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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
LOCAL PRIN FRS
 HOLD NEE ING
Initiate Three Candidates At
 Last Nights Session.

Bridgeport Typosrap aphical union. No. 25as held regular monthly meeting last night. in Central Labor union hall, on Broad street, at which time the regular routiIae business was transact ed and three candidates were elected and obligated, making now a total Iaembership Of 1o2. Several applications from different newspaper and job of fees in the city are pending A healthy growth for No. z52 is assured.
 The committed on the field day and monster parade to be held on Labor Day next under the auspices Of state branch of American Federation of Labor and local Central Labor union, reported that the movement was boona- ing. The commit tes also ssrepofted that they had eonsaunicat ed with ev- cry Typographical union in the state and hope to have a large number in line on that day.
 Frank W McKane, Of the Farmer composing room force. was elected a delegate to represent rfdgeport at the coming convention Of New Eng land Typographical union to be held in Lowell. Mass, the second week in June
 On the second and fourth Sundays Iof each month the Central Labor union labor day committees will meet in the |haL So get together.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
MISS GRACE LARSON TO
 WED MAN FROM ELM CITY
Her Engagement to Henry c. Higgins oftNeW Haven Is An nouneed at Bridge Party.

At a bridge party given last evening by Miss Jennie Donning at her home, 1s1 Hanover street, the engagement was announced of Miss Grace Larson to MT Henry Chandler Higgins of New Haven Miss Larson who is a. teacher in the Prospect school, was graduate of the local high school with the class of 1903 and of the Normal Training school, class of 1905.. No an nouncement has been made of the date Of the wedding but 1t will prob ably be held soon after the close of school for the summer recess. Miss Donning was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. Jennie Hegarty.
 At the conclusion of the card play ing a dainty luncheon was served. The color scheme of the dining room was pink, a shower of roses, cupids and hearts being suspended above the ta- b1e. Rose candy baskets and sprays Of roses were scattered about the ta- ble. Each place card WAS a spray Of roses and in the heart of the 1arg- est flower was concealed the cards of Miss Larson and MT. Higgins. The happy young bride-to-be was quite overwhelmed by the congratulations of her friends as soon a they had recovered from the surprise of the announcements
 There were, six prize winners, Miss Grace Larson. who won a complete set of table decorations; Mrs H. Will lard F1eck, who also won a set of ta- b1e decorations; Miss Mary Hunt, who received a fancy coat hanger; Miss Marine Leonard. to whom was given a boudoir cap; Miss Edith Bfbbins, who received a. fancy neck piece, and Mrs. J. w. Taller, who won a fancy twine bag. The consolation hand some tango chain Of safety-pins was presented Miss May Light
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
Lack Of Demand For Work In Employment
 Bureaus Of The State

The monthly report of the five free employment bureaus of the state which was issued yesterday, shows 8 steady decrease in the number of ap- plicationS for. employment as the weather grows warmer and the activi- ties of spring begin to make de mand for help. The figures are. In some instances. better than those of February, and the improvement can be appreciated when it is remembered that February was a month Of only "A working days Of the total appH- cations for employment during March
 5o-9 per cent. were supplied with work the same figures as for February and an increase of nearly per cent. over JanFary. Of the total number apply ing for help, sos were supplied. against 7S.9 per cent. in the previous month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
Edwards Reception To Be Held As II
 Has Been Planned
Secretary c. P. Kellogg Here on Business In Connection With Approaching Charities and Correction Conference.


 Charles F. Kellogg. secretary of the State Conference of Charities and Cor rection was in this city yesterday and announeed that George c. Edwards Of this citys president of the Conference. who had planned to reach home in time to attend the coming convention. will not arrive here in time and his place will be taken by Schuyler Mer- ritt of Stamford, who is vice president of the Conference of Fairfield coun- ty The reception planned at the home of Mir. and Mrs. George c. Edwards for Monday afternoon, April 27, will be held as arranged and MT. and Mrs. George H. Edwards will receive mem bers of the Conference and invited guests.
 All of the general sessions of the Conference will be held in Warner hall in the Y. M. c Al building. Round table meetings scheduled for Monday and Teusday forenoon. April 2z and 2s, will be held at Y. N. c. A. building, Warner hall, and two in the Hparlors of South Congregational church. ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
MUSIC OF SEASONS
 PLEASES MEMBERS
 OF MUSICAL CLUB
Charming Program Given Be- fore Delighted Audience Yes terday Afternoon.

