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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
King, Faithful Watchman
 For Is Years, Discharged
 By County Commission

After IS years continuous service as night wa.tchman at the Fairfield county court house, Frank A. King, civil war veteran. former national guardsman and merchants watch man for many years, was peremptor- fly discharged by County Commis- stoner Frank A Ballard on July |.
 King kept silent about his dis charge until today, when, unable to learn anything of the reason for his discharge beyond the fact that "oth- CT arrangements'' had been made, he told friends of what had happened.
 King was made night watchman nearly a score of years ago when Henry Lee was a county commissions CT and Sidney B. Hawl " was the county sh1if He is, one of the me familiar figures of the city, es- pecially among those who have occa- sion to be abroad late at night, in the center of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
TEN MOTORISTS CALLED
 BEFORE COMMISSIONER

Ten motorists have been summoned before State Motor Vehicle Commis- sioner Stoeckel at the county court house tomorrow afternoon. Three others who figured tn fatal accidents are among those ordered to appear j. A Buckley, whose car hit Arthur Burns on Milne street. and Edward. R. Cast1eberg of Saugatuck, whose ma chine hit Charles Page of Norwalk, and Armand Rourke, whose car struck August Flashbert in North Main street are among those on the list
 The others are: H. c. lJennison. Bridgeport, reckless driving; Anth ony Brun, Stamford, violation of automo- bile law; Robert Hultgren, Bridgeport, reckless driving; James A. Cook. New Canaan, fatal accident; Fred Green ough, Norwalk, reckless drying; Charles c. Dushele, Bridgeport, pass ing standing trolley and reckless driv- ing; Stephen J. Sterback, Bridgeport, reckless driving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10

March to June, but under this meth cd the potatoes may be planted much later than is possible under open field conditions, where the factor of hot dry weather must always be taken into consideration.
 With irrigation and every possible condition of good potato growing moisture. ventilation and drainage
 always under his control, the grower is practically certain of his crop.
 In his experiments, Hendricks used the Red River Early Ohios for seed, cutting two eyes to good-sized piece. This year he is experimenting with other adaptations of his plan and expects to have some interesting announcements to make by next No vember, Hendricks is backed in his work by a good wife, and his neigh bors of 20 years standing vouch for his honesty and integrity.
 The possibilities or this new meth cd of raising potatoes, in the saving of labor and of land, are amazing to contemplate. When outside 'condi- tions are unfavorable the production can be carried on under glass, and shipping from warmer climes made unnecessary. With such cheap source of food supplw ithin reach of all the people of the earth the spec tor of famine and the day of high priced foods will become thing of the past-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
{" Lena Rivers. Is Well Presented at Park By
 Miss Spooner's Players

Augusta J. Evans drama of love and intrigue, Lena Rivers was su-. perbly presented last night at the Park theatre by Miss Cecil Spooner and her company. The play tells of a poor northern girl who lacking proper education is introduced (against her wiIl) into southern society.
 The role of NIena Rivers" portrayed in the most natural way by Miss Spooner wins the heart of the audi ence at once. Marion Melrose the juvenile actress, made her initial ap- pearance with the Spooner company last night. Her clever interpretation won her much applause throughout the performance. MT. Houston gave a clever inpersonation of a country gawk, the character of Joel Slocum, which kept the audience in laughter. The roles were we'll distributed.
 The stage setting was very com plete, picturesque and adding color to the performance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
NEWARK MAN HELD
 FOR THEFT OF AUTO

Harry c. Gordon, who gives his ad- dress as RoseviIle, a. suburb of New ark, N. J., and claims to live with an uncle. John E. Gordon, of that place, was captured by a. clever ruse insti- tuted by George H. Washburn of the local detective force as Gordon was in the act of selling a disguised car belonging to R. E. Penney, of South port.
 Penney, who reported the loss of his car from, a public parking place last Saturday night, today positively iden- tified the car although it bore a New Jersey state license marker.
 Detective Washburn learned last night that an attempt was being made to sell a second hand car to the Man haitian Tailoring Co. in Calhoun ave- nue. Washburn was present when a sale to another party WIS effected. As the deal was being closed, Gordon was taken into custody.
 At police headquarters, the accused man was highly indignant at being locked in cell, declaring that he could be found at a local hotel at any time fine police wanted him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
WARNING AGAINST SOUTH AFRICAN
 FREEDOM MOVE.
Declared to Be Inopportune And To Be Disloyal To
 Country.

