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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
NeMergut Widow
 Awarded $3,7OO
Especial to The Farmer )

Stratford, March 21-Mrs. Sofia Nernergut. widow of John Nemergut. received $3,700 damages as the result of her husbands death according b an inventory flied at the Stratford probate court. Nenaergut was fatal- ly injured by ons Of Patrick McGee's automobile coal trucks last October on Stratford avenue near the city line. The widow brought suit for $1o,00o against MT. McGee. The action was placed in the hands of an insurance company which settled the matter out of court,
 Mir. Nernergut left real estate valued at $1,56S, Mrs, Mem ergut is the sole heir. The appraisers are John c. Wilcoxson and Andrew J Creevey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
WAS 1T PHANTOM
 BATTALION THAT
 HALTED GERMANS?
Scientist Investigates Sol diers' Weirdest Dreams
 of Great War.

Did a phantom battalion really bar the advance of the German army to the sea?
 Charles Richet, who is as well known as a scientist in France as the late William James of Harvard was in America, insists that this unusual story is current among the soldiers, As a member of~the French Institute, he is now Investigating soldiers dreams which have come true.
 He has visited both the British and French armies in the field and an- nounces he has already secured data tending to prove that these present. ments are not to be laughed at. He is also looking into the story of the phantom battalion which barred the Germans way to sea.
 In asking the fighting men in the trenches to notify him of cases which have come to their attention, he heard of the case above mentioned, the de- tails of which follow:
 "A soldier, coming off duty in the trenches just before dawn" he re- lates, fell asleep. Awakening short ly afterwards, he was very much alarmed by a vivid dream. He. told several of his companions he had just seen his father in a coffin with candles burning about it. He express ed himself as sure his father was dead. Late that same day he received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his father, who was neither old nor i'll. The death wah due to heart disease and had occurred just before dawn.
 ''Nor was this the strangest part of the incident The father, stricken an unconscious state which resembled death. He was revived Just before daylight and spoke. His words were I have been with my son in the trenches. I am happy. All IS we'll with him. A few seconds later he breathed his last. The hour of this visit coincides exactly with the sons vision of his father in the casket."
 Richet is so we'll known in France that his reliability can no more be put in doubt. He refuses absolutely to consider any vision, dream or case of unless trustworthy and cor roborative evidence is furnished him.
 The soldier has always been super stitious. He is so to this day, the Bri- tish Tommy along with the rest. Tens of thousands firmly believe in, "the Angel of Mons," that divine creature from the great beyond who saved the English in the great retreat. The writer who imagined her and put her on paper has repeatedly stated that no such angel shape was seen at Mons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
Submarine Campaign
 Hits Exports of U. S.

New York, March 21-During Ger many's first month of submarine blockade around England. Scotland and Ireland, Americas export trade through New York to those countries dropped $39, 100000 as compared with February of 1916, according to figures made public here today by the collec- tor of customs. In February of last year this trade aggregated $91,4S2,- 900; last month. the total was $52,- 857,0O0. The comparative figures of exports to all of Europe show an in- crease of about $1,o72,000.
 Exports through New York to all foreign countries last month totalled s222,352.000, an increase. of nearly $S,094,000 as compared with the pre- ceding February. Trade with Russia increased about 250 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
Skirts

Fine nainsook, trimmed with fine lace, deep ruffle. Regular $2.O0, Now ............. $1.S5
 Nainsook skirt ruffle with fine lace insertion. Regular $1.39, Now ............. $1.25
 Skirts in variety of styles to select. from embroidery and lace trimmed. Regular S1,25, Now ................... $1.12
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
 TREASURES MOTHERS
 OF THE NORTH END

Miss Euphfesyne Bown, principal of Columbus school, declared today that she had no Knowledge of continued at- tempts of white slave cadets to lure away the younger giffz of the school district, and she is roaM,lring parents who have become somewhat alarmed.
 The report arose because of the dis appearance of two girls who had been attendants at the sciloei Miss Bown believes they have sUA4 off to help a young man of then acquaintance spend s25 which iae Fsekhtly acquired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
THE WEATHER

