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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
ExORBITANT
 sfsse srsasE INTEREST RATES

The report of the Comptroller of { inc Currency contains one feature that will surprise many people, par tieularly in the Eastern sections of the country. The comptroller speaks 1 of the large reduction secured in the ] number of banks charging high inter est rates. Tn spite of this decrease tl,e< S6 lfy yfroiler still finds 193 banks fn~ Oklahoma charging more than 10 perreents on an average, and large numbers also in other states that charge high rates.
 It is no wonder that food costs high, when the charge against farm pro- ducts Is so heavy. It is very seri- ous question whether it will pay any bank to try to run business on this
 The banks of course will say that they encounter many losses. and they have to charge high rate In order to make up. But the heavy tax must tend to make borrowers slow pay, and delay their purchase of such tools as they need. It must tend to discourage borrowers and hinder expansion of any section where such rates prevail.
 A high interest rate for the time being makes bank more profitable. But the banking business depends on sound dondit in the in- dusfrfes of the community. When in- dustries have to pay 10 per cent or more for borrowed capital. their con- ditfon seems precarious.
 This condition must react on the people who provide the capital. Of course the farm land banks are de- vised to handle this situation. But Dtill the old line banks and TnOrtga ge companies will no doubt for many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
STOCK MARKE%
 

New York, Feb 13AOpening-. Standard industrials, shippings and the better known semi-war issues were the strong features of today's early dealings. United States Steel rose a point, with two for Lackawan- ma Steel and one to three for marines, Atlantic Gulf & West Indies, Indus trial Alcohol, Texas Co.,, Central Leather, National Enamelling and Pittsburgh Coal Coppers and equipments made fractional advance and Peoples Gas regained 1-2 points of it's recent severe loss. Railroads were again overshadowed at the out set but Canadian Pacific rose two points with irregularity elsewhere United States Steel. preferred lost a point with Cuba Cane Sugar.
 Noon-Less than 150OOO shares changed hands in the first hour and this measure of activity was mate rially reduced later, the market be- coming almost motionless before noon Reactions of one to three points oc- cured after the first hour, except in railroads, where first prices were mostly extended. Canadian Pacific gained almost three points, with one to I 1-2 for Union Pacific, Atchison. New York Central, Lehigh Valley and Rock Island Among special stocks Texas Co.,, Alcohol Central Leather. American Woolen and motors also scored further improvement with the metal group. A new low record of 90 5-S for Anglo-French 5's featured the bond list.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
BOARD OF RELIEF.

' Notice is hereby given that the Board of Relief of the City of Bridge port will meet at the Assessors Of fee, City Hall, for the purpose of hearing appeals made from the find ings of the Board of Assessors. Heat- ings will be held on the following dates in February: Thursday, Feb. l Friday, Feb. 2, Monday, Feb. 5, Tues day, Feb. 6, Wednesday,, Feb. [, Fri day, Feb. g, from a. m. to 4 p. m., and on the evenings of Friday. Feb. 2, Wednesday, Feb. ', Friday. Feb. g, from to 9p- m.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 20th day of January, 1917.
 WILLIAM A. LEWIS,
 THOMAS F. WHITE,
 ISAAC MOOREY, 5 JOHN E. RILEY. A % If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
MRS. PAULINE A. DURANT
 DEAD AT WELLESLEY

Wellesley, Mass, Feb. 13-Mrs. Pauline A. Durant, widow of Henry F. Durant founder of Wellesley col lege, died yesterday. She was born S5 years ago in Alexandria, N. H.
 On the death of her husband in 1881, Mrs. Durant succeeded to his office as treasurer of the board of trustees of the college and she was actively connected with the manage ment of the institution for many years. Her outside philanthropies were numerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
NOTICE