Capetown, South Africa, July 9-A grave warning against propaganda aiming at the political independence of South Africa has just been issued broadcast by General Botha. His statement follows:
 Members of the South African party must not allow themselves to be misled by false and misleading pro paganda for independence. The pro- posa1 is now being made merely to win votes at the Provincial Council elections by an appeal to sentiment, and not to the sound sense of the people.
 The proposal is wholly impractica- ble, and is moreover very dangerous, for in the present war conditions it can only lead to bitterness, division, race hatred and even civil war.
 There is in South Africa strong English population whose Motherland is now engaged in. life and death struggle. It is not surprising that ehey regard this movement as trea- sonable and dis1oyal. It Is unjust and dishonorable to make such an at tempt at this moment, and the dis honor is all the greater as the pro- posal is only intended to catch votes for a particular party.
 My warning is intended very earn estly, because I foresee in this move Sment nothing but ruin for South Africa and disastrous consequences for the South African people. I ap- peal above all to our pioneers and the fathers of our people to folldV1 the safe way of honor, along which a great future awaits us.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
GUARD TREASURES ON
 INTERNED STEAMERS

New York, July 10-On orders re- ceived from Washington early today secret servace agents removed all ar ticles of intrinsic value from the seiz- ed German steamers in this port and placed them in store rooms at the custom house The order, it was said, was issued following the dis covery that a portrait of Abraham Lincoln that for years had hung at the head of the grand companion- way of the Hner, President Lincoln had been stolen About $50s000 worth of paintings alone were removed from the yaterland, it was said in addition to sifverware and other articles. in cluding several busts of Emperor Wfl1fam of Germany
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Renting

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 9 cents and clean. your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer. and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beings-it does not burn: Try a can 25 cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and
 Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Urge Public to Buy
 Most Available Crops

Boston, July 10-The advertising of food products which are in large SUD- ply is urged on wholesale and re- tail dealers and farmers in a state ment issued by the state committee on public safety. The committee points out the fact th-.t the public would be willing to buy freely of any particular garden truck if it were found that it were available at mod crate prices. Bringing producer and consumer together in this way, the committee says, would prevent the rotting of large amounts of fruit and vegetables that appeared to be un-
 marketable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
THE WEATHER

s. New Haven, July 1O-F'orecast: Unsettled weather, probably show CTS tonight and Wednesday.
 Connecticut: Probably showers tonight and Wednesday; moder- ate. winds, mostly east.
 4 trough of low pressure ex- tending from Ontario southward to North Carolina is causing un- settled, showery weather from Indiana eastward to the coas and as far south as Georgia. Showers were also reported from Kansas. Missouri and Arkansas. Pleasant weather prevails in the northern. districts between the. Rocky Mountains and the Mis- sissippi. Temperatures of 100 or above were reported from Texas and Montana. The temperatures in the central and eastern districts are not unusually high for the season.
 Conditions favor for this vie cinity unsettled weather, wlt1 uc- caSional showers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
IRISH FISHERMEN BLOWN TO PIECES
 BY BARREL MINE
German Device Found Float ing Mistaken for "Sub"
 Victims Treasure.

