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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
OYSTER SET TO
 BE EXCELLENT, ASSERT DEALERS
Indications at New Haven Augur Well For Shell
 Fishing Here.

With favorable reports being sub- mltted to Clerk Frederick L. Perry of the Connecticut Shell fisheries com mission on the oyster set about New Haven and the Eastern coast of the state. Bridgeport planters are still in doubt
 Oyster dealers declare that it is too early to ascertain what the "set'" will be. The beds in this section will not De disturbed for two weeks and even then the indications will be merely tentative.
 The fact that the Bridgeport set is always some weeks behind that of New Haven and other eastern. waters, is somewhat in favor of this section for while the oyster growth here does not invariably follow that of other beds, that New Haven has good set. is taken at this time as a particularly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
MANY WILL ATTEND N. Y. CELEBRATION
 OF CATHOLIC WEEK
Most Prominent Members of American Hierarchy To
 Be Present.

Several Catholic priests of the Hart ford diocese and a few laymen are planning to attend one or more of the events arranged for Catholic Week, which will open in New York city. Sunday, August 20. The committees in charge expect that 10000 delegates from various parts of the country will be present at the different conven- tions to be held during the week.
 The Catholic societies meeting in New York that week are: The Amer ican Federation of Catholic Societies, the German Roman Catholic Central Verein, the Catholic Young Mems Ma tional union, the Gonzaga union, the New York State League of the Gen. tral Verein the Frauen-Bund of D.. R. K. Central Verein and the New York State Federation of Catholic societies
 The Catholic Press association will hold it's meetings at the Catholic club, New York, August 1S-19, and the del- egates will remain for the other con- yentions. D Excellent programs have been ar ranged by all of the associations.
 During the week papers will be read on "Americanism.' "The Principle of the Minimum Wage,"' Americas Debt to Her Catholic Citizens '"The Cath olic Theater Movement "The Cath ollie Young Mems Association" and Work for the Catholic Layman.'
 The speakers will include the Most Rev. John Bonzano, apostolic delegate at Washington Cardinals Gibbons, Farley and OConnell, Governor Chas. s. Whitman, Acting Mayor Frank L. Bowling, the Rev. E. V. O'Hara, pres ident of the Oregon state commission on the minimum wage; Bishop Null doom of Rockford, H.; the Rev. John A. Ryan, D. D., of the Catholic Uni versity; the ,Rt. Rev. M, J. Lavelle, vicar general of the New York arch diocese; James E. Haggerty of the Ohio State University; Francis E.. slattery of Boston, William P. Larkin, New York state deputy. K. of C.; John Whalen, president of the Amer lean Federation Of Catholic Societies; Dr. James J Walsh, former dean of the Fordham medical school, and w.. Bourke Cochran.
 The convention will bring to New York the most prominent Catholics of the country. Among the members of the American heirarchy who have al- ready sign1hedt their intention of being present are Archbishop Bonzano, apos- tolic delegate; Cardinals Gibbons, Far ley and O'Connell; Archbishops Prem dergast ofIPhiladelphia, and Messmer of Milwaukee; Bishops Gabriels of Ogtdensburg, N. r., Hickey of Roches- ter, Cusack of Albany, Corrigan of Baltimore. OConnor Of Newark, Mo- Fall of Trenton, Muldoon of Rock ford, O'Connell of Richmond, Va. Canevin of Pittsburgh, Fftzmaurice of Erie, -Conroy of Ogdensburg. Hobon of Scranton. Kieley of Savannah, Daugh- erty of Buffalo, Mcdonnell of Brook lyn, OReilly of Baker City, Oregon; Gallagher of Grand Rapids, Nussbaum of Corpus Christi, Texas: Schrembs of Toledo, Currier. formerly of Mantan- gas, Cuba, and Da Silva of Portugal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

to get better and am now well. am stout and able to do my own housework. I can recommend the Vegetable Com pound to any woman who is sick and run down as a wonderful strength and health restorer. My husband says ] would have been in my grave ere this if it had not been for your Vegetable Compound. ."-Mrs. BLANCHE JEFFER- SON, 703 Lyon St, Des Moines, Iowa.
 Before submitting to surgical opera ton 1t is wise to try to build up the female system and cure it's derange- ments with Lydia E. Pinkham's vege- table Compound; it has saved many women from surgical operations.
 Write to the Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass., for Adsico itwiu be confidential
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
FORTUNES FRoLIC IN
 SILVER SHOWER

