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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
American Granulated Sugar Relieves Acute
 Situation in Paris

Paris, June 22.-Two hundred tons of American granulated sugar distrib- uted daily to retail grocers in Paris has relieved a tension that was be- coming acute, particularly because of the importance of sugar in the French mans morning coffee.
 When the government recently in tervened and fixed maximum retail selling price of one franc 20 centirnes a kilogramne for sugar Equivalent to 12 cents a pound), stocks became in visible and the retail grocers began refusing to deliver sugar, that they had bought at one franc 60 in the ex- pectation of further rise. The house wives and cooks parried the ma noeuvre by leaving on the grocer s counter the tea, coffee, and other things they had bought. In case the grocer had been bluffing, he produced the sugar rather than lose a customer. Now there is plenty of the granu- lated to which Paris is unaccustomed, preferring the cut Jumps, but which is gaining in favor.
 Simultaneously with the distribution of granulated sugar, the authorities are moving against the wholesale dealers. A police ordinance requires the decla- ration at police headquarters ox 1lt quantities of sugar held by any person or association of persons in-excess Of 500 pounds; it also warns all dealers that overlooking the official price spreading of false reports about stocks and attempted combinations, pools, or corners, shall be vigorously punished by fines of 500 francs minimum and 10000 francs maximum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Pictures of the life and experi- ences of men who offer their lives for the defense of their country and of the school for officers at P1attsburg, will be shown and described by Major Nixon, U. s. A., retired. in the lobby of the Young Mems Christian Associa- ton, at o'clock tomorrow evening. Major Nixon, who is now connected with the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, has been willing to give his time for several practical talks on this ques- ton which is absorbing everyone's thought just now.
 With experience in the United States army in Cuba during the Span ish War and also in the Philippines, Major Nixon is sp1endid1y qualified. In regard to the Plattsburg camp he also has had first hand experience and ev- cry man who feels the thrill of this hour and is willing to know just how the loyal thinking young man of America can best put himself in the position to serve his country should hear this interesting story and see the graphic pictures. Major Nixon spoke to a greatly interested group of men in the lobby last Saturday, but difficulty with the electrical ar rangements made it impossible to show any pictures so that these in full supply are still fresh for Friday night These lobby talks are open to all men, membership in the associa- tion not being necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
HARD WORKING
 SEEKERS FOR REST.

Most people speak of going away for a rest in summer, but few people want it or really get it. There are, of course, some who have been living lives of strain, who want simply quiet and are sensible enough to get it. They \pick some quiet cottage or boarding place in a remote town or in the woods. and absolutely shut them selves off from the world If they are fond of nature and scenery, they have glorious time. The beauty of Gods world and the study of the plants and the flowers afford abundant mental occupation for such.
 But most of us are not built that way. We need rest and refresh ment, but our lives have become hab- ituated to intense activity. We want to be doing things, competing with other people, and accomplishing re- suits. So, when we ought to be snoozing in hammocks,t we tramp through long country roads, climb mountains, or play laborious games, and often acquire lame muscles that clog our footsteps for the rest of the outing.
 We visit great F I~1s called sum mer hotels. When we want and need to sleep, the roisterers are tearing the vitals out of the piano in the parlor until a late hour at night. If you complain at the office, you are po- litely informed that the matter will be attended to. But few hotels ever interfere with the doings of paying guests. A hotel would rather ac- quire the reputation of being noisy, than the name of being without gaie- ty and young life.
 You can tell very little about a summer hotel by the circular cut. Bet ter inquire of your friends where is ust the kind of place you would like. Above all, people who are used to indoor life and sedentary work should beware of arduous muscular exercise. If they are really determined on mountain climbing and eXhausting exhausting tennis games, let them, get into training six weeks before vaca- tion begins, and the exercise will then do them 1<11d-
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ed. MT. and Mrs. Knapp will reside at Holland Heights, this city. |
Russians Take l25
 Thousand Prisoners
 From Siberia to Farm


