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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Sunday of that day have been exten- sive. So that what the legislators have to consider is, not the actual lib eralization of Sunday, but the inclu- sion of indulgences, harmless in them selves, which have fallen under dis pleasure. It has not yet been demon strated that padding a canoe on lake is less demoralizing than a game of baseball; that a game of baseball is more demoralizing than mtor drive through the country with luncheon by the wayside. What the proposed leg islation has in mind is, not the demor- alization of Sunday, but it's rescue from an atmosphere of hypocrisy.
 We are not at all certain that the privileges, which will be exercised anyway if a community is tolerant, should be restricted to towns possess ing a specified population. The ques- tion of social improvement the task of quieting restlessness by means of rec ognizing the human needs of society. The common law is quite sufficient tu take care of the abuses of liberal Sunday should they be undertaken New Haven Journal-Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The Position of Every Loyal Citizen.
 MT. Editor: Is not this time when every loyal citizen of the United States ought to let the community in which he lives know where he stands with regard to the support of our president. The congress and government in these trying hours for I take it there is no more uncertainty, more mental dis turbance among out people just at this moment than there will be if it so happens that we will have to pass through the horrors of war in the near future? And will it not hearten and encourage those on whom the burden and responsibility will fall most heavily of getting ready and preparing for what may be the inevitable to know that there will be behind them a united people ready to make any sacrifices which the exigencies of the times may demand in order to attain success?
 l am quite well aware that there is a small element in this country, and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

that had lightning rods. This seems to leave us with a choice of two as- tonishing conclusions. Practically all the rural buildings that caught fire in Pennsylvania were struck by light ming, or else it is evident that lightning rods are a sure protection against fires caused by carelessness with matches, cigarette stubs and kerosenSe, and by overloaded stovepipes, ssooty chimneys, exploding lamps and all other causes. The device seems to be more wonder full in it's effects than even the most optimistic lightning agent ever dared to claim.-Providence Bulletin.
 The bill that has been introduced into the general assembly by Repre- sentative Martin of Orange seeking the liberalization of Sunday in towns of Connecticut having population in excess of a specified number, and leaving to those towns to decide the kind of Sunday they want, should re- ceive the serious and sympathetic con- sideration of that body. The problem has been crying for a solution for many years and it is altogether likely that a solution which takes into con- sideration local sentiment is the best.
 It has never been realized by our that the liberalization of Sunday in the state of Connecticut has in a very large degree already been It is already many years since the Sunday of the fathers was observed The inroads upon the
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bombardment just as they would from

bombardment just as they would from a shower of rain.
 Several months ago enemy aero planes dropped bombs in a village six or seven miles behind the firing line. It was Sunday afternoon and the streets were thronged. Outside a sil- diers' moving picture theatre a line of children were waiting for the floors to open. One of the bombs fell near where they stood. They scattered like so many mice, but within a minute or two all were scrambling back to their places in the queue as if nothing at all had happened
 English Tommies love children and when billeted in a village can always be seen playing with the tots buying them all sorts of candies and sweet meats. and even wheeling them gaily along in perambulators while fond mothers look on.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Why Are Dogs Allowed to Roam at
 wiEI7

MT. Editor: Considering the reports that have been coming in of late con- corning the number of cases of rabies in the state it is not understandable how the dogs in this city are left to roam at will. Not one is muzzled. Children are allowed to play upon sidewalks with no thought nor fear of strange dogs that are constantly pass ing. Almost every house has a dog and some are mighty dirty looking ones at that. Judging from their ap- pearance they would be better off lying in some deep hole well covered instead of feeding out of garbage cans-sticking their noses up in the faces of children-and licking their hands. There is almost a constant barking of dogs-al1 sizes, ages and breeds. from sunrise until long after sunset. Many owners have not suf- hcient food for their children, but they seem to think that they must keep a dog, even if children and dog go hungry. The sufferfngs that are caused by the bite of a mad dog are agonizing to the victim and must bring untold sorrow to the relatives. Then why not muZzle the dogs, or kill them before someone is bitten.
 Remember the old saying-tFore- warned is forearmed.''
 Norwich, Jan. 2S. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
RELIEVES THE TENSION.

m view of the strained relations Between this country and Germany ms the result of the stand which the latter has taken in behalf of unre- Mtrfcted naval warfare. it was well mnmed announcement which was re- naiwed from Berlin to the effect that Rf mad acted favorabIy upon the de- Mamnd which was made by this coun-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Woman,a Influence.

