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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
ANNIVERSARY OF ODD FELLOWS IS
 TO ACCELERATED

Tonight the Odd Fellows of Ju- neau and Douglas will celebrate the 99th anniversary of the found- ing of the order in America, at Odd Fellows Hall, on Second and Franklin Streets. The entertain ment will start at 8 o'clock and will last until the wee sma' hours of the morning.
 The principal address of the evening will be delivered by Rev. J. H. Condit. There will be other short addresses and a musical pro- gram. Refreshments will be serv- ed, cards and dancing occupying the rest of the evening It is eX- pected that oyeriiana hundred mem bers will be present and theDoug- las lodge is expected to attend in body.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
SCHOOL GARDEN CONTEST TO BE HELD THIS YEAR Ninety Dollars Is Being Offered by Various
 Merchants for
 IA Prizes. JUDGES ARE APPOINTED Children of This City Urged To Get into
 This Contest.
 at Once.
JUDGES ARE APPOINTED

The School Garden contest which was held last year, created suffic- tent interest to warrant it's continu ance on larger scale during this summer vacation. The plan for con- ducting the contest has been modi- fled somewhat as outlined below. In all, 5000 will be distributed in schools may compete in the contest. The judges are; Mrs. R. A. Gunni- son, Mrs. H. C. DeVighne, A. II. Ziegler, J. P. Anderson and C. E. Davidson.
 The following firms have offered prizes on various garden products;
 B. M Behrends & Co. Potatoes. First prize, 5000; second prize $600 third prize, $4.00. Amount to be submitted to the judges. 15 pounds.
 A. T. Spatz. Head lettuce First prize, $10.00; second prize, $500; third prize, $4.oO Amount to be submitted to the judges, heads.
 Goldsten's Emporium. Cauliflow- CT. First prize, $7.5O; second prize $500 Amount to be submitted to the judges, 6 heads.
 Sanitary Grocery Carrots First prize, $7.50. School Board, second prize, $500. Amount to be submit ted to the judges, 15 pounds.
 w. R. Wills. Radishes. First prize $7.50 School Board, second prize, $500 Amount to be submit ted to the judges, dozen.
 The contest on potatoes, carrots, rutabagas, and cauliflower will close about September 1st. That on let tuce and radishes will close earlier in the summer, possibly about the first of July. Contestants may learn definitely when each contest will close by consultin gthe firms offer ing prizes on the various products or by communicating with the judg- es.
 Each contestant may enter as many different products as desired It is necessary that work of plant ing, caring for, and gathering the various vegetables be done by the contestants
 It is required that all contestants above the third grade submit a writ ten paper at the time of delivering the sample to the judges. This pa per shall contain an account of how the ground was prepared for planting and shall describe the planting. fer tilizing, cultivating and harvesting of the vegetable grown. It shall further contain statement as to the amount of ground which, was culti- vated and the quantity of vegetables grown.
 It is suggested that all those who desire to enter the contest in any product notify the firm offering the prize on that product and also Mir. Davidson, chairman of the committee judging. by May 18th.
 Any child desiring to obtain a plot of ground for use in the con test is asked to call at the office of the superintendent of schools. Any person wishing to donate ground for this work can help the cause along by calling telephone number 1875 or 4302.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
RED CROSS MEETING.

There will be a meeting of the Red Cross Society at the city hall at two o'clock Saturday afternoon. All are expected to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

N o T Els hereby given that un- dersigned has purchased gasboat Gypsy. Anyone having claims against her must present same before May 18th. m24
 (signed) INGvOLD MARTIN.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

Just received shipment of ladies white kid and white new Buck shoes Call in and see them. Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR ASALE-Boarding house now doing a good business. Located close in; house now full; fixtures go with house. At bargain to re- eponsible party. Address P. o. Box l627. mil
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

TWO IN ONEt-The EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR RENT-3 rooms and bath, nicely furnished. Very reasonable to responsible party, 116 2d St. a25tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

sFO RSALE-36-foot fishing boat En- gaire Home Grocery. Willoughby Ave. --m1
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FOR SAIE-MIscellaneous

FOR SALE-l2 to 25 gal. per minute HYDRAULIC RAM, in excellent condi- ton. phone Douglas S5. a26
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
Classified Ads. Appeal to
 The Imagination

