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The Washington times., 1916-08-27

Closing prices on the principal live stock
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
MOVES REFUSED
 AS SOLDIER

| Alfred Moves, one of the best known of latter day British bards, and lec- turer on modern English letters at Princeton University, was born in Staffordshfre thirty-six years ago to- day. That tho poer-profrssor is not now a soldier is not his fault. At the outbreak cf the war he enlf,tc for active service. but was refused be- cause of hts defective vision. He was then admitted to the colst guard, in which the pkysicial requi ,n,ents are less s.r!ct. ard served in that organiza- si.,n during the first few months cf the war. He was then gty Il leave of absence to return to his duties at Princeton University. At the close cf his college work in 1915 he again sought to gain admission to the Brit ish army for service at the front, but was again denied.
 MT. Moves believes that after the war the United States and other Am erican nations should take part in a conference of all the civilized govern ments of the earth. and that this con- gress of nations should resolve itself into a sort of trial fury, before which the various forms of government should be placed on trial. ''The vari- ous forms of governme n1 should be studied" he said, with view to re- vising them so that handful of men would not be able to cause great wars.
 It would be the duty of the nations participating in this conference to be able to back up their decisions with force, if necessary. Being able to do this would not make it unnecessary tA orf11 11xyo ay-f Io hut %I-, participating nations were not strong enough to carry out their demands their work would be fruitless''
 MT. Moves is said to be one of the very few living poets, who are able
 to make good living from the pro- ducts of their pen. His published
 works have enjoyed a wide sale on both sides of the Atlantic. In an ad-
 dress at Princeton he advised those
 who desire to acquire a taste for poe. | try to begin by reading Tennyson, anc after him the essays and letters ol Stevenson. "Tennyson," he says, "has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

engineers think it would be better to build electric lines for fast passen- ger traffic.
 Difficulties Exaggerated
 pr. Soyeda, the present Director of Imperial Railways, is an ardent advo- cate of the conversion. He told me that both the technical and the finan- cial difficulties have been exaggerat- ed. He explained to me how the wid- ening of the tracks could be carried through without any Interruption of the traffic, although the necessity to not be avoided. Still. he contends, la bor is cheap and plentiful in Japan, so that is no very serious trouble. His scheme is to convert the Tokaido line in twelve years and the other main island lines in twenty-five years.
 The cost would be some f9O, 100000, but in any case sixty or seventy mill lions must be expended on indispens- able improvements of the existing lines, even though the gauge be not broadened.
 The necessary funds can, he thinks, is at present a provision that for a
 
 the budget and the profits from the railroads should go to railway inn provements He wants this arrange rnent to be extended to twenty-five years, and he is confident that the profits on the railways will expand so greatly as to meet, together with the annual f2,o0o,000 from the budget, the cost of rebuilding the railways m, ara ostiv,,ofou Iiko o1J fhiv,Oc of 1T, a kind, are disputed by critics, and there is of course the problem of competing demands upon the public funds. Ja- pan is not a rich country. Taxation is heavy. and expansion at home and in China will make heavy calls on her resources and her credit. Advantages in Change The arguments in favor of the standard gauge are powerful. Ii would increase the carrying capacity l of the railways and the speed of the trains. (These are among the reasons which are supposed to make the mili- tary authorities press for the conver- sion, although am, not sure that they | are particularly urgent in the mat. ter.) It would reduce the working costs of the railways. It would put atJthe disposal of Japan all the rail- way inventions of the rest of the world, with which heD railway sys 1 tenn would then be in harmony. But pr. Soyeda's final argument is that | the conversion Is an economic neces. I sity which Japan cannot escape, ana that, therefore, the sooner it is car
 ried through the better and tn, cheaper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

summed up the poetic achievements of many centuries. He puts into verse many of the poetic opinions of the past, from Theocritus and Virgil through Spenserj and Milton tos Pope and Keats. Stevenson's, letters and essays, prose though they are, haze within them wonderful poetic quail ties. The study of poetry means nothing more and nothing less than the phrase literally implies-the study of creative literature in its most es- sential form"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

