Newspaper Page Text
THE FARMER: DECEMBER 15, 1913 Fine Furs Make Fine Gifts. Furs will al ways be appre ciated by wom en, and can al ways be counted upon to bring instant appreci ation on Christ mas morning. . We invite men who want to buy reliable furs for gifts to avail themselves of the selected styles of fiir pieces we display in our Fur Section. We vouch for the quality of every piece to b'e exactly as represented. Our prices are reasonable. Scarf Fur Muff 9 9.00.. S13.50 . S15.00 and $17.50 S17.SO Siberian Wolt Caracul Black Wolf Cat I j J" ii x Natural Raccoon Black Fox Scotch Mole Hudson Seal Pointed Sitka Wolf Skunk Misses' and Children's fur sets of Moufflon, Thibet, Squirrel. Opossum, Mole Coney and Natural Jjynx, priced from $3.50 to $25.00. $20.00 $15.00 $25.00 $17.50 " $29.50 $34.50 to $49.50 to $49.50 to $29.50 to $64.50 $11.00 $20.00 $16.50 to$25.00 $17.50 S25.00 $20.00 to $54.50 $49.50 to $74.50 $49.50 $34.50 $12.50 to $79.50 New Club In East End Plans Lecture Series At a meeting- held by, the Twelfth uistrict Independent Political ana so cial club in the Park City theater in Stratford avenue yesterday it was voted to invite the editors of the local newspapers to address the club at fu ture meetings. In addition to inviting the local newspaper editors to talk on good citizenship, it was voted to extend invitations to Mayor Clifford B. Wil son, Senators McNeil, Newman and Whitcomb; Congressmen - Donovan, Kennedy, Reilly, Mahan, Lonergan; former Congressman E. J. Hill and Hon. George M. Landers, for mayor of New Britain. Nathan Goldman of the board of governors announced that he could secure Hon. Alex. Wolfe of the Second District Municipal court in New York city to deliver an address probably next Sunday afternoon. Next Sunday the club will meet In the Lenox theater in Newfleld avenue. The lease of Morris Luslig who con ducts this theater, expires on Decem ber 17. - Andrew L. Krouse,. owner of the theater, will serve notice on Mr. Lustig to vacate and the theater will be then used as a permanent club room. The room will be open to the members at all times but . meetings for the discussion of current events will be held weekly. A gift of Trefousse gloves carries with it the assurance of exquisite qttality and correct style. We've everything in the imported Trefousse line, from $1.50 to $4.00. in? ?Tf g&wm g INCORPORATED OUTFITTERS TO MEN WOMEN Sc CHILDREN BRIDGEPORT. CONN. STRATFORD TAFT ADVOCATES COURT TO SETTLE ALL STRIKE CASES New Haven, Conn., Dec. 15 In intro ducing a speaker on "Industrial Peace" last night. Professor Taft, of Yale, former President of the United States, advocated the settlement, of , labor strikes by an autboried tribunal, leav ing the matter to public opinion.. . He went on record as opposing 'compul sory arbitration and said (Congress had failed to pass a. -workmen's com pensation law in his administration 'because Representatives and Senators found it to their personal ' interests to oppose such a" law. "Formerly," he said, "the common law eptomized the current theory of the relations between employer and employe as 'The buyer must beware.' The best men of that day felt 'Let the devil take the hindmost.' We have now halted in our chase for the dollar long enough "to see if we can't help those who have dropped behind. "I have long held to a private the ory of mine that strikes ought to be settled by the appointment of an au thorized tribunal to take testimony, investigate and Issue. a report on the merits of the situation, leaving the matter to public opinion to work out. Generally public opinion is- not well. informed on such subjects, but the solution would work Itself out in this way. This tribunal would not be compulsory, for compulsory arbitra tion has been (found not to work where it has been, tried." IMMIGRANTS FLEECED OF $100,000 IN PAST YEAR BY BANKERS New York, Dee. 15. More than $100.