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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

of the police force here he and Ed
Stamford, also a policeman, were
great cronies. One day while both
were together GohI bought some fish
and took them to the police station
where he left then, until he was
ready to go home Stamford watch
ed his opportunity and took the fish
home and had them cooked for him
self and his family. Gohl soon got
wise but never let it be known that
he knew who took his fish.
Stamford was a great chicken fan
cier and one day purchased a set
ting of eggs for which he paid a high
price. The eggs were left at the po-
lice station for a short time and
GohI took them and boiled them af-
ter which he placed them back care
fully where Stamford had left them.
Ed took the eggs home and placed
them under a setting hen and then
waited three weeks, but the eggs
didn't hatch.
Three more weeks passed and still
no chicks, nor nary a sign of any.
Two more weeks passed and then
the hen died. Stamford examined
the eggs and found they were 'thard-
er than the DEVIL as he said. He was
telling his brother policemen about
the affair when Goh1 walked into the
police station. When the story was
finished Goh1 said: ''You stole my
fish, didn't you, Ed? '' Stamford ad-
mitted having taken the fish. Then
GohI said: -f'WeH I boiled your eggs
and now we are even.'' Stamford
was forced to acknowledge that he
had paid a big price for the fish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
FIRE m sTRATFoRD!

The new residence of Fred Doc
little in Main street, Stratford, was
destroyed by fire Friday afternoon.
The fire was caused by some boys
who were playing in the house. One
of them thought a blaze on the kitch-
en- floor would be nice, and gathering
a pile of shavings, set fire to them
This blaze spread rapidly and the
boys were 50 frightened that they did
not give an alarm.
The flames were seen by some ems
ployees of Daniel C. Woods saw
mill, and they gave the alarm. The
fire apparatus was hitched to a troll
ley car and taken hurriedIy to the
burning house. They were too late
in arriving and the firemen turned
their attention to saving the adjoin-
ing houses. The burned house was
to have been occupied in a few days
by Mr.. Dooo1itt1e. The loss will be
about $4,000, upon which there is
said to be no insurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
CONVICT CAPTURED.

New Haven, Jan. 80, 1916.
BY a most fortuitous circumstance
William Newman is again in the way
of meeting the award of justice. Mr..
Butler who was in New York at the
time of Newman's escape from pris-
on in New Haven, returning from
that city, a few miles on the road,
met Newman who passed him with
as much sang froid as though he had
nothing to fear. He seemed to
mock any exertion to take him. On
being closely pursued, however, he
fed to the woods. Some men were
hired to ferret him out, who followed
him with dogs till he was found hid
den in the cliff of a rock, taken and
secured in Bridewel We think
there is strong probability that he is
the man confined in Nova Scotia for
murder, of whom such a wonderful
story was told last summer. He came
I'd New Haven from Boston and much
OF his plumber has been ascertained
to belong to persons there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Steinmetz, of
149 Jane street, celebrated their sill
yer wedding anniversary last even
ing. There were a number of guests
present at an informal reception they
held at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Donnelly
who have been visiting friends in this
city for the last week. returned to
their home in South Boston, yester-
day.
For the last week clothes line
thieves have been at work In the
South End. Last Thursday night
they visited the back yard of James
Martin in South avenue, and were
stripping the line Of linen when they
were discovered and frightened away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
Charred Body Found.

When Alfred Weller, of Rfdgef1e1d
arose Sunday morning and went
down stairs he found the body of his
wife at the notion of the stairs
charred to a crisp. She had burn
ed to death while he was sleeping. An
exploded lamp was found and the
superstition is that Mrs. Weller was
bearing the lamp in her hand when
it exploded and set fire to her cloth
ing 1t was evident that her cloth
ing catching on fire, Mrs. Weller had
made a desperate attempt to extin-
guish the flames, by rushing out onto
the piazza and wrapping the mat
there around her. Failing in this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
THE DEAD sTATE,' THEORY.

