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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
SECTION HANDS STRIKE ON
NEW HAVEN ROAD SPREADS TO
SHEPAUC DIVISION; 400 OUT
Want Four Cents An Hour DEMONSTRATION Master and
Foremen Take Places of Strikers During Storms
Expect Easy Victory Within Few Weeks.

Newtown, March 27-The strike of
the section hands on the Western
branch lines of the New Haven rail-
line, and the main line to Pittsf1eld,
Mass, involving about 400. OF this
number 285 have Joined theu Mon, but
the walking delegates hopes to have
all in the ranks by the end of the
week. Their efforts to enroll the
workers were hampered by the rail-
road detectives who have warned the
delegates off the tracks, and property
of the roaIroads. Michael Brennan of
Haw1eyviile, in charge of the strikers
at Hawleyvi1le, solved the difficulty
the next station. which he displayed
on his hat as a sufficient excuse for
being at. the station. All of the agents
have adopted this plan.
At meeting Of strikers Friday
tentative plans for formulating de-
mands upon the company were dis
cussed- SoN far these discussions have
taken shape only in the demand for
20 cents an hour The employees claim
to receive only 6 cents an hour which
on a nine-hour basis (the winter
schedule) is $1.44 per day. There are
grievances as to night work and holt
days and the compensation for same
winch Will come up as SOOn DIS Ih0
whole force has been enrolled in the
union. The strike is now in its second
week and so far has been characteriz-
ed by the utmost good feeling Dur
ing the snow periods the work Of
clearing out the switches and around
the stations was done by the section
foremen and station masters. while
the erstwhile section hands 1ounged
around.
The committee of members of the
board of school visitors. Rev. J. H.
George Rev. CT. Sinnott and A. p.
Smith, and First Se1ectrnan e. d.
Briscoe waited on Secretary G. d.
Hine of the state board of education
at Hartford last week, and amicably
arranged the matter of the hold up of
Newtown's share in the school funds.
Selected Briscoe. it is reported, ask
ed why a tit-fof-tat would not warrant
him as first se1ectman to hold up pay
ment of the state tax, some 81, 500,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
MASONIC NOTABLES.
AT RENDEZVOUS OF
CONSISTORY HERE.
Receive Petitions and Ballot
on Candidates For High
Rank.

All the wealth of Masonic cere-
nony was invoked today in its gran
deur when the regular rendezvous of
Lafayette Consistory was held in Scot
fish Rite hall, Masonic temple, on
Broad street, this afternoon. for re-
ception of petitions and ballotting on
candidates for the 21st, 9th and
S2nd degrees of Missionary.
Acting under allegiance to the SUI
preme council, 33rd degree, of which
Charles M. Gerdenier of this city is
the active commander in chief, the
rendezvous began at 2 O'Clock when
the 21st degree was conferred. This
was followed at $3.50 O'Clock by con-
ferring the 27th degree in full cere-
nnonia1 form. At $3.50 the Sind de-
gree was conferred in short form
The ceremonies will be followed by a
banquet in the hall at $50. Requests
issued by Commander in Chief Ger
denier and Secretary Ebenezer S.
Phillips are expected. to crowd the
hall with sublime princes Of the
ranks.
The officers of Lafayette consistory
are, Charles NJ. Gerdenier, Com. in
Chief, First l.. Com; Edward M.
Armstrong, Sec. L. Com; GLADDEN. B.
Beers, Orator; Philip L. Holzer, Cham
cellor; Charles H. Peet, Treasurer;
Ebenezer S. Phillips, Secretary; Geo.
D. Phillips, Baster of C.; Herman K.
Beach, Hospita1er; Albert NJ. Wooster,
Eng. and Arch; Wallace S. Moyle,
Standard Bearer; George II. Woods.
Guard; Joel T. wooster Master of r.;
Charles f. Roath, Sentinel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

