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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
FILIPINOS GIVE THEIR SUPPORT
 TO UNCLE SAM
People United in Acceptinq American Attitude As
 Their Own

Manila, May 26.-Perhaps the most
 remarkable development of the war
 situation in the Philippines has been the unanimity with which Filipino leaders, newspapers and people have taken the American attitude as their own.
 Save for the fear of one Filipino newspaper that the war might mean the employment of Filipino troops in
 Europe, there was not a discordant note in the loyalty given to the Ameri- can Cause. Every newspaper claimed the cause of America as it's own, and
 many of them held that the Filipino people were ready to make any sac
 rifice to help the United States, not alone through gratitude, but through
 appreciation of the high minded ideals for which America had entered the struggle.
 The Filipino Veterans association composed of men who fought against the United States in the 1900 insur-
 rection, has offered it's services, with
 out condition, to the governor gener-
 al; the municipal board of the city of
 Manila, Filipinos, elected by Filipino
 voters, has done likewise; the Philip taria1 assistants, all Filipinos, have pledged their own loyalty and that ot the Filipino people; and there has been a big list of Filipino applicants for enlistment in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
ENGAGEMENT WITH BRITISH

Copy of letter from Commander Lewis, commanding the United States flotilla on the New York station, to the secretary of Navy, datd,
 New York, May 29, 1814:-Sir: have the honor to inform you that on the 18th discovered the enemy in pursuit of brig under American colors, standing for Sandy Hook l ordered a detachment of II gunboats to sea, and pass between the chase and the enemy, by which means 10 bring him to action, and give oppor- tunity for the chase to escape, all Of which. was effected; the. enemy after receiving my fire bore away-and the brig in question entered the harbor, proved to be the brig Regent from France with a very valuable, cargo
 And on Monday the 23rd engaged the enemy before New London, and opened a passage for forty sail Of coasting vessels, the action lasted three hours in which the flotilla sui fered very little; No. received shot underwater and others through the sails-we have reason to-believe that the enemy suffered very great injury, as he appeared unwilling to renew the action next day; my object was accomplished which was to force passage for the convoy.
 There are before New London three 74's, four frigates and several small vessels, the latter doing great injury from their disguised character and superior sailing. .Et I have the honor to be, etc.,
 J. LEWIS,
 Hon. William Jones. Secretary of g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
N. Y. STOPS SELLING
 LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

New York, May 26.-Shoppers in retail stores in New York city have subscribed for more than $1;00O,0Oo worth of the Liberty bonds, and the salesmen in the 25 bond booths in the various stores have set their mark at $1,500,00O for the week ending this afternoon. The retail stores on Mon day will begin a concerted campaign for subscriptions, to be known as Liberty loan week."
 Ten dollar participation certificates in the Liberty loan, five of which may be exchanged for a $50 bond, will be ready for delivery on Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26

Boston, Mass, April 26th, 1914.
 ssFor three years, I was troubled with Constipation. At times, the attacks would be very severe, accompanied by Dizziness amd Vzolent Headanhes. I took medicine and laxatives the whole time, but as soon as discontinued the treatment, my bowels would refuse to move. Last October, went to Montreal and there heard of Fruit-a-tives I used one box and the results were so pronounced that bought two dozen boxes. I continued using SFruit-a-tives' and noticed c decided znbro0eauent. l gradually reduced the dose from three 9 day to one tablet every three or four days until the twenty-four boxes were finished when my physical condition was perfect''. JAS. J. ROYALL
 5oc. a box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Oodensbure, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
HEAR CASE OF WRIGHT
 AGAINST U. M. c. co.
Veterans, off for a drill

The contested case of John Wright against the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. came up for trial hearing before Commissioner Edward T. Bucking- ham in the Compensation court at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The case holds much of interest for it is one of the very few applications contested by the company which insures it's own em- ployes.
 Wright who claims compensation because of accident is said by the re- spondents to be a. victim of neurosis and that he has repeatedly been seen doing work at home which it is claim ed by witnesses for the applicant he is unable to do. A battle of medical experts over his actual condition is anticipated.
 Two other cases in which the U. M. c. Go. is involved will be heard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
PUSH SUBSCRIPTIONS
 TO RED GROSS FUND

Washington, May 26.-Plans for or ganizing committees in every city in the United States to solicit contribu- tions to a $10O,OO0,OoO Red Cross fund began to take shape at the second days session of the conference of rep resentatives of the 40 cities represent ed. The money is to be spent on the battlefields and among the civilian poulations of devastated territory.
 Among the speakers on yesterday s program were Mai. Gen. Pershing, Herbert c. Hoover, Secretary Baker and former President Taft.
 Henry P. Davison, New York fi- nancier, chairman of ~the Red Cross war council, which will direct the campaign, emphasized that influential men in each community must be en- listed for solicitation work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
THE GREAT PLAGUE
 AT MARSEILLES

