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BRIDGEPORT, CONN., FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1916' He? FORDITES LEAVE FOR THE HAGUE, LOCKED IN GARS COMPULSION BILL MEANS BREAK-UP OF THE CABINET New York 7 Shops New Haven 2 Shops Bridgeport 1 Shop Waterburv 1 Shop WOLFF'S SHIRT ' SHOPS, ing n Copenhagen, Jan. 7. The Ford peace party- left Copenhagen today for The Hague. , On board the special train for the passage of which through part of .the war 'zone permission haa been granted by Germany, . were 150 peace , advocates. ' It will take ll'houra from the time they cross the front at War nemunde this afternoon until Holland - is reached . and they will remain on the train during that period. ' ( ; Holland is the last - country in Eu rope which- the party will visit. It is expected that delegates from a large ' number of neutral countries will gath er at - The - Hague for a protracted veace conreretice- BELGIAN CARDINAL T0JIESUME POST, -BERLIN PROMISES Home, Jan. 7. -tThe Belgian minis ter to the" Vatican has been informed that Cardinal Mercier, primate of Bel gium intends to leave for Rome after .presiding at tne consecration to take place In a day or two of the new Bishop of Tournai. - Cardinal . Mercier abandoned the idea of coining to Rome, last month -for the consistory because he was un able to obtain guarantees that he would be permitted to return to Bel gium, although the General gave him such assurances as he could. The response from Berlin came too - late ' to enable the Cardinal to attend the '- consistory but he has. now , been in formed -officially from Berlin that no obstacle will be raised to his return to Belgitfrn. 7 l It is expected the Cardinal will ar rive here about Jan. 15 He will re , side at the Belgium college during his stay here. Pope Benedict has been otified of his expected arrival. STOCK I.IAKEET , Newi "Tor, Jan. 7. Opening. Aj j though opening - prices-, today were mainly higher, the market's undertone "reflected- a continuance of 'its recent feverish condition. United States Steel ' Was again the feature, with initial sales of 1,000 to ""over 2,000- shares at 88 1-4 ' to 3-8, a slight gain. Some- of Ithe specialties recently under pressure, including fertilizer Issues, showed the effects of further I quidation. Agricul tural Chemical common and preferred j yielding over four points; .Oil -shares moved erratically, -Mexican Petroleum, rising, while 'California Petroleum, de- ' -elined. Hails .were firm and coppers slightly higher. " General Motors ',de- "elined 15 to 25 . v - ' ' ,; Noon. SomV of the weaker Indus trial specialties,, including oils and fer tilizers, rallied shortly after' the open ing but recoveries were brief, rdur rent selling of an enforced character causing.. -. another levelmg of values. Tennessee .Copper broke 3 1-4 from its high too- 58 1-2 on the news , of trouble at the company's local plant. Steel,-on further heavy- sales, (duplicated yes terday's low of 86. and American Smelting i anal American Petroleum manifested weakness while war issues were .materially lower. ' Recoveries of .i to 2 1-2 .points occurred on another rally in the second hour. Bonds were steady.. - r- v NEW BRITAIN MAN FOUND DEAD. ,4. New Britain, Jan. 7 John Swan son, 45, of 211 Main" street, was found v dead' in an alleyway in the center ol the-city early, today. Alcoholism and (exposure were '- responsible for hia -death', the medical examiner said. Swanspn is survived by ,his widow and a daughter..' He had no steady work but did odd jobs around livery stables. . London, Jan. 7. The Manchester Guardian expresses regret that the first result of the project of compul sory military service is a breaking up of the union of parties which, how ever, checkered ' by some untoward events, nevertheless helped to keep a united nation concentrated on a sin gle object from the outbreak of the war to the present day. It saysi t "This break-up is announced by a massive (majority against the govern ment, bill at the great labor confer ence yesterday and is recognized by the prompt resignation of three labor ing the coalition one has thus with drawn. Of the other two parties, one distinguished member has withdrawn while a material proportion of the rank and file will go with him. , "The government has , at a stroke become agan a party'government al though the party is new in - politics and a definite and regular opposition emerges at the same moment. Such are' the consequences, deeply regret table, of which many of us have con sistently warned the government since the cohscriptiomsts agitation, began. The Guardian demands positive evi dence that compulsion is necessary, saying at the same time that the na tional cause is paramount over other considerations. f