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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
IS LOST ON PASSENGER SHIP

Paris, July 1.-The French steam
ship Himalaya, of the Messageries
Maritimes, with 204 passengers and
an explosion in the Mediterranean.
One hundred and seventy-six per-
sons were saved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
HOTEL SILVERTON

Kentucky avenue, near Beach,
Elevator. Capacity, 200.
s1.5O UP DAILY, IS UP WEEKLY.
Excellent table. Bathing from hotel.
Booklet on request.
JOHNSTON & HASLETT
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
MILLER COTTAGE

to 10 N. Georgia Ave. Capacity $50.
Noted for Its table. $3.50 to g. daily.
ss 10 $40 weekly. Established IS
yrs. EMERSON CROUTHAMEL, Mgr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Naval Mail Head Just Honored Is
 Years In Service

London, April 1.-The man who for the last fifty years has handled Uncle Sam's dispatches and mail for his naval men when they happened to be on this side of the Atlantic, has just been Angularly honored on the occasion of his entering upon his fif- tieh year of service. He is G. I. Peth- erick, Deputy United States Govern ment Despatch Agent in London, who remembers Admiral Farragut when the latter was commanders n-chief of the European station in 1868 and wh 0 was close friend of Admiral Dewey and other United States naval off cials.
 MT. Petherick was requested the other day to step into Am bassador Pages private office when the am bassador surrounded by his embassy staff, made a formal speech in which he reviewed MT. PetheHck's long and faithful career in the service of the American government, extended the thanks of Uncle Sam and concluded by presenting to the veteran deputy agent, a large silver punch bowl, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the embassy staff.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
BRAZIL RECALLS SUBJECTS FROM
 GERMAN CAPITAL

Rio Janeiro, April 14-Foreign Min ister Lauro Muller has cabled the Brazilian minister in Berlin asking him to urge all Brazilians in Ger many to leave the country within "A hours. A decree has been issued with drawing the exequators of alF German consuls.
 An official inspection of the German ships seized in Brazilian ports shows that important parts of the engines are missing, rendering the vessels vir- tually useless.
 Renewed anti-German demonstra- tions have occurred. Crowds gather ed before the German club and hooted after which they proceeded to the le- cations of Chile and Argentina and cheered the ministers of the two sis ter republics. The League of Friends of the Allies has approved the fol- lowing propositions which have been placai before the president: First, the disarming of confeder- ated German rifle societies in southern Brazil; second the prohibition of cor respondence. between German sub- lects through either foreign or do- mestic mails and a rigorous surveil- lance of all Germans resident in Bra gill: third, tho suspension of German newspapers and publications which spreat. ideas calculated to alarm or confuse the public mind; fourth, to offer the Allies and the United States the co-operation or the Brazilian fleet; fifth, to sequester all German ships until more radical. measures can be taken: sixth, the dismissal of Dr. lau- TO Muller as foreign minister and the appointment of Ruy Barbosa as his successor.
 Tn Sac Paulo. the offices of the Dia- rio Alemano, a pro-German organ were wrecked last night by mob Of pro-Ally sympathizers. The presses were destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
UNITED STATES WANTS
 MARINE GAS ENGINEER

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examina- ton for Marine Gasoline Engineer on April 25, 1917, to fill the position of Marine Gasoline Engineer at s8O-$90 per month in the Engineer Depart ment at Large Service at New Lon don, Conn.,, and other vacancies as they may occur in various branches of the Government service in the above-named city and vicinity.
 Applicants must submit licenses as marine gasoline engineers. Operators licenses will not be. accepted. Per- manent appointment to satisfactory man to operate a B foot motor boat cruiser. 10 foot beam, having two 15 H. F., 2 cylinder Sterling engines Ap- plicants must be citizens of the United States.
 k The age limits are IS or over for the Engineer Department at Large.
 Applications may be procured from the local secretary in the custom house or post office atNthe place nam- ed above or from the idistrict secre- tary, and must be filed not later than April 2 A5,1917, with the secretary of the first civil service district, Room 145 Postoffice, Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Sixteen Years Old,
 He Enlists in Army