7 On May 26, 1729, great plague
 broke out in the city of MarseiIles. It had been brought into that port the day before by a ship from Sidon and number of persons. It was the last time that this formidable disease ap- peared in Western Europe in any force. Only by the most rigorous quarantine was the evil prevented from extending to the rest of France. A monument was erected in Qipw, to commemorate the courage shown by the principal public officials of the city and by more than 150 priests and a great number of physicians and sur geons who died in the course of their zealous efforts to relieve the afflicted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
INTERNATIONAL
 EGG CONTEST

In the tWenty-n1nth week of the laying contest at Storrs, the hens were just one egg short of 4,000 or 165 more than they laid in the preceding week though they are still under last years record for the corresponding period. Windsweep Farms two pens of Leghorns from Bedding Bridge, Conn, got first and fourth places with a yield of 57 and 54 eggs respectively. Fairfield Farms Barred Rocks from Short Falls, N. H., were second best for the week with 8. yield of 56 eggs. A. r. Lenzen's White Rocks from North Attleboro. Mass, were a close third with 55 and three Connecticut pens owned by Merritt M. Clark of Brookfie1d Center, A. B. Hall of Wall ingford and Koshaw Farms of Gran by all tied with 53 eggs each
 The unusual feature of the week was the performance of White Wyan- dotte No. 204 from Westville, N. H. This hen is credited with only six eggs but three of these were double yolked or in other words by actual weight these six eggs were equivalent of about nine average eggs. The oversize egg is not in itself uncommon but it is not often that one hen can lay so many in one week. Buff Rock No. 124~ and White Wyandotte No. 292 tied for the booby prize of the week by laying eggs that were just one- quarter normal size. The production of corn and beets has already been suggested in this column but many people are obliged
 to keep their birds confined in rela- lively small yards so that it becomes
 necessary for them to grow summer
 green food as well as to provide for
 next winter. Four or five rows 25 feet long planted now to swiss chard
 and four or five rows planted to rape will produce all the green food that % hens can possibly consume during
 the months of July, August and Sep tember. The three best pens in each of the principal varieties are as follows:
 Barred Plymouth Rocks Fairfields Poultry Farms, Short Falls, N. H. 1139
 Merritt M. Clark,
 Brookfield Center, Conn. 984
 Jules F. Francais, W. Hampton Beach, L. l. 892 White Wyandottes Merrythought Farm, Columbia, Conn. 1o7s Obed G. Knight,
 Bridgeton, R. I. 986 Joseph Moreau,
 Wallum Lake, R. T. 930 Rhode Island Reds Allan's Hard to Beat Reds, Newport, R. I. 11O5 Geo. w. Harris,
 Westport, Conn. 105S
 Jacob E. Jansen,
 North Haven, Conn 1850 White Leghorns
 A. P. Robinson,
 Calverton, N Y. 1232
 Hilltop Poultry Yards,
 Suffield, Conn. 1091 J. O. LeFevre,
 New Paltz, N r. 1O9O Miscellaneous Obed G. Knight, (White Orping- ttons) Bridgeton, R. T. 1917 Holliston Hill F. Farm (White Rocks) Holliston Hill, Mass. 9Ss \ Cloves & Sullivan, Cuff Wyan- dottes) Hartford, Conn., 9s2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
OBSERVE REPRESENTATION DAY

Boston, May 26.-The state com nittee on public safety has sent a circular to city and town comittees requesting them to take fitting steps for observance of registration day on June 5. Recommendations are made for the ringing of bells and blowing of whistles, patriotic parades, singing by school children and addresses in public squares and parks.
 The committees are asked to give a patriotic emblem to each man who registers. Plans are making for a great torchlight parade in this city on the evening of June 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
RAILROADS LOSING
 EFFICIENCY IN EUROPE

New York, May 26.-(By a staff correspondent of the A. P. just re- turned from Vienna)-Central Eur ope's food problems have during re- cent months been adversely influen- ced by the fact that the railroads are losing their efficiency and are no longer able to do their share in the distribution of these, necessities. The war has made heavy demands on the lines, and it has been impossible to give trackage and rolling stock the care they require.
 For almost two years now the rail- roads have been neglected. This and the heavy traffic over many of the principal lines due to the war has made the railroad system a mere shadow of what it formerly was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
PENSION SYSTEM FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES

Washington, May 26.-Foreign sys- tems of compensation for the families of soldiers are under study by the government with a view to iEstituting an insurance plan for the American military and naval forces. Assistant Secretary Sweet, of the commerce de- partent, who has the subject in charge, said yesterday:
 4"There have been many abuses of the pension system and a program should be worked out in advance of dispatching troops to France
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
FRATER.NAL NOTES

