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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
HARVARD TO AWARD > S2OO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
 CONNECTICUT PURIL

A scholarship at Harvard will be awarded some Connecticut boy this year according to notices Sbeing sent broadcast throughout the state by the Harvard Club of Connecticut. The Scholarship is open to a Connecticut resident. graduate of a Connecticut high for preparatory school and will be awarded upon record for school work, character and physical condi- ton giving the best promise of suc- cess. Applications shoud state name in full, address, schools attended, sub jects studied, whether or not in a col 1ege preparatory course, marks re- ceived, rank and number in class whether financial assistance is needed and expected resources for subsequent years. School statement and ferer- ences should accompany the applica- ton. The scholarship is $2oo for the freshman year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS One Hundred Years Ago.
CATCHING YANKEES.


 There is an old black woman at the Havapna, known to almost everyone who frequents that port as a washer of clothes, in which business she em- p1oys several slaves, having acquired a handsome property. by it. She is partial to Americans, having made the greater part of her money through them.
 When some of the British troops stepped there on the way from the coast of Louisiana, she as usual, iboarded the ships in search of bus1- ness-and having dispatched that, she asked the captain of one of the 74ss, s4where are you goin', massa 7? who replied. i've are going to catch some damn'd Yankees at New Orleans We shall stop here as we come back, and kTlI sell you a dozen or two very cheap, k for washer women"
 "Ah, ha! massa! you'd better let lfhe d-d Yankee lone, '' said she .sI tell ye, you better let him lone! '" when the same ship returned to Ha- wanna after the dreadful defeat of kJanuary sth. the old woman again boarded, and observing the captain, fsaid, s'welI. massa, cum to buy sum Yankees!"-but the joke was stale. #and the officer refused a reply--on (which she added, archly. didn't l Ften you, massa. you let the d-----d FYankee 'lone2"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
GIRLS WANTED FOR BULB. AND TRIM MING DEPARTMENTS
The H. O. CANFIELD GO. HOUSATONIC AVE. R31 d.
BRIDGEPoRTER AoNoRED.

New Britain. May 31-J. J. Quinlan of Bridgeport yesterday was elected secretary of the United States Post Office clerks at the 18th annual con vention. held in this city. The follow ing officers were elected: President Francis T. Wade. New Haven; vice president, John A. Mclaughlin, New Haven; w. H. DeFore Derby; secre- tarv. T. T. OuinIan, Bridgeport; treas urer, T. F. Hogan, Stamford.
 At the banquet following the meet ing addresses were made by ex-Con- gressmen T. L. Reilly and Augustine LOnergan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
A BRILLIANT oRAiroR.

Rev. Father Lawlor, the new curate at St. Mary's. electrified the congrega- ton at last mass yesterday by a superb sermon on tFThe Mother of Christi His treatment of the subject was mas terly and it is no exaggeration to say that it equaIled any similar effort ever attempted in this city. Father Lawlor has a finely moduIat6d voice, an i'm pressive personality and speaks with rare distinctness. His style of ora tory is all the more pleasing because of it's pace and simplicity. There is no doubt but that soon as the parish toners of St. Mary's understand the ability of the new curate that there will be an increasing attendance at the parish mass, his sermons are sure to attract attention
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
FORTY RUSSIAN
 MUNITION MEN . REACH NEW YORK
British Remove Mail Sacks From Norwegian Ameri-
 can Steamer.