Concord, N. H, March 27.-Critf-
.cisms of the methods employed by off,
cials OF the Boston & Maine Railroad
state in the expenditure of money to
influence legislation are contained in
a report of the state public service
commission, made public today
Political activities by railroad man
agers,p says the report, ARE entirely
foreign to the. purpose for which rail-
road corporations are established.
Their business is to serve the public
not to govern it.
3 The report is the result OF an inves-
LEGATION ordered in 1915 by the House
all kinds by railroads, from 1912 to
1915 for the purpose of influencing Leg
islation. It was developed that the
principal expenditures were in con-
nectFon with the announced intent ton
of the Grand Trunk Railway conn any
to build a line through New Hamp-
shire which would parallel portions OF
the Concord & Montreal and Northern
railroads, Boston & Maine leased lines,
and Northern in order to give the
Grand Trunk direct entry into Boston.
"a campaign in the interests of legis-
1atfon favorable to this project was
actively conducted in 1912, by the
Grand Trunk and was opposed by the
Boston & Maine. Late in that year,
the commissions report says, the.
Grand Trunk and the Boston & Maine
differences and the Grand Trunk with
drew from the field
The commission found no evidence
that any Of the money appropriated
by the Grand Trunk for this Campaign
was spent Illegally or improperly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
A. o. FL. Division
Planning Concert

One of the finest concerts given in
this city for some time has been plan
ned for next Sunday evening at the
Plaza theatre under the auspices of
Division No. I, A. o. H., in connec-
ton with a lecture to be delivered
by Rev. James w. Huston of st.
Charles church. Father Huston
has selected for his subject Irish
Loyalty to the Union, 1861-1865."
one which is timely at present when
there is so much talk of prepared
ness The concert program has
been arranged with reference to the
subject of the speaker, and among
the singers will be John Hughes of
this city, Patrick F. Bowe, of Water
bury, Kathryn M. Lombard, Loretta
C. O'Connor and Ida M. Walsh OF this
city Tickets for the entertainment
are now in the hands of. members and
may be exchanged for reserved seats,
commencing Wednesday morning, at
Hartigan's Fairfield avenue drug
store. The advance sale assures a
large audience. The proceeds will
go toward the defence fund of the
national organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
Dental Hygienist and
Stenographer Welded

A pretty romance, begun last sum
mer when the young woman in the
case, entered the class Of dental by
giepists in this city. eliminated Fri
day in New York when Miss Ruth
Saxton of New London was quietly
married to, Howard "A. johnson Of SIS
Park avenue. this city. Miss Saxton,
who is the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Saxton of the Whalingtown,
met Mr.. johnson at the home OF HIS
aunt. Mrs. Addie M. johnson. ssete-
tary to Postmaster Greene. This was
when the now happy bride first come
to Bridgeport to join the hygfenist
class.
But Miss Saxton was serving two
masters. for while DR. A. @. Zones was
improving her d mind denta.l-vvise,
Cupid ruled over her heart and finally
won out although the young woman
was graduated with honors in August
as dental hygienist. Miss Saxton
and Mr.. Johnson slipped away on
Friday and today friends here re-
ceived word of their marriage. They
are at Norfolk Va. Mr.. johnson is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs Warren John
son of Branford but has made his
home with his aunt in this city for the
last eight years. He is a stenographer
at the Remington Arms & Ammuni-
ton Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
Syrian Friendship
Society Organized

The first meeting of the Syrian
Friendship society was held yesterday
Afternoon at the home of Kaiser Sa-
loomey, 629 Colorado avenue. Joseph
SSlek was elected president; S. Sa-
loomey,, vice-president; Michael Ma
loot, secretary; James Leon, treasurer,
and John Samaha, clerk.
A bouquet of carnations was pre-
sented the president, and each Of the
officers received an deliberately deco
rated badge. Miss Edna Sa1oomey adj
dressed the meeting on matters per-
tanning to the objects of the society.
The main object of the organization
is to lend a helping hand to Syrians,
and to people of other nationalities, in
times of stress. Many donations to-
ward this end were made yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD ].
CRITICIzES RAILROADS
FOR LOBBY EXPENSES

ssIt is unfortunate the report adds,
that the money was spent at all as
nothing was accomplished by it, but
that is a matter beyond the scope of
this Investigations
In seeking to defeat the plans of the
Grand Trunk. the commission finds
that Charles S. Mellen, at that time
president of the Boston & Maine. ap-
proved an independent campaign by
the Northern and Concord & Montreal
railroads under direction Of their re-
spective presidents Alva A. Sulloway
and Benjamin "A. Kinba1I, it being
agreed that the Boston & Maine would
reimburse the subsidiary corporations
for all expenditures. The commission
no creditabIe explanation Of this ar
rangem ent.''
In behalf of the Boston & Maine
proper, 81 lawyers were employed and
were paid $13,244.
The report refers to the employment
by the Concord & Montreal Of Benja-
min w. Crouch, chairman of the jul
dietary committee of the House, and
George H. Steel, secretary of the AS
Dealers. Mr.. Crouch testified that his
work for the railroad ended before the
legislature met in 1913! The committee
said it did not find that Mr.. Crough's
explanation is not correct.
The commission fnG; that the Con-
cord & Montreal records of the EN-.
pIoyment of George A. Weston, of Bel
Trunk plan; a false voucher was is
sued. The report, says that this was
in violation Of an act of Congress, but
that the prosecution of offenses in this
connection was barred by the statute
Of limitations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
STOCK Market

