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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
HUSBAND THREW
 CAT, SEEKER OF
 DIVORCE AYERS
Harriet Denton Hainsworth Objects to Being Target
 for Pussies

That her husband threw the fam fly cat at her during one of their numerous domestic jars, was the tes- timony of Harriet Denton Hainsworth in part two of the superior court this afternoon when she tstified in her divorce action against Walter Hains- worth of this city. In addition to his habit of throwing pet animals around Mrs Hainsworth also claimed her husband was addicted to excessive drinking. He had lost several posi- tions because of his habits. The Hainsworths were married in Eng land August 15, 1911. but came to ths country in 1912. Judge Joel H. Reed granted the divorce.
 Bertha M. Putney of Greenwich was freed from Irving F.Putney of the same place. The defendant Is civil engineer, but Mrs. Putney declared he drank heavily and finally became so involved in debt that he deserted her because he couldn't pay the household bills. This happened in January, 1910. The couple were married June T. 1900.
 Judge Reed refused a decree to Molly B. Curran of this city, who sought a, separation from John F. Curran. She said her husband was a drug fiend and refused to support her. When she demanded money for household expenss he went away July 1, 1911. The marriage took place April 4, 1904. The court wanted further evidence that the plaintiff had resided in this state three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
ONLY EIGHT IN B.H.S. WILLING
 TO BE DRILLED
Enthusiasm for Military Training Reported Lack
 ing On the Hill

After having talked it over with their parents. Bridgeport High school students have decided they don't want military training-just yet-and any ,-litary ardor that was manifest in
 at institution has died down.
 Supt S. J. Slawson said today that only eight young men had signified willingness to take the training course MT. Slawson said:
 The Natta Council of Coast De- fense throukL it's communication to the mayor requested cooperation of junior and senior classes of the High school. This communication was re- ceived and acted upon by myself and the president of the board of educa- ton We immediately made arrange ments to give MT. Vents time to the training. of the young men of the ju- nior and senior classes. We met with the classes and Mir. Went explained what would be required of them read ing from the instructions sent out by the national council.
 '"The young men were told that they would be given chance to volunteer on the following days and that blanks for that purpose would be supplied for them. Up to date only eight young men have volunteered for the work
 There has been no lack on the part of the board of education or any one connected with the schools in pro- vbding military training. I personally told the young men after MT. Went had read the conditions under which they were to take the work to go home and talk the matter over with their parents and then signify their desire. The fact that only eight of the eligible students have volunteered or expressed 8 wish to take military training has made it impossible. for us to organize any classes. We are ready at any time to organize classes in military training when the students of the High school who, under the reg ulations of the National Council of Coast Defense are eligible, shall vol unteer in sufficient num,ber.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
MAS0NS' GOLDEN JUBILEE WILL BE PARK CITY EVENT
Dignitaries From All Over U. $. Will Gather Here
 for Celebration
TWO HIGH DEGREES
 WILLIE CONFERRED
Sovereign Grand Comman- der From Toledo Will
 Supervise Ceremonials

A Masonic event of unusual grandeur will be held in Bridgeport May IS, when the 29th degree (kn1gh' of St. Andrew) will be conferred III full ceremonial form and the 32nd de- gree, known as the Sublime Prince Royal Secret, will beg iven to can didates of Lafayette and Connecticut Consistories under the guidance of M. F. Barton Smith, 33rd degree Sovereign Grand Commander, of To- ledo, Ohio.
 Because of the illustrious dignitar- ies of the Masonic fraternity who will gather in this city, not alone from Connecticut and New England states but from all sections of the United States, it is believed the reunion will eclipse any similar gathering in Con- necticut during the last quarter of a century.
 Among the illustrious visitors to Bridgeport consistories, scheduled to take part in the impressive ceremonies of the two notably high degrees to be conferred are Barton Smith, Sovereign Grand Commander; Charles l.. Hub bard, 33rd, deputy for Connecticut, o1 Norwich; James c. MacPherson, 32nd, commander-in-ch chief, also of Norwich, and Charles M. Gerdenier, 33rd, com mander-in-chief, of Bridgeport; Rev. w. G. Lathrop, 32nd, New Haven; Ebenezer S. Phillips, 3rd, of Bridge port; Harland H. Ballard, 3rd, Pitts field, Mass; Walter B. Vincent, 33rd, Providence, R. l.; Prof. Hiram Bing, ham, 32nd, New Haven. and Hon. Clifford B. Wilson, 32nd, Bridgeport.
 The New Haven guests to take prominent part in the ceremonial are Albert w. Mattoon, 3rd, with the fol- lowing 32nd degree Knights: George E. Hall, Fred L. Seymour, Albert c. Gardner, Charles A. Altman, Freder- .ick M. Drew, George H. Lockyer, Henry H. Bradley, William s. Brain ard, Edward F. Rehberg,, Paul M. Weber, Frederick F. Tompkins, Harry R. Sperry, Arthur l.. Gates, Clarence H. Ryder, Wilbert H. Marsh, Ira V. Eli thorpe, .Peter H. Engle, George C.. Buck, Burton N. Blatchley, Donald G. Carmichael, Edward T. Darlington, Wallace S. Moyle. Frederick l.. Hunt ington, Samuel H. Williams, Arthur W. Earle. John B. Freysinger, Will liam Bowers, Frank Bishop, Charles A. Ingersoll.
 Three sessions will be held in Bridgeport to conclude what is termed
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
WARRENITE TO COVER BRICKS IN EAST SIDE

