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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Entire Navy Strength of Nation Mobilized
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Continued From Page Ond) The senate military committee also had the army bill under consideration today.
 Without congressional action the only thing the war department can do to increase the nations authorized armed forces is to order the regular army expanded to full war strength.
 It seemed likely today that a large part of the wars cost, which for the first year alone may run far above the s, 500, 100000 already asked from con- gress, even to $5,0OO, 900, 900, will be raised by higher taxes on incomes, in- heritances and excess profits. An an- nouncement from Secretary McAdoo of details of the $474, 100000 bond issue already authorized but not issued was expected at any time.
 Conferences on finance problems were begun today between Secretary McAdoo and members of the senate finance committee and the house com mittee on ways and means.
 Announcement will be made soon that free admission to American har- bors has been granted to war vessels of the Allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Tall Man and Short One Rob Quarrynan
 of His $200 Payroll

Jostled by two men as he was passing through the door of a trolley car, north bound, in Main street this morning, Henry Berger, of 764 How ard avenue, was robbed of $200 in bills, which he had just drawn from the F1rst-Bridgeport National bank. Berger, who operates a stone quarry, and is engaged in the trucking busi- ness, had drawn the money to pay of his employees this noon.y
 Berger discovered his loss after en- tering the car and taking a seat The money had reposed in a wallet in his hip pocket. He is unable to give any more adequate description of the pick pockets than the fact that one man was tall and the~other short.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Armory Now Hub of
 War Preparations
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(Continued From Page One.) two company commanders worked ad- mirably when the enlistment calls ar rived here"
 It was explained that no particular significance attached to the fact that the President called the Second and Fourth companies, c. A. C., and not the Eleventh or the sanitary detach- ments Under military regulations the Presidents call to each company is necessary for the liberalization of all troops. It is expected that calls for the other units may come at any mo- ment.
 It was said at headquarters that the Second and Fourth companies are practically complete. Re-examinat ton which is being conducted today by army surgeons may honorably dis charge from the service a few of the men in ranks but sufficient volunteers are on hand to fill the vacancies
 The ranks of the Eleventh company are practically filled, it was admitted at the armory today, with the possible exception of our men. Two buglers are said to be needed in this company.
 Naval Militia Called.
 The Ih1rd D1VlSlOn Naval Militia was called into service at o'clock this morning. All members report ed promptly. After inspection of arms and equipment the men were dis dismissed until II o'clock when they aiyain assembled. The unit was said to be in marching order by noontime. No instructions for departure from this city had been received
 The ranks were fully recruited with the exception of cooks and mess at- tendants. These, it was not believed. are hard to find because of the fact that they are granted additional pay and eat and sleep in the officers quar- ters.
 Tn the aviation corps of the Third Division, N. M., the ranks were filled with the exception of four electri- clans, four machinists and two car penters.
 The field commissary department of the Coast Artillery Corps. under g government requirements are furnish ing exceptionally good food in a per tod of high cost of living. The army regulation of 40 cents day per man finds breakfast with coffee rolls, ba- con and two eggs today, and dinner of "slum," the technical army name for delicious beef stew which sent its savory odor about the armory at noon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
THE HOWL AND DRY GOODS co.

starting to posts previously selected for them to relieve every active off, cer now on shore duty and whose services can be spared. The active. men will go to the fleets, active and reserved and to merchant craft all ready surveyed and listed, and to be drafted into the federal service.
 Naval Coast Defense.
 Men will be enrolled in the Naval Coast Defense Reserve on Sunday, April 9th, between the hours of 500 a. m. and 4 p. m. at the Naval recruit ing office, s62 Chapel street, New Ha- ven. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
FELIX LAUTER IS CONE FROM
 OFFICES HERE
Man Whose Labor Bureau Was Under Suspicion, Is
 Not In Bridgeport.

