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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
INTERNATIONAL EGG CONTEST

The Plymouth Rocks nearly repeat ed their performance of last week at Storrs. They got first two places with safe margin leaving the Reds and Leghorns to vie with each other for third position. Fairfield Farms pen of Barred Rocks from Short Falls N. H., got first place with yield ot 59 eggs and Merritt M. Clark's pen of the same variety from Brookfield Center, Conn.,, were second best for the week With a production of 54 eggs. Two pens of Rhode Island Reds entered by F. M. Peasley Cheshire, Conn.,, and A. Allan, Jr. Newport, R. l., tied with two pens of White Leghorns entered by F. M Peasley and Hilltop Poultry Yards Suf1eld, Conn.,, all four of these pens having laid 52 eggs each. The total for all pens amounted to 4,297 eggs.
 Any reader who is considering the question of preserving eggs for next winters use by the waterglass method should plan to get them down per- haps not later than the middle ot May. Only clean, that is unwashed newly laid eggs should beu sed. It is better to first make up the solution and then put the eggs into 1t, remov- ing any that float and using at once rather than trying to preserve them The waterglass should not cost more than 20 to 25 cents a quart. To one quart add 12 quarts of water that has been boiled and then cooled. These 13 quarts will be sufficient to preserve Il to 20 dozen eggs. An earthen ware crock is usually considered prefera- ble but galvanized cans may be used. A 24-Quart size would be required to take care of the Is or 20 dozen eggs that can be preserved with one quart of waterglass. For preserving larger numbers, say 50 or 60 dozen in one can. allow one quart of the water glass mixture for each two dozen eggs;. the capacity of the can will run a. little less than a dozen eggs to the quart. Be sure that the top layer of eggs is two inches or so below the level of the liquid. Cover the can to prevent evaporation and store in a cool place.
 The three best pens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
 Barred Plymouth Rocks.
 Fairfields Poultry Farms, Short
 Falls, N. H. 936 Merritt M. Clark. Brookfield Gen..
 ter, Conn. ............ ..... IT'S Jules F. Francais w. Hampton
 Beach, l.. I. ..... 749
 White Wyandottes.
 Merrythought Farm, Columbia,
 conn 92O Obed G. Knight, Bridgeton, R. I. S34 A. l.. Mulloy, Waterbury. ..... S17
 Rhode Island Reds.
 Jacob E. Jansen, North Haven. 905 Allan's Hard to Beat Reds, New George w. Harris, Westport. ... 893
 White Leghorns.
 A. P. Robinson, Calverton. N. Y. 1075 J. O. LeFevre, New Paltz, N. Y. 917 Hilltop Poultry Yards, Sun7eld... 903 Miscellaneous.
 Obed G. Knigt, (White Orping-
 tons), Bridgeton, R. I. ...... 853 Cloves & Sullivan (Buff Wyan-
 dottesl, Hartford .. 825 Holliston Hill P. Farm (White
 Rocks), Holliston Hill, Mass. 8O7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

It is easy to select a stylish suitable hat at this store with more than 1000 trimmed hats to choose from or to furnish ideas if you prefer hat made to order. Not an attractive style fea- ture introduced this season but finds representation in this impressive dis play of modish millinery at B. H. Dill lon & Co.'S, 1,105 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
Stratford Rector
 Enrolls for Training
 Course at Plattsburgh
Especial to The Farmer. )

(SpeciaI to The Farmer.
 Stratford, April 30--Rev. Chauncey Remedy is a believer in universal mili- church, has Joined the United States army officers reserve corps and is to take the training course at Platts- burgh beginning May 8. Rev. MT. Remedy is a believer inu niversal mili- tary training.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

of troops in the drill hall of the Gren- adler Guards yesterday evening, but did not appear.
 A commission for the settlement of questions regarding Poland, establish ment of the independence Of which is one of the features of the program am nounced by the new government has begun its sittings at the Winter Pal ace. The session was opened with a speech by Premier Lvoff. who con- graduated Poland and Russia on their new fraternal relations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
SPECIAL NOTICE. B. P. o. ELKS, NO. 36
 FINAL NOTICE

All desiring accommodations for Convention at Boston, Mass, week of July S-14, will notify the Boston com- rnittee on or before N~-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

All the 1aborites in New Zealand who opposed conscription have been defeated in the municipal elections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
In plain colors and checks.

