The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-26
STAMFORD

Game Protector Wilbur Smith of South Nlo1,walk was in town today. placing corn on the mud flats in the Housatonic river and on Ne1l's Island. for the ducks which are starving on account o snew and co.d- All along the mouth of the river are Iesd- ing grounds for the ducks, but the ice has remained for so long a time that the birds have become starved. as a result of which many have died and large numbers are in weakened state. Some Nare so weak that they are unable to fly to secure flood in the open water
 MT smith has been here before dur ing the last few days and distributed corn about for the ducks 70 llt.-- 1he. crows, of s8si1ic are gIeat number, eat a great deal Of the food before the starving ducks can reach it. More, however, will be placed in different places and it is thought that conditions will become better soon. Quail have also been fed, but 7they are not in such bad state as the ducks
 CAR JUMPS TRACK.
 About haIf-paet one on Tuesday night a trolley car, going at almost full speed, ran off the tracks at Hardss corner and came very near falling over into the old cellar in the empty lot on the corner. The car was the last one to Bridgeport and as the crew were anxious to arrive in the city as soon as possible. they did not stop to slow down at the corner, although the turn is at right angles Fortunately there were no passengers on the car as it Jumped the tracks and went crashing ioto the young trees just past the sidewalk only to stop within but about three fleet ofz9the old cellar, or they would have without doubt re- ceiyed numerous bruises at least
 
 were l1nin jured although it is sur- p1zsing that they were not hurt. Had the car gone but a frif1e farther it would have plunged down the cellar with serious results no doubt. The vvreclser was stmnrnonec and the car was removed after no little amount of work.
 CHICKENS KILLED
 Recently, twenty y-three chickens, the entire flock of Freeman Robertson Of Sutton avenue. were killed, preguma- bly, by a dog which probably entered the coop by way of the hole where the fowl go into the run. MT. Robertson is a great faIlcier of chickens and feels his loss greatly Only about a week ago the coop of Stanley Beach was en- tered by dogs and about fifty Inc birds killed. Owners of chickens are proftine by these experiences and are watching out for theirs own birds now. SERIES o OFsss s SERMONS.
 Next sunday night Rev. E. c. Car penter Of the Methodist church will begin a series of sermons to young people under the general theme of Thrilling Bible Stories for Young People. These will last for several weeks The series will include such subjects as the following: Daniel the Courageous Saul s Last Battle ssPaM the Heroic,,' Nehemiah, the l Weeping Gupbearer Of q King, = Cid con and His Minority Band. ,ss .Bavids and the water that was too sacred to drink, Sampson, the Man of Strength
 The chorus choir of 35 will sing. So much have the people enjoyed the singing of the large chorus choir, that it will be continued during the Sunday nights for some time to come. SELECT1IE1N TO MEET 1 This evening the selectanen will hold 1 a meeting in the town hall to discuss several important questions. One ques- l ton which will probably come up is l that Of dyuanniting the ice ih-z the Housaltonfc river, as it is about two I feet thick and threatens to carry