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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
LOCAL FENIAN RESOLUTIONS

At an adjourned meeting of the
'sLenihan Circle of the Fenian Broth
erhood," held at their hall. Friday
evening. Dec %, 1855. the following
resolutions were submitted and
adopted:
Resolved. That the F'enian Brother
hood is an organization designed to
achieve the Independence of Ireland
through the military power OF her own
sons, exerted under the direction OF
tried and trustworthy officers.
Resolved, That we. members OF the
Lehman Circle -Fen1an Brotherhood
Bridgeport. Conn. have the fullest
confidence in the power and capacity
of the distinguished officer who was
placed in the position of Secretary of
War, after the Philadelphia Congress,
to carry out the plans which he has
formed with a view to give practical
effect to the desires of all national
Irfshmen, IL properly supported and
seconded by the men at the head Of
the Fenian Brotherhood \
Resolved, That members of the
F'enian Brotherhood. we have contrib
uted our money for military purposes
and none others; and we emphatica1Iy
condemn the wastefuI extrayagance
by which so much of our funds has
been expended on useless show, and on
men who substitute empty professions
for actions, and~paper ediets for steel
bayonets.
Resolved, That we, as Fenians de-
clare our undertaking adherence to the
constitution adopted at Philadelphia;
that we believe, the Fenian Brother
hood is founded on principle and will
outliVe the acts and errors of men, and
will eventually accomplish the end
for which it was organized-the libe-
ration of Ireland.
Resolved, That. inasrnuch as the Sen
ate of the Fenian Brotherhood are act
| ing in accordance with the constitu-
ton, are opposed to the expenditure of
our funds for any purpose not having
direct relation to the carrying out-of
the military program, are in favor of
sustaining the Secretary of War in the
prosecution of his plans, and have the
full confidence of that officer, as stat
ed In his report, we, the members of
Lehman Circle of the Fenian Brother
hood. pledge ourse1v~- to support the
Senate of the FentaE-<2rotherhoo in
every constitutional action; and we
| exhort all the members of the Fenian
| Brotherhood, who have the continu-
ance OF our organization and the at
tainment of Ire1and's independence al
heart, to labor earnestly and honestly
! for the same object,
| Resolved That the Secretary be in
strueted to publish these resolutions IN
our local papers and the Irish Ameri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
Part VI
INFLUENCE OF THE TARIFF.


On adjusting the duties on imports
to the object of revenue, the influence
of the tariff on manufacture will
necessary present itself for consider
atfon.-However wise the theory may
be- which leaves to the sagacity and
interest of individuals the application
of their industry and resources, there
are in this, as inS other cases, excep-
tons to the general rule
-sBesides the condition which the
theory itself applies. Of a reciprocal
adoption by other nations. experience
teaches that so many circumstances
must occur in introducing and Tnatur-
irggthe manufacturing establishments.
especially OF the more complicated.
kinds. that a country may remain long
without them. although sufficiently
advanced. and in some respects even
peculiarly fitted for carrying them on
with success.
s'Under circumstances giving a pow
erfuI impulse to manufacturing indus
try it has made among us a progress.
and exhibited an efficiency. which JUS
tify the belief thatfwith protection
not more than is due to the enterprise
ing citizens, whose interests are now
at stake, it will become, at an early
day. not only safe against occasional
competitions from abroad but a
source of domestic wealth, and even
I'm selecting the branches more
especially entitled to the public pat
ronage az preference in obviously
claimed by such as will relieve the
United States from a dependence on
foreign supplies. ever subject to cas-
uaI failures, for articles necessary for
the public defense, or connected with
with the primary wants of indivfd-
uals. 1t will be an additional recon-
1nendation of particular manufactures,
where the materials fer them are ex-
tensfveIy drawn from our agriculture,
and consequently impart and ensure
to that great fund of national pros
perfty and independence. an encour-
azenent which cannot fail to be re-
warded.e
NEED OF ROADS AND CANALS.
among the means of advancing
public interest, the occasion is a
proper one for recalling the attention
of Congress to the great Importance
OF establishing throughout the coun-
try the roads and canals which can be
best executed under the national au-
rl1ority. No objects within the, circle
OF political economy, so richly repay
the expense bestowed on them; there
are none, the utility Of which Is more
universally ascertafned and acknow1-
sAxad; none that DO more honor to
the government, whose wise and en-
larged patriotism duly appreciates
them,
Nor IL there any country which
presents the field. where nature in
vites more the art of man to complete
her own work for his accomm odation
and benef7t. These considerations are
strengthened, moreover. by the political
nnESct OF klsene facilities for intercOan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
"CAIo' ARNOLD ON
HUMAN NATURE.