Council of Pocahontas is being or ganized in this city, composed of the chiefs wives and feminine friends of the Konckapotanauh tribe. They will organize with a membership of about 100. B. B. Treadwell and Mrs. John T. iGerbich have the matter in hand. The meeting to perfect organization and elect officers will take place to- morrow afternoon at 3.
 All interested should be present. Great Pocahontas Mrs. Lillie L. Lloyd, of Hartford, with degree team from New Haven will have charge of i'm stalling the council Tuesday next.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
AMERICAN TRAVELLERS
 MAY RETURN TO U. S

Montreal, May 26.-The Canadian Pacific, Grand Trunk and Vanadian Northern railroad officials issued a statement yesterday assuring Ameri- cans that travellers coming to Canada from the United States will not ex- perience any difficulty in returning to their own country under the Ottawa order in council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
ADVERTISEMENTS

Go to Thomas R. Agnew's one price house for coffee when in New York.
 Wheaton &, Hyde, merchant tailors, No. 1 Citizens building.
 Golden Hill Seminary for young la !dies, commences summer term Tues day, April 23rd, Miss Emily Nelson.
 M. DeForest's General Insurance agency, corner Main and Wall streets.
 Conrad Becker, repairer of clock and watches, East Main corner Ster- ling
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
NEW ENGLAND RAISING
 AMBULANCE COMPANIES

Boston, May 26.-Enrollnent of volunteers for several ambulance companies and seven field hospital companies, New England's quota of the 1S,O0O sanitar ytroops in the first army of 500,00O began here last night under direction of, Major George Os- good, chief recruiting officer for these units in the department of the north east. Two thousand men are needed, including chauffeurs, automobile me. chanics, hospital Iorderlies and clerks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
FORUM METHOD IS
 GIVEN ATTENTION

Norwood, Mass, May 26.-The first attempt to bring together for com mon discussion forum leaders of the New England states occurred here yesterday in the first annual meeting of the New England congress of for ums Various phases of the forum method of public consideration Of timely questions were treated by speakers from numerous community organizations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
TRUSTEES APPOINTED TO
 COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

New London. May 2e.-It was an nounced here yesterday that Mrs. Ap- p1eton P. Hillyer of Hartford and Will bur L. Cross Dean of the graduate school at Yale had been appointed trustees of the Connecticut College for Women. .N9 k.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 CUTTING POTATOES

New Britain. May 26.-Twenty high school boys, volunteers in the city s agricultural army are cutting up po- tatoesX for planting on the municipal farm in the North End. Nearly all the boys of the upper classes have volunteered for farming and will Abe used in groups by rotation. Full cred- it's for studies will be given by the school authorities during their ab- sence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
MARuLO-BRUSA

At the parsonage of the German Reformed church last night August Murillo and Miss Augusta Brusa,, were married by Rev. Kaspar 7, Brunner, pastor of the church. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of rela- tives and friends. MT. and Mrs. Mur- illo left for a brief bridal and on their return will reside at 232 State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
NEW MEAT MARKET

Fred Hinderer opens his new meat market this evening on Washington avenue, corner Grand street. This market will prove a great boon to this rapidly growing neighborhood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
HARRY QUINN ENTERS ' AUTOMOBILE FIELD

Harry P. Quinn, former proprietor of the Park City cafe, has entered the automobile field Mir Quinn is associa- ted with c. B.. Andrews, local repre- sentative of the Smith Truck, with his offices at 689 Fairfield ave- me-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
BERTHA LODGE TO
 MEET IN KYOTA HALL

The regular meeting of Bertha Lodge, 59, D. O. H., will be held Mon day evening in Kyota Hall, 1119 Broad street. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday in the month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL BANK

The addition to the Bridgeport Ma tional Bank is fast approaching com pletion,. and adds much to the ap- pearance of that portion of Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26

The Prussian Ministry of Finance has under consideration the levying of a bachelors tax and may further conclude to assess unmarried women.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
CLAM-BAKE

Frank Stevens will have one of his celebrated clam chowders ready this evening at o'clock in his pew restau- rant, Wall street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
EXPLOSION

Mary Ring, working at the cart ridge factory was severely burned yes- terday in an explosion of cartridges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26

In 1911 Mrs. Drexe1 left her hus- band, a Philadelphia banker, who has lived abroad for several years. A sep aration agreement was entered by which Mrs Drexel was to receive s50,0OO yearly In 1915 MT. Drexel filed a suit for divorce in Paris and stopped the allowance to his wife, re- sulting in several actions in the French and British courts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
 SEEDS JOHN RICK & SON
WHAT COULD GIVE
 MORE PLEASURE TO THE GRADUATE!