The little ads printed under classifcaons which place them in preferred positions in the newspaper not dull reading for those who have a little vision and imagination
 Perhaps many made business connection which has shaped the your e-med your oppor tuneskep tied down. during of priceless vaue to small things and trivial activities that business connection had been wisely fortunately madea might have been the had read and used the classified columns at the methe whole trend of your affairs might have been stead lily upward steadily progressive How you compute the value you classified ad which would have altered your life for the better9
 Right the classified columns offer you OPPORTUNITY Right they offer you SERvCEperhaps may bring you roads wealth. chances for usefulness The lost op portuniy back you with every day Why not cept t'
 Without imagination, without vision and ideals may drag through m obliviou possibilities for advancement To such people the classified ads lehey just classified ads But to the forwardoong people they channels of communication with other people whose interests identical people with whom they have business transact with whom they should be associated in business life.
 THE CLASSIFIED ADS ARE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE FOR ALL WHO CAN USE THEM.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
Piano Tuner

GEORGE ANDERSON, Expert. Twen. ty years experience. Factory repre- sentative for high grade planes and player planos. Address Box esf. Phone tA3.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-Lots, one 50x100 with two room house; one 32x90 with one room house. Enquire Sanitary { Plumbing. a11tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-Together or separate. Two Groom furnished or unfurnished houses. Lot 50x50 Corner 4th & Gold and lot 50x100 adjoining on Gold. Price reasonable. Mrs. Held, Gastineau Hotel. m4
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

THE EMPIRE-AlI the News All the Time, When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

Sea View Apartments. Housekeep- ing rooms, single or en suite. Splen- did view. Five to ten dollars per month a18tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

TO LET-5-ton fishing boat, on shares to responsible party. Enquire Lofts Barber Shop, opp. James Lbr. Yard. a28
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
Chance For the Family

Chance For the Family
 l will build house-lot G0x40 for you for $150 cash; balance to be paid in rent. Cost of home proved by ac- tual bills. Enquire La France Groc cry, Phone 146. a1S-1m.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR RENTING nice completely furnished housekeeping rooms. En- quire Juneau Music House. m7
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

Good payable rooming house for sale at a bargain for quick sale. Don't apply unless you mean busi- ness. Enquire Empire. m16
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FLATS FOR RENT - Walter E. Bathe. m26tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
HOUSES & FLATS FOR RENT

STEAM HEATED rooms, $10 a month. Enquire 535 Main St. a30
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOR RENT Nicely furnished front apartment, steam heated, light and phone, excellent view The Windsor, phone 228. a26
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

FOP RENT, ana 5-room furnished housekeeping suites; reasonable. "The cosy corner of Juneau." Cliff Apart ments, near Court House. 2-1-lm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

LOST-Pair nose glasses. Shur-on's. Finder kindly call up Oak Olson. a26
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26
PALM READING

Charles Meldner. the professional cleaner and dyer, is back on the job with facilities to handle anything in the cleaning and dye business. Call up TIT Capital Dye Works.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-26

First Class Dressmaking done - Upstairs. l22 4th St., phone 2123. m1etf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
HARRY G. STEVENS,
CIVIL WAR VETERAN.
DEAD AT STRATFORD

Henry G. Stevens, 80 years old, a
veteran of the Civil War, highest PEN
stoned soldier in Connecticut and for
mer1y one of the best known jour-
naIists and missionaries in New York
died this morning at his home, 699
Long Brook avenue, Stratford. Death
was due to the infirmities of his age
Mr.. Stevens was born in Freehold,
N J., in the year 1887. AS young
man he was connected with the New
York Herald and later with the New
York Press. During the Civil War he
enlisted in the 21st New York Volun-
teers having seen service in some Of
the largest battles Of the Civil War
AS result of typhoid fever con-
tracted in one Of the detention camps
of the South he was stricken with
deafness about 81 years ago, while in
charge Of the Five Point Mission at
New York. He came to Stratford to
live in retirement. About 10 years
ago after lingering approach he be-
came totally blind. Through this in
capacity and because of his valorous
service the United States government
largely increased his pensions until
he became the holder Of the largest
warrants in Connecticut
Though both blind and deaf he has
contribu widely to newspapers and
periodicals both in this city and widely
throughout the country.
He is survived by one son, David
Kimball Stevens Of Detroit two
grandchildren, Adelaide and Gladys
of Detroit "a niece, Lillian MacIlroy, OF
Warwick avenue, Stratford, and a
nephew, Fred Myers Of Bridgeport
Funeral services have not as yet been
arranged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Runaway Automobile
Cruises Down Hill,
Strikes Pedestrian

