davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Republican journal., 1917-06-07

| Mrs. Louise S. Shales has sold her cot
tage at the Battery to B. L. Davis, who
will occupy it for the summer. with his
| family
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Winthrop DODGE
of Freedom have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Winifred Alice,
to Mr. Arthur Pitcher Sampson of Bath
on the Goth of June at p. m.
ADVERTISED LETTERS. The following
letters remained uncalled for in the Bel
fast post office for the week ending June
5th: Ladies-Mary A. Haskall. Gentle
men-E. B. Finn, Rev. c. M. Fogg,
Goodwin Co., Erwin j. Gray,
Henry Hanley, Everett Lancaster, R. D.
McMahan, W. A. Shaw. e.
JOHN COCHRAN CHAPTER. The last
meeting Of the season of John Cochran
Chapter, D. A. R., was held last Monday
evening at the Frost cottage in East Bel
fast, with Mrs. Evelyn c. Frost and Mrs.
Cora J. Bowker hostesses. The weather
was beautiful and the occasion in this
| most attractive summer home was one
of the most enjoyable in the Chapters
history. Mrs. Edith Frost Stevens of
Unity came to attend and Mrs. Gladys
Pitcher Sleeper was guest of the Chap
ter A most delicious picnic supper was
served at p. m, followed by business
meeting with Miss ENERGY CHM, Re-
gent, presiding. 1t was voted to donate
| SIS from the Chapters treasury to the
local Red Cross Auxiliary. The regent
| announced the committees for the COM
| ing year, as follows: Historic spots,
Mrs. Ida w. Mahoney, Mrs. Viola R.
Mayo; year book, Mrs. Eta P. Slavery,
Mrs. Cora j. Bowker, Miss Alice E. Sim
mons, patriotic education, Mrs. Julia NJ
McKeen, Mrs. Mabel w. Miller; member
ship, Miss Amy E. Stoddard, Mrs. Clara
! H. Seekins, Mrs. Evelyn c. Frost. The
! program opened by the chorus singing
| America. The paper on The American
| Women in the Musical World, by Miss
| mildred Z. Mitchell, who is visiting in
Cliftondale, Mass, was read by Miss
Isabel CHM. The program of Music by
American Women Composers, under the
direction of Mrs. Emma B. Pitcher, in
cluded vocal solo, ''Years at the Spring, -
by Mrs, H. H. A. Beach, Miss Isabel
CHM; piano solo, ola Fete des Fleurs, -
by Elsa Fleming, Miss Amy E. Stoddard;
vocal solo, ''Bylo Love" by Mrs. A. F.
Loud, Mrs, Frost; vocal solo, Goodbye
Sweet Day." by Kate Vannah, Mrs.
Pitcher; duet, True Freedom" by Mar
garet R. Lang, Mrs. Frost and Mrs.
Pitcher; cello solo, Shadows" by Car
RE Jacobs Bond, Mrs. James 7. Sleeper
vocal solo with cello obligato, GA Per-
feet Day." by Carrie Jacobs Bond, Mrs.
| Pitcher and Mrs. Sleeper
The Republican journal., 1917-06-07

Warren F., only son of Mrs. Rose Full
Ter fahy, recently enlisted and left last
Friday for Augusta, where he Joined the
Machine Gun Company, Later the COM
pany Will go South for practice Young
fahy has been assigned to the sergeant's
quarters and writes that the company is
made up of fine young men,
At the annual meeting of the cemetery
trustees, Messrs. Charles F. Swift, Charles
R. Coombs and Ralph H. Howes, the fol-
lowing superintendent were elected:
James F, Fernald, Grove Cemetery; Vic
tor |. Merriam, Head of the Tide; B. S.
Staples, Citypoint; H. L. Gray, West Bel
fast; Nelson Wight, South Belfast; Emery
0. Pendleton, East Belfast; Fred Phil
brick, Pitcher cemetery.
The Republican journal., 1917-06-07

