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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
Cyrus Fl. Nc ornick

The mantle of leadership in bust
ness and political affairs, inherited
from a father never fit better than
does that of Cyrus H. Mccormick, son
Of Cyrus Hall Mccormick, the inven-
tor of the reaping. machine. Mr.. Nc
Cormiek today celebrates his fifty
eighth birthday. He, has for many
years been a leaderssin American in
dustries and a figure of prominence
in various political and public move
ments. Washington, D, c., is his ma
tive city. He received his education
at, Princeton University. Soon after
his. graduation in 1879 he became
connected with the Mccormick Har-
vesting Machine Co.. at Chicago, serv-
ing in various capacities until the
death of his father in 1884, He had
known business from the bottom up
and because of his abilities was elect
ed president of the great industrial
concern, The pinnacle of his career
was his election as president of the
International Harvester Company in
1919, when the company which he
headed consolidated it's interests with
other Manufacturers of harvesting
machinery
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
United States Tires
Are Good Tires

Alfred Peterson of the Glen, who is
now in the service of Uncle Sam, paid
a visit to his parents for a couple Of
days last week to say goodbye to
the family before he starts for his
destination Somewhere in the United
States He was congratulated on, all
sides for his soldierly bearing, and
was given an ovation on his departure.
Miss Christine Corbett, N. H. S., 1918
was a guest of Bridgeport friends for
the week end and Sunday.
Mrs. w. E., Rathburn of Queen
street has returned to his home after
a visit Of several weeks with relatives
in Brooklyn.
Mrs. p. w. Campbell is entertaining
her daughter and the latter's husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walker of New
Haven. :
/ Miss Ruth C1arkson and Miss Louise
Kelly were visitors in Danbury,s Satur-
day The body of Miss Julia Peck OF
Brooklyn, L. L. formerly of Sandy
Hook was brought to town Monday
and inferred in Peck family plot in
the old cemetery. Rev. C. A. TibbaIls
rector Of st. Johns church OBLIGATED
at the grave, where there was a large
assemblage.
The deceased was the daughter OF
Samuel Beers Peck, Sandy Hooks orr
gina1 merchant, who established a
store here in 1925, nd prospered, The
deceased is survived by one brother
Edward who is employed in Brook
lyn. Miss Peck was about 70 years
Of age.
Among recent purchasers of new
cars are John W. Ray, Joseph F. Web
Der. Frank Winters, E. c. Platt and
J. A. Turner. - +s'ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
ANATOMIK SHOES.

Imneasureatb1e discomfort may be
caused by the feet. When symptoms
of broken instep or so-cal1ed flatfoot
appear, 1t is time for Anatomik shoes.
These shoes, which were designed by
orthedist, conform to the anatomy of
the foot and produce foot comfort
Anatomik shoes are, in appearance,
like common sense shoes, but possess
special features not found in shoes of
ordinary make. They are accurately
fitted to men, women and children,
at the shop of w, K. NOLAN, 1,e2S
Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
KEEP BREEDING
ANIMALS Even
AGAINST ODDS
/
Message Of Dept. Of Agricul-
ture Assures Farmer of
Future Profit +

Washington, d. c., May 16.-"Don't
can replace them Immediately with
better ones,''' is the message the U. S.
Department of Agriculture is sending
Don't let the temptation Of high
to farmers and stockmen everywhere.
prices now being offered for live stock
or undue fear Of the prices asked for
many popular feeds mislead you into
selling a COW or SOW that will drop
the golden calf or filters. Such near
sighted profit taking or lack of cour-
age, If widespread, would strike at the
foundation of the country's livestock
industry and cripple it for years to
animals throughout the world we can
come. AS there is a shortage of meat
not hope to import new breeding stock
to replace those we foolish1y have
killed off. Our own breeding animals,
therefore, must be regarded as the
seed essential to the domestic meat
supply of the nation.
Don't sell breeding animals
Maintain and increase breeding
herds.
Feed cheap roughages.
Feed live stock as little human food
as possible.
"Feeds not available or needed for
human consumption should be used as
largely as possible in feeding live
stock.
BY feeding straw or corn slower, es-
pecially for wintering mature stock
ers and breeding animals. farmers will
make the best possible use Of these
roughages. In this way a, large pro-
portion of the straw and slower or
dinartly burned or wasted can be man
ufactured into meat and milk. Grain
sorghuns, wherever they are avail
able, should be fed to release corn for
human uses. Grain where fed, should
be used as economically as possible
Every animal should be factory
for turning into food material 1nedfble
for human beings. This Will necessi-
tate changes in many feeding formu-
las and stockmen are urged to apply
at once to the u. 8. Department OF
Agriculture or their state agricultural
colleges for information as to the most
effective emergency conditions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
GERMANY'S
INDUSTRIES
STARVING

