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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
SEES PRESIDENT WILSON AS GREAT
 HUMANITARIAN
Prof. WinsloW Shows How He Has Helped "Man
 in the Street."

c. B. A. Winslow, Professor of pub- lie health at the Yale School of Medi- cine, has come out in unequivocal endorsement of the administration of President Wilson, and says he could not conscientiously vote for anyone else. Professor Winslow was con- nected with the New York depart ment of health. as an expert on sani- tation before he came to Yale. In supporting the administration, he says:
 q shall vote the Democratic ticket this year. and support President Will son, because I believe he has done more than any other President of the present era to effect the passage of humanitarian legislation. Under his direction and guidance the Democra- tic administration has fought against the interests to which the Republi- can party has consistently catered, and has brought about the enact ment of legislation which has given tthe man in the street a chance. His personal inerest in the Child Labor Law, alone, entities him to the grati- tude of humanity, and has made pos sible the enactment of the greatest social justice measure ever passed. During his administration the public health service has been extended into fields of usefulness not heretofore reached, especially the plan of at- tacking problems of rural sanitation and vocational and industrial dis eases.
 "In addition he has solved great problems such as the Mexican mud dIe and the European war contro-' versy with resourcefulness and dig nity I should be false to all my ideals as an American citizen if I did not recognize the progressive and disinterested efforts of President Will son for the cause of humanity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
FFTYYEARS AGO.
A PROTEST.

Messrs. Editors: We notice your account yesterday of the running over of the Bishop lad on Main street. The writer of this communication has long ago in the public prints endeavored to start a public sentiment in regard to fast driving in the streets of our city. The principal offenders are some Of our fast young men who are very well known in the community and as long as they are allowed to drive at head long pace through our crowded thor oughfares we presume the more hum- ble individuals who own fast nags will feel justified in doing likewise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
HARD TIMES.

The present difficulties are resolvl able, says the correspondent into three causes-the debts contracted for for eign goods; the debts to the banks, and the discontinuance of credit at the same, and last but not least, the idle ness which pervades the people in town and country. Men are anxious to live without labor and the cd{nr merce traders and spectators, h- stead of pursuing some plan of pro- ductive industry-Columbia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
WELL PATRONIZED.

The horse fair just held at the Park on Fairfield avenue was we'll attended by people from all parts of the coun- try and by numbers from New Haven and Hartford who are admirers and owners of fine horses but compara- lively few horse owners in Bridge port seemingly took little or any inter- est in it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
TO PAINT LII YUAN-HUNG.

Picking, Oct. 26-Miss Kate Carl, the American artist who became we'll known through her portrait of the late Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi which was exhibited at the St. Louis Exposition and is now in the Smithsonian Insti- tute of Washington, has been com missioned to paint portrait of Pres ident Lii Yuan-hung, who is now giv- ing the artist several sittings a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
CORN IMPORTATION.

Messrs. Joseph Harris and Aaron Brewster of Hartford have lately inn ported into the United States from the Island of St. Domingo, 1900 bush els of Indian corn, of excellent quality. It was raised in that island the pres ent year and cost about 75 cents a bushel. H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
TWENTY YEARS AGO
WORKING RAPIDLY.

The Bridgeport Traction Go. is rush. ing matters in State street in the mat ter of paving with vitrified brick the space between their rails. That por- tion of the cement foundation between Lafayette and Warren street was fi1l- ed in yesterday. The paving in Fairfield avenue was finished Friday and travel over the newly laid brick will not be permitted for several days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26

was with the great Italian actor, Tommaso Salvini, with whom she played most of the Shakespearean and other classic heroines, and won a per- manent place in the roll of great American actresses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
FOUND.

Near the borough of Bridgeport an old saddle with plated Nstirrups. The owner can have it by proving property and paying charges. Apply to this office, or to David Curtiss, 3rd, Strat- Ao1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
BRIDGEPORT As | WAS
 1OO-50- -20-YEARS AGO (Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

JIG Hotel have been superbly frescoed and the castings grained over in imi- tatlon Of black walnut, making the handsomest set of public rooms we know of in this state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
WHALE WASHED ASHORE.

A whale measuring 60 feet in length was washed ashore at Rock away Beach on Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
EXEMPTION BILL LOST.