Coincident with the sudden disap- 1 pearance of Felix Lauter, of this city, who formerly maintained an Austro- German labor bureau at 83 Fairfield avenue, and who was held as a mater. ial witness in connection with the plots of Fay, Scholz and other Ger l man agents to blow up ships leaving New York harbor, speculation is rife as to whether or not he has been spirited to Atlanta by the federal auth critics.
 Lauter's name was found in corre- spondence seized by secret service men from the effects of defendants who have been sent to jail for conspiring to commit deeds of violence in this
 country. Shortly after he had been taken to New York to testify in the trial of the bomb defendants his office in the Warner building was entered
 and footed of valuable papers. It was learned today from Washing ton that secret service men have been given orders to arrest all persons, "60 in number, who have been identified with various conspiracies in the
 United States
 ! Efforts to locate Lauter through
 Richard Zinkernagel, an attache to the Springfield Mfg. Co.,, who was also
 detained as a witness in the bomo trials proved futile today. It was stated at ZinkernagePs office that he had left town on a business trip for the firm"
 After Lauter's office ha' been loot ed he moved from Capitol avenue to Hillhouse avenue. His stay in the | latter residence proved short and he l removed to one of the neighboring 1 beaches. Lauter is known to have
 been in this city within the last few weeks.
 If the federal authorities so desired
 they have the legal right to apprehend ard immediately consign suspected foreign agents to the Atlanta prison until the termination/o of the war, with out trial or formal legal procedure of any description. Capt b. O. Gro; nan stated today that any arrests of foreign agents would be made by se- cret service men and the local author ities would not be consulted or Know anything about the matter. Lauter is a mechanical engineer or great ability His office in Room sos of the Warner building contained
 some motors, and mechanical devices with which he said he was exper1- menting, but he carried bureau there 1 to get jobs for Germans and Austrians l in this country. It was suspected tnas inc bureaus existed for the purpose or taking skilled men away from shops making munitions for the Allies' put this Lauter frequently denied. l The office was frequently visited pS aliens who, judging from their conver- sation, had travelled extensively.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
School Addition In St. Michael's R. c.
 Parish Is Planned

Acquisition by St. Michaeps Polish R. c. church of the Lucie A. S. Cowd property in Sterling street between Church and Kossuth streets discloses that the parish now owns all that property from street to-street in Ster- ling.
 The new acquisition will be utilized as an addition to the parish school and with other properties already pro- cured will make an enlarged area for playground purposes. The parish has recently increased with great rapid ityi
 It was announced at the church to- day that masses tomorrow will be held at 5:45, 8, and 10:30 a. m. and vespers. The first and last mass, will be high ones
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
rangement had been made.

engagement had been made.
 Mobilization means the immediate organization of the coast patrol serv- ice and the taking over of the swift, privately owned motor craft already enrolled. Volunteer crews for these boats will be called out also. While the men were assembling, tele- graphic orders to contractors in all parts of the country were on the wires providing supplies of every kind that will be necessary. The messages were ready for instant dis patch when Secretary Daniels gave the word.
 Under the call for the reserves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
SALOON BRINGS SC, 7ss

The fact that saloon at Church and Pembroke streets was recently sold for $6,735 was brought out toda, when papers were filed in the com mon pleas court in suit brought by F. William Bauer of this city against John Lukacs and John Severnak of .his city. Bauer is suing for $500 commission. He claims the defend ants employed him as a broker to pur- chase the saloon and after he had conferred several times with the own CT the defendants themselves made the deal. He says he has been un- able to collect his commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
ERANK PLUNKETT.

