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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
GERMAN LOSSES
IN SUBMARINES
NEARS 100 MARK
Under-Sea Crafts Receive In
structions by Wire Every
Morning.

Amsterdam, May 15-The Germans
have about 1925 submarines in opera
ton and about 80 to ZOE have been
lost through British nets alone, ac-
cording to the TELEGRAPH, which
prints an interview with a member of
the crew Of the submarine U-6S. This
is the submarine that sank the Dutch
grain ship in February.
The U-58 is commanded by Capt.
Cornt Won PLATEAU. According to
the interview the submarine discharg-
ed three or four torpedoes against
THE Dutch ships and then zigzagged
between them, sinking them with
bombs and shell fire.
When at sea the captain said, the
submarines assem- bled at a given
point every morning and received
wireless instructions, presumably
from Helgo1and. There are about
80 boats Of the newest type, each
carrying a crew of Sc men and this
fleet is supplemented by a secondary
squadron marked with G.
The first class boats have speed
calculated as sufficient to oWertake
any cargo boat Two-thirds of their
crews are experienced and one-third
novices. The boats carry a fort
nights stores and have a maximum
period of subm ergence of from eight
to 10 hours. Each is equipped with
two periscopes and sometimes de-
scends to from 80 to SO meters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
PERRY SUSPENDS
DRIVING LICENSES
OF BRIDGEP ORTERS
Secretary of State Penalties
Motorists for Various
DerelictiOnS.

A number Of local automobile driv-
ers suffered suspension Of their Ii
censes yesterday when Secretary OF
State Perry held court at the county
courthouse. This was the last ses-
sion under the the present system as
the new court under the supervision
of the motor vehicle department will
take charge of such cases beginning
June 1.
The license of Frank Weage Of 34a
Carroll avenue was suspended be-
cause his car co1lided with a wagon
April z and Weage did not stop to
ascertain the damage. Benjamin
Palski Of 122 Shelton street, asked to
have his suspension lifted but Sec
rotary Perry refused his plea. Palski
was charged with crossing in front
Of a trolley car.
The license of Edmund Woerner
103 Wordin avenue, was restored. He
was charged with driving while in
toxicated. He claimed he had stop
ped drinking and was regularly en-
ployed as toolmaker. Theodore
Hoyt Of s04 Maplewood avenue
whose machine hit James Barry on
Main street, March 6, had his license
restored after suspension lasting
from April IS. IL
Other local licenses suspended
were: Louis He11entrunk, 172 Sher-
fdan street; William H. Kaiser, STRAIT
ford avenue; Morris Kaufman, 1177
Pembroke street;taJ. H. Ross, 85e
Main street; Carmine Bendivengo, Sc
Lexington avenue; John Bestamy,, 20
Clarence street; Fred Scherer, 4,OO2
Main street; Gus Papas. 321 Main
street; H. e. Piazza, 1,766 Main
street; Henry Rogaski, 1913 Grand
street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
Y. M. C. A. ELECTS FIVE,
NEW DIRECTORS FOR
TERMS OF FIVE YEARS

Guy p. Miller, Arthur M. Marsh.
George 81. Noble, Samuel C. Shaw and
Albert E. Lavery were elected direc-
tors of the Young Mems Christian
Association last night. The annual
meeting of the association was held
in the banquet room and those dtrec-
tors were chosen for a period of five
years. The association has a policy
that no directors may be re-elected
at the expiration of their term until
after one years vacation. The re-
firing directors were William J. Grip
pin, Dwight C. Wheeler, w. B.
Boardman. W. r. Webster and w. 3.
Spencer.
The reports of the various depart
ments of work were read and indi-
Gated that the association had ac-
complished the greatest years work
of its history by a very large mar
gin. In addition to the regular re-
ports Of the various departments OF
the association there were two es-
pecially interesting ones. One of
these was presented by Mrs. William
H. Griffith. the capable president of
the Woman's Auxiliary. This auxil-
larry has become a tremendous factor
in the life of the association and
they contribute both money and CO.
operation which have become inva1-
tuable in the association work. K
Mrs. George E. Somers, who is the
treasurer of the Woman's Auxiliary
and has been for all but the, first year
Of it's history, gave a most interesting
sketch IN. the way of "reminiscences
and achievements of that, organiza-
ton up to the present time. Both
were most heartily applauded. The
officers expect to furnish very soon
a detailed report of the work. This
report will indicate remarkable
growth in the scope and amount of
association work both in and out of
building is
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
MEN IN u. S. SUBJECT TO
SELECTIVE CONSUMPTION