The regular meeting of A. E. Clark
Camp, S. of ", will be held next Mon
day evening, when full attendance is
requested.
Miss Alice Parker, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs John Parker, who graduated from
the Belfast High school in the class of
1912 and was for some time employed as
operator by the New England Tel. and
Tel. Co., will graduate today, Thursday,
| from the Newton Lower Falls, Mass,
hospital, where she has taken a full
course in nursing.
&c. Burrill of Portland, chairman of
the rating committee of the New England
Insurance Exchange for Maine, F. E. Car
Teton, stamping clerk for eastern Maine
insurance and Mr.. Mcclure of Bangor
were in this city on Monday evening and
appeared before the City Government in
regard to the hazardous conditions on the
water front, due from the many gasolene
tanks and other dangerous fire conditions.
Mr.. Carleton stated before the board that
there was not a city in the State of Maine,
that offered so much hazard for insurance
by having big gasolene tanks set up in the
business section and that it would not be
allowed anywhere else so near passenger
depot as in the case of the Maine Central
depot and the Standard Oil Tanks. These
gentlemen cited a number of cases in
which there were great fire results from
the association of the tanks half filled so
near buildings and closed their statement
with the announcement that unless some
thing was speedily done that the insurance
rates would be increased in the city.
They recommended the removal of the
tanks to some isolated section, where they
could be by themselves and stated that
all tanks to be considered safe and not
be at least $50 feet from any building. A
number of the business men in the city
were present and the reports of the insur-
ance representatives were heard with
much interest Dy all. Allen II. FdIIeISoH,
who had an application for the location of
a tank on Water street pending, was pres
ent and the petition was tabled with the
understanding that the others engaged in
tank service in the city would be request
ed to withdraw their tanks from the
water front, and that if they did not do
so that Mr.. Patterson would have the
same rights as the others. Those operat-
ing tanks on the water front will, how
ever, be requested to place their tanks in
safe place and in the event they do not
conform with the request, some action
will be taken by the City government to
force this movement as matter of pro-
lection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Military Census
 Will Result In
 More State Revenue

Close to s1oo,o year will go into the treasuries of Connecticut towns and cities as an indirect result of the minitary census. which recently was taken in this state under the direc- ton of Gov. Marcus H. Ho1comb, the results of which now are being tabu- lated at the state library. the per manent home of the census records.
 The additional income which will be received by towns of the state will come from personal taxes, for it is known that thousands of persons 1ia- b1e to pay the tax but included in the enrolment, were listed by the census. Conservative estimates put this num- Der of names which will be added to personal tax enrollments in the 168 towns of the state at from 40,000 to 5O,000, which, at $2 year-the amount of the tax-means thousands of dollars annually in increased rev. enue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
CONSERVATIVES
 TO REVISE MASS. CONSTITUTION

Boston, May 2.-Cosnplete returns from yesterdays election of delegates to the constitutional convention to be held on June 6 show the following representation of the so-caAled pro gressive and conservative facttons.
 Delegates at large-Progressive, II; conservative. A. claimed by both. l.
 District delegates-Progressive. 91; conservative, 12S; approved 0y both 6S; endorsed by neither, 1S.
 There was one tie vote
 The balance of power in the conven- ton will be held by delegates endorsed by both factions.
 Congressman John A KeHher was elected as an Independent district delegate. notwithstanding his request. made after his recent appointment as sheriff of Suffolk county, that no votes be cast for hiIn- Grenville & McF,ar- land, candidate for district delegate on tho progressive ticket, and for many years a Democratic leader. was defeated.
 Four state representatives also were outvuted, one of them, James M- Lyle of GaouceSter, by Carlton W. Wonson, whom Lyle defeated for representa- tive at the hast state election. The only socialist elected was Charles H. NorTzdi, of Haverhin, who has been a member of the legislature for edght years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
NATIVE OF INDIA
 NATURALIZED HERE


 Mohammed Qyamruddin, the first native of India to be naturalized in this country, passed his examination before Judge Curtis in the superior court yesterday afternoon. He speaks five languages. The applicant came to this country in 1909 and is at pres ent employed as a natter in Danbury.
 William s. Butler of Greenwich, former gardener on the estate of Helen Gould Shepard, was among those admitted Three members of the same family, Harris Gruber of Stamford and his two nephews, were admitted. They. are in the cloak and suit business, and the elder Gruber said he had acquired real estate worth $11,0 900 since coming to this country in 1887. During the day 76 were made citizens, two applications were dismissed and 16 continued for further study.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
PEOPLES CHURCH TO. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

The Peoples efuxch is printing an elaborate program for the celebration o6 it's tenth ann4yersazy next Sabbath morning. A prominent feature of 1t will be the presentation of pipe or gan, and its dedication to sanctuary uses, The instrument which presents aH imposing appearance, was used for the first time last Sabbath, and gave complete satisfaction. It will be ann ply "defaonstTatedv to the public by an expert early next week.
 Another attractive pert of the anni- yersary will be sociabie for all in terested in the cha1Ech Friday evening, May H., %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Evening Glasses At
 Trade School Close