The '.soli1oqufzer'' had talk to-day
with Capt. George Arnold, during
which the latter had something to say
of the result of his study of human
nature. He mentioned one man and
cast some reflections upon his hon
esty. ''So1iIoquizer'' asked the good
natured officer if he thought the man
would steal.
ct made no such tntimation as that;
but if was a turkey and resided in
the same neighborhood with him, I'd
take good care to roost pretty high
every night! Now you can draw your
Inference from that was the reply
made by Captain Arnold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
FTOoD%OF MAIL MATTER.

The largest amount of mail matter
ever received through the local post
office passed through there yesterday.
All day Clerks Sanborn and Croker
were at a desk in the lobby of the
building, where they attended to the
weighing of packages. Postmaster
Steward ordered $4,000 worth of
stamps for this month over the regu-
lar monthly order of $4,000 worth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
HER WALLET STOLEN.

Between and last evening a we'll
dressed lady stepped up to the stamp
window of the peEtofflce and purehas-
ed some stamps, While she was pre-
pairing a letter fer postage, she laid
her purse. containing about 81 on.
the window ledge beside her. Her at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
RIBEAU,s oPENING.

music, D. c. Bibeau's, concert hall
was opened last night. The crush
was SO great that many were turned
away. The stage performance was
clean and of even merit. A laudab1e
effort by the Management to maintain
decorum was manifest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
FNGNRs sMAsHED.

Mrs. Willis Jones, employed in
Hotchlxiss Sons Manufactory in East
Bridgeport, had the index finger on
each hand smashed to the second
Joint, yesterday afternoon about
O'Clock. Her injuries were attended
to by Dr. Hine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
BURGLARS IN FAgDFIELD.

Randall Smiths store in Fairfield
was entered some time last night by
burglars who cut out a window and
stole a quantity of cigars and toys be-
longing to Mr.. Smiths children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23

to- command the regimental schools
which are to be established. - Colonel.
r. M. Blatchford is commandant of
the school In addition to teaching
rifle and machine gun fire, the school
is entrusted with the testing of new
rifles, targets and ammunition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
FINE SKATING.

The skating on Pembroke Lake and
other places about here, is said to be
very fine A great gathering and q
general good time is expected on Mon
day-the wind and weather permit
ting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
THE FARMER: DECEMBER %, 1918

tention was diverted for a moment,
and, during that time, some thief took
the purse 1t is thought to be the
work of boys many of whom frequent
the corridors of the building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
A MEXICAN DEPOSIT.

Two millions Of Mexican silver dol
lars, coined at.El Paso, were deposited
on the 21st in one of the banks in
Washington, to the credit of the Mexi-s
can Republic. -sisss+ -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
RAzEsD LIST OF GENERALS.

A RACED list of Generals, it is stated
will shortly be published-the number
on the roll at present being fully
double what there is any need of. Gen.
Grant. IS as thorough lin his ideas of
retirement asS the President. and the
public are greatly his debtor therefor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
THE PRETTIBsn FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfigured by an unsightly Wart.
It can easily be removed in a few
days without pain by using Cyrus
Wart Remover. Fer sale only at the
Cyrus Pharmacy, Ais fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
PRESIDENT MADIsON,s MESSAGE.
Synopsis.

iPeace with Aigiers; Treaty with
Great Britain: Treaty at Ghent5 The
INDIAN Warriors; Act for Military
Peace EstabIishment; Merits of the
Anaerican Army; The Treasury and
Treasury Notes; The National Debit
A National Bank; Preparedness; Mi
utka,. Reserves and Military Acade-
mites, The Navy.0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-23

Former President William e. Taft
will fill all his Eastern speaking en-
gagements. despite a severe attack Of
laryngitis.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

ordeal alive Is hardly short of a miracle.
 The accident happened last Mon day, when the Telegraph from Col umbia and Northern went to the glacier after Ice to pack fish in' Peter sheranoft being ono Of the crew on the boat. When they ar rived at the glacier 1t was low tide so they went on shore and started breaking chunks from one of the big icebergs lying on the shore, Sheranoff was working at the bergs when all of a sudden a large gee tion weighing some two or three tons gave way and came down and completely buried him. The rest of the crew dug him out, and rush ed hack to town for medical treat ment.-Wrangell Sentinel.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

