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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Employ Extra Men
 on Naugatuck Dock

A wheel truck brigade of about 20 men seen twice daily on Main street and Water street between Whiting and Union streets has occasioned much comment in the lower end of the city. Inquiry tends to disclose that this is an extra force of men needed to han dle freight on the Naugatuck dock due to a shortage of mechanical equipment. in the New Haven roads freight houses here
 One man who has computed the dis- tance observed today that if one man were to travel the distance covered daily by the troop he would equal about 51 miles per day which at stan dard wage would soon provide the nec- essary trucks for use here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Fall of a Nation by Thomas Dixon

This vivid story by Thom- as Dixon purports to be the story of the conquest of the United States in 1918 by the Imperial nation.
 'Tis more than a story. 1t is a call to prepare; to make ready to defend that which we hold and love, $1.35
 And these new stories will be read with interest:-
 The Door of Arthur String er-$1.35.
 Go Forth and Find-Edward S Moi fatt-$1.35.
 The Tigress-Anne Warner-$1. 25. The Round About B BuckAose- $1.25.
 The Day of wrath-Louis Tracy $1.25.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Prof James Atlas has abandoned his fight to retain a liquor license in his Fairfield avenue hotel. It was an- nounced this morning that the hotel proprietor'st appeal from the county commissioners, which was scheduled for a hearing in the superior court this week, will not be held. An appli- cation has already been filed for transfer of the license from Professor Atlas to the Thomas P. Taylor Co. It is not believed there will be any opposition to the transfer.
 Judge F. A. Bartlett, representing Professor Atlas, had several confer ences with prominent members of the UniversaIist church. who led the re- monstrance against the application. The remonstrants were determined
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Judge Scott Leaves
 Bench To Inspect An
 Alleged "Spite Fence

In order to inspect a '"spite fence which is the point of dispute in a suit brought by Mary O'Brien against Raf- fae1 Milano of this city, Judge Scott adjourned the common pleas court for a, short time this morning while he went in an automobile to view the premises. The plaintiff declares the fence, which was erected between the O'Brien and Mi1ano premises on Lex ington avenue, is so high that it shuts off the sunlight from her home and renders the house unhealthy.
 The court is asked to order the fence removed. Judge Scott took the pa- pers in the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

The sewer extends from Berkshire bridge to below Congress street bridge. It is designed to relieve conditions on the East Side. It cost more than $1oOsooo. All persons owning property east from the Pequonnock river to East Main street and north from Cres- cent avenue to Beardsley park, have been notified to appear if they desire to be heard.
 The hearing will begin at 7:30 o'clock in the common council cham Der. A number of property owners of the East Side object to the assessment for the sewer. They claim that they are already assessed for direct sanitary sewers from their properties and that g, big trunk sewer like that in Know1- ton street, which serves the public
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Embroidery for sunny hours

Those enjoyable hours spent on porch are doubly- valuable for embroidering. Busy fingers seem to add de- light to the restful moments.
 Now ready, a number of new articles, including@
 Luncheon sets, 1 24-inch center and 3. half dozen each of 6 and 12 inch doyTies, in blue design and with seal 1ops of bIue,-$1.25.
 scarfs, in blue 'sca1loped pattern. 45 inches long,-5Oc.,
 Bags for holding fancywork,-2s Doylie holders, 24-inch size,-66c; 36-inch size.-85c.
 Laundry bags,-50c.
 Gowns of fine nainsook, all finished except for enbroidering the pretty patterns which have been stamped upon them,-59c.
 Combinations in envelope style, sew era1 attractive stamped designs.-5Oc. Card-table covers, stamped, with tapes for tying,-$1.25 and $1.5O.
 Luncheon sets of 13 pieces in French-knot and 1oop-stitch patterns have 'scalloped finished edges,-$1.25.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
New York Man
 Seriously Hurt
 By Machine Here

Fred Baxton. 26, of 416 East 18th street, New York city, stepped off the curb in John street near Main street
 this afternoon and was run down by Ear automobile truck owned and | driven by Dwight Sharpe of 225 Den yer avenue. Baxton suffered con- Icussion of the brain and was taken to St Vincent's hospital in the arnbu- lance Sharp went to police head quarters but was not held Bystand- CTS said Baxton stepped directly in front of the truck without looking
 where he was going
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Merchants Complain
 of Street Excavation

