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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
w. P. Kirk Heads
 Masters Plumbers Asso.

William P. Kirk of this city was chosen president of the Master Plumbers association at meeting held yesterday in Meriden. Robert T. Rock of this city was elected secre- tary. About 125 members of the as- sociation from all parts of the state were in attendance. The principal topic of discussion was the advance in cost of materials and it's bearing on the trade. Other officers elected were; Vice presidents, William T. Bielby, MiddIetown; Harry Kennedy, New London; financial S secretary
 George s. BulL Hartford; treasurer, John Troland, Norwich; national state vice president, J. O. Mills, New Bri- tain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
HONOR SERGEANT
 WHO CAPTURED.
 ENTIRE COMP ANY
German Officer Surprises French in Bomb Proof
 Gets Iron Cross.

Berlin, May 11.-A deed ranking for sheer audacity with the capture of one of the Namur forts by Lieutenant won der Linde and four men is chronicled of Sergeant Utecht of the Thirty-Ninth Reserve Infantry Regiment, who in the early fighting around Verdun made an entire French company prisoners. He was backed in his undertaking only by two cOrpora1s.-
 Utecht, who had been promoted to brevet-lieutenant rank, was sent out on the second day of the Verdun bat tie with patrol to locate the positions of the French troops, who had been driven several miles back from their original positions and were endeavor- ing to form new line in the woods north of Douaumont. Wandering through the woods in the darkness, Utecht spied light and heard voices proceeding from a bornb-proof and de- termined with his two followers to at tempt to surprise them and make them prisoners.
 While the two corporals stood ready with hand grenades and rifles, Utecht sprang down into the bomb-proof and seized the first surprised French off, cer by the arms. He proved to be a captain of infantry. Without giving him time to recover from his surprise Utecht demanded:
 ''Where is your company?"
 After an fnstant's hesitation the cap tain replied that the company lay on the edge of the wood and that he had communication with it by relays. Utecht then ordered the captain. un- der threat of shooting him, to send his company an order to surrender. The captain actually sent the order to the company to fall in without arms in the clearing near the bomb-proof for surrender, as we are surrounded.'' This occurred and Utecht, holding the cap tain and lieutenant as hostages at the
 muzzle of his revolver, was able to lead the entire company back to the battalion before the Frenchman dis covered that they had been deceived. He received for his deed the Iron Cross, first class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
 One Hundred Years Ago.
THr swEAT oF THE POOR

London. March 18th, 1S16-
 This day the Chancellor of the FIX cheauer moved, in the House or com mons, that a grant of 6O,OOVL- a year he voted in order to provide a sulta- aDle asta blishnient for her royal h1gh- v,azss princess Charlotte Augusta, and his serene highness, Prince Georse Leopold Cobourgh de Salfheld, to pc contirn1ed during the lives Of tner hishnesses, and that His Ma1esty De enabled, in case of her royal hlgne nesa, demise, to settle the sum or 50 .OO0LA a year on his serene his sniiees the Prince of Eobourgh.N
 The motion was agreed to nem
 h the, conversation on the sub feet. Mr. Nausittart (the Chancellor or the Exchequer9 mentioned that IL was proposed to grant their h1ghnesses an an outfit of a years salary; 5o,0OOL- TOT s4he various expenses of the state, cary ,-tages, wines, etc. Also 1O,O0OL- Tor dresses and 10,000I4- for an add11on to her royal highness' Jewels Loro Casklereagh also mentioned, that tne right of residence of the Fr1ncsss -rTrare sine pleases ha3 been provided kfor in the marriage settlement; and when the Princess chooses to visit the continent. her residence mlent he a1,orteneA, at the will of the king Or the prince regent
 Remarlzs From Niles RegAsCer.
 oalld hold ourselves if we suf- fered these sweeping paragraphs to knaea without remark. It IS true wisdom to profit by the folly of otn- ar~- and the waste and extravaganza, with the misery and distress that fol- k1rxva fy, the train of monarchy, reflect khhe blessings of God on the peopie of this Republic in a light that can not too often be presented to the view of the American citizen Fathers f s,f fa1ni1Ses. direct the attention or vf,,rs- children to these things that fhe next generation may love their countrye and see that they have home!
 It is not pretended that our gov E arurnent is perfect, and that we are without some grievances But they are like raole-hills to the Andes, com pared with Kingdoms. The press Is E freq. every mans conduct is liable to u,ox ts the silent corrective of abuses { A fsrnedy is in the people for any error or vice in their rulers But in f rnonarc1aies the press is dungeoned- f truth is a libel and the ballot box ex- 1 ists not or has lost it's virtue To E srnaxfne a. change of rulers is death f The unhappy European held in bond gee aov the sword, can relieve himself oTafv by the sword-to purge and puT1- fv his government. he must destroy 1t.s High treason and rebellion, in the | construction of '1egitimates, IS te desire, or labor to obtain a change 1 that may redress the wrongs of the people; deplorable state of miserE and
 degradation! BUT MAGNI EST WEIR
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
ST. PATRICK,s B. B. TEAM.