The evening czazses It the state Trade Educational shop In John street have closed after the most successful seRson in ths history of tho institn- ton The average attendRnce at all evening c1axses was $50, and not all who applied fur tuition could be ac- canInodnted.
 With the buys thu machine work seemed most popular, the largest c1azses be5ng in that department Dean BaN and Guy Whitney were in charge of that Hark Clarence C. Stuzrt, dra1gatEuaM at the Ipcornp- bfle company fartnry had charge of the compaMy tD teach reading blue pz1ntz. ancther clazs favored by the boys.
 The mechanical drawing classes have been under the direction of R. Honaihan- w. Swift and J. TUlmaan. The architectural drawing classes in charge of K R. Hnl P1umbang and heaftng haas been taught by Major James D. Hnr1ey, and carpentry and house framing by c. Bramann s.sA B. Beach has been inztructinE In pattern making and the printing and 1fzltCTpe caaases have been under the direction of Glenn Robinson.
 Miss Helen Clark has had general supervision of the woanens work as- sisted by Miss Mary A. E1ligett- Mrs MI. O'Connor. Miss Anastasia [ Befr.ne and Mrs Mary Sullivan They have instructed in dreasmakfng, plain sewing and millinery.
 James F. Johnson. the superfn. teDdert. while ws11 pleased with the work of the evening classes hopes next year that the work may be ex tended so that all who apply may re. cefve instruction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
THE WEATHER

New Haven, May 2-Forecast: Fair and continued cool tonight and Thursday.
 Connectfcuts Fair tonight. light frost in interior; Thursday fair; moderate to fresh west to northwest winds.
 The storm that was central over the Lake region yesterday morn ing is now passing out the St. Lawrence valley It has caused general rains in the eastern por- ton of the Lake region and along the north Atlantic coast during the Last "A hours. Snow was re- ported from Vermont. Pleasant weather prevails this morning east of the Mississippi river. Another disturbance, central over Texas, is causing unsettled and showery weather from Texas northward to Nebraska. The temperature continues low in all the northern districts. Freezing temperatures are reported along the northern border.
 Condft1beis favor for this yf- cinity fair weather with cool nights. but quite warm during the middle of the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Japanese Industry
 Helped by the War

The most striking economic result of the European war on Japan has been, according to the view of Baron Shibubusawa, as reported in bull letin of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum, the reversal of it's previous unfavorable grade balance. The steady inflow of specie has been the result of the sale not only of large quanties of produce in the many far eastern markets previously supplied largely by Germany, but of munitions of war to Russia.
 Among the Japanese industries benefited by the unusual conditions, unquestionably the biggest profits have accrued to the shipping com panies, ships being at a premium from the first. Ever since the war with China the Japanese merchant marine has been steadily expanding under the impetus of government subsidies, but despite it's enormous growth. in that period the year 1916 witnessed a shortage with consequent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Prices of Soap \
 Have Increased

Soap, the only commodity to keep on the reasonable side of the price list since the war began is on the rise. During the past two months, it has advanced from 15 to 25 per cent in price, depending of course, on its grade. Laundry soap and the per funed article have both taken the popular jump. According to dealers specializing in this commodity it may reach the class of 1uxuries before the war comes to an end.
 Grease and oils, vegetable and ani- nal, whic hare used in soap manu- facture are higher now than for many years, said one soap expert yesterday. The wrappers and boxes in which the soap is packed have so advanced in price that an additional charge must be borne by the well known ultimate consumer who must buy the soap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Fairfield Will Send Delegation to Attend
 P. U. Board Hearing
Special to The Farmer,

Fairfield. May "A meeting of citizens of the town of Fairfield will be held this evening In the town hall for the purpose of naming a delega- ton to attend . hearing in Hartford tonprrow.
 The hearing win be given by the Public Udlities commission on the petition of Falrhelders for better troll ley service The citizens who meet tonight win discuss the situation and instruct the delegaxes.
 The annual meeting of the Fairfield Parent Teachers association Y1n take place on Friday afternoon at Sherman school. at 3:So- The exhibit of school work win take place all day Friday Wilinm Schmidt, the superintendent of schools wiu explain the work of the chLldren's gardens at the meeting. MT Schmidt is supervising this work Ths par-nts and public generally ara invited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02

high prices.
 Among the Japanese problems of lesser importance to which attention will be directed in the future, now that the great capital. accumulations of the past year have, temporarily at least, solved the problems of national finance, is that of establishing chemi- cal industries to remedy the exorbi- tant prices which have to be paid for foreign manufactures in this line. During the war Japan has suffered greatly from high prices in drugs and chemicals, owing to its dependence on imports. of such articles.
 And finally, as Baron Shibusawa states, nature has supplied Japan with such abundant water power that there should be no difficulty in uti1- izing electricity to 8 larger extent in industrial production. In fact, the room for development in this direc- ton is unlimited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
FATHER PICKER
 RECEIVES PURSE FROM. NORTH END
Token of Appreciation From St. Patrick's Parishioners
 to Popular Priest.