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club held the last members musical Of the season yesterday. The concert was we'll attended, and gave much pleasure to the music loving audience. Much credit is due to the leader. Miss Edna Nofthrop, for the varied and interesting program which illustrated the music of the seasons.
 A chorus composed of some 19 ladies with Mrs Elmer BeardsIey, director, at the piano and Miss Bessie Harlow at the organ, was feature of the pro- gram which was Especially pleasing. Those in the chorus were: Sopranos, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, Mrs. Frederick T. Gran miss, Mrs. James T. Rourke Mrs Will liam Foote Hale, Mrs. August M. En- gefhard and Misses Margaret Hogan, Eleanor Lines, Jessie HawIey. Anna Hartigan and Louise Pfau; altos, Mrs Gertrude McAulfffe, Mrs. Alexander Howell, Mrs. Lewis F. Hall and Mrs. John Fay and the Misses Elizabeth Dorus and Flora Harlow
 Spring, by Eduard Sch1ltt and ar ranged by Charles Edward Spross Autumn violets.., by Bartlett, were rendered by the chorus.
 Three piano solos, .Scherzo in E flat Brahms. played by Miss Helen Smith and ITO Spring." Greig and stScherzo in B Flat Chopin; by Miss Anna Richards, were rendered very Fpleasing1y.
 A duet, "Meditation from Thais. 7 Hassenet, with Miss Edna Northrop at the piano and Miss Alice Lyon at the organ, wass one of the most beau tiful things heard at the musical
 Mrs Leonard Wall, accompanied by Mrs. Beardsley, gave a charrhfng vio- lin solo, Siciliano ct Rigaudon," Fran coeur- Kriesler.
 Among the soloists were Mrs Alex ander Howell who sang contralto solo, .sThe Seasons Frederick Cowen, Mrs. Frederick Granniss, whose so- prano selections were Joy of the Morning. Harriet Ware, and z5ts April 2 Victor Harris; Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, also soprano soloist, who sang Down in the. Forest (Spring)'' and Love. Have Won You (Sum- mero,'' Langdon Ronald, and Miss Eleanor Lines. whose sweet soprano voice was heard in 2. 'Tis Morn,'' Ellen Cowde1l, and The Charm of Spring, 2 Robert Cammingsby Clarke
 With the exception of Mrs. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16

who was. .elever1y accompanied by Mrs. Lewis Hall, Mrs. Elmer Beardsley ac- companied the singers with her usual sympathy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
POTATO SOILS.

Washington, April 15---Irish pota- toes are one of the easiest and most tprodtable suburban crops. They may be grown on almost any type of soil and plant food, though they thrive best on sandy 1oam or gravel loam sodlEy and ft fig on these types that mzKf1nunn crops of high quality pota- toes can De produced
 If the land which is to be planted to potafoes is not likely to wash. in the winter, blow in the fall to depth of from to 10 inches If the chara cters of the land will permit. Deep blow ing insures a greater water holding capacity Spare no pains In fitting the land for p1anting. Thorough preparation is essential to large yields, advises the Department of AgricuI- ture-
 Should a poor sod land be selected for potato bed. apply from 1000 to 7.500 pounds of fertilizer analyzing from to 8 per cent of ammonia, to per cent of phosphoric acid and to. per cent of potash If a stub b1e or corn land is used increase the ammonia content to 1-2 or 4 per cent Half the ammonia should be derived from dried blood, tankage, or other organic forms and the other }half from nitrate of soda or ammo- nfum sulphate.
 Select variety of seed potatoes
 
 @aIity- Some good varieties of the Dotato are Irish Cobb1er, Early Ofio Rose Four, for early potatoes, and Green Mountain and Peerless for late growth The importance of good seed can1io be too strongly emphas- sized In the first place, the seed should be free from varietal mixture and disease and true to name and type The tubers should be reason- ably smooth and firm, with the first sprouts just starting into growth. TvIlted or badly germinated seed is mot desirable.
 Plant these potatoes from tos6 fn- iches in depth depending on the na- ture of the soil. Plant shallow on heavy clay soils and deep on light san &y or muck sof1s.f Plant in rows From SC to s6 inches and from 10 Ao Is inches apart depending on va- Dlety grown and the fertility of the soil Early varieffes can be planted closer than late ones. Cover seed with at least 3 inches of soil If planted sas outlined 5 to 20 bushels iof seed potatoes per acre will be re- squired-
 Give first tt1Iage before plants push through the ground. The aim Should be to keep the surface of the ysoil 16oee and free from weeds. Con- itinne cu1fivat5ons at frequent inter { vals remembering to go sha11osver each tirnesf and gradually narrowing 2 i<he space tflled. Potato plants are generally sprayed to protect them Iagalnst leaf eating insect pests or fun isus pests Protection against these insects is usually secured by some form of arsenical poison such as the lsrsenate of lead, or paris green. The kpotatn plant may be protected against fungus diseases by keeping it's foliage frcvered with Bordeaux mixture. aAI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
Bridgeport Camn. wO. w.