The operator neglecting to apply
the brakes, an automobile owned by
W. G. Mcneil, of 254 Courtland street.
left standing outside the owners res
idence, started down the steep incline
this noon, gaining impetus as it pro-
gressed.
The car keeping on the right of the
road, reached Fairfield avenue and
was running at a good rate of speed
when Patrick Mcdonald, Of 100 Ma
plewood avenue, employed by T. G..
Sullivan, a Courtland street grocer.
who was crossing the street, got in
its path. He was knocked to the
ground and the auto shot across the
street and over the sidewalk before
it came to a stop. Mcdonald was
treated at the emergency hospital for
bruises and slight decorations. He
was able to go home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
VACCINATION IN
NEWT0WN LAYS
CHILDREN Low
One Out Of Every Eight
Frustrated in Bed With
Resultant Ailments.
LOCKJAW FEARED BY
PARENTS OF VICTIMS
Men and Women Are Suf-
fering Swollen Arms and
Others Illnesses.
Special to The Farmer

Newtown, March 24-One out Of
every eight children in this town and
vicinity are sick i'm bed, following SUBJ
mission to compulsory vaccination.
Poisoned arms, fevers, and Illnesses
of many sorts have resulted from vac
cination. Parents are Oppressed with
fear, as the peril of tetanus looms UP.
Not only and children affected, but
men and women are in bed, attended
by physicians and nurses. There was
general rush for vaccination a week
ago Wednesday and since then there
has been a general call for doctors and
nurses.
Arthur J. Smith, business manager
Of the local newspaper, has been seri-
ously Ill during the last three days
and is cared for by two nurses and
physician. Miss Bessie Ruffels, an
employe of the newspaper, had had an
attack of what was believed to he grip
and she remained at work. 1t was
discovered that she had a mild case
Of smallpox and everybody in the
newspaper office got vaccinated. As
Miss Ruffels had been folding news
papers which were sent throughout
the countryside, many subscribers got
vaccinated, with serious results.
Charles Smith, the field editor Of
the paper, is i'll Of the effects Of the
preventive rite.
Last week, when the epidemic was
causing excitement, DIR. Black of the
state board of health, visited New
town and soon after it was announced
that only the vaccinated could attend
school. Medical Examiner Herman
and Dr. F. ]. Gale vaccinated hum
>dreds.
The High school attendance has
been hard hit since. Reports from
the homes indicate that havoc has
been raised. The preventive is look
ed on as more of a peril than the
disease 1t was meant to ward off. Fear
of lockjaw is prevalent.
Arms swollen from the shoulder to
the wrist, red swollen parts on arms,
fevers and other ailments have de-
pleted the schools, hitting the High
school especially hard.
Two more cases Of small pox among
minors have been reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Held in New Jersey,
Gang Admit Thefts =
of Automobiles Here

Confessing that they have stolen
many automobiles in this city, New
Haven, Norwalk and other places in
this state, three men and a young
girl have been arrested in Paterson,
N. ]. They have given to the police
of that city the numbers of the auto
mobiles which they stole from Bridge
port and the local traffic department.
which now investigates all automobile
thefts, will look into the case.
All of the defendants are known
to the authorities Of this city and are
thought to be part Of the gang re.
Gently arrested and sent to Jail here
for stealing cars, about three months
ago.
The nominal leaders of the band is
said to have been Vincent Brady, vino
gave his address as BAT Washington
street, Newark. Besides Brady those
held are: Raymond Foote of Norwich,
Conn; George J. Fox Of 239 Balm.
bridge street, Brooklyn; and Mabel c.
Van Arsdale of 259 West 116th ST..
New York. Miss Van Arsdale, the
police allege, had passed as Brady's
wife.
Detectives from this city expect to
receive information that will lead to
the recovery of at least three touring
cars which have been stolen within
the last two months and three small
The Van Arsdale girl told the police
that she had known Foote since she
was IA years old. They were engag-
ed, she said, but she did net marry
hin, although h~r parents believed
that when she left home two years
ago, it was to become Foote's wife.
Foote would say very little about him.
self. except that he and Erady had be-
come acquainted while working to-
gether as drug clerks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
NO VERDICT AS
TANzE Err JURORS
near COLLAPSE
Out for Three Days, Twelve
Talesmen Unable To
Reach Agreement.
JUROR is STRICKEN
I'LL DURING ORDEAL
Record for Long Delibera-
tion is Set by Failure to
Attain Verdict.

