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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
He BET ON THE ATHLETICS.
Georgia Tax Collector Now Admits
$1,000 Shortage In Accounts.

Waycross, Ga.-After losing more
more than $4,000 belonging to the city
of Waycross in bets laid in the chances
Of the Philadelphia Athletics to win
the worlds series of 1914 Alex c.
Lowther. city clerk and tax collector
of Waycross, attempted to regain the
money lost by using other sums be-
longing to the city until his accounts
were more than $1,000 short, accord
ing to a letter from Lowther made
public by Mayor Scott I. Heaton.
Lowther in his letter says 6a ex-
poets to repay the money taken. He
returned the keys to the city vault
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Had to Break One.

Bobby, do you know you've DELHI
erately broken the eighth command
ment by stealing James candy?"
We'll, thought | might as well break
the eighth commandment and have the
Caldy. as to break the tenth and only
coVCt It'll Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
GTATE of Wisconsin, County Of Iowa, Off
~ of County Clerk--ss.

Notice is hereby given. that at an election to
be held in several towns, villages and election
precincts of Iowa County on the first Tuesday Of
month the following officers are to be elected:
Four Delegates at large and two district
delegates for the Third Congressional district
mentioned in the foregoing election notice of
the Secretary of State.
Justice Of the supreme court. also noticed
in said notice.
Such other town, village and city officers as
are required by law to be elected at such cleo
ton.
Such election to be held. votes counted and
returns to be made required by law.
Given under my hand and Official seal at the
court house in the city Of Dodgeville. Wis
consin, this 18th, day of February, A. D. 1915.
Z. E. GRIBBLE, County Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
GooAEnouuh.

DO you think you can support my
daughter in the style to which she
has become accustomed" mo, sir
bu; | think | can support her in the
style 10 which her mother had to be-
come accustomed when she got mar
~led.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
QUICKEN GIRLS WITS.
Radcliffe Students Get Lunch, WeIIes.
ley Organ Recital, During Tests.

Cambridge Mass.-Radcliffe girls
were given free lunches with their
exams. A fund had been provided so
that beef tea and crackers could /
served following the exams The in
novation proved big hit.
To give the Wellesley college girls
poise and confidence in their hard mid
winter exams President Pendleton ar
ranged a daily morning organ recital
during the examination period Or
ganist Hamilton arranged a program
Of three selections daily, light, CLASH
cal music having the preference
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Latest Rapid Telegraphy.

A French system of rapid teleg-
raphy by which it is possible to send
10000 words an hour, has worked sue
cessfully for distances of 900 miles in
that country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
BUY PROPERTY
In a Prosperous and Growing
Town.

Property will be listed ana advertised for
sale in this column free of charge for advertis-
ing unless sale is made. If the property is sold
ether by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
office:
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
LYRIC

"a Full House. as presented this
week by the Lyric All-Star Stock
Company, is proving a most popular
attraction and is living UP to the
title, by drawing capacity audiences,
creating laughtbr and giving the
greatest satisfaction.
Next weeks play will be "Along
Came Ruth,'' a unique domestic com
edy drama which ran for successful
season in New York and which has
just been released to stock produce
ton. The story involved in "Along
Came Ruth" is one Of the most in
teresting ever told in connection with
stage production, as it not only UNI
folds stirring plot, but gives a.
most picturesque and correct story
of the lower East Side, as well as
small town life.
Along Came Ruth is character
play, full of humanity, overlooking
with heart-interest. At the same time
there is an abundance Of laughter all
of which is of the clean-cut variety.
This play has been classed as the
equal, if not the superior of "The
Old Homestead" The Lyric PLAYERS
will have splendid parts in "Along
Came Ruth
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Attorney Cornell
Addresses Round
Table Gathering

