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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
ENGLISH PROPOSE
PUBLIC CARE OF
SOLDIER GRAVES
Point to National Cemeter.
les on Battlefields of the
American Civil War.

London, Feb. 8.-The national Gem.
eteries on the battlefields of the
American Civil War which serve as
permanent reminders to the people OF
the United States of the price which
was paid for freedom, are referred to
frequently in this country in connec-
ton with the work of ,perpetuating the
graves of the British soldiers in
France and Belgium. Especially was
this done when the Prince of Wales
returned from the western battle front
and announced that 100000 British
graves in France and Belgium had
been identified and registered in 400
burial grounds.
The Prince of Wales heads the Com
mittee for the Care of Soldiers
Graves which has undertaken the gi-
gantic task of looking after the resting
places Of the dead after they have
been marked out by the Graves Regis
tration Unit. The Prince announced
that more than 60 of the 400 burial
grounds have already been laid out
and planted under the direction Of the
director Of the Royal Botanic gardens
at Kew on the Thames near London.
IT have seen how beautiful these GEM
eteries look when the flowers are out, :"
said the Prince, who has been an in
defatigable worker for the preserva-
ton Of these last resting monuments
to the British soldiers. The Prince
told from his own observation, some
thing of what has been done. Last
year, he said, the French government
moved many thousand sorrowing
hearts in this country to a deep emo
ton by the simple and gracious offer
to set apart forever, in special honor,
the burial places of British dead in
France.
IT have also visited continued the
Prince, "some of the French ce1ne-
teries being cared for by our Graves
Registration Units in that part of the
line which has been taken over by
the British and I can speak of the
close cooperation and sympathy be-
tween the French and English in this
work. I hope the same spirit will be
maintained by this committee after
the war"
The Committee for the Care Of Sol
diers' Graves has decided not to erect
any permanent memorials in France
or Belgium until after the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
REQUIS|T|oNS FOR
MACADAM PAVING
WILL GET PRUNING
Administration Planning for
Warrenite, Their Costly
But Favorite Brand

Two of the items in the budget of
the streets and sidewalks committee
are bound to receive a severe pruning
when they come before the board
of apportionment for final adjustment.
The items as prepared and which will
have their preliminary hearing at the
meeting tonight, are $17O,673 for
water bound macadam and $S5,677
for street grading. Because of the
large bond issue which it is proposed
to float for Warrenite pavement, City
Auditor Heating had made no recon-
mendation for macadam pavement.
Last year the appropriation was $61,-
$50.
Last year $32,540 was allowed for
street grading. This year the COM
mittee asks $85,774 and the city au-
ditor has recommended an appropria-
ton of $4,000.
The streets on which it is proposed
to lay water bound 'macadam are:
Ashley and Ash, entire lengths; Bish-
op avenue, Whiting Mfg. Co. to Bos-
ton avenue; Davidson, entire length;
Eaton, entire length; Fairview ave-
NUT Main to Lindley; French street,
North avenue to Main; Grant street,
entire length; Gurdon, entire length;
Garfield avenue, Main to Madison ave-
nue.; Hawley avenue, Wayne to Lind
ley; Merchant, entire length; Parrot
avenue, North avenue to last house on
west side; Pixlee place, Barnum ave-
nue. to Boston avenue; Park avenue
from present end to Capitol avenue;
- y, m
place and Staples, entire lengths;
Wells street, North avenue to Housa-
tonic avenue; Wood avenue, North
avenue to Capitol avenue, 20 feet
wide; Walnut, Gregory to South ave-
nue.; Willow street, Barnum avenue
to Boston avenue.
( The following street grading is
proposed: Alpine and Bond, entire
lengths; Bell street, Boston avenue
to Ogden street; Boston avenue, oBnd
street to city line; Brookield and Do
yer, entire lengths; Capitol avenue,
Park avenue to Madison avenue;
Eagle, Seaview to Newf1eld; Ellis
worth, Fairfield avenue to Orland
street; East Eaton to park property;
Goddard avenue and Herkimer, en-
tire lengths; Hickory at East Main
street; jackson avenue, Park to Mad
ison; Logan and Miles, entire
lengths; Mckinley avenue, Madison
avenue 500 feet west; Morgan ave-
nue., Madison avenue, 400 feet west;
Norman street, North avenue to Wade
street; Orland, Princes and Smith
streets, entire lengths; Palisade ave-
nue., Boston to Stewart; Park street,
Spring to Beecher; Salem, Main to
Sedgwick street extension;
Taft avenue, Madison, 400 feet west
erly; Westfie1d avenue, entire length;
Wade street, Park avenue to Wood;
Wayne street, Madison avenue to
Thorme.
In most of these streets new homes
have been built and occupied by the
builders. They are clamoring for a
share of the improvements which
hey believe their share of the taxa
ion entities them to.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
STORY MRS. SKEFFINGTON.
TELLS is GRIPPING ONE

