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 places, the high plastered walls; to snif the clean new smell of it. Every body admitted 1t to be the finest build ing in the city.
 On Christmas eve we went to bed, strangely enough, very early. All the rest of the town was celebrating, but we had been busy moving furniture and fixtures, had worked late in order to finish the job and were very tired.
 The first intimation of trouble come to me in my sleep I dreamed we were back on the Porcupine and that the stream was in food could distinct ly hear the.roar of 1t as 1t swept by, and remember Johnny and myself were trying desperately to climb big pine tree in order to get above the en- croaching waters. A wind sprang up and shook the pine violently. came slowly to waking consciousness, the dream fading into reality. Tank was standing by my cot, shaking me by the shoulder. He was fully dressed and carried his long rife.
 "Get upry he told me. There's q big fire one or two doors away, and it's headed this way"
 Then I realized that the roar of the flames had induced my dream. Fifteen or twenty men were trying to help Warren's place resist the heat. They had blankets and pails of water, and were attempting to interpose these feeble defepces at the points most se- verely attacked. Each man stood it as long as he could then rushed out to cool his reddened face. Reminds me of the way I used to l pop corn when was kid" grinned a miner. q wouldn't care for that job" Just the same, they'll save it," ob- served Talbot judfcially.
 Almost coincident with his words a long drawn "A-ah!" burst from the crowd. A wandering gust of wind came in from the ocean. For the brief 1 est instant the tall straight column of flame bent gracefully before it, then
 came upright again as 1t passed. In l that instant 1t licked across the side wall of Warren's place and immediate | ly Warren's place burst into fiame. "Hard luck!' commented Talbot. The fire fighters swarmed out like bees from disturbed hive. "Our hotel next" said Johnny. ] "That's safe enough. There's wide 1 lot between,r observed.
 A fresh crew of fire fighters took the l place of the others-namely, those per- sonally interested in saving the hotel. 1 Lucky the night is so still," said E Talbot We watchel Warren's place burn with all the half guilty joy of those who are sorry, but who are glad to be 1 there if it has to happen. Suddenly | Talbot threw up his head.
 1 Feel that breeze?'' he cried. Suction into the fire" suggested Johnny.
 But Talbot shook his head impatient.
 ly, trying to peer through the glar, | into the sky.
 It was a very gentle breeze from tn, 1 direction of the ocean. II could barel, 1 feel 1t on. my cheek, and 1t was no strong enough as yet to affect in tn, slightest the upward roaring column of flame. For a moment l was inclined II
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 of the Ward block.
 -the f.e stopped advancing. I sup pose the wind must have changed, though at the time did not notice it. At any rate, I found myself in the gray dawn looking rather stupidly at row of the frailest kind of canvas and scantling houses which the fire had sheared cleanly in two and wondering why in thunder the rest of. them hadn't burned.
 A-dense pail of smoke hung over the city and streamed away to the south and east. In the burned district all sense of location had been lost. Where tefore had been well known landmarks ,ow lay flat desert. The fire had burned fercely and completely and in lack of food had died down to almost nothing. A few wisps of smoke still rose, few coals glowed, but beside them nothing remained to indicate even the laying out of the former plan. Only over across a dead acreage of ashes rose here and there the remains of isolated brick walls. They looked through the eddying mists and smoke like ancient ruins separated by wide spaces.
 (To Be Continued.l
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CHAPTER XXI. Tho Catastrophe.

TWO things went along for month. N Christmas drew near. Every
 joint in town was preparing for ~ big celebration, and we were fully in the mood to take part in it. The Ward block was finished. From top to bottom 1t had been swept and cleared. Crowds came every day to admire the varnish, the glass, the fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15
SCHOOLS

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, s36 Fairfield Ave. College preparatory technical and professional schools civil service, Hotchkiss, Hill. etc. Elementary and advanced subjects personal work with every stu dent. Enrolment now the pest preparation for September examina- tions or next years work sum mer session, private tutoring, dur ing July. August. and September.
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you have few thousand on that last note. And then you leave on today's Panama steamer. And, say, if they won't do 1t, you come to me-
 The young fellow took, his advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

