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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Despite Precautions, Parker Boy Becomes
 Victim of Paralysis

How poliomyelitis sometimes con- quers, despite the greatest precau- tions, is illustrated in the death last night of Russell Elton Parker, the four-year-old son of Minnot and Eli zabeth F. Parker of 77 Waldorf ave- nue. The lad, who was the pet of the entire neighborhood because of his bright and clever ways, was the only child of MT. and Mrs. Parker.
 When the infantile paralysis epi- demic first broke out, Mrs. Parker was alarmed for the safety of the boy and for that reason would not let him out of the house or near other children. While there were no cases of the disease at all near their home, she decided. to take him, for greater safety, to the residence of her sister, who lives on farm far out in the country district of Westport They had been at the farm only a week when the boy was stricken. He was brought back to this city and. taken to Hillside home where he died last night.
 MT. and Mrs. Parker are almost frantic from grief at the death of their boy and there is much sorrow in the neighborhood where he lived and was beloved. The funeral was held from the undertaking parlors of M. J. Cannon this afternoon. Services were held at the grave at Mountain Grove cemetery at 3 o'clock, Rev. Henry B. Kelley, rector of St. Georges church, officiating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
TO BUILD ENGlAND-FRANCE
 TUNNEL AT ONCE
Negotiations on Abandoned Project Now Resumed As.
 War Costs Increase,

Paris, Aug. 25.-France has taken negotiations with England to build jointly a tunnf.l under the English channel to connect the two countries, the long-talked of project which the war has revived because it has demon strated as nothing else could the val ue of the tube to both countries.
 Had the tunnel been in existence during the present conflict it would have been of immeasurable value to England and France for the transpor- tation of troops and supplies and would have liberated French and Bri- tish war vessels from one of their big gest tasks.
 The plans were outlined by M. Sar- tiaux, chief engineer of the Nord Rail- way Company, who is one of the strongest advocates of the project. He said:
 ''The tunnel will cost 16,0O0, 900 pounds, half of which would be borne by England and half by France. Each country would bore one half of the tunnel. Well. Britain is spending just now 6,000,000 pounds per day and France 100000 pounds so that two days wartime expenditure of both countries would more than cover the cost of making the tunnel.
 "It is proposed to make two tunnels. one for traffic from France to Eng land, another for traffic from Eng land to France. Some people sseem to think cross-channel tunnel might be a danger, because it might fall in- to the hands of the enemy. To capture the French end would not be an easy task The mouth of the tunnel on French soil would be ten miles from the coast, and in order to reach 1t the enemy would have to capture Ca tlais, and negotiate three intervening hills of an average height of 150 feet.
 The tunnel on the French side would begin its journey undersea at Sangatte. In my belief 1t would be impossible for an enemy to reach the mouth of the tunnel and get at the electric plant. The motive power could be instantly suppressed and the tunnel immediately rendered useless by filling 1t with poisonous gas.
 ''One can hardly exaggerate the services the tunnel would have rem dered to England and France had 1t been in existence when hostilities broke out. During the twenty hours of daily use (for four hours must be deducted out of the twenty-four for upkeep and repairs. etc.) between 100 and 120 trains could have been sent in each direction.
 ''At 500 tons per train that repre- sents 50,OO0 to 60,000 tons a day each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
PEARL FISHERIES
 SUFFER FROM WAR
Prices Drop In Hazardous Trade of Australian
 Adventures.

