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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
Mac ayden Denies
Interior Motives


Alderman Malcolm MacFayden was
busy at the city hall today in confer
ence with the city engineer and 9TH
ers looking up some old city records
to show that some city street work
now being done was initiated a long
time ago. Mr.. MacFayden insists that
insinuations that he is backing i'm
provements of Rosedale avenue, Harl
rison street, John street, and Liberty
street for personal motives, are UNI
just and that he has no interest. di-
rect or indirect, except for the city's
best good, in championing the i'm
The Roseda1e street work, he de-
clared was ordered eight years ago
and was never actually begun until
this year when 1t was found that
there was sufficient money to make
the Improvement
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
American Troops
Established in Camp,
Eager For Front
Continued from Page -

(COntlnueQ from rage -
submarine had succeeded in harm
ing any of the transports.
The first American transports to
reach port arrived during the night,
and because of the late hour and the
unexpected selection of this town as
the scene of the historic debarkation
they were seen by few. In the gray
Of the early dawn the remaining YES
sells could be seen nearly mile down
the harbor, preceded by a battleship
and surrounded on every side 10y de-
stroyers. AS the wind suddenly shifted
lightly the American flags floating on
the topmasts whipped in the breeze,
became visible and great cheer of
welcome surged from the waiting
crowds. AS the vessels neared the quay
bugles sounded, and the soldiers on
the steamers, who had been leaning on
+ the rails in such numbers that the
ships careened slightly, turned sharply
toward the stern and saluted the flag.
The crowd stood silent for a moment
as if in awe. Hats were removed in
stinctive1y as the strains of America
pealed out. The people joined in a
\ tremendous chorus Of enthusiastic
welcome as the morning salute to the
! colors was ended.
| Although the arrival of the ships
came almost as a complete surprise
| to the Inhabitants of the town, the
| necessary delay in unloading gave ev-
eryone opportunity to hoist flags from
the housetops, and by the time the
| troops were in the streets the town
was ablaze with color.
By companies the soldiers start
| ed for the camp, two miles from town
| where they are to remain for the
! present in training and in prepare
| ton for orders transferring them
nearer to the front.
The people cheered each company
1 as it passed, even each van and truck
and then in their enthusiasm, forget
full of. the heat, turned toward the
| camp. They were eager not to miss
the slightest detail of the encamp-
| ments of the Americans they had
heard so much about but never had
hoped to see.
! There was an unusual sight in the
harbor after the last of the American
ships arrived. Boats flashed back and
forth with officers from the flagship
on visits to the smaller vessels. Sig
mails were wigwagged from ship to
ship. AS rapidly as could be, the news
was spread that not single vessel
had fallen victim to the dreaded sub
marines, and that American troops SO
eagerly awaited, actually were in
France, ready and anxious to take up
the fight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
WILLIAM KEARNS

William Kearns, one of the best
known harness makers in Bridgeport,
died at his home, So Tom Thumb St.,
last night Mr. Kearns was born in
Railway, N. j., 81 years ago. He
came to this city in 1880 and went to
work as foreman for the Wooster &
Atkinson Co. Later he was with 1.
P. Lewis of John street. He is sur
vived by his widow and two sons, John
and william Kearns and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albert Waser, also two
grandchildren, Raymond and Robert
Waser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desires to express
their sincere thanks to their many
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us in our recent bereavement
in the death of our husband and
father, Patrick Kelly, and to all who
sent floral offerings to the funeral
and especially to Park City Camp,
Woodmen of the World, and the Ma
on's Union.
MRS. PATRICK KELLY AND
y FAMILY, So Calhoun Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
White skirt
silk sweater;
what beauty!

