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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Pastor And Wife
 Surprised By Friends

One of the most enjoyable social events of the season took place last .vening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. | an1es A. Gardner of the Advent Christian church on Putnam street.
 It took the form of an old fashioned surprise party and was a visible evidence of the esteem and regard in which the pastor and his wife are held by the church and it's young peoples societies.
 A happy feature of the occasion was the presentation to MT. Gardner of a. handsome russet-leather travelling bag. The presentation speech was made by Deacon Henry Ackerman.
 Choice cut flowers, an abundant col Iation, excellent singing, together with piano and violin duets by Messrs Orton and Whitney combined to make the gathering one long to be remem- bered by all this present.
 During the evening scome of the leading members of the church were busiIy discussing ways and means for Q vigorous campaign of church work extension The erection of parish house is among the possibilities of the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Detective Simon Hears From Chum
 of His Bovhood

To receive a letter from a school boy chun1, one that you have not seen nor heard from in almost 0 years and one, who has virtually slipped your memory is a pleasing surprise. De- tective George Simon this morning re- ceived such letter of this nature from a friend of his boyhood. whom he has not seen since he was eight years of age.
 The letter came f4om A. B. Estock, a schoolmate of Detective Simon in Streator, ILL Estock is now doing missionary work in Kisunu, British East Africa. The letter was dated Dec. IT, and reached this city early today.
 Marks were visible upon the. en- velope showing that it had been open ed by censors upon reaching London. Accompanying the letter were photo graphs of African Zulu warriors ready at any moment to go to the front. Estock is connected with the Friends Africa Industrial Mission. He says it is his intention to come back to the States in 1917. He has, heard of the progress of Bridgeport as an industrial city and desires of having a glance at the mammoth arms plants in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Hold Final Rehearsals
 For Coming Minstrels

Final rehearsals are being held for elie minstrel show to be given by the members of St. Patrick's R. c. church choir Monday, Feb IA. at Eagles hall, Madison avenue. The members of the cast have been working diligently for the last two months and no doubt when the minstrel is presented Mon day evening it will be 9 finished pro- duetion.
 Some of Bridgeport's best talent has been procured. A chorus of 30 voices wri1l assist the soEoists. The songs that will be sang are the latest Among those who will take part are: Miss May Casserley, who will sing Teach Me To Snlile,; William S.. Kearns and Miss Mary Kelley. duet, My Home Town Tn Ireland''s Miss Margaret Lord of Stratford, "A Per feet Day'';s Catherine Schack setCaro- 1ineS; A. AhTberg, Gypsy Love Song 1; w Hanrahan, When Was A. Dreamer; F. Gracio, CT Found You Among The Roses The end men will be Arthur Harris, Arthur Withstan- ley. Thomas Lynch and Arthur Levy. Edl1iam Griffin will act as interlocu- tor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
EMBARGO ON ALL FREIGHT LIFTED
 BY NEW HAVEN
Opening of Lines Through out the Country Expected
 to Relieve Situation.

The embargo on all freight consign- Cd to points on the New Haven and Central New England systems has been lifted. Orcers were issued from the general offices of the New Haven system in New Haven at midnight last night.
 In ordering; fIe termination of the car hoJd-up, General Manager c. L.. Eardo said &httt while accumulation of cars on connecting lines, destined for New England points is consA1era- Ele, he believed that co-opnration of consignees in hnndling cars delivered to them will lessen the congestion throughout New England.
 The original tie-up is blamed upon the numbers of cars that were already, on sidlngs and tracks of the New Ha- yen and connecting systems in New AGnslau d. 'Fhnne have been brought steadily to their destination points, with the consequence that in reality the eInbar go has been lifted here for nearly a week and no large influx of cars from here or Jersey City, or any other point is expected.
 With the opening of other freight lines throughout the country the shipment of goods from this city will, however, be greatly expedited. This is particularly true of the Pennsylva- mia Lines which are said in. Official railroad circles here today to be the only lines t]lsLt are not ready to take cars from the New Haven system.
 Consignees here are requested new ertheless to do all in their power to procure their goods quickly upon noti- fcation of arrival in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
FIRST STREAM
 TEARS OFF ROOF
 OF HOUSE AFIRE
Logs Rolling From Fireplace Started Blaze, Investiga-
 tors Believe.

