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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
Six Months Trial
For Six Gent Fare
In Seventeen Cities

Beginning yesterday, July 13, the
Bay State Street railway. which serves
II important municipalities in Massa-
chusetts, established a six cent fare
unit on its entire system for a six
months trial period. Permission to
establish the. new rate was grante!d by
the Massachusetts, Public Service COM
mission after series of conferences
between the company and representa-
tfves which it serves. At these con-
ferences 1t was brought out that the
cost of operating a. trolley service had
increased SO rapidly during the last
few years that the revenue had be-
come Inadequate to keep the service
UP to standard.
The company met with some opposi-
ton when its petition for an in
creased fare was first presented. It
claimed its revenues from a five cent
fare were not sufficient to maintain
satisfactory service, and the represent
atives of the municipalities decided
upon a six months trial of the six
cent fare. rs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
AIR SERVICE DE LUKE

The United Tire and vulcanizing
Co., 342 Fairfield avenue has just
installed Lectrof1ater Air station,
this is the only Lectroflater station
in this, state. This service will be
gratis to all motorists. The station
is located on the curb in front Of
the United Tire and Vu1canizing
showrooms and is surmounted by a
large illuminated sign, that can, be
seen for many blocks in every direc-
ton. One of the novel features Of
the station is an air guage that tells
the pressure in tires both before and
after initiation. The United Tire and
Vulcanizing Co, always alive to mo-
torists welfare in securing the Leo
troflater are giving the last word in
air service. The company operates a
tire repair station for trucks as well
as pleasure cars and also handles
Legallits Lens, Bethlehem Spark
plugs and other accessories,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
ASPARAGUS BEDS
NEED CULTIVATION
FOR GOOD RESULTS

Washington, D. c., July 14-Don't
ignore the asparagus bed, new that
the cutting season is over. It has
given you It's food contribution; now,
see that it has plant food to make
good growth Of foliage. Fertillize and
cultivate we'll now to insure that
strong. healthy growth which is es-
sential to a good yield Of shoots next
sprinG..
That timely advice for gardeners
is contained in a new publication Of
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture, Farmers Bulletin 500, AS
paragus,'' which deals with asparagus
growing both on a commercial scale
and in the home garden. The bulle-
tin discusses the culture Of this vege-
table, it's various diseases, forcing.
canning and also good methods OF
marketing.
After the cutting season the ridges
should be leveled and the asparagus
bed thoroughly cultivated, says the
writer of the bulletin. A good high
grade fertilizer then should be ap-
piled at the rate of 1000 to 1900
pounds to the acre. A fertilizer con-
tanning 2 to per cent OF nitrogen.
s to per cent, Of phosphoric acid
and 6 to 8 per cent of potash will
and kainit are preferable to sulphate
of potash. Where the land is already
heavily manured. the nitrogen may
be left out of the fertilizer mixture.
The fertilizer to- be applied should be
distributed broadcast over the bed or
in a strip on either side of the row
and thoroughly mixed with the sur
face soil by narrowing or cultivation.
Flat cultivation should be prachced
after the cutting season
In many sections the asparagus
plants are cut down as soon as the
berries turn red, and after drying
sufficiently they are burned to de-
stroy any disease germs OF insects
that may be present In regions
where severe freezes occur it is
| doubtful whether the cutting and
burning of asparagus tops is advis-
able. The old tops hold the snow and
prevent deep freezing and the blow
ing of soil. Some growers thorough
ly harrow the bed after the tops are
removed, others throw a slight ridge
over the row, but ridging is not neces-
sary unless there is danger Of injury
by severe freezing during the winter
Where land is inclined to wash, cul-
tivating and ridging in the fall are
Objectionable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
No Sign OF Dropsy And Kidney Trouble
Since Taking 'FRUIT-A-TIVES~

Port Robinson, July 9Th, 1915.
"We have used Fruit-a-tives In
our house for over three years and have
always found them a good medicine.
Our lille girl, Hattie, mas troubled wstA
Kidney Disease. The Doctor said she
was threatened with Dropsy. Her limbs
and body were all swollen and we began
to think she could not live. Finally, we
decided to try "Fruit-a-tives". Sic
6egow to sAozv enforcement after ne haa
giDsm her a1Szv tablets. In ashort time,
the swelling had all gone down and her
flesh began to look more natural. Now
she is the Aealksisst enc in the family
and has no signs of the old ailment.
We can not say too much for &c Fruit-a-
hves" and would never be without
them"J
WILLIAM WARREN.
5Uc. box, for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid on
receiptof price by Fruit a-tives Limited,
Ogdensburg, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES

A. most interesting incident took
place on July IA, 1776, in which
George Washington and Lord Howe
were the principal actors, It seems
that Lord Howe had occasion to write
Washington a letter and he addressed
1t George Washington, ESQ.," The
latter refused to accept the letter
addressed in this manner and return.
ed it unopened. Then Lord Howe
tried again, this time addressing tbs
letter to George Washington, etc.,
etc., etc." He was again febuffed. FL
naify he decided that if he wanted
Washington to read what he had to
say he might as we'll address his let
ter properly. And he did. On July
IA, 1913 congress passed the famous
act for the punishment of seditien
against the United States, commonly
called the Gag Law,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
Meat Stew with Dumplings

Meat Stew With Dumplings
Make a stew from a cheap cut Of
meat cut into small pieces, potatoes,
and such other vegetables as are de-
sired. Thicken with a little flour di-
1uted with, cold water. Serve with
dumplings made as follows:
Mix and sift one cup of flour, two
teaspoonfu1s Of baking powder and
IA teaspoonful Of salt Work in with
the fingers one teaspoonfl11 Of but
tr; add gradually 1-3 Of cup of
milk or little more if needed. Roll
out IL inch thick and cut with a bis
cult cutter or in square pieces. The
dumplings may be steamed, baked
like biscuits, or cooked with the stew.
In the latter case remove enough Ii
quid to permit the dough to be placed
on the meat and vegetables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
More Than Ten Score
Civil Case Dropped

Records OF the civil superior court
show that PA cases which have new
s. come to trial. have been discon-
tinHed. The cases On the docket are
called every year and those in which
no stipulation has been filed or mo-
ton granted to reinstate are diseen-
tinued. One of the actions dropped
is the Bridgeport Vehicle Co. against
Harry d. Miller Of this city. Miller
was president of the concern before
it was absorbed by the Be11amore Co.
There was dispute about the fihan-
cdai AFFAIRS of the company. Miller
was sued,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
LETTER MAILED
twelve YEARS
AGO DELIVERED
Workman Tearing Down p.
o. Partitions Find Other
Delayed Missives.

DELAYED hz censor was not mark
ed en- three letters delivered In
Bridgeport today although they were
dated in 1905. 1905 and 1911. The
first was postmarked at Bridgeport
on February 16, 1905.
The letters were found by workmen
tearing out Old lock boxes at the post
ONCE to allow some alterations that
are underway. They were address
ed to Bridgeport persons, all known
and they were forwarded to the adj
dresses In each case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
BICYCLE ACCIDENT
FATAL TO WOMAN

Wil1imantic, July 14.-Miss Mary
Kelley. SO years old, was knocked
down by bicycle ridden by Alfred
Meik1e, IA, today and died later Of a
fractured skull. The lad in riding
was giving part attention to a dog
which was running beside the wheel,
and according TO is story swapping ait
Dis legs. Miss Kelley was employed
in the American Thread Co.'S plant, as
was Meikle. The medical examiner
reported the death to CoronerkBill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
Guardsmen to Train
At Old Yale Field Camp

Hartford, July 14.-Defndte an
was made yesterday for
the first time that the First regi-
ment, C. n. g., would leave for New
Haven as soon as the camp at the
old Yale field could be made ready,
which Lieut.. Col. Edward A. Shut
t1eworth, U. 8. A., said would be
within three or four days. All COM
panies win go by train except the
supply company; which will carry
surplus supplies in automobiles by
way Of Middletown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
Brazilian Fleet To
Patrol Coast Line

Rio Janeiro. Brazil. July A.-An
agreement has been reached under
which the Brazilian fleet Will assume
the responsibility for patrolling the
entire Brazilian coast line from the
Guiana border to the southern boun-
dairy Of Brazil. Foreign Minister Pc
GAMMA conferred with the marine min
lister today in regard to putting this
program into immediate effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
800 BAKERS WANTED
BY WAR DEPARTMENT

