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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05
Greek Ship is
Submarine Victim

LONDON, March 8. The ship
proconnisus, requisitioned by Greece
70 bring grain from America, has
been submarined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05

WASHINGTON, March 3. Ger,
many's unabashed acknowledgment
of the conspiracy appears to have re-
moved the last opposition in the SEN
ate against the armed neutrality bill
The United Press dispatches convey
ing the admission was read into the
record at the request of Senator
Brandagee, Republican. The admis-
sion created the most profound i'm
preston and made certain the fullest
authority should be granted the Pres
dent to arm merchantmen and up
hold American rights thru other in
strumentalities."
The Republicans were amazed at
the "brazen" admission and announc-
led their ungrudging support.
Senator Brandagee opened his
farming" debate by urging all fac
tions to unite against Germany. He
declared that war should Immediately
result should Germany sink another
ship after arming.
Senator Fall, Republican, following
Senator Brandagee, stated the pass
age Of the bill will be virtual dec
laration Of war. After an hours
speech he concluded by pledging his
support to the bill.
As the debate progressed it be-
came more certain the bill would
pass. Even Senator Stone made il
Known while he opposed it, he would
not prevent its passage.
What Senator La Toilette will do
is not known as yet. Early this aft
ernoon, he retired to the cloakroom
and went to sleep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05

United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 3. Pres
ident Wilson has signed the s450,0OO-
900 revenue bill and the postoffice
appropriation bill carrying the bone
dry amendment,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05

a distrust of Japan in America and
stir up new Mexican trouble was the
view officials expressed. They stated
it was their belief that Germany did
not expect the proposed triple al.
lance would be success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05

TOXIC, March 8. - That thinner
letter was designed to create
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight generally fair and colder
in s. +. portion. Sunday fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
Felt Gods Presence,
 Says Norwalk Rector

The service at the Salvation Army hall last night was addressed by the Rev. James B. Werner, rector of the Norwalk Grace Episcopal church. MT. Werner took for his text Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the Issues of Life" He spoke of the great need in this day and age of guarding the heart from the deceitful attacks of the enemy of the soul. Tn speaking of the two services he con- ducted yesterday the one in the morn ing at his own church and the other last night at the Army hall Mir. Wer- ner. said: While the two services were as widely different s@ one can imagine yet there is a siniiItude. In my service this felt Him and as I am taking part in this service tonight again feel His presence The ser vice was well attended and those att
 tending were very much benefited by MT. Werner's, talak.
 The service at o'clock tonight will be conducted by Adjutant Florrie Dean of New York city. The ~adJurant is the territorial organizer of the life saving guards of the Salvation army. This is a movement similar to that of the Camp Fire Girls. The adjutant will fully explain this movement. She will be assisted by Envoy Hansen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16

The same man won the last such race in the winter of 1912, but in more fla vorable conditions he now beat his own record by nearly two hours. coy- ering the whole ,125 miles in eight hurs fifty-three minutes two fifth sec. onds, and arriving back at the start ing point fresh and fit. His closest rival. Swierstra of Offingawier, was nearly half an hour behind him. Yet another well-known tour is the fifteen villages trip of the Alkamaar. region, wherein 151 persons, including thirty three women, this year participated. The championship of Holland, which was decided at Veendam, fell to J. H. Bakker, who won. the Queens medal on points in races of varying dis tances. He covered 5000 meters in ten minutes. thirty-four seconds, and 10000 meters in twenty-two minutes, nine one-fifth seconds.
 The mobi1ized troops of Holland have been carrying out various exer- >cises and competitions on skates, for the army authorities consider it in the country's interest that the men shall be thoroughly at home on the ice. The problem >of Hollands defense-nor- mally based, as it is, on the method or flooding a certain protective zone known as the new water line-would
 be entirely transformed should tnva- sion occur during such frost spell as the present. The Netherlands have to this day not forgotten their forefath- ers' dismay when their water gates were in the year 1795 thrown open to the, invading French army by just such another frost, which enabled the enemy to easily cross the rivers and
 other water barriers on which Hol- land had been counting. Hence the present exercises being carried out on the Ice, here and there under the, eye
 of the Queen herself {also mounted
 on skates), and for which her Majes- ty has offered medals and prizes In one competition for instance. four parties of fifty men of the Grenadiers and Chasseurs brigade started off at fixed intervals from point just out side the Hague. They had first to skate about fifteen miles, then pro- ceed on foot for four miles, and give evidence on arrival at their destina- ton of complete marching and fight ing fitness. In another case eight pa,- trol parties of 10 men, each Tod by an officer, had to cover a distance Of twenty-seven miles, including about a mile and half on foot. The win ming patrol did the latter trip in three hours. six minutes. The Queen has further provided medals for public competition in every separate prov ince. . ,5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
1l
 DIED.