Galway, Ireland, July 9-Nine Gal few days ago while examining a German "barrel mine" which they had found at sea and lowed ashore.
 Irish fishermen have made lately a great many lucky hauls of barrels containing petrol, tallow, oils and similar treasures. supposedly from torpedoed ships This time they saw a promising looking barrel afloat some distance from land, with a convenient handle on each side, and they prompt ly lowed it ashore, rolling it up ,on the beach for examination
 Four men were in the boat, and six more gathered around while the prize was on the beach! One man, Joseph O'F1aherty, had a. suspicion of, dan ger, and warned the others, but they paid no attention to him, and he hid himself behind a rock.
 One of the fishermen removed a couple of screws from the head of the piece of cord. The explosion which followed was heard miles away, and shook houses four miles distant
 After a time O'Fhherty, who had been wounded in the head with a. piece of stone, stood up, but not trace of the mine or the men was to be seen- There was only a great hole in the beach. Searchers found portion of the fshermen's boat nearly a mile away. A small boy whose attention was attracted to the group of men on the shore was running toward them just as the mine exploded One of his arms was afterwards found near his home, but there was no other trace of him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
TWO ANARCHISTS
 GET TWO YEARS AND HEAVY FINE
Emma Goldman and Alex ander Berkman Rushed
 to U. S. Prisons

New York, July 10-Emma Gold man and Alexander Berkman, found guilty yesterday of conspiracy to vio- late the selective conscription law, are on their way to federal penitentiaries to serve the maximum sentence of two years imprisonment each Fines of $10, 1000 each also were imposed by Judge Julius M Mayer of the United States district court
 Judge Mayer after pronouncing sem tence ordered the clerk of the court to send to the Cnmmissioner of Immi- grafton the record of the case, with the idea of using 1t to insure ,depor- tation of the two reds" at the end of their prison terms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Parents Claim Girls
 Missing From Brooklyn

Parents of Grace Walters and Lil- Han Harvey, the two minor girls who were found in this city last Saturday. after months absence from their Brooklyn home, came to this city to- day to claim the children.
 As a result of their arrival here, James Brady and Harry Morgan, em- ployes of the Arms company, who are charged with having abducted the girls, will be held subject to the fed eral : prosecutor's demands. Com- plaint has been made by the parents under the Mann act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Perfectly Good Wine
 IssSeeking a Home

Aklanta, Ga, July 1e-Thez Georgia leg1slature is confronted with the problem of dispoedns of 10000 gall Ions of wine bequeathed to the Uni versity of Georgia by the will of Jud- son L. Hand Executors of the es- tate withheld the bequest because its transfer to the university would be in violation of the state prohibition law, 4 bf1l is pending to sell the wine outside the state and use the proceeds to establish a scholarship fund
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Retail Clerks Arrange Mass Meeting to Talk
 Of Early Closing Plans

The 6 o'clock closing movement fostered by the Retail Clerks asso- citation will, be discussed at mass meeting in the Assembly room Of the First M. E. church on Thursday even ing.
 The meeting will open at 8 o'clock. Prominent speakers are expected to discuss the various phases of the con- troversy over the closing.
 The meeting has been arranged by the Retail Clerks association but all clerks are invited. irrespective Of membership of the organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Derailed Passenger
 Train Kills Man

Boston. July 10-One man was kill cd and eight were injured, none prob ably fatally, in the derailment at Win throp today of a passenger train on the Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn railroad. a narrow gauge line, loaded with beach residents on their way to work in Boston.
 The locomotive and three cars had passed over a switch when the fourth car, in the center of the tran. jumped the track and turned over. The man killed was caught under it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
', DRAMATIC CRITIC DEAD.

Cincinnati, July 10-James Mont gomery Phister, one of the most wide ly known dramatic critics in America, died here last night after a long sick ness. He was born in Maysville, Ky, in 1853 and was at one time a student at Yale.
 For more than 35 years MT. Phister was engaged as a writer, cartoonist, playwright and dramatic critic. Dur ing the Spanish war he served as war corresp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
Plumbers Working On
 New Army Cantonment
 In Aver Out On Strike

Boston, July 10-The state com mittee on public safety made an eff fort today to bring about a settlement of the differences that led the plumb CTS union to call out on strike this morning 30 plumbers engaged in work on the new army cantonment in Aver. Fears were expressed that the strike might spread to other workmen at the camp. The union alleges that agreements concerning double pay for overtime have been violated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
7heSn1ith=Mu1rayCO. 1oolh1ai7 s. andz4o ElrfeldAve
 Brldgepor1s Busy Cash Store
 The Seventh Semi-Annual Red Tag Sale >
Still Holds the Crowds

