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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
THE CHIEF
SIGNAL OFFICER

One of the highly important bu-
reaus of the United States War De-
partment is the signal corps, which
is composed of body of men spe-
-cially trained in the methods of con-
veying Information. At the head Of
this service, as Chief Signal Officer
of the United States Army, is Brig
Gen. George p. Scriven. A native of
Pennsylvania, he was born sixty
three years ago today, Feb. .21, 1854,
and thus has one year. more of ac-
tive service under the age limit rule.
His youth was spent in Illinois, and
he was appointed from that state to
the United States Military Academy,
having previously been a student at
the University of Chicago and the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
Graduating from West Point in 1878,
he entered the artillery. Later he
was dispatched on service abroad
which carried him to Iceland and
through Europe. He was a member
Of the Signal Corps during the Span
ish-American war, and took part in
served with Gen. Merritt in the Phil
ippines and under Gen. Chaffee in
the march to Pekin. One of his note
through the deserts and mountains Of
widest Mexico, from Laredo on the
Rio Grande to the Pacific Coast.
The Chief Signal Officer is charged
with the supervision of all military
signal duties and Of all the appliances
connected Herewith, including wire
less stations, telegraph lines and and
apparatus, and meteorological in
struments for military uses. The task
of collecting and transmitting in
formation for the army has been
greatly extended by modern inven-
lions, but it is understood that the
United States is fully abreast of the
times in all appliances for this pur-
pose, and in some respects is ahead
of other nations.
The signal service was at one time
in charge of the meteorological bu-
reau for the purpose of giving marin
ers and farmers advance information
Of storms, but about a quarter of a
century ago this branch, now known
as the weather bureau, was transfer
red from the War Department to the
Department of Agriculture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
STEPNEY-

An apron and necktie social was
held in the Methodist church parlors
Thursday evening. A special Wash
ington's Birthday program was given
and a supper was served by the
women. So
Mrs. Eugene Northrop spent this
week as the guest of her son in
Stamford.
Mrs. George Hawley has been in
New FORK city where she was called
by the illness of her mother.
Miss Marion Johnson has enjoyed a.
few days vacation at her home.
The Federation of Jewish Farmers
of America held meeting at Harry
Garders place Monday. Interesting
speakers from out of town were
heard.
Julian Urbanvsky has purchased a
horse to replace the one he recently
lost
Edwards S. Beardsley and Herbert
Joyce have commenced to take the
census, recommended by Governor
Holcomb, in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Tanrean of
Easton were recent guests of relatives
here.
"a Isado ore Il. IsleVsky has commenced
attending school in Bridgeport.
Harold Brakeman, carrier on the
local route, enjoyed a days vacation
on Thursday.
Notice has been received by local
pomona grange members of the next
meeting to be held in Danbury,
March 6.
Herbert Joyce has just completed
CRYING an eight weeks term as juror
a Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
LOSS OF APPETITE,
LOSS OF WEIGHT,
SLEEPLESSNES, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs. they
are made after the formula of DR.. AL
bert Robin, the famous French physt-
cian. and are being used very largely
in Paris and other European capitals
when taken for a short while they
w,ll give positive relief in all cases OF
nervous exhaustion. mental depression.
lack of vitality. general oeollty. sne-
The Glycerophosphates OF which
Recupertabs are composed. contain
the elemert necessary to overcome
these conditions. They are now being
prescribed and recommended by many
nhvsicians in this and foreign coun-
sizes as the best. quickest and surest
nerve end blood tonic that they know
Of.
Recupertabs are for sale at all drug
stores at soc and $1.00 per package
or will be sent direct upon receipt OF
price.
Curtis Chemical Co.. No. 414 West
23rd St.. New York. Distributed In
Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Hartt-
gan, No. 81 Fairfield Avenue.-A6v.
RI TT
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
OUR NEWT0WN
NEWS LETTER

