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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
PMNLEvE GIVES UP FORMING OF
 NEW CABINET
Work, Almost Completed, Destroyed By Withdraw
 al of Socialists.

Paris, Sept. 12-M. Painleve, min- ister of war. has announced that he is unable to form new cabinet to suc- ceed that of M. Ribot, because of the eleventh hour withdrawal of the so- cialists, Albert Thomas and M. Va renne. a1
 M Painleve went to the Elysee pal ace at 1 o'clock this morning. where he was joined by M. Bourgeoise, other statesmen with whom he had con- ferred awaiting him at the ministry of war He returned within an hour and announced to newspaper men that President Poincare had insisted that he continue his efforts to form cabi- net and that he had asked for time, to think over the situation.
 It is understood that Prof. Pain- 1eve will again try to construct a min- istry.
 According to the Matin, M. Thomas refused to collaborate in the cabinet because the retiring premier, M. Ribot, remained in the foreign office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
OBITUARY
EDWARD T. FLANNERY

Solemn funeral services for Edward T. F'lannery, who died Sunday after noon were held this morning. The funeral cortege,on of the longest ever seen in the East End, moved from the bereaved residence, 405 Seaview ave- nue, this morning at 8:30 o'clock and a half hour later from St. MaTy's R. C.. church, where 9, solemn mass of re- quien was offered for the repose of his soul by Rev Terrence B. Smith, pas tor of the Church of the Blessed Sac- rament Rev. John F. Moore, pastor of St. A1oysius' church, New Canaan, a cousin of the deceased, officiated as deacon and Rev. John Conway, sub deacon The singing of the mass was under the direction of Prof. John M. Dial, organist and choirmaster. Schmidt's requiem mass was sung by the church choir. At the offertory r.Ave Mafia'' was sung by Mrs. Frank Munich and at the conclusion of the services Nearer. My God. To Thee The large number of floral tributes at- tested the esteem and affection in which the deceased was held. Rela- lives were present from New Britain. Hartford and Meriden. Delegations from the Park City council No. 16, K. of C.. Court Nathaniel Wheeler, No 92, Foresters of America: Pioneer camp, Woodmen of the World and Lu- cetta Warner circle, attended the sol emn obsequies. The pail bearers were Edward Jones and John J. Brennan, members of the Knights of Columbus; William J. Sniffen and Patrick J. Nc Guire. of the Woodmen of the World and John A. Shea and Samuel Grind rod of the Foresters of America. Fathers Smith and Moore acconpa- nied the cortege to St. MichaePs ceIre- tery. where committal service was read by Father Moore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
0ldershaW's Widow Gets
 Year Nm Jail

As result of her fearful story of the abuse to which her husband sub jected her, Ruth Oldershaw, the young Trumbull woman who shot and killed Charles Oldershaw last July, was let off with one year in jail by Judge Burpee in the criminal superior court this afternoon. It was l lain that the court was greatly moved by the 'woman's tale of suffering.
 Assistant States Attorney Carter first stated the facts in the case to the court. He said Oldershaw had ill., treated his wife for years and had often threatened to kill her. On the morning of July 25, he slapped Mrs. Oldershaw's face, threw hot coffee over her dress, threatened to kill her. Judge Burpee said he would like to hear more about the threats so Mrs. Oldershaw was called to the stand. OLDERSHAW-3.
 She is an attractive looking woman about 80 years old, neatly dressed in black. Mrs. Oldershaw declared her husband had been cruel to her for a long time and she feared for her life because of his threats. She said he began to abuse her while at the breakfast table on the morning of the crime. After throwing the coffee on her, O1dershaw shouted, "1'll kill you before noon."
 The accused declared she went in to an adjoining room and got a re- volver, intending only to scare her husband. She began to weep as she told Judge Burpee she did not intend to kill her husband when she fired. 1t was said that those who first ar- rived on the scene after the killing, found Mrs. Oldershaw weeping over her husbands body. Judge Thomas e. Coughlin represented Mrs. Older shaw today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
MASONIC NOTES

Following is the schedule of pro- posed work for September. as an- nouuced by St. Johns lodge. No. 3. A. F. & A. M:
 Sept. 12-Special communication EopeH at 6:3o p. nn., for conferring of E. A. degree Sept. 17-speciaI communication open at p. n-. for conferring of F. c. degree
 Sept. 1s-Regular communication open at 7:30 D. m., business followed by conferring of F. c. degree.
 Sept. 24-Special communication open at 6:30 p. n-, for conferring of M. M. degree.
 Sept. ,26-SpeciaI communication open at p. m., for conferring of M M. degree in full form with Fellow craft team. Lecture by M. W. An drew J. HaI1ock, P, G. M.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Gives Himself Up
 to Police; Fined