~ What affects people is, of course,
of greater interest, particularly when
the effect is direct. that what affects
industries or similar undertakings
For that reason we have not heard
very much about the starved condi-
ton of GSrmany's industries. 1t has
long been known that the people of
that country were in very bad
straits as regards food. Food cards
have been in force SO long there that
the people, will. have to get used to
getting things to eat without them
when the war is over. And the cards
apply only to a limited variety of
food. Unffmited varities cannot be
had at all. Meanwhile the condition
OF German industries has gone from
bad to worse, and the reason is lack
of raw materials. There have been
no raw materials imported Into Ger
many for almost three years now and
one factory after another is either
closing down or else provided by the
government with machinery for the
manufacture of war munitions. 1t
will be seen, therefore, that, as in
other countries, many industrial
plants will have to De completely
changed when peace is restored. This
will nafara1fy taKe TIME, Eand Ger
many WIN therefore have no adyan-
/ taee over any OF the Allied nations in
the matter Of resaming the manufac-
ture of staples. when the guns have
ceased to roar. In this respect north
ern France is unfortunately the
greatest sufferer for the Germans
have carried OF all machinery sr
will carry it off when they are be-
ing driven out of the country. And
what Is not taken away will be des-
froysd unless u elf retreat issso hur-
Fied that tAev will not have time to
ldevastate things. It is said that the
= German goveFRment is already pre-
pairing to take control of imports and
exports when the time comes for re-
Stunning business, The great foreign
trade which the Germans controlled
before the war is now in other hands
and It viii take years to restore it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
PROFIT BY THIS
Don't Waste Another Da.

When on are worried by backaehe.
By lameness and kidney and blad-,
der disorders
Don't experiment with an untried
medicine.
Follow Bridgeport peoples example.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's Bridgeport testimony.
Verify it If you wish:
Mrs. VIM. Miller, 291 Federal St.,
Bridgepaxt, says: my back ana XIX
neys were botharing me a good deal.
When 1 tried to bend over to sweep
or dust, sharp. darling pains caught
me in my back and could hardly
straighten up again. My kidneys
were out of order and dizzy spells
bothered me. I tired easily and felt
languid. Doan's Kidney Pills soon re-
moved the trouble
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Miller had. Fostsr-1fiIburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
USE GERMAN BOATS
IN PHILIPPINE PORTS
FOR TRADE WITH u. S

Washington, May 16-For1ner Ger
man steamships in Philippine ports
will be utilized to bring hemp from
the islands to the United States for
the manufacture of binder Irvine
sorely needed for farming operations
in this country,
In announcing the step Secretary
Redfield said that the steamers Mark
Bechun and Princess Alice swould sail
from the Philippines soon with car
goes of hemp. Three other large ves-
sells formerly owned in Germany are
being repaired for similar use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
OUR NEWT0WN
news LETTER
Especial to The Farmer)

