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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
5 M READ GO. DANCE.

One of the most successful dances yet held by the employees of the D. M. Read Co. occurred last evening in the spacious carpet department The clerks and about 50 of their friends were assembled. Weidenhammer' orchestra dispensed the music and during the intermission exhibitions were given on the graph ophone by Prof. Hawkes.. Tables were placed at one end of the room where those who preferred could play cards.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. L. G. Clark, MT. and Mrs. Br1ns- made. MT. and Mrs. Canfeld. MT and Mrs. Lyon. MT. and Mrs. Hatfield, MT. and Mrs. Powell, MT. and Mrs. Englehard MT. and Mrs. Leary. Mir and Mrs. Morris, MT. and Mrs. PiIl- ing and MT. and Mrs. Skinner. The Misses EngIehard, Pinning, Swift. Kroeger, Rowland. Judge, Coffin, Nor by. TerreI, Lena Paul, Mc1ahon. GiI- bert, Heaphy, Bra.it1fng, McHugh, Prevot. Creswe1I, Bonnet, Warser and Mott, and Messrs. Wilson, Andrews Bradley, Kane, Mesick. vosburg1l, Chowenhf11, Starr, Birmingham, Be- dell, Treat. Pierson, Smith, Maxim, McQuay, Quinn. Pressy. Lee, Rich ardson Curry. Jones' Depnett, c. B. Read and D. F. Read
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
A SATURDAY. BI1RGIARy

Saturday night the drug store of Messrs. Peck and Nash. Franklin block, State street, was entered and from twenty to thirty dollars taken from the cigar case till. Nothing else of value has been missed.
 In order to doubIy insure them selves against another such occur renee, Messrss Peek & Nash have hired a private watchman (Jo1n CogsweII) but it seems such thieves care little for either the private or public watch When will our; city fathers awake to thesnecessity of putting on a. competent and efficient police force :? The store Of Nash & Peck is within five rods Of the. Watchnnen's head quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
WAS ssBArv, SHEA INNOCENT

Dannemora. N. Y. Feb. H. 1s96- Bat, Shea was electrocuted at 9:58 this morning for the murder in Troy, N F., of Robert Rose, election day in the spring of 1894.
 Shea retired quite early last night 2 o'clock this morning. His spiritual adviser. Rev J. J. Swift, of Troy. and Rev. Father BerIanger. the local Cath olic priest, administered the final rites of the church. Shea. received the sacrament and shook hands with Father Swift and said: 'L am inno- cent. father. innocent-' A tear start ed down the cheek and as Father Swift blessed him he gave a con vl1lsive sob and repeated his assertion of innocence. He quickly recovered and ate a hearty breakfast. He was electrocuted at g .58 and died with the words I'm innocent,' on his lips.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

of the state highway conmiSSi oI1er and travellers for the next three weeks and a. half miles The old bridge will give way to a new two-span steel structure, 200 feet long.
 Petition for Conservator
 Mrs May HurIbutt Clark of Litch- field has made application to the pro- bate court of Torrington for the ap- pointnent of a, conservator for Miss Louisa Thompson of Goshen, alleging that she is incapable of managing her affairs because of age and infirrnity Miss Thompson, who is over so years for many years. and has recently sold it to Patrick F. Fitzgerald of Torring- ton, although she continues to occupy it. In spite of her age, she makes ,her regular trips to town two or three times a week and looks after her bus mess in the same careful manner that has been one of her distinguishing characteristics thus far through life. Nrs.i Clark, who makes the applica- tion,i is a niece of Miss Thompson.
 Evening Grosbeaks.
 Members of the Norfolk Bird Study club have on two or three days re- gently seen specim ems of the very rare evening grosbeak.
 Holds Extension School.
 Tn spite of adverse weather condi- tions the Extension. School held in Salisbury last week was most success full in point of attendance and interest of any ever held in this state. The av- craze attendance for the week was about 80 in the mems department and 60 in the school of Home Economies. An Alumni Association of the school has been formed. The members will each put in practice some one thing learned at the school, and one year hence an annual meeting and banquet will be held at which each member will report the value of the practices undertaken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
Al NICoTINE soCIABTIE.

