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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
Many Church and Civic Or ganizations Induced to Join the Movement to Drive John Barleycorn Out of Town.
Especial to The Farmer. )

Milford Sept. 21-Milford is in the midst of a revolution From Oyster River to Washington Bridge. house. holders wrestIe with each other, in argument. from early morning until the last car departs from Devon. The question is of wet and dry. The no-s license Campaign is on and it is fierce. So say the. dealers in The Crook, where Milford center practices a policy Of segregation with it's drinking places. The saloons are not scattered as in other towns. But they are handy. The town hall is not distant. The bank is near The high school is only little distant. In fact there is no town hall; ;; only the site. because of the recent fire And when the no-Iicense agita- tors wish to be particularly disagrte- able, they proclaim that The Crook will be as barren of beer after the next election, as the site is of a town haI.
 The mov ement came suddenly. It took the form of a petition for a vote. The paper carried 220 names of vot- CTS, while f75 was sufficient.
 The churches then actively. began a support of the prohibition program, endorsing the movement in this or der:
 First Congregational church $
 and Young Peoples society of
 the same.
 Plymouth Congregational church
 and Young Peoples society.
 Mayor Taylor Memorial Episco-
 pal Methodist church and Ep-
 worth League.
 Walnut Beach chapel.
 Devon church.
 Woodmont church.
 w c. T. U. of Milford
 The Milford Business Mems asso- citation is to consider an endorse ment at it's next meeting and the Milford Home Defense Association is likely to take similar action.
 The campaign is a bonanza for the local newspaper. which is carrying g advertisements every edition. These show the evils of drink, or dwell up on the financial impairment that would follow dry vote.
 To the financial argument the drys have replied by showing a liquor revenue of only s4.388 on a grand list of $8,700,00O and they assert that the revenue costs more than it amounts to
 Milford has had other dry cara paigns, but this one beats all records for intensity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
DIED.

MURPHY-In this city suddenly. Sept. 20, 1915, Sadie M Durkin, beloved wife Of John F. Murphy. aged 31 years, 6 months, 10 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No
 400 Benham avenue on Thursday morning at g o'clock. Burial at St AEichaeI's cemetery. I 21 b#s WuLING-In this city, Sept 1s, 1915, Alfred Willing, aged 57r years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 19 Euer1e street, Stratford, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment, family plot, Union cemetery, stratford. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
QUEENS AUTOMOBILE
 WRECKED IN CRASH

The Hague, Sept. 2l.-An autono- bile in which Queen wilhelmina and her daughter. Princess Juliana. were riding yesterday, eollided in woods near The Hague with another motor car. The Queens automobile was damaged but no one was injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
McNab Back Home;
 Says Whole Trip Was Without Convoy

Alec. McNab. president of the Me- Nab company. manufacturers of ma rine specialties, was at his office today, having returned yesterday with Mrs. McNab, from England. MT. MeNabl as told in The Farmer Monday, wit messed the Zeppelin raid on London on the night of September &. MT. AMcNab says the voyage to America on the Or duna was without special incident, and that the liner made the entire trip through the war zone without con- voys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
Chambermaid Tries
 Death By Chloroforn

Miss Ada Dunn, aged 25, a cham bermaid employed in the home of Patrick H. Cullen, 627 Fairfield ave niue, attempted suicide at 12 o'clock today when she swallowed chloroform poison. Quick response of the emer- gency ambulance and removal to St. Vincent's hospital aided in saving her life No motive for the act has been disclosed. Her condition is fa- vorabIe to speedy recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
MRS. BRIDGET KEEGAN

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Kee- gan, was largely attended from her Hate residence, 351 ,Pequonnock. St, at 8:3o5fhis morning and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. E. V Murphy The bear CTS: Patrick Seary, Peter Allen, John Reilly, Thomas Conley, John Arthur and Richard Moore. Internent was in St. MichaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
NELLIE COTE NELLIE

The funeral of Nellie Golf. wife Of .Silas T. Ve1ie, was held from her late home 402 John street, at 2:S0 this afternoon. Rev c. F. w. Ahrens of Hempstead,a IL. L.. a former pastor of
 MT and Mrs. Velie. conducted the services assisted by Rev. John Mac Laren Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Inter- .nent was in the family plot in Noun tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
Rex Beach offers Heart of the Sunset

Little need to say another good story is ready:- from Rex Beach is always worth reading.
 Heart the Sunset story of the border that land along the Mexican line where stirring things are happening just
 It has the Beach qualities of action There adven sture a-plenty. There is humor.
 Every and every woman who enjoys virile story has made acquaintance with Beach already-nd here chance get better and acaain- 
 Now ready Heart of the Sunset, $la5
 door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
One of the new. coatings of pure wool IS S1.5O yd.

