here to properly introduce Us. even II
that formality was desired. SO I must
accept you on trust"
my uniform alone should be sum.
cient guarantee"
She laughed: her eyes sparkling.
We'll. hardly. imagine you fail to
comprehend Its really disreputable
condition. But-well. you-you look
like an officer and gentleman"
For which compliment l sincerely
thank you. However. Miss Harwood.
my story can be quickly told. ! am 4
The state herald., 1916-06-09
~ COpE2IGHT
DA.cHczU4c GOQ
SYNOPSIS.

Confederate Sergeant Wyatt Of the
btaunton artillery Is sent as a spy to his
native county on the Green Briar by Gem
eral Jackson Wyatt meets a mountaineer
named Jem Taylor. They ride together to
Wyatt and Taylor meet Major Harwood,
father Of Noreen and an old neighbor OF
Wyatt. who is sent to bed while the two
other men Talk. Wyatt becomes suspi-
eious. and finds that Taylor has murdered
Harwood and escaped. Wyatt changes to
tne U. 9. cavalry uniform he has with
him. and rides away In the night. running
whom he Identifies himself as Lieutenant
Raymond. Third u. 8 cavalry. by means
q papers with which he has been pro-
Nded. Captain Fox nnds Harwood's body
believe Taylor TO be old Ned Cowan. Tho
detachment 10 ambushed. Wyatt escapes
70 the Green Brar country and goes to
Hnrwood's apparently deserted home.
The state herald., 1916-06-09

In Her Fingers.
This expression was in the eyes sur
veying me as I ate-Quiet, earnest
eyes. utterly devoid Of suspicion.
You are . very young man." she
said simply.
Not seriously so," answered.
rather inclined to resent the charge.
Il am twenty-four."
You look like boy l used to know
only his eyes were darker. and he
had long hair"
Indeed" caught my breath
quickly. yet held my eyes nrm. Some
one living about here?"
Yes; his name was Wyatt I never
knew him very well. only you recalled
him to memory in some way. He and
his mother went South when the war
first broke out Where was your
homer"
I'm Burlington. Vermont"
You are q regular soldierf"
Il was = Junior at West Point las,
year: we were graduated ahead Of
our class"
Her eyes fell. the lashes outlined on
her cheeks. her hands clasped ON the
table.
Isn't that oddi" she said quietly.
DO you know Nine. Hactell's school
for young ladies At Compton on the
Hudson! That Is where papa sent me,
and l was at the senior hop at West
Point . year ago last June. A half
dozen Of US girls went up; Fred Carl.
ton OF Charleston was In that class,
and he invited me. You knew him. Of
eourse?"
The state herald., 1916-06-09
STATECAPlTOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
IMPROVING PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
important Routes All Over Colorado
to Be Opened for Motor Tourists.

Important Routes All Over Colorado
to Be Opened for Motor Tourists.
Denver.-Improvements on public
highways in every part of Colorado
are being made under the supervision
of the State Highway Department.
Advertisements appeared for bids for
a $4,000 job on the Denver Morrison
road which will complete the last mile
and quarter Of the highway between
these two points. Under the plans
which have been drawn up. big hill
on the Bancroft property not far from
Morrison will be cut down and other
portions Of the road filled in. The
improvements will assure a better
grade and straight alignment, be,
sides doing away with big reverse
curve in the road. Three concrete
bridges also will be built to complete
the highway.
On the Denver.Limon road, which
also Is heavily Travelled. a contract
has been let for 400-foot bridge on
Bijou creek at Byers In Arapahoe
county which will cost about $4,000.
On the same road $4,000 contract
has been let for bridge on East Col.
fax crossing Tollgate creek. Work
ON 1t will be started In about two
weeks.
Work on the Wolf creek pass road,
between the towns Of South Fork and
Pagosa Springs. is being rushed In
the effort to complete 1t by July II.
when big celebration is planned.
The highway is the only one to south.
western Colorado and opens new
section Of the state to motorists. In
the same district work is being done
on the highway between Pagosa
Springs and Chama, New Mexico. 7.
J. Ehrhart. state highway commits.
sioner. has received word from the
state engineer of New Mexico that
the authorities Of that state have ap.
propriated money to improve the
road from Chama to Santa Fe. SO that
when the work is completed there
will be an excellent road from points
In Colorado through to Santa Fe.
In Moffat county. $4,000 is being
spent improving the road between
.raig and Meeker, Strengthening the
alignment and building five bridges.
while In Garfield county advertise
ments have appeared for bids on
$4,000 job finishing the road between
Rifle and Meeker. which will give
good highway through to the county
line on the north.
The state herald., 1916-06-09

