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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Wtihdraws Request
 For License When Military Protests

Owing to the remonstrance of Capt. F. R. -Dengler, U. s. A., apd officers of the National Guard the application of Michael McPadden, who wished to transfer a liquor license from 645 Water street to 15O1 Main street, op posite the armory. was withdrawn to- day. McPadden did not intend to con- duct the saloon himself but had been offered a large sum for the license if he could get a transfer to Main street.
 The commissioners held hearing on the remonstrance last week and a number of property owners in addl-' ton to military officials were on hand to object. The military officials said it would be detriment to discipline if the young men quartered in the ar mory were tempted by saloon in such close proximity. Attorney J. B. Klein appeared for the applicant and E. J. McManus for the re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Former Local Curate
 Is Given Pastorate


 Rev. Joseph Ford. assistant at St. Johns R. C.. church, New Haven, and formerly curate at St. Mary's church, this city, for a number of years. has been appointed pastor of St. Andrews church. Colchester, by Right Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of the diocese of Hartford. Father Ford will succeed Rev. David O'Donnell. who will be- come the pastor of St. MichaePs church, Waterville.
 While in this city Father Ford en- deared himself to many and the par ishioners of St. Mary's will be pleased to learn of his deserved promotion. Rev. Matthew Traynor, present pastor of St. Michaers, Waterville, was ap- pointed pastor of St. Mary's, this city, last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

George B. Coley and James Ramsay, with two sergeants and eight patrol men assigned by Superintendent J. H. Redgate.
 They were quietly marched to the outlets of the district to be put under surveillance. guards were posted and the active search began.
 Residents in the district were taken completely by surprise. Attempts to hide revolvers and ammunition in back yards and in the walls of houses were unavailink.
 Immediate search was made by aug- mented parties of certain suspected houses in the district, where even back yards were dug up in search of stored dynamite and explosives.
 As in the district surrounding the Barnum avenue munition plant, noth- Ing escaped notice in the houses, bu- reau drawers, pots and pans and every piece of clothing being searched.
 In the homes where persons of known German citizenship resided, notice to the tenants to move within the 12-hour period was officially post. ed upon the doors.
 No resistance was offered by resi- dents In many instances 1t was necessary to send for the owners of the house at the places where they were working to notify them of the eviction notice. When the militia and police arrived virtually every male resident except the aged and in- firm were absent upon their daily oc- equations. The search which will continue far into the night will not stop until the Trum bull line has been reached. ~
 [ A conference held yesterday be- tween Supt. Angus Thorne of the charities department and the military authorities indicates that in the case hardship results from the eviction orders promulgated by the President of the United States, special concen- tration meansi will be taken and that federal moneys will be provided for care of the suffering. Orders are E expected to be received in this city from Attorney General Gregory as to the disposition of alien enemies with in a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
.PEACE-LOVINC PREACHER GETS
 RENEWED CALL
Rev. E. F. weise Sustained by Grace Church and New
 York Conference.

Sustained by the New York East conference and by members of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church of which he is pastor, in his contention that God comes even above the loyalty to country, Rev. Ernest F. Weise de- clared that his services had been re- tained by the church for another term. 5 A rumor calculated widely about the city yesterday was to the effect that he had resigned his pastorate in this city. This is not true, according to MT. Weise and other officers of the church. x
 MT. Weise had read a pacifst paper at an early session of the convention which attracted wide expression of opposition, but at later meeting he was permitted fully to make clear his attitude on pacif1sm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

