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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Japanese "Woman"
 Enlists In Army

Tokio, July 1.-The army con- scription examiners in session at a town in the interior were astounded recently when young Japanese woman dressed fashionably and car. rying a parasol walked into the office and requested examination for mill. tary service. When the applicant ex. plained that "she" was a man and not a woman the examiners recalled ar old Japanese custom of concealine sex. a custom which, as it afterwar6 appeared. the applicant was follow. ing.
 Old-time tradition held that a phy. sically weak boy should be brough up as girl from the belief that tho child would thus escape the curse ol death. The boy was attired in fe male costume and his hair was al lowed to grow long like a girls. Yasukichi, the son Of Kinzo Mishi kawa, the army applicant, wa, brought up under this tradition whicf is followed now only in remote dis tricts. He learned to sew and to cook He entered a cotton mill at Osaka ant worked as a female operative. NJ one suspected his real sex. The examiners found the younf man of perfect physique and healtl and he has entered the army in man. clothes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Exceptional interest has been arouS- ed in Bridgeport during the past few days since the opening sale and in- troduction of the famous Dr. Pierce's new scientific health builder, Wilderos Gull extract) at Hindle's (MaiR ana State streets) store.
 This new medicine is made up or ld-fashioned roots, herbs and parks. fully extracted and compounded in such an up-to-date manner that 1t has decidedly more far-reaching ac- tion in strengthening the stomach and organs of digestion and nutrition, than other preparations. Dr. Pierce's long experience in research and hospital practice has made this possible.
 The great value of Wilderbs Gull extract) is in its exceptional vitaliz- ing power. It gives strength to the stomach, life to the lungs and purity to the blood. Tt has a gentle laxa- tive effect that gradually makes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
FIVE KILLED, FIFTY MISSlNG| IN FLOODS AT ASHEVILLE;
 DAMAGE NEARLY $l0,000,O00

river, endangering p~~tions of the Vanderbilt estate an( the village or Biltmore, laid out 25 years ago by the late George W. Vanderbilt. It was at Biltmore that three persons were drowned, while two nurses from the Biltmore hospital are thought to have been drowned.
 Persons here familiar with the Bilt- more section expressed the belief that damage to the Vanderbilt estate might have been heavy and thought the Bilt- more nurseries possibly were flooded. Biltmore is cut off from Asheville by mile of water. Down the French Broad valley swept another flood from the broken dams until lower Asheville was inundated and scores of industrial plants damaged. Several hundred mill workers are being cared for here, their home having been washed away. | The Southern railway depot here and the Glen Rock station, both a mile and a half from the business section of AshevilleA were covered with water several feet deep. Two 1aborers were drowned trying to carry food to per sons marooned in upper floors of the hotel.
 Near Charlotte, N. C., which also | .@poA '0u noovy Uohho6o, SoNcidi Woi ing on a railroad bridge were carried away when the bridge went down and either were drowned or are. marooned At Charleston, s. C., approximately 3t men, comprising the crews of six barges. are missing. The barges were torn from tugs during the hurricane.
 It was thought today that several days must pass before railroad com munication will be restored to Ashe- l vile and Hendersonville.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Asheville, N. C., July 17.-Scores of large industrial plants around Ashe- vile lay idle today as a result of the flood that followed last weeks rain- storms and hurricane which swept in from the Carolina coast and flooded portions of North and South Carolina and adjacent territory of Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia Five persons are known to have been drowned, 50 are missing and hundreds are homeless, while railroad service virtually is suspended in a large sec tion of Ashev1lle.
 The Swannanoa and French Broad rivers that rose out of their banks in this section yesterday, flooding the village of Biltmore and leaving Ashe- vile without gas or electric light and power, were said tc be receding early today and 1t was thought that the greatest danger to this section had passed. Estimates of property dam age already have been placed at from s6, ,OOO, 900 to 10000, ,OO0. The loss to cotton mills. lumber. mills, highways and railroad track throughout the area that has felt the flood was ex- pected to grow as belated reports came in. Should the dam at Lake Loxaway yield to the flood waters pressing against it, devastation in that section would be followed by floods down the Savannah river watersht that would imperil Augusta, Ga.
 The immediate cause of the floods around Asheville Sunday was the bursting of the dam at Heidersonville, N. C., and that at Kanuga. Volumes of water swept down the Swannonoa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
CAVES IN ALPS
 SERVE TO HIDE
 MOUNTAIN GUNS
Italians and Austrians Elf fectually Conceal Artil-
 lery Batteries.