Newtown, May 16.-Michael II.
Brennan, for many years section fore
man of the Highland division at Haw-
Ieyville, suffered a stroke of apoplexy
when retiring at 10 o'clock Sunday
night, expiring within a. few minutes.
Tie. sat on the edge of his bed, and
asked his sister for a glass of water,
but in an instant fell over on the bed
dead, ere his sister left the room. The
latter fell to the floor in a faint and
other members of the household rush
ed to the room attracted by the COM
motion to find the brother dead on
the bed and the sister PROSTATE on
the floor. The alarm brought the
neighbors in and Miss Brennan was
brought to, but it was seen at once
that the brother was past all human
aid. Medical Examiner w. Fl. Kier-
nan was telephoned for, and gave the
cause of death as apop1exy, after ex-
animation. The unfortunate man died
instantly. Mr.. Brennan was AN exper-
fenced man in railroad construction
and repairs and spent over a quarter
Of a century in the employ Of the
N. Y. N. H. & H. railroad and branch
roads, succeeding his father, Thomas
Brennan, when the latter became
roadmaster Of the Highland division
The deceased was 46 years of age,
unmarried and prominent in the
knights of Columbus and other fra
ternal organizations. Several broth
ers survive him, but both parents are
dead, His death is a great shock to
a, large circle of relatives and friends
in this community, and distinct loss
to the town in which he lived and
was honored by public office.
John Lillis of New Jersey visited
his mother, Mrs. Griffin p. Lillis of
Dayton street, Saturday, who is in
feeble health this spring.
Miss Mary Murphy N. H. s., 1917,
was the guest of honor at party CIV
en- by number of the students at st.
Mary's hall Saturday night. About SO
young people were present and enjoy
the evening with games, vocal and
instrumental music followed by dane
ing. During intermission refresh
ments were served. The young we
man is a. salutaterian of her class. Her
mother, Mrs. William Murphy, Miss
Helen Houlihan of the High school
faculty and Miss B. Keane were chap
erons of the affair which was most
enjoyable.
George Mcknight of New York was
a weekend visitor with his sister, Mrs
Jean Aftermath of Walnut Tree Hill
Other guests of the Aftermath home
were the Misses Catherine and Mar
garet Collins of New York City.
P. F.. Lynch of Bridgeport was in
town Sunday, the guest of his aunt
Miss Margaret Lunch.
| Alfred Peterson of the Glen. who is
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
NEUTRAL PEACE !
CONFERENCE NOT
TO MATERIALIzE
Reported that Great Dissat-
isfaction Prevails Among
Delegates

> Copenhagen, May 16-According to
the Politiken. the bureaut for the pros
posed neutral peace conference prob-
ably will issue a statement that the
international socialist conference in
Stockholm, which was to open today
is postponed. The paper says great
dissatisfaction prevails among the
delegates and that one member re-
ports the situation has become more
complicated in the last twenty-four
hours.
The news that the German indie
pendent socialists have been refused
passports is expected to cause the.
bureau to refuse to negotiate with the
Scheidemann group. Emile Wander
velde, leader of the Belgian socialists
declares that the refusal of the Ger
man authorities to issue passports ex-
cept to Scheidemann and his follow
ers is clear proof of the desire of the
German people for peace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
RALLXING TO THE COLORS
FASH In BAY STATE

Boston, May 16AThe first half of
the month of May has shown better
army recruiting results in this city
than the entire month of April. Re-
cruits accepted since May 1 total 524
as compared with sos last month. APP
plicants also are becoming more nu-
merous at the navy and marine corps
recruiting stations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16
SMALLPOX CASE Is
REPORTED IN NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, May 15-A case Of
smallpox, believed to have been con-
tracted through a visit to Berlin.
where there are several cases, was
reported to the health department
this afternoon. The victim is a ma
chinist and recently visited friends in
Berlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16

100000 are now planting gar
dens and the other 100000 are Of
fering advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
JOHN RECK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16

King George and Queen Mary began
a tour of northeastern England in
speeding factories and other war work
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS s4
JOHN RECK, & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-16

United States Ta6ss
and Tire Aceessoriss
Hone AH the Sterling
Worth and Wear thot
Make United States
Tires S&presse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUM NARY