The bill making certain exemption from taxation in favor of manufactu- fers was lost at Hartford as was also the bill to repeal as much of the. Act as provides for the collection of -du- ties on licenses for retailers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
TO MAKE CORRECTION.

General Registrars Smith and Far mer will sit tonight in their office in the Masonic building, Broad street for the purpose of making any cor rections in the list necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
SHOW COMING HOME

The Barnum & Bailey show will close the season in Chicago this week and the trains are expected to reach the Winter quarters Saturday of next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
LEG FRACTURED.

Frank Radan, AZ Garden street fell from his bicycle at Seaside park last night and sustained a fracture of the right leg near the ankle. "a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
ARRIVAL.

A Dutch brig arrived at Philadelphia on the 14th inst, from Amsterdam with 12S passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
IMPROvEDHOTEL.

The walls of the reading-room, bil- Hard room and bar-room of the Allan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26

Federal Judge Elmer B. Adams of St. Louis, died of paralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
LAPS CELEBRATE FOR THE TELEPHONE Observe Twenty-Fifth Anni- versary of Its IntrOduc-
 ton Into Japan

TclSio, January 9.--(Corresponden of the Associated Press )--With the celebration of the twenty fifth anni- versary of the inauguration of the tele- phone in Japan the leading newspapers publish the portrait of John J. Carty, the American telephone expert, and a sketch of his career, and at the same time voice appreciation of his assist ance in establishing the telephone in this country. The men who built the first apparatus and system in Japan studied under MT. Carty in the United States and he is therefore called the patron of the Japanese telephone.'' Emperor Mutsuhito decorated him with the order of the rising sun.
 Telephone girls and linesmen who have been long in the service have distinguished themselves by devotion to duty were presented with a purse of money today and a short history of the telephone in Japan was given to the public
 It was on the 16th of December, 1S9O that the service was opened in Japan with only two exchanges. in Tokio and Osaka, and with only 300 subscribers. At present there are over HOO exchange offices with the sub scribers totalling 210,000. The annual profits from the service reach 10,000,- 900 yen or $5.000,000, while 5,940,00O yen or $25,970.000 have been invested in the enterprise. About 22,5o0,00O yen credit will be asked at the present ses- sion of the Diet to enable further en- largement of the service during the next five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
MUCH ACTIVITY ON
 DRY GOODS MARKET
Only Weak Spot in Market Is Standard Prints, Caused
 by Scarcity of Dyestuffs

New York. February 12.-With mills running to their capacity, users of cotton goods are complaining of scarcity in many lines. and of slow deliveries in other lines The only weak spots in an otherwise firm market are in certain staple constructions of print cloths, and some numbers of Ss-inch sheetings. This weakness is explained by the uncertainty attending the procuring of dyestuffs, which prevents converters and printers from making long commitments on un- finished fabrics. Coarse sheetings for the bag trade are very firm in 40-inch widths, and this is also true of many lightweight ducks. Hose and beltlng duck are scarce for quick delivery, the domestic trades needs having increased very much of late Standard prints are still held at value, but printers are run ming as full as scarcity of dyes will per init. Dress ginghams have been ad- vanced to a basis of 91zc for choice east ern grades, and staple gingnams are sell ing at 71zc. The active demand for fine and fancy cottons continues in first and second hands, some mills having entered contracts that will carry them till Oc- tober. Jobbers are doing very active business, and the markets have been full of buyers for retail and .,saer distribut- ing establishments Knit goods are ac- tive and firm, and yarns continue in full demand. Current quotations on cotton goods are as follows: Print cloths, &- inch, 64x64s, 4c, nominal; 64x60s, 35sc 315- inch, 64x64s, Sc; southern standard sheet ings, S140S15c; denins, Bounce, 161ec nom- inal; tickings, S-ounce, 141sc; prints, 6c, at value; staple ginghams, 71sc; dress ginghams, 91sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Fruits and Produce

