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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
DENIES that PRESIDENTS
bR0THER-|n-LAW OFFERED
TIP On PEACE MESSAGE
BRIDGEPORT MERCHANTS Blame
CONNECTICUT co, FOR LOSS OF
DERBY AND SHELTON BUSINESS

Agitation has begun among Bridge
port merchants fo a double investiga-
ton of alleged discriminatory methods
of the Connecticut Co. as a result of
which thousands of dollars worth Of
trade are annually diverted to New
Haven from Shelton and Derby.
Both the Business Mems association
and the Chamber of Commerce will be
asked to appoint committees to look
carefully into the situation with view
to placing the responsibility and ask
ing for equal transportation facilities
with the Elm City.
Concensus of opinion as expressed
today by well known Bridgeport bus
mess men is that the Connecticut Co.
not only is losing large volumes Of
express and passenger business
through short-sighted politics. but that
New York city is actually gaining
trade by the New Haven roads accept
ance of the advantage offered them.
1t is alleged that the Connecticut
Co. maintains half hourly service be-
tween Shelton and Derby and New Ha-
ven, with the best Of equipment,
thoroughly heated and ventilated
cars, while the Shelton-Bridgeport line
is equipped with the riff-raff cars. ur1
clean, and on the majority Of runs un-
heated. The schedule between Bridge
pot and Shelton calls for hourly SER
vice only. T
The assertion is further made by
local merchants that the interest of
Derby, and Shelton residents lies al
most exclusively in Bridgeport, where
their names are found In substantial
numbers In the club rosters. Few
such names are found included, in1the
New Haven clubs lists. ,wsA,>ss NY.
with a schedule maintained be-
f,unsax, Rrid cannrt and ShaltOn of llSiI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

ally more than one hours actual run
ming time, and about the same time
consumed in going an approximately
equal distance from Shelton to New
Haven, it is shown that passengers
avail themselves of the New Haven
train service between Derby and New
York of only two hours, with heat
and comparative comfort. This is
shown to be detrimental not only to
the business interests Of Bridgeport
but to the state, for it means diver
sion of money to New York markets
that would remain here under other
circumstances.
The distance between Shelton and
Bridgeport is given as approximately
IL miles, for which the Connecticut
Co.'s schedules call for one hour rum
ming time. Compared with train SER
vice to New York a distance of more
than 70 miles, the injustice to Con-
necticut merchants becomes of such
apparent Importance that appeals
will be made to the large business
and civic organizations for action
A prominent merchant Of this city
n discussing the situation today de-
clared that while the difference in
fare to Bridgeport is a matter of five
cents in excess of that charged from
Derby and Shelton to New Haven by
the Connecticut company, the inter-
ests of the two places mentioned lie
in Bridgeport rather than in New
Haven and that the only thing neces-
sary to bring Bridgeport the trade is
improved service and faster running
time. It would mean in round fig
ures between 100000 and $1,000
annually to Bridgeport merchants 1t is
estimated, with increased profits to
Connecticut Co. through increased
passenger business and the enlarged
express service that would result
from purchases made here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
CHART TIES BOARD
TO BID farewell
TO GORDON TODAY
Resignation of Superintend-
ent to Be Accepted This
Afternoon.

The resignation of Spencer R. Cor
don, superintendent of charities, will
be acted upon at meeting of the
Board Of Charities this afternoon.
F. w. Behrens, chairman of the
board, said today he did not know
what action would be taken by the
commissioners and would not say
whether the resignation would be
accepted to take effect Immediately.
It is believed by many in view of
the public attacks made upon the
charities department, and grave
charges of inefficiency and neglect
that the commissioners will accept
the resignation, which Gordon was
advised to make.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
DANBURY RAILWAY SUED.

