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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
ADvEBT1sTs OBJECT TO WAR

Washington, April zS-Seventh Day Adventists have notified the war de- partment that their religion will not allow them to participate in the war between the United. States and Ger many, as acts of war and bloodshed are Inconsistent with the duties en- joined upon us by our Divine Master. toward our enemies, and toward all mankind."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
WILL SPEED UP
 PRODUCTION OF ALL FOODSTUFFS

Washington. D, C., April 28-1s it tse4 late Haatssially to increase our national fsod suply this spfing7
 Not if GUT farmers In the eastern half of ths country will promptly re- sort to thS uss of the cheapest and quiokast kAewH agency for speeding up natisHAj pF91uation of food-stuffs
 namely, nmA
 PrfcAs ct - Seo1nmsrcia1 feFti1iz- eEs st se 4A high. Pota4'h is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
BRYANT ELECTRIC co.
 WILL RAISE OLD GLORY

There will be a flag raising at noon tomorrow at the works of the Bryant Electric Co. in State street. The flag will be raised on a staff placed over the executive offices of thee ompany, on the top floor of the building at State and Organ streets. All em- ployes of the factory will be assem- bled in front of the building and program in which the officials of the company will take part, will be car ried out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
CANFIELD RUBBER co.
 EMPLOYES RAISE FLAG

A large flag was presented Charles Holcomb in behalf of the Canfield Rubber Co. from the employees. The presentation speech was made by John Keane and was ably responded to by MT. Holcomb. The flag was raised at II: a. m. and all sang 'The Star Spang1ed Banner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Dr. John w.. Hancher, of Chicago, announced that the Methodist Church had launched a project for $50. 900, 900 to be used by the Methodist Board of Education to improve the equipment and endow. the colleges Already $17, 100000 has been raised.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
LOSS OF APPETITE. LOSS OF WEIGHT. ,.er
 sLEEPLESSNES, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabe, they are made after the formula of Dr. Al. bert Robin, the famous French phyM. clan. and arc being used very largely In Paris and other European capitals
 When taken for a shcrt whil1 they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion. mental depression. lack of vitality. general debility. ane- mia, etc. t-@e 5Gt 5rte'a v r
 The Encyclopedias of which RecuDertabs are composed. contain the element necessary to lovercome these conditions. They are now keine prescribed and recommended by many physicians In this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surerf nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Recupertabs arc for sale at all 0rus stores at b0o and $1.00 per packare or will be sent direct upon recespt of price.
 Curts Chemical Co. No. 4IA weae 1srd St.. New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harfi. gan. No. sl Fairfield Avenue,-Adv.
 RI stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
FOR RAILWAY ECONOMICS

London, April BOA report on possible economies in railway man agement in London shows that there are at present more than 500 rail- way stations in Greater London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

A dispatch from Vienna says all Americans may leave without distinc- ton of age and sex.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECk & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Italy wants direct loan from the United States and not through the medium of other countries
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Two aviators, one representing the Royal Flying Corps and the other the B'renchAero Service will be detailed to the office of Brigadfer General Squire in charge of the aviation sec tion of the United States Army Sig nal Corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

The paper money known as ~infalsi- feableg is being used in Mexico again. This is due to recent decree which provided that taxes now as- sessed in national gold would be fn- creased by an equal amount in fin fa1sifieables"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
MAKING SURGICAL DRESSINGS
Federation Of Mothers clubs ibnn-
dun> Baby Week rians for Ac-
tive Nnr Work

Having completed hospital supplies
10 furnish single unit during their
work of tho past two weeks. tho mem
b"rs Of tn" Federation of Mothers
clubs. os Richmond, began yesterday
on second unit. on account of the
entry Of America into war, The Ird-
GRAFTON set this week apart Specifically
for the preparation of surcica' dress
incs. instead of using II as last year
as baby week, for tho demonstration
Of proper methods Of caring Tor in
FAINT. Tho members OF ,hc m ot:urs'
clubs are expected to come every da V
This week To the headquarters Of The
federation, in the School Administra-
'ion Building TO assist in preparing
TIL" supplies.
In the work already donc by the
mothers hundreds Of yards OF Gauzc
have been used Bandaeos. dressing,
pads and sponGcs have been made ac-
cordine TO the Specifications of tho
American Rcd Cross. and will he
turned over TO that organization for
storage until needed by wounded
American soldiers and sailors. All
the funds 10 have been used on baby
week have been expended in the pur-
chase Of material for the handages.
and those carrying on the movement
have given time and labor enough to
arrange several baby weeks.
To complies plans for the tag day
to Toe held on the second Saturday in
May for tho benefit Of tho Federation
of Mothers Clubs, meeting viii he
held in the School Administration
building At 10 o'clock Thursday morn
ing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
DAVIS PLEADS GUILTY
Diamond Thief Throws himself on
Mercy Of COurt-Wss I ndcr
Influence of Drug.

Charles Davis. twcnty-onc years old,
pleaded guilty yesterday in tho Illus
tinCS Court to stealing traN con-
tanning diamonds valued at Sl0.OO1
from j. 7, Allen & Co. jewellers. 1923
East Main Street. and WAS sentenced Ia
serve two years in the pcnitcntiary
Davis, whose crime Was committed on
March :, threw himself upon the mercy
of the court, saying that he Was under
tho influence Of drugs at the time
The maximum punishment, for his Of
Tense Is ton years in prison, but Judge
Richardson listened to the young mans
plea and Let him off with tho light SON
tcncc.
All OF the diamonds which Davis
snatched were recovered lie was ar
rested while attempting his getaway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
ANNUAL MEETING OF Y. M. C. A.
Nominating Committee VIII Ucport
Slate of Directors for Approval
Of Membership.

The siXtythird year or tho Richmond
Young Mems Christian Association
closed last night. and the annual meet
inS OF the active membership of the
Central Association viii he held al Is
o'clock tonight. At that time the
nominating committee viii report and
directors VIII h" elected. Tho past year
has hccn ono Of tho best in tho his
tory OF the association. according 10
the report published in tho weekly of
tn" organization. liichmond's Young
Mon. Among the activities of the year
ar" Included the maintenance Of "a
missionary in China, the extension Of
religious services 10 moro than forty
different shops. and the throwing opcn
Of the building to soldiers stationed in
tia" city. Tho account books for the
year VIII close on Saturday. Tho
gross expenses have amounted to
about S'n.00o. and there is said TO lie
slight deficit AT present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
DR.. TAYLOR LEAVES s88, $50
VIII OF Veteran Coroner Of Richmond
IL PrObatrd in thnnccry
Court.

William ~. Taylor for many years
Eichmond'S coroner. left AN estate
valued At SSS."oo. according to his will
which was admitted to probate yes
tcrday in tho chanccry Court. of this
$4,000 is personal property and S5S-
800 real estate. Charles T.. Taylor,
brother of the tc%tator, qualified as
executor and trustee.
Under the terms Of the Will Charles
T.. Taylor will receive 500 monthly.
The remainder Of tho income from the
estate will he equally divided among
three brothers. two sisters aud "a
niccc. The heirs arc: John q. Tay-
Tor. Richard NJ. Taylor. Charles T. Tay-
lor, Mrs. Cornelia G.. Cooke. Mrs. Mary
t.. thcatham and Mrs. Emmic T.: Wing
h"ld. In the event of tho death Of
any OF the heirs. one sixth of his
share Of tho estate is to he set aside
for G. l.. Taylor, son OF Charles T..
Taylor. and the remaining i've six this
divided among tho other heirs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
MEETS AT NOON TO-DAY
General Nichols tniiS Newly Amounted
Bonrd for Conference on state
Problems.