As example of the values with which the store abounds take this new coating.
 It is 54 inches wide and every thread of every inch guaranteed to be wool.
 fine plush glossy of ishN looks to be dra- ble: it is attractive and tasteful.
 Black, dark red and dark brown, blue green and CO., penhagen7-S1.50.
 New fancy tweeds especially for coats are firm and solid weave excellent of weight cheerful color Their surface many touches of bright color general effect is gray blue brown green inches wide815 to s yard Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
DUNN-GEER.

MT and Mrs. J. M. Dunn of Wi1mot avenue, announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Dunn and Cra- tus C.. Geer, Jr.. of Hartford on Satur- day at D. m. at St. Mary's church by Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy. After a trip to the coast MT. and Mrs. Geer will reside in Hartford where MT. lGeer is connected with the "Geer Pub fishing Co.,. of Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
Honest Prisoner Sends Payment of [ Debt to County

County Sheriff Pease had begun to lose faith in human nature today ur- til he received a letter from a former inmate of the county jail Int the let ter was enclosed $2, part payment on $6 which the former prisoner owed the county when he was released. As the man has secured 9 position the sh heriff did not wish to give his name
 The man was sentenced to serve 45 days, but after he had remained in jail nine days he secured $30 and gave the sheriff his note for $6. Prisone are often released upon their promise to pay the remainder of their fines, but they seldom remember to remit the money. The honest prisoner said he would send the remaining $4 as soon as he could earn it.
 Bringing 77s passengers, the Phila- delphia of the American Line arrived at New York from Liverpool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
STATE TREAsuRER FINED

Hartford, Sept. 21-State Treasur- CT w F. Chamberlain was in police court here today charged with vio- lation of a traffic ordinance in leav- ing his automobile in a restricted dis trict longer than was allowable. He pleaded guilty and was fined $2 and costs, amounting in all to $8.62.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
CITY ATTORNEY CHANGES BRIDGE
 CONTRACT TEXT
Inserts Clause Calling For Closed Leaf Type of Strat-
 ford Avenue.

City Attorney w. H. Cornley today began the preparation of a new clause to be inserted in the new Stratford avenue bridge contract that will require that Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins to supply a Strauss type bas- cule bridge with the closed leaf fea- ture. The contract will not be signed until the clause has been com pleted and inserted in the document.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

Tn the city court today Clarence. Poole. aged IT. no address, arraigned before Judge Bartlett on he charge of having burglarized the tailor shop If Samuel Hirschowitz at 675 East Wash ington avenue at midnight Sept l. waived examination and was bound over % the present term of the supe- rior court under bonds of $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
MILFORD'S NO-LICENSE WAR WACED WITH INTENSITY FAR
 GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE
OBITUARY
JOSEPH ". DALTON

The funeral of Joseph W, the in fant son of John and Catherine Hodge Dalton. was held from the7resi- dence ofsthe parents, 133 Union ave, nue at ,2:30 this afternoon. Inter- ment was in St. MichaeIs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
SEND GIRL OF 18 TO
 HOME OF GOOD SHEPHERD

Agnes Farrell. aged 16, of ae2 Madi- son avenue. was this morning com mitted to the House of the Good Shepherd in Hartford for the rest of her minority, when arraigned before Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in execu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

pr. V. K. Wellington Roo, Chinese Minister to Mexico, is in Rochester, N. r.. visiting various industrial plants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

What live and cheery gathering of woolens! How well they going to make into suits and dresses
 Todav's fashion that makes of quiet pla1ds and rich fancy stripes is full accord with womans good taste.
 The combining of plain colors with these plaids and stripes produces dresses and tailored suits that ind vidual and bright and refined
 There is excellent opportunity to plan dress as one wishes; much range given to the who wishes to ha1o fancy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

The large British liners Aquitanfa and Olympic have been sent to the Dardanelles as hospital ships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

Fancy stripes and plaids, 42 to 50 inches wloe, 75c tp. &I.5o.
 Poplins and gabardine and handsome crepes, 41.25 to $2.
 Fancy suiting of velvet like finish woven in tiny self check pattern, $1.75..
 Fancy tweed suitings, warm and grateful of ap- pearance, $l.25 to $2.50.
 serges of fine weave or or sturdier storm texture, 75c to $2.
 Autumn $ favorite: colo green and blue. Lustrous
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

