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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
WOMAN'S ILLNESS MAKES
 TROUBLE FOR FIDDLER

It was up to SeaIer of Weights and Measures Dennis Kelly to do work yesterday properly coming under the supervision of the Health department. As a result of g. little sleuth work by him a peddler was located, had 60 pineapp1es conf1scated and was given until today to destroy IA boxes of strawberries. He intends to keep up the good work. Information reaching him that an East Side woman had been taken i'll as a result of eating fruit sold by peddIers, started his &C., tiyity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
OPERATIC SOCIETY HOLDS
 FIRST STAGE REHEARSAL

Members. of the Bridgeport Operatic society held the first stage rehearsal of the opera ..Prisci11aas'' = to be given at the Park theatre on June 3 and for the benef1t of the Day Nursery at Warmers hall last night Directors Ay- erilI and Smith, assisted by Frank Chase on the piano, put the choruses through the various ecenes and acts. There will be chorus Of two to three hundred voices in the opera Another rehearsal will be held this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
BABY'S FALL FROM
 WINDOW PROVES FATAL

Leon Geltins. one year old, of ss Madison avenue, died at St. Vincent's hospital last night at O clock from a fractured skull, sustained by falling from second story window at the home three hours earlier. The young ster was at play near the window with it's mother near by. An operation was performed at the hospital in a desper- ate effort to save it's life. The frac- tt1re was Of the type known as frontal with the brain protruding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
RHEUMATISM
Remarkable Home Cure Given By One Who Had ItHe Wants Every
 sufferer to Benefit

Years of awful suffering and misery have taught this man. Mark H. Jack son of Syracuse. NeW York, how ter ribIe an enemy to human happiness rheumatisrn is. and have given him sympathy with all unfortunates who are within Its grasp. He wants every rheumatic victim to know how he was cured. Read what he says:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
WILLIAM TELL ACT ENDS
 FATALLY FOR ASSISTANT

Lynn, Mass, May 21-Henry Gar win, i years old, who was shot when Mrs. Juanita Grifith tried to knock a potato from his head with a rifle bul- let in a theatre on Tuesday. died to- day The woman was held in $500 bonds yesterday for hearing today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
MATCH
 sTARTs SC, ,Oo0 FIRE.

;Winsted, May 2 21.-Kamp Kill Kare, the beautiful summer residence of D. c. Barton, located on Highland Lake, was destroyed by fire with all it's con tents. The fire is thought to have been caused by a care1essIy dropped match, probably by a fisherman. The loss is about $6.0O0 and is covered by Insurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
CAP MAKER HAS FEED
 BANKRUPTcY PETITION

Samuel WoI1in, cap manufactures, in Bridgeport, filed a petition in bank ruptcy yesterday, and he made oath that he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. His liabilities, all un- secured, are listed at $5,610.26. His as- sets consist of stock in trade, valued at $500 and furniture and equipment valued at S10.t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

of Calocide is said to be sufficient to cure the worst feet. It works through the trouble. Don't waste time on un- certain remedies. Any druggist has caIocide compound in stock or he can get 1t in a few hours from his whole sale house. It is not a patent nledi- cine. Ca1ocfde prepared only by Med icR1 Formula Co., of Dayton. Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

feet in this For full Hf-3 teen nninues, gently rub
 ping the sore parts. '' The effect is really wonderful.
 All sorenes goes instant ly and the feet feel so good you could sing for joy. Corns and callouses can be peeled right off. It gives immediate relief for sore bunions, sweaty, smelly and aching feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

N James Purcell, a gambler who gave testimony before the Curran commit 4es Investigating conditions in New
 York. was sentenced to die during the
 weeE of June g for the murder Of his
 Laughter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

shave atlother times than upon the firing line. A company bar Der is shaving one of the men at 8 railroad station, much to the astonishment of the Mexi- can boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting of Aragon Council, K. of C., tonight at 8 o'clock to take action on the death of our chaplain, Rev. c. J. McElroy. A full attendance is requested.
 THOS. c. M'MULLEN, as Grand Knight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
NOTICE

A special meeting of St. Augustine's Holy Name Society. to take action on the death of our pastor, Rev. Charles J. McEIroy, at the chapel tonight, at 8 o'clock.
 EDWARD LONERGAN, a President
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
Quickest Relief Known
 For all Sore Feet