New York. March 27-Opening: De
velopnnents over the weekend, espec-
tally the sinking of the Sussex, in
volving possibly the loss of American
lives, accounted in a measure for the
heavy tone of today's early trading on
the stock exchange. Declines Of one
to two points were registered in Nfer-
camille Marine pfd., leading motors,
Crucfb1e Steel. the Petroleums ana
some other shares of less prominence.
Rails receded fractiona1ly, with pres
sure against the E1arrimans, Northern
Pacific, Chesapeake e. Ohio and West
ern Maryland. Dealings were light
and orderly. most transactions being
in small lots.
Noon-There was a steady flow Of
liquidation throughout the first hour
u. S. and Crucib1e Steels, Mexican Pc
troleum, Marine pfd. and Baldwin Lo-
connective leading the decline. Special
ties of all descriptions particularly
oils, motors, metals and the shipping
shares supplemented early losses.
Rails were under the additional handf-
cap imposed by the forthcoming de-
mands of the union trainmen but lit
tie pressure was manifested in that
quarter. Prices improved slightly and
trading abated materially towards
Bonds were lower, with
some large sales of Anglo-French 1ves
at concessions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

and in peppery talk told the educa-
tiona1 officials what he thought of
these submarine attacks on the
credit of his native town. He called
for a show down of hands, and said he
wanted to know wherein the local af-
fairs were conducted illegally, and he
would give This word, that things
would straighten themselves out. The
state official produced the promised
recommendations of Investigator
Light, to which the committee unhes-
itatingIy acceded. These will be put
into writing, and after a probation of
a month the town will get it's money
The motor truck owned by Broch of
Bridgeport, which has been stalled
In the snow drifts at the foot of Mount
Pleasant for more than three weeks,
das started on the road for Bridge
port Sunday. The teams of J. J. Far
re1I and Arthur Stowe were employed
to tow the machine. The truck was
empty and bound for New Milford
when it met with it's mishap. The
owner said the demand for motor
trucks from Bridgeport to New York
is so great that he would pay double
rates to get his machine under way
at once. The trip to New Milford was
cancelled. James Ranno's truck,
bound from Danbury to Bridgeport
week ago. which broke down near
w c. Jofnson's place in South Cen
ter and was lodged in the barn of the
latter, fell into line after the Broch
cava1cade down the turnpike. John r.
Peck's teams furnished the motive
power for the Danbury truck.
Miss May Egan, teacher in the
Taunton school, spent the weekend
and Sunday in Bridgeport.
Miss Esther Kilbride from st. Vim
cents hospital training corps, visited
at her home in Sandy Hook Sunday
Miss Eleanor Cavanaugh, assistant
in the New York public library, is
the guest of her mother Mrs. Lucy
B. Cavanaugh of North Main street.
William McNamara of Hanover Sat
urday lost another COW. victim of the
rabies, according to Veterinarian
Keresy of Danbury. This is the second
animal owned by Mcnamara which
died from the poisoned bites of the
mad dog whose depredations have al
ready cost the town much.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

h4acha1owski.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Plumb at
tended the funeral of Mrs. 3Plunnb's
father, George Walling IN Bridge
port, Friday afternoon.
Mrs Carl Soule of Lawrence, Mass,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert
Christie, Mrs. Christie a1sa, entertain
ed Friday her mother, Mrs. Emma
Hallock OF Bridgeport and for the
week end her sister, Miss Ada Hal
lock.
Mrs Charles N. Evitts is spending
few days in New Milford at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Evitts
Miss Marion Edwards, town super
visor of schools visited Daniels Farms
school, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Ward and son,
Arthur have been spending a. few
days in Bridgeport, the guests of
Mrs. Wards brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Hawiey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Wells have
arrived home from their trip through
the South They came a little ear
1ier than expected on account of the
slight indisposition of Mr.. Wells.
Mrs. Chester F. Brinsmade is stay
and Mrs. Seymour Plumb of Ridge
field avenue, Bridgeport.
The entertainment given Wednes-
day evening under the auspices of the
Village Improvement society was well
attended although the weather was
Indictment. The numbers given by
the male quartet of Bridgeport were
enthusiastically encored and those by
local talent were we'll received. The
next affair to be given by the society
will be a whist in April. The COM
nIittee in charge is Mr.. and Mrs
Charles N. Evitts and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ro11in E. Burton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
TRUMBUL.L.