J. James A. L. Payne and F. G. Davies, all of Seattle, came in on the Dolphin last night and are registered at the Golden North.
 B. D. Palmer, representing the J. W. Fales Paper Go. of seattle, was an arrival last night on the Dolphin from Juneau.
 D. A. Muirhead of Whitehorse, who has been outside on visit returned on the Dolphin last night and went over the line at S;30 this morning.
 M. J. Johnston was operated on for appendicitis at the White Pass hospital last Saturday. He is re- ported by Dr. Gable to be getting along finely.
 Fred Mccoy, who was hurt while working on the dock several weeks ago, is able to be up and around again and will soon leave the hospi- tai entirely recovered.
 Chas. Tors, who cut himself on the right ankle with a carpenters adze, while working at the new dock last week, was discharged from the White Pass hospital yesterday.
 The City of Seattle is due to ar rive in Skagway from Seattle at 2:SO tomorrow morning She has on board for this port 15 passen- gers and small amount of freight.
 Mrs. (sergt.) Albin of It. W. H. Seward, who recently underwent a surgical operation in the ". P, hos pital at this place, is recovering ra- pidly and will be able to return home.
 The new summer season time card of the w. P. & Y. R., in which trains will be run between Skagway and Whitehorse daily, except Sun day. will go into effect on Sunday, May 2Srd.
 Mrs. G. T. Duryea and Mrs. Peter Jorgenson, delegates to the ". c. T. U. convention from Petersburg, Alaska, arrived on the Dolphin last night and are stopping at the Golden North.
 Geo. Barnett yesterday finish ed up the painting of Charley Kara mans residence and is now engag- ed. In connection with J. E. Nuss- baum, in painting the exterior of the Kirmse store building.
 The Princess MaQuima is due in Skagway at o'clock tomorrow morning with 2S passengers and S5 tons of freight for this rort. She will sail on her return south at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening.
 The freIghter Edith of the AL aska Steamship Go. left on her re- turn to Seattle at 1 o'clock this morning. She broke the cargo un- loading record at this port, hay ing discharged 15OO tons of coal in 5S hoNrs.
 The governors office ct Juneau issued two licenses last week to big game hunters who are going into the Kodiak region to seek the biz brown bear for which that re zion Is famous. Thos. A. Martin dale of Philadelphia, well known in the north, was one of the men and Leslie Simonson Of Berkeley, Cal, was the other.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

to do their best for the hcnor of their home town. The regular price of admission will be charged and be- sides witnessing a good show these who attend will be helping along a worthy object at no additional eS- pense to themselves.
 The body of a man whose full name is unknown wns found last week near the Alaska Northern railroad track ou. of Seward, at Mile Fifty. All that ts known of the dead man Is that iIs first Ran1e was Steve and that he had just came from Cordova. The body was not examined by those who found it so that the cause of death cannot be even guessed at.
 Ed. Achison, who Is the champion high-diYe aTtistzof -skagwzys having on Tuesday afternoon plunged from the top of car Of coal which he was unloading at the W. P. & Y. R. bunkers to the bottom of the pit, 40 feet below, landing on his head and shoulders, and coming out practically uSBeathed with the exception ot a few slight bruises, was discharged from the White Pass hospital this morning and Is again at work.
 The last southbound trib of the Mariposa from Juneau to Seattle was made in 57 hours and twenty five minutes. She eft Juneau at S:35 a. m., on the third of the month, and arrived in Seattle at 5 p. m. on the 9th. This is the fast est trip over this course on record. as the Meriposa, in command of Capt. Charles, made her usual calls on the way. The next fastest time over this route was made by the Alameda, Ter sister ship, In si1ty and one-halt howrs.-JUueau Hm- pire.
 A board of special inquiry Of the immigration service consisting of
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
ENTIRE NATION
 AWAITS RESULT