AS a token of recognition for his 14 years of faithful service as curate Of St. Pat1icks church, the parish toners assembled last evening at the church parlors, Parallel street, and rendered Rev. Thomas J. Picker, who was recently promoted to the pastor ate of St Bernard's church, Hazard vile, a farewell reception and pre- sented him with a purse of $1, 1900. The purse, the largest given to any de- parting Catholic clergyman in the city, manifests the esteem and affec- ton in which the diligent curate of St. Patrick's was held by the people The altar boys of St Patrick's pre- sented the clergyman with a. gold fountain pen and $2.50 gold piece.
 John J. Scanlon was the chairman of the meeting. Joseph N. Connolly pointed five members to go to the church rectory and escort Father Picker to the parlors Patrick Mo Gee, John Brown, John Neary, John F. Brady and Mrs. William Curran re- turned with the priest and all arose and applauded. Chairman Scanlon greeted Father Picker.
 'I consider it an honor and a priv1- 1ege,'' he said, ito be here this even ing to take part in gathering of this kind and the purpose for which it is intended First, want 70 thank most sincerely all who have interested themselves in making this undertak- ing successful, and toS show our ap- preciaHon to Rev. Thomas Joseph Picker, who is to enter new field
 of greater responsibility and, while we regret his departure, yet we fully realize the duty he owes to God, his
 country and his church At this
 time ,on behalf of the friends and
 parishioners, I present toS you this
 gift, token of their friendship, that
 will be lasting remembrance. We all
 wish you successful future
 With his characteristic modesty Father Picker thanked the people of
 St. Patrick's for their generosity. During my IA years of service here your kindness towards me has | been attested in many ways" he said
 Never since my entry into the parish have you done any unkind or unchar- itab1e act towards me
 First, want to thank the pastor
 Rev. John C. Lynch, for allowing you | good people to present me with this magnificent testimonial also wan 1 to thank the chairman as well as h1' co-workers. The rest of my pr1estl1 1 days will be spent laboring in othea fields far away from Bridgeport, bu \ I will retain the fond friendship fo7 you that I always have borne Re member me in your prayers, that m, l new mission may be crowned witt success"
 1 Following the speec1n1aking eacl one present bade Father Picker fare 1 well and wished him well in his neV 1Inderta kir1,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Enbroideries at Attractive
 Prices

Embroidered fluncings for skirts and camersolles with or without beading, 24 and 27 inches wide 25c yd.
 Camersolle embroidery, 18 inches wide, with beading or without, dainty patterns 15c yd.
 An exceptional lot of 4O-inch Voiles with embroidered flouncings, many patterns to select from that will make ideal inexpensive dresses. Special ...................... S3c yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
APPEAL VALUATION
 IN READS CORNER