SIZeS D, F, OOc, SIzeS D, Q, OJC Infants and Children's
 Hosiery White Cashmere Hose, sizes 4 to 612 .......... BOG pair Infants fine Cotton Hose, black, white or tan, sizes AZ to 6Ha ....... 15c pair Wool Stocking Dryers Small and medium sizes, at.. 25c ca.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
Infants Long and Short
 Dresses

Special, Infants short Lawn Dresses, with embroidered yoke, facet trimmed, at 25c ca.
 Infants long and short Dresses, of lawn, trimmed with lace and ribbon ..... 59c ca.
 Infants long Dresses with embroidered yoke, pleated em- broidery trimmed yoke, at 79c Fine Lawn Dresses, short, embroidery andL ace trim, 1 to 0 years S1.25
 Infants long china silk Dresses, embroidered yoke, at ....... 9O.AO
 Children's White Organdie Dresses, fancy trimmed, 1 to 6 years .......... $1.59 to $2.OO
 "Carter's" Infa Infants Cotton Vests, sizes 1 to Infants Cotton and Wool Ban Infants Wool Binders .... Infants Wool Bands, sizes 2 to Infants fine Merino Vests, size Infants fine Silk and Wool Ve .................. ... size 2, 59c;
 Toilet Articles
 Mennen's BOrated Talcum
 Powder 15c Colgate's Baby Talcum. ... 15c Swansdown Powder Puffs 25c White Ivory Grain Puff Boxes at soc Baby Pins, gold filled, at 5O-25c Gold filled Baby Bracelets,
 plain and engraved ....
 $1.00 and $1.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
sss' sss az aR ss DLONS 553s .4!s s s.si: sE Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.

TT IS EASY TO SELECT A STYLISH SUIT
 ABLE HAT AT THIS STORE.
 More than two thousand Trimmed Hats to choose tromor to furnish ideas if you prefer Hat made to order.
 Not an attractive style feature introduced this but finds representation in this impressive display of modish millinery Whether you seek turbans large hats, small quaint shaped effects or one of the new shepherdess" styles turned up abruptly in the back you will find what you want at this store priced well be- low prevailing schedules.
 Made to order millinery is strong feature with and our experts will construct to your personal quiremensa hat of syle individuality and distinctive charm.
 IT PAYS TO TRADE AT DILLoN's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
Infants Coats

Infants Pique Goats, long and short embroidered collars, lined and trimmed, at ... $1.25 Infants Wool Cashmere Coats, long and short, embroid- ed collar, lined, at $2.25-$3.75 Infants Wool Sacques and
 BOOties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Infants Wool Sacques in blue, white and pink, at .... .s. .|. .aa... ....r 50 and 59c Infants Worsted Booties in blue, pink and white, at .... 25c, 5Oc, 59c Rompers and Creepers
 at 59c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Before . capacity audience verdfs "Il RigoIetto'' was produced last evening at the Park theatre by La Scale Grand Opera Co. The excel lent singing and acting of Sig. c. Pi- mazxom as "Rigoletto'; Signra. A. Baroni as "Gilda," and Sig. A. Mauro as .Duca," received the enthusiastic applause of the hundreds of music lovers present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Tn honor of Miss Ruth Barnes, of New Rochelle, formerly of this city. Miss Eula Toucey of 2S9 Maple street, entertained at luncheon on Saturday and later in the afternoon, Miss Bessie Rose of s44 North avenue. gave a bridge for her. Miss Barnes en- gagenent was recently announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

A daughter was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. stephen L. Oswald of 431 French street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
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 Bridgepor1s Busy Cash4Store
Baby Week
At the Busy Cash Store

We have made special preparations for Baby Week
 all departments devoted to childrens wear, ready to aid mothers in selecting the Babys appeare at mod crate prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

MT. and Mrs. Laurence M. Cornwall of 785 Clinton avenue, entertained at dinner at the Brooklawn Country club on Saturday evening in honor of the first anniversary of their marriage. The decorations were of patriotic nature, with the fiags of many nations as we'll as flowers in red, in white and in blue, being used.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

At her home, 197 Stillman street, Miss Frances Murray, who is soon to become the bride of Michael Bracken of New Haven. was pleasantly sur prised when . few of her friends gave her a personal shower. Victrola dancing was enjoyed during the even ing and a dainty collation. was served at late hour. Those present were the Misses Rose Anderson, Catherine Cosgrove, Loretta Wallace, May Ma her, Neil Henchie. Blanche Slavldn, Anna. Esman and Anna May Mur- ray. M
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IMMENSE STANDING ARMY
MAY BE SOLUTION OF PREPARED
NESS PROBLEM.
President Voices His Opposition to
Compulsory Universal Military Ser
vice and Advances His Ideas.