Complaint is made by merchants in the Water street district about the condition of the street in front of the New Haven freight house. Excava- tions between Thomas and Water streets, said to have been made last November are yet unpaved,' thereby water to back up across the street in large quantities while trap rock and dirt used to fill the excava- ton temporarily forms a miniature e sea of mud in the district. Efforts to have the Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. complete the paving are said to be met only with promises
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

alike, should be paid for by general taxation
 The city laid this sewer at the order of the superior court and it is designed to take the sewage out of the Pequon- mock river and Berkshire pond where it formerly flowed. The action which resulted in the court order, was brought by F. L. Bradbury, the cruller baker.
 Several petitions have been circu- lated on the East Side protesting against the assessment for the sewer and asking that it be paid for out of the recent $3O0,0o0 bond issue. The signers of these petitions probably will appear before the appraisal board to- night. The assessment, if taxed against the property owners, will prob ably be between 20 and 30 cents a front foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
KILL RATS WITH LYE.

On a large number of old shingles I put about a half teaspoonful of mo1as- ses, each, and on that with my pock- etknife I scraped a small amount of concentrated 1ye. I then placed the old shingles around under the stable floors and under the cribs. The next morning I found 40 dead rats, and the rest left the farm for parts un- known. have cleared many farms of the pests in the same way and have never known it to fail.-Ralph R. Jones in Farm and Home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Teacher Recovering
 From Injuries She
 Received in Accident

Miss Mary Lucey of 561 Myrtle ave- nue. a teacher at the Jefferson school who was hit and knocked down by an automobile owned by Dominic Mer- curio and driven by his son Dominick, aged IT years, Saturday afternoon, was able to sit up for the first time today.
 She is suffering from a sprained shoulder and bruises about her body. It was said today that the boy had no operators license and did not stop after he run down the teacher. No action has as yet been taken by the police authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Ex- City Sheriff Didn't Pay Desk
 Rent, Is Charge

Attorney James H. O'Rourke ap- peared before Judge Scott in the com mon pleas court today to testify in his suit against former City Sheriff James F. Beck The sherin formerly had desk room in Attorney O'Rourke's of- flee and it is said there is a balance of $1S1 due foE office rent. O'Rourke wants $2OO damages.
 Beck took the stand this morning and gave details regarding a. counter claim against the p1a1nfff. He said kAttorney O'Rourke owes him $242 for lserving Writs and other services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
PROF, ATLAS ABANDONS FIGHT FOR LIQUOR LICENSE IN HIS
 HOTEL ON FAIRFIELD AVENUE

not to withdraw their objections to a license in the hotel but had no desire to deprive the proprietor of a chance to sell the license.
 Tn the future the Hotel Atlas will be conducted as hostelry for men and the Turkish bath establishment will also continue. There will be no liquor license, however. If the Fay Tor Go. decides to operate an apart rnent hotel in another part of the city, the license may be used there. At present a license is valued at $3.500 or $4,000.
 The renonstrance was filed against the Hotel Atlas last November and after a sensational hearing the county commissioners refused to renew the license. From this decision Professor Atlas appealed to the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
PETER voEIKEI.

Peter VoeIkeI, for many years a lcarrfage painter at the Hincks & John son Carriage Co.,, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital where he had haen a patient for several weeks. MT.
 yoeIkeI was member of Steuben lodge, No. 8S, l. O. O. F., and of the
 Bavarian Sick Benefit society. He is
 survived by brother, Franz Voelkel of Monroe and two sisters, Mrs Cath crime Henke of Shelton and Mrs Mary Meyer of this city. The funeral will he held from the undertaking parlors of William Lieberum & Son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
GEoRGIANNA DUNwoRTH

The funeral of Georgianna Dun worth was held from her late home, | 174 Jones avenue, at 8:3o this morning and a half hour later from St Au- s1lstfne'5 church, where the requiem lhigh mass was sung by Rev. Edward Hayes Miss Aurelia Berger and Miss Catherine Ryan sang the music or the 1nass and at it's conclusion Some Sweet Day" The bearers were James tO,Rourke, Peter Rowen, William Quinn, Henry Clanpett, Martin Gr1f- ks5n ead Michael Reeves. Burial was in | St MichaeHs cenetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
LENA M. JONES

Miss Lena, M. Jones, a resident of this city for the last eight months, died at her room, 601 Lafayette street, last evening. Miss Jones was 35 years
 Of agess a. bookkeeper by occupation and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Her parents, in St. Johns, Vt., have been notified of her death and are expected to arrive here today to make arrangements for the funeral The body has been removed to the
 xnortuary chapel of Walker & Banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
DIED.

