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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
GEORGE R. PITT.

George R. Pitt, a stationary en- gineerSn the employ Of the New Haven road for more Ehan 45 years. died at his home, 816 Broad street yesterday following few hours of illness. Mr. Pitt had not been feeling we'll for sew eral days but went to work yesterday morning. During the morning, how ever, he became so i'll that he had to return home. MT. Pitt was born in Oxford, England, eS years ago. He came to this country in 1870. MT. Pitt was particularly active in the Odd Fellows, belonging to Pequonnock lodge, and to Stratfield encampment
 He also was a member of Joseph Dowdal lodge. K. of F., and Konc- kapotanauh tribe. I. O.. R. M. Mr.
 Pitt Is survived by his widow, five sons. Percy, of Brooklyn. N, Y. and George, Walter, Arthur and William, 13 grandchildren. sister. Mrs. A. T. Worthington of this city and a brother, Albert of Oxford, England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Why Jap.n c.nnot Be st.rved.


 Two of the most interesting sights in Tokyo are the fish market at Nihom- bashi and the Mitsukoshi department store, very near the Billingsgate of Tokyo. Nihombashi is not only the geographical center of Tokyo, but of Japan, according to the Japanese, who ought to know. Here is situated what is probably the largest fish market in the world. There is every kind of fish man could mention and a few thou sand other varieties. Some big fellows cut up into great steaks, weighing ten pounds or so, and there are little ones which would make good mfnnow bait, If one could find hook small enough not to mangle them. think that in certain sections they must use a cham ois skin for a fish net and save every thing that does not pass through the pores. Until the sea dries up around Japan the islands will never starve.- Christian Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Rv Post.

Maurice Maeterlinck, they say, one day found the little daughter of a friend very busily and conscientiously blackening nice sheet of white paper. He asked to whom she was writing.
 ''To Prince Charming" said the child.
 Naturally the reply delighted the au- thor of ''The Blue Bird" When the little girl had finished her letter she put the sheet of paper in an envelope, wrote on it "The Prince Charming" and said to Maeterlinck:
 Please stick stamp on it and put it in the post"
 A man to whom the poet was telling the story interrupted him at this point.
 .And what" said he, "did you do about it?"
 Well" said Maeterlinck dreamily, 'I stuck stamp on the envelope, and put the letter to the Prince Charming in the letter box on the corner. You never can tell."-New York Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Brussels rugs for special service at special price.

Three distinct weights of Brussels rugs patterns of special appropriateness for certain rooms,-
 $15, $19.50, $225o A light blue rug with beautiful border of flowers the bedroom that is furnished in blue! Deep blue rugs and rich rose tints, and tan, and brown, and blue.
 Small all-over figured patterns and lowered effects for bedrooms Splendid Persian and Oriental designs for living room dining room. Of medium weight or of heavy quality-or of the ex- weight to stand up where service Is harder al All 9 by 12 feet in size; each of extra value
 $15, $1950, $2250
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FRANCIS W. oBRIEN

The funeral of Francis William, the only child of MT. and Mrs. An- drew O'Brien was largely attended at 2:s0 yesterday afternoon from the home of bis parents. 274 Newfield avenue. Rev. John J. Conway of St. Mary'sa church read the prayer ser- vice. A number of the boys school mates in Newfield school were pres- ent at the funeral anad four of them acted as bearers: Harold Atkinson, Vincent Hurley, Abram Wellington and Buster Haviland. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
SUPT. SLAWSON ISSUES APPEAL
 TO PRINCIPALS
i(continued From Page One. )

away from schools for half time, in which event the school system will be changed so as, to accommodate the needs of the government with the school requirements for education of the youth cf America
 The letter ends in patriotic appeal
 to all teacrers and pupils to see what they may do and to prepare census of the pupils, purely voluntary and by written permission of Bhe parents, that Bridgeport schools win be foremost in responding to any emergency call that may be issued
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Save tn. Cranes and Raj, Bird.

Two North American birds that are in great immediate need of protection are the white crane and his dist ant cousin, the Carolina rail, or sora. The former, once denizen of the western prairies, is almost extinct, and the sandhill crane also seems in danger. The Caroline rail is in great demand as table delicacy.-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Rarely-rich silk stockings==$1.l5

Rich quality and in the variety that is to be chosen from. sr.s. v.s r@.@-usa = rs5
 For there plenty of colored stockings in this gath ering! t&
 Blues and bronzes and purples and greens and all such colors; the very ery-much-wanted shades
 Pure silk fine quality, usually $1 50 and $2-but these erated as irregular because of defects that most folks could not f"'' and price is $1.l5 trthr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Mems wrist watches;
 sensible and handy. {

War has taught lot more men what many men al ready knew a>or Wrist watches mighty handy. Officers have found them almost invaluable Men the service! af Engineers in every branch long ago learned their val ue Now other are learning it!
 Our own boys in the Coast Artillery and the Navy will soon learn their worth. 4&
 Sturdy sorts that will stand hard usage and keep good time gun1netal nickel cases stout strapsT$35O to $85O.
 Center
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Others Have Had the same Desire.

