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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
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ROADS
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WEST VIRGINIA'S BAD ROADS
Farmers Lose Immense Sums Each
Year Through Their Inability to
Get Products to Market.

bad roads in West Virginia cost
the state $50,OOO,0OO year. declared
A. d. Williams of Morgantown, state
road engineer, to Washington Post
representative the other day. II mean
by this that at least that much money
is wasted every year by reason of the
inability of the farmers to get their
products to market. Thousands OF
tons of apples and other fruit, garden
truck and food supplies are allowed
to rot in the orchards and gardens
because the roads are too bad to haul
it to market Just to illustrate, Joe
Swope, editor of a county paper, noted
that he was paying one dollar a bush
ell for apples A. neighbor in an ad'
joining county, sixteen miles away,
wrote the editor and said he would
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
SELECTING SIRE FOR DAIRY
Breeds Standing at the Front In This
Country Are HoIsten, Jersey,
Guernsey and Ayrshire.

In choosing the sire choose one from
any dairy breed which may be pre-
ferred. The straight dairy breeds that
stand in the front in this country are
the Hostein, Jersey, Ayrshire and
Guernsey. There are other good dairy
breeds but these are the four Oldest
and best of all The choice being made
don't change the breed from which
the sire is chosen, and exercise great
care in choosing the sire.
The individual points of good dairy
sire cannot be given In detail here,
but two of these will be mentioned,
because they are in a sense, indispen-
sable. The first is the evidences of
much stamina and bodily vigor. The
second Is, an amplitude of soft skin
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Working in Salt.

II you use a barrel churn, sprinkle
the salt in on the butter after you have
drawn off the buttermilk and washed
the butter Then turn the churn as
you do to gather the butter. You will
find that you have worked in the salt
more evenly than you can by the old
method, and this way is easier and
quicker.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25

give the newspaper man all the ap-
plies he wanted If he would haul them
away.
THE building of good roads is tre-
mendous economical problem, not
merely one of convenience. The au-
tomobile undoubtedly has been largely
instrumental in bringing about the
good roads movement, or rather In
giving impetus to it. That and the
high cost Of living are principal fac
tors in the general campaign now 60
ing on i'll many states for good roads.
West Virginia this year will spend
$5,000,000 in improving her highways.
the different counties having voted
bonds to that amount, and in the
whole United States the amount spent
70. good roads this year will probably
reach $3.50 900. Last year we spent
about $2OO,0OO.OO0, and the increase
this year will be fully 20 per cent, be.
lieye."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Apple Omelet.

To eight large apples, stewed very
soft and mashed fine, add one cupful
of sugar and flavor with nutmeg or
cinnamon. When cold stir in three
well beaten eggs AM 0ne-half teaspoon
full cornstarch dissolved in two table,
spoonfuls of milk Stir well and bake
slowly tor 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Profit In Eattenjno.

The only way you ever will be thor.
oughly convinced of the profit there is
in fattening the poultry crop, the same
as any farm stock, is to try it this sea.
son.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Give Colt a COMPANION.

If you have only one colt to wean
don't put it in dark out-of-tne
stable. Give it some companionship,
calf, or some live thing, and go to It
often with some dainty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Keep Pius Comfortable.

Don't make the pigs sleep outdoors
during the cold nights. Make the shell
ters com for table, or let them run In
the hog house to sleep.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Hasten laying PuIIets.

Working in clean, dry litter now
will hasten the laying of your early
pullets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
Foleys
Kidney
Pills
What They Will Do for You

They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary Irregularities, build
up the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess urls acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Brisht's Disease and Dia-
oates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25
DRAG THE ROADS

When the smiles Of spring ap.
pear
Drag the roads;
When the summertime Is here,
Drag the roads;
When the corn is In the ear,
In the winter cold and drear,
Every season Of the year,
Drag the roads.
When you've nothing else to
do,
Drag the roads;
If but for an hour or two
Drag the roads;
1t will keep them good as new;
With purpose firm and true.
Fall In line; it's up to you
Drag the roads.
The Kansas Industrialist.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25