THREE FINE two family houses for sale all with modern improve ments; room for drive, one with garage: located in excellent resi- dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at sacrifice. Investments S1.000 to $500, balance on terms to suit. Phone c743-3 or Box N>. to suit Phone 2743-c or Box I. w.. care Farmer. R26 asup
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

UPRIGHT PIANOS-sso, $75, sS5 and s125. Have all been overhauled and are in good condition. Terms as low as $1 weekly. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main street. near State.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

FOR SALE CHEAP-Doub1e,, single, two family houses, lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estab- nshed twenty-five years; land with out the houses worth more than I ask for the whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming. 952 Main Street, Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

The Coast Guard Board on Life Saving Appliances will meet in Boston Sept 25 to examine plans and test in- veritions that have been submitted to the service for saving life and prop erty at sea. 3, -.I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

FOR SALE-F1ve hunred and fifty dollar Persian lamb coat. Will sell for $250. Good condition. For fur .her particulars call Barnum 1238.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

Anna Iacono of New York, was crushed to death by an auto truck of the Adams Express Co.,, when it skidded at Second avenue and 14th street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

$5,5O0; $500 CASH-Buys 12 room 2 family house with improvements; residential neigh.porhood; centrally located. Phone Barnum 869-4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

BOYS WANTED-Who want to ad- vance themselves and learn a trade while earning money. Apply ST Fairfield avenue.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

UPRIGHT PIANO seo-small size. good condition. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main street, near State.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

Two light barges in tow from Bos- ton to Philadelphia were in collision with the steamer Gloucester, Balti-- more to Boston, during a fog in Vine- yard Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Secretary of Navy Daniels, announc- ed that plans have been made for the building of the worlds greatest hos pital ship at the Philadelphia navy yard. x .yf -f.eI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

-0U HAVE $4,OOO CASH-and want a good two family house com 1nunicate with Box K. H. Care Far mer. 116 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

Two hundred delegates were in at- tendance at the conference of the International Committee of the Young Mems Christian Association at Atlantic City
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Automobiles

OWNERS ATTEN. HON: We cen sayc --ou money on your automobile. fire and liability insurance. Give us q chs-ce to IT. gure before you insure elsewhere Zalmon Goodsell <, O., No. io9A Main street. Pho'.e No. 3t.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

1G ROOM, double house, excellent lo- cation for rocming house, $4.600: $500 cash. room, 2 family house, $S.S00; $500 cash. room, fam fly house. s3.500; $500 cash. L. Weiss. 143S Main St.. Tel S6s-4 Barnum. L $ eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
7 Help Wanted Male

BOYS WANTED-With bicycles, over fifteen years of age. Permanent positions, good pay, and advance ment. S7 Fairfield avenue.
 I13 $tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

The two Tennessee regiments order ed to the border will be placed al Eagle Pass instead of Fort Clark, as was first announced by General Funs- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

MRS. LEVY, readings Iec and COG. Telephone 5552. 1152 Madison avenue. formerly of S-4 Madison avenue. D 16 sn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

ROOMS-75c single or $1.00 double.
 per day and upwards, (to men).
 Royal Hotel, State and Courtland Streets. Y l. 22 as"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Awnings and Sail Maker
ChiropractO:

DIR. l.. C. ROUTON, Chiroprat!c spc- cialist, Newfield Building llX. Main St. r. S. c. Graduate. Hours 11-12: 2-5:3o caiiv. Monday. Well nesday and Friday evenings 7sS, Tel. 262. Saturday hours during July and August. 10 10 o'clock only.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
AIllUuIallCCS

ANIBUIHiNCES-In ears and umous:nes. Charges reasone bie. James T. Rourke. 1925 Main street Phone, Barnum 5409.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
For Sale.