Washington, Jan. o. President
Wilson declared that perhaps the
whole problem of preparedness might
be standing army of professional SOL
diers Of sufficient size to give real pre-
paredness.
The President voiced his opposition
to compulsory universal military SER
vice in the United States. He said
that such system does not meet the
difficulties facing the country in it's
efforts to establish adequate defense.
At the same time he admitted that
physical training is needed" and de-
clared the legislative and executive
branches of the government are CIV
ing serious consideration to what is
the wise thing for the defense of the
country"
Urged to Increase Army.
The President was strongly urged by
the Maryland League of National De-
Tense, at whose petition he expressed
his opinions, to take immediate steps
toward building up the United States
army.
Basing their arguments on Secretary
Lansing's recent statement that this
country is drifting toward the verge
of war;" they urged the President to
compel some sort of universal train
ing"
The Maryland delegates, backed by
Boston delegates, declared the present
voluntary system" upon which the
country is now relying, "is utterly in
and disgrace to a civil
lied people"
The Marylanders declared "our
defense weakness is such that In case
of invasion our people might be sub
jected to all the horrors which have
befallen Belgium, Holland. Serbia and
Northern France"
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ONE MORE EFFORT. THEN PEACE
WILSON LOOKS FOR SPRING OF
FENSIVE BEFORE PEACE TALK.
Big Drive Must Be Awaited Which Is
Expected to Be Turning Point in
International Maneuvers.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Oficial sen
timent in Washington is that great
spring offensive will prove to be the
turning point in international peace
maneuvers.
The President and his few close
advisers who are sitting in with him
on all his moves toward peace still re-
main as secretive as ever, but other
high officials who know the minds of
these former few are positive that the
President himself believes one more
great effort will be made by one or
both sides before the first actual step
forward toward real peace goal is
taken.
Goal Not Yet in Sight.
And, regardless of responses, direct
or otherwise, from belligerent govern
ments on President Wilson's remark
able address to the Senate, many dip
lomats here agree in this belief that
the goal of peace will not be in sight
until the gigantic effort which they
feel is coming in the spring.
They say news from the front shows
plans for such drive now
are in full sway.
Within six weeks all details for this
campaign will be completed. Belief is
firm here that the Allies will insist on
awaiting the outcome before peace is
possible.
Summing up the moves of the last
MONTH however if ia believed PreSi-
dent Wilson has laid a real ground
work for peace-after the drive.
His advisers believe he has created
/ situation which will make it diff |
cult for either side to insist on contin-
ling the war after the results of the |
spring campaign are definitely deter
mined
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PRESIDENT HAS GERMAN
TERMS OF PEACE, BELIEF
Proposals Said To Be Such AS Allies
Can Accept-AIIies Expect Kaiser
To Make New Peace Move.

Washington, Jan. 27.-With rumors
emanating from London that the Al
lies capitals expect Emperor William
to make his 18th birthday the occa-
sion for another peace move, with
more acceptable terms to the Allies, it
is authoritatively stated that President
Wilson, if he has not already in his
hands the peace terms of the Central
Powers, certainly has information
that those terms are to be handed to
him.
This is the next step toward peace
negotiations. 1t is stated on the same
high authority that the German terms
will be such as the Entente can accept,
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HAPPENINGS IN CONGRESS



Resumed debate on legislative ap-
preparation bill.
Robert r. Mccormick of Chicago
urged universal military training be-
fore military affairs subcommittee.
Debate on Cummins peace discus
sion resolution went over a day.
Senator Borah introduced resolution
to confirm the Senate's adherence to
the policy of no entangling alliances.
Passed House bill appropriating
$250,000 for national leper sanitar-
ium.
In the House.
Resumed consideration of rivers and
harbors appropriation bill.
San king committee considered
amendments to federal reserve law.
House: Hawaiian prohibition bill
favorably reported.
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PERSHING'S ARMY STORES
CROSS BORDER INTO U. S.
Munitions and Supplies Reach Column
bus From Base of Expeditionary
Force in Mexico.