The first stream of water turned on the house of MT. and Mrs. M. F. Hurd. at s1 Stratfeld road, early this morn ing. tore the roof off the house. The hydrant was 300 feet away.
 MI. and Mrs. Hurd, MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Birdseye, a printer of PIT Cannon street, occupied the house, which was nearly destroyed. Mrs. Hurd, who has been i'll, was in a critical condition this morning, suffer irtg from the shock, but this afternoon she was reported in an improved con ditton. During the fire, she was taken to the home of Aiming J. Smith, near by.
 last night. He says that not 15 min utes after he had retired, he and his wife smel1ed smoke. When he invess- itigated, he found the nall outside his bedroom af1ame.
 The occupants of, the house escaped in night attire. A telephone call was made to fire headquarters, and after permission to leave the city limits was procured from Chief Johnson, Assist ant Chief Beardslee sent Chemical Co., NO. 2 to the fire The Fairfield fire apparatus followed and another call to Bridgeport brought Engine Co No g. The first stream from the latter tore off the roof of the house.
 A valuable water spaniel was burn-' ed. None of the occupants suffered, except from shock, in escaping. 4
 According to MT. Birdseye, log fire was burning in a fire place when he retired Both he and Assistant Chief Beardslee believe one of the logs rolled from the fire place and set the floor afire.
 Damage to the house is estimated at $6.06O, which is covered by insllr- ance. The loss on the contents of the house is $1.oO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
CANADA GETS SCARE FROM INVASION BY
 GERMAN FOLKS HERE

Niagara Falls, N. Y.. Feb. 12=Des- pite the censorship which has been imposed by the Canadian authorities on the depsatch or publication of the news of a military nature, information from reliable sources was received here today of the hurried precautions taken at Niagara Falls, Ont, yester- day to resist threatened invasion of German forces" from the American side. A large number of soldiers, given as high as 500. and three ma chine squads were rushed here from St. Catherines and placed on guard at the great power plants and the in- ternationa1 bridges. The men slept under arms last night. The report was current that the army was on the way to the Canadian city from Buff aIo. There was apparently no foun- dation for the war scare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Week Before Wedding
 Anniversary, He Is
 Held For Support

Little happiness or joy will be at ,tached to the .ocor1 wedding anui- versary of MT. and Mrs. Leon Rice, formerly of Ycnkers, N. r., to be cele- brated Thursday of next week. They were married two years on IFeb. 24.
 Rice was arratgned in city court to- day charged with non-support He is guard at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. He came here in Septenbel-.
 He was arrested on a similar charge in Danbury last June He was order ed to pay his wIte $4 a week for inc support of herself and a minor child. He complied to the order for four weeks and then disappeared He was located in this city, where he has been working sfs a gAard ilt the Arms fitc- toro. In city court today. Judge Fred eric A Bartlett ordered Rice to pay his wife s4 week or go to jail for four months He agreed to comply with the order of the court and he was released in care of Probation Of ncor c. ". Simpscn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
 DIED.

lGRIFFING-In Chicopee Falls, Feb. H. 1916, Sarah J., wife of Joseph Griffing, aged 62 years. months, 8 days.
 Remains will arrive in this city on 2:O3 p. m. train Monday. Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Luke's church at 2:15. 1nterment in family plot Mountain Grove cemetery. Waterbury and AIiddletown pa- pers please copy.
 ] lMURD-In Long Hill. Conn. Feb. Ii, 1918, Marion c. Hurd, aged 68 years 3 months, 10 dssys
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, Long Hill, on Monday. 14th inst. at ? o'clock D. m- Burial in Mountain Grove E, Cemetery, Bridgeport
 B II b*p tTOWE~-In this city, Feb. Ii, 1916, Mercy Clark Towe, widow of Vii liam Towe, aged 80 years, months 27 days.
 Funeral service will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Francis J. Horsfa1l No. 579 Els worth St., on Monday, Feb. IA at 2 p. m- Burial in Lakeview ceme- tery- as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
HEEL FRACTURED IN i FAIL OF WINDOW SILL
 OF THE STRATFIELD

