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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
REPUBLICAN PARTY THWARTS FARMERS
 IN MARINE PLANK
Contempt for Grange and Farm Organization Alp
 parent in Declaration.

The first paragraph of the mer- platform is a declaration for ship subsidies, to which the farmers are unalterably opposed and which they have fought, consistently, for over twenty years. The second paraghaph is a Announcement of Government ownership of ships, which farmers organizations unqualifiedly endorse as necessary to prevent the robbery of the farmer by the shipping combines. What hope have the farmers that the outrageous robbery of their profits through excessive and unregulated ocean freight rates will be stopped if the Republicans go back into power?
 If the Grange in it's opposition to ship subsidies or in it's advocacy of government owned and operated ships had been half-hearted, there might be some excuse for the Republicans ig- noring the Grange demands in view however. of the determined and suc-' cessful opposition of the Grange every time there has been an effort to pass ship subsidy legislation, and of the positive stand taken in favor of gov
  ping, and the'vigorous way the Grange has sustained its position before Com mittees of Congress, it is little less than insulting to treat the Grange po- sition with such contemptuous indif- ference, as the Republican party is showing
 There is no equivocation in the Grange position. It is set forth con- cisely in the following resolution adop- ted by the National Grange.
 Resolved: That if Government funds ere to be used to aid in building up an American Merchant Marine, that it should be flor ships to be owned and operated by the Government"
 Every Grange through all the thir- ty-two Grange states, the Farmers Union and farm organizations in all parts of the United States practically without exception, have passed similar resolutions and have made known to Congress their opposition to ship sub- sidies and demand for Government ownership.
 The Grange opposition is based on the demonstrated fact that unregulat- ed ocean freight rates on the staples of agriculture result in the loss of millions of dollars every year to the farmers uncertainty in such rates of- fers unlimited opportunity for the spectators and gamblers in the grain exchanges to manipulate the domestic market and rob the farmers on every bushel of grain grown. Further it is pointed out the exhaustive investiga- tions of our own government and of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

water, and given g chance to fatten and thrive"
 MT. Kelsey, of the Shell-Fish Com mission inclined to the view that while pollution undoubtedly was a contributing factor, the coldness o1 the season had much to do with con- ditions. t5 Next to nothing has been found
 on the beds to-day" he said. "To nay way of thinking, the presence of acids and other waste material in the waters, has much to do with the poor
 conditions. but I also believe the un- usual weather conditions affected the set" Charles E. Wheeler, manager ot the Connecticut Oyster Farms com
 pany, is a firm believer in the, theory that pollution is to blame. ''The candle is being burned at both ends, as in the case of bluefish. The big fish are being caught, and the spawn is being killed by foreign matter in the water. -I
 "It isn't so much that the oysters are being poisoned, although they are in a great measure, but their natural food supply is being cut off, because the animal life. on which nature in- tended them to feed and thrive, is being killed by acids and other stuff in the waters.''
 In support of this, MT. Wheeler pointed out the former locations of natural beds, which thrived most where the salt water mingled with the fresh from the rivers and streams. These locations are devoid of she'll fish now.
 The tour of the oystermen and the commission included what are con- sidered the most prolific of Connecti- cut beds. These showing poor re- suits, it was concluded, that the Con- necticut prospects are very poor. MT. Rowe asserted that he is with drawing his capital from the Con- necticut business and means to get out of this states waters entirely if conditions aren't more promising soon. He is one of the largest deal CTS.
 The oystermen are pessimistic and 1t was agreed yesterday that they have cause to be. Some of them go so far as to state that the business is facing extinction in this section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
.TRusABuLl.

Mrs. Peterz Christianson entertained guests from Bridgeport, Thursday.
 Frederick Botsford is now employed at the Burritt Lumber Co.
 MT. and Mrs. Burr F. Beach, MT.
 T Mrs. Benjamin Birks, MT. and Mrs. John l.. Beach attended the fu- neral of their aunt. Mrs. Mary Will coxson, in Bridgeport.
 Stephen J. Parks is improving his property with new concrete walk in front of his store, and is also grading.
 Mrs. Charles N. Evitts and daughter, Miss Ethel, spent the week end in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Burr F. Beach is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Harold Amsdem of Hol- yoke, Mass.
 Mrs. Charles Young of Bridgeport is a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Joseph M. Tucker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Duke of Orleans Seeks
 to Annul His Marriage