John Clancy has been selected to manage the St. Patrick's ball team in place of William Bray, whose off, cial care as clerk of Uncle Sam pre- c1ude his giving the position the at tention it needs; besides MT. Clancy Is better fixed financially, and being known for his lIberality, the players wisely picked him from many as- pirants. <The team this year will comprise such we'll known stars as Ben Reilly, Jim O'Neil, BfI1y-Larkir, Charlie Burke, Aury Gallagher, Char ley Mooney, Jim Kelly and Charley Shallue. Dennis O'Neil and John Donne11y each made such a poor showing in the practice games that they have not been assigned to a reg ular place on the team They will probably organize a nine from the malcontents and secure the services of that ''shifty'' battery, Bray and O'NeM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
JULIUS PFAU INJURED.

Julius Pfau, the we'll known Ger man resident. and his son, William, were thrown from their team yester- day near the Pacific Iron Works, by their horse becoming unndanageab1e. MT. Pfau, ST., who is a heavy man, struck on his head and was rendered unconscious. He was conveyed to his home in a carriage and several physicians summoned. It is. thought he suffered internal injuries, but their extent cannot be determined for sev- eraf days. His son escaped with a few slight body bruises. The horse was captured near North avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
MRS. RADm5s BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. Andrew Radel. wife of the Traction Co.'S president, was surpris- ed at her home this evening by a visit from many of her friends, who led by the hustling railway magnate, came prepared to appropriately cele- qbrate her natal anniversary. Ac- companying the party was a basket of Jack Roses. Many prominent people from Newark attended.
 Those present from this city were: Sheriff HawIey and wife, City Clerk Fred c. Mullins and wife, Comnis- sioner F. W. Beers and wife, T. Lower and wife. Henry Derube1 and wife. Commissioners John Brown and wife, J. A. J. Orr and wife. l.. F. Nealon and wife, and Miss Walls and Andrew B. Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
sTmnNG SKIRTS. :

. Some of the newspaper scrfbes are trying to start a laugh at the ladies for looping up their dresses, and wear ling what they call ''tfIting skirts '' lNTe hope the ladies will treat their 1fbes with contempt, and continue on in s'weu doing Of all aiboninations in the way of dress. those long "dirt wfpers'' were the greatest. How the ladies could be induced to drag the lunseemly things after them in the streets, is something we never could fatr.v understand Glad to see that
 they are being played out.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Twenty Years Ago.
RUNAWAY THIS AFTERNOON

There was a runaway in Main street this afternoon. that looked serious at one time Frank Wed1s oil wagon was coming down Main street, and opposite Creevys store the wagon crashed into Howard C1ark,s buggy. The noise of the crash so frightened Mr WeIls' horse that it started to run At Golden Hill street the run away horse turned. and Wells and a lad, William Wi1mot. aged Is, were thrown out. The lad landed on his shoulder and was badly bruised MT Wells escaped unhurt. The front wheels of CIarlss buggy were broken |e8 and the tn measures belonging to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
NEW REPUBLdo PROCLAIMED

Peking; May 11-Despatches from Canton announce that the southern provisional government, which has been organized at Canton by the revolutionary generals has proclaim ed Ii Yuan Hung president. The revoIutionists have also formed war cabinet with Tang Chi Yao as chair man and Tsen Chun-Ysuan vice chairman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
STRIKING wEAvERs RETURN.