New Haven, March .1-Forc- cast: Cloudy tonight and Thurs day, probably rain.
 COnnectfcuE: Cloudy tonight and Thursday, probably rain; moderate shifting winds,
 A shallow troughof Low barona- etrfc pressure extends 1ro1n Texas nOrtheastsvard to Penhsyivas,ia, Et is causing cloudy and unset tied weather with local rains in the southern and central dis- tTicts. Thunder storms were re- ported from Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and Indians, Rain was also reported 0n the Pacific Coast from Southern CaliGofnia faexth~ ward so WaShinSt6a. The tezn- perature remains about station- ary between the Rocky Meun- tains and the lfississinTa River, but it Is rising from the Mis- sissiDH Rive@ eastward te the coast,
 Condifiens fayes for this vii cinity ciOHdy and unsettled weattes, with mild tempeFa= tarss and prBbably light feg and NcaA sssss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
PATRIOTIC WOMEN OF FAIRFIELD
 COUNTY WILL CARE FOR CREW OF .
 U. 5. BATTLESHIP CONNECTICUT
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer.)

Stratford, March 21--Leroy Larson aged 12 years, residing on Hubbell terrace and pupil at the Center school was arraigned before Judge Howard w. Curtis in the Stratford town court today charged with tru- ancy and stealing money from his pa rents. Young Larson has spent the major part of his time in playing truant from school, his father told the court. The father also testified that the boy can not be trusted He is sent to the store to make some pur- chases and instead of bringing home the, articles he was told to buy, keeps the money and does not return home. Judge Curtis placed hins under the direction of Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter, probation officer for a. year. After court Rev. MT. Carpenter arranged his committal to the George Junior Republic, Litchfield. The youth was taken there today by Constable Ed ward Manchester.
 Tn the presence of the immediate relatives and friends Miss Isabelle Kennedy, aged 21 years, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Kennedy of 1890 Rarnun avenue, Stratford be- came the bride of Leonard G. Malher- be, aged 26 years, son of MT. and Mrs. Gustavius Malherbe,o of Hyde Park ave- nue, Stratford, Saturday, March IT, at St. James, R. C. church. Rev. Mich ael J. QConnor, pastor, performed the ceremony. Both persons are vide ly known in Stratford MT. Malher- be is tool maker. tsf
 nf hn Sfof fa nf or1 Cassel filed at the Stratford probate court, shows real estate listed at $4,- 900 and personal property at $4O5. on Nichols avenue The widow is the nus J. Dahlin and Andrew J. Oker- blom have been named appraisers.
 At the mass meeting to be held on Thursday evening for the permanent formation of a coast artillery com- pany it is expected that several out of town speakers will address the gather ing. Already 80 persons have sign ed their names to the list. In order that company may be formed 109 recruits are necessary. The meeting will be held on the second floor of the town hall.
 The Parochial society of Christ church will hold a food sale in the south Guild room of the parish house, Friday afternoon. March 23, beginning at o'clock. It is hoped large num- Der will take advantage of this mid Lenten sale. Lots of bread, pies, bis- cults, cake and cookies will be in evil dence.
 The Mems club of Christ church held business meeting last evening in the parish house. The club voted to present the church with silk flag. Committees were appointed to make for lecture on Cali fornia and also for supper, both events will take place soon after Eas- ter. It was voted to raise not less than $10O for the Easter offering
 The residents of the Peck's Mill district are rejoicing over the fact that they will soon have water ser- vice. Pipes were delivered yesterday alongside of the road and it is ex- pected that force of 60 men will be at work today extending the main from the Country club to Peck's Mill
 CORTEZ & ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating. jobbing a specially, 3o51 Main and Hillside avenues. Phone 3HRL2 p1n stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
CherniSe

Of lingerie batiste, lace and embroidery trim, fine quality, ribbon run. Regular 79c .. 73c
 Good fine quality chemise, lace and embroidery trim, reg ular 59c Now .......... 49c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
STIRRING EVENTS OF DAYS OF
 '6I" WILL BE RECALLED AT
 GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT HERE
Members of Elias Howe Post Prepare for What May Be Last Big State Meeting of Sur vivors of Great Civil War
 Housing Campfire Is Planned.