Sydney, Australia, Aug. 25. - Most of the present yield of Australian pearls is going to the United States Four-fifths of the worlds output of pearl-shell comes from Australasian waters, but the war has hit the TO- mantle business hard. Pearlers are getting considerably less for their pro- duct than three or four years ago be- fore the great conflict began-not- withstanding the cost of operation and that of freights is far higher. Most of the pearling fleet is laid up and the few boats that are at work at Thursday Island and Broome are in commission only to keep the hands employed. Before the war shelters at Broome on the West Australian coast and therefore on the Indian Ocean side of the continent got as much for shell as $1.150 a ton on the spot; but now the price has dropped to $550. This permits of no profits.
 So Broome and Thursday Island the latter of which has much the wider fame as a pearling centre-are practically awaiting the day when the world will be prosperous enough again to indulge itself in the gems.
 This is state of affairs far re- moved from that when four speci- mems sold for $85,o00 end another was obtained which is valued at S25,- 900. Also. the story runs among Aus ,tralian pearlers that one of the Van- derbilt family paid $125,000 for a single stone.
 By the term "Australasian waters" Is meant not only the Broome and Thursday Island pearl fields but those in the Dutch East Indies contiguous to Australia. The only other places on the globe where high-grade shell Is pow being secured are off the Ma lay Archipelago and in tt, Philip pines.
 Meantime a Commonwealth Gov ernment commission appointed some years ago to inquire into the possibil- ity of introducing white labor into the pearling industry conducted in Australian territorial waters has. af- ter long and exhaustive investigation drafted report which will shortly be submitted to Parliament. The Chair man of the commission, MT. Bamford of the House of Representatives, said at Melbourne last week that the re- port will recommend that matters be left largely as they are at present. That is to say virtually that white men are not success as pearl-divers.
 James Clark, the Australian pearl king" who owns thirty-five vessels at Broome and has a large interest in the Celebes Trading Company, which operates sixty-five vessels at the Aru Islands between Australia and Dutch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
BRIDGEPORT MAY.
 1sIRSTI''FUTION
 FOR FARM LOANS
Intarest Here Not General However, As Agriculture
 IS In Background.

; yndustslalism has far eclipsed the former supremacy of agriculture in tkis section. b the belief of local finan- oless who have watched with interest nc efforts of Hartford and Springfield, iArasA, to got the new Federal farm loan bank that will be established in Nov England
 Deaegations have poured out to meet Secretary of tho Treasury Me- Ado6 and his asaociates on a comnis- ltions h various large cities.
 AIthough It is believed in some lquss&ers that Bridssport might have . ohAnoe of obtaining this bank. the turning element has made no demon GHntSop iu ita nawor.
 Bnuhinw haads here ascribed the ynck 0R fnhsseat to a belief that tho bank sbpuld be centrally located Havt1urd has ssperted that 1t is cen- txn1u located in a section where Assming is sunlcisntly general to war saut the pRo1ert- Springfield has
 made similar clnimA
 Charles c. Hanford. director of the syAaafnl rsearvo bank1ng system, here. v1th onncas in the Eirst Bridgeport 1gaksusa1 bank. asid today that no de- eDsaoa hnd yet bean made by the ,YeAefn1 OOmmiasion investigating sites IF the federal farm loan bank. He wflI s4&end . meeting of the Reserve Bcard in Bcston next Monday at which taxne an s1Iprt likely will be nndae to sttmulats intereet In Bridge- bort 6 . locality snitable for the in- pfafution-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
CHARLES M. CALHOUN

Charles M. Calhoun. one of the
 best known residents of Bridgeport,
 was stricken while attending a per- formance at the Strand theatre in New York city yesterday afternoon, and collapsed and died soon after wards. Death was due to heart dis case. MT. Calhoun, who resided at 32s Calhoun avenue, was for 40 years 8 member of the New York Cotton Exchange, committing to his business in that city every day. He was born in this city. the son of the late Ph1lo c. Calhoun, who was In his day .. i prominent banker of Bridgeport ana
 later of New York. MT, Calhoun re-
 sided in Bridgeport his entire life and was widely known here. MT. and Mrs. Calhoun spent We'd
 nesday night with friends in Green
 wich and while Mrs Calhoun return
 ed to Bridgeport yesterday morning,
 MT. Calhoun went to New York, prom
 ising to come to this city last even ing. His wife was awaiting his re- turn at o'clock when she was in- formed of his death.
 MT. Calhoun belonged to St. Johns
 Episcopal church and was a member
 of the Masons.
 He is survived by his widow, a
 daughter, Mrs. John c. Sterling and
 two sons, Philo c. and John c. Cal
 houn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
LAKE GO. WANTS
 TO BUILD GREAT
 TUNNEL PASSAGE
Was Lowest Bidder Last
 Time French English Tun- nel Was Planned.