Mystic, Conn, May 1.-The 50 weavers of the Mystic Manufacturing Co.,, who struck May 1 for a 10 per cent increase in wages, returned to work today on a compromise settle ment. Under the agreement they are to receive a 5 per cent. advance at once and another per cent. in- crease in June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
"WALDsTEIN" SOLD

Mrs. J. o. Wright of Fairfield has sold her estate in Unquowa road known as ''WaIdstein'' to Edward F.. von Wattberg of Bridgeport and Stratford. MT. and Mrs. Wright will move June l to a bungalow on the north side of the road adjoining the Bird sanctuary. 'fWaldstein" has beautiful grounds, gardens, trees and shrubbery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
NOTES OF THE WHEEL.

Peter Brannigan, of Brautigam's s Spaddtng team, received his new 19- pound4 Spalding yesterday. It is a beauty. MT. Brannigan will go into training. and his friends expect that when he gets an opportunity he will give a good account of himself
 Frank Burr, of the High school, is a good sprinter, but has heretofore been too modest to try for any hon ors on the cinder track. He will be urged to enter the races of the Connecticut High. school Athletic as- sociation at New Haven next month.
 Jimmy Nelson of the Boston Shoe store rode to Ansonia, Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Police.
New Haven Comet Bond.

New Haven Cornet Band.
 Chief Engineer and Assistants.
 Invited Guests.
 Exempt Bremen. D. H. Sterling, (Steamer) No. 1. MerrIlf's Brass Band of Waterbury.
 Protector (Steamer) No 2.
 Fountain Hose No. 3.
 Mutual (Truclx) No. A. Thompkfn's Band, of Waterbury.
 Excelsior (Stea1ner) No. 5.
 Seamstress Steamer.
 wheeler & Wilson Cornet Band. Amerfcus Honorary Members. Amsricus Hose. No-r6. Tne procession will follow the route eheretofore published in The Farmer. Among the multitude of strangers iare J. E. Perley, Assistant Engineer iof New York, and A. c. Hendricks. Chief Engineer of New Haven We lvdll take this occasion to ask our fchief why the procession is not to move south in State street, and if he thinks this is treating the Stevedores" land our fellow citizens of that end of the town just right?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Fifty Years Ago.
DEsCE:NDENTs OF

ARK PIGEONS.
 The carrier pigeons at ST Water street are supposed to be direct de- scendents of those sent out of the Ark in. quest of dry land-John is all ready in possession of a portion of their sspediErees'' It is supposed if one was sent out with a government note he would 20 directly to the door of the Treasury Department, in Washington, and bring back the amount In gold Nothing among the feaxh cred tribe like 'em-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
Price of Coal In
 Japan Increasing

Tokio, May 11.-In connection with recent orders from Great Britain for 1000 tons of coal to be delivered in Egypt several Japanese firms have en- tered into contracts with the British authorities for the supply of the whole quantity within fixed period on con- dition that Great Britain sends steam CTS to transport the fuel. As a re- suit of the growing demand the price of coal in Japan has increased. In various official and private factories where war orders from Russia and other countries are being filled, mea- sures have been taken to purchase large quantities of coal in view of the upward tendency of the market.
 England will now allow the importa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
PERSONAL INrEILIGENCE

Vincent Wild, who, for the last 16 years, has been an agent for tho Met ropolitan Insurance Co. in this city has resigned to accept a position that will be more pleasing to him. /He has a host of friends who will join in wishing him success in his new posi- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
GAINED 15 POUNDS
Praises Father Johns Medicine as
 Tonic and Body Builder.