The funeral of Frank P1unkett, em- ploye of the Remington Arms Co.,, who died as a result of injuries re- cefved when he was struck by a freight train in Fairfield, was held privately from the undertaking par lors of George P. Potter at 1o:30 this morning and from St. Augustine's church at II o'clock where Rev. Ed ward V. Murphy read the services A delegation was present from the Loyal oexanixation acted as bearers Burial was in tho family plot In St. Michaels s cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Lace Manufactory
 Takes Over Block
 From Housing Go,

A. and D. Henkels. Inc, owners of the large lace factory bearing their names in Connecticut avenue have legally taken possession of the whole block of houseS between Waterman
 street and Connecticut avenue now be- ing completed by the Bridgeport Housing co. Transfer of the deeds was c1npleted this week when a rnortg!fe deed was reep3ded with the town aerk for $l2 ,oU0s in favor of the Bridgeport Savings bank
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
CARD OF THANKS

We the undersigned desire to ex- press our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors who assisted us in our recent bereavement in the death of our husband and father, and to all who sent floral tributes to the funeral and especially to the Machin- ists and Toolmakers of the U. M. c. Co.,. and Testing department of the American Graphophone Go.
 s MRS. DANIEL PENDERGAsT
 AND FAMILY.
 2086 Fairfield Ave,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
AUGUSTA S. PLYMPToN

Augusta S. Hamilton. wife of Will bur H, Plympton, died at her home, 101 Merchant street, this morning, aged 4s years, Mrs. Plympton was born in Bridgeport, Vt She had lived in this city a number of years. She was a member, of the Memorial Baptist church. Her husband survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
SPECIAL SALE

The sale of Fairfield Underwear Co. will end Saturday, April IA. We still have a large assort- ment of Laces and Elm broideries, also chil- dren's drawers in all sizes, 2 to IA years.
 THE FAIRF HELD UNDERWEAR co. I. A. KENYON, Supt.
 U ' S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Housatonic Ice
 Breaks Small Trees

In order to prevent further damage from ice cakes in the Housatonic riv- CT, the county commissioners today decided to extend the cement wall along the bank of the river near Zoar bridge, Sandy Hook. The wall is al- ready 200 feet, long. In the recent spring freshets the river has risen from the ordinary depth of six feet to Is feet and huge cakes of ice have floated over the banks, in some cases breaking young trees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
TO BUILD FACTORY.

R. B. Halsey & Co.,, at present To- cated in Cannon street, will erect large factory building near Park and Fairfield avenues. Acquisition of the property in that vicinity was made some months ago. A new and attract i've building is projected by the own CTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
MICHAEL OEFINGER.

The funeral of Michael Oefinger was held from his late home 549 Brook street at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. H. G. Weimer, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the services Delegations were pres ent from Samuel H. Harris lodge, l. Q. O. F. and Schwaben Benevolent society and members of these were the bear CTS. Burial was in Lakeview ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
{. FRANK F. BRADSHAW.

The funeral of Frank P. Bradshaw was held from his late home, 143 Main street, at g :30 this morning and from Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock, where Rev. Matthew Judge read the services. Delegations were present from the Machinists' union, Pioneer Camp, w. o. w., and the Loyal Orr der of Moose. The bearers were Jas. Mnllaney, John Temple, Joseph Car roll, Thomas Duesnell, Thomas Raw son and James Blaisdell Burial was in st. Mlchaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
FRANK BRUNDAGE.

The funeral of Frank Brundage was held from his late home, 54 Richard son street, at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. Everett A. Burns, pastor of the Wash ington Park M. B. church, conducted the services. Burial was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Bridgeport Boy Twirls No-Hit Game
 For Lehigh's Nine

Bob Hurley, son of MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Hurley of this city, pitched a no-hit, no-run game for Lehigh uni versity yesterday aganst Washington & Lee. He struck out Il batters and his work received much favorable mention in the press. Young Hurley was a crack athlete at Bridgeport high school a few years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

time today.
 It was announced today that many National Guard officers were passing examinations for officers rank in the United States forces. Those who have already stood examinations are Albert Merritt, William A. Anderson and Dr. H. B. Lambert.
 Take Over Launches.
 Complete mobilization of the navy was ordered by Secretary Daniels inn nediately after the cabinet meeting yesterday. The naval militia and naval reserve, totaling nearly, 15,000 men, will join the colors within two or 'hree days. Even preliminary ar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
OBITUARY
EMILIA PIMA.