DEFECTIVE EXPERIENCE in all its branches, wishes position city or country. Address M. Wasserman, 67 Stanton St.. New York City.
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Female Help Wanted

WANTED-School girls during vaca- ton on light pleasant work. War ner Bros. Co.,, Call at Employment Office, corner Lafayette and Gre gorys Streets.
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Willing H. Whalen, private in Co. K. 9th New Jersey Regiment, died at Douglass, Ariz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15
Positions Wanted

WANTED-Situation as chauffeur by young man, steady and reliable. Call, 785 Boston Avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

New York furnished 14,154 of the 50.076 troops from the Eastern De- pertinent se1t to the border.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

Gen. Tasker H. Bliss arrived at San Antonio, Tex, to begin his inspection tour of the army camps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15
UNCLAssIFIED

and Medium, Marie Davidson, Ph. D., of washington, D. C.. if perplexed about business. or in trouble, or, if sorrow has cast its shadow upon you consult this gifted medium and let her advise you. 903 Park avenue.
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LOSS OF APPETITE, LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNEsS. ETC


 are all overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of Dr. AL bert Robin, the famous French physi- sian. and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capitals.
 When taken for a short while they will give positive relief In all cases of nervous exhaustion. mental depression, lack of vitality. general debility. ane- mia, etc.
 The Glycerophosphates of which Recnpertabsj are composed. contain the elements necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of. e
 Recupertabs are for sale at all drug stores at soc and $1.00 per package or will De sent direct upon receipt of price.
 Curts Chemical Co. No. 414 West 23rd St.. New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti- gan. No. s1 Fairfield Avenue.-Adv. RI ass
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WANTED-Position by refined elderly iaoy. as housekeeper or companion. Address 6s Ridgewood Place. l J2k ds
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WANTEE-Chauffe wishes posittoD e mechanic and driver. can fur. ntsh refsrouce. Cali or wEtta. ser Kossu.t: S.. Ctty. Clarence Keh. lsnbssk. Y 4 % ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

FOR 6ALE-One large safe. prac-
 tically new. bargain. see F. Andsr- \ son. 306 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

YOUNG LADIES, Is to 23. education sth grade grammar school or cquiv- alent, to learn telephone operating. Dollar a day for 4 weeks. Rapid advancement thereafter. Perma- nent positions. Apply at 184 Fair field Ave. Ask for Miss Wheeler. The Southern New England Tele- phone Go.
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For Sale.

FOR SALE-Or will lease to respon- sible tenant 10 room house with private garage, large lot fine trees. etc., fronting Paradise Green. Strat- ford. Tel. s4s-1s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-15

THREE FINE two family houses for sale. all with modern improve ments; room for drive, one with garage; located in excellent resi- 4 dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at a sacrifice. Investments $1,000 to $1,300, balance on terms to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box No. to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box L. w.. care Farmer. R2s asup
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Inventors

to send for one Of my booklets on D. s. and Foreign patent Mercer D. Blondel. Patent building. Bls7 'tf
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Help Wanted Male

WANTED-Young man for furnish ing department; one with experi- ence preferred. Edward Loner- gan, 1221-23 Main Street.
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WANTED-Position as plumber or steamfitter; 10 years experience: wiling to do any kind of work. Ap. ply Louis Ribach, Care of General Oenvery. East Side Station.
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SITUATION WANTED--Sec work m small family or will take care of eioeriy person; references furnish. ca. Call 219-2. Milford.
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Foot Specialist
Furniture
insurance
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DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALI flrs can do to your property. Insprancs cost ing 1-3o day protects you. All the particulars at D. B. Boothe q O.. Conn Bank Building.
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WANTED-Position on farm or bench work in factory. Address 107 Helen St.. Charles Reynolds.
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LABORERS WANTED at the Wheel CT & Howes Co.,. steady emplcymen and good wages.
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Physical Treatment
Positions Wanted

Ch1AUFFEUR wishes position, pri- vate or commercial; own repairing
 years experience; New York and connecticut license. Call or ad- dress Box 647. Clarence Kehlen- peek 1881 Main St.. Stratford. Conn. P1a d.p
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desires position wf,h prlvate family, or commercial; ref. erence and experience well furnish eo, own minor repairs. Call or ad- oress. Box SAY. Thomas Rose 1881 Main St.. Stratford. Conn.
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Stoves Repaired