When Mrs. Hanna Sheehy Skef-
fington, the wife Of the eminent Irish
editor and pacifist, who was slain by
a British officer during the Easter
rebellion in Dublin, appears at Polls
next Sunday afternoon, the Bridge
port public will be afforded an OPP
portunity to see and hear one of the
most remarkable women that ever
stood on a public platform in Ameri-
ca Though telling story that is
seemingly tearing out her heart, she
never for moment gives way to emo
ton or passion; indeed, she is the
most unmoved person of all present
even though she is in all respects the
most earnest. Following her extra
ordinary address in Carnegie Hall, in
New York, Jan. 6, the first she de-
livered in America, the New York
papers, including even the staid old
Evening Post, were most enthusiast
tic in their praise of her simple and
effective oratory, and the Boston pa
pers also showed their appreciation
Of her skill, after her first appear
ance in Faneuil Hall. Her story is
more gripping, than the most sensa-
deals with extraordinary happenings
that are all authenticated by official
findings and it is seldom any <u-
dience listening to speaker finds so
much Of this interest to amuse them.
Mrs. Skeff1ngton has a distinct
message for the American people in
relating the incidents Of her husbands
killing and that is, to show in its true
light the system of militarism that
makes possible tragedies like that of
which she is victim. That the
message is carrying conviction and
creating a repugnance for the evils
Of the system among the American
public is showing by the tremendous
crowds that are greeting her every
where she speaks, and it will be her
first experience Of the kind in Ameri-
ca if Polls is not filled to the doors
next Sunday afternoon.
In addition to her address brief
musical program will be presented by
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Bowe and Prof.
y. J Grattan and there will be several
other features Of interest Seats for
the engagement are now on sale at
Polls and those who would be as
sured of sittings should provide them
selves we'll in advance of Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
ABRAHAM LODGE
WILL WELCOME
Gov. H0LC0MB
B'Nai BIRTH Members Plan
ming Reception of State
Executive Here.

A brilliant reception has been plan
ned for greeting to Governor Marcus
H. Holcomb who will attend the 50th
anniversary banquet of Abraham
Lodge, No. SO, I. o. B. b., at The
Stratfield, Monday night, Feb. ~.
1t is expected that the governor
with his staff aides will arrive in this
city shortly before 7 o'clock. He will
be conducted directly to a private
suite at The Stratfield where his
friends in this city will be permit
ted to greet him.
A formal reception in his honor will
be held in the east sun parlor Of the
colonnade. It is there that between
five and seven hundred prominent
men and women in Bridgeport will do
honor to the governor and other
prominent guests from various East
ern cities.
AS the line passes to pay it's re-
spects the diners will assemble in the
main dining room where the ban
quest will be served at o'clock. The
assemblage will be brilliant one and
almost unique in that the women Of
the Order B'nai Birth will dine with
their escorts. An especially prepar-
ed dinner will be served by the man
agement of The Stratfield. During
the meal it is proposed to distribute
the costly souvenirs of the occasion
which have been printed for the oc-
casion and several surprises are PLAN
ned by the general committee.
Announcement of the topics upon
which the guests will respond ITO
toasts proposed by Jacob B. Klein,
president of Abraham Lodge, was
10 Fa~ = " 49,
nor Holcomb will respond to "Our
State; Simon Wolf, former minister
to Egypt, "Our Country; Edward N.
Calish, the distinguished scholar,
"Our Order, B'nai Birth; Lieut..
Gov. Clifford B. Wilson, "Our City,;
Homer S. Cummings, States attorney
"Fraternalism" Maurice P. David
son of New York, '1The Ladies'; Sol
Sulzberger of New York, kindred
Institutions" and Rev. Jacob Levy,
History"
The banquet committee reported
over 400 acceptances already received
from the large list mailed Saturday
night. With the expected receipt Of
delegation acceptances from other
states, Manager Cantwell of the hotel
is arranging for a small army of ex-
ira walters, chefs and attendants from
New York city to supplement the
available supply of Bridgeport.
Because Of the national prominence
of those attending the affair the po-
lice have arranged special protection
for the parking Of automobiles, and
detectives will be scattered throughout
the hotel to prevent theft Of the hand
some wraps and jewels that will be
worn on the occasion
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
HORTICUL TURISTS
ASKED FOR ROSES
and ODD PEON|ES
Aim of Government to Make
Arlington Gardens Best
For Study and Com
parison.