Slipping on the icy window sill on the second story of the rear of The Stratfield, David Caplan, a. window washer at the hotel, fell 10 feet to the concrete aIleyway and suffered frac- ture of his left heel and a sprained right ankle. He was removed to the Gahen hospital at the request of Man ager Frank A. Cantwe11.
 In responding to a call from the hotel, the emergency hospital ambu- when the clutch became, disabled as when thee 1utch became disabled as the ambulance was entering the yard in the rear of the hotel It was tow ed to the Auto Service garage on Fairfield avenue. Caplan was re- moved to the Ga1en hospital in the automobile of Investigator Alexander F. Morrissey of the department of charities.
 In the meantime the automobile po- lice patrol will be pressed into ser vice in tease of a call for the ambu- lance. The latter will be back on duty probably by nightfall. @a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Klein's Return To
 City Court Means
 Victory For Client

In his first appearance in many months counsel for a prisoner in city court, Attorney Jacob B. Klein. this morning, succeeded in having the charge of assault with intent to kilI held against his client, changed 10 one of breach of the peace. A fine of $15 was imposed by Judge Bart lett.
 The client was Steve Morak of 16F kee avenue, alleged to have murder -.ously assaulted and stabbed Steve Vichy and Steve Molar of the same address. about six weeks ago. The state was un;rble to show sufficient evidences to convict Morak on the seri- GUS charge and it was later changed to one of treaeh of the peace. Morak paid the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
BELGIAN PRIVATE
 M|SUSED OFFICE,
 GERMANS CHARGE
Says Cardinal Mercier Has Inspired Hatred Against
 Teuton Cause.

Berlin, Feb. 12-The following statement regarding the activities of Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium who is now on a visit to, Rome, was made public today by the Overseas News Agency:
 '"The letter which Cardinal Mercier and the Belgian Bishops addressed to the German clergy on Nov. 24 1915, regarding an investigation of alIega- tions that atrocities had been com mitted in Belgium, by Germans did not reach Cardinal von Hartmann, archbishop of Cologne, until Jan. T, which explains why it has not been answered. The general impression n. prevailing in Germany, however, is that the letter was inspired entirely by Cardinal Mercier, whose intransigeant attitude toward the German authori- ties became manifest on various occa- sions.
 Before the war Cardinal Mercier was an influential Belgian politician For example, at the time of King Leo po1d's death, she sided publicly with the party in favor of Colonial expan- sion in the notorious Congo affaSr, de- manding an increase in the Belgian army. After the occupation of Bel gium by German forces the Cardinal preserved similar attitude, using the influence of the clergy for agitation of a purely political nature.
 'tAt the time of the great Anglo French offensive the Cardinal ordered that in all Belgian churches in the occupied territory prayers be said 95r the victory of the entente forces. At the same tirne on St. Michaels Day. he published a pastoral letter compar- ing the present war with the struggle between St. Michael, the patron saint of BrusseI and Lucifer, suggesting in transparent fashion that he did /not compare Germany with the angel.
 'tIn another pastoral letter the Car dinaI said the Germans possessed no legitimate authority and had no claim to the esteem of Belgians who owed affection and obedience only to their King.
 During religious ceremonia1s in the fall Cardinal Mercier declared to Bell gian priests assembled in the N1alines Seminary that they were all obliged to offer the greatest possible resist ance to the Germans.
 t'In competent German circles it is pofnteI out that in the appendix the lette of the Belgian clergy, inspired by Cardinal tMercier, it is stated that an Austrian priest made inVeStiga- tions in Belgium which had disas- trous results for Germany. However, if Cardinal Pifd, archbishop of Vienna. declares publicly and for ma1Iy that he never authorized any priest to make such investigations.
 ssThe letter of the Belgian bishops also discusses the allegation that Ger man soldiers attack Belgian nuns When urged to investigate this charge Cardinal Mercier declined, on the ground that he did not wish to hurt anyone's feelings. But the Bishops of Liege, Namur, Brugges and Gheht de- clared that no such misdeeds had come to their Knowledge.
 ssA11 this corroborates the general impression that the liberties granted freely to Cardinal Mercier in the in- terest of his exalted priestly vocation are being used by him merely for pur- poses of political agitation, which places the German authorities in an position
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Kralick Bound Over
 To Superior Court
 on Charge of Murder

