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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
TRUST COMP ANIES
 ANDLSTATE BANKS MAY FEDERALIzE
Bridgeport Institutions Likely to Be Enrolled in
 Reserve System.

All the state banks and trust com panies of Bridgeport will soon be en- rolled in the federal reserve system of America, it is believed by prominent bankers in this city.
 No. alone does the necessity for mu- tual banking cooperation in aid of the government WET plans demand such a contingency, but measures have been introduced into Congress which will make the restrictions so favorable for the amalgamation that it will be come a popular movement. Several trust companies in the city of Boston, the first of national banks other than the federal reserve, are re- ported from Washington to have joined. News despatches say that renewal of efforts on nationwide scale to bring banks into the federal reserve system will be made soon as part of a comprehensive program .lookinG to the further mobilization of the coun- Ftrys financial resources.
 Legislation looking to this end was favorably reported yesterday to the Senate by Chairman Owen of the banking and currency committee. The committee not only favors enactments of amendments to the reserve act, which failed at the last session of Congress, but proposes new ones, which it believes, if enacted, would result in removing one of the chlef objections of state banks to coming into the system-the restriction now imposed against interIocking director ates.
 Limitations have reached the fed eral reserve board recently that an appreciable number of state institu- tions in Connecticut are seriously considering the adyisability of enter ing the system.
 At present there are 7,600 banks, mostly national, in its membership and in the face of financial demands confronting the nation because of war, the cooperation of 22,500 banks not at present in the system is CO., sidered highly desirable.
 President Charles G. Sanford of tn First st-Bridgeport National bank, for merly a director in the Federal Re- serve bank when interviewed today by a representative of The Farmer, said:
 "I do believe and sincerely hope that every state bank in Connecticut will come into the federal reserve system for that is the only way the system can be made a success to the entire country. C
 ''The federal reserve system is be- coming more popular among bankers of all classes today. Many bankers waited at the start to see how the system would work out There was
 (Conunued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
Expect Election of New London Woman at
 Relief Corps Meeting

The election of officers late this aft ernoon at the convention of the Wom- en's Relief Corps, of the G. A. R., in session at the First Presbyterian church, will probably result in the fol- lowing women being chosen: Presi- dent, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Spicer of New London; junior vice president, Mrs. Grace Wedge of Bridgeport, and treas urer, Mrs. Florence Hayden of Meri- den. The new officers will be in- stalled late in the afternoon after which the convention will close.
 The morning session was occupied principally with the report on the w. R. Cromwell home in Cromwell, read by Mrs. Harriet Bodge of Hart ford. Following Mrs. Bodge's report, the reports of various committees were read.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

purpose. When the census has been completed report will be sent to the Connecticut committee on food SUD- ply, recently apppointed ivy Governor Ho1comb. MT. Harris said:
 '@The manufacturers of this city are acting as a unit in cooperating With the resources mobilization committee. Not only in the matter of food pro dnction but in many other industrial features, Bridgeport will try to be foremost in the campaign advocated by President Wilson.
 Although government orders have not been prevalent in Bridgeport to date 1t is unquestioned here that our factories will do a large part of the work of brining the army, navy and transportation systems of the country up to their highest efficiency Every manufacturer in Bridgeport holds himself in readiness to tackle such work as may be submitted to him and will prosecute it with despatch.
 ssThe formation of branch of the American Society of Mechanical En- gineers which .is-now planned for Fairfield county will give it a techni- cal impetus second to no county in the state and far ahead of many other states.
 'Bridgeport's mobilization is now practically a unit. The county re- sources committee and the naval con- sulting board are cooperating today, and other social, industrial and civic bodies are pledging their aid. All will act under direction of the federal au- thorities as the call may be issued.'
 The letter received by the Marlfac- &,., D,~Nes ident Wilson reads: "At my request the American Society of Civil En- gineers, the American Institute of Mining Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers and American Chemical society are gratu- itously assisting in the needs of America at this time and confidently ask your united support in the inter- ests of the people and government of the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
Capital Uninformed
 On Cause of Firing

