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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
LACK or LUMBER
Will. INFLUENCE:
LOCAL BUILDING
Schooners Tied Up in Every
Harbor Along Coast, Con
tractors Say.

With a fleet of schooners tied up in
and practically every har-
Dor along the Atlantic coast in the
United States, because Of the collapse
of the numbering industry in Canada,
and the demand for building material
of every kind far exceeding the sup
ply, Bridgeport. will suffer more dur
ing 1917 from a dearth Of houses in
which to tenant the great army OF
workers which is expected to increase
here, according to well known build
erS
There is not a stick Of spruce
coming from Canada, because Of the
war conditions said William F. Chat
los, one Of the largest contracting
builders in this city today.
'"The demand for hardware far ex-
ceeds the supply with the result tina.
it costs nearly 60 per cent. more to
purchase than last year, and in some
instances over 70 per cent. higher in
price.
THE price of plumbing fixtures has
doubled and while the State Of Maine
is profting by the demand for lumber
OuooCA1J AO1NCo dpOAl - eAAS pAASN -
almost prohibitive today.
''As a result Of these factors the
cost of putting up a dwelling In
Bridgeport today is between 35 and
40 per cent. higher than it was from
a year to year and a half ago. The
tendency is not to build until condi-
tons have become more settled al
though some plans are being figured
which will keep Bridgeport labor
fully occupied during the summer
months. Bridgeport will not get the
added living accomm odations that it's
factories need
A similar statement was made by
Marsh Brothers, also large contrac-
tors in the housing line.
William H. Ham, head of the
Bridgeport Housing Co. who has been
planning the development of Fairfield
as an adjunct to Bridgeport declared
that plans for the colony projected
there had not reached a stage where
they could be made public. 1t is gen.
orally believed however, that in the
urgent stress for housing felt among
manufacturers the plans will be put
through at any expense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Christian Scientist,
Puts Off Summoning,
Doctor Till Too Late

Frank Forester, Christian Sci
enlist. 10 years old, having explicit
confidence in his religion, refuseld to
obtain medical treatment for a heavy
cold which he contracted three weeks
ago and which confined him to his
home, LAOS Park avenue. The cold de-
velopeal into pneumonia and Forester
still refused to enlist medical aid.
Y esterday his condition became seri-
Gus and at about 10 o'clock last night,
he staggered upstairs to the apart
ment of James H. Barry and between
gasps for breath, asked that a doctor
be called for him. DR.. F. w. Stevens
was called, but Forester was dead on
his arrival. Acting Medical Examiner
Edward Fitzgerald lis investigating
the case.
. He is survived by Mrs. Floyd John
ston of Poughkeepsfe, N. Y, and H
B. Plumb, OF Orange, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
TEMPLES OF JAPAN.
Hundreds Of Thousands of Them Dot
the Island Empire.

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Them Dot
the Island Empire.
The choicest examples Of the mar
velous art crafts of Japan are to be
seen in the temples founded by the
shoguns Of old Japan. a German
traveller, visiting the sanctuaries of
Shimba, remarks, Zone is overwhelm-
ed at each step by the richness Of the
materials, the prodigality Of the deco
ration, the f1neness of details and the
solemn magnificence of the entire spec
tacle." Idols, or sacred images, as
they are sometimes called, are much in
evidence. Millions of sculptured Bud
dhas of all sizes, both wood and stone.
embellish the buildings and the tenn
pie gardens.
There are today more than 100000
sanctuaries, both Shinto and Buddhist,
scattered up and down the island en-
pire. There are 10000 in and about
Kyoto once the sacred capital Of Nip
pom. For thousands Of years it has
been a Japanese custom to build a
shrine by the roadside where the way
Here the rank and file go to pray and
WOO the favor Of the gods. A priest
dressed in long robe Of red silk con-
ducts the service, preaching two short
sermons for the edifcation of a hand
full Of women, girls and old men.
In the large temples of the cities a
company Of priests in white, yellow
and brown robes takes part in the
services, regularly held on the LIST and
10Th Of the month, usually in the after
noon or evening. The opening hymns
are sung. accompanied by flutes and
other instruments. OF lateSyears some
of the Buddhist leaders have intro
duced the organ to aid them in max
ing the temple music more pleasing
and inspiring
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
JOSEPH e. WHITE

The funeral Of Joseph E. whyte was
largely attended at $3.50 this morning
from his late home, 305 Beach street,
and half hour later from st. Charles
church where the. solemn high mass
OF requiem was sung by Rev. James
". Huston, assisted by Rev. P. +.
McGivney as deacon and Rev. Thomas
J. G1oster as sub deacon. AS the
body was being borne into the church
Miss Jessie Murray and Joseph Clab-
by sang '"Thy Will Be Done;" at the
offertory Mis- Anna Ryan Of Torring-
ton, sang ave Maria" and after the
mass Miss Murray sang "Son1e Sweet
Day" AS the body was being borne
from the church Mr.. Clabby sang
"Shall I Be Forgotten The bearers:
Michael Cleary. Patrick O'Leary, Dam
lei Mccarthy, James A. Buckley, John
Farrell and William Daley. Burial
was in ST.. Michael's cemetery, where
Father Huston read the committal
prayer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
ADELINE a. KEILOGG.

Adeline A. Kellogg, known for
many years as an instructor in the
art Of piano Playing, died at her home
II 1ranistan court, this morning, aged
IS years. Mrs Kellogg, whose hus-
band. Alfred 8. kellogg, died many
years ago, was stricken with slight
shock about a week ago. Pneumonfa
followed resulting in her death. Mrs
kellogg was very well known as a
music teacher in which occupation
she continued to work until she was
81 years old. She was an active
member of the United Congregational
church Mrs. Kellogg came to
Bridgeport when q young woman and
the greater part of her long life was
spent here. She is survived by one
SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

days work is over, it's re-
Taxation to read a story that
carries the mind to different
scenes.
Here are all sorts of
stories mystery war love
adventure to make even
ings enjoyable and different.
BY William Macleod Raine-
Mavericks
Wyoming
Bucky O'Connor
A Texas Ranger
Ridgway Of Montana
The Brand Blotters
Cooked Trails and Straight
BY Robert w Chambers
Who Goes There.
By Arthur Stringer-
The Prairie Wife.
By Percy j Brebmer-
The Turbulent Duchess.
BY Florence Nj Kingsley
The Heart of Philure.
BY Natalie lincoln
By w w jacobs
Night Watches.
BY Payne Erskine-
Girl of the Blue Ridge.
Each excellently printed
and bound, originally pub
lished at $1.25 and $1.50-
60c
Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
FRIEND W. SMITH
VETERAN INVENTOR,
DIES Of PNEUMONIA
Prominent Bridgeport Man.
ufacturer Has Had Long
Business Career.

Friend W.. Smith, inventor, manu-
facturer and prominent citizen for a
great many years, died Saturday night
at his home. 1872 Lafayette street.
Although Mr. Smiths health had been
poor for several months, death was
idue to pneumonia with which he was
stricken 10 days ago. Mr.. Smith was
born in Cartwright, Delaware county,
N. Y, May Ii, 1929, the son of Friend
william and Mary Myers Smith HIS
ancestors were natives Of Holland and
England and most of them were In the
ministry. Eben Smith. his GRANDPA
Their, and James Matthew Smith, his
great uncle, were Methodist circuit
riders. who toured Connecticut and
Massachusetts,. His father was Tor 80
wears q minister. 1t was largely
through Mr.. Smiths efforts while post
master of this city that the post ONCE
was established in State street and
Bank street, at the site of the
present Bridgeport Public Market.
Mr.. Smith was postmaster in
bridgeport during the presidency OF
Abraham Lincoln. He was one of
the few men living in Bridgeport who
knew Lincoln.
After leaving the employ of
the government Mr. Smith entered the
manufacturing world with the Forces,
Ter Manufacturing Co. of this city. He
remained with this concern for some
time and In 1870 went to Nevada as
snnerintendent OF the Ellsworth Mil
& Mining Co., where he became ia
miliar with the milling and mining Oh
precious metals.
In 1873 Mr.. Smith organized the
Smith & Dgge Co., Of which ne was
presidcnt until his death.
Nm. Smith was the inventor OF De-
tween two and three hundred mecaan-
ical devices. Among them are many
locks. anciudanx most of the govern
,,1ent locks for which he had had the
contract for the last 20 years. Mr..
Smith was for many years q vestry-
man in Christ church. He was q al
rector IN the City National bank and
q trustee in the Mechanics & Farmers
bank. OF which he was an organizer.
He was q 3znd degree Mason, being a
member OF St Johns lodge, Hamilton
Commandery and Lafayette Consls-
tory. He was easo q past governor OF
the Seaside club and was tdentified
with the Algonquin and Brooklawn
clubs He was q member Of the Ma
tional Association Of Manufacturers
and was also associated with the
RrSdYeOort Historical and Scientific So
cietieA
IN 1908 Mr.. Smith celebrated his
6oth anniversary OF his marriage to
Aneellna. Amelia Weed Mrs Smith
died SIX years ago
MI. Smith Is survived by three sons.
Friend william, IT,, the patent attor-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
JOHN j. CARMODY.

John j., Carmody, an employee for
more than 80 years of the Bridgeport
Forge Co., died Saturday at his home,
331 George street, following an at
tack of acute nephritis. Mr.. Carmody
WAS born in Ireland, "a years ago,
but came to this country when but
Is years old He learned his trade
at the Bridgeport Forge Co. He was
a member of St Augustine's church
Surviving him are his widow, and six
children, Mrs. Fred Meyers, Mrs.
George Black, Miss Alice NJ, Miss
Agnes NJ, Henry NJ and Arthur Car
mody, four grandchildren, and three
sisters, Mrs. Stephen Vanstone, Mrs.
Eliza Drisco1l and Miss Della Car
mody Of Jersey City, N. j.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Join the
Dress-form Club.

A Hall-Borchert dress
form that will take all the
tiresome part away from fit
ting; ready to go to any
Bridgeport home where
dressmaking is done on pay
ment Of
one dollar
A form that is easily adj
iusted to reproduce figure of
nearly any woman. A form
that may be used for the diff
ferent members. of the fam
lily. A form that is going to
save lots of time and tired
ness during the Spring sew
inp-time.
Two models. respectively
$15 and $10, cash price.
At same price to members
of the Club. No extras Of
any sort.
Raight aisle. from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
prepared.

It's but few weeks to
playing-time.
Get ready!
Brush up on your game.
Take out the kinks that
Old Winter has put in.
Improve your game; cor
rect the faults, that develop
ed last year.
Here and Now; is time and
place to do it.
A Golfers Field is ready!
It's part of Sportsmen's
Corner.
There you may practice
both driving and putting.
And have benefit Of coach
ing by professional.
D B Carten, teacher at
several clubs, who laid out
the fine course at Hagers-
town, is here to give instruc-
tion.
Lessons; one hour or one
half hour.
Charge is reasonable
And one may begin the
real playing season in fine
fettle !!
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Expert Witnesses 2
Clash at Hearing

Hearing in the claim for compensa-
ton of Loretta Siegal, widow Of Frank
Siegal, Ia former employee of the Bel
KNAPP Manufacturing Co., before Com
missioner Buckingham this morning
developed into a technical fight be-
tween medical experts. Among those
who appeared at the hearing today
We're Dr.. John c. Lynch, DR.. Charles
N. Haskell, DR.. George c.. Garlick Of
Bridgeport and DR.. A. r. Diefendorf
Of New Haven Attorney Henry
Greenstein appears for the respondent
with Ebert Q. Hull appearing for the
claimant. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Girls Caught In Raid
Placed on Probation

The 10 young women and girls,
tranEtnx IN ago from II to % years,
who ware arrested by Detectives Ger
irtty and Teeley At the request OF Mrs
Margaret BurgeaR. probator officer,
Saturday evening, IN different cabaret
lestablishmenfs and cafe, were placed
;-on probation today by Judge Frederic
Baxt1eft. The police are detsrmined
ito stop the practice Of young girls
Visiting cabaret shows and drinking In
this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
SARAH j. JENKINSON.

Sarah j., wife of Simeon Jenkin-
son, died yesterday at her home. 40
Park street. following an illness OF
two weeks Mrs. Jenkinson was born
in England ~ years ago. She had
resided in Bridgeport for the last 20
years She was a member of Victoria
lodge, Daughters of st. George. Her
husband is her only survivor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Paul S. Pearsan
Sued for Milk Bill

Paul Spofford Pearsa1l, whose sum-
mer home at Black Rock is one OF the
show places of the colony has been
sued for 800 by the Mitchell Dairy, Co.
this. city. It is claimed Pearsan owes
q bill for goods delivered to his sum-
mer home. Papers in the action,
which is returnable to the common
pleas court, were served on Pearsan
In washington, D. c., where he is
spending the winter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
THOMAS F.. SWEENEY

Thomas F. Sweeney, a letter carrier
Of 42S Arctic street, died at the Bridge
port hospital Saturday night, following
an operation for appendicitis Mr..
Sweeney, who was 26 years old, had
only recently joined the postal service.
He is survived by his father, two sis
tiers, Mrs Richard Murphy and Miss
Elizabeth Sweeney. and a brother, Ed
ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
THREE ARE ARRESTED
FOR ROBBERY OF MAILS

AIbuqusrqne. N NJ, March Theft
upf pouch Of registered mail report
ed to contain more than $4,000 at the
Atc11ison, Topeka = Gaute Fe station
On the night OF Feb 20 led to the
Earrest here today Of Tom Riley, Mrs
sRz4by RApp and Charles Garrett, a
railroad mail clerk Of Amarillo, Tex.
o6,cers zaad they found 1880 in a
trunk IN Rf1eys room after the ar
rest Garrett raid he could prove his
innocence and the woman denied hay
ling knowledge Of the theft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
EDWARD sTIISING.

Edward Stilsing, of SIT East Main
street, died yesterday morning at the
Bridgeport hospital following an op-
GRAFTON. Mr.. shlsing was 40 years
old He was a teamster, known
throughout the city. Surviving him
are his widow, two step daughters
two step sons, Char1eS and Walter
Reed of this city and one grand
child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
CRIMINAL SUPERIOR
COURT WILL CONVENE
AT 10 A. M. TOMORROW

1T is reported that the trial of Will
Ham A. Halliday, charged with arson,
will be started this week in the GRIM
inal superior court. The court will
convene at 10 tomorrow morning with
Judge Joel III. Reed on the bench.
He will sake the place of Judge How
ard j. Curtis, who is prevented by ILL
ness, from presiding. There are
about % minor cases ON the docket
which will be disposed of this week..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
MICHAEL b RYAN.

Michael B. Ryan, for many years
an eInp1oye of the Holmes & Edwards
Silver Co., died Saturday night at his
home, $50 Stratford avenue, follow
ing a brief illness. Mr.. Ryan was
member Of the w. o. w He is sur
vived by his widow, his mother, who
resided In Shelton, two sisters, Miss
Catherine Ryan and Mrs. John will
son and a brother, John Ryan Of this
city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
pUIIC HEARINGS.

Public hearings will be held in the
common council this evening on petit
tions establishing an eight-foot
building line in Harbor street and in
Ferris street. both sides, from Arthur
street to Harbor street; on the petit
ton OF the park commissioners for
the extension OF Chalmers and Ban
croft streets. East Elton street and
Morgan avenue eastward to the new
Beechwood park; also on the petition
OF John and Theresa Chiota to build
over the; line at 1914 and 200 North
Washington avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
WIDOW LACEY HEIR

! In his viii offered for probate to-
,dAy, George NJ Lacey, formerly a
j4oremAn at the Wheeler & Wilson
factory leaves his estate to his widow
Catherine Louise Lacey. She is nam
i ed executrix without bond. The es-
tate consists OF property in Oak street
and cash In banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

blue old Here is with stripes in rich color
and at intervals that stripe is broken by blocks made up
of black and white dice There end to the and
varied patterns, almost
Voles in plaids, stripes and lowered patterns in
unique figures, 38 inches wide- 800 yd.
Striped and paided voiles, in embroidered pat
terms and with corded mercerised stripes yard
wlde,- ~ SOC I'd.
Rich but decatetoned voiles in plaids stripes and
dots, 80 inches wide,- Csc I'd.
Pain-hued voiles in range of colors that includes
the delicate evening tones, yard wide,- n
25c 45c and SOC yd.
Gabardne for skirts, block designs mostly, SO
inch,- 85c yd.
Sport stripes in many colors yard wde-25c I'd.
MILDLY poplins in several effective sports-sripes com
binatons, 9 yard wide,- 25c yd.
Beach cloth for skirts in effective sports stripes of
excellent weight and finish launders especially we'll yard
wide SOC I'd.
floor,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Paul Ralmond,, Cornwall Smith, 80,
advertising man Of Queens, L. l., and
Marie Lynge, p, daughter Of Carl H
Lynge, 1910 Main street, were issued
a marriage license today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
MRS. FRANK LEE.

The funeral of Mrs. Frank J. Lee
was held this morning from the I'M.
dertaking parlors of Rourke &
Boucher at $3.50 and from st. Charles
church at 10 o'clock where Rev.
Thomas G1oster celebrated the high
mass of requiem The interment was
in the family plot at st. Michaers
cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Some richest curtains
are lace beautified.

How finely the handsome lace contrasts with the net
of fine texture!
What excellent effect the curtains have as one sees
them draped.
How greatly they will gain in beauty as they are
hung in ones own home! sN
French cable net with edge of real linen Cluny-
1915
Fine French cable net with both deep insertion and
handsome edge Of deep Cluny- $3.50 to $3.50
Marqusette with real Cluny edge and Insertion
1915 to $6
Fancy net with edge Of attractive lace $3.50
Effective plain cable net with lace edge and inser-
ton $3.50 to SIS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
Head

Because of its tonic and laxative eff
feet, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing ner-
vousness nor ringing In the head.
There Is only one "Bromo Quinine."
e. w, GROVES signature on box. 2Rc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Read at least
one story a week

There is
enjoyment
for every,
b Q d y in
reading at
lea S t one
good story
a week.
w b e n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
OBITUARY
HUGH ROPER.

Hugh Roper, Of 27S East Main
street, died yesterday at the Bridge
port hospital following two weeks Of
illness OF pneumo nia. Mr.. Roper was
80 years old and machinist. He
lis survived by sister in Salt Lake
City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

aaOUsES FOR sALE-Nerth End
New two family house. Improve
ments, Price e4,450. Cash $3.50.
Nets % psr cent, State. Realty Co.,
o3E Main Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
ton
What remarkable
embroidered beauties

Here is honeycomb bedspread embroidered in
colors!
It is delightful The colors blend contrast with
splendid effect The pattern is And what a
pretty air it will give to the bedroom.
Other pieces to be used with it "a number of them
But the needlework section is just glowing and brim
ming with beautiful and novel things, especially!
New luncheon and bridge sets; luncheon sets of "a
inch center with hafdozen each 6-inch and Pinch
doyies stamped for solid and for Frencknot embroid
ery,-$1 and $3.50
Lawn pieces for bedroom both stamped and tint
ed for outline 'crossstitch solid embrolderng
There all the pieces to make complete sets; each in
package with the thread for embroiderng pillow
pi-cushion candeshades, boudor cap, dressing SACK
each Of fast color and guaranteed to launder nicely
to 75c
White linen centers in sizes from Is to 4nch-5Oc
to 1915.
White linen scarfs 20 inches wide and &c. 45 or 81
inches long-$1 to $3.50.
Fine batiste and nainsook undergarments and taste
full shirtwasts handsomely stamped, 81 and $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
OBITUARY
CONGRESSMAN M. F. CONRY,

Funeral Director John f. Gallagher
went to Washington, D. c., on Satur-
day and returned to New York with
the body Of his cousin, Congressman
Michael F. Conry of the Seventh New
York district, whose death occurred in
a Washington hospital on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

10 SELL FURNITURE OF rooms,
party leaving city. will sell whole
or In part. r. Giraird, Fairfield,
Benson Switch.
S.E h&p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

COKTIZ q. ROCKWELL, Plumb.
Ing and Heating, jobbing speciality
1851 Main and Hillside Avenue
Phone 3sS-z. ~ BIO 1T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05
Dainty cottons;;
pretty dresses.
And remarkably smart sports skirts !

There isIa glowing beautiful
collection Of fancy cottons
that invites to the planning OF
frocks and Of sports attire.
Some Of fine and almost
flmy texture; voiles and such.
These Mostly in dainty col
ors and small patterns-but
some in striking plaids, and
some with great large round
figures; and some with tinted
background upon which are.
alluring Oriental figures.
= Others of stout weave and
firm surface; gabardines and
poplins and beach cloth, for
example. These in the bril-
liant colors and striking
stripe so delightful for sports
attire.
Here is one with large blacks
in GOLD O1. green NO1, 7,11ryo1a O1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

All England is ringing with the
praises of General Frederick Stanley
Maude, who recaptured from the
Turks the Mesopotamian town of Kut-
on the Tigris, the scene Of
General Townshend's surrender on
April %, 1916, with 5000 men. The
present movement Of the British
against the Turks began Dec. 13.
General Maude saw active service be-
fore the present war in the Soudan
and South Africa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-05

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-08-04
AMATEUR VAUDEVILLE

A vaudeville entertainment, which
some Of the society young people Of
WoodyIllc had given With much sue
cess in that tGWu for the benefit Of the
Red Cross. was repeated In 81 Fran.
clsyllIo Tuesday night a pytbtan Halt
The program was amusing and there
fore much enjoyed by the audience
aud IA nest SUM VAS realized for the
great charity the Red Gross. the
amount being divided between the
local auslluies Of the two towns, each
getting SIS This must be- considered
very good In EIea ol the short notice
Besides the cast a humber Of others
motofed from WoodyilIe, among them
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace. Mr and Mrs
Rpbt Lewis, Misa bertha l4ataue Mrs
tEitlrtou Lewis and daughter. Mrs
McGchrc, Miss MaFsalls, Mrs MeGiu
Messrp l. T yeutress Jrs Chas Hen
aerson, Merrill After the stage pro
gram dancing followed until midnight
Mrs o Leonard, Mrs Mcguire anC
Robert Lewis furnished the music
Lemonade vas sold and swelled th,
receipts.