The newly appointed Virginia Coun-
eli of Defense vii meet AT noon to-
day in the Senate chamber OF tho state
capitol to effect working organiza-
ton. Tie council is headed by Cen
cral t.. w. Nichols. OF the Virginia
Military Institute. chairman. The other
members arc l.. II. Johnson. Roanoke:
II. Walton Moore. Fairfax: Homer l..
Ferguson, Newport News: Colonel L. l..
White. l.eeSburr: Or. Enniom q. Will
llamS Richmond; Eishop Collins Dom
ny. Richmond: James .. Winston. Rich
mond; K. T. Byrd. Winchcstcr: n
Lawrence C;rcncr, Norfolk; George r.
kcezcil, Rockingham. and John IT,
Crockett. Wythevillc.
Governor stuart yesterday dcsig-
mated Il. Walton Moore. of Fairfax, to
attend meeting of the Council Of
National Defense in Washington on
"Wednesday. This meeting has been
called by tho Secretary of War, and a
representative FROM each state has
been invited to meet the Council ot
National Defense and discuss tn"
problems as they affect tho various
sections Of the country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
WILL DISCUSS PLANS
FOR TRADE EXTENSION
Wholesalers Forming Important Bu-
rcau Of Chamber of Commerce to
Hold Meeting Tonight.

Shall Richmond continue during the
war its paA policy of conducting an
annual "Bcttcr-A acquaintance Week"
when merchants of various States who
buy on this market are invited to
Richmond to meet those with whom
they do business? The question will
be- discussed at the annual meeting Of
tho trade extension bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce at a supper at
the Business Mems Club tonight at
$50 o'clock. Reports showing the ac-
tual results Of the last "Bcttcr-Ac-
quaintance Week" will be read
Several hundred visiting merchants
came to Richmond last summer during
Better Observation-Disclosures Week" Rcaliz-
ing that war conditions must cause
some interference with business. sew
cral Of the leaders in tho trade ex-
tension bureau have expressed the
view that every effort should he put
forth to overcome this as far as pos
siblc and to keep all lines OF com
mcrcial enterprise going forward dur
ing tho war far as is practicable.
Howard l.. Coffin. of the National Conn
ell of Safety. has advised as n pre-
paredncss measure tina, every effort
he put forth To continue business along
All lines rs near normal az possible.
III order that the country'S resources
may not be sapped at home while il
is making war abroad. With this in
mind, IL is possible that the plans for
Better Acquaintance Week" may he
greatly extended and a general plan
outlined to call to the attention OF
the merchants of the entire South the
advantages of buying their stocks on
this Wholesale market
The executive committee Of the trade
extension bureau is composed OF w.
Is. Broaddus 'chairman), l.. Il. Sydnor,
a. H. Felthams. J. T.. palmatury, Car
ter Is. Snow and Alvin NJ. smith
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01

APPEAL Is DENIED
Law and Chnnrery Court Of Norfolk
Is Upheld In Coal


The Virginia Railway and Towcr
Company was denied an appeal by the
state Supreme Court Yesterday from
The Judgment for S2.l96.53 rendered
against II in the Law and Chancery
Court Of Norfolk in favor Of the Not
tingham & Wreun Co, Norfolk coal
dealers.
Suit was brought against tho power
company by the coal dealers to cover
losses alleged 10 have been sustained
by them by reason Of the canccllat ion
Of coal order. An order for 100 cars
of coal was placed by the power com
pany al price which the buyers ella i'm
vas $3.50 a ton delivered i'm Norfolk.
and which the dealers claim was 50 so
ia ton at the mines. When the mis-
7 understanding became apparent. the
lower company refused To accept The
/ oal except at the price which. il claim :
Cd, was quoted
!, The coal dealers brought suit TO
Ieimburse them for their loss. ella i'm :
Ing breach OF contract. The claim was
~ pheld by tho lower court, which en-
tered judgment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Stars and Stripes
OUerLee Camp Hall
Confederate Veterans Vote to Dis
play National Emblem on Cen
ter Flag Pole Daily.

As an evidence OF their undivided
patriotism and their loyalty TO Il COM
mon country, the Confederate veterans
of Richmond. once the fortified city
of forces opposing the Union armies.
have decided that the Stars and
Stripes and the stars and Bars shall
noa; together over their hall OF COM
memoration.
With scarcely dissenting voice.
members Of II. T.. Lee Camp, No. /. at
their regular meeting ON Friday night.
voted that the flag OF the Union should
hold the commanding position on their
hall. on Broad Street. between Fifth
and Sixth. thus reversing tho time
honored policy of the camp that it's
hall should he dedicated only to COM
mcmoratnC Southern sacrifice.
The stars and Stripes will be plac-
cd on the center pole to be flank ed on
the east by the Stars and Bars and on
the west by the flag OF Virginia, all
three flag, to h" displayed daily. On
the occasion of tho death of "a COM
ida only tho Confederate cmblam
viii be displayed, and that at half
mast.
The resolution was introduced by
l.. j. White, and was amended. SO as
To have loated the three flags, by J.
Thompson Brown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
TAX levy ORDINANCE
RETURNED BY COUNCIL
Hold Up Measure and Have
IL Recommitted.
NO REPORT MADE ON SURVEY
Rose and Mills Oppose Efforts OF
Jones to Get Early Action on
Charter-Change Committees Rec.
OmmendatiOn for Appropriation.