On Friday evening, the owner of No. 7244, which was drawn prize of 5000 in Washington Bridge Lottery Gust closed) arrived at New Haven ' in the stage from Vermont, and ap- piled. at the we'll known Strait Road to Fortune, (south corner of the Green) for his money. in advance. In 12 or Ii 5 minutes the terms were set- tied to mutual satisfaction. and Span ish millsd dollars paid him as fast a U 7v could be counted, with which sh@ re arnc the next morning to his f. -niis in Vermont.
 4s .-.c owner of this noble prize WIS r-cviously a farmer of small prope-t. 1t afforded no common p,oasure. to witness the happiness pro- duced- on receiving the cash. and the joyous antic,pations of meeting his family and aged parents Gin humble circumstances) laden with his shower of solid silver, the. means of their united and durable support.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
TROLLEY TALK

A continuous trolley line between Stamford and South Norwalk is as- sured and it is expected, that it will be running before winter. A gang are now extending the tracks of the Stam- ford street railway to Norwalk river at which point they will connect with the lines of the Norwalk Tramway company. The latter company is mak- in preparations to connect, and it Is believed the tracks will be laid across the river by October.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
NAPLES zoo CONTINUES WORK.

The Italian government has plac- ed the geological station at Nables un- der the control of a royal commits sion, of which F. Say, M6nticelli. pro- lessor of zoology in the University of Naples. is president. The commis- sion. of which F. Say Monticello, pro- means 60 continue the work of the station and engagements entered inro in regard to tables for research.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
DIVIDEND DECLARED

The Naugatuck Railroad Company have declared a semi annual dividend of per cent, free of government tax, payable on demand. The transfer books will be opened on the 18th, instant. The Naugatuck road, under its present able management, Is one of the best in the country, and its stock is considered by the holders as one of the best investments that can be found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
BALL WHICH HIT NAPOLEON.

There now rests in the Paris Muses the grapeshot ball which struck Ma poleon before Ratisbon, April 23. 1909. The bullet. which caused but a trifiing flesh wound. was picked up by an officer and treasured by him and his descendants, until one finally gave it to the institution. where 1t Is now on view. That was Bonaparte's only wound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
BROKEN ARM HIDES LETTERS

A nurse entering Holland from Germany had broken" arm that was encased in plaster of paris. Ar irving at the frontier, where every one was to submit to search. the military guard demanded that the casting pc ripped open. When the cast was broken some eighty letters lay ex- posed. The arm was perfectly whole and healthy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
(Repair No. 1)
 w TCH RIGHT?

If your watch shows any irregu- larity or gives other evidence that something is wrong with it, better have it examined by competent watchmaker. You won't find any more skillful or more experienced anywhere than right here. We clean and repair all sorts of watches thor oughly and quickly and guarantee all our work as well as our prices to be right.
 !, If your watch chain is beginning to show signs of wear, or if you'd like a new chain for any reason, we are pre- pared to supply you with the best gold- filled one made, at a moderate price. We carry tho SIMMONS make. the best known and most strongly guaran- teed chains ever sold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
COMMODORE HANsoN's TRIP

Ex-alderman Hanson, accompanied by his son, Harry, George Whetstine, and Capt. "Podge" Stevens, returned yesterday from a fishing cruise to Rockaway beach, where they had ex- cellent luck, capturing almost 200 pounds of fine blue fish. They were absent IA days. The commodore brought specimens of his luck to George Curtis, Tom Brophy and Col. Murphy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
FRATERNITY DUES
 CAUSE OF DIVORCE

Stockton, Cal. Aug. 15-Joe Diaz Abelar a night watchman here, be- longs to so many fraternity orsaniza- tions that he cannot support his wife The court has granted his wife an in terlocutory decree of dvorce and or dered himNto pay $1 a day for he1 support despite the mans plea that membership in three fraternal or ganizations taxes his income so heav- lily that he cannot afford to keep up his family
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
GREAT YEAR FOR BEES

Cynthia. Ky, Aug. 16.-Thih has been a remarkable year in Kentucky for bee swarms, as they were more nu- merous than ever known in previous years. The court house for several years. has been a popular roasting place for bees. and if it was possible to reach their abiding place several hundred pounds of honey could be taken. This hive sent out three swarms this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
OIL FOUND IN AUSTRALIA.

