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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
OUR INCREASING
DEPENDENCE ON TROPICS

More than a billion dollars worth
OF tropical products were brought in
to this country during the fiscal year
1916. The exact total was $1,O6O.-
85O,416. according to official figures
OF the Bureau Of Foreign and Dorrfes-
tic Commerce, Of the Department of
Commerce, and this was a decided
increase over the $S07,642,182 of
1915, the $505,511,552 in 1905, and
the $303, 476,706 in 1895.
These larg~ and rapidly increasing
purchases of tropical products con-
sist mainly Of foodstuffs and raw ma
terials not produced in the United
States and of certain others grown in
our insular territories. Sugar heads
the list. with imports valued at $314,-
100000 in the fiscal year, 1916. That
sum represents an increase OF $751;
100000 over 1915 and of $156, 100000
over 1914. India rubber, gutta per-
cha, gutta joolatong and other sub
stitututes for rubber showed imports
in 1916 valued at $159,0O0,0O0 as
against $S6,000,000 in the preceding
year. Imports Of raw silk amounted
in value to $124,00O.000 a SO per
cent. increase over 1915; coffee,
$116. 100000, an increase Of about 8
per ceAt. over 1916; fibers other than
fax. s56,000.00o, an increase of al
most SO per cent; fruits and nuts,
$55,0o0,0 900, very slight increase;
raw cotton, 100000 an increase
of about 70 per cent; tobacco and
manufactures Of. $sS.o00,ooo a de-
crease of about $2.750,O0O; and cocoa
and chocolate, $S6.oOo.ooo. an in
crease of SO per cent. over 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
Woods Arranges For
Home Defence League
To Get Army Training

New York, Nov. 23.-Police Com
missioner Woods announced this
morning that arrangements were be-
ing completed for members Of the
Home Defence League, New York's
volunteer police. to drill this winter
In the various armories in the city
under the direction Of regular army
officers.
The tentative arrangements are
well along as a result Of conferences
between the Police Commissioner and
Gen. Leonard Wood, but they will not
be carried out until the members of
the Home Defence League have been
heard from.
Police captains were instructed to-
day to get in touch with the members
Isof the league in their districts and to
report whether they favor the new
scheme. The members of the leauge
have, been so enthusiastic over every
step taken to increase the efficiency
of their organization that Commits
sioner Woods expects the new ar
rangements to meet with the unani-
mons approval of the league members.
Heretofore the league companies
have been drilled in schools and va
rious other buildings Of limited ca
pacity and the arrangements for drill
ing and assembling in large groups
have been Inadequate. Most Of the
drilling has been conducted by police
men Of army training. Ex-army men
among the police will continue to as
sist in the drilling, but the work will
be directly under the supervision Of
officers assigned by Gen: Wood
A standard uniform has been de-
vised for the league members, whose
numbers, approximately 10000, are
about equal to the entire New York
police force.
The theory on wnich the league
was organized was that it's members
should assume the regular duties Of
the police force il the force were call
ed upon to meet some big emergency
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24

official description, which she later
gave to the police department, Mrs
Hartman valued the pendant at $64,-
900 and two diamond-set platinum
ohains that join the pendant at $1,000.
All the Jewels Recovered.
An official at police headquarters
told a reporter last night that all Of
the stolen jewels had been recovered.
He said that, acting under orders
from Commissioner Woods, no infor-
nation OF the recovery of the Jewels
was to be given the public, and the
police made as much Of mystery Of
the recovery OF the gems and the ar
rest Of the two men as it was possible
for them to do.
The two prisoners were brought to
headquarters soon after IL O'Clock
last night by Detectives Boyle and
Griffin. They were charged with "act-
ing in concert in stealing two rubies.
one diamond and platinum chain set
with diamonds"
) Orvtlle Daggett was arrested at his
home In Brooklyn. Arthur Daggett
was seized. the police say, in the
building at Ats Fifth avenue. This
is the address Of the manager of the
Hartman estate,
In each case Tegethoff swore out
the complaint. Whether either pris-
oner is an employe OF Mrs. Hartman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN
FOR INDIGESTION
OR BAD STOMACH
Relieves sOurness, gas, Heart
burn, Dyspepsia in five
minutes.