Bridgeport Camp, aWoodnen of the World, entertained members and their friends atssa social and musical in Arion hall, last evening, a large audi ence being present despite the inc1e- nent weather. The Metropolitan or chestra was well received. The Live Oak degree team went through some fine floor work in full uniform. Sew era1 vocal selections were rendered. Miss Made1yn Farley was heard in The Bells of Killarney, and "A Hand full of Earth and John J.. Kane's solo, Dreaming was well received. The entertainment on a whole was a splendid success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16

the Canadian Pacific Raflr0ad, died in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16

New York, April 14.-Judse Robert S. Lovett has resigned from the di- rectorate of the Baltimore and Ohio ceede,d by w. Averel1 Hartman, the son of 47 H. Hartman. Young Har-# ,riman rowed on one Of the Yale var sity crews. After Mfr. Harriman's election to the board the company made a statement saying that the change effects complete official sep aration between the Baltinore and Ohio and the Union Pacific leaving both to act in entire freedom and off scial fndependence W. AvereIl Har- riman, besides being director of the Baltimore and Ohio, is also a director of the Union Pacific Railroad com pa.ny, the Illinois Central Railroad banN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
STEPNEY

Miss Bertha Broderick Of Bridge port, has spent several days as the guest Of Mrs. Emily D. Leayenworth.
 Edmond Lyon is driving a new horse
 M s1ade has hired Ralph Ashman to assist him in his farm work during the spring months :
 Miss Francis French recently spent few days as the guest of her niece Mrs. Edward Lee. in Vine street, Bridgeport.
 Mrs Frank o'FIara of Provide R. T., spent las week as guest of her parents MT and Mrs orrnel Nor gan. A
 MT Du1ak of New York, who short time ago purchased the Lewis Ed wards place, will soon erect a new barn on the premises.
 A large delegation of boy scouts from Bridgeport enjoyed a picnic in this vicinity on Tuesday l Messrs. George Summers and Ches- ter Penny made their first nnotorcyc1e trip this season from Bridgeport and visited relatives. Sunday. The Girls Club held a meeting at the Methodist parsonage on last Sat- urday. They are planning to hold an entertainment soon. The Misses Dorothy and Katherine Williams who spent the Easter vacae ton as the guests of Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworths have returned to Brook 1yn.
 Mrs. c. E. Osborne recently spent several days as the guest of her brotil- CT, Chester Sherman, in New Ha- ven.
 MT and Mrs. Herbert Botsford of New Haven. were weekend guests of Afr. and Mrs Edwin Morgan
 The telephone line has been extend ed from the main road and Herbert Garlick will soon have a phone. in his home.
 Miss Meade of Branchyille, book keeper for Alfred Edwards, has re- signed.
 pr. Frank J. Wales is riding out in a new five passenger car, purchased in Bridgeport. o1s Of this place and Miss CIarice Bots ford. was announced at party held at Miss Botsford,s home Newtown, last Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16
NOT ONE DOG LICENSE
 ISSUED IN STAMFORD

There are no dogs in Stratford ac- cording to the town clerk But then when he looks out of the window he sees plenty of canines running in the street, and he's wondering wh neither there are or whether there aren't ans dogs in the town.
 All the excitement is caused by no dog licenses being issued this year. Following custom, the licenses were placed on sale April 1st. but as yet he has not sold a. single one. He wants to know whether all the dogs for which dog licenses were issued last year have disappeared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-16

Jaznes CE MurfAy, an irpn sa7es1ns n. Aieh suddenly in hotel in Philsidel- lphiAs His will cuts orr his widow from 'Mnx part nE hia estate
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
U. S. WARSHIP READY FOR TURKS
Landing Planned to Protect Amer
Seams. Finland; Passengers say