STOVES REPAIRED, ell kinds sup plies. all makes. pipes grates, br1cks. etc. Charges reasonable 1716 Main st Phone 234e-4.
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FOR SALE-Nine room house in West End. on easy payments Ad- dress House, Care Farmer.
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YOUNG MAN, ss. wishes position at anything. handy around mA- chinery or garage. Alfred !. Con- roy. 3sS state G.. City.
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AInbuIanceS
Automobiles

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS ATTEN- ZION: We can save you money on your automobile, fire and liability insurance. Give us a chance to fi- gure before you insure elsewhere. Zalmon GoodseN G Co.,. No. 1o94 Main street. Phone No. 31.
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WE WILL COVER and furAish all material for piece parlor suit. guarantee all workmanship as first class, ten patterns to select from for $12 to $15. Sca::y Bros. 4oS State street. l
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Merchants Exchange

RUBBER STAMPS made by us are reliable. we carry | complete line
 of stamps. supplies ink pads, dat err, rubber type. etc. The Schwerd-
 us Stamp O.. 41 Cannon St.
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New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

six diplomats stationed in Portugal and two members of one of the most .aristocratic families in Lisbon. The names of the purchasers follow: Their eXcellencies, pr. F. Regis de Oliveira, Brazilian ambassador; P. Botkine Russian minister; A. Van der Goes, Dutch minister; B. c. Sc- gastume, Argentina minister; Col. Thomas H. Birch, American minister, all of whom have their official resi- dence in Lisbon; w. H. Stuve. Ameri- can consul Porto, Portugal, and Seniors Fernando Pinto Basto and Eduardo Pinto Basto, wealthy and aristOcratic residents of Lisbon. ~e
 Because of the high station in official and social life occupied by these men only cars of distinction W ere considered. An am ba assador or a minister representing foreign country must have a car in keeping with the dignity of his position This narrowed the choice to a few As the expert who looked over the field of American cars for them re- rcrted the super-six as best suited to their purposes, Colonel Birch, while cr a visit to his home in Burlington, x, J., went to New York to view the automobile show. There he con- tirmed the selection of the eight Super-SiXeS.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
TO RELOCATE HIGHWAY.

Hartford, Feb. 10-The highway in Old SayDrook between ChalkerS; crossing on the east and school house crossing on the west is to be relocat- ed in accordance with an order is sued by the public utilities commie- sion yesterday. The relocation is de- sired in connection with the i'm proven ents which the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad Co., has planned to meet the requirements of the increase in it's freight business.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
PROVES DURABILITY
 OF OAKLAND CAR
galter Ogonowski Drives His Machine 9S5 Is Miles in Two Days-Aver-s
 Hges 30 Miles on Gallon of Gasoline

9S5 Is Miles in Two Days-Ayer-s Eges 30 Miles on Gallon of Gasoline
 The efficiency and dura bility of the oakland car is put forth in the
 Pllowing letter. MT. Ogonowski's let Er voices the approval of multitudcs users of the Oakland car who arc |loroughly satisfied with the machine. he A. c. Hine Co,
 Hartford Conn. ... |entlemen:
 When I purchased my Oakland car drove all the way to Union City.
 spnnecticut, a distance of nine hund-
 Rd and forty-tive and one-eight miles p45 1-S) from Pontiac, Mich. It was Eeady riding for two days and
 he night. stopping only for gas and
 beals. Only one gallon of oil was gsed and the water which was put at the factory, making an average \ q little over thirty miles (30) on
 gallon of gasoline. Besides one hy and one night were rainy ard
 buddy -..
 have made $500 miles in the
 hr so far and have had no trouble
 any kind except one spark plug
 S-oke and the gas tank leaked. On Rese roads around here it runs on
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

an average of from twenty to twenty five miles on a gallon of gasoline. It runs smooth. plenty of power and is able to climb any hill around.
 Very respectfully yours.
 fSigncdl WALTER OGONOWSKf.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10

ognizes no performance in America as really authentic.
 Despite the fact that many recent American records eXcell those on the books of the Automobile clubs of Great Britain and France, recent com pilations of European records placid 1y ignore them and still refer to ven- able European feats as worlds rec OrdS.
 Our Dust to Thickc
 The American AutOm Obile associa ton, after vainly trying to secure mu- tual recognition which would result in a real table of worlds records, has temporarily given up the battle and modestly refers to all marks estab- lished under it's jurisdiction as Amer ican reco rds-only this and nothing more.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
HUDSON SUPER-SIX
 CHOICE OF DIPLOMATS
Cars Sold to Six Enyoys Stationed il Portugal and Two Members of
 AriStOcratic Lisbon Family.