''When Started to take Father Johns Medicine I weighed 155 lbs. It stopped my bad cough and I ran up to ITO lbs. I call it the best I know for colds, coughs and body buildtng.' g fSigned) Frank Bennett. 239. South State St., North Adams, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
OBITUARY.

Mary E., wife of Thomas Carten. died yesterday aged 31. Besides her husband she leaves four children, one of whom is Ruby, who has been at the hospital since last September, being treated for a sweHing on the knee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
(Points of Interest. )

B. H. Dillon & Co.,. 11O5 Main St. are displaying everything that is new in millinery, lingerie and silk shirt waists, silk petticoats. ostrich neck boas, white Iceland fox fur scarfs, guaranteed raincoats and cloth coats Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
MCENsEs TODAY.

F. B. Lally & Co.,, 13 and 19 Bank street; Eugene B. Oat1ey, 215 New field avenue; John B. Morrissey,. 2O6 Main street; Edward Toucey (drug) 1T5 East Washington avenue; Henry l.. Benze, (drug), 1051 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
THE FTRJUNTENg PARADE.

The annual spring parade of the ire
 department will take place tomorrow. More than usual preparations have
 been made this year by the several companies. and our citiezns will have
 an opportunity of crdticising the dis play of each The following will be the position each company will hold in line:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

The British casualty list for April was 91, ,162, it was officially announced in London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS
1OO-50L2 L2o-YEARs AGO
IIIUlIIIIIlIIIJTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

MT. Wells were smashed. The in jured lad was taken to his home in California street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
BASEBALL.

Mansfield and O'Rourke will be the battery against the Welcomes in the game in Derby tomorrow afternoon Sniffen will pitch again for the Vel comes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11
HIS LEG BIOWN OFF

street, was the victim of a, frightful accident about o'clock this afternoon and which mangled his right leg so badly that it became necessary to amputate it above the knee. The right side of his face was also cut open from the eye to the chin, laying the cheek bone bare. He was taken othe hospital where Dr. Godfrey and other physicians amputated the limb and closed the cut in the face. The accident was caused by the bursting of a. soda fountain cylinder which was being charged by Grumman at the works of the Aero Distilled Water Co in Lafayette street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

Manager O'Rourke would like to have Patsy Cunningham on his team if the little fellow can be induced to play. O'Rourke has not been able to locate Cunny" about town, and he is requested to report to Manager Jim at once, so that he can be given a suit in time for the game tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-11

England will now allow the importa- ton of motor car tires.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
The Joy One Baby Brought.

When my little girl Beth was eight
months old | had message from Mr.
Stork saying he would bring along an
other baby in nine months. My! how
badly | felt to think of having another
child with the consequent expense which
we were i'll able to afford.
My husband and | were living on a
small ranch in California. 1t was not
paid for and probably never would be,
as we had lost our crops on account of
lack of water, and knew that sooner or
later we must lose our little home.
No wonder my nights were sleepless
and my days full of dread at the
thought of the little one coming to us.
Sometimes the burden seemed more than
could bear
One day a friend said to me, "You
must not fret and worry in this way
Don't you realize it is doing your child
harm, and yourself as well? Think, in
stead of bringing into the world little
child to be a companion for Beth. Think
how lonely she would be as she grows
up, without either sister or brother. You
should be thankful"
This bit of advice seemed to be what l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
BRITAIN TIGHTENS
GRIP ON EXPORTS
TO SWEDEN
All Commodities to Be Prohibited Except
When Trade Commission Per
NIT Is Granted

London, Aug ls.-A proclamation Is
about to be issued prohibiting the ex-
portation to Sweden OF all commodities
except on presentation to the customs
officials Of Swedish trade commission
guarantee.
1t is explained in this connection that
the Swedish war trade law of 1915
makes it illegal for Swedish importer
to furnish an exporter in the United
Kingdom with information as to the dis
posal of goods. The exporter, therefore,
is often obliged to admit he is unable to
furnish evidence that he has taken rea-
sonable precautions to ensure that the
goods exported by him have, in fact,
reached the destination specified when
the goods were shipped and through no
fault of his own, but owing to the opera
tons Of the Swedish law, he becomes
exposed to heavy penalties.
1t has become necessary therefore. to
make all exports to Sweden, with a few
minor exceptions, dependent upon the
production Of guarantee signed by the
importer and sanctioned and registered
by the proper department of the Swed
ish government, to the effect that both
the goods and their products will not be
re-exported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
U. S. COLLECTS 5000 ISLANDS
Also Some 100000 Persons of Various
Tiuts