By. And here l found hsr . woman-a
woman Of charm, of rare beauty svsa;
sweet and wholesome In look. hsf
cheeks aglow with health. her eyes
deep wells Of mystery and promise
Her fatherl ! dare not tell her Of
his death. Of his dastardly murder Il
was strange she had not recognised
me. yet probably the real truth was
that she had never before observed
me with any care or interest-consid.
ering me q mere boy to be laughed It
and forgotten. I was only . stranger
entering into her life for the first time.
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Demands safe cros.Inos,

For the protection OF life and as Z
result Of the startling number Of per-
sons recently killed In and near Den.
yer. a permanent order forcing every
electric and steam railway In tho
state to maintain uniform and safe
grade crossings. has been issued.
William Shellebarger and his wife.
Mrs. Katherine Broemmei and Miss
Mary Broemmel were killed at West
Mexico and Cherokee streets Nov. .
last year when freight train hit
their auto. Mr.. and Mrs. M. p. Bran.
nan. Elmer C. Elrod and b. l.. Pussel.
man were killed at the Denver and
tnterurban crossing OF Federal boule.
ward April II this year. The State
Utilities Commission took up the
cases. investigated them. traced
down the causes and the order ID the
result. This order affects the fifty
railways and street car companies op.
Grating in Colorado. It forces them
TO alter their crossings 20 that the
ordinary driver will know beforehand
exactly what sort Of grade to expect
when he approaches tracks.
wherever they may be located. The
order applies to 3.G7G grade crossings.
only 25i Of which are protected at
present by gates. flagmen. "wigwag''
signals. bells. or other safety devices
In addition to the customary crossing
signs.
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Misisd,

There &c N Professor Dobbins. the
famous cthuologint"
An interesting character. NO
doubt"
Yes. indeed. Why hs knows more
about tho races than any other man
In this country"
Fancy that And he doesn't look
AZ II hc had ever been on = track in
his iife."
The state herald., 1916-06-09
And Hs knew.

Mrs. Bacon--l see II Ia said a. q
rule. where earthquakes are most fro
auent they are most severe.
Mr.. Bncon--i have noticed the same
thing about curtain Hectares. my dsss.
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Battery Q. Elects Three osfIo.,s.

Al inc eIectIOh OF Off1c6Fs Of Bat
terry B. w. H. II. Cranmer was made
Junior first lieutenant. C. W. Com.
stock was elected senior first lieu.
tenant. and Richard 8. FillIus. junior
second lieutenant. AdJutant General
Gamble received notification from
Washington that Lieut.. J. A. Rogers
OF the United States Army had becn
granted permission to accept com.
mission In Battery A at the State
Agricultural College MS captain. Tho
lieutenant has been instructor for tho
battery recently installed at Fort Col.
Inns.
The state herald., 1916-06-09
Three state Guard officer. ov,..

The designations Of tho three off
GERS OF the national guard who com
posed the military court Of inquiry
held last winter have been nnsepted
by Adjutant General Gamble. The
three officers. Lieut.. Col. Edward J.
Boughton. Maj. Henry J. Hcrscy and
Capt. Hildreth Frost. turned In their
rcsignations In February when they
made their report. recommending
that tho adjntant general ask for the
resignation OF all officers on his staff.