Sour, gassy upset stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn, dyspepsia; when the
food you eat ferments into gases and
stubborn Jumps; your head aches and
you feel sick and miserable, that's
when you realize the magic in Pape's
Dlapepsin. It makes all stomach
misery vanish in five minutes.
IT your stomach is in a continuous
revolt-if you cant get it regulated
please, for your sake, try Papes Dia-
pepsin. Its so needless to have a bad
stomach-make your next meal
favorite food meal, then take a little
Diapepsin. There will not be any dis
tress-eat without fear It's because
Pape's Diapepsin "really does regu-
late weak, out-of-door stomach that
gives it its millions of sales annually.
Get large fifty-cent case of Pape's
Diapepsin from any drug store. 1t is
the quickest, surest stomach relief and
cure known. It acts almost like magic
it is scientific, harmless and pleas
ant stomach preparation, which truly
[belongS in every home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24

Other important items in this group
are vegetable oils, $34,0OO,OOO.
against $25.0OO.0OO in 1915; tea, $21,-
100000, compared with $1S,00O,OO0
last year; gums, $4,000, 900, against
$12, 100000 in 1915; dyewoods and
extracts, 100000, against $1,000
600 in 1915; spices, $9,00O,0O0
against 100000 in 1915; indigo,
$8.000,000, against $1,60O,O0O in the
preceding year; rice, $4,000, 900.
against $6,400,000 in 1915, and cabi-
net woods, 100000, against So
100000 in 1915. Feathers, ivory,
sage and tapioca, vanilla beans, lie
orice root, opium, Misunderstanding
barks, and sponges, in sums varying
from about 100000 down to less
than 100000 each, complete the
list of the more important tropical
and subtropical products imported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
HARTMAN GEMS.
WORTH $4,000,
FOUND; TWO HELD

New York. Nov. 24-The $65. 900
ruby and diamond pendant stolen
from Mrs. e. II. Hartman has been
recovered and late last night the po-
lice arrested two men and charged
them with acting in concert to steal
the gems. The men are:
Orville Daggett Of 422 Quincy
street. Brooklyn. He said he was IS,
married, and a clerk.
Arthur p. Daggtt OF Larchmont,
New York. AZ. married, and without
an occupation.
On the night Of Nov. 18 Mrs. Har-
,fiman went to a safe in her home at
Fifth avenue and Sixty-ninth street.
This was the night OF the opening OF
the opera season. Mrs. Hartman In
tended occupying her box at the opera
and sought the necklace to wear at
the performance.
The gems had disappeared. In the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
SAY IRISH RERELS.
WILL FIGHT AGAIN

London, Nov. 24-speakers whc
asked for funds to support anothe,
revolution in Ireland. asserting tina,
1.-The Dublin rebels are going to fight
again and fight very soon," obtained
subscriptions at a meeting here last
night. The money, it was said, will
be used to purchase rifles. so thai
when the next rebellion breaks the
rebels will have modern guns instead
of clubs and pttehfofks.''
The meeting. at which tribute was
paid to Irish patriots OF other years
was addressed by Peter Golden, OF
New York, and Luke Dillon, of Phila-
delpiaia,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
u, s. CHARGE TAKES UP
BELGIAN LABOR PROTEST

Berlin, Nov 24-Joseph Grew, Of
the United States embassy, had an
hours interview yesterday afternoon
with Chancellor Won -Holl-
veg regarding the Belgian labor prob
lem. He laid before the chancellor in
formally and uRehcially, suggestions
for a certain emalieration of the COM
pulsory employment of Belgian work.
men as concessions to Belgian ma
tienal feelings and neutral public
opinion. Details Of the conservation
are regarded for the present as conf
dental.
The Spanish ambassador, as the Of
fetal representative of Belgian inter-
ests, also had a conference with the
chancellor on the same subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
Confusion Over Car
Shipment to Argentine

Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nov. "a
A case of considerable interest to
American exporting houses has crop
ped up here. A consignment of motor
cars from an American factory arriv-
ed in Buenos Aires. The invoice
price of the cars, sent to the agency
in Buenos Aires, were, by the customs
authorities, deemed exceedingly low
The minister of finance was induced to
believe that some fraudulent intention
underlay the invoice prices. which
ranged from $500 to $500 gold. He
fixed the value of the cars, for the
purpose Of revenue, at from $340 to
$645 gold. On behalf of his principals
the local agent invited the authori-
ties to take over the cars at the invoice
prices. After much delay the minis
ter has gone out of Office without Civ
ing a decision on the point. The cars
remain in store pending the decision
of the new minister Of finance.
The steamship Siberia ashore on the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
Can't Find Dandruf

Every bit of dandruff disappears
after one or two applications of Dam
derine rubbed we'll into the scalp with
the finger tips. Get a 25-cent bottle
of Danderfne at any drug store and
save your hair. After few applica-
tons you can't find a particle of dan
druff or any falling hair, and the scalp
will never itch.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
Louis H. wetmore, who F.,

Louis HI. Wetmore, who married
Miss Eugene Philbin, daughter OF
Supreme Court Justice Philbin, filed
in the Supreme Court an action for
$4,000 damages against the Town
Topics Publishing Company. He al
1eges the defendant DETAINED him by
announcing he and his young wife
have separated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24

one OF these days New Workers will
greet the home leaguers in a BODY
In a parade on Fifth avenue and it is
predicted that when that day comes
the city will express keen admiration
OF the natty new Home League uni
form. The uniform is Of gray khaki.
consisting Of blouse, breeches and
cap and can be bought by the De-
tense League members for $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
could not be learned.
Plea for Secrecy.

Plea for Secrecy.
In reporting her loss to the police
Mrs. Hartman sent for a representa-
tive of Commissioner Woods and made
an earnest plea for secrecy.
She said she shrunk from the pub
Hcity she would get If the theft be-
came known. The police did their
best to meet Mrs. Harriman's wishes.
The search for the necklace was ex-
traordinary in that it was first neces-
sary to determine where it was at the
time OF its disappearance. Mrs. Har-
riman was not certain whether she
had left 1t in the safe. though she
thought she had. or In a. safey deposit
vault.
nationwide alarm for the jewelrv
was sent out Immediately after the
theft became known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24
MASONIC NOTES.

A special communication of st.
Johns lodge. No. 8, will be held at
Masonic Temple. at 2 o'clock, Satur-
day afternoon, Nov. rs. The M. M.
degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-24

The steamship Siberia, ashore on the
Goodwin Sands, is stranded in 16 feet
Of water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF NEW HAVEN BUY
 HANDSOME HOME
Especial to the Farmer.) )

New Haven. May 24-The Knights of Columbus have purchased the fine property. No. 1920 Chapel street, for a club house.
 The house has ~ocn known as the I.eete property and is splendidly To- cated for a. club home. There is ad- joining ground enough for a gymna- siunn and athletic needs of the mem bers, and that it's purchasing price was about $40, DOC
 The new home will afford Catholic center for New Haven, what local Knights have looked forward to for some time past. The members will leave their old quarters, Church street, and enter the new home as soon as practicable
 At the meeting soon for the annual election Of officers announcement will be made of all the detaiIsSof the pur- chase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24

I1I1S SuDJ0cC.
 The fate of our civil population is what worries us most and we are trying all the time to find some way to stop this externination of our aI- ready almost half exterminated race g
 The Prince spoke with emotion of the efforts of the Americans to aid the sufferings of the civilians. He praised especially the work of pr. . Edward Ryan, who is now in Bel grade. Suddenly, as if oppressed by dwelling too long on the trials of his countrymen, he jumped up and said:
 Come along, am going to review some regiments and I will show you soldiers who are ready for anything, , adding in an undertone, because they have lost everything.
 As the khalxi-clad Serbs filed by, brave and proud in their new uni forms and perfect physical trim, the face of the Prince took on a, new ex- pression and he sa1uted each passing flag. Some of the soldiers were gray haired men and spme were mere boys. Many of them had been under arms constantly for six years.
 ''They are completely restored" said the Prince, land ask nothing better than to come to grips with the invaders of their native land. Strong in the friendship of our great allies, we place our trust in God and are confident that we shall enter the fatherland in triumph and free our brothers from the yoke of the op- pressor."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
RESTORATION OF SERBIA ASSURED BEFORE PEACE.
 SAYS LANDLESS REGENT