At o'clock this morning carrying out plans of Major Henry A. Beebe. d cordon of police and soldiers was thrown about the half mile radius of what Is known as the park" No- body was permitted to leave the lines without a pass and search of every house begun.
 At noontime today 1t was admitted by the police that, tons of ammuni- tion, rifles of all caliber and make, powder and dynamite had been un. covered in the homes and from places where it had been buried.
 Two blueprint maps of a suspicious nature were taken and are now care fully being scrutinized by the federal and city authorities.
 Six families of Germans had been discovered within the zone, house. owners, one family admitting that the head had been in this city for the last thirty years, yet had not taken out naturalization papers. All these families with other German citizens have been rounded up and have been ordered to have their furniture and ehects moved from the zone by mid night tonight. Every effort will be made by the police and military au- thorities acting in conjunction with the department of charities to find them new domiciles within the city.
 The new restricted zne begins at Boston avenue and runs up East Main street upon all intersecting highways easterly from East Main to the Trum- bull line. On the east side of the Arms plant the line begins at Boston avenue and runs up Success avenue.
 These streets are included in the newly restricted zone: Essex, Kent, York, Buckley, Kingsbury road, Eos ter road, Nelson terrace, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Minnesota, Virginia, Asylum and Goddard ave- nue& Coggswell street, Birdsey street, Granf1eld avenue, Palisade av- enue and Success road
 A large body of militiamen detailed by Major Beebe assembled at the Arms companys barracks this morn ing. They were joined by Lieuts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
TEN THOUSAND FOR
 STATE FOOD BOARD
Especial to The Farmer. }

(Spec1a1 to The Farmer.)
 Hartford, April 20-Goy. Holcomb sent special, message to the Senate today officially notifying that body of his appointment of the Connecticut Commission on Food Supplies, under the authority given him in the recent emergency legislation. The governor said the committee has a big task be- fore it and money is needed he recon mended that $10,000 be appropriated, be. expended under the commission s supervision. The recommendation was referred to the committee on ap- propriations and thereupon the com mittee repArted resolution calling for the appropriation.
 The resolution was ordered printed in the journal and will be considered at the next session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
.HIBERNIAN RIFLES REFUSED ADMISSION
 INTO HOME GUARDS
Conjecture Here Over Fail ure of Local Company
 to be Accepted.

Sorrow prevails in the ranks of tho Hibernian Rifles here and through out the state today. Following the offer of the Rifles to Governor Hol- comb as a protection to the country or the state in the national emergency a letter has been received from Col c. W. Burpee, commander of the Home Guard, Hartford, stating that conditions do not warrant tEeir being taken into the service at this time.
 It was hoped with the command to such a volunteer organization of the Bridgeport Rifle club, recently organ-l izedN in this city, either to join the Home Guards or be disbanded, ana the enlistment of the Sons Of Veterans in the Home Guard tha. the services of such an old organization as the Hl- bernian Rifles would be accepted.
 Col. J. H. McMurray, head of the Hibernoan Rifles in this state, and resident in Bridgeport, said today that he believed the temporary, rejection or their organizations was due to the fact that it was not fully equipped with uniforms and rifles as were the Brtdgeport Rifles, and that probable lack of such equipment would keep from joining the Home Guard ranks, many similar organizations in the
 Throughout Bridgeport, when it be- came general knowledge today that the IIibernian Rifles had been denied entrance into the Home Guard at this time. various theories were propound- ed. None of these, however, received from Col McMurray, who expressed himself as of the opin- ion that eventually the services of Company F, H. R., would be accepted.
 At a fecent company meeting it was decided to put the organization which has been established for 45 years in this city in strict military condition. With a view to tfNS object it is likely that about one-third of the member ship will be honorably retired from the active list and the ranks of the company fully recruited to war strength, with a possible change of uniform to conform to that of the United States army. At the present time the company here rosters 72 men. These are to be thoroughly fn- spected under United States army medical restrictions and as announced at meeting last night the ranks will be opened to all young men whether members of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Restrictions Placed
 on Use of "Tie- Ups
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, April 2O.TFish and game enthusiasts will be delighted through out the state at two measures which were passed today. In the House an act was approved which permits the stocking of all state parks with wild animals. Although not specified, it is understood that this probably will mean the bringing of large game anil mals to the preserves rather than the mere acquisition of geological exhib- it's
 The House also passed an act re- ;tricting fishermen from using more than 10 ''tip-ups'' per person when fishing through the ice. In some in stances it has been found that indi- viduals used from 100 to 150 to the ex- c1usion of other persons in the vi- cinity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

