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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
(1S14)
Fire Insurance

The Lesislature of Connecticut, at their last session, desirous of affording its cdtizens the means of security against loss by fra, incorporated the New Haven Fire Insurance Company, with a capital of Two Hundred Thous- and Dollars and the liberty of increas- ing it to half a million of dollars.
 The Capital Stock has been paid and secured agreeable to the Act of Incor- ,poration; and the company are now ready to receive proposals, and to com mence the business of insurance.
 The amount of capital is sufficient to inspire general confidence in the ability of the company to pay all losses which they may sustain; and the bus mess will be conducted by the directors with hberality and fairness.
 The practice of insuring against loss by fire is becoming more general; and the necessity for a company for this purpose has been long experienced; particularly for the counties on the seaboard and the western parts of the state.
 The citizens of the state are now invited to insure their dwellings and to avail themselves of that security against calamity by fire which the Legislature intended to furnish. The terms of insurance will be seen in the printed proposals.
 Applications for insurance will be made to tho Secretary of the Conf pany who will receive and answed all letters on the subject. By order of the President and Directors.
 John H. Lynde, Secy. New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Barnum & Bailey
 Circus Attracts
 Crowds to Garden

The Barnum & Bailey circus which opened at Madison Square Garden Thursday afternoon, March 29 is fill ing the big auditorium twice daily. Only the name Barnum & Bailey grows old, for the purveyors of circus amusement of "the Greatest Show on Earth" have spared no expense to make this seasons show exceed the most sanguine expectation. Numerous new features have been secured at enormous expense and the expenditure has brought many big novelties.
 The spectacular pageant Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp" has 14O0 persons taking part besides 7S0 horses and camels and was pronounced by press and public a g1oriously irrides- cent eye feast.
 Three herds of elephants open the circus tournament and display an en- tirely new repertoire of sagacious dem onstrations, calculated to suit the most jaded taste.
 A novel feature of this year is Prince Marvel, the gyn1nastic chimpanZee who executes a complete horizontal bar act and does all the difficult feats accomplished by his human rivals; Solomon, in a novel performance, whose skillful antics will make you wonder fs he man or monkey" an- other feature are the stars of the Inn perial Chinese circus, who whirl, spin and slide from dizzy heights while hanging by their hair; the Five Han nafords, an entirely new idea in eques- trianism; Signor Bagonghi, Italy's comic equestrian; Miss Bird Millman, "A Fairy on a Cobweb''; Miss Ruth Budd, marvellous little lady gymnast; Pallenberg's Wonder Bears; Miss Left gel, a dainty bit of femininity who ac- complishes seemingly impossible mus cular feats; variety of clever comedy entertainers including the Four Com rades, the Randows, the Hart Broth ers,, H. Ritt1ey and Mertens and Arena; The Act Beautiful, ntroducing wonderful statue horses in scenes from master sculptors; Mile. Nadje, the per feet woman; the Siegrist-S -Silbon Troupe in dangerous displays of aeri- alism; Mime Bradna in a delightful display of color and charm in which thoroughbred horses and 8 score of dogs assist; Lady Alice and her pets and many other novel features. Hu- man freaks are exhibited this season in vast exposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
HAND CUT OFF IN
 BUZZ SAW, FARMER
 DISPLAYS COURAGE

His right hand severed at the wrist with the exception of a small portion of flesh, Ulysses Depree, 49 years, of Long Hill, was driven in an automo- bile past St. Vincent's hospital yester- day morning, by his employer, Irving Walker and taken to the emergency hospital.
 Dr. J. F. Canavan was forced to re- turn to St. Vincent's with the injured man. in the emergency ambulance. Depree works about the farm owned by Walker, who has a big cider mill . on the premises. This morning Depree was operating a buzz saw in the yard when his hand slipped and the saw cut clean through the bone. The member was amputated at St. Vincent's hospi- tai.
 Depree displayed remarkable cour- age. He never even moaned on the ride from Long Hdll to this city. Wal sker saved the injured man from bleed ling to death by making a tourniquet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Chamber of Commerce
 Committee to Boom
 Production on Farms