Emilia, wife of Manuel Pima, color cd, died at her home in Avon street, Stratford. this morning, aged 2S years. Mrs. Pina's death was due to pneu- monia. She was born in Cape Verde islands. Her husband survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Saturday, April 2, 1917.
Unusual test of Neponset Flooring.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

TheF bobbin factory of the Dana's Courtney Co.,, at Chicopee, Mass, was destroyed by fire. at loss of $780, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Henry l.. Stimson, former secretary of war (upper man in pictures) and Frederic R. Coudert, New York law yer, are touring the middle west to- gether on a two weeks speaking trip in favor of universal military train ing and service. They left New York on April 1. The schedule of the trip included Detroit and Ann Arbor, Mich, Chicago, Des Moines, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha, Topeka St. Jo- seph, Kansas City, Mo-, St. Louis and Indianapolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Orders for the arrest of about 65 Germans in this country have been sen sens cut by the Department of Jus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

The Italian Senate adopted reso- lution directing that formal con. gratulations be sent to President Will son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

five hundred negro educators at tended the annual state convention of negro teachers at Montgomery Ala
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Senator Warren of Wyoming an- nounced he will retire at the expira- tion of his present term, March 8, 1919.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
New rag rugs with borders.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07
Cut glass to brighten
 the bridal table.

Celery sets, $3.25 to $6. Electroliers, $10 to $35. Ice-cream trays, -$$4 to $6. Nappies, 5 and 6 inch,-- $1 to $3.5O. ;. Spoon trays $1 to $3. Water sets,-$4 to $27.50. Punch bowls, ,-$30 and $35. Vases, 8 to 16 inch,-65c to $20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-07

Weather: Fair tonight; Sunday partly cloudy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-30
ENEMY CRUSHED BY FRENCH
Repulse Strong German Attacks on
the Aisne and Verdun Fronts
loo Prisoners Taken.

Paris, Aug. 2S.-Strong German at
tacks were made on the Aisne and YER
dun fronts. The war Office announces
that the assaults were broken up by
the French fire and that all French po-
sitions were maintained. More than
100 prisoners were taken.
Another smashing blow by the
French on the right bank of the Meuse
In the Verdun sector Melted a gain OF
about two-thirds of mile on a front
Of two miles and a half, giving the
French possession of the Posses and
Beaumont woods and bringing them to
the outskirts of the village of Beau
mont. The French advances. posts
have reached the outskirts OF Bethfn.
court and the banks of the FORCES
brook Two German, attacks. on the
heights of the Mouse were ,,repulsed
with large losses.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-30
LOAN MAY CAUSE WAR
AUSTRIA READY TO SEND ULTI-
MATuM TO THE U. S,
Americas Financial Aid to Italy E4-
peeted to Lead to HostiIities With
Vienna Government.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The POSSIBLE
ity that Austria and perhaps other al
lies of Germany may soon declare war
against the United States because of
the financial aid given TO Italy is rec
ognized by administration officials.
1t was carefully explained that there
is nothing in the existing situation,
either diplomatic or military, that
would cause the United States to take
initiative, but that an. anomalous state
of affairs does, exist was not denied.
Relations Of the United States with
Germany's allies are defined as still a
state of broken diplomatic relations.
Officials hesitate to describe them as
unfriendly, although admitting that
they scarcely could be called friendly.
The policy of extending aid to the coun-
tries fighting certain of Germany's al
lies will be continued, and it was adj
mitted that Austria or any other ally
might, perhaps not improbably, con-
strue such assistance as a warlike act.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-30
FINDS HUMANE DIVER CHIEF
Captain Crooks Of American Ship
Treated courteousIy and Helped
to Safety.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 2S.-Capt.
Cyrus w. Crooks, master of the Amer
lean bark Christiane, which was sunk
by a German submarine August near
the Azores, says he was told by the
German commander that he 'hated to
sink American ships '.s
Captain Crooks on arrival here on
an Italian liner said he was bound
home from London when he met the
German submarine. Not being armed,
he surrendered.
"We left the Christiane in two
boats" Captain Crooks said. II was
invited by the U-boat captain to bring
three of my men and come aboard. We
were taken into the officers cabin and,
after giving me a receipt stating my
ship had been sunk, the commander
ordered luncheon Iserved.
more than once he declared he
hated to sink American vessels. An
other thing that appeared to worry
him were stories he had heard of sink
ing of lifeboats by submarines.
al really can't believe those stories,
he said, and so far as l am concerned
no lIfeboat will ever meet such a fate
from my ship
1--WE spent two hours on the subma-
rine while the Germans removed from
the Chrlstiane all her supplies and
sunk her with bombs. The captain
then escorted us to our boats and gave
us the direction of nearest land.
''The submarine was about 400 feet
long and carried two six-inch guns.
The name signed to the receipt l have
Is Capt. J. Erlinger, German navy. We
landed safely at Ponta Delgada."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-30
U-BOAT WAS SPLIT ENTWAIN
British Submarine Made Short Work
of Enemy's Under Sea Craft.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 2S.-The
destruction of German submarine
with the loss of its entire crew by a
British submarine in the Atlantic
ocean was described here by the cap
tain of British steamer which was
torpedoed by the enemy submersible.
The trader, Which was attacked on
a voyage from this country to Brit
ish port, returned here after being
repaired abroad.
According to this captain, the COM
mander of the German submersible
attacked the British merchantmen
by firing his deck guns when the tor
pedo which struck her failed to send
her to the bottom. The traders crew.
who had taken to the open boats, wit
messed the arrival of the British sub
marine and it's attack on the German
U-boat, which was broken in two by
a torpedo from the British undersea
craft
The steamship crew then boarded
their vessel, pumped her out and
reached British port.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-08-30
Five Years. work
HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