There is promise of important de velopments as result of long-con- tinted efforts to find petroleum ir South Australia. One of the loca oil companies has driven down a pipe to a depth of ]. 400 feet near Robe. and oil is now showing strongly, with lit- tie gas. Petroleum, as distinct from shale oil. has not previously been found in Australia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
LIVE FISH SHIPPED IN TANKS.

Live whitefish and carp are shipped from. the Great Lakes in an express tank car. This tank car is equipped with covered metal tanks. Thus 1O,- 900 pounds of live fish can be ac- commodated in one car. Air is forced into the water to keep 1t fresh, and the fish reach their distant market in good condition. tH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
JITNEY HITS TROLLEY

Passengers in a jitney bus narrowly escaped serious injury last night in Fairfield avenue, between Main and Broad streets, when the steering wheel broke and the machine crashed into the side of trolley car. An air tank on the trolley was broken. The jit- ney was badly damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
DOG TWICE CIRCLES GLOBE.

Mitch, a Scotch terrier, was rescue from the sea three years ago by Cap tain Haines of the steamship Somer- set. Since then. the dog has been around the world twice. through the war zone and in the shadow Of the revolutions of Mexico and Hayt. Whenever he sights vessel, if his master is not on deck, he runs to his cabin and barks or paws ae 'he door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
WILD PARsNIPs.

A fine boy, about 12 years old, died At Mount Vernon, Ohio, after short excruciating illness, in consequence of eating the root of the wild parsnip. He was carried off in 40 minutes with this active poison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
NAPOLEON SNUBBED BY BIS-
 MARK

The Prussfan government has in formed the Emperor of France that his demands for the extension of the frontier of his. Empire to the banks of the river Rhine cannot be complied with, and that the Prussian territory there situated will never be ceded to France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

spent. The doctors stated that I would never get well with ou t an operation and that without it l would not live one year. My husband o bjected to any
 operation and got me some of Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound. took if and commenced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
AN UPSET LAMP

A lamp upset in the upper room of the apartment at 167 Fairfield avenue last evening. John c. Beecher, who occupies the apartment with his fam- fly, ran upstairs to his fathers room. rolled the burning lamp and articles in blanket and threw them out of a rear window. Somebody told Dr. Dever and the doctor tolled the bel1t The loss will notrreach $2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
THE FALLS OF NIAGARA.

This cataract seems to have bor- rowed additional wonders from the ! feats of American valor displayed in it's vicinity, and is again becoming the
 scene of fashionable resort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
REFUSED DRINK, SHOOTS TWO TO DEATH

Butte, Cal, Aug. 15-Henry Hen derson and Frank Wuorela were shot and instantly killed by Jacob O. Ha- kala, former policeman in this city. According to bystanders the affair followed quarrel resulting when Ha- kala was refused a drink he begged for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
TWENTY YEARS AGO
CAME ON THE ST. PAUL

Brown as chestnuts, Joking as hap py as men could and pictures of per- feet health. William T. Haviland, as- sistanh clerk of the superior court and clerk of the common pleas court, and William T. Shelton are back from an extended tour through Europe. They arrived in New York yesterday on the record breaker, the steamer St. Paul.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
HEAVY DAMAGE IN. JAMAICA

Kingston, Jamaica, papers of the ] 9th ult. state that considerable dam age had been done by lightning, gales and heavy rains. to several planta- tions. Several persons had been kill ed by the lightning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
FOUNTAIN. HOSE co. NO. s

This company held their annual meeting at their carriage house last evening. and elected the following of- ,ficers. for the year ensuing. viz: A. Millington, foreman; Conrad Miller. first assistant; Joseph Cook. second assistant; Charles c. H. Bright, sec retary; B. H. Wilson. treasurer; Isaac Taylor, steward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
ON FISHING EXCURSION