The following are the members of the committee appointedsby President B. P. Jones, of the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce to plan and execute the movement for cooperation be- tween the various towns and cities of the state, and the State Agricultural College, to increase the food prOduc- tion of the state of Connecticut this year by developing home and school gardens. Boys and Girls Pountry and Canning clubs:
 G. M. Landers, chairman, New Britain; H. J. Baker, Storrs; H. R. Branche, Norwich; w. I. Rullard, Danielson; G. E.. Crawford, Bridge port; c. P. Davis, Mhddletown; J. P. Elton. Waterbury; c. A. lIemenway Hartford; C.. E. House, South Man. chester; w. H. Lee, New Haven; A. T. Miner, New London; R. w. Perkins, Norwich: w. A. schenck, Meriden Robert Scovill. Lakeville; c. I. Stod. dard, Woodbridge.
 The work of the committee will also include cooperating with the farmers to assist them in raising larger crops this year.
 The following is resolution passed by the directors of the Connection, Chamber of Commerce at their meet ing last week and presented to Gov Ho1comb:,
 Whereas , All activities connected with the preparation for war are not of specifically military nature, Be It Resolved, That we, the di- rectors of the Connecticut Chamber o1 Commerce in meeting assembled herewith approve the enrolment of an industrial army to be composed of men essential to industries necessary to war and the division of all other men of military age into classes to be called for field service according to availability as to age and situation and as to dependents;
 Be It Further Resolved, That we commend to the consideration of the people of the State of Connecticut the principle of voluntary service in time of war and suggest the formation by civilian efforts, of Civilian Reserve to include the whole people of the state and to convene under the lead erSh1p of the Governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Music and Decorations Distinctive Features
 At Elks' Charity Ball

Two distinctive features of the E1ks' annual charity ball, to be held Easter Monday evening, April 9, at the Ca sino, will be the music and decora- tions. The music committee has ar ranged for exceptional concert and dance programs that will be given by Murray's orchestra, augmented for the occasion.
 The decorations will be novel. Myr- iads of -colored electric lights, with festoons of Elks' colors, will be used in the decorative scheme. The decor ators will start work Friday and their efforts will transform the big auditor ium into a most beautiful sight.
 The general committee will hold an important meeting at the Elks' home tomorrow evening, when final details of the ball program will be completed. It is desired that every committee member be present.
 According to the present outlook the attendance at the ball this year will surpass that of previous years, and will include a great number from neighboring cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
SOLDIERS EAT s.BEEF BRAWN,'

London, April "A new army ra- ton to replace the familiar "hully beef'' has been issued to a large sec tion of the home armies in Great Britain. It is known officially as "beef brawn,'' and resembles in ap- perance the familiar pressed beef. A sausage ration has proved a great suc- cess in another section of the home armies, and arrangements are being made to increase it's use, while further large issues of Canadia ann fish -e large issues of Canadian fish and homegrown rabbits have been order ed, replacing imported cold-storage beef.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
CITIZENS
 MAY TAKE PAPERS

The war will not affect citizens of Germany or any other enemy country who wish to take out citizenship pa- pers in this country, according to a notice received by Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan. Within the last few days Clerk Flanagan's office has been crowded with applicants for papers and a large number have been Germans. Notice has been given that subjects of Russia, who have hitherto renounced allegiance to Mich olas IT will in the future be asked to renounce ''rne present government of Russia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
FAVORABLE REP6-.s ON CONDENSATION
 ACT AMENDMENTS
Especial to The Farmer

Hartford, April 4.-The committee of judiciary sent to the Senate yes- terday favorable blanket report cov- ering a number of amendments to the Workmen's. compensation act. The period of waiting is changed from 10 to days; the maximum compensa- tion increased from $10 to $14; com are allowed discretionary powers in making awards for injur- ies from occupational diseases. The expense allowance of commissioners is increased from $3,000 to $4,50O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
STRICKEN IN THE
 STREET
Completely Restored To Health
 By "'Fruit-a-tives


 s'In 1912, I was taken suddenly ill with Acute Slomaoh Trouble and dropped in the street. was treated by several physicians for nearly two years, and my weight dropped from 225 pounds to 1c0 pounds. Then several of my friends advised me to try ''Fruit. a-tives''. / 6egas to anbro0e almost zuiM tAe first dose, and by using them, I recovered from the distressing Stomach Trouble and all pain and Constipation were cured. Now I weigh POS pounds. I cannot praise Fruit a-tives" enough". H. WHITMAN. 5Oc. box, for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit. a-tiyes Limited, Ogdensburga NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
WOULD BUILD SHIPS

Halifax, N. S., April 4.-The ap- pointment of a non-partisan commits sion to investigate opportunities for steel ship building in Nova Scotia is provided for in a bill which has been introduced in the legislature. Premier Murray, in moving a second reading of the bill, said it was Thigh time that the Canadian people should see to it that on the Atlantic seaboard we should have one, two or three ship yards capable of constructing steel ships.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
The Late R. B, Lacey

With sadness in their hearts many friends of the deceased, who in life had been one of our most respected and public spirited citizens, gathered at the home of the late Rowland Brad ley Lacey this afternoon to do honor to the man they loved. Hundreds had called between the hours of II and 1 to gaze on the face of one whom all had been proud to call a friend. The honorary bearers were Frank J. Nara more, Major William B. Hincks, Zal- mon Goodsell, William G. Lneburgh, Horace A. Hatch, Courtland Kelsey, William J. Rockwell, Major l.. N. Mid dlebrOOk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
ASSAULTED GIRL, JAILED