PAPERS were flied in the superior
court yesterday afternoon In S4,-
600 damage suit brought by Win11red
a. Hirt of Danbury, against the Dan
bury & Bethel Street Railway Co. She
says she slipped on an 1ce-covered
car platform and her leg was brok-
en- Patrick Ahearn Of Danbury has
also brought suit against the same
company. He says he was struck
by a car and that his arm was so
severely injured it had to be ampu-
tated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Vincent Bros. Erect
Elevator in West End

Vincent Bros, wholesale dealers in
grain, coal and other commodities are
erecting a large storage warehouse
and grain elevator in Washburn St.,
near Carbon, in the West End. For
this purpose machinery in the former
Terry elevator, which property re-
Gently has been sold'to John r. Wood
hull for improvement is being trans
ferred to the new site.
Vincent Bros. will remove to their
new quarters about April 1, and with
increased railroad sidings in addition
to their dock properties expect to be
in a superior condition to handle the
large quantities of supplies which
increased business necessitates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Roof Of Dwelling
in Fulton st. Burns

A brisk fire starting, from some
cause unknown burned the roof of
the dwelling at 63 Fulton street,
about o'clock this morning, driving
the occupants Of the dwelling into
the street. The structure, built of
wood, is occupied on the first floor
by Mrs. Patrick Buckley and the
second floor is occupied by Mrs. Mary
Green, the owner.
It is believed that someone dropped
a match in the attic where furniture
and other household material was
stored. The flames consumed the
furniture and burned through the
roof. The total loss is estimated at
$3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Wheeler Names 3
New Traffic Cops

Three more policemen have been
added to the traffic squad. These pQ-
licemen were selected by Lieut.. Chas.
Wheeler to fill the vacancies left by
the promotions to the sergeancy of
Edward Cassidy, James Burnes and
Patrick Flanagan. The new traffic
officers are David Bibbins. John Hal
pin and Albert Kamp. They began
their new duties yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
COLD SPELL COMING

Washington, Jan. 31-A severe and
prolonged cold wave in nearly all dis
tricts east of the Rocky mountains
was forecasted today by the weather
bureau. It is following a storm Of
marked intensity central this morn
ing over, Missouri and moving rapid
ly eastward. The cold will reach
the middle west and southwest tonight
and Thursday and the eastern an
southern states by Thursday night
md Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
FRENCH TAKE TRENCHES.
BERLIN OFFICE REPORTS.

Berlin, Jan. 81, via wireless to Say
ville-The French made an attack
last night on German positions in the
vicinity of Leintrey. near the Lorraine
frontier, the war Office announce.
They were repulsed.
German troops yesterday stormed
Russian positions on the eastern bank
Of the Aa river. near, the, northern
end Of the Russian front, and repuls-
ed several Russian counter attacks.
They took prisoner more than 900
men and captured 1 5 machine guns.
On the northern Rumanian front
heavy fighting was resumed yesterday.
the Russians making several attacks
south of the Putna valley. The war
Office announced today that the Rus
slams succeeded in penetrating Ger
man point of support.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
PAPERS INCREASE PRICE.

Steubenville, O., Jan. 31-The Steu
benville Herald-Star and the Steuben-
will Gazette today announced that be-
ginning tomorrow the price Of the
papers would be advanced from 25
cents a month to 10 cents a week,
and single copies from one cent to
two cents, because OF the high cost of
paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
City Officials Talk
In Favor of Charter
Changes In Park City
Especial to The Farmer)

Hartford, Jan. 31-This was
Bridgeport Day" before the judici-
ary committee which held hearings on
many proposed changes in the charter
Of the City Of Bridgeport. Mayor
Wilson, City Clerk Robinson, the leg
islative committee Of the common
council and other city officials at
tended the hearings and spoke in fa-
vor of the changes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Flint Asks Permit
to Build Beach Pier
(Special to The Farmer

Hartford, Jan. 31-Before the ju-
dietary committee this afternoon,
Joseph I. Flint of Fairfield appeared
this afternoon in favor of his bill seek
ing permission to erect 400 foot pier
at Fairfield beach. Mr.. Flint pro-
poses to build the pier on property
formerly owned by the late Andrew
Radel and adjoining the present Flint
property at the beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
REAR ADMIRALS NAMED.

