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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Preparations made by the Commit tee on State Protection of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense for the safety of lives and property in Connecticut in the absence of the reg ular militia are outlined in a report submitted by Colonel Lucien F. Bur- pee. chairman of the committee and also chairman of the Military Elmer gency Board. which Is in charge of the Connecticut Home Guard.
 The report submitted by Colonel Burpee, in part, follows:
 Concerning the bridges and prop erty of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.,, 1t has been agreed that the railroad should bear the expense of protecting whatever it now deems 1t necessary to rotect. The railroad will supply and pay the men necessary to secure such protection as it now deems advisable to have. These men will be enlisted in the Home Guard, wherever such enlistment may be desired by the railroad officials and approved by the Military Emergency Board, and the Home Guard will sup ply from it's ranks any additional men that may be reasonably required, at any time or place.
 Plans are being made with the ap- prfvalf and assistance of the Com nDanding Officers of the Eastern and Northeastern Departments.
 Members of this committee have had interviews with representatives of the large munition manufacturers in their respective districts. Up to this time, none of them, has made any specific request for direct assistance from the state, although in some places it has been made apparent that some help would be most welcome. However, so far as we have yet learned, these manufacturers have i undertaken the protection of their re- spect1ve plants and property for the present without the aid of the state. We are also able to state that, with two exceptions, the managing officers of the public and semi-public corpor- . ations, such as electric light and gas companies, have manifested patri- otic and reasonable spirit with respect to the protection of their several 1 works and properties. This they have l undertaken to secure by guards and
 watchmen hired and paid for by 1 themselves, and according to~ ou1 1 Judgment the protection thus pro vided is sufficient at present. This committee > has, however, an under ! standing with some of these officials and with the Military Emergency 1 Board that, whenever 1t may be necessary or desirable, the Home l Guard will supply, at the cost of these I corporations, all men. that they may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
CARPENTER CLIPS !. BEARD DE ITALIAN
 CHAMBER LEADER

Rome, Aug. 13-The fashionable crowd at the cafe aon the Corso Um- berto were gazing up at the huge screen on the building opposite, where pictures of the celebrities of the way-Gordona, Sonnino. Joffre, Wilson, Lloyd -George-were being thrown on the screen. It'is the chief diversion these hot afternoons. Joffre was popular and Wilson had his ad- mirers. Then came the picture of 8 man with great beard. This caused tremendous laughter. But the very climax of demonstrative approval came when the picture of a thin- faced man with a workman's cap on his head was thrown on the screen. There was a huge ovation for this strange face.
 And who is the man with the
 why that is Maffie. Is it possible you don't know Maffe?"
 And who is the man in the work mans cap?"
 ."That is the. carpenter, Torde1li. heard of Tordelli. They are the great Italian characters of the day."
 Maffe is member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies who made a speech in favor of peace, saying it was really not to Italy's interest to carry on the war Tordelli was for war, and felt that the peace speech must be rebuked. He accordingly l waylaid Maff1e on the tramway. as he came from the Chamber. Maffle had an enormous beard which was his pride and best known character. tstic. As Mafhe stepped on the car. Tordeln deftly operated g. pair of 1 scissors before the surprised deputy | knew what was happening. Then
 with a shock of beard in his hand Tordeln disappeared while Maffe
 was left beardless.
 Tordelli was arrested and his trial
 soon began. All Rome became in- terested, the question of peace and
 war divided sentiment into two | camps When the trial came all
 Italy awaited the fate of the carpen- ter. He produced the beard at the trial, and it was duly entered by the l court as an exhibit. Thereupon Maffle applied for the return of the beard, but the court held it had been separated from him and was now in | possession of the state. Tordelli sud- denly became a popular hero, as de- fender of the war. while Maff1e had l champions for his cause and his
 heard. Their pictures are the fea- | lures of all screens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
OBITUARY
MARY E. CLEARLY.

Mary E., daughter of Margaret and the late Patrick H. Cleary, of 349 Harral avenue, died Saturday at the Bridgeport hospital after a short ill., ness. She is survived by her moth CT and two sisters, Margaret and Julia C1eary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
HELENA DAILY.