New York, May 31.-The Norwe- gian-AmericanN steamer Kristiania- fjord which has arrived from Bergen, called at Kirkwan in accordance with The steamer at Kirkwa11 794 sacks of mail.
 Among the passengers was William Warf1eId, a special attache of the American embassy at Petrograd, who for the past eight months has been in vestigating conditions in camps of German prisoners in Siberia. He de- c1ned to say anything regarding his work further than that he is going to Washington to report to Secretary Lansing.
 Forty mechanical engineers, sent here by the Russian government to inspect purchases of war supplies, also were passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
FORCES IN SOUTH AFRICA
 CAUGHT IN NET

London, May 31.-The British, Bel gian and Portuguese forces that have invaded German East Africa are slow ly but surely forming a ring around the Germans while General Shuts, the Boer commander of the South African forces, is rounding up the Germans who are defending the Usambara rail way and has occupied one of the i'm portant stations on that line a. well as other towns in the district, according g to an official report issued to-day.
 A British force has penetrated into the German territory on the front be tween Lakes Nyasa and Tanganika.
 The Germans have retired toward New Longenberg. The Belgians are advancing from the northeast and Por- tuguese troops are occupying the southern frontier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
WANT MAYOR CLARK's AID.

Some one in New Haven has heard lof how Mayor Frank Clark got the Bridgeport Electric Light Co.,, to come down in the price of lighting the city recently. June Is and g there is to be convention of persons interested in street and electric lighting in that city. The clerk of the Lamp com rnittee of the Common council has in- vited Mayor Clark to be present and tell how he did it, and to bring his data with him for their edification. The Common council over there are about to enter into another contract with the Electric Co, for the lighting of the city of New Haven, and the con vention is supposed to- aid the city in making a satisfactory agreement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
MANsFIELD,s No-Hrr GANfE

Not even in the ha1cyon days so longingly remembered by the rooters when Dan Shannon gave to Bridgeport a team of players whose equals were not to be found outside the major league, have the wiId-eyed fans wit messed such an exhibition of pitching skill as was afforded them in the game at Avon Park Decoration Day between the Victors and the Derbys Dick Mansfield in nine innings shut out the strong Derby outfit without a single Legitimate hit!! Think of it! Not a hit in nine innings and yet the game was lot to Derby.
 Rogers two errors at short were peculiarly responsible, while a wild throw of Ivers let a runner score Then again Bridgeport could not hit when hits meant runs. Streck covered the first bag in admirable style and hit well. Yet when on bases he cavort- ed about like a big Newfoundland dog at play. Doherty's two errors were not costly. He effected a double play in the third inning by capturing Bren- nanss high fly with one hand, the finest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
BOOSTING OFTEA
 ]. PRICES SUBJECT !. OF INVESTIGATION

London, May 31.-In reply to a question in the House of Commons from Sir Richard Essex, Walter Runc1- man, president of the board of trade, said he had been making careful in quiries into the increase of tea prices caused by Gambling of certain per sons operating in the London tea mar ket'' MT. Runeiman said his inVes- tigation had been made with a view to determining what action was appro- priate and promised that if there had been any withholding of foodstuffs the board of trade would exercise the pow CTS it possessed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
YACHT CLUBS OPEN
 WITH CEREMONIES

Ceremonies, dinners and dances marked the opening of the yachting season in this city yesterday when numerous cruisers, s1oops and launch es dotted the waters of the bay and chanced squalls on the Sound. The clubs here followed long established custom of going into commission on Decoration Day and the hoisting of flags and the firing of salutes began the day in most of the yacht clubs. The Black Rock and Park City clubs held open house all day, ending with a dinner-dance. The Miamogue and Peouonnock raised their flags and sa- 1uted The other clubs held minor ceremonies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
DEATH OF CARLOS CURTIS.

Ex-Mayor Carlos Curtis died at his
 home, Saturday, 279 State Street, at 12:30 p. m. The cause of his death
 was old age. MT. Curtis was born in
 Long Hill in December, 1811, but has
 lived in this city since he was I 6 years of age. He learned the furniture business when young man. During the few years he was in the South he was in the Seminole war in Florida, and did some duty as soldier in the early times against the Indians. When he returned home from the south he Ewent into the furniture business with Hene1on Hubbeu and it has been the oldest firm in Bridgeport. He was a director in the Bridgeport Bank.
 In his time MT. Curtis was a prom inent man in political life of the town. In politics he was a sturdy Democrat, and was an Alderman for several terms. He represented Bridgeport in the General Assembly in 1875 and t1877. In 1878 he was Mayor, and a member of the Police commission. The deceased was a member of St. Johns Episcopal church. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. B. B. Peck, and two
 grandchildren, who live with him at lhiS home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

