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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
farmer PROFITS
MORE Than ALL
OTHERS BY WAR
Export Business Should
Arouse Their Interest
In Foreign Trade.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 25-A can to
the farmers to interest themselves in
foreign trade was made by B. F. --ar-
ris, banker of Champaign, ILL.,. and
member Of the National Foreign Trade
Council, at the annual convention of
the organization here today. Describ-
ing himself as a corn belt farmer
Mr.. Harris offered TRANSPORTATION,
Trade and Thrift, as trinity of Us
under whose sign farmers, manufac-
turers, producers and consumers, la
Dor and capital, town and country
will conquer
Declaring that eve farmers are
economic illiterates in production and
distribution" he said: "For fifty
years the farmer has been feeding
the people of the United States at
throwing in his, and his children s
and the nations birthright OF soil fer
tility.
HE is the solitary producer who
has no voice, an6 though properly re-
bellious, has in 90 successfully orga-
nized or concerted manner sought
voice in the pricing Of his products,
and those who set the prices Tor him
I'll ctost of production, nor of the
wastes that lie between.
sHfgh prices 90 not represen the
farmers greed for ne is almost an
innocent by-stander, buffeted by sea
sons and market-makers, his share
of what the consume pays sometimes
lo oJSing like 80 cents and not in
frequently he works 16 hours to pro-
vice food for the S-hour fellows He
IS rot a tradesman and cooperative
plans with government help in sta
bilizing market situations is reQuir-
ed"
The farmer has profited and is
profiting by the great war export
business more than anyone, said Mr..
Harris, but has done SO without haV-
Ding taken any heed to foreign trade
problems. simply allowing the foreign
consumer to come and take away
grains, cotton, fruits, dairy produces,
and manv other articles in his own
ships. The farmer was now coming
to realize how much he and all have
been at the mercy of foreign ship
ping, and ''land locked and lubhcr
though he be- the American farmer
was becnrlng "as anxious as any
good American to see the Stars and
Stripes in every port of the would,
not simply because it would be carry
ing some Of his products and be ready
to respond as auxiliary to a great
American navy, but his vision is wild
ening and he wants all the world to
realize and be girdled by the spirit
of American ideals and her industry.
(, Mr.. Harris spoke also Of the tariff,
and said: We must drop the old
bugbear Of high or, low, protection,
or revenue only and-in connection
with the Department of Commerce,
Tariff Commission, Federal Trade
Commission, Shipping Board and
Consular Department-think of it as
a great business getting and nation
developing organization of Americans
for America"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
BOBBY BURNS

If st. Paul, \the austere bachelor, is
no longer honored by a general OBJ
servance of his feast day, the twenty
fifth of January, the same may not
be said of Scotland's observance of the
neither saint nor austere, and who
loved the fair sex not wisely but too
we'll Scotia's sons and daughters
on this side Of the Atlantic, as we'll
as in the old country, will today pay
reverence to the memory of the great
bard Of human kind, who was born
on Jan. rs, 1859, in a clay cottage
two miles south of the town of Ayr,
and near the "auld brig O. doom"
1t is exactly because he was not a
saint, because he was frail and hu-
man, because he was a sinner, that
Burns appeals so strongly to our af-
fectiOns. Generous to a fault, indie
pendent, scorning meanness, cant and
hypocrisy, his virtues so far over
Swallowed his vices that the world
finds it easy to condone the latter
rather to be glad that he was wild
and reckless at times, since it was his
close association with convivial COM
rades that inspired many of his
choicest bits of verse.
Many bards have paid poetic tribute
to Burns, but perhaps the verse that
best sums up his work is that of the
American poet Halleck:
There have been ioftier themes than
his,
And longer scrolls, and louder
Tyres,
And lays lit up with poesy's
Purer and holier fires;
Yet read the names that know not
death,
Few nobler ones than BurnsN are
there,
And few have won a greener wreath
Than that which binds his hair
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
Y. M. G.. A. Will Offer
Circus and Minstrel

For several years it has been the
custom Of the Y. M. C. A. Boys Di-
vision to hold annually a minstrel show
Last year for the first time the boys
held a combined. minstrel and circus
show which prof ted to be a splendid
success. This Year plans are being
made to hold combined minstrel and
circus show on Thursday and Friday,
February 15 and is. The minstrel show
will be coached by Edward Price who
coached the men in connection with
the minstrel show of the Sons Of st.
George and the u. M. G.. The re-
hearsals will be held at the Y. M. c.
A. boys division on Thursday even
ing at 1880 sharp, when it is hoped
that every fellow will be on hand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
JOHN oONIN IN ACCIDENT.