After long illness, Helena, age 5s, wife of Matthew Da1y, died at her home, 101 .Worden avenue, last night. Mrs. Daily was well known and high ly respected throughout the West End. She was a devout member of St. Peters church and also member of the Park City lodge. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters Mildred and Loretta, four sons, Will liam, Matthew and George of this city and Charles of Beloit, Wis, and one sister, Mrs. Julia Crowley.
 Senator Myers. of Montana, intro .duced a resolution asking the Presi- dent to set day for prayer through out the snation for the soldiers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
VOLUNTEER LIFE SAVERS RESCUE BRIDGEPORT
 MAN FROM DEATH

A thrilling rescue from drowning in the waters of Long Island sound was performed at Fairfield beach in view of hundreds of bathers yesterday when the Volunteer Life Saving corps res- cued Samuel Berkowitz of Bridgeport
 Berkowitz, who tried a longer swim than usual and failed in strength, had gone down for the second time when he was rescued by Junion Lieutenant Harry Mitchell. Berkow1tz. lives at S,034 Main street and is 19 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

Ren Hammond. an American, was among the scores which perished in railroad disaster at Arquata, Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

that these gentlemen are satisfied.
 The boom for fourth term for Wilson has already been launched and he wil| probably be- the Republican nominee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13

FLORAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-13
CHANGE FOR FIREMEN
 TO BECOME AVIATORS

Bremen are wanted to. try their skill at flying for the United States.
 The Department aeronautical officer said:
 Those strong, robust fire 1addies who have had as good as a high school education ought to make ex- cellent aviators and good officers in the army, starting in as first neuten- ants on a salary of $2,000. after they graduate. A number have applied, and more will be welcome. Age limit 19' to 30.''
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Enlist in the Navy.

The life of sailor, and particularly
the life Of man of-war 's-man, with Its
adventures, ever-changing scenes, new
countries, new people, following the
sea from port to port, from one ocean
to another,--has always appealed
strongly to the imagination of men of
spirit. In the record of the deeds of
the men of the United States Navy,
from John Paul Jones to Admiral
Dewey, the young American can find
the highest inspiration; for our Navy,
both in time of war and of peace, has
played a great, honorable, and often
glorious part in the history of the coun-
try. The Navy has been, throughout
its entire existance service of high
ideals: and its unbroken record of great
and worthy achievement, of duty well
done, has been due to the high stand
ard set for officers and men in the be-
ginning and maintained ever since.
This standard was never higher than it
is to-day; and any young American who
thinks of going into the Navy may feel
sure that, on enlisting, he will enter
service in which he may, and should
always feel a justifable pride and of
which the uniform is a badge OF honor.
But in addition to chance of serving
the country in an honorable position,
place in the Navy offers, as liveli-
hood. many advantages such as steady
employment; good, practical training;
speedy promotion; provision for old age;
a healthful life; an opportunity for
travel and education. The pay Is
graded according to mans skill and
| length of service ard compares favor
ABLY with that of highly-paid labor in
| civil life. Indeed, when it is remem-
bered that blue jackets pay is nearly
| clear of all living expenses, it is doubt
full that, in ordinary times, there Is any
class of workmen better paid than the
enlisted men of the Navy.
ANY Young man who wishes to en-
list must, of course, come up to the re
ouirements of the Navy,-in character,
in physique, III education and in ability.
He must earn his advancement; if he is
without skill or experience in any trade
he must (and should) be willing to start
at the BUTTON and work up grade at {
time,-as thousands of others like hin
have done.
Full particulars of Navy enlistment
can be obtained from the nearest post
master; directly from the Navy Re
cruiting Station, Calvert and Lexing
ton Streets, Baltimore, or from tn
Navy Recruiting Sub-stations at Cum
bertrand and Hagerstown.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
FoOte Foote Economic Club.