A. soon a. yuat .,es. 'u.oked in the est,
spru = before lie t. " @E'pper ny puts In an ~
pcarauCC, ul'c' va q" u ne sack, following ire
;tm,,ie ,lii ,'l,lis ,.., ,rrtr,, on each one,
yon can raSt as>u.''. 'a J.u Will not be bothe:cc
with worms in N"r. a.
Peerless" Pap ,tnat Sacks are made FROM
specials. prana ed ~ ush, pable, strong close
rared, heavy IA e.. wth oar perfect "Pser;cSs"
Bottom wh,ci IS -. I'd 'sarei tight and with
ca, be used f,u So, "p years They are made III
fhret sizes to sui sizes of meat, and ss.l al "a
and cents iorrc, ..ordhp to size. The large OF
5 cent size take the har,s and shoulders OF hogs
webbing dive we ~ from $50 to 600 pounds. Nc
cor,linc TO how The ,urat IS trinmed medium, or
cent, size from 900 {" ~ Bounds and the small or
cent size from 100 /" 2i"' plllds.
fair trial will iIii t,'stsin every claim for our
ssckS and we fce tlat shere once used they will
h4cnna q household zee -SsitN.
80 ASK youi gr',r'. Tor tEtn.
Price 3, snd s II ga ay:ece according to size
MANrFA"tt~aKp ONLY by TIVE
Great outh N 7ts. & MFG 60
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-25

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
BRIDGEPORT WELL
 REPRESENTED IN NEW FARM BUREAU
Organization of County Move
 ment Is Effected in Nor walk Meeting.


 Bridgeport and vicinity are well represented in the board of directors elected at a. meeting in Norwalk, Monday, of the Fairfield County Farm Bureau.
 The officers chosen are William H. Alice of Ridgeheld, president; George A. Drew, Of Greenwich. vice presi- dent; J. Arthur Sherwood, Easton, treasurer; c. H. Di1worth, Norwa1k, secretary, and directors, for Bridge port and vicinity, as follows: Fillmore J. HawIey and Edward Gillette, Bridgeport: sIvanson c F'antons Wes- tons J. H. Adams. Westports E. w. s. Pickett, Fairfield; J. A. Sherwood, Easton; Prof. L. Johnson, New town; s. P. Sherman, Monroe.
 Among the interesting events of the organization day, was the address by w. H. SeeIey. Representing the indus trial bureau of the New Haven road. He discussed the possibilities of the movement, and told of results accom- plished elsewhere in similar under ta1xings.
 The bureau proposes to seek the Appropriation provided for such work by the federal government The chief object is to bring into unihcation the country and city life of the county. To this end the cooperation of the rural and the urban organizations is sought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

was lost by a vote of A to A.
 On the other hand Senators Fletch- CT and Stone attempted to get a vote on the initial portions of the recom- mitment motion namely, the length of the term for which the govern ment ship might be leased. RePub-4 Hcan Senators eIamored in excite ment for the right to speak but Sen ator Stone obtained the floor, cut ting off Senator McCumber's speech which had been planned to continue far into the morning hours.
 A parliamentary wrangle ensued and the Democrats abandoned their efforts to force a vote. The encoun- ter was marked by verbal clash be- tween Senators Stone and Penrose as a result of which Senator Penrose was taken to his hotel with tenn perature of over 100 degrees.
 Only one attempt was made during the early morning hours Of Senator Sherman's speech to take him from the floor. With. Senator James in the chair for a few minutes, Sena- tor Hughes made the point of order that Senator Sherman was not dis cussing the bill. Senator Sherman explained that his remarks regard ing the operations of the parcel post system was in order because they dealt with the government own ership.
 Senator Hughes finally withdrew his point, Senator Kern, however, serving notice that he might renew it later.
 It was o'clock this morning be- fore the weary night watchers on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
OF CITY : UNUSUALLY GOOD
 SAYS M'LELLAN
Substantial Increase in Popu- latiOn From Births
 Over Deaths.

The annual report of city health. officer E.. A. Mcclellan was submitted to the Board of Health at the month ly meeting last night. It shows as already forecast in the columns of The Farmer that the births greatly exceed the deaths, and 9 population of 120,- 900 is estimated. The present death rate is given at 14.3 and the excess of births over deaths 2,063 as against 1.745 for the previous year. While there were but 5S, more deaths during the year 1914 than in 1915 there were S76 more births.
 Dr. Mcclellan took up vital statistics and presented 8 table showing mor tality for the year as follows: Number of births for the year 3,7Se Number of deaths for the year. 1,726 Natural increase in population, 2,063 Estimated population January.
 1915, .-.. ,.<-7. 12o, 900 Death rate per thousand. 14.3 3 The excess of fsbirths over deaths
 numbered .r..s 2,063 For the previous year 1,T45 We had only 58 more deaths, while we had 376 more births.
 The reported contagious diseases for the year in comparison with those of the previous year are as follows:
 1914
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
COMEDY CLUBS PLAY DELIGHTS
 LARGE AUDIENCE
''The Private Secretary" Proves Admirable Selection For
 Amateur Players.