The following is absolutely the sur est and quickest cure known to science for all foot ailments: Dissolve two tablespoonfuls of Ca1ocide compound in a. basin of warm water. Soak the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
ROSE OF ST. RITA
 TO BE DISTRIBUTED

St.; Rita's day will be observed at the Holy Rosary church on East Washington avenue tomorrow. Masses will be at and g o'clock while the rose of St. Rita will be given out after the mass The evening service, which will include the Benediction, will be at 7:80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

Captain Richard P. Winslow, of the Coast Artillery Corps in Brownsville, Tex. and prominent in the spanish American war, was accidentally killed. No details were given.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
QUEENS DAUGHTERS
 POSTPONE MEETING < AND MAY PARTY

Ont of respect for the memory of ithe Rev Father McEIroy, whose death yesterday shocked Bridgeport. the reg
 nlar meeting of the Queens Dau ghters which was to have been held tornor- TOW evening, has been indefinitely postponed and also the May party which was scheduled for Monday ev- fenfng in the BrookIawn rink.
 RERS0NAI-WOMAN PAGE
 Miss Helene Libby is to give a bridge party on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, fin. honor of Miss Helen P1ummb, tzFhose wedding day. is set for June Il.
 MT. and Mrs Robert Spencer of EzSO Lafayette street, announe the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss l1esaie Spencer to Hanold Sanford IHawkins of Milford. Miss Spencer, who IA very popnlar young lady, is tam a1umnae of the local high school and has been 8 stenograpaer at the tCsty National Bank TOT several years.
 pr. and Mrs. c. w. Carroll, who kSEere married on April 29, have re- fxurned from their wedding trip and lare now residing with Mrs Caro1Ps mother, Mrs- A. E. Nash of 6 Strat- frurd road The young couple spent Yr1tzch of their time near Great Bar 94sdugton. in the Berkshires, where they ten1oyed some splendid fishing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
TYPHOID BEREAVEMENT
 FOR NATIONAL GUARD.

The Connecticut National Guard headquarters has published for the munication from General A. L.. Mills, chief of the division of militia affairs at Washington, addressed to the adju- tants and enlisted men of the organ ized militia, under the age of 45 years, if called into the active service of the United States, to receive typhoid vaccination. unless they have already had 9 well defined case of typhoid fever. Ne ass RsfN
 It is suggested that, as 1t takes some time to administer properly the typhoid proI hyactic. work begin. at once. Ar ply the serum to the states. Card records of each man will be kept
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

Masses and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

American soldiers at Vera Cruz have settled down to the dull routine of camp and guard duty. This picture shows that the soldiers have 8 close
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21
Vases and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RICK & SON.

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent 2 Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

Henry siegel, under indictment in: New York on allegations arising out of the failure of his private bank and department stores, sailed home from Southampton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

Henry Craven, impersonating Will liam Tell with a potato on his head instead of an apple, was shot by Mrs. Juanita Griffin on the stage of the Central Square theatre, at Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Griffin, Princess Meta g is held to await the outcome Of his injury.
 The George Alexander & Go, state bank, sof Paris, ky, was closed by the authorities because of bad loans. The capital is s4ooo0 with deposits of s20o. GOO.
 Edgar E. Harvey, a negro deaf mute, was burned to death in his cell in the House of Correction at Deer Island by a fire which started in his mattress He was serving a two-year sentence for burglary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

Five persons were killed when an automobile owned by w. M. Miller, president of the Citizens bank at Asheville, Ohio, was struck by a. train near that city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-21

The Rev. Edward Lewis, pastor of the Grosvenor Square church in Lon don. has resigned his s3.0o0 passionate to take like st. Francis, poverty for his bride
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
AMERICANS AND AMERICAN
CAR Do AMBULANCE WORK
Rohert Bncon, Former American AM
hnSsador to France. leading Fig
urc In Rescue Work,