President Abraham Lincoln in
his first inaugural address said:
"I hold that, in contemplation Of
universal law, and of the Consti1u-
lion, the union of these States is per-
petuaL
I therefore consider that in view
OF the Constitution and the laws,
THE UNION IS UNBROKEN, and
to the extent of my ability, I shall
take care, as the Constitution itself
Expressly enjoins upon me, that the
laws of the Union be faithfully ex-
secuted In all the States
In his first proclamation, calling
out 5000 militia, Mr.. Lincoln de-
clared the object to be ito maintain
the honor, the integrity. and the ex-
1stence of our National Union
In, the first paragraph of his ernan-
eipation proclamation, Lincoln said:
Thereafter as heretofore, the war
viii be prosecuted for the object of
practically restoring the constitution
al relation between the United States
and the people thereof, in which
States that relation is or may be sus-
pended or disturbed"
Was the war a failure? Did not
the secession States finally lay down
their arms, dfsband their military or
places in the Union? And having
reorganized themselves under the
Constitution and laws, the same as
before and taken the oath to sup
port and maintain them, how can
they be rightfully excluded from a
participation in the rights and priv
4leges belonging to other States of
the Union2 Gentlemen, Repub1i-
cans, you are clearly wrong in the
matter and President Andrew John
MOn (the man of your own cnoice)
plain1y tells you SO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
b. b. SCHEDULE FOR 1896.

New York, Feb. 2, 1896-The cor
ridors of the Fifth Avenue hotel were
redo1ent of baseball this morning.
President Nick Young was one of
the first to appear with his leather
bag, full OF printed schedules for
1895, but he could not be made to
disclose the schedule as drawn up
Almost every known adherent of the
great national game was present.
Presidents Johnson of the Western
league, Tim Murnane of the New
England league and P. T.. Powers of
the Eastern league had many con-
ferences during the day. 1t was ru-
mored that New York will open in
Washington, Boston in Philadelphia
and Brooklyn in Baltimore.
The powwow commenced at 10
o'clock when the National board of
Arbitration went into session. The
board consists of President Nick
Young, c. H. Byrne. A. H. Soden and
John T. Brush.
GOHRS FTSH-STANIFORD'S EGGS
When Chris Gohl was a member
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
BACK no THE Posi-.

John F. Kane, who has been ad-
vertising manager of the Union for
several months, has retired from thar
journal, and will again enter the en-
ploy of the Post Publishing COM
pany. Mr.. Kane, will, it is under
stood, have charge of the advertis-
ing department of the Telegram, be-
sides being connected with the roper
torfa1 staff Of that paper His abiI-
ity a reporter is well known in
this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
IN THE SENATE.

February 20, 1916.
In the Senate yesterday, the bills
from the other House to continue the
double duties on imports, and also the
duties on refined sugar and stamps,
were finally passed. They now on
" require the signature of the Pres
1dent to become a law.
A message was received from the
PRESIDENT, transmitting report of
tine Secretary of State, and sundry
documents respecting the transact
ions of Dartmoor, in April, 1916.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
AN ENJOYABLE SMOKER.

Ernest P. Lyon gave a smoker to a
number of his friends last evening
at his home on Golden Hill. There
was music, card playing and a COLA
ton. The guests were Robert Kip
pen, Edward Willett, William Trubee,
Harry Morris, Harry c. Stevenson.
Mortimer Comstock, John Wheeler,
Edward Bassick, Harry Wheeler,
Will Coggswell, Ray Chapman, Stiles
Goodsen, Harry Pearson, James
Thompson, William Barker, John
Walker, Sheldon Cat1in. Fen Spen-
Ger and Arthur Miller
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
is READY TO DISCUSS
DEFENSIVE AR MAMENTS FOR
PASSENGER SHIPS WITH u. S.

Washington, Feb. 23. - Confiden-
tia1 advices from Berlin today ind1-
cate that Germany soon will inform
the United States that her previous
assurances, that unresisting liners
will not be attacked without warning,
hold good for future submarine OPP
erahons, provided, however, that such
liners do not carry armament.
The German government will con-
tend, the advices state, that what
now is characterized as defensive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
A VERY IMPORTANT ACT.