The Private Secretary a farcical three-act comedy, by William Gdl- lette, was presented by the Comedy club to a large and representative audience at the Park theatre last eve ming. The Comedy club is an exelu- stve dramatic organization Nto whose performances admission is gained only by invitation.
 was decided success, affording an evening of fun for the guests of the club who marveled at the talent dis played by the members of the cast
 Particularly worthy of praise were Leonidas M. Lawson as Rev Robert spalding, Frederick w. Harrison as MT. Cattermole, Arthur A. Stewart as Douglas Catternofe, Herbert F9ans burg as Sidney Gibson, his nephew. Mrs. H. Archibald HGayse as Mrs Stead and Mrs. Alfred H Terry as Miss Ashford. The others of the cast were also especially good in their parts
 The play was given under the per sonaI direction of Albert Lang of New York, who made speech on the sue cess of the play when. the applause had sHhsidad after the last act The stage manager was Herbert F.lans- burgh and the property man, Samuel F. Btardsley. The feminine members of the cast received numerous beauti- ful floral tributes in appreciation of their very good work.
 The cast of characters is given; MT. Matsland, M F. H.. Horace B. Afer- win: Harry Mars1and, his nephew. Kenneth E. Weeks MT. CattermoIe, Frederick W. Harrison; Douglas Cat termole, his nephew, Arthur A. Stew art; Rev. Robert spalding, Lseonidas M. Lawson; MT. Sidney Gibson, tailor of Bond street, Herbert Flansburgh; John, butler at MT. 6arsland's. Robert | Marsland's, Noble D. Vincent; Knox a writ server, John T. L. HubbaFd Edith Marsland, daughter of MT. Mars land, Miss Edith Riker; Eva Webster her friend Miss Irene Wren; Mrs Stead, Douglas landlady, Mrs. H. Ar chiba1d Afayse; Mss Ashford, Mrs. AL fred H. Terry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
U. s. SENATE IS
 HOLDING RECORD
 BREAKING SESSION
Filibuster Against Administration Ship Bill Keeps Senators in Action Since Monday With Ere quent Parliamentary Wrangles-Motion to Adjourn is Lost.


 Washington, Feb 10-AIl records for continuous sessions in the Sen ate, in the present generation at least were broken today by the pro- 1ongation of Mondays session de- voted to the administration ship pur- chase bill over the morning hours. In 1893 the Delaware river purchase clause of the Sherman law kept the Senate in continuous session for S8 hours and 45 minutes, 8 record for that period and one that was not sur passed until 2:45 a. m., today.
 Still the opponents of the passage of the shipping bill fought on. Sem ator Sherman, who occupied the floor, discussed the evils of govern ment ownership as Senator after Sem .ator disappeared to his home or com n1tteeroom for a little. rest. Sen atQr Lea, of Tennessee, who presided and Senator Lee. of Maryland, con stituted the entire majority side of the chamber. Senators Snoot and William Alden Smith were the only Republicans present for hours in ad- dition to Senator Sherman.
 With their eyes badly swollen from the strain of the extraordinary work, the regular force of official report CTS were compelled to. give way and new stenographIc reporters, for the first time in years, took their places on the floor.
 The period of calm early today came only after bitter struggle for supremacy about midnight. The Re- pubhcans and their supporters on the Democratic side sought to end the session but the motion to adjourn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

