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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
Lighting the Drinking Fountain.

A particularly attractive public
drinking fountain which occupies a
conspicuous location at the head of a
square in Lynn, Mass, is shown in the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
SCHOOL FOR FlREMEN.
Novel Plan lnaugurated by Pittsburgh
For Increasing Efficiency of Firenen.

Pittsburgh has opened its school for
tiremen, says the Town Development
Magazine. Hereafter every man in
every fire company in the city will be
required to demonstrate his fitness for
his work or be dismissed. Work on
the building. or tower, in Neville street
is completed. The school is under the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22


personal supervision OF Fire Chief
James +. Richards and Police and
Fire Surgeon ID. Il. Sable and the dis
trict chiefs. Actual instruction in
modern fire fighting and other hazard
GUS work entailed thereby will be I'M
der the direction OF Captain James
Kane, Fireman Alva Foster and DIR.
Sable, all Of whom spent Il month III
the New York school Of instruction.
The firemen are taking deep inter-
est in the work, and there is keen rival
~ among the various companies to
make the best showing.
The tower is ninety feet high, a six
story building.
Ladder and hose drills, rescue work
and instruction in pulmotor applica-
ton are among the first lessons taught.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22

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! A CITY FAIR. i
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]. Build ye city, o men. j
!. Build ye city fair, !
I. But forget We not the soul must live. I.
!. And Reep for us. here and there, 4
!. A plot of grass, a towering tree, ;.
I. Where over our heads we Skies may ]
/. see !
!. And silvepy stars on high. !.
I. Build We city, o men. i
!. Build 20 city fair; ;,
/. Our bodies needs must live by bread. ;,
!. But keep for us, here and there, i
]. The good brown earth, the bound J;
/. less Sky, !.
]. Lest our souls a-hungered grow >;
!. faint ana die j
+ Mid thy towering city fair. !,
!. Build ye a city, o men, i
!. Build We a city fair; i
+ Build Gothic arch and marble hall. 1
! But Keep for AIS, here and there, i
!. plot of green, waving tree, !,
]. Where in times of stress our souls J:
]. may see j
! The light. for thy city fair. !.
]. Anon. j
j. i.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
PAUSES AT VERDUN PART OF TACTICS,
 OFFICERS BELIEVE

London. March 2s-Attempts in other countries to interpret the various pauses in the German operations at Verdun as indicative of, the waning interest of officers or the exhausting of German troops are discredited accord ing to the tenor of discussion in mili- tary circles here. Officers say these pauses are only a part of the general scheme of operations and are designed to prepare for the successive stages of the forward movement.
 The method has been to make prep aration for every attack so thoroughly as to guarantee success with minimum loss.
 Officers do not admit the Germans are fighting to revive the spirits of the people at home. It is said the opera lions are intended to lead to the cap ture of Verdun and hasten the ter mination of the war. The compara- tive sIowness of the movement is based on deliberate choice of the best meth cd of accomplishing the end sought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Oldest Will Seen Tn
 Years Submitted To
 Judge Paul l., Miller

The oldest document offered for pro bate during the tenure of Judge Paul L.. Miller came in today when the will of Jeannette Ophe1ia Reynolds was presented. The will was drawn by the late George w. warner and Charles Stuart Garfield on -Septenb Der PA, 1872. Mrs. Reynolds was for many years a resident of the section of the city where the plant of the Reming- ton Arms & Ammunition Go. is To- cated. The estate consists of a house and lot valued at about $2,5oo. Mrs. Reynolds was 90 years old when death claimed her. She intended to divide her property in equal shares to her son, Hiram Oscar Reynolds, and her daughters, Jeannette Brown and Isl abella Elizabeth Perr The first two are living but the latter is dead. Her brother, Oliver N. TreadweIl, who she names as executor of the will, is also dead.
 Besides those mentioned others who are listed as heirs of the estate are: Bertha l.. Bradley. Ridgewood ave- nue; Lafayette Perr. Jr. Mary c. Peer and Stephen G. Perr of 357 HawIey acenue; Frederick Perr of 457 Grand street and Harriet F. Atwood of 1548 North avenue. All are grandchildren of the deceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Seeks Information
 Concerning Parents