Athens, May 24-Prince Alexander of Serbia, regent of King Peters Iandless kingdom, in an interview yesterday with a representative of The Associated Press, said that he had assurances from all the allies that no settlement of the war would be accepted which did not provide for the restoration of Serbia.
 The Prince appeared thin and worn from the hardships through which he had passed.
 "I receive you,'' he said, Ito prove how deeply I appreciate the tone of the American press which, while de- lending the sacred principle of the liberty of all peoples, has thereby rendered justice to our rights to ex- ist as an independent nation. Ser bia desires to live in peace but only on condition that it's aspirations, cul- ture and language are respected as it respects those of others"
 The Prince chatted unaffected1y of the hardships which he and his troops had endured in their retreat through Albania Always, however, he returned to the one thought which fills his 1nind-the driving, of the in vaders from his colA;try.
 CT was very glac,' he said, 'to be able to assure during my visits to the capitals of the allies, that our legi- timate expectations have found the sincerest sympathy and will have the most efficacious support, and I was assured that the allies were united on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
STAMFORD COP
 TO BE "BROKEN FOR DISTURBANCE
Came Out Second Best In Sa- loon Fight and Selectmen
 Take Badge.
Special to The Farmer )

Stratford, May 24.-Because of a
 breach of discipline and conduct un-
 becoming an officer, William E. Nal lory, a special policeman residing at t1.317 Broadbridge avenue; will be dropped from the police force by First Selectman James Lally. His badge is now in the possession of First Select
 man Lally. The story runs as fol-
 lows: Special Policeman Mallory went
 into the saloon owned by William
 Monahan.. Stratford avenue, last even
 ing and ordered a drink Beside him
 stood Dutch Hanford of Hollister Heights When Mallory put his hand
 into his pocket to get some money his
 harmonica fell out. Hanford stopped
 and picked up the instrument. As he
 wa sabout to hand the harmonica to
 Mallory he was showered with a vol
 ley of insults as well as a punch in
 the face. Hanford retaliated and
 when the bout was finished Mallory's
 face was very much battered His
 eyes were swollen, his lip cut and his
 nose somewhat hattened. Special Off,
 cer Edward Mansehester was called in
 and escorted the defeated constable to
 his home. His shield was taken away and given to Selectman Lally. It was
 learned today that Mallory intends to
 have Hanford prosecuted. He states that Hanford provoked the fight.
 George saley, aged 13 years, of North Main street, pupn at the Nichols avenue school, was brought before the town court today on the charge or truancy and disorderIy con- duct in school. George has been un- der the care of Probation Officer Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter for the last three months by order of Judge Howard M Curtis. He was charged with stealing a diamond ring and some money from a neighbor. Judge Curtis warned the boy today that if he was disord erlv in school again or promoted any more lights among the pupils he will be sent at once to the Connecticut Re- formatory On request of William E. Kelsey, superintendent of the public schools, George will be transferred to the Center school and will report to MT Kelsey every day. He will also report to MT. Carpenter two or three times a week for the next six months
 The case of Frank Babosa. a mason living on Stratford avenue, alleged to 1 have attempted to molest Miss Susan l Bennetto, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bennetto of 1,215 Broad street. was continued until Thursday morn ing by Judge Howard M. Curtis Pros ecuting Attorney Ivan L. Morebo1se 1 asked a continuance in order that the court might procure more evidence about Babosa's record. Miss Bennetto l was on her way to teach school when she was accosted by Babosa.
 The home of Andrew Graham. King stret, was broken into early S1Indav morning and $5 was stolen. Entrance | was gained by forcing open the parlor l window The money lay in a pocket | book on the front room table A food sale to be given under the | auspices of the Child Welfare cllIb | vii be held in the town hall at two 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs. l William Richardson is chairman Of | the committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
CIVIC DIVISION IN
 PARADE OF MAY 30