The Lake Submarine Co. of this city is bidder for the proposed France to England double tunnel for the trans- portation of troops. It was previously low bidder, and renewed negotiations between the two governments for inn mediate construction of the tunnel has stimulated the company here to pro- tecting its interests abroad.
 The Lake Submarine Co. as distin- guished from the present company. The Lake Torpedo Boat Co.,, now oper- ating in this city, was low bidder for the project during the years 1906-5 when it was first preached. All plans for the quick construction of this run- mel which were made from soundings taken by the two governments at that time for just such an emergency are now in the office of the company at Milford.
 The estimated cost of the completed tunnel, two separate tu1es for the transit Of railway cars was about ESQ., COG, 900.
 Both Simon Lake and Fred Browne Whitney, the international lawyer em- pioyed by the Lake Submarine Co., in the negotiations, are out of town, but Ava Edison Lake, son of the inventor and also a member of the company, asserted that if the diplomatic negotia- tions between France and England are completed, as they undoubtedly will be, the Lake Co. would in all proba- bly, Pat contracts at least for that part of the tuunelling controlled by the Lake patents.
 For quick tunnel construction Lakes ideas are said to be far ahead of any yet patented. He eliminates the enormous outlays incident to bor- ing which requires great depth to get stability for shields.
 By the Lake system, the tunnel shafts are built of steel and in sec tons and then lined inside and out with concrete. They may be con- structed on shore in lengths from 300 to 400 feet, fitted complete with ties and rails all laid. They are carried to the point desired and then sunk in- to position. These sections are fur nished with alternate slip-ioints and when finished are launched with bulk heads located near each extremity.
 During the construction of the sec- tions a trench is dug in the river bed, and should the bottom be sand or mud instead of rock, sufficient num- Der of piles are driven to serve as a foundation while others are placed along the sides of the trench to guide and hold each section in place until covered in again. The sections, prop erly ballasted are lowed to position and sunk. Each section may be pro- vided with temporary air and work ing shafts When fitted to position the air is pumped out between the sectional bulkheads with the result that atmospheric and hydraulic pres sure, forces a water ugnt joint which is later bolted into position.
 The agents of the company abroad will be instructed at once to revive the bidding, which was formerly so suc- cessful. and probably would have re- suited in a share of the work had not the diplomatic negotiations suddenly terminated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Duffy, Held In Labor
 Suits, Is an Ex-Actor

Municipal bonds of the city of Gin cinnati have been deposited with a banking institution as surety for P. F. Duffy, the A, F. of L. organizer who is held under surveillance of Dep uty Sheriff Thomas Cunningham agents, at the Atlantic hotel. MT, Duffy said this morning he expected to be free by nightfall as negotiations have been taken up through James Staples & Go. of this city.
 A change was made in the sheriff agents at the hotel this morning. One man, who has been in Duffy's bed room every night, has been walking the floor ceaselessly and he has been replaced.
 Duffy, 1t became known today Is a former actor. He was a member of the vaudeville team of McCarron 6 ,Dufry. and also played in burlesque,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

den, Watertown, Meriden, Woodstock and Berlin. This brings the total number of cases in the state thus far up to 4O3, which includes some cases which are doubtful and which are un- der investigation. There have been 37 deaths from the disease.
 New Haven and Fairfield counties have been the heaviest sufferers, New Haven county reporting 156 cases and r deaths so far, and Fairfield county 13S cases and 10 deaths. Hartford county comes next, with 3s cases and these deaths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
$16.5O.
Test merits of HOwcO tea and coffee.

There are many people who buy Howco products year after year, but others don't know their real excel lence. Best way of telling is to make test and here is the opportunity.
 One pound of BOG coffee and one pound of 40c tea is sold for 50c. This is the "get acquainted" price. 'Tis the way the coffee department takes to win friends. .
 Howco tea and coffee comes to us in a raw state. All preparation is done by an expert under our own roof. It goes to purchaser full strength and in sanitary packages.
 Limit two orders to cus- toner.
 l ib soc coffee, l ID 4Oc tea, S0c Basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
 DIED.