Newtown, Feb. 24-The only cele-
.bration of Washington's Birthday in
Newtown was by the Equal Franchise
league. Mrs. T. J. Corbett gave
musicale at her home from 2:3O to
%. M Two noted professional sing
ers, Miss Mary Lynch and Miss Mar
garet Hogan of New Haven were pres
emit volunteering their services as
compliment for the hostess, who Is
an old friend of both. The program
included classical as well as modern
vocal selections. Daniel j. Keane or
New Haven, a nephew of Mrs. Cor
bett was the accompanist on the piano
for the artists. The Misses Christine.
Hannah and Margaret Corbett to-
gether with their mother filled out
the program. A goodly number of
music lovers as well as suffragists
were present. The number would I'M
doubtedly be much larger but for the
snowstorm early in the day.,
The community was shocked Tues
day to hear of the death of Hobart
c.. Fairchild of Botsford. He is sur
vived by his wife Mary Botsford
Fairchild, his daughter, May, his
parents and three brothers. The
burial was in Berkshire cemetery.
w. w. Peck, Chas. Winbon and G. w.
Garfield. Rev. F. w. Barnett offici-
ated. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the afflicted
family.
Mrs. J. Lynch and son, Harold, of
Bridgeport, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. j. Corbett of Sandy Hook.
Miss Mary Higgins Of Bridgeport
was guest of her sister, Mrs. F.
Kirby.
Basketball fans from all parts of
town attended the games at the town
hall Thursday night. The sophomores
and sub-freshman played a prelim-
mary which was won by the sopho-
mores, FL to 10. Paul Cavanaugh was
referee. The game, Olumni VS.. High
school, was a great victory for the
high school boys. Herman Tienann,
ST., was score keeper, which was 81
to Z. George Hickson was referee
for this game. ALL the fans were de-
lighted with the game.
The Senior Girls basketball team ex-
pect to play the Ansonia girls Satur-
day. at o'clock. All are requested
to attend.
Grip has a number Of victims in
Gas street. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Banks are under the care of DIR. F.
j. Gale. Mr.. and Mrs. p. III. Casey
are recovering from attacks OF GRIP
The meeting Of the Equal Franchise
League was held at the home Of Mrs
Ada Brakeman, last Wednesday, It
was well attended and two delegates
were chosen to attend the hearing on
the Equal Suffrage bill, Feb. %.
They are Mrs. w. B. Glover and Miss
Jennie Roberts and they VIII go to
Hartford representing the league.
Frank Hultz and family of Bridge
port, formerly of Newtown, have re-
turned to Newtown to live.
Robert H. Banks is confined to his
home, ill of grip.
P. Fl. Casey is about again after a
few DAVIS Illness of grin
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,
pROR ATE COTJRT

February 8, 1917.
Este of Fred Van Worst late of
the town of Easton in said district
deceased.
The court of probate for the dis
trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof for creditors If said. estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect 20 present their
accounts, properly attested, within
said time, will be debarred a recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate
payment to
FLORA VAN WORST,
Administrative,
Care Of Edward B. Bradley, Attorney,
Westport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE.

NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE.
Taken by execution to me directed,
I will sell at public auction IA days
from date to wit, March 1, 1917, at
II o'clock a. M, at the Public Sign
Post in the city of Bridgeport, the
following articles of personal proper
fy:g1 roll top desk, sinks, 1 tin
cutter, 1 pr tin shears, 1900 it.. pipe,
80 sections radiators and 1 lot misc.
fittings and plumbers supplies, in
Guiding pipe hangers, valves, cocks,
clean outs ETC., sheet tin, stove and
furnace clay, gauges, in satisfaction
Of said execution and my fees there
on. Dated at Bridgeport this 18th
day of February, 1917.
Attest: ~
ABRAHAM LEVY,
Sheriff of the City of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Aida, I" at Polls
Sunday Treat for
Lovers Of Music

Another of the pleasing Sunday
afternoon musical treats will be offer
ed at Polls theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon, when noted Italian grand
opera troupe will sing with full scenic
effect, the opera, Aida T."
The proceeds of the affair will be
donated to the Columbus Boys club
for the erection of their new home
IN Pembroke street.
AS was the case last Sunday when
the Lyric. theatre was crowded to the
doors to hear the mastery singing of
"Cavalleria;," so it is anticipated the
Offering of Aida" will be exceptional
in its classic beauty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

in the town hall last Saturday even
ing, when Isl Slocum'S Country Store''
and 'Such Is Fame" were presented.
large crowd was in attendance and
a substantial amount of money was
added to the treasury of each society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