- 000 was stolen from immigrants at this port in the last year, the State Depart ment of Labor reports, and meet of the money was got by crooked or unli censed bankers. : Among the victims was the gigantic Italian who had risked his liife for years in compressed air, Ja river tubes, to save $4,000, which he at last drew from, a sayings banks and intrusted to , 1 At about 4 o'clock Saturday after noon the body of Frank C. Hopkins of Bridgeport was found, in the water near the lighthouse. Mt. Hopkins, who was a foreman in the American Tube & Stamping Co., started for Stratford on a hunting trip after he had finished his work. He anchored his boat about five hundred feet from shore. r Two fishermen who had been drag ging for haiton the sandbar, heard the report of his. gun several times but thought nothing of it, as it is quite a common place for duck hunters. As they neared Hopkins boat, however, they noticed ducks alight on the water among, the decoy ducks and their curiosity was aroused when no one shot at them. Upon investigation they found the hunters' body near th boat but were unable to reach it. They notified Medical Examiner Cogs well who came immediately. When the body was reached, pa- paers were found in the clothes ind eating who the hunter was. His wif and son, who reside at 498 East Main street,, were notified. It is probable that Hopkins lost his balance and owing to the fact that he had heavy boots and a rather heavy hunting suit was unable to keep above water. He was about 45 years of age, well known in Bridgeport and a. mem ber of John C. Tuthill camp, W. O. W. are rolling against each other. Next week will bring together the crack team from the S. N. E. Tel. Co. of Bridgeport and the All Stars of this town. The game promises to be a close one and a large crowd should be on hand p witness the event. , Ed Beardsley has shown great im provement in the game this season and has been rolling some high scores since the start. The interest in the bowling game in town seems to be in the duck pins rather than in the big pins. There are plenty of big pin rollers asd it would be very interesting $0 see two teams roll the big ones. a sharper. The Bureau of Industries a.nrt Immi gration of the State eDpartment of La- and tne Lyal Order of Moose. bor has inspected 955 private hanks in The Chat Noir club will hold th the foreign colony during the last three tnird dance of the season in the Audi years. REAL LIVE "NOAH'S ARK" . FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT SIX FIREMEN HURT AS GASOLINE EXPLODES Hartford. Conn., Dec. 15 Fire started in one of the smaller barns of the Watklnson Farm School, on the outskirts of this city, last night, an before the Hartford Fire Department, working under the handicap of low water pressure, had saved the main dormitories and assembly halls the big barn and its contents and two other smaller buildings were destroyed, th total loss approximating $75,000. During the height of the blaze hea exploded a tank of gasoline used fo running the engine for the silo, and six firemen and several specators were painfully injured. Students left supper on the run and rescued six horses, five cows and four calves. CHAPPED SKINS NEED CUTICUKk SOAP Cuticura Soap and Cuti cura Ointment keep the skin clear, soft and beau tiful under all conditions of outdoor exposure in cidental to winter sports. Catteorm Soap and Ointment Bold throughout the world. Liberal sample of aacli mailed free, with 32-p. book. Address "Cutteura." Dept. 24a, Boston. asr-Mea who shave and shampoo wits Cutteura as will aad It bast 1st skla and scalp. Boston, Dec. 15. Thomas W. Lawson is sending a freight car containing a mammoth "Noak's Ark," filled with live animals, to his grandchildren. Henry McCall, Jr., and Thomas Law- son McCall, sons of Mr. and Mrs: Hen ry McOall, at the McCall ranch, Crook ed River, Ore. The "ark'-' is to arrive Christmas morning. On its trip from Dreamwold, the Lawson farm at Scituate, it guarded by two men. This is what it tonum on the evening of Saturday, December 27th. Umbehagen's five piece orchestra will furnish the music and all the latest dance .compositions will comprise the program. Refresh ments will be served during the in tej-iuiHHions oetween aanees ana it certain that the affair will be the most successful of the season. Over two hundred invitations will be sent ou this week. The committee in charge of affairs is Charles Andrews, Emmett Beardsley, Frederick Garry, Louis Bristol and Vincent Sexton. On Friday, "Kibbie" Wells, was giv en a surprise party at the home of his sister on Warwick avenue in honor of his twenty-fifth birthday. "Kibble after putting in a hard day's, work driving nails .started for his sister' When he