The Bridgeport Wheel club held another of their pleasant nicotine en- tertainments in their rooms last even ing. The quality of the tobacco was good. Between the pipes and stories there were orchestral and vocal se- Iections. There was plenty of re- treatments. Those who assisted in the entertainment were Percy Davis, violin ssolo:4 TXrol Banjo Quartet; John Schread, solo; Fred Bassett, piano solo; James Nelson, solo; Whip oorWill Quartet and the club orches- traL of eight pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
Al RECORD BREAKING CROWD.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. Il, 1866-The largest crowd ever assembled to wit ness any amusement were gathered at the Central Skating Park on Tuesday last, to witness Miss Carrie w. A1oore's skating It is estimated there were from 10000 to 15,OO0 per sons present. including many of the clergy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
LdBERTY BTCYCLE PLANrr

The Liberty Bicycle Go. whose, fac tory is in East Washington avenue, is getting down to business, there being 275 employed there at the present time, It is the intention of the company to remove their entire busi- ness from Rockaway, N J., to this city just as soon as the existing dis turbances among the stockholders are adjusted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
srATE LoANs MoNEY.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. Il, 1S66-The e Legislature of Tennessee has recently passed a bill leaning the Memphis and Ohio Railroad Company $400,- 900 to enable 1t to rebuild the bridge at the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers and put the road in thorough repair d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Boston. Mass, Feb. H., 1S66-A proposition to lease FNaneuil hall for lager beer saloon, and add the pro ceeds to the city treasury, finds favor among some of the members of the Boston Common Council. So says the Boston Transcript. The Newark Journal thinks it an evidence of Yam kee thrift.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
KRErz scHwARm

Henry Kretz, bartender for F. J. Freyler, and Miss Susie Schwartz, of Pembroke street, were married this afternoon at St. Joseph's German Catholic church by Father -Ariens. They left on an evening train for Bos- ton Upon their return they will re- side in Pembroke street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
wmd-HOw fs THTsq

The Middletown Sentinel says that the State Senate of Connecticut, at the spring session, were LIQUORS to the amount of nearly $3OO--which were dispensed to the members of that body-in a side room at the State House during the sessions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
.FAOroRY WILL LOCATE HERE.

Harbor Master McNeil and Collec- tor Goddard of the citizens committee who represented the city of Bridgeport before the Harbors and Public Build ings committees. returned from Wash ington early this morning. After the hearing was over they called on Gen. Ordway, president of the American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
A SNEAK nHIEIE.

A sneak thief entered the home of Fred A. Klaus at 180 Cannon street this afternoon and secured two gold watches and a diamond pin. The family were out at the time and the thief was unmolested in his work. The matter was reported at police station today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
A YOUTHFUL HERO.

Willie Smith. age f, while Skating on Pembroke Lake today, fell through the ice and was disappearing for the third time when George Valleau, of 42 Lexington avenue, at the risk of his own life, saved him. It was some time before Smith recovez%d con- sciousness. He was removed to his home where pr. Lynch was summon ed to attend him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
BOARD OF TRADE.

General Albert Ordway. president of the new American Ordnance Co.,. will attend the banqqueqt of the Bridgeport Board of Trade, Monday evening. Ex-Congressman William B. Simonds and Capt. A. S.. Snow of the U, s. Navy. have been added to the list of speakers who will be pres ent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
ON THE SICK LIST.

Mrs. Thomas McQuillian of Church street, is confined to her home with 9 severe attack of typhoid malaria
 Roundsnan Peter Hackett continues to make rapid progress towards recov- cry and Dr. Osborn says his patient will be able to be up and about next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
A NEW nnMpAW

Charles A. Wheeler and James Wheeler have formed a partnership under the name of Wheeler Bros. and are prepared to manufacture to order business and team wagons. horse carts, trucks, wheeI-barrows etc Gheir place of business is on Arch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
A SMALL FIRE.