A Fire Company, Enterprise No. ID, from Ne Rochelle. on a fishing excursion, in the sloop. Yankee. came in here this afternoon. they visited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

The House approved by a vote of 2S3 to 51 the Senate building pro- gram. including provision for eight ships next year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
wHooP1NG COUGH EPIDEMIC

The whooping cough is very preva- lent among children. here and here abouts, several adult persons. we learn are having 1t for the second time. We have heard of such sases before, but they are not common and generally are attended with bad results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
STATE F|REMEN IN MEETING AT
 TH0MP PS0NvILLE
Financial Condition of As sociation Encouraging,
 Says Report.

Thompsonville, Conn.,, Aug. 16.- With more than 200 delegates in at tendance, the 33rd annual convention of the Connecticut State Firemen's association opened two days session here today. The business today in- cluded presentation of reports and election of officers. i
 President Wade U. Webster, of Will limantic, in his report, said "The fi- nancial condition of the association at the present time is very encourag- ing, especially that of the 'special, fund which shows a balance on hand May 12, 1916, of $S,923 which is quite be- yond any anticipation on the part of those who are instrumental in having this special fund created"
 f The reports of the secretary and the treasurer respectively showed a total membership on May 1, 1916 of 493 as compared with 290 for the corres- bonding date, of the previous year, and total receipts of $15,2e8.3O, ex- penditures of $2,5S2.6S and a balance of $12.715.62.
 Secretary R. v. Magee, of Water town, reported that six new compan- les were admitted to membership dur ing the year and one, the Silver Beach Hose Company, of Silver Beach; dis banded. leaving the present company membership 295. Claims were light, the total drawn from the regular fund for benefits, including orphans, be- ing $s,08S. against $11.512.73 for the preceding 12 months. Claims on the special fund amounted to $586 as against $345 ir the preceding year. Mention was also made of the death in Service of John H. Donnelly, of Suffield
 Capt M. J. Daily of this city, vice president of the association led the delegates from Bridgeport. Those who went are Lieut.. Maurice Reilly. Engine 1; Daniel Killeen, Engine 2; James Calncy, Engine 3; James Hal pin, Engine 4; Timothy McNamara, Engine 5, Henry Killen, Engine 6; Edward Mahoney, Engine 2; Henry Swerpeski, Engine 8; Joseph Strick- fuss, Engine 10; George Egan, Truck 1: William Flick, Truck 2; Daniels Cremans, Truck 8; Percy Searles, Chemical 1; Capt. John Killian, Chem ical 2. Engine g sent no delegate this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

Mrs. Alice Monahan. New Orleans i the first policewoman. in the U. S.. IS dead. /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
MINISTER RESIGNS

Montevideo, Aug. 1e-The Uru- guayan Ministry has resigned. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

The hearing on the proposed reor- ganization of the International Power Co.,, at Trenton, was postponed until August 22.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

The body of a young man was found alongside the Central Railroad of New Jersey, at Avenue A, Bayonne, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
RAILROAD "SUPERS" MEET.

Memphis, Aug. 1.-The Association of Railroad Superintendents began it's annual meeting here today. The sessions will continue through Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

the rooms of the Excelsior, and other places in the city, with MT. Jerome Green for an escort. They had been on east, and were on their way home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
BRITISH INCOME
 TAX EXEMPTION

London. Aug. 16-The treasury has given notice that the capital and in- terest of any treasury bills and war expenditure certificates issued hence forth will be free from the British income tax and from any taxation now or in the future, while held by per- sons neither domicfled nor ordinarily
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16
HUSBAND OBJECTS TO OPERATION
Wife Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound

Des Moines, Iowa Four years ago 1 was very sick and my life was nearly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

A New York Produce Exchange membership sold for sE525.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

JOHN RICK & SON
 FLOWER PHONE BARNUM 72OO aud 72O1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-16

Sir George Turner, once premier and treasurer of Victoria, died.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-09-16
FARMERS SIZE UP HUGHrS -"
As PRETTY GOOD HLLOW"