Warrenite is to be laid over tho brick pavement in East Main street from Stratford avenue to Stillman street and in Main street from Gilbert street to Seaside park 1 The fybrick paving in either section has never been considered satisfactory. It has clipped and broken in many places. The matter came before the paving and sewer commission at its meeting last night when the question of re- pairing the street was discussed. The contract for the Warrenite will be made by the streets and sidewalks committee of the common council. Several years ago there was a dispute between the paving and sewer com mission and the council committee over their respective powers and du- ties and as to whether or not War renite was permanent pavement. It resulted in the resignations of most of the majority of the commission.
 The Pierce Manufacturing Co.,, the lowest bidder. was awarded the con- tract for Barnum avenue, Bartram avenue, Cherry street and Maiden Lane sewers. The Connecticut Co. must raise it's tracks in Main and East Main streets when the Warrenite is laid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
RUSSIANS HERE
 BUYING RuBLES ON SPECULATION
Price Declined Since Revolu- tion, They Hope to Sell
 Later at a Profit

Many Russians in Bridgeport--are purchasing large antilles of rubles, which have declinad greatly in price since the revolution, and are storing them away with the hope that when affairs are again settled in that coun- try they will again advance to their former value and result in a neat profit for them.
 Before the war the Russian ruble was valued at, $.5146. It's present value is about $.29fa at which figuresffA purchases are being made. It has fluctuated greatly in value through out the war but never before has it reached so low a. figure as at present. Local banks have sold many hun dreds of dollars worth of this piece of money and 1t is said that the practice of purchasing rubles is prevalent among Russian throughout the coun- try.
 The largest and most frequent pur< chases are made by the professional Russians who are at present in this country. It is not known that any Americans have as yet bought up any rubles in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
ELM STREET PAINTER
 SUES EX-EMPLOYES

Charging that goods stolen from his Elm street paint shop were received by the defendants, James A. Conlin has brought suit against George Ma fek and Jefn Preg of this city. He wants damages of ss00 from Marek and s1,S66 from Preg.
 CeHiiH states that one of his em- pleyes, William Rei1ing, stole paints and other materials last year. AL though Marek and Preg knew the goods were stolen they received and concealed them, Con1iR states He alleges conspiracy with intent te de- fraud him. The suits are returnable to the common pleas court, May term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

be 1ndeterm1nate as to their expira- ton. It had been thought that they would run for from 25 to 50 years. The indetsrminate feature now under consideration is prompted in some measure by tho fact that the for eisn securities accepted by this gov- srnment as security for the sums loaned to the Allies would have to terminate when ths American bonds fell due.
 British and French officials have expressed q rsadiness to make their bonds meet any requirements which the American government might set.
 Arthur James Balfour, head of Great Britain's mission here. today sent to England his first report of the reception accorded to the eoInmis. sion and the progress of negotiations. which 1t was said on behalf of the commission would be Every joyous news fer the British people," This Mr, Balfouf's first report, will be made public through the London of. ficiai press bureau.
 Mr, Balfour, it was said is eager te make the whole situation a matter of popular knowledge and interest in both countries and to law not only only before the two governmen but before the two peoples through the press all possible details except, of course, military and naval Ninforna. tion,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
SEEK RESTAURANTS
 OF MISS RUTH WADE