pal depot where all milk shall be ex- amined and any below a certain standard quality properly pasteurized. This system he says is being intro duced into some of the larger cities and has been found profitable to the purchaser as well as the city The visiting nurses were commended for their maintenance of the summer milk stations It would be advanta- geous, continues the report, if a nurse could be provided by the city to visit and care for contagious disease cases.
 A new sIaughter-house should be erected, as owing to the growing pop 11lation and consequent increase III farm products it is believed that farm industry is likely to grow in New Eng land and that new and adequate slaughter-house would tend to eneour- age the growth of that business in this locality
 It was urged most strenuously that the department of vital statistics be included under the Board of Health as in other cities, that the prevalence Of deaths from any particular cause might at once be seen by the otf1- cials and steps taken to combat the spread.
 It was urged that the bill relating to midwifery which comes up TOT hearing at the capitol to-day be pass ed so that the board of health may be empowered to make rules governing the practice. that will be of benefit to the community.
 Bridgeport continues it's reputation as one of the healthiest of New Eng land cities, says the report, the death rate being low and freedom from ey- phoid epidemic maintained. Fro gress also has been made in control ling acute diseases of childhood but no progress has been made in over coming the chronic degenerative dis eases.
 Here the report goes. into an ex- haustive treatise upon race improve ment through marriage. the care or expectant mothers, better housing conditions, etc, ending with the ex- pression of hope that if Bridgeport cannot at once get rid of it's tene- ments such legislation will be passed 1 that will prevent the erection Of any thing but sanitary buildings
 The drainage of the city and it's wa ter supply are both held to be good' The clinics are commended for their years work.
 l The report ends with the nope 1 that the church with her oppoFtun- l ities for influencing the young might 1 add to her efforts in these directions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
WILL SIGN I4AKEVIEw
 CONTRACTS NEXT WEEK.

Owing to several minor changes in the specifications and plans necessary to bring the work within the appro- priation already made, the contract with the Oscawahna Building com pany, successful bidders for the new Lakeview home. has been delayed Superintendent Gordon today said that this document would probably be completed by the city attorney and signed on Monday next.
 It has been decided among other things to cut out the proposed bake shop in connection with the home as it has been found that bread can be purchased for the comparatively small number of inmates as cheaply as it can be baked the prem ises.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
PATENT RIGHTs ISSUED TO
 CONNECTICUT INVENTORS

The following were issued Feb g. the floor were relieved. 1915. List furnished from office of A. N. wooster, Solicitor of Patents,
 Albert F. Danner, Bridgeport, Christmas tree stand.
 Walter B.. Lashar. Bridgeport. Chain tire grip.
 Clinton E. woods, Bridgeporte Call ibrating device for speed indicators for talking machines.
 Simon Lake, Milford, Ballast con- trolling apparatus.
 Robert C. Cole, Hartford, Electric switch.
 New Haven, Safety razor.
 Caspar Mettler, New Haven,
 Joseph Molina and H. Asor, New Haven, Fruit and vegetable juice ex- presser.-
 George A. King, waterbury. Tack fastened button.
 Clarence E. Smith, New Britain. Hinge.
 Oscar .Moberg, New, Britain, Dis play stand, (design.) Wallace E. Fassett, Ansonia, Reel for strip material John H. Reynolds. ct al. Green wfch, Sequence switch. Christian F. Launs Watervi1le, Curtain rod and bracket. Trade Marks
 Salts Textile Mfg. Co, Bridgeport, Coast, c1oaks, wraps and capes.
 The Allen -Sponse1 Co.,, Hartford, Sash-cord and sash chain fasteners. The American Pin Co, Waterbury, Hooks and eyes.
 The Ansonia O & c. Co, Ansonia, Woven and braided webbing, tapes and braids | c. J. Bates & Son, Chester. Ger tain named manicure articles. The Ensign-Bickford Go, Sims bury, Fuses. Turner 6 Seymour Mfg. Co.,, Tor rington, Escutcheon pins, curtain rods, and chains of non-precioua metal The Seymour Metal Goods Co, l Seymour, Safety pins. PilIsbury and Washburn flour com panies reduced best family brands o5 jaa.~ az n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

and Waterbury were present at the services and escorted the body to the grave in Lakeview cemetery. The pail bearers were young men friends of the deceased. The young man is survived by his mother and father and by sister who lives in Water bury. His family is well known. His father was for many years a, coacn- man in the employ of James Sta pies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
OBITUARY.
ROBERT 0. HAHN.