Mrs. Sarah Frisbie, aged ST. Ltchffeld, March 12.
 Edward Stanton, of Lakeviell. aged
 60. E,-sI,. CONLY-In Nerwalk, March 12, Har-
 riet, widow of Lockwood B. ConIy. DOULENS-In Norwalk, March 12.i- Caroline McMaugh, wife of Edward
 B. Doulens.
 McINERNEY-In Norwalk, March z, Michael F. McInerney, aged 48. SHEA-In So. Norwalk, March 8.
 Mary J. Shea
 Norwalk, March &,
 Charles Anderson, aged 51. STEVENS-In Norwalk, March 9
 Elizabeth C., widow of Benjamin
 Stevens, aged 72.S 70 & BATTERSON-In Westport, March, 8,
 Frank Batterson,a ged z83. TREADWEELL-In New Milford, Mar. ,
 6. Mary B. Treadwell, aged "a. DAVIS-In Rfdgefield, Feb. 27, Hat
 tie s. wife of William H. Davis. WALKER-In Ridgefield, March ii.
 Margaret. widow of Lawrence Walk
 CT. aged 70. . MORGAN-In RidgefieId, March 2
 Mrs. John Morgan, aged 56. FENNELL+T-In Danbury. March fa
 John Fennell, aged 22 years. BLAKE---In Bethel, March 14, John
 Blake.
 MOREHOUSE - At DaytonaL, Fla.
 March 12, Annie Betts, widow of Alfred Warehouse, of Darien. e DAVIS---At Stamford,- March 12.
 Martin F. Davis. sss TTNKER---At Winnipeg. Manitoba.
 March IF, Charles Almsrin Tinker.
 of Stamford. in the seth year of his
 age. nsS HUNWICK--In Stamford, March II,
 Frances Hunwick. WIISON-In Stamford, March 1s.
 Henry M. Wilson, aged 78 years. x KILEY-In Stamford, March 14.r
 James J. Riley, aged s5 years z MURRAY-At Morris Cove, March 1a.
 Thomaa. Murray. aaaA kA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
GUN ON FRENCH LlMER ROcHAMBE7U

the treasury department, which trans mits reports on armed merchantmen from port authorities. Port author Hies are guided by memorandum is- sued by tbe State department on Sept. 1s, 1914. which states that evidence that the armament is solely for de- fense and will not be used ,offensivfly includes:
 That no guns are mounted on the forward part of the vessel. se
 That the cargo of the vessel con- sists of articles of commerce unsuited for the use of a ship of war in opera ton against an enemy.
 That the vessel carries passengers who, as whole, are unfitted to enter the military or naval service of the belligerent whose flag the vessel files
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16

While federal officials in Washing ton declined in advance of the pre- ;Senation Of the case to the state de- partrnent to indicate the attitude of the pnited States government toward che fore and aft armament Of the French liner Rochambeau Gone of whose guns Is shown in the picture herewith there was every indication and the belief was general that tho Rochanabeau would be per mftted to clear with both fore and aft guns aboard, provided assurance were eiven that the steame was a peaceful 1rerchant vessel and that the guns were to be used only for defensive pnrposeg and not offensivelH
 The question will be before the state .department when it is presented by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
MARINERS SAY
 BRITISH BLOCK
 U. s. INDUSTRIES
Ships, Under Admiralty Or ders, Refuse to Accept
 American Cargoes