Others Have Had the Same Desire. E Two high school girls came into the criminal courtroom few days ago just after a. case had been tried and the jury had been locked up in the jury room for deliberation. L
 May we listen to this case?" one of the girls asked an officer of the court.
 '4They just finished the case," replied the official land the jury is now de batting what it's verdict should be-"
 May we go and listen to the jury debate?" they asked.
 And then. the official enlightened them on one phase of the jury system. Indianapolis News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
MARGARET M. BRAY.

Margaret M.. daughter of Margaret and the late Matthew Bray, died yes- terday afternoon. at the home of her mother in Spring street, Fairfield. Miss Bray, who was 19 years old, had been i'll several months. She was born in Fairfield and had lived there all her life. She was widely known in Fairfield where. her death is mourned by a host of friends. She was a member of St. Thomas church. Her mother, three sisters, May, Ann and Lucy survive her; also a brother Thomas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
The Word Umbrella.

The English word umbrella is very like the Latin, coming through the Italian "ombbrella," or little shade" The French, German, Spanish and oth- CTS give it distinctive name, such as "parapluie," ''regenschirm" and "para- guas."
 Umbrella" and 'paraso" are ety. mologically precisely the same thing, but custom has given them the dis functions that we understand today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
A Shrub and a Tree.

Southern California boasts one na- tive species af acacia, the cats claw (a. greggiD, which is but shrub in that state, but becomes a tree in Ari- zona. It bears small pale yellow flow CTS and an abundance of very sharp thorns.-Argonaut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
CHARLES F. HARRISON

The funeral of Charles F. Harrison. the 13 year old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles F.. Harrison, was held yes- terday afternoon from the home of his parents, 513 Brooks street. The bearers Fred Reh, George Bradley, David Schaack and Tony DeMeno. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Poison Upon Their Checks.

Professor M. P Philbrick of the University of Washington told the Washington State Pathological society that women of the seventeenth cen tury powdered their cheeks with cor rosive sublimate (bichloride. of mer- cury) and with white lead. And they perfumed their gloves with ambergris
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
African Giants.

There are many giants in Africa nine feet high. Some of them weigh 300 pounds and are strong enough to kill panther nt one blow. Perhaps you think such big fellows must be clumsy, but they are not. They can run faster than any horse, springing twelve to fourteen feet at leap. This all sounds like fairy story, but not so when you hear that these African giants arc oStriches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Rockwell and Co. HOS MAIN ST.
OBITUARY
FIRED W. PARKER

The funeral of Fred w. Parker was largely attended from his late home, 174 Waite street at ? o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Henry c. Ke1- ley, rector of St. Georges Episcopal church conducted the services. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
MARY MORAN.

The funeral of Mary. wife of Lewis Moran, was held from her late home, 10 Myrtle court, at S:30 this morning, and from Sacred Heart church, at g o'clock. where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Tn mas J. Mooney. Burial was in St. Michaeps ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Early Paper,

When paper was first made in Eng land, in 15SS, it was only of brown color, and it was not until about 1890 that white paper was produced, and even then it was of inferior quality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Fire broke out in the plant of the du Pont Powder plant at Carney's Point, N. J., and caused considerable damage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Measured in money, at prevailing prices up to this very time, these are $25 to $325O suits. Measured in beauty and fneness, they worth ev- cry penny of those prices.
 Yet they shall sell at $195O because bought them at special price. Handsome serge and wool popln, in blues and green and black and tan and gold. Jackets of several pretty models, dc En skirts in harmony with those jackets. ID l 1.CO
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
REAL ESTATE
damage.

IF TT IS real estate or business op- portunities you want to buy or sell, Inquire David Apstein, 373 Still man street, Telephone.
 U IT ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

F1ve men were injured in an ex- plosion at Plant A of the River Spin ming Co.,, at Woonsocket, R. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
At little cost, pretty new curtains.

