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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
COL. FITzCIBB0NS THRILLS AT CALL
 OF PRES. WILSON
Soldier Blood Quickens In Man Who Organized the
 Ninth Regiment.

The. soldier blood of Col. Richard F'itzgibbons. aged 82, thrilled with the v1gor of youth, this morning, as he read in the newspapers that the Ma stionaI Guard had been called to the colors.
 More than half century ago the call came for the militia to come to arms. Col. Fitzgfbbons, then captain of the Washington Life Guards, as senn'bled his men, at their meeting place at Wall and Main streets. With aIacrity they volunteered for the three months, and were enlisted with the First Regiment at New Haven.
 The troop, with it's commander and it's regiment, went to Bull Run, i'll fat ed battle, in which the northern troops received 9. licking which they did not expect.
 We ran as fast as any of the rest, '' said the colonel, this morning, and some of us were wounded there. and others taken prisoners, and given a dose of Libby prison.''
 After this the Colonel, still cap tain, returned to Bridgeport and rais- ed another com.any which went out with the Sixth Regiment, and he was captain of this company. But pres entIy, Governor Buckingham, called the young captain into counsel and asked him if it were possible to raise an Irish regiment.
 "I think sO, said the captain Suc- cinctly, You know the stock
 So the captain raised his regiment, which was called the Ninth, and there Governor Buckingham put : him in charge of it, and gave him the rank of Lieutenant-colone1. This regiment served with distinguished valor through the three years of the war. It spent some time before Vicksburg, fought at Baton Rouge, worked with Hancock at Deep River and otherwise aided in expressing the rebellion. The most deadly foe of the Ninth was not the bullets of the enemy, but the fever which lurked in the swamps of Louisiana Among the distinguished soldiers who were enlisted by Col Fitzgibbons, when he was serving as recruiting officer, were Capt. Alfred B. Beers, formerly comnander-in- chief of the Grand Army of the Re- public, and Major Thomas Boudren, recently deceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
DYING, WON'T BE ABLE TO RETURN TO NATIVE LAND
Parents Far Away Await Home Coming of Man
 Stricken Fatally Here.

In aadying condition at Lakeview home where he was taken about two weeks ago when suddenly stricken vto- .1ently insane, Petro Mauriu, a native of the Cape Verde Islands, continually raves while his parents await his re- turn to the Islands where his father is a rich planter and one of the prin- cipal men.
 Firing of the sedentary life about the large plantation over which his father held sway and des1rous of sec ing the world, Mauriu, who had, al- ways had a penchant for wandering, bid goodbye to his people and came to this country When he came here, many other Bravas had been brought to the United States to work as labor CTS and mixing with crowd of his own race he came to this city.
 Suddenly about two weeks ago Maur1u. at his boarding house, 2S7 intelligibly and became sulky, but 1t was though that he was simply mo- rose and Respondent. However, he soon became violent and when it was a5certaineG that he was out of his mind, the charities department was communicated with and he was talzcf, to 1.akevieW home.
 His brother, who had also come to this city, when told by the doctors that Petro was in bad shape, made efforts to procure passage for him on one of the ships returning to the is- lands. After much dickdring and bartering, he came to terms with the captain of the schooner Bertha which is now at New Bedford, Mass, and is soon to leave for the Cape Verde Is- lands.
 The captain of the schooner agreed to return Petro for the payment of the regular passage money, $25, and also a bonus of $30. After paying the money, the brother returned to this city but to his dismay has found that Petro's condition is hopeless and he may never reach the island where his people await his return
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
Okenuck Tribe to
 Confer Degrees On
 Candidates Tonight
fspeciaI to The Farrnerl