catch ever made on the grounds. Gun ningham and Mansfield each made a two bagger and a, single. Not run was scored until the eighth inning when errors by Rogers and Ivers and Brennan's long fly into left allowed two runs, neither of which were earn ed.
 Summary: Runs, Derby 2, Vic tors 0; hits Derby 0, Victors 8; two base hits, Foster, Ivers, Cunningham and Mansfield ;errors, ,Victors T. Der by 4.
 Jim O'Rourke disappointed fully. g. 900 people, which comprised the to- tai attendance at both games. He was umpiring the Harvard-Princeton game at Boston. Many a patron left the field when they found that Jim was not present. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
FIEND ATTACKS A WOMAN.

A dastardly attempt to assault a wo- man was attempted in the vicinity of Lind1ey street late Thursday evening. The police have not as yet obtained IRny clue to the villains identity. Mrs. William Thomas attended a sociable at Olivet church Thursday evening and remained until the entertainment was concluded. She left for home with out any escort. When attacked by the hend she made an outcry and he made his escape. Mrs. Thomas returned to her home and informed her hus- band of the attack. He rapidly dress ed and securing Special Officer Selt- sam they secured the neighborhood. She says she would be able to identify the young man if she should see him again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
s1O TO SEE BALL GAME.

A man named Henry King was at Avon Park Saturday afternoon and en- tered the grounds by leaping the fence. Constable Wake1ey saw him and or dered him to go to the gate and pay his admission fee or go out. King said he would do neither, and, no Stratford cop could put him out. Then Con- stable Wakeley collared him and gave King a trolley ride to Stratford's lock up, where he gave a bond of $1O for his appearance before Justice Peck to- day to answer to the charge of disor- derly conduct. He did not put in an appearance this morning and the bond was forfeited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
JoHN CLEARY,s BICYCLE.

AThet owner of the bicycle wrecked in CentaraI avenue Saturday has put in an appearance. After the collision, the owner whose name is John CIeary, seemed to be somewhat confused, and says he ran off across. the lot in an en- deavor to head off the team that ran into him. He did not succeed in his purpose, but forgot where he left his bicycle. He searched all day yester- day, but only to-day the remembrance of the street that he was in occurred to him. He said the bicycle was worth $10O, and in setting such a value he appears to be confused again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
THE TOWNSEND PRIZE.

John s. Pullman of this city is one of the four selected by Dean Dayland of the Yale Law school to contest for the Townsend price oration. There is always honor in this selection, es- pecial1y this year, where the law class is filled with high stand men from aca- demic department. The subject t'Mississippi's Rule Suffrage will be treated by him from Southern stand point.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
AN rcrnnnNIous DEATH.

A poor man, with his wife and i've Mhildren, lately travelling in Scotland san a small cart, being unableN0 find a shelter under any roof, took refuge sn a sand hole During the night, the earth caved in, and buried the whole family. The bodies were taken out faext day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Fifty Years Ago.
FAMI1Y nUrTER SCALE.

A neat little article for weighing letters and thus ascertaining the number of stamps that will be re- oufred for postage. is made at the new brass manufactory in East Bridgeport It has no weights, no springs, no complicated movements and cannot get out of order For sale by H. M. Hoyt, at his news room In the post office building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
sERIoUs INJuRIEs.

Milton Stevens, son of MT. Lewis Stevens, was run over this forenoon by the hose carriage of Excelsior Com z-ny, near Beaver and Middle streets. He was apparently much hurt, and sent in carriage inmedf- ately home, in East Bridgeport. Though hadly bruised 1t was believed no bones were broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
WEDDING RINGS

YOUR BRIDE DESERVES THF
 BEST-GIVE TT TO HER
 We carry a complete line of high quality seamless Wedding Rings, cor rect in style, perfect in finish. And don't overlook the many suggestions our stock affodrs in wedding gifts and
 Watches, Silverware, Cut Glass, Clocks, Jewelry of every description, Fountain Pens, Purses, etc.
 Let us show you our line of Dia- monds, noted for their unusual bril- 1iancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
MR GOoD TO MISS EvIL.