Soft excellent madras curtains but dollar and half pair, for example!
 Bordered patterns and tasteful; nice qualty-$l5O Scrim curtains are but one dollar pair! Finished with valance and lace edge $1 New madras for curtains-in effective paneled pat terms or in attractive small figures.
 White and cream, soft but durabe,- 19c to 39c --d
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

One maker of fine dresses made too many for small and young folks-and here some at big fine savingi
 He didn't guess right; glad to sell his surplus at small price. What fine chance they offer! Beautiful dresses Of newest models. Hardly two of same style or color Made with skill Every fresh and unrpled and ne straight to the store from his headquarters.
 Crepe de chine
 Taffeta silk Georgette crepe with silk
 Lustrous satin
 Silk pongee Styles are almost as many there are dresses-from simple little afternoon dress to fine coat dress of pongee with Chinese decoration that only be intended for afternoon at the country club; Sizes are 16 and 8 styles and sizes equally fitted for ' ger, 1na a for e. .snsa as $9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

He is not attached to any command doing guard duty in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Inheritance of a child born out of wedlock in Pennsylvania is not subject to collateral inheritance tax
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Good Likeness.

Good Likeness. Did Miss Sourgirl have her photo graphs taken yesterdayY "Yes.'' Good likeness2''
 "Yes; must have been, for she re- fused to have them and demanded an- other sitting. ."-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
To golf beginners;
 Begin Right.

No game where right start is worth more That chap who seems to drive so easily and yet with such distance and accuracy started right And he has pracced and studied since. But the right start counted! Right clubs help They are here: Crawford Mac gregor, or Pipe, or Spalding. conpete outfit for as little as $6 but best selection at about $10 or $15.
 Good staunch bag to hold them-$1 to $15. FREE GOLF LESSONS TO BEGINNERS! Every beginner who buys an outfit here is entitled to four lessons in their proper use Lessons half an hour each Mr. Carten knows how to start folks right!
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07

Almost at the stroke of Pres. Will
sons pen yesterday Chicago drew up
at attention, the process of mobiliz-
ing began and the naval call had
been to man the first line of defense.
At nightfa1 500 trim lads of the
naval militia we're drilling under their
80 officers in the training ship Com
mOdOre in the river at State street.
They may leave for the east" to-
night.
In the Great Lakes Naval Training
station over 1000 apprentice seamen
were taking their lessons in fOTma-
ton, drill and bayonet practice that
will fit them for the service.
Hundreds of the lads in blue had
come from cities downstate, where
they had been awaiting in readiness
for the call
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07

While Chicago's contribution to
the navy was fitting itself and max
ing ready to be off, the national
guard units were also expecting a
call.
Hundreds of rockies drilled for
hour after hour in the armOries of
the First, Second, Seventh and .
Eighth regiments. On the North Side \
the First cavalry was making prep
arations that would enable it to an
swer Ready" when the flash came.
In every unit of the national mill
tary organization hundreds of re-
cruits offered their services yester-
day, and, with real war at last that
young chaps had been waiting for,
recruiting figures took an upward
bound.
In the aviation corps the first day
of war was felt. Over 300 young fell
lows, the pick of the recruits,
swarmed to the federal building to
Join the most dangerous but also the
most adventurous wing of war serv-
ice. The total number of appICa-
tions for the past two days is over
500.
The city itself took on a martial
air today The khaki or neat blue
uniform was a common sight in the
loop. With dozens Of recruiting
offices opened in the downtown dis
trict, one was reminded on every
hand that Chicago is making an
earnest effort to do its share in the
work of the nation.
Among the activities of yesterday
and today were:
Mobilization of submarine chasers.
Call to all reserve and retired
officers of the navy in Chicago.
Preparations for further call to ma
tionaI guard.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-07

sOciatiOns with plOtters' rings estab-
lished in various sections Of country
by Capts. Won Papen and Boyd.
While department Of justice and
secret service agents work in deep
est secrecy refusing for obvious rea-
sons to disclose even facts Of arrests
that have been made, it taken for
granted that another chief objective
in hunt is to keep war time watch on
bounds of German reseTVists here
who were unable to answer call to
cOlOrs that rounded in 1914.
It is known positively today that
it has been from these men-chiefy
reseTvists of younger years-that
BOy-Ed and Won Papen drew ma
terial for their work of spying and
intrigue against this government.
While it is known by officials that
many of these men refused to do
bidding of Germany's spy-masters in
America, many did fall before temp
tatiOn of gold and promises Of high
reward in event of war between the
two countries.
Another NEST of plotters" was
Germany consular service in Amer
lea. Such aliens as had close con-
neCtiOn with kaiseT's consular agents
and who cannot satisfactorily explain
these connections, are to be arrested
at first suspicious action.
Almost at the stroke of Pres. Will
sons pen yesterday Chicago drew up
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07

The Presbyterian Aid Society will hold a "Goody Sale" at 1:3o Sat urday, Sept. sth at "The RoIyat." We solicit your patronage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
STUDENTS ARE ENROLLING

A steady line of students filed in and out of the office of Superintend ent of Schools A. M. Mathews dur ing the day Many were accompan- jed by their parents. The young folks are entrolling for the school term beginning next Monday. The superintendent stated today that while the enrolment had been good 1t is not quite as large as he had anticipated. A majority of those reg istering today were primary students There was a fair showing of appli cants for the high school Enroll ment will close tomorrow evening.
 Mir Mathews desires to call atten tion to the fact that all students other than those of the high schoo who have heretofore attended schoo need not appear for enrolment The enrolment now going on is fol all high school students and othel students who have never been reg istered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
INTERIOR CAMPS
 ACTIVE, OUTPUTS
 WILL BE LARGE
Customs Collector Pugh Returns from Annual Trip Bringing a
 Good Report.
MANY ARE GARDENING
Collector States Mosquito Is Busy Little Insect Especially in the
 Night Time.