In city court today a demurrer was entered in the case of Paul Kra1iclz age 21. of BPS Willard street, arraign- ed on>a charge of murder and the ac- cused was bound over to the su- perior court without bonds.
 Kralick is charged with murder ing John Cajorkf or Czekonslxi of 314 Willard street on the night of Satur- day, Jan. 29. Kra1ick is alleged, to have stabbed Cajorki without any propagation. He admits committing the/cri1ne but can give no reason for the assault. It is believed that he is feigning in sanity. The police are un- able, to learn the motive of the crime He was remanded to the county jail and will be held without bonds await ing the trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

sang '.Pie Jesu,T and after the mass Joseph Clabby sang "Only Waiting As the body was taken from the church, Mrs. Munich and Mrs. Clabby sang Nearer, My God to Thee.'' There were many beautiful floral tri- butes about the casket. The post master and other officials of the post office were present as well as a dele gation was also present from Court Marina, F. of A. MT. ConIen, who had been i'll a long time, had expected his death and had chosen six intimate friends for his bearers. Charles A. Laufer, Reginald Reed, William Duff fer from the post office, and James P. O'Neil, William R. Redden and John Prendergast. Burial was in St. Mich aeTs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Competition Keen In
 Stratford Firemen's
 Contest For Pupils
Especial to thd Farmer.)

Stratford, Feb. 12-Spirited compe- tition marked the second week among the contestants for the prizes to be awarded for the most popular High school and grammar school pupil, by the members of the Stratford fire de- partment, No. 1. The prizes to be awarded are a solid gold watch to the High school pupil having the highest number of votes at the close of the f1remen's carnival and a bicycle to the grammar school pupil.
 In the number of votes cast up to date for the High school pupil. Helen Thompson leads with 300. Other contestants are as follows: Catherine Russell, 175; Fred Rauscher, 24O; Florence Mallory, 15o; Dorothy Peck, so; Ethel Stevens, 50; Lillian Brandt. 3O,t and Carrie Chapman, 25.
 John Hamilton leads with a total of 1080 in the grammar school con- test. Other contestants are Louis Bova, 51O; Reg Judson, 145; Louis Beardsmore, 25, and Clarence Bolster, 25.
 More than 200 persons are expected to be present at the turkey supper to be given by the members of the Wea- togue Country club this evening at the new club rooms, Columbus Farms. This will be the first affair to be held at the new quarters. Dancing will follow the supper. The committee in charge is Charles H. Sillima,n, chair man; David L. Rhoades Edward SpaII Frank L. Curtis, Harry A. Burnes and Edward Spargo. Pleasant surprise was expressed to- day when announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Birdella U. Dean. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Dean of Huntington road and Clar- ence G. Morse, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert W. Morse of Huntington road.
 
 Ernest c. Carpenter, pastor of the stratford M. B. church, Sunday. Feb. 6. Both persons are very well known in town. The bridegroom is a plumber by occupation.
 The dates for the class initiation , of the Okenuck tribe of Red Men have been set. The adoption degree will hunters and warriors degree, March 20, and the chiefs degree, March 27.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Meth odist church will give a supper and a sale in the church parIors, Thursday, March 2.
 Masses at St. James R. c. church, Sunday, will be celebrated at S:3O and 10:30. The last mass will be a high one. Rev. Michael J. O'Connor, pas tor, will ofhciate at all the services.
 At the Stratford M. B. church, Sun day, Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter, the pastor, will preach morning and even ing Topic for the morning, Where Can We Find the Almighty ?'' Evening topic, "Beginning Life the Second Time"
 Strangers are always welcome. The attention of the people in the vicinity of Huntington road is called to the evening services now being held there. MT. George Barbour will preach next Sunday night, 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
CROWDED JlTNEY BUS
 STRIKES MILK WAGON