Headquarters of the Italian Army in Austria, July 1.-The use of caves as hiding places for cannon is one of the curious aides to artillery work in these mountains. Both Austrian and Italian artillery officers have ex- ercised the greatest ingenuity in find- ing the proper caves for their cannon since once well located the pieces are comparatively safe from discovery The damage done on both sides by such hidden pieces has been severe.
 On one occasion the correspondent of The Associated Press while near the Isonzo river witnessed an artillery duel between an Italian battery SC hidden and three Austrian batteries which were seeking to protect the mouth of a cavern until an Austrian piece could be dragged into it. Sev' eral of the Italian regiments and those of the Austrians as well knock, ed off their daily business for a time to watch the duel.
 The Austrians had for some days been attempting to plant cannon 1T a cavern, the mouth of which was plainly visible from the Italian lines but the Italian battery from it's cav. ern on the opposite side of the Ison. 20 kept up such a hot fire day ant night that the Austrians had not ye succeeded in their attempt. On thit particular morning they had kept uI a steady fire from several heavy guns on the Italian battery, and under GOV CT of this fire, had almost dragged their piece. apparently one of IA millimeter calibre, inside the cavern: mouth, a line of trenches having beer thrown up to the mouth of the caverr to protect the soldiers dragging it.
 As the piece was slowly turning in side the mouth of the cavern, tht Austrian troops set up a mighty roar knocking the Italians. throwing theil caps high into the air. The Aus trian cannon also threw shell aftel shell across the intervening valley O. the Isonzo, each shell exploding seem Fingly at the mouth of the cavern uset by the Italian battery or else insidi 1t. One series of shell shots from al Austrian 3Q5 exploded almost ever! two minutes about the Italians hid ing place, wreathing it in a dens, smoke.
 Just as the Austrian piece seemed at last to approach safety within thu cavern a shell from the Italian gul fell plum upon it, knocked it over and scattered the soldiers pulling i on ropes and showing on it's blocks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Stratford Man Is
 Fined In Trumbull
Special to The Farmer.)

Trumbull, July 17.-William Robbins of Stratford was fined $50 and costs last week for driving en automobile while under the influence. of liquor. Robbins was arrested last Tuesday evening by Constable Emil Berger
 Constable Berger was driving north with his family on the Newtown turn pike about o'clock Tuesday evening when he perceived an automobile driv- en about 35 miles an hour, curving from one side of the road to the other. He stopped his car to avoid collision but the other machine headed straight for him. When he was 50 feet away, the driver turned it at right angles into a ditch. f~
 Both Robbins and companion were thrown out. Robbins wasn't hurt but the other: occupant of the car was knocked unconscious He recovered in al few minutes and only lump on his head was found, in a brief examina- tion for injuries.
 Constable Berger procured witnesses for Robbins condition, and then or dered him to appear in court. He placed the. twn men on trolley car
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Three Baptised In
 - Housatonic River

Two colcred men and a colored woman were baptised in the Housa- tonic river directly underneath Wash ington bridge yesterday. The cere- mony was conducted by Rev. B. D. Tillman, pastor of the First Penta- costal Nonsectarian (colored) church of Milford, and was witnessed by crowd of several hundred. most of whom were white persons. Automo- piles lined the river bank and the bridge during the immersion of tho converts.
 The church is situated in what was the old Riverhouse, a road house which several years ago was known all over New England. The place is also known as the Rescue Home for Old Ladies. A number of colored women have been in Bridgeport so- liciting subscriptions for its nainte- nance. The Bridgeport Pastors asso- citation recently sent out warning about the home.
 Those baptised were Charles Baker who claims to have been an able sea- man and to have spent so much time at sea that he had not time to get re- ligion until a recent visit to the home at Milford; Samuel Hill, who said he is 88 years old, and claims to, have been a slave before the Civil War, and Mrs. Paula Roberts, who is one of the assistants at tf,S home.
 There was an open air meeting in the grounds first with prayers and the singing of hymns. Then Mrs. Martha White, carrying big bass drum. led the procession of the congregation to the river. They sang We Shall Gather at the River" Charles Baker was immersed first, and came up shouting Hallelujiah."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
ROCKEFELLER FUND AIDS
 IN FIGHTING EPIDEMIC