 Stratford. June 19.-At the meeting of the Okenuck tribe of Red Men, to be held this evening, three candidates will receive the Hunters and War r1ors' degree. The degree team of the tribe will perform the ceremony. Nominations of officers for the ensu- ing six months will also take place. A luncheon will follow
 The Parochial society of Christ church will hold a festival and lawn party Tuesday evening, June 20, at the residence of Mrs. Li11as SeI1eck, Main street. At 5:30 o'clock a, chicken sup per will be served. .rhe committee in charge will beNMrs. Ade1ine Gunther, Mrs. William B. Bristol, Miss Grace Aufford, Mrs. Charles A. Lowell, Mrs. Gilbert Edwards, Mrs. Lucy Garner, Mrs. Richard Smith, Miss Inez Ed wards. Mrs. E. R. Thomas, Mrs. Mer- rittt Axtell, Miss Pauline Veit, Miss Miss Helen Fo1lett, Miss Dorothy Gar Turney. Miss Elsie Wheeler, Beatrice Goode1l, Mrs. George Shelton, Mra- Hamy Burnes, Mrs. Walter Goddard, Mrs David Lf Rhoades, Mrs. Ernest Reed and Miss Winnie Todd.
 Miss Mabel A. Mcclellan was mar ried to Clifford A. Dole at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev. Edward N Packard, D. D., pastor of the Con- gregationa1 church. The marriage took place at the home of Miss Me CleIIan's parents on Sutton avenue. Miss Mcclellan is widely known in Stratford. She has been employed in the office of the D. W. Hall Coal Go. Mir Dole is in the trucking business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
SUBSCRIBE CASH FOR REM0DELING
 CHURCH CHAPEL
Members of St. Johns
 Would Make Building a g Community Center.

St Johns Episcopal church at Fairfield and Park, avenues Is plan ming extensive improvements to it's chapel that will make it a community center in all that is entertaining to the adult person or instructives amusing pr developing to the younger member.
 Though full plans have not been drawn for the remodeling, which is estimated to cost between $S'ooo ana $1O,0O0, the money is said to have been fully subscribed by several wealthy members of the parish
 The committee in charge will visit AtddIetown, Conn, this week, where a similar venture has been success fully operated
 As tentatively planned the chapel of the church, which is not conse- crated will be made into one large hall that with. screens, and other equipment may be temporarily sep arated for holding Sunday and such church meetings are now held in the building The basement will also be remodeled into. gymnasium and elub-roorns for the weekday use of such organizations and clubs as may be formed under the church man agement.
 The community or get-together spirit has been developed greatly un- der the guidance of Rev. Stephen 1Fisk Sherman, and with the growth of the church membership during the last year it has been deemed neces- sary to have some place for congrega- 6ion during weekdays when secular matters may have that consideration that is greatly needed for church upgrowth-
 Discussion of such plans began last winter and resulted in one member, whose, name is not disclosed, contrib alting $1,O0O to start fund. Other members gave Hberally, with the re- suit that the fund is said now to be adequate
 remodeIed is on Park avenue, known as thea Burroughs chapel, and is a continuation of the church building Neither the church nor the rectory at tlae corner of Laurel avenue will be changed at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
SWIMMING.

To any man confined in some stuffy office or factory. the boyhood memories of the old swimming hole have "a, glamor of romance. Nothing seems to stand out more clearly in his memory as joy of youth. The cold refreshment of the familiar stream, such a relief after wilter- ing hot day, brings boy nature to the highest point of enjoyment. It stirs the fro1ic spirit in the heart or youth, and i1 no other place IS there any such display of boisterous spirits.
 The yelling of the boys at the ball game has in it the zest of compet- itive struggle. forecasting the envies and emu1ations of later life. The pure animal ecstacy of bunch or young swimmers making the region resound with their gleeful crIes seems like human natures pure ex- tolerance under the most refreshing caress of Mother Earth.
 '. In properly conducted swimming lessons there is a wonderfully line physical development. The boy comes to the swimming hole, his shoulders bent over by study at desk Tn swimming he is simply compelled to practise deep breathing against the waters strong resistance No other exercise can be equally usefuI 1n oe- veIoping the chest and heart It was shown in one college test that 54 men made an average gain of eight pounds weight and 2S cubic inches of lung capacity, by taking four swimming lessons a week TOT SIX weeks.
 Unfortunately a good many boys never learn to swim. They may be located at a distance from any suit able river, lake or pool. On vacations they are relegated to the inglor1ous task of guarding thee lothes or thelr companfons They are a peril to every one in later life the moment they enter any kind of a boat They miss a manly sport and the purest viently located as respects this sport should make every effort to remedy the deficiency with good instruc- tors for their children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