-~ JUN O1NAN ~ fAONADANA'
Mr.. John Conlin, keeper Of the poor
house Of this town was turned over
and thrown out Of his sleigh In East
Bridgeport last night, while going
home from this city. The sleigh
righted MP and the horse started off
on run. leaving Mr.. G. in the snow.
When near the Berkshire Bridge. the
horse slackened his speed, but kept
on up the Huntington turnpike. in a
great trot till he overlook couple
of mon on the road. who, seeing he
was without a driver, started on aft
er, and soon brought him to q stand.
Not knowing what otherwise to do
they brought the animal and sleigh to
the City Hotel where the owner found
and took possession Of them this fore
noon. We do not hear that Mr.. G.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
NEW CONFIDENCE GAME.

A new confidence game was pulled
Off here yesterday. A youngster filled
a small flour bag with snow and drop
ped it in the road with it's spread
eagle and big letters "W. Extra Fam
lily Flour" in full view. Retiring to
a convenient place Of observation, he
waited to see the result. The first
man who came along was in a sleigh
and as expected he saw the bag turn
ed aside to avoid it stopped his horse,
got out, read the lettering, turned the
thing over, picked it up, placed it
carefully in his sleigh and started on.
The youngster saw it all and laughed
heartily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
AN EXCELLENT
KIDNEY MEDICINE

Some years ago purchased a sup
ply of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and
would judge from the splendid sale
I enjoy on it that it possesses ex-
cellent curative value in the diseases
for which it is recommended. My
customers are satisfied with the re-
suits obtained and speak very highly
regarding it.
Very truly yours,
ENGLISH DRUG STORE,
Per w. A. E.,
MAY s, 1916. Bethel, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25

Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone You
will also receive booklet Of valuable
Information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Bridgeport Daily
Farmer Regular fifty cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
FARM FOR SALE.

A valuable farm containing about
% acres of excellent meadow. plough
pasture and woodland, with "a new
house, barn and other convenient out
houses situated in Norwalk, about two
miles from Norwalk bridge, and four
and q half miles from Ffve-Mile
River Landing. Any person that has
desire for purchasing, is invited to
call and view the premises for him.
self. For further particulars apply
to the subscriber near the premises.
who will give, indisputable title for
the same, STEPHEN KELLOGG Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
THE MISSION OPENS.

The Mission at st. Patrick's opened
at the 10 o'clock service yesterday
morning with a crowded congrega-
ton. The ceremonies were unusually
impressive. A special musical pro-
gram was rendered by the choir. The
srmon by Father Downey was a re-
view Of the labors which are to- COM
prise the weeks work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
TO PROMOTE CYCYE RACING.

L. M. Rich, of this city, who is
member on the committee on rules
and regulations of the proposed ma
uonal cycle track association, attend
ed a meeting of the committee in Bos-
ton, Saturday, and assisted in the
preparation of a rough draft of the
rules. The work of the committee
will be submitted for approval to the
full board
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
PRESIDENT MAY SPEAK.

