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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Among those already en- route from
nearby resorts are a number from
Washington.
Miss Frances Moore, who will be
among the brides attendants, has left
SwIftnere. at Prides Crossing. for New
port. Mr.. Gurnee Mum, who is to be
best man for his brother-in-law, Will
go UP from Washington tomorrow. Mr..
Arturo de Heeran of the Spanish en-
bassy, another brother-in-law of the
bridegroom. and Nine. de Heeren. sistes
of Nj. Wananaker. both of whom will
be in the large bridal party, will also
be in the party foregathering there
within the next day or two. Nine. de
Heeren going from Chelsea. where she
is stopping at the Wananlaker cottage.
Representative and Mrs. Hubert Dent
will leave on Saturday for week end
visit to Old Point Comfort. Upon their
return to Washington. Mrs. Dent will
go to Louisville. KY. to spend several
weeks visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs W. II. Tinsley.
Mrs. James P. Castleman. wife of
Capt Castleman. L. 5. A., who has been
visiting her brother in-law and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dent. has left for Louis
Vile. where she Will stay with her
parents during Capt. Castleman's alb
sence in France.
Representative William A. Roden-
berg left Washington this morning on
a weeks yachting trip to Norfolk.
Representative and Mrs. John Jacob
Rogers have left Washington for visit
TO their home at Lowell. Mass. where
Mrs. Rogers will remain for several
weeks.
Representative and Mrs. julius Kahn
left today for Atlantic City, where they
viii remain over the week end.
Representative and Mrs. Warren Gard
of Ohio are planning a series of visits
along the Jersey coast during the
House recess. leaving here the last OF
the week Representative Gard re-,
turned to washington yesterday from
a visit To Cincinnati. where he made a
address before the Duckworth Club.
Representative and Mrs William p.
Borland have left Washington for Mon
month al the Alba Hotel.
Mrs John W Kern. who has been
NOR senator Kern. viii leave Washing
ton TO-DAY for their country Mace near
Hollins. Va. Mr. Kern Ieft last even
inl. for a visit to Asheville. " C.
Representative Shackleford. left yes
terday for her home at jefferson City,
Mo, where Representative Shackleford
Ms Paui thomson spent last night here
with the Speaker and Mrs. Clark and her
sister-in-iaw. Mrs James NJ Thomson. en-
route from Worcester; where she has been
VISITING hef Ino.ner' MRS Biseiow, TO SUM
ni-t loHlt' W ~.
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tfs ~ 'lieii i,laSe AZ oputilaili,soh, enter
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The s,t,ests included Ad,,ira, yvi,ta.,
~ rrou,neon pvbc l.. :. 49, 80. -
Edward H,raphreys Ar and Mr. IT,
ern1an. Mr.. and Mrs Townsend ara Htrs
Henry W. Taft.
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Tug Herbert Up for Repairs.

Tug r G. Herbert of the Smoot sand
towing feet is out on the marine rail-
way at the Alexandria shipyard to be
fitted with new lead sleeve to her pro-
pelfer shaft and for general overhaul
ing of her hull. The work on the vessel
will require several days Meanwhile
the tug Eugeuia and other boats Will
look after the work of the Herbert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
Huge Wireless Station for Italy.

ROME, August s.-The minister OF
marine is planning TO establish shortly
a powerful wireless station. which will
be constructed on new system rad
icauy different from that adopted thus
far by all the big European companies.
II is hoped that by making a record
in rapidly of construction 1T VIII be
possible to open the new station soon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08
their summer place at s.agate. Long