The progressive operations
the military
those directing commands have definite information that the Rus
army navy unable unwilling to
against the invader On other apparent
grounds there be explained the prpae OF the
abandon the Baltic port of Reva and to move the caP
to Moscow. q. -'5~asi
The official Russian explanation beginning evacuation of
Reva the fear that viii be taken the rear At present the Ger
land forces the Riga 'front.' the are no the
Reveal than they have been The German forces hat nave
the islands themselves seventy miles southwest Of Rev1L
either through the abandonment of the Russian positions east and
northeast of Riga followed by general retreat or through the land
involving 100 miles of
difficult Russian terrain
MOVING OF CAPITAL SHOWS PANIC.
decision shortly Perograd the capital
transfer the Moscow merely ntenfes the impression
of panic the Russian command the utmost weakness Of the Rus
supposed protected by the naval treses of Kronsadt
and yibog opposite each other the Gulf Of Finland
seventy miles from Petrogad second defense OF the capital
the naval fortress of Reva the southern side of the Finland Gulf
and aelsingGrs capital Of Finland on the northern rT side Sc II
these Russian defenses The Russian Baltic feet al
posaL nevertheless would effective defense Of the
fortress land batteries especially in conjunction with the mine fields
have faith in their mine fields.
The of the actual German operations steady but
archipelago landed forces
Island north of Oese The Russian Riga feet is still bottled
of Hapa fifty
captured additional 5000 prisoners through their
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE ON WESTERN FRONT.
On the western front evidences increasingly forth
Flanders the artillery fire reached
intensity east of particularly the sectors Of Zonnebeke and
positions vigorously from their lines
us Forest There also considerable artillery activity the North
Sea coast and along the front held by the Belgians
Aisn front the have
of the German salient the western end the Chemn
point of the wedge
attacks have occurred along the line of the bOmbardmen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
GERMAN DRUGS
] IN. DIH0NtTE.
MAIL POUCHES

LONDON, Oct. 2O.-5Developmsnts in
watched here with keen interest. but
without much apprehension of any
very serious results. The attitude of
the Swedish minister in Washington,
it is believed, Is likely TO undergo
modiheatioh In view Of the formation
of new government in Sweden. =
The whole incident has served only
to strengthen the conviction that the
utmost precautions are necessary. to
counteract German Vaccinations, and
especially to circumvent Germany's
interruptions use OF neutral agents.
1t is remarked here that Minister Ek-
engren himself may be above suspi-
cion, but recent experience has shown
British officials that even ministers
OF neutral states may be made inno-
cent victims OF German wiles. With
in the last few weeks a curious incl
dent OF the kind has come within the
cognizance OF the British secret serv-
ice.
A South American, who for some
years held a diplomatic post in Ger
many. recently arrived in London.
bringing with him diplomatic pouches
carryin.. the official seals. Through
variety of circumstances suspicion
fell upon the traveller. and representa-
tions were made to his minister in
London, who had the pouches opened
and discovered that they contained a
large quantity of a special German
product used in the treatment of a
particular disease. 1t developed that
the South American traveller had in
vested a small fortune in this product,
expecting to sell it at a greatly en-
HANGED price in his own country.
:, As this specific clearly did not come
within the description OF diplomatic
dispatches. the minister ruled that his
subordinate must make amends by
presenting his stock to British hos
pitfalls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
BROTHER OF LOCAL MAN
WAS FIRST OFFICER ON
T0RPED0ED TRooPSHIP

John T. Clancy, instructor at the
Army and Navy Preparatory School
here, was anxious today to learn fur
Their details OF the sinking OF the
United States transport Antilles, since
his brother. Andrew ]. Clancy, OF
New York city, was first officer on
the Inflated vessel.
The Antilles was formerly in ser
vice between New York and New
Orleans, and was in command of
Captain Clancy. when II was COM
Wandered by the United States Gov
eminent and turned over by its own
ers, the Morgan line, Captain Boyd was
placed in command. On account of
the latter's illness, Captain Clancy,
according to his brother in Wash
ington, remained in command.
Since dispatches stated that the
naval officers were saved, Mr.. Clancy
believes that his brother is safe. and
has been taken to some port by one
of the torpedo boats that were con-
Voying the Antilles.
Captain Clancy has been frequent
visitor TO Washington. He spent the
Christmas holidays here last Decem-
Der with his brother here.
The Antilles was due In New York
on September %, and Mr.. Clancy
states that he had intended going to
New York for a visit with his
brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
End Indigestion
Or Stomach Pain
InFiVeM Minutes
"Pape's Diapepsin" makes sick
sour, gassy stomachs
feel fine.