Benjamin Klein, fugitive from justice, charged with assault upon Isaac Burman at the city slaughter house last week, gave himself up to justice today when he walked into po- lice headquarters.
 In court Burman related that he acted in a defensive manner to protect himself from an expected blow. He feiled Burman with meat hook and when his victim lay prostrate made good his escape. A fine of $35 was imposed and paid by the prisoners friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Two Sue Because
 Trucks Are Damaged

result of automobile collisions were filed this morning in the superior court. James Musante and Joseph Musante, doing business under the name Of Musante & Pastine. brought action against the Connecticut Go. for $500. They allege one Of their motor trucks was struck by a trolley car in Derby August 1 last.
 Joseph Nowitz of this city, conduct ing business under the name of the Connecticut Barrel Co, filed an ac- ton against Gorham T. Pearson of Hartford. He wants $500 for damage to his motor truck which collided with Pearson's s automobile in Hartford. March II last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Cheated in His Real
 Estate Deals Because
 Family Is Expensive

Declaring that he engaged in a real estate swindling scheme because he had an expensive family to sup port. Harry Hewitt of New Haven, was arraigned before Judge Burpee in the criminal superior court this af- ternoon. The court did not regard that as a good excuse and sentenced Hewitt to jail for one year. Hewitt operated in this city under the name of James Pearson.
 Louis Wilkinson. who tried to steal an automobile from the barn of his employer in Trumbu11. was sentenced to jail for 60 days. George Ryan, a minor of this city, charged with the theft of an automobile, was sent to the state reformatory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued at city hall today follow: Ellis Buckingham, 33 of 260 Willow street and May David 28, of Scranton, Pa; Andrew Popke, 3S, and Fannie Paracko, 31, both of 165 Hallam street; Charles Ricio, 22, of SO Hamilton avenue and Bertha Vettef, 21, of New York; Henry N. Smith, 25, of 297 South avenue and Mary Williams. 22, of 1925 Norman street; Arthur Ericson, 29. of 64 More house street and Hilda Marie Ericsson 22, of Shelton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
CATCH AUTO THIEF.

The Providence. R. l., police, have apprehended the supposed thief who stole the automobile of R. c. Smith from in front of the Ashcroft Manu- featuring Co.'S plant in Kossuth street during August. Notification of re- covery of the car and an arrest has reached the police of this city. It is not known whether the thief was a Bridgeport man or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Asks Exemption for Clerks Examination
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lContinued from Page One) William J. Casey, 18s Beach street factory supt., Warner Bros. Alfred F. DeRose, s25 Harriet street { dependent mother Joseph Ondek, 242 gHallett street. de- pendent mother. Francisco Castrino. COZ East Main street, dependent mother. Harry Cabakov, AS Harriet street. de- pendent parents. Clarence R. Hall. S19 Barnum avenue dependent wife, married May 31. Pasqualef Steo, 1054 East Main street dependent father and six sisters. Edwin c. M. Leppeit, 378 East Wash ington avenue, dependent wife, mar ried April 23. Charles H. Rohrbach, 47 Park street dependent wife. Irving Brown, TOT Barnum avenue. de- pendent mother, wife. Adam Norko, 651 Maple street, de- pendent wife. married August 27. Ernest Winterburn. 5s5 Ellsworth street, dependent wife, married June 2s.
 Samuel J. Dibble. s1 Bell street, tool maker, Remington Arms. John Pensock, Jr., Ill Bell street dependent parents. John Rislxo. 757 Arctic street. depen- [ dent wife. married June 10. Conditional Discharges to March IS,
 1918. Porter J. Hickey, 200 Adams street, submarine operator, Lake Go. T. H. Cleary, Park terrace, National Naval volunteers. Frank J. Moriarity. 353 Gregory street. operator. Remington Arms, Reane c. Sawyer. IT Colorado avenue draughtsman, Remington Arms. John Huenerberg SSs Howard avenue instructor, State Trade School. Harry W. Thorrell 983 Howard ave nue. toolmaker, Singer Mfg. Co. Arthur R. Archer, 237 Colorado ave- nue, nachinfst, American & Brit ish. Lawrence B. Walker, 1172 Iranistan avenue, production man, Lake Co. Henry G. McGaier, 169 Wood avenue machine operator, Remington Arms Harry G. Heddin, 1875 Park avenue draughtsman, Lake Co. Stanley l.. Willis. 2925 Main street foreman, Bridgeport Brass Go. Charles J. Weisman, 1883 Main street toolmaker, Remington Arms.
 Discharged
 Andrew c. Pastir, 1ss Church street wife and three children.
 Edwd4d F. Maher, 554 Kossuth street, wife.
 Thomas Kane. s55 East Main street wife.
 Joseph Horwitz. 5ss Pembroke street wife:
 Clarence L. Bishop, 47o Nichols street. wife. Nicholas J. vertucci 275 Beardsley street, wife and two children.
 Edward Cassidy. 108 Arctic street wife.
 James Fennegan. 72e Arctic street widowed mother.
 Allen Fairchild, 72e Pembroke street, widowed mother. George T. Hooper, TIT Brool street, wife.
 Angelo veneruso. 1ss Willard rtreet wife.
 Robert L. Bennett Is Summerfisld Robert L. Bennett, is Sammerheld Seven United States army officers promoted to majors or lieutenant. co1oneis. returned from the American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
PROBATE COURT NOTES.