Alfred, Brotherton. aged 16, 17a Cannon street and a former special messenger employed at the post office is the youngest recruit to enlist in the United States army from Bridge port. .Brotherton enlisted at the local recruiting station in Fairfield avenue and is now at Fort Slocum, training to enter the infantry branch of the service.
 Others enlisted yesterday were William J. Sullivan, aged IS, of Ga Harrison street. salesman for Scov1lle Mfg. Go. of Waterbury. and Robert Scott 22, of TAI Brewster street, ma chinist's helper formerly employed al the Lake Torpedo Boat Go. Sullivan goes to the Coast Artillery and Scott to the infantry.
 The recruiting officers yesterday re- fused number of men of foreign birth who have not yet taken out their first citizenship papers. Nc colored men have yet applied al though recruiting for rthe ranks of the UniteN States colored troops has beer resumed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
GENERAL WEYLER STILL PROMINENT
 IN SPANISH LIFE
Minister of War Upholds Soldier for Not Saluting
 Cuban Oppressor.

Madrid, April 14.-General 7Weyler Captain General of Cuba during the most critical period of its transition is one of the few remaining figures of the Spanish h-American war. Practic- ally oil the others are gone-Admiral Cervera, who was first bottled up in Santiago harbor and then made the dash against the fleet of Sampson and Schley; General Linares who fought the land fight at Santiago against Shafter, Leonard Wood, Roosevelt and the others; and General Blanco who was in command at Havana un- til the evacuation.
 General Weyler, as one of the Cap tain Generals of Spain, continues to be among the notable personalities o1 public life. His high military rank give him permanent place in the Senate, and his short stocky figure is seen often about the streets during the sessions. It is his old rank, how ever, and not his present part in pub lie affairs, that gives him his prom thence, for a. new generation has come on since his time, and the memories of the war are almost entirely forgot ten.
 
 in royal audience each year, and this brought about a remarkable incident in the case of General Weyler when he made his last call to the ceremony These calls are attended with great formality, the King in full uniform and the Captain Generals also in bril- lint uniform with a staff of attend ants General Weyler's> audience had T., o1 To F,
 draw. As he passed through the outer court, one of the sentinels of the royal guard stood rigid at the gate. The sentinel looked straight ahead motion less as the Captain General passed paying no attention ito his exalted military rank Noting this, General Weyler turned sharply on the soldier and commanded:
 Present arms"
 The sentry obeyed the command and came to a present, while the Captain General, feeling that the dignity of bis high command had been suitably re- spected passed on.
 | But this did not end the incident The sentry, being one of the royal guard, promptly reported the occur renee to the captain of the royal guard, making the point that while the King and royal family were in the palace the salute of the royal guard was reserved exclusively for members of the royal family, and thai any saluting of persons outside the royal circle was derogation of the dig nifty due; them.
 The captain of the guard sustained the sentry, but as captain genera
 was at issue the case was referred te the Minister of War. This head o1 kthe military establishment duly con. sidered the case heard the view o1 the Captain General and of the plain 1 soldier, and finally gave his decision upholding the soldier. It is one Of tht few cases on record between the high. est and the lowest rank in the army 1 in. which a soldiers view has been up. held against "a Captain General.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
SEEK BIG ARMY
 TO WORK FARMS
 OF THE COUNTRY

