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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

specifically that mo act done or omit ted to be done by any, carrier neces- sary to comply with such direction shall be the basis of any criminal or civil liability
 In a letter to Representative Webb and to Chairman Adamson of the Commerce Committee the President wrote:
 'The railroads of the country have in very practical and patriotic way consented to the formation, under the guidance of the Council of National Defense of an Executive Committee, presided over by MT. Daniel Willard, through which they undertake to serve the interests of the Government, and Of the country in the best and most effective way possible under our guidance Of course, one department thinks the shipments in which it is most interested the most important and deserving of Immediate transpor- tation, while another department thinks it an imperative necessity that other shipments should take priority.
 What this resolution would pro- vide. if adopted. would be some au- thor1ty by which competitive uues- tons Of this sort could be determined. It would cause no frfctfon-indeed. it would relieve a very great embarrass- ment arising out of the existing con- ditions.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
PRESIDENT ASKS
 FREIGHT CONTROL DURING THE WAR
Power Resolution Gives Him Would Aid in Solving Food Problems.

Washington. May 174-A joint reso- 1ut1on giving the President power to control and direct the freight trans portat1on of the country during the war has been introduced in the House by Chaarmam webb Of the Commit tee on the Judiciary at the request of MT. Wilson,
 Under the terms of this measure the President would be authorized ''to di- rect that certain kinds of traffic or particular shipments, as may be de- termfned by him. shall have prefer ence or priority in transportation by any common carriers by railroad or water"
 In the preamble to the resolution it is set forth that it is essential to the conduct of the war and in the exten- there shall be maximum of produc- sion of proper aid ts the Allies 'that fion and conservation of the natural and manufactured products necessary to the conduct of the war and the feeding of the people, military and ely 5p and that >.such maximum produce tfon. and conseFyation cannot be ae- nompiished With0at prompt. adequate and efficient transportation" The resolution would authorize the ap- pointment of a. Commissioner or Com mission of Transportation,
 'fThe enactment of this resolution ' Mir. Webb said in presenting it, Twill be of the greatest value in g soiu, ton of the food problems of the coua- try, It is the first step necessary iT preYsG ting ceagestioR,| MT. Webt declared for food legislation waict sS@ Adzn4ntsfratioR jS urging and make possible some immediate relief
 The regoiutiea, drawn by Attorney Generai GrsgeEy, will be presented 1T the Senate wtthiR g few days.
 The FraHsp9ftatioR Commission e1 EomzAissioner created by the resoiu ton would be authorized to adopt sarbject to the Presidents approval all necessary regulations for the ep .foENenspt ee the directiers to be giy ha se eDgEt1FN Js aase A preytas4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Qe DURedd Go
 AaaE&kaaA6 As1
U. s, WARSHIPS CHASESUBS IN
 EUROPEAN SEAS
Fleet of Destroyers Is Co., operating With Naval
 Forces of Allies.

Washington, May 17.-A fleet of American destroyers is now operating against Germans in the North Sea-
 An announcement to this effect was made at the Navy Department this afternoon.
 The American destroyers, 1t was stated, are being re-enforced by other vessels of that type being sent from this country.
 The presence of the American ves- sels in the war zone was known in Washington week ago, but at the request of Secretary Daniels the in- formation was not published by the American newspapers.
 While it is not known here that the American vessels participated in the rine base at Zebrugge, their activity is understood to have been largely re- sponsib1e for the sudden decline in the successes of the U-boats against merchant shipping.
 Rear-Admiral Sims, commander of the destroyer flotilla of the Atlantic fleet, is in command of the vessels op- erating in the war zone.
 Admiral Sims recently attended the international war conference in Par is. After this conference confidence was expressed that the U-boat men ace would be weakened, if not entire ly overcome. London, May 17.-An American destroyer flotilla is new lat the front somewhere in European waters, the British Admiralty announced today.
 "A United States destroyer flotilla has arrived to cooperate with our naval forces, the Admiralty statement said.
 "Rear Admiral Sims, U. s. A., will command the American naval forces in European waters"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
TWO $50,000 SUBSCRIP PTI0NS
 TO BOND ISSUE
Liberty Loan in This City Meeting With Surprising
 Success Bankers State

