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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
WAR PROFIT TAX
rs INCREASED BY
"A HALF BILLION
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(Continued From Page Id
of the transfer of moneys already au-
thorized. House Republicans had
threatened to oppose further appro-
priations for Allied loans unless de-
tailed information on the subject
were forthcoming.
The pre-war profit rate of the bill
was retained by the committee but it
added new maximum war profit tax
rate of SO per cent. on profits in ex-
cess of 200 per cent. The maximum in
the bill was so per cent. on profits over
ESQ per cent.
Another substantial change was
made in provisions for exemptions. A
minimum of per cent. and "a MAXI
mum of 10. per cent. of income on cap.
ital actually invested was approved.
These provisions would care for cor
porations suffering abnormal depres-
sion during the pre-war period. Cor
porations making less than per cent.
during the period would be entitled to
at least that exemption and if more
than 10 per cent. they would receive
not more than 10 per cent. deduction.
By these changes the committee es-
tinaated that the present levy would
take 81, 2s6 coo, coo of the s., 000, 600. COO or
S., 900, Ge0,G GOO war profits estimated to
be earned this year.
Senator Shields in the senate said
newspapers do not require the same
service of the post office department
that magazines do and that they rem
der much of it at their own expense.
THE newspapers really are the peo-
pies papers the Tennessee senator
continued.
Magazines, according to the sta
tistics, are not read by more than IL
per cent. of the people, he added,
land those people are better able to
pay an increased cost than those who
read newspapers
Senator Smith, Of Michigan, took ex-
ception to the statement regarding the
percentage of magazine readers, de-
claring he believed it was much high
err :
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
ALIEN
ACCEPTED HERE
FOR U. S. ARMY
Admires American System
and Wants to Get in
New Forces.

a""I don't mind dying lighting, but I
haven't much use for those bally
U-boats, so decided not to go back
to England to join. I'm ready to go
with the United States National Army
to France. to do all can when we get
there, but this here United States GER
tainly protects the men who go over
and gets them there
Thus did Joseph Hands, of At Rose
dale street, born in Coventry, Eng
land, and a British subject, greet
Chairman Sanford Stoddard Of the
Third Division exemption board at
the high school when he appeared for
examination. MIR. Hands has been in
this country three years and a half,
arriving before the war declaration.
He considered returning at various
times, but decided that the country
was not badly In need of men until
early this year. Then Germany start
ed the ruthless submarine warfare.
He wanted to face the enemy on even
terms when the supreme test came so
ne decided to Join a. branch of the
United States service that would be
escorted to Europe under protection.
Then came the announcement that
q national army would be raised and
|concluding that this was the most
democratic branch of the republics
forces, MIR. Hands awaited his chance
to Join. lie was delighted yesterday
when he passed the physical examin-
alton and promptly replied that he
had no claim to make for exemption.
His speech betrayed his nativity and
he was asked If he had papers A
look crept into his eyes
as he asked: do have to get them
first 2" He was told that he did not,
being friendly alien and was accept
ed at once for service.
The third district board has about
concluded examinations and the quota
will he certified within the next few
days when pending exemption claims
are passed upon.
The fifth division filed new certi-
ned list today. Examinations ended
today in the sixth division and. this
practically ends the examining in the
| city of men for the National Army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
WILL PROSECUTE
ALL EvADERS OF
MUzzLINC ORDER
Commissioner Of Domestic
Animals Orders Arrest
of Dodgers.