Time it! In five minutes your sour.
acid stomach feels fine. No indiEes-
tion, heartburn. or belchfng of gas, or
quotations of undigested food, no
dizziness. bloating, foul breath or
headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed in sweetening upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most
certain stomach antacid in the whole
world and besides, II is harmless.
Millions OF men and women now eat
their favorite foods without fear
they know Pape's Diapepsin will save
them from SUCH misery.
Please, for your sake, get q large
hfty-cent case OF Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store and put your
stomach right. Don't keep on being
miserable-life Is too short-you are
not here long, so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you like and
enjoy II, without dread OF acid fer
mentation in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsin belongs In your
home anyway. Should one Of the
family eat something which don't
agree with them, or IN case OF an
attack OF indigestion, dyspepsia, gas
tritiS or stomach arrangement due to
fermentation and acidity, at daytime
or during the night, 1t Is handy to
give the quickest. surest relief known.
,-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
ANTILLES SINKING
MAY AROUSE.U. S.
TO OFFENSIVE
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

Continued from FIRST Page.)
the British admiralty for q naval Of
fensiVe. Britain's censoring OF the
article written BY Arthur Pollen. the
English naval critic. In which he rep
resented the American Navy Depart
ment as desirous for a naval often
sive, caused. much surprise here to-
day. Mr.. Pollen had exceptional op-
portunities to learn the views of
American naval officers and high Of
1cials, and his efforts to influence the
British navy to adopt q more -Vigor-
Gus policy really have had wide SYM
pathy here.
The announcement In the British
House of Commons to the effect that
the publication Of his story would
only emphasize q lack Of cooperation
between the British and American ma
vies and would give comfort to the
enemy caused much regret. because
there IL a school OF thought here
which insists that the naval party In
England will not be thoroughly
aroused to the need for q change of
policy unless full publicity stimulates
public opinion there.
Thus far the American Navy Depart
ment. too. has followed a policy Of ab-
solute silence concerning the convoy
system, and the strength OF Americas
defense against submarines.
The- fear has been that Germany
would learn the number Of ships and
methods used by reading American
newspapers, when. A. a matter OF fact.
German submarines have had ample
opportunity already 10 observe In broad
daylight what the American destroyers
have been doing. - -.
The advantage. on the other hand, Of
informing the American people details
OF what measures are being taken to
ward on submarines might. u Is reas-
oned, have q reassuring effect In many
ways and at least a healthfrl influence
In labor controversies which must be
eliminate off the destroyers now build
Ing or planned are 10 be rushe dto COM
pletion In time to protect the national
army OF drafted troops, when ready for
the Job overseas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
ANTILLES SURVIVORS
COMING TO AMERICA
ON VESSELS OF CONVOY

The survivors OF the American
troop transport Antilles, sunk by a
German submarine with a loss Of
seventy lives. are being brought to
-thiS. country by the warship convoy
that was with the transport when the
U-boat attack was made. 1t was at
first thought that the survivors would
be- taken to England or France, but
at the Navy Department Il was
learned today that they will be
brought directly to the United States,
and that probably until they arrive
the full details of the disaster will
not be learned.
( Secretary Daniels was inclined to
feel that perhaps IL would have been
better IL an outline OF the disaster
had been made public immediately,
and he suggested that probably in the
future the navy would modify its
policy TO the extent OF letting the
public know about q disaster, only
Withholding details until after rela-
tivesi had been notIfed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-10-20
100000 LIBERTY LOAN
BONDS FOR THE W. R. &c.

To dispose OF at least 100000 OF
the Second Liberty Loan is the aim
Of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company, whica has appointed
a committee OF eighty members. with
l.. B. Schloss as chairman, to work
for the loan through the medium Of
personal appeals among employees, II
became known today.
The company has given the loan a
boost right from the start by taking
$4,000 worth and will finance partial
payment purchases by any OF its EN-
ployes. Prominent speakers have been
obtained to address the employees at
all OF the barns beginning Monday.
The sum OF S2O,75O was the record
OF the company and its employees for
the First Loan. the company taking
So. 900 worth and the rest being raiseI
among leo employees.