Thirty-two Bavarian and Prussian
soldiers were killed and 200 wounded
as the result of a quarrel which re-
suited in fight last week at Bever-
loo, Belgium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Amusemcnts
POLI'S

Ed Morton, the entertaining singer
Of popular songs, will bid adieu to
Bridgeport for another year this
evening, when he makes his finel aE-
pearapce at Polls. Throughout mis-
engagement he has been accorded
tremendous reception at every per-
Torrance and has always reciprocated
by presenting his pleasing songs in
his most entertaining style.
. Other vaudeville features to be seen
for the last time this evening are:
"A Tour of the Orient" a snappy
musical comedy; Skipper & Kastrup,
in songs and dances; Evans and Sister,
insa startling juggling oddtty; and
Thu and Ward, acrobatic dancers.
The feature photoplay is The
Scarlet Letter stirring filmization
Of ; Nathaniel Hawthorne's master
piece. Stuart Holmes and big cast
are featured in this production. The
always interesting Hearst-Pathe News
is also shown.
Ruth Stonehouse in the five-part
drama 1.-THE Sanity Sinner; and
Marguerite Clayton in "Ashes on the
Hearthstone. will be features of the
popular concert at Polls tomorrow
evening. There will be other film
features OF a@.comedy nature. Polls
orchestra will play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
A BRANCH OF .QUILTY'S
SCHOOL

ST. JOSEPH'S HALL, BARNUM AVE.
A beginners dancing class formed
Waltz, One-Step and Fox Trot taught
ia eight lessons; 81 payments, 50 frs
lesson, 81 second Lesson, 81 third les
son. Instructress, Miss Dorliska Chat
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

In a dense fog a milk train crashed
1T Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, killing two
men. Two others luckily escaped
with slight injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

800 =. sFfInrWt
Z The State Departmspte received
word of the arrival at, Berne on Feb.
20 Of 20 American consuis from var
ious points in Germany
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

Fire destroyed the Continental
block, in the business district Of
Omaha, at a loss of $4,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

Corner Barnum Ave and Park ST.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1880 p. NJ.
Doors open at z. No tickets required
MON. & TUES. FEB. 26, 81, 8 p. NJ.
Doors open 7:30.s Ticket holders adj
mitted first. No admission charge
Silver collection each evening.
Tickets free to adults at church; Hayes
& Belts, Wooster's, Bassetts, Y.M.C.A
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

John Francis, Jr., chief of the d.
vision of Education in the Office of
Indian Affairs at Washington, was
appointed superintendent of the Car
Isle Indian school,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
PROTECTIVE TARIFF
CONSIDERED LIKELY h.
WHOLE WORLD AROUND
IBy Assoctated nr.ssl

TOXIC. Jars1.-Prediction that all
the nations of the world will adopt q
protective tariff policy after the war
In order to check the importation OF
foreign goods and encourage home
mannfactm crs, WIS riade by Viscount
ichfro Motsno, the foreign minister
in an address before the japan foreign
trade association. The best way to
nIees the SITUATION which would result,
he said, would be t. carry on manu-.
featuring industries in the country
where the Ccods manufactured are to
DC sold.
IN such country as Russia whe. e
industry still is IN an infantile state
he said. such enterprises can be car.
ried on with the best possible result
and to the bes. imaginable advantage.
| strongly recommend this theory to
our enlightened merchants"
Niccgnt Motono urged the japanese
manufacturers to stop the expectation
Of inferior goods which, he said, was
damaging the commercial reputation
of the Japanese empire. r.:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
YOKOHAMA BEST
CITY IN WORLD, =.
SAYS TOURIST