Washington, Jan. 25-President
Wilson has taken under consideration
a. suggestion that after congress ad-
journs he make a number of speeches
in different parts of the country in a
campaign of education in connection
with the ideas expressed by him in his
address on peace before the senate
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25

AS Anthony Surinski, aged IS, was
coasting down hill at Plymouth, Pa,
the ground caved beneath him and he
plunged into cave In the Parrish
coal mine. He was seriously injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25
BRIDGEPORT As Il WAS
1OO-5O-20-YEARS AGO
(Taken from the Files Of The Evening Farmer)

was hurt by the upset, but the upper
works of the sleigh were somewhat
damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-25

| Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamron, N. Y.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Harry Lee was shot for refusing TO
wire Irene Fenwick orders TO crack
a bank safe out In Wheaton, H. II
was very tragic affair, as the shoot
ing was done 10y Edwin Sturgs. for
merly II bosom pal OF Lees, Just after
the pair had had luncheon together.
As Director Del Henderson neglected
10 stage a burial scene after the shoot
ing, Lee reported at the studio on the
following morning to inquire whether
or not he was to be Inferred, but was
Informed that the ceremony would be
omitted. So owen Moore, who is CO.
starring with Miss Fonwick in the
picture, "A Girl Like That" bought
the disconsolate corpse drink.
paraphrasinE tho horrible rhymed
pun that was perpctuatcd upon the
name ~ owen Moore before n real
person OF that name appeared in the
film world to live down the cammny
he0ped upon an abstract name by
paying an his bills and owing not
more-they are talking at the Mo-
rosco studio OF the Colin Chase" -"
Before shooting dear reader, count
ten ana read ON. II is this way. Both
VIVIAN Martin and George Reban de-
manded the presence OF Colin Chase
In their respective forthcoming pic
lures. After each had shown why MIR.
Chase was very necessary, IL was de-
cided that the first production to get
under way was TO have the support of
Mr.. Chase's histrionic efforts. The
result of the competition will be an
nounced as soon as either OF the two
stars begins work before the camera.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21
Film FLASHES

"a square Dear is the name of a
nov World Brady motion picture play
Don which Carlyle blackwell is the star,
assisted by june Elvidpc, Henry Hun
and Muucl Ostrichc
tn" annual engagement of Maude
Adams 900 Baruc's newest fantasy. "a
Kiss for Cinderella" ls hugely pop
uiW ut the Empire thcatcr. The
critics did not entirely agree, but the
public swarms I'm.
Promptly after her marriage. Mae
Murray fled to the mountains. This
was not IN order 10 avoid her newly
acquired husband. but at the urgent
hchcst of Director Robert Leonard.
who is directing her next Lasky pie
turo.
g. NJ. Anderson, "Bionco Billy" is
holding back the production of his
musical comedy 20 that It may come
into Broadway during the spring and
hold over as summer attraction. II
ii proves 10 bc "a success. The piece
Is called My Hero"
Tho title of the new Alice Brady
picture play has been changed from
'Erou l'tuu" to "A Hungry Heart. Do
II tells about French girl who mar
ricd 10 please her father. while low
ing another man. ana wrecked her
life. \ touching story with truth as
ITS foundation.
Tho theatrical profession this week
learned that the British government
has set up q bar against the entrance
INTO ,hc fright little tight little isles
OF American artists. II lS believed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21
elena Riycrs"-Grand.

'NTU NTNVTs -VTUIIU.
Lena Rivers" n dramatization of
Mary j. Holmes famous novel, will
be the play for the matinee at 2:3O to-
day by the Van Dyke and Eaton stock
company and continue for four days,
including the usual ten-cont matinee
Tuesday
Between the acts of the play vaude-
Vlle by Willard Foster ana Mccoy tho
Mystic viii be given.
Monday night will be the big fea-
turc merchants presents-every person
IN the Grand will receive Il present
free.
All nigh performances start at Sis
shnrp and reserved seats can be
secured one or two days In advance
without any extra charge.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