A. Abercrornbie. Frank L. Hanson
 The Haitian Congress will appoint a committee to take up the new trea- ty with the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.

tive session on the charge of being =wayward and incorrigible.
 Prosecuting Attorney Alexander T. Delaney and Mrs. Burgess this morn ing recommended to the court the commitment of the girl, saying her home is not what it should be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21
BRITISH AERO WRECKED
 IN BATTLE IN CLOUDS

Berlin. Sept. 21.-The off1cia1 an nouncement from the war office under date of September 20 contains the fol- lowing;
 West of St. Quentin a British aero plane was shot down by a German aviator The British pilot was killed and the observer was captured,''
 The foregoing did not appear in Yesterdays official German statement, as received by way of London, and apparently was struck out by Efhe British censor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

ROOMS to rent, 167 Golden HiiI Street and 40 John St.
 21 a#s~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE wants
 position on country place. Address
 Al Church St., John Volja I 21 d% f#
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

ROOM TO RENT, furnished on East
 Side. Address Al Church St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

Continuance until tonorrow wes granted in the city court today by Judge Bartlett in the case of Georse J. Blakely of East Main street. -strat~ ford. charged with reekless,y y driving an automobile in. Connecticut avenue last evening. Bonds were fixed a.t $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

LESTF1E~-Do you have any trouble, dpes anything go wrong with you, then use young man who speaks several language with good detec- tive experience at a small salary, and you will have 1t all investigated confidentia1Iy. Kindly write to M
 Wasserman, CT Stanton St, New York City, N. r. 21 de
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

Poplins of silk-and-wooI interwoven so the luster of ole combines with the vol tune of the other, -$1.25 to $2.
 Chiffon broadcloths so soft that they hardly seem to be as firm as they actually are. $1.65 to $3.
 Chiffon velvets especially for suits4 fine in both quality and finish, $3, ,25.
 Black velvets, equally handsome for suits and wraps, 2 to $4.
 Velveteens of sturdy weave and nice weight, $2 $ are rich shades of brown black is high in favor too.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

pr. Consta14t1n Dufnba, the Austro- Hungarian Arnbassad dor. will eail from New York on the Rotterdam, Sept 2S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-21

Autumn's favorite eolors rich shades of brown green and blue. Istrous black is high in favor too And this collection presents all
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
OF WAR
 ON AMERICAN
 FOREIGN TRADE

Computations. based on figures ot the Department of Commerce. today disclosed the tremendous effect on economic lines, Of the war in Europe on the United States. especially ia a comparison of ten months Of Che war to July l last and the period of ten months immediately preceding the outbreak
 40 times the streams of exports and imports have shrunk since the opening of the war untn it appeared that they might dry up and a conner ciai drouth might ensue But just as it has seemed the waters would be. come stagnant. the How in both of the streams has been resumed and they have reached nearly normal lev els.
 At Che same time however. the channels Of these streams have chang ed. Countries which once figured prominently in the export and import trade og Che United States now figure no more. Further. in some articles either imports or exports are cut ofi
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
YUKON PIONEERS
 MOURN c. w. YOUNG

Seattle Lodge No. 2, Yukon Pion- eers, has passed resolutions of condo lence. over tho death early last month in Rochester. Minn., of Charles w. Young, of Juneau. member of the order. The action was taken on July 27 at a meeting held in Seattle. The resolutions areas follows: WHEREAS. death has once again invaded the portals of our Lodge room, and cut down and removed our friend and brother, c. w. Young, and
 WHEREAS. our deceased brother was respected member of Seattle Lodge No. 9, Yukon Order of Pion- eers. an estimable citizen, true friend and by his every act and deed he endeavored to exemplify in his own daily life the noble principles of our order he loved
 THEREFORE BE TT RESOLVED: That Seattle Lodge No. 2. Yukon Or der of Pioneers extend to his many friends and acQuaintances our deepest regards; and
 BE TIT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the charter of the Lodge be drap- ed for sixty days and that this reso- lution be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge.
 Respectfully submitted,
 ADOLPH BEHRENS,
 GEO, T. SNOW,
 Nj. D. PENCE,
 Committee
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
SKULLS
ARE VALUABLE