Alleged to have been guilty of an attempted assault against Mildred Sarass, six years, daughter of his land
 lady, Mrs. Antoinette Sarass, of 244 Oak street, Antonion Roman, was sent to jail for three months and fined $1 and court costs by Judge Frank Wild CT yesterday morning in the city court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
WEDDING BELLS WILL
 SOON BE RINGING

There is no doubt about your bride to-be being 'The best girl in the world" and there is no doubt about our wedding rings being the best in the world.
 For wedding gifts we are showing some exceptionally good values in cut rlass, silverware, clocks and jewelry.
 Our reputation for integrity is your assurance of honest values.
 Welcome to look or to buy-aIways
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
CRAWFORD ON FOOD BOARD

Hartford, April 4.-George B. Crawford 1aundryman of Bridgeport. sat yesterday with the committee which has been formed to safeguard the foodstuffs of the state. The com nittee proposes to recommend inten- sive farming in cities and the culti- vation of back yard and vacant lot gardens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
TO. AID RECRUITING

The Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, the ID. G. Dorsen Co.,, the D. M. Read Co, and J. s. Wooster & Co.,. have been requested by the Navy Publicity bureau to assist the recruiting branch by window displays all next week. The navy is making an effort to fill about 21, ,000 vacancies and will carry on campaign for recruits through out the country next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
WOULD CONSERVE FOOD

Hartford, April "A special com mittee of the Connecticut chamber of commerce met here yesterday to take up again the matter of conserving the food supply of the state and of de- ve1oping food resources. It, is ex- pected to advocate development o1 city gardens, and the setting of stable prices for food such as potatoes and farm products so that farmers vii feel warranted in raising them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Shelton Railway Hearing.

The continuation of the hearing of the Shelton Street Railway company for the construction of it's line from its southern terminus in Shelton to Strat- ford was heard today before Judge George Wheeler.
 Judge Stoddard asked that it's appli- cation be dismissed. Allen w. Paige testified that the capital stock was $25,O0O and that much had been paid in. The total stock was $75,00O. The company had expended s45,0OO in all in construction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04

J. w. Beach who has followed the auction business for some 12 years and who had the misfortune to break his ankle about the 1st of January has so far recovered from his accident as to be about on crutches. It will seen per advertisement that he makes his first sale since the misfortunte at Wash imgton hall, tomorrow afternoon and evening where he will offer collec- sHion of chromos and engravings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
SchOOlhOuse Sold

The schoolhouse property on State Street has been sold by private sale to Messrs. Morrison & Hurd, who in tend fitting up two stores below, and occupying the upper stories as har- ness and saddle manufactory. Price $1O,O0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
COOK ESTATE $2,552

Inventory of the estate of Eliza beth Cook, filed in the probate court shows two savings banks deposits ag- gregating $2,552. w. J. Moran and Daniel Sheehan were appraisers. The estate of William c. Bryant consists of bank deposit of $101.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
MRS. CRANE RESIGNS

Hartford, April 4.-The resignation of Mrs. Susan J. Crane of Hartford supervisor of the Newington home of the Connecticut Children's Aid society, has been accepted by the board of di- rectors of the society. Mrs. Crane had desired to retire some time ago but at the request of the board had cdntinued her connection with the home. She has been supervisor of the home since 1902. She was one of the founders of the society in 1892. She is a member of the board of directors and will continue in that position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
Patents

The following patents were grant ed among others to New England states inventors this week: A. l.. Ad- ans, Bridgeport, bicycle; w. Grunow, jr., trolley wheel frame for trolley cars; T. H. Macdonald, Bridgeport,
 graphophone; J. w. Roxburgh, Bridgeport, reversible handle-bar for bicycles; A. Steward, Bridgeport, feed ing mechanism for quilting machines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Fatal Accident

Michael McMahon, aged nearly six teen, on returning from work yester- day evening, jumped into a cart, in re- moving some shovels he lost his bal apce, fell out and broke his neck, 1t is supposed, for a slight bruise on his face was all the marks he bore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Open Stock

Taylor & Joyce have opened splen- did stock of dry goods, adapted to the spring trade, and invite their friends and the public at large to give them 8 call and take a look at the new styles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
perintendence of w. Frank Roach.
Workingmens Union

The Workingmens Union will hold a meeting at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening at the house Of M. Gilhuly, Esq., on Chapel street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Heavy Fine and Jail Sentence For Man Who
 Had Deadly Weapon

Charged with carrying concealed weapons Tony Monganello, of 46 Hal lett street, was fined $50 and given 10 days suspended jail sentence in the city court yesterday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04

General Pershing announced that orders will be issued directing Ma tional Guard troops called out in the southern department to proceed to state mobilization camps immediately.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
AGREE ON DAMAGES