reached there he was greet contains: One hundred and fl-ft-v "PIv mouth Rock and Khode Tsland Red ed by a number of his fellow friend hens, with two roosters; two Siamese by whom he was completely surprised cats; two English bulldog -pups; five "a-u auI"11 mat iney naa pu Jersey and Holstein cows; two sons or one over on him. A fine clam chow the mare Flying - Fox's Daughter, a er supper was served after which Dreamwold prize winner; two pigs. I cards were played. Among those who The McCalls have a 400-acre 'ranch attended were Arthur Beardsley, Fred in Oregon. Mrs. McCall was Miss Dor- erick Bennetto, Frederick Lewis, othy Lawson. COUGHS THAT PREVENT SLEEP These coughs are wearing and - if they "hang on," can run one down physically and lower the vital resist ance to disease. Mr. Bob Ferguson, 319 Pine St., Green Bay, Wis., writes: "I was greatly troubled with a bad cough that kept me awake nights. Two small bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound completely cured me." . Hindle's Drug store. Adv. Douglas Wells and Horace Works. Miss Ruby Colbree - entertained number of little friends at a birthday party at her home on- King street, Saturday afternoon. Games were en joyed by all the little folks after which refreshments were served. wimam .farKs is enjoying a wel earned vacation trim his duties at the freight dock where he is employed by the New England Navigation Co. Louis Bristol took a short automo bile trip from New Haven Saturday to see how all his friends in town were. Miss Marjorie Baker of Washington Terrace, Bridgeport, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. William St. John, King street, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Burton of Linden avenue are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl and are receiving the congratulations of many friends. Mrs. Burton was formerly Miss Anna Peck. A. Lincoln French, after a short visit with his parents on Harris street, has returned to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he is engaged in business Wayne Austin was a recent visitor in Westport where he witnessed the performance of the High school play, Mrs. Harry Nothnagle of Bridge port, formerly Miss Claribel Lewis, visited her parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Lewis, on East Broadway, Saturday. Radford Smith spent the week end withwhis parents on Main street. A number of the young people jour neyed to Devon Saturday evenlng'to attend the dance given in the new hall. George Wilson of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting his grandfather, A. V. Giles, of King street. furs, uraneis jrew was a visitor in town recently. Frederick Aufford of Judson Place has secured a position with Davis & Savard for Saturdays. Tuesday at Quarter of three, at the Greenwich, Conn., Dec. 15 Two home of Mrs. H. L. Hart. 72 Park burglars in an automobile stopped in street, a "Bible Studv Class" will be front of the Milbank avenue residence started, under the auspices of the W. of Harry Raymond, a merchant. Each C. T. TJ., lead by Mrs. E. Pearl Jinkins carrying two dress suit cases, they of Bridgeport. All ladies are cordial went to the front porch of the house, ly invited. It was bright moonlight and neigh- Bowlinsr Notes. bors thought company was arriving. At the bowling alleys Bill Smith won Mrs. Raymond returned from calling the weeklv nrize with a score of 132 OCCASIONAL "JAG" GOOD FOR NERVOUS MEN Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 15 An occas ional "jag" is of benent to the system of some, persons, according to Dr. Carl H. Homberg. The doctor has among his patients some of the leading men of Pittsburgh, including railroad presi dents and other men who often work under nervous strain. "This must not be taken as advice if you are opposed to liquor, and it cannot apply to all kinds of people," he said. "But I have found in my ex perience with certain kinds of men, professional mostly, that an evening's relaxation in the company of good liquor and reasonable men have been fo benefit to their -bodies and has re lieved them of strain. But it must not become a spree or that foe to human progress, the 'hangover,' will assert it self." OARING THIEVES ARE TAKEN FOR GUESTS and told of the visit of burglars. She found her table silver piled in a heap