This is big sale and it was planned in great big way, so in spite of the unprecedented selling there still remains hundreds of lots of fine er-F chandise at much less than regular prices.
 Come looking for the Red Tag Sale signs, you'll find them at every turn. Every Red Tag sign rare value and the counters are filled with them.
 There are bargains in Women's Gloves, Suits, Coats, Dresses Skirts, Waists, Hosiery, Under wear, Corsets, Laces, Embroideries, Neckwear, Veilings, Sheets, Pillow Cases Bed Spreads Sheet ings, Linens, White Goods Rugs, Linoleumns, Cur tains, Draperies Mems Furnishings, Leather Goods Notions, Toilet Goods, Children's Dresses and Underwear, Petticoats, House Dresses, Art Goods, Towels, Dometics, Ribbons and Handker- chiefs. " @4 A4a< s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
YARD UNDER
 MILITARY RULE

Vallejo, Cal, July 10-Military law and strict censorship were in force today at Mare Island navy yard, as result of an explosion of a black pow der magazine yesterday with the loss of six lives and injuries to 31 per- sons. Strict orders prohibited any officer, soldier or workman from dds- cussing the explosion or any attend ant circumstance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
WATERS DEMAND DAY OFF.

Boston, July 1o-A strike of walters in 12 of the leading hcteIs. of the city went into effect today to enforce their demand for one day off in seven without loss of pay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
POSTPONE TRINITY PICNIC.

Owing to the indictment weather of today the annual picnic of the Trinity Episcopal church Sunday school, scheduled for today at Compo beach, has been postponed The pickniekers will leave the church at $40 tomor- row morning for Compo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
GOES TO HOSPITAL
 AFTER FALL OFF PORCH

Mrs. Mary chokes fell from her porch at 1273 Seayiew avenue yester- day. She is in Bridgeport hospital where her condition is considered serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
BELIEVE PRISONER DEMENTED

Isaac Hoffman, of New Haven, ar- rested for undue attention to a wom- an in Main street last night is believ- ed by the police authorities to be de- mented. He will be examined by physicians today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10

The FIavre Cotton Exchange was re-opened. Dealings are restricted under a decree from the Minister of Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10

Conrad Lttan who shouted three cheers for Kaiser Wilhelm in Ho- boken. was fined s5, for disorderly conduct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

.Seleden Connor. governor of Maine for three terms. died at his home in August after a long illness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A concert was given yesterday af- ternoon at the Gunnery Inn in Wash ington by Bruce TBbbals Simonds of this city and William Quincy Porter of New Haven, Yale men, for the benefit of the Rad Cross.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-10

Mrs. w. B. Topping. and her son Desmond, left Bridgeport Saturday for Washington, D. C., to join MT. Topping who has accepted a govern ment position.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
MUTINIES ON WARSHIPS OF HUN FLEET
America Building Transatlantic Aeros to Attack Teuton
Washington to Get Plenty Coal,
Fuel Administration Announces

There win be suffering for lack Of aniraeis coal IN
Washington during he present cold saap. Leed dsai net
L. Snead Of The fuel adnihaon eonferenes yesterday
afternoon and assured HAT shipments meet der require
nents would be forwarded Il
There already fun supply Of biuninous washnsten
The production Of anthracite fs the whole country dmg the
past months has bssa 100000 excess If the toa
mage Of last year dgng The sane period
Heavy shipmsnh IN being made to the Nssfhwest BY
water which win eonaas m Tie close Of navisasa on the
Great Lakes Thus avoiding he asal haul that win Be nevta-
BE after that time
Despite the optimistic assurances that the Capitals coal
shortage win be relieved, here far from
satisfied that their orders Stand any immediate chance Of being
filed.
Many Of The local coal dealers do not hesitate 10 inform
wouldbe customers that here NOT single bucket Of coal
in their yards and what nor they give promise
Of delivery within reasonable time.
Washington, from aH Indications, right in he Aroes Of
Of the worst coal fannes she has expeie.esd and
confidently asserted BY many HAT he famine win not be
relieved for long tne, desPite reports the contrary.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
SETS
TRADELICENSES
Anticipated Proclamation
Provides Rigid Rules for
Nations S Merchants.