Ambulance work has been added to
the repertoire OF roles assumed by au-
tomobiles operating under war condi-
tons in and about Paris Among tho
distinguished Americans who have vol
unteered FOR ambulance service is Rob-
crt Bacon, former American ambassa-
dor to France. He visited the head
quarters of the Packard Motor Car
Company. of Paris, to purchase n car
for American ambulance service use
X Goodc, the manager. expressed
his desire to provide car for ambu-
lance service without charge, and to
drive 1t himself. He Immediately had
car equipped for the work. The first
job was n dash for Coloniers with
Mr.. Bacon and two doctors to get n
wounded English general. Mr.. bacon,
in small car furnished by the
French government, has since been
accompanying Goods ambulance on it's
various trips 10 rescue wounded
warriors.
One of Goodies assistants. named
Clarke, has left for volunteer service
with the Third Army Signal Corps,
driving one OF the cars formerly opcr-
ated in connection with the European
rental service. His bunltmate Is Baron
Henri dc Rothschild, who volunteered
for service in the English army as
chauffeur sSN
Uron the Packard branch OF Paris
fell tho burden of the second big rush
from che city, when tho German adj
vance upon Paris became dangerous.
parislans OF the highest circles started
an immediate exodus for JIarrc, Brit
tany and the south, to get boats for
England. Paris Offices of other for
cigH-made cars were closed, while
French automobile concerns had all
their cars requisitioned by the gov
crnment.
Having tho European rontal cars Mt
its disposal, and also by reason OF it's
ability to obtain permits 10 leave tho
city and often to enter the military
zone itself. the Packard organization
has been overwhelmed with demands
upon it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
THE CAR SAFE
FOR WINTER DRIVING
Use of Chains In snowy Weather liz Iss-
scntini-Proper Use of Tires
to Insure Safely.

Winter driving is more hazardous
tran summer or spring work. and the
expenditure for making the car safe is
indeed slight as compared with making
it comfortable for the passengers.
women. especially, abhor skidding, and
even the best driver Is helpless when
the car has attained great momentum
and then starts TO run wild. Nonskid
tires are helpful, but tile use of chains
in snowy weather now Is considered es-
sential. IL there is snow on the ground,
the use OF four chains will bring better
results than two. Many tit tho driving
wheels only, but often the front wheels
are uncomfortable in turning at times.
DO not use one antiskid and one
plain tread In the rear. Use either
two plain or two nonsllids. preferably
the latter DO not use nm oversize OH
one side and Il regular; size on the other.
skid prevention is akin to brake adj
justment, for with properly adjusted
brakes the car is less liable to start
sliding. Brake cquallzers are good. but
some cars arc not so equipped. II one
brake holds and the other does not a
skid almost is certain. However, the
brake adjustment may be correct, but
the bands may be so worn that they
do not hold we'll. Relinc the brakes in
such IL case.
Take n lesson from The railroads. An
engineer will test the brakes on his
train rs soon rs the cars are coupled,
while an Inspector makes II thorough
search underneath the cars for defects
in the bralebeams and other parts of
the system. Every, time the train
comes to terminal, the brakes arc In
spccted and tested. \ long run never
Is made without the brakes being
watched ut every opportunity. Motor
car. brakes are used much moro fire.
ouently than train brakes. yet the rail
roads make IL imperative that the
brakes he inspected and tested fire.
quently, and the motorist should do
likewise. Without properly cuualizcd
and Withholding brakes on your own
car your safety-irst enthusiasm is
wasted effort. Many owners lit the old
touring chassis with n heavier body.
which calls for y new brake adjust
ment The writer has seen many ac-
cidents caused by forgetting that the
heavy body required an earlier appli-
cation of the brakes or Il hotter nd :
justment.
Watch the steering mechanism and
take up as much of the play I'm the post,
drag link, etc.. Ms is possible.
Wtndshields become INSTRUCTED By
rain and SNOW. One OF tho best meth
ods of keeping the glass clear Is by
rubbing Il little glyccrine upon it, Tho
glycerinc Is poured upon Il cloth so as
rubbed across the shield when the lat
ter Is perfectly dry. Another method,
which many claim is effective, calls for
the use of chewing tobacco. On q re-
cent interclub run ono of the confess
tnntS rubbed the tobacco across the
glass, which was not thoroughly dry
and thereafter the rain rolled or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
|bQuFIRE BLAzEs mark
ROUTE OF LINCOLN WAY.
More Than 1000 Towns and Cities
Celebrate Anniversary of Dcdi-
cation OF Great Work.
1900 MILES OF FIRE AND FLAME
Many OF the Bonfires Were Preten-
ttous Affairs-Some We're Built
q Fifty Feet High-Blazes Could BE
Seen Twenty Miles.