Washington, Jan. 31-President
Wilson today nominated the following
captains in the navy to be rear ad-
mirals: Harry Mel. P. Huse, Rob-
ert S. Griffin, George E. lBurd, James
H. Oliver, John Hood and William s..
SIM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
RUSSIANS Make GAINS.

Petrograd, Jan. 31-Russian troops
have captured Austro-German posi-
tions east of Jacobini, southwest Of
Rmpulung, near the northern end
Of the Rumanian front, the war Office
announced today Prisoners and
booty were taken by the Russians.
German forces attacked the Russian
lines southwest of Riga, today's state
ment reports. The attack in general
was arrested, but near the Kalnzem-
Chlok high road the Russian forces
were withdrawn two-thirds of mile
after the assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Bartlett and Wilder
Will Be Renominated
Especial to The Farmer. }

Hartford, Jan. 31-Hearings will
be held by the judiciary committee
tomorrow (on resolutions naming
Frederic A. Bartlett judge, and Frank
A. Wilder, deputy judge Of the city
court Of Bridgeport. There will be
no opposition to the nominations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
SMALLPOX IN GREENWICH

Hartford, Jan. 31.-Greenwich and
Torrington reported today one case
each Of smallpox to the state board of
health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
NOMINATE SHELTON JUDGES.
Especial to The Farmer.D

Especial to The Farmer.)
Hartford, Jan. 31-Under suspen-
sion of the rules. the Senate today
adopted resolutions naming John B.
Dillon judge and George S. Willis
deputy judge of the city court of Shell
ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

FOUR ALLEGED
C0NSPIRAT0RS
Are ARRESTED

Three Women and One Man Are Charged With
Having Planned to Murder Premier and
Arthur Henderson, Member of Parliament
and War Council Sought to Administer
Poison, is Charge of Police Formal Evidence
Regarding Arrest is Taken and Quartet is
Held for Trial on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
THE WEATHER

Rain or snow tonight and Thurs.
day; colder Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Say Women Are Suffragettes

London JAM 3-The alleged conspiracy to murder Premier
George reported by the Daily Sketch which says the
arrested sufagetes and conscien
tious objector to a military service"
says The police have unearthed what is be-
ieved bea plot the premier with the result that
Mrs Wheedon of Derby Miss Hey Wheedon her\daugher;
Mrs Mason aughere and ALI Mason the aers husbands
They taken to the police station and
formally charged conspirng to murder Mr. George
Thev will be taken magistrate in Derby We'd
It understood that only formal evidence will be CIV
en- then but later week the charges will be thoroughly
vestigated - !,
The details are yet unknown but it is understood that the
consniraors aimed at causing premes death by poison
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

Derby Eng Jan 31Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, her two daugh-
ter and the husband of of Them Alfred George Mason
charged at the Guldha here today with conspng
Premier oydeorge and Arthur Henderson, member of the
House of Commons and Of the council: {
Information laid by inspector of Scotland Yard charged
that the defendants divers days between Dec 25 and the
date Of laying this information did amongst themselves unaw
fully and wckedy conspre confederate and agree together
agaist the R Hon. David and the R Hon. Arthur
wully and with malice aforethough to kill and
murder contrary the oenses against persons of 1851 and
against the of our lord the king his and dignity
Quartet Held For Trial
The information is signed by A. H. Bodkin prosecuting
behalf of the crown.
After formal evidence concerning the arrest had been
en- the adjourned until Saturday.
Mrs Wheedon who is SO years DID, resides in Derby with
daughter Ann aged e. who school teacher here Mason
who is a. is a chemist of Southampton.
being arrested the defendants denied knowedge>of
the charge. They declined to make any statement.
No details in regard to the disclosed in the
lice court proceedings but it is understood that the charge will
be made that the defendants purnosed to poison.
The inquiries by Scotland Yard began during the week
The Wheedons who live in Peartree road good district
well Derby in connection with the suffrage
is conscientious obector to military service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
BRITISH LOSSES
ON S0MME Line
TOTAL 552,371
Casualties For January Are
$4,000, a Decrease From
Previous Month.
FRENCH CAPTURE
GERMAN TRENCHES
Penetrate First Two Lines,
Routing Occupants and
Taking Prisoners.