J. B. Esdale of Yokohama, visit,
or in the city, was much pleased with
the progress made BY the businessmen
in America -. 49, G.
Esdale was born in Japan and has
learned the customs of the Japanese.
He speaks the language freely and is
ccnversant with practically all of the
subjects which have come to the at.
tention of the world from the Orient.
He said today that the Japanese mef-
chants were making more money than
ever before during the history Of
Japan and there was a general air OF
prosperity throughout the empire.
:. Il am in love with California, said
Esdale. 4 think San Francisco and
Los Angeles are thriving cities filled
with life, but / would not want to
leave Yokohama for any other city
in the world. expect to visit Ameri.
ca again but will make my permanent
home in the Japanese city,. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
ELIMINATION OF
ARN0RY funds IS
MUCH REGRETTED

Profound regret was expressed to-
day by Speaker H. l.. Holstein over
he action of the senate in eliminat.
ing armories for the island Of Hawaii
from the loan fund bill. 5....-@
Since the beginning Of the legisla-
ture the speaker has watched Nation
81 Guard matters with keen interest,
and especially the move to get money
for armories on the Big Island. 81
IF this legislature will not build
armories on the other islands," says
Holstein, ''the enthusiasm of the
soung men entering the guard will
be dampened. 81 -
"A building like an armory, especi-
ally in the outer districts, will serve
to draw all classes to the colors with
The knowledge that they have place
to CO."
Speaker Holstein has not intimated
shat he will take any steps toward
the ultimate revival of Hawaii arm
DRY appropriations in the loan fund
bill. The loan fund bill is due TO
come to the house within a very
short time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
GERMANS FIRED
FROM HILL BOAT

Not until every sailor or empl0ye OF
the Great Northern who is Of German
extraction or birth has proved that he
Is an American citizen or has taken
out papers in American citizenship.
will the Hin liner be allowed to leave
Honolulu. .....% "a. -. ~ w..
This fact developed when the pa!a.
tial Hill turbiner arrived this Morn
ing from San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Hilo, bringing IS first cabin. 35
second and two steerage passengers
from the coast, and II first, 16 second
and 50 steerage from Hilo.
100 Fired" on Two Liners
Capt. A Amman and Purser John S.
Ford said that before the Great North.
ern left San Francisco on this voyage
every German who could not prove
American birth or citizenship was dis
charged. On both liners. Great North
ern and Northern Pacific, q total Of
loo men were paid off, according to
the estimate made by w. P. Metzler,
the Great Northern's detective. Metz
Ter said most Of the Germans dis
charged were stewards, galley help
and sailors. 49,. -. -
ran WIN Iioht8 screened
Passengers of the Great Northern
declared that the liner ran two nights
with all lights screened or entirely
dark.
Germans Take Out Papers .
All the remaining employees of the
Great Northern who are Of German
parentage and not born in the United
States have taken out first or second
naturalization papers to hold their
jobs, according to the liners Officers.
The papers will all be checked o> er
before the steamer Is allowed to clear.
Freight brought by the liner was
1870 tons, including nine autos. Mail
from the coast was six sacks. This is
the last sailing Of the season, the liner
resuming the coastwise run on her re-
turn to San Francisco.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
APPROPRIATION
BILL WILL BE
MUCH CHANGED


Many important changes in the ap-
preparation bill. including complete
alteration ct the form OF the measure,
will be made by the finance committee
of the house of representatives before
il finally reports out.
The finance committee eNpeC Is 10
complete its work on the bill tonight.
The many changes that have been
made may necessitate j reprint. and
il was announced today that report
may be expected either Friday or Sat.
urday. ..:a..
In the first place. the finance com
mittee has agreed to change the ap-
preparation bill back to its customary
form. As 1t came from the senate,
the measure fixes individual salaries
The committee feels that considerable
more leeway should be given as re.
gnrds salaries, and that minor salaries
should be left to the discretion oil
heads of departments rather than haV,
ing them fixed by the legislature.
The second important change is the
cutting of the socalled emergency ap.
preparation from 100000 to $4,000.
This is the fund which takes the place
|ofs Nhnt kused to be the governors
contingent fund. The reduction OF
this fund is. however, only tentative.
That the finance committee is dis.
cussing a restoration of the c0ntin.
gent fund, placing II in the hands
Of the governor with certain restric.
tons, has been the talk of the house
for the last few days. but it was an
nCunced today that, as yet, no definite
decision has been reached on this
mimi .. r..--
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
BROWNS WIN CASE
: IN kauai COURT