Fargo. ~ D.--Charlcs II T.. Hughes
camoHigncd for the Gr> time among
'ht sturdy farmers Of the eastern part
"f North Dakota and left behind him
me reputation OF being a pretty good
fellow"
lie was forced to undergo critical
s'rn'InN before the verdict was given
Nr hughes preached the doctrines
"t government efficiency American
Ism, inrid rs protection to the farm
'rS ana preparedness, nud In each in
stance won applause. despite the ract
that The farmers are not the strong
est advocates OF the last named issue.
They chccrcd for preparedness the
loudest when MIR. Hughes told tlnm
That 1t meant not mllitnrIsm. but ann.
ity 10 uphold national honor.
As they checrrd for Mr.. Hughes.
one broad -shouldcrcd old farmer said
ITS because there's something about
him that makes you believe he's tell
ing the truth"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-09-16
UNION LABOR MEN
DOWN PROHIBITION
New York Convention Reports
That Dry Cause Is a
Blow to American
Liberty

All over Tie nation. labor men, real.
izing that prohibition menaces their
jobs, are taking a determined stand
against it. This is from the Glen's
Falls IN. Y) Times:
During the second annual conven,
tion of the Trades Union Liberty
League In the City Hall auditorium
yesterday the delegates discussed
several questions opposing the prohi.
bition OF the sale of liquor. The
league is made up of labor unions
more or less affected by the liquor
industry and is organized to oppose
the Prohibition movement.
John Sullivan, secretary of the
League, submitted report treating on
the different bills for Prohibition.
One clause OF the report reads: I'VE
consider prohibition in any form q
menace to society and good govern.
ment, also a blow against temperance
and the rights and liberties of Amer.
ican citizenship"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-09-16
Small Boys; Blackberry
Wine; "jags y; Hospital

Under national prohibition citt
zens would be entitled to manufao
ture all the homemade wine they
desired. Blackberry wine would be
much In favor, for bIackberries are
plentiful.
The Tacoma News describes the
results OF some blackberry wine on
children Of "dry" Washington
state, as foiIows:
An 11-ysar-old boy, together with
several quests" are at hospital
under the care OF physician to.
day as a result Of drinking too
much blackberry wine yeste' day
afternoon, while the parents of enc
Of the boys had gone shopping,
This wine was two years old and Is
said to have had wonderful
"kick." The younoster broke up
the chicken house and killed the
rahblts Of the boy who was treat
Ing, and then fell In a stupor In a
potato patch.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-09-16
ATTRACTS BUSINESS MEN.

Mr. Hughes has not tried to scare
anybody, but has merely portrayed
the errors Of the present Administra-
tion and set forth certain principles
on which the affairs OF the country
should be managed In the future.
There Is political logic In this por-
trayal, the elimination OF which In the
mind of the voter Is expressed by the
frequent remark:
"lIe Is the kind OF man we want to
steer US through"
This has been said by many a bust
ness man. The qualities seen In Mr..
Hughes are poIse, strong, sane mind,
sincerity and II willingness to sacrifice
life, physical or political, to the good
Of the country. Nor Is there any ques.
tion as to the quality Of nerve to meet
the emergencies of the four years be-
ginning March 4, 1917.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-09-16
WOULD BAN SOFT DRINKS
AND CENSOR NEWSPAPERS
Kansas Society of joys Start New Movement to Restrict
American Right to Free Speech and Dictate
Editorial Policies OF the Daies

Kansas killjoys are ever on the
alert to prohibit the things which
make life worth the living. The latest
movements aioot are efforts to Danish
the soft drink and censor the news re.
ports.
Says the Topeka (Kas) Capital
The Shawnee county w. c. T. U.
yesterday UNANIMOUSLY resolved to take
steps to have newspaper reporters
prohibited from reporting sensational
court trials In the daily papers OF this
state; to add nGmber OF soft drinks
to the black list, and to thank Gov.
Arthur Capper for his vigorous en-.
forcement of the Prohibition and anti.
cigaret laws" z
How the censorship of the press
was to be accomplished the resolution
did not state. Mrs. l.. +. Sherman,
chairman OF the resolution commit.
tee, said, however, that the intention
was to secure the passage OF law by
the legislature forbidding papers to