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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
SENATOR RANDALL
 UPBRAIDS ROOT IN
 SPEECH Iu SENATE

Washington, March 10-A vigorous reply to former Senator Elihu Roots s recent arraignment of the adninistra- tion's foreign policy was made by Senator Joseph B. Ransde11, Demo- crat, of Louisiana in a speech en- titled -EThe Silence of EIihu'' deliver ed in the Senate yesterday.
 After declaring that Senator Root s silence on President wilson's Pan American policy was because he could find nothing in it to criticise, Senator Ransdeu took issue with MT. Roots assertion that treaty obligations should have caused the United States to protest against Germany's invasion of Belgium.
 'tFar be it from me to defend the crushing of Belgium by Germany said Senator Ransdell. fI regard it as one of the saddest events in all his tory. It was not for us, however, in violation of our wise historic pol icy, to medd1e in European affairs.
 s"The United States was not a party to the solemn convention of Nov. 15, 1881, signed by Great Britain, Aus tria, France, Russia, Prussia and Belgium, guaranteeing the neutral ity of Belgium. That treaty was purely a European affair and arose out of the mutual fears of the high contracting parties that one of them mi ght gain some advantage over the others by using Belgium as seat of operations. The breach of en- forcement Of this socal1ed scrap of paper was a matter with which the United States had no concern, inso- far as it is affected by it's treaty obli- gations"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
FROM CONGRESS.

Washington, Feb. 10th. 1916.
 The resolution of the committee of ways and means, to repeal the furni- sture tax, was this day carried by a considerable majority, in the House of Representatives.
 The House then went into commit tee of the whole on the representa- tion of Com. Rogers, stating that a Judgment had been recovered against him in the District court of Massa- Chusetts for the sum of $42,250, in consequence of 8 loss of a. Baltimore schooner and cargo, sunk at sea, ew- ing to the misconduct of Capt. Smith of the Congress Belonging to the Commodore's squadron) all of which was without his knowledge. The commodore prays for relief. A res oIution was agreed to by the House that the United States will indemnify his sureties, which he was. obliged to file on the judgment being affirmed by the Circuit Court in the same state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
rHE CANADIAN REFUGEES.


 The House took up the bill for the relief of certain refugees from the British provinces during the late war. Several papers were read respecting their merits and service, among which was a very strong testimony of their merits from General Porter. This bill gave rise to a spirited de- bate. The claim is precisely of a character with that for which ample provision was made at the close of the Revolutionary war, preferred ranging themselves under the banners of their native country, than that to which, for purposes of business, they had as sumed a temporary allegiance The opponents of the bill were against it as rewarding treachery, Sc. The bill was not decided on but laid on the table.
 The Senate were principally occu- pied to-day on the amendments of the House of Representatives to their hilI concerning the Commercial Trea- ty: on which subject highly inter esting debate took place. At length the Senate, by. a very large majority rejected the amendments of the House. The bill now Stands precisely in the shape in which it passed the Senate, and in that shape returns to the House of Representatives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
ONE uuNDRED YEARS AGO
LOOKOUT FOR RUNAwAYs.

Went away February 18th, 1916, a boy about IT years of age, by the name of WILLIAM NICHOLS, who served as an apprentice to the Join ering Business. He took away with him three or four suits of clothes; he is of short thick build; light com plexion; lightish hair and eyes; care less in business. This is also to for bid all persons harboring or trusting said boy, on my account, as I will pay no more debts of his contracting.
 JAMES JENNINGS
 Be is further noticed, that the sub- scriber, being fortunate enough to have five out of six good ones, would venture to take another, if he will come with good recommendations, and of about 15 or Is years of age; to such a boy good encouragement will be given.-Westons March 6, 1916.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11

