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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
FRESH AIR FUND
 ASSOCIATION IS
 SUED FOR $7,5OO
Life Publishing Go. Alleges That Amount Has Been
 Withheld By Trustee.

Alleging tht $7,500 has been with held by the Branchville Fresh Air as sociation, Attorney General George E. Hinman has brought action in the superior court against the association on behalf of Life Publishing Co. of New York. Papers in the action, which court, were served today.
 It is claimed by President Mitchell of the Life Go. that since 1887 the company has maintained a Fresh Air fund and has kept farm in Branch vile known as Life's Farm, where chill dren from the sluns of New York are sent each summer to get the benefit of country air.
 The late Edwin Gilbert, a wealthy Ridgeheld manufacture donated the 1T acre farm to the Fresh Air fund and when he died in 1906 he left 300 shares of the Gilbert & Bennett Man ufacturing Co. stock, the dividends from which were to be used to help finance the farm.
 The Branchvil1e association. was named as trustee Of this fund and it is claimed that dividends at the rate piling up. The amount of dividends now is said to be $7,500, but the Life Co. claims the Branchville association ha. refused to turn over this money,
 Attorney General Hinman asks the court to order, the money turned over to the Life Co.,. to furnish an account ing and also asks that the Branchville association be removed as trustee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
Bride To-Be Takes i License Fee From
 Her Stocking Bank

One of the prettiest and best dressed women that has ever visited the town clerks office filed application for a marriage license today. She was Inez Mattice. singer, 22. of New York. She filed application for license to marry Carl DanieIson, S8. also a singer of New York. She said both were born in Sweden. Town Clerk Schultz filled out the application then said, "One dollar, please"
 Miss Mattice's perfect blonde com plexion turned very red with, bushes for an instant then g1ancing quickly behind her she turned her back of the town clerk while she extracted the amount of the fee from the Women's National bank. She said she would be back on Saturday for the license. It will be her first marriage but the prospective bridegroom is a divorcee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
DELEGATES
 AT G. o. P. CONVENTION

Topeka, Kan, March 21-Twelve women delegates attended the Repub- Hcan state convention here today.
 Harmony was the keynote of the pre-convention gathering, although it was apparent a contest over the cleo ton of at least one of the four dele gates-at-large to the national conven- ton might develop. w. y. Morgan, of Hutchinson, Charles F. Scott of lola, and Ali Williams of Columbus, were generally agreed upon. Joseph l.. Bristow, former United States Sena- tor, and former Governor Willis J. Bailey were being discussed as fourth delegate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
THREE HUNDRED
 AT MACHINISTS'
 SPRING MEETING
Lodge Off1cersAddress Gath ering and Institute Rem
 ington Local.

More than 300 machinists gathered this morning at Sokol hall for the opening of the spring campaign for improved conditions. Thomas J. Saw age and Robert Fechner, members of the executive board. and J. F. Ander- son, first vice president of the execu- tive board, were present. c. T. Mich olson, member of the executive board, will be at the meeting this evening.
 More than 5000 tickets were sold for the days meeting, so that it is expected great crowd will be pres ent this evening. Addresses will be heard and plans for the spring will be consid cred.
 Names of the prospective members of the Remington lodge were gather ed this morning and many more are expected tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
 DIED.
iJORGEN SEzN-In this city, Monday, March 2eyoE1916. Jacob Jorgensen.
 Friendssare invited to attend the

lJORGEN SEN-In this city, Monday, March 2esoE1s16s Jacob Jorgensen.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the underta king par lors of M. J. Cannon, 1O51 Broad { street. on Wednesday, March 22 at 2:30 p. m. Burial at Lakevfew cemetery. a* BRADY-In this city, March 19, 1916, James T. Brady, son of the late James F. and Catherine Brady, aged 46 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 110 Wheeler avenue on Wednes- day, March 22, at g a. m. and from St. Patricks church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul at 9:3O a. m. Interment at St. HichaePs cemetery.
 | S 20 b%p lCOOPER-Tn the Bridgeport hospital Sunday, March 19. 1916, Mrs. Ada Cooper, aged 58 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Annie Firth, Long Hill, on "Wednesday, 22nd inst, at 2 o'clock D. m. Burial in Lakeview cemetery Bridgeport. a*p BROADWAY-In this city, March 20, 1916. Charles s. Broadway.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of Rourke and Boucher, 1925 Main street on Wednesday. March 22 at 2:SO p. m-s Interment at Park cemetery. asp McCABE-In this city, Sunday, Mar 19, 1916, Mary, beloved wife of Hugh McCabe.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. 226 Olive street on Wednesday, March 22nd at 8:30 a. ra., and from St. Augustine's church where a I'd z be offered for the srepose of her soul at o'clock BuriaE at St Michaefs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
Smart skirts, corduroy--$3.75!