and is taken by members of that con- mand to Indicate that they will shortly receive orders which will take them out of the city.
 Orders were also received for all officers doing duty here to wear the proper uniform at all times whether on active duty or not. Some of the officers have been in the habit of re- fes are over for the day.
 A citizens committee is being form ed to get after the landlords who may try to dispossess the families of sol- diers now in service. Private Arthur H. Buttery of the Fourth company has received notice that his family must vacate by May 1 their home in Fairfield His rent there is paid to that date. Louis Lespipasse is the landlord. At the armory' it was said today that arrangements have been made to provide another fiat for, the Buttery family and provision will be made for the families of other soldiers who find themselves in the same sit- uation.
 LA fund is now beinG@faisedo among the business men in this city to pro-  vide fresh vegetables as an addition to, the rations of all the guardsmen on duty here.
 Thirty-one recruits for the Second and Fourth companies underwent physical examinations at the state armory yesterday. Of this number nine were rejected Sixteen of the recruits were assigned to the Fourth company here and six were. sent to the Second company, Which is doing duty out of the city.
 Among those rejected was one young man who was a marvellous ex- ample of physical development Every tooth was perfect and he was per- fectly sound physically. but he did not come up to the required height be- ing only feet, inch tall
 A number of recruits are needed and Major A. C.. Bartlett, U.- s. A., will be at the Armory again next week to examine recruits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
COMPULSORY HEALTH
 INSURANCE TO BE PROBED
{special to The Farmer)

Hartford, April 20-The commit tee on insurance reported on the compulsory health insurance bill, ad- vocated by Prof. Irving Fisher. Its report was to the effect that the mat ter was so large in its scope that 1t should be the subject of special in- vestigation and recommended the naming of a committee by Gov. Hol- comb to report it's finding at the next session of General Assembly. The re- port was accepted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Attendance Small,
 Expected Debate In
 House Is Postponed
(specia1 to The Farmer. }

Hartford, April 20-Owing to the small attendance in the House of Representatives today the anticipated debate on Senate Bill 547, which would remove the four year age limit from dependent children placed in temporary homes did dot transpire.
 This bill is favorably reported by the committee on humane institutions and is favorably regarded in all the larger cities of the state where the present custom of keeping children less than four years of age in the county homes rather than in private homes is deprecated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Third Suicide Attempt
 Is Complete Success

Canaan, April 20.-Charles Owen, s2 years old, committed suicide by drowning at Huntsville yesterday, it became known today He was found with his head resting in small stream. Twice before in the last three years he had attempted his life by drowning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Opposition to Bill
 Permitting Children ' To Work Upon Farms
Especial to The Farmer, {,

Hartford, April 20-A spirited de. bate occurred in the House today on the measure fathered by the state board of education giving that board authority to issue certificates to cbil- dren who have attained the age of 12, to do farm work.
 The measure was criticised on the ground that it would let down the bars for some children to obtain work in factories. Representative Kaine of Naugatuck asked to have it tabled, which was done and after an investi- gation, the measure< will again be taken up next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
LES DARCY OFFERS
 TO FIGHT FOR U. $.

Memphis, Tenn, April 20-Les Dar- cy1~ the Australian pugilist whom American authorities have barred from engaging in fights in various parts of the country on the ground that he was stacker, agreed to en- list under the American coIors if per- mission is given to him by the mili- tary' authorities to engage in several fights he has booked for next June and July.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Treasury Certificates For $2,0OO, ,oo0 May
 Be Issued Immediately

Washington, April 2o-Treasury certificates of indebtedness authoriz- ed up to $2,o0o, 900. .0oO in the s7,00o,- 0O0.00O war finance measure now be- fore congress, will pe issued. Secre- tary McAdoo announced today. "as may be necessary to meet the reouire- ments of the treasury" as soon as the bill becomes a law.
 The bonds authorized by the bill probably will not be offered before 60 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
A. A. GREENWOOD DIVORCED