Attorney General I. M: Stainback,
representing the department of pub.
lie instruction In the Waimea, Kauai,
school suit. where Henry c. Brown Is
attempting to get reinstated as prin-
cipal. viii take the case to the SUI
pfeme court
Stainbacx has received word that
Judge Lyle Dickey OF Kauai has ruled
against him In the recently argued
case Dickey confirms q former de-
cision and orders that a permanent
writ of mandamus shall be issued
commanding the respondents forth
with TO reinstate Brown as principal
OF the Waimea school.
The attorney general said today
that the appeal win be made as soon
as a copy Of Dickey's judgment has
been received
Senator s. l.. Desha. chairman Of
the education committee, will make
no report to the senate upon the hear
ing held recently for the Browns.
DeshA says that he is unable to do
so since the question was referred
TO his committee from outside par.
ties and not through the regular
channels OF the senate. II remains
for the house committee to report
to the house instead. Desha fayors
giving the Browns another hearing
before the school commission, and
shall probably so state In a letter
to Superintendent Kinney.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
GOOD ROADS .
AND PROMOTION
AID CLUB TOPICS

Representative c. II. Cooke was the
principal speaker at the AID Club lunch
today at the Alexander Young Hotel.
Representative Cooke brought out the
points OF various road bills which were
presented in the legislature and APP
proved OF bills now before the house
and senate. a
He said that proposed legislation
will provide for all necessary road
measures. In speaking on the Volcano
road project he said that this would
be included in the belt road plan, Civ.
ing 100000 for the project.
He was asked regarding various
bills. and in reply said that he is ops
posed to the gasoline tax bill and the
bill exempting army officers from pay.
ing auto taxes The first Is not fair.
according to the speaker, as those who
use gasoline in motor boats and IN
pressing clothes in no way injure the
roads. i f....
Albion Clark. chairman Of the roads
committee of the AID Club. spoke on
the frontage tax bill and gave a num-
Der of arguments for and against the
plan. He, said that the board of SUI
peryisors had not been called into con-
ference with the members OF the legis.
lature to discuss the various road bills.
c. b. Gage, who has recently re-
turned from the East, brought a mes.
sage to the members OF the club. He
said that he had often seen Vincent
Astor periodically at work guarding a
bridge in Brooklyn, while he hired
other men to make money for him.
W. Bailey of Pocatello. Idaho, said
that Duke Kahanamcku had advertised
Hawaii more than any other one man,
and that all tourists want to see him.
He said that without question Duke is
better known than the governor of
Hawaii. He also told OF the value OF
the ukulele to Hawaii. -
Members OF the excursion party
sent here by the Montana American
were guests of the GLIB. and Mrs. BY.
ron Cooney, business manager of the
newspaper, said that she is in love
with Hawaii and the members OF the
AID Club. Miss Margaret Steven enter
tanned with two violin solos, which
were heartily applauded. +.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-18
EXCISE TAX UPON
SUGAR PLANNED

Mail advices received by the Plant
ers' Association yesterday told OF the
fact, that Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo has suggested the levying an
excise tax Of one cent q pound upon
all refined sugar, the tax to be col
lected from the refiners. This ap-
plies to sugar refined from imported
sugar as well as to duty-free sugar
and does not attach until after Ii
has been refined. Its effect will be
to raise the price which the con-
sumer pays and thus II may bring
some ,curtailment in consumption as
The householder will seek to econo-
mise. -. ..<-r.,... 4. .~".
The exciCe tax of one per cent on
refined sugar which has been sug-
gested by Secretary OF the Treasury
McAdoe as q means of raising federal
revenues VITA have absolutely no ma
terial effect on the raw sugar crop,
Georg Rodiek, president of the Ha.
waiian Sugar Planters Association.
said today. The tax will be collected
at the refineries and they IN turn
will simply add the one cent to the
retail price of the sugar, or in other
words the public will have to pay
one cent more for its sugar.
This tax is to be placed on i'm
ported as well as domestic sugars,
according to word received by Ro-
dick. in order to. preserve the pres
ent one cent tax against Cuban sugar.