Administration of the estate of Amy Harriet Dixon. who died August 21, was asked today by her husband, John D. ixon. Other heirs-at-law are Abbie E. Smith, Julia F. Bayles and Gertrude A. Graham, of Bridge port and Dorothy S. Babcock, of New York. all daughters oe the deceas- ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
CAR ROLLS ON DRIVER

The corner of Salem and North Main streets was the scene of an au. tomobile smash at o'clock this morning when a car driven by Lee Sanach, 35S Charles street skiddeo and overturned upon him. Taken to St. Vincent's hospital to be treated for cuts and bruises it was reported later in the day that he had improved and was taken h. me by friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
REPORT ON CHARGES
 AGAINST UNION MAN

District lodge, No. 56, of the Inter- national Association of Machinists, held a meeting last. night at which an investigating committee reported on charges made against Business Agent Samuel Lavit of Local 30 The result d she meeting was not made public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
MOSCOW DISTRICT DECLARED TO BE IN
 A STATE OF WAR
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the capital remains calm, the popula- ton awaiting events. and only the dis play of armed forces in the streets in- dicates an abnormal situation. Gov ernment Commissioner Phi1oninko at the headquarters of the commander in chief, who was arrested by Gen. Kornfloff. has been released and has returned to Petrograd. Legal pro- ceedings. the dispatch says, have been begun against Gen. Korniloff. Min ister of Agriculture Tchernoff has re- signd in order not to create difficult ties for Premier Kerensky on his ac- count. The garrison in Kronstadt has placed itself at the disposal of the Pettpgrad council of soldiers and workmen.
 The baseball unpires ought not to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12


 Forty styles of wool plaids, many sizes and rich effects,. $1 .39 to $2 yard. Velour plaids and small cheeks, 54 inches wide, $3 yard.
 Fancy striped woolen suit ings, 54 inches wide,$ $2 yd. Serges poplins and pana- mas, 42 inches wide, $1. .25 yard.
 Crepes serges bananas and poplins $1 50 to $2 yd. . -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

A riot occurred in the Illinois State Prison at Joliet during which one con- vict was shot and three guards stab- bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

Steel medicine cabinets with French-plate mirror-S6.5O ana s1o.50.
 White enameled medicine cabinets, plate mirror,-s2 to s10.
 Oak medicine cabinets with mirror, -$2.
 Cherry cabinets with mirror,-s5.75. White mirrors, sizes from 10 by 15 inches to 16 by 20,-$1.25 to $5.25.
 Oval white inirrors,-$2.75 to s5.
 Oak-framed mirrors, sizes from by 1p inches to 12 by 20-$1 to $2.
 White shelves. IS and "A inches long,-$2 and $2.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
DIED.


 DIED
 GoDDARD-In this city, Sept. Il, 1917. Lydia. widow of David God- dard, aged SC years, 5 days s
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, Frank, No. 1s3 NewfieId Ave, on Thursday, Sept. 13. 1917. at 2 p. m.
 z. Interment, Lakeview cemetery. a*p BRINK-In Devon. Milford, Conn, Sept. II, 1917, Maria C., wife of Josiah Brink, aged65 years
 Friends are invited to attend the z funeral from the undertaking par lors of G. P. Potter. No. 11s3 Broad street, Bridgeport. Conn, on Thursday. Sept. 13, at ? p. m.
 Interment Mountain Grove ceme- tery. Automobile cortege a.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Those ''hon1ey''
 rag rugs.