Washington, D. C., May 14-Ths entire population of America Is to- day awaiting anxiously the re- suit of the transmission of the ad- ministraion's note to Germany by Ambassador Gerard. President Will son will leave fer New York today to review the Atlantic fleet next week. He will probably be away from this city until Wednesday or Thursday of next week unless his presence is urgently demanded here.
 New York, May 1.-The leading papers throughout the United States comment editorially on Prsi- dent Wilson's note to Germany and openly express epprObation of his course.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
WAS CRUSHED UNDER
 MANY TONS OF ICE

Peter Sheranoff Is in the Wran- Eeu hospital suffering with 8 brok- en jaw. smashed hip, and very severe internalC injuries caused by having two or three tons of ice fall On him while, he was, at Leconte glacier. His coming ont Of the
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
 CLOSE CONVENTION

San Jose, Cal,,, May 14-Five thousand civil war veterans, their friends and families, closed a three day convention here today. A par ade of veterans, during which they were shoWered with bullets" in the shape of roses and wild flowers,
 was one of the features of the week
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
BATTLE SHAWL
 IS NOT DECIDED

Berlin, May 1.-The battle of Shavli, in CouTland, Russia, Is yel undecided, but the Germans are reported to be falling back as the Russians have been strongly re-tn- forced. It Is also said the Russians yesterday won a brilliant cavalry en gagement near Buckowina against entrenehed AustTianR
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
SHORT LOCAL PARAGRAPHS
 AND OCCURRENCES OF INTEREST

R. D. Pinueo, assistant general freight and passenger agent for the P. C. S. s. Co.,, with headquarters ill Seattle, came up from Juneau On the Dolphin this morning and will leave for the south on the City of Seattle tomorrow.
 D. J. Rich, the well known sour dough Skagway merchant, who has been undergoing treatment at the White Pass hospital for several weeks for q severe case of lead poisoning, is improving steadily and will soon be able to return to his hCme and family.
 Several of the teachers in the Ju- neau public schools are planning to take the trip to Whitehorse short Iy after school closes. Among them are Miss sullivan, Miss Andrews, Mss Wilson, who will be accompan- jed by her mother, Mrs. F. A. Will son and Miss snow.
 W. J. Brosberg of Seattle arriv- ed on the Dolphin last night to take the position of assistant to E. J. Shaw, local agent of the AL aska Steamship Co. MT. Bosberg has the reputation of being one Of the best posted transportation men on the Pacific coast.
 The Dolphin got into Skagway from Seattle last night at 9:45 with 40 passengers, Il of whom were steerage, for this port and a small amount of freight. She sail ed on her return south at 11:SO p. n. with one Seattle passenger on board and four people for Ju- Eeau.
 Word has been received at the +ovcruor's office at Juneau that Charles Mon Lee had died at the Moruingside Sanitarium, Portland, May 1st. Mon Lee was committed to the institution Feb. I3, 1913, from Sitka. He has adaugher at ending the Indian school at Fort Lapwai, Idaho.
 Senator Dan Sutherland of Ruby, member of the territorial leglsla- ture from the Fourth Division of Alaska, and president of the sem ate at the second session of that icdy which convened in Juneau on tAe Sd of March, 1915, came in on the Dolphin this morning on his way to his home in the interior ever the w. p. & Y. R.
 Miss Nellie Mae Taylor and Miss N'igg, both Of Wrangell, Alaska, cam n on the Dolphin last night and are registered at the Pullen House. Miss Taylor is a teacher in the native school at Wrangell, Is branch secretary for Alaska for the Loyal Temperance Legion, and e delegate Q the ". c. T. U. convention wbich is now in session here. Miss Wigg accompanied Miss Taylor as a travelling companion.
 On Saturday night, May 18th, the Nugget movies management will giv the net proceeds of its performance for the benefit of the White Pass Athletic club baseball team. The boys of the team are practicing dili- gently for the purpose of entering the international contest at White horse on the 29th of this month and there are many things needed to fit them out in q proper man. ner and to give them encouragement
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
WILL RESORT ID
 CONSCR|PTION

London, May, lit Is hinted broadcast in this city this morn- ing that the English military au- thorities will shortly resort to con- scription in order to secure the required number Of recruits for the army.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
SOCIALISTS
 CONVENTION