/ Deputy Commissioners of Domestic
Animals DIR. George T. Crowley of
New Britain following a visit to this
city stated that the work Of Segeant
Joseph Coughlin has produced the
finest of conditions in Bridgeport but
the commissioner insisted on the
prosecution Of all violators Of the
ordinances pertaining to the mem
bers of the canine world.
He ordered the arrest of all per-
sons violating the muzzling regula-
tions and the prosecution of owners
Of dogs who have failed to license
animals in their possession since
April 1. Numerous arrests are ex-
pected today by Sergeant Coughlin.
The defendants will, be ordered to
appear Saturday night in the city
court before Assistant Prosecutor
Swain who will deal with their cases.
It is estimated that about SO dogs
are weekly brought to the pound be-
cause of the fact that they are allow
ed their freedom without muzzles.
The owners have appeared and after
paying pound charges obtained their
dogs.
From this date on, however, these
owners will be brought to court and
in all probability fined. The maxi
mum penalty for this offense is 81.
Those who failed to obtain license for
their dogs will be fined 81 and then
forced to pay license fees. Many
persons in the city have failed to H.
cense their dogs. They have been
requested to do so and none who
complied have been prosecuted In
the future. however, no leniency will
be shown them. The law on muzzling
dogs is effective until Oct. I'll.
Statistics show that there are 1000
dogs In this city. Licenses for fe-
male dogs have jumped from 1925 to
s10.25. Male dog license fees are
$1.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
ATORS ARE
REMOVED FROM
PRODUCE MARKET
Adventurous Outsiders
Elected From Lot By
Police Captain.

The questioned right of two specu-
lators to use the platform of the Nor
ris Beef Co, off the public market lot
at Wall and Water streets. resulted
this morning In a heated argument
between the farmers and the specula-
tors with the result that Capt. Charles
Wheeler, police supervisor of the
market was called to the scene.
The spectators maintained that
they had been given the privilege of
selling their stock from the platform
used by the company for beef. by
Manager Roberts of the beef con-
Germ. Not knowing just what the
legal status OF the case would be Ii he
elected the men from the platform
Wheeler advised the farmers to form
q Gordon with their teams about the
platform.
Following these instructions the
farmers prevented would be purcfas-
sers from reaching the carts of the
SPECTATORS This action brought a
howl of protest from the SPECTATORS.
Capt. Wheeler then told them they
had no right to cross the lot reserved
for the farmers to. reach the plat
form.
Wheeler left the scene and after OBJ
tanning legal advice returned and
elected the SPECTATORS. 4
Government supervision OF markets
in Bridgeport is reported to have se-
come SO successful on its inception
that it's adoption elsewhere through
out this state under the direction Of
the State Council of Defense is pos
,sible.
Guy C. Smith, member of the Food
Conservation Supply committee and
his associate, Robert Scofield Of Hart
ford visited this city today on tour
of inspection.
Accompanied by N. U. Blandpied.
the government expert, the market
system here was watched from early
morning until late in the forenoon and
the committee will return to Hartford
today with voluminous information
upon the situation.
It is likely that as result of the
activity here Hartford will at once
ask that a market supervisor be de-
tailed to that city where the distribu-
ton of food products is now unorga-
nized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

took a watch belonging to the mother
and the latter came here from New
Haven to recover it. On appearing
at the Black Rock house, which was
opened as q private club for Bridge
port business men, but closed follow
ing raid on the premises by the
police, the mother and Brandegee be-
came involved in dispute over the
timepiece.
She asserts that he suddenly grab
bed hold of her and threw her through
a glass door. Her hands were severe
~ cut when she raised them to protect
her face from injury. The assault
took place last night, according to
Mrs. Lambert.
Brandegee is well known. in this
city and several years ago startled
the patrons of a Fairfield avenue cafe
by firing four shots through the door
at the proprietor.
The police are investigating the
case and prosecution may follow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
Shot Across Bow
Stops Oyster Boat

Chased down the coast by a sub
marine patrol. which was compelled
to open fire before the master gave
up, the oyster boat C.. S. Scofeld was
overhauled and searched by United
States officers off Lordship Park.
Rumor At first had it that sub
marine had successfully run the
gauntlet af the forts at the entrance
to Long Island Sound. The direction
of the shots from the submarine
chaser, however, which struck di-
rectly across the bow of the sofeld
and were plainly visible from Lord
ship as they hit the water. soon
claimed the excited residents.
After the Sofeld had stopped her
engines, the dark drab patrol boat
was brought closely alongside and the
oyster boat was boarded and search
ed.
After some parley between the mas
ter and the officers the patrol contin-
ued> in a southeasterly direction fol-
lowed by the slower sailing vessel
which later changed its course and
ran in the direction it was first
headed.
The Sofie1d, commanded by Capt.
Edison Morton of the Lewis Oyster
Co., is large vessel of the motor
driven type, of 40 tons burden, capable
of carrying, 33 tons Of cargo. She
is over 55 feet in length and hereto
fore has been engaged In the OYSTER
ing service. She was built at Totem
vile, N. Y, in, 1910 and is registered
at the custom house in Bridgeport.
In a report made to the owners Capt.
Morton asserts that he, was on his
wa,y home in Stratford where he was
to paint the hull of the vessel He
says that he did not hear the whistle
alleged to have been sounded on the
submarine patrol. He admits receiv-
ing a severe Ammunition from the gov
eminent officers but denies that he
was carrying any contraband and that
the search Of his vessel revealed any
thing in violation of the laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
TO INVESTIGATE
CHARGES DENIED
BY UNION HEAD