Washington, April A. - Propo- sals for enlistment of work army of 100000 men and boys for agricu1- tural service and other drastic steps to increase food production during the war were given encouragement at the department of agriculture yester- day, Secretary Houston ordered wide publicity given to resolutions adopted at the recent St. Louis con- ference of agricultural experts look ing to production of greater crops as an emergency measure. They >recom- mend that congress appropriate $25,- OOO,OOO for use by the secretary of agriculture in such a campaign.
 "On the farmer rests in large mea- sure the final responsibility of win ming the war;" declare the resolutions.
 Because of the world shortage of food, 1t is scarcely possible that the production of staple crops by the far mer of the United States can be too great this year,
 It is recommended that boys under the military age and men beyond the age and those physically disqualified should be enrolled in the national ar- my for labor in the production of food munitions and supplies. Other recommendations are for creation of an agricultural body under the coun- Gil of national defense to supervise ag- ricultural matters and for the vesting of wide authority in the secretary of agriculture to regulate and standard 1ze food production and distribution
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Military Officers Counsel Is Denied
 Motion to Reargue

The libel suit brought against Capt. Albert Mossman of the Sixth Co.,, Coast Artillery, of Norwalk, which has been threshed out in the courts for the last three years, reached it's final stage in this state yesterday when the supreme court of errors, conVened in this city, denied a motion of Horace M Gray to reargue. Gray threatens to take an appeal to the United States supreme c@urt.
 Gray, who is an officer in the Nor walk company, brought suit against Capt. MGossman for $5,O00, alleging the latter had prevented Gray's advance ment in the company; by writing to superior officers ldtter in which Gray was accused of having "an un- fortunate personality Mossman in the superior court won 8 victory when the jury was directed to bring in a verdict for him. This was sustained by the supreme court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Mortgage on Ancient
 House Clouds Title

Title to Fairfield avenue property which was clouded by mortgage giv- en in 1874 was cleared yesterday by decision of Judge Curtis in superior court in the case of Thomas Norris sey of this city against John w. Frothingram and others. of New York The property has a. frontage of 49 feet on Fairfield avenue and Is near West avenue.
 Morrissey bought the property from Buckingham Marsh last January. He supposed the title was clear, but was told later mortgage of $40O given in 1874 had not been cancelled. It was shown to the court that for the past 30 years no claim for interest or prin- cipal on such a morttgage had been made upon the owners. The house which stood upon the property and is now being torn down, was one of the oldest in the city, having been erected by members of the Wordin family prior to 1900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
German Paper Denies
 Conference for Peace

Copenhagen, April 14-The German socialist newspaper Vorwaerts, ac- cording to Berlin dispatches, denies current reports of Socialist conferen- ces abroad on the subject of peace. It asserts in particular that Philipp Scheidemann, the socialist leader, has not left Berlin. The mention in these dispatches of Herr Scheidemann's s presence in Copenhagen was based on the positive statement of a German socialist publicist now here that Herr Scheidemann called upon him during his stay.
 Tine mission of the Danish socialist Juppe Borgbjerg to Petrograd on a a similar errand appears to have en- csuntered difficulties, a dispatch from Haparanda, Sweden, saying that he was not permitted to cross the from tier,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Italy at Present
 Cheapest Country
 At War to Live in

Rome, April 14.-After two years of war, Italy continues the cheapest country in which to live of all those engaged in the present struggle.
 In the larger cities the housekeep- er's menu has become limited by gov ernmental degree forbidding the sale Of meats and pastries on certain days of the week, but otherwise the cost of food has hardly doubled. In the coun- try towns and on the farms little or no attention is paid to such restr1c- tions and there food is scarcely dear CT than before the war except for meat, sugar, and coffee While only brown bread may be sold, it's price is five cents a pound, the government shouldering the increased cost of wheat.
 Governmental regulations forbid ding the sale of meat on Thursdays and Fridays, and of cakes, pastry, honey and chocolate on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, have not linn ited but encouraged speculation in all foods. When sugar was raised, it be- came difficult to buy and can now only be had in 5-cent packages, or on a purchase of coffee. When meat sales were restricted, eggs were sold at to cents each or were stored for . rise until huge quantities were con fiscated by the government
 The difficulties of housekeeping have become such in the large cities that sugar, eggs, and other articles cannot be obtained by family cooks, unless some member of the servants family has political influence. For this reason it is not unusual to see diplomats. ambassadors, ministers. consuls and other foreign officials go- ing to market and carrying home their own packages, since the storekeepers dare not refuse them the articles re- fused the servants.
 Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page has been one of the persons in Rome to try to solve the flour, ham, and sugar problem by making an importa- ton from the United States At pres ent his is the only family of the Am erican colony in Italy which has as much as barrel of sugar on hand.
 Some American families gave up housekeeping and went to live in ho- tels but there, since the food restric- tions, they are unable to get butter with their bread at breakfast, and in many cases have to substitute honey for sugar in their coffee, food sub- stitute not unlike the molasses sweet ening prevalent during the Civil War in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
THINGS Worth GivinQ