William HeaIy of 40 sWarriner ave- nue, has written the town clerk for i'm formation concerning his parents and in an effort to locate relatives here. He says he was born here but went to Springfield when very young. He does not know the names of his par ents but thinks they were John and Mary Healy. There are number of persons named Healy in Bridgeport but so far the town clerk has been unable to find anyone who is related to the Springfield man.
 Mrs. Mamie Parks of 22th street, Newport News, Va.s is also seeking in- formation of her brother, Thomas Parks, whom she thinks came here to work about a year ago. Parks is be- Heved> to be working in one of the fac tories that are making war munitions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
FRENCH

Paris, March 23-The French war office this afternoon gave out the fol- lowing statement regarding the prog ress of hostilities:
 .~To the west of the river Mouse the bombardment diminished last night. The enemy did notArenew his attacks on the little hill of Haucourt (about one kilinnetre southwest of Malan- col1rt9s part Of which we hold.
 ITO the east of the Mouse the bonn bardment has continued with violence at several points on our front.
 In the Woeyre there has been no important developments to report with the exception Of an intermittent cam nonading. <Ms
 ITO the west of Pont-sa4- -NGousson a surprise attack upon a trench of the enemy in the vicinity of Fey Have resulted in our taking several pros oners.
 The fire passed quietly on the re- mafnder of the front g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
HOWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
Fear Embargo on
 Potato Shipments

Local commission houses have re- ceived word from brokers in Boston that an embargo is planned by the New Haven railroad upon shipments of potatoes from Maine and Boston to all New England points west of Boston.
 No official confirmation of such an embargo can be obtained from local authorities today.
 It is thought that if such an em- bargo is enforced it will relate ex- elusfveIy to potatoes being shipped for seed purp oses rather than to restrict potatoes intended for present con sumption.
 It is known that at this time of the year Maine potato dealers ship large Iy last years seed stock. This pro duct goes aM over tEne United States, Maine being one of the largest pro ducers of the Carmen, Green Noun tain, Irish Cobbler and other varieties of the staple tuber.
 It is held in some quarters that the potato planting season is likely to be delayed by weather conditions while in other quarters the suggestion of an embargo on shipment of seed potatoes is greatly feared,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Inspiration for busy needlefolk

Corset-coyerss to be em- broidered are but 25 cents. They are complete except for needlework and stamped designs are tasteful. Good quality.
 Linen towels of guest room size and fine quality, stamped, ,-39c to, 75c.
 Linen centerpieees in sizes from 6 inches to 6 feet 1! A remarkable diversity of pat tern, ,5c to $4.
 Turkish sets; stamped ]! Bath-mat, towel, guest towel, wash cloth. Prices from l19c for wash cloth to $1 for bath mat.
 Lace-trimmed centers stamped for eyelet and French work or for French knot and lazy daisy. Scarfs too,-59c.
 Stamped tubing for pill lows, 45 inches wide,-59c. Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
National Parks Sevice" Is
 Aim of Lane and Wilson

Up to about a year ago the Nation al Parks: fourteen in number, receiv- ed scant attention from either the people or the government. When the first of the national parks, the Yellow stone, was established in 1872, Con gress made a separate appropr1a1fon for it. The same precedent was fol- lowed in regard to all the other na- tionaI parks. In the beginning the parks were administered by a clerk in the once of the Secretary but a few years ago the Assistant to the Secpe- tary was placed in charge of the na- tional parks as a small part of his duties.
 President Wilson and Secretary Lane are making a. change which in wolves the handling lof all the national parks together, as so many depart ments of one business. The adminis- tration is to be centered in Washing ton. Bills to this end are before Con- gress and have every prospect~of pas sage. The measure apparently ia vored has the backing of the Ameri- can. Civic Association and was intro duced in the House by Representative Kent of California. It involves the creation of a National Parks service with a Headquarters in Washington by means of which effective business management can be had.
 < Business management of the Parks has become a powerful stimulus to the cause of good roads. One of the pro jects receiving the active help of Sec retary Lane involves the construction of good automobile roads connecting all fourteen of the Parks. It is a whale of a job but that just makes it interesting to Lane.
 The Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast States, being the chief benef- ciaries, must bear the major portion of the expense of constructio--. How ever, these States are fully alive to their opportunity. A beginning has been made and an agitation is under way which promises an eventual com pIetion of the task.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
SENATOR WORKS
 LAUDS WILSON
 ADMINISTRATION

Washington. March 23-Senator Works, Republican, made an anti preparedness speech in the Senate to- day but endorsed the administrators action in Mexico. Big business, nnili- tary organizations and politicians, he said, were responsible for the scare in the United States.
 What this country needs today,' said he, 'is not protection from foreign nations but defense against the ag- gressive influences of the power of money in the hands of a selfish and grasping few of it's own citizens
 Senator Works protested against the trade in munitions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
VERDICT FOR DEPENDANT
 IN BIG SUIT GROWING OUT OF SALES OF WAR HORSES

London, March 2S.-Hearing of the suit of Alexander Ferguson for 22,OOO pounds against Philip Runciman, member of the shipping firm of Wal ter Runciman & Co.,, and two mem bers of the Baltic Exchange, Fraser Goodbody and Cyril Mennett, was con- cluded today with the rendering of a verdict for the defendants. The plaintiff claimed the amount sued for as commission on a contract for the sale of 10000 American horses to the French government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.
March 21, 1916.