Hearing de Changing of Name of Will low Street to Concord Street. At the meeting of the Common Council, of the City of Bridgeport, held Feb. 5, 1917, the following reso- lution was adopted, to wit:
 Resolved, That the clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of the property or parties in in terest to appear before this Common Council at the Council room, City Hall on Monday, Feb. 19, 1917, at 8 o'clock in the evening and be heard in rela- ton to the changing of the name of the Willow street which runs from Noble to Huntington road, to Concord street..
 (Attest)
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

to the country in case of war The
 meeting was under the auspices of
 the Red Cross society.
 Active work has already been begun
 in Bridgeport by the Red Cross So- ciety in preparation for war necessi- ties Not only has the action of St. Johns and Christ Episcopal church in turning over their parlors to the
 workers been followed by churches of other denominations in this city but women of the city are daily offering their services in large numbers Various classes under Red Cross management will be formed rapidly for the preparation of surgical dress ings and hospital supplies of all kinds. Women who are interested are urged to get in touch with the local head quarters at once as their services will be welcomed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
FIRE IS SWEEPING
 BIG GREEK PORT

London, Feb. 13-FTre is sweeping through a large section of the Piraeus and has caused heavy loss of life, ac- cording to Reuter- dispatch from the Greek port last night. At the time the dispatch was filed the fire had been raging for four hours and was uncontrolled in spite of the com bined efforts of all the available Greek f1remen and soldiers aided by the French, British and Italian sailors. The fire started in a intuition factory late Monday afternoon and spread rapidly over considerable area.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
NOTICE
Hearing Relative to Proposed Build

Hearing Relative to Proposed BuiId- ing Code Change.
 Notice is hereby given to all per sons whom it may concern that there will be a public hearing on Thurs day evening, Feb. 15, 1917, at 8 p. n1., in the Common Council room, City Hall, before the Committee on Ordi- nances, relative to the petition of AL derman Tierney, ct al. that the build ing code be modified and changed so as to permit the erection of three story dwelling houses of frame con- Struction.
 Committee on Ordinances
 By J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Bank Messenger Says
 He Embedded $20, 900

Boston, Feb. 13-Edward Therek pleaded guilty in the federal court to- day to the embezzlement of $20,00O' in cash and securities from the National Shawmut bank of this city by which he had been employed as a messen- ger. Therek and his young wife, Charlotte, were arrested in Miami, Fla. and brought here by federal off, cers. Sentence was deferred so that he could testify as witness for his wife. who pleaded not guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
NOTICE
l Hearing de Establishment of Grade 1 on Huntington Road.

Hearing de Establishment of Grade
 on Huntington Road. At the meeting of the Common Council of the City Bridgeport, held Feb. 5, 1917, the following resolution was adopted, to wit:
 Resolved, That the clerk be and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of property or parties in inter- est to appear before this Common Council, at the Common Council room, City Hall, on Monday, Feb. 19, 1917, at o'clock in the evening and be heard in relation to the establishment of a grade on Huntington road, from Boston avenue to East Main street.
 (Attest)
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the CO., partnership heretofore existing be- tween Cortez Rockwell and Michael J. Ford, under the firm name of Rock we'll & Ford of Bridgeport, Connec- ticut, said partnership doing a plumb ing business in said City, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day of February, 1917.
 CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, i5
 MICHAEL J. FORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
BAR SILVER HIGHER

New York, Feb. 13-The price of bar silver continues to climb, a new high record for many years being made today at 79 cents an ounce. This is IS cents above the selling price of a year ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 13--Dam- age of upward of $1O,oOo was done to the two story Rice building and con- tents in Main street near States by fire early today that endangered ad- jacent buildings. A clothing store and smaller concerns occupied the building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
MAY NAME PHILIPPINE BANK

Washington, Feb. 13-The federal reserve board today took under con- sideration the appointment of the Bank of the Philippines as foreign correspondent in the Orient of the re- serve bank of San Francisco, under a similar arrangement to that authorized in the case fof the Bank of England as foreign corre- spondent of the reserve bank of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

clubs and organizations near New York, in addition to several represen- tatives from out of town, met by in
 vitation at the home of Mrs. William K, Vanderbilt, 660 Fifth avenue. to discuss measures for national co-ope- ration among the women for service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported oyer the private wires of T. l.. Watson & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers, Corner Main and John Sts., Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