Foote Foote Economic Club met Fri
day, June 8, 1917.
Having received an oil stove the pre-
ceeding week, Mrs. Ward and the mem
bers tested it and proved it to be salts
factory.
Pupils were instructed in the making
of button holes.
Talks were given on canning straw
berries.
Lena Busey joined the club.
Mrs. Ward was asked to hold the
meeting on Thursday instead of Friday
Sto\nake it convenient for the members.
The vice-president Laura Flaherty
was absent.
We then adjourned to meet Friday,
June %, 1917.
PHEBE HUNGERFORD,
Secretary
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Leg;sI ature Now in Extra Session.

! the war session of the General
Assembly began Tuesday under call
by Governor Harrington. The Consti-
tuition limits the session to 80 days, but
the general impression is that it will
end before the close Of next week.
David G. Mcintosh, of Baltimore
county, was elected Speaker of the
House and Mr. Campbell continues as
President OF the Senate.
, The Senators and Delegates realize
that they are there for serious business,
that their business at home suffers by
| their absence. and that the people de-
'nand that they rash their program and
quit
The following bills prepared by At
! torney General Richie, Endorsed by the
Preparedness and Survey Commission
| and approved by Governor Harrington,
| were Introduced:
Approp,;ating 81, 600. 900 as war loan.
Authorizing Board OF Prison Control
70 provide additional farm area on
which convicts are to be employed.
For better protection Of fish in the
waters OF upper Chesapeake Bay
Authorizing Conservation Commigs-
in to sell the two state steamers to
20 the federal government.
Authorizing the Conservation Com
mission to erect two fish hatcnerles
To replenish oyster longing and
s:caping areas
To apply the Somerset county crab
b:ng law to all the waters of the state
For the employment Of prison labor
On roads.
To guarantee state and municipal
employees from loss of position during
enlistment for the war
To prohibit the poisoning of wells and
pollution of streams.
To prohibit malicious destruction Of
property.
To compel idlers and Migrants to go
to work.
Enabling building and loan associa-
SAp'i w Ai4FSSt III cN CT ill1SiIC SOtiOG-
Messrs. Griebel, Nelson and Shert-
ger joined in introducing the woman
suffrage BILL
Relating to bread.
Increasing salaries of Baltimore
police force by aid from state treasury
Mr.. Blandford has introduced bill
to make Prince Georges bone dry,
The delegation from this county is
composed of Messrs. Oliver Metzerott
and VIM. Fisher, republicans, and R.
Lee Van Horn and Jos. H. Blandford,
Jr., democrats. MIR. Fisher is against |
Delegate Blandford's dry bill and has !
threatened to test the eligibility of Mr.. !
Blandford's seat as we'll as other men,
bers who have been appointed TO other |
positions since the adjournment of tie !
Legislature.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Cheltenham Domestic Science Class.

On Wednesday, May the 23rd. the
Domestic Science Class of. Cheltenham
School held its first regular meeting
with "a members present. The meet
ing was called to order by Mrs. Ward,
County Agent, who decided that the
Domestic Science Class would work in
connection with the Farm Girls of
America, an organization already ex-
isting in the school, and that the same
officers would preside at the meetings
of both clubs. We selected "Willing
Worker" as a name for our club.
After the roll was called Mrs. Ward
read letter from Miss Prickard, State
Agent, and explained the rules of the
Canning Club. Gardening books and
blanks for the Poultry Club were dis
tributed, after which we had very in
terestlng sewing lesson.
NAOMI RAWLINGS, Secretary.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
A Sad Death.

The untimely death of Mr.. Harry
Sweeney, near Iceland, on Wednesday
afternoon was a great shock to his
family and friends. He was thrifty
young farmer, 80 years old, and was
admired and respected by all who knew
him. The cause of death was valvular
heart trouble.
Mr. Sweeney was son of the late
Pinkney Sweeney of that neighborhood'
and member of one of the largest and
best families in the county. He is sur
vived by widow, who prior to her mar
riage was Miss Verna CLANCY, and one
child, to whom we extend our sympathy.
The funeral will take place at st.
Barnabas' Church, Iceland, this after
noon at clock.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
How's This?