The body of Robert c. Hahn, who died on Monday, was laid to rest in Park cemetery this afternoon. Rev. Paul C1emen of St PauPs angeIicaI church, ofnciated at the funeral which was held from sthe home of his son, Felix Hahn, 191 HarraI ave nue, at 2:3O o'clock Relatives and friends of the late MT. Hahn attend ed the funeral in mum bers, and fol- lowed the body to the grave. A wealth of floral tributes attested the esteem with which he was regarded by all
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, Feb. 1O-Fore- cast: Fair and continued cold to- nfghts Thursday fair and warm
 Connecticut: Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer Thursday. Moderate variable winds.
 The area of high pressure is moving slowly eastward and now forms a ridge extending from Ontario soutInward to North Carolina. It is producing pleas ant weather east of the NFissis- sipp4 river. The temperatures are low in the eastern portion of the lake region and along the AtEantAc coast. Erosts were re- ported as far south as Florida. The disturbance which was on the Pacific coast yesterday moy- ed inland and now forms a,trouef or low pressure extending from Arizona northeastvvard to North Dakota. It is causing unsettled weather with rising vlsu1p ss.:;aGures in the Rocky Mountain districts.
 ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
WIIIIhAM R. GuLEsPrE.

The funeral of William R. Giles pie, who died on Sunday night at the Shelton Sanatorium, was held from the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs
 William R. Gillespie, at S:30 this morning and from St. Mary's R. c. church at g o'clock, where the Rev. J. H. Sieferman celebrated the re- quien mass. Sorr roWing-friends and relatives from New York. Stamford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
JOHN ROHAL.

The funeral of John. Rohal was held at S:S0 this morning from his late home, 329 Willard street. and at o'clock from St. Johns Baptist Greek Catholic church, and inter ment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 MT. Roha1, who was we'll known in this city. and an active member f the National Slovenian Gymnastic Sokols. was but 2S years of age. He is survived by a widow and one child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

NEW DANCING GLASSES Quilty's School of Dancing, Colonial Ball Room. FOX TROT, ONE STEP and HESE1A- ITTCN taught in four lessons. THURS DAY and FRIDAY evenings from to o'clock. Terms $2.0O for course. First lessons Feb. 10, II and 12. Glasses for advanced pupils every THURSDAY and FRIDAY evening, 9 to 12 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
ELIzABETH WORDSWORTH.

Elizabeth, wife of Thomas N Holdsworth. died this morning at her home, 80 Sherman street after a short illness. She was a prominent member of the order of St. Frances of St. Marys church and is survived by her husband and two sons, Clement and Samuel. and by one daughter, Mrs. Harvard Russell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
STEPHEN KISS.

The funeral of Mary, wife of the late Stephen Kiss, was held. from her home, 568 Bostwick avenue, at s:3O this morning and from St. Stephens R. C.. church at g o'clock, where the Rev. Father Chernitzky celebrated a high mass of requiem. There were many floral tributes and the funeral was largely attended. Interment was in St. NGichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
& PUSZTAL
 ARE IN BANKRUPTCY

xab co-partners in Bridgeport, filed "a petition in bankruptcy yesterday Rhey have liabilities of S5,s92. 31 and .248.55 is unsecured. Their. assets aansist of debts due on open account,
 sunting to 1920 and unIiquidatsd
 ms Of S22OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
JOHN TIMKO.

The body of John TImko. who took his own life on Saturday night in Fairfield, was laid to rest in Noun tain Grove cemetery yesterday after noon. Services were held from the home of his son, 336 Pine street, at 2 o'clock and from the Hungarian Reformed church at 2:30 D. m. The funeral was largely attended and there were many floral pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
JOHN MALLONEY.

The funeral of the late John Mall 1oney was held from Cullinan 6 Mu1- lins, undertaking parlors, 864 Main street at 8:30 this morning and from St. Charles R. c. church at o'clock, where a requiem high mass was ceIe- brated by the Rev. T. P. Gloster. In- terment was in St NdichaeTs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
FINANCIAL REPORT
 FOR WIDOWS HOMES

The Bridgeport Protestant widows Society had an income of s10,2 ,222 available for the year ending Feb. |, 1914, and expended $Q,62S, which leaves $594 on deposit. Thus reports Charlotte A Peck, treasurer, and the account is certified correct by O.. H. Brothwen and M. s. Conastock, audi tors. The demands of the work We're somewhat larger than for the preced- ing year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
POINTS OF INTEREST.

It would pay you to buy your furs now for next year at E. H. Dillon & Co.'S, 1,105 Main street, where they Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Feed boxes for game birds were placed in the woods throughout Con- necticut by game wardens.
 The United States Steel Corporation purchased 600 acres of coal land near Red Jacket w. Va.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
GREENWICH POSTMASTER

Greenwich, Feb. 10.-Word was re- ceived here to-day that William S.
 Meaney has been nominated by the President for the local postmastership.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

A joint resolution for the creation of a, state of South Texas was introduced in the Texas Legislature