Washington, April 1S.-A report from a Cape Cod coast guard station forwarded to the navy by the Boston naval district commandant says there was heavy firing this morning at sea north of the station. Heavy guns were heard in rapid succession. No explanation of the firing was obtain able when the report was transmit- ted.
 Three coast guard stations in tho Cape Cod region joined in the report, saying that the firing was heard al 9:41 o'clock this morning. All agreed that the sound indicated the use of heavy guns fired in rapid succession
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
FRENCH, PUSHING DRIVE, TAKE 1 1000 UNIV N0UNDED
 PRISONERS IN 72 HOURS

s Paris April 1S-Iinportant pro- gross was made last night by the French in their attack east of Sois- ESons. The war office announces the capture of Chavonne and Chivy. The Preach pushed or north of these points, reaching the vicinity of Braye- en Laonnots.
 The Germans made three desperate counter attacks in the Champagne last night/ They were checked by the French, who inflicted heavy losses on the attacking troops. Since Monday the French have cap- tured upward of 14.000 unwounded Germans.
 In the Champagne large numbers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

SIGHfED PERISCOPE OF U-B0AT AFTER TORPEDO
 ATTACK, OFFICERS AVER

Washington, April 1S-The peril scope of submarine running sub merged was sighted by the deck of ficer. quartermaster and deck watch of the destroyer Smith early yester- day morning just before the wake of a torpedo was seen crossing the de- stroyer's bow.
 This information. was contained in wireless reports from the commander of the Smith, received today at the navy department. Navy officials said this confirmed the report of the pres ence of a GArman submarine in Amer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
BATTLE REPORTED OFF CAPE COD; AMERICAN
 SHIPS MAY BE ENGAGED

battle brougt Department Wash
  han al hour morning
  in   arenotpe to oreva
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

of. machine guns and trench mortars have been captured, also several cam non, including three of large calibre.
 LondonJ April 18-The British forces have made further progress north of St. Quentin and have cap- tured the village of Villers- Guislain. according to an official statement by the ar office today.
 The statement follows:
 During the night we made further progress southeast and east of Epehy and this morning captured the village of Villers-G -Guisaln with some prison CTS. We also improved our position in the neighborhood of Lagnicourt."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
Majority of House Military
 Committee Would Try
 Volunteer Plan Before Re-
 sorting to. Selective Con scription.
Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Bill As Present cd With Provision For
 saf President Goes to Capital.

Washington, April IS Op- ponents of tho selective con scription plan got the upper hand in tho House military committee today, voted 42 to 8 to have tho new army bill carry "a provision to first try to raise the new force by volunteers.
 Meanwhile the bill including the conscription provision YVES approved by the Senate mili- tarY committee 10 to7.
 President Wilson went to the capitol today for conferences with Congressional leaders on the administration army bill and other measures.
 Tho president concentrated his at tention today on spromp* action by congress on tho now army bill. the espionage bIn. the river and harbo1 bill containing provisions for neces- tsary prebaredness work in harbors and several other measures bearing on tho war.
 The 1orce Of tho administration will be turned frs. on passage of the army bill with its selective conScrfption pro- vision in the senate. Once the senate Ihas adopted tho bnl administrator leaders think 1t will Dc easier to gel favorable action by the house. Indi- cations today were that many con- greesmen who have been opposing il now are ready to vote for it.
 The president conferred today with Chairman Summons of The senate finance committee: Chairman Fftzger- aid of the house appropriation conn niittee and Senators> Overman, Owen and Hoke Smith He asked for the Incorporation of all in speedy action o1 7 the administration war bills.
 MT. Wilson has told leaders of both houses that he will not sign river and hArbor bill unless it is without political appropriations and unless it makes provision for defense narbor works desired by the war department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
Skull Fractured In
 Fall Through Shaft

Frank Blair, ,27 years, employed by a construction company fell two stpries down the elevator shaft of Blue Ribbon garage in Fairfield avenue to the bot tom of the pit. His skull was frac- tured and his leg broken. He was removed to St. Nvincents hospital in the emergency ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
BELIEVE AMERICAN SHIPS ENGAGED