The police are searching today fer three young Haen, one of whom as- sauited Miss Ruth Wade, 21 years, of 9s Madison aEeHHs, about i o'clock this fasraiHg, at Boston avenue and East Maia street Miss Wade was knocked dewH, the result of being struck by a sewers blow iR the breast and was Esmexed te her home ia the emergency hospital ambulance.
 Miss Wade states she was walking with two young men saFeute te her home. One of the youths lives at 1927 Main street and his first name she states Is Frank. The other escort was named Harry; she did not know the last name of her two male friends.
 When they reached Boston avenue and East Main street she claims three men, whose names are known to the youths who accompanied her, stepped from the shadow of a building and stopped her. One of them struck her, knocking her down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
UNITED STATES WILL ADVANCE HUGE WAR CREDITS TO FRANCE
 AND ITALY WITHIN FEW DAYS

wazafnstor, ApSf1 e7--InanS by the United States E0vsFuusont to France and Itaax within the next fortnight, possibly within . week. were indicated today as the osttcone Of negotiations in progress batwAsn French and Itai- ian representatives and treasury de- partmsnt 0hieisas.
 t The aza0Hnts q the 1oaus have not been definitely dAc4dsA but ths indi- cafions ars that France will Eet about e10o o,Ao0Ao0 and Italy q smaller suIn. The fnonay would come from 8 further issue Of treasury certificates of indsbtednAss, The issue of another block ID te e7so. 900 ,0Oo is under consideration by Secretary McAdoo Meantifas Mir, MeAdoo is accepting belated ssltseriDti6ns to the first issue of $760.060 ,O60, atfeady over subserib. ed, Mere than t5 ,606, ,S00 in sa1bserip- items have been accepted during the last 7A hours.
 Secretary MeAdss prebabiy will make first formal announcement 6f the terms sf ths forthcoming bond is- sue within the next few days. He has definitely decided not ts offer tha ens tire $5,600, ,000, soc iH one issue The first offering probably will be $2,060,- 060,60H and the proceeds will be available not later than July 1.
 Consideration is given in much de- tail ta fAe suggestion that the bonds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
SENATOR KENYON WANTS ROOSEVELT AT HEAD OF U. s. TROOPS AT FRONT

Washington, April 27.-With a vota in both houses in sight by tomorrow night. debate on the war army bill was resumed in the Senate and House today. The House was to hear the summing up speeches Of Representa- tive Don't. for the volunteer plan. and Representative Kahn for the seaectiye draft. Sixteen senAtors were still to be heard when that body convened. Senator Jones. RspublicAn, of 4-1Fas1,- I1ngtoa, wito suuportsd f2sss se1scttvs draft. He knew, hs said,< that many tof his constitnentS arc nDposod to tho hselective draft. but 1as lcelievsd those constituents expected him to wedSh and c0nssdeF questions and perform his drty.
 Senator Kenyon said he expected to support tho bfn but wantAAd sxeunp-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

tons in favor of men in employments of military value changed so that the power of enforcing such exemptions would not be in the hands of military men alone. He approved the La Fol- lette amendment for civil tribunals to pass on questions of exemption
 The Iowa senator declared he also favored an amendment that would permit Col. Roosevelt to so to the front In command of American troops.
 Tt would be an inspirirg thing" hs sadd. ''ff Col. Roosevelt could lead a division side by side with the tricolor of Trance. Nothing would help bring tho war to a speedy end as much as that. But they saw it would demora- Nzs our army. It seems, to me it would demoralize the army of the enemy more"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
SEEK THREE HIGHWAYMEN
 FOR MURDER OF INVENTOR
CONNECTICUT RESERVES
 NEW NAME FOR STATES
 HOME GUARD COMP PANIES

A movement has been started here to change the name of the Home Guards to Connecticut State Reserves There are some officers here who think the present designation sounds to 'mollycoddIish.' Petitions for the change in name have been made out and will be signed by all who have enlisted here. It is planned to have the petitions ready by next week so that Col. Wilson can take them to Hartford with him to present to the military emergency board. The name of State Reserves meets with more flavor from the rank and file here than the official name of Home Guards which was first adopted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