their summer place at seagate. Long
Island.
Miss Elizabeth Howry will leave
where she will spend a day or two be-
fore going to Newport to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. George p. Eustis for ten days
Later she will make a series Of visits
until the middle Of September:
Mrs. Charles B. Howry will leave
Washington tomorrow for North Hat
ley Canada. to remain several weeks
Judge Howry expects to join her later
Miss Mary Howry is at girls camp In
New Hampshire for the summer:
Capt. and Mrs. Charles E. T. Lul
who recently arrived from Panama.
have taken an apartment at 1899 ]
street.
the summer will be that of Miss Jean
Morris Lille, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Lille of Briarwood. Haverford
and Mr.. Henry Wood Wiley, son OF
Capt Henry Wiley. Y. S. n. and Mrs
Wiley of Washington. which will be
solemnized on August 30, In St Mary's
Church. Ardmore. unless war plans
necessitate change. Mr.. Wiley is a
member of the officers training camI
at Fort Niagara. Miss Lille. who is
members of the younger set, will re-
turn next week from Murray bay, Can
ada. where she has been visiting Mrs
Wiley at her cottage since early in the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Levy of II street
northeast Will be at home Sunday even
ing. August -. from until 10, In
honor of the confirmation of their son
Herbert.
The marriage of Miss Winfred Marie
Bronson. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Simon
Bronson. and Mr.. Joseph A. Kerney of the
executive office staff at the White House
will take place tomorrow morning at s
o'clock at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Rev. Father Gavan, pastor of the church
assisted by Rev Father Hurney. assistan,
pastor, will otficiate at the ceremony and
at the nul/ial mass preceding it.
The br-idt will enter with her father and
will be attended by the bridegroom's sis
ter. Miss Beatrice Kerney of Trenton. n
]. Mr.. William Bronson. brother of the
bride, will be best man. After the wedding
breakfast. which will be served at Rau-
schers. Mr. Kerney and his bride will
leave for northern tour. They will make
their home upon their return at 3441 14th
street. the new home presented to the
bride as a Wedding gift from her father
. Mr.. and Mrs. George w Norris. who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

DIR. and Mrs. Elmer Sothoron are
stopping at the Dennis Hotel, Atlantic
City, for the month of August.
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the Sacred Heart. at Mount Washing
ton. A small reception will follow at
the home OFFS Miss Lees cousins Mr.
and Mrs. Edward McC. Fisher at Mel
vale Miss Lee is now the guest of
Mrs: Chatard at her cottage at Roland
Parf-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Mr. Morgan T. Coakley has returned
from a weekend visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry C. Winslow at their estate
near Leesburg. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Capt. Lieut. Leopoldo Nohrega Mo-
reira, naval attache of the Brazilian
embassy, is at the Vanderbilt, New
York. as is Lieut. Col. Stuart. an at
tacle Of the British embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

For renovating a lawn at any season
n new sod roller has spikes that punch
holes in the soil.
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finger. and Mr.. Neville Miller. the
Bridegroom brother, who Will serve
MIN as best man, will accompany them.
Other guests who are coming Tor the
wedding include MIR. and Mrs. T. L..
Jefferson and Mrs. Taylor Adams, all
of Louisville; MIR. and Mrs. Robert
Craig Ehinger of New York. brother
and sister-in-law of the bride; Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Columbus Halle of Staunton, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The marriage of Miss Josephine Lee,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus
OfDonnel1 Lee of Baltimore, and Mr..
William Miles Chatard. son of the late
Ferdinand +. Chatard and Mrs. Cha
tard, will take place on Thursday. Sep
temher y. at the Catholic Church Of
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Capt and Mrs Frederic Young are
visiting at New London, Conn.

A quiet wedding took place yester--
day at noon at All Souls Episcopal
Church, when Miss Clara E. Darlington
became the bride of Mr.. F: Earl Whit
man of Oneonta, N. Y. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. H. H ID.
Sterrett, the rector. Only a few init
mate friends were present. After a
motor trip the young couple will spend
the remainder of the summer at Balm
bridge, N. Y. They will be at home
after October 1 at Oneonta, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Hoffman and Mr.
Oscar Hoffman. jr. from Buffalo, n Y.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wag-
ner of 314 18th street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Mrs. Wilson. wife of Capt. Walter x.
Wilson. has returned to WASHINGTON
after visit to her brother-in- law and
sister. Mr.. and, Mrs. K. y. Johnson, at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

The Boer war began in October, 1899,
and ended in May. 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

spent last winter at Washington. have
gone to Dublin. N. H., where they have
taken a house for the season. MT. and
Mrs. Norris expect to spend next win
ter at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Representative and Mrs. Julius Kahn
left today for Atlantic City, where they
viii remain over the week end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