We offer One Hundrad Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Medi
cine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-ive years, and has become known
as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the
Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling
the Poison from the Blood and healing
the diseased portions.
After YOU have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Medicine at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Death OF Or. Richard S. Hill

DR. Richard S. Hill of this town
former member of the Maryland Lagls-
l.tnre aud for lS years one Of the trus-
tees OF the Maryland Agricultural
C,;l4ga, now the State College OF
Agriculture died at his winter residence
in Washington, Tuesday morning. fol
llWing an illness of several months.
DR.. H.li Was one of the most widely
known men in Southern Maryland and
was d leading figure IN Democratic poll
ties of the State for d generation. He
WI, dAs,..n,iel from some of the most
dlstln gushad colonial families OF Mary
Land and Was widely connected through
out the State.
lie was the Dem ocratic candidate for
Congress from the Fifth district in 1904
but was defeated. The previous year
he had been elected to the House of
Delegates in which he was chairman Of
the Com nittee on Hygiene and MEM
Der of the Committee on Ways and
Means, Elections and Military.
DR.. Hill was particularly active in
favor of the State Good Roads bill,
Public Educational bill and the consti-
tutional amendment known as the Poe
amendment. all of which became laws
He also succeeded in having passed by
both branches of the General Assembly
several bills of considerable benefit to
Prince Georges county, and as men,
Der of the Ways and Means Committee
carefully watched the States finances,
at the same time looking after the ap
preparations for Southern Maryland.
He also fathered the Baltimore Wash
ington Boulevard law.
DIR. Hill was also the introducer of
the Hannah Oyster bill in the House of
Delegates, and took a leading part in
the debate on most of the important
questions that arose during the session.
He was a member of Governor War
fields staff.
He was the organizer of the South
ern Maryland Fair Association and was
president of the Patuxent Club. pro-
gressive organization of farmers, for
years. He is former president of the
Farmers League of Maryland and was
also an active member of the South
River Club, said to be the oldest social
organization in the country.
DR.. Hill was born July 9, 1864, the
son of Richard Smith and Elizabeth
Snowden Hill. He leaves widow, who
before her marriage was Ada M. Nor
gan, daughter of DR.. James E. and
Nora Digges Morgan, of Washington,
and five daughters. He was a gradu
ate of Georgetown University academic
and medical departm ents.
Aside from serving on the board of
trustees of the Agricultural College,
DIR. Hill was the director of Farmers
Institutes and was perhaps personally
acquainted with more farmers in the
state than any other man.
The funeral took place at 1890
O'Clock Thursday morning from St.
Patrick's Church, Washington.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
In MemOriam

In sad but loving remembrance of
our dear son Bernard Crawford who de
parted this life fifteen years ago TO-DAY
June Bird, 1917.
We only ask to live each day,
So when life's course is run,
We may greet him over yonder,
In the land beyond the sun.
BY his loving mother.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Nor1cE TO CRED1roRs

THIS is to give notice, that the under
l. signed has obtained from the Or.
phans' Court of Prince Georges Coun-
ty, letters of administration ct. a upon
personal estate of
MARTHA l. SLOAN,
deceased, late of Prince Georges cOun
ty. All persons having claims against
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers there
on legally authenticated on or before
the 9Th day of December 1917, or they
NAV otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefits of said estate. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment Given un-
der my hand this 7th day Of April
1914.
MARIA E. DOBB5,
Administrators &C. t. a. OF Martha l.
Sloan, deceased. Jun6
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1917-06-15
Enful anh perautal
Friday, June 18th, 1917

The Enquirer will be pleased
to receive items, such as we'd
dings, parties, teas and other
news of personal interest WITH
the names of those present. The
items should be endorsed with
the name and address of the
sender-not for publication, but
rs a matter of good faith.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
MANY SHORT CALENDAR CASES DISPOSED OF.
Permission to File Answer Granted in
 Case Against City of Norwich.