As bright and beautiful and Springlike as the blos all long to see Y Luminous rose, soft gray of light tone, pure white Two styles, each with pleat down front.
 One finished with flap pocket with fancy patch pocket.
 Trimmed with pearl buttons, or plainly finished Each style made with belt, one has pearl buckle And cut new graceful full model. S3 Z5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
TAKE WILLIAM BUKLON
 BACK TO BAYONNE.

William Buklon, age 26, rooming at 49 West. avenue, wanted by the police auth critics of Bayonne, N. J., was brought back to that city today. He is wanted on a charge of assault. which almost resulted fatally to the victim. He was located at his room ing house by the local police last T1ig
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
THE FORD TRACTOR
NOW READY. IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES

Wanted-Responsi men or estab- lished dealers to take the local agency in every city and town for the sale of the Ford Tractor; does the work of six to eight horses. Some choice territory open. Write today for our
 Introductory Offer to Dealers Give full particulars in first letter to insure reply.
 THE FORD TRACTOR COMPANY
 Minneapolis, Minn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
PREMIER IMPROVED

F. J. F'reyler, proprietor of the Fairfield cafe, and one of the best known German residents of this city, who has been very i'll at his home in High street was reported today as improving. MT. F'rey1er has been suffering from an attack of acute in digestion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
DIED

ROCK-In this city, March 1s. 1916. Charles A. Rock. aged AT years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 36 Cedar street on Wednesday, March 22 at 2:3o D. m. Interment St. MichaePs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

ONE 1916 Motor truck for sale. Most reasonable proposition ever offered. Terms to- suit purchaser. Address
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

FOR SALE-Walnut Beach, rooms, all year house, near beach; sleeping porch, sidewalks, water, bath, gas and coal range. Address H., Care of Farmer a%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

a IunIy cTeaLUTe.
 He will keep the house painted up. He will keep the lawn shaven and trimmed all through the He will have his auto overhaued and painted up each spring And he will his old clothes till his wife tells him he needs a suit a overcoat
 And then Well, his clothes ready. No delay; for made ready long ago
 Rich fabrics and correct styles from the masters-Hart Schafner Marx and the House of Kup- penheimer.
 Styles picked because we know they are what Bridge port want.
 Fabrics picked because know Bridgeport mems tastesand because know these fabrics will give good service.
 Tailoring that know, and that has proved is right and thorough.
 How much to pay? Such figure a pleases between $15 and $40; with magnetic collection at that favQrite price of 25
 Main floor, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Patrick Ring, a patient at Bellevue hospital, jumped into the East River and was drowned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

The scarcity of paper may be giv- en as an excuse for not writing let ters, but, it will never prevent people from buying newspapers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Saturday evening; white, mark on face, bat ears, white feet Re ward if returned to pr. I. L. Net tletop, Corner Washington Avenue and Catherine. a%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Clothed in the faded Confederate uniform he wore as one of Morgan S men in the Civil War, Captain David A. Tandy was buried at Hopkinsville Ky.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Bringing 16O passengers and 5000 bags of mail, the steamer Orduna ar rived at New York from Liverpool
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

The Atlantic Refining Co.,, of PhiIa- increase to it's expert machinists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Tom Karl, one Of the founders o1 the Bostonians and the original Robin Hood, died at Rochester, N. Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
Munitions Worker
 Fatally Hurt When
 He Drops Eliminate
Continued from page

load.
 Coroner John J. Phelan began an in- vestigation at o'clock this afternoon. He received notification from officials of the Bridgeport hospital that Ber- gold was under ether and in 9, critical condition.
 Bergold has been in the employ of the company since only last Wednes day. He had just cleared the ''hoodoo'' illuminate mixing shanty when the ex- plosion took place. In this shanty at tn Arctic street entrance to the yards, east of the bridge, two men were in stantly killed and one maimed for life during 1915.
 In this shanty Charles Schreiber, age 50, 21 Beardsley lane, was instantly killed on January II of last year. On Nov. of the same year, John Martin, age 27, 1891 Stratford avenue, was se- riously injured. He recovered but was maimed for life. In the same place on Nov. last year, Frank Bell, age 30 IA Beardsley lane, was instantly killed by an explosion of illuminate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail- road has ordered 40, GOO tons of steel rails from the Illinois Steel O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21
Suit or skirt
 made to order simply must fit.

Whether it be fact fancy, many women cannot find suit skirt that fits as they wish.
 To such women, comes this interesting news at the very first day of Spring.
 We will make suits to measure for $9
 We will make skirts to measure for $l25
 may choose from the seasonabe tasteful gath erg sutings and skrtngs just exactly what they wish For the cloth, they will pay simply the regular price of $1 to $25O yard. a skirt.
 The store guarantees that each completed suit or will thoroughly satisfactory in tailoring and Tn t These stylish seaSOnable wOolens ready Tn black ana m all the liked and tasteful coor and combinations of coo Fancy checks Wool poplins Broadcoths Serges Wool taffeta Bed ord cord Gabardines Rich plads Mixed sUlt1ngs
 Fancy-stripe prunnella Fancy stripes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

soda clerk, give reference and experience, steady position. Answer Care of Farmer, F. E. F.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Farmer want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-21

FOR SALE--5 passenger car, good condition, ready to run, suitable for a jitney. Cheap for cash. Address w. w. F., Care Farmer.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
BRIDGES CO DOWN
BEFORE THE FLOODS

Los Angeles, Jan. 29.--Although
normally dry stream beds we're run
ming over today, the southern Cali
fornia storm waters had subsided
from nearly all inundated territory
and hundreds we're busy repairing
the damage.
This latest blow at the highway
system cost the southern counties
more than $4,000, according to es-
timates. Many bridges must be re-
built, washouts filled and great deal
OF roadbed entirely re-laid. Railroads
are rushing repairs, and trains which
had been stalled for so hours were
moved today
The damage was most severe In
the orange groves, where lanes were
hacked through famous orchards and
tho low lands between Los Angeles
and the beaches.
Reports from nearby towns this
morning indicated that the work OF
clearing the streets Of fallen trees
and other debris was completed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
BROTHER IS HELD !.
WAR PRISONER BY
ALLIES IN FRANCE

Andrew Gigler has just received a
letter from his brothers wife in Ger
many bringing the news that his
brother, believed lost in battle in
northern France, was still alive,
though held prisoner OF war in
France. The last Mr.. Gigler had pre-
viously heard his brother was report
ed among the missing, and had been
given up as lost. The brother was
fighting with his regiment OF Ba-
varians in northern France, and at
some time since the big offensive
campaign in September was severely
wounded. He was accompanied by
two OF his comrades when he fell,
and they assisted him as far as was
possible in leaving the field Of battle.
They were Obliged to desert him,
however. to make their own escape,
and that was the last heard OF him
for several weeks, except that his
wife received the official card telling
her that her husband was missing" I"
1t was not known by the comrades
how severely Mr.. Gigler was wound
ed, but now letter comes from him
in France. The letter was severely
censored before being allowed to
leave France, though the fact that
the prisoner of war states that he is
working indicates that he has recov-
cred from his injury. The censor
cut out that portion OF the letter that
stated where and at what he was
working, but the relatives were
greatly relieved to know that he was
in the land OF the living and still
able to work. The letter stated that
prisoners were kept on very short
rations and were also much in need
OF woolens to keep them warm. Show
ing the increasing cost of provisions
in the belligerent countries, Mrs.
Gigler stated in her letter to Andrew
Gigler that she had mailed her hus-
band some things. including pound
of sausage that cost four marks a
pound. This represents about a dol
lar in American money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

Oakland. Cal. Jan. 29.---That the
metal iIfoboat carried by the Inflated
steam schooner Aberdeen has not
been discovered and no part OF II has
been cast upon the beach and that
In his opinion the eight members OF
the Aberdeens crew may be safe In
Il or have been picked up by some
outbound vessel. was the statement
of Bert Lindcrman. brother OF Cap
tain Fred Linderman, owner OF the
boat. Bert Linderman is the San
Francisco agent for the Signal line
OF steamers, OF which his brother is
the principal owner.
II hold fast TO the theory that the
Aberdeen did not break up until after
she hit bottom In the breakers he
told the United Press today. Every
thing bears out tho theory that the
men. realizing that the wreck OF the
vessel was inevitable. left her In the
metal iifeboat on tho open sea. III
they did this. they are probably far
out on the water today or have been
picked up by some passing vessel
Tho Aberdeen was equipped with a
high class metal hfeboat, equipped
with two air compartments. Tho boat
was one OF the best OF Its kind, and
was In addition to the wooden boats
which have been cast up In splinters
by the waves"
Lindcrman's theory IA borne out by
men OF the life-saving station. That
the Aberdeen. a staunch vessel. went
TO pieces In the open sea Is theory
that Is being discarded from the fact
that parts OF her that would have
sunk are upon the beach. II Is also
believed that the men realized their
danger long before the schooner got
into the breakers. and knowing that
Il would be impossible for them to
effect landing In the angry surf. put
directly out to sea.
The fact that no bodies have been
found along the beach, though the
vessel and everything aboard has
been cast up by the sea, also strength
ems Linderman's theory,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
LOSE
TRENCHES TO
GERMANS
Teutons, in New Offensive on
the Western Front, Win
Mile Of Allies Enhench-
ments and Village Of Frisz

Berlin, via Wireless to SayyiHe,
Jan. 2s.-In the greatest German
offensive along the western front in
months the Teutons won nearly
mile OF French trenches in the Artois
region. captured the village Of Frisz
and 1000 yards Of French trenches
south OF the river Somme. along with
1900 prisoners. the war office re-
vealed today.
The double offensive was launched
early yesterday, when the Germans
stormed the French lines.
Several French attacks near Neu-
vile broke down, though the enemy
occupied mine crater" the state
ment added.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
FAMILY Of SIX IS
DROWNED IN KANSAS
Continued on Page A.

Arkansas City. Kas., Jan. 29.--
Seven persons are known to be dead
in floods along the Arkansas river,
while hundreds are homeless. Con-
ditions, already alarming, promise
to be worse before night, with the
rivers at the highest stages ever re-
corded.
The drowned are reported to have
been family Of six who perished
in the breaking Of a levee at Watson,
and man fording the Cadron river,
An 1S-foot wall of water carried
houses before It and left Watson un-
der at least II feet OF water.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
FOR NATIONAL
DEFENSE, SAYS WILSON
President Makes First Preparedness Address Of His Tour
at Pttsburg Saturday, Warning His Hearers That 1t Is
the Business Of the Nation to Get Ready for Poiec-
ton But Not in Any Case for Aggression

Pittsbnrg. Jan. Warning the
American people that new circum-
stances have arisen for which the
country must prepare itself" Presi-
dent Wilson today asked that all
tend to the business OF preparing
not for war. not for aggression but
for national defense"
Through his speech there ran a
strain OF grave warning that perils
may be Just ahead. Dangers TO Amer
lea he termed grave and constant"
Thrust aside your personal am
bitlons," he counseled. and act for
the welfare OF the country"
"The struggle abroad has now last
ed year and half; the end Is not
yet--and all the time things are get
ting more and more difficult to
handle. II all could see the dis
patches read every hour, they
would know how difiicult II has been
TO maintain peace.
I'VE are In the midst OF world
we can not alter. and therefore. as
your responsible servant, | must tell
you that the dangers are grave and
constant.
I'VE are even dependent now upon
the iheiligerents for the movement OF
our commerce. Where there Is con-
tact there Is likely to be friction, and
with nations engaged as many now
are in a life and death struggle. they
are likely to become stubbornly
steadias in their proposals and con-
victions."
The presidents words stirred more
than 5000 persons crammed into
Memorial hall. Nearly as many more
we're packed into the second floor OF
tho building, hoping that the execu-
tive would address them later. Yet
others we're herded along the side
walks. demanding entrance. So great
was the throng that the president
addressed briefly an overflow meet
ing.
II want you to go home, deter
mined to tell all within the circle OF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
CALIFORNIA OIL
FIELDS DAMAGED
CBy United Press Leased Wire,

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Fresno. CAL, Jan. 29.--With the
work OF clearing away the debris pro-
crossing rapidly. central California
today counted the cost of the terrific
storm which has just swept the San
Joaquin valley. The bulk of the
damage is centered in the Coalinga,
Kern and Lost Hills districts. In
the Coalinga district alone more
than 525 derricks were blown over,
causing damage estimated at ST.
400, 900.
Advices from Taft today estimated
that between 600 and 700 derricks
had been blown over in the Kern
county fields and that the total storm
damage in that vicinity would ex-
ceed $1,750,000.
Undaunted by their great losses,
however, the oil men Of both dis
tricts have already begun to provide
for the future. Lumber in enorm-
Gus quantities is being rushed here
and the work Of reconstructing the
destroyed rigs has already begun.
In addition to the demolished rigs
many of the companies suffered de-
struction or damage to warehouses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

Pittsburg, Jan. 29.--Before cheer
ing thousands, packed into Memorial
hall, President Wilson struck new
blow today in his fight to wir the ma
ton to his preparedness program.
The reception he got seemed to warm
him to his subject; his speech tingled
with an appeal TO patriotism for
backing in his efforts to make Amer
lea strong In defense.
"As your servant and representa-
tive, should come here and report
to you on public affairs" he declared
after voicing his thanks for the dem
onstration accorded him and his wife.
"It is the duty of every public man
to hold frank counsel with the people
he represents"
AT once he plunged into the prob
lem OF national preparedness.
/ There have been many views ex-
pressed on national Defense" he
said. Some proceed from sentiment,
and l do not feel free to criticize
any OF these. for this is a country
of free expression.
II love peace, but peace costs
something, and the best way to main
tain It is to gain the respect of other
nations, / have tried to be neutral,
not only in my acts, but in my feel
ings. It is hard to keep the judgment
cool when the world is running red
with blood. and 1t is hard to keep the
passion OF sympathy under control
OF the Judgment. But 1t is not wise
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30
DES0LAT|ON
IN PATH Of
DEL)GE
Waters From Breaking 0tay
Dam Destroy Half a Hun
dred Lives, and Wipe Out
Houses and Orange Groves

San Diego, Jan. 20 (yia Wireless
TO Los Angeles. While American
casalrymen rode through the muddy
tosolation that once was otay valleys 3
famous "frostless belt" today. hunt
Ing for bodies of so men. women and
children killed when lower otay dam
collapsed, dreary party Of refugees
started for San Diego, surrenderins
all idea OF finding their loved ones
remains.
Since Thursday night when the
dam sent a i0-foot wall OF water
laundering into peaceful orange
groyes and ranches. handful OF
those who escaped remained nearby.
hoping against hope that friends or
relatives might by some miracle have
been saved. But when tho soldiers
rode their horses into the morass to-
day and found nothing. the las, hope
died.
Returning from their search the
troops reported the deluse had swept
everything clean. Not trace re-
mained OF the groves. the cottages.
the ranches. or the people.
II was evident that the suddenly
looaed force struck With such force
that homes were smashed 10 drift
wood, trees scooped up. roots and all.
and human beings torn limb from
limb by the whirling food,
The survivors are those who heed
ed early warnings and ned to the
hills. Those who remained were kill
ed where they sat at dinner or stood
peoring out at the rain. The water
Travelled at express train speed, and
everything living In its path was
doomed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-30

STILL HOLDS HOPE
FOR CREW Of LOST
STEAM SCHOONER

Oakland, Cal, Jan. 2s.--Reports
OF a lifeboat filled with men and
buifcted by the waves OF the ocean
on Point Monterey have been re-
ceiycd by Captain Fred Hndcrman.
owner OF the ill-fated steam schooner
Aberdeen. Tho news Strengthens the
belief OF tho captain and his brother
that the crew 81 tho vessel may yet
bc safe and arrangements for pa
troll TO cruise In the vicinity are being
made.