confirmed vegetarian, almost never
touches beef. Her appetite Is almost
as small as she is herself and she fire.
queutly goes for days at time with
out eating meat.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Bear Valley has been again in
vadod by the mdomitable Wallace
Ecid and Anita King but this time
they are i'm search of locations and
not wild parsnips, butterflies and
other big gamc such ass this intrepid
pair are accustomed to hunt bare
handed. Edward j. lie Saint is the
guide Of this hunting expedition, the
results of which viii ultimately be
seen on the Paramount program i'm
a lasky production.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Moving picture manufacturers de-
clare that the British blockade OF
Germany has been made so tight and
"ruuner-proor' that they have been
unable for several weeks To get their
films thru. Up TO this time a regular
business has been carried ON, the
films being shipped into German
hands via one of the neutral couu-
tries of Scandinavia or Switzerland.
German film promoters are negotiat-
ing for the home rights TO the new
picture "IutOleraucc"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Pauline Frederick has made only
one resolution for the new year. Tho
Famous player star has crossed her
heart and vowed not to buy new
motor car every month during 1917.
In tho last twelve months she pur-
chased SO many cars that her iratc
mother demanded to know whether
or not she was trying TO have one 20
match every gown-just as the mere
hoi polloi tries to have parasuls that
comport in their general color scheme
with various habiliments,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

made no attempt to drink at all the
fountains of youth. as that demands
Il thirst Of truly heroic dimensions
But he believes he has imbibcd
sufficient quantity of the waters of
perpetual rciuvenation TO insure that
he will still be producing photo
dramas in the year 2O16.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

The first murder to be committed
In the Famous player studio for many
months occurred the other day when
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

match every gown-just as the mere
hoi polloi tries TO have parasuls that
comport in their general color scheme
with various habiliments.
Frank Loseo has made another of
those lightning changes for which he
is celebrated. Having played an emf
nently respectable and wealthy diplo-
mat In support of Marguerite clark
in Miss George Washington, the
Famous players character actor dis
carded his plumagc for the coarse
carh Of Provis the escaped convict
in Dickens "Great Expectations
Louise HUFF and Jack Pickford are
costarriug in the adaptation of the
great novelsts tale which will be re-
leased on the Paramount program.
Myrtle Bauer. beautiful Phila-
delphia girl. dark as midnight, and
only 20, is new member OF the ia
nous Balboa beauty squad. This
young lady, who will present new
wares as a heavy before the camera.
has been specially engaged for The
Twisted Thread" n now serial by II.
NJ Harkheimer. which Balboa will he
gin about January ! to produce for
pathc Miss Bauer came from the
musical comedy stage TO challenge
success in the movies
with SNOW White" completed,
Marguerite Clark has nothing to do
hut prepare costumes for her ncNt
Famous production, buy few d~aen
gowns for personal consumption"
attend about stccu shows that she
has not been able to see as yet, re-
fuse a few hundred invitations to app
near personally at fairs haEarS thea
ter openings, and various assorted
styles Of entertainment and In fact
TO comport herself generally like
motion picture star With nothing
TO do.
While IN Florida. making the oN-
terror scenes for "Tho Eternal Sin"
Herbert Brcnnon took advantage of
the opportunity to drink from the
original fountain OF youth founded by
Ponce dc Leon himself. MIR. Brenon
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

q, NJ. Anderson, Bronco Billy." is
holding back the production of his
musical comedy 20 that It may come
into Broadway during the spring and
hold over as summer attraction. II
IL proves to be "a success. The piece
rs called MY Hero"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Tho annual engagement of Naudc
Adams in Harrlcs newest fantasy "a
Kiss for Cinderella" ls hugely pop
uiHr ot the Empire thcatcr The
critics did not entirely agree, but the
public sWaIms I'm.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-23
H# Wi NTH
Birthday Party.

A delightful birthday social was
held in honor OF Mr.. William Bakers
74th birthday. IA pleasant evening
was spent with music and singing,
after which refreshments were served
III abundance. consisting OF all kinds
of cake, lemonade, peanuts and candy
Those present were: MIR. and Mrs.
William Baker, MT. and Mrs. Emory
Baker, MIR. and Mrs. Grant Hook, MIR.
and Mrs. John Baker, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Magin, Mr. and Mrs Lloyd
Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall Buckingham, INIT.
and Mrs. James Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Shipley, Mrs. q. r. Davis, Mr.
and Mrs William Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Barber, Mr. and Mrs. George
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank WEIGH, MIR.
and Mrs. Fremont Delch, Mr. and Mrs
Augustus Saddles, Mrs. Catherine
Barber, Misses Amanda Williams, Car
rie Buckingham, Eliza Williams, Eve
lyn Hook, Lydia Selby, Virgie Davis
Stella Bowers, Thelma WEIGH, Mabel
Shipley, Edna Barber, Eva Baker
Helen Baker, Pauline Baker, Louise
Hook, Ruth Davis, Ella Barber, Lizzie
Shipley, Dorothy Barber, Messrs. o.
car Baker, William Shilling, villa
Miller, Elias Bowers, Wilbert Miller,
Robert Davis, Raymond Davis, Robert
Baker, George Baker, John Shipley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-23
WOTCKS VIIIE.