(Wholesale QuotationS) Apples-Fancy York Imperial, bbl., $450; fancy Winesap. bbl., $5; fancy Black Twigs. $5; bulk, $2.759S bbl; fancy Ar kansas Black apples. $5G5.50. Oranges-F Florida, box, $So0; Sat suma oranges, $3. .2593. 50 per box. Grapefruit-Box, $36D325. Grapes-Malaga, keg, $6.50@7 Cranberries-Barrel, $10; box, $2.50 Pears-Oregon, box, $3.25. Bananas-Bunch, $1.5O02. Lemons-Fancy imported, box, s5; fancy California, $5.
 Limes-$1Q1.25.
 London Layer Raisins-$1.sS Figs-$2.50 case. g Citron-1Sc lb.
 Irish Potatoes-Michigan white, bu., S1 40 Onions-Red and yellow, pound. S4c Peanuts-51s@615c per ID. Tomatoes-Cuba, per crate. S3.25. Cabbages-Danish, pound, 11kc. Rutabagas-Pound 1%c. Sweet Potatoes-Bushel, soc. Lettuce-Hamper, $2. Celery-California, $6.50 crate Snap Beans -$2@2.5O per hamper. New Crop Lima Beans-71Ac lb.: black eyed peas, 51sG6c.
 Pecans-Fancy paper shell. 2O@25c; Tex as, 15c.
 English walnuts-No 1 California soft shell. 171zc; No. California, 15c. Butternuts-19c ID.
 Brazil Nuts-6c ID. Prunes-8@10c lb.
 Dates-S3 case.
 Pig Feet-$2.25 keg Mackerel-$6.75 half-barrei Cocoanuts-Per 100. $6.5017 Florida Pineapples-S3 per crate Florida Strawberries-3Oc at. box. Mobile Cabbage-$1.50 per crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
EPISCOPAL CLERGY
 ASKING ID ENLIST
Over Thousand Curates in London Petition Bishop
 for Permission

London, February S.-(Correspondence of The Associated Press. )-The petition which over thousand curates in Lon don are presenting to the Bishop of Lon don brings to fresh stage the question of whether clergymen of the established church (Episcopalian) should be allowed to enlist According to the established rule of the Anglican church, clergymen are forbidden to serve in the fighting forces except as chaplains or non-com- batants. The clergymen signing the peti- ton to the bishop are of military age and would have enlisted long ago, they say. but for violating the law of the church.
 A discussion has been carried on in the open letter columns of the newspapers for some time in this regard. Opposi- ton to enlistment by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the various bishops rests on the theory that by ordination the clergyman is dedicated to Gods service, and that the profession of a soldier is in- comfortable with the priesthood. This finds some support in the church and laiety. But the more popular point of view is that there are wars often based on righteousness, and self-sacrifice for a righteous cause Is one of the ideals of the church.
 They tell their people every day" writes rector of Stockbridge in re- gard to the clergy, that every man who offers himself as a soldier saves the lives of many of his countrymen; it is therefore necessary, if more and more lives are to be saved that more and more men must offer. We are also preaching this is a righteous war.
 He then asks:
 Should not the clergy lead in the promotion of righteousness? And if it is true that by the war the principle of righteousness will be more firmly estab- lished than ever before, is not that a work fit for a priest, or even bishop?''
 The clergymen signing the petition ad- dress the following letter to the Bishop of London:
 We, the signatories of this letter, be- lieving that the needs of our country de- mand the most efficient utilization of the nations resources, respectfully re- quest your lordship to-
 1. Consider the possibility of so reor- ganizing the work of the diocese as will permit of the largest number of clergy being set free for whole or part time for work directly in, connection with the war. a
 2. Invite all clergy of military age to offer themselves for those branches of national service for which your lord- ship deems them suitable and to under- take whatever work may, in accordance with this action, be allotted to them.
 3. Consider if it be not possible to waive the rule which at present pro. hibits clergy from serving in the com, batant ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
"Yes or Noo