6 m sy DIED. aUrTIE-In this city. Ang. z4. 1916. Ysedsrink ". ruttle. aged 60
 Ttiends arc invited to attend the 3 funsral at his, iatet home, No. 40 vina strsst on Monday, 2sth inst.
 Burial h Mountain Grove ceme- z teey. D 2s bsp usIiaoun-suddsnly, of Apoplexy: in New York city. Aug. "A, .1s1e. ' .Cnaeses koErau Calhoun. { n Huueral services will be held at nh iAAe hcue. No. a79 Washington aysuue on Saturday. 26th inst at o'clock D., m
 Piease do not ssnd any fowets.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tefy. asp 1HO1afKs-In lstameord. Ang. 7a. Har-
 riet g. HnluanG
 WOIGKY-In uanburY. Aug. z1. Nmity V. (Barnum) Holley. aged
 CT yearA HUH8EIL-In Bethel. Aug. IS. Tru- nnan Hubbsll GIYaRIMG-In Stamford, Aug. 1S. AFbine c. Sterling. 1eQMAM-1n Stamford, Aug. IS. Den n1s Moran isExRIMG-In Stamford. Aug. IS. Asbane c. Gtarfing. u9AH1EB-In Darien. Aug. 20. Bet .euy q. wifa 0f Hiram H. Draper, / aGnd @ yeaFA ll0DDOR0-In NoTwa1k, Aug. IS, AlfFed B, Ilndhorg, aged z6. uGOO1uR--In Westpcrt, Aus. 90 Thenas .. BIcomer. of Ridgefield, ageA S7.
 DANXsEIn wilton. Aug, 20, Mrs ClaTence Haa1rs. aged A. WNKAA1GG-In N0rwalk, Aug, 20 Mary 1., wffe of Charles M- Will llam1. aGe k1. yUGOW--Af pcp1ar Plains. Aug. 10. Ast1mesla. wlSs Of Burr Pillow. assd ys.
 6x1OaG-In weseport Aus. 90. Jo- soph R. Strong. U0zD&M0E4-Im N0rwalk. Aug. z2.
 John c. BArFlnssr. aged 72. WAGGdW>-In N0rWalk, Aug. 21. Miaa
 Charlo9te WaaDen, aged 75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Choose from best of
summer suits at $l6.5O.

Nearly any select garment suited to her figure It will be of excellent material and cut and design for it is from the seasons best apparel Woman who does this may count herself fortunate for she will have suit excellent for early Autumn and she will have saved from $10 to $30 from the original price,.
 Fine quality serges and gabardnes are included in the lot. Coors are checks bues backs greens and other shades.
 Originally $25 to $50- S16.5O.
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
MAHRIED

1sEEIOQ-~1fXER0 - Tn Norva1k i Arg. 1s, George l. Britton and Mia Minnie 4. Myers.
 pWE-KE11NER = In Stamford AuS. 10, A. H. Pike and Miss Nell lie Ksllusr.
 AEUNES9BX-TOBEY-In Norwaik. Ans. 72, Robert J. Hennessey, IT,. and Mis- Ethel M. Tobey. DO1AAN-ENDRICK6-In Stamford, Aus. az, Dr. Walter R. Dolan and Mis- Margaret D. Endricks. GARTHELl-VANDECAR = Tn Da- r1sn, Aug. 20, D. Sidney Gartreil and Mis- JeAsie 8. vandecar. HAHT-AOHOAN--In Stamford, May D. Achorn to Harry T. Hart. COMPLEMENTARY Sound Beach Aus. IA, James A. c. Davey. oi Kent, O.. and Miss Mary Binney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

way, much more than is necessary.
 Apart from the dimunition in de- lay, risks, losses. and difficulties Of every nature the British fleet would have been liberated from one of the heaviest parts of its task and free to serve the cause of the Allies in other directions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

A bid of $5,2o0 net to the buyer has been made for a Chicago Board of Trade me. .jbership
 Senator Penrose, Republican, con- tinued his attack on the emergency revenue bill in the Senate.
 The Central Trust Co. of Pittsburgh was closed by order of the State Bank ing Department.
 Gold to the amount of s65o 900 was withdrawn from the sub-treasury for shipment to Spain.
 A number of Chilian students left Santiago. Chilli, to attend different universities in the United States. The transport Hancock, en route from New Orleans to Vera Cruz, ran aground at the mouth of the Missis- sippi river.
 Hamburg bankers and shipping conn panies are planning the establishment of a new shipbuilding plant at Ham, burg.
 Mayor Mark M. Pagan of Jersey ed sufficient money to run the City Hospital. over which he is supervisor. he will close the institution when his appropriation is exhausted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Gloves and HandkerchiefS.

Women,s gloves, 16 button length, double tipped fingers, white,- soc Women's gloves. 12 button length, white and most colors,- 75c for 600 Women's gloves, lisle in white,-
 soc for 35c Women's handkerchiefs, plain cot ton, in white. very sheer weight,-
 15c # dog. Women's handkerchiefs, plain cot- ton, in white, 25c # dog. Women's handl<erchiefs, sheer cot ton, in white with cOlored figure in corner,- 4Sc 'k doz. Mems silk handkerchicfs in white center with c0lorcd border.-
 25c and soc
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Prominent Bridgeport
 Girls Offer Blood To
 Aid Paralysis Victims
(Continued from Page 1.)

(Continued from Page 1.) after which the new milk regu1ation will be enforced.
 Many tenement house owners came to the health department offices today after having received letters from the prosecuting attorney warning them that they have not complied with the tenement house law.
 No new cases were reported today. Russell Parker of 77 Waldorf avenue, died last night, at Hillside home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
White voile waists.