The mining camps around Fair banks, Eagle, Circle, Tolovana and other points in that section of the interior of Alaska will all have good outputs this season, is the report brought to the city by Collector of Customs J. F. Pugh, who has just re. turned from his annual inspection trip.
 The collector was absent six weeks and visited many places. He states that there is considerable activity at the new town of Nenana that many fine buildings have been erect ed, and several are under course of construction. In and around Fair banks the production of vegetables has been unusually large this sea son. Every one seemed engaged ir gardening if possessing open tracts suitable for this purpose, was an other observation made by the col lector.
 It is a fact that the mosquito cror this year in the interior is larger and more energetic than during the past twenty years. MT. Pugh says the night shift is especially active in the vicinity of Cinema.
 The work pertaining to the GUS. toms office at the various stations was in excellent shape, reports MT Pugh
 Accompanying the collector on the trip was Mrs. Pugh and their daugh ter both of whom returned with him to the city
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07

11th and still another the 16th
 The city judge expressed nimsei. as surprised that such drugs couid be so readily obtained, and especial- ly by persons known to be hapituai users of them. Also. it was stated this morning, that the matter had been called to the attention or the Governors office and that the Ter ritory's chief magistrate was of the opinion that some steps should De taken to remedy this condition, II found to be as reported.
 The police department has been active in keeping tabs on certain persons concerning whom reports had been made that they were using the destructive drug and this morn ing submitted it's findings to the court.
 Recent enactments by the Congress of the United States have had for their object the keeping away as much as possible these drugs from persons using them to excess. Very strict regulations have been pre- scribed by the Treasury Department with reference to their purchase, consumption and the matter of per sons handling them registering and making returns to the government.
 The woman, Cordie Anderson, with whom the June Davis woman was fighting. was released by the Court.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
NARCOTIC TRAFFIC
 REVEALED IN COURT
 WOMAN GETS A FINE

That morphine has been easily procured in Juneau, in unusual quantities by those addicted to the lse of this powerful narcotic, was disclosed in the police court this morning when June Davis, resi- lent of lower Front Street, was be- ore City Magistrate Cole on the ,harge of being intoxicated, disor- ierly conduct and engaging in a street fight. The woman was fined s1O0 and given jail sentence of ninety days.
 During the period from early in March this year. the Davis woman, lpon prescriptions obtained from a physician, procured locally a total If eighty-five grains of morphine The quantities range from 2R to .en grains. In June one prescrip ion was dated the 9th. another
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
THANE CONCERT BAND WILL GIVE AN OPEN
 AIR CONCERT TONIGHT

The recently organized Thane Concert Band, under the direction and leadership of Prof F. Waster lain, will give an open-air concert at Thane tonight. A band stand has been erected on the dock, and seating provisions are being made, The band at Thane is one of the latest acquisitions, being organized within the past few months. The membership is composed entirely of employees of the Gastineau com pany, and promises to be long lasting organization.
 The concert tonight will start at 7:30 o'clock. The program will consist of band music ranging from popular rag time selections to the classicals and overtures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
SUES FOR MONEY

To recover the sum of $1.9O0. al legged due as a balance on account for lumber sold, the Worthen Lum- Der Mills Company, Juneau cor poration, has filed suit in the Dis trict Court against Schneck and Nc Donald, loggers, This action grows out of an original contract entered into between the plaintiff and de- fendants which involved the sum of $17,O0O. Hellenthal and Hellenthal represent the plaintiff.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-07
MISS ORENSHAW IS MARRIED TO
 CAPTAIN M'KAY

Word has been received in the city of the marriage on the 29th of August, in Seattle, of Miss Ida Oren. shaw, of Juneau, and Captain Archie Mckay, commander of the Admiral Watson of the Pacific Steamship Company. Both parties are well known in the city The bride be- longs to Juneau's younger set and for a long time has been associated with the B. M. Behrends Company The groom is one of the most popu lar navigators in Alaska and fol many years has been in command of steamers calling in at this port Only recently Miss Orenshaw sailed for the south on the Watson.