Paris, Oct 1S-The Duke of Or leans is about to apply to the court of Rome for the annulment of his marriage to the Archduchess Marie Dorothea- of Austria, according to the Figaro. The Duke contends that the marriage was not concluded on, the Austrian side in accordance with all the requirement. of ecclesiastical law. The Duchess of Orleans won a suit for separation in January. 1914. It was reported that she charged the Duke with neglect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Liners Cancel Sailings

New York, Oct 1S-The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company cancell- ed today all its sailings of steamers for an indefinite period. A week ago it was announced that the company intended to resume service between New York. Colon and Sartagena, Spain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
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no stand such treatment. The ship ping bill passed by the Democratic Congress and approved by the Presi- dent has the endorsement of the Grange and other farm organizations as big step in the right direction and on this account alone the Democratic party is entitled to and should re- ceive the farm vote.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
JUST ARRIVED JOHN RICK Q SON

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
For Curtains

Tor Curtains
 Colonial Nets by the yard, Very simple but effective stripes, block hemstitching, point d esprit combined with filet and drawn work. Ideally suitable for Colonial rooms.
 50 cts to $1.50 yard
 Imported Madras, with black foundation and figures in peacock blue and gold, very rich. 50 inches wide and can be split to use half width, $500 yard Colonial Filet Panels for doors and windows, very effective applique on fine scrim. Designs in antique Russian and flet lace,
 $12.oo to $500 each In pairs if>desired.
 Marie Antoniette work on scrim, flower, vine and leaf designs hand drawnwork, in best manner,
 $2.00 to $7.5O>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

Our collection of millinery 1s always complete and always contains the lat est fashions. Here arc smart and be- coming hats for street wear as we'll as a fine assortment of sport and tailored hats. So extensive Is the variety of styles that selection is easy at H. Fl. Dillon 6 Co.'S. 1,106 Main street.-AAr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

JUST ARRIVED DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS. JOHN RICK c BON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18

Matheny, Progressive leader of the State, has announced his support of the President and the entire Demo- cratic ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-18
Artistic Over>draperies

Agra Silk, a beautiful and lustrous material, Indian blue and gold. Old rose and reseda, $2.75 yard Sundour, colors guaranteed, very silky, and in exquisite colorings, For interior use in living rooms, dining rooms and libraries, $3.5O The decorating department is pleased to consider all rooms, all con- ditions, and arrange color schemes. Estimates given promptly.
 Third floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27

When the program OF John Drew's
new play. THE Chief" went to the
printer TO be set in type for the first
time the composltor used T instea
OF C, and 40 the title read the
Thief" The" man who was to pass
on. the proof was thoroughly familiar
with the play having not only read
1t. but Witnessed some of its re-
rehearsais He did not catch the
error. The title seemed all right to
him. The only reason he could as
sign to his slip was that the com
positor had accidentally given the play
title that absolutely fitted II and
was much better than the one given 1t
by its author. There Is thief in the
comedy. and the most interesting and
absorbing situation in the work has
to do with laying the blame on the
purloiner of banknote. But Of
course the title OF The Chief has to
remain for the title OF this Bernstein
play. "The Thief has been COPY
riGhted in this country and is the prop
ertv Of its author. Mr.. Drew has been
finding his new comedy very popular
He Is 70 be seen in y at the Academy
tomorrow and Saturday and Saturday
matinee. and tina: he viii be given Il
welcome seems certainty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
SAGE TEA OAhOY
To OARktN HAIR
IT'S GRANDMOTHER's RECIPE TO
BRING BACK COLOR AND
LUSTRE TO HAIR,

You can turn gray. faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
night If you'n get 50cent bottle of
.sWyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" at any drug store. Millions
of bottles of this old. famous Sage Tea
Recipe are sold annually. says we'll
known druggist here. because 1t dark
ems the hair so naturally and evenly
that no one can tell ii has been APP
piled.
Those whose hair is turning gray.
becoming faded, dry, scraggly. and thin
have a surprise awaiting them, be-
cause after one or two applications the
gray hair vanishes and your locks be-
come luxuriantly dark and beautiful
all dandruff goes, scalp itching and
falling hair stops.
This is the age of youth. Gray
haired. unattractive folks aren't want
ed around. so get busy with Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur tonight and you'll
be delighted with your dark.-hand-
some hair and your youthful appear
ance within a few days.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
rig FOREIGN VAUDEVILLE
ACTS AT LYRIC TODAY