New York, July 17-The new bu- reau of the health department, made possible by gift of $50,0O0 from the Rockefeller Foundation, to help curb the epidemic of infantile paralysis, began work. today under direction of Dr. Ava H. Doty. This bureau will trace families, members of which have been exposed to the disease.
 Although the health authorities were encouraged yesterday by cooler weather and drop, in the number of new cases, there was no relaxation of vigilance. Sunday schools which re- mained open had a greatly diminished attendance. In many, doctors and nurses were on hand to examine the children.
 To emphasize previous statements that the disease is seldom contracted by adults, the board of health an- nounced today that of the 1859 pa tients to date only IT were over 16 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
U. S. MARINE CORPS
 TO HAVE TRAINING A CAMP FOR CITIZENS

Washington, July 17-A military naval camp for the training of citizen volunteers in the two-fold duties of the United States Marine Corps, will be established at Landsdowne, Pa, a beautiful suburb of Philadelphia on July 21. and will continue fdr six weeks.
 The course in training win extend over a period of three weeks, which may be taken continuously for the whole period, or men may come to camp for, two weeks of.- continuous training With the privilege of taking the remaining seven days on succeed- ing week-ends.
 UHited States Marine Corps recruit ing stations throughout the country will enroll the volunteers. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
DANCE AT BROOKLAwN.

The first of the Thursday evening dances at the Country club was held last evening, and the innovation ap- pears to be pleasant one and popu- lar. There was large number pser- ent, and it was a delightful evening for dancing purposes. The change of date appears to meet with much favor, Saturday night being strictly too much of a business night. Next week the dance will be given by the Outing club, and the following week the Country club.
 Among the society folk present were:- MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Read, MT. and Mrs. Daniel Davenport, MT. and Mrs. P. Lyon. MT. and Mrs. Car roll Maxcy, Mrs. Louis N. Booth, Mrs. William w. Starr, MT. and Mrs. John E. Barri, Misses Susan Jarvis. Susan Nash, Marjorie and Amelia Starr, the Misses Painter, Maude Mallory, Ro- salie Waldo, Kate Parker, Margaret Bassick, Alice Trubee, and Messrs. Richard I. Neithercut. Selden Waldo. John and Robert Lewis, John Warren, William CogsWell, Mortimer Com stock, Gregory Bryan, Harry Ives, New Ives, John Wheeler and Edwin Pyle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 One Hundred Years Ago.
PLAIN ADVICE TO PLAIN PEOPLE

(From New York Courier.)
 It is a warm day, but it will be cold in the winter; therefore keep look out, in time. for the worst. N"Go4d helps them that helps themselves" said pr. Franklin. Therefore, do not depend too much on charity, but like the ants. provide store for the se- verity of the winter, which you may, and remember that there is but one way to do it, and that is by industry and frugality. |.
 Do you see that man going regu- ilarly for his bitters in the morning, his grog at noon and his beer at night? How much better would he feel next winter to have all the money :. he new spends, so uselessly, to pro- vide fuel and wood for his family l? How much better would it be. when this weeks earnings, are paid to him, to buy load of wood now, while 1t is yet cheap, and if he has anything over, to provide few vegetables, while they are plenty and the price is low. His next weeks labor will be cheerfully resumed. His children will bless their father, and his. wife cling with delight to her faithful husband. How much better all this, than the society of roaring tipplers and noisy brawlers Work, then I repeat. get more money. get more wood, and as the cold weather increases provide yourself with dead hog. And if you must drink little lay up barrel of good cider. It will warm you. fs well as rum; 1t is your, country manufac- tture, and cheap. There is but one objection to 1t: it will not be apt to get you drunk, and so perhaps will mot be quite as pleasant. a companion abroad, b turely upon it you will be ! infiitely more beloved at home.
 i Gro be Continued.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
FALLS ON sCYTHE.