The statement of osses and dam- age was contained in an official an nouncement embodying report from Field Marshal Viscount French, com mander of the forces in the United Kingdom. The statement read: !.
 Lord French states that the dam age and casualties occasioned by the enemy during the bombardment of the east KenttSh coast last night are: Killed, one man and one woman; injured, one man and two women. Damage was done 21 dwelling houses and two stables. One horse was kill ed. The large number of the pro- tecti1es fell in the open country"
 Although this mornings lombard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
WHERE TO ENLIST
 FOR THE U. 6. NAVY

New Haven, 1O44 Chapel St. Hartford, 1903 Main Street. Bridgeport, 62 Cannon Street. Waterbury, 34 North Main St. New London, Cor. State and Bradley streets.
 Bristol, F. o. Building. Meriden, P. o. Building. AnsOnia, F. O. Building. Norwich, F, O. Building. Danbury, P. O. Building. { Now Britain, F. O. Building. Stamford, P, o, Building. So. NoTWalk, F. O, Building.
 ENLIST BEFORE MAY $!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

ment was the heaviest that Ramsgate had undergone in the various attacks made during the war, the damage was relatively small, says an Ex- change Telegraph report from the bombarded town. More than 100 shells fell in the town, the advices say, but only 10 houses were seriously damaged. One man was killed by the shell fire and a woman died after she had been taken to a hospital.
 Some shell fell on open land near Broadstairs, two in a cemetery and some in the rural districts.
 The night was very dark but the town was illuminated by the star shell fired by the Germans
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
DEM uRRAGE RATES ARE
 INCREASED

Washington, April 27-The rail- roads of the country and the chief shippers represented in the National Industrial Traffic league have agreed on a 100 per cent. increase in de- murrage charges over the rate in eff feet prior to Dec. 1 last, when emer- gency rates were prescribed by the interstate commerce commission.
 The new rates, which will go into effect May 1, provide charges of $2 a day on each car detained fer 1oad7 ing after arrival at it's destination for the first four days and $5 8 day there after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
MAIL FOR RUSSIA IS
 SAFER "VIA PACIFIC''

Many residents of Bridgeport are finding it safer to send mail for Rus- sia, marked ''Via Pacific" instead of by the usual transatlantic route. Such mail is given the same attention that mail for Japan and China re- ceive. While the way is longer than the former route, there is at present nc danger of it's being sent to the bottem of the ocean by a torpedo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
COL. ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK

New York, April a7-Theedere Roosevelt will leave this afternoon for Chicago, where he will speak to- morrow night under the auspices ot the National Security league. Ths eague announces that several westerH governors and mayors and represen. tatives of patriotic societies will at tend a luncheon in Col Reosevelts honor on. Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
BRIDGEPORT MAY ENTER FIELD 0F
 PRODUCE SELLING
Mayor Wilson's Plan for Municipal Vending Fla
 vorably Reported
(spscia1 to The Farmer. )

Hartford. April 27-The committee on cities and boroughs reported favor ably today, a bill designed by Mayor Wilson of Bridgeport which authorizes cities and boroughs to appoint com mittee of five citizens to buy and sell food in event of food shortage.
 This is an emergency measure and the authority of the committee is limited to the adjournment of the General Assembly in 1919. The bill was tabled for the calender.
 The committee on education report ed faverably the teachers pension bill this morning,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

Headquarters for the Fourth regi- ment, Connecticut Home Guards, was established in the State Arnory to- day. Adjutant Henry c. Stevenson and Quartermaster Robinson sent their desks and chairs to the head quarters room formerly occupied by Lieut.-Col. Vincent M. King, com manding officer of the Connecticut Coast Artillery. and custodian of the Armory. Until other arrangements are made he will \hare the big head quarters room with Col. Clifford B. Wilson and staff officers of the latter who head the Fourth regiment. Home Guards.
 Continued on Page 6)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
TWO RAILROAD
 HANDS KILLED
 BY FAST TRAIN

Derby, April 27-Richard Boy1an of Falls Village and Neils Bowman of Derby. railroad. section hands. were killed by an express train on the Nau- gatuck division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad today at Turkey brook, between this city and Devon. The men who were at work on the tracks, had stepped out of the way of an approaching freight and ap- parently were not aware of the com ing express,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
LONDON BREAD CONSUMPTION