Annapolis, Nd Feb. 16, 1916
Al very important act has passed
the Legislature of Maryland, in re-
gard to the circulating medium. This
act provides for the establishment of
an Institution Gas was devised by
convention of Bank Depur1es1 under
the title of the Consolidated Bank
OF Maryland, with a capital of one
million. of dollars, to be made up of
efficient money by the several coun-
try banks in proportion to their cap
1tals, all of which are concerned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

armament really is offensive arma-
ment when submarines are concern
ed, and will propose discussion with
the United States of what defensive
armament properly may be.
AS none of the British and French
liners now clearing from American
ports carry any guns whatever, such
assurances from Germany will be in
the nature of reassurances for the
safety for the neutra1s they carry,
even under the terms of the new sub
marine campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
D.~E HUNDRED YEARS AGu4
MILITARY APpOINTNfENTs

Ills Excellency the Captain Gene
raj, in pursuance of the late act re-
organizing the militia, has appointed
the following gentlemen to be Judge
Advocates in the several counties:
Hartford County-Walter Mitchell,
Esq.
New Haven County = Leonard E.
Wales, Esq.
New London County - Henry
Strong. Esq.
Fairfield County - Clark BisseI.
Esq.
Windham County - Joseph Eaton,
ESQ.
1ngton, ESQ.
Middlsex County-Jonathan Barnes
Barnes, Esq.
Middlesex County-Jonathan Barn
POLAND County-Elisha Stearns,
Esq.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
AT THE EMERGENCY.

H. w. Squires. a carpenter living
at 1875 Park street, while doing some
work this morning for W. H Latin.
the truckman, struck his head against
the latch of a door and received a Sc
we're scalp wound.
Miss Maude Nickerson, the stenog-
rapher employed by Paige & Carroll
damned the index finger of her left
hand to-day while closing the door
of the safe Surgeon Joe Brennan
dressed the injured member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

THE s. SIS. S. MASQUERADE. y.
The Masquerade and Fancy Dress
EaH of the Four s. club, last even
ing. proved to be a complete sue
cess, eclipsing that of last year en-
firely. About $50 appeared in cos
tunes, representing every conceivable
character, grotesque, genteel and
comic. That of Satan and the
f'Sfster of Charity might, in our
opinion, have been dispensed with.
The best of the characters were that
of the Kings Jester or Court
Clown" the Negro Wench.'' Sam
Slick" Daniel Lambert Flower
Girls Court Pages and the
peasant Gir1''. The young gent who
attempted to do the '1rishman,''
created a great deal of laughter, yet
we thought his conception of the
character very poor
The feature of the evening, in the
way of costumes, was the one worn
by Mr.. Danielle, the costumer. It
was the "Invisib1e( Prince He was
the observed of all observers and the
admired of all admirers. The sup
FER excelled by all odds, anything
ever before got up in this place for
THE money. The caterer was mine
Host Buckingham from the City
Hotel. The music was splendid and
eC0mfort'' performed nobly. Good
cells Rand was repeatedly appIauded
by the dancers. All told it was
Grand entertainment. Let's have
more like it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
A Far-nung Industry.

There are 10000 automobile dealers,
garages, repair shops, supply houses
and charging stations in the country.
These include 1880 dealers, 1890
garages, $500 repair shops and 1000
stores that make automobile supplies
their principal business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

OF all the cars manufactured in the
United States in 1915 more than $780,
600 were equipped with electric start
ing and lighting apparatus. The to-
tai value of this electrical equipment
was in excess. of $1O,00O,OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

old, was when last seen, in the stream
floating out with the current, about
two rods from WheeIer's store, sur
rounded by cakes of ice. We have
as yet no returns from Stratford and
it is feared that the young lad is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

That the motor-car has not entirely
driven out of existence it's animal
drawn confrere of the highways, is
evidenced by the fact that from 1908
to 1912 there were annually produced
in the United States more than 1,OOO,-
600 carriages and wagons of various
types.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
Honoring Eudrance Champion.

All over southern California, nunic-
qualities have been outdoing them
selves in civic holidays in honor of
the Maxwell touring car which re-
Gently revised the A. A. A. records by
running 22,O22.3 miles without a mo-
tor stop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23
PRoBABLY DRoWNFD

Mr.. Henry C. Smith, of the firm of
Conrad & Smith, wholesale grocers
On Water street, was suddenly called
10 his home in Stratford to-day, re-
eeivfng intelligence that one Of his
$onss W1llie) a lad about seven years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

she had again manag ed to get back
into the hall as if about to go up
stairs to get her husbands help when
the flames gained the mastery.
Petition In Bankruptcy.
The stamford Seed & Nursery com
pany Of Stamford, by James r. Pal
mer, treasurer, has filed a petition and
he declared the company did not have
the moneNuto pay the fling fee. The
liabilities are listed at $12s143.ao. and
SIC, 965 SO of the amount = unsecured.
Assets consist of stock in trade, val
ued at $4,000; debts due on open ac-
counts, $3.50; tools, $500, and one auto
mobile, 500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-23