 Estate of Emeline Quigley, of the town of Bridgeport, in said district, an incompetent person.
 The conservator having exhibited his account with said estate to this court for allowance and further praying that the expenditures there- in be found proper under the circum- stances it is
 Ordered-That the 31st day of March, A. D., 1916. at II o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate office in Bridgeport be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said account and for the consideration of the foregoing petf- tion and this court directs the con- serVator to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, at least days before said day of hearing, and return make to this court.
 Attest:
 PAUL L. MILLER,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds War
AUSTRIAN

London. March 23-The Austro- Hungarian official statement issued last night says:
 Russian artillery fire has been live Iy on the whole northeast front. On the Strypa and Kormin sector, Rus sian infantry attachments met our forces but were everywhere repulsed. At one place in East Galicia Rus sian force of about one battalion suf- fered losses of three officers and 15O soldiers killed and 100 made prison CTS. while the stro-Hungarian cas- ualties were only some soldiers wound ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
N. Y. Wholesale Prices.

l Butter-Creamery extras, 88ci high- CT scoring. Ss35e@ @ S9c; dairy, finest 37c O 371zc; good to prime, SAC @ 36c-
 Eggs-F'resh gathered, extras. dog en, Sc@2315c; extra firsts, 22c@ 22hc: frsts. Ac@21zc; hennery whites, fine to fancy, 26c; ordinary to good. 24c O 25c; gathered whites. ordi- nary to fine, 24c@ 25 hc; henrery browns, 23c O 24c; gathered brown and mixed colors. 21 F co 229z c; duck eggs' Ssc.
 Hay, large baIed, timothy, prime, ton. $2s; No. 1, S27; No. to No. 2, $2o@ SEC; shipping, $1S@ $19; fancy light clover mixed. $2s @ $25.S0; No. clover mixed, $2o @ $22; lower grade clover mixed, $13@ SIS; no grade hay, $14 o $16. Rye Straw, No. 1, SI4 @ $145O. Small bales about $1QSt.50 under large.
 Apples. Spitzenberg, bbl., $1-T5 Q s8; Jonathan, 2@$5; Russet, $150 @ $2.50; Greening, SEQ $3.25G King, $2 O $325; Northern Spy, $1.75 O $4.5O; Baldwin, $1.75 @$S.25.
 egetables-Potatoes, bbl, S3.Z5 O $4; cabbage, Danish seed, ton $1O % SIS; white, bbl., SIC $1.25; red, tons $20 O $3O: onions. yellow, $2 O $S; red, $1 O S1.75; white, basket, $1-5O O $2- 5Oi squash, Hubbard, Dbl. $1.75 O $2; new white, box, $1.25 @$1.T5; turnips, Rutabaga,- Dbl, $1 O $1.50; old, white, bbl. $1@$1.25.
 IIothouse -Cucurnbers+ No. 1, doz., soc O $1.25; lettuce, strap, 75c @$1; bbl, ,$2 @ $3; mint, dog. punches, soc O 75c; mushrooms, white, 4-fb- bskt., $1.25 O $1.e5; cream, S1.10 O $40; brown, s1@$1.2t; buttons, 75o @ $1; flats and opens, soc O 75c; rad ishes, 100 punches, $2 O s4; rhubarb. dog. small punches, 25c O 65c; toma- toes, fb., 10c O zoe.
 Poultry, Dressed-Turkeys hens and toms, fancy. soc; fair to good, 26c O 2sc; chickens, milk fed, 17c@ 1ec; corn fed. 16c a 17c; fowls, 60 lbs. and over to dozen. zoe; 43 to AT lbs, 1S5Sc; under 30 lbs, 15c; squads, prime white, 10 lbs. to dozen, S5.5O0 $5.75; lbs. s5.25; lbs. $4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
 DIED.