Edwin Evitts was given a pleasant
birthday surprise at his home Fri
day evening by friends and school,
mates. The young people spent a
merry evening playing games and 4
lunch was much enjoyed. Edwin
was Remembered with gifts. Those
present were: Jean Brinsmade, Frfeda
Peterson, Maud Swanson, Wilma
ffaro1d Beach, Edwin E1yitts, Harold
grown, Addison Thornton and George
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
Business Mems Asso.
Directors Will Meet

A meeting of the directors of the
Bridgeport Business Mems association
will be held in their rooms tonight
at which plans for the ensuing year
will be laid out. This is the first
meeting under the new president.
Charles l., Gaylord, and with several
new directors it is expected that
many interesting projects for the COM
ing year will be preached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

The Ophthepoynt club was enter
tanned Thursday evening by Miss Eliz-
aoeth Fitzgerald at her home, 474 E1ar-
raj avenue. Many musical selections
were rendered. The next meeting will
be held at the home of the vice-prest-
dent, Miss Josephine Flynn, ,412 East
Main street, on Thursday evening,
April G. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
School Children In Danger
Timely Warning to 8Fotne1s-How to
Avoid Every Day Dangers

Mothers should know that they en-
danger the health and even the lives of
their little ones when they give them
any of the patent medicines containing
dangerous drugs and alcohol without
these drugs, Father Johns Medicine
treats colds and gives strength to ward
OF disease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
COAL PIECE no srAND.

A drop in the prices of coal on April
I, as is usual, is unlikely this year It
is expected that the lowering Of prices
may come later In the month but no
notification has been received to this
effect from the big operators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
CT. l. watson & co..

The two-sided market is to be ex-
pected. Issues that advance with
violence will react similarly when
over-bought. But sca1e-doWn buy
ing of standard railroad shares is rec
commended with more confidence by
important Stock Exchange houses
heretofore urging much caution In
terest return is still highly attractive
at the money market level. AS
whole, the country's keynote is Pro
gress American securities, Wher
they represent well-managed proper
ties, are growing in Intrinsic value.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27
THE PHETTIEsT FACE

ten disfigured by an unsight1y wart.
I easily be removed in a few
Jays without pain by using Cyrus
Wart Remover. For sale only at the
Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS alrfteld ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

FIRE destroyed $500 pounds of su-
gar on the lighter Senator at Pier
No. S, BROOKLYN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

The scale committee for the eastern
Ohio miners in conference at Belleaire
O., expect to complete their work and
adjourn today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

After two months in Washington,
Major General Goethals sailed from
New York for Panama on the steamer
Pastores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

3 The Pottsv1llei sEPas9 board OF school
directors ruitsdi tssatg neither '.fat'' nor
''hossy' candidates for positions as
teachers in the city's schools are
wanted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-27

is held without bonds at police head
quarters.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-31
BEST MEDICINE
/ EVER SAW
Wheeling Man Praises TanIac
in the Most Glowing Terms.
Feels Fine.

Mr., Henry Poffenbarger, who lives
at 527 So. Front Street, Wheeling.
feels so good since taking TanIac that
he feels 1t his duty to tell others
how he got his relief. He said. II
had catarrh of the head and my
eyes troubles me which ] was told
was due to catarrhal condition.
Mucous accumulated In my nostrils
which would ultimately drip into my
throat, causing me to expectorate
constantly. read Of so many people
being relieved by TanIac that I decid
ed to try 1t too. Since taking this
great medicine l am practically we'll
and AIN not troubled with excessive
expectoration. Ny nostrils do not
trouble ME and have a dandy appe-
tite. ! feel much better In every why
and my eyes that were affected by
catarrh are now better. realive
that TnnlAc Is wonderful medicine
and | hnl sure 1t will help others as
1t has me"
IT you are sufferer from stom-
ach. kidney, liver or bladder trouble
constipation, indigestion or like all
ments go 10 Farrcll's Drug Store and
get a bottle of Tanlac. Price ST..
Advertisement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-31