At meeting of the District Lodge
of Machinists last night IN Machfnists'
hall, IT, Cannon street, J. ]. Kepplcr,
vice president Of the International
Association of Machinists, addressed
the members and discussed the mimi
mum wage plan program.
It was voted to begin a campaign
to get the members of the union better
acquainted with the minimum wage
idea.
committee was appointed to inves-S
tigate charges made against Business
Agent Samuel Lavit, and the conn
rsittee will report at the next meet
ing. If any facts are learned tending
to substantiate the charges. a report
will be made to the General Executive
Board for action. Lavit has denied
the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

vegetable brush. Sca1d or pare in
hot water sufficiently to loosen the
skin. Dip quickly into cold water.
Scrape or pare to remove skin. Pack
whole vegetables, slices, or cross-sec-
ton pieces in hot glass or jars or tin
cans. Add boiling hot water until
full. Add level teaspoonful salt to
quart Place rubbers and tops Of jars
in position; partially seal. but not
tight Cap and tip, tin cans COM
pletely. Sterilize as follows:
Minutes
Water bath, homemade or COM
Water seal, PA, ..:.....,....- 80
Five pounds steam pressure ;. so
Ten pounds steam pressure, 40
Remove jars from Gamer; tighten
covers; invert to cool, and test joints
Wrap in paper and store.
How to Prevent the Fading of Beets.
/ Small beets that run 40 to the quart
are the most suitable size for first
class packs. The older the older the
beet the more chance there is for loss
of color. When preparing the beet,
leave on one inch of the stem and
all of the tail while blanching. Blanch
not more than five minutes, and cold
I dip. The skin should be scraped
from the beet, not peeled. Beets should
be packed whole, if possible. Well
canned beets will show a slight loss OF
color when removed from the can
ner. but will brighten up in few
days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
Ten Thousand Dollar
Suit Against Firm
Building Apartments

The big new apartment house at
State street and West avenue has
been attached in $4,000 suit
brought by the Lenox Construction
Co. of New York against the Colonial
Construction Co. of New York. The
Lenox Co. claims to have made an
agreement with the defendant by the
terms Of which 1t was to receive $9.-
500 for doing the lathing and plaster
ing work on the building. 1t Ia al
legged only $1,000 of this has been
paid and the plaintiff has spent more
than that for extra material. The
suit is returnable to the September
term OF the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
SAYS BRANDECEE
PUSHED her into
BIG CLASS DOOR

Suffering from severe decorations on
the fingers of both hands, received,
she asserts, when William s. Brande-
gee, II Seabright avenue, threw her
through a plate glass door at his
home. Mrs. Margaret Lambert, 16
Broad street, New Haven, appealed to
Or. J. F. Keegan this afternoon to
dress her injuries.
In her statement of the assault to
the emergency hospital attaches and
police she said her daughter is en-
ployed as housekeeper for Brande-
gee and recently was prosecuted for
selling liquor in violation of the law
when the police on raiding the house
found her in charge.
Mrs. Lambert claims the daughter
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
DISPUTE over
STOCK SHARES
OF PREMIER co.

A dispute about possession of cer-
tain shares of the Premier Manufac-
turing Co. of Newtown has resulted in
Julius Hartwig OF Newtown asking
the superior court to grant an in
junction restraining George Gauthier
of Newtown from selling the shares
or disposing of them in any manner.
Hartwig said he took so shares of
Premier stock as security for a SER
les of notes given him by Gauthier
and aggregating $3s.330.33. AT that
time the capital stock of the com-s
pany amounted to S10.00o and so
shares represented one half the as
sets. Later the company increased
its capitalization to 100000 and SO
shares became only one sixteenth OF
the assets. They were no longer ade-
quate security for the notes and Hart
wig says he requested Gautrier to
turn over the $50 shares he had re-
ceived when the company increased
the capitalization. Hartwig claims
the defendant refuses to give him the
extra shares. In addition to an in-s
junction Hartwig. wants $1,000 dam
ages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE--75 acres OF land situated
about one half mile from Sandy
Hook station in the Town OF South
bIty, borders on the Housatonic
river for half mile and highway run
ming through the same, 40 acres of
cleared land and 35 acres of. hard
wood, land, room house with all
the conveniences, nice wells and
barns will take one half down and
rest on mortgages. Address Willis
l. 20 t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
MAIN COMMITTEE OF
REICHSTAG MEETS

Berlin, Aug. 20, via London.-The
reiehstag main committee held short
session yesterday for further discus
sion of the administration a occupied
territory. Its deliberations Of the last
two days have been of a highly con-
fdential nature and no report of the
proceedings as been published.
The committee will adjourn today
until the reconvening Of the reichstag,
which will take place Sept &c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
international Unions
to Decide Strike Of
100000 shipbuilders

San Francisco, Aug. 29--Whether
there is to be a general strike of near
ly 100000 ship builders employed at
Pacific coast ports is to.be determined
apparently by the international un-
ions with which the coast locals are
affiliated. More than 10000 men in
Seattle have voted in favor Of strike
for increased wages and better work
ing conditions. At Portland 1900
have voted to leave the question in
the hands of union headquarters. and
in San Francisco Is, coo have consid-
cred strike action in executive session.
no announcement being made of the
outcome of their deliberations.
Belief that the federal government
will do "the right thing as to wages
was voiced by union leaders today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE--In town OF Sandy Hook,
y one dwelling house, one story and
half with barn and out buildings
and one-acre OF ground more or
less, minutes walk to store and
postoffice and 100 ftn. from school
house: there are plenty of rooms to
extend house II wished to do so.
Fronting on the highway. VIII take
automobile in on the deal Address
willis lockwood. Southbury. Conn.
L 20 t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
SUNDAY SELLER FINED

William McNiff, saloon keeper at
Howard and Railroad avenues, was
fined $50 and court costs this morn
ing. He was charged with having
sold liquor last Sunday in violation of
The law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
PRIVATE SCHOOLS


THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, for
boys, S3s Fairfield Ave. Twenty
sixth year begins September rs. COL
lege preparatory and elementary
courses. Personal work with every
student by enthusiastic and expert
enced masters. Morning, afternoon
and evening sessions. l. 20 ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

FEED STORE-Fire sale on hay and
straw. You can buy very cheap.
Sf1non Feed Store. 81 Steuben st.
L 20 d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
Second floor.
Impressive silk
poplin dresses==S13.5O

Two models 0 popin IN
IN
i1nmed while the
model pocke
One model in flowing with effective pleats
Among blue !.
glimpse erviceable
Of special goodness this price Of
s seandhoo ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

TEACHER wants furnished house or
apartment. must occupy immediate
". Address Mrs b. I. Kelley, East
Ferry, NJ. H. APP
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

CEzNTRALLY located "A rooms, 4
= family house, all improvements,
$500 cash. Bridgeport Real Es-
tate Exchange, SO Fairfield Ave-,
Phone Barnum 1928. L 20 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

ROSY CHEEKED, white fleshed des-
!. sert peaches now making beautiful
e show at the J. H Hale Orchards,
~ 6eymour, and will be freely on the
- market from now ON. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

x0R RE&T-ThirteenS room house,
FsaFNnld center. all improvements.
= E&2&6&. Apaeious. veil kept grounds,
a L 20 81 I
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
Mrs. T. j. CUILEY