On last Sunday morning, Rev. c. ID.
Loehr preached his farewell sermon
to the First Reformed congregation
On May 26. 1912, Rev. Loehr preached
his first sermon here as Pastor Of the
First Reformed church to II people.
There were then just 40 members on
the church roll, and only 80 active
members on the field. Rev. Loehr took
for his text. Other foundation can
no man lay than that which is laid,
which is Christ Jesus our Lord" He
then emphasized that the foundation
was laid; but the building was yet to
be done. On last Sunday, the Pastor
took the same text for his closing SER
mon, and gave resume of the 1--WE
years work, and pointed the way for
future activity. The resume revealed
that in the five years Just 1870 members
were added to the original 40, twenty
nine of whom Joined by letter and 101
from the world by profession of faith.
40 persons have been dismissed or
dropped in that time, leaving net
membership of 1870 on. May l.. 1917.
During that time the Pastor baptized
"a persons, married IS couples, and
buried 81 dead, fiourishing G, E. So
ciety with membership of S8 at pres
ent, has been formed, a Wemans Mis-
sibnary Society has done splendid
work for several years, the Sunday
school has more than doubled in en-
rollment and in effectiveness; extern
siye improvements have been made on
the church; an elegant, most con-
venient parsonage has been built; one
member has already been licensed to
preach the Gospel; and the people
have contributed s6,619, or an average
of almost SIS per member, for each
year of their membership, for Christ
ian work. Everyone in Second Ward
knows there is live church in it, and
the community feels its power. The
congregation today is united and has
a mind to work. New and competent
leadership is almost certain for the
very near future. The church has an
open field and is in good repute. SO
that the next FIVE years should yield
abundant increase and fruitage.
A large congregation of members
and friends gathered for the closing
service Ex-elder Chas. w, Clark and
family drove down from Prairie City
for the day Two persons were confirm
ed and three children were baptized.
Strong emotion stirred many hearts in
this closing service of pastor and peo-
pie in the place where Jesus had so
often met with them in restoring and
redeeming power; and Pastor Loehr
expressed the faith that Jesus would
often manifest his presence in similar
ways in the days and years to come.