Fresh and dainty they've just come in for the week end trade. Manufacturer who makes them specializes in $1.OO waists. We consid- CT them excellent values at that figure. This manufac- turer has given us lower price now and we sell them special at 69c. Second fioor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
"Terry" Rogers Shin [. Bone Is Fractured In
 Practice With Police

During baseball practice yesterday at Seaside park. fTerry" Rogers, former member of the Bridgeport team, and now policeman, was the victim of an accident. One of his shin bones was fractured.
 Rogers spikes caught in the dirt when he reached for ground ball and he was flung headlone. A sur- geon said he will be unable to do duty for several weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
New York Cases Decrease.

New York, Augr 25-The epidemic of infantile paralysis shows another big drop today in the number of new cases and deaths reported. During the 24 hours ended at 10 a. m., there were only 22 deaths and 94 new cases, the lowest number in a month. Yes .terday there were 31 deaths and 109 new cases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Wants Divorce From
 His Wife In Swede1

Axel Benson of this city has brought divorce proceedings in the superior court against Anna Benson of Hem |singborg, Sweden. He alleges deser- ton August 1. 1911. Tho couple were married in 1909. Mrs Benson's maiden name having been Anna Nilsson. Thare are three minor children and the father seeks their custody. The suit ts returnable to the September term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
HKIND STRANGER" ROBS WATERBURY
 MAN IN EAST END
(conHnued from Page 1.)

Regaining his senses, Foster felt through his pockets and noting his loss. went to the police station Po- hcemen were sent out to accompany him to the green and they found his watch. Foster had been drinking, according to the police. but was not intoxicated.
 After furnishang the police with what description he could of his would-be friend. Foster left the sta- ton and vowed that he would return to Waterbury on the first train this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
 GREATEST SUFFERER
 FROM POLIOMYELITIS

Hartford, Aug. 25.-Reports of new paralysis cases to the state board of health yesterday were the most favor-
 able in many weeks, only seven new cases being reported. Two were from Bridgeport and one each from Ham,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
Thief Leaves $10
 Bill After Robbing
 East Side Boarder

Evidently not desiring to leave Philip Gorbelew of 196 Sheridan St. e'broke", someone who entered his room during the night was kind enough to leave s1O bill remaining in Gorbelew's pocket after taking the major part of a roll of $230.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
5S CASES IN N. Y. STATE

Albany, Aug. 25-Fifty-eight cases of infantile paralysis. more than half from Long Island were reported to the state department of health from various parts of the state not includ- ing New York City, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
OBITUARY
FIRED W. TUTTIM

Fred ". Futile. aged e1 years, died at his home. 70 Vine street, this morning. following lengthy illness. MT. Futile was employed many years as . foreman at the Bullard Machine Co. He was born in Southington. the son of Hezelkiah and Anna Clark Futile. He is survived by his widow, a daughter. Miss Marion Futile and a son, William 6. Futile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
CATHERINE s. FOWLER.

The funeral of cathsrine S., wife of Henry B. Fowler. was held from the home of her son. O. s. Fowler, 1S1 Whitney avenue. at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Charles W. Ffndley, assistant rector of St. Johns Episco- pal church. conducted tine services. Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

LO1F-Brass undertaker's sign Mon- day. Reward If returned to 100 Johnson street. K. w. Dougillo.
 L25 s"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

FOR sALE-Nsw house now ready. block north Hard's corner. very reasonable price. easy terms; open Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Patterscn. -ss King St., Stratford; 1; Z etratford SIS. ,x4ll
 L25 bsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25
A DRINK WITH A PURPOSE
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Agreeable and refreshing, especially
 in hot weather. It is a remarkable nerve tonic. Buy 8 bottle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

The schooner Rieta arrived at Bos- ton with a hole in her bottom. caused by swordflsh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

Farmer want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

The Central Trust Co. of Pittsburgh was closed by order of the State Bank ing Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

A bid of $5,2o0 net to the buyer has been made for a Chicago Board of Trade me. .ibership
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

Gold to the amount of s65o.00o was withdrawn from the sub-treasury for shipment to Spain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

Bridgeport, Conn.
 Friday, Aug. 25, 1916.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

Senator Penrose, Republican, con- tinusd his, attack on the emergency revenue bill in the Senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-25

A number of Chilian students left Santiago. Chilli, to attend different universities in the United States.