Max MIGHTY liitii, III od6C.
 Nov, madam" said the prosecuting attorney, as he shook one lean. long finger within an inch of the nose of the frightened looking little woman who was on the witness stand for the first time in her life. Be so good, madam, as to bear in mind that you are under oath and that you are expected to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. You understand that, madam?'
 s'Yes,| sir.''
 Then, madam, will you please tell the jury whether or not on the day the accident as the result of which the plain tiff is suing for damages occurred you were in a position in which you saw the defendant and the plaintiff, one or both, in person, with nothing to obstruct your range of vision with unimpaired eye sight, and if they were going in opposite directions or vice versa, and if the street car in the case was going north or south and parallel to the vehicle in which the plaintiff sat or otherwise. and if you heard any outcry and by whom, male or female. and you are sure that you re- tained your mental equilibrium to tho extent of not becoming excited and if the horse driven by the defendant was going north or south or otherwise and, to the best of your recollection, proper care was taken by the drivers of both vehicles and were they in juxtaposition to each other or not Now. madam, yes or mo-, and remember that you are un- der oath and that your reply will be- come part of the court records Now. madam, calmly and without bias. yes or noi'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
PRICES UNCLAIMED
 0N MORRIS AVENUE
Demand for Produce Especi- ally Good With a Fair
 Supply

Morris avenue closed the week yes- terday with prices practically un- changed, but business at the week end was more brisk than for some weeks past. The demand in the pro- duce market has been especially good for the last three days of the week and other lines basked in the reflected light of the prosperity of this division of the local markets.
 In the egg market a reduction is due, and 1t will be marked up Monday unless there is prospects for a cessa- tion of the large shipments which have marked the week just closed The de- mand has been only fair, while ship ments have continued to arrive with unfailing regularity.
 In the fish market the scarcity has been the predominating factor of the week and dealers hold forth no prom ise of better things for the coming week. Pensacola dealers are making no promises to local wholesalers and the dealers here are awaiting advices before making predictions.
 Tomorrow's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price Hens-14c.
 Fryers-20c.
 Broilers-22c.
 Guineas-20c.
 Roosters-10c per pound.
 Fresh Country Eggs-2Sc; graded, BOG; storage eggs. 23c.
 Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c.
 Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
TRADING QUIET ON
 COTTON MARKET
Week-End Figures BulIish, But Contributed to the
 Steadiness of Market

New Orleans, February 12.-small price changes and small market re- suited from the weekend trading in cotton here today, with Liverpool closed before trading commenced and New York observing holiday business was restricted. The tone was steady and the market stood at small rise the entire session.
 In the early trading prices gained to 6 points but later they sagged under the dullness. Liverpool stood higher than due, but other bullish fea- lures seemed discounted. The close was at 8 net gain of 2 to 3 points.
 Conflicting reports from the interior regarding the new crop were partly responsible for the small business. There was much talk of small acreage but weather conditions were reported almost perfect and it was claimed blowing had begun over a great area and that the soil was in good shape for field work to go ahead fast
 Weekend figures were generally considered bullish, but they created little buying power, although they contributed to the steadiness of the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13

Local real estate men predict wonderful year for real estate in this city They base this prediction the fact that favorable opportunity for investment has been presented by Birmingham real estate and Tn addition the reaction caused by the in Europe and which far as this country concerned due to ner vous apprehension rather than unhealthy economic dtons has passed away and given place to wonderful competence on the part of the buying public.
 An editorial in one of our great metropolitan daies covers the situation perfectly. The editor says:
 "In time of public stress when many varieties of in- vesnent are questioned real estate stands at the front in the matter of certainty It is security that is visible it's value is easily estimated and it subject to fewer vcisstudes than many kinds of property. Land will al ways be here it cannot be blown away at the mouths of guns and will always be needed As population grows, it's uses and value will grow"
 This editorial utterance calls attention to the value of real estate investments as security in time like the pres ent The war is less likely to have depressing effect real estate than any other form of security People who picking up bargains in real estate in Birming ham today are hardly likely to make mistake.
 This city has never grown has i'll the last two three years Its industries have been increasing and banding In the meantime owing to general hesitancy that is nation wide in it's scope real estate values today are conservative to tempting degree Judgment in the purchase of property at this time should bring excellent returns
 Land is the only permanent property If you want safe investment, buy land.
 The Age-H -Herads classified Real Estate will prove valuable directory to many unWorked opportunities in Birmingham real estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Bank Statement