Washington, July 14-A1most on
the eve Of the army draft the War
Department today pointed out that
the organization Of 40 baking COM
panies offers an opportunity for
young men to volunteer, learn the
baker trade under pay. see service
abroad and possibly get promotion.
Each company will consist Of 100
men, divided into 16 field bakery
units, capable of supplying 1000
pounds of bread a day. Commissions
will be offered "to deserving men
from tho ranks" said a department
announcement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
NEW INN WILL BE
OPENED AT WOODMONT

The New Merwin Imp at Wood
mont will open a big series of dinner
dances and danzants next Tuesday
night. Manhattan's Jazz band and
orchestra will be the attraction.
Tables can be reserved by mail or
telephone.
The hotel is beautifully situated
on the Sound and has wide verandas
and private dining rooms, besides a
fine dancing floor. It will be the
mecca for automobile parties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
Boarder Who Has
Been Despondent
Missing From City

Fear Is entertained for the safety
OF Charles Ray Rogers, roomer with
Mrs Alice Williams at ITO Orchard
street, who left his home last Mon
day and has not since been heard
from
Mrs Williams In reporting the case
to the police asserts that Williams
has recently been sic1<1y and in des-
Uondent spirits. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
E1Ks CONVENTION CLOSED

Boston, July 1.-The national con-
vention of the Benevolent and ,Protec-
tive Order of Elks closed today. Many
of the delegates left for their homes,
those who remained for the day be-
ing escorted on an automobile trip
to Gloucester and other points on the
north shore,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
FEED LITTLE BEFORE
FEED LESS HERE NOW

Washington, July 14-Railroads Of
the country have promised to cooper
ate in the campaign Of the food ad-
ministration and, as the first step,
have agreed to place conservation
posters in every station waiting room
on their lines. it was announced to-
day. Heads Of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford and the Boston &
Maine lines are among those who have
pledged their assistance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
ASKS FOR DIVORCE

John T. Hudson, a wealthy resident
of Greenwich. has brought divorce pro-
ceedings against Helen Small Hudson
of Greenwich, on the ground of intol-
cradle Cruelty. Papers in the suit
were filed yesterday in superior court.
The couple were married August 4,
1914, and have no children, The
suit is returnab1e to the September
term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14

Sergeant Major Antoine Pai1lard
one of the French aviators who at
tackled Essen, home OF the Krupr
plant. has returned safely and is now
in Holland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14

Fhe Italian War Mission te the
DATED States is safe jn France: The
FFiaee Of HdiHe said the visit to the
UFftsd States had been al entire sue
cess:
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
ReStaurateur Fined
For Selling Tainted
Meat In Cans

Fef SAILING tainted meat Ia his res
Aazaseg5at at M Crescent avenue after
ysraaead TawHaH6a alleged to have
besR save# bT fhe Beard of health iE-
s7setpr, George v7astes yastpFday was
Faed sa6 and COSTS IA the city court,
Pc waE proven thaE he had a aHzaatitV
ef bad p6sa< and 7iwer In Ahs ice box
vvfeRt~ wished by fhs iaspee4srs Fyestee-
dry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
UNCLE SANS THRIFT
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
=
SATURDAY
Spread the Meat T

Spread the Meat Flavor
Spread the meat flavor over other
foods and so economic on the guam
tity of meat consumed, says the Uni
ted States Department OF Agriculture.
Here is one way to spread the flavor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
=
WATCHES

II it's a Watch you are locking for,
one that ia reliable yet reasonable in
price, you cannot do better than invest
In one Of cur, Watches.
WE CARRY THE WE'LL KNOWN
LINE OF HOWARD, HAMILTON,
WAITHAM AND EIGIN WATCHES
IN A LARGE VARIETY OF CASES
Prices So. 90 to $4,000
STEP In AND SEE OUR DISPLAY
BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-14
The Joseph 2. Couglliin Co.