feeling is akin to stage-fright and is not momentari1y conquered. There fore never let the first impression pass by without mmediate1y over coming it by doing that which you fear. I have fallen many times short distances-and the feeling of doubt has often occurred in my mind It has come at midnight and to con quer it I have gone into the tent which was being pulled down and made the swing with only the canvas men and a few stragglers to watch me I have felt the lump rise in
 my throat at short distances above the ground and I have fallen. There is no hope for one who has lost her nerve Tell all who want to per form hazardous stunts, Never let fear conquer you
 The awful strain that Miss Jordon is under displays itself upon the mus cIes of her wrists where the tenders are Jumped up as big as peas from the grips she takes on the reverse swing which is snappy, and much on the principal of the cracking twirl of a snake whip.
 Big crowds witnessed the perform ance of the E1ks' circus last night and thanks was rendered in a letter from the officials of the Bridgeport Day Nursery for the courtesy shown the little ones on Thursday when a com na1ttee consisting of William B. Burn ham, Sheriff Thomas Cunningham and Al. Goulden took nearly 30 of the little folks to the circus, supplying them with peanuts and candy.
 Tonight will be the last perform ance of the successful circus and the big armory will undoubtedly be well filled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
NEVER LET FEAR
 GET UPPER HAND, SAYS PERFORMER
If It Conquers, It's Fatal, Says Daring Ruby Jordan,
 At Elks' Circus.

The big Madison Square Garden witnessed most tragic death on April 2s1914, when, during a perform ance of the Barnum & Bailey show a few performers were grouped in the arena watching Miss Ella Hackett aged 19, perform on a swinging tra- peze ladder. Refusing to rehearse with a, safety belt, Miss Hackett was attempting the Ioop-the-loop on the ladder, when the reverse Impact of a swing cast her downward with ter rife momentum. She lived but few minutes and died as the result of her rash act
 At the Elks' big circus this week, another young woman-Miss Ruby Jordon, the originator of the loop-the- loop ladder act, is being witnessed with many a thrill in the breasts of the audience yet few persons know that it was in imitation of Miss Jor- don that Miss Hackett and one other man were killed. There is no living competitor able to perform this mar velous and dangerous feat.
 For those persons who appreciate daring and wonder how it is possible for performers to continue their acts in the very face of death, here is an interesting formula:
 When you feel the apprehension of fear, immediately conquer it by doing that which you fear-do it at once whether the impulse is at mid night or mid-day.''
 These are the words of Miss Jor- don delivered in the big Bridgeport armory directly after descending from doing her act and before the acclaim had died out.
 All aeriaists know the feeling of fear. If it conquers by constant re- currences no power on earth will Save the life of the performer, for once the lump comes to the throat your muscles quiver and you must fall. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
CHANGES HIs BASE.

MT. Thomas Millington, long and favorably known in this city a whole-sou1ed and generous gentle man, has changed his base, having bought out the refreshment saloon of MT. Walter Goddard, opposite the New York and New Haven Railroad De- pct, which place he means to entire 1y reconstruct, and where he will be most happy to see all of his many old friends, and as many new ones as will favor him with a, call, who will, we are assured, be well entertained. Call around in your travels and give From, a call
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
McAU1IFFE FOOLS nAvIGNE.

New York, March II, 1896-Jack McAulfffe surprised his friends and astonished his enemies by the fine showing he made in Madison Square Garden tonight against ''Kid'' Lavig- ne, the Michigan wonder, so-cal1ed- Although clearly not in condition, the champion lightweight demonstrated d that he is still the boxing master in his class.
 Police Inspector Brooks prohibit ed the appearance of any referee He also sent away the first set of box ing gloves produced and compelled the pugilists to wear big siX-ounce rnits. McAu1iffe and Lavigne will now probably be matched for the light weight championship of the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
GOOD FRIDAY PROCLAMATION.
 By His ExceIIency
WILLIAM A. B

WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM, Governor of fhe State of Connecticut
 A PROCLAMATION.
 s'Moved by the example of my pre- decessors, by a consciousness or our personal and national independence upon God against whom we have sin ned, and by the assurance that he is ''mercifu1 and gracious, 1ong-suffer- ing and aboundant in goodness and truth; 'sI hereby recommend to the Citizens of this Commonwealth, the observance of FRIDAY, THE THIR- TEETH DAY OF MARCH NEXT, as a day of public fasting, humiliation and prayer; and earnestly urge them to a penitentia1 confession of their sins, and the exercise of a living faith in the atonement and mediation of JESUS CHRIST for pardon and re- conciHation with GOD.
 In connection with our penitence cit US pray that GOD will give the President of the United States, and all others who are called to perform executive, legislative, and judicial functions, such a sense of justice, and of constitutional obligations, as shall inspire in them unity of action and secure public harmony
 Also, that honest industry may be rewarded, that virtue and integrity may be regarded as of priceless value, that intem mperance and every crime may cease, that 1he ignorant may De Instructed, that pure religion may be revived, that we may be preserved from the pestilence which now threat crs the nation, and that our recent bitter experience resulting from re- beilion may teach as and all nations to guard the rights of hurua nifty with jealous $o1icitude.
 'sIn the exercise of christian char lty let renew our pledges of 1oy- A1fx to thA national government of de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
Charles Wheeler To Tell of Southern
 Duck Hunt Trip

The regular meeting of the Fair field County Fish & Game Protective association, No. 1, will be held at the board of trade rooms, Newfe1d build ing, at 8:15 D. n., Monday.
 Charles Wheeler of Stratford will tell of his recent duck hunting trip to the south. Final -arrangen erts for the banquet. which will be held at Sea Side club, March 16, will be made. A large attendance is desired. All sportsmen in city are invited to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
NOTICE

Owing to the recent fire in Eagles Hall the annual
 MINSTREL SHOW AND DANCE LUCETTA WARNER CIRCLE, NO.
 472, c. O. F. OF A. scheduled for Friday Evening, March IT, 1916, is postponed until Tuesday Evening, April 25, 1916. All tickets bearing date of March 17th will be good at Eagles Hall, Tuesday, April 25.
 MRS. ALICE GREGORY, Chairlady MRS. MARY CONLIN. Sec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
POINTS OF INTEREST.

B. H. Dillon & Co.,, 11O5 Main street are showing all the advance styles in spring millinery, in sailor shape hats, big crown turbanS and medium shape hats; in fact everything that is de- sira.ble in millinery you will find here, priced much less than you expect to pay.-Adv.
 Norway has recognized the Mexican de facto government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
SEASIDE LADIES' DAY.

To-day was ladies' day at the Sea side club and the attendance was gratifying. Weidenhammer's orches- tra provided the music. Among those present were Mrs. c. H. Flint, Miss Marie c. Lupton, Mrs. Benjamin Fletcher, Jr., Miss Hattie B. Hawley, Miss Hattie L. HawIey, Mrs. M. M Downer, Miss Carrie Si11iman, Miss Edith Se1bie and Miss Alice Ives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
J. Wilbur Crafts
 Will Be Heard Here

J. Wilbur Crafts will speak Sunday night at the First Presbyterian church on Moral Battles Won and On.'' Both me nand women will have the oppor- tunity to hear him. Elmer Joyce will give an organ recital. %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
ON THE SICK LIST.

It was reported to the Health of- fcer to-day that Frederick Woh1ege- muth of Central avenue, was suffering an attack of diphtheria.
 Walter Stap1eton, the leader of the young element of the Dem ocratic par ty in the Third ward, is confined to his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
EMERGENCY ITEMS.

Patrick O'Bren, aged 60, of IS Howe street, called this morning to receive treatment for a, frozen toe.
 Thomas Nelson, of IA Main street, fell on the ice this morning and sus- tained a severe cut on his left knee. He was treated at the emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
Professor Fife of
 Wesleyan To Give
 Peoples Church Talk

Professor Robert H. Fife, Jr., of Wesleyan University, will speak on 'fGermai1y and America at 7:30 to- morrow evening at the Peoples church. A special feature in song service will be the singing by the quartet,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
1OO-5O- -2O-YEARs AGO

votion to truth and righteousness, and of fidelity to the cause of our RE- DEEMER, humbling upon HIM for grace and strength to fulfill our new made VOWS.
 Then may we hope that the na- ionaI unit will be fully restored our gov ernment be permanently estab- Ished, equal and exact justice be se- cured to every citizen, and the re- 4uirements of GODS jaw He cordial 1y recognized and obeyed.
 F'Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health spring forth speedily; and thy right eOuSness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy re- Hgard.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11

Exports of copper from Atlantic ports for the week ended March g totaI1ed 3,116 tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11