Though weak from the loss of blood, 16-year-old John Dayton of Greens Farms, who was severely cut Saturday when he fell on scythe, is resting comfortably at his home and it wilE be several days before he will be able to be about. He was walking along a stone wall with the scythe in his hand when he slipped and fell three feet to the ground. The blade of the scythe entered the thigh caus- ing an ugly wound, that required 12 stitches to close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
ENJOY SEASIDE PARK.

Even in its unfinished condition, the Seaside park is a place of quite gen. eral resort these hot evenings for our working men and others who have no equfppages for a drive to that part of the city. We should think hum dred people were there last night, just before and after o'clock, catching what they could of the cool sea air. If in a finished condition the number would probably have been 500 Or . 1000. f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
FOR PORTLAND SUFFERERS.

At the meeting held at Franklin Hall last evening to devise ways and means fpr ,asststins the, Portland suf- erers. Mayor Hawley was appointed chairman of the meeting, and Colonel Mallory. secretary. On motion the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions from citizens of Bridgeport: Mayor Hawley. Chief Engineer William H. Holcomb. Major M. Curtis. Henry T. Shelton. Esq, Frederick Hurd. Esq, d HS5h sturees. s. e. .Nickerson. Esq. Henry R. Parrott, Esq. Col William H. Mallory. There will be a meeting of this committee this (Sat- urday) evening, at the offices of the Mallory Manufacturing Co.,, corner of the Atlantic House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
EXPAND TRUMBULL SCHOOL.

It was voted to add one more room to the Chestnut Hill school at the Trumbull town meeting held Satur- day night. The cost will be $1,250. The increasing number of children in the town makes this addition neces- sary. The Chestnut Hill school now has one teacher and 25 pupils. The addition will provide for another teacher and 25 more pupils. |. Work will start at once 50 that the addi- tion will be ready by the opening in September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

cathartics unnecessary: it tones up the whole system, makes perfect digestion. increasing the appetite. preventing headaches, dizziness and that all<worn- out feeling so common these days. 2.
 The pleasant taste of the new med- icine makes 1t doubly efficient. The wilderbs Gull extract) representativs will be found at the Hindle's (Maif and State streets) store, where he .ext plains its action on the human sys1 tenn.
 wilderhs (full extract) is being received with joy by those made mis- erable by torpid liver. indigestion, dys- pepsia, gas on the stomach. nervous-l ness, sieeplessness. auto-intoxication. impoverished blood and bells. %
 It is such an easy matter to simply step into the drug store and satisfy yourself during the stay of the Wilde erbs expert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
JULY WEDDINGS

Prosecuting Liqquor Agent Bake man N. Wakeman was married yes- terday afternoon to Miss Helen, daughter of Joseph Sturges of Fair field. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents. but was witnessed by few immediate frignds In the evening the newly mar1dsd couple were driven to Bridge port. and took the Boston xpress. They will take an extended trip in the north and on their return home will take up their permanent restdence in their new house in Benson avenue. which has just been completed. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Twenty Years Ago.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.

The local board of civil service ex- aminers received from Washington this morning the names of the suc- cessful applicants who took the ex- aminations in this city June 6. There were 13 applicants, two of whom fail cd to pass. The successful applicants are: For clerkships. John J. King. of 7e Lewis street, Ss.3S per cent. 1: James w. Wright, 233 Arctic street. 79.ss.
 As carriers, William A. Reuthe. sos Main street, 88.35; James J. Long, 30 Maple street. 80.75; Frank G. Finney, 60 Pembroke street. 7s.5s: William J. McElroy. 5S Hamilton street, 76.13; Joseph J. Skelly, 101 Gregory street. 73.96: William H. Callan. 60 Church street, .73.6S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
BRITISH TAKE CARGO
 FROM SPANISH VESSEL

Manila, P. T., July 1.-The Spanish vessel Eizaguirre. reported upon arr rival at Iloilo today that the British authorities at Singapore had taken off 500 packages of cargo bound from Manila.
 The British steamship Chinese Prince, from which the British au- thorities at Penango removed cargo consigned to Manila, is still detained here pending the filing of a bond as security for fine of 50,000 pesos levied last week by the collector of customs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Goop CATCH.

