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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BRIDGEPORT TO
 BE CENTER FOR
 PLAGUE INQUIRY
Federal Physicians Will Begin Connecticut InveStiga-
 ton Here.

The result of negotiations between Dr. John TorrIngton Black, secretary
 of the state board of health, and the
 United States public health service
 department at Washington has been
 that Surgeons L. R. Thompson and
 Paul Stewart came to Connecticut yesterday morning for the purpose of
 cooperating with the state board of health in making an epidermiological study of the recent epidemic of infan- tile paralysis. Dr. Thompson said that the investi-
 gation would include tracing the dis tribution of the infection, how it came into the state and whence it goes.
 Only Wednesday, he said, was the
 data completed in New York and so far only a mass of information was
 at hand which had to be thoroughly
 gone over for the purpose of segre- gating facts before statistical results
 could be reached from which an in-
 telligent report could be made.
 Dr. Black met the physicians in the federal service here at 10 o'clock yes- terday morning and after a brief con- sultation, came with Dr. Thompson to Hartford where the day was spent in getting acquainted and talking over the general situation and prelimina- ries regarolng to the coming invesh-
 gation which Dr. Black thinks will re- suit in great benefit in case of future outbreaks of an epidemic nature of a virulent infections nature. Dr. Stew
 are conferred with pr. sophian.
 Dr. Thompson said that he planned to make Hartford the headquarters for the investigators and the prelim- mary work of investigation would be-
 gin in Fairfield county in and about Bridgeport. From there the process
 of inquiry would radiate so as 10 com
 pass the whole state.
 New cases of infantile paralysis re- ported to the state board of health yesterday morning included three in New Haven, one each in Groton, Ham
 den, Milford and Stratford. What others there were is not known as pr. Blacks time was largely taken up | with conference with the Federal physicians and at the close of day he
 was called to Rockville to pass an opinion upon a suspected case of in-
 fantile paralysis. His desk was liter ally showered with letters of inquiry from all parts of the state
 Numbers of letters arrive each mail inquiring whether 1t is safe to take children here or there; people ask for
 advice concerning the advisability of
 going to this place or that place on
 their summer vacations and mail and
 wire messages to ask advice upon a variety of subjects. | The total number of cases in the state last evening was not available
 as the schedule was not made up yes- terday, owing to the pressure of other business. In Connecticut the disease is not strictly confined to children and
 has extended to persons ranging to above 20 years of age. In New Haven it was reported that a woman 40 years old had been stricken with the di- sease. The disease at present is mak- ing little progress in the state, 1t is reported. and it is hoped that 1t is
 now under control. Many of the cases may prove upon investigation to be
 sporadic rather than spread by actual contact.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Foreclosure Suit Is Instituted Against Bridgeport Vehicle Co

The Bridgeport Vehicle Co.,, which had a stormy career before it went into the hands of a receiver, is again furnishing business for the superior court James W. Horton, who held stock in the company. claims to have a mortgage on the factory site at Fairfield and Holland avenues, and has brought suit against the Blue Ribbon Auto Carriage Co.,, which took over the property.
 It is alleged in papers filed today that Dolisca F. Terry held the Bridge port Vehicle Go. note for $2,000 in 1909 and Horton had note for $3,- 900. Subsequently Mrs. Terry assign ed her claim to Horton. To secure the notes Harry D. Miller, who was then president of the company, mort gagged the Fairfield avenue property to Horton. After January 1. 1912 no interest was paid on the notes.
 In 1912 the Bellamore Armored Car & Equipment Go. absorbed the vehi- cle Co., and in 1918 this company went into bankruptcy. Job E. Hedges of New York was appointed trustee. He :. later sold the business to the Blue Ribbon Go. which took possession of the Fairfield avenue property. Hor- ton wants the court to allow him fore closure of the property and possession.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BRITISH LOSSES
 IN NEW ATTACKS ARE VERY HEAVY