: Capt. and Mrs. Charles E. T. Lun,
who recently arrived from Panama
have taken an apartment at 1890
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Representative and Mrs. John Jacob
Rogers have left Washington for a visit
TO their home at Lowell. Mass. where
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Representative William A. Roden-
berg left Washington this morning on
weeks yachting trip to Norfolk.
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Representative and Mrs William p.
Borland have left Washington for Mon
treat. y. .. where they Will spend a
month al the Alba Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Representative and Mrs. Warren Gard
of Ohio are planning a series of visits
along the Jersey coast during the
House recess. leaving here the last Of
the week. Representative Gard re-
turned to Washington yesterday from
a visit to Cincinnati. where he made an
address before the Duckworth Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Mrs. John ". Kern. who has been
spending several days here with for
mer Senator Kern, Will leave Washing
ton today for their country place, near
Hollins, Va. Mr.. Kern left last even
ing for q visit TO Asheville. y. G.
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IL ~ WI w.
Most every small child has a
iavorite doll or rag dog
that it JUST MUST take to
bed with it or the sandman
refuses to come. The other
day mother was telling us
that HER little boy would
never go TO bed without
hammer and screw driver.
Funny little fellow.
And yet we're all very little
past the child stage. Some
merchants wouldn't think OF
keeping store without
certain kind OF cash system;
others must have some spe-
cihc lighting system, etc.
For our part, we wouldn't think
OF running this institution
without an extra effort in
giving people just a little
more in the way OF service
than do most stores. From
this fact has sprung the
slogan you hear people use
so often when speaking of
this store, THE Store OF
Greater Service" 1t is
phrase that gives us great
deal OF satisfaction.
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Mrs. Charles B. Howry will leave
Washington tomorrow for North Hal :
ley Canada, to remain several weeks
Judge Howry expects to join her later.
Miss Mary Howry is at girls camp in
New Hampshire for the summer:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. William Levy of H street
northeast Will be at home Sunday even
ing. August -. from 6 until 10, In
honor of the confirmation of their son
Herbert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
RED GROSS HERE
 M0BILIzINC FOR ACTIVE SERVICE
Executives Will Meet on Thursday to Discuss
 Raising War Fund.

With the appointment of Henry P. Dawson, formerly of Bridgeport, head of the National War Council of the American Red Cross society, the Bridgeport chapter will at once mob ilize for active support.
 / A meeting of the executive directors of the Bridgeport chapter has been called for 5 o'clock tomorrow after noon when discussion will be permit ted of the ways and means of raising money to carry forward the immense projects that are now a necessity.
 It is believed that with one. of the largest memberships of any city in the country, and with a knowledge that pavison will look to the city of his former residence to back up plans of the National Red Cross, Bridgeport will aim to sustain it's reputation of being, among the foremost.
 At tomorrow's meeting not only plans for financing the projects will be discussed but it will be tentatively decided that many nurses and help CTS will be sent from Bridgeport and possibly abroad.
 That several thousand hands will be required in relief work at Bridgeport in the near future is unquestioned by high authorities today. The making of supplies here will be chief fea- ture of the Red Cross work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
OF COURSE, HE'S WRONG

~ CONGRESSMAN Hill is far off the 0 that the Hartford Couran knows he's wrong and so And all because Mr. Hill ten cent tax ad vertising. There's ingratude for you.
 Says The Courant- .
 charge of ten cent advertising would close up many newspapers and end the advertising, thus dposng of that source of revenue entirely"
 Sharply MT HAs former champion rebukes "Congressmen who comfortably exempt themselves from taxaon without trying to tax the rest of the world equitaby.
 To expect equity from Mr. Hill is really too much The de- mand should have been confined request for intelligence For and Mr. Hill has been the special champion
 special class of interests ably aided and supported by The Courant That he should turn upon excellent friend rend it to the is not olerable.
 Newspapers wish to their taxes like others They business producing sometimes profit and sometimes loss They taxed others upon their tangible and tangible values by the city, the county and the state They taxed others for the benefit of the Federal income Why then should their income be selected for special mpost of ten per cent? t
 Mr. Hill is old and querulous. He has hung too zeal ousy to job that long too big for him. His speech about taxing newspaper advertising but testimony that he is conscious that newspapers in his district long friendly to him. for the good of the people, advocated somebody else for Congressman from the Fourth Congressional district
 Nobody supposed, until that his deficiencies amazingly apparent bring him The Courans condemna- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
Great Comet Appears