London, April 27-Repiying to a question in the house of commons to- day Capt. Charles Bathurst said the estimate showed that the consumption of bread last week was six pounds per head instead of four pounds, as recommended by the feed controller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
ROB CLOTHING STORE
 OF $500 IN STOCK

Harry H. Berger, who conducts a clothing store at e6! Helen street, re- ported to the police today that bur glars sometime last might fopeed the rear door of his store and stole mec- chanaiss valued at s50e and $40 in money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
BRITISH COAST
 TOWN SPELLED
 BY DIST R0yERS
'amsgate Under Fire From Raiding Flotilla- Two Killed and Three Injured and Dwelling Houses Are Damaged by Shells Land Batteries Drive Off Attacking Force, Says Official Report.

London April 27-German desroyers attacked Ramsgate last night, according official issued the office large number of shells fired but the royers driven off by the fire from the land batteries
 One and killed during the lombard ment and and two injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27

TAe German raider Prinz Eitei Fsriederich has been placed in dry dock v League Island to determine to what 4qtent the boat was damaged by tho GsHop crew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-27
THE WEATHER

Connecticut: Overcast tonight and Saturday, becoming unsettled Saturs day; moderate variable wird~>
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-13
PRESBYTERIAN AID
IN REGULAR SESSION

Mrs. j. II. Nettleton, 713 Eliza
beth st, was hostess TO the mem
bers OF the Aid society Of the First
Presbyterian church at its regular
monthly meeting Friday afternoon.
Following the routine business an
hours study was devoted to the So
ciety's lesson book, The African
Trail" Roll call was responded 70
by the WON en- with short paragraphs
Of information on the Philippines.
Plans were formed for the annual
missionary barrel which the society
is accustomed to filling for foreign
disposition.
The program committee was COM
posed Of Mrs. Augusta May, Mrs. G..
Hambright and Mrs. A. Huntsinger.
During the social hour, which COM
pleted the afternoon, the hostess was
assisted by Mrs. G. d. Fry in serving
a dainty luncheon. The society will
meet Nov. 9 with Mrs. William
Lerner, r. Lawrence st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-13
BENEFIT AFFAIR
MUCH ENJOYED
.Tri Kappa Girls Give Success
full Entertain
ment.

An audience which taxed the ca
pacity Of the high school auditorium
enjoyed the kappa Kid Kapers''
given by the Tri Kappa sorority Fri
day evening The entire proceeds
from the entertainment were turned
over 20 the Red Cross society.
For amateur work the affair was
remarkably we'll done, and showed
an unusual amount of talent as well
as thorough training and rehearsal
The cast was made up of the promi-
nent young women of the city. who
were assisted by several young men
friends. Details were carried out
minutely in the matter of costuming
and scenic effects, which added
greatly TO the general success of the
performance. Miss Helen Upper.
chairman of the committee. had gem
eral supervision Of the entertain
ment
The knitting chorus, first on the
program. was ably carried off un-
der the direction Of Mrs. Ralph w.
Smith. The following number, 'Ro-
meo and Juliet" in charge Of Miss
Violet Todd, created a great deal Of
merriment A solo dance and the
highland fling were very pretty fea-
/ lures CT the program. An Old
Fashioned Fotygraf Album, which
Mrs. Harry Pelton directed. was not
only extremely amusing, but cleverly
I done. Miss Marie Boles had charge
of the Hawaiian act, an attractive
sketch containing music on the steel
guitar and the ukeles with an
Hawaiian dance by four girls. The
sailors horn pipe and dance, con-
Quoted by Miss Helen Upper, con-
Guided the program, OF which it was
a noteworthy feature.
Members of the sorority are as
follows: Mrs. Edward Wilson, Mrs.
Ralph Webster. Mrs. Ralph W.
Smith, Miss Lucille Gernhart. Miss
Mary Doolittle, Miss Helen Upper,
Mrs. Ivan E. Smith, Mrs. Arthur
Klein, Mrs. Alexander T. Bodle, Mrs.
Harry Pelton. Miss Violet Todd. Miss
LyndaIl Martling, Miss Florence
Fuller. Miss Norma BOrtner, Miss
Olive Boles, Miss Marie Boles, Miss
Ermal Bortner, Miss Margaret
Burnett. Miss Lille Fuller. Miss Nina
Moon, Miss Clara Brown.