Woman's refining influence is felt upon whatever she touches, and we notice by the esteemed advertise ments that no sooner had she begun to wear pajamas as a regular thing than they began to spell em py5a- mas.-Ohio State Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Most of us were under the impress sion that the old-time lightning rod had long since become merely a joke, but the fire marshal of Pennsylvania
 reports that less than one two-hun- dredth of one per cent. of the rural losses by fire in that state East year occurred in connection with buildings
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The Rhode Island state board of ag iculture urges drastic laws in re1a- ton to the keeping of dogs that sheep raising may be encouraged. It is in accord with the sentiment in other states,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Governor Holcomb was right. as usual, when he notified the president that the loyal citizens of Connecticut could be depended upon. and 1t is to be hoped that 1t doesn't contain any but loyal ones.
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rom al1 indications

From all indications it doesn't make any difference whether the crews of steamships are made up of British, French. Norwegian or Amer ican subject, if they are headed for any other port than Falmouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The German claim regarding the damage which is being done to the interned steamships lying in Ameri- can harbors is that as long as they belong to them they have a right to do as they please with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Thoroughly humiliated after last years results, it begins to look as if MT. Ground Hog was putting forth extra efforts this year to rebuild shattered reputation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The time has arrived when we can not do very much boasting about our friendly relations with the German government
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Those who are in search of adven- ture can no doubt find it by cruising about in that newly established war zone about the British Isles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Nothing has served to create greater interest in the war than the action taken in breaking off relations with Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Some satisfaction Is to be gained from the fact that each cold spell brings the delightful spring just that much nearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The man on the corner says: It is entirely proper to look upon the sup pression of ones feelings as a sort of Internal weeping.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

'sWhen are you going to put that young Howard Bingle out of his mis-
 His pretty niece gave an excellent imitation of 8 young woman highly puzzled. Why. whatever are you talking about!p she exclaimed.
 HHm!' said the bachelor uncle. 'sThe high price of yams in the Saskatch- evan islands. of course! But I'd just as soon talk about young Single. if you want me to! I
 If I want you to." she echoed in- dignantly. .Pd like to know why you should think I am dying to talk about Howard Binglei Why. the very ideal" uncle nodding. T am quite wonder full, in that respect-penetrating peo- ple's disguises and reading their minds so to say! I know you were devot- ing a great deal of time to the sub ject-
 T tell you, he's getting on my nerves, going around looking so haE- gard and piteous and woebegone as he does. Whats the idea of stringing him along and making the poor chap think he's going to get thrown down in the end? I'll admit that sort of treatment might be good for ram bunctiouS, conceited fellow who needs preliminary training before he is priv ileged to become enaged. but for the life of me I can't see the object in easel"
 q don't see that Howard is hav- ing such an awful time!'' protested the pretty girl. He's here nearly every evening and he wouldn't come if he didn't enjoy himself, would he?"
 Enjoy himselff'' shouted the bach slor uncle. Great gunsI If ever there was a picture of misery it was How ard last evening when you allowed 1im to sit in a corner talking war with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Norwich, Jan. 28, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
Amusements
E PLAZA

"A Strange Transgressor, Louise
Elaums latest starring vehicle. will
be shown at the Plaza for the last
times tonight
The story of IA Strange Transgres-
sor' Is one that breaches powerful
sermon. 1t tells vivid story of the
results Of loose living especially for
the woman. 1t is well constructed,
aptly cast and beautifully staged and
is creating considerable comment in
local circles.
An o. Henry Story, entitled ''The
Gift of the Magi," and "A Dog Catch
er's Love- Sennett- Keystone COM
edy in two parts are also shown while
the musical program arranged is one
Of the most exquisite the Plaza's
large concert orchestra has yet offer
ed. = AsS'
Tomorrow will bring "Her Fighting
Chance one of the greatest dramatic
pictures Of the year. with Jane Grey
In the leading role.
With 1t win be offered the third
episode of ''rhe Fatal Ring" the uni
versally popular serial play with
Pearl White and the sixth INSTALL
ment OF THE Battle OF the somme''
pictures: A Drew comedy has also
been arranged for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
RUSSIA QUIET,
REPUBLIC SAFE,
. ROOT DECLARES
Alarming Reports of Riots and
BlOOdShed Give False
Impression.