At the etReund Table Gathering
of the Catholic Charitable bureau
which met last evening at st, CHARLSE
hall, Attorney John A, Carnen opened
the discussion with an address on the
relationship between the legal and
the social worker professions. He
traced the development Of laws, civil
and criminal procedure. and showed
how the American government had
taken laws from England and that as
a result many of eur laws are anti
auated and net at all adopted to Gun
present social system, He further
spoke of some very changes necessary
to deal with the serious problems
which have arisen, for example. the
need of a court Of domestic relations
where cases of nen-sunpeFt. deser-
ton, and Juvenile cases could be
tried.
The need of SEINE change IA the
Jail system, whereby the Jail could b.
used as a weFkheuse and the deserteI
or nen-supperter would be forced t.
labor while his family would be CIV,
en- some conversation fron his labor
fer their support, was discussed,
The next meeting will take place
Jan. IL at st, Patrick's hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
ST. LUkE'S FUND
NOW ESTIMATED
AT over $4,000

Friday is usually the dullest day
In a whole financial campaign, no mat
ter what day the campaign starts st
Luke's has proved an exception anG
Friday proved the brightest and mos
enthusiastic day of the whole week
Last night st. Lukes army of collec-
tors reached $s,042, a total which be.
gins to look like a real success With
$4,000 as an estimated receipt from
the sale of the property at Stratforo
avenue and Sixth street, the total now
is $33,042.
Suffragan Bishop Acheson will re-
turn on Monday and on Tuesday, the
day when the campaign ends. He
has sent a circular letter to every
Epfscopalian in the city. The let
ter. follows:
To the Members of the Episcopal
Church in Bridgeport:
l have been here in your city
for three days trying to cheer the
rector OF St. Luke's mission and
his loyal band of $50 workers, in
their effort to raise the necessary
funds to build a church and par
ish house. I have been Impress
ed by the courtesy of the citizens
Of Bridgeport. Men up to their
ears in business readily gave a
hearing to the plea for help and
responded. The need is an ap-
pealing one People blessed with
large families, and not burdened
with worldly means, working
hard to provide place where
their children and themselves
may worship in a suitable build
ing on Sundays, and play in
suitable and pleasant surround
ings on week evenings-and CIV
ing literally themselves
ought by these facts make
strong appeal to the more wealthy
people of the city.
Will all who read this kindly
help with some gift and at the
same time, say a word of cheer to
those who ask for it, It is not
pleasant work, this asking from
door to door. and a word Of cheer
is helpful even though gift be
impossible. tell Mr.. Jepson that
If he works with the same dill
gence that the business man of
Bridgeport does, he is bound to
succeed.
Yours in work for the East
Side,
EDWARD CHAMPION AcHEsoN,
Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut.
Dec. 8. 1916.
There will be no regular meeting
Of workers at $50 o'clock, but every
one has pledged a report of large
figures at 8 o'clock when they will
meet in the parish hall for one-half
hour. Last night the Mems club
of the church, pledged 5000 and the
Wemen's Guild also pledged 5000. The
Girls Friendly society has pledged
$500 at the meeting on Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
NEW JERSEY COURT
AWAITS MAN SENT TO
COUNTY JAIL HERE

While Leon Disbrew, az years of
age, a Kessuth street resident, was
being tried in the city court this
morning On charges eff embezzleHient.
it being alleged that he swindied the
proprietor of Smiths lunch room, in
Kossuth street, cut of $9.65, word was
received from the authorities at AS
bury Park, New Jersey, that the de-
PENDANT was wanted in that city for
grand larceny.
= He was fined $50 by Judge Frank
Wilder and sent to Jail because Of his
inability to pay the sentence. The
Asbury Park police state in their
communication to Lieut.. e. o. CroNan
that they will furnish a warrant for
his arrest and papers asking for his
extraditien when he serves his SEN
tence in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Danbury Policeman
Runs Into Trolley,
Then Off the Road

While North Main street trolley
car was standing at the end of the
line, near Wentworth street at 1875
last night, an automobile driven by
James r. Turner, said to be Dan
bury policeman, crashed into the
rear, rebounded, then went around
and hit the side and eafeemed off inta
a yard. Fhe ear narrowly missed a
woman in the street.
Turner was unhuft. He was s1as=
peeted of having been drinking and
was arrested on the complaint Of the
crew, The machine was smashed.
This morning it was towed to a gar
age in Wood avenue.
The driver was arraigned this
morning in the city court on the
charge of operating a motor vehicle
while intoxicated. The case was con-
tinued until Dec. IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
st. Georges Sons
Will Have New Home
Ready by Christmas