When boy girl away school college, rag rug seems to bring an air of home
 In every household rag rug may be counted on for good service and cheery app earance in bedroom. Many den is frightened by rag rug for it is So easy to get rid of the ashes that fall on it'i Now ready;-a fresh bright cheerful gathering. Many colors and combinations of color; some with effective borders.
 Sizes from 24 by se inches at s5c to by F feet at $10
 Carpet Hallt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

WANTED-Young man to learn plumbing business, steady work Apply c. c. Rockwell, 305 Main St, Stratford, Conn. I12 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

TO RENT-6 rooms, all improve
 ments near Seaside Park, reference required. Inquire 154 Main St. as,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12
Bright and needful bathroom fittings.

Little and large devices that add wonderfully value of bathroom
 Devices that shine with their nickel coating-and that are easily kept spotless.
 Devices that make it easy to keep all bathroom arti- cles in proper place and within convenient reach Long-lived good of appearance, worthyl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

TWO FINE FARMS FOR SALE Trumbull, 35 acres; elegant house; peach orchard right in center; price $S,000. 100 acres in Huntington. $lO,000. J. Beers Tel. Bar. 6055.
 I12 d%n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

Seven United States army officers promoted to majors or lieutenant. co1onels. returned from the American training camp In France. Ther will train the new National Army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

The baseball umpires ought not to mind a little thing like war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

Wooen must go into army clothes and blankets FIRST If there is any left may be used in fabrics for the rest of But it will be nterwoven with cotton and will be very much higher in price.
 But today and here dress woolens being sold on the basis of old costs That is why every yard of the col lection is worth more than it's price why get more to sell at that price.
 What beautiful woolens they are! Rich dark. hues and equalyric light tones; handsome plads with life and gaety and light sturdy serges and popns and gabar dimes; luxurious broadcloths with sheen of steel;-a big and beautiful assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

STRATFoRD--Elegant T room cot. tage on Ferry Boulevard, s6.2Oo
 1000 down; easy terms. Act now
 J. Beers Tel. Bar. 605h. I12 d*r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

WANTED-Yo oung men between E and 25 for light steady work. Ap. ply Thos. P. Taylor Co, James St and Harral Ave- I12s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

W
 Gabardines poplins and -serges, 54 inches wide, ,$2 and $2.50 yard.
 Fancy velour of, unusual beauty, ~54 inches wide s yard.
 Chiffon broadcloth $2.35 and $3 yard.
 Black chiffon broadcloth of remarkable beauty, 54 inches wide, ,-S5 yard.
 Velour and zibeline coat ings, 54 inches wide, $3 yd si H q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

Glass shelves. IS and "A inches flong,-Soc and soc.
 Towel bars, glas nickel and Sanoia, 1s to 86 inches long.-5oo to $5. Holders for glass and toothbrust,- COG,
 sponge-and-soap holders-$2.25. Wall soap -dishes-25c to s2.5o. Tub soap-dishes-65c and 75c. Nickel-frame paper holders,25c and soc.
 Shaving mirrors-ss.5o.
 Nickeled hooks-8c to $1.
 Sanola combination holders. several conbinations,-$2 to $4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-12

Third floor. any elevator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-04
How the Saleswornen of Birmingham Are the Very
 Courteous and Capable and Big Asset to the City

l I71NJ HIS story is not written because l the saleswomen of Birmingham 1 S need champion, far from 1t, but just because I've been thinking lately about what a splendid, capable, coterie of young women one finds employed in the various shops of this big city.
 Anybody who has any kick about the 1 feminine clerks of Birmingham just ought to pay visit to the shops of some towns I've been in; if the contrast ! wouldn't make them appreciate home talent" then don't know what would! The saleswomen of Birmingham are as rule ladies; they are gentlewomen, soft voiced, polite, intelligent. They know their business; they understand the stock, and they show it unmurmur- ingly even though in many cases they have sour, bitter-tongued customer to serve and who, when the end has been reached, walks away without even so much as civil Thank you" for all the saleswoman's trouble.
 For instance; you go into a shop to look at cretonnes; you complain that you cannot get the effect with so many things piled up on the counter, and what does the saleswoman do but immediately improvise from chair and stiff sheet of paper an inclined plane upon which to show the goods; she then searches out the particular shades of blue, or rose, or yellow that the customer wishes and ex- hibits them proudly.
 You sit and look and look until your eyes nearly drop out and then you say:
 Don't bother about any more; prob ably shall not buy anything after ali"
 And as quick as lightning the nice sa1eswoman says:
 That doesn't make bit of difference. I'm here to show you the goods. whether you buy or not, and, besides, l love to show them"
 You. buy. of course, for the sales woman is too nice to withstand and the result Is you leave her happy with big order and go away happy yourself, be- cause of the pleasant experience.
 And then there's the girl who waits on you in the housekeeping department
 You want kitchen utensils for your new kitchen and you are not quite sure just what is needed; but heres where the art of being good saleswoman comes in. She is practical and knows everything you need and guides you tactfully along the flowery path that leads eventually to a happy queen or the kitchen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-04
THE HOUSEHOLD EDITED By ANNE RITTENHoUsE
WHEN MUSHROOMS ARE SAFE