The most notable sale of the New York automobile show was that of eight Hudson super-six phaetons to
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
Requirements of Battery.

A storage battery requires: First, that it shall be properly charged. It's state of charge can be easily deter mined by the use of a hydrometer sy ringe, which is a simple piece of ap- paratus and can be readily used by anyone. Second the cells in battery must be filled with pure water (not acid) from time to time, so as to keep the water level even with the top of plates. This again is a very simple mat ter and can be readily done by any one. The need of proper charging, fil- ling of water and taking weekly hy- drometer readings constitute the three simple rules tEat every automo- bilist should carefully follow. ..
 Of course, an essential requirement is a good battery, and with a good battery and the little attention it re- quires an autouo obilist should have no trouble from this source.
 Handled By Havl>er.
 The "Exide" battery made by the Electric Storage Battery company of Philadelphia, Pa, was the first com mcrcially successful starting and lighting battery. It is the highest priced starting and lighting battery on the market but it's quality and it's fea- lures of superiority more than com- pensate for It's first cost.
 Appreciating the necessity for good battery and desiring to give car owners in this territory good service, A. G. Hawker, of = Park street is of fering the Exide battery service to au- tomObilists in this vicinity. The com pany is equipped with all facilities to properly and promptly handle any work in connection With automobile batteries.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
EUROPE IGNORES
 !. s. MOTOR FEATS
Can't Credit Our Marks as Better
 Than Their Own Old Records

should Eddie Rickenbacher the famous Maxwell pilot-or any of the other speed demons of premier fame celebrate the first race of 1916 by rol- ling 300 miles in two hours, or some such revolutionary figure, the result could be nothing more than an Amer ican record. No such thing as d worlds record can be successfully claimed, when the feat is accom- pii"hod in the United States, under the sanction of the American Autom obile association.
 90 performance Authentic.
 This strange and anomalous condl- tiOn arises from fact that, with char acteristic European aloOfness, the au- tomobile judiciary across the sea rec
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
Free Battery nations.

Procure a card and have your bat
 1ery tested monthly. It may save a Sepair bill and perhaps a new bat
 Rery. Any information required con-
 ferning batteries will be cheerfully
 Siven if addressed to the Battery de- bartment of A. G. Hawker's store at a2 Park street.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
OLDEST AND LARGEST
 TIRE SHOP IN CITY
First Glass Repair Work Done By
 A. q. HaWker

Established in 1910 by A. G. Hawk Ief at l3 Franklin Square Outgrovinc Q shese quarters three years later. the IpuslnesS was removed to the present quarters II Elm street and ? Park S7tEeet. ihey fattribute this successful growth to their policy of distributino Q, ny quality. goods-first class repair Nork--and giving Real Tire SERVICE Free Air at Stations. tree air, 140 pounds pressure, on Hboth Elm and Park streets. where tha sAutomobile public are welcome to use Ft without charge. A large stock of S Slfes--tubcS and supplies of all nonu- Sar makes are always on hand. Rims Fhd parts, an article very difficult to procure may be purchased there--a Sarge stock ,of. Firestcne. Stanweld, l9aker and Kelsey, always on hand. barge or small quantities of oils and TPeClal sreases,e including both can Tnd barrel lots, also on hand
 Ruooer stamps were added to the
 Pusiness two years ago and large
 suahtlty are turned out daily. Orders Ior these articles are always promptly filled. &. ' i'' )'''i''' ''' storage Battery Service. A large and elaborate storage bat Eery recharging apparatus has re- gently been installed. Storage batter- Ees of every make may now receive |echarglng and repairs by compe-- 1ent man. A rental service has also peen established, which is very con- Een1ent for those who cannot operate shelr cars While the battery may be put of commission. This is an author, Ized Exide service station but all Inakes of batteries will receive carefu1 Sttention.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-10
"EXIDE" STORAGE
 BATTERY SERVICE
N. C. HaVker Of 22 Park Street
 Local Distributor