An English paper mentions the rnarriage of MT. Good to a Miss EFvil. The lover. on the morning of his nuptiaIs, night have addressed his beloved in the words of Lucifer-- PsEzviI. be thou my Good!"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
BRIDGEPORT As II WAS
1oO-5o-2O YEARS AGO

IlHIEITEEiTEIIIIEITIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIII

tist for a dozen years and his Danbur9 office has the best people in that towI
 on his patron list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
Twenty Years Ago.
HANDSOME DENTAL ROOMS.

J. F. Beards1ey. of Danbury, has opened new dental par1ors in the Sur devant building, Rooms, 13 and 14, that are furnished regardless The furnishings are in Keeping with dental apparatus in the operating room pr. BeardsIey has been practic1ng den-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
BREAKS POSTAL RECORD.

Saturday, when $5,135 were taken in in deposits, was the biggest day in the history of the local Postal Savings bank Several large deposits were made under the new amendment to the Postal Savings law which went nito effect last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
MASONIC NOTES.

A convocation of Jerusalem chap ter, No. 1 3, R. A. M, will be held in Masonic Temple at and 7:30 p. m., Friday. The R. A. degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Screen Cloth, Galva- nized Wire Netting, Poultry Netting, Field Fencing, Wire and Iron Lawn Fencing, Spray Pumps and Insecticides, Lawn Mowers, Rubber Hose, Wheel Hoes and Seed Drills, Lawn Fertif- lizers and Lawn Seed, Seed Corn, Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Fifinella won the new Derby of $500 sovereigns at Newmarket, Eng land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
BRIDGEPoRT-PUBLIC PARKS
 REPUDIATION.
NAw Haven Journal. }


 The New Haven roiks have done considerable for Bridgeport, at one time or another; have set her bright and shining example in our various public and private works and enter prises-sent her numerous cIergymen and lawyers and doctors, and last but not least and editor of the leading paDery' (Leading! Hawif flaw! Haw!) But Bridgeport always was a -waywsard sister, addicted to many forward habits, and does little credit to us for all our pains. Clear! Hear!) She once built g. railroad and then repudiated the bonds she gave to build it. She has, now got into another scrape. She tried to build some parks in imitation of New Ha- ven. The lands, says the Bridgeport Farmer, were given to her. and most of the money to build the parks. EN7 grabbed the money and lands. oe course, but refuses to build the parks. This is a %pretty kettle of fish,. If don further efforts to benefit our neiehbor, and recall our missionaries. (HearI HearI) Salt won't have a place that behaves so shabbily. The repudiatcrs ares evidently in the as- cendant, and Ephraim is Joined to his idols. But what says the Heading paper Gle! He! Heb What says The Standard? We miss its -ra11ying cry in this fracas.
 'sAh, where was Roderick then,
 One blast upon his bugle horn
 Was worth a thousand meni'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
DRIVER FLUNG HEADLONG
 AS HORSES RUN AWAY.

artholomew Levin of 65 Broad street received a laceratfon of the scalp yesterday morning when thrown from a wagon at the corner of Lind ley street and North avenue. The horses became frightened and Levin was thrown out, landing on his head. He is at St. Vincent's hospital and will be discharged tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31

Col. John s. Mosby, daring Confed- crate cavalry leader, died in Garfield hospital in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-31
(Not SD fast. MT. Journal. Boa