Washington, May 15-According to
a statement issued today by Director
Sam L. Rogers of the Bureau of the
Census. Department of Commerce,
there are estimated to be in the Unit
ed States at the present time, In
round numbers, 100000 men be-
tween the ages of 81 and 80, inclus-
i've. This number represents very
nearly 10 per cent. of the estimated
population of the country-betwee
103,OO0,00O and 104,000,000.
Connecticut's population in April,
1910, was 1,114,756. The males, q
to 80, inclusive, at that time. totaled
10S,932. Such males at present, are
estimated at 123,600.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
MURDER AND SUICIDE
rs BELIEF OF POLICE.

Springfield, Mass, May 15-The
police, investigating the deaths of
Miss Nellie Cushman, aged "A, Miss
Hilda Francis, 20. and Clifford Cor
don, six, all of whom. were found dead
Sunday, In a basement apartment,
are proceeding on a theory that Miss
Cushman administered poison, the
nature of which is not yet determined
with intent to kill herself and the
boy and that the killing of Miss Fran
els was incidental. Miss 4Cushman
was in poor hea1thI and is said to
have spoken of suicide. She was
housekeeper for Mrs. Bertha; Cor
don, mother of Clifford Gordon, and
the Francis girl was a boarder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
'SLAWSON MADE
SUPREME HEAD
IN The SCHOOLS
Three Commissioners Vote
Against Arbitrary Power
for Superintendent.

At the meeting of the board Of edu-
cation last night a new rule was
adopted where the superintendent OF
schools is made supreme in the school
system. He will be responsible for
the conduct of the schools and all
others in the system will be response
BILE to him.
Commissioners A. w. Bell, John A.
Hurley and Robert Goddard voted
against the rule. Commissioner God
dard spoke at length against invest
ing one man with arbitrary power.
Frederick o. Smith was appointed
assistant superintendent Of schools at
a salary Of $4,000. John A. Kinsella
was made second assistant at a sal
ary of 1900. John B. Wynkoop was
appointed assistant secretary of the
board Of education and secretary to
the superintendent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
ADVOCATES KILLING OF
CREWS OF NEUTRAL SHIPS

Copenhagen, via London, May 10
Prof. Oswald F'lamrn. privy councillor
and a resident of Charlottenburg,
Prussia, in an article in "Die Woeche"
(Berlin) advocates harsher treatment
of neutral ships by Germany with. the
object Of intimidating them into re-
naming in their home ports and COM
pelling the British to risk their own
ships.
Such reaction against British ton
mage" he says, would be more
quickly enforced if fewer crews of
torpedoed neutral ships were saved.
If neutrals were destroyed so that they
disappeared without leaving a race,
error would soon keep seamen and
travellers away from the danger zones
and thus save many lives
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
THE WEATHER

New Haven, May 15-For New
Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight
and Wednesday; slightly warmer
Wednesday.
Connecticut: Fair tonight,
Wednesday fair, warmer ON the
mainland; moderate northwest
winds, becoming variable.
The north Atlantic storm has
moved very slowly during the last
"a hours, but has decreased
somewhat in intensity. 1t is still
causing brisk winds along the
New England coast The western
area of high pressure which was
central yesterday morning over
Nebraska is now central over
Missouri. 1t is producing pleasant
weather in all districts east of the
Rocky Mountains. The temper
ture is rising slowly in the west
ern and central districts. The
Pacific coast disturbance is NOV
ing slowly inland, and is now GEN.
trail over Montana.
Conditions favor for this vicin-
ity fair weather with slowly ris-
ing temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
Release Assailant
of Russian Captain