 Harbin, June 22.-At least a quar- ter of a million of the prisoners of war and refugees which were in Siberia during the winter, have been sent back into Russia to do farm work. This has relieved the congested conditions in many districts and is 1essening the work of the foreign Red Cross officials who are endeavoring to make the life of prisoners more endurab1e.
 It is estimated that there are still seven hundred and fifty thousand ref ugees and prisoners in Siberia. Many of these have been sent to remote pla- ces far away from the Trans-Sibe berian Railway. American Red Cross work CTS are looking after the prisoners in the Anur River district of Eastern Si- beria. In the territory west of liar bin, the relief work is chiefly in the hands of the Swedish Red Cross. Workers of that organization are pro- viding medical supplies and endeavor- ing to better the social conditions in prison camps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
STAMFORD HIGH
 WILL GRADUATE
 RECORD NUMBER
Twenty Students Will Receive Di iplOmaS at Commence
 ment Exercises.
Special to The FarnerO

Stratford, June 22-Twenty students of the Stratford High school, the larg- est number ever to be graduated from the local institution, will receive their diplomas this evening at the annual commencement exercises to be held at the Stratford Congregational church. The exercises will begin at o'clock. William Orr, A. M., deputy commis- sioner of education in Massachusetts, will be the speaker. Five members of the class will deliver addresses. Two prizes will be awarded. The first will be 8 $5 gold piece given by pr. William B. Cogswel1 and the sec- ond $2.5o given by Hon. Arden L.. Judd.
 The program is as follows:
 Organ prelude, Prof. R. A. H. Clark; invocation, Rev. c. c. Ken nedy; The Work of Women, Doris Kellogg; The United States Reclama- ton Service, Robert Waldo Luce; Children in Literature, Marion Chris tine Meachen; The C1ockmaker's s Song, High School chorus; Alaska, Stewards Folly, Theresa Helen Motil; George Junior Republics, Dorothy Carila Peck; Luther Burbank, Hazel Mildred Thompson; The Legend of the Chimes, High School chorus; Ad- dress, William Orr, A. M, Deputy Commissioner of Education, Nassa- chuSettS; EDD ana FLOW, E1Ign ScnOOI churus; Announcements, William B. Kelsey, Superintendent of Schools; Presentation of Diplomas, pr. William B. Cogswe11, President Board of Edu- cation; Awarding of Speakers Contest Prizes; Worthy is the Lamb. High School chorus; Benediction, Rev. c. c. Kennedy.
 The members of the graduating class are: Henry Chauncey Ander- son, Helen Alberta Beach, Richard Michael Callahan, Miriam Carpenter, Harold Montague Dunbar, Esther May Dunn, Doris Kellogg, Robert Waldo Luce, Marion Christine Meachen, Gladys Edith Merrill, Theresa Helen Moti1, Francis IgnatiUs McGrath, Rus sell Dow Moves, Dorothy Carita Peck, Carla Catherine Pedersen, Catherine Murray Russell, Ruth Eleanor Swan son, Hazel Mildred Thompson, Clarissa Mae Weed, Henry Benamin White.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
TO CITY TO
 DO ITS SHARE IN
 WAR AID OF JEWS

In common with Jews throughout America the Jewish resident of Bridgeport will observe next Sunday as day of especial activity for Jew ish war relief. It will be character ized as Flower Day, with the sale of flowers throughout the country by girls who will volunteer to this duty. The Bridgeport relief committee has issued a call which reads;
 ''It is very appropriate that in this month of flowers and sunshine where we, who enjoy the blessings of peace and plentitude, and are distant from the sorrow and sufferings and devasta- ton which the war contains, should amidst our enjoyment and pleasure, pause for 8, moment to pay our mite toward those who today are suffering as no nation on earth ever suffered before.
 ''On this day hundreds of girl vol unteers will go out on the principal streets of the city offering flowers to everybody who will donate for the cause, to bring some measure of amelioration to our distressed broth CTS and sisters in the war zone! 5
 we expect the people of Bridge port to respond better than ever to make this day as historic as the Jew ish Relief Day which was proclaimed by our President of the United States on January 27th, 1916"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
DAVIS INSURANCE IN I9I5|
 IN WHOLE STATE
AnGre= RadePs Claim of $112,- 300 Is Close Second I'm Con
 necticut Payments.