At a short calendar session of the superior court in New London on Fri day, Judge Gardiner Greene on the bench, the following cases were dis posed of:
 Massey, guardian. vs. Foote, appeal from probate, judgment in accordance with opinion of supreme court. was postponed; Rodman vs. Rodman. a1i- tion for more specific statement. went off the list; Hopedale Manufacturing Co. vs. Uncasv;lle Manufacturing Co.,, pleading or default. went off the list; Prince vs. c. E. Burgess Co.,. semi annual account of receiver was ao- cepted, application for order allowing claims granted. order to sell outstand- ing accounts at public or private sale granted: Ebling Brewing Co. vs. Squadrito. argument of plaintiffs de- n1urrer and motion to expunge, went off the list; Rose vs. Finlay, exx.. judgment, was postponed: Lucas ct al vs. city of Norwich. permission to file answer, was granted: Walcer vs. tice, was. granted; Rose vs. Finlay, eXx., permission to answer complaint. was postponed: Donahue vs. Marsh ct a1.. argument ot demurrer of defend snt. Mary L. Cady, was postponed; Dime Savings bank vs. Donovan ct al.. confirmation of sale. approval of deed. supplementary judgment, and order disbursing proceeds of sale. JuuSc tOOh liio pdPCIS, HodtlHES odHfA Of New London vs. Collins ct al., or der to reopen judgment order for tke appointment of guardian. ad litem for minor defendants. were both granted, Judgment of foreclosure and limita- ton of time or sale, also granted; Sisson vs. Sisson, judgment on grounds of desertion: Ward vs. Ward. went off the list; Fitzgerald vs. Fitzgerald judgment on grounds of desertion; uBdnick vs. Budnick. went off the list: Hanks vs. Hanks, judgment on grounds of desertion and change of name allowed.
 Superior court assignments were made as follows:
 New London: Court assignments, Tuesday, Oct. 23. Sisk vs. Bodenwein.
 Wednesday. Oct. 24-Louise c. Rod roan vs. Alvia P. Rodman, Edith A. Smethurst vs. Arthur G. Smethurst, Arthur e. Smethurst vs. Edith A. Smethurst.
 Friday, Oct. 26, short calendar, bar meeting and assignment of cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
Mir: Henry Dater, of Troy, NY. Now Appreciates The Powers Of
 "ERUIT.A-TIVES"

Mhs n6NNr 0atE
 Mr.Dater is firm friend of s'Fruit-a. tives''. He believes in the healing and restoring powers of these wonderful tablets made from fruit juices. He knows-becauseh he tried "Fruit-a-tives" when he was i'll and suffering, and is in . position to speak with authority.
 65a FIRST AVE-, TRoY, NY.
 APRIL 29th. 1916 'sI have been @ sufferer for years with kidney Trouble ard Consfiba- tion. tried "Fruit-a-tives's about a month ago, and with almost immediate results. The Kidney Trouble has disap- peared and the Constipation is fast leaving me'' HENRY DATER. "Fruit- -tives" is the greatest Kidney Remedy in the world, and is equally effective in relieving Constipation. 5oc box, 6 for s2 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, OGDENS- BURG, NEW YORK,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-20
DEGREE OF PocAHoNTAs.

The annual meeting of the great council, Degree of Pocahontas, was held at Grange hall, Coilinsville, We'd nesday. The morning session began at 10 o'clock, Great Pocahontas Mrs. Edith Myers of Bristol, formerly of Collinsville. presiding. Over one hum dred delegates from all parts were present. Among the guests were the Great Incohonee Thomas H. Jeffries. of Atlanta. Ga. and Frederick. O. Downs of Boston, Mass. X roast beef dinner was served at noon to the council. At the afternoon session 13 candidates were initiated into the great council and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Great Pocahontas, Mrs. Emma Fin side11 of Rockville; Great Wenonah, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Torrington; Great Minnehaha. Mrs. Mildred Dari- gle of Hartford: great prophecies, Mrs. Edith Myers Of Bristol: great keeper of records, Mrs. Harriet Mariners of Middletown; great keeper of wampum. Mrs. Edna Eastwood Of Middletown: first great scout. Mrs. Dina HerzoG of Po"kville: second great scout Mrs. Eliza Hyatt of Norwalk: great guard of the wigwam, Mrs. Elizabeth Kloss of Bristol: great guard of the forest, Mrs. Smith of wallinesAsd.
 Mrs. Edith Myers. retiring Great Pocahontas- was presented past of fcsrs' jewel and a laval1iere. The next meeting of ths great council will be neld in Torrington the third Wednes- day in October 1918