No cheerier velier beauteous combination costume
among the many ready for summer wear!
The skirt of pure white firm fabrics pique or gabar-
dine or duck or similar weave.
The sweater of fiber silk with rich luster in any
of the wondrous colors now to be had.
And what colors they brilliant and fairly alive
No delay in finding ones favorite color; no delay in
finding skirt of liked style and fabric
White skirts of special excellence at So to $5
Fiber-silk sweaters aglow with beauty-$12.50s $15
and to 500
Tuesday there is time in plenty to seek and to find
and to have ready for wear 1.-THE Fourth
hooE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Town Clerk Joseph Schultz is back
on the job supervising the work of
the extensive office personnel at the
Schultz is much refreshed after two
Hills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
HAKoN sUNDBYE.

The funeral of Hakon Sundbye who
dropped dead at the Whiting Manu-
featuring Co.. Friday, was largely at
tended from his late home, 26 Bar
mum Terraces Stratford, at 2:30 this
afternoon. Rev. w. w. Rose, pastor
of the Universalist church, conducted
the services. Burial was in Union
cemetery, Stratford. Mr.. Sundbye
was born in Miss. Norway, SIS years
ago. He is survived by large fam
lily of children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
MRS. MARGARET MILLER

Margaret, wife Of Alexander Miller,
passed away this morning at the home
of her son, John Miller, 476 Cleveland
avenue, Devon. following a long ILL
ness. She is survived by her husband,
one daughter, Mrs. Baillie Nicol Of
Springfield. Mass, two sons, John and
Alexander Of Devon, also three broth
ers in Scotland, Edward. George and
John Ferguson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
HELEN EMILY SYKES.

Helen Emil, widow of James Sykes,
died yesterday at her home, 46s Lo-
gan street, following two weeks Of
Illness. Mrs. Sykes was born in Eng
land, 80 years ago, but had lived in
this city the greater part of her life.
She is survived by daughter. Mrs
Wilson Ellison, six grandchildren, and
one great-grandchild.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
A handbag for
your holiday trip.

Staunch and true bag with plenty Of good looks and
just big enough to comfortably hold the requisites of
trip lover the Fourth
Black cowhide, strong. steel frame, leather lining
with deep pocket polished lock and catches-and ham
die that is easy to grip.
Either 49, II 10 inches long, fully worth 81. 500
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
AUGUsr G. FTACHBARr.

The funeral of August Flachbart
was held from his late home, 409 Elk
eter street, at O'Clock on Saturday.
Rev. Herman Wiener, pastor of the
German Reformed church, conducted
the services. A delegation was
present from the Plumbers union.
The bearers were william Steele,
John Bisfeld, Thomas Rooney, ia
cob and Fred Schlee and VIM. Plum
ley. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
FORMER Bridgeporter
Supervising Engineer

Edmund 8. Nugent, South Orange,
New Jersey, a native of Bridgeport,
hnd brother of James Z. Nugent of
lisa Bronx avenue, has been appointed
p1poFYising engineer in the United
ka1e8 navy. For q number Of years
p8 his been engaged in construction
lvox1r I'm New York. He is graduate
g seton HaN, Orange, N. j.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
ANNA DAUT.

The funeral of Anna, wife of Hen
ry Daut, was held from the mortuary
chapel ofrAugust G. Baker, at o'clock
on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Her
man Weimer, pastor Of the German
Reformed church, conducted the ser
vices. The bearers were Frank
Miller, Joseph Granin, Smith Tone,
Ezra Hart. Joseph Metzger and John
Hart. Burial was in Lakeview GEM
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

were summoned to New Haven today.
presumably to discuss the future
movements of the regiment units to
concentration camps, no definite ssate-
ment as to the purposes OF the secession
could be obtained through the nom
commissioned ofhcarH left In charge
here. sous = s45i q .sslsss9
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
MAYOR TO ISSUE MESSAGE

Mayor Wilson will have a message
to offer to the common council this
evening on the topics considered time
~ by the administration. Advance in
formation as to the purport of the
message was guarded today at the city
halE
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
SEEK TO FORECLosE
ON GREENWICH PROPERTY

Foreclosure on valuable property on
Field Point road, Greenwich, is scught
in an action brought by John Lyon of
Greenwich against Mary B. Water
bury of New York and filed today in
the superior court. 1t is alleged the
defendant gave notes for $4,000 in
1902 and that the notes are due and
unpaid. The suit is returnable to the
September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

Some people are so constituted that
the first thing suggested by their
country's peril is that they can get
high prices for the necessaries the.
have to SELL
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
HARyEY ESTATE $3.50.