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15
JONES SOLD TO, DETROIT.
Ciinton's Best Pitcher Bought b.
HTioers" For $3.50,

pitcher Carroll Jones' Of the Clinton
club. one of the best pitchers in the
League this year, has been purchased
by the Detroit American League cluI
for $3.50, according to the Clinton pa
pers. Both Cleveland and Detroit were
after Jones, and the Clinton directors
were waiting to see which club would
nay the better price. Saturday nlsht
the Detroit club offered $3.50 to Presl-
dent C. L. Root. of the Clinton CLUB,
for Jones.
President James Dunn. of the CleVe-
land club. could not be located, and
Manager Frank Boyle, of this city, who
represents Cleveland in the Central
Association. advised Clinton directors
to accept the Detroit offer. Jones Will
report to Detroit at the end Of this
season, AS the time limit for the sale
of players expires today, and after that
minor leaguers are subject to draft at
a. price of $780, the Clinton club has
made money by selling Jones at this
price. s,,. @'
Jones has been member of the Gin
ton club since the 1914 season, when
he came there from the st. Joe team
Of the Western league. This has been
his best season with a. record of eleven
games won and nine lost. He has a
record this year of pitching five shut
out games out of seven. Jones lives in
Beloit, Kan. .s. -.t
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

daughters Vera and Mrs. George Jones.
and her children. Leo and Helen, all OF
Rinard, came Saturday evening and
are guests OF Mrs. McPherson's BROTH
er, Bethel Crandon, and family
Mrs. John McWilliams and daugh
ter, Of Bristow. who had been visit
ing the formers sister, Mrs. James
Madil, near Newburg, returned to their
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Williams and
daughter OPAL of Rockville, Mo-. ar
rived Sunday night for visit with Mr.
Williams mother, Mrs. Jennie. VIII.
liams. and family.
Miss Ruth Stansberry daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. stansberry, under
went an operation for appendicitis at
the hospital at Grinnell Thursday TIL.
operation was successful and Miss
Stansberry is improving nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Seager went
to Toledo Wednesday and visited with
Mrs. Seager'" brother, Fred Carney,
who Is singing with the White Hus
sars, musical company that gave
concert at the chautauqua at Toledo
Wednesday afternoon and evening
Robert Parker and family and Mrs. ,,
NJ. Carney, Of Traer also attended the
concert. Mr.. and Mrs. Seager were ac-
companied home by Mrs. Carney who
will remain here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Roe are par
ents of a son, born Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Good and chill
dren Gladys and Vincent, who were
guests at the G. 0. Dague home, re-
turned to their home at Marshalltown
Monday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15
Too Tolerant.

Bishop Conrad said at dinner in
Newport News:
Some folks regard their sins In too
generous and tolerant way They're
like Cal Clay.
Il said to Cal one day:
calhoun, my man, General Doug
las has positive proof that you looted
his chicken house last week. should
think you'd be ashamed to take COM
munion after such rascally deed as
that
NAH goo-ness sah.' said Cal. re-
proachfully, All wouldn't let a few
measly chickens stand 'twixt me an
de Lawds table. "-Washington Post
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15
Gilman News.

Rev. Mr.. Wells. pastor of the Ches-
ter Center church. occupied the pulpit
at the Congregational church here
Sunday evening. sNa .. ...
Mrs. Thomas McGrew and daughter.
Laura, who had been spending a few
days at Colfax, returned home Satur-
day. trn v...r '.. 90.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mcpherson and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Word received today from Hartford
Wis, told of the birth Sunday of son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis ]. Troester, for
merly of this city. The new arrival
weighs seven pounds and is the third
child. Mrs Troester is sister of Mrs
Charles Gustafson and Mrs +. b
White, of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Pleasant Dreams.
come from restful sleep. II your nerves
are all on edge a good nights sleep Is
almost impossible. For quieting the
nerves and inducing slumber there is
nothing better than hot bath before
retiring. II you have an "Ohio-M" In
Simultaneous Non Vent Pipe Water
Heater over your bath tub you can get
your hot bath water instantly without
waiting. Have your dealer install one
on thirty days trial. Write for book
let and full particulars. Dayton Manu-
featuring Company. DAYTON. Ohio. .-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Mrs. l.. E. Eileman went this morning
to Waterloo to join her husband. who
is employed there. Mr.. and Mrs. Hile-
man have been living in this city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Miss Belle Heath and her niece. Mrs
C. NJ. Patton, of Collins, arrived in the
city Monday evening to visit the tor-
mer's brother. in law, L. E. Fowler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Special showing Of beautiful wool
dress goods now In stock. Benedict q
Brintnall. -p.@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Court Of Honor Circle will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. e. G. Huber 516 North First
GU
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