The Red star liner Finland, from the
Mediterranean. brought in yesterday the
story Of how the American cruiser North
Carolina swiftly prepared for action when
a month ago "a dozen representatives OF
the missionary boards fearing trouble
from the Turks. fled 10 the American Col
lege In Beirut, syria.
Capt. Osman Of the North Carolina sent
officers ashore TO make a survey OF the
neghborhood of the college. A landing
place and places for posting guns were
picked and signals arranged between the
warshp and the shore. but II was not
necessary to use them.
Four officers of the North Carolina. all
Of the aviation corps. headed by Com
mander II. Muslin. who arrived by the
Finland. said the firing Of n shot across
the bow of one of the North Carollnas
launches near Smyrna was - friendly
warning to look out for mines. The Turks
tn" officers said. were treating Americans
with consideration.
supreme Court Justice Townsend Scud-
der OF oyster Bay, also passenger by
the Finland. had a hard time getting out
~ The war zone with his wife and family
He bought cab. which was taken from
him. and invested altogether about $4,000
in tips and otherwise TO get to England
lie left his mother In Genoa until the
weather is better for ocean travelling
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
SPECIAL ca5,- Despatch 10 THE srx.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-No extensive military
operations were possible in Flanders and
In most OF northern France to-day on ac-
count OF storms and fogs. There was al
most IA complete cessation Of operations.
1t appears from the Governments brief
statement
In the Argonne, however. the French
continued their advance In the genera!
movement to drive the Germans back to
the west and north OF the Nerdun district.
Much snow has fallen in this region and
excellent ighting has been done BY the
French Alpine battal!ors. splendid noun
taineers and sterling marksmcn.
To the west, all the Way to the Belgian
coast. the ANTAGONISTS appear to have held
their trenches and fortified heights. and
toward the southeast. in Alsace. there WAS
a similar lull The text OF the night re-
port was as follows:
During the entire daI N.o!tht
storm prevented operations on the
greater part of the front. We have
however made some progress IN the
ArEonne.
The report issued this afternoon shows
that there was lively nghtinS yesterday
in nearly every important area The AZ
lies made AN impressive adNau'- aIon6 l!'e
compelling tn. Germans to surrender u
line OF positions west Of Lombaertzyde
and withdraw to the dunes when th'S
have defended WIN hcnNs a.Sr,,i .,,,cl,
The Germans Hlaue 7u,,t',., - ,h.
near ho'l'oehe' one " wv ,ho Autss to
lprts sdlenl' az" T., 80 cow
eNacuate me "t t''' -. a,,ocIs ri
eral region io' '.'''f a,I,es r,,,s,d !,
! counter -ht'1Cn -, a., n. ,,Le, and
single me VI .ts
| rotaK'n seNvtn' u.,hu,. and Lens the
III ihe Tes''" y, ,.,a,Io .',ccess charging
frr'cn sn'''eu - Ma, the Germans
win Such So. 30 ,,o,,bns 500 v,rds
I surrNhuoreu ~ h.,,. ca moi second line
"ine ana 49, - r,ye hnop r,ade
deiehces' 10 las, ,wo weeks
IN th's 49, o,,tn,ed "a rnove forward
Inc rEenI" s ,no Neusr v,h.to tho
on the heisn,s ,h.. ,,ermana from,
business VI ,'ost,,ons g. a SLOW and
stlohs na,''''
Costly ''o" ,,a,o ,rou,ier ,bs Germans
On thr ~ 'i,,.,,, sta,ior I'm,
sne'ieo Wv" y" .,a go, ,,hlr,, conrerts
'he operw''V' w. t',r,,,iiI, y.ns mot inter
| w"h Ep.nn' ~" $500. .o,,,Lo,s, ir mo r.
tero" t.,,t.,, ,ha rr.nch rcnulsed Ger
siot VI o,,d beid tn s-roup !
man '' 80 a., en-, ,,v,sio, of MINER
/ tley ""Ne e''' "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
$4,000 ARELOST IN
PRZEMYSL SORTIES
Fortress Is Doomed Unless
speedily Relieved. Says Hun
garian Correspondent.
FOOD SCARCE IN MONARCHY