Inventory of the estate Of Sarah
Harvey, who died in Bridgeport,
June 5, has been filed at the probate
court, by the appraisers. The de-
ceased had a $3.50 equity in prop
erty located in Calhoun street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
sPRITUALIsT MEDIUM

MADAM RITA spiritualist medium,
best in the state. Readings every
day. Tells your age and everything
you want to know. 1929 State st.
End floor. P aIl*
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
EDITH BIEBEL

The funeral of Miss Edith Biebel
was held from the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Louisa Pollock, 80 Bunnell
street at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev.
Daniel M. Lewis, pastor of the New
field M. E. church conducted the SER
vices Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
SIDNEY J. WAKELEE.

The funeral of Sidney j. Wakelee
was held from his late home, 81 Sher-
wood avenue at 8 O'Clock this after
noon. Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman,
Jr., rector of st. Johns Episcopal
church, conducted the services The
Knight Eemplars held their services
terry. I
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
WRIGHT BRITLAND.

Wright Britland. a. native Of Eng
land, died yesterday at his home, 179
Harmony street, aged So years. Mr..
Britland was born IN Mossley, Eng
land, but came to this country when
a young man. He had been i'll ror
the last two years. He is survived
by his widow and son, Wright Brit
land Jr
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
SECOND REGIMENT
OFFICERS ATTEND ELM
CIT YCoNFFRENUF

while several of the commissioned
officers of the companies of the Sec
orld Regiment, Connecticut Infantry,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
0BITUARY
LOUISA M. ROBERTS

Mrs. Louisa M. Roberts, a resident
for great many years of this city.
died at her home, S66 Main street
Saturday night. Mrs. Roberts had
been i'll for some time. She is sur
vived by a son, George Roberts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02
CAROLINE A. MALLETT.

The body Of Miss Caroline A. NAL
lett, who died at Niagara Falls Thurs
day, aged IS years, was held from
Christ church, Tashua. at o'clock
yesterday. Burial was in the church
yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

demonstrative folk, the French, and
all their enthusiasm has not been
burned out by the fearful fire of the
war. Three scenes attending Per-
shing's arrival in France and in Paris
are shown. No. /, passing before the
guard of honor at the French port at
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

FOR SALE Koken barber chairs,
as good as new, black walnut and
1 oak cup case, 1 wash stand and
other barber utensils at a bar
gain. VIM. Keusch, 184 Main St.,
Norwalk, Conn. P b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

SITUATION WANTED (Female)-
Bookkeeper. accountant at present
employed, desires position with To-
cal firm. Executive ability, COM
petent office manager. Take charge
any system; 4 years practical ex-
perience. Unquestionable refer
ences. A. B. c., Care General De-
livery. P So
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

which he arrived from England; No.
2, going down the gangplank; at the
right is General Pelletier, chief of the
French mission attached to the Amer
lean forces in France; No. 8, depart
ure from Care du Nord, Paris Cen
era4 Pelletier lest an arm. in the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

FOR SALE-Whole or part of [ Is
acre tract, high elevation, reason
ably restricted, miles from troll
> ley $3.50 an acre. M. B. Loller,
: 196 Fairfield Ave. P 2 &tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-02

TO RENT rooms. all. improve
ments at Sc Calhoun Ave. az
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12
DINNER STORIES