Chicago, May 14-The socialists will hold their 1916 convention in his city commencing On June 11th of next year.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

luEIy Q6luduu WuE.
 Geo. Woodruff of Ketchikan, Albert A. Joy, of Skagway and D. A. Meek of the Juneau office, sitting in Ju- ueau last "wednesday. decided that three of the five aliens who came In to that city on the Spokane from Prince Rupert on Tuesday should not be allowed to remain in Alaska, for the reason that they have very little money on them
 nd were liable to become pub lie charge. Once of the men is s ssrvisn, one Russian Finn, and the other native Of Sweden. They
 were ordered back to Prince Rupert.
 Tue beautiful gayel, adorned with bow Of white ribbon, with which Mrs. CerHelia Templeton Hatcher, president, called to order the first territorial convention of W. c. T. U. of Alaska, now in session at the Methodist church, has notable history. It was made from the wood of g horse chestnut tree, planted by Frances, Willard in her child hood In the grounds of the family home at EEanfton, H., now occu- pied as National W. c. T. U. head quarters The great growth of the trees necessitated the removal of one, and the wood was made into gayels, to be used only by the W. e. T. U. presidents of countries aud states. When Mrs. Hatcher came to Alaska in 1910, Miss An na Gordon, now National president, presented her with a gayel, to be held in trust for the first presi- dent of the Alaska W. C.. T. U. Mrs. Hatcher now holds that office, and the gavel was used for the first time at this convention.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
TACTICAL LOSS
 IS NOT CAUSED

PetroSrad, May 1.-The Grand Duke Nicholas declares the recent Russian retreats caused them no loss at tactical points.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
7ODAY'S FLASHES OF NEWS
 OF HE WORLD OVER CABLE

Paris, May 1.-The Germans have been defeated in the ATras district and many prisoners, guns and large quantities of ammunition captured. .-...
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

Rome, May 14-There Is ex- Ieusiye anu-German rioting in a large number of Itailan cities to- day and the soldiers have been call GL out,
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

The Hague. May IA German Taube today dropped bombs and sunk a trawler flying the Dutch lag.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14
DIVIDED
 WAR QUESTION

Rome, May 1.-The Italian cab inet has resigned and the King has reserved his decision on the war question, which has been accepted by the council. The military is divided, some want WIFI and some want peace, but the people seem- ingly demand war.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

London, May 1.-The British steamer Col.airnie today rammed and sunk a German submarine in he North Sea.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

Athens, May 1.-The King Is 1eDOrted to be seriously i'll today with pleurisy It is said that Greece has assured Germany that if she ever enters the war 1t will be against the allies.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

Queenstown, May 14-A thous- aud dollars reward has been of tered for tho recovery of Wander bilt's body. A tug arrived in rort this morning with twelve bodies of women and children from he Lusitania disaster.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-05-14

Petrograd, May 14-General Mackenzou's advance on Premysl has been checked and the Germans md Austrians are TOW said to be retreating.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-28
35c KITCHEN BROOMs, 4 sEWED. 1sc

Closing out OF odds and ends. The
quantities are limited; we sell only
as long as they last.
Gray enameled wash basins, good
size, 15c quality, DC.
Gray enameled cullenders at Zoe.
2 TO 5-quart gray enameled pud-
ding pans. to Zoe value, choice, Sc.
Long handled sauce pans at 1Oc.
Gray enameled pot covers, . TO
1874 inch sizes, and worth up to
use, choice, Sc, or for 15c.
One lot OF gray enameled preserv-
ing kettles with bailed handle,
worth to 40c. choice, 1bc.
Oblong stove OF baking pans; 35c
values. 10c.
Burgsss-Hash
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-28
Rain is Cause of
Heavy. Damage to
Streets of Omaha

Commissioner Hummel of the park de-
partment estimates cost OF $1,000 to
repair damages caused by rains this
week along the new boulevard from
Thirty-fourth and Maple streets to Fonte-
nellie park. In some places clay slides
have marred this improvement and sew
eral washouts will be filled In.
The street department is busy answer
ing calls of citizens who have reported
damages to streets, sewers and curbings.
Lake street, between Thirty-third and
Thirty-fourth streets, is almost impass-
able. A washout is reported at Sixth
and CASTELAR, streets. At Thirty-fifth
and Center streets a sewer catch basin
was washed out and section OF curb and
gutter dislodged. Another washout oc-
CURED az Forty-sixth and Lafayette
avenue.
On Myrtle avenue, between Thirty first
and Thirty-third streets. erosswalks were
left suspended and gas and water mains
exposed.