At the request Of the prosecution
the charge of assault against Dennis
Frankie. of 800 Pequonnock street, who
was alleged to have waylaid and at
tackled with a club, .LeonDde Shgaer-
sky, a captain in the Russian army,
representing his government at the
Remington Arms Co., and living at lbs
Carroll avenue, was no1led this morn
ing by Judge Frank Wilder.
The assault took place last Satur-
day. Frankie is also employed at the
Arms Co, and is thought to have had
a grievance against the army man. He
attacked Shgoersky and attempted to
strike him over the head. The vic
tim raised his arm to ward off the
blow with the result that the member
was broken in two places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
NORWAY NOT NEUTRAL
ENOUGH FOR GERMANY

Copenhagen, May 15-George Bern
hard. in his weekly article in the Vos-
siche Zeitung, laments lack Of energy
of the German minister to Christiania
in enforcing respect for Germany and
German institutions in Norway. He
cites as an example the prohibition
by the Norwegian authorities of a
concert by Arthur Nikisch, conductor
of the Berlin philharmonic society
and former conductor of the Boston
symphony Herr Bernhard demands
that steps be taken to compel the
neutral press to keep within the
bounds of International decency."
The editor selects Denmark as a
happy example of neutral country's
correct attitude toward Germany. He
says the German minister here, by
displaying the necessary plainness of
language and decision, has made the
relations Of Germany with Denmark
really neutral and profitable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
COLLECTOR is MISSING.

Efforts to locate Maurice Gasky.
who rooms at 81 Sedgwick street, and
belongs in New York city, have fail
ed. He was employed by the Cutler
Farms Dairy Co., as a collector and
with $3.50 belonging to
the firm last Sunday. The money
represented the proceeds of collec-
tons by Gasky from patrons of
the dairy company last Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
s sss' NAN DuLONS 1a9s M s. ST.
Hartford Paris
Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.
CHARMING NEW
SUMMER MILLINERY
New White Hats, Flower Trimmed i'm Leg
hsrn, Hemp and Milan Braids. In the large and
medium shapes We are offering at special price
reductions all our Colored and Fancy Hats at about
one-third former prices

cooking the potato with the skin on.
1t means spending, but properly and
thoughtfHliy. 1t means giving SO that
you feel the pinch of the gift. It
means sticking to your job and learn
ing to do that job better. Patriotism
is not shysteria," said Mrs. Misch.
During her talk, Mrs. Misch laid par
ticular stress on the part women must
play in the conservation of food.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
Woman Who Tried
Suicide Recovering

Mrs. William Wise, so years, of 80
Catherine street, who swallowed the
contents Of bottle of furniture pol
ish, following a disagreement with her
family over financial matters; is re-
ported today at ST. Vincent's hospital
as on the road to recovery. Her life
was saved by the treatment admins
tered by DR.. James F. Canavan of the
emergency hospital.
On reaching the woTnan's home DR..
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
CABLE co. RAISES FLAG

A flag raising was held at the plant
of the Electric Cable Co. yesterday
and more than 300 employees parti-
cipated. The Lincoln Drum corps
played and the workers sang patriotic
songs Mayor Wilson delivered an ad-
dress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

Caravan with the aid OF stomach
pump removed the poison. He then
took her to St. vincent's hospital.
When questioned by the physician as
to the act, she claimed at first she was
tired and just wanted to Sleep"
Later she is reported to have told the
doctor she wanted to die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

Walter Gotham, a chemist of Ho-
boken, N. J.. was badly burned about
the hands and face in an explosion
which occurred while he was expert
menting in the laboratory of the
Carbuxo Chemical Co., williamsburg,
N Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

The Appellate Division of the Su-
preme Court in Brooklyn handed
down a decision confirming the con-
viction of Arthur Plaut, one of the
defendants in the johnson Avenue
slaughter house cases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

~ CORTEZ G. ROCKWELL, Plumb
ing and Heating. jobbing a specially,
1851 Main and Hillside avenue.
Phone 1862. E10*tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

