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The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
RED CROSS WAR FUND
TO GET Big BOOST
Mason. to Hold Rally at Polls Thea
ter Sunday.

The Red Cross Finance Committee had
encouraging reports from all quarters
yesterday assuring them that the war
service fund will be largely Increased
during the week.
A check for SlOs.s4 from the Independ-
ence Day celebration committee. Com
missioner Newman, chairman; was re-
ceiveo. This was particularly gratifying
to Chairman Mcfarland, Of the finance
committee. who started the Safe and
Sane" celebration OF the Fourth OF July
IN 1908 and in reply to the committee 8
letter he heartily approved the omission
Of municipal fireworks this year ana
hoped the money usually given VIII be
donated this year to the Red Cross fund
for the service Of those lighting for the
Independence Of our country and the
democracy Of the world.
Grand Masoer witten, and Mr.. p. r.
Pullman called upon Chairman, Macfar-
land and Informed him that the Masonic
order and the Eastern Star were arrang-
ing for a Masonic and Eastern Star REQ
Cross rally at Polls Theater next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
Chairman Macfariand expressed great
appreciation of what the Masonic order
and the Eastern Star had done and were
doing and promised to attend the meet
ing.
The following additional contributions
were received yesterday:
Mrs. ArmIstead Peter. jr., 500 Armi-
stead Peter. jr.. $500 Miss Kate Bradley.
$50; Mrs samuel Spencer, 80; Miss
Madei-a's School. $l0L3o; William >.
Phillips, SIS; R. L. Ettenger. S; oncken
Owens. SIS; Robert A Glib, $50; J.
Franklin Page, $50; II. 1T; Bergmann q
Co. 81; Eugene Con. 8; Dr. charles ,Ia: IA
Bliss, 80: Mrs. Montgomery Blair, 40;
Mrs. stephen Bopsal s2s; Mrs; Is VII william ,,a a.
Bratenahl. so; r. G. Moore. g.
Through J. NJ. Bird: Mandel and
WeiDer Company, so; Buss & Warner,
s.; Alderman & Goedeck; xlOi A. Gold
Randall H. Hagner & Co. SIS; Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Hickox, 80; Laura =.
Wheeler s.; Mr.. T. Rose, $40; Frank z.
dependence Day Celebration Committee.
slOs-s4
Through Mr.. John Poole. third re-
port: Mary z. Swartzell, so; John II.
Clapp. $40; Colorado Barber Shop, $40.
Public school teachers. S273S
Through C. A. Hammett;; Or. and Mrs.
Pulsifer one set surgical instruments,
value, $50; w. R. Ely, 80; J. R Campbell
$; +. Willard Hoover, $; Charles ".
smith, 12; Mrs. B. 81; w: e; Dill
ard M.styara 81 alma "a; II & F!ss!GE;d p fsE;dls e. az
+. href 4. BootS.. sS. r.. ~ az; q. " ". Bowen, @ 81;
J. Edward Thomas, s13; Mrs. c. A. Ham
NETT, 81; Mrs. H G. Johnson, SO; R
S; w. +. Bowen. s1S; A B. Grsters, so;
b. K. McClosky, 81; Carlo Tana, s.; NJ.
Juhsno. S; 2. Zimmerman. N3; Benny
Sbiroli. S13; Asher Fireproofing Company,
80: R. B. Cummings. ~; E. G. Paremy.
c. 7. More. as
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Interesting Chats
From Hotel Lobbies