61N0h undeT my nanQ and the seal of the State at the City of Hartford, this the 18th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord, one thou sand, eight hundred and sixty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of Amer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11

It is nothing serious, however, and with proper care he will be around in few days.
 ROundsman Peter Hackett, after an illness of several weeks, will re- turn to duty tomorrow.
 ALDERNANIC CANDIDATES.
 Among the names mentioned as probable candidates for AIdermanic honors on the Democratic side this Spring are: Aldermen Weldon and Lyons, Councilnen Curtis, Morrissey, Bingham, Kitscher, Farrell, O'Rourke and Lashar. The names of William O'Leary, of the Tenth district, Geo. T. Kelly, of the Eighth and James Mclaughlin of the Fourth, have also been mentioned.
 For registrars of voters, Thomas White, David Norman, Anthony Row en and James Farrell are said to be aspirants.
 IS PRESIDENT HcELROY NOW.
 Mayor Frank B. Clark presided at the meeting of the board or Charities last night. The session was brief, lasting little over half an hour. Commissioner James H. McE1roy was elected president of the Board, for the unexpired term of John Reck, re- signed. pr. James B. Hair was elect ed pharmacist for the unexpired term of J Joseph V. Brennan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11

WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM By His Excellency, the Governor, J Hammond TrumbulI, Secretary o1 State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
LOCAL GOSSIP.


 The inventory of the estate of the late Margaret s. Benedict, filed to- day, amounts to $9,540. The real estate is inventoried at $8,500 and the personal estate at $1,040.
 F. w. Smith, of the firm of Smith & Egge, has purchased the end house of the block at the southwest corner of West and Fairfield avenues, known as the Lyman-Merwin house. The price paid is said to be about $7,O0O.
 Among those who have volunteered to assist in the Temperance League entertainment tomorrow Nevening is Mrs. s. A. McNeil, wife of Lighthouse Keeper McNei1. She will give reading. Mrs. McNei1 also has en- gagements for other entertainments.
 Yesterday afternoon at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Broad street, J. Schaan of Warrington court, at tempted to cross the tracks in front of an approaching trolley car, when his wagon was struck by the car, break ing the shafts and harness. No oth- CT damage was done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-11
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
GREAT BLIZZARD OF 1888.
TO-day's Storm Reminder of Trying
 Times.

The weather to-day Is considerably reminiscent of the great blizzard 8 years ago, and as the weather bureau tells of 8 gulf cyclone which is on it's people are feeling not little appre- hensive that the trying times of that winter are to be repeated.
 The question was asked the Far mer to-day as to what hour, and what what date the big storm of 1888 be- gan, and in reply the following synop- sis is, taken from the files:
 t"The snowfall began in this sec ton a short time after midnight of Sunday, March II, 1888, and contin- Ued unabated for nearly 24 hours. It was accompanied by a piercing wind the fine dry snow through the air in binding clouds. By in the morning the drifts were piled waist high in places. The weather meanwhile grew colder, and the distress to people obliged to be out of doors was very great.
 Long before noon. all trains were stalled; business was completely paralyzed, wires were 1eveled in all directions, and mankind was content to stay indoors, watching the pro- gross of the storm, and wondering when it would stop. Nothing like It had been seen for 23 years. Over 400 travellers were detained in this city.
 ''On the water the gale was even fercer than on shore. No communi- cation of any sort was possible and the harbor was, literally speaking, 'tsnowbound."
 '"Tuesday morning, the 18th of March 1888, the world awoke to find the sun shining brightly with the snow piled up to the caves of the houses, trees broken, streets b1ockad- ed trains stalled and movement by vehicles of any sort simple impos- sibilitly Not until the following day, Wednesday, did business again resume and not far several days were the ef- fects of the great storm sufficiently overcome to permit travel to be free ly resumed.' Let us devoutly hope that the experience of March, 11th, 1888, will not be repeated this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
HINSDALE, N. H.
Highways Nov u coed Condition.