 Washington, February 12.-Invest- ments of federal reserve banks in mu- nicipal warrants increased nearly $5,- O00,000 during the past week, accord ing to statement of the banks con- dition February II, issued today by the federal reserve board. It shows: Re- sources: Gold coin and certificates in vault, $255, 2S4,000; gold settlement fund. $S3,9SS,000; gold redemption fund with the United States treasurer $1,- 10000; total gold reserve, $34O,342,000; legal tender notes, silver, etc, S15,- 248.000; total reserve. $355. 900. Bills discounted and bought: Maturities within 10 days, 5,92S,000; from II to 30 days, $12,543,OO0;~ from 31 to 60 days. $18,944,000: from 61 to 90 days, $12,617,0 ,000; over 90 days, $2,696,000; to- tai, -$52,72S,000. Investments United States bonds, $25,304.000; municipal warrants, S25,577,000; total earning as- sets, $103,609,000; federal reserve notes, net, $28,344,000; due from federal re- serve banks, net, $12,964,000 all other resources, $12,889, ,000; total reserves, $513,396,000. Liabilities: Capital paid in, $54,S90, 600; government deposits, $26,- 881,000; reserve deposits, net, $421,- 927000; federal reserve notes, net, S9,- 5570O0; all other liabilities, s141,OO0; total liabilitiess s5d3. 3.396,00O; gold re- serve against net deposit and note lia- bilities, 76.4 per cent; cash reserve against net deposit and note liabilities 79.8 per cent; cash reserve against net deposit liabilities after setting aside 40 per cent gold reserve against ag- gregate net liabilities on federal re- serve notes in circulation, S0.7 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
eows and heiferg, s4.OO@s.5O; native

cows and heifers, $4.00@6.50; native calves. $6.00@11.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, none; nominal Year ling weathers, $500 @10O0; lambs, S9.OO @11.25; ewes, $6.25@775
 Kansas City, February 12.--Hogs: Receipts, 12,0OO; lower. Bulk, $7.75 o 300; heavy, $7.95@S10; packers and butchers. s7.So@9.OO; light, $770@ 7.90; pigs, $6.50@7.5O
 Cattle: Receipts, 200; steady. Prime fed steers. sS.50@9.00; dressed beef steers, $7.O0@s.4O; southern steers, $6.00@7.5O; cows, $4.25@7OO; heifers, $6.25@8.75; stockers, $6.00@7.75; bulls, $5.25 @6.5O; calves. $6.50@1O.5O.
 Sheep: Receipts, none; steady. Lambs, $10.25 @10.90; yearlings, $9.00@975; wethers, $7.5O@S25; ewes, $700@7.6O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 11.62c; re- ceipts, 2694; exports, 3943; sales, 900; stock, 422,394
 Galveston: Middling, 12.1Oc; receipts, 7727; exports, 6954; sales, 407; stock, 306,596
 Mobile: Middling, 11.5Oc; receipts, 1o7; sales, 300; stock, 19,776.
 Savannah: Middling, 11.SSc; receipts, S793; sales, 953; stock, 199.221.
 Charleston: Middling, 119sc; receipts, 463; stock, S6,647.
 Wilmington: Receipts, 115; stock, 5O638.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.SSc; receipts, S910; sales, 25; stock, 127,S59
 Baltimore: Stock, 2709.
 Boston: Middling, 12.10c; receipts, S67; stock, 12,O00.
 Philadelphia: Stock, 2SS1.
 New York: Stock, 327,007.
 Minor ports Receipts, S54; stock, 72,100.
 Total today: Receipts, 20030; exports, 10,897; stock, 1,629,8 82S
 Total for week: Receipts. 0,OSO; ex- ports, 10,897.
 Total for season: Receipts, 5.17s,OOs; ex- ports, 3,123551.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-13
Flour and Feedstuffs

Colorado patent s7.00; self-rising flour, s7.75; Tennessee flour, $7.20; Michigan flour. $.65; Idaho flour. $6.T0; Indiana flour, $750; hard winter wheat flour, $6.75@7.25; Minnesota spring wheat, $7.10; wheat shorts, $23; mixed shorts, $31; pure wheat bran, $29: C. S. meal, 71ac per cent, $37; Cremo meal, $32; C. s. hulls, sir per ton; No 1 timothy hay, SPA per ton; pea green alfalfa, west ern. $2s; southern alfalfa, $26; mixed feeds. per ton. $S7; oats, per bushel, No. 2 white, Csc; corn, per bushel, 95c; corn meal, $1.S0 per 2-bushel sack chops, $1. .s5; poultry rood, $S9; dairy food. $s5: John son grass hay. s15.