1T Is really wonderful to see the man
ner in which the country Is supporting
President Wilson" Eaid Hugh Ellsworth,
an East St Louis. Ill, banker, who Is
at the Raleigh
I'VE expect the country to stand be-
hind the President but have been a
student Of American history and don't
believe the average person has ever read
how Washington was criticised while the
war was going on and during his incum-
bency as President
For example, how many people know
that the first President Of this country
was accused OF Incorporating the
funds provided to run his office? How
many others realize that he was accused
Of an ambition to be the first king or
America and was roundly scored by
many newspapers for nourishing such an
ambition? -~
Lincoln. another of our immortal he
roes, had to face the greatest criticism
from newspapers Of the North during the
war and his reelection was threatened
because Of this abuse.
Both Lincoln and Washington were
singled out and excoriated for super
ambition for their own welfare and 1t is
history that predictions were common
that both men would leave behind mem
ories which the patriotic American would
want to forget
ReduAlhB IneSe IdCISs am pleased
that the entire American nation is be-
hind President Wilson. They want to en-
courage and assist him in every way.
Il predict that 100 years from now
Woodrow Wilson will be revered second
only to Washington. That Is one reason
why there is no such thing as America
failing in this war"
Americas entrance into the war Will
mean a wider interest in the study Of for
eign languages and particularly French
said John A Huyler, teacher of Ian
guages in the Los Angeles High SchooL
who is in the Officers Reserve Corps at
Fort Myer, Va
Mr.. Huyler, who is at the Willard. saws
that interest In the knowledge of French
Is already noticeable. This interest will
be stimulated when we send our troops
across the Atlantic to the trenches and
their return viii ind a greater desire
to acquire the knowledge Of foreign
tongues.
"If Spain gets into this war, IL will
make lot of capable statesmen for
South America And there Is plenty of
room for them A knowledge of soanish
Is an absolute essential for those travel
ing IN Argentina, Brazil and other South
American countries.
7 figure that Spain win be one of our
allies within q very short time, ana
confidently expect that we win send some
Of our army and much Of our navy 10
guard country that was our enemy
nineteen years ago, but is our friend to-
ay"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

They tell me there was no trouble In
getting volunteers In the civil war. but
we are certainly having a tough time
getting them now"
At the Marine recruiting station yes
terday there were three applicants Th,
medical examining officer rejected them
all
Young men OF Washington who are
skilled in shop work as machinists or
machinists' helpers who want to see
active service in France without watt
ing to be drafted can put themselves In
line for immediate duty by applying TO
Lieut.. Col Francis r. Skunk, room 7ss,
Southern Building.
Qualified applicants will be assigned al
once to the Ninth Reserve Engineers, a
regiment. the enlisted personnel of
which will go to France at once for ser
vice in shops behind the trenches.
All enlistments will be for the grade
of private. but II applicants are especial
ly skilled as machinists. blacksmiths or
boiler-makers they will be recommended
for higher ratings in the service They
must be feet inches or more in height
to qualify.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Fire Proved Beneficial,
Says Witness at Hearing

A FIRE. while destructive. was in reality
beneficial was the gist OF an argument
offered yesterday by Andrew sangster.
chief accountant of the Public Utilities
Commission at the valuation hearing on
the valuation Of properties of the Capt.
tai Traction Company, held in the District
Building.
Mr.. Sangster stated that the fire which
DESTROYED the Fourteenth and the Ave
nue. power plant of the company in 1897,
just previous TO the installation of the
electrically-propelled street cars in this
city, allowed the company to install their
electrical equipment at a figure lower
than they would otherwise have been
forced to pay.
A great portion OF the equipment, he
declared, could not have been used with
she new motive power, and it would have
Drought little II sold, while there was
ample insurance on the destroyed prop
erty.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
AMATEUR SAFE CRACKER
ROBS SCHULTZ HOME
Uses Sledge Hammer on Combination,
But Is Fooled.

An amateur would-be safe-cracker
armed himself with a large, clumsy
sledge hammer and broke down the
cellar door at the home of Mrs.
George NJ. Schulz. 1927 Park road
northwest, between IL and 5 o'clock
yesterday. He later went upstairs.
where he made a futile but desperate
effort to break off the combination
lock of small safe in which the fam
lily jewels and valuable papers were
stored.
The sledge hammer was found on
the floor in front of the safe which
the thief had failed to break open.
Mrs. Schulz and members OF her fam
lily were away from the home. On
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

their return home yesterday after
noon at o'clock the attempted safe rob-
berry was discovered.
The thief carried off with him q
cheap gold bar pin In -he shape OF
three clover leaves aae set with
rhinestones. The combination dial of
the safe was badly battered, evidenc-
ing the strenuous efforts Of the safe
cracker. but the lock held firm. II is
believed that the thief spent several
hours in the house batterIng the safe
knob. The rear cellar door was lit
orally smashed off its hinges by the
heavy blows of the hammer. Deteo-
tive Sergt. Fred Cornwer was as
signed to investigate the case.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
GARDEN FETE as BENEFIT.