4 It is expected that the plans for
the new home which the Sons of st.
George expect to erect on the south
side Of Stratford avenue between
East Main and Pembroke streets will
be ready before Christmas Work
on the building probably will begin
during New Years week A brick
and steel girder structure will be
built 45x116 feet and two and half
stories high, with fat roof. The
basement win be, fitted with a grill
room and bowling alleys.
On the first floor there will be two
stores and the lodge room where
meetings of the two branches of the
society and kindred organizations
will be held. On the second floor
there will be an assembly and ball
room. Steam heat will be installed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
InE WEATHER

New Haven, Dec. 9-Forecast:
/. Rain tonight; clearing and colder
Sunday
Connecticut: Rain tonight, Sun
day colder and partly cloudy;
southeast to south winds, becom-
ing fresh and shifting to south
west and west.
The disturbance which was
central over upper Michigan yes
terday morning is now central
over Ontario. 1t will probably
pass out the st. Lawrence valley
tonight. 1t is causing unsettled
weather with rain Or SHOW ia the
Ohio valley and the eastern peP-
tien Of the lake region, The
western area of high pressure has
moved southwark and is now een-
tPa1 over the lower Mississippi
valley. 1t is causing unusually
low temperatures in the south
era districts. Tt is as cold this
morning in Louisiana as it is ia
Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
fire and POLICE
BUILDING PLANS
NOW COMPLETED
Heads of Commissions to
Confer on New Station
for Black Rock.
OPTICIANS
1858 MAIN STREET
EVERYTHING OPTlCALWlSE

President John A. Leonard of the
fire commission, and President John
C. Stanley Of the police commission,
will confer soon on plans which are
being prepared for the combination
fire and police station to be erected
at Fairfield avenue and King street
In Black Rock When the building
is completed the present Third pre-
cinct station in the old Swedish
Methodist church in Lee avenue will
be abandoned.
The building to be erected in the
Black Rock section will be Of brick,
Colonial design, ssx67 feet two
stories and basement. The first story
will be freproof. The roofing will be
Of tar and gravel. The trimmings of
the building will be limestone. Each
department will occupy half Of both
stories of the building. Each hah
will be especially designed for the
branch Of the department which Is to
occupy it.
The half for the fre department
will contain rooms for the apparatus
on the lower floor, with signal tower.
officers room and toilets, The appa-
ratus used will be motor driven. the
upper floor will be sleeping DOR
mitory,
The lower floor Of the police side
will be arranged for a garage for a
police patrol wagon, desk ro~dn. cells,
toilets, etc, The upper floor will have
a dormitory, wo,nen's detention room,
Steel beams and sash, f1reproof WIN
dows, iron stairwaya. safety treads,
etc., will be included In the specifca-
TONS
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
FOUND SHE HAD
TWO HUSBANDS;
court AIDS Her
Four Marital Knots Severed
In Superior Court Di-
VOrce Session.

Four marital knots were united by
Judge eager in the superior court yes
terday afternoon. Herbert Shippee of
this city was given an annulment from
Gertrude Shippee after the court
heard how Shippee had been deceived.
He was led to believe his wife was
a widow at the time he married her,
when as a matter of fact she had a
husband living then.
Her first husband was Charles Mill
Ter, whom she married in New York
several years ago. After he was ar
rested and sent to Sing Sing the wom-
an came to this city. In order to con-
cea1 her husbands disgrace she said
she was a widow. After a three
months courtship she married Ship
pee. All went we'll until June II last
when the first husband appeared at
the Shippee home. I'm in nice
fix now,' declared the woman with
two Husbands IT don't know what
I'll do" What Shippee did was to
start legal proceedings
Mary Isabelle Zeeman of Stamford
was freed from John Zeeman of
Stamford. She alleged her husband
had been cruel to her.
Hildur Dubee Of this city was given
a deere from Edward J. Dubee of
this city on the ground of desertion.
Ten days after their marriage Dubee
left his wife and joined the army.
Carrie Volpe Of this city declared
she had been deserted by Lawrence
Volpe She testified that her hus-
band and his two brothers left the
house one day and never came back.
She was given a divorce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Grandmother In
Mysteries at Loss
Of Girl, Aged Two