eral Wm M. Barnum, Post 3, Bridge port; Past Post Commander Charles Fenton, Post 30, Willimantic; Past Post Commander E. F. Loveland, Post Fl, Rockville.
 On distribution of Badges and Ad- vance Journals: Comrade B. T. Ab- bolt, Post 8, Bridgeport; Past Post Commander Jas. H. Brandt, Post 23, Stamford; Comrade Fred c. Hastings, Post IT, New Haven; Past Post Com mander Andrew Dean, Post 26, Derby; Past Post Commander Wm. H. Shaf- fer, Post 50, Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

or anywhere else that he knows of, but the story will not down. It has become part of the unwritten history of those first miraculous days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

Thomas G. Patten, newly appoint ed postmaster at New York. took possession of his office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

2Y . vets af lee te 14a tias New HaS2psAlse jssislatuTs Gefsatsd 8 bill fos A6e3ttteR e< eaptt,.i puaishasat,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
Hartford ~aA V 0 Paris Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.
FASHIONABLE EASTER MILLINERY An Important Exhibit of the Later Fashions.

If~there is one fact more than any other that accounts for the extraordinary growth of our Mil linery business it is that have brought real Paris Fashions within the reach of the modest purse original Paris creation but that of course is not possible for every one. Limited output and prices nrohibt it. But she can have Paris Millinery for her own, nevertheless if she comes to Dillon's
 True Paris Hats here at the prices you pay for the ordinary Store Hats" of the ordinary Hat Stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

The Barrett O., Of Jersey City, filed notice ot an increase in its capital from $2O.000.000 to $37,500.- 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

The work of building battleships goes ahead just about as fast as was the case when they were used only to entertain summer girls on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

The United States could probably learn how to organize the resources of this country if it could seize the memoranda of the foreign plotters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

The 1916 cotton croI, of the United States was 11.s55,944 bales. against 11,063.173 bales in 1eik-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
Gowns

Fine quality nainsook, fine lace trimmed, also Empire with embroidery and ribbon. Reg ular s1.25, Now .... S1.0O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21
Drawers

Fine quality long cloth lace trimmed, Regular 59c .... 53c
 Good quality cambric, en- broidery trim. Regular 33c, Now =. 29c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

Gowns of long cloth, en- broidery trim, Regular 85c, NOW bJC
 Gowns good quality embroid- cry trim, ribbon run. Regular 69c, Now ... 63c
 Crepe Plisse Gowns, neck and sleeves scalloped in pink and blue, special ........ soc
 Gowns embroidery trim; Regular 59c '............. 49c
 Regular Soc 40c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-21

CORTEZ & ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating. jobbing a speciality, 3o51 Main and Hillside avenues. Phone 3z6-2. BIO eff
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14
BIG r. BROTHER MOVEMENT.
Effort to Save Errlns Boys Aided b,
New York cIsrsymsn.

Effort to Save Errlne Boys Aided by
New York Clergyman.
New York.-At the morning services
the pastors Of twenty-four churches
and missions inpthisk city on Sunday.
March %, made an appeal for men to
become interested in boys and assist In
reducing the number of arraignments
in the children's court this year. The
parents responsibilities were clsarly
shown by the pastors in their sermons
An active big brother was present at
each church and told how efforts are
being made to bring an erring child In
frequent association with successful
men whose moral characters are above
lreproach. They showed how this move
ment had caused many boys who were
on the border line Of entering criminal
careers because Of bad associates, and
environments to become useful. and re-
spectacle citizens. -
In the afternoon q public meeting
was held in st. James Presbyterian
church, West One Hundred and Thir-
Jy-OOv0ALA 6LISCLs at W. ulSA Jkx4S JnC
present problems Of boys was interest
ingly portrayed in addresses made by
Messrs. Junius M. Green, president Of
the Brotherhood OF st. James church;
Lester 81. Clee, boys secretary Of the
New York City Sunday School associa-
ton; Eugene Kinckle Jones, execu-
tive secretary Of the National Urban
league; James 81. Anderson editor. Of
the Amsterdam News; Jacob Theobald.
principal Of public school No. SO, Man.
haitian; Captain James j.. Ward In
command Of the Thirty-eighth precinct,
and Charles O'Rourke. attendance Off
Ger foFrthe Harlem school district.
9TAs. Ernest K. Coulter Iwass4cafled
to sEastOn, zPa.,a on, account Of IAN i'm
portant .4 business engagement, 1.-The
speaker Of the afternoon was Row
land G. Sheldon. general secretary, of
the Big Brother movement. Captain
Ward stated he had just appointed Pa.
trolman Samuel J. Battle. who was the
presiding officer at this meeting. as one
Of the two "crime prevention officers"
Mr.. Battle will cooperate with the
Big Brother movement and other local
welfare. congratulations.
The soloists were Messrs. william ID.
Hill and, Andrew Pendleton, while Miss
Patricia Ferguson. .a and Mrs. F. M.
HyderIwere the accompanies. g Seere.
tary Thomas f. Taylor Of the y M.
G. A. led the choral singing.
Charles q. Allison. Jr., secretary Of
the Colored Big Brothers, with Offices
at 1908 Seventh avenue, stated other
public meetings will be held In the fall.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14
Meeting OF PHYSICIANS.
osorsia State Organization Holds sss.
sion In Savannah May IS.