FIRST NOTICE.
In the District Court OF the United
Suites FOR the Northern District OF West
Virginia.
IN RE;
Charles 4. I'reedlOva. bankrupt.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
TO the Creditors III Charles ~. Breedluve.
OF Clarksburg In the County OF llarrI-
son, and District aforesaid. d Bankrupt: .
Notice il hereby given that OH the 18th
dag OF March. 1915. the Sllid Charles A.
Rrpcdlove was duly Hdlndirated bankrupt !;
mud the first meeting of Ills creditors viii
be held ut the Law Office Of w. Frunk
Stunt, In ClnrkShurg. West Virginia. on
the. Bird dny Of April. \. ~; lOlG ut 40
o'clock In the forenoon. AZ which time said
creditors may attend prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt.
and transact Kucl other business as nny
properly come before the said meeting.
Dated March aSrtl, 1916
w. FRANK STOUT
Referee In bankruptcy.
WI H. TAYLOR. Esq.
Attorney for bankrupt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-31

ton devoted to each country is closed
BY an outline of the future prospects
OF trade and business in that coun-
try. and list OF specific commercial
openings There are three appeh-
dices; the first, n description Of a
practical route through Central
America for commercial travellers:
and tho third. list of publications
concerning Central America.
The exact=title of the new hand
book is Central America as An Bx.
port Field. Special Agents Series No.
113. 1t contains 229 pages, Includ-
ing seven half-tone illustrations and
one map, and is for sale at the nomi-
nal price of thirty cents by the dis
trict Offices of the bureau OF foreign
and domestic commerce and by the
superintendent Of documents. Govern.
ment Printing Office, Washington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
The Church Societies
Christian Church Society.

The Ladies' society OF the First
Christian church will be entertained
on Friday afternoon in the parlors OF
the church by Mrs. William Dooley'
Mrs. H. e. Mehler, Mrs. Bert Clark,
Mrs. C. w. Station, Mrs. Frank Wool
ley, Mrs. G.. w. Mcseley, Mrs. c. F.
Skirvin, Mrs. NJ. Nagel, Mrs. c. NJ.
Crane and Mrs. A. E. Mcpherson. An
informal program will be given, which
will include a vocal solo by Mrs. Skin
win, reading by Mrs. Mcpherson and
violin number by Miss Marie Nose
ley. Members Of the society and their
friends are invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
To FIy Across Atlantic.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK. April 1.-Rodman
Wanamaker expects to fly across the
Atlantic in a 1000 horse power hydro
aeroDlane. some time in June. Alan
R. Hawley. president Of the Aero
cIub of America, announced today
that the machine in which Wanamaker
will attemDt his fight is nearing com
pletion and will be ready for trials
1ext month The machine is built
aDong the same lines as the America,
in which Wanamaker expected to
cross the ocean just before the waE,
but il is considerably larger. 1t is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
cor,ehtIno Must Be Done.

TTrnited Press | eased Wire Service
BOSTON, Mass, April 1.-"Nisible
feet" the greatest asset of the makers
of foot wear. are going out Of style as
longer skirts come into fashion.
The men of New England's great
shoe Industry are rushing to the col
ors. Keep EN- short" is their slogan
Not merely from an artistic stand
point do they desire that milady's
feet and ankles be exposed. Once the
curtain is dropped over the dainty I'M
derpinnings of the fair sex, fancy
shoes cease to be necessity.
The best little advertisement shna-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
D. A. r. Meet on Saturday.
Honor Miss Larsen.

On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Albert
Johnson, Mrs. Fred Roost, Mrs.
Arthur larsen and Mrs, Adrian Larsen
entertained a large company Of ladies
at the home of Mrs. johnson at Mel
rose, in honor of Miss Beulah Larsen.
The guests brought with them a kitch.
en- shower, which included many use
full gifts. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostesses at the close
Of the afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
Chapel Fund Society.

The Chapel Fund society Of the
First Westminster Presbyterian
church will be entertained on Monday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. r. l..
Reid, S14 North Ninth street. Mrs.
Edwin A. French, Mrs. G. NJ. Vogler,
Mrs. William MCGOWAN and Miss Car
olins Baldwin will assist in entertain
ing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
Open Door Trade Course.

United Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, April 1.-Unless
the United States is to abandon the
open door" trade course toward
China and yield unquestioned suprem-
acy in the far east to japan, it must
act deCisively at once said Senator
sherman today. in a letter to the mon
partisan Saturday discussion com
mittee OF the New York Republican
club :"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
Esptlst Ladies Aid.

The Ladies' society OF the First
Baptist church will be entertained on
Friday afternoon in the parlors of the
church, by the officers. The mission
airy program which was to have been
given at the last meeting will be Civ
en- on Friday