VIC DETROIT. MICH. October 31.--On
tho stroke OF 10 O'clock tonight the
match was applied. and, amid the
4 blowing OF whistles and the footing Of
horns, the flames OF more than 10000
sbonfires leaped up along the route of
S Tho Lincoln Highway. in celebration of
the successful completion OF q year OF
progress on that great highway.
Celebrations were held Simultaneous
3 1y in over 1000 towns and cities along
the 3,400-ifiile route of the highway. and
these included in most instances tho
burning of immense piles Of tar bar
rolls and great piles OF brush and leaves.
ms Well as the lighting of red fire. 1t
/ was an almost unbrokcn path of flame
@ocross the continent.
~ In fact. the observance of tho frat
anniversary of the dedication OF the
lincoln Highway was so general that
AN aviator. should his machine he swift
of the route from New York to San
S francisco by the train of illumination
which expressed the sentiment of thou
sands living along the way.
From the quiet streets OF little Penn
4 Syivania towns to the desert ranches
i md mountain settlements OF the West.
Snreparations were made TO make the
4 local celebrations moro cStrnvagant
I that the ovat!ons Of n year ago, and
reports tonight indicate that success
!. crowned the efforts of each locality.
4 Many OF tho bonfires were prctentious
affairs, some of them being bull,
aas high as fifty feet and soaked with
:, oil and pitch. Some of tho fires could
abes seen for &, distance OF twenty miles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
FORD INC eEAsEs BUSINESS

The sales department. of Tie Ford
Motor COMPANY, engaged in an inves-
Htigation of the usc of the Ford by
business houses as salesman equip
ment" have an interesting report from
n Chicago company. One OF their dis
ftrict statesmen covers six towns. He
Inns made an arrangement for :, Ford
car at cach town on specified week
day ut the rate of SO per day. The
FORD on that day meets him ut the
depot and he calls upon his customers.
S1ie does three days territory in one
day. Tho records show that every
dollar invested in this way is worth
IS of increased earning.
This salesman reports that on Jan
suary ! last lie resolved to double the
Volume of his business IN 1914 ms
against 1913. With his Ford schedule
Ito had equaled his total business for
1918 on May II last--or within a period
OF four and u half months. And he
travels, now three days instead OF six
days n week. This system of prear-
ranged Ford service In towns to be
covered" is In use by score OF big
distributing companies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
MotorcycIe for POLICE.

Major Richard Sylvester. supcrinton-
dent of police of Washington, -. c., has
recommended thar all mounted police
men be supplied with motorcycles.
The motorcycle has become the
most effective means OF accomplishing
not only hurried calls for police SER
vice." says Major sylvester, hut 1t has
been found to be tho greatest proven
tive. against violations OF law by those
operating motor vehicles, especially in
the suburban sections. where many nm
1mproved roads prevent the use CT
The application of the motor
cycle has gohc to improve general con-
,dttions In the force without an increase
In the number of men employed. and
believe the members OF the force as
signed to mounted duty should be given
motorcycles instead OF horses"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

DUAL er City AMI Frank II. Tate. we'll
known to, ST. Louis motorists az former
branch manager for the United States
Motcfs Company in that city. will han
die Dodge Brothers car In ST. Louis and
nearby points Considerable rivalry
had existed In these two cities for sales
rights on the new car. Both dealers an
nounce big prospects ahead OF thent
In the way OF new business.
r. G. Sheridan and c. II. Dow. of
Everett, Washington hive formed a
company to sell Dodge Brothers car In
that territory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
11FlREsTONE" CYCLE TIRES
IN GREAT BROOKLYN RACE

4 On October the Bay Ridge Motor
cycle Club. Of Brooklyn, held its an
nual endurance run. Ina grilling race
of 215 miles. 200 daring men, OH all
makes of machines. struggled to carry
off the honors
ga Gerard Hillyer covered himself with
glory by winning the contest in six
hours and fifteen minutes. His tires,
which were Firestoue "NonsliiGs," car
ried him through the entire race with
out trouble of any kind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
sparsanbure.s New Dcpot.