A policeman popped his head inside
a crowded car.
Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen"
he said, but there are two swell
thieves in here"
Dear me-" cried a nervous looking
individual, in shocked tones. II. can
not risk my reputation in here
Up jumped another gentleman with
a. gold watchchain and white waist
coa:.
Il must get out at once" he said.
Il have just taken some money out
of the bank, and I won't chance being
robbed"
The poiicem anthem nudged the con-
duetor.
IT'S all right now, drive on; they've
both got out
NO. Herbert" she said in a low
tone, cit is impossible. / fear to trust
my future with you"
And why?"
closely. 1t lacks the mark OF such
devotion as my soul Graves"
DO l not come to see you four
nights in the week.
Yes, but l have detected catculaA-
ing selfishness in your nature which I
fear"
What do you mean?''
You have never yet failed to leavO
in time to catch the last bus
But that is only common sense"
Il know 1t is, Herbert, and, there
fore. il is not love"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12
BED TIME TALES
Father Beaver Hunts the Easy way.
BY CLARA INGRAM JUDsON

Father Beaver Hunts the Easy Way.
When Mother Beaver began to ask
questions about the little logs Father
Beaver had cut and he promptly pre-
tended to be asleep, he did about the
very best thing he could do. For she
realized that with all that work, he4
must be tired, and she didn't try to
wake him to answer her questions.
OF course Father Beaver was only
pretending TO be asleep, but he was
tired and he had Worked hard, so
it's not much wonder that his pre-
tending soon turned into reality and
that he slept soundly the whole day
long.
Just before sunset he Weakened and
looked around. No one was in sight.
Il suppose Mother Beaver walked up
first" he thought land is getting
her breakfast / do hope she and
Bushy and Little Brother are careful
about Hoot, the Owl. Just because
we haven't seen him for three nights
is no sign he's gone for good" He
stretched himself lazily, yawned
twice-and then he spied his pile of
logs!
MY raft!" he exclaimed, "how
ever did L forget it," And he hoped
up in a hurry and made ready to go
to work.
But he was a little hungry, in spite
of the party the night before. and
little stiff from his hard work. So
he looked at the saplings near by,
with great thoughtfulness THAT
RATS going to be a lot of work." he
said. II wish there was some easy
way to make one. / don't believe
Mother Beaver worked night after
night making her Dishes! just know
she didn't" Then he happened to
remember that Mother Beaver had
said something about wishing for
dishes. Something-he scratched his
head and tried to recall what she had
said-something about wishing for
dishes and they came. You see. Mot
er Beaver had started to tell him all
about her adventures and then Po-
| liceman Billy had come and had
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12

Autiny is rearing its head in Ger
many. It has made it's appearance in
the navy. the army and the reichstag.
The future is ominous for the Hohen-
zollerns unless they can speedily bring
home a victory. The effect of the
capture of Riga has been destroyed
by recent events on the western front
The domination of Prussianism is
lettering to fall. Nothing will more
quickly bring the government to its
senses than a fire in the rear. Stern
measures for suppression of the voice
of the people will succeed as long as
the army and navy remain loyal, but
when the support of these two impor-
tant and powerful elements begins to
waver there is serious trouble in store
for the government The situation
appears to have settled down into a
race between peace and open rebel
lion. No power can forever remain
stronger than the people. This has
been demonstrated in Russia. Autoc-
racy was as strongly intrenched at
Petrograd as it is in Berlin, the only
difference being that it had a less
powerful hand at the helm. The
longer the popular trend is resisted
the worse it will be for its opponents.
The German situation may yet reach
a point where it will rival that of
France in the time of Louis XVI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12

creduIous. why. Richard, IL iiNe
70, nesr here You belong here.
And YOU couldn't stay?" he asked
gently. ITS too quiet for you?
The girl put her head down. one
was shaken with sudden sobs very
gently his arm stole around her-
"Oh, Richard" she breathed al iast'
Il was so homesick! was goius 70
leave because l could not stand it to
see homes and fireplaces and mothers
all about me. They made me think
of-you, Richard. They made me Ieei
that l couldn't go on living in a thlro
floor back all alone! They made me
so homesick! But it was you ! was
homesick for. Richard"
WELL" he answered, joyously, you
needn't ever be homesick again. fou
have me, all right!"-( Copyright
1917. by the Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12
OUR NEW MERCHANT MARINE.