New York. March 24-The federal
jury trying Rae Tanner, unable to
reach a verdict after deliberating
three days, was discharged by Judge
Van Fleet this afternoon.
New York, March 24-AAfter de-
liberating nearly 72 hours without
reaching verdict, the jury in the
case Of Ray Tanner, accused of per-
jury in her breach of promise suit
against former District Attorney
James W. Osborne, this afternoon
was reported to be in state Of col
lapse.
After the 64th hour of deliberations
this morning, one of the jurors was
stricken with acute indigestion and a
physician was sent for.
When the jury reported to the court
yesterday their inability to reach a
verdict, they were ordered to retire
again. The judge told the jurors they
could take until Monday if necessary
to agree.
The jury has set a record for the
length Of time consumed in it's de-
1iberations. It was recalled that the
longest previous time Of deliberation
by federal jurors was 81 hours, after
the close of the governments case
against New Haven railroad officials
in January, 1916.
James w. Osborne was alleged by
Miss Tanzer to have courted her un-
der the name of "Oliver Osborne"
Charles III. Wax testified at the trial
that it was he who was "Oliver."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Crossley, Missing
Realty Broker, Is
Deeply Involved

The legal troubles Of J. Harry
Crossley, the missing real estate deal
er, were increased today when the
Bridgeport Trust Co. brought pro-
ceedings in the superior court for per-
mission to 'foreclose property on Han
cock avenue owned by Cross1ey. It is
claimed Cross1ey borrowed $4,000
unpaid :.
The Hancock avenue property has
already been attached in actions
brought by the following: r. N.
Blakeslee, $500; G.. L. Beitner, $3.50;
Rudolph Pertany, $500; Bridgeport
Brass Co., $4,000; Bridgeport Land
& Title Co., $1,000. The latest suit
ts returnable to the April term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
Police Cannot Find
Jealous Person Who
Shot at His Rival

Efforts Of the police to apprehend
James E. Stokes, of 5S9 Lindley
street, who Is alleged to have emptied
q revolver at a man and woman,
Thursday night about 1890 while the
woman and her escort were walking
through Lindley street, have thus far
proved unavailing.
Stokes Is alleged to have become
incensed at the woman for preferring
to accept the other man as an escort
home and frowning on him. He wait
ed for them in Lindley street, after
they had left a house where a party
had been held, and opened fire. All
Of the bullets went wild, the woman
and her escort escaping by taking to
their heels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
FORM COMPANY
HERE TO BUILD
SHIPS OF WOOD
BIG Yard Will Be Built In
Stratford, According to
Incorporators.