. SPARTANBURG. S. c., October a:-The
lons-loohed-for Is about to mntcrlaiixe in
this town. Representatives OF the several
railroads Interested and the directors of
the Spartanburs Chamber of Commerce have
Railway Company for the contcmplat ed
union passenger station there. II is stated
that the new station will be an enlarge
ment OF the present depot. and TINT the
impr .7I me VIII cost more than $4,000
y VIII ne used by the Southern Railway
the Clinchfcld Railway and the Charleston
and Wcstcrn Carolinn RnIlrnnl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
DODGE DEALERS ANNOUNCED
FOR IMPORTANT CITIES

Announcement has been made by
Dodge Brothers, establishing the
identity. of dealers in philadelphia and
St. Louis. The Thornton Fuller Co,
Simplex distributors in Philadelphia.
haze secured the new car for the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

Eight motorcycles have been placed
III service In the collection department
OF the Milwaukee (Wis.) post office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
lsnns; La. who rode his motorcycle to

Officials OF Balboa. Canal Zone. have
ordered three motorcycles from the
United States. to be used In the police
and fire departments. $3.50 ~ n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

Twcnty-eight new motorcycles have
been ordered for the police department
of Los Angeles, Cal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

Harry Lewis. Of Cheyenne. Wyo., Is
making n motorcycle trip to Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

one of the distance riders who
attended the recent motorcycle show at
ChicaG0 was MIR. Becket of New Or
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
Cold Weather actics
Motor Age Ealtorlal.l

With the advent of fall and lower
ing temperatures. tho owner motorist
must give attention. to properly. pre-.
pairing his car for the cold weather.
particularly II he expects to keep 1T
in commission unit. Christmas or per-
haps through the entire winter. Like
the stitch IN time that saves nine, APP
plication OF simple home remedies now
viii save heavy repair bill next
spring. 9F9
The use of the ,antlfreczing solution
IS n primary consideration, and 1t is
Imperative that this be taken in hand
In timc; otherwise there may, be dam
aged cylinders. for which the repair bin
viii DO many times the cost of the
antlfreezing solution. AS to the best
solution to use, that depends upon in
diviuuai circumstances. Certain com-
panics recommend certain mixtures as
being best suited for. their cars The
owner can do nothing better than fol-
low these recommendations The up
to -date dealer will see to it that his
clientele is properly posted on such
matters.
In spite Of the more general use OF
self-starters ii still Is necessary to give
some attention to the carbureter in
order TO get easier starting in winter
weather. Perhaps the starter is cap
able OF spinning the motor long enough
to get It started, hut II Is poor economy
to exhaust n battery in this way be-
cause the winter season imposes the
hardest load on the battery. The bat
terry efficiency Is not SO high IN the
wnteras in the summer; there Is not
the same opportunity to keep 1t charged
as well; and the load, of the lights is
greater In winter than in summer. Be-
cause of these extreme conditions, il
is Imperative that carbureter receive
as much If not more attention than
when hand Disturbing was resortcd to-
The fact that the labor Is now trans
ferred to the starting motor Is no rea-
aon why such al error should be made
The owner Should see to II that the
water jacket Is used, that the hot-nir
pipe is added if IT. will be an inn
provcment on his cur, and further that
II starting valve in the c;trburcter or
any other device is utilized to the
fullest extent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

In four months tho number of motor
cyclcs registered In Connecticut was
Increased from 1873 to 3.2s2.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

~ have ridden my motorcycle more
than $4,000 miles, says L. Nv. Ball, OF
Worcester. Mass, "ano have had sprac-
,tlcallS no mechanical trouble"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

Frederick j. PetrIcie. Il rural mall
carrier of Utica, S. D.. says he covers
about $4,000 miles n year on his motor
cycle. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

With membership Of twonty-rour.
new motorcycle club has been formed
at Charleston, :. G.. :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

-Four hundred and seven miles i'm
thirteen hours is the time made by NJ.
ID. Cooper. of Cleveland. Ohio. on a re-
cent motorcycles trip TO Wcllsboro, Pa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-01

ILL.,. Is enthuslasticy over the efficiency,
Of the motorcycle used By fits ipspec-
other machine for dairy Inspection
work M