IB1sONNER-I this city, June B. 1916j At her home, 757 Ogden street, PhiIppina, widow of Jacob Ga1abronner in her 74th year.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. 1916, Peter VoeIkel, aged 66 years, months, 10 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking parlors of Wn. Ideberum & Son, No. 531 Main street on Friday, June 9th at S:50 a. u., andsfrom St. Joseph's R. c. church at a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Mountain Workers
 Made So Yellow, They're Called Canaries

London. June s.-"Canaries'' has become the popular term for girl nu- nition workers whose skins and hair becomes yellow from working over fumes in certain shell factories of England. Their patriotism is so strong that they do not hesitate to dis figure themselves for the sake of the men behind the guns. 'tCanaries'' are also better paid than the girls who do not run the same risks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
WON'T TALK OF MEETING.

Mayor Wilson today declined to dis cuss the meeting he had yesterday with President John A. Leonard and John H. Tague of the fire board. He said they simply talked over mat ters" The regular meeting of the board was postponed from last night until next Wednesday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
EADVERTTsING REPRESENTATIVE

WANTED for the city of Bridge port and surrounding towns on ex- elusive contract with large PhiIa- de1phia publicity firm. Capable ad- vertising man can positively earn over $75 weekly per year round first two weeks will prove it. Rep resentative must be able to finance himself for from four to six weeks Address with reference as to adver- tising ability to Advertising Man ager. Suite 414 Commonwealth Building, Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Get furs in cold storage !

Every warm day that fur coat or huff stays out of cold storage, is a day of added and real danger.
 Furs require cold air They are soon injured by exposure to warmth and the dust now so prevalent.
 One real safe place for them is in such cold dry vault as they are stored by us
 Reasonable charge covers this storage and insurance against loss by fire. or theft.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
s1MoN AFTER DUECH.

Detective George Simon left for Wi1kes-Barre, Pa, today to bring back Joe Duech, who is charged with the theft of $125 diamond ring from E. Turkowitz. a jeweIry peddler Duech, it is alleged, took the ring from Turkowitz promising to sell it for him. He then left town. He was located in Wi1kes-Barre and at the request of the local police the au- thorities there arrested him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Storm on Sound
 Ties Up Shipping

The two day storm has tied up Sound shipping. Among the tugs weatherbound here with tows are the Elmer KeeIer, the Bully, the Winifred Cahil and the John G. Chandler which is on her way from Philadel- phia to Boston with one barge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
SISK IS FINED FOR
 THROWING BOTTLE
 INTO CITY HIGHWAY

For throwing a bottle on the street yesterday and then refusing to pick it up when ordered to do so by Po- hceman Simmons, Michael Sisk of South Norwalk was fined $3 and costs in the city court today. He was a passenger in a jitney bus and threw the bottle into the middle of State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Two Days Assigned
 For Divorce Seekers

In order to take care of the rush of divorce seekers. two days will be devoted in the superior court next week to the hearing of marital trou- bIes. Judge Webb will listen to the testimony of those dissatisfied with married life. It is said that about 20 cases will be heard each day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
Main floor, rear.

The schooner Georgette Lawler ar rived from Bangor, Me, with lumber for the A. w. Burritt Lumber Go.
 The Torpedo Boat Destroyer Ben ham, which has. been in the harbor for the last two or three days, ex- pected to get away this afternoon. Its destination is Providence andw Fall River.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
NOTICE.

The State Board of Examiners of Barbers will hold examinations at the shop of Martin HorschIer, 129 Wall St, Bridgeport Conn.,, on Monday, June 18th, from 10 a. m. to 1 D. m. All persons qualified to take this exam ination are notified to be present
 Signed, MICHAED CRAFTY, Secy.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
Keep moths away!

Mothproof bags are excel lent for putting coats and other Woolen apparel away in for the summer.
 Tar-paper sheets are a new offering this season. They partly take the place of mothballs-for latter are scarce. < Odorless tar bags, white lining, 4 sizes,-6Oc roc 85c and $1.
 Cedar bags. sizes.-75c S1 and SIPS.
 White tar sheets. by inches box of 1OO,-25c.
 Tar paper. sheets 40 by AS incfes.- 6c.
 Moth balls. per box,-1Oc and 15c.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

sFOR SALE-One room and one 4 room shore cottage at Silver Sands; must be sold to close estate. Pease Realty Co-, 109 Wall street
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
SCHOOLS CLOSED TOMORROW

All the public schools in Bridgeport including the High school will close tomorrow for Circus day. The schools in Stratford also will close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
ISABELLA JARVIS

x The funeral of Miss Isabella Jarvis was held privately this afternoon from
 her late home, 433 West avenue. Rev. John, G. Sadtler, rector of Christ Epis- tcopaI church, conducted the services. BnuriaI was in Mountain Grove ceme- ltery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
OBITUARY
RARY nuFFIEID

The three day old son of Edward and Sarah Instone Duffie1d of Federal street, who was born at the Bridgeport fh0spita1, died this morning at that in Estitutton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
$50 REWARD
NO OUESTTONS ASKED

for the recovery of a Jersey COW that strayed from Brook1awn Riding Stable Sunday afternoon. Kindly send information to Brooklawn Rid
 ing Academy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
EAST SIDE TAXPAYERS. l,7O0 STRONG, PROTEST
 SEWER ASSESSMENTS
Property Owners Object to Paying For Knowlton Duct, Asking That Bond Issue Be Used For Expense City Laid Trunk at Order of Superior Court.

Just 17OO East Side property have notified appear before the board of appraisal of benefits this evening and show why they shall not be big which has just been completed street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

GARAGE TO RENT 134o East Main street near StiIlman Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Harry A. Jones, for 20 years assis- tant cashier and clerk of the Stone ham (Mass.) National Bank, was ar rested, charged with embedding SAL 0e0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
There's something in home frozen ice cream

that appeals to every one of us. It doesn't have the clocks of that made by ex- perts. But what a smooth ness and flavor /! And what fun in "spooning" it out of the freezer {!
 Efficient freezers, sizes from 1 quart to 8, $I35 to $4.95.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Human Roses" a pageant in which 10, GOO school children took part, opened the tenth annual rose festival of Port land, Ore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
OOnt nt1nue
More time for women to share In the special lot of dresses at $8.z5 or to order from the dresses exhibited by expert models at $55O to $25!

By of the storm, which kept number of inc terested folks at home the unique exhibit and sale of dresses and suits skirts is continued for additional two days. Handsome dresses in wide range of styles and materials including large number of beautiful and elusive dresses.
 Summer dresses of general utiIty-porch dresses and such in excellent materials and pleasing styles,
 Summer suits of stripes plain coors and contrast ing combinations.
 Skirts of newest faring models and in the smart stripes and fancy designs that give such life to the styles of this season. Each exhibited and sold at special price for the
 balance of the week Dresses -$5 to $25 Suits-$8.T5 to $1250 Skirts-$5 and
 Secon floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08
PERSONAL MENTION

A4ezanderxLeverty of o5 Washing knD0 @wenue, returned this afternoon E1.cru spGngheId college for his sum
 tnazeRYNacatinn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

RewoRUt4onarys advocates held a dem lgsera&1on in Panama city, demanding hAhmeF4can intervention to assure a fair
 s3act4on-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-08

Advertise in The Farmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-12
YATES PLEA INSANITY
First Move of Defense Is Long In
terviev With "Studio Lady,"

New York, April 12.-Arthur War
rem Waite occupied a felon's cell in
the Tombs last night. In an apparent
trance, the confessed poisoner of his
wealthy and aged parents-ln-law, MIR.
and Mrs. John Z. Peck. was taken
from Bellevue hospital this morning,
photographed and Bertilloned at po-
lice headquarters and committed to
the TomDs by Judge Grain in general
sessions.
Hardly had the steel door of his cell
closed upon him when plans for the
prisoner defense began to assume
definite shape.
Not guilty. was the accused den
lists plea before Judge Grain. Not
guilty because of insanity will be
ten days. This was the definite state
ment later in the afternoon by Walter
Deuel., Waite's lawyer.
Mrs. Horton Noncommittal.
Waite has fallen in with the pur-
friends to seek to prove that he was
insane before and during the commits
sion of his crimes.
Mr.. Deuel. spent the afternoon in a
long interview with Margaret Horton,
the woman of the Hotel Plaza
studio" Secrecy attended the confer
ence.
Mrs. Horton would not say whether
she would aid Waite's defense. She
said, or rather her husband said for
her, that she would tell the whole
TRUTH if summoned to the witness
chair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-12
Up to the Minute
SPORTINGNEWs
From Everywhere.