pOBBS-In this city. Tuesday, March 21, 1916, Brainard Dobbs. aged 55 years, months, II days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 832 Noble avenue on Friday, Mar. R. 1916. at 2:S0 p. m. Interment at Mt Grove cemetery. Automo- bile cortege- as CI1ARK-In this city, March 23, 1916s Rose, wife of William Clark. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, PIP Bronx avenue on Saturday, March 18th at 9:s15 9. zn., and from St. Patrick's church at 9:45 a. m. Interment at St. MichaeIs ceme- terry 2S b*p' EGAN-In this city, March 22. 1916, Mary Egan. aged 79 years:
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Mrs. Martin Sykes. 58 North Washington 8:30 a. na., and from St. Augustine's church at a. m. Interment, St. MichaePs cemetery
 KANE--In this city, March 22, 1916, James Kane. aged 51 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the undertaking par AoFs of Cullinan & Mullins 864 Main street on Saturday, March 25 at 8:3O a. m.s and from Sacred Heart church at 5 a.. nn 1nrefTnent St MichaeI's cemetery.
 STIIHZ-In this city, March 22, 1916, Mary Stiltz. widow of the late Jos eph Stiltz, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Livermore. No. 75 Clifford Street. aged 65 years.
 Friends are invited to view the remains at the Mortuary Chapel of H. A Remington, Hast Main St.. on Thursday evening, March 23rd. Burial, Newark, Delaware. COYNE-In this city. Wednesday. March 22. 1916, Annie, wife Of Christopher Coyne, aged 33 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 15 Linen avenue on Friday. March 24 at S:SO a. m., and from St. Angus. tines church at o'clock. Burial at St. Michael'a cemetery. spENDERGAST-In this city, March 22nd. 1916, Patrick Pendergast-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter. Mrs.- Hugh w. Gregory, Mo- 1928 State street on Friday, at S:30 a. m.. and from St, Peters church at 3 a. m- Interment St. MIchaefs cemetery.
 s.22 b.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Lessen Heavy Losses From
 Cracked Eggs This Spring

One out of every 10 eggs gets crack ed or mashed or becomes leaker between the hen and the consumer, according to careful estimates. Near ly out of every 10 damaged eggs are so badly smashed that they are use less for food purposes. The other 8 eggs get light cracks. It is esti- mated that last year cracked eggs caused a loss of $881. .OO0 in 45 egg cold-storage plants which reported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
MONTGOMERY MoRGENRoTH

Montgomery Morgenroth, aged 46, an enhploye of the Bridgeport Brass Go. for 25 years, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital. MT. Morgenroth is survived by his mothers. Mrs. Johan- na Morgenroth, a brother, August, and 9 sister. Mrs. Edward Heissenberg, all of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
MARY STILTZ

Mary, widow of Joseph StiItz, died yesterday at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs. Arthur Iivermore, 75 Cliff ford street. Mrs: Stiltz was 65 years of age and had lived in this city many years. She is survived by her daugh- ter and son. The body will be taken to Newark, Del. for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
NOANK CAPTAIN, LOST
 IN SNOWSTORM, RESCUED
 FROM DORY BY SCHOONER

stonington, ct.. March 2s-Grover Eldridge. of Noank, adrift off Latimer Reef light in the dory from the smack Laura Reed, was rescued Wednesday night by the schooner Beret J., Capt. Charles Jensen. While Captain Eld- ridge was off in the dory Wednesday morning a heavy snowstorm came up and he lost his bearings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
MAUD FOSTER CRUIKSHANK
 ASKS COURT FOR DIVORCE

Maud Cruikshank of Greenwich filed papers in the superior court to- day in her divorce action against Will liam J. Cruikshank of Brooklyn, N. Y. 1. Desertion Oct. 10, 1910, is alleged. Mrs. Cruikshank, whose maiden name was Maud Foster. married the defend- ant Dec. 2, 1886. The action is re- turnabIe to the April term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Cleaners that don't make a dust !

How magically these mops and dusters do their work !! Not a speGk of dust left behind; not a cloud of dust raised O'Cedar nnops-75c and $1.25. O'Cedar poIish-25c and soc. O-So-Ezy mops with a quart of oil -$1.25.
 Cedar oil mops-75c and $1.1O. Cedar oil polish-10c to soc. Triangular dustless mops-75c and $1.1o.
 Triangular dustless brushes-$1.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
HARRY J OvBRIEN.