Comet scares have been frequent since the dawn of history, but few of the celestial wanderers have caused more superstitious fear than the great comet of 1861, which was first ob- served by MT. Tebbutt, at Sydney, Australia, fifty-six years ago today. By the latter part of June this great comet became visible to observers in America and Europe, and it was pre- dicted by fanatica1 reIigionIsts that the end of the earth was at hand. On the last day of June, a "phosphores- cent aurora1 glare caused some sci entists that the earth was in the midst of the Comets tail. The nucleus of the great comet was about four hundred miles in diameter, with a long, bush-like appendage, and it was said to travel at 8 speed of 10000, 900 miles day. In the following year about the same time observers, in Athens, Marsei1les and Rome discov- cred another comet, similar in a great many respects to the great" comet of the year before, and fear again filled thH hearts of the ignorant.
 Whether or not the great" comet of 1861 was responsible for atmos- pheric disturbances which affected the earth is 8 debatable question. Certain it is that on the day it was discovered considerable storms were recorded in many parts of the globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
THE LAST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR

Probably few students of American history would be able to tell, off hand, where the last battle between the North and the South was fought. The question has repeatedly come up dur ing the debates in Congress and even the Solons of that august body held widely divergent views. The truth is. that the final engagement was. ended on May IA, 1865, in Western Texas, and in known as the battle of Palmito Ranch. The battle began on the 18th, that is, fifty-two years ago yesterday. The battle was won by the Confederates who, under the leadership of Gen. Slaughter (certain- ly an appropriate name for a war rior) defeated the Union forces un- der Col. Barrett. Thirteen days later the Confederate army in the Lone Star state was surrendered by Gen. Kirby Smith, and the great Civil war was over. The nE tile of Palmito Ranch was fought on a field where. in 1846, the battle of Palo Alto the opening conflict in the war between the United States and Mexico. had been waged. A stretch of prairie about eight miles northeast of Ma tamoras, Mexico. flanked by ponds and made beautiful by tall trees, was thus the scene of the first and last battles in two the memorable wars in which the United States has en- gagged. In the battle of Palo Alto Gen. Taylor. at the head of less than 2,S00 Americans, inflicted a decisive defeat upon six thousand Mexican under the command of Gen. Arista. After a fierce struggle. lasting five hours the Mexicans fled in wild dis order. leaving hundreds of killed and wounded behind The Americans lost fifty-three men, including the gall lant Major Ringgold, commander of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
Confirm Class of
 252 at St. Charles

Two hundred and two children and 50 adult persons, making a total of 252, received the sacrament o1 confirmation yesterday afternoon al 8 o'clock at the St. Charles k. U. church, East Main street. This was the largest class to receive the sacra- nent since the church was built.
 Right Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of the diocese of Hartford. admins tered the sacrament. Bishop Milan was assisted by Rev Matthew Tray nor of St. Mary's and Rev. Richard F. Moore, L.L.D., of Sacred Heart About 20 visiting clergymen were present in the sanctuary The church was crowded to capacity. It was estimated that 17O0 were present.
 The sponsors for the girls were Miss Catherine Judge and Jeremiah O'Leary for the boys.
 Bishop Milan save the pledge to all, to be effective until they reach the age of 25 years. The ceremony came to a close with solemn benedic- ton celebrated by Rev. Matthew Traynor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
JOSEPH B. FEELING.