WHEN MUSHROOMS ARE SAFE The recent announcement by the au- thorities of the department of agriculture that there Is no simple test for distin- gushing between edible and poisonous mushrooms will, no doubt, put a quietus on the enthusiasm of many amateur mushroom collectors. With all the agita- tion now going on in favor of conserving q the food supply it would not be strange If there were some who felt it their duty to conserve the mushroom supply by col lecting fungi from the woods-and thus turning to account food that might other wise be lost. But though the department of agriculture does encourage all other methods of foods conservation, it is quite clear that the risk incurred in this sort of service would far outweigh any pos sible good that might be done.
 The only safe way to have mushroom Is to buy them from dealers, who, you know, buy direct from growers-and not from chance peddlers who depend on their own judgment in telling the harmless species from those that are dangerous Mushroom Soup-But the regular SUD- ply of mushrooms is so extensive now that they can almost always be had Here is rule for a delicious mushroom soup: It calls for two cups of mushrooms which should be cleaned and chopped and
 
 der. They should then be pressed through a sieve A white sauce should be made from two tablespoons of butter, table spoon and half of flour and pint of chicken stock. Cook the sauce for five minutes and then add the mushroom mix ture and half cup of cream. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
 Mushrooms may be served in an almost endless variety of ways. They are good when baked with oysters and are always savory with tomatoes. A tempting entree is made by dressing broiled mushrooms on toast with mixture of mustard cay enne, Worcestershire sauce and paprika Scalloped mushrooms are especially easy to prepare The mushrooms should be washed, peeled and fried in butter. They should then be arranged in a baking dish with white sauce. They should then be covered with buttered bread crumbs and baked to a golden brown.
 A very good luncheon dish is mushroom omelet. The mushrooms should be cooked and added to the omelet just before it Is rolled.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-04
We Have Staked All and
 Will Win or Lose All"
 Says J. Ogden Armour

Chicago, August al. Ogden Ar. mour. president of Armour & Co. has returned from attending war SUD. ply conferences in the ( east. He was at the daily council of packers at the yards when he was asked what he thought of the situation.
 "I'll tell you what I think" he re- piled.
 The government of the United States can have Armour 6 Co.
 'The government of the United States can have J. Ogden Armour.
 "The government of the United States can have any man or group of men of Armour 6 Co.,
 There will be no requests for ex- emptions. When a man Is irrepIaca- ble, the government will be notified and it can take its choice of where 1t wants him to serve.
 Whether it Is patriotism or self ishness that moves us counts little in the actual outcome. We may not all realize 1t. but as nation and as free men we have staked all and shall win or lose all
 That's what I think about the .sit- uation,'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-04

Your taste is for all sorts of new and weird utensils, such as patent mayon- naise beaters, souffle cutters, and things of that kind, but will the nice sales woman let you buy them? Not at all I've been keeping house for five years and I know what you need" she sweetly says, and so persuades you to buy unro- mantle saucepans, colanders, pots and kettleS
 Within the next few weeks you find out how wise the nice saleswoman's s choice was and you arise and call her name-blessedl
 And then you go to the shoe depart ment; if it happens to be woman who waits on you there, you'll find her measuring your foot gently and sug- gesting the proper number and last.
 ''Too big," you are apt to say as sh e tried the shoe on,
 'If you'll take my advice you'll not buy one smaller" she says kindly, flor stand great deal and know the un- pleasantness of a shoe which Is too tight"
 In the millinery department-ye gods and little fishes-this is the most try ing department for any saleswoman to inhabit, and few thepe be who measure up to the mark, for if there is any