In letters written to the various postmasters. throughout Interior AL asl,a. A. C. Merriman, of the U. s. biological survey states that the de- partment of agriculture will purchase the skulls of grizzly bears says the Fairbanks Times. The letter which is self explanatory, is as follows
 Washington, D. G. June 8, 1915. Dear Sir: Can you obtain for me any skulls of grizzly bears from your region? lf 80. ] shall be glad to pay good prices for the same, the price varying according to age. sex, and condition. from S4 each for young skulls, up to S1O or $i5 for adult fe males, and S2O or even S25 for good old males.
 Bach skull should be labeled with tho locality where killed and your own name. and also with the sex and appropriate date if known. A few tags are enclosed herewith.
 In case you have any skulls on hand or can purchase any please ship the same by express. charges collect, cd dressed. U. S. Biological Survey Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D c. Please wrap each skull carefully to prevent breakage in transit.
 Very Truly Yours,
 C IT. MERRIMAN.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
TO HOLD CIVIL SERVICE
 EXAMINATIONS HERE


 The United States Civil Service Commission announces that a Forest and Field clerk examination will be held in this city on September IS. 1915 to fill vacancies as they may occur in the Forest and Reclamation ser. vices The usual entrance salary is from S11OO to Si2OO per annum. It is possible that vacancies may also be filled from this examination at $500 and $1OO0 per annum.
 Applications will not be accepted from persons who do not show that they have had at least one years ac- tual experience in clerical work in a business office. A knowledge of stenography and typewriting is re. Quired.
 Men only will be admitted to this examination. The age limits are IS years or over on the day Of exam nation
 Persons who desire to enter the ex- animation should apply to the local secretary, board of civil service exam .iners, at the surveyor generals office, this city, or to the Secretary Eleventh Civil Service District. post office bldg Seattle, Wash for application blank, form 1871, and information for appli- cants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
PASSENGERS SEE
 SWIMMING STUNTS

SWIMMING sTUNTs
 *
 While the steamship Admiral Evans was anchored in oyster May, mile below Seymour Narrows, B. C., await ing favorable tide. the fifty passen- gers on the vessel were treated to an exhibition of fancy diving and swim ming by Tom c. Macdonald athletic director at Treadwell. and Pat Scott the former lightweight champion of Seattle. who were coming North on the steaemr. The swimmers took to the water like a pair of ducks. and the passengers "encores" were 80 inc sistent that they swan around for over a half hour before the cold wa ter drove them back to the ship.
 Passengers on Vessel.
 Among the passengers on the Ad- miral Evans were James D. Lathrop, owner of the Valdez Dock Company, accompanied by his wife and child. N. B. Sloaner. vice-president of the Union Savings & Trust Company of Seattle, who is making a roundtrip, Mrs. l.. A. Rowland and son. Of San Diego. who also are excursionists, and Paul Pierce and r. w. Kelly. Nome miners who are bound for Yakataga Beach to work the beach piacers.
 Mr. and Mrs. IT. A. Schwaan of Ta- coma were passengers to Thane. Mir. Schwaan will be identified with the Thane laundry The passengers for Juneau included Mrs. B. D. Blakes- lee and infant daughter. A. Klopstein, Jr, D. c. Bard, R. Martin, Pat Scot. T. c. MacDonald C. B. Larch, Mrs. Larch, Mrs. A. l.. Hemey. William Cherrer. Joe Roy G. Walders. Wm. F. Fehring. Conrad G. Haege. B. Mar Gin and Martin Nero The Admiral Evans took eleven passengers from heae, for Westward points. among them being Robert Scott and A. Ma gel enroute to Anchorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
TREASURER ISSUES
 MANY LICENSES

TREASURER ISSUES
 MANY LICENSES Licenses have been issued by the Territorial Treasurer as follows:
 shlps and Shipping. Young & Newell, Sitka, gas boat "Goldenrod" N. P. Madison, Juneau, gas boat "E A. Hegg." chiehagon Mining Co., gas boat "Chichagon" chichagon Mining Co., gas boat Elk"
 p. L. Howard, Ketchilsan, gas boat "El Paso."
 Fish Traps. Geo. D. Myers & Co.,, six traps in vicinity of Chichagofi Island.
 cannerles. Geo. D. Myers 6 Co.,, Chatham. Pure Food Fish Co.,, Ketchikan. Alaska Fish Co.,. Waterfall.
 General. Charlotte Tompklns, bakery, Haines. Frank Kostenobel. messenger. Doug las
 Reliable Messenger Co.,. messenger, Juneau.
 Ketchikan Meat Market Ketchikan.
 Professional. J. E. Rivard, attorney Ketchikan. w. J. Rigg, doctor, Wrangell. Frank w. Lamb, dostor, Nulato. John A. Clark. attorney. Fairbanks. Beatrice P. Dickinson, doctor, Ket- chikan. George F. Dickinson, doctor, Ket- chikan.
 F. M. Boyle. doctor, Valdez. J. l.. Reed, attorney, Valdez. O. P. Hubbard. attorney, Valdez
 Mining. Ready Bullion Mining Co.,. Hollis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
PAT SCOTT WILL
 WORK AT TREAoWELL