Wall Papers. Distributors of Colonial
Mixed Paints, 100 Per Cent. Pure.
Varnisfes, Glass, Brushes, Picture
Frames Made to Order.
Painters and Decorators.
Phone 1851, 7S1 East Main Street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25

mission which took final action on uleA
matter Of designating certain state road .
to which federal aid will be applied. in
accordance with the provisions OF an act
Of congrssa Among the roads designated
BY the oommission TO receive the federal
way OF Aide, Paris. Ashbys gap. Mill
wood. Boyce and Winchester The north
western grade from Winchester to Capon
Bridge, W. Va, where connection Will ba
made with the roads Of the latter state.
was adopted. Other roads selected were
from Winchester 70 Front Royal .sa through
Rappahannock county, and thence 20
Fredericksburg; from New Market TO the
Luray caverns and thence to Gordons-
Vile; from Woodstock to Calvary ana.
thence to Lost City. w. Va. Under tho
act Of Congress, Virginia will receive
$1,000, 900 within five years. II is expected
the next legislature will appropriate suf-
that the burden will not fall on the CONS
munities
o. Ferrari fruit merchant of Winches~
ter and Martinsburg, W. Va, who also
had business interests In Baltimore. went
to Italy recently. expecting to care for HIS
aged mother and invalid sister, but, in-
stead. is fighting in the Italian army,
having been required to Join the coiors
Immediately after his arrival on his MAJ
tive soil. He made an effort to get back
to the United States, but was refused
passporta
The Williamsport Nessle and Martins.
burg railway. which is now being bulic
from Williamsport. Md. to Martinsburg.
w Va, Will be extended to Winchestsr
by way of Back Creek valley and prob~
ably beyond. according to announcements
made here today The road Is to he con<
nected with the Western Maryland raii$
road at Wiliiamspor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25

Potts closed the gates and swore they
should not pass his lock. Charlie
Hearn drove his pigs and cattle back
into the woods along the cliffs. and
his brother. Ohio, cleared the path to
the cave known during the civil war
days as "Toney.s Hole ready to seek
protection there. Zeke Jones began to
transport his movable property to
Squash Center and favored blowing up
the bridge with dynamite when the
submarines should be sighted, but
Bridgekeeper Sam Skinner would not
consent, saying he would attend to the
Germans if they attempted to. set foot
on Virginia soil. While the excitement
was at its height some one remembered
that there was no water in the canal
and that, therefore, the. submarines
could not come past WASHINGTON. I'm
Hicks further spoiled the sensation
by phoning to Baltimore and ascer-
tanning that Germany had not declared
war after all. -...
This is what The Star got one, morn
ing In the Country correspondence"
Only the names have been changed. The
rest is just as written.
Anthony Caminetti. commissioner gen.
days ago in which he made remark OF
this sort:
I'm the great economy Of things there Is
a place for every woman"
In the audience was woman who had
been seeking a place under the govern
ment for about four years The next
day when Gen. Caminetti appeared at his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25
TRhNSEERSOF REALTY
At UPPER MARLBORO

UPPER MARLBORO. Md, February
tate were recorded in the clerks office
here this week: John y WEIGH to E.
L. Richmond, L. NJ. Spear and L. NJ.
Fisher. 1885 acres. Takoma Park; Lin
coin Land Improvement Company to
Hattie E. King. lot 20. block T. Lincoln
subdivision: Peter G. Sauer to Joe
A.. Crlmb, lot %, %. block F,
Autoville; Case and Esther P. Boice to
Allie Boice Beaver. a7k acres. Col
lington Meadows" Queen Anne district;
Margaret White Purdy ct viz to Lud-
well c. and Fanny L. Demoree, 59.s
acres, Queen Anne district; Hyattsville
Building Association to George L. Litz.
lots 81. 81: So, 81, block -. Capitol
ma Fulton Galbraith. to Henry c. and
May C. Bird "Alnwick." Laurel dis
trict; Hyattsville Building Association
to Anna M. Sanford. lot IS, Daniels
v. Richards, lots 80, 81, 80. 50. a.. block
%, addition to Daniels Park; Harry r.
Parker to Helen v. Richards lots - to
20. inclusive. block IS. Daniels Park;
to Benjamin F. Duvall. jr.. seven acres.
Mellwood district; Adeline v. Miller to
Lewis T. Miller, 1888 acres, Chillum
district; BENJAMIN F. Duvall, 5r., to
Edward II. Garner, ID acres, MellWoou
district; Joseph +. West ct ux. to VIII
liam G. Neale, lots q, 49, block H.
Paramount Heights; Marion Duckett,
trustee, to Charles E. Arthur, Month
zello. Oxon Hill district; James P. cur
ley to Horace Mersom, lot 4, Richard s..
Hills subdivision of New Birmingham
Manor; McLain Brashear ct al. to
Thomas P. Brashear, 55 acres. Fox's
Range; stoney Hin Realty Company to
elusive. block 81. Greater Capital
Zantzinger, lots "a. 81 to AZ, inclusive.
block 81. Greater Capital Heights;
George w. Steele. guardian, to Ruby B.
steele, to Verchus r. Hart. lot Is, block
o. Paramount Heights; Cora 1; Early
and Charles 8. Early to Anna PloWman
Mackay, so acres. Brandywine district;
William B. Ciagett. assignee. to Edith
Rufus F. and Jennie 1. Gibbs to Flea
nora A. Nolan, lots. 81, 80, block 10;
Capital Heights; Charles Little and
Maud Little to S. N. and Mary p. Pitt
man. lots l and A. block Is, Kropp,s
Addition to College Park; Francis J.
Lukens and Louisa A. Lukens to Jack
l. Krupsaw. lots l to 5 and 81 to 81,
inclusive, block 3, Glendale Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25