Fire was caused by the explosion of a lamp at the Atlantic club rooms at 22 Clinton avenue last night The fire did not amount to much, but Ed- ward Rafferty, who was present when the lamp exploded. had his cloth es and hands seriously burned in trying to put the fire out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Doctors are so scarce in Vienna thai professional consultations over: the phone have become frequent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

President Wilson was invited to speak on preparedness in Lincoln, Neb., by Senator Hitchcock and 9 Ne braska delegation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

One person was killed and six in jured by the explosion of an anarch- fst's bomb in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Chief Meyers, veteran Indian catcher of the New York Giants, has been sold to the Brooklyn Superbas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Payable March 1, the New Y ork, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad decIar- ed dividend of per cent. on it's first preferred stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
1,5oo GO ON STRIKE

Boston, Feb. 10.-More than 1,5o0 men, women and girls employed in shirt waist and skirt manufacturing establishments went on a strike yester- day to enforce demands for higher wages and better shop and working conditions. There was no disorder. The shop owners claim that an increase in wages was granted within a year and that business conditions do not war rant further concessions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Gasoline, tank wagon basis, VI as ad- vanced one cent per gallon to 21 cents at Louisville.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

German losses during the war are estimated at 2.7o0.oo0, according to the London Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

The House refused to consider a resolution by Representative Clark of Florida for the calling of peace congress of neutral nations by Pres ident Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

The Mississippi river at Vicksburg, Miss, reached a stage of 52.6 feet, then ighest figure ever recorded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

there Newton Gilbert and ex-Judge Crossfeld were named delegates to the Republican C. nvention-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

The Italian steamship Taornaina ar rived at New York from Genoa with two guns mounted on her deck. She carried no passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Delegates to the Progressive con vention in Manila joined forces with the Republicans also in convention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

mobile fire patrol truck No. 2. who was seriously injured when the patrol was struck. by a trolley car, died in Bellevue Hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Wild hogs have increased in sucF numbers in .AIsace that local authori ties have been given permission tC order the hunting of the animals a frequent intervals+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Exports from Alaska in 191 amounted to $55.o0O,oOO0 Import were $28,0OO,OoO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Captain Peter Cornwall, of auto
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

King George. acting on the advie of his physicians. will not appear Parliament next Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11
FANEUIL HAL-A CATE?

street and they invite your custom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

England will establish a Ministry ( Aviation to prevent further air raids.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-11

Tho OrientaI-AIliance- SteamslliI Co., capital $5.oO0, 900, was fncorpor ated at Portland. Ore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
Scarfs

relations commission. Samuel Com
pers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor; Norris dillauit, So
cialist advocate; Mother Jones, the
labor leader; James FL. Maurer, presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania State Fed
Grafton of Labor; Arthur Holder, leg
islative representative of the A F. OF
L., and Congressman Thomas l., Reil-
", Local speakers will get invita-
tiens, too.
Laber, politics, social reform, health
and other topics will be discussed,
Three speakers will be On the plat
aaERa All eaah HaaafiRE4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

Of his wife but he died before he had
opportunity to settle the estate. 1t
consists Of bank account of $1,000.
The heirs besides Mrs. Leiss, who
lives at BAL South avenue, are the
following sons and daughters: Grace
c. Meade, 612' Garden street, Hart
ford; Thomas Congdon, 211 West
126th street, New York city; Harry
Congdon, BAL South avenue; Mabel
c. Hanley, TIA Calhoun avenue; Ray
mond Congdon, 341 South avenue. The
appraisers were Maurice O'Donnell
and George Modem,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

in the Hofburg at Vienna, says an Ex-
change Telegraph Company despatch
transmitted by it's Amsterdam COR
respondent. Immense crowds, which
stood in silence with uncovered heads
lined the route, and watched the i'm
pressive. pageant as it passed with
torch bearers leading. Delegates rep
resenting all the Austro-Hungarian
and Czech regiments and a squadron
of Austrian cavalry in war equipment
followed. Then came the state COACHES
bearing the high functionaries and
after them the hearse drawn by eight
black Arabian chargers draped in
hlaek, gold and silveE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

AT the. door of the Hofburg chapel
the imperial family, including the new
Emperor and Empress, in deep
mourning, awaited the arrival of the
coffin, which was placed in the GEN.
ter of the chapel, where the clergy
gave the final blessing,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
To beautify the
Thanksgiving table.