Miss Marcia Delbridge of Fairfield
who will be married to Geo. s. Hig-
gins in June was the guest of honor
at dinner dance and shower giver
for her last evening in Stamford bI
Miss Betty Foster, OF that city There
were twenty guests at the dance and
shower. Miss Foster was formerly a
classmate of Miss Delbridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
A LAME BACK

is quickly relieved by applying a
CYRUS PLASTER. This plaster re-
lieves backache. caused either by kid
ney troubles or cold settled in the
back. 1t Las proven itself specific in
such diseases as sciatica and lumbago,
which rarely yield to internal treat
ment. We claim this plaster better
than any other kind made-it conn
bines the curative properties Of all the
well known kinds. If you don't find it
better we refund the money. For
sale only at
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
TABLE DAMASKS

- x40AL11 Ox4l4xAkO1AO
Table .Danlask, So inch, in a good va
roety Of patterns, yard. .0Eo
Table Damaslx, So inch. highly mercer
lied, several choice patterns. yard
..'...'.''.........29c and 39c
ready for use' dozen, 81 90
Table Cloths, full two yard size, highly
mercerized. in assorted patterns,
hernstitched, special. i. ?. al I'M
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15
TOWELS

Huck Towels, large size, good weight,
with fancy red or white border, 15c
value each ''.-...'..,..121ac
Turkish Towels, heavy double thread
er, good size, ,hemmed, at. .......
.......................2 for 25c
Turkish Towels, good spongy quality,
size 42x20 inches. in all white, or
white with co1ored borders, each
"''r.''.'...''....''.....- TIC
Turkish Towels, extra size. heavy dou-
bic threaded. each. .....:.. Die
Huck and Glass Towels, excellent for
cottage use. at......... ....7c
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

A large number of members Of the
Kings Daughters and Sons are ex-
pecting to attend the annual confer
ence Of the Fairfield county branch
OF that organization which will be
held all day tomorrow in the George
town M E. church. The session
will begin at $3.50 in the morning.
Bridgeporters who attend the confer
ence will leave this city on the 7:25
a. m. train changing at South Nor
walk to the S:15 Branchville train.
Mrs Orville Rector Of this city Will
lead the conservation service during
the afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-15

It's important opportunity your
low. Better them
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

what! You don't mean to slight
my dinner that way!"
'Tm sorry-but told you had a
pressing engagement"
Pretty wOman?" ventured For
bush a tTifle sardOnically.
THE loveliest in the world"
81 thought so. To most men there
are only two NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
business and women. That careful
manicuring seemed to point toward a
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-10

FENTON'S WAGER
BY John EIkins
IS IS
Copyright, 1917, W. G. Chapman)
Bruce Fenton was walking briskly
away from the BARRIERS when man
blocked his way.
Isn't this Bruce Fenton?" he
asked.
why, Jack Forbush!" exclaimed
the other with hand extended.
Where did you hail FROM"
Come and dine with me and I'll
tell you"
Thanks, I can't. I've a special
engagement"
oh, come now" urged Forbush.
81 haven't seen you in seven years,
You've got to eat somewhere and we
will hustle"
FentOn went somewhat under pro-
test, but the delight of again seeing
his old friend was too great temp
tation to set aside. He was Ushered
into an apartment handsomely fur
nished in oriental style. A subtle
OdOr of exquisite perfume was every
where.
well, you must have been knock
ing around in the Far East" OBJ
served FentOn.
81 have"
Fenton looking about the room dis
covered a slender thread Of blue
smoke rising from a cabinet in a
corner.
Where did you find that incense
burner? It's wonderful"
FOrbush smiled a bit mysteriOusly.
81 promised not to tell, he said.
Fenton looked questioningly at the
other man. Have you become a
Parsee, a ROsicTucian or a Brah-
MINI" he queried.
Perhaps little of all three, was
the rather ambiguous answer.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11

II permanent Offices in large
cities. Statements from grow
cries and shippers of tomatoes,
Strawberries, peaches, cantaloup-
es. watermelons, onions, grapes,
apples and potatoes indicate that
the actual monetary saving duo
to a wiser knowledge of market
conditions has exceeded the cost
of the service many fold.
The education of producers in
the proper marketing of farm pro
ducts. the avoidance of unneces-
sary losses due to diversions in
transit, and the encouragement
given to grower who desire ia
reach new consuming centers are
some of the benefits resulting
from this attempt to develope for
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
IN NORTH DAKOTA