Joseph B. Feeling, an employe of the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. for the last 15 months, died Sat- urday night at his rooming house, PIT Congress street, following four days illness of pneumonia. MT. Feeling was 34 years old and was not mar ried.j He was the son of William J. and Mary Feeling of 221 West 121st street, New York The body was taken to the home of his par ents on the 12:46 train yesterday The funeral will be held in St. Johns church on St. Nicholas avenue, N
 r., tomorrow and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
WHITMAN AGAINST BOXING

~ OyERNoR WHITMAN has procured of York M state legislature the repeal of the Fawey law which permitted boxing matches between professionals
 The status of boxing will in suspension until after the Then be determined whether not the pug lstc fraternity is element making for preparation.
 If the prize ring fosters the spirit of courage in people, the fact will be shown the enlistment of substantially all the in the boxing game.
 If the pugs discovered to be mainly slacker the will abolish occupation There will patience with gentlemen who make profession of fighting they won't fight when tie country wants fighters than it did before
 bloody in the ring is sad enough There is in hem if they do not train for bloody battles where the machine guns rage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
CRACK VOLUNTEER GUARDS

~ OMPANIES acquisition to the Home Guard 1 Drilled to the minute and trained to the second, they are ready do any sort of duty, anywhere.
 companies officered by Capt John Field and Capt Eame beaten all records in preparing for all around work.
 Andrew L. Riker, of two important government boards has enlisted as private This sufficient to indicate the qualifications of this officers and highly ed in the most difficult pursuits of civil life.
 Formerly known as the Bridgeport Rifle Club these voun example in efficiency and rapid preparation which will inspire the state authorities to emulation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
Stratford's First
 Cop to Receive $25
Especial to The Farmer.s

Special to The Farmer.s Bridgeport police department. espec- ially those who have been patrolmen for a year or so will be peeved when they learn today that Stratford is to pay it's first custodian of the law $25 a week. William B. Nichols, 2526 Main street, was appointed regular policeman at meeting of the select men held last Friday evening at the town hall He began his duties today and his beat will include the whole of Stratford The police headquarters will be at the fire house.,
 E. Livingston Wells preached yes terday at Christ church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
Mothers Day Is
 Observed In City

Bridgeport observed Mothers Day yesterday.
 Florists reported big sales of flow CTS. Some found their way to homes still frightened by a mothers care, and others were placed on the graves of departed ones.
 In the churches Mother" was a general topic.
 White flowers were worn as tokens of appreciation by the younger peo. pie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
CLEVER MIR. HILL

E<N place
 ngross andta the of the three A a ar taa on and J. .f
 What old fox Age cannot wher, custom stale his cunning Big profits for the regraer in food The who potatoes at 60 sells them $i and sells it at $38 Big profits for the who make commodities for at thousand per cent who coal, and take a margin of $3 ton.
 But gross receipts to every enterprise The who cotton cloth at disappearing margin who other business gross
 The to his tricks He the would industry the maximum tax and industry swollen with profits slide easy. Hwont do Mr. Hill The old days gone Every body's ns4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14

A very enjoyable surprise party was rendered Kendell Worthing Saturday evening at the home of his parents, 16 Davidson street, in honor of his birth day. The evening was spent with games and music. Miss F. Bjorlin en- tertaining with vocal solos while Miss E. Btorlin rendered several selections on the piano, after which a luncheon was served. Tae guests departed at late hour after presenting their host with a beautiful diamond tie-pin and wishing him many happy returns of the day. Among those present were Misses F. Bjorlin. E. Bjorlin, M. Pitt, E. Morris, B. Worthing. MT. and Mrs. A T, worthing, MT and Mrs. W. Pitt. and MT. and Mrs. Harry H. Bates of Billings, Mont, Mesrs. A. Poun, F. Hedberg, B. Swanson, w. Anderson. F. Bsvcher, A. Hjaltson and W. Wor- thing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-14
AUGUSTINE HALL.

As he stepped forward at a meet ing of the Salvation Army. in their hall 30 Elm street, last night, to tes- tify to his Christian beliefs, Angus tine Hall, of GA Worth street, stag gered and fell dead in the aisle. Hall was employed by the Remington Arms Co.,, and was popular among his acquadntances. MT. Hall was A
 years old and was native of Cali
 fornia. He had resided in Bridge port for the last 10 years. His wid- ow, Bertha Shipman Hall, survives him. His death was due to heart