The valuation of Reads corner. Main street and Fairfield avenue, has been placed too high, according to an appeal from the board of relief, filed yesterday afternoon in the superior court by William B. Wheeler and Ar cher c. Wheeler, and the estate of Nathaniel Wheeler, owners or the property. / They filed the valuation with the board of assessors as sS07,- 900. .39 but the board raised it to $82S,-
 546
 The Bridgeport Land & Title Go. also appealed from the valuation placed on "WestIawn Heights" Mad ison avenue. The owners said the property is worth s9, GOO and the board of assessors put the vaIution at $40, GOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Louise Beard. daughter of Rev. and Mrs, Gerald H. Beard of 319 Bar mum avenue, whose marriage to Clar- ence R. Hall of Stratford, will take place next month. was surprised to find a May basket hanging before her door yesterday morning. The basket, which was attractively decorated, con- tained a number of beautiful gifts for Miss Beard from the women'S organi- cations of Park Street Congregational church, of which her father is pastor. Miss Beard was until recently a. stu dent of Smith college. She is a, tall ented violinist-
 The annual meeting yesterday of the Woman's club of the Universalist church, closed most successful year and resulted in the following officers being elected: President, Mrs. A. V. Hartley; vice president. Mrs. F. L. Bishop; secretary, Mrs. w. M. Van Ness; treasurer, Mrs F. J. Hughes. The executive board is composed of Mrs. James Coulter, Mrs. J. w. Knowlton and Mrs. Jacob May. The committees are as follows:
 Social hour-Mrs. G. Roberts, chair man; Mrs. Henry Reid, Mrs. B. G. Swan, Mrs. Hal Perkins, Mrs. E. E. Wal&er, Mrs. & w. Challenger.
 Lookout committee-Mra G. w Jackman, Mrs Hal Perkins, Mrs. E. G. Whitney. Mrs A. M. Dean. Mrs Annie Hebbard.
 Sick comIndttee-Mrs. Jerome Or cutt, chairman; Mrs w. W. Courier Mrs H. Harding, Mrs. F. M. Barrows Mrs J. Orion, Mrs. J. P. Elliot House committee - Mrs W. L. Sailer, Mrs W. T. Taft.
 Music committee - Mrs F. W Tracy, Miss M. Hughes, Mrs. Jennie A. Reid.
 Reports showed that during the year IA new members had been added been done by the club. It was decid, ed that meetings would be held dur, ing the summer at the homes of mem bers and that the work for the Red Cross would be continued during these months
 1 There is much interest in the com. ing on May 25 and 26 of the annua
 convention of the Connecticut Feeder
 ation of Women's clubs which will b.
 held at The Stratheld. The Wednes day Musical club will give a musica
 evening in the High school auditor
 fum and the Bridgeport Art league L
 planning to exhibit the pictures nov
 being shown in the league rooms
 Miss Georgia A. Bacon, of Worcester lsNass-, vice president of the Genera Federation, and Ralph Thompson O Boston. will speak on the work of tn I Travellers Aid society The Trio En
 semble which includes Mrs Juditl
 Landberg Flather, Mrs. Florence Le
 gere Hayes and Albert Paul Lapk'
 will give a song recital The program
 Is mt yet complete
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
GUESTS FLEE HOTEL FIRE.

Chicago, May 2-More than 200 guests were driven from their beds to the street early today by a fire that started on the fifth floor of the Vic toria hotel at Clark and. Van Buren streets. The damage was small and no one was injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
SHAW---MORGAN.

Miss Dorothy J. Morgan, daughter of Mrs. May Morgan of 3sa Sratford avenue and Ralph Darwin Shaw of Woburn, Mass, were married Sunday afternoon at St. PauPs church. Rev. Ben3am1n F.. Root, rector of the church, performed the ceremony. Miss Catherine Dillon of New Britain, was bridesmaid and Cassius Mpwry of Boston was best man. Miss Morgan wore grey silk crepe with silver trim
 n1ngs and carried shower bouqnet of lilies of the valley Miss DiIlon's gown was of blue silk crepe de me teor- A wedding dinner was served at the home of the brides mother and the young couple left on a wedding trip to Boston. They will live in Portsmouth, NH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Grass Rugs

6x g feet, Heavy quality Grass Rugs in various patterns and colors, at ......... SAYS
 36 X 72 Grass Rugs with col ored borders = $1.50 ca.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
Z,heSn1ith=MufrayC0 1omMan s. andr49 krfadApe5 E .Bridgep0rfs Busy CashLSt0re WOmen's and Misses
 Sport Coats
 $3.5O

Offering This Seasons Models at This Excep-
 tionally Low Price.
 They will not last long at this low price for any miss who is in need of coa this your oppor tity coat already to slip at less than the cost of material. The fabrics mixtures with large side pockets and belted, full flare model. Not all sizes in the lot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
EARLY RIsERs SEE FROST

F1sere was noticeable white frost ts early Fisers this morning. The rays of the sun seeH caused every partisis of frost te vanish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02

CORTEZ o. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality, 3051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone 326-2. B10"tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02

An aerop1ane of unkI-own: national ity bombarded the Dutch city of Zioenkzee, near the Belgian fontier. killing three, and destroying and damaging several houses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02

Jane Adams in an address before the Chicago Women's club, suggested the creation of an international coun- Gil to sit at Athens and have charge of feeding dependent populations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

A new commander of the Depart ment of the East is due at Governors Island in the person of Major-Gen. J. Franklin Bell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-02

President Wilson will deliver Me morial day address at Arlington at the request of the G. A. R.