The Germans may not be afraid of our militia, but when they see the Daughters of the American Revolu ton, they will surely turn back.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
World of Finance finance

years loan larger shares of the farm capital. They should feel their prosL perity depends on placing the industry on an economical basis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Chilean it be true that you made bet at your club that if you pro- posed to me I would accept you?
 Man-Well, I've proposed. Will you?
 Girl-Eow much did you bet?- Awk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Bicycles will be more popular this summer, it is. predicted This may not because it will be less work to propel them, but perhaps some one has designed a prettier bicycle skirt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
BOSTON STOCKS

Boston 1:3O p. m. Prices reported Over Private Wire to T. IL. Watson & Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

Arizona Com. 1315 AlloueZ 6212 Cal & Arizona 79
 East Butte 15A Indiana 11a Island Creek 62
 Mass. 13
 Mohawk S0A North Butte 21
 Old Dominion 60
 Pond Creek 19as Quincy S8
 Sante Fe 17-16 Superior 6A Tamarack 57N Utah Consol 1874 Utah Apex 2A Ventura z
The McCarthy weekly news., 1917-12-22
A Glad Xmas

In our childhood - we steal out of bed to peep into our stock ings protesting surprise at the contents, then a long happy day and at lsst we retire huggine our new toys.
 On through our lighthearted youth, with Christmases of ga iety and gifts, fun and frolic yet underlying all, dreams and high ideals.
 To-day, in sadness though ir pride, we see our sons and bro- thers on gory battlefields get ing only such little bits O. Christmas as we cansend them: these thoughts for moment turn Christmas joys to ashes il our mouths; but we can take real comfort in service fo those who are giving all for us.
 For it is more blessed to give than to receive.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1917-12-22

the tramp, tramp, tramp of the boys in handknitted socks, and and the tramp, tramp, tramp of the stay -at-homes in factory sock will be illustrated the Emerson ian theory of compensation.
 War is all that Gen. Sherman termed it, but so are bottomless socks.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1917-12-22
SAVE YOUR cANSa

Save your old cans! Also the humble milkcan from the gar bage pile. The manufacturers will take them off your hands before the war is over Do you know that before the war many German agents in the States made much good money out of our canned food? You ate what was in the can. They collected the metal and off to Kaiserland it went, to return in the cheap tinware which graces kitchen walls The German toy so'd'er which invades us a hundred thousand strong, was very prob ably your carnation can n T form
 na<t @ fJ
 I-s, * 3e t..i
The McCarthy weekly news., 1917-12-22

Application made at the PostOffice, Nc Carthy, Alaska, for admission to the Hails as second class matter
The McCarthy weekly news., 1917-12-22

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Says Simple Remedy
Prolonged His Life
DIR. CaIdwelps Syrup Pepsin
Effective as a Remedy
for Constipation.

Among older people the various or
gans Of the body have tendency to
slow up and weaken, and this is usu-
ally first manifest in pronounced IN
activity of the bowels.
Good health is dependent on regular
ity in this important function; when
ever there is the slightest indication
of constipation mild laxative should
be taken to relieve the congestion and
dispose of the accumulated waste.
Cathartics or purgatives should not
be employed, however; these are too
violent in action and their effect is
only temporary.
A mild laxative such as the COM
bination of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin, (known as DIR. Caldwelrs
Syrup Pepsin,) is the ideal remedy.
1t is gentle in its action, bringing re-
lief in an easy, natural manner, with
out gripping or other pain or discom-
fort, is pleasant to the taste and can
be obtained in any drug store.
Mr.. Robert LeForgee, 91S kirkWood
Boulevard, Davenport. Iowa, says he
has always had a bottle of Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in the house for
the past eighteen years, and that by
using it occasionally as the need
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CANNOT WORK OR PLAY