BELIEVE AMEitlC1AN SHIPS ENGAGED
 Boston, April 48Reports of heavy gun fire at the end Massachusetts bay sent thrill along the coast today Three coast stations Cod reported to the navy that they had counted distinct and repeated from the north and northeast of the tip of the cape.
 was believed at the navy yard that American engaged with the enemy. Inside the cape heavy fog hung the water but outside the weather clear and gentle breeze was blowing No warshp sighted by the three a ions and after 30 minutes the firing ceased. T
 It suggested that ships of the Allies which con stanty patrol duty might have with friendly ships and sautes had been excanged Hower naval men could not understand warhps active duty berayng their location through naval etiquette They believed that there salutng unless prearranged and of which there knowledge at the navy yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

fcan fwaters.
 The officer on watch on the Smith reported that the periscope was dis dnctly visible at distance of 800 yards from the ship. The quarter master and the members of the gun crew agreed in this respect.
 The report from the officer said the periscope was moving on a course parallel to that of the destroyer. The torpedo crossed the bows of the Smith at a distance of 30 yards, as reported yesterday, and today's statement add ed that all the men on the ship who saw it were experienced torpedo men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
NAMES MEDIATION BOARD.

Hartford, April 1S-Gov Holcomb named today as the committee on mediation and arbitration: EdwardI w. Brodie Hartford; George l.. Fox and Patrick O'Meara: both s's = Hayen,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
REFRACTORY SOLDIER JAILED.

Arthur c. Davis, an artilleryman stationed in this city, has been lock- ed up at police headquarters for breach of discipline at the request of his superior officer. Lieut.. Steward L. Bullwant. until he decides or finds the proper place to incarcerate Da- Ws1."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
Of Tip of Cape Cod.

Provincetown. Mass, April 18-, Heavy firing was heard off the tip of Cape Cod today. The regularity of the shots led to the suggestion that it might have been an exchange of sal lutes by naval vessels, although it was, said that vessels on active war duty are not permitted thus to reveal their positions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
U-b0AT SINKS SP PANISH SHIP;
 .18 ARE LOST

Madrid, April 18.7The Spanish ksteamer Tom has been torpedoed and sunk without warning. Eighteen lives were lost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18

Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs. / day probably showers:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-18
c. A. R. MEETS TOMORROW

The regular meeting of Elias Howe post, No. 3, e. A. R., will be held in Grand Army hall at o'clock tomor- row afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
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MAY 3. 1917.
RESPECT FOR THE UNIFORM.

Impressed by the incivilty Of civilians. OF most I'M
civil order bill has been introduced in the national
congress making it misdemeanor punishable by
nne not exceeding $500 any proprietor manager or
employe OF theater other place of entertainment
DO discriminate against any person lawfully wearing
the uniform army, navy. coast guard marine
orps OF the United States.
IL is disgrace 10 the civilian that law should
BE necessary. There been much contempt for
ne national uniform and too much discrimination
gainst the Of it. In many places sailors have
barred halls and from theaters simply
because they were in uniform. 1t assumed that
espectabe and therefore not entitled enjoy enter
Iainment in respectable places Many judges have in
reased this prejudice by enlist
i army or navy OF which South Bend has had
NO attempted examples.
with the declaration war. however. change has
ONE throughout the country, quite apart from any
legislation on he matter. Cleveland theater put
gnboard out inviting any wearing his countrys
inform TO come the theater's honored guest.
milar attitude Of appreciation for the uniformed de
sndcr of his country has developed everywhere. 1t
rings Kiplng's soldier who hustled about
th little respect Tommy" in peace times but
ost eeferentiay addressed Mr. Atkins" when his
Duntry needed him. 1t to have been the same
th the American soldier sailor
The attitude most UNJUST. There fine men
army and navy as in civilian occupations. The uni
rm marks them as citizens devoted to their coun-
Us defense. 1t is a uniform that patriotic citizens
ould respect. II represents them well the men
no it.
would do credit to the civilian if he learned
s2ect for the uniform without eompulson, but failing
at the dignity OF the national uniform should be pro-
cted by law probably will be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
SELLING TO HOUSEWIVES.