In the patriotic rush to banks for subscriptions to the Liberty loan of the United States government, bank ing officials today declare that Bridgeport will far exceed the most sanguine expectations of the past.
 Several individual subscriptions of $5O,000 each have been entered at the banks. the names of such sub- scribers not being made public. Many subscriptions of smaller denom1na- tions. with applications from most humble subscribers of many nationz alities, pouring into the banks for the minimum denomination of $50, are recorded.
 At meeting held in the office of the First Bridgeport National bank on Friday last, all the banks. nation al state. savings and trust companies and private bankers decided upon a joint plan of action in a spirit of loyalty seldom witnessed anywhere. All the facilities of the financial In stitutions of this city have been giv- en to the government and the loan will be, f1oated here free of all charge to the government or the subscrib- CT.
 'It is purely a patriotic service" a large banker here said today. The banks and other institutions here who have opened facilities for sub scriptions to the Liberty loan arei American Rank & Trust Co.,, Bridge port Savings Bank, Bridgeport Trust Co.,, City National Bank, City Savings Bank, Connecticut National Bank, Hincks Rres.' & Co.,, First Bridgeport National Bank, Mechanics 6 Farm ers' Savings Bank, Morris Plan Bank, Peoples Savings Bank, James Staples 6. Co.,, Stratford Trust Go. and T. L.. Watson & Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
PLAN CHANGES IN
 FEDERAL BUILDING

Plans for the changes to be made in the main floor of the post office building are now at the local custom house and Collector of Port James L.
 McGoVern as custodian Of the build ing has announced that any general contractors Of this city who are in- eerested in the work should confer with him at his office. He will be glad 10 explain anything concerning the changes that they may wish to know. Ten thusand dollars are avail able for the work, Bids should he submitted to the supervising architect in Washington, on or before June II.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Grasmere avenue was fined $1O and costs by Judge Bacon Wakeman. Breiner was speeding through the town at a rate estimated at 40 miles an hour, when he approached Gras- mere avenue, he smashed into ma- chine owned and driven by John Casey of Boston, Mass. Casey's ma- chine was slightly damaged. Neither person was injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
MILLS OPEN AFTER
 ONE-DAY STRIKE

Lawrence, Mass, May 17.-The Wood and Washington mills of the American Woolen Co.,, closed Tuesday by strike of firemen, who deeiarCe they were not satisfied with the ap- portionment of a recent wage in crease, resumed operation today. Or ficers of the company said firemen had been employed to take their places and not more than 1,066 ep- eratives were out. Twelve thousand persons are employed in the two plants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
.Tr rODON'T BE CUT ~BH,nUntil Yop Try This
 1SN@ Wonderful Treafraant

v -The internal method
 of treatment is the correct one, and is sanctioned by the best inform ed physicians and surgeons. Oint- mentE, suppositeries and other local applications give only temporary re- lief
 If you have piles in any form write for a FREE sample of Page's Pile Tab}ets and you will bless the day that you read this. Write today. F. R. PAGE, 527. A Main St., Mar saaaA, AficaAean.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

a months course in theoretically aero- nautics will first be given.
 From the 5000 enlisted in the corps. 500 have been selected to begin these courses immediately. Each college will be assigned a class of 100. The course will begin immediately after conference to be latd at the War De- partment, probably tomorrow. be- tween officers of the signal corps. Pro- lessor Bingham and members Of the faculty of each of the selected schools who made a special trip to Camp Bor- den, the Canadian aviation station near Montreal. to study practical methods and conditions there.
 The schools at which courses will be held are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University. Ohio State University, University of Illinois. Texas State University and the Univer- sity of California.
 For the selective army alone forty- eight aero battalions of twenty-four men each will be needed. Each man has two machines, with a third in re- serve, This is total of s,156 aero planes which will be required from France within the next few months. together with vast reserves of aero planes and aeroplane engines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
FINE sPEEDER IN FAIRFIELD
fsnecial to The Farmer

Fairfield, May 17.-Paui- BreineF of 72 Colorado avenue, Bridgeport, charged with recklessly driving his automobile Tuesday afternoon on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
TIRED NERVES NEED
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

HUFSIOFdS ACIU TIEUsFAIzItC Beneficial to the nerves and brain. Relieves the strain of over-work and mental worry. Buy bottle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

The Suits and Gowns worn by Lady Duff rrove that a large may any color she likes and look-well,- how does Lady Duff look? We leave the choice of adjectives to you
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

The Hats of such pleasing design worn by Lady Duff to combine with the Suits and Gowns were picked from the choice stock of the Read Millinery Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Every republic not engaged in the war will be represented in the Latin- American Congress at Buenos Aires. beginning July g. for discussion of mutual measures of protection,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Dress Goods in the Sale

Reasonable kinds The fabrics used for Summer gowns sports skirts and suits
 For Black and White Check, 54 inches wide $1.50 $1.35 Sports stripes and plaids, all wool suit able for skirts AS inhces wide,$20O $159 and $1.69 French Serge all wool in green, brown, Belgian and Copenhagen blue, plu1n,, navy and black 48 inches wide $2.OO $1.69 Silk and Wool Pop1in, in plum, green, Burgundy, dark Copenhagen and black, $15O $119 Wool Poplin, navy blue, AZ ihches $1.75 $1.49 Wool Poplin, navy and black, 54 inches, $25o $19s Serge, in rookie color 54 inches, $2.5O $198 Mohairs, in fancy stripes, suitable for suits and skirts, Al inches, $1.75 $139
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Attractive Specials At the Jewelry Section

Earrings, jet pearl buttons and pearl drops, $1O0 Hawaiian Earrings amethyst topaz and pearl, $395 Necklaces and Chains of jet, $1.0O $1.50 and $25O Chinese Necklaces, artistic colorings, $1OO Chinese Bar Pins, 90 cts and $1 % Rhinestone Bar Pins, $1.O0 and $2OO Bar Pins of Norwegian enamel $1.50 and $1.75 Bar Pins, variety of styles. 50 cts Lucky Blue Bird Broochesi Coisonne enamel 50 cts Picture Frames, sterling silver, $1.0O to $650 Candlesticks, silver finish, $150 Bud Vases, German silver 50 cts
 Gift Novelties
 for prizes or souvenirs Cigarette Jars with brass cover, $1OO Ash Trays match box attached brass finish 50 cts Pepper and Salt Cups with small sterling silver spoon ] $2oo
 lain ho0r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Runners that Ambassador Willard was to be recalled and that his spc- cesser as ambassador to Spain had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Laces for Trimming Edges, Flouncings, Motifs

Filet Laces, narrow widths, 5 and 10 cts ayd. Filet, Val and Venise Iaces, 10 to 50 cts yd. Motifs of Flet in large variety 10 15 and 25 cts each Lace Edges for camisoles, 25 cts yd Lace Flouncings, IS to 45 inches, 50 cts to $500 Voie Flouncings, 45 inches, $1.O0 to $15O Flouncings of Swiss and organdie, 27 inches,
 50 cts to $175
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Farmer want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Materials for Art
 Needlework sa

Stamped Pillow Cases of Dwight Anchor tubing special value, 42 inches, 69 cts 8 pair
 45 inches, 75 Cts pair With each pair is given the cotton to embroider. ' -''s'' - '''' "-'- ''''''' 'O ao ~- ss cts Scarves, IS 54 inches, with lace edge and insertion,
 Special for the sale, 49 cts Stamped Dresses for children size months 49 cts Peri Lustre Cotton with every 25 purchase is given copy of The Junior Priscilla Crochet book, free.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Chocolates, nut, fruit and cream centers, ,35 cts tb Cream Cherries, ,29 cts Maple Nut Nougat, Polar Bears, 50 Cts After dinner Mints [ Peppermint, - Wintergreen, 30 cts Cream Marshmallows
 40 cts a box Repetti Caramels, boxed, + 25, 50 and 80 cts Salted Peanuts, delicious,
 40 cts a fb Chocolate Bars, i
 15, 25 and 60 cts
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
May Specials In the Shoe Shop

A complete line of the latest models in footwear at great reductions.
 For Women and Misses, prices $3.95 to $795 i Boots, Slippers, Pumps and Sports Shoes, For Children, prices $1.19 to $3.25. Strap pumps, Opera pumps School and Dress Shoes. For Boys, prices $1.65 to $325
 Patent leather, dull Calfskin Scout Shoes
 and high white Sneaks. " ii Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
The rench Hat

l he l rench Hat Of course it happens to be the fad this sum- mer. It is a simple turn down sailor with a soft, dented crown, and the only trimming is a band of ribbon tied in a tail ored bow. Also there is a narrow and efficient looking bride.
 $50
 Hats for Riddles
 Little Straw Capotes in rose, gray, green and brown. A knot or band of ribbon, a single little rose. Very dainty little hats.
 Millinery Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Octagon Yelling

Octagon Yelling Black, brown, taupe, very special at 12 cts a yard Jardinieres Varied assortment of sizes and stlyes, at
 90 cts each Fern Dishes Roma Ivory
 35 cts
 of green mat
 49 cts each Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Attractive Offering

ASSA S$>SA VI VI AA 4o in Kelsey Glassware Colonial Sherbets, Qow)
 6 for 58 cts Sherbet Glasses, (tall)
 6 for TO cts Colonial Goblets,
 6 for 65 cts Punch Glasses,
 6 for 45 cts Berry Bowls,
 IS, 9 and B cts Flower Baskets, 79 cts . af asaai9rd oR1 Glassware for the table Colonial Plumbers,
 6 for 30 cts Iced Tea and Lemonade Glasses, thin blown,
 6 for 42 cts. Grape Juice Glasses, sgFf bell shape, thin blown,
 6 for 9 cts. |5j9!ia Basement.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Personal Mention

Mrs. John R. Hoskin, of Littleton
Visited the Floyd family this week.
Ernest Morris and son, of Denver
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
Teller House.
Mrs. Laura Welth and daughter,
Minnie, are spending their vacation
at their summer resort at Boulder
park
Miss Hazel Stribley is spending the
week at the Weqch cottage In Boulder
park.
Miss Edna Lewis, of the Golden
Rule store, is spending a portion of
her vacation in Denver.
Clarence Cowling returned from
his vacation Monday might, and his
smiling count enance told plainly that
he had seen her.
Thomas Chapple, of Nevadaville,
The battle-scarred veteran OF many a
aubterranean trench in the early day
OF mining, was visitor to our city
yesterday, and as his silvery locks
bowed to the breeze, he very much
resembled John the baptist.
S. E. Hammond returned from Den
YER Monday night.
j. R. Rule took load OF furniture
to Rollinsville Tuesday in his motor
truck.
Miss Harriet Rice, OF Denver, is
visiting the d. S. Davis family.
Leo Von and wife, OF Denver, are
visiting Mr.. Volts mother, Mrs.
Ignatz Meyers.
Harry Gilman and F. w. Bertagnol-
Ii motored to Tabernaeh Tuesday to
enjoy am outing of several days. dur
ing which time they will catch a
large number Of fish and kill a good
many sage hens.
DIR. G. A. Ashbaugh and family re-
turned during the week from an cut
ing ait Monarch lake and on Arapa-
hce creek, where they found fishing
coed. The DOCTORS becoming modes
ty fcrbids him from talking very
mueh about the two and half and
three Founders he pulled out as fast
as he could get the flies into action.
MIR. and Mrs. Louis O'Donnel, Of
Greeley, Colo, are visiting friends I'm
town.
Frank Rickard, CT Georgetown, a
former resident of Central City, was
in town today, renewing old friend
ship
Jchn jenkins and daughter motor
ed in from their summer cottage in
Boulder park Tuesday.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
NEvADAv|LLE NOTES

Misses Ella and Ethel Dickerson
went to Denver Thursday to take in
the circus.
Mrs. ]. ]. Kramer and children
took in the Ringing Bros. circus in
Denver last Friday.
A meeting of the school beard was
held Sunday. Miss Helen Hopkins,
of Greeley, was elected principal and
Miss Minnie Weleh teavher of the
Intermediate grade.
Mrs. Mamie Reseigh, MIR. and Mrs.
Dudley Enos, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Den
mis-, Miss Lillian Richards and Mr..
Vanstcue spent Sunday in Idaho
Springs.
Mrs. McNiohols and sen, of Den
yer, were visiting here fer few da IS
last week.
Patsy O'Brian left for Denver Tues
day.
Noah Williams went to Denver
Tuesday.
Tom Riley returned from Denver
Tuesday night, where he has been
taking the sun baths.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
PLAN TO cHEAPEN GASOLINE
Inventor Offers Government Process
Which He Claims VIII Increase
Production 200 Per Cent.

Gasoline at seven cents gallon is
a proposition that Louis B. Cherry has
put up to the government. Mr.. Cherry
asserts that he has a kerosene proc
ess that will produce the cheap prod
uct. He has offered the process to the
government, according to the Washing
ton Post.
''It has been estimated that about
5000, 100000 gallons of gasoline were
made in the United States last year."
said Mr.. Cherry, at the Willard. "This
represents about 20 per cent of the
crude oil refined to obtain it, and In
this same crude oil there was about 40
per cent of the combined fractions Of
kerosene, solar oil and gas distillate,
which If converted into gasoline would
increase the production Of that fuel
about 200 per cent, making 1t possi
BILE for US to obtain from the same
amount of crude oil 1900, 100000 gal
Ions of gasoline"
Mr.. Cherry. who is member Of the
American Institute Of Electrical En-
gineers and other scientific societies.
believes that 1t is entirely possible by
converting kerosene into gasoline to
make motoring great deal cheaper
and forever solve the problem Of pro-
ducing sufficient gasoline to meet the
increasing demands for this important
product.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16

c. L. Gage, Cliff. Hughes and w.
J. Stual returned last night from a
several days fishirg trip en- the
Troublesome. They stopped at Alpha
Parsons. where the fishing is great
and the cuisine far excels that Of
the Waldorf.Astcria. Mrs. Parsons
is Cne of the best cooks and clean
est hcusekeepers in Grand county
causing MIR. Hughes to remark that
he didn't blame a man fer getting
married who could draw wife that
can cock meal to delight the most
fastidious and insure everlasting do
nestle happiness with neat and tidy
surroundings. Trny Cesario is stop
pdng on the Troublesome, at Pete
Swallings, a few miles below the Par
sons place. j. V. Thompson, Gre Of
he state land appraisers. is in the
Troublesome country. appraising land.
He came up to the Parsons ranch
Sunday and caught mess CT fish
while waiting for the engine OF his
car to cool.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Black HAWK NEWS

Louis O'Dcnnell and wife arrived
yesterday frcm Greeley and are Wis
i.irg many old Black Hawk friends.
Tomorrow they will go cut ot the
Robins ranch and spend few days.
G. e. FRITZ and son, Vivian, brought
up new Chevrolet car from Dem
yea last mig hit fer Mr.. Fritz, Sr. He
scld the car ne brought up two or
three weeks ago to Vivian. y
Mayor Miller is having the front of
his barber shop painted, which not
emily improves the appearance of the
building but the main part of town.
He IS setting a good example for
the o.her property holders to follow.
Miss Louise Hartman returned Fri
day evening from visit with her
aunt in Wheatridge.
Neal Burroughs returned Saturday
frcm visit to Denver.
Miss Lottie Smith and sister came
UP from Denver Wednesday and are
visiting at the Robins ranch.
Miss Mabel Krley, of Stockt ON,
Kans-, is visiting her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Kniley.
viii Boellert came up from Denver
last week and went out to Boulder
park with Albert Oates to catch
some fish.
Thos. Langdon and wife came up
from Denver Sunday to visit the Thy-
lcr family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rickard were
over fror Georgetown Sunday and
visited Mrs. ]. s. Fowler
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Cooked Boiled Lettuce.

gun to run to seed and are not f1t for
salad or outside dark green leaves of
large heads. Discard any bad leaves,
wash others carefully. Boil them
drain them and dry them in a clean
cloth so as to get rid of all water.
Mince them firmly, put them in a
saucepan with a lump of butter, pep
per and salt. Stir till they begin to
turn color, then put in thimbleful Of
flour melted in milk. Stir constantly,
If it becomes dry, moisten with more
flour and milk. Let simmer for quar-
ter of an hour. Serve as vegetable.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Whale Not Fish.

Whales and porpoises are not Hsh.
according to statement issued by the
bureau Of fisheries, so far as their flesh
Is concerned.
They are mammals, like cattle and
sheep, and in texture, appearance and
taste their meat Is more like beef than
anything else.
The bureau Of fisheries has been de-
voting much time to study Of the
matter and has conducted great deal
Of correspondence upon the subject,
with the result that 1t now advocates
the use Of whale, porpoise, dolphin
and "other cetaceans" as substitute
for beef.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Cottage Pudding Fruit Sauce.

One cupful -four, one-half cupful
sugar. one-half cupful milk, one tea
spoonful melted oleomargarine or but
ter. one teaspoonful baking powder,
one egg.
Sift the -four, baking powder into
bowl; add the milk, sugar, and pinch
Of salt. the well-beaten egg and the
oleOmargarine or butter; beat two min
utes and pour into pan, which has
been brushed with little oleomar-
garine. Bake 20 minutes in hot oven.
Serve with fruit sauce, which is mere
ly a well sweetened stewed fresh
fruit.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Marines Are First.

Our soldiers Of the sea have been
the first Of our troops to adopt spiin-
ter-proof helmets. A new type Of
chilled steel head protector has been
devised for the marine corps. and Its
members will be thus equipped as fast
as the order can be made up. The Mn.
rine corps is almost always first. snys
the Boston Globe. Other branches O.
the service can follow or no! ms the.
choose. The marines IRE usIsily /
lowed. ..
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
Chocolate Fruit Ice Cream.

Make a chocolate cream; when set
in the freezer add about One-half
pound assorted French candied or
preserved fruits cut into small pieces.
Put 1t into melon-shaped mold to
initiate plum pudding.
When ready to serve turn the cream
on a platter and make circle around
1t Of whipped cream sweetened and
favored with vanilla.
This cream makes an attractive des-
sert for dinner party by sprinkling
over 1t chopped Amends dried to a
light brown color; mix with chopped
pistschios to initiate the rugged ap-
pearance Of the rind of a melon.