Backed by big capital and with
500, 600 already paid in, the Housa-
tonic Shipbuilding Co. has already be-
gun operations on one Of the largest
shipy ards in New England
INCORPORATION papers filed yesterday
with the secretary Of state discloses
the face that the company has already
acquired from Simon Lake the large
tract of shore front north OF the rail-
road bridge in Stratford and that ship
ways are already being constructed.
Besides Ek-J Judge Carl Foster and
his law partner, Frederick E. Morgan
of this city, who admit they represent
large interests who do not wish their
identity disclosed, Foster L. Hawkins,
head Of the New Haven Shipbuilding
Co., appears as one Of the incorpora-
tors.
The company will begin building at
once wooden three and four masted
schooners of about 5000 tons. Ten of
these ships will be laid down at once
and as soon as completed will be re-
placed 10y others with the probability
that the number of ways will be in
creased from time to time Contracts
for a number of these boats are said
to be, signed already but their owner
ship is not made public.
The company, it was admitted to-
day, will also attempt to procure from
the Navy Department in Washington
substantial order for 110-foot subma-
rine chasers that are to be awarded
American shipbuilders.
Because of the great loss of tom
mage in the European war, the de-
mand for bottoms capable of carrying
cargoes abroad has become most keen.
Charters are extremely high and
European governments are searching
in all ports for early deliveries of ves-
sells. The steel mills Of America are
unable to turn out ships in sufficient
quantities to meet this demand and
the return of the wooden sailing ves-
sci has become a prime necessity.
The new yard which will be in full
operation within a two weeks period,
will, it is said today employ about 500
hands at the start with expectations
that a much larger number will be
employed as the work progresses.
It will be recalled that Foster and
Morgan were the incorporators Of the
Bridgeport Projectile Co., the same
method Of shielding the actual owner
ship being employed.
Ex-Judge Foster was also the at
torney employed in the formation of
the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. Of this
city and because Of his close relation
ship with the officials of these two
companies it is believed today that
the new shipbuilding company may
be closely allied to those in interest in
the Projectile Company as we'll as the
New Haven Shipbuilding Co, in
which Mr.. Hawkins is largely inter-
este.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24
MAJOR J. J. HURLEY, VETERAN
OF MANASSAS, PLANS TO RAISE
REGIMENT IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Major James +. Hurley. ono OF tho
most widely known Of the retired
military officers Of the city, is about
to enter the active service again and
plans to raise q regiment OF tnfan-
try in Fairfield county for service In
the event that war Is declared. Major
Hurley has applied to Adjutant-Gen-
eral George M. Cole for permission to
use the Bridgeport armory for re-
cruiting headquarters.
The major is in touch with q num-
Der Of active and retired military Of
ficers who arH to assist him in the
project and plans are in the works
for recruiting 90 begin promptly In
every city and town in the county
Today the major was perfect1ng de-
tails before making known his plans
to the public. He said today:
'-Thas fs not to be q Homo Guard
outfit The Home Guard Is all right
but this Is an organization for actual
service and only want men who de-
infantry regiment, not Coast Artillery.
TT is intimated that if war is de-
clared the president win call for 100000
volunteers. The Natfonal Guard Is to
be increased to 100000 and the regular
army increased to 250,O00 II all these
men are called It means 1,5O0. 900 sol
diers and we win easily need them all
if we enter the world war.
That means that the Fairfield coun-
I ty quota will be about 5000 men and
we viii need several regiments Of in
fantry besides units from other
Branches Of the service. Twelve COM
parieE OF 150 men each are required
for an infantry regiment I expect to
get them by forming companies in
Bridgeport, the Norwalks, Stamford,
Darien, Greenwich, Danbury, New
town, Redding Ridge and other places
in the county but the headquarters OF
the regiment will be at Bridgeport.
With field and staff and medical CORDS
the personnel will number close to
1000 men
Il believe that such an organization
can readily be raised as I know a
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-24

great many men will volunteer for
active duty who will not join militia
organizations or the Home Guards.
The regiment will be formed to go to
the front and not for any other pur-
pose.
IT don't care what position have
In it I Will f1t in for any position
that I am capable of filing, whether
1t is as a captain or sub-Heutenant, or
in any other capacity. I believe I
will have no difficulty in quickly rails
ing regiment, and in getting as re-
cruits a large percentage Of those who
have seen service in the National
Guard. ) Such an organization would
be ready to take the field in a very
short time after muster into the SER
vice"
Major Hurley has begun recruiting
for his regiment already and If his
request for the use of the State Ar
mory is granted he will open his
headquarters there early next week.
Major Hurley saw .19 years service
in the National Guard Of this state,
rising from private to the rank of
battalion commander. During his
service he earned the reputation Of
being one of the best drillmasters in
the country. During the manoeuvers
Of National Guard with the regular
troops at Manassas, Va, several years
ago, he was for time in command
of the Third Connecticut infantry.
He earned the commentator Of the
regular army officer in command of
his brigade, for the mastery manner
in which he handled his troons
Major Hurley was in command Of
the local battalion Of the Coast Ar
tillery Corps when at his own request
he was placed on the retired list.
Most Of his service has been with
the infantry. however, and he prefers
that branch of the service.
A number Of the majors old COM
rades have already signified their in
tention to volunteer with him in case
war is declared