London, Jan. 31-The total British
casualties as reported in the publish
ed lists during January. are $50 Of
fcers and 1884 men.
The British casualties for January
show a considerable decrease from
those of the preceding month"; No
lists were published during the
Christmas holidays. but the total for
the first % days Of December was
815 officers and 36365 men. The
January total brings the number Of
British casualties since the beginning
of the Somme, offensive to 552,371,
FRENCH TAKE TRENCHES.
Paris, Jan. 31-A French detach
ment penetrated the first two lines
of German trenches in Lorraine, south
of Leintray, last night, says today's
official report. All the occupants Of
the trenches were routed and prisoners
were taken.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-03
Farming in the City
Eggplant Difficult Vegetable for
1n1ateuy Gardeners.

| Eggplant is q difficult vegetable for
the amateur gardener to handle. SAYS a
bulletin from the National Emergency
Food Garden Commission
! 1t is A hot-weathcr plant therefore
| it should not be grown where tho sum
mcr season is short Nor should il be
attempted in poor soil. nor by any one
who is not willing TO give II plenty. Of
attention. I, requires one or more
! transriantngs. and If its growth suf-
fcrS any check tho crop is likely to be
failure.
! Inasmuch as il is not safe to set out
! eggplant IN the garden much before
! the middle OF June. and because the
plant requires n long growing season
! The seeds should be Sown indoors or
IN an outdoor hotbed. Onc-third OF
an ounce OF seed will produce enough
plants to make a row 100 feet long
| These seeds are usually sown thickly
! N rows in the seed boxes. and when
the plants arc large enough to handle
the! are transplantcd to flower pots
allied with rich soil. Some gardeners
however. preferred to SOW the sccd
directly in flower pots and to thin out
/ tho seedlings later
Unless the seedlings are transplanted
10 large pots directly from the seed
box. as the plants grew they should be
set IN larger pots. Some gardeners
make three transfers before putting
the plants into the garden, which
should not lie done until warm weather
is settled and tho plants are six 10
ten inches high. Great care should be
used not TO disturb the roots in anv
transpiantinE. Injury can be avoided
ny using old berry boxes instead Of
| fowcr-pots for growing the seedlings
the bottom OF the boxes being torn off
and then the rest OF the box SGT into
i the garden with the Dlant
Plants should set eighteen inches
apart. and the fruits may be eaten
when they are three inches or moro in
diameter
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ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
MEETS ~ I"ItEDERICKSBURG

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May q
The grand chapter, Order of Eastern
Star of Virginia. will meet In annual
session in fredericksburg tomorrow
and continue through Friday. Pre-
liminary to tho regular session re-
ception was given tonight under tho
auspices OF the Fredericksburg Chap
tor At the Princess Anne Hotel, at
which the guest OF honor was the
most worthy grand natron of the gen
cral grand chapter. Mrs. Emma G. Geo
back, Of Michigan. In the recclving
line with Mrs. OcobaJk were Mrs Fan
myc =. Horde. grand matron of the
State; Albert II. Flournoy. grand pa
tron. and Mrs. Henrietta NJ. Barbour.
grand secretary. besides the officers of
the Fredericksburg chapter
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B0DI OF SOLDIER
GIVEN MILITARY BURIAL