0sorgia State Organization Holds Ses.
! sion In Savannah May IS.
The big exent>for.ths cOlaredk citizens
Of Savannah, Ga. the third week in
May will be the meeting Of the Geor-
gia state convention Of physicians
The sessions Of the convention will be
held In the St. Philip. A. M. E. church
Of which the Rev. DIR. n. v. Branch is
pastor. A large number Of delegates
ana visitors are expected. and Savan-
nah folks will put on their best clothes
and extend the generous hospitality
for which they are noted to all who
may attend this important convention
of cour professional advisers and pre-
scribers to our physical ills.
The local committee of arrangements
is headed by DR.. w. A. Harris, presi-
dent Of the local medical association
The committees program Of social en-
tertainment includes a boat ride, re
ception and several dinners to be given
by individuals in honor OF the physi.
clans and their friends.
The meeting on Tuesday evening
May 10, will be- held In the First A.
rican Baptist church. Of which DR.. T.
J. Goodall is pastor. In the absence of
President A. M. Miller. M. D.. the
convention will be presided over by the
first vice president. DR.. N. w. Este Of
'Hawkinsville. Ga.
The associat ton has In it's member
ship number Of physicians who have
rendered valuable services to the race
for many years. Savannah will give
the convention warm welcome and
extends to its members in advance the
freedom OF the city. DR.. r. Fl. Carter
Of Atlanta 10 secretary Of the conven.
ton.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14
FINANCIAL BOARD TO- MEET.

Report Of Secretary j. r. HawisIns
Awaited With Much interest.
The annual meeting Of the financial
board of the A" M. e. church win be
held at the headquarters Of the depart.
ment, 1541 Fourteenth street, north.
west, Washington. on Wednesday,
April 1S. Reports will be made Of the
moneys collected and expended during
the past fiscal year. The funds pass
ing through this department are known
as dollar money" and are used for
the maintenance of retired ministers
and for orphans and in furthering the
educational work of the denomination,
church extension and general church
expenses.
Professor John r. Hawkins, one Of
tho most prominent laymen In the de.
nomination, has filed the post Of finan
cial secretary for the past five years
His work there Is regarded as one OF
high efficiency. Bishop Benjamin F,
Lee is chairman Of the financial board
and will preside at the coming meet.
ing. Secretary John II. Hawkins re
port, which is always clear and con
else, is awaited with much interest.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14

by our home gardens committee. City
tree planting has also been encouraged
by the home gardens committee, and In
It's program at a public meeting held at
Payne Memorial church much stress
was laid upon this phase Of city plan
ming.
The refuse disposal committee, under
the leadership Of Mrs. j. Creditt-Jones,
held one Of the most interesting meet
ings Of the year at Sharon Baptist
church. 1t has carried OH it's campaign
for clean. healthy premises in a spirit
Of cooperation with the municipality.
When the mayor of Baltimore insti-
tuted campaign for cleaner and a
more ~healthful city he was strongly
aided by the Women's Cooperative
Civic league.
Mrs. Hannah Free by her. jealous
personal work awakened a great deal
Of interest In her own neighborhood.
and the outcome of her activity was
the awarding of several prizes for win
dow boxes. A milk propaganda has
been in an interesting state Of develop
ment for the past few months. Mrs.
johnson, chairman of our milk commit
tee, has endea vored to keep in close
touch with all that has been developed
by the. milk committee of the Women's
Civic league. Now that milk ordi-
nance has been introduced and prom
ises to be great sanitary benefit
'eampafgn of education will be lwaged.
! At one of our meetings one Of Gthe
public schoolteachers told of the need
for penny luncheons In the public
schools. To start these luncheons has
been one of the long cherished plans of
the education committee Of the -Wo-
mems Civic league. When the .fdea. Of
eniarging the scope of othe luncheon,
which has been carried on. atstheI day
nursery, by transferring 1t to the neigh
borhood public school, the education
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS.