Mrs. Viola Smith, a Cougar res
1dent of Stratford, made a scene in
the superior court yesterday. afternoon
when her grand daughter was taken
from her by order of the court. The
custody of the child was awarded to
George Desrossier, the father. Then
Mrs. Smith shrieked and wept.
There has been trouble between
Desrossier and his mother-in-law since
Mrs. Desrossier died two years ago.
Mrs. Smith took charge of the child
at that time and claimed her daughter
had given the little girl to her. Des-
rossier said he was unable to get pos
session of his daughter so he brought
habeas corpus proceedings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
SAYS RAILROADS
ARE LOOKING TO
US. OWNERSHIP
Head of Railway Commits
sion Association Gives His
View to Probers.

Washington, Dec. 9-Railroads
were accused of trying to ruin their
own cedit and laying the foundation
for federal ownership by Max Thelen
president of the National Association
of Railway Commissions, in resumine
his testimony today before the Con-
gressional railroad investigating COM
mittee.
"The railroads are in hysteria OF
pessismism," he said. with earn
ings beyond all previous records and
constantly growing larger, the rail-
roads seem to be engaged IN the ab-
surd task Of trying to ruin their own
credit. If they we're really acting In
the public interest. as they claim to
be, they would stop complaining
about public regulation and would
devote themselves to supplying the
cars, equipment, terminal facilities
and extensions which the public ur-
gently requires
Federal incorporation Of the rail-
roads as proposed by the carriers has
for it's avowed object the taking from
the people Of the states their power
to regulate the purely state rates,
-
practically every railroad In tho
United States,
'The railroad plan brazenly pro-
vides that by direct compulsion to be
exerted by the federal government
new securities equivalent to all the
outstanding securities, including all
the excessive fixed indebtedness and
all the watered stock, to be issued
The railroads apparently are laying
the foundation for the ultimate pur-
chase of their property by the federal
government,
sThe talk of the railroads about 40
masters is simply language to tickle
the ears. No railroad in the United
States runs through more than one
third Of ~ states, Although all
other corporations which do business
in different states are subject to regu-
laeian by each such state, nobody ex-
eept the railroads is complaining"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
GERMAN.

Berlin, Dec. 9-Violent artillery
fighting occurred on the Somme front
yesterday, it is announced officially
A night advance against German po-
sitions near LIE Transloy, was repuls-
ed.
Strong attacks were made yesterday
by the Russians in the Carpathian for
ests, the war office announces. North
of Dorna Watra and south of the Tro-
tus valley the Russians gained ground
at the cost of heavy losses.
In western Rumanian several theus-
ands more prisoners have been taken
as well as many cannon. The Ru-
rnanians have lost more than 10000
men and 1874 cannon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Free" Admission For
His Friends Costs
Theatre Patron So

Richard aCtu1e, II years, Of 551
Harral avenue, will find that in the
future it will pay him better to have
his friends remit to the management
Of Polls theatre the price of ac-ais-
sion, instead of his opening the fire
escapes TO a11ew them to view the
show gratis:
He was arrested last night by the
police fer opening deer leading to a
fire escape through which his friends
entered the theatre instead of passing
the box effiee. ffe was fined So by
Judge Frank Wilder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
O'NEIL NEW HEAD
OF SONS OF ERIN

John J. O'Neil was elected presi-
dent of~the Sons Of Erin at their an
nual election held last night in
Eagles hall. John J. Keegan was
elected vice president; Thomas Nc
Namara, secretary; Daniel J. O'Con-
nor, treasurer, and Daniel BROMLEY,
William Yale and John J. O'Neil
trustees for the ensuing year. Plans
are under way for a big entertain
ment at Eagles hall on New Years
night
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
To Build Addition
to Southport School