ISpccial To Tho Times Dispatch
I.NNCIIBUEti, VA. May 2-Thc body
OF Ecizcr Zkcib. young syrian. who
died of pneumonia on tho Mexican
border. where he was with one OF the
cavalry regiments of the regular army,
was given 4 military burial here on
Tuesday afternoon. The burial service
was conducted by Rev. Edward ".
Tcarney, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic
Church. with detail present from the
Petersburg Grays. a Second Virginia
Company on police duty hero. Mem
bers OF tho local Syrian colony acted
AS pallbearcrs
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IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Misses Carol and Katherine Minor,
OF this city. attended the ball at Vir-
einia Military Institute. Lexington,
last evening.
MFR. and Mrs. w II. Long. Of Rich
mond. are spending some time at the
Princess Anne, in fredericksburg.
Mrs. William Ruffin Cox has just re-
turned to Richmond. after visit to
Washington.
Miss Martha Chambers. who has been
at Old Point Comfort for several weeks,
has returned to Richmond.
Afiss Constance Harrison, who has
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W'OMEN's MEETINGS.

The Richmond Nurses Club will meet
IN tho Young Womcn's Christian Az
ISOLATION clvbroom this afternoon at
o'clock. Members arc asked 10 note
the change In tho day OF meeting from
Monday I" Thursday. DR.. Robert c.
Bryan will lecture on his experiences
ia France and Red Cross work. All
graduate nurses, whether members OF
the club or not. arc invited 10 attend
The Hollywood Memorial Association
viii meet al II o'clock this morning
in the Young Womcns Christian AS
ISOLATION. This is the annual meeting.
and reports read
The Woman's Missionary Society of
tho First BAPTIST Church will hold It's
regular meeting TINS afternoon at 4
o'clock in tho church parlor. All
women Of the church and conGrega
ton are invited 10 attend.
The James River Garden Club will
meet in the home of Miss Warwick.
"Campfcid' on the afternoon of Mon
day. May :. at o'clock. All members
wishing 10 so will meet at the Young
Wonen's Christian Association on that
date. Automobiles viii leave promptly
a, 3.lJ O'Clock.
The weekly meeting OF tho board Of
managers Of the Retreat for the Sick
will he held this morning at II o'clock
at Ia" Retreat. y full attendance il
desired.
Annual reports from all officers will
be read at the Highland Park Wo-
mans Club AZ it's meeting tomorrow
afternoon AZ 1880 o'clock. Mrs. +. r.
stevens is chairman for the occasion
II Is expected that an interesting ac-
count will bc given of the years work.
as the club has been active In many
lines. After the business session. tea
viii be served.
The members OF tho Young Womans
Christian Association automobile and
mechanics classes are asked 10 meet
al the Young Wonans Christian AS
ISOLATION this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
To form an automobile club.
\ nrst-aid class will begin 1T III.
Young Woman's Christian Association
this evening ut $50 o'clock. Or. Trayn-
ham Will teach this class. Those de-
string to register may telephone RAN
dolph $40.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-03
Aliens Foot.Ease for the Ircops,

The antiscptic powder to he shaken into
the shoes or used in tho foot bath. Young
Foot Ease In their drills for military pre-
parcuncss. Used by the Allied. French and
English troops because il rests the feet
takes the friction from the shoe and makes
waiklnS easy. DO not suffer from tender
tired. aching feet. Sold by drug and de-
phrtnient stores everywhere. 25c For
FREE trial package. address Allen S Ohm
stcd, 10 Roy. y. Y.--Ndv.
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spark from railroad engine land
ed on "a bedtick on a motor truck
which was making :, cross country trip
from Shenandoah City to Wcyers Cave
with load OF furniture. The chauf-
tcur discovered the blaze too latc to
cNtinGuish il. and fearing AN explosion
of the gasoline engine. he took refuge
behind Il tree. at safe distance. and
watched tho furniture, truck and Az
burn up. y big piano was among the
things destroyed.
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MINISTER is MISSING
Much Anxiety Is Felt for Rcv. A. b.
nuckctt. who Disappears
From Home.
ISpHcIal 70 Tho Timcs.plsnatch. ]

tSpecial to Tho Timcs-Dispatch.1
RALEIGH. =. c.. May 2.-Much con-