Ell Paso, Jan. PA part of the field
headquarters equipment and baggage
has reached Columbus, N. M, from
Colonia Dublan, together with quanti-
ties Of supplies and munitions, pas
sengers arriving from there said.
Reports from Mexico said Major
General Pershing was preparing to
move his headquarters to Ojo FEEDER
leo, 80 miles north of the old base and
so miles from the border.
Arrangements continue in Columbus
for receiving the expeditionary troops.
After brief rest there it was said
the plan was to move the troops to
Ell Paso, Douglas and other border
points, where cantonments will be pro-
vided.
General Pershing is expected to
make his headquarters in Ell Paso and
will command the border troops in this
district.
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HILL 3o4 STORMED BY GERMANS
SUDDEN OFFENSIVE AGAINST
FORTRESS WITH BITTER
FIGHTING INDICATED.
ENGLISH COAST. ATTACK
is MADE BY WAR VESSEL
Shells From a Small Ship Do Little
Damaqe-No Casualties Are Re-
ported-German Official Yer
sion of North Sea Destroyer
Battle Made Public.

Berlin, JAN 27.-German troops
have started sudden offensive toward
Verdun, it is indicated by an official
statement issued by the war office.
French trenches on Hill 304, north
west Of the fortress city, have been
stormed by Teuton troops along a
front of 1000 yards, the announce
ment said
Hill 304 and Dead Mans hill, i'm
mediately adjoining, have been soaked
with blood in the most bitter fighting
on the whole western front. 1t was
against these positions that the crown
prince again and again launched his
attacks seeking progress to Verdun.
Berlin Version of Fight.
The German official version of the
recent North sea destroyer battle has
Just been issued by the official press
bureau. 1t reads:
Immediately beginning the en-
gagement, which took place in the
darkness, the commander of the veg,
which received a full hit by which the
bridge was struck, was killed. He
was Captain Max Schultz, who since
the beginning always had commanded
his f1otilla with courage and success.
The hit also killed some other officers
and damaged the steering gear, caus-
ing a collision with other boats.
THE veg, then in heavily damaged
condition, entered the Dutch port of
Yumiden, unmolested by the enemy.
Hostile Forces Superior.
1.-THE boat rammed by the V69 con-
tinued to participate in the combat,
despite damages, and in the latter |
course of the struggle heavily dam.
aged an English destroyer by RAM
ming it. The vessel rammed was in
sinking condition.
Although it's speed was diminished |
by the double ramming, the German
boat succeeded in reaching its German
support unhindered by the enemy"
Enter Trenches on Hill 3o4.
Paris, Jan. 27-On the Verdun front
the Germans made attacks at four
points between Avocourt wood and
Dead Man hill The war office an
says the Germans were
driven back with severe losses, al
though they penetrated advanced
near Hill 304.
Shells Suffolk Coast.
London, Jan. PA small German
vessel has bombarded the Suffolk coast
Of England, the admiralty announces.
Only portion of the shells fired by
he enemy warship reached shore, and
here were no casualties, the admir-.
ilty statement said.
Little damage was done
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SCHWAB DECLINES BIG OFFER
Refuses to Sell Interest in Steel Plant
For $60,ooo,oo0.

New York, Jan. 27.-Sixty million
dollars was offered to Charles M.
Schwab for half interest in his Bethle-
hem steel holdings not long ago. He
took the proposal to his wife, who has
long been his chief counselor.
This is big sum-" he said to Mrs.
Schwab. Half of what have is yours.
What shall we do? If we sell, your
share, invested at per cent will bring
you over 100000 a month for the
rest of your life"
1--WE wouldn't sell for five times
that" Mrs. Schwab said. What
would I do with the money? And
what would you do without your
work."
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Olga Dahl is Given $1,000.

Grand Rapids, MINI, Jan. 27.-The
First National bank, depository here
for contributions to the fund for Olga
Dahl, Round Lake school teacher, as.
saulted and shot in the face last Sep.
TENDER, has just turned over $170.50 to
Miss Dahls account. In November
$634.75 was placed to her credit, max.
ing $805.25 received through this
source. By contributions direct to
Miss Dahl, tho total Is $1,000. Miss
Dahl is employed in the schools here.
She has recovered except for the loss
OF one eye which vas destroyed.
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Former Slaves Sue For WAGES.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The supreme
court has been asked to beside wheth-
or the federal government shall pay
$68,0O0,000 to former slaves and their
heirs for cotton picked in slavery
times. Their claims are presented in
an appeal by H. N. Johnson of Musko-
gee, Okla. The suit is directed against
Secretary Of the Treasury w. G. Nc
Adoo as custodian OF government
funds, and recites that the slaves were
forced to gather the southern states
crops. The District of Columbis
courts dismissed the suit
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Influx of Tourists Seen By France