Funeral services for Mrs. r. j.
Culley were held at $3.50 o'clock this
morning at her home in the Mill
Plain district of Fairfield, and at 9
o'clock at st. Thomas church, where
Rev. Father Stucco Of Norwalk sang
the requiem high mass. The num-
erous friends of the late Mrs. CuIley
were present, and the wealth of flow
ers at the services was mute testi-
mony to the manner in which the de-
ceased was beloved and respected. AS
the casket entered the cnurcr the
choir sang Lead Kindly Iiglt.'. At
the offertory. Paul Royak sang went
Jesu- Mr.. Royak also sang "Only
Weeping. Mrs. Mary Mentally, the
'organfst, played and sang Blessed
Land on High and as the casket was
being carried from the church ..Near-
err MY God to Thee The pail bear
ers were Edward Kelly, James Bon
ney. Patrick McGarry, Patrick Car
roll, William McGarry and s. Lucas.
Burial was in st. Thomas cemetery.
where Father Stucco read the COM
initial service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
closes at except Saturdays; then open till

For women who enjoy early fashions;
new and beautiful silk dresses.
Brilliant satin de luxe and soft luserul crepe de chine
and softweave taffeta.
Deep blue and rich black and brown with re-
makable depth Of hue, and aung green and purple
shades
There is grace in the fashions too
Some of these dresses have tunics how they add to
effect
The cascade effects SO liked all through the closing
appear in models
And braid, fine narrow beautiful braid, is used on al
every of the dresses.
Fis sometimes only little bradng at the waist or on
collar. Again bodice covered with braiding
beautiful pattern And gives rich atmosphere
$50 to $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29
OBITUARY
ARTHUR HORN

Arthur Horn. age 43 years, a well
known resident of this city. died yes
terday at Norwich, following an i'll
ness OF a year. He was member
of the Bricklayers', Masons' and Pias-
terers' union, also of the Workmen's
lex & Death Benefit society Suryfv-
ing him are two childen, Mary Emma
Horn, and two children, Walter and
Augustine. The body was brought to
this city today by Funeral Director
August Baker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

Forecast: Showers and slightly
cooler tonight; Thursday fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-29

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-12-01
DIR. JUDKINS AND THE NATIONAL
BAPTIST CONVENTIONS.

REV. II. c. JUDKINs, d. d., pastor of
tho Salem Baptist Church of Jersey
City, New Jersey, is having the timo
of his life in an attempt to unite tho
two warning factions OF tho National
Baptist Convention. He makes
most powerful appeal for uniflcation
and harmony. No Baptist, having
the welfare Of the denomination at
heart. can fail to sympathi2e with
him in his efforts. If the reports as
sent out from Muskogce, Oklahoma,
and Atlanta, Georgia, were true, 1t
would seem that harmony would be
the worst thing that could happen to
tho two organizations, for both bodies
claimed to have done homework and
raised more money with disunion
than was ever done or raised during
the palmiest days OF the old organi-
cation.
Of course, we have our private
opinion as to the true value Of both
reports. The first step towards secur-
ing harmony would be to get REV. r.
II. BOYD, ID. d. and REV. e. G. NORRIS
d. D., on the opposite side of table
and find out just how far each would
go and just what each would be will
ing to conccdc. The next step would
be to get the friends of these two
leaders in similar position. The
next step would be the elimination
OF PRESIDENT E. G. MORRIS as Presi-
dent Of the Incorporated body, and
PRESIDENT e. p. JONES as President
of the uninccrporated body. The
next step should be the union of the
two publishing houses under one
head, both as the property Of the one
recognized national body, with or
without either Of the Boyds in control
TO secure this result on the part
of PRESIDENT MORRIS, 1t should be q
task to raise the full amount Of money
due him and to agree upon a sue
cossor agreeable to him and his
friends. 1t should be understood
that he was not being forced out, but
that the desire expressed by him for
many years that lie be permitted to
retire in an honorable manner be
realized. If REV. DR. JUDKINs can
find five Baptists in tho United
States, either laymcn or pulpiteers,
or both, who can accomplish this
task, then the solution Of the Difficult
ties will be ut hand. If the Baptists
of the country realize that the leaders
on both sides are antagonistic to this
plan, then they Should sit down on
their haunches" and let both organi-
cations Ego to the devil" where both
are now fast travelling Sclahi