Than a genuine Diamond, Watch or a piece of good Jewelry.
 A gift that will last lifetime and increase in value every year. Money spent on good jewelry is conserved not wasted.
 Come and see the big value we are offering you, and you will be sur prised to see how far your money will go here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-26
MILLIONAIRE DREKEL
 DIVORCED BY WIFE

London, May 26,-A divorce was granted yesterday to Mrs Anthony J.
 Drexel, wife of the Philadelphia bank
 CT. The action was on statutory
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-20

to interfere with locomotion: 1t fire.
auently occurs among the most 70
bust men and often without their be-
ing aware Of its existence Gonorrhea,
acute and chronic, is not disqualifying,
but individuals so affected should be
advised Immediately to secure appro-
pirate medical treatment pending re-
ceipt of order to report for duty.
rheumatism, Etc.
AFFECTIONS common to both extre-
rllties-Chronic rheumatism and dis
ease of the joints Of disabling type, ir-
leducible dislocation or false joints,
old dislocations il attended with inn
palrment OF motion or distortion Of
the joint, severe sprains, chronic syn
ovftis, badly united fractures, carries,
necrosis, atrophy or paralysis, extens-
I've or adherent scars, permanent con-
traction of the muscles.
,Hands-Webbed fingers, permanent
flexiOn, extension or loss of motion of
one or more fingers; loss or serious
mutilation of either thumb, total loss
of any two fingers of the same hand,
CT loss OF the second and third phal-
anges of all the fingers of either hand
Lower extermities Pronounced
var1cose veins, especially when attend
ed with edema or marks Of liberation,
pronounced knock knees, club feet, flat
feet, webbed toes, bunions, overriding
or marked displacement or deformity
OF any of the toes. hammer toes.
The shinbone it rough. nodulated,
and tender suggests syphilis.
Flat Foot Described.
A broad, flat sole is common in la
boring classes, particularly among
Negroes, and is in no way disabling.
In the flat foot which renders a man
unfit for service the arch is so far
gone that the entire border rests up
on the ground, with the inner ankle
lowered and very prominent and the
foot apparently pushed outward Flat
feet are not infrequently the result Of
tuberculous process.
4. Any Of the physical deficiencies
mentioned above must be present in
such degree as to clearly and unmis-
tary service before he can be found to
be physically deficient and not phys
ically qualified for military service.
Temporary Defects.
5. Temporary effects of acute dis
case or of an injury are not to be re-
garded as justifying a finding that the
person so affected is physically defic-
lent and not physically qualified for
military service, but may be regarded
as Just1fylng reasonable delay in
completing the physical examination
In order that an opportunity for re-
cCvery may be afforded.
6. Upon the recommendation of the
provost marshal general, medical Off
GERS will be directed, from time to
physical examinations are being con-
Quoted and conclusions based there
on. Such medical officers will be au-
thorized to re-examine men whom the
local boards have found to be phys
ically deficient and not physically
qualified for military service, and will
be required to make report of each
such denomination.
Z. These regulations may be modi-
fled at any time by the president of
the United States
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-20

All registrants OF June 5, without
regard to any claims Of exemption that
may be set up, are subject to the phys
ical examination, which is the first
step in the exemption board admins
tration after the numbers have been
drawn in Washington.
Copies of the physicians primer,
setting forth briefly just what regula-
tons are to be followed in making
these physical examinations and what
defects make exemption imperative,
are at the draft board quarters.
The text Of the regulations. pre-
pared by the surgeon general of the
army. follows:
1t is important, to begin with, that
the examining physician should real
ize that there will be a certain proper
ton Of men among those presenting
themselves for examination who will
endeavor to obtain exemption by dis
stimulation, varying from exaggeration
OF an existing condition not disqualify-
ing to downright malingering. and he
should be prepared to protect the gov
eminent and himself against such at
tempts at deception.
The physical examination should
take place in a large, well lighted
room. The person examined is to be
stripped The examining physician
should proceed in substantially the
following order, viz.
(a) Observe the general condition
Of the skin, scalp, and Uranium, ears,
eyes, nose, mouth. face. neck, and
chest Take weight, height, and chest
measurements. Accepted measure
nents are as follows. all chest meas
urements to be taken on a level just
above the nipple:
Chest meas't
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-20
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage Of Richmond citi-
zen's Experience

Take Advantage Of Richmond citi'
zen's Experience
When the back begins to ache,
Don't wait until backache becomes
chronic;
Till kidney troubles develop;
Till urinary troubles destroy nights
rest.
Profit by Richmond Citizens ex-
perience.
Mrs. w. Brown, 532 S. 18th St.,
Richmond, says; About two years
ago found it necessary to use kid
ney medicine. Another Of the family
had found Doan's Kidney Pills so bene-
fetal / got box at Thistlethwaites
Drug store and they were just as sue
cessful in my case. haven't had any
trouble since and feel sure that they
have cured me. l gladly advise any
one to use Doan's Kidney Pills when
troubled by backache or irregular
action OF the kidneys"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't simp-
ly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs.
Brown lad. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo. N. Y.-Adv.