New York, Jan. 27-In anticipation
that after the war ends there will be
an enormous influx of tourists to
France to visit the invaded districts
and scenic points, besides those who
go there as representatives of foreign
industrial and commercial houses,
plans are being made to spend $780,
100000 in the construction and en-
largement Of hotels. This is set forth
in the fourth instalment just made
public of the report Of the American
industrial commission sent to France
by American manufacturers,
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Leak" inquiry centers on Shorts.

New York, Jan. 27.-Stock brokers
welcomed the news that the house
rules committee has limited still fur
Their its demands for evidence to be
used in determining whether anyone
profited by Teak" just before the
publication of President Wilson's first
peace note. The general feeling
among brokers is that the new de-
mand will confne itself to request
for information concerning short
Sales" the only transactions which
would figure in any effort to make
use Of knowledge obtained by leak"
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HUNGARIAN PREMIER URGES
TEUTONS TO RESUME NEGOTl-
ATOMS WITH U. S. BY MAX
ING ANOTHER OFFER.
GREETS WITH SYMPATHY
EVERY EFFORT FOR PEACE
With Agreement of Its Allies Officials
Would Have Germany Again Ex-
change Views With U. S., Be-
Iieving That Ultimate
Peace Would Result.

London, Jan. 27.-Reuter's Amster
dam correspondent sends Budapes
dispatch, giving the reply of Coun
Stephen Tisza, the Hungarian premier
to question put by a member of thf
| opposition party in parliament con
corning President Wilson's address tc
the Senate. Count Tisza is quoted as
follows:
Pursuant to our peaceful policy be
fore the war and our attitude during
the war, as well as our recent peace
action, we can only greet with sym
pathy every effort aiming at the resto-
ration of peace. We are, therefore, In.
clined to continue further exchange
of views regarding peace with the
United States government. This eX.
change must naturally occur in agree.
ment with our Allies.
Inclined Toward Peace.
In view of the fact that President
Wilson, in his address, makes certain
distinctions between our reply and our
enemies reply, must especially state
that the quadruple alliance declares it
is inclined to enter into peace nego.
tiations, but that at the same time it
will propose terms which, in its cpin.
ion, are acceptable for their enemy
and calculated to serve as a basis for
a lasting peace"
Continuing, Count Tisza said:
In such circumstances it canno. be
doubted which group of powers by its
attitude is the obstacle to peace, and
this group approximates to President
conception. The President
peace imposed by a con.
lueror. From this, it follows clearly
that SO long as the powers opposed to
is do not substantially change their
war aims an ,antagonism that cannot
De bridged stands between their view.
'oint and the Presidents peace aims.
Principle of NationaIities.
My second observation has to do
With the principle of nationalities. l
will not dilate on the question of what
moral justification England and Rus
la have to lay stress on the principle
# nationalities in a peace program
which would destroy the Hungarian
alton and deliver the Mohammedan
population of the Bosphorus region
nto Russian domination
The principle of nationalities in the |
ormatlon of national states, however, |
an only unrestrictedly prevail where |
ingle nations live within sharply |
larked ethnographical boundaries in
ompact masses and in regions suit
to the organization of a state.
elieve that in the regions of south
astern Europe which are inhabited by
varied mixture of peoples and nations
lie demand for free development of
atoms cannot be more completely
'alized than it is by the existence
nd domination of the Austro-Hunga-
an monarchy"
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Chicago, Jan. -Hogs-Receipts
$4,000; estimated today, $4,000; weak;
10 under yesterdays average; bulk,
s11.30@1155; light, $11.06@1I.55; mix
ed, s11.10@11.65; heavy, $11.15@11.70;
rough, $11.15@11.30; pigs, $9.15@10.60.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000; estimated to-
day 600; steady; native beef cattle.
$7.75@11.90; western steers, $3.50
$1,000; stockers and feeders. $1,000
$500; cows and heifers, $5.00@1025;
calves, $11.00@15.00.
Sheep - Receipts, 1000; strong;
wethers, s9.75@11.25; lambs, s11.750
$14.35.