Mary B. Greenwood of this city was granted divorce from Alfred A. Greenwood of this city oy Judge Cur tis in the superior court this after noon. / Desertion in 1913 was the ground. The couple were married in June, 1903 when Mrs. Greenwood was 16 years old and the husband 26. They never lived happily together and Greenwood soon formed the habit of going out with other women. When his wife demonstrated he left her. At- torney John H. Casey represented the plaintiff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
PACIFIsT PASTOR QUITS

, Portland, Me, April 2O.-The resig- nation of the Rev. Charles R. Joy, pastor of the First Parish Unitarian church of this city, was accepted last night. After MT. Joy had expressed. during the course of a recent sermon. strong disapproval of Americas entry into the war, @ group of citizens pub icly burned him in effigy. The resig- nation is to take effect July 1, but in the meantime, it is understood he will not occupy the pulpit again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS.
Special to The Farmer )

IOp0CIdI to InC F drn1GT.1
 Hartford, April 20-The Senate confirmed the appointments of Ed ward w. Broder, George l.. Fox and Patrick O'Meara as members of the state board of mediation and arbitra- tion. Gov. Holcomb also appointed Charles A. Ingersoll of New Haven to succeed Frank C.. Bushnell of that city as harbor commissioner, the term to be until, July 1, 19Se.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
FOOD BOARD TO MEET.

At 9:3O tomorrow morning the Fairfield County Resources Mobiliza- tion committee will hold meeting in the Stratfield hotel. Representa- tives from all over the county are ex- pected to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
SEARS AND STRIPES OVER PARLIAMENT BUILDING AS ENcl AND HALLS NEW ALLY
REGULATION
 OF COST OF
 FOOD ASKED

Washington, April 2O-Sec- retary Houston today recom- mended to the Senate that the Council of National Defense be empowered to fix minimum and maximum food prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
BRASS co. ALLOWED
 TO INCREASE ITS STOCK
Especial to The Farmer

Hartford, April 20-The House concurred with the Senate today in passing an act amending the charter of the Bridgeport Brass Co.,, allowing an increase of the capital stock from two to five million dollarH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
MUNITIONS
 SHOPS HIT
 BY STRIKE

Amsterdam, April 20-Strikes have broken out in various mu- hilton factories in Germany, in cluding the Krupps, the Tele- graaf says it has learned from German sources.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
TONS OF MUNITIONS ARE
 TAKEN BY POLICEMEN AS BARRED ZONE IS WIDENED

Under military orders in which soldiers and police CO., operated efficiently, the restricted military about the Remington Arms Ammunition plant, extended in pliance the proclamation of President Wilson today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
THE WEATHER

Probably showers tonight and Sat. Nurday; warmer; fresh south w1UaaA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES

Paris, April 20-Desperate fighting continued during the night, in the courss of which the French nada further gains irisshe regions of Laf- faux and the vauclerc plateau, the war office announces Several lines of trenches east of NLoivre were captured. Heavy counter attacks by the Germans in the Champagne were repulsed, se- were losses being inflicted on the enemy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
TURKISH
 FORCES ROUTED
Crushing Blows Are Deliv- cred By British Troops In Mesopotamia and South ern Palestine and Many Prisoners Are Taken.
Berlin Admits German Re- treat From Important Po- sitions Along French Front =. French Repulse Counter Attacks.

London, April 2O-General Maude, commanding the British forces in Mesopotamia has fore. ed a passage of the Shalt el Ad- hem, attacked the Turkish main positions and completely rout- ed the Turkish forces, says an official statement issued today. So far 1,244 Turks have been taken prisoner.
 The general officer command ing the British forces in Egypt reports in an official statement to the war office that on April 17 the British advanced north of the Wadi Ghuzze, in south ern Palestine, and captured the Turkish advanced positions along a front of six end a half miles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
BERLIN ADMITS RETREAT.