Inc garden fete given BY the Dixie
chapter OF the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy on the evening Of Nav .
at the home of Representative and Mrs.
]. Willard Rsgsdale. Thirteenth and Cliff
ton streets. win be benefit for the Con-
federate Reunion.
The booths viii be In charge Of the
following ladies': Mrs D. A. skinner,
Miss Margaret Daniel. Mrs Samuel Bur-
leigh Milton. Mrs Ella c. Nets. Miss
Evelyn Daniel. Mrs. Frank Birthright,
Mrs George. Garner, and Mrs. Henry
Pitts.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

ern: secretary. Miss d. Sherman. West
ern; treasurer. Mr.. J. J. RotherTneL
Eastern: chairman Of program commit
tee. Miss r. Pfzer, Central; chairman OF
school admintstration committee. Miss {.
J. Chrfstiansen, Technical: chairman Of
course Of study committee. Miss Il
Kingsley. Business; chairman OF eouca-
ton committee. Miss NJ. r. WallacA
western: chairman Of legislative commit
tee. H English. Central. chairman OF
press committee. Miss B. L Gardner,
Eastern
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
DISTRICT GUARD GETS
ONLY 2 new MEMBERS.
Slump in Recruiting Continues-of.
6cers Are Discouraged.

Recruiting for Troop and the Third
Regiment d. c. N. c., II at low ebb.
Only two men were accepted yesterday
for these units. while the navy and army
corralled nine and four new men re-
spectively.
IF things don't pick up wen have to
tack up For Rent sign," declared a
member of the recruiting detail for the
District Guard at l221 Pennsylvania
avenue.
II have talked. talked, talked, yet we
have only taken in one recruit in the past
two days. II these young fellows are
waiting for conscription. they won't be
allowed TO select the branch they want
to enter. as they can If they volunteer.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Three of City's Finest
Seek Army Commissions

Three members Of the Metropolitan
Police Department have been accented
for training in the oheers' Reserve camp
at Fort Myer.
They are Robert Drummond, Of the
First precinct, who has already been
commissioned as a captain of Light Ar
tiiiery. He served fifteen years in that
branch Of the regular army.
The other two policemen ere: Bozier
Castle. Of the Fourth precinct, who a
up for captancy and L B. Smith, OF the
Tenth precinct, who has been commits
sioned a captain.
There were a dozen or mo! members
or the Police Department wi , qualified
and passed the necessary phys cal exami-
nations for admission to the Q hcers' Re-
serve training camps.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
CHup sEVERELY BuRKEp.

During the absence OF their mother.
Agnes Smith. yesterday afternoon. Ruth
Smith. coiored. 5 years old. and her
brother. Leroy Smith. 3 years old locked
in their home at "a Clarks court south
west, playing with matches. started a
FIRE that badly burned the girl before the
children were rescued by neighbors.
The injured child was taken 70 Chill
dren's Hospital after receiving first aid
treatment at the Emergency Hospital
Truck Company No. 10 was called out
and the FIRE did small damage.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
MISS BREWER HEADS
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

The Following officers were elected at
the annual meeting Of the High School
Teachers Association Of the District Of
Columbia:
President, Miss NJ. II. Brewer. Western;
vice president, Miss NJ. c. Hawes. East
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
PLAN TO INCREASE
 STATES LIVE STOCK


 Besides taking up the food produc- Aon question from the standpoint of increased crops, the Connecticut com n1ittee of food supply has taken up the matter of adding to thel i've stock production of Connecticut's pastures during thes coming summer. An in quiry was sent out by the committee from its office in Hartford today. which indicates that the state food board is likely to be in the market for live stock purchases in about ten day. This inuiry. addressed to Clay. Robinson. & Co., at the Union Stock yards, Chicago, was as follows:
 I've have had a number of inQuir- les from farmers in our state for live stock which could be used on our pas tures during the summer months.
 a''Can you keep us informed with quotations on steers, sheep and hogs suitable for feeders, delivery at Hart ford and New Haven. Can you also inform us as to the probable time it would take to make deliveries after receipt of firm order. We expect to be in the market in about ten days time.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Plan Single Chinese
 Government Bank