Following the notice of Tuesday
night, President Wilson last night
issued his proclamation regarding the
licensing of trade In many vital ne
cessities of life. Under the procla-
nation cold storage warehouses, grain
elevators and firms handling various
daily foods must all obtain licenses
by November !, or be subject to the
penalties of the law.
The proclamation which IL author
lied by sections of the food control
law specifies that the following must
apply for the licenses:
Prsciamation's Scope Defined.
All persons. firms. corporations and
associations engaged In the business
either of % operating cold storage
warehouses "a cold storage warehouse
for the purposes of this proclamation,
being defined as any place artifcially
or mechanically cooled to or below
a temperature of IS degrees above zero
Fahrenheit, in which food products are
placed and held for thirty days or
more). CD operating elevators, ware
houses or other places for storage
Of corn, oats, barley. beans. rice. cot
tonseed, cottonseed cake, cottonseed
meal or peanut meal. of 90 importing,
manufacturing Qncluding milling.
mixing or packing. or distributing
Cnclnding buying and selling; any Of
the following commodities:
Affected Commodities Itemi.ed.
Wheat, wheat flour. rye or rye
flour.
Barley or barley flour.
Oats 0afmeaI or rotled mats
Corn. corn grits, cornmeal, hominy.
corn flour. starch from corn, corn oil,
corn syrup or glucose.
Rice. rice flour.
Dried beans.
Pea seed or dried peas.
Cottonseed, cottonseed OIL. cotton
seed cake or cottonseed meal.
Peanut oil or peanut meal.
Soya bean oil. soya bean meal. palm
oil or copra oil.
oleomargarine. lard. lard substi-
-tutes. oieo OIL or cooking fats.
Milk, butter or cheese,
Condensed, evaporated or powdered
milk.
Fresh. canned or cured beef. pork or
mutton. .....
Poultry or eggs.
Fresh or frozen fish.
Fresh fruits or vegetables.
Canned peas. dried beans, tomatoes,
corn, salmon or sardines.
Dried prunes. apples. peaches or raj
sins.
Sugar. syrups or molasses.
Thirteen Exceptions Noted.
Excepting. however:
ID Operators Of elevators or ware
houses handling wheat or rye, and
manufacturers Of the derivative pro-
ducts Of wheat or rye. who have al
ready been licensed.
Cd Importers, manufacturers and
refiners of sugar. and manufacturers
OF sugar syrups and molasses, who
have already been licensed.
CD Retailers whose gross sales of
food commodities do not exceed S10O,-
600 per annum.
90 Common carriers.
(5) Farmers, gardeners, co-opera-
tive associations OF farmers or gard
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
CORPORAL FATALLY
WOUNDS SOLDIER
Negro Private Dying from Shot
Fired by Noncom.

Hit by .A-caliber bullet, which
passed through both lungs and lodged
In his right arm. Raymond Whitney.
colored, 1S. a private in the First Sep
arate Battalion Of the d. C. National
Guard. was removed to Emergency
Hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:3o
O'Clock, and according to statements
made early this morning by DIR. r. H.
Davis, who treated Whitney, he will
not live throughout today.
Corp. Henry Fife. of the same bat
TALON, Is alleged to have done the
snooting. He Is under arrest at the
Fourtn police precinct. Police say
that Fife admitted to the shooting.
put says that 1t was an accident.
according to Lieut.. James Conlop.
OF the Fourth precinct, Fife said that
ne was sent by his company COM
manoer to capture two soldiers who
had' made their escape from the guard
tent. File added that he had the
two men at Four-and-a-half street
and Maryland avenue southwest
wnere the shooting occurred, yester-
them. co.
They made their escape. according
10 him, and he fired at them. acct
dentaiiy hitting Whitney. who was
standing nearby. say the police. who
questioned Fife. This account was re-
nerated IN statement made last
nisht by the wounded negro, said DR..
The police say that the two soldiers
VINO were being sought by Fife were
arrested last night by them and are
being held at the Fourth precinct for
the military authorities.