woman who tries to run her household as effective
comfortably possible Iongngly electric
washers and vacuum cleaners and off jOyousy to
Investigate subject hrst-hand what this
found in her supposedly enlightened city ought be
lesson TO statesmen everywhere
She had expected big electrical supply house would
carry makes of washing machines 1t had but
one the others before making her important
decision she had wander YEARLY from supply house
to department furniture each of which
carried make, in each which the salesman
denounced the other makes and branch.
In each place the salesman began with a memorized
talk drives clutches and many revolutions
forward and backbone Of which anything
her She began housewifely questions.
why should ! rinse the clothes by hand? Why not
the suds fill with clear and let the machine
do it?" The salesman looked blank 1t wasn't done.
IF l only lukewarm water l still have boil the
clothes; lukewarm water does not sterilze. The idea
clothes him. called
who had at home This had heard his
wife say so-and-so. the able get a
glnmer of light.
store the salesman stated firmly. Il am
here tell you how do your Washing madam.
merely show you how machine works"
Another had sit down and compute with pen
paper much per hour his make cost to run
None them realized that if they selling labor
saving devices intelligent their express
business tell these women to do their washing
cleaning other best way to utilize the
machine
Saving of them could grasp Saving human
energy by wasting" three of soap and fuel
was unheard of.
This woman is of disgust with the whole selling
business She wonders why salesman don't take women
seriously. womens practical problems and try
sell household appliances them as intenigently as
they sell factory machinery to men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03

The city gardener. who has only a
small space for cultivation must be
an intensive farmer. and there is no
crop with which intensive farming
gives better results than with toma-
toes, says today's bulletin from the
national emergency food garden
commission. which in cooperation
with this paper is promoting more
home gardens to insure a sufficient
food supply this year.
When tomatoes are grown COM
mercially in the country the vines
are usually allowed to sprawl out
along the ground. which they do to
the extent of several feet. Many of
the fruits thus grown are lost by
rotting.
If this were the only method Of
growing tomatoes they would not be
good crop for the home garden
because of the room they thus oc-
cupy. But by the use OF intensive
methods the plants can be brought
into such small compass that they
become one Of the heaviest food
producers TO the square foot OF
ground
The vines must he trained 10
climb. In hot houses, where every
foot of space is valuable. tomatoes
are always trained on trellises. In
the garden they can be tied 10 i've
foot poles. and in this way other
crops can he planted close 10 them.
One way TO do is TO pinch off the
side branches as they appear so that
all of the plants vigor will go into
the main stalk which can be train
ed up a pole Another way IS not 10
prune the plant but to fence in each
row with a fence about one foot
high on both sides OF the row or
I lay Stats across this fence 70 support
the vines The pruned plants can be
as close together as Is inches, the
I others about three feet.
Transplanting strengthens tomato
plants. and for that reason and also
+ because the growing season for them
is long. they are usually started from
/ seed in pots or boxes indoors and
then set out after the weather is
/ warm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
The Stars incline. but do not compel
HOROSCOPE
Thursday. May 3. 1917.