BERLIN ADMITS RETREAT.
 Berlin, April 20, via LondonTThe occupation of the Siegfrfed positions. which long have been under construc- ton, says the official statement today, began on March 6 and ended yester- day by the abandonment of the bank of the river Aisne between Condo and Soupir.
 '.The enemy" the statement adds, follows hesitatingly."
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-05
LADIES' LEAGUE MEETING

The first meeting of the Cougre- gational Ladies' League of tho new year was held in Che League Rooms of the church Thursday afternoon, January 4th. After the usual rou- tine business the election ot officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. E. s. BoIiuger; Vice e-President, Mrs. W. A. Mackie: Secretary, Mrs. J. B.. Stoody; Treasurer. Mrs. J. Wallace. A number of plans are already in hand for the years work. In the near future Che League will give the exceedingly popular melodrama, "The New Minister" The we'll pat ronized monthly teas will also be continued with an occasional even ing meeting. The League voted unanimously to ask the choir to re- peat the greatly appreciated cantata giveulast Sunday evening some Sun day evening in the near future.
 With a part Of the balance of thc funds in the treasury, amounting to over $500. extensive renovations and improvements on the parsonage will be made at the approach of season able weather.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-05
ALL SAME SUNDAY

New Years day on the Island was like an extension of the day before. most Of the stores and of- ficcs. public and otherwise. being closed for the entire day. Tho mines all operated as usual but there was nothing doing around town. The New Years dance at the Treadwel Club Saturday night was a most en- joyable affair and was quite largely attended. Like all social functions "fathered" by the Club, it was a great success. Sunday night a cantata was rendered at the Congregational church by choir of a dozen trained voices and was greatly enjoyed by Che large audience that packed the church. On Tuesday morning the public schools reopened and during the remainder of the week every thing settled down to the usual rou- tine which had been disturbed by the Christmas holidays.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-05

 INSTALLED
Gastineaux Lodge No. 124, F. & A. IT,, Has Splendid Meeting
 Tuesday Night

In the presence of forty visiting brothers from Juneau, GastineauX Lodge No. l24. Free and Accepted Masons. held installation services at odd Fellows Hall in this place Tues day night The work began at S:l5 and it was near Che midnight hour when. after an tho business of the evening was completed, adjournment was made to the banquet hall where a generous spread greeted the mem bcrs and their guests, about 100 in all.
 Chas. P. Osterberg, Jr, as P. M., was Che installing officer, the fol- lowing officers being installed for thc ensuing year:
 John Richards, Worshiptul Mas ter: David IT, Christoe. Senior War den: Franklin F. Summers, Junior Warden; James N. stoody, Treas urer; sllas J. Hopper, Secretary; John Henson, Chaplain; Alfred Fos- berg. Marshal; Elwood McClain, Sem for Deacon; De LaMontanya Benson, Junior Deacon; Edwin Sutton, Senior Stewart: Herbert Spencer, Junior Stewart; Henry E. Murray Organist; James Edmiston, Tyler.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-05
ALASKA LODGE
 NUMBER ONE
Pioneer Odd Fellows Lodge of Alaska Installs New Officers Wednes-
 day Night

Alaska Lodge No. 1, I. O. o. F., which has the distinction Of being the pioneer organization Of the or der in Alaska, and which is and al- ways has been noted for the substan- tlal class of it's membership, held regular installation of officers Wednesday night when the following were inducted into office. District Deputy Grand Master Carl Weiss of- ficiatlng:
 N. G., John Hull; V. G., Arvid Relnhold; Rec. Sec. John Hull; Fin. Sec, A. F. Arms; Treas, wm. stub bins; P. G., John Livie; Warden, Ed Sutton; Cond., Chas surhart; R. s. N. G., Chas. Grewar; L. S. N. G., A. T. Nelson; R. s. V. C., Hugh McRae; L.. S. V. G.. John c. Connolly; l. G. B. R. Leivers; O. G.. George Walls; R. s. S., John G. Johnson; l.. S. s., Emil Jacobson; Chaplain, George Williams.
 After the lodge work was com pleted the members met in social conclave in the banquet room where substantial refreshments were served.