LoNroS, Dec. 29-The Morning Post
prints this morning another letter from
Hungary to the correspondent Of Hun
garlan paper in this city The letter.
which is dated December -. says
~ wounded officer from the Przcmysl
fortress says :ha, place is doomed unless
IL is relieved. The garrison is diminish
ing daily owing to a number OF uuSuc-
ccssful s. rites. Thirty thousand IN killed
aud wounded and prisoners have been
lost in these sortNs
az the garrison is not relieved it will
be able To- resist for OILY n few weeks
longer Tho garrison Is exhausted end
the men are dissatisfied with their con-
mander. Discipline alone compels them
to obey orders TO make sorties.
"This officer says Their" IS desperate
hght'ug IN thu Carpathlaus under terrible
conditions on both sides. The cold Is In
tense and the surer!ngs of the men nre
awful. lie tells one instance where the
Russians and Austrians engaged I'm hand
to hand lghtng on a frozen river in the
Latorcza Valley During the lighting the
ice broke and tho enemies gay" helping
hand 20 one another to escape drowning.
The Russians have been greatly reen-
forced in this AREA. and victory will ian
II those who are best inur Il to hard
ships. These, the officer irtimat.e are
the Russians lie forcses that afterward
iho Russians will invade Hungary on a
large scale.
The scarcity OF food is beginning 20
be felt intensely IN the whole OF the
monarchy, especially in districts near TN
war area. There is great deal OF i'll
ness. The winter il extremely severe.
The scarcity OF coal is such thu, only the
wcalth.e~; people can AFFORD TO heat their
dw llinGs. \ sack Of coal costs from
twlVo To- fifteen crowns tti.Nn - So
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
WAR HITS cANADA'S TRADE HARD
millions of Dollars Decreases In Ell
ports aud Imports.

OTTAWA, ont, Dec 2s.--The Domn-
Ions foreign trade, WHICH reached tho
highest point IN the history OF the nation
last year has taken tremendous drop,
report issued to-day by tho Depart
mert OF Trade aud Commerce shows that
imports In November were $4,000 900
less than In the Same month last year
while exports fell away 10y $1,000 600.
IN N" hrst eight months Of the fiscal
year tho drop In imports WAS $4,000 600
from the figures OF 1913. while exports
declined by S3i00o0oO For the tweve
months thorc VAS u decline of $4,000 900
IN Imports and Of $4,000 600 In exports
The chief declines we're IN agricultural.
mineral and forest products, particularly
tho first named
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
ITALY SENDS TROOPS
TO SAFEGUARD AVLONA
700 Blucjackets Are Landed and
Regiment Of Soldiers
Is on Way.
speciai cabk Despa,ch 10 TIM srN

ROME. via llavre. Dec 2s.-Admiral
PATHS. commander in chief OF the Italian
squadron, has issued "A proclamation at
Avlona announcing that Italy, watchful
OF Albania's fate and with the object of
safeguarding order and defending the in
habltants. acceded to the landing OF blue
jackets.
Seven hundred sailors. with artillery
and machine guns, landed within an hour.
500 garrisoning the town and 200 the VIII
lage of Arta. The occupation was due
to the action of 500 rebels. who threatened
to attack the place and who threatened
the lives OF Italian citizens.
The Tenth Regiment OF Rersaglieri.
from Palermo. has left for Avlona and
will arrive there tomorrow to act as a
permanent garrison OF the town reliev-
ing the bluejackets. Thus the warships
will again be provided with full crews
and prepared for further operations. pos
slby ut Durazzo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-12-29
TWO MORE SHIPS HIT MINES.
Further Loss of Life with British
Vessels In North Sea.

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-Two more steamships
struck mines In tho North Sea to-day and
there WAS further loss OF life
Tn, British steamship Liudria, which
was last reported at MarSc.lles Oh Novem-
Der Is. struck one OF the floating mines
and sank at some point which Is not To-
Gated In the official statement Her crew
was rescued.
The Glasgow steamer Gem was also de-
stroyed Oy "A mine. Two ~ her crew
were rescued. Tao others are missing.
Altogether eight vessels have been de-
stroyed Wy mines ~ the North Sea since
December "a
The TipoS refaies the impression that
some OF these wrecks were due 10 british
mi-es IL says not - single British mine
has been laid on the east coast. II adds
that Il Is evident that tho mines were laid
by tAe Germans. They are insecurity an
chorei and do not conform TO the rule that
mines should be harmless after breaking
,idrft.