washington, D. c., Feb. 8.-Flower
lovers are being asked by the Office of
horticultural Investigations Of the u.
S. Department Of Agriculture to con-
tribute to the test gardens at Airing
ton, Virvinia, just across the Potomac
from Washington, roses and peonies
Of varieties not now represented in
the Government collections. It is the
hope Of the Department to assemble
at the Arlington gardens as nearly
complete collections OF varieties of the
two flowers as possible These col
lections will be used for comparison
and study OF conditions under which
they thrive best, and also as a basis
for plant breeding work. AT the
present time approximately 700 varie-
ties Of roses and 400 varieties Of peo-
MES are growing in the Arlington gar
dens These represent about one-half
the varieties Of each of the flowers
believed to exist in the United States.
The. Department of Agriculture is
creating the test gardens in co-opera-
ton with the American Rose Society
and the American Peony Society. The
rose garden was begun in 1915. The
peony collection was started last fall.
The majority Of the plants have been
contributed by nurserymen and flor
lists, though many have been given
by amateurs. Express or postal char
ges are paid by the contributors.
Plants should be sent during the DOR
mant season, which lasts from fall to
late April. Potted plants may be
sent successfully as late as the last
Of May.
Persons who believe they have va
rieties of roses or peonies not repre-
scented in the Arlington gardens and
who wish to contribute to the collec-
tons should first write to the Office of
Horticultural Investigations, Washing
on, D. c., offering specific varieties or
requesting a list Of the varieties de-
sired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
FRANCE STILL SEEKING
MEASURES OF ECONOMY

Paris, Feb. 8-The government
continues theoretically to seek fresh
ways of economizing the resources of
the country. A bill will be introduced
in parliament soon providing for the
addition of Is per cent. of maise, rye
or barley flour to wheat used for
bread making. Suppression of night
work in bakeries is also proposed, or
at least the stopping of the sale OF
fresh bread.
The closing of the big department
stores for two days a week is also I'M
der consideration as a measure to
aconomize fuel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
STRATF0RD
(special to- The Farmer