on a table, and heard the burg lars flee by the back door. A broken rear window catch revealed how they entered. All of Mr. Raymond's clothes, all but an unfinished dress of his wife, a pursed and jewelry were taken, in all valued at $1,000. Paterson, N. J. - James White, sev- nty, soccer foot ja.ll enthusiast, ex ited when True Blues of Paterson gained advantage over West Hudson team, fell from seat. PHysicians be lieve neck broken. which equals the alley record held by Fred Bennetto since last season. The new league has been under way for three weeks and all the teams ap pear to be evenly matched. The scores so far this season are not up to those of last year but as there is plenty of time before the finish there is still a chance for some new records. Captain Bennetto of the No-Names is leading the league with an average of 9 5 followed by Ted Lewis who shows up with 9 2. Bennetto also has high three strings of -305, while Lewis has honors with high single of 123. Last season these two stars rolled on the Outing club team, but this season FAIRFIELD (Special to The Farmer.) Fairfield. Dec. 15 The meeting at the fire house the other evening has caused much talk about town of late. Some of the taxpayers are in favor of having the system put in While a few who never want the town to spend a penny are trying to crush the matter out. A well known taxpayer stated the following to a Farmer reporter yesterday: ."The new system which was talked over at the recent- meeting at the fire house is one of the best things the town can do. You hear some of the folks say that the tele phone company will charge us too much for the system which they will put in. Unless we spend some money we can not think for a minute that New Yorkers will come and. spend the summer in this place where they spend a large amount of money. The Idea of putting in fire boxes in differ ent sections of the town is a very good one. When there is a fire a per son can go to the nearest fire box and after sending in an alarm the fire company will know just where to go as the jiumber of the box will be sounded by the rubber shop as well as some of the churches in the other sec- ions of the town. By doing this every member of the department will know where the firte is and there will be no excuse for him not attending the fire if he is in town. If the town does not expect to spend a little money on town improvement they will surely not get any in return for the people will not want to live in a town where there is no fire protection." George Best, who has been 111 at his home in Holland Plains f or the past' three week, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. James Sweet of Spring street are ..entertaining friends from New Milf ord. Miss Bessie Smith of Bridgeport is spending a few days as the guest of relatives on Broad street. John Blake of Southport has, re turned to his home after, spending a few days as the guest of relatives In New York city. ' ' Miss Alice - Knight of Jane street, Bridgeport, is ,visitlng at the home of friends on-King" street. NOT 'BEYOND HELP AT 87. Sleep-disturbing bladder weakness, stiffness In joints, weak, inactive kid ney action and rheumatic pains, are all evidence, of kidney trouble. Mrs. Mary A. Dean, 47 EL - Walnut St.," Taunton, Mass., writes: "I have pass ed my 8 7th birthday, aud thought I was beyond the reach of medicine, but Foley Kidney Pills have proved most beneficial In my case." , Hindle's Drug Store. Adv. WESTPORT - (Special to the Farmer.) . . Westport, Dec. 15 A meeting of the Saugatuck Bridge club is called for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members of the club are requested to attend this meeting. A large number attended the cake and candy sale given by the Childs Welfare club Saturday afternoon. It thought that a good sized sum was realized which will be used on a Christmas tree for the poor children of the town. A meeting of the Westport fire de partment ' will be held at the Compo engine house tomorrow evening. The annual election of officers will be held. The position of chief will be filled by Henry Linxweiler. The following is a list of unclaimed letters at the Westport postofflce: H. D. Brooks, J. E. Denis, Miss Jannette Brington, Clifford Williams, Edward Ferris and Everett Thompson. Miss Bessie Smith - of Bridgeport Is pending a few days with friends ' in Greens Farms. Miss Anna Quinn of Greens Farms spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt otf State street are spending a few days with friends in Bridgeport. EAST ON The Dorcas society of the Baptist church held a meeting at the hall on Thursday afternoon and tacked a quilt for Mrs. Elmer S. Andrews. After the business meeting a fine supper was served. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. F. S. Clark, Philip Clark, Mrs. John H. Wheeler, Mrs. Frank Bibbins, Mrs. James Tyler, Mrs. S. -Mallette Sanford, Mrs. Mildred Ferris, Mrs. Edward S. Williams, Mrs. "Ernest Ter ry, Miss Minnie O. Sherwood, Miss Julia Hawley of Bridgeport, and Har old Williams. Mrs. ' Betsie Sherwo'od was a guest on Friday .of her sister, Miss Abbie Sanford in Redding.' She called on her brother, Charles Sanford, who had the misfortune a few days ago to break his leg. The Easton grange held a select dance at their hall on Friday evening. Many were present from out of town. The proceeds, amounting to $15, will go toward a new grange hall. Charles H. Sherwood, having spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. E. Stevens on Sport Hill, has returned to the Soldier's Home at Noroton. ' The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church was pleasantly entertain ed at the home of Mrs. A. M. David son. The afternoon1 was pleasantly spent making aprons. The following ladies were present: Mrs. Charles Marsh, Mrs. Edward Marsh, Mrs. Harry Escott, Miss Edith Sherwood, Mrs. Daniel Brewer, Mrs. Eliza Smith, and Mrs. George B. Beers. v ah scnoois in town will close on December 19th for the Christmas va cation. YOUNG WOMEN; NUMBER SURPRISING The number of young women who suffer with weak back, dizzy and ner vous spells, dull headache and wear iness is surprising. Kidney ami blad der pills cause these troubles, but if Foley Kidney Pills are taken as di rected relief follows promptly, and the Ills disappear. Contain" no habit forming drugs. Hindle's Drug store. Ad.1-- 3 1 a DAYS ONLY! MONDAY, TUESDAY AM) WEDNESDAY! 'i DAYS ONLY ! OF Maiiifacfirers' Sample . - . - Hniiwnw .vnjMaNMB- mmm fcjmmmmmmm m MADE TO SELL AT $15, $18, $25, AND $30 t EMI t 300 SAMPLE DRESSES made to sell at $15, $18, $25 and $30, and bought at a ridiculously low price. All go on sale today at Five Dollars each. EACH ONE OF THESE DRESSES is made up in this winter season's most fashionable models and most wanted fabrics, such as ali-wool French Serge, Eponge, Messaline and Char meuse Silk in all the leading colors ABSOLUTELY ALL NEW STYLES AND THE SALE POSITIVELY ENDS IN THREE (3) DAYS. i I i f t i OTUTTE 1107 MAIN STREET. THE UP-STAIRS STORE. 1107 MAIN STREET 3 DAYS ONLY! TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. 3 DAYS ONLY! v4 yS 9 GItc Till irMEias GIVE DISTIF C Itaf Carry Ciiicer ACTIVE PEESERJTS 1' ( It's easy enough to give the old stereotyped things this Christmas, give something different. One man called here and selected a Rug 'twill last for twenty years al ways a memory. There are hundreds of qif ts equally as practical to be selected from our stock good gifts, separate pieces or sets for living room, parlor, dining room, ( chamber or kitchen. . ' ' SOME PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS Hat Trees Turkish Rocker Brass Beds . White Beds Tabouettes Piano Benches Cellarettes Mahogany and Oak Rock ers Parlor Tables Brussels, Velvet and Wil- ton Rugs ', Doll Carriages Telephone Stands Ladies' Desks Gunn Sectional Book Cases Dressers Chiffoniers This set regularty $58.50for $50.00 Three and five Piece Par lor Suit. - Denin and Burlap Screens Lace Curtains ' Pictures Carpet Sweepers SPECIALS Ladies Work Baskets $2.35 to $18.50 Williovv Chairs and Rock ers Electric Lamps Library Tables Davenports $12 Morris Chair with cushions for ... $10 $4.50 Golden Oak Rockers for $3.25 $10 Ladies Desk, Mission finish with chair and basket ....A $7.75 $8.50 Music Cabinet for $6.95 $45 Brown Leather Turkish Rocker $33.00 $30.00 English Morocco Leather arm chair $20.00 ANNIVERSARY DISCOUNT FOR CASH ON GOODS THIS YEARS IN BUSINESS. Davenport Bed $50.00 MONTH MAKES OUR 72 6- v V ?) I ;) ; i! )) N ucKinnam (3 o. Established 1842 )) (j 177 STATE STREET TRY FARflER "WANT ADS." i i SI ( ) 1 f. a i : t) () )