When you are run down in health 80
that it impairs the efficiency OF your
work as well as your power to ENJOY
The pleasures of life it is time that you
gave DR.. Williams Pink Pills trial.
The condition that doctors describe
"a general debility when they describe It
at all is outside of the experience OF
most physicians until the blood has
become 30 impoverished that it can be
called anemia. Unless this condition
Of bloodlessness has been reached you
simply complain of failing energy, loss
Of appetite, constipation, lack OF am
bition and animation. II you are we'll
to.do yonr physician will probably ad-
vise a change OF climate. Ii not, he
will tell you there is nothing much the
matter with you. He means thatthere
il no organic trouble.
But the blood is thin and the whole
svstem lacks tone. The blood goes
everywhere, practically, and improving
the quality OF the blood by using Or.
Williams Pink Pills, tones up the
whole body, improves the Appetite
puickens the step and puts a new punch
in life generally.
DR.. williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
rlc are sold by your own druggist or
will he sent direct by the DR.. Williams
Ne liclne Co, Schenectady, N. Y, At
fifty cents box.
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poses for the wears 1917 and 1885," and
that it ought to pass.
The reports were accepted and the sew
eral bills and resolves ordered printed
under the joint rules.
Mr.. Snow, from the committee on
claims, reported Ought not to pass" on
Resolve in favor of ]. Julian Heath OF
fremont praying for relief of Lawful
| holder, the account of Certificate No. ATS.
| Mr.. Nicholas from the committee on
appropriations and financial affairs. on
Resolve in favor of NJ. w. Curtis or
Waterville, Maine, reported that the
same be referred to the committee on
| inland fisheries and game
| Mr. O'Connell. from the committee on
, inland Fisheries and game. on bill, An
Act to amend Section % of Chapter So,
| of Revised Statutes. 1916 relating to
transportation of fish, under special tas,
reported that it be placed on file, as the
subject matter in new draft permitting
the transportation of fish under special
tag once in five days. will be incorporat-
ed In the Revised Code of inland fish and
game laws to be reported later"
Mr. Webb, from same committee. on
bill, An Act to amend Section so of Chap
ter SO of the Revised Statutes of 1916, re-
lating to the licensing of trappers or
fur-bearing animals, reported that
same be placed on file as the subject
matter will be incorporated in the Re-
vised Code Of inland fish and game laws
to be reported later"
Mr.. Stanley, from same committee, on
bill, An Act to amend Section of Chap
ter 80 of the Revised Statutes 1903. re-
lating to fishing in Rapid river, between
Lower Richardson lake and Umbagog
lake, and in Pond-in-the River, in the
county of oxford, with petition of +. f.
Coburn and others for same, reported
same be placed on file as the subject
matter will be incorporated in the Re
vised Code of the inland fish and game
laws to be reported later"
Same gentleman, from same COMMITTEES.
on petition of E. G. Bassett and 81
others, of Peru. Oxford county, for a raw
closing the tributaries e Worthley Pond,
in said Peru, to all fishing, reported that
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DON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Mustero,e Works Easier, Quicker
and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess OF
mustard. -four and water when you can
easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness
with a lttlc clean, white Musterole.
Musterole is made OF pure oil OF mus
ard and other helpful ingredients, COM
oincd in the form Of a pleasant white
ointment 1t takes the place of out-of-
date mustard plasters, and will not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt relief
from sore throat. bronchitis, tonsilitis,
group stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head
ache congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism,
mmhago. pans and aches of the back or
JOINTS. sprains, sore muscles. bruises,
shlblaus. frosted feet, colds of the
chest Git often prevents pneumonia
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arises. and in this way keeping n,
health good, it has prolonged his liz
and brought ease and comfort
DR.. Caldwells Syrup pepSin Is s,la
by druggists everywhere. and costs
only fifty cents bottle. To avoid
limitations and ineffective substitutes
be sure to get Or. Caldwelts Syrup
Pepsin. sec mat tacsimii" u NJ
Caldwelrs signature and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton in which
the bottle is packed. \ trial bottle
free Of charge. can he obtained by
writing to DIR. w. Il. Caldwell, AZ;
Washington st Monticello, Illinois
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AFTER GRIPPE
VinoI Restored Mr.. Martins Strength.