Nearly one and one-ha1f million dollars in life insurance claims was paid to Bridgeporters during 1915, ac- cording to authoritative statistics. The largest claim in the state, during the year, was that of Samuel T. Davis, who was the president of the Loco mobile Co. of America His claim was $122,OOO. Another payment for insurance a1m most as large was that for the death of Andrew Rade1 of this city. The largest claim in the United States during the year was that of Dohrman J. Sinclair of steu- benvil1e, O., $837,475. The Davis claim ranked 47th in size.
 Claims paid in Connecticut of more than $10,OO0 during the year. in clude:
 dgeport-Samue1 T. Davis. Jr., $122,000; Andrew Rade1, SIP, 800; F. A. Wilmot, $42,48O; s. s. Hunter, ST. 735; Frank H. Hurd, $11.442; L. M. Cremin, $1O,OC0; two others not nam ed.
 900.
 Greenwich-Charles T. Wills, $97,- 267; Elisha c. Se1chow, $2O,6OO.
 Noroton-EIihu Mix Weed, $14, ,397. I NorwaIk-Ebenezer Hill, $38,134; Frank Sanger, $15, 5,000; Frederick w. Quitman, $1O,00O.
 dgefeld-Edward D. Meier, $16,- 285
 Stamford-JoTn L. Wall, $10,OOO.
 Watertown-BueH Henainway, $17,- 900; William D. Walker, $1O,00O.
 Amounts totaI1ing more than $25,- 900. paid in Connecticut cities and towns include:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
COURT MARINA, F. OF A.,
 MEMBERS WILL RIDE TO DANBURY LODGE MEETING

Seventy-fve members of Court Marina, F. of A. will leave this city on two special automobile trucks on Friday evening for Danbury, where the degree team will work the new degree on Court Pahquioque. All the grand officers of the state will attend and Postmaster Greene of this city will be special guest. Following the working of the degree a banquet will be served. The Court Marina GIee c1ub composed of 30 male voices, will sing and solos will be rendered by John L. Han1ey, Jeremiah Kieley and John Coe, while George McCabe will add to the entertainment with a mon o1ogue.
 EDMUND s. HAWLEY TO
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Russians Would
 Stay In Austria

Vienna, June 22.-The Austro-Hun- garian government has more than 50,- 900 petitions for citizenship from Rus sian prisoners of war. What to do with them is still a problem, but grant ing them is considered very likely. These men do not wish to return to their country, and since Austria-Hun- gary can make good use of them there is no objection to their remaining. Some of thenP have offered their ser vices against the Italians but this has been refused.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
Rubber Scarce In Germany.

Maastricht, Netherlands, June a. So great is the scarcity of rubber in Germany that $20 can be earned by the smuggling of ki1ogram of it across the frontier. A sign of the pit fable state of things in some sections of Belgium is found in the fact that manufacturers in Charleroi region are having potato peelings bought up ev- anywhere. Out of these a sort of soup lis made for the factory hands and their antilles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
EDMUND s. HAWLEY TO
 ENTER LAW PRACTICE

Edmund S. Hawley of 9O8s Fairfield avenue, having successfully complet- ed three-year course at the liar yard Law School, was admitted as an attorney at the Connecticut bar on June 21. MT, Hawley will, be in Bridgeport for a short time before entering practice of law in New York city, in July, where he will be em- ployed by the firm of Kirlin, Woolsey & Hickox, practitioners in admiralty law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
Tours to Bermuda.

The many places of interest on these beautiful islands can be thor oughly enjoyed. The scenery is diver sif1ed and the vegetation 1uxuriant. Hotel accommodations at the Hamil- ton, American, Kenwood and others are very reasonable. Call on us for information. s. Loewith & Co.,, 116 Bank street. city.-Advs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
Figs Contraband of War.

Athens, June 22.-A large number of Greek exporters and agriculturlsts have been hard hit by the decision of the British naval authorities in the Mediterranean that dried figs are to be regarded as contraband of war. Af- ter raisins, tobacco, olive oil. wine, and silver-bearing lead, figs have@been one of the principal articles of export from Gra1ce-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
Jap Munition Ship Lost.

Tokio, June 22.-Japanese authori- ties think that the cargo steamer Seiko Maru of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, which left Tacoma for Japan on the 22nd of March has been lost in mid Pacific. The steamer chiefly carried munitions of war ordered by the Jap anese government. No information as to the exact fate of the steamer is forthcoming.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
KNAPP-STORRS

MT. Rufus R. Knapp, son of MT. and Mrs. Rufus B. Knapp of this city and Miss Bernice G. Storrs daugh- ter of Judge and Mrs. L. J. Storrs of Spring Hill were married in that town Thursday by the Rev. Leonard Smith John E. Mcleod of this city, a cousin of the bridegroom, was best man, while Henry Knapp, also of this city, a brother, was an usher. The double ring EDiscopa1 service was us-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
KNIGHTS TENIPLARS TO MEET IN PHILADELPHIA.

Los Angeles, June 22-Phnadelphia was selected yesterday for the meet ing of the 34th triennia1 conclave of the Knights Temp1ar in 1919-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

noon of next week in the Sanford homestead on Washington avenue. The assisting soloist will be Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis.
 A daughter was born to Mir and Mrs. William Mackenzie of 470 Nor man street. Mrs. Mackenzie was Miss Marion Hopkins before her marriage. MT. Mackenzie is the son of MT. and Mrs. Roderick J. Mack Kenzie.
 MT. and Mrs. Hubert J. Donley of 335 Maplewood avenue recently vel comed a son to their home. Mrs. Don ley was Miss Margaret Maher before her marriage
 Mrs Charles Logan, Jr., and Miss Ethel Logan entertained at their home, 1O46 Fairfield avenue, yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Josephine Lynge who will be married Saturday. There were 12 guests, the brides att tendants and a few other intimate friends.
 MT. and Mrs. William s. Bishop of Andover announces the marriage of their daughter, Miss Anna Louise Bishop to Harold Edward Wilson, son of MT. and Mrs. E. L. Wilson of Ton Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Bessie Libby, one of the lead ing teachers of the piano in this city, will hold her students recital this evening in The Stratfeld at 8 o'clock Miss Libby is herself a pupil of AL bert Ross Parsons of New York. Miss Vera Bertilson, contraltoI will be the so1oist this evening. The program:
 Laughter and Sunshine,'' Gurlitt; Eleanor Lee, Ruth Ritzman.
 Airy Fairies" spaulding; Mary Henderson.
 Folk song." spaulding; Catharine Fully.
 Beck.
 Miniature Waltz" Marie c. Davis, Rosa1ind Bray.
 Contralto solos. (a)- Ping Rose.' Bond; (b) Little White Bird,'' Strickland: Miss Bertilson.
 (a) "The Haunt of the Fairies,' g Marie Crosby; Cb) Peasant Dance man.
 June Roses.'' Eleanor Davis.
 "Vienna Waltz" Gurlitt; piano I, R. Ritzman, B. Davis; piano II, E. Lee, R. Bray.
 La Gondolo,' Clark; Ruth Ritz man.
 ''Bagatelle," Newton; Eleanor Lee.
 Ballet Music,'' T. Co1eridge Tay- Tor; Anna Mariffi.
 ContraIto Solos, (a) Dearest" Sid ney Homer; (b) ''The Greatest Wish, '' Del Riego; Miss Bertilson. (a) ITO a Wild Rose" MacDowell; i; (b) Apple Blossoms,'' Eng1emann; Clara Lund. Two Tone Pictures" Gurlitt; Eleanor Lee, Ruth Ritzman. Sonata No. 1, Mozart; Sonata IT, piano part arranged by Grieg. Anna Maraf1, Miss Libby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22
D. OF V. TO VISIT SOLDIERS
 HOME AT NOROTON

The Daughters of Veterans will take the 9:04 train, Friday morning. for the annual visit to Soldiers Home at Noroton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

One woman was killed and a mum Der of buildings wrecked by torna- do near Allenda1e, III.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

The Treasury Department will allow national banks a16ng the Mexican bor- der to remove thetr gold to inland T1rsiss+4S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

GRADUATION BASKETS AND BOUQUETS.
 JOHN RICK 6 SON
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Jennie Margaret Haw1ey, one of the most prominent teachers of the piano in this city, will hold the annual recital of her students Tuesday after noon of next week in the Sanford homestead on Washington avenue. The assisting soloist will be Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. William Mackenzie of 470 Nor man street. Mrs. Mackenzie was Miss Marion Hopkins before her marriage. MT. Mackenzie is the son of MT. and Mrs. Roderick J. Mackenzie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-22

MT. and Mrs. Hubert J. Don1ey of 335 Maplewood avenue recently vel comed a son to their home. Mrs. Don ley was Miss Margaret Maher before her marriage.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-02

and insist that it was his duty to
refuse delivery of every bushel OF
corn. every pound of pork and all
fruits and vegetables designed to feed
this war Moloch.
When politicians set out to be
righteous they should go the limit
The profits of constituent parts OF
war materials are as "blood,soaked
as the finished product.
The situation presents strong tempt
ations for the demagogue. This kind
of mental joy riding may serve the
purposes of the political hustings, but
it should not be resorted to in the
halls of Congress. Senator Cummins
is not doing himself Justice when he
resorts to such a cheap, half.baked
appeal for political support.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-02
eLoop.soAkEp PROFITS.