Stratford, Feb 8-The Stratford
Good Government club held a very
enthusiastic meeting at the club
rooms last evening. Many contem-
plated improvements Tor the town
were discussed. Burton G. Warner q
member of the sewer committee adj
dressed the gathering. He said that
maps and specifications for the pro-
posed sewage system would be ready
for inspection and figures will be pro-
cured for the adjourned annual town
meeting to- be held early in March
{ Representative Ivan L. Morehouse
told the members that the measure
he introduced in the general assem-
bly, for a new Washington bridge was
meeting with much favor. He spoke
Of what had already been accomplish
ed and ended by saying that there
would be new bridge within two
years. Plans were discussed for a
banquet to take place in the near fu-
ture. The exact date will be set at
the next meeting. The committee
appointed for the banquet was Attor-
ney Ivan L. Morehouse, Fred r.
Townroe and Olaf Unbebagen.
Charles Grimwood, a body builder
employed at the Locomobile Co.,
Bridgeport, and who boards with Mrs.
r. H. Burritt Of Wells Place was ar
raigned before Judge Howard w.
Curtis. of the Stratford town court
charged with creating a disturbance
at the home last evening. Grimwood
was assessed SO. The arrest was
made by Constable Edward Man
chester.
The Woman's Aid society of the
Congregational church will give one
Of its famous chicken salad suppere
this evening at the parish house. Sup-
per will be served at s o'clock. A local
orchestra will furnish the music.
The members Of Christ Episcopal
church win hold concert this even
ing at the parish hall. F. o. Rhoades
is chairman.
Forty dollars was procured at the
dollar meeting held yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. DE Ruyter
Rowland by the Stratford Woman's
Suffrage association. Several inter-
esting selections were given by Mrs
Fred Allen. Luncheon was served.
The annual trading post Of the
Okenuck tribe Of Red Men will open
at their hall, Church street Saturday
evening, Feb. 10. A short parade
through the principal streets will
precede the opening. The committee
in charge is Asa L. Parketon, Arthur
Dennison, Everett L. Beardsley,
George w. Spall, HI. Briggs Barnum
and Herbert w. Doolittle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
>T TCDON'T BE CUT
& g,Hu Until You Try This
~ 49, Wonderful Treatment

The Internal method
of treatment is the correct one,
and is sanctioned by the best inform
ed physicians and surgeons. Oint
ments, suppositories and other local
applications give only temporary re-
lief.
If You have piles i'm any form write
for a FREE sample of Pages Pile
Tablets and you will bless the day
that you read this. Write today.
f. II. PAGE, 527 A Main ST., Mar
shall, Michigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
Sporting Chatter

They used to say that golf is an
old mans game, but now infants cut
their teeth on golf balls.
Connie Mack and his present bunch
of Athletics suggest merchant prince
running a peanut stand.
After all the talk about the base
ball war has subsidized, we shall have
to listen to the post mortems.
Boxing may be a shocking sport, as
some of it's critics allege, but then
there are lot of boxers who are ex-
cellent shock absorbers.
Some fans who know the records
of all the diamond stars by heart
would be a bit surprised if you told
'em there is a war in Europe.
Joe Walcott, the sawedoff little
negro who used to be giant killer"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

Except for the wealthy people, whose
lands have been distributed among
the people, the Yucatecans have en-
Enthusiastically welcomed these innova-
TONS On the ruins of the old May
an civilization they are building
new which has for it's cornerstones
atheism, anti-clericalism, feminism
and prohibition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
PARIS VIEW OF SPANISH NOTE

Paris, Feb. 8-The Petit Parisien
commenting on the Spanish reply to
the German submarine note says:
when country proclaims it's SOW
ereign rights and the necessities of
it's national existence in condemning
an act which strikes at it's interests
it follows that it is disposed, if neces-
sary, to resist any violation Of its
sightsr
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
Early SnrinD STYLES

In millinery at E. H. Dillon Co..
1905 Main street in colored and black
satin straw and silk covered hats in
I'll the latest shapes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

Articles of incorporation were fill
ed at Dover, Del, by the Inland Steel
Co., with a capital stock Of $4,000
900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

says he won his victories by pounding
on the floor until the ceiling caved in.
Being the daughter Of a profess
sional ball player, Miss Geraldine
Farrar ought to have enough consid-
GRAFTON for the game to get Lord
Byron, the melodious umpire, job
in grand opera.
Cincinnati may possibly have a real
ball club some time, but it would take
several years in the first division to
rid the Reds of that musty cellar
smell.
The Royal Dutch West Indies mail
steamer Prins Frederick Hendrix,
which left New York Sunday for West
Indian ports, returned with her ma
chinery out of order.
Senator Underwood before the Sem
ate Finance Committee urged tax or
two cents pound on oleomargarine
as a means Of increasing the rsss'~---
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08
New Spring Skirtings
SOC Values at Csc yd.