Wapakoneta, Ohio.-"I am a farmer by
occupation, and the grippe left me with
a bad cough and in q nervous, weak, rum
down condition, and I could not seem to
get anything to do me any good until
took Vinol which built me up, and my
cough and nervousness are all gone. and
I can truly say Vinol is all that is
claimed for thames Martin.
vinol is a constitutional remedy for all
weak, nervous and rundown conditions
Of men. women and children, and for
chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis.
Observation-Disclosures Co.. Druggists, Au-
eusta Vinoi is sold in Watervilie, by ".
c. Hawker. and IN Halloweil by Guy x.
White. Also at the leading drug store
n all Maine towns.Adv.
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same he placed on ne. ana that the Sub.
iect matter In new draft psrmiung o.,
hunting of raccoous from August l1h
each wear to the first day of March the
following year, be Incorporated IN the
Revised code of inland u,A guI game
laws to I've reported later
Same gentleman from same rtDm.,,
Continued on Pace u. Column a
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the same be placed on file, as the subject
matter has been incorporated in the Re
vised Code of the inland fish and game
laws to be reported later
Mr. Flint from same committee. on bill.
An Act to authorize the hunting of rae
coons and to extend the time Of such
hunting, and petition of Won r. Gerry
and others for same. reported that the
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game.
Sent down for concurrence.
Mr.. DAVIES Of Cumberland: Mr..
President, l rise to a question of per-
sonal privilege.
The PRESIDENT: The Senator will
state his question of personal privilege
Mr.. DAVIES: 1 notice in the Legis-
lative Record, Senate, February H.
1917. on page 1856. there are certain re-
marks credited TO Mr.. Deering of Saco
which were made by myself, and l de-
sire to correct the record by stating
that the remarks on that page attribut-
ed to Mr.. Deering were made by my
self down to that point indicated by the
words Mr.. President" and from there
following the words are Mr.. behring's.
move that this correction be made on
the record.
Motion was agreed t..
On motion by Mr.. Davis Of Piscata-
quis,
Adjourned
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SENATE.

Tuesday. February 70, 1911.
Senate called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. E. S. Philbrook of
Augusta.
Journal of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the House disposed of in
concurrence.
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From the House: An Act to amend
the Charter of the Portland Water Dis
trict
in the House this bill was referred to
the Portland Delegation and ordered
printed.
In the Senate. on motion by Mr.. Holt
Of Cumberland, it was tabled, pending
reference in concurrence.
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THE 781H Maine LEGISLATURE
Stenographic Reports of the Sessions of Senate
and House of Representatives

, ator the remonstrance was referred to
the committee on inland fisheries and
game.
Sent down for concurrence.
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House Bills in Firs,s Reading.

House 271 An Act to amend Chapter
1875, Of the Private and Special Laws of
1887. entitled AN Act to amend an act
Incorporating the city of Waterville."
House 272. An Act to amend Section
Sc of Chapter SO of the Revised Stat
utes, relating to retiring of guaranty
capital of a mutual fire insurance COM
pany.
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Senate Bills on First Reading.

Senate s. Resolve in favor of the
cooperative survey of the boundary
line between the State of Maine and
the State of New Hampshire
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Tuesday, February 20. 1917.
The House met according to ad-
journment and was called to order by
the Speaker.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Smith of
Gardiner.
Journal of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence
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The following bills and petitions
were presented, and, on recommended
ton of the committee on reference of
bills, were referred to the following
committees: