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THE FARMER: MARCH 20, 1913 i I 1 WOMEN'S STCCT'TO'N- The Best Place in Town to Buy Your Easter Gloves is at Meigs & Co.'s. "I can wear Meigs & Co.'s gloves longer than any dollar glove I ever bought," said a lady yesterday. The quality of our dollar glove makes it a leader at the price, and if you wish to get ac-. quainted with them, try a pair of our Tampa glace gloves in white, tan, mode, gray, and black, at $1.00, or a pair of our M-and-Co. Special wash chamois gloves in white,at $1.00. We are showing an unusually extensive line of quality gloves for Easter wear at popular prices, made by Tref ousse a thoroughly reliable label in every way. Fine pique suede gloves, one clasp, in black, , gray and tan, $1.50. Dorothy gloves, beautiful quality glace kid, oversewn earns, two clasp white, tan, mode, gray and black, $1.50. Valance gloves, in the famous Shetbourrie pique two clasp, in white, tan, gray and black, and with self or contrast ing stitching, 92.00. Evening gloves In all lengths from 8 to SO button, of superior quality, in all sizes, $2.35 to $4.00. , This is the best place to buy childiren's gloves, because we show a complete line of dependable gloves in glace and pique, in the new tan shades and white, and the price is 91.00 a pair. H&n m M Wifm ssf$i ft IgP' INCORPORATED aUTFITTERSTO MEN WOMEN Sc. CHILDREN BRIDGEPORT. CONN. TOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR OR ITCHY SCALP-25 GENT "DANDERINE" Save Your Hair! Danderine Destroys Dandruffs and Stops Falling Hair at Once Grows Hair, We Prove It If you oare for haary hair, that glistens with beauty and la radiant fwlth lit; hM an incomparable eoft kiesa and is fluffy- and lustrous, you vnuat us Danderine, because nothing elae accomplishes so much for the tialr. Just on application of Knowlton'e tDaaderlne will double the beauty of yoar hair, besides It Immediately dis solves every particle of dandruff f you cannot have nice, heavy, healthy hair if you have dandruff. This destruc tive scurf robe the hair, of its lustre, its strength and Its very life, and if not overcome It produces a feverieb Xiess and itching of the scalp; the hair LIQUOR DEALERS NAME LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE The Bridgeport Uquor Dealers' As sociation met yesterday in Concordia friail and voted to oppose several bills SLffeotlng the liquor trade, now pend ing -in the Legislature. . The follow ing committee was appointed . to rep resent the association at the hearings: JM. j. Lee, M. J. MaJoney, T. F. Flynn, John Shea and Ernst Adams. Only one bill, that allowing saloons to do business after 6 p. Tn. on elec tion days, is favored by the associa tion. Among the bills opposed are those raising the license fees, abolish ing the right to appeal from the coun- !y commissioners' decision, prohibit- fing the display of beer signs, and a Mil providing for but one license to "each 1,000 of population. Another proposed law which the sa- ' Jodtt" keepers plan to vigorously oppose is that abolishing free lunches. This irneasnir Is fathered by the State Tu- terculois Commission. POLICE TO DRILL AT ARMORY. By an order posted at police head tiuarter last night an new patrolmen pnd ergeants will report every day next week, excepting Saturday for drill exercises, at the State Armory. Beginning Monday, March 24, at 2 p. jn. Lieutenant Garrle Sanger,! drill in aster of the department, will in struct the new men 4n their formation end duties. The previous order for drill exercises March 26 and 27 has been countermanded. Drive Headache Away With Musterole A headache remedy without the dangers of "headache medicine." Tou run no risk when you use MUSTER OLH to relieve that headache and ! miserable feeling from cold or conges tion. And it acts at once! MUSTER HqlE is a clean, white ointment made . f Cvith' oil of mustard. You rub it on Xthe forehead and temples. Better ethan a mustard plaster and does not f blister. Used only externally, and in Ino way can affect stomach and heart, some internal medicines do. if Best for Sore Throat, Bronchitis, ?Croup, Stiff Neck. Asthma, Neuralgia, fcongestlon. Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbagro, all Pains and Aches of the tpaok or Joints. Sprains, Sore Muscles, sBruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, '"Colds of the Chest (It prevents Pneu etnonia.) . f At your druggist's In 25c and 50c Bars, and a special large nuspiiai size , t AoceDt no substitute. If your drug gist cannot supply you, send 25c or thOc to the Musterole Company, Cleve land, Ohio, and we will mail you a yar, postage prepaid. Mrs. F. R Snyder, Brooklyn, N. t.z ''I5ave been helped many times by ."SHusterole when I have had severe ; headaches." (49) ill Farmer Want Ads le a word roots famish, loosen and die; then the hair falls out fast. If your hair has been neglected and la thin, faded, dry, scraggy .or too oily, don't hesitate,' but get a 25 cent bottle of Knowleon's anderlne at any . drug store or toilet counter; apply a little as directed and ten minutes after you will say this was the beat investment you ever made. We sincerely believe, regardless of everything else advertised that if you desire soft; lustrous, beautiful hair and lots of it no dandruff no Itching scalp and no more falling hair you must use Knorlton's Danderine. If eventually -hy not now? A 25 cent bottle will truly amaze you. Adv. FRANK S. BLACK, THE NOTED N. Y. LAWYER AT DEATH'S DOOR Troy, N. T., March 20 The condi tion of ex -Governor Frank S. Black at his home in this city, became so critical that all hopes of his recovery were abandoned. A specialist from Boston who was called here by Mr. Black's son examined the patient, but could offer no encouragement. Mr. Black suffered from valvular disease of the heart. Mr. Black was in some ways a national figure. ' GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE. At the Washington Park Methodist Episcopal church Barnum and Noble Avenues, a unique service will be held on Gfod- Friday. The hours will be from 12 o'clock noon to 3 in the af afternoon, the so-called hours of darkness. This will be the only ser vice of the kind held in the Methodist churches of our city and all who can attend will be welcome. A complete service centers around each word on the cross and people can retire or come between the different parts. The program Is as follows, each word occupying twenty-five minutes. Address on "Seven Words of Christ on the Cross." Rev. John J. Snavely, "Father, For give Them." Rev. F. H. Sawyer, "To-day thou Shalt be with Me in Paradise." . Rev. H. D. Jones, "Woman, behold thy Son," "Son, behold thy mother." Rev. G. W. Simonson, "My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" Rev. Geo. M. Brown, "I thirst." Rev. E. A. Burnes, "Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit." Rev. John P. Wagner,. "It is finish ed." Special music by Miss Tuck and Mrs. Thompson. Friday,1 8 p. m. Cantata by Wash ington Faric Choral Society. 45 train ed rotceSt ?rom Olivet to Calvary," FIFTEEN MILLION CATHOLICS IN U. S. TOTAL OF 23,329,047 TTJfDEK, THE PROTECTION OF AMERICAN FLAG. CHURCHES NUMBER 14,312 Connecticut's Catholic Population Is - 423,000, According to 1013 Cath olic Directory. New York, March 20 There 'are 15, 154,158 Roman Catholics in the United States proper, according to the 1913 edition of the official Catholic direc tory, and a total of 23,329,047 under the protection of the United States flag; there are 7,131,989 in the Philippines. 999,350 In Porto Rico, 11.510 in Alaska. 42,108 in the Hawaiian Islands and 900 on the ' canal zone. The figures are supplied by the Catholic bishops and chancellors of the dioceses con cerned. There' are 14,312 churches in conti nental United1 States. There are 17, 945 Roman Catholic priests, three car dinals, eleven active archbishops, three titular archbishops, 104 bishops, two arch abbots and fifteen abbots in the United States. There are, according to the same authority, 238 Roman; Catholic orphan asylums in which 47,415 orphans are being cared for.. Thirty-one States in the Union have over 50,000 Catholic population, as follows: New York, 2,- 790,629; Pennsylvania, 1,633,353; Illin ois, 1,460,887; Massachusetts, 1,393, 435 Ohio, 743,065; Louisiana, 584,000; Michi gan, 568,505; Wisconsin, 558,476; New Jersey, 506,000; Missouri, 470,000; Mln- nesota, 454,797; Connecticut, 423.GD0; California, 403,500; Texas, 303,400; Iowa, 266,735; Maryland, 260,060; Rhode Is land, 260,000; , Indiana, 232,764; Ken tucky, 163,288; New Mexico, 140,573: Kansas, 131,000; New Hampshire, 126,- 034; Maine, 123,600; Nebraska, 118,270 Colorado, 105,000; North " Dakota, 99, 871; Washington, 90,663; Montana, 87,- 119; Vermont, 79,230; South Dakota, 73,000; Oregon, 66,408. TRUMBULL Mrs. Bernard Barske was the guest yesterday of her sister. Mrs. J. H. Boretleman in Bridgeport. Miss Jeseie Parks-of Bridgeport -was a visitor yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Parks. William Hehnaghari has an attack of the grip. Hie brother Charles is assisting him in the milk route. Miss Charlotte Barske is spending a short time in Bridgeport, the guest of Miss Marjorie Allen on Yale street.' The members of the" Young Ladies Mission Circle, met at the home of Miss Cora E. Beach last night and made plans for a social, to be given some time during the month of April. Tree Warden, Burr F. Beach was called iout yesterday afternoon to quench a fire in the woods owned by Mrs. William S. Wheeler. The fire also encroached on land owned by Edwin Thornton. Miss Inez White who has ben spending two months with her uncle Dr. Benjamin W. White, has returned to her home in Virginia. , Miss Charlotte B. Plumb was the guest last night of Miss Grace Can telo in Bridgeport. ' A number of young people were invited in and Miss plumb reports a' very pleasant evening. Mrs. Banford S. Beach , is planning to spend the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. " and Mrs. Elias Sanford in Lakeville, Conn. The choir will meet for the final rehearsal of :he Eister anthems, at the home of Ilsa Mildred Tucker, on Saturday evening; In the Boys club room at thi Town hall, on Saturday evening, the local basketball team will, play against the Olivet team from Bridgeport. , Dr. Benjamin W. White is not en Joying his usual good health, since an attack of the. grip some time ago. Those Pimples Are a Frigh There's No Excuse, for Blotches, ' Blackheads and Pimples. The Right Way to Get Rid of Them Is By Taking Stuart's Calcium Wafers . Many people are continually- using lotions and creams on theface and wondering why " they make so little impression upon pimples, ' blotches and blackheads. It Is Such a Wonderful Change to Be Rid of All Pimples and Other Skin Eruptions. It's because pimples and eruptions come from the inside from impure blood and you can cure them by rub bing stuff on the outside of the face. Purify the blood and the blemishes will disappear. Stuart's Calcium Wafers will often clear the complexion in a few days' time. That's the wonderful part of. it they act right off In a hurry. That's because they're made of just the in gredients needed to drive all poisone and impurities from the blood. That's why doctors prescribe them so con stantly. You will speedily enjoy a beautiful complexion if you use these wonder ful little Wafers. Your face will be come as clear and pure as a rose. Nobody likes to have pimply-faced people around. With Stuart's Calcium Wafers you don't have to wait for months before getting results. Even boils have been cured in a few days' time with these remarkably effective blood cleansers. Your whole system will feel better in a marveloily short time, and my, what a . Sifference in your looks. You can get Stuart's Calcium Wa fers of any druggist at 50 cents a box. ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER THE CRUCIFIXION AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH ON GOOD FRIDAY NIGHT A musical and religious service of importance will be held Good Friday evening at 8 o'clock in St. John's Episcopal Church, when "The Crucifix ion", Sir John Stainer Meditation upon the Passion of Christ, will be presented by the vested choir under the direction of the organist and choirmaster, Alvin C. Breul, assisted by Elis Lundberg, baritone, and Wal ter Ley, tenor. Although entirely musical, the "Cru cifixion" as a cantata is especially devotional and is presented to aid In attaining a deeper realization of the spiritual significance of the sacrifice on Calvary. The choir includes: Trebles Allen Albert, Raymond Bellew, Walter Ben edict, Irving Bennett, John Bishop, Chester Pike, Nelson Canfield, Paul Cleland, Roland Dickinson, Einar Ek strom, . Kenneth Emigh, Norman Emigh," 'Darwin Hamilton, Eugene Hull, Henry Hurltourt, Jasper Knox, Byron Boydon,. Clarence Stromrall, Howard Miniter, George Parson, Thomas Smith, Douglas Stewart. Altos Clifford Appleton, Robert Bedworth. Ernest East, Raymond Hall, Robert Hull, Raymond Porter, Edward Steiger. Tenors Harold Batchelor, Charles Bottomley, Walter Ley, Albert Os man. Walter Smith. Basses Theodore Braitling, Clarence Foote,' Els Lundberg, William Lund berg, Frederick Lyon. Soloists. Organist's assistant, Carl Grasse; choirmaster and organist, Alvin C. Breul. 'THE SEVEN WORDS FROM THE CROSS" AT OLIVET CHURCH The choral service and the Seven Words from the Cross at Olivet Con gregational Church, on Good Friday, at 7:30 p. m., includes the following program: Organ Solemn March. Choir Let the Words of My Mouth. The Lord'3 Prayer. First Word Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Soprano Solo Forever With the Lord. Second Word Today thou Shalt be with me in Paradise. Bass Solo O Loving Father. Third ' Word Woman! behold thy son; son, behold thy mother. Anthem There Is a Green Hill Far Away. Fourth: Word My God! Why hast thou forsaken me. Tenor Solo My Soul is Atbirst for God. Fifth Word I thirst. - Anthem Q Sacred Head Now Wounded. Sixth Word It is finished. Alto Solo Rock of Ages. Seventh Word Father into thy hands I commend my spirit. Anthem God SO Loved the Word. Silent Prayer and Benediction. Organ Chopin's Funeral March. ! STABAT MATER AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAjV CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY EVENING. Special Musical Service at First Presbyterian Church, State Street, cor ner of Myrtle Avenue, Good Friday Evening at ' 7:45 o'clock by the Church Quartet, assisted by full cho rus of fifty voices. The "Stabat Ma ter" by Rossini will be repeated. HOLY WEEK AT ST. GEORGE'S CITURCH. Holy Week is being kept at St George's Church, Colorado and Ma plewood avenues, with services at 7:30 and 10 a., m., and at7:45 p. m. daily, and special services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. On the evening of .Maundy Thurs day at, 7:45, the Roman Catholic and the Protestant churches of the neigh borhood have been asked to join the Episcopal' church to pray for the re uniting of Christendom, by way of observing the anniversary of our Lord's prayer that His Church might always be at unity. On Good Friday- there will be ser vices at 7 and 9 a. m., at 12, and at 7:45 p. m., the church doors being wide open, as always, to everyone. The- service at noon is "The .Devo tion of the Three Hours", from 12 to 3. the Meditation .of the Seven Last Words being preached by the rector, Rev. Henry Erskine Kelly. Arrange ments have been made with a neigh boring Ghurcjh to have the- church bell tolled thirty-three times at the stroke of 3 o'clock. Photographs of the Passion Play at Oberammergau are on exhibition in the church porch throughout the week. " - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES AT TRINITY CHURCH. There will be services in Trinity' Church, corner of Fairfield avenue and Broad street, tomorrow, Good Fri day, as follows: 9 a. m., Matins, Litany and altar service. 12-3 p. m.. Singing of the reproaches and preaching of the Passion. 5 p. m.. Litany. 7:45 p. m., Evensong. The preacher for the Thi-ee Hours will be the rector, Rev. Charles L. Gomph. SHELTOH FOREMAN ENDS HIS LIFE IN CANAL Shelton, March 20 Michael Murphy, aged 67, a foreman employed by the Housatonic Water Co., committed sui cide yesterday afternoon by drown ing in the . canal, which runs through the town. While a. number of Italian workmen were standing on ' the banks Murphy shouted, "Well, goodbye!" and plunged into the water. He swam half-way acress the canal and then sank. The body was recovered later. Murphy is survived by three children. He had complained of not feeling well lately. POINTS OF INTEREST. f For TSaster's Dinner. Order one dozen of Miles' ale .or some lager for your JEaster dinner to promote the good cheer which should be a part of the family feast It adds zest and relish to the meal, pro motes sociability and' is enjoyed by everyone. -A.s a tonic to throw off the effects of a cold or grip and tone up the system there is nothing better than a glass of good ale or lager. Order from M. J. Maloney, 86 Jones avenue. Wines and liquors of the best quality, soda and mineral waters. Buck beer. Orders promptly attend ed to. Telephone 3459-3. MISS BESSIE YOAKUM, SOCIETY GIRL AND HEIRESS, ENGAGED x IFlSTbESSlE YQAKUHii New York, March 19. The engage ment of Miss Bessie Yoakum, daugh ter yof B. F. Yoakum, the millionaire railroad man, to Francis R. Larkih, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Larkin of New York, was ' announced. Miss Yoakum was a debutante of last year and is one of the most popular girls in the younger set As her father owns an immense ranch in Texas, In which state the family formerly lived Miss Yoakum is a noted shot, has bagged big game and has had some remarkable and thrilling experiences as a- modern Diana. She has traveled much -in this country and in Europe and is a beautiful blond of the sunny southland type. THE MISCH STORE WELL STOCKED WITH EASTER APPAREL Men to the right, ladies to the left that is the arrangement of the depart ments, as one enters jthe store of Cae- ser Misch, Inc., . Main and Golden Hill streets, and it makes no differ ence which way , one turns, one will find the same classy exhibit of Easter styles in any department The men's department at the right, has an elab orate display . of silk ties of , all de scriptions, men's hosiery, shirts, cuffs, collars and a general line of furnish ings, are displayed in a very attractive fashion. The hat department is also complete with a new line of blocks in derbies, nattiest styles in softs and a large assortment of caps. In the middle of the store will be found a large collection of the newest fabrics in men's Spring suits. The style range here is complete in the plain fabrics, fancy and novelty mixtures, stripes all are enclosed in dust proof wall cabinets. The arrangement of ' the men's department makes it very easy to select and the very best attention is given by a competent sales force. To the left in the ladies' depart ment, will be found one of the largest assortments of ladies" Spring suits in the city. They include the very latest models in a variety of sheetings, nov lty mixtures, whipcords,' etc. The skirt effects are the latest style, with slight draping effect This depart ment also carries a large assortment of gowns of all descriptions. The la dies' coats occupy a conspicuous place in the display and are of the latest fashion. The millinery department has some exquisite trimmed hats. In this lot will be found many copies of Parisian models of the latest type. The col or combinations on these hats are both artistic and in good taste. Any one desiring a trimmed hat will doubtless be able to find a choice in the selection displayed at the Caesar Misch store. An