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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
 QUALIFICATIONS FOR
 POSITION IN CABINET

London, April 3-One of Lloyd Georges young men," as they call the group of business men whom the Premier has brought into his sabinet, is Albert H. Illingworth, the post master-general. Old politicians were not a little surprised at his appoint ment, for he was unknown in the po- litical world year ago. MT. Hing worth is the head of one of the largest worsted spinning firms in England and of large French firm of wool com'bers whose works have been al- most destroyed by the German army. Financially, MT. Illingworth has been one of the heaviest sufferers in Eng land from the war.
 As Postmaster-general of Great Britain he administers the largest state-owned business in the world. The British postoffice has charge of all telephones and telegraphs, distri- butes pensions and separation allow ances, collects revenues and taxes of various kinds, and is an important cog in the machinery of issuing gov ernment loans.
 The postoffice employs in normal times about 250.O00 persons. Its Saw ings Bank department has 12,000,0 900 depositors and about $1,000, ,000,00 in deposits. It has sold war Savings Certificates" to a total of nearly $1, ,0OO, 100000. The army postoffice service alone employs about 4,000 men, and handles 18,000,000 letters and parcels every week.
 MT. Illingworth is the first post master general ever appointed in Great Britain with virtually no parlia- mentary experience. In the opinion of Lloyd-George, business experience and aptitude are the master qualifi- cations" MT. Illingworth, although a great disciple of efficiency" is not a revolutionist, but he has already found occasion to put some rather startling changes into effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
British Used Queer
 Craft Upon Tigris

Bagdad, April 3.-In their successful advance on Bagdad the British used some of the queerest craft in the world to navigate the Tigris.
 These included the heavy teak-tim- bered craft which the Arab describes as chias and> of which the ship car penters attached to the force built 130. These craft carry about 40 tons. They have short, stubby masts and just a bit of sail. Larger craft of similar de- sign are called saffara. A total of BIO bots of these types were used for freight in the advance on Bagdad. These queer craft kept in touch with the advanced base throughout the operations northward from the Per sian gulf.
 Other craft used included the "baI- lam" or canoe, ranging from over 100 tons down to the tiny craft of three quarters of a ton which causes Bas- rah to be described as '"The Venice of the East" the "mashoof," a hol- low wedge shaped craft for navigaa ting the reed marshes; and the gulf fah, a round basket, four feet deep and from four feet to nine feet in diameter, made of palmfrond ribs held together by Juniper wattles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
NICOTINE
 DOOMED TO DIE
 VIOLENT DEATH
Anti Smoking Forces o: Oklahoma Start Fight to Stop Tobac-
 co Sales.

Next in line, for abOllShment IS the tobacco business. Simultaneously with the passage of Senator Bankhead' s bill to prohibit newspapers from crossing state borders carrying adver- tisements of commodities not sold le- gally in those states there is intro duced in the Oklahoma Legislature a bill to make giving away, selling or smoking @ cigarette a punishable of- fense.
 There was a time when such laws were propo1ed by freaks in Legisla- lures and regarded as freak propos- als. They had equal chances with bills to abolish the headache upon the morning after or prevent rains upon picnic days, but since Congress has begun seriously to consider such bills as the BankheaId and Randall meas ures no legislation aimed at the aboli- ton of the rights of individuals can Tbe looked upon as too fantastic to be passed.
 Liquor and tobacco are bracketed together by practically all advocates of prohibition. Many ardent prohibit tionists use both liquor and tobacco, but recommend prohibition as a means of preventing other persons from indulging, intemperately per haps, in dringing or moking. There are other prohibitionists, more numer- ous, more logical, who are total ab- stainers and who believe that all per- sons should be compelled by law-by the abolition of constitutional guar antees, if need be-to abstain. They hold in equal abhorrence the tobacco user and the user of alcoholic bever- ages. Their hope is to tackle tobac- co after downing rum. There is no reason why they should not legislate the tobacco factories and tobacco plantations Of Kentucky and other states out of existence if they succeed in legislating the distilleries into the limbo of things that were. There is no reason why they should hesitate to destroy the tobacco business, along with the right to use tobacco, if they can destroy distilling and the right to drink toddy. Indulgence in tobac- co does not differ in kind so much as in degree from indulgence in whisky. It sometimes is the case that the in temperate consumer of tobacco in- jures himself more than the intem- perate consumer of alcoholic bever- ages kills himself sooner. The "cig- arctic fiend," as he is called popular ly, and so called often by equally in- temperate smokers of cigars or pipes, may be as much slave to his vice and as much a sufferer from it, men, tally, morally, physically, as the tip pier. If the one is to be made to abstain, why not the other? Why, in- deed?" says the ardent prohibitionist. "We shall attend to the smoher in due course."-Louisville Courier-Journa1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
], Urges Japan To
 Stop Exportation
 of Inferior Goods