A jitney bus filled to capacity with passengers on their day to work and owned and driven by David M. Horn stein of 496 Catherine street, collidcd with an automobile milk truck, owned and driven by George M. Mcclellan of Trumbull, at East Washingt and NobIes avenues at o'clock this morn ing. None of the passengers was in jured.
 The Milk truck was going east on East Washington avenue and almost cleared the trolley tracks on Noble avenue when the titney bus, bound north on Ncb1e avenue. collided with the rear end of the truck. Passengers received a severe shaking up but none was injured. The rear of the truck was damaged seriS S.usly and the front mud guards and lights on the jitney machine were also damaged. Mo Lellan reported the matter to the po- lice. No arrests were made and civil action will probably be taken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
A. WAKELEE OF
 STRATFORD ASKING
 DEGREE OF DIVORCE.

Naming Truman A. Cook as core spondent, A. S. Wake1ee of Stratford, has brought divorce proceedings against Ethel T. Wakelee of Plainville It is alleged that the acts took place in Plainyille between June and Nov 1, 1915. Mrs. WakeIee's maiden name was Ethel Thomas. She mar ried the plaintiff May 29, 1911
 Another divorce writ filed in the su- perior court today was brought by William J. Flood of this city against Sarah A. Flood also of this city. De- sertion October Il, 1911, is alleged. The couple were married Deeem Der 3. 1908. Mrs. Floods maiden name vas Sarah McNamara.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

An appreciatfve audience attended the excellent recital given last even ing in Warner hall by the pupils of J. Adam Hugo. teacher of the piano forte. The work of the young people showed much promise and spoke high Iy of the capabilfty of the instructor. Several of the selections were the composition of Prof. Hugo himself. The program:
 Concert in major, John Adam stein;. Part Miss Rose Faite1son.
 Andante cantabile, John Adam Hugo; Miss Laura Katz-
 Concerto in F major, Ignaz Mos cheles; Part III; Sidney Mooney. Second Mazurl1a, Benjamin God ard; Miss Isabella Cohen.
 Concerto in D minor Felix Men de1ssohn, Part I; Miss Evelyn DeLong. < Evening Star, Wagner-Liszt; Miss Elizabeth Harriet Spinning.
 Prelude in c sharp minor, Rach- maninoff, James Foster.
 delssohn, Part "; Mrs. M. Swanson.
 Fsreude, J. A. Hugo, Miss Edith McMann.
 Polacca briIlante. weber-Liszt;- Miss Ethel Seamans.
 Rhapsodie hongroise No 6, Franz Liszt;N Miss Nellie Bernstein.
 Concerto in A flat, Johann Hum mel, Part I; Miss Adelaide ziegler.
 (S9 Liebstraum Liszt; (b) Spiner- lied, Miss Marjorie Culver.
 March Ailitare, Schubert, Tausig; Charles McBurney.
 Concerto in D minor, Anton Rub instein; Part I; Gaston Osgyani. ConcertoN in A minor, Edward Greig; Charles Kiczko.
 Mrs. J. D, Fleming who has lived nine years in India gave an interest ing talk on the mysteries of that coun- try yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. MacLaren Richardson on Myrtle avenue, before the members of the Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church. A business meeting preceded the address at which the annual election of officers was held, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. Carl Foster; vice presidents, Mrs. J. M. Richardson, Mrs. Frank Burton and Mrs. O. D. Beach; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Fish; recording secretary. Mrs. Percy Sargent; financial secre- tary, Mrs. Harry Speaker; literary sec tretaries Miss s. W. Lacy and Mrs. iCharIes Cooper. A new board of gov ernors was elected as follows: Mrs. s. c. Trubee, Mrs. John Fitzgfbbon, Mrs. w. M. Bangs, Mrs. B. c. Wallace, Mrs. R. M. Keys and Mrs. Archibald