There is too much political piffle
and clap-trap about the agitation for
government owned munition plants to
impress thoughtful voters of the ma
ton. Protest against the expectation
of munitions of war because the prof.
it's are "blood-soaked' is merely an
example of the usual hysteria with
which some people approach any is.
sue.
Senator Cummins recently intro.
sduced bill for government monop-
oily in the manufacture Of implements
of war. His action is based on the
principle that no one should make
a profit in the death dealing instru.
ments.
This idealism. however, is only ad-
vanced in time of war, when the hor-
rOr Of carnage stuns the mind and
arouses public indignation.
The scruple which Senator Cum.
Minis seeks to engross upon the fed.
eral statutes is trifle belated. The
war has been going on for nearly two
years and it is only during cam.
paign year that the politicians enter
a protest against "blood-soaked prof.
it's"
Where are you going to draw the
line of cleavage? How are you going
to differentiate between clean and
tainted profits?
To what class of citizens shall we
deny the right to coin money out of
the miseries of war? How can we
stifie the profit at it's source?
Most plans apply the brake r. the
factory, where the finished product is
prepared for shipment to the battle
field. Why not go back to the farm
and the mine, the source of the raw
products, and there impose the pro-
hibition9
Why is not the profit on bushel Of
wheat to feed the soldier in the
trench as "blood-soaked" as the am
munition with which he feeds his
death-dealing machine gun?
What logical distinction is there
between the profits of the wooden
mill that clothes the army and those
of the steel Plant where the molten
metal is fashioned into the forty-two
centimeter?
II Senator Cummins were logical
- would 90 to every Iowa farmer
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-02
NOT POLITICAL.

President Wilson's swing around
the circuit for the purpose of arous-
ing the public on the subject Of pre-.
paredness can have little political
significance. Thoughtful men in all
parties are with the chief executive
on this issue. There is nothing pOlit-
ical in the campaign for preparedness
only in so far as the opponents with
in Mr.. Wilson's own party make it a
political issue. The Republicans
have long since gone on record for
better defenses, a bigger army and
navy. 1t is to overcome the inertia
within the Democratic party on this
issue that President Wilson has TAX
en- the stump
His party is in control at Wash
ington and if it were not for the OPP
position of the paciftsts under the
leadership of Bryan there would be
no necessity for the President to
make this appeal to the people. Sell
dom in the history of the nation has
the leader OF party been forced to
club his associates into action by 60
ing directly to his constituents.
The Republican party is heart and
soul for reasonable military policy.
Congressman Mann, Republican lead
er in the House, in recent address
voiced the attitude of his party be-
fore Wilson launched the prepared
ness campaign in New York City.
With those who assail President
Wilson's preparedness policies, the
Tribune has not the slightest sympa-
thy, but the voters should recognize
that the detractors are chiefly DEM
ocrats. If any preparedness program
is put through Congress at this ses-
sion, it will be with the aid of Re-
publican votes and in the teeth of
Democratic opposition.
The average man in the street re-
CARELESS Of his party label is for pre-
paredness.
He is going to hold the Democratic
party responsible next November un'
less some affirmative action is taken,
President Wilson realizes his par
tvs responsibility in this matter and
that is the chief reason for taking
to the public forum.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-02-02
The Brandeis Appointment

New York Sun: Possibly it was
President Wilson's intention to break
in this case all of the precedents
which have determined in the past
the choice of the members of the Su-
preme court Perhaps he has been
looking for ability of one sort instead
Of stability of the other sort. Per-
haps he wanted to weaken the bench
instead Of strengthening it, that is,
weaken it from the point of view to
which we have all become accustom-
ed
New York Tribune: May be Mr..
Brandeis has commended himself to
Mr.. Wilson by showing that he too,
can change his mind. The country
hopes so. 1t would be a misfortune
if he carried to the Supreme bench
the narrow, mistaken attitude toward
the vital industry Of transportation
which he took when he was serving
as adviser 10 the Interstate Com
merce commission.
Detroit Free Press: OF all the
Americans who have passed before
the public view in the last ten years,
Louis d. Brandeis is in temperament