V" It says the figures of the Derby re cruiting campaign as given out by the government do not convince it as th.ey have not convinced the labr party. These figures,' the Guardian contends, have made out a case for further ex amination ratner tnau. lut i;uuii Without .examination. . - -, ' OBITUARY raT.TTIA GLENNON. Followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives . and friends all that was mortal of the lato Eliza widow 'of John Glennon, and mother of Patrolman James F. Glennon, was laid to rest in the family burial plot in St. Michael's cemetery. The cor tege moved from the biereaved home, 644 Pembroke street, at 9:30-t6 St. Mary's church,' where a soleAnn high mass of requiem for the rdpose of the soul of the deceased was cele brated. .J Rev. Thomas J. Mulcahy was celebrant of the mass, assisted bv Rev. Father Conway ' as deacon, and Rev.' John F. Murphy as siib-dea-coni Schmidt's "Funeral Mass" was sung by the chirch choir which was augmented 'by James J. Kennedy, so loist. The' choir rendered "Ave Ma ria" at the offertory and Mr. Ken nedy sang I with : fine feeling af the- close of the mass. There is a ueau- tifuLand On High." As the remains" were home from the edifice following the impressive requiem services, ' the church quartet rendered "Nearer My God to Thee." The rector (of the church. Rev. John F. Murphy,' read the committal ser-, Kvices at the , grave. , In addition- to . her niece ana nepn 'ews, children Of the late Thomas and Anne. McGovern, the deceased- leaves. besides her son, James F., and daugh ters, Elizabeth ' and Anne,, other -relatives, including her nieces, Mrs. James Kane, . Mrs. Mary Lyrhan Walsh, Mrs. William Stone, of-this city. Miss Mary Ennis, the well known nurse, now of Washington, D. C; and a nephew, James Ennis, "of this city, children of the late 'John and Elien Ennis, for merly of Church street. ,. . Many : beautiful floral ' emblems in dicated the esteem in which ' the de ceased was- held.. . Thrpughout her long and active career she was ever ready1 to assist those of her neigh bors who might have been Jn nef;d. i The bearers were Joseph Burke, George -, Smith, James Ennis 'and Thomas, John and James L. McGov ern. '. . " ' . . 'further advanced $5 per flask to 1? 160. i t .SWEATER OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF HIGH GRAM iV SWEATEES 6o ON SAIE SATTTRElAX MORN-v',-, til At THESE PRICES: ALL OUR $20 . SWEATERS. . ALL OUR $3.00 SWEATERS" r, ALL OUR $3.50, $4.00 SWEATERS . . ALL OUR $5.00 to $7.00 SWEATERS . . $1.15, $1.50 SHIRTS VEY frOOD COIiOB AND STYLE The TOGGERY SHOP 9 FAIRFIELD AVE. $1.50, $2.00 SHIRTS $1.15 THEY LEAD THE LEADERS Made up especially for this occasion. We Offer to the people of this City the Greatest Collection of Men's High Grade Shirts, ever assembled under one roof. Made from Fabrics that will wear, Colors that are guaranteed fast, Patterns that are the newest 1916 Ideas. 4800 SHIRTS , , Soft an& Laundered Cuffs, $1.50, $1.65, $1.75 Grades., $1.00 cach V 2750 SHIRTS' Soft and Laundered - Quffs, $2.25, $2.50 Grades. - $1.35, 4 FOR $5.00 2200 SHIRTS Soft Cuffs, Finest Fabrics, $2.75, $3.00 Grades. ' ' j . $1,652 3 ro? $4.50 850 SHIRTS Finest (Quality Flannel, Purie Silk Stripes, $4.00 Grade. ' SI QC each 1900 SHIRTS ( Pure Silk, Finest Quality, $4.50, $5.00 Grades. " '. 1600 SHIRTS White, Finest Fabrics ,Soft and Laundered .Cuffs, $1.50, $1.75 Grades. $1.00 ) ' NECKWEAR, HOSIERY; UNDERWEAR, PAJAMAS, ETC. NECKWEAR 6ur Entire Stock Pure Silk. 50c, 65c Grades. 35c;3for$1.60 HOSIERY ... X Wool and Lisle, Heavy and Medium weights, 25c and 35c Grade. 19c, 6 for S1.00 Iv , . ; REEFERS Our Entire Stock7 Silk and Wool, $1.50, $1.75 $2.00 Grades v 95 c HANDKERCHIEFS Pure Linen, 25c Grade V -- ---19c.- " Af Box of Six ;QQ ' LADIES' WAISTS Pure Silk. Our Entire Stock. $3.00 and $3.50 Grade GARTERS The Celebrated Crown Makes. Silk Pad. 25c Grade . ' ' . 19c BELT s Solid leather. 50c, 75c Grades 35c UNDERWEAR Union Suits FineRib bed Lisle, Fall weight. $1.50 Grade 95c a suit SWEATER COATS - $3.00 7 and ' $3.50 Grades for Men or Women. $1 .65 FANCY. VESTS Newest Models. Fin est Fabrics. $2.75, $3.00 Grades - : $1:45 SUSPENDERS The Celebrated Crown make. 50c Grade 29 c PAJAMA Flannel - and -.. Madras, $1.50 drades : 09c a?uit " . ' SPECIAL NOTICE ; v -: ;,:r Every article in this Sale carries with it our BONA FIDE GUARANTEE for satisfaction- WO BFF'S SHIRT SHOPS, inc. 947 MA.IJNT STREET Justice John J. Bra&y of the New York supreme court, is still in a seri ous condition.' The FOrd peace party is expected to leave Copenhagen today for The Hague, via Germany. V DIED, JfcHUGH In this city, Jan. 6, 1916, Mary, widow of Thomas McHugh. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 69 1( Milne street, on Saturday, Jan. 8, at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Augus tine's -church at 9 a. m. Interment St. Michael's cemetery. a KAM In this city, Jan. 5, 1916, Wil liam Kam, aged 45 years, 5 months, 3 days. Friends are invited to attend the ' funeral . at the German Reformed church on Congress street at 1 o'clock p. m., service commencing at 2 .p. m. Interment at Park cemetery. . . ap NOON AN '1 this city, Jan. 6, 1916, Walter P. Noonan. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 372 Bunnell street oh- Saturday, Jan. 8, at 9 a. m, and from St. Mary's church at 9:30 a. m. Inter ment at St. Michael's cemetery. - ap KERRINS la thiscity, Jan. 6, 1916, James E., son of James and Mary Kerrins, aged 24 years. i Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 1165 Noble avenue on Sat urday, Jan. 8at' 8:30 a. m and from St. Charles church at 9 a. rr, Interment St. Michael's cemetery. - a PPAC In this city, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1916, Frederick Pfau, agkd 51 years, 1 month, 28 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late . residence No. 1438 Main street on Saturday, Jan. 8th at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment at Mountain Grove cemetery. - x a O'SUJJJVAX In this city, Thursday, - Jan. 6, 1916," Kate, widow of John O'Sullivan. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors ot M. J. Gannon, 1051 Broad St.;, on Saturday, Jan. 8, at 8:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock. Interment at St. Michael's cemetery. - A 6 b mjJMBIN GTON In this city, Jan. 5, 1916, Julia Booth, widow of the late Edward W. Buddington, aged 72 years, . 7 months, 2 days. Friends' are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, Edward Warren Buddington, 428 Carroll avenue on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2 p. m. Interment family plot, Union cemetery, Stratford. A 6 b DONNEMjY In this city, Jan: 5, 1916, Patrick Donnelly. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 541 Union avenue, on Saturdays Jan. 8, at 8:80 a. m., and from St. Mary's church at 9 a. m. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery. A 6 b HUSBAND In this city Thursday, yJan. 6th, 1916, Mary," widow of Peter Husband, aged "50 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of M .J. Gannon, 1051 Broad St., on Saturday,' Jan. 8th, at 2:3j0 p. m. , Interment Park cemetery.' A 6 15 ROOMS TO RENT. Desirable fur nished room with , private , family; modern in every way. Write C. C, Care Farmer office. U7 bp CARD OF THANKS YOUNG MAN, 22, wishes position at ' electrical work. Experienced. C. Glover, 17 Beardsley St., City. A 7 s RAZORS AND SAFETY' BLADES put in order; razor specialties. 212, Warner Building, 8 3 Fairfield Ave. - ap FOR SAXiE Thoroughbred female French bull pup, eleven weeks oldj sire, Champion Denault's Gamin Dam; Champion Noswal Nahob's Nina. Write C. C, Care of Farm er. U7 bp HELP WANTED by the Howiand store. Salespeople, packers, driv ers. Juniors, porters there is a chance for all. Folks who do good work are in . line for steady work. Apply at once at Superintendent's desk. . A C b We wish to gratefully acknowledge with deepest appreciation the kind re membrances and sympathy of our friends and neighbors extended us in Jour dark hour in the loss of our be loved motner Aaoirena iinn,- wno de parted this life on Jan. 8, 1916; also to the many friends who so generous ly contributed the beautiful floral to kens as expression of sympathy and especially do we wish ,to thank the Girls of the Toufit, and to the many friends who in any way helped to lessen the burden of sorrow in our sad bereavement. ' MRS. HENRY MENKE AND FAMILY, MR. HENRY ZINN AND FAMILY. Large pillow. Our Mother; large Standing Wreath, Nephew and fam ily; large Standing Wreath,' Our Grandma; large wreath, from family; wreath of white Carnations, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Foehrenbach; of Pink Car nations, Mr. and Mrs. Doubelstein; large bouquet, the Girls of the Toufit; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Schiller; bou quet, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herb; sheaf of wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deitz; wreath1 of Pink Carnations, Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Mueller, and many others. Orelp s T .f. in-it v " . , We want,niore .salespeople s but have no room for folks without experience. We want juniors (boys and girls) for work on the floor. We want packers and driv ers and porters. Anv man, or Ml woman who wants to . work, and is worth . hiring,' will get , a chance. . To folks who make good, steady' work ! Apply at once at the super intendent's desk. The Howiand Dry Goods Co, u 71 Li ! ' i i I -4 il i.- i i i