(1Iot 50 fast. MT. Journal. Boast eas you justly may of your parks, Bridgeport will not be long behind you in these particulars. Her people cannot rightfu1ly be reproached with a lack of public spirit, or a disposi- fion to repudiate their obligation. The park business, it is but reasonable to suppose, was not fully understood when they were called upon for more money to carry on the work. The 4npr ression had got among them that the Seaside park was almost wholly a matter of private speculation, and that the enjoyment of it would be confined to the wea1thier class those who owned horses and carriages and could afford the time to prance and drive about with them, while the 1aboring and other classes were to pay increased taxes and high rents to s.foot the bills.''
 This, of course, was a wrong inn pression, and when they discover, as they will. that such was the case, they will act justly and Iibera1Iy in the premises. We know of no spot on Long Island Sound or elsewhere, more eligible for a public place of recrea- ton than this we call the Seaside park. Nature seems to have designed it for just this purpose All that it the surface. make walks and carriage ways, plant shade trees, protect from Injury by cattle, etc.)
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-30
MAPLE HILL NOTES

The Busy Bees met at the home of
Ella Gilbertson last Friday evening.
The sale which the Busy Bees held
Saturday evening was a splendid suc-
cess. The Bees wish to thank all of
those who helped.
Rev. l.. W. Linder, of Duluth, held
services at the town hall on FRIDAY
evening. Also on Sunday morning
and afternoon at the church.
Misses Judith and Adeline Berg
lund, Louise Allen, Messrs. Arnold,
Clifford, Edward and William Nelson,
Harold Blakeslee and Alfred Berg
lund, spent couple of days blue.
berrying at the thirteen mile post
on the Gunflint road last week.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-30
FIRES ON SUPERIOR
NATIONAL FOREST,

Fire conditions in the Superior
National Forest still remain very un-
favorable. Five fires have been COM
pletely put out, and one is under
control, and being patrolled. Three
other fires are being fought with a
crew of seventy-five men.
One fire has burned over ap-
proximately four thousand acres and
may cover considerably larger
area before it is under control. It
has been necessary to take in men
and supplies as we'll as tools and
tamp equipment, by canoe,
Forestry officials are very much
gratifled that through cooperation
with County and City officials and
the St. Croix Lumber and Mfg. Co.
they have been able to secure men
to put on the fire line. 1t is ex-
pected that it will take about ten
days to control the fires now burn
ing.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-30
A. c. WEISS MAKES VISIT
TO GRAND mARAIS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Weiss and dau-
hgter, Miss Mary Weiss, of Duluth,
motored to Grand Marais yesterday
afternoon, returning to Duluth this
morning. This is Mr.. Weiss first
visit to this village since 1894, and he
expressed himself as much pleased at
the good roads and general improve
ments in conditions in the County.
He has been the active manager of
the Duluth Herald for over twenty
five years. He promises to make
Grand Marais another visit in the
near future, when he will spend more
time in the village and county.
A Telephone In Every Homo
Is the slogan of the management of
the Lake Shore Telephone Co. If you
are within one half mile from any of
our lines, you can get service by an
advance payment of one year. Order
your phone now so we can prepare
for it before the rest of the line
work commences in the spring.
LAKE SHORE TELEPHONE co.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-30
COMMENT on COOK
COUNTY JAIL BREAKING
Building Of Sheriff's Residence in
Connection with Jail That
Closer Watch May be
Kent Over Inmates.

The escape of Harry Davis from
the county Jail has been the subject
of much comment the past two
weeks. When arrested there was
very little evidence at hand against
him, but later events have proven
beyond any doubt that he was the
man wanted, and that he was a high
class safe-blower as we'll as high
class jail-breaker.
= 1t would be unjust for any sheriff
to confine man, arrested on sus-
picion, in cell day and night, and
we do not believe that there is a
sheriff in the state who would so
con6ne- man against whom there
was so little evidence at hand. The
building of a residence for the sher-
iff in connection with the Jail would
be great safeguard for the county
prisoners, and the day is not far dis
tant when it will have to be done.
At present, if prisoner were
taken ill in the night he could get
no attention until morning when
breakfast would be brought him, and
in some cases might result fatally.
We believe that the time has
come for the County Board to take
action on this, thus insuring safety
for the county in keeping it's pris-
oners, and in the event of sickness
of an inmate of the jail.