auxiliary depart ment of ladies' shirt waists is also a feature; in this department . will be found the latest Spring models in net, chiffon, messaline, taffeta and other fabrics in styles most pleasing and colors to suit the discriminating pur chaser. The shoe department is lo cated near the Middle street entrance. This department carries a complete line in men's, women's and children's shoes of the most trustworthy makes. At this time of the year, Caesar Misch, Inc., are in finest Easter array. The shoe department in the rear and the store throughout, has a most at tractive appearance. The stock is of the finest in' the city. - Included in the alterations, which are nearly completed are attractive wall cases, for the display of general merchandise. The most complete and attractive department is the chil dren's department where everything in children's wear may be found. An In vitation for parents to bring the lit tle folks with them when they make their appearance, is extended by the management " - Mr. Herman Walder, the manager, has been with this firm since it first started in Bridgeport and deserves credit;for- the .manner in which this business has been develop ed. - " ' . DIED. OSCAR. In Danbury, March 12, Mary J.,' widow of Samuel Oscar, aged 7 3 years. FERGUSON.- At Danbury hospital, March 13, Almira F. Ferguson, aged 74 years. JOHNSON. In Danbury, March 14, Charles A. Johnson, aged 83 years. RESSEQUTE. In Rldgefield, March 13, Miss Anna Ressequie. CORNELL. In Danbury, March 12, Mary Olivia, widow of Theodore Cor nell, aged 74 years. GREEN. In Greenwich, March 13, Mrs. John Green, aged 80 years. ROBBINS. In Plymouth, March 15, E. S. Bobbins, aged 62 years. WALKER. In Winsted, March 16, Mrs. C. C. Walker. JEANFAVRE. In Torrington, March 14, Miss Alice Jeanfavre, aged 20 years. VAN DYK'S Cfpioflv nn fi Fresh UjVuJhI Five Cents for Every JAMES VAN DYK CO. 1135 MAIN STREET, Cor. Elm St. Phone 1367-6 STORE AGENCIES EVERYWHERE Re-Upholstering Furniture OF ALL KINDS WILL BE PROMPTLY , LOOKED AFTER None to early to place orders now. Better to have the work done before our factory is crowded with orders. New Spring Upholstering Fabrics are being shown and choice of coverings can be made from the largest possible variety. We make our own Hair Mattresses and Upholstered Spring Beds in our own work shop and can guarantee work and materials used. - - . i A :' icMigtaiE k Cd, RLE WE SELL RICHMOND RANGES ; 177 STATE STREEl Est. 1842 REFINISHING- ANTIQUE FURNITURE A SPECIALTY G U S C . M U L L E N FURNITURE AND CABINET REPAIRING AND UPIIOLSTEIilNa ' , CHAIRS RE-CANED FIRST CLASS WORK. AT REASONABLE PRICES 325 EAST MAIN ST., In the rear of Staples', Property. Telephone 1045- SPRING HOUSE PAINTING . Wall Papers, Paints and Oils. Estimates on Painting and , Decorating of Every Description THE JOSEPH PRACTICAL PAINTERS 'AND DECORATORS 'Phone 4861 Something Good for the Man Who Smokes box of good cigars Is an ever-welcome if t o - the ' man who worships at the shrlrto of the little Goddess Nicotine. Every cigar a gift. Every -smoke a pleasure. ; - r - . We carry a complete assortment of Meerschaum. Briar and Calabash Pipes, Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes and everything o glad den the smoker's heart. D. D. SMITH 44 FAIRFIELD A E. 4 4 O N N E C O TT E, THE RIGHT ROOFING THE RIGHT QUALITY THE RIGHT PRICE 'SONNECOTE ROOFING is composed of long wool-fibre thoroughly saturated and coated with Natural Asphaltum, making a durable, weatherproof covering for any building. Samples on request THE WHEELER & HOWES CO. Congress Street Bridge and 1221 Main Street ICE COAL WOOD IRA GREGORY & CO. Branch Office oo Main Office 972 inOAT.l 262 Main Street VJ - BIG SPECIAL t (ffldDS Imperfect One Returned 1135 P. COUGHLIN CO, 783 BAST MAIN STREET! OPPOSITE ' POLI'S THEATRE. 9 9 TRY SPRAGUE'S Extra High Grade LEHIGH GOAJL, Sprague Ice & Coal Co. East End East Washington Avenue Bridge. Tel. 71 U Stratford At.