CABINET PlANOLA $25-Good play
 ing condition. Steinerts Piano Store, 915 Main street, near State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
F0ot Specialist

DIR. MANSFIELD. FOOT SPECIAL 1ST. HOT Main -treet. owe: Dillon's
 cures bunions. cailouses pared. 60 cents. I still practice the famous Mansfield Method which cures. r'pea afternoons and Sundays. DIS Gs'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
UairvOyaIlLs

AND MEDIUM Marie Davidson. Ph.D. If you are sick or perplexed. consult this gift ed medium at once. She will pos itively be here this week only. Your last opportunity this year. Hours 10-12; 1-5:3O; 7-3 daily, ex- cept Sunday; 404 State street.
 I15 s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Doctor

THE MODERN nnH acie,'lric meth eds employed in~my practice such as electric light rays. neur~pathy. ehiropractic. nxasseE Ee. hygiene. arc In accord with nature and will i'm. prove ard restore your edith. Dr
 Adolf O. Steinf dt. Douglas prac. titioner. Security Building lei
 G7S8: consultat' ire. A D 1T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
SCHOOLS
Physical Treatment

LOUIS F. NUTTING, physical treai- ments by heat. electricity or mani- pulation. Rooms 309-310. Cry Savings Bank. 952 Main street. or. flee hours: week days 9 a. m. to D. m. R stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

LABOREKS WANTED at the Wheel CT & Hnwes Co.,. steady employment and good wages.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
To Rent

TO RENT-6 rooms, all improve ments. North Main street. Inquire 107 Linden avenue.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

YOUNG LADIES, 16 to 23, education sth grade grammar school or cquiv- alent. to learn telephone operating. Dollar day for 4 weeks. Rapid advancement thereafter. Perma- nent positions. Apply at 1s4 Fair field Ave. Ask for Miss Wheeler. The Southern New England Tole. phone Go.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Stoves Repaired

STOVES REPAIRED. ali kinds sup plies. all makes. pipes. grateA bricks. etc. Charges reasonable. I716 Main St Phonr 2349-4.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Female Help Wanted

WANIED-School girls during vaco. ton on light pleasant work. War. ner Bros. Co.,, Call at Employment Office. corner Lafayette and Gre. gory Streets.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
Lost and Found
Merchants Exchange

RCBBER STAMPS made by us are reliable. we carry q complete line of stamps, supplies. ink pads. dat. CTS, rubber tyl.e. etc. The Schwerd. tie Stamp O.. +l Cannon St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18
SIDEWALks

TAR AND CEMENT SIDENyALkI and roofing. blue 3,ons and cemsn: eurbs. sand and gravel. Estimates eheerfully given. Thomas Broderick contractor. Phone 7139. 13os North Ave
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-18

CARPETS cleaned, and up to date cleaning, ready for business now. Fluff rugs made from old carpets any size you want and made right Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning Co.,. 2S0 Fairfield Ave-, Tel. Barnum 35s5. Call us by phone.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
WHAT THE ISSUE IS.