Tokio, April 3.-Prediction that all the nations of the world will adopt a protective tariff policy after the war. 1M ordAr to check the importation of foreign goods and encourage home manufacturers. was made by.Viscount 1chiro Motono, the Foreign Minister, in an address before the Japan For eign Trade Association. The best way to meet the situation which would re- suit, he said. would be to carry on misunderstanding industries in the coun- try where the goods manufactured are to be sold.
 Tn such country as Russia where industry is in an infantile state," he said. such enterprises can be carried on with the best possible result and to the best imaginable advantage. l stronlgy recommend this theory to our enlightened merchants"
 viscount Motono urged the Japan csc manufacturers to stop the expor- tation of inferior goods which, he said, was damaging the commercial reputa- ton of the Japanese empire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels there's no need of having sa11ow complexion-dark rings under your eyes -pimples-a bil- ious look in your face-dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per. cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards, we1l-known physician in. Ohio, perfected a vegetable com- pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels. which he gave to his patients for years.
 l Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub- stitute for calome1, are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that patural buoyancy which should be en- joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver end clearing the system of Impurities. ' You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets by their olive color. 1Oc and R5c per box. All druggists. --
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
DOMESTIC ROVER & SPINNER

DOMESTIC ROVER & SPINNER
 The public in general and farmers in particular are invited to patrOnlZe the above machine. Its important ad- vantages and usefulness may be stated in a few words:
 It possesses the principle of rov- ing and spinning the Merino and other wool on the same machine with great exactness and remarkable facility.
 2. It will spin the common wool di- rectly from the roll, without rowing, sufficiently fine for the common broadcloth.
 B. It is very convenient for douGb- ling and twisting thread, cotton or yarn of any description, with aston ishing expedition.
 4. It's operation is not half so la borious as the English jenny; and is easily managed by girls and children with immense profit.
 5. It will produce a saving over the common wheel of from 20 to 30 dol- yards of cloth.
 Let these facts be duly considered by candid and liberal minds, together with the vast saving of time, labor, trouble and the expense of board and wages. Where one person will per- form the services of five or six girls in the usual method of spinning; and but few will hesitate in procuring the domestic rover and spinner. It will also give a powerful spring to enter prise, and stimulate the female part of community to vie with each other in habits offindustry; as with 25 or 30 spind1es, an active girl will furnish yarn sufficient to keep 2 or looms constantly in operation, and earn from 20 to 30 dollars per month. N Considerations of such magnitude ought to induce every citizen from principles of patriotism, duty and in- terest to aid the manufacturing arts, so far as the domestic retains the as- tendency over the more general ex- tensive estab]ishpant, so far a great- -r equanIy Of wealth rank and educa- ' tion will be preferred among the citi- zens of this extensive republic.
 John Taylor or William Wood =
 Saugatuck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
ENGLISH ORGANIZE
 CLUB FOR WOMEN
 WITHOUT A NATION

London, April 3-"For Women Without a Nation is the title of a committee just organized by the American Women's club under the direction of Lady Lowther. The club, in connection with it's war work, has found that there are a large number of women stranded in London who cannot claim the rights and protec- tion of any state; they are citizens of no country.
 "We have record of more than a hundred such cases,'' said the secre- tary. The club has committees to help stranded Americans, to educate American children, to maintain workshops where hospitals are sup piled to the Allies, and to manage a knitting factory for the aged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
Senate Passes 10
 Bills Concurring
 With Lower House
fsnec;a1 +o The Farmer,

(Sp0C1al to The
 Hartford, April 2.-The Senate pass ed today in concurrence with the House, these bills:
 An act providing that no elevator in a new building shall be put into use unless notice of its readinesss for operation be filed with the state fac tory inspector or at least five days in advance.
 An act providing that no messenger of less than IS years be employed be- tween the hours of 10 p. m. and 5 a. m.
 An act providing that the secretary of state shall provide all town clerks with duplicate cards of operators Ii, censes and motor vehicle licenses and that the town c1eks shall maintain card indexes of the same.
 An act creating boards of fire and police commissioners for the town of Milford.
 An act creating the office of coroner for the upper part of New Haven county and for Waterbury.
 An act providing that towns with grand lists of less than $300,000 shall not be obliged to pay the usual one half, but rather one-fourt1 for the construction of bridges on trunk line highways.
 An act providing for appeals by towns, cities and boroughs from the decisions of the state board of equaE zation.
 An act amending the game laws relative to gray squirrels.
 An act providing that the state highway department must repair town highways and bridges when dam aged by diversion of traffic from trunk line highways.
 An act requiring insurance com panies who advertise statements of their assets to include also their lia- bilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
BELLS WILL
 SOON BE RINGING

There Is no doubt about your bride to-be being "The best girl in the world" and there is no doubt about our wedding rings being the best in the world
 For wedding gifts we are showing some exceptionally good values in cut glass, silverware, clocks and jewelry.
 Our reputation for integrity is your assurance of honest values.
 Welcome to look or to buy-always.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
BRING FORECLOSURE SUITS.