Leaders Of Great Religious Gathering
Are Preparing For Annual Meeting.
The leaders In the work Of the Sun.
day school congress have mapped out
an, extensive and interesting. program
for the annual meeting to be- held at
Nashville, Tenn, from Wednesday.
June 13, to the 18th, inclusive. Secre.
tary Henry Allen Boyd, who returned
to Nashville the last Of March from
lengthy tour. In the interest Of 1.-The
congress. was warmly received by. the
Sunday school and other religious
workers in every city and town which
he visited.
Mr.. Boyd's theme for all OF the ad.
dresses which he delivered on his tour
was Front Line Sunday Schools and
How to Make Them" The Nashville
convention Is expected to surpass in
point Of attendance and. actual results
obtained any previous gathering Of the
congress since 1t was organized. ten
years ago. Sunday schools In all sec.
lions of the country hold membership
In the congress.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14

mediate environments and incomes
from our salaries and wages. as the
case may be. Such dress need not be
sporty or even 'flashy' or chic in the
sense Of the Broadway sport or the
Harlem dude or the dandy. but neat.
becoming and presentable.
personal cleanliness is essentially In
accord with personal pride and self
government of the person. 1t doesn't
cost much to keep clean. 1t Is very
costly at times to be untidy and un-
clean. 1t pays one a better dividend to
be clean than otherwise. Employers. as
a rule, more or less closely scrutinize
very carefully the department. dress.
speech, appearance and neatness Of
their employees.
Usually they observe carefully In
detail, therefore 1t behooves us as en-
plOyees to closely observe the laws and
requirements Of sanitary measures for
our own preservation and presentation
Of tomorrow. Keep healthy. likewise
keep clean teeth. breath. body. speech.
habits, hands. nails, shoes and clothes.
each requisite requirement as enumer-
ated above In its order of procedure re-
ceiving proportionate attention and
care In the exercise Of personal clean
liness and physical hygiene. all Of
which Is conducive to good health and
good appearance"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14

committee gave it's full cooperation.
Under the direction OF Mrs. c. l.. Davis
afunds to open penny luncheon In
sschool 1O7 have been secured.
- Another OF the cherished plans OF the
league has been the organization Of
clean city clubs in the schools. Within
the past few months Mrs. R. g. CHS
sell, with a very ardent and efficient
club of~coworkers: and in cooperation
with Miss O'Neil Of the Women's Civic
league, has organized. clubs In schools
107, 112, 113 and 118. The executive
family consists Of MrR M. A. Hawkins,
vice president: Mrs. B. K. Hurst, treas
urer, and Miss Fannie Hayes, sscre-
tary.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-04-14
RESOLUTIONS OF REGRET.
Howard University Feels its Loss u
Death Of Bishop Walters.

Howard University Feels its Lose In
Death Of Bishop Walters.
The board Of trustees Of Howard
university in Washington has adopted
the following resolutions OH the death
Of Bishop Alexander Walters. who
was q member Of the board:
Whereas. The board Of trustees Of How.
ard university has learned with~the deep
est regret of the death at his home In
New York city Of Bishop Alexander Wal.
ters Of the African Methodist Episcopal
Zion church. a valued member Of this
board and a most efficient and forceful
factor In tho educational and religious
life Of the nation
Therefore, be II nresoIved, That I'm his
passing away this university has lost his
valued services and counsel. the, nation
an aggressive and forceful Christian leader
and the church a successful and self sac
rif1cing minister and officer
3 Resolved further. That a copy Of these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
Of the board. that copy be sent to his
bereaved family and. further. that q copy
be given to the press