Tom Macdonald of Treadwell and Pat Scott of Seattle were registered at the Alaskan Hotel last evening Mr. Scott expects to go to work in the Treadwell mine tomorrow Mr. Macdonald Is in charge of the big crusher at the mine.
 Scott, who is one of tho niftiest box. CTS on Puget Sound, expects to spend the winter here. and will likely partic- ipate in the next smoker given at Treadwell. His most likely oppo- nent will be Worth, the baseball player who is one of the best light weights on the Island.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
GOOD scoREs MADE
 eY JUNEAU SHOOTERS

At the Tuesday shoot of the Juneau Gun Club Henael was high gun with score of 2l out of 20. Fisher got the red bird and broke lt, also smashing his hoodoo. Conditions for high scoring were poor, on account Of the light, which made the targets very hard to locate Nevertheless the shooters hit the birds with regular ity.
 "Bill" Seeley made his first try on targets and broke S5 out of 50.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
HEIDELBERG OWNER

OLD TIMER IN GAME F. W. Ward, who yesterday pur. chased the Heidelberg Bar from Har- ry Goldenhar, has been in the saloon business in Washington State for the past thirty years He had liquor houses in Seattle, Ballard and Brem- erton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
MERRY TO PLAN
 SKAGWAY BRIDGE

l.. T. Merry, civil engineer in tine employ of the First Division force of the Alaska Board of Road Commis- sioners. left on the Alameda to make a survey of the proposed government bridge acros the Skagway rlver' and to make plans and specifications for Che bridge.
 it is not known yet whether or not the bridge will be completed this year but the plans and specifications will be prepared and ready when the time for the building of the bridge shall have arrived.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
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FORMER sKAewAYAN GETS
 AN OFFICE AT FAlRBANKi

R. K. Latimer formerly a resident of Skagway where he was engaged in the hotel business. and later a resi- dent of Dawson but for the last sev- eral years in the real estate business at Seattle, has been appointed as o guard by United States Marshal l.. T. Erwin. succeeding John Solen.
 Mir Latimer, accompanied by his wife, recently to Fairbanks where his two daughters-Mrs. Robert Lavery and Miss Lucille Latimerl reside.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
BOWERS COMMISSIONER
 OF NEW PRECINCT

Joseph Bowers has been designated commissioner at Gold Precinct, a new precinct established by Judge Rob- ert W. Jennings a few days ago. It is not far from Chicagoff.
 Bowers arrived in the city yester- day, and will remain here until the arrival of a small wireless plant from Seattle, which he will establish at his home. It will be operated under Q contract with the Chichagon Mining company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05

A. A. Humfrey, of the Alaska Sup ply Co.,, and Mrs. Humfrey will leave on the City of Seattle for sitka, to spend a vacation of two or three weeks at sitka Hot Springs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
PAPERS PUT HOME
 ON MAILING LIST

-l-
 In a letter to Governor Strong this morlug A. c. shoup of Sitlya writes that taere are now ten newspapers in the Territory who have put the Pion- eer's Home on their free mailing list. "Theso papers are great boon to the old fellows In the Home" Mir. Shoup has said, land they certainly appreciate the kindness Of the edi- tors who have been SO considerate." ." Among the papers now being re- ceived at the Home are Dougals lsl- and News, Valdez Prospector, Iditarod Pioneer Alaska Daily Empire. Daily Alaska Dispatch, Ketchikan Miner, Ketchfkan Progressive. Nome Daily Nugget Daily Nome Industrial Work CT, and Slgagway Daily Alaskan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-05
soSToNlANs LEAVE
 PLEASANT

The Juvenile Bostonians have gone leaving with us only very pleasant memories of their delightful enter tainments. The people of Fairbanks fully appreciated this popular com pany. and will always accord them a hearty welcome on return visits Fairbanks Citizen)