is very splendid thing. isn't It! !,
Is the thing that makes US forget, OF
at least put aside, our private Quarreis
and stand by each other In times OF
great trouble or danger.
Reddy didn't understand 1t then, but
he knew that the sound OF their voices
urging him to do his best seemed TO
give him new strength and courage
"Gr-r-r-r" Gr-r-r-r-r-r" he snarleo
as he once more sprang at the stranger
This time he got a hold that the stran,
ger couldn't break. and he shook ana
worried and growled and fought with
fury such as he never before had
known. Soon he noticed that the
stranger hardly struggled at all.
Had enough" growled Reddy: will
you leave and never come back"
YES" said the stranger In a faint
voice.
Reddy let go. The stranger strug-
gled to his feet and nmped away slow,
ly. Once he turned and snarled, then
limped on again. Reddy held his head
proudly as he watched him out OF sight.
His coat was torn and he had many
wounds. but he had won his nrst great
fight, and for the moment he forgot
all else.
I'm so glad" said a timid voice.
Reddy turned. There was Miss swift.
foot, and in her eyes was the look thaA
Reddy had longed to see there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25
TRAVELETTE
By Niksah.
Calgary.

Calgary is known as the kansas
City of Canada" Why, nobody knows,
unless it is because Kansas City was
once the center of a large ranching
district, and so Is Calgary. In all other
respects the similarity is lacking. The
whole province of Alberta more nearly
resembles Siberia than any part of the
United States, only the people are
shade less apathetic, but the Albertans
fiaunt a certain optimistic opinion of
their towns. which it is well for the
traveller to humor.
In Calgary, for example, the stranger
is treated with expansive courtesy so
long as he continues to dwell on the
delights of Calgary, but let him men
ton with equal warmth of affection the
town of Edmonton, little farther up
the railroad line, and sudden chill set
ties upon the atmosphere. You are
gradually allowed to see that COM
parison of Calgary with anything less
than London. New York or Kansas City
is a great mistake.
And, in a way. Calgary is unique.
The ranchers are peculiar mixture of
the devil-may- American cowboy
type and the London society man, who
quotes Chaucer and Swinburne. Most
of them are the younger sons of good
English families, who have taken up
ranching and stock breeding as a
money-making business, and have not
only maze money, Out sdineO uHuSudl
health and energy in the process. They
may always be seen in groups about
the bank of Calgary-tall, we'll built
men, SLOUGH hatted and tanned, sitting
easily their halfSpanish, haif-English
saddles. or leaning lazily against their
horses necks and discussing the world 8
affairs in low, drawing voices.
| The war has taken it's heavy toll of
| the rancheFs. At present the town Is
crude with it's extreme newness. The
houses are plain brick and frame struc-
lures. obviously erected hastily for
| comfort rather than to please the artis-
| tic taste of the owner; herds of cattle
| are always being driven in and out of
the town: horses are still the most
fashionable means of transportation,
| and Indians, in cast-off European cloth
| ing and beaded sombreros. are seen in
great numbers. But Calgary is grow
| ing. Already it has a population of
| $4,000, and bank clearings of $3.500,000
a week. Ultimately the ranching bust
| ness is certain to be pushed out, but
| this prospect does not worry Calgary.
| Could it not easily become the greatest
| pork packing center in the world? Or
/ found a gigantic beet sugar industry
Anything. in fact. is quite possible in
the imagination of this Canadian Kan
sas City.