The Virgin islands, which seem to have
\ fetched a price far above their real value
1 have long been coveted by the United
States. Fifty years ago an attempt by
Secretary Seward to acquire the Island
OF ST. Thomas for coaling station in
spred Bret Harte to sing
Then said William Henry Seward
As he cast his eye To leeward
Quite important to our commerce
Is this island of ST. Thomas"
The abolition OF slavery. combined with
the manufacture of beet sugar in Eu-
rope, ruined the old sugar trade of the
islands, which now produce nothing prac-
tically but rum. Oddly enough though
we have held these Danish West Indies
only for brief periods at rare intervals,
the predominant language is English.
Since the United States began acquir-
ing overseas possessions after the Span
ish American war OF Is years ago, the
republic has so considerably added to it's
responsibilities outside the American
continent that it now owns more than
5000 islands, with a population OF some
100000, and an import and export
trade. mainly with America. of over
S300,000,000 annually OF these 5000
and odd islands rather more than 1900
are in the Philippine group, seven
eighths of which are less than square
mile in area.--From London Chronicle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
The Militia Cases.

Boston, Aug. ls-Rockwell c. Tenny
Of Springfield and Jay B. Angevene OF
Brookline, members of the Massachu-
setts National Guard detained for mill
tary duty at the birmingham mobiliza
ion camp after their refusal TO take the
new federal oath OF service, were ordered
released on writs of habeas corpus by
Judge Dodge in the United States dis
trict court yesterday. Other cases are
pending of a similar nature Appeals in
previous cases will be heard at a special
sitting Of the circuit court Of appeals,
the findings Of which probably will be
accepted BY the war department as final.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18
Plans for an Early Adjourn
ment Are Also Dis
arranged
OWENS CORRUPT
PRACTICE MEASURE
He Demands a Vote on 1t
at This SEES
sion

Washington, Aug. ls-Republican SEN
ate leaders and Senator Owen, Democrat,
tied the legislation situation into hard
knot Wednesday threatening the plans
of administration leaders to expedite the
shipping workmens compensation, and
revenue bills and assure an early adj
journment of Congress The obstacle in
terposed was the Owen corrupt practice
bill TO limit and regulate political cam
paign contributions. The Democrats did
not include the measure in their legisla.
tive program, but Senator Owen wants
il passed and the Republican leaders
want definite assurance OF its postpone
ment until the December session.
When Senator Fletcher sought an
agreement to vote on the shipping bill,
Republican leaders demanded in return
q promise from the administration forces
that the corrupt practice bill would not
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-18

be pressed 10 a vote before adjournment
Most of the Democrats we're willing "a
give such a promise. inasmuch as the
bill was not in the imperative program
They found Senator Owen, however de-
termined 20 call his bin up some time
before adjournment and to demand a
vote on it, no matter what the result
might be.
Senator Ovens attitude resulted in q
declaration by the Republicans that they
would not agree to any unanimous CON
sent requests to fix a time for voting on
either the shipping or revenue bills. Sem
ator Owen thereupon announced that he
also would refuse unanimous consent on
request 10 fxe time to vote on the 9TH
or bills as long as opposition to taking
up his measure persisted
That was the tangled situation when
the Senate adjourned without a vote on
the shipping bill. Some administration
leaders thought President Wilson might
have TO be appealed to if the way were
TO be cleared for the shipping, revenue
and workmen's compensation bills. which
would complete the legislative program.
If Senator Owen and Republican lead
ers remain determined il was declared
Congress may be held in session indeti
nitely
The revenue bill was reported from
The finance committee but the present
plan is to pass both the shipping and
compensation bills before it
S taken up.