Letters from shippers and manu- lecturers through out the country re- ceived by the National Marine League show the lack of American shipsA and the absolute control of the merchant shipping situation of the world by England and her allies is being sert- ousfy felt by industries in every part of the United States.
 Even trade between American and South American ports has come un- der the supervising direction of the British admiralty, and a Boston wool en firm is trying to get permission from the British government to inn port raw wool from South America.
 Reports from shipbui1ding centers show that every yard is working to full caphcity, but that the greater part of the merchant marine under construction will take the sea under the flag of England or her allies and the Scandinavian neutrals who have accepted in practice the rules laid down by the fBritish government.
 Cargo Rates Prohibitive i The Boston firm wrote that it had ben trying for weeks to ship a con eignment of raw material to England. The English would not even consider the matter. as the government had commandeered s5 per cent, of their space" Space was finally procured on a Norwegian boat at an exorbitant price, but the boat was old, and the insurance rate demanded on the cargo made the shipping prohibitive. The freight rate was $2.40 hundred pounds.
 The English clients were cabled. and after they had brought pressure to bear an English line offered to carry the cargo at $3 hundred pounls. This amounted to 9 refusal.
 After further delays, another line made an offer of $2 a hundred pounds. This amounted to 8 refusal. Ia few hours before loading was to have begun, they were informed the British government had taken all the space in the boat.
 Cotton Meal Case &
 The company has been assured that if possible they will be given an op- portunity to ship the wool sometime in about a month.
 A southern company had booked foreign business to the extent of 10,- 900 tons of cottonseed meal. The con- tracts were based on freight rate of s5 cents. When they had large mass of the stuff manufactured and shipped to Norfolk and Philadelphia the rates were jumped to $1.25, and finally they were told they could not get the ships at all.
 | The company vigorously protested to the British steamship line and to the government. They pointed out the contracts had been made in good faith all aroundEthat they were ob- ligated to their customers and to the growers from whom they had con- tracted to purchase the seed. Cargoes Eat Up Profits
 So far this company has been un- able to get any satisfactory. reply from either the shipping company or the British government several thousand tons of; cottonseed meal is eating the profits up in storage charges at Philadelphia and Norfolk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16

or of any of its. allies. and particularly if the passenger list includes women and children"
 A definition of warship is given as follows:
 "A be1ligerent warship is any vessel which, under commission or orders of it's government ineosing penalties or entitling it to prize money, is arned for the purpose. of seeking and captur- ing or destroying enemy property or hostile neutrals property on the seas. The size of the vessel. strength of armament and it's defensive or offen- sive force are immaterial."
 The mem orandum states that an armed merchantmen may not wait until actually attacked before firing on an enemy war vessel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
Jitney Rushing Past
 Standing Trolley }
 Injuries Passenger

Following allegations made by Mattus Taylor, colored, of 15 Lee ave- nue, John Bistany, "A years, of P Clarence street, was arrested this morning by Doorman B. H. Glennon, at police headquarters, charged with reckless driving and passing a sta- tiona1y electric car. from which pas sengers were a1ighting.
 Taylor says that as he was getting off a trolley in State street. Bistany who was operating a itney, failed to come to l stop. knocking him down as the jitney rushed by the trolley. Taylor ws.s treated at the emergency hospital for bruises and slight lacer- ations of the head and face.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
WEIGHING
 FOR WATER !

The idea that forked twig, or so- called divining rod, is useful in locat- ing minerals, finding hidden treasure, or detecting criminals is curious .su- perstition that has been subject of discussion since the middle of the six teenth century and still has a strong hold on the popular mind, even in this country. This is evident from the large number of inquiries received each year by the United States Geo. logical Survey, Department of the In- terior, as to the efficacy of such a twig, especially, for locating under ground water. To furnish a reply to these inquiries the Geological Survey has. published a brief paper, by Ar thur J. Ellis, on the history of water witching, with a bibliography that in- cludes a truly astonishing number of books and pamphlets on thfS uncan- ny subject.
 In summary the paper states: It is doubtful whether so much investiga- tion and discussion have been be- slowed on any other subject with such, absolute lack Of positive results. It IS difficult to see how for practical purposes the entire matter could be more thoroughly discredited. It is by
 