and low fences, or more commonly none at all. Private lawns become, as fer as looking goes, a public park.
 A pretty garden goes far to make an otherwise unattracttve place seem beautiful Many of the old fashioned homes we used to see in our childhood were of themselves bare and ugly But they were redeemed by their love- Iy flowers The beloved varieties there cultivated were never more popular than today The man who wants his place to acquire distinction and char acter should raise a flower garden. It will pay double it's cost in enhanced value of the homestead, in case he wishes to sell.
 The wealthy family that employs hired gardeners does not get the wholesome exercise, nor the sattsfac- ton of creating beauty with his own hands, which is the finest reward of it all. But flowers pay their way, no matter who tends them.
 The elaborate and costly garden re- joices both the owner and the poor man who passes by. The latter feels no sentiment of jealousy at this kind of display. He recognizes it as a. con tribution made to town beauty, kind of thanks offering for the blessings of prosperity.
 The most IuxUriant gardens are of ten found around humble cottages, planted by people who seem least able to do the work. But they lead simple lives, have no exhausting social d1- ties nor elaborate housekeeping, and they rise early in the morning. It is to them what the golf links is to the erous contribution to community bet torY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
STATE c. A. c.
 MAY BE HELD
 AT FT. WRIGHT
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serve list who will probably be de- tailed to assist him. Recruits would be examined, enlisted here and sent to the rendezvous at Fort Wright.
 A number of changes in the person. mel of the officers of the local battal ion have taken place within the last few weeks. Only one first lieutenant will go with the local battalion. He is Lieut.. Arthur L. LaRocque of the Second company. He now ranks as 9 second lieutenant but took an exam nation Saturday for advance in grade and will be commissioned in the ad- vanced rank before the camp. He will do duty with his own company.
 First Lieutenants William N. Pot ter, Philip E.. Bronson and Louis R. O'Nei1, are all employed in the same department at the Loconob bile factory and they have been unable to get leave of absence to attend camp this summer. Second Lieutenant Miles G. Thompson who has been on the unas- signed list, will be assigned to duty with the Second company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
DIED.

AEHLHOUSE+In Shelton, June3 IF, 1916. Elizabeth, wife of Henry Mehl- house, aged 21 years. 4 months, Is days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late resi- dence, 200 Coleman street, Wednesday, June 21, at S.3O a. m. Requiem high mass at St. Augustine's church, Friday, June 23rd, at s:15 a. m.
 Interment St MichaePs ceme- tery D19 b@ COEIIGAN-In this city, Saturday, June IT, 1916. Johanna, widow of Michael CoIlfgan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par Iors of M. J.. Cannon, No. 1051 Broad street, on Tuesday, June 20, at s:30 a.. m., and from Sacred Heart church, at g o'clock. Burial at St. Augustine,s ceme- saP1NNE1R-In this city, Sunday, June 18, 1918, John Penner.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of M- J. Cannon. No. 1O51 Broad street, on Wednesday,. June sS Heart c1rurch. fat g o'clock.
 Burial at St. Michae1's cemetery.
 DIS bs KENNY-In this city, Sunday, June 18th, 1916, Margaret L., widow of Thomas H. Kenny. Friends are in- vitod to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, George M. Case. No. 1891 Main street, on Wed nesday, June 21st, at 1.so p. m.. and from St. Augustine's church at 2 o'clock
 5. Burial at St. MichaeFs cemetery. A mass of requiem will be offered at St. Augustfne's church on Friday ~S-,c @111< H. for the happy repose of her soul.
 D19 bs LKDDY-An anniversary high mass will be held for the late Margaret Lyddy on Tuesday morning at St Charles church at 7:3O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
CORNELL WINNER
 OF FRESHMEN 2
 MILE RIVER RACE

Race Course. Poughkeepsfe, N. r., June 19-The Cornell first year crew won the two mile freshman race here at noon, defeating Syracuse by about a length and a half of open water. Time, 11:05 4-5.
 Coach Ten Eyck's youngsters, after 8 thrilling struggle all the way up the course with Pennsylvania, won second place by about foot. The CoIurn- 'bia eight finished five or six lengths in the wake of the other crews.
 The race was rowed upstream in comparatively calm water with what little wind and tide there was against the oarsmen. Cornell took the lead at the start and was never headed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
Another High School
 Teacher Leaves Job

J. D. A1vord, who for the last year has been a teacher of English at the Bridgeport High school, will not sign a renewal of his contract or return to the faculty of the school next term. MT. A1vord Is not disgruntIed over the matter of salary, however. His mother recently died at the family home in a suburb of Rochester, N. Y.
 MT. AIvord's father is in the print ing business at Rochester. He has of fered MT. AIvord an interest in the business and he latter will give up teaching for a year at least to try out the new venture Z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
Fourth floor.
To keep floors
 cool and clean.