Sc inch wide Skirtings in cotton CAB
ardines and'basket weave, in stripes, both
wide and narrow; also over plaids in navy
blue, black and white. These are 10 to 20
yard lengths, therefore the low price of
.......... Observation-Disclosures. 35c yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

80 inch Dress Ginghams in all the new
Spring plaids, checks and stripes, in wide
range OF colorings at........... Ice yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

Joe Walcott, the sawed-off little
negro who used to be giant killer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

III They heavy
ymi
opportunity for hotels boarding
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-08

says he won his victories by pounding
on the floor until the ceiling caved in.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-13
hint STARTLING
TURN LIKELY IN
CLEON NASH CASE
Accused of Murder, Pris-
Oner, Feet Frozen Off,
Crawls Into Box
Especial to The Forum.) }

Steele, y. D., July l3.-Thrice yes
terday CleOn Nash, on trial for the
murder of Clarence Hicks, crawled
on hands and knees up the aisle TO
the prisoners box, dragging the
useless stumps from which were
amputated his feet, which nature
exacted as a penalty for his alleged
crime. II is extremely doubtful
whether the alleged murderer ever
will walk again. The prosecution is
making of this fact one of its argu-
ment for the conviction of Nash, con-
tending that in his condition he is
certain to become a public charge
ultimately; that by his own confess
sion he slew Hicks, a neighbor, with
whom he had long been at logger
heads, and that 1t would be charity
to Nash and double justice TO the
state were he committed for the re-
mainder of his life to the state pris-
on, where he will be fed and clothed
and generally given better care than
he could provide for himself.
Mrs. Nash sits in the court room
at the side OF her crippled husband,
and it is understood that the defense
expects to spring a sensation when
she takes the witness stand.
Jacob Brantner, II, the states
star witness, testified that Clarence
HICKS pleaded with Nash rot 10
shoot, when Nash entered the home
steader's shack. Every attempt to
shake the lads story was unavailing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-13
BLACK HILLS TRAIL
WILL SOON Be BLAZED

Bismarck, N. D., July 13.-A meet
ing of executive officers of the Devils
Lake, Bismarck and Black Hills trail
will be held in Bismarck on Aug. 4,
when plans will be made for the
blazing of the highway and for an
extensive publicity campaign which
will familiarize tourists everywhere
with its advantages, announced Vice
President George N. Remission, upon
his return from a directors meeting
at Lennon.
Ultimately the BLACK Hills trail
will extend from Winnipeg to DEN
yer and will for link in the most
direct routes from Canadian points
TO the Cody entrance to Yellowstone
National park. The trail also will
connect from Denver with the south
ern entrance to Americas greatest
natural playground.
Every mile Of the proposed route
from Bismarck to the Black Hills is
established rural post road, which
will make it easy for the association
to obtain federal and state aid.
Every mile of the trail now is in use,
and from Lennon to Bismarck,
Vice President Remission, who has
Just driven over the route, an
nounces that the highway already is
in tip top condition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-13
Center Party Holds Chan
cellor Unfit to Partici-
pate in Peace Farley
RETIREMENT A FATAL
ERROR SAYS AUSTRIA
Anti-government Faction
May be Setting Stage for
Termination of War
tBy Associated Press.)

z Copenhagen July 13.-The Berlin
Local AnZeiger says a communica-
ton from the Austro- Hungarian
government has been received in
Berlin declaring that Dr. Won Beth
mann -Hollweg's continuance of the
flee as chancellor is of Importance
and his retirement a fatal mistake.
The executive committee of the
Catholic center of the reischstag on
the other hand believes DIR. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg unsuited to con-
duct peace negotiations and says he
should be replaced before an until
mate peace conference.
The Center party organ,
Germania, while denying the report
that the party had demanded the
chancellors retirement for which at
present" there is no compelling
ground or that 1t had an interest in
unseating him says the party con-
siders the, chancellor scarcely fitted
to participate in the peace negotia-
tiops especially considering the fact
that the declaration of war occurred
under his administration, but that
it is erroneous to consider his fur
ther continuance in office a hind
rance to bring on peace.
The distinction drawn indicates
that the Centrist leaders believe that
the chancellor may remain for the
present. but should resign before the
actual peace conference.