 a forked twig or some other device for locating water or, other minerals are intentional deceivers. Some of them are doubtless men of good character and benevolent intentions. However, as anything that can be deeply yelled in mystery affords a good opportunity for swindlers, there can be no reasonable doubt that many of the large group of professional fin ders of water, oil, or other minerals who take pay for their 'tservices'' or for the sale of their instruments" are deliberately defrauding lS the people and that the total amount of money they obtain Is large. To all inquir- CTS the United States Geological Sur vey therefore gives the advice not to expeqd any money for the services of any s.water witch" or for the use or purchase of any machine or instru- ment devised for locating underground water or other minerals.
 In tracing the history of the sub- ject 1t is found that divining rods have been used CD to locate orc de- posits. CD to discover buried or hid- den treasure. (3) to find lost land marks and re-establish property boundaries, (4) to detect criminals, (5) to analyze personal character, (6) to cure diseases, CD to trace lost or strayed domestic animals, (s) to insure immunity against ill-fortune by use as a fetish, (9) to locate we'll sites, (10) to trace the courses of underground streams, GID to deter mine the amount of water available by drilling at given spot, CPD. to determine the depth at which watar or ores occur, (13) to determine the direction of cardinal points, C4) to determine the heights of trees, anG (15) to analyze ores and water.
 The origin of the superstition is lost in antiquity. What is believed to be the first published description of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
Contracts for Warships !
 Are Awarded By Daniels

Washington, March 16-Details of contracts for-four battle cruisers and six cruisers, costing $112,000,O0O for hu11s and machinery alone, were ar ranged with private builders today by the navy department, and work will be started immediately. Big ship constructing companies agreed to take the government work at limited pro- fits and to devote TO per cent. of their forces to it, thereby crowding out commercial work, which is abundant at much higher profit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
CHARGES AGAINST
 GRAND TRUNK

Rutland, Vt, March 16TViolation of the hours of service> law is alleged in an information agaihst the Grand Trunk railroad which has been filed in the federal district court by United States District Attorney V. A. Bxl. lard There are 58 counts in the in. formation, which asks the imposition of $29,000 in fines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
FISHERMEN GOING WEST.

Boston, March Refrigeration of fishermen of Gloucester and this city to the Pacific Coast because no Aettle- ment of the strike of the New Eng. land f1shermen's union is in prospect began today when 100 men left here for Seattle. Additional groups of strikers will start tomorrow for other West coast ports where propositions are said to be open to them. The strike, now in effect nearly a month, has tied up 40 fishing vessels. A re- adjustment of working conditions is demanded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
BRADsTrErs REPORT.

Iecr York. March 16-Bradstreet's 1seikixs ocmpiiation of bank clearings ahnaWe s.n gAgresate of $6,8s7, 7,0se,000, enfn of 1G,3 per cent. over last year. oufsfdo t,k Nsw York the gain Is 2s.7 pov cent. over<a year ago.j
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16
FASHIONABLE DESIGNS
 IN HATS AT DILLONs

Hats in all the fashionable designs and all the fashionable colors may be found In the Lustig Millinery Store. ing 1ts spring display of exclusive mfl unery. Mir. Lustig has many import cd and domestic models which are among the most handsome to be shown in this city in several seasons. Everywhere the new ajgrette. made from goose or ostrich features. is predominant. EverywherN one sees the new cc1ors, carmtne, which Paris has brought out this season to relieve the duu black of fno,lrning which che hAs been using for the last three years; gold, chArtreriss, purple and pearl gray. Everywhere Georgette crepe is seen and everywhere appH- qusd eMsctS In trimming. One of the most attractive models to be seen in the Lustig Millinery Shop is of brown 1lsere straw. having a tall standing zr41l of brown Malines lace which forms Background for the brown a1grettss.
 In carmfne 1s a hemp hat. Its roll ing br1m h hung witt large shining cerminr cherries and velvet ribbons Of the same vivid shade, add to the gcneraJ effect.
 A large Georgette hat. with brim s1fg11t 1nusnroom in effect. effectively combined navy. blue and chartreuse. The upper part of the crown and the underkacing of the brim were of blue and tho upper portions were of the chArtreuss. band of tiny lemons and wfldfIowers produced, an unusual ef- fact.
 Among tho sports hats arc A, blue and csriss hat with . woven double brfm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16