James and Fred Hendricks started from here yesterday at 4 p. m.. going to Stratford Point tthe favorite stamping ground of Minor Smith), and caught some 500 pounds of strip ed bass. returning little after dark. The boys think they caught Minor
 mapping just onceI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
(E1f#zf3 (E1f#ff3ksS

When you bring your Watch here to be repaired, cleaned and adjusted it is done right. our guarantee is back of it.
 Howl is that Watch of yours !? How long since it has been oil- ed and cleaned? Don't expect it to run on forever without at least being oiled and cleaned.
 Better let us clean yours now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
BUYs HANDSOME HOME.

We learn that Nathaniel Wheeler. Esq, yesterday purchased the splen-. did property on Golden Hill street, known as! the Harrall place. for $70,- 900, and is to take possession on the first of November. We know of no house and grounds superior to these in the state, unless possibly it may be the Colt Place" in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
KAISER NOW IN FRANCE.

London. July 17-An official tele- gram from Berlin says that Empero. William, of Germany. is now in the Somme battle sector, according to Reuters correspondent at Amster- dam. The Emperor has received re- ports from the chief commander, wis., ited hospitals, distributed iron crosses and made speeches, the telegram stat ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ON
 DEATH OF BIRMINGHAM

Resolutions expressing sympathy for the family and stating the loss suffered by the. death of Superintend- ent Eugene Birmingham have been adopted by the Police Sick Benefit association. They have been en- crossed by Detective Sergeant George Haux and will be presented to the family of the late superintendent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
STOLEN HORSE RECOVERED.

The horse of MT. Giddings, stolen from Webb & Smiths fish wagon. in Newtown, on the night of July 10, vas found yesterday in the vicinity of panbury. She was loose, on the road. coming in the direction of Bridgeport. From appearances the animal had been rode very hard and then turned Jadrift- probably because the thief became satisfied in his own mind that ! 1t would not be safe for him to be found with her in his possession.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
PRESIDENTS PARTY HOME.

Washington, July 17-President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson returned early today from a weekend cruise in the lower Chesapeake Bay on the naval yacht Mayf1ower. A party of their relatives accompanied them on the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
STATE LEGISLATORS
 TO HOLD REUNION

The reunion of the Connecticut leg islators will be held at Cosey Beach. East Haven, Wednesday, Aug. 2. Mo- tices of the reunion have been sent out by Secretary John Buckley of the 1915 club. There will be a sumptu- ous dinner. at Momauguin at 12:30. Reservations must be made by July "A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS
1OO-50E20- 0-YEARS AGO
(Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)
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bride is reported to be very wealthy in her own right, being one of the heirs under the Osborn will.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

for Bridgeport. Justice Elmer P. Mich. ols fined Robbins the next evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
Fifty'Y ears Ago.
EXCURSION TO CHARLES ISLAND

I The steamer Alice E. Preston will | leave this evening at o'clock on an excursion to Charles Island. The | Wheeler & Wilson band will be on board, and the promenade hall will bo free to those desiring it's use.
New-York tribune., 1916-02-28
WOULD CREATE
MILITARY BOARD
Albany Bill Provides for Train.
ing School Pupils.
Iron a star Correspordent q The fdbun-I

From a star Correspondent Of The Tribune
Albany, Feb. PA military training
commission i3 provided for in a bill
which Asscmblyman Welch, OF this CITY.
will introduce in the Legislature TO-
morrow night. The commission j. 70 be
composed of the Commissioner OF Edu.
cation. the Commissioner OF Health and
the major general commanding the nA-
tional guard.
The measure provides that after Sep
tember / Of this year all pupils above
the age of eight years in the public
schools shall receive physical training
for twenty minutes each day, ana that
all boy pupils during secondary educa-
ton i'm the public schools shall be given
such military training as the commits
sion shall prescribe for not less than
three hours a week during the school
year. Provision is also made for field
training for high school students dur
ing vacation period. An appropriation
Of 500 .OOO is made TO cover the work
Of the commission, and the use OF
armories and national guard equipment
is authorized. .,,,
Mr. Welch said that his bill had the
approval Of General George ". Win
gate. president Of the Public School Is
Athletic League of New York City. u
will supersede the measure he pre-
q. .iously introduced.