fiber carpet is sp4enddly sanitary, handsome in eff fect light but durable.
 Close-woven, firm, tasteful
 yard wide in good patterns in tan blue red green Of special value,-29c yd
 Rugs of heavy China mating are quickly moved from place place. They give good service either indoors porch; impart honey air to veranda Red tan green blue, 36 by 72 inches-50c
 Japanese have made grass that tasteful good and of small price, They stencied in excellent de green blue red 30 by 50 inches75c 36 by 72 inches,-$1.
 Cocoa door-nats that will quickly scrape all dirt from the shoes,-5Oc to $1
 new cork inoeum is intended especially for use in nursery bedroom. Light quiet attractive 1n pattern 50c square yard.
 Carpet tE1aI. floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
MICHAEL NOLAN.

Michael Nolan, 8 we'll known resi- dent of Stepney Depot. died suddenly at his home Sunday evening" Mir. Nolan was about the house during the day and had dinner with his fam fly. He complained of not feeling we'll and the family physician was hastily summoned and diagnosed the case as acute indigestion. Despite the medical attention, MT. Nolan passed away at p. m. He is sur vived by his widow and two children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
GonDsTEIN NAMED TRUSTEE

At a first meetiNg of creditors of Richard Copans, a Stamford cIothier Attorney Harry A. Go1dstein of this city, was this morning appointed trus- tee by Referee Tn Bankruptcy Banks He furnished bonds of $9OO. The ap- praisers named were Lyman Frankel Benjamin Spiro and Harold Choate of Stamford. Copans' liabilities are ST. 944.47 and his assets, $4,545. Samuel W. Tasch of Danbury, appeared to be heard on his application for discharge from bankruptcy. As no one appear ed in opposition the discharge was recommended.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
JOHANNA CoLLTGAN.

Johanna, widow of Michael ColIi- gan. died at St. Vincent's hospital af- ter a lenghty illness. Mrs. ColIigan resided at 68 West avenue. She was communicant of Sacred Heart church. Mrs. Colhgan is survived by two sons, Joseph and Phillip Co1Ii- gan, and by two sisters, who reside in New York. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Michael J. Cannon on Broad street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
MYRI TELLER

Myron Teller, a prominent farmer of Long Hill, died at his home last night aged 59 years. MT. Teller had been i'll for long time. He was a member of American lodge, No. 2, I. o. o. F., of Danbury, Washington lodge, F. & A. M. Long Hill, and the TuthiII Camp, W. O. w. His widow and family survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
THOMAS ARLINGTON.

Thomas Arlington, colored, a vet era.n of the Civil War, and a resident of this city for more than 40 years died at the Bridgeport hospital yes- terday after a lengthy illness. MT. Arlington was about 5 years old and belonged to the Elias Howe, Jr., post G. A. R. He is survived by his son, Leon Arlington, and by two grand daughters, Mildred Waters and Mar jorie Arlington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
E. KENNETH KNOWLES.

' The funeral of B. Kenneth Knowles was largely attended at his parents, MT. and Mrs. Sumner Stewart Knowles, Ferry road, Strat- ford. Rev. Gerald H. Beard, pastor of the Park Street Congregational church, conducted the services The body was taken by automobile cor tege to Midd1etown, where burial was in Indian Hill cemetery this after neon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
WINIFRED FTIzsIMMoNs-

The funeral of Winifred, widow of Lawrence F1tzsimnons, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Doherty. 204 Center street. at 8:3o this morning and half hour later from St. August1ne's church where the requiem mass was sung by Rev. Rob ert J. Bowen. The bearers were Pat- rick Shea, William Fitch, Joseph Bir- ley, Matthew Farrell, Richard Iarkin and Clement Breu. Burial was in St. MichaePs cem etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Columbus, N. M., June 19.-Notwith- standing the threat of General Trevi- no, the Mexican commander, to attack him if he moves in any direction ex- cept toward the border, General Per- shing, commander or the American ex- peditionary force in Mexico, is said to be laying plans for quick dashes north and south at the first sign of hostility. His plans, it is believed by observers, are to gain possession of the Mexico
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
JACOB MEYER.