London, Aug. 4-Officers' casualty lists for two weeks from July to 15 ahow the severity of the fighting since the great offensive began on the wes- tern front, the British army in the fortnight losing F5so officers killed, 1,476 wounded and 29O missing a to- tai of .2,6S4.
 This makes total loss of British officers since the beginning of the war S.577 killed. 20,22o wounded, B. 261 missing total of ,S2,05S. The percentage of killed to wounded is smaller during the fortnight at one to three against one to two previously.
 Among the regiments to suffer most are: Yorkshire 40 killed, 112 wound ed, 13 missing; Northumberland, 24 killed, 126 wounded, Is missing; Lon don. 21 killed, 79 wounded, 32 miss ing: Lancashires, 22 killed, -S6 wound cd, 2l missing; Irish Rifles, 25 killed, 30 wounded. i25 missing; field artil- ] lery. 22 killed, 78 wounded. 4 miss ing; WarwicIsshires. 24 killed, 67 wounded, II missing; Canadians 24 killed. 4s wounded; Manchesters, 24 killed, 46 wounded, and the Stafford shirer. II killed. 47 wounded, 15 miss ing.
 Several other units lost over 50 of ficers. Among the officers of high rank, Brig. General Prowse, died, two other brigadier generals were wound "a and one colonel and twelve lieuten- ant-coionelS were killed. I@i Tn the last two weeks of, July the British army, lost 4.450 officers in
 killed. worndSd and missing. This ! brought tAe total for the month up to 7,0S4 and the grand. total since the outbreak of the war to ss.5os.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Pretty suits that keep boys cool.

They light in both weight and color that boy almost feels though in a bathing suit
 Give him plenty of freedom for play, arms and legs are ready for use without bit of restraint z 94
 Some even have short sleeves
 Plain wlxte for dressy times good plain blues browns and greens clever strpeshese for everyday wear everywhee. Ds
 , Some of the colored ones are trimmed with white. And there are several attractive stripes. rE
 In practically all sizes for little boys $1 $15O and S2 Front basem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
WILLIAM E. BURNHAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
 INCORPORATED HERE

Incorporation papers were filed with the secretary of state yesterday for the William Burnham Construc- ton Co. of Bridgeport. The company will do general building business. They will have a capital of $50,0O0, starting in business with $5,00O. The Iincorporators are William E. Burn ham, George H. Dalrymple and Ches- ter M. Whitney.
 At the offices of William B. Burn ham in this city today it was said that he was away for the summer on vacation. Nothing was known of the newly incorporated company though it was said the other incorporators might be found in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
EXTRAORDINARY
 METHODS, PLAN
 OF DR. S0PH|AN
Increase of Disease in Ger. tain Localities Alarms
 Health Officials.

Because of the fact that three re- cent deaths of poliomyelitis in this city have been cases of children as- stunned to have contracted the disease firm playmates, stricken at an earlier date, Dr. Abraham Sophian this morn- ing announced the institution of what he termed extraordinary measures"
 An attempt will be made to trace the source of infection. in each inc stance This is difficult, according to Dr. Sophian, but the best records pos- sible will be obtained.
 Padlocks may be adopted as means of preventing healthy carriers of poll iomyelitis from coming in contact with others.
 He said that he had communicated with the garbage contractor and that he, received a promise that all accu- mulating garbage will be removed from the premises from which com plaints have come and that the places will be kept clean of garbage through out the day.
 From the intractable director of public works, it seems, he had wrung promise to keep the streets clean A man will be assigned to each dirt street to SC that it is kept wet down, to prevent dust raising.
 Padlocks may be reported to as a means of enforcing quarantine regu- 1ations, Dr. Sophian said. There has been some trouble with persons who insist on breaking quarantine. A con- ference was held by Dr. Sophian with Superintendent of Police J. H. Red- gate and the latter promised that police will use theI paddock plan. if necessary.
 Something that is not being done elsewhere, will be put into effect here, said Dr. Sophian. Not only the family in which the i'll person in a tenement is, but every tenant of the building will be quarantined hereafter, he said. Locks will be employed to enforce this, if necessary, he said.
 All children in the neighborhood of a case may be carriers of infantile paralysis, said Dr. Sophian, and theis measure is made necessary thereby.
 Chief Inspector c. Howard Dunbar himself was assigned by Dr. ,Sophian today to make a round of tenements in infected districts to see that proper sanitation methods are being observ- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
Sunday.

Sunoays
 In A. D. 313 the Emperor Constan tine of Rome granted federation to the Christians, and in 32Ih gave inperiA sanction to the observance of the frs. day of the week. The edict which ir trodueed new era in Sunday observ 'ance runs: "On the venera a,e day of the sun let the magistrate and people re siding in cities rest and let all work shops be closed. In the country. hoS- ever, persons engaged in the work or cultivation may freely and lawfully continue their pursuits, because it of- ten happens that another day is not so suitable for grain sowing or for vine planting, lest by neglecting the proper moment for such operations the bounty of heaven should be lost"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BROTHER SINGS FUNERAL MASS
 OF PHYSICIAN
Score of Clergymen on Altar Fellow Practitioners
 Bear Dr. Sullivan's Body

Following a solemn requiem mass celebrated by his brother, his two first cousins and a close friend, at which "A other priests were in the sanctuary, the body of Dr. Jenes L.. Sullivan was laid to rest in St. Mi- chael's cemetery this morning. The funeral cortege moved from the be- reayed home, 52S East Main street at 9:3O to St. Mary's Catholic church where at 10 o'clock the solemn re- quiem mass was sung by Rev. I1mo- thy Sullivan of Chester, brother or the dead physician, assisted by Rev. Mi chael A. Sullivan, L. L. D., of Hart ford, his cousin, as deacon and Rev. Eugene Sullivan, of Port Chester, an- other cousin, ass sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, of St. Mary's church, lan intimate friend of pr. Sul- Iivan was master of ceremonies.
 Within the sanctuary were Rev. Timothy M. Crowley, IL. D., of New London; Rev. Ernest A. Lamontagne, of waterbury; Rev. Joseph M. Ryan. of New Haven; Rev. William O'Brien, of Waterbury; Rev. M. J. Blake, c. M., of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Rev. James Moran, of New York City; Rev. Harry Cassidy, of New Haven; Rev. James R. Mitchell, of New Haven; Rev. Francis O'Shea of Waterbury; Rev. John c. Lynch, Rev. James B. Nihill, Rev. Thomas J. Picker, Rev. Michael Heating, Rev. Edward Hayes, Rev. Thomas J. Mooney, Rev. John U. Keane,p Rev. Thomas P. Gloster, Rev. Andrew Komara, Rev. Robert Bowen, Rev. John F. Murphy, Rev. John J. Conway. Rev. Henry Callahan, Rev. James V. Illusion and Rev. Ed ward V. Murphy. :.
 A quartet compdeed of Mrs. Frank Munich, Miss Jessie Murray, Joseph Clabby and Joseph Wieler, sang "Thy Will Be Done." as the body was be- ing borne into the church and Near! CT My God to Thee" as 1t was being carried out. At the offertory MT. Wieler sang 'veni Jesu" and after the mass, Miss Murray sang Some Sweet Day"
 The handsome black walnut casket with it's bronze ornaments was cov- cred by a pail of selected flowers, the offering of Dr, Sullivan's widow and baby daughter. There were numerous other handsome floral tributes The church was filled with relatives, for mer patients and other friends of the physician. Delegations were pres- ent from the Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus and Camp Dewey. Mod ern Woodmen of the World.
 The bearers were brother physicians of pr. Sullivan who had been his as- sociates for the IA years that he has resided in this city: Dr. Robert B. Keane, Dr. D. J. Mccarthy, pr. J. Murray Johnson, Dr. Charles J. Lev erty, Dr. Edward F. McGovern, Dr. | nd I nv-T r1 Shea and pr. F. J. Curran.
 Fathers T. Sullivan, J. L. Sullivan, M. Sullivan, Mulcahy, Nihill, Conway, Murphs and Keane conducted the committal service at St. MichaePs cemetery. AL ~. !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Women In the Trades.

Our medieval forefathers were quite accustomed to women workers in many of the trades. Chaucer and .Laieland use many words with characteristic feminine sufiixes, which indicate the trades then open to them, as, for in- stance, baxteres (female bakorn) and souteresse (female shoemaker. There were also female candlemakers. wig makers and bookbinders, and in an act of I454 complaints are noticed ef the women silk manufacturers of London against the Lombard merchants.-Lon- don Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
RUTH MAY ANDERSON.

Ruth May Anderson, daughter of John H. and Minnie Wennerstand An derson of Southport, died this morn ing at the home of her parents after lingering illness. Miss Anderson, who was 21 years old, graduate of the commercial department, R.. H. S., 1914. She was popularly known in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Southport. Her father is in the employ of Samuel H. Wheeler, in Fairfield. Miss An derson was active in the Fairfield Congregational church and in the Camp Fire Girls. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Miss Ade- line Anderson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
England, Italy and Japan Lose Ships

London, Aug. 4NThe Gapanese steamer Kohnia Maru and the British schooner c. c. Gradwell have been sunk. i5ta 1,620 tons. She was last reported from Barry to Bixerta. on July 4.
 The Italian steamship Citta di Mes sina of 2.454 tons gross. has been sunk, accoring to an announcement made it Lloyds today. The Citta di Messina was built at Sunderland in f1ss4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Polite. but Firm.

Mrs. N. was giving instructions to her new servant: Before removing tho soup plates, Mary, always ask each person if he or she would like any more.' g, II
 "very good, madame"
 Next day Mary, respectfully lowing te one of the guests, inquired:
 "would the gentleman like some nore soup2"
 "Yes, please" t
 "There ain't any left" Chicago Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Ernest Kohler, first assistant clerk in the office of the Board of Contract and Supply, starts tomorrow morning on a two weeks vacation trip. He will motor through the Berkshire hills and through the Merrimal river val ley, visiting Boston and Cape Cod be- fore returning home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Teutons Make Advand,

K Berlin, Aug. 4-Austro-G German troops havs rsgained all the territory
 which they had lost in the region of Acknowledgements, to the east of Ko- vel according to the official state mont issued today by the German ksadquartsrs. The Teutons also gain- ed ground In the Carpathian noun tains In the region of Kopilas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Stick Insect. of sornso.

The longest known insect is un- doubtedly the stick insect of Borneo. Specimens thirteen inches in length have been captured. It is on interest- ing example of mimetic coloring. re- sembling in remarkable manner a piece of rough stick. On the bough of tree it is extremely dinicult to dis tinguish between the insect and the bark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
pastsurixed l.,ik,

rso editor of the American Medicine warns his readers against too muc1 faith in pasteurized milk. He says ex- periments prove that the pasteurized milk Is more liable to reinfection than raw milk and should therefore be used as soon as possible. Carelessly han dled in transportation or in the home. it quickly collects bacteria and becomes highly dangerous to health. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

FOR SALE-4 family house, Broad Gt.. rented for ssss; price $6,500; Fine residence on Fairfield Ave. lot S5x300; cottage, Iranistan ave- nue near Laurel; 2 family house in all parts of city. Watson, S3 Fair field Ave- asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
French Capture Fleury Village,
 Then Are Ousted
fContinued from Page 1.)

fContinued from Page 1.) .f shipping on the suez canal by hos tile aeroplanes was officially an- ,nounced. today. The attack was car ried out by two machines over Lake TImsah. 46 miles south of Port Said. The town Is Ismalia on the lake bor- der also bombarded.
 No damage was done in either case, according to the official statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
THE FARMER: AUGUST 4, 1916

ment by the manager of the store, Edward H. Dargan. MT. Dargan to- day was praised by the fire officials for his assistance and help in assist ing the men until the ambulance ar rived
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PERSONAL MENTION

Tom Stone of this city, formerly an acrobat with the Melrose troupe, who for several seasons has been porter of the performers car with the Bar nun & Bailey show, is paying a brief visit to relatives in the West End.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

FOR RENTATo prospective buyer,
 15 room house, brand new in a
 good residential section, second floor unoccupied; rent $30 per month; {, rent for whole house $85 per
 month. Easy terms, A. R. Reichell,
 Overland Ave.
 I, sHn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
TtaIy Orders Trade Ban

Rome. Aug. 1.-The Italian govern ment. according to the Messaggero,t is about to publish decree forbidding ail Italians, including those living abroad. from doing business with na- tions in alliance with enemies of Italy. Agreements made in spite of the pro- hfbition, it is stated will be considered void and the makers will be punished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
OBITUARY
RUDOLPH KORE.

The funeral of Rudolph Kore of 225 Union avenue. who died yesterday from ipfantile paralysis, was held at o'clock this afternoon from the nor tuary chapel of Walker & Banks. Rev. John F. Murphy of St. Mary's church read the services. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

A Vienna despatch of Aug. 3. re- ported the capture of the Italian sub- marine Gfacinto PuIlino by the Aus trians in the north Adr1atic. It was stated the submarine which was one of tho largest owned by Italy, was al- most undamaged and her crew had been taken prisoner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

layer, thoroughly experienced, fully understands lin- oleum. No other need apply. Good wages, steady employment. Apply Nuess & Vaughn, Corner State and Broad street. Bridgeport's Exclusive Carpet and Rug Store.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

EOUND-A ladies' hand bag. Own- CT can have same by proving prop drty and paying for this advertise ment. Apply AZ Harrol Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Italy Admits Loss
 of Two Submarines

Rome. Aug. 4-The loss of two Ital- ian submarines is ofIicially announced. The statement says that the undersea craft left with others on a mission to the enemy coast a long time ago. As they have failed to return to their base they are considered lost"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
.Just the Revcrse.

"Did the doctor pay a visitT" 'No; the visit paid the doctor."-Bal- tip1ore Americpp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Pure white gabardine skirts excellent model, suite wear during vacation or to business E. tl were $1.25- LA I Cool and tasteful waists of white voile and lawn, pie designs with special appeal through all the warm of summer,
 special value at 85c- 6 Secon .rN
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-18
ARE THEY SINCERE?

Is Charles Heron sincere? Is George Hazelet sincere? These mems actions of late have been pug zlng, to say the least which make these questions un answerable off hand.
 Charles Heron heretofore closely allied with Shackeford and who recently acquired the Cook Inlet Pioneer daily publication Anchorage, whose form CT chief pusher Hon. Shaw, Democrat of the rank est kind-has adopted the following for his slogan, Theodore Roosevelt for President and James Wicker sham for Delegate" We may we'll ask is he sincere? :?
 George Hazelet, of Cordova and Valdez, likewise has always been opposed to Roosevelt and Wickersha and now few days after the Republican convention at Seward, he out in letter published in the Cordova Times and gives some of the details of the proceedings had at that convention which, if con slider his previous relation with Shackleford, add siderable the suspicion of these mems sincerity We say these because they evidently-Hazelet and Herron-worked in harmony at that convention
 However in Mir. Hazeet's letter-which shall be published later-the editor of the Juneau Dispatch is put on the defensive and before he will be able to satisfy all of his foowers-f he has any-he has some tall explanation to make He is made to appear as though he acted Shacklefords toola dull tool at that Be that it may, it will be good news to the genuine republicans to learn that-barrng the doubtful sincerity-Hazelet and Heron have finally abandoned Shack, whose despicable of playing politics has disgusted many.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-18
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE TO READ.
Dayton News.)


 An editor in a neighboring city has been trying a few experiments in effort to ascertain exactly what the people like to read. He is versatile fel low and give the readers what they want, and his experiments have been conducted solely for the purpose of finding out what the something is.
 First, he series of "learned" editorials That is he dug deep into science and the arts and pre- pared his editorials at great pains But the editorials didn't seem to take very we'll He heard little from them.
 Then he took the simple things of life. Told how chairs were made and how they into in the first place He wrote articles about clothing and the styles and fashions, and talked about the materials and how they prepared He heard grea. deal from the articles and knew that the people liked to read them.
 Then he another series, containing great deal of sentiment He pictured the humble homes. the overworked mothers the mschevious kids the anxious fathers. He told about the simple affairs of home life, and about the ways of the world as all of us know those ways. And his mail heavier than it had been, and folks patted him the back
 So his conclusions were that people like to read about the things they do not understand, where they learn something and about the things they do understand-where there is human sympathy and love and sentiment
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-18

where, these German doctors may have had brothers fathers whose aim to kill women and children who unprotected by the of the Zeppelns for instance.
 It is related by an American who has just return ed from France that after the German army kad tas7 certain town in the vicinity of Hainaut, aftcr hav;- killed thousands and destroyed all the property was possible to destroy, German surgeon called te attend the dying .baby of French peasant He is said to have given his aid readily and saved the chls life Is not this strange doing? Why did he save that chd's life? When at that very time Ger mans lurking about looking for chance to kill the little others equally innocent There is doubt that the saving of the chds life inspii ed by feeling to help suffering humanity, yet his brothers father at that very time killing rclit and left It looks as though capable and willing to take life with hand and save an other life with the other hand Yes, indeed, strange things happen