Plenty Of time to chose tableware that will make
Thanksgiving board doubly beautiful.
Tableful after tableful is waiting-and folks who
choose anytime Wednesday may be certain that their
choice will be delivered that day.
$133.25.
4Tease of china and of $25
Salad bowls in attractive decoratons-s5c
of y--$1
newithh
tunbers at soc
such,-$5 $3.50
o pieces
plate-s15o to
Fourth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
CONDOR ESTATE 81, 200

Judge Miller in the probate court
today named Elsie c. Lsiss, adminis-
tratrix of the estate of Bridget L.
CengdeH, in place of Thomas r. Cong
don. administFa deceased. Mr..
GeHs9AHA MAS named aktaR the death
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
Machinists Planning
Series Of Lectures

A series soK lectures to he held week.
" for SIX months, is planned by the
International Association of Maeiain-
lists, and Invitations to speak were
sent today to prominent persons in
many parts OF the country, Fhe lee
lures will be delivered Sundays in
me Plaza theatre, beginning Dec. II,
SECRETARY Of the Navy JeseptHs
aQanfa7a Enap5k Walsh OF the iadlsss9iaa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
FRANCIS .JOSEPH'S
BODY REMOVED TO
HAPSBURG CHAPEL

London, Nov. 28-The body of the
late Emperor Francis Joseph was re-
moved at 10 o'clock last night, accord
ing to the prescribed ceremonial, from
the seheenhTuna Ralaee ta the Chapel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
British Lines Around
Ypres Heavily Shelled

London, Nov. 2S-.Last night our
continuously shelled, says today's
official communication. Our casu-
alties were small. We exploded q
mine southeast of Souchez and con-
solidated the crater. Three enemy
bombing attacks against the crater
were repulsed."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
New-model Coats

Hudson seal with collar cuffs and
border of taupes fox-$300. es
Hudson seal with handsome lynx
collar cuffs and border-$275.
Rich plain Hudson seal-s225 and
$3.50.
Hudson seal with collar trimming
and border of skunk-$a00.
Hudson seal with lynx trimming
$3.50
Skunk trimmed Hudson seal-$225.
Persian lamb Of fine luster-$200.
Leopard with beaver collar and cuffs
-$175.
Hudson seal with skunk trimming
$50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
There are dolls
to be. dressed!

Little Gretchen and Lady Clara and all their kin have
Mt come from great numbers as for Christ
mas days gone by. But they are here
And there dolls of many sorts and sizes that our
own folks here at home have made
So there are plenty of dolls to be dressed.
And it's not minute to to begin making their
clothes!
They waiting in Toyland to make some little girl
happy.
Fourth floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

Effective plain Hudson seal-S150
and $135.
Hudson seal with trimming of
skunk at collar and bottom-$15O and
$135.
Natural muskrat with trimming of
skunk at collar and cuffs-$135.
Coon dyed and finished to look like
skunk-$125.
Hudson seal, plain-$l00.
Nearseal of rich f1nish-$100.
Hudson seal, skunk trimmed
Hudson seal with trimming OF err
nine,-$90.
Plain and tasteful Hudson seal-$85
Marmot, tasteful and good,-$50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