Chicago, Aug. ST never saw a
finer lot of soldiers than those Rus
sian women who Joined the army TIC
fight their country's battles" said
Elihu Root. head of tie commission
which recently returned from Russia
and which arrived yesterday. He
continued:
IT saw the Command of Death
march away from Petrograd. It was
one of the most inspiring sights
have ever seen, to see these womei
some of them slender girls, with their
hair cropped and their ugly uniforms,
go away to do the work of men. They
marched as befitted their name, for
they knew no fear.
1T would not surprise me if, as
time goes on, American women did
the same thing. American women
are just as capable and noble as
those of Russia. And VIXEN the call
goes, and I would not be surprised If
it should, we, too, will sc e women Civ
ing their blood on the field of bat
tie.
Let the men of Russia and of
America, too, look to those heroic
women fighters of Russia and they will
hang their heads in shame to think
that women had to spur them on in
this way.
Russian women have surely earn
ed a right to a voice in political af-
fairs, and not only have they earned
their right, but the welfare of the
new Russia depends on their exercis-
ing it."
Mr.. Root brought back among his
souvenirs of Russia two immense
Russian wolf hounds. They are in
charge of a Russian officer, who is on
six weeks leave of absence.
Mr.. Root said Russia is not. beaten
and will win out = In the end. He
said the Russian retreat looked from
a. distance more disastrous than it
really was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
Collect Fund To
Buy Comfort Boxes

For the purpose of providing some
certain comforts to the enlisted men
of the U. s. Army and Navy there has
been organized in New York city a
committee of gentlemen known as the
Army and Navy field comfort commit
tee. The Guaranty Trust Co., Of New
York city is the depository for all
funds received.
The comfort box as assembled in
cludes the following articles, all of
which are of standard quality: 40 high
grade cigarettes, / French briar pipe,
l can smoking tobacco, bag cigarette
tobacco, l package cigarette papers, 1
pair shoe laces, cake sweet chocolate
(1-4 lb), / package chewing gum. 1
high grade tooth brush, lead pencil,
and quantity of stationery, tube dem
tai paste. l pkg. Lime tabs, 1 pkg. me-
talltc bachelor buttons.
The whole outfit is put up in lin
en- bound corrugated board box. The
retail value of such a box is approx
mately $1.60, though the committee.
through its purchasing powers Is en-
abled to send one of the boxes for
ward for each dollar subscribed to the
fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
TWO RIDERS INJURED
AS AUTO HITS CYCLE

Two men were painfully injured
when the motorcycle which
they were riding was struck broad
side by an automobile, which was
driven by Edward Cullen. Sc Con-
necticut avenue, Norwalk.
Charles Fisk. 81 years, So Highland
avenue, was riding on the rear seat
of motorcycle operated by Frank
Roman. 20 years, 1865 Seaview ave-
nue. When the cycle reached Boston
avenue and Huntington road. the auto
driven by Cullen and running at a
fairly fast rate Of speed struck them.
Both were hurled across the street
and their machine was smashed. When
picked UP by passersby they we're in
a state OF seni-coma and DR.. j. r.
Reagan was called to the scene. He
found Fisk suffering from puncture
of the abdomen. liberation of the
thighs and severe bruises. The ply
stefan ordered his removal to the
Bridgeport hospital in the emergen-
cy ambulance.
Roman was treated at the emer-
gency hospital for bruises of the left
arm and shoulder and both knees. He
was able to 90 home. The police are
investigating the case in an effort
to fix the blame for tina accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
ropAYs ANNIVERSARIES.

The first settlers from Plymouth,
England landed In Maine on Aug. 8,
1907 .-Benjamini Silliman, Sr., who
earned for himself the title .'Nestor
of American Science was born on
this day In .1779.-Charles A. Dana,
the famous Journalist and owner and
editor of the New York Sun, was born
on this day In the year 1885,
George Canning. the great English
statesman and orator, died on Aug.
8, 1927. He took part in the famous
series OF political satires published
in The Anti acobin.' His parlta-
mentary career was a highly SUCCESS
full one. He entered Parliament as a
Tory. and supporter. of Pitt. in 1872,
became a cabinet member in 1907,
and prime minister in 1927, dying In
August OF the same year-In 1882,
on this day, an explosion took place
in a school house at Grodno. Russia
A barrel Of gunpowder had been
placed in the cellar Of the school
without the knowledge of. the au-
thorities. 1t exploded while the
school was in session and the chill
dren. mostly of Jewish parents, were
nearly all kirled.&On Aug s, 1885,
the body OF General Grant was In
TERED in the famous Grants Tomb.
on Riverside Drive. New York. with
imposing Ceremonies, Twenty
thousand took part Among the pail
bearers were Generals Sherman and
Sheridan. and the Confederate gener-
ais Johpston and Buckner. Twenty
five black horses. led by negroes, drew
the hearse which was escorted by a
guard Of honor from the Grand Army
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
Summer Spoiled Skin
Removed by Absorption

As undue summer exposure, usually
leaves an undesirable surface of tan,
redness or roughness, often freckles.
too, the sensible thing to do is to re-
move such surface. There's nothing
better for this than ordinary mercol-
lied wax. which actually absorbs an
unwholesome complexion The thin
layer Of surface skin Is itself absorbed,
gently, gradually, so there's no incon-
venience, no detention indoors. Spread
the wax lightly over the entire face at
bedtime and take it off in the morn
Ing with warm water. II you will get
one ounce of merco1ized wax at the
drug store, use 1t for a week or SO, you
may expect marked Improvement
daily. When the underlying skin is
wholly in view your complexion will
be a marvel OF spotless purity and
beautiful Wilderness.
Don't let those summer wrinkles
worry you: worry breeds more wrin-
kles Bandsh them by bathing the
face In solution Of powdered saxo1ite,
l o., dissolved in n pit. witch hazel.
Used daily for while this will be
found wonderfully effectivs.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
our NEWTOWN
news letter
Especial to The Farmer

Newtown, Aug. 8-Miss Bessie
Lockwood, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Lockwood. and Mr.. John Bailey
of Sandy Hook were married by Rev.
Father Sinnott Monday morning at Z
o'clock. The bride was attended by
Miss Margaret Carmody. Patrick
Donahue acted as best man. The
bride wore a white crepe de chine
suit with a white picture hat and
carried sweet pea bouquet. Miss
Carmody wore white net with a black
lace hat and carried white asters.
The bridal party went by automo-
bile to Bridgeport where a wedding
breakfast was served at The STRAIT
field. After a wedding trip to At
lantfc City and other points the cou-
pie will reside in Sandy Hook, where
they have a host of friends and well
wishers for future happiness
\ Mrs. E. L. johnson and Mrs. G. b.
johnson left Monday for visit with
relatives in Paynesvil1e., Ohio.
T. J. Corbett and family moved
Monday to their home on Queen
street. They will rent their Sandy
Hook house.
Mrs. Jackson and Miss Mabel An
derson of Hawleyville are guests of
Danbury friends.
The Girls Friendly society members
who went to Canaan for the vacation
at the Vacation home from Newtown,
are the Misses Florence Sulphur,
Marilla George, Marguerite Bradley,
Clarissa Leonard, Agnes Glover and
Margeret White. They will spend
two weeks.
Harry Farrell, an employe of the
Railroad, was injured severely at
Botsford yesterday. He was crushed
between two freight cars. He was
brought to Newtown and DR.. Kier-
nan attended him at the station. DR..
Herman recommended his removal to
the Danbury hospital which was done
without delay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
PoL's