Two foreclosure actions have been brought against the Pease Realty Co., of this city by Attorney Arthur M Comley, who loaned money to the company. For one loan of $2,600 he says property in Fairfield, having a frontage on Kings Highway, was giv- en as security. The second loan of $1,100 was secured by a mortgage on property in Westport having front age on Compo road. Attorney Com ley says the notes are due and unpaid Both actions are returnable to the SUI perior court, May term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
Kenneth E. Weeks,
 Yale Athlete Sued

Kenneth E. Weeks, former Yale athlete and prominent member of the Brooklawp Country club. has been sued for $500 by Oscar Turney of Newtown, who claims his automobile was damaged in collision with Weeks car. Papers in the action were filed today in the common pleas court.
 Turney claims that on Dec. 2, 1916, he was riding in Trumbul when Weeks car driven by a chauffeur, crashed into the Turney machine. He alleges repairs to the car cost $206.85. Negligence on the part of the defend ant is alleged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
POSTPONE MOLL HEARING

Hearing on the admission to pro- bate of the will of Theresa Moll, has been indefinitely postponed. Judge Daniel B. Bradley of Westport was to have begun the hearing tpday but at the request of counsel for Gustave Moll, Theresa Aberly and Lily Thorpe, heirs of the state who are disputing its distribution, the hearing went over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
Easter Vacation Begins
 In Schools Thursday

schools this year will be Thursday and Friday this week and Monday
 next week. Vacation time is reduced this Easter to make up for the delay in opening the schools last September, due to the infantile paralysis scourge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
ALLGRUNN TO RAISE
 MACHINE GUN PLATOON

Hartford, April Erred s. Allgrunn of Bridgeport has been appointed to the rank of first lieutenant and in- structed to organize a machine gun platoon of the Home Guard in Bridgeport.
 It is expected that Lieut.. Al1grunn will recruit his company from among the Spanish h-American. war veterans of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
CRANE & HURD FIRE

A fire occurred this morning about 5 o'clock on the premises of Crane & Hurd, situated on the Tongue. The building a wooden one, was used for trying out fat and was by many con- sidered a nuisance in. that neighbor- hood. Before the alarm was thor oughly given it was competely burned up The fire department turned out with their usual promptness but their services were not called\in requisi- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Marie c. Ldpton, is slowly re- covering from a severe attack of ton silitis sa
 Miss Daisy Raymond is seriously i'll at her home in State street.
 Miss Bessie Burns has returned from an extensive trip South.
 Miss Louise Stevenson has recover ed from her recent illness
 Miss Marion Strang has issued in- vitations for a whist party, Thursday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
WOOD ESTATE $5,OOO

Tn the probate court today inven- tory of the estate of Eliza, F. Wood also known as Fannie B. Wood, was accepted. The inventory shows $3,- 300 equity in lots in French street and $1,700 in cash. B. F. Cooney is administrator of the estate, John J. Ryburn and George Eckert, apprais- CTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
IMPORTS OF WEEK

Wheeler & Wilson by steamer Pa lation from Hamburg, case wood measures.
 Salts Textile Company, by steamer Speerandan, from Rotterdam, 2 cases spun silk.
 Old Wells Cigar Company, Norwalk, by steamer Veendam, from Amster- dam, bales Sunatra tobacco.
 w. F. Swords Lumber Company by schooner Nellie Lamphier, New Brunswick, Spruce lumber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
TO STUDY s.PREP, SCHOOLS

Oxford, Eng, April 3.-Dr. G. R.. Parin, General Secretary to the Rhodes Trust, will make an extended visit to the United States and Canada within the next few months, mainly to investigate secondary school and college teaching there as a prepara- tion for courses at Oxford. He is convinced that such teaching must be deficient in some respects, since so many American applicants for Rhodes scholarships -ail to pass the Oxford entrance examinations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
ALL FOR MULLINS

A prominent Republican member of the Board of Apportionment informed the writer today that he was heartily Tn favor of the retention in office of City Clerk Mullins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03

The new ambassador from Chile, IDon Aduante BaScuman, arrived at Washington and will probably present his credentials to President Wilson
 early in the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

INCREASE OFFICE SPACE
 The Merchants Union Express company have just made great addi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
FOR SALE

A new house with new barn, large
 gardens and choice variety of young fruit trees, very desirable summer residence, situated in Newtown street next door South of Dicks hotel. Sam ue1 J. Day, Newtown, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03
FIRE BOARD TO MEET

A meeting of the board of fire com missioners will be held tomorrow evening, in the fire commissioners rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03

tions to their office by taking in the
 adjoining store. They have now one of the finest offices outside of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-03

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECK q SON
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