called out at first on close decisions
baltimore walked but Cochran forced
him at second.
Kansas City-In the last of the sew
enth Grover had his old hook work
ing and but for Cochran's error would
have retired the side in order. The
only Blue run that threatened was cut
off at the plate.
Eighth Inning.
Topeka-The eighth was another
counting inning for Topeka. Snow
walked, but Grover forced him at sec
ond. Agler fouled out and Goodwin
walked. Then Sweitzer stepped into
a 3-bagger that scored Grover and
Goodwin. Hanson grounded out.
Kansas City-Two singles and a
triple gave Kansas City two more in
the last of the eighth.
Ninth Inning.
Topeka-Kruege grounded out.
baltimore walked and stole second.
Cochran flew out and baltimore was
caught off second, ending the game.
The score:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-12
K. C. Was VICTOR
Savages Failed to Hit Pitchers
n for Blues.
DaShner and Grover Yielded 10
Bingles Tuesday.

Kansas City, Mo, April 12.-Inabil-
tty to hit in the first three innings af-
ter they had filled the bases caused
The Savages to lose to the Kansas City
Blues in an exhibition game here
Tuesday afternoon, the final score be
Ing IL to in favor of the Hilly Cit
ians.
Both teams played ragged ball and
Door umpiring also helped to take in
terest from the game. Neither Dash
ner nor Grover was in form and the
Blues collected a total of 10 hits.
Sweitzer was the only one of the To-
peka players who batted up to form
and his 3-bagger in the eighth with
two men on bases was one of the feat
ures of the game.
First Inning.
Topeka-Agler opened up with a
single to left. Goodwin sacrificed him
to second. Sweitzer flew out to Beck
q err Hanson walked. Kruger safe on
Bues' error, filling the bases. Latti-
more flew to Gilbert, retiring the SIDE
Kansas City-Gilbert was safe on
Hanson's error and Bues singled.
Becker famed. but Lelivelt drove one
to right scoring Gilbert Tierney was
safe on Agler's error. Bues was
caught at the place Beck doubled
bringing in Lelivelt and Tierney.
Second Inning.
~ Topeka-Cochran beat out infield
hit and Snow walked. Dashner fan
ned and Cochran stole third. Agler
walked, filling the bases. Goodwin
famed and Sweitzer grounded out
Kansas City-A walk, two stolen
bases and a hit gave Kansas City one
= in the last of the second inning
Third Inning.
Topeka-Hanson grounded out ana
Kruger hit double to the right field
fence. baltimore flew out to Gilbert,
but Cochran was safe on Workman S
error and a double steal by Cochran
and Kruger gave the Savages their
first run. An error on Shows ground
er made him safe at first and Cochran
crossed the plate for Topeka's second
run. Dashner fouled out to Beck.
Kansas City-Kansas City was held
scoreless by Dashner in the last of the
third.
Fourth Inning.
.a1 Topeka-Agler grounded out and
Goodwin walked. Sweitzer grounded
out and Hanson walked. Kruger
beat out infield hit. filling the bases
for the third time, but baltimore
grounded out and the Savages were
unable to put over their threatened
runs.
Kansas City-Crisp beat out infield
hit and two hunts beaten out filled the
bases for the Blues. Dashner walked
in Crisp. Dashner, Snow and Agler
pulled a double play retiring two but
Lelivelt drove out a single, bringing
in two runs. Gilbert singled, scoring
another and Bues flew to Hanson, re-
firing the side.
Fifth Inning.
Topeka--Cochran grounded out and
Snow flew to Gilbert. Dashnel
grounded out.
KanGas City-A walk and a double
put two on for the Blues, but Dash
ner pulled out of the hole in spite OF
-cheesy umpiring-
Sixth Inning.
Topeka-Agler famed. Goodwin
grounded out and Sweitzer flew tc
Becker for the third out.
-1 Kansas City-Grover took the
mound for the Savages in the last OF
the sixth frame. He was touched fol
two hits that brought in one run.
Seventh Inning.
Topeka-Hanson and Kruger were