This should be a lucky day for
Saturn, Mercury and Neptune are
all in benefc aspect The sur.
Venus and Jupiter are adverse
The rule is an suspicious one for
whatever concerns mechanical con-
struction. civil, electrical and me
chanical engineers should beneti-
greatly.
II is favorable government Of
the stars for mines and excavations
% every sort. but the seers foreteI
an accident or damage TO the Pan
anna canal
There is prognostication :ha-
the aged will be called TO import
ant activities. saturn promises them
nigh duties and heroic service.
Congress comes under sway
making dissensiOns and serious dis
agreements hard TO avoid Members
nave direction presaging loss OF
prestige and unjust criticism from
the public
In the next Few months Oratory
viii come much to the front in pub
lie affairs. for the planets seem 10
promise great influence through the
/ spoken word. This applies 10 po-
litical leaders, evangelists. founders
of new cults and teachers Of every
sort.
New York city. Boston and other
eastern centers of population viii
offer an unusual field for philan-
thropic work during the summer,
when poverty and sickness will be
prevalent
again danger of serious strikes
is forecast, while riots are indicat-
cd for several cities.
While the stars seem, 10 menace
material things and to indica te
heavy losses to many persons. with
i'm the next few weeks. an access
of spiritual insight is promised
which will diminish the valuation
of worldly goods and bring compen-
sating comfort
An astonishing turn in Mexico's
affairs is proEnOJticated and this
Will bring about more settled condi-
tiOns before next autumn.
While there are signs Of grave
problems for the United States dur
ing the summer. the equinox prob
ably will bring a critical situation.
Persons whose birthdate il is
should not speculate and should be
careful i'm all dealings with super
iors.
Children born on this dav will
probably be reliable and indus
trious. These objects of Taurus are
usually very bright and much liked
by all classes.
Copyright. 1917
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
Fiue Minute Talks
By National Leaders

little simple and elementary truth
would be helpful Every man who
produces. who buys. who sells. is a
business man. Differences are only
of degree.
If the miller who grinds the grain,
or the butcher who packs the meat
are business men, then the farmers
who grow the grain, who raise the
hogs and cattle are also business
men.
Enlist him, then. where he be-
longs, in the ranks Of the countrv's
business men, and cooperate with
him in shaking off the parasites who
have fattened on his labor. and we
Will soon see farming recognized, as
Washington put it. the most an
cient. the most honorable. and the
most useful occupation of men"
Incidentally. il is not amiss to
mention "diversifications" which is
now so often in the mouths of our
people. This is very gratifying TO rs
of the national farmers union. We
fathered the word and the idea
which il denotes. For IA years we
have preached il. in season and ont
TO the southern cotton farmer and
the western grain farmer and ma
turally We are grateful at the great
accession Of converts to our doc
trine
True. We would have preferred
that this conversion should have
come by way of their heads rather
than there stomachs. but we are
hopeful that il will prove genuine
and be permanent II must not be
/ forgotten. however. that diversified
ton implies working capital and so
we come again 10 the point where
/ this business man who produces the
/ food 10y which We live must be treat
ed az business man and have free
! access to money on decent terms. in
order that he may produce more and
a greater variety. and thus be able
I 10 care better for himself and have
more 10 spare 70 those OF MS who are
| non producers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
THE MELTING POT
COME! TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.
SPADE UP YOUR LAWN.


When Adam
He lived o
And as he thus destructivey them
He that he o
Perhaps he didn't like farm perhaps him
some he TILED the soil
our city folks have been that rustic abors
Are the o
They've swarmed where Ukulees fancy
NJ
Meanwhile the price of and beans merry
Till only he who a position
Can without gasp pain OF his
And Britain.
Await no solemn summons police or legislature
But seize hoe ace OF Mad am Natur
The TO he us bearit
BY cultivation of the the squash and
aker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
tomatoes are Most
Satisfactory Crop
For Small Garden

The News Times is conducting
column with the cooperation Of the
National Emergency Food Garden
Commission To inspire the planting
Of more food gardens throughout
the country. Members Of the COM
mission are: Charles Lathrop Pack.
president of American Forestry as
sOciatiOn; Luther Burbank. DR.
Charles W. Eliot Prof Irving Fish
or. John Hays Hammond. Fairfax
Harrison, MyrOn T. Herrick, DR..
John Grier Hibben. Emerson Me-
Millin. A w. Shaw: Carl Vrooman.
assistant secretary Of agriculture:
Capt J. b. White, U. s. shipping
board; James Wilson. former secre-
tary of agriculture. You should
watch this column every day. Any
questions should be written on one
side Of the paper and sent 70 the
Garden Editor of the News Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-03
NOTICE To TAXPAYERS.

Monday. May eth. the last day for
paying taxes. The Treasures Of
fee will be open from Z TO o'clock
Friday and Monday evenings for the
benefit OF those who cannot come in
during the day.
EDWARD r. KELLER.
Advt. County Treasurer.