Those who are looking for Wedding Presents of worth and beauty should make it 8 point to see the Silver articles, rich pieces of Cut Glass, Clocks, Jewelry and the many other gift things which are displayed throughout our store, at a really moderate price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
STATE AWARDS CONTRACTS
 FOR HIGHWAY REPAIRS

Contracts calling for an expendi- ture of approximately $184,662.97 were yesterday awarded by Charles J, Bennett, state highway commissioners to successful bidders on the first pieces of heavy repair work to be started this spring.
 Milford-Section of reinforced con- crete construction on River street, Broad street and Bridgeport avenue to the R. D. Daley Company, New Ha- ven, for approximately $65,000.
 Wilton-Section of native stone n1a- cadam construction on Relden HUH to F. s. Osborne, Reading Ridge, fer $1495556
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

NOH. 1OIIl3 1S1Os A beautiful complexion is a handsome woman's chief glory and the envy of her less fortunate rivals. Yet a soft, clear sk;n-glowing with heal.h-is only Me natu,aA1esuAo or pure Blood.
 s'I was troubled for a considerable time with very Hnbzeasant, disfgx,Ing RasA, which covered my face and for which used applications and remedies without relief. After using "Fruit-a- tives'' for one week, the rash is com- ,pletely gone. am deeply thankful for the relief and in the future, I will not be without "Fruit-a-tives
 NORAH WATSON. BOG. box, 6 for B. 50, trial size, 25c. At dealers or sent by Fruit-a,tives Limited. Ogdensburg, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
WONDERFUL SHIRTS.

We were shown at the manufactory of the Bridgeport Shirt Go. two shirts intended for Kentucky, a giant and his offspring. The following are the dimensions: Mammoth, eight feet long; length of arm, GA inches; bosom, 45 inches long; neck, 46 inches; width 51k feet; width. of bosom 22 inches: wristband. 22 inches Lillipu- tion, inches long; 3 # inches broad;
 length of sleeve, inches. Both are beautiful specimens of work and re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Want War Risk Bureau
 To Protect Us On Land

New York, April 14-A federal war risk bureau to cover property on land in the same napner as the govern ment now insures ships and cargoes at sea is suggested by the New York pro- duce exchange. Ae petition sent to Secretary McAdoo of the treasury says that the prompt establishment of such a bureau ''is an immediate neces- sity for the carrying on of our busi- ness in. grain,e grain products, pro- visions and allied articles"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
COLLECT ARMS FROM ALIENS.

New Haven, April 14-Measures to compel enemy alien residents of New Haven to give up firearms and other specified articles, in conformity with an order from the attorney general of the United States. will be taken by Chief of Police Smith without delay. Quite collection of antiques has been turned in, but not many firearms of recent date have been surrendered. The matter of house to house search remains undecided. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Rand In Fairfield to
 Join Guardl As a Unit
fSpecial to The Farmer)

Fairfield, April 14.-Thirty new re- cruits were enlisted in the Home Guard at meeting held last evening at the town hall. The total number now registers 60. Benedict Holden of Hartford addressed the gathering on the work the Home Guard is required to do.
 The Unauowa band will enlist as a unit. Members of the Fairfield and Southport fire departments inquired Of MT. Holden last night whether fire men would be required to\ go out of the town to do Home Guard duty. MT. Holden replied in the negative.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Guard at Railroad
 Bridge Is Assaulted