Harry J. O'Brien, formerly with the Barnun & Bailey circus. but employed for some time by Mrs. Thomas Lynch, of 149 Norman street. died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital after a, brief illness with pneuna onia- MT. Lynch was born in Boston, 40 years ago, but had lived in Bridgeport most of his life, having attended Prospect street school. No relatives have been To- cated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
JACOB MISsIL.

Jacob Missil, who boarded at 682 East Main street, died at the Bridge port hospital yesterday after a. weeks illness. He was found unconscious on Tuesday in Inis room and a physi- elan ordered him sent to the hospital NissiI was born in Hartford but had resided on Main street, Meriden, with relatives for several years. The body has been sent to Meriden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
OBITUARY.
ELLEN WARS.

The funeral of Ellen, widow of Spencer wars, was held from the nor tuary chapel of Henry D. Bishop at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. W. M. Morton, pastor of the Messiah Baptist church, assisted by Rev. William E1ey, conducted the services. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
PRESIDENT CALLS ON HIS
 PHILADELPHIA OCUIIST

Philadelphia, March 2S.-President Wilson paid a brief visit to PhiladeI- eyes have been troubling him slightly recently. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. MT Wilson planned to be back in Washington in time for dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Spring reefers for wide-awake boys!

It doesn't take courage to LOOK at all the pretty Spring things.
 It will be mighty fine to have reefer ready, for example, the very day that Uncle Sam shining bravely out!
 Live clear mixtures, sharp clever black-and-white checks plain handsome blue serges Plain pleated back. Some with peats running lengthwse too. And nearly all with dandy patch pockets Each of fabric and several prices from that up to $6.5O
 Front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
.'Walrus bags look 5
times the1r pr1ce.

Traveling-bags that fwalrus'' but not walrus. Made fabric that's like leather you can't tell it and leather apart at distance of six feet Waterproof light, handsome.
 Same dull rich black genuine warus. Same excel lent appearance in every detail
 Bags have steel frame and brass bolt and locks good comfortable handle, cloth lining And, @7 eo though they look $7.5o, price is ! eOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Plenty of dainty DjerKiss perfumes


 Once more, a bountiful ar rival of these delightful toi- let luxuries from Paris. Perfumes-$1.25 oz or s1.85 and $1.75 bottle.
 Toilet water-$1.5O bottle. Vegetal-$1 bottle.
 sachet-$1.25 oz and 75c bottle, Face powder-four tints.-5oe box. Talcum-25c.
 An elusive and appealing fragranceA is that of Djer- Kiss.
 Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23

LEGAL NOTICE-An pledges up to number 27968 dated before Sept 24. 1915 are for sale: z7931l Sept. 22; 27884. 27,876. Sept. 21; 27862, 27860. 27S54, Sept. 20; 27806, Sept 1ss 27754. Sept. IT; 27727, Sept. IS; 27699, z7634 2761S 27614 Sept. IS; 27425. 27408. Sept. g ]; 2736O, Sept 8, 1915. Charles A. Peck. 4S Middle St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Light in a flash l

Wondrous handy about the house of nights; splendid for picking way through un- known streets, a flash light
 Cylinder style, fiber case, complete, 75c and 85c !
 Cylinder style with fange reflector that spreads light 95c and $1,25.
 Nickeled lights, soc and 65c.
 Batteries, guaranteed, 2Oc and 25c.
 Front basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Automobile

BRIDGEPORT BODY CO, Phone 705e- Truck and Commercial bod ies, painting, tops, uphoIstering, lenders and body repairs
 2s stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
Here Is part of recent adv advertfsement published by Hart Schaffner @ Marx

published by Hart Schattner O Marx
 You have heard and read more or less about the demoralization of the dye-stuffs and textile markets due to the war in Europe
 We want to say this:
 Our clothes are guaranteed to be satis- factory to the wearer; and this guarantee is given without reservation modification, or ex- ception
 Any man who sells our clothes is definitely authorized to extend to any man who buys them, our unqualified assurance of satisfaction; which means colors, all-wool fabrics, the quail ty of other materials, the tailoring, the fit, the value at the price. And the money-bacIl if you are not satisfied
 Do you wonder that we sell Hart schaffner & Marx clothes with both pride and confidence?
 Do you wonder that many "swear by'' these masterful tailors?
 Do you wonder that todays gathering the finest we've ever spread?
 rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23

The government of India: has de- cided to abolish Indian indentured la bor in the West Indies. Fiji Islands and Surinan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-23
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

holdings.
 It costs only 10 cents a case In the producing sections to grade and pack cases properly.