Princess white Deer. the foremost
exponent Of the Indian race. dancing
the dances OF the tribes with perfect
education Of the social leader, assist
ed by Oskamon in a musical, scenic
and dancing production at Polls, is
an act which should not be missed.
The closing performance at the big
theatre on Main street is tonight.
Another interesting half hour at
Polls today VIII be Mollie King in
the big feature photodrama, Blind
Mans Luck in which the charming
actress is taken through tense and
dramatic series of situations includ-
ing a big train wreck in New Eng
land The closing reel brings more
than its share of sensation and offers
one OF the most interesting stories of
the upper and lower worlds of society
Imaginable.
Valentine vox. a versatile ventrilo-
quist In an up-to-date minute set
ting. displays marked ability and tall
emit In the line he leads
Those who like equilibrium and the
balancing of human bodies at dizzy
heights will have their fill as they
witness the performance of the Ro-.
lando Brothers In their novel and
new Dutch act.
Brown and Taylor, a nifty pair Of,
fering In talk: and song the epitoms
Of New FORKS novelty are we'll re-
paid for their attention. The male
member of the duo, gives a comedy
italian character song and the girl
sings and dresses in the most adj
vanced manner.
For blackface at its hight Tanteen
Brothers with the Marimba band
keepAthe audience in roars of laugh
ter while they offer an musical in
struments . hodge-podge of clever
ness. 4
As .. closing number to the big
performance offered today views of
European and American scenes Of
keen and intense interest hold the
spectator. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
SIXTH DIVISION
BRITAIN TO BORROW
81, 100000 TO
SECURE OUR LOAN
eighth and Ninth Voting Districts

London. Aug. ANDREW Bonar
Law. Chancellor of the Exchequer, in
troduced in the House of Commons
yesterday a formal resolution author
izing the Treasury to borrow another
Sl,250, 100000 on the security Of the
Consolidated Fund of the United
Kingdom.
In the House last Thursday Mr..
Bonar Law said a loan bill would be
required during the Parliamentary
recess because the government would
have to give the American govern
ment long-dated notes in exchange for
a loan received from them, and the
Treasury's power to issue such notes
was limited by the last bill and is not
SUFFICIENT to carry us through the re-
cess"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
FAIRFIELD DEMOCRATS
q. PLANNING CLAMBAKE

The executive COMMITTEES Of the
Fairfield Democratic club, at a meet
ing held last evening made arrange
ments for its fall campaign. Reports
from the committee on registration
were very encouraging. A thorough
canvass lis being made for new
voters and results proved that
the fall campaign. SO far as the
DEMOCRATS are concerned, will be an
enthusiastic one.
The club will open its fall campaign
with c1ambake and outing, Saturday,
Aug. 25, at Fairfield beach. The
Red House cottage, at the end of
Creekside avenue. on the beach is the
place picked out for its clambake.
The committee making the arrange
n1ents promises a, rouaing bake for all
who attend it.. Amusements will be
furnished, good speaking. bathing,
boating and fishing for those who care
TO enjoy them. Gid Smith, OF Fair
field, will -be the caferer which in it,
self assures something well worth
q z. y =; -. q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-08
MONROE

The Camp Fire Girls returned
home Saturday after a weeks vaca-
ton spent at Beardman's Bridge,
New Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Lacey and
son Clinton of P1attsville' spent Sum
day at the home of her father, Wells
w. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. sEdwin c. Shelton
attended the funeral of their cousin.
Wallace Van Buren,, of New Haven,
on Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel B. Hurd and
Mrs. Frank Alling of Springfield,
spent Sunday in Cheshire, guests of
DR.. and Mrs Kenneth Johnson.
Fred w. Wheeler, who has been
very i'll, is little better now.
Mrs. Stephen Gregory and infant
daughter are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Freeman
Mrs. Edward L. Hurd is entertain
of WATERFOWL.
again Friday. Aug. 10, from noon
until p. m.
Harmony grange will hold it's reg
ular melting Thursday evening with
initiation in the second and third de.
grees.
No services were held in East VIII
lage last Sunday. the pastor. Rev
Asa Fuller, was in attendance at the
camp meeting at Plainville.
Mrs. William w. Shelton spent Sat-
urday and Sundy in Derby, the guest
of her cousin. Mrs. Ell Bristol.
Miss Ellen Morrow left last Thurs
day for Bridgeport. where she has ac-
cepted position.
A Red Cross auxiliary has been
formed at East Village, and will hold