Portland, Me-, April IA. - William Hay, a guard at the Grand Trunk railroad bridge, reported to the tpo- lice yesterday that he. had been as- saulted and fired on during the night by man who climbed onto the draw bridge from motor boat. The bull let grazed his arm. Hays assailant and a companion, who remained in the boat, exchanged shots with the guard before they disappeared in the darkness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

Rev. A. c. Stocking delivered two able discourses at Trinity church yes terday.
 The following fleet of steamers graced our harbor on Saturday,: Bridgeport, Stamford, Schuyler, Bow man, Bronx, Washburn Knicker- booker, Preston. Verify, Bridgeport is getting her steam up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
DRUNKENNESS AND GAMBLING.

In New Jersey an act has been passed to vest in trustees the estate of habitual drunkards, and gamblers, and to prevent drunkenness and gambling. After the conviction of these primes no act or deed is valid in law respecting their estates
 (And great is the pity that such a law does not exist in every other state, town and society in the world.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
FLOUR STILL RISING.

New Haven, April 14-Wholesalers in flour here today looked for much higher prices and a scarcity, accord ing to statements made today, in ex- planation of jump of $1 a barrel. The civil war record was SIS a bar rel. Flour today is from S13.50 to $14.60
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
CHESTER M. DAWES DEAD

Chicago, Apr. 14.-Chester M. Dawes aged 62, general counsel for the Chi cago, Burlington & Quincy railroad, died at his home here Thursday night. He was a son of Henry l.. Dawes, for many vars United States senator from Massachusetts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
RENT FREE FOR SOLDIERS.

Union Hill, N. J., April i 1.-Two hundred and fifty tenants of houses owned by James Usher were notified yesterday that MT. Usher would not charge rent to families in which the principal wage earner enlisted for war; MT. Usher also offers to help support such families in other ways.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
NEED STORAGE ROOM.

Old highboys or any kind of furni-
 ture that has ample facilities for stor- ing things will be greatly appreciated at the Bridgeport Protective head quarters, 59l Myrtle avenue: The house occupied W the association is almost destitute of closets and Miss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
FRATERNAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Hannah S. Harvey of Bridge port was elected secretary of the Re- becca lodges in, convention at Meriden Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
GRAY HAS GONE.

The police are after w. L. Gray, an organizer of the Daughters of America who is believed to have decamped with a sum of money belonging to members of the order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

We understand the Schuyler will commence running for the season May 1. She will stop at the way sta ton at 34th street for the accommo- dation of passengers on the up and down trips. We hear the fares are to be reduced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

Tiff your game of golf, tennis, baseball or fiddle de- winks is a bit off color, there is one way in which you can steal a march on your. opponent fUse strategy! Get better implements than he has, Tiff he hasn't got Spaldihg supplies, that's easy! fJust drop in at our store, take your pick from our Spalding Sporting Goods department, and trim him up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
SICK TIGER SHOT.

There is one-less tiger in the world to butt against. The tiger was a big male specimen, and he was shot at winter quartersnyesterday afternoon, aftr eight yearsvof menagerie experi- ence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
GREAT EASTERN.

People are f1ocking to see the Great Eastern, now lying at one of the docks in New York. The average number is about 5000 day. Several of our Bridgeport people have taken the op- portunity of making her a visit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
MRS. CALIdAs IN TOWN.

Bridgeport since last Monday. She is the guest of pr. I. DeVer Warner and will remain at his home in Park Place for some 10 days longer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
TO PARIS.

MT. and Mrs. R. J.. Curtis, we learn are intending to go to the Paris exhl bition this summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

KAtheryn Hewitt and her assistants have difficulty in finding places to store things. They will be very glad to have any old highboys or similar pieces which may be standing idle in attics.