Because of petitions for Il public
hearing. the Common Council last night
recommitted to the Committee on FL
nance the ordinance designed to in
crease the city's revenue by Icvying
taxes on professional men and upon
several different sources This action
defeats the purpose OF the Finance
Committee to bring In additional reve-
nue. during the current fiscal year
which begins to-day. Ii means that
the old system Of lcvying license taxes
at the origina rates will be carried
out. To that end the Finance Commit
tee will meet on Thursday night for
a conference with Commissioner of
Revenue Tresnon to assess the diff
ferent classes of business. \ date for
a public hearing on the proposed mca-
sure Will he announced later.
Doctors and certain classes OF re-
tail merchants were active in having
the ordinance recommitted. The Coun-
Gil received petitions from the Rich
mond Academy of Medicine and Sur
gerry and the Richmond Dental Society.
asking TO he heard The Retail Mer-
chants Association was represented by
its secretary. William a. Clarke, Jr,
and large number of members.
Those merchants who object are
those who maintain lunch counters
and soda water fountains in addition
TO their other businesses. The pro-
posed law would put a special tax on
fountains and restaurants and lunch
ScountcrS.
Declaring that the public was cnti-
tied to he heard before the ordinance
was acted upon Councilman Ratkins
moved that it be referred back TO the
Finance Committee. His motion was
unanimously adopted.
REPORT ON SURVEY WILL
COME UP NEXT MONDAY
have tho report OF the Charter Change
Committee, which would authorize an
app" .priation OF 10000 for a survey of
the city government. brought before
the meeting under u suspension OF the
rules. Councilman Rose, chairman OF
this committee. told Mr.. Jones that
the committees report would he re-
ported in regular order at the monthly
meeting OF the Council which will he
held on Monday next. Mr.. Rose point
cd out that last nights session was
called specifically to take up the tax
ordinance. If Mr.. Jones had consult
cd with The chairman OF the Charter
Change Committee arrangements no
doubt could have been made 10 bring
up the committees report at this time"
Mr.. Rose told his colleagues.
Mr.. Jones further added that he ID
requested President Peters to include
IN his call for the special meeting the
consideration Of the report on the sur
vey MIR. Pcters explained from the
chair that the call for tho meeting had
been issued when MIR. Jones made his
request.
Councilman Mills declared to bring
mp the committees report at this time
would be an unusual proceeding. IF
YOU want To bring il up AT spccial
meeting. have special meeting called
'or that purpose" said Mr.. Mills.
Mr.. Jones did not further press his
efforts 10 have tho report considered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
NICHOLS TO REVIEW CADETS
Superintendent OF Virginia MiIitnry In
stitutc 10 Inspect Corps This
AffcrnnOn.

General r. y. Nichos superintcnd
ent Of the Virginia Military Institute.
Will review tho John Marshall High
School Cadet CORPS this afternoon at
O'Clock. The ceremony viii take
place In william Eyrd Park.
The review viii be a full-drcss ar
fair but VIII not be regular in
spectfon as that ceremony VIII be
conducted shortly by Colonel Harry
Hodges. commandant Of cadets AT the
Virginia Military institute. General
Nichols notified Captain Is. II. Ayers
Of the local school, that he would bo
here for a special review to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
SPRING CONVOCATION
Episcopal Clergy Of Richmond and Vie
unity TO Meet Tonight at FIN
manuel Episcopal Church.