The first National Farm Loan
Association formed in North Oak
ota is located at Ray, and was
organized under the guidance of
the County Agent, Mr.. E. w. Hall,
Of Williston.
From two to four requests a
day for leadership in forming To-
cal loan associations are nov
coming TO the Experiment Sta
ton at Fargo. In every in
stance these requests are refer
ed to the County Agent. where the
would-be borrower lives, if there
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11

he a County Agent in his coun-
ty. But at the present time oalv
about one-half Of our counties
have county agent. Hence the
work of organizing these locals
and securing the benefits of the
Rural Credits law is very serious
ly impeded in many of our coun.
ties. This is very simple illu-
stration of the value of the lead
ership furnished by the County
Agent.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11

The hen needs lime for making
egg shells and she uses grit for
grinding her food. In the win
ter both should be furnished.
Oyster shells which furnish lime
and crushed stone known as grit
can be bought ON the market
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11
Chr mahprtnn Iinws
z. 3. CAMERON Publisher
mrs. p. c. OLSON, Asst. Editor
Terms: u.;e per year III advance.

Terms: tis9 per year IL advance.
Entered q, the po>;ollce a; wshpe,on,
=. D.. as second class NAL mater.
Church, school ana society news ls cord
Tally solicited for free publication. also
But advance notices Of I'll meetings where
IN admission Zee Is charged and al cards
OF thanks Will be charged for II % cents
for each 10 lines or less
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11

the farmer a reliable business
basis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11

Now is the time to
buy your lumber if
you are going to build
anything this year
This is the time to do your
planning even though you
cannot buy until later on
The Actual Facts About the Lum-
Der Situation in Few Words
!. You money
TIL = ;SSs e; f.: :ss;: $:; .$s
@ % s"aSn sip the prices You
You can an haul the lumber Spring and pay for
a 3 H::i % '!? :s:S s" &:
S s e @ f ss!i 1hn % S. man"
you good bunch Of money
"'"5 ::s ' f y @ %5n5 s. ys 90
"mho we also furnish guaranteed
&: = :: 4; $ ::: i: i: ; @
will
You will be able build when you having
to wait for MATERIAL
; = & @ az ~ o VII Is $" $ ne
o
it.
Putting it off simply means
that the material you know you are
going to need Will cost in
he arrival Material N' "''
In addition to your saving good bunch
OF MONEY YOU WILL BE HELPING RELIEVE THE WORST
freight congestion and shortage history
Thompson Yards, Inc.
"Famous for Service"
mo Figuring Necessary--One Price to All"
:: MoQuoID, vahpet Dakota
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-11
Market News Service

The value to producers of fruit
and vegetables Of the experiment.
al market news service inaugural
cd in 1915 resulted in insistent
demands for the extension of the
work. During the past year tel
egraphic reports have been re-
ceived from 33 important metro
pOlitan markets and from Offici-
ais of all railroads serving prodlc
ing territory. The information
thus secured has been furnished
to growers, shippers. and distri-
butors through IS temporary Of.
fees in producing territories and
The Washington times., 1917-09-04
Would Increase Limit.
EXECUTORS FILE CLAIM
FOR SIS, 500 AS FEES

What is perhaps the largest claim
for administration fees ever present.
ed in the District was iled today in
the Supreme Court by the executors
OF the estate of James Mcdonald.
multi-millionaire oil magnate, who
died January Is. 1918, leaving q for
tune valued at S4,o7S, see.69. The
claim Is for a commission Of 6A per
cent of the amount OF the estate, or
1894, 6O9.34
Lawrence Maxwell, formerly solicit
tor general OF the United States, and
the Fulton Trust Company OF New
ton was filed by McKenney & Elan
merry. attorneys, being the third &C.
count nled in the estate.
Because OF the large amount in
volved. Justice Mccoy took the mat
ter under confederation and will an
nounce his decision later. Attorneys
McRenney & FlAnnery. in presenting
the petition, stated that all parties In
terested in the estate had given their
consent TO the allowance Of the COM
mission.
The principal benenciaries under
the will OF Mr.. Mcdonald were his son,
James Mcdonald, Jr.. and his widow
The estate consists OF oil shares and
pipe line stock.
In addition to the commission re-
Quested. there is also a claim for at
tornSys' fees aggrsBating $4,000.