See our calling cards, either engraved
or printed. Marshall Printing Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

DR.. tShallenberger. specialist in chron-
ic, nervous and special diseases, will
make his 1880 visit to Marshalltown,
Hotel Stoddart, Saturday, Aug. 10. Con-
sultation free
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15
MARRIED..
L.nal.nd shs,sor.

Tory I-angiand and Miss Bessie
Shelton, both OF this city were married
by Justice Peek Saturday evening.
They will live in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry S. Mayer and
Miss Edna Arnold returned home Mon
day from visit in Chicago. Karl Noble
accompanied them home and will visit
here for a week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey Allen, of Monte
yuma, visited in the city Monday with
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Butts, while on
their way to Denver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Neils Anderson, who has been q,
Chicago and other eastern points or
business for few days, returned home
this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15

Misses Alice and Dolly Brock arrived
home Monday from two weeks va
cation trip spent in Warsaw, Ind, and
| rhicaUo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-08-15
Or. craham, osteopath. Masonic temple.

sf5'-g IS. ~.
Get your grain bags now. Benedict
&, Brintnall.
We have paper clips OF all kinds.
Marshall Printing Company.
Good, dry corn cobs for SALE. S1.2o
load delivered. Phone 1l9. Bowles q
Billings.
Harry Brock arrived home Monday
evening from a few days visit at
Clear Lake.
Our infants department is headquar-
tiers for everything in infants goods
Benedict & Brintnall.
Mrs. NJ. E. Hunter, of Cedar Falls.
was Monday visitor in the city while
on her way to Jefferson
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Johnson, Of Glen
ons, were visitors in the city Monday
while on their way to Oskaloosa.
''rhe Grip of Evil" Pathe's great
serial, successor to The Iron Claw
here tomorrow. Colonial Theater.
--------------~---------
Miss Olive Tug returned home Mon
day evening from an extended visit
with friends and relatives in Mime
apolis.
Mrs. Milo Gilkerson and mother, Mrs
Margaret Fromm, of Omaha, arrived in
the city today to visit their sister and
daughter, Mrs. James Johnston.
The aid society of the First United
Evangelical church will meet Wednes.
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
Charles Wassmer ia Arson street.
Mr.. and Mrs T. c. Hall, of Sheridan
Mo, who have been visiting here with
their cousins, Glen Miller and Richard
Julian, left this morning for st. Paul
DR.. Shallenberger, specialist in chron.
ic, nervous and special diseases will
make his 1880 visit to Marshalltown
Hotel Stoddart, Saturday, Aug. 10. Con-
sultation free
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry S. Mayer and
Miss Edna Arnold returned home Mon
day from visit in Chicago. Karl Noble
accompanied them home and will visit
here for a week.
Mrs. E. Hepner, 211 East South street
went to Waterloo Monday. to meet Mr.
Hepner, who is returning from visit
in Illinois. Mr.. and Mrs. Hepner will
spend week at Waterloo with friends
County Treasurer S. M. Cause goes
tonight to Davenport to attend the an
nual meeting of the State Association
of County Treasurers, which meets
there Wednesday,, Thursday and Fri
day. The annual meeting of the state
associations of auditors, recorders, sher-
ifs and supervisors will be held al
Davenport at the same time.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Will
bur, of Los Angeles, will be glad t
know of the continued improvement o.
Mrs. Wilbur, who has been seriously
sick. In letter written to a FRIEND
here Mr. Wilbur says that last Friday
Mrs. Wilbur was able to go in an au
tomobile to Glendale and take dinner
with their daughter, Mrs. Georgt
Marsh. Mrs. Wilbur was gone three
hours, but she suffered no i'll effect:
from the trip.