The Empire City Subway co.. Ltd. of New York, increased its capital from $s,00o. 900 to $7.5oo. 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-16

One man was killed in an explosion at the Hadley yards of the duPont Powder Works, at Wilmington, Del.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-01
ALIEN ENEMY IS
LODGED IN JAIL
AUSTRIAN wAo fNsuLreD GOV.
ERNMENT is HELD HERE PEND.
ING U. S. QUIZ INTO HIS CASE.

Classed as an alien enemy Andrew
Zadarich, AGED 30. was brought to OF
tawa by Deputy Sheriff Mischko late
yesterday afternoon and lodged in the
La Sale county Jail, pending disposal
of his case by government represent
atiyc@
Tadarch. whose home Is in LA Sale
made statements IN Il saloon tlEit re-
nocted seriously upon the government
and its policies He Is accused oi
having said that he never would tight
for the United States and that before
he would 70 into the war on the side
of America he would cut his own
throat
People who overheard the remarks
reported the man TO the police and NJ
was taken in custody. He will bt
held here until operatives form Hin
ton G. Clabaugh's office have u rhanr,
to look him up Iadarich Is a native
Austrian, who has been in this coun
try twelve years. but never took on
any naturalization papers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-01
PERU YOUNG LADY IS
BRIDE OF WELL KNOWN
OTTAWA YOUNG MAN

Miss Anna over, Of Peru. became
the bride of John Boyle, Jr., of Ottawa,
at n . O'Clock nuptial high mass ccle-
bratcd b. Rev Father FIorian, at ST.
Joseph's church in Peru Thanksgiving
Day The attendants were Miss Eliz
abelh Nen,een aud Harry Boyle, OF
Ottawa. brother OF the groom.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home ct
the brides grandparents. MI ana
Mrs. Louis over. on Brewster street
The bride was attircd In gown
of white crepe de chenc aud silk lace
aud carried bridal bouquet Of white
roses. The bridesmaid wore pink
crepe de chcnc and a picture hal and
carried pink roses
At 3.3e Mr.. and Mrs Boyle left io'
| Chicago and Detroit on their honey
| moon aud will take NJ their home lh
new residence just completed for then
a, S21 Michigan street in Ottawa
| Among The out-oflOwu guests II
Peru for the wedding were Mr. AN
Mrs. John Boyle, ST., parents OF IN
groom, Mrs Peter Boylc, Mr. aud Mrs
fChas. lloenos Mr. and Mrs. Fran
Eichelkraul aud James Boyle, all n
Ottawa. Mr. aud Mrs. Anthony Hoyl'
Of Aurora, aud Mr.. and Mrs. Gray. 4
Ottawa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-01
LODGE Of SORROW
TO Be CONDUCTED
BY OTTAWA ELkS
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR SEVEN
DECEASED MEMBERS OF 523
WILL BE HELD SUNDAY AT
JEFFERSON STREET HOME.

The lodge of sorroW,' iIn ElkS'
annual memorial service, will be.
opened tomorrow afternoon ut tho
homo on Jefferson street AT which
time, the members will revere the
memory of seven brothers who passed
away during the year 1917. An cxcep.
tlOnal Appropriate program has been
prepared consisting of sacred music
culogiea 10 The deceased members who
were summoned before the Exalted
Ruler Of The Universe in the past
twelve months
The following is the death roll for
ibc year;
NJ, j. Sheehan
Simon G.. Gnigcr.
Ami NJ Marleson
Albert r. I.ardn,
irving u. Vincent
Thomas y. Catlin.
George N. Trimblc
Two Of those who were taken servct
nj exalted rulers Albert T l.ardil
aud Irving y. Vincent