Adjustment of the case of Ray vs. the Berkshire Ice & Coal Go. was made in the compensation court yesterday when mutual agreement as to employ ment and injury to the petitioner was reached. Payment was made to the City of Bridgeport for keep of Ray at the Hillside home and allowance for injury suitable to both parties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
Trench tools for the trench
 ernQan.

fGet into the trenches against the old H.C. of L.! fPlant your trenches with corn, peas, potatoes and tomatoes. We have all the implements of war at your disposal.
 fBuy now, get your garden ready, and keep your plat ter supplied all summer. TIP. S.-Spring time is paint time. Despite an advance, now effective of 25 cents a gallon in the cost of stan dard paints, we will con- tinue to sell at the old prices this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04
HIun1iI1atiOnS

The illuminations at the Atlantic house last night were under the su-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04

The National Tube Co., at Pitts burgh, increased it's price on all pipe $10 8 ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-04

Sixty-two students of Northeast High school left Philadelphia ofS 8 hike to New York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

into the boat. The poor boob dropped
il and /; caught another IIcinic right
i'm the back of the neck. Ills nose was
driven against the eurwalc and
smashed Hat. Solid ivory above tho
cars. he, was. or II would have killed
him That case Of milk hit him. blim.
Just like Il phi. driver
SOAP: You say the report mcm-
lions their wanting soap! Thvy were
crazy for ii: | thought they wer.
going to eat il. They picked M all
tn. little pieces in the rooms. There
must DC something in this story that
they're shy Of fats at home.
What about parting with the five
rynncrS that they carried Off 10 Ger
many To put III the pen? Well. there
was nothing very funny about that
OF course. wc didn't know which OF US
We're 20 hc elected and it sort % got
your goat 20 think OF being slammed
unic" catches in thai blamed S;ib,na-
r!nc. You couldn't help thinhin- ot
what had happened Ia some of ;nc
Br!tiShcrS that got caught this way
|; Was u now game for as Americans
Nobody really hung back when the
coumandSr asked for Eve Volunteers,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

but we were II lttlo slow in making
VI our minds TO go To- 1t. We didn't all
speak up at once. | mean.
NJ IEROIGS ron MEN
Bound rom GERMANY
The commander WAS IN - hurry. SO
he aims II iiuccr at the two petty oi!i-
co.'s aud then bcckons tho huShicst
paii. OF Sca;ncn. and says. You =" ana
I take you The rest of us SHOOK hands
with them, but there was none or tn"
GOOD by and Cod bless you stun.
haven't been long in the service. but
I'm wise To, the fact tina; there's no
time for hcroics in The navy. You do
your duty and take IL as IL comes.
sure. q couple of the fellows had tears
in thcir eyes. but they kept a Stif up
per lip All the same. THIS lad Kline.
tlat Was one cG the prisoners. had
:,"tnmcd all through tho scrap. and the
2rir was still Oh his Irish map when
la ieft us. the last man to climb down
jusi,io tnc submarine and begin u free
rij. T." Germany
AuG wia; do your own fond parents
thinl< Of yomr career asked this
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16
NEVER FAILS (U END
MISERY Of PILES
stops itchin" Once

ii"hor"!s "t people in This vivini,y.'r
't. peterson, BLOW Of tho uli,.n,,,
healing power az I'r,TERSoN.,; nI%T.
:, I--r 'u '"Erlna, salt rn"u,n. old sore.
'''"'hS tin ulcers. Diinp..a and al! d.,
"i the s..iu Ihcy know II cures
.nimeHta tina; 1t Is guaranteed to
%o", want to say 10 every sufferer
sd pli"H. either niind. bleeding or
''"hH' 'hat sal! ;:uarantce tina, !. 30
Dos 81 PETERSON : rl%rNFN r
80 IIv YOU q! plies or your druE.:ist
'i Years suffered terribly vim
~ ANA bleeding piles. tried c.rrv-
'is ma H"spaiV"d oil over ce:tin.. ~,
u rivcs tn" great pleasure 20
cured me. and ! ,.rcerciy Ir,.,u,,nr,J 1,
-, - sum r. t,... '--i OGTa tluly. Bu...! \
i.''' supt Of PARKS. Eunaio. X. y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-16

,prccocioua biucjackct. You had to
have thcir permission to join.
Well. when ! WAS sen. to the Zee,
they ieit sor} of'tasH about me. Dad
HSurcd that the batt.eShipS would DO
kept on this side Of the OCEAN, and
wac :, p,oty SAT-" bet. This armed
Guard detail upset en-. specially
another. AMI they went up in the air
ri'u they heard my ship was sunk
tui DAD 'r"i:. different now. He's 40,
int" the spirit OF IL all right. and he
Won't he happy until l help blow thu.
daylight out of q submarine. Take
II 'f"ln me. sir. this Is the classical
Job IN ihn navy