An addition of eight rooms will be
built to the Pequot school, in South
port, alta cost Of 10000. The addi-
ton VIII be Of brick. two stories and
basement with fat roof. Much ad-
ditional plumbing and heating appa-
ratus will be required.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Fairfield Fish and
Game Commission To
Meet Here Next Week

The regular meeting of the Fair
field. County Fish and Game Protect
i've association, No. L, will be held
at the board of trade rooms, Newfield
building, Main and Golden Hill
streets, Monday, Dec. II, at 8:15 m.
The postponed election of officers will
be held.
AS this will be the last meeting be-
fore the legislature, a large attend
ance is expected to discuss new laws
to be presented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
DESIRE A FEDERAL
CENSORSHIP FOR
MOVING PICTURES

The Mems Assembly Of the First
Methodist church has asked Senator
George P. Mclean to present bill in
Congress, establishing a federal CEN
sorship of moving pictures. George
M. Brown, pastor of the First M. E.
church is quoted as saying that i'm
moral films have been shown in
Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Observation-Disclosures.
1907 ~M.As St -.s f<e :3alcae9 -As.
Bridgeport; Busy Cash Store
Umbrellas
Always.Acceptable Gift

Men and women like to have an umbrella ct
each end of line. How often one leaves them and
would welcome another when rainy day comes.
We have assembled wonderful assortment for
Men, Women and Children.
There long and short handles for women straight
and curved handles for men, variety of styles and
prices to suit ALL of all silk taffeta and Gloria
at $780, $3.50, $780, $3.50 and $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Boudoir Caps

We are showing a large as
sortment Of Boudoir Caps
made of Jap silk and Crepe dc
Chine combined with shadow
lace also Oriental net lace trim
med with dainty ribbon in q
full range Of colors, excellent
values for :. SOC
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
EMPLOYEES, WAGES BOOSTED.

Hartford, Dee. 9-The Jewell Belt
ing Company, of this city announced
today an increase in wages to it's en-
p1oyes affecting about 500 hands. 1t
will mean $4,000 additional year.
The increase was voluntary On the
part Of the company
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Yale Student Held
For Higher Court
For Manslaughter

New Haven, Dec. 9-Charles d.
Whitney, Sheffield student held on
a charge Of manslaughter, waived
examination when, his case came up
in the town court today and was held
for the superior court under bonds of
$4,000. The charge resulted from the
killing of Antonio Morena by an auto
mobile which Whitney was driving re-
Gently. The coroner in his finding on
the death held Whitney crimina1ly
responsible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
EMPEROR CHARLES SEES KAISER

Berlin, Dec. 9.-Emperor Charles,
OF Anstria-Hungary, has WISHED the
German general headquarters, where
he conferred with Emperor William
Field Marshal Won Hindenbr re- and
Field Marshal Vonrad Won Eoetzen-
dorg were present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Something New In
Ladies' NeckWear.

Large Cape collars made Of
chiffon lorgandie with hem
stitched or ruffle edge, also
white Broadcloth collar in
round or square embroidered
with punch work SOC and $1.00
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09

Mrs. 3. M. Wilson Of this city will
talk on "Glimpses of. New Zealand, !"
at the regular monthly meeting Of the
Mary Sil1iman Chapter, D. A r.,
Monday afternoon, Dec. II in Odd
Fellows hall Mrs Wilson has trav-
e1ed extensively in that country and
her talk is a1,ticip ated with much in
terest A1ois Havrilla of this city,
who is baritone soloist at the Uni
yersalist church on the Green in New
Haven win sing a program of songs
accompanied by Miss Mary l. Peck,
chairman Of the music committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09
Official
VIEWS OF
Worlds War
FRENCH

Paris, Dec. 9-Arti11ery fighting
occurred last night on the verdup
front in the region of Hill 304, the
war office announces. There were no
important developments elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09

J. E. Wilson and ]. r. Gunter,
striking motormen, convicted Of dyna-
hitting a, street car at Atlanta, Ca,
on Nov. 7, were sentenced to 10
years imprisonment each, the maxi
! mum penalty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-09

The Pennsylvania Railroad an,
neuneed an embargo on all freight ex,
eept that which is perishabie aad un,
der government shipment en- the Ane,
west of Pittsburgh.