Notices have been sent to all city officials reminding them that there will be a civic division in the Me- morial Day parade and it is expected those who are able to march will take part in the parade. Those who march in the civic division will meet at city hall at 2 o'clock Mayor Wilson will be the marshal of this division. The city officials will wear dark clothes, white gloves. boutonnieres and carry small American flags. The gloves and flags and boutonnieres will be sup piled them before the parade starts. The parade will be augmented this year by a company of Remington Guards about 100 strong. They will be led by their own band of 26 pieces and will carry rifles. They are former United States servicemen, well trained and should make a fine appearance. They will march directly behind the militia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
CHILDREN's COUGHS

Children's threats are delicate and sensitive. In play, at school or work they are exposed to chilling drafts their little bodies are overheated from exercises, they cool off too quickly and cold sets in- The minute your child commences to cough get a bottle of Leonardfs Cough Syrup (Creosoted). It is good for chi1dren's delicate throats, protects the lungs raises the ph1egm, and gives quick relief A harmless, safe, pleasant remedy for coughs, colds. grippe, croup. whoop- ing cough and bronchitis-that is too. 25c at your druggists. or Hindle's Drug Stores, 9s7 Main St. and 909 Main St--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
ARMS FOREMEN ENTERTAIN AT
 LADIES' NIGHT
Aeronautica1 Expert Gives ture-Delightful Musi-
 cal Program, Too.

A feast of music. instruction and entertainment was provided last night, at the first open meeting of the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co., formeenss club. The spacious club room in the "Barracks'' was taste fully draped in the flags of many na- tfons, and fully 200 enjoyed de- lfghtful evening provided by a com mittee than whom no better could have been chosen. It was Ladies Night and the presence of the wives, daughters and friends of the members lent a me- norab1e charm to the occasion.
 The program opened with illus trated lecture on ''The War in the Air" by G. Douglas Wardrop of New York, editor of the Aerial Age.' MT. Wardrop is a well known journalist and was formerly secretary to Col one1 Roosevelt. He has been closely associated with the development of aeronautics in this country. As edi- tor of the Aerial Age, members of the Aero Club of America and of the American Society of Aeronauttc En- gineers, he is in a position to inter pFet the happenings in the aeronautic world in broad fashion. For over half an hour he held the interest of his audience at high tension as the pictures of the aerial conflicts in the present European war were graphic ally described.
 MT. Wardrop began by calling at tention to the fact that the United States was the pioneer nation in the introduction of the heavier than air sky craft. The first picture was that of the two Wright brothers of Co., 1umbus, Ohio. who were the first to accomplish a successful flight. He then proceeded to show the rapid de- ve1opment of the aeroplane in it's different types. But it was the fights in the clouds and the exciting ex- periences of the air men soldiers that held the audience spel1bound. The revolutionary part the flying craft are playing in warfare was wildly DOT trayed and many were made to real ize for the first time, how essential they are to the army and navy of any nation.
 The lecturer compared the aerial equipment of America with that of other countries, and regretfully ex- p1ained that though we were the first to perfect the idea and conquer the air, we now occupy the last position of all the great nations in the science
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-24
NAME KINGSBURY FOR
 VICE PRESIDENT OF
 WATERWAYS ASSO'N.
. (special to The Farmer.

Niddletown. May 24=F'. H. Kings bury of Bridgeport was chosen one of the vice presidents at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Deeper. Waterways association here yester- day. The delegates who numbered about 100 made the trip from New Haven to Midd1etown by steamboat. A delegation from the Massachusetts association came to Mfddletown by train. The parties heard addresses pertaining to the Improvement of the waterways in Connecticut. A Con- necticut river shad dinner was served. Other officers elected were: Presi- dent Frank H. Johnson, New Britain; vice presidents, Major Samuel Rus sell, Jr.. Midd1etown; Mayor E. G. Rogers, New London; Henry B. Sar- gent, New Haven; secretary-treas- urer. Charles H. Nichols. New Haven.