Leonard Gautiers famous French
Tov shop will be among the many
rood features of the new show tnat
comes to the Lyric for the latter half
Of the week. commencing with todays
matinee. The act comes from an ex-
tended run In San Francisco. The
dramatic reviewer OF the San Fran
cisco Bulletin says in lengthy notice
OF the act:
Leonard Gautier. with the Anil
mated Toyshop has the most novel
and beautiful act ever played on a
vaudeville bill. Four Shetland ponies
and some terriers do the acting ara.
believe me. they act. The women eli
about me were calling them OAR
lings" and sweet Things and the
men were sitting up and taking notice.
IT'S a great act"
Other features are. The Arco Broth
ers. one of whom Signrand Arco, IS the
champion wrestler of Bavaria, will
give their sensational exhibition Of
athletic feats, including classic posing
Hager and Goodwin will offer a
variety turn; Walker and Walker viii.
present the Imaginable sketch, ''All
Wrong. and Harry Wardell. black
fare humorist and singer. who alter.
mated on the Now York Winter Garden
bill with. Al Jolson. viii appear In his
monologue. .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
CAPTAIN BLAIR DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
PROMINENT Confederate Veteran
PASSES Away In Seventy
eighth Year.

Captain James E. Blair, Confed-
crate veteran and widely known citi-
zen of Richmond, died yesterday
morning at 7:45 o'clock in his home,
10I South Fifth Street.
He Is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Sallie Bridges; by one
daughter, Mrs John A, Lamb. and
two sons Ernest C. Blair, of this city,
and Edwin r. Blair, of Birmingham,
Ala.
Captain Blair was born in Scots
vile. Va, March 81. 1897. and at
the outbreak of the war Between the
States ne Joined Company c, Of the
Nineteenth Virginia Regiment. He
was elected captain of his company
and fought CALAMITY throughout the
four years of strife.
Something like forty years ago
Captain Blair moved to this city and
became associated with the firm or
Turpin Bros, tobacconists. When this
company dissolved he accepted po-
Eition with s. H. Halves & Co. as
head bookkeeper. and for more than
thirty years he served this firm faith
fully. About six months ago his III
health forced him to surrender his
position. and he had not been able to
work since.
For several years Captain Blair
was an elder in Second Presbyterian
Church, and was the possessor of
kind and lovabl disposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR
OFFICERS MEET
Enjoyable Gathering Tuesday Night
at Hapover-Avenue Christian
ChurcIl-Plan City Union.

A very enjoyable meeting was held
Tuesday night in the Hanover-Avenue
Christian Church OF the officers Of
the various Christian Endeayor So
cieties of Richmond. The conference
was called for the purpose of con-
sidering organization of an Endeavo<
Union for Richmond. Representa-
tives were present from the follow
ing societies.:
Porter-Street Presbyterian. Grace
Covenant Presbyterian, Overlook
Presbyterian. Third Christian, Fair
mount -Avenue Christian and Hanover
Avenue Christian.
After an informal discussion, which
lasted for about an hour. and in which
nearly AL present participated, it was
decided thai before final action was
taken as to the organization, the ques-
ton should be taken up and discussed
by the various local societies and a
report made at meeting to be held
on Tuesday night, February 8, in
the Overlook Presbyterian Church,
North Richmond.
After the business session had been
concluded light refreshments We're
served by the members of the Han
over-Avenue Society. and a social
hour enjoyed by ali present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
Sues Railway Company.

Suit was entered yesterday after
noon against the Virginia Railway and
Power Company for 81 500 in the City
Circuit Court by Emma c. Tyler, The
plaintiff AYERS, through her attorney,
Wyndham r.. Meredith. that the COM
pany has kept it's tracks in such poor
repair during the past four and one
half years that her house. 2109 East
Marshall Street, has been damaged by
the Earring of passing oars. In her
bill of complaints she sets forth that
the vibration and jar has caus 81
cracks to appear in the walls and
chimney and has caused the house to
settle which caused great discomfort
and worry on the part of those resid-
ir- there. ---------------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
AMERICANS GIVING
ENGLISH MUCH TROUBLE

Liverpool. Jan. 26.--Americans who
Illegally enlist In the British army are
giving much trouble to the authorities
here. Numbers of muleteers and sea-
men Of American birth have enlist
ed during the past few months as
British subjects. giving false names
and addresses
Many have enlisted In Liverpool
Irish regiment and dozens who have
been detected have recently been SEN
fenced to varying terms Of imprison-
ment. Some went from one recruit
ing office to another. attesting at each
under a different name and drawing
a days pay and ration allowance
every time. The number of these cases
has been kept secret, but 1t is believed
to run into the hundreds. John Jo-
seph Handy was sentenced at Black
pool today to four months imprtson.
ment for enlisting In the Seventh Liv-
erpool regiment as an Engiishman ana
not registering as an alien. Two oth-
err Americans. James Daley and VIII
liam Logan, got six months each for
failing to register and for making false
declarations on enlistment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
M0RTlAhO TO ADDRESS
ADVERTISING MEN

George A. Mortland, of the Old Do
minion Trust Company. will make an
illustrative talk at the Richmond ADJ
vertisers' Club luncheon to be given
this afternoon at lis o'clock in the
Lexington Hotel. Mr.. Mortland will
talk on How to Look Before You
Leap" which will he of vital impor-
tanee to those having products to sell.
Mr.. Mortland will tell how to make
certain on tnree great essentials and
explain how to make service prompt
and efficient. This should be one OF
the most interesting talks yet heard by
members of the Richmond Advertisers
Club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
HEAR BANK ARGUMENT
ON CHANGE OF NAME
Application of Richmond Trust snd sav-
inEs Company Resisted by Rich
mond Bank snd Trust Co,

The State Corporation Commission.
after, hearing argument on tha,anpIira-
tion OF the Richmond Trust and Saw
ings Company for permission to change
its name to Richmond Trust Company.
which was opposed by the Richmond
Bank and Trust Company on the
ground that the similarity of names
would be confusing. yesterday took the
matter under Amusement. The com-
mission will announce Its opinion later.
The petition of the Richmond Trust
and Savings Company was presented by
f. Randolph Williams, attorney; y. L.
Bemiss president, and General Charles
J. Anderson, president. The oppo-
sition was led by Hill Montague, attor-
ney; President II. r. Pollard. Jr., OF
the Richmond Bank and Trust COM
pany: ce-President S, T. Beveridge
and Cashier Clinton l.. Williams.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
MAMMOTH MEETING
MAY MEAN MUCH MONEY
Jews Inaugurate Whiriwind CAM
paign to Raise Funds for Suffer-
ing kinsmen Tonight.
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS.
All Subscriptions to the Fund VIII Be
Announced Publicly From Academy
of Music Platform.

"on 10 the Academy This will he
the slogan tonight of hundreds Of
Richmonders who will go TO the Eighth
Street theater to hear the speeches
which viii be made by Governor II. ..
stuart, Mayor George Ainslie. Rev. DR..
Edwin n. Calisch. Bishop d. ]. o'Con-
nell and others in the interest of the
National Jewish War Relief Fund.
The mass meeting to be held in the
Academy Will be one of the biggest
meetings of it's kind ever held in Rich
mond. and it ts expected that the place
will be crowded to overlooking by the
crowds, The meeting will begin
promptly at o'clock. The doors viii
be open to the general public for or.
chestra seats just as soon as those
reserved are filled. The upper floors
will be open to the public just az soon
as the house Is lighted up.
The orchestra of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association. one of the largest
symphony eorchestras in the city. will
play for the occasion.
Many generous contributions have al
ready been received by the local COM
mittee. both from Jewish and Christian
donors. These will be announced from
the platform, as will be all ccntribu-
tons received before and during the
meeting.
Communications or contributions in
connection with the movement may be
sent to Or. E. N. Caiisch or to Mr..
George Benedict, secretary, 412 North
Eighth Street.
This Jewish Relief Day.
Today will be celebrated as National
Jewish War Relief Day. Jews all over
the country who have organised for
the work will make vigorous efforts
to raise funds for the relief Of their
European kinsmen. Some novel meth
DDS have been hit upon for the raising
of the funds. In New York city alone
1t il expected that more than $1,000. 900
will be raised by the sale Of American
flags. These flags will be sold similarly
to the tags which are sold In Rich
mond. and are expected to materially
aid the treasury OF the New York COM
mittee.
Meetings have already been held In
Norfolk. Roanoke. Danyiile. Newport
News. and one Will be held tonight in
Lynchburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
ACTOR FIGHTS FOR
DAMAGED GOODS"

Damaged Goods" the remarkable
drama which has now been put Into
motion pictures only saw the light
OF day after desperate fight for its
production.
Mr.. Bennett CHANGED to overhear a
conversation in a Broadway cafe one
day three years ago Two diners were
discussing strange play by Eugene
I5rieux. a French dramatist OF note.
What Bennett heard led him to get
and read the book. He became i'm
spired with the moral mission and the
power of the story. He determined
20 put IT on the stage.
1t was a long, heartbreaking fight
xhat followed. He met obstacles AT
every step. Two theaters were prom
ssed him and then refused when the
nature of the startling play was
learned, He tried 10 put II ON at
hotel and was turned down, Actors
and actresses deserted him. But pa
tience and work triumphed. At last
me got a theater.
The world knows what happened
then. The country was swept with
sensation.
The veil Of secrecy about the great
disease scourge of the race was torn
away and the truth was told openly,
publicly frankly for the first time
Bennett not only won his fight Ter
s,is purpose. but he won a big material
success an well. At last reports Mr..
Bennett had derived no less than
$500, 600 in profits from his production
and he liz still collecting royalties,
damaged Goods ~ seven reel
special feature photoplay, featuring
Mr., Bennett and his original Broad
way cast of the speaking stage pro-
duction Is drawing vast audiences 70
the Odeon. Last three days remain
In which to see this picture sermon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
CHAMBERS BREAKS
OUT At NEWPORT NEWS
-Four, Thousand Head Of Hsrses and
Mules Intenaed For shipment to Eu-
rope Held in Absolute Qusrantfne.

A serious outbreak of CHAMBERS
among the horses and mules that are
stabbed at Newport News waiting ship
ment to the battlehelds of Europe has
caused a strict quarantine to be placed
around the pens at that place.
over $4,000 worth of mules have
been shot by the British authorities.
worth 100000. are in danger Of the
same fate. This disease lis one of the
most deadly for both horses and mules
and GREAT precaution is being taken tt
safeguard the entire stock.
DR.. j. G. Ferneyhough. State veteri-
marian, who has just returned from tht
scene, has placed DR.. X. p. Clark. o.
Hampton. in charge of the situation
for the State. and has been instructed
to follow the rigid regulations In con
nection with absolute quarantine.
No animal may be moved or sold
from the pens until they have passed
an official test for CHAMBERS. All refuse
from the corrals is burned or carried
out to sea and dumped, and all de-
stroyed animals are either buried deep
or burned.
General Bridges, head of the British
Horse Commission in the United states,
Is in charge of the Newport News prob
lem, and all the animals are being
thoroughly tested.
There are about 1000 horses and
mules in the quarantine territory
These were to be shipped across the
water in the next few days However.
the discovery of CHAMBERS among the
beasts has postponed all shipment. as
the introduction of this disease into
the stables along the front would wtpe
out the thousands of animals used for
artillery and cavalry purposes
The State veterinarian. in speaking
of the disease, mentioped that, 1t was
one of the most fatal diseases 10 which
horses and mules are subject: that IL
was q rapid spreading, 1oathsome dis
ease, and contagious from watering
troughs or from handling harness and
ditching ports. There lie no known cure
for IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-27
LOCAL INSTITUTIONS
RECEIVE LEGAC|ES

Two Episcopal institutions of this
city are beneficiaries in the appraisal
of the property of Miss Alice Leigh,
who died several months ago, Tha
appraisal has Just been completed by
State controllers of New York The
two local institutions are the Monu-
mental Episcopal Church and the
Protestant Episcopal Home, 1891
Grove Avenue, each of which receives
the sum of $1,000. The Episcopal
High School, at Alexandria also is
made beneficiary to the extent of o.
600.