Miss Anna May Elseroad is spend
ing fortnight with her grandmother
Mrs. John Schmerrimund, Of Baltl-
more
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. J. Hoffman spent
Sunday with Mrs. Eliza Taylor, oi
Patapsco.
MIR. William Thurman and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller, of Wiseburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Singer have
moved into Peter Buchman's tenant
house.
Mr. and Mrs. r.. ?. Buchanan are
spending few days in Westminster
the guests of Mr., and Mrs Charles
Bankard.
T.. w. Buchanan, Grant Dell and
Barton Taylor motored To Baltimore
Saturday and spent the day with Mr..
Anon u. Taylor, who H. seriously I'LL
at this writing.
Mr. Harry Barrick, OF Trenton, M.
j., spent few days Of the past week
with mir. and Mrs. wv. H. =. Allgire.
The Ladies' Aid Society or Wesley,
will hold their next meeting March To,
at the home Oh Newton Davidson
Mrs Wadell and son, William. OF
Baltimore, are spending "a fortnight
with Mrs, VIM. Grumbine. They all
motored to Mt. Airy Sunday and It.
tended the dedication of the Methodist
Episcopal church.
Mr.. Lockard, the father Of Mrs. VIM.
Basler, who has spent six years i'm
Philadelphia, is now the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Basler.
Mr.. Edward Singer, who lived Id
the late Mrs. Jesse Elseroad's house,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-23
Gen. Funston Dies Suddenly.

Major General Frederick Funston
commanding the Southern Depart
ment Of the United States Army, and
one OF the leading figures in the coun-
try's military history since his cap
ture of Aguinaldo while commanding
"a Kansas volunteer regiment ia the
Philippines, died of acute indigestion
Monday night at San Antonio, Texas
He collapsed in a hotel soon after
dining with friends and did not regain
consciousness before his death, a
short time afterward.
General Funston was at his Office
Monday, with no sign of ill health
During dinner he seemed In his usual
good spirits and after the meal began
to play with child OF one OF the
guests. IT, fell over unconscious be-
fore anyone could reach him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-23
BEFORE PUBLIC SERVICE con-
MISSION.
Ready TO Build W. W. & G. Railroad
May Follow Old Route.


The promoters of the Washington,
Westminster and Gettysburg Railroad
Company have notified the Public
Service Commission OF Maryland that
they will soon be ready to begin con-
struction OF the road from Sandy
Springs to the Pennsylvania line. The
same officials have made similar ar
rangements with the Public Service
Commission of Pennsylvania to- 20 no
work The road will be completed Ia
about us months after operations be-
gin, which will BE- shortly, liz nothing
prevents.
The route Of the road will probably
be over the surveys made years ago.
It will Be "a steam road and will De
one Of the best in the country, when
finished
II the promoters follow the old
surveys the road will pass through
this city, Union Mills, Silver Run,
Littlestown to- Gettysburg. There are
two surveys To cross this city one IL
by the way Of the Almshouse farm,
across Charles and Green streets,
through the old Reifsnider prop
erty, across Main street and running
down the alley between Court street
and the Westminster Cemetery to the
county jail, where it runs to Shriver's
canning factory and crosses the wv
WI. r.
The other is by the way of Spring
Mills, crossing the W. WI. r.. near MIR.
Wesley Tiles, On Up the valley back
of Bond street, crossing Pennsylvania
avenue at the Forks of the Road and
ON TO- the old route.