Just because the storage battery used for cranking an automobile en- zine is usually hidden beneath the floor boards CT seat of car, it is oft on overlooked and does not receive the attention that it requires.
 While an automobile starting bat tery does not need a great amount of attention nor need a car owner be an expert in order to keep his battery in good condition. To give good service, it must receive some little care and it is just this little attention which is often overlooked. Very often a start ing battery will do it's work for con- siderable time without any attention, but, when it finally gives out, an ln- spection shows that either an entire ly new battery is Teeded or that eX- tensive repairs must be made, where if the battery had been properly cared for, no repairs at all would have been necessary or. a very small sum would have covered the necessary work to be done.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

He used figures which the report
of big business, paid for by the rail-
roads, used, and be got different re-
suits. He says the railroads can
electrify = at least they can start
something at small cost.
He then says that: =
The investigation of the Assn of
Commerce proves the railroads con-
tribute to the pollution of Chicagoss
air.
There are others belching smoke
into Chicago's air, but that doesn't
excuse the railroads
Identification will decrease the
amount of SCOT in Chicago.
Either total or partial electrical
ton is practicable by the railroads.
Railroads under electricity will be
cheaper to operate, will be more re-
liable and safe.
Identification will add to cleanli-
ness and healthfulness of the city.
Operation under electricity will
make the city more beautiful and
permit freer growth of vegetation.
Then Reid goes on to show that
during the ten years which it would
take the railroads to electrify the
cost will be less than per cent of
their income per year.
He shows that the City Railways
Co., although this company has to
take care of large over-capitaliza-
tion," can still afford to donate to
the city almost per cent of its in
come.
Then he winds up with:
'Now will the railroads make this
small annual expenditure in order to
make the city cleaner, healthier,
more attractive, and a more fitting
place to live in for themselves, their
children and others, as well as to
reap the financial benefits of well-in-
vested capital, or will they keep fos-
tering dirt and filth and remain a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

! CHAMPAGNE BATTLE SUNDAY
COST $4,000 GERMANS
Paris.-Germans lost more than
5000 men in Sunday onslaughts
against French lines in Champagne,
according to Chalons dispatches to-
day describing battle as bloodiest on
western front since allied offensive
last September.
Great numbers of wounded Ger
man prisoners have reached Chalons.
They confirm report that Gen. Won
Eimen planned to break through the
French line and bend back whole
front from Rheims to Verdun.
Rome.-EarIy fall of Cettinje, Mon
tenegrin capital, forecasted in dis
patches received here today confirm
ing news that Austrians have occu-
pied Mount Lowcen, Gibraltar of the
Adriatic,55 dominating roads to Get
tilnje and less than miles away.
Military evacuation of King Mich
olas' capital began on Sunday. This
news preceded message from Berne,
Switzerland, reporting fall of Mount
Lowcen.
Arsenal at Cettinje has been dis
mantled and everything of military
value removed. Preparations were
being made Sunday to transfer cap
ital, but new seat Of government has
not been selected. On all fronts the
Austrians are striking hard blows at
valiant little Montenegro army,
which is handicapped both by lack
of equipment and by need of food
supplies.
Mount Lowcen fell after 5 days of
terrific and uninterrupted lombard
ment from Austrian squadron in Cat
taro harbor. Harbor forts and lighter
Austrian artillery brought up to
close range.
1920
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

Two women said they were robbed
by two men in Harrison & Anderson's
saloon, 6311 N. Clark. Mayor revok-
ed license.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-12

Mrs. Katherine KieVit, said to have
deserted her children, and David
Clink, son of attorney, both of Mus
kegon, Mich, arrested in room at 1
E. Illinois and booked on serious
charge.
ReynoId Drews, driver auto truck
which killed Mrs. Ellen Murphy, 1902
w. Garfield blvd, exonerated by jury.