Good clothes in creator demand than ever II
They are harder to get than ever-every man knows
what conditions are. 'asf
Yet here are those good Kuppenhemer clothes at
bargain
bought them we usually do.
But our clothing went to Chicago picked these
from the tends of lots bought em cheap-andh here they
are at this special prices
Ends of lots are regular Kuppenheimer clothes in
every detail They simply the two three suits of
pattern left when seasons orders have been filled.
Usual fine woolens, usual expert tailoring usual good
styles
Usual in every thing but pricel
Beaufort Lenox Beltsac
models for young who want smartest STYLE
Biltmore Suffolk
for the many men who want style without emphasis
And what range Of sizes! t&axia4r.
In regular proportions 33 to 49,
For full figres-37 to 48 in lines that modify the fig
For st11rdly built short men--sizes 81 to 40
And good range for the who is taller than the
average.
The Cloths:-worsteds cheviots homespuns tweeds
and unfinished worsteds few OF those handsome blue
flannels that young men are SO eager for
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS models lined with alpaca
or serge young either flllned or In feather
weight style with cutout lining.
The price--and possibly this Is the biggest
feature Of the collection, $40 "a
for it's far less than value Up y IsOO
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street side, by Notion Sec
ton, carries one direct to
dress goods and silks and
to Toyland.
Books in handsome leath-
er bindings and little gift
books Of many. attractive
sorts have a section all to
themselves. Great satisfac-
ton in choosing from them
now.
"I'm glad you We put silks
and dress goods up here
where there is such a fine
light. = So said a delighted
woman in the new fabric sec
tion on the third floor. You'll
agree with her that it is an
excellent place.
Unusual jewelry, OF useful sort as
well as decorative, is that made from
Abalone shell and displayed just inside
the Main street doors. IT'S unique
in effect, richly polished, and what
a play Of color and light there is upon
it's surface. Not half as expensives as
it looks
Warm slippers are finding their
way to many and many home al
ready.
rom tiny tot to Grandfather, they
get a welcome. TN
Bright ones, some with quaint dec
Grafton, for little folks.
Sober ones for the head Of the fam
lily.
sleds are blithe1y making their ap-
pearance in the Sporting Goods Sec
ton.
Every boy is hoping for lots Of snow.
These flexible steerers will go like
the mischief if they get even a little
bit Of snow!
Teeny-weeny bottles of perfume
make little girls happy; as happy in
the picking them for others as in the
getting them for their owny-own.
Nice perfume, dainty bottles, and
all in a little box.
Bigger bottles a-p1enty, of course.
Somebody's dressing-ta is going
to be beautified by this handsome
white ivory ware.
Mirrors, and combs, and brushes,
and all sorts Of toilet utensils,-what
a gathering!
Let us whisper this hint: There is
apparently no more to be had from
the makers who tell us they can't
anywhere near fill their orders.
Have you seen all the beautiful
things made from ribbon? ! -
And all the glowing ribbons to make
them from? nt
great deal
Of the prettiest are being snapped. UP
eagerly!
Fancywork folks are as busy as
bees, up on the third floor.
It's high time to be very very busy
on the things you intend to make with
your own needle.
Oh yes; there are plenty Of finish
ed articles.
Btu the piece you've embroidered
yourself is doubly appreciated.
If you are going away to spend
Thanksgiving, a new suitcase or tray
eling-bag!
Here are stout firm good-1oking
ones that don't weigh a ton"
Big enough to hold all needfuls.
Five dollars will still buy a good
one-but choose as fine as you wish.
To make choosing easier for more
folks, furnishings for men get added
room at rear of main floor.
Ties Of newest pattern and color,
suspenders and such many of them
in holiday boxes of special pattern
tool
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28
Royal special
in Royal waists.

Beautiful sample waists from the Royal showrooms
silk and crepe de chine and Geogtte CREPE be sold at
$685.
Little need to tell women how fine Rova1 waists are
They know.
Enough to tell of these samples briefly.
Fimy and fine crepe de chine in white and flesh pink
and IN pure white with unique and beautiful stripes
Georgette crepe Of characteristic beauty
Soft supple ustrous tafefta in quiet striped and plaid
patterns.
Washable satins Of warm and delightful pink
Every waist of new style, most with
the graceful large collar, some plainly
rich and some with beautiful trimming Do
worth So and more O.O.SO
econd floor
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Frs with the beauty that is due to selection of good
pet and careful expert treatment through every
Of making
Furs with service assured by those precautions
Furs with the warmth and protection against keen
cold breezes that no woven fabric gives.
Furs with effective style with beauty that comes from
skilled contrast of different furs.
Handsome coats for women who motor, equally hand
some coats for walking Cut with full gracefullysweep
ing skirts Lined with rich satin Manyof fur, such
as Hudson SEAL with collar and cuffs and lower edge
trimmed with fur in contrast.
Muffs with downy filling and they are
beautiful. In great many sizes and graceful shapes
Scarfs of different shapesand of the natural or the
dyed fur
Aas mode !0ats GIL Il ssss4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

ADVERTISER I'M THE EAakaGER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

Taupe n1ouff1on-S20.
skunk opossum,-$20.
Morolinx-$16.
Skunk coon-S15.
Klondike fox-$25.
Nearseal-Si2.50. =
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Pointers.

"A new elevator on Cannon
street side, by Notion Sec
ton, carries one direct to
dress goods and silks and
to Toyland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

HArmsr Want Ads. Ono Cent = wosd
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.Muffs

Silver 1ynx-$45.
Fjtch-$32.50.
Gray fox-$45.
Hudson seal-$2,5.
Nearseal-$35.
Raccoon-$12.b0 to $40.
Opossum-$12.50 to $40.
Iceland fox-$12.5O.
Iceland fox-$l2.50.
Black fox-$12.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-28

To make choosing easier for more
folks, furnishings for men get added
room at rear Of main floor.
Ties Of newest pattern and color,
suspenders and uch;-many Of them
in holiday boxes of special pattern
tool