Tho question before the people of Alaska Is not be- tween Statehood and "fun Territorial form of govern ment" The question is whether VIC arc going to have n full Territorial form of government" pending state hood
 The helplessaess Of Juneau In the face Of her need for school building and adequate water system in- dcates very clearly the handicap to progress that Is re- sutnr from the limited form of Territorial government which we now have What are we going to do in grow ing Alaska before Statehood cOmes Are we to continue to let Federal officials manage the schools? Are we to continue to forfeit the proceeds Of our forests in South eastern Alaska? Are we to forced to continue patch work in our municipal development on account or the restrictions which make 1t impossible to distribute the payment for municipal works Of various kinds over period of several years? Are to continue to permit Federal authority to fix the amount and collect and ex pend large portion of our taxes7 Are to continue to pernt the Federal game stand7 Are we to have nothing to say regarding the hsheries7 Are we to con- ,inue to permit the Federal government to do our rollcng including the regulation of the liquor traffic? Or are we to exercise these and other powers that other Territories enjoyed pending Statehood
 That is the question before tho people. There are none but that recognize that Alaskan destiny must be Statehood but what are we going do before Congress will grant Statehood to such portion portions Of Alaska as shall n the opinion of Congress qualify for it?
 Some of the press and leading people of Southeastern Alaska desire separation and Statehood for Southeast ern Alaska Any ono with any knowledge the subject knows that Congress would not grant such request un, there has been further development here Others want division of Alaska with the First and Third div sions united in one commonwealth. NSny other believe that tho great unorganized Arctic country should be eliminated from our Territory for governmental reasons So far The Empire has not heard single informed resi- dent of the Territory aside from wckersham politicians who has the temery to suggest that the whole of the 5soOoO square miles of this territory should be created into a single state.
 What are we going to do before these questions are settled? Are we going to have full Territorial form of government or are we going to have our present gov ernment7
 It Is time to quit making this question football for politics and get down to business. The business men and progressive citizens generally want full Terrtor- lal form of government" and have been asking for 1t for several years They would havc had 1t long ago the Delegate had not been opposed to setgOvernment for Alaska They know that the need for it Is pressing constant need.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
ALASKA
lTncoma Ledger.l


 Secretary of the Interior Department and Cover nor J. F. A. Strong of Alaska harmoniously cooperat- ing some measures for the advancement of the great country" In his annual report Secretary Lane adopts many of the recommendations contained in Governor Strongs annual report The governor is real Alaskan no imported bureaucrat-and has first hand knowl- edge of conditions and needs. Mir. Lane is also well h. formed in Alaska problems.
 Its people faith in their country says Secretary Lane" and are building homes and establishing perman- ent communities but there Is stil too much bureaucratic control and direction of the terrtory affairs and re- sources The official red tape which in times past was wound around about everything pertaining to Alaska was such as to srangle the efforts of the individual and subject him to injustice and hardship that both burdensome and grevious. This condition has been abaed to some extent but there is s room for improve men in this respect All matters bearing natural re aton Alaska should be treated from within 1t and not from multiplicity of bureaus thousands of miles dis' tant from the territory.
 But Mir. Lane does not endorse the recommendation of Governor Strong that Alaska be granted Statehood The secretary says t would be too hazardous thing surrender the resources Of Alaska to local control or disposal for those who have lived in new country know how great the temptation Is to grant water front and power sites forests and other resources to those who come offering large for quick improvement It Is Mr. Lanes view that there should be resident commission n touch with the departments at Wash ington City and with the President.
 For the most part however, the recommendations Of the secretary of the interior correspond with those Of the governor such government surveys for settlers with out cost to settlers restriction the use of herring for oil and fertilizer: government ownership of salmon hatcheres larger appropriations for medical care of na- tives ads to nayigation care of the insane m Alaska, instead of at contract institution n Portland Oregon Legislation by Congress to encourage the natives Of etlakhata citizens and survey of Annette Islands in order to give Indians title in severaty and Federal building at Juneau cost not less than SS0- OOJ.
 Persons who desire to keep informed of Alaska will do well to obtain and read the annual reports of the secretary of interior and the Both of these officials the best interests of the territory at heart and are doing all in their power to promote development
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
PLANT CROPS