A single central government bank to act as the financial agent or Cnlna in handling the revenues and expend1- lures of the government and to issue government loans will take the place of the two now operating. if the gov ernment approves plans recently drawn up by the ministry of finance. Heretofore there has been some fr1c- ton in the Chinese financial world on account of the existence of the Bank of Communications and the Bank or China, both of them government in- stitutions The new central bank would unity the banking system, fa- cffitate the much needed currency re- form. and have exclusive right of note issue. It is proposed to reorganize the Bank of China as the central gov ernment bank, increasing the capital to a gold loan now being negotiated with American bankers.
 Announcement is just made or the following Chinese domestic loans to abe issued during the coming year: (l) Reorganization loan of $6O.OOO.0O at six per cent. issued on March I; t2) Savings loan of $10.000.o00 to be is- sued June 1; (3) Communications loan of $50,00o,oo. to be issued July .(4) Industrial loan of the ministry Of commerce and agriculture of $10,- 100000, to be issued July I: (5) Ma val construction loan of ,320.000,00O, date of issue not yet determined.
 The success which the Chinese gov ernment has met since the war in her domestic loans is a sharp contrast to the failures of efforts made along the same direction before the war. A growing feeling of nationality and pa triotism among Chinese of all class es las evidenced itself to a marked degree in the response made to the half dozen domestic loans issued by the government during the last three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
BUILDING NOTES

Twsnty-four building permits, the aggregate cost of the buildings to be s104,4S0. were granted by the build- ing commissioners last night. The permits were:
 One family house. west side of Sconeld avenue. for T. Wasser- man.
 library Building, north side of Jane street for city of Bridgeport.
 Alteration, north side of Golden Eil1 street for the University club
 Garage. SIT Hancock avenue, for Dr. M. Steinberger.
 Two family house, south side of Hillcrest avenue for the waverly De- volopment Co.
 Library building, west side of Main street for the city of Bridgeport.
 Garage, on Maplewood avenue for A. C. Tyler.
 Two family house, east side of East Main street for Eliza Marfucia.
 Frame garage, at 75 Westf1eld avenue for Winfield D. Clark.
 Cellar wall to move house on at south side of StilIman street for Ste- phen wyotho.
 Private frame garage. west side of Arson street for F. H. Brady.
 One story addition to foundry at 1z40 Howard avenue for Louis Al dair.
 Private garage at 61-s3 Butler street for-the CoggsweIl Realty com pany.
 Private garage at S2 Williston street for George Zink.
 Frame garage, east side of Colorado avenue for A. Drucqure.
 Addition to garage at west side of Whitney avenue for Fred Schreiber.
 A frame addition at 115 Linen ave- nue for Rosario Come.
 CelIAr wall to move garage on, north side of Beers street for A. Aldo and F. AuriIo.
 Frame garage at 331 Connecticut avenue for Emma Mayer.
 Two-family addition at Belmont and Or1and streets for S. Lefff.
 Franc upper porch ats166 Linwood avenue for Hattie Bronson.
 PubA0garage on south side of Con- 1eet3cuts avenue dor Henry sGrenn. sChouge petahlAs to fgafage at 1127 State street for Lynch Bros.
 Brick store and tenement building At west end lot of Stratford and Bish- ap-aSennes fer AgoGtina Earrtfa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Standard Mfg. Co. And Parsons Firm
 Here Consolidate

The Standard Manufacturing Co and Parsons Foundry Go. consolidated yesterday and adopted the trade name of the Bilton Machine Tool Go. The capitalization of the former is $500,- 900 and of the latter $1o0,000. c. F. ! rslton is president and treasurer and W. c. Henderson is secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
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HINCKS BROS. HIGH BIDDERS.

Hincks Brothers & Go. of this city, were high bidders yesterday on the S2,575,OO0 issue of municipal bonds. The company offered to take the whole issue at a, premium of $4,377.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

General Riccfotti Garibaldi, the last surviving son of the Italian patriot, offered himself and his four sons, all officers in the Italian army, for ser vice in the United States as instruct ors for the new American army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
.RADIAroR REPAIRING

EXPERT AUTO RADIATOR Repair. ing. glass set in windshields, lampA mud guards. etc. Stratford Auto Radiator Co.,. M. ". Jennings, Prop. 1Ss East Main St.. Barnum 1045-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
RESTAURANT

THE GLOBE Restaurant-Regula dinner or supper 20c. We serve the best food. coffee and butter in the city. For two and one-half years in business. Our ice boxes have been open to the public for inspec- tion. 3S5 Fairfield Ave. Barnum 56S5.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of T. L. Watson 6 Co.. Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John Sts. Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
STOCK MARKET

New York, April 21-Opening- Selling of special stocks was resumed at the opening of today's market, pressure being. again most pronounc- ed in the war group. Bethlehem Steel, new stock, yielded 2 1-2 points with for the old shares. Industrial Alcohol broke four points, New York Air Brake IA, and Crucible Steel and Utah Copper a point each. Re sessions in United States Steel, Central Leather and Marines amounted to substantial fractions. Most railroads were slightly under yesterdays final quotations.
 Closing-Dealings in stocks during the short session were almost too cir cumscribed for specific comment. The small turnover was limited to desul- tory offerings of professionals who re- newed their attacks on individual is- sues. Rallies were general in the later trading, with the closing steady. Sales approximated 225,000 shares. Bonds were irregular.
 Chicago, April 21-Sharp breaks in wheat prices resulted today largely from unconfirmed rumors of revolu- tionary outbreaks in Hungary and of disturbed conditions in Bulgaria. Re- ports of serious strike rioting in Ger many also had a bearish effect. Trade was light. Opening prices, which ranged from 1-2 decline to 3-4 ad- vance with May at $2.32 to 42.33 and July at $1.98 to $2.01. were followed by rallies in some cases of 1-2 cents, but then a drop that reached an ex- treme, of 1-2 cents, the latter in September, which fell to $1.72 Ia as against $1.s0. soon after the open ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
RUBBER STAMPS

RUBBER STAMPS made by US are reliable, we carry a complete line of stamps. supplies. ink pads. dat- CTS, rubber type. etc. The Schwer- dtle Stamps Co.,. Al Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
MAIN ST. STORE TO. RENT.

The best location in Bridge port, store 1198 Main street, now occupied by the Union Dry Goods Co.,, will be for rent July 1. Apply to E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 11O5 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
o. h FLEMING
TAXES, GRAND LIST OF 1916

TAXES, GRAND LIST OF 1916 Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport, that the taxes on the granad list of 1916 are now due and payable at the Tax Collectors Office, Room 6, City Hall. The undersigned will be at the Col lector's Office as above, on May 1st, 1917 and daily thereafter, Sunday ex- cepted, from a. m. to p. m. and Saturday from 9 a. m. to 12 m. for the purpose of collecting said taxes. After June list, as required by law, interest at the rate of three-qharters of one per cent, will be added to all unpaid taxes and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 HOWARD F. SMITH,
 Collector. U il *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
REAL ESTATE

IF TIT IS real estate or business op- portunities you want to buy or sell Inquire David Apstein, 373 Still man street, Telephone.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
STORAGE

NOORES STORAGE WAREHOUSE Furniture and china packing: ex- perienced packers. Separate rooms for furniture andf pianos. Barnum 1227. 669 Union Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
POSITIONS WANTED

A WOMAN of refinement, an experi- enced housekeeper and excellent cook, wishes position as house. keeper for a Widower, protestant; best references. Write Box 7S4, Danbury, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
POULTRY

CHICKENS sold alive and killed and dressed while you wait. Lowest market priceA Morris TobiaA 17Ss Main St
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
PHOTO SUPPLIES

CAMERAS, Films, papers. suppliea developing, printing, enlarging for amateurs. Arcade Photo Supply Studio, 2S Arcade.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
PLUMBING AND HEATING

IF YOU DESIRE first class plumbing call on New York Plumbing and Heating contractors; also jobbins and timing promptly attended to. 1721 Main St. Phone 1926.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

IT. H. LEOPOLD is now located in his fine new store. 1493 Main St. oppo. site Armory. Bicycles, Edison Cylinder Monographs and records. Repairing of every description.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
SIDEWALKS
WATCH REPAIRING

FOR SATISFACTION in watch and clock repairing go to Henry c. Reid and Son. Watchmakers. Room 210 Conn. National Bank Bids. 1O2l Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

WE HAVE REMOVED to our new market 1879 Main street. All meats Pc a pound less tha others. Also cattle. pigs and poultry bought. H. Aaronson.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
REMOVAL NOTICE

nCKELSON. the well known tailor has removed to 104 Bank St. Clean ing. pressing. repairing. Full dresa suits to rent.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

NOT1CE-Dr. James H. Daevis M. T., will change address from No. 1243 State street to the corner of State street and Park avenue. VIII be open for business at new address Saturday. Jan. S1. 1917.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

IO RENT-Residence on Gclden Izill recently renovated Store on Main st Store on East Main. Edwin Trauenbergers 1sA State =. Barr mum 2xl0.