A summary of the merchant marine
of the United States. present and pro-
spective, compiled by the Philadelphia
Commercial Museum. shows that the
United States has today 45S ships of
over 1900 lightweight tons with an
aggregate tonnage of 2.S71,359, either
engaged in or capable of participating
in foreign trade. There are also III
ships of a tonnage of 7OO.2S5 of Ger
man and Austrian origin. The United
States Emergency Fleet Corporation
has Communicated nearly 400 steel
ships of more than 100000 tons
which are being completed or under
contract for construction in American
yards. The corporation has also con-
t1acted for 636 ships with a tonnage of
T,I24,7OO
Totaled, these figures show that the
United States will have near the end
Of 1918 a merchant fleet of more than
!, 500 ships, aggregating 100000 tons,
to carry it's foreign commerce, as COM
pared with an overseas marine of
1,614.222 tons on June 80. 1914,
scarcely a month before the war be-
gan.
The tonnage referred to is exclusive
of that engaged in inland waters. I'M
suitable coastwise ships and small
craft operating along the coast and in
bays and harbors. and does not of
course include the prospective addi-
tioaaI program of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation.
The fleet prospect is already becom-
ing a reality. Several of the COM
Wandered ships are already taking
cargo; others will leave the ways in
increasing numbers with each sue
Ceeding month. The ships for which
the shipping board has contracted are
under construction and the first
launching is expected within sixty to
Einety days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-12
GERMAN PEACE FEELERs.

1t has come to be generally under
stood among intelligent people that
peace talk is a part of the German
propaganda, originated either secret
ly or automatically by the Teutonic
agencies with the idea of weakening
the purpose of the allies to prosecute
the war to complete and smashing de-
feat of the central powers. It is
hoped to make use of the element of
'pacifism," which exists in more or
less developed or undeveloped form
among the beIligerent and neutral peo-
pies, to induce a tendency to confer
ence and compromise in order to end
the horrors of war.
All the peace propaganda comes
from one side, and there is no doubt
about the object Of it. It has its origin
in Berlin and its purpose is to weaken
resistance to the Teutonic powers and
save as much as possible to Germany
by stopping the war before the allies
can vindicate the safety of other ma
tons. There is little doubt that Aus
ria-Hungary, including the govern
ment at Vienna and Buda-Pesth, is
anxious for peace on almost any terms
that would not deprive it of what it
has wrongly acquired in the past and
Is not willing to release; but there is
every indication that its prompting
comes from Berlin and 1t dare not
make any proposal of its own which
could be acceptable, on account of its
forced subserviency to the German
Imperial power.
There has not been the least thing
in the attitude or disposition of the al
lied powers or of the neutraIs, least of
all that of America, to encourage any
such peace proposals as have ema-
mated from Berlin. It is made plain
by the leaders of all the factions and
by the press in Germany, that there is
as yet no disposition in that empire to
offer or accept any terms of peace to
which the European allies or the
United States could consent. Quite
the contrary.
After what happened in 1914. with
all that it has cost. and the prepara-
ton that has been made to punish it
and prevent the recurrence of any
thing like it, there can be no terms
of peace proposed by the kaiser or the
pope. or that the central powers"
show any disposition to observe
which the other nations can seriously
consider. These other nations will in
sist upon Formulating the terms OF
peace on which this war can be
brought to an end, and those will
have to be accepted Otherwise, there
will be no justification for the enor.
NOUS cost and suffering they have
been subjected to. and no assurance
that what it is all for has been at.
tanned.