If the war in Europe should continue for another year. as now seems inevitable next year win witness the greatest demand upon American agricultural products that ever has been made Since the last harvest the war area has spread and the indications that will spread further before another harvest There will be fewer European acres planted during winter and spring than ever before because there are of them subject to the sweep of the moving armies, and because cuya tors are beng drawn constantly increasing numbers from farms to armies and ammunition factories. There is scarcely hope that the DardaneIes will be opened to permit an outlet for the Russian wheat Serbia has been devastated; great of Russia are in waste; Galiea Poland and parts Eastern Germany arc likely again to be scenes of armed strite Bulgaria, AustrO Hungary Roumana Greece Egypt and other agrIcultur al countries are threatened.
 With the significance of the situation in view. the Department of Agriculture is urging every American
 farmer and owner Of farm land to cultivate to the utter most of It's possibilities every available ~sQuare inch" of American agricultural lands Is pointed out that the demand from Europe will consume every pound Of foodstus that the United States produces therefore every dollars worth of agricultural product ra'sed and marketed will mean another dollar added to American wealth.
 This warning applies to Alaska Every dollars worth O, produce raised here will only mean dollar saved to the Territory but it will mean another dollars worth of product that m be available for shipment to Europe and another dollar added to American prosperity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
PUGET SOUND DEFENsEs
fSeattle Post.InteIIIgencerO


 Plans of the war college place Puget sound among the three important strategic geographical districts Of the United States The statement of the national
 military policy prepared under the instructions of Seore tary Garrison this declaration and suggests the permanent detail of least S0oOO soldiers of the regular army to Puget barracks and defense aside from the coast artillery troops.
 Under the suggested plan similar number of troops VII be stationed in the Middle West equal number In California and the Atlantic will have the remainder the regular army. The crtcal areas are said to be the Puget Sound district California and the North At lantic states.
 Under the new plans Alaska is to have approximately 2OOO soldiers and this number will be increased as the circumstances may demand.
 washingtons mountain borders offer great advant- ange to an invading Communication with the East could be readily off by the destruction of the un- nels and the defense Of the mountain by small number of troops The invaders could maintain them selves indefinitely through the resources of this rich section
 It is gratifying to note that the government has recognized the needs of this district the proposed increase the army endorsed by congress-, Fort Law ton and the forts on Puget sound will be made important stations and tho number of soldiers stationed in the district will be increased thirty fold offering insurance against invasion and an of safety of life and property long needed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
CLASS GOVERNMENT.
constant need.

The New York World says that it Big Business should defeat President Wilson for reelection with another Hanna when 1t next meets disaster 1t would not be at the hands of Democratic party and a Woodrow Wilson. but that 1t would be through the triumph of Socialism That is probably true If democratic gOvernment-that s government which refuses to recognize classes or # you prefer It. government In which all classes par tcpate-cannot meet with the support Of the people un- der party lead by Wilson and having the record of achievement that has made during his admlnstra tion then It cannot hope succeed at all It must. sooner or later give way class contests When that day comes under our form of government one class can hope for continuous ascenducy and the success of Socialism for periods of time and again. at least must come.
 The Empire believes however. that the danger of an- other period of Hannaism Is remote It believes that Wilson will be reelected and that before the termination ot his second administration the people of the United States will have been committed democratic govern ment It believes that when Republican party again becomes organized on such basis will give it op- portuny to reap the reward that must come when re- action against the Democratic organization shall carry the Democratic party Of power, t will be under leaders who have come recognize that the days Of class government in the United States have passed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-07
ONLY FEW BAD ONES.
(Whitehorse Star.)

(WhtehOrse StarJ
 In the United States there are one hundred million people and Tn that number there many foreigners. But the vast majority are to the manor born" and cheerfuy subscribe the constitution which starts out something like this: "We. the people of the United States to form a perfect union. es- abiish justice domestic tranquility provide for q common defense. promote the general welfare and secure the blessings liberty to ourselves and our pos erty The majority of the foreign born residents of America are just as loyal her institutions and are just as good citizens as the native born but there .s element which puts the country of their adoption In second place and acknowledges fealty to any coun try other than that in which they born and. which in many cases they left to cheat the guan wolf of star yation And now that the native land is in trouble they stop at nothing ad-even to the wholesale des ruction of human fe by dynamtng intuition factories in which they have In many cases, no doubt been em poyed for years wages of what they were able to secure In the homeland It is this element of AmerIcas population that must be ferreted out and dealt with in severe They are not citizens but dangerous mcendares and must be put where they belong They endorse the American constitution and have no place n any country that would prosper