The spring meeting OF the Richmo md
Convocation Will open at Emmanuel
Episcopal Church. on Wilmer Avenue,
at S:l5 o'clock tonight. and will con-
tinuc through Wednesday and Thurs
day. Sessions will be held morning.
afternoon and night on the two latter
dates.
The convocation includes the Episco-
pal clergy of Richmond and several
surrounding counties
The speakers tonight will be Rev.
j. +. Ribble and Rev. Robert l.. An
derson. The meeting will he held in
the interest Of religious education.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
nohhius Case Continued.

Tho trial Of !. W. bobbins. charged
with selling liquor in violation of tho
prohibition law. was continued until
May Yesterday by Justice Maurice
III tn" Police Court. Part II Dob
bins was arrested Saturday afternoon
after Third District officers had raid
ed his soft-driuk establishment AT 4G1
Hun street. and confsCatcd a barrcll
Of bottled beer. marked sugar" and
quantity Of liquor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01

The graduating exercises of the
training school for nurses OF tho Rich :
mond Hospital. colored. will he held
on Friday night May IL. Diplomas
to the graduates, Willie Beatrice Cole
man, Of this city, and Caroicnc Hans
brouEh. of Crozet will he presented by
DR. 4. \. Tenant, president of the
Richmond Hospital Association. The
bacca laureate sermon will he preached
on Sunday night at Fifth Street Col
ored Baptist Church by Rev. j. J. King,
-. y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
FLANAGAN SUCCEEDS LEVY
New Icnith Officer Takes CHARGE Of
Office at city Hall 1bis
Morning.

pr. Roy X. Flanagan will assume e
his new duties as Chief Health Officer
to-day, DIR. j.. c. Levy retiring last
night AS head Of the Health Depart
ment. Dr. Levy, who will become as
sociated with the North Public Health
Bureau. of New York. believes that he
leaves the affairs OF his department in
tho best OF condition for his success
sor to step in and take charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
WIN Interview State Department.

Congressman y. j. Montague yes
tcrday notified Mayor Anslic that he
would ~ one" take up with the state
Department III" question of the pro
posed visit ~ Marshall Joffrc and OF her
mombers Of the French Commission 10
this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Nv BouIeynrd Apartments.

c. G.. Norris YESTERDAY flied with
Building Inspector Butler plans and
specIAca tions for n three-story brick
apartment house 20 be erected Just
south OF Cary Street on the boulevard.
The new structure Is 10 he Of brick
material and will cost approximately
$4,000,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Suit Instituted.

Charles T.. Whitlock's executor has
filed suit for $1,000 damages against
tho Capital Electric Company in the
City Circuit Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01
Ns2!a Kaby[2 Garments
4 Spring Opening in Miniature.

which will be especially featured during Baby
Week''---w enable you TO
Dress Your Baby Without Pins or Buttons
Nana Baby Garments Have Made Possible the Pin.
less uttonless Dressing OF Baby From "Top
to Toe Without Once Turning
Baby Over.
Every garment the Want is absolutely tho host
quality in its grade All hes, obtain
able including the finest Comhed
Peeler Cotton and the best Pure Silk garments
not shrink If washed with ordinary
the fabric in hot all shrinkace
accomplished in this unless garments should he
boiled. which should be garments
Nanta garments cannot contract in size fabric is
never stretched In the finishing
Fanta garments sterlizcd in They are
safe and right for baby. 49,
be pleased to tell mothers moro about
these excellent Baby Garments. $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-01

Ais ready for its opening this morning with
unusually attractive stocks andwhats stranger still
with greater values than have ever offered in a
May Sale.
AT LAST. the call of summer is in the land-and,
as far dainty Muslinwear is concerned, it is being
answered for all womenkind by this annual May event.
Those who are happily busy with trousseaux, those
who are planning summer travel, those who Occll-
pied with program headed for home use"-all will
find the Miller lhoads May Muslinwear Sale of 1917
not only intensely interesting, but PROFITABLE
New records of achievemcnt-such stocks!--such
values! For tangible evidence direct attention,
to misgrouped unrelated lots, but full roundabout
assOrmcnlS of worthwhile merchandise, offered in
those wellordered arrangements which show this
ready to meet every Musnwear requirement Of its
patrons to their distinct advantage.