Repairs on the Chesterfield road were
practically completed for this wear last
week, and this highway is now in fairly
good condition for all traffic, considering
the extensive damage caused by the heavy
rains the past summer Work on the ce1
mcnt bridge over Kilburn brook near the
Mason lumber yard is progressing rap
idly and is in charge of John Higgins and
Rex Higgins. The gravel state road be-
tween this town and Brattleboro is about
completed and is one of the finest biab-
ways hcreabouts, not even excepting the
macadam thoroughfare,
Clifford Stearns has done valuable work
patroling this road, the cost of upkeep
being comparatively moderate The stone
cutters on Brattleboro street are being
rapidly completed and all the roads about
the village are in very good condition.
which speaks well for our regular road
agent, Walter H Barrett, who has had
very trying summer due to the scarcity
and high price of labor and many heavy
rains
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
BELLOWS FALLS.
MARRIAGE LEAGUE STANDING.
Bellows Falls First and Brattleboro
Second

Although Bellows Falls has not
bee1 represented in the Twin State
league this year its batting average
IN the marriage league has been main
tanned. This town Is sometimes called
the 'Gretna Green Of New England. =
During the month of September the
town clerk S Office issued total of
l23 marriage licenses, the big major
lty of which were to ut-of-town
couples who came here probably be-
cause there is no law in Vermont re-
curing that q fivedays notice of in
tentlon to marry shall be fled This
is IL more than were issued in Au-
gust and four less than were issued in
July, the banner month of the year.
Since January l the town has come to
bat 700 times. Brattleboro is second
in the marriage league. The latter
town gets the couples from the Con-
nccticut valley and western New Eng
land and the brides and bridegrooms
come to Bellows Falls from greater
Boston, New Hampshire a1d Maine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
Fruit and Economy.

The prospect for a generously suffi-
eient crop of fruit of various kinds is
said by the expert forecasters to be
good Cherries, peaches, rlums, apples
and the berries are expected to be
plentiful. With this in mind, the feder-
al government bureaus concerned with
such matters and societies of one kind
and another formed for the betterment
of living conditions are urging that
time be taken by the forelock and
preparations made for conserving more
of the fruit crop than ever heretofore.
All of US know that the waste in our
fruits is enormous
Before autumn is again at hand it is
predicted that the cost of living will
be even greater. All the staples, it is
said, viii advance in price, at the same
time, everything required by human be-
ings, not only to feed them, but to
clothe and shelter them, will follow
the upward course of the food cost.
The dollar that buys less now than it
bought a year ago is likely to buy still
less six months hence. Nor is there any
prospect of a downward trend within
the year. Even should peace come to
Europe, it is the opinion of those we'll
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

There were 81 marriage licenses is
sued at the Office of the town clerk
during the month of September.
The Masonic bowling alleys will be
rcopencd for the season tonight. All
three alleys have been planed and
polished and they arc now in perfect
condition and faster than ever before
A Ford car in which were four peo-
pie from Bellows Falls met with an
accident on Canal street last nigh.
about II o clock when the steering
gear broke. Two women in the partv
were shaken up and were taken TO
the Brooks House, where q physician
dressed their slight injuries. The party
was taken to Bellows Falls by K. E.
Mosher, in whose garage the car was
left for repairs.
carload of cattle, some of which
were said to be in very poor condition
and one of which had Just become a
mother, were in the yard of the local
railroad station for an hour this morn
ing just before noon. Information
was sent to III. j. Allen, local agent
for the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, but by the time
he reached the yard the car had been
attached to train and taken south.
A drove of about 30 steers shipped
here to Clarke G. Fits for his Dummer-
ston farm made matters lively on Main
street this morning while being driven
up the street. Some of them broke
away and jumped the fence in the yard
of st. Michael s Episcopal church.
Upon being driven out of there they
turned into yard beyond the Centre
Congregational church and furnished
lively work for the men in charge of
them before they were rounded up.
William Frank Wells and Miss Net.
ia MAJ Whitman, both Of Brattleboro
were married last evening at clock
by Rev. y. T.. Trout, pastor OF the
First Cniversalist church, ut the par
sonagc. A single ring service was used
They were unattended They left last
evening for a wedding trip. Mr. Wells
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wells
of this town and is associated with
his father in the fish and grocery bust
ness. Mrs. Wells, who is daughter of
Mrs. Bessie Whitman of Boston. has
been engaged in dressmak king in Brat.
tleboro the past four years.