The funera' of Jacob Meyer was held fror1 his late home, 1459 State stIeet, at 2:3n this afternoon. Rev. +. w. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed chdccE, conducted the ser : vices, which were largely attended. The bearers were chosen from the delegation from Leasing lodge, I. Q. O. F., which were present. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
MARGARET l.. KENNY

Margaret L., widow of Thomas H. Kenny, died last night at the home of her son, George M. Case, 1891 Main street. Mrs. Kenny, who was T years old, had lived many years in the North End where she was particularly well known. She is survived by her son and hy two br JtI1ers, F. A. Reviare and B. F. Reviere and brother in-law. Gacl ge D. Case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
PERSHINC PREPARES TO SEIZE
 RAILROAD LINES; MEN SLEEP ON
 THEIR ARMS ANTICIPATING DASH

Northwestern railroad which virtually commands the territory adjacent to his line of communication.
 General Pershing's men slept on their arms last night. The American commander is in receipt daily of in Mexican governmen troop move ments Natives, treated kindly by the formation regarding the de factor Americans, have voluntarily supplied valuable information.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
HENRY J. MURPHY.

Henry J. Murphy of 36O Grand street, died yesterday in Shelton after an illness of four months. MT. Mur- pT1y was IS years of age. He is sur= vived by his mother, a sister, Miss Mary Murphy, and two brothers, John and Michael Murphy. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Cullinan G Mullins
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
Glowing light for the new home.

If the first home if it is the home attained after years of eortet there be plenty of glowing soft light.
 How cheery! What beauty it adds to every furnish ing What comfort to sit and read in the library with straning of the What richness isaganed by the dinng-servce, and the sparkling glass, and the beautiful silver
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
THE GARDENING HABIT.

It is always with rejoicing that one sees his neighbor laying out Ia fine garden. In that way one gets a feast of lovely color without backache or expense. Fortunately, it is not the custom, as in foreign countries, to sur round home places with high and for bidding walls. Americans, prefer light
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
w idow Gets Estate
 Of Robert Weber

In his will admitted to probate today Robert Weber, former town clerk, leaves all his property of whatever mature to his widow, Lima W. Weber He also named her executor without bonds. The will was drawn June Is. u9oz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Handsome piano lamps with large and fine shades of silk and cretonne, beautiful colors, fine effects, electricity burning, -$18.5O to $50.
 Portable electric lamps with base of carved mahog- any and shade of silk or ere tonne, tiny ones for boudoir and from that to large ones with three lights for living room,- -$2.5O to $18.5O.
 Handsome mahogany trays with marquetry centers and glass lining, several designs, 3.5OI to $7.5O..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Indirect electric-hghting bowls, a number of graceful shapes, s,-$5 to $25.
 Combination electric lights in which indirect bowl IS combined with shower pen dants,-$8 to $50.
 Beautiful shades for pen dants and portable lamps, some embossed and some hand-painted,- ,-1Oc to $1.
 Shower lights of rich pat tern, ? 3 or 4 lights, some simple of design and some very ornate and effective $7.5O to $1OO.
 ,e here for folks who are in of electric lighting. It in s of fixtures and furnishing r1oo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
OUTS I05pOCLL AAAy1 BRIDGEPORT CHAMBER
 OF COMMERCE,
Per GEORGE COVE,

MT. HilPs statement follows:
 sswe have considered the matter with the Chamber of Commerce and with John c. Stanley, head of the po- lice board. and have gone over the ground with them to enable them to formulate their requests for improve ment.
 ''The Connecticut Go. is an anxious as anybody to cooperate in bringing about relief from congestion in Main street.
 ''I, have not had time to study the letter particularly, nor would I pass upon those requests personally with out conference with the officers of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Food rioting occurred in Arnster- dam during the distribution of pota- toes to the retailers by the govern ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH BALLoG MIHLHoUsE

Elizabeth Bal1og, wife of Henry Mihlhouse, of 200 Coleman street, died yesterday in Shelton after. a lengthy illness. Mrs. Mihlhouse was 21 years old and is survived by her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Without amendment and with little discussion, the House passed the An nual Pension Bill, carrying a total of $15S, 100000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Capt Herbert w. Rittenhouse, an American, is listed as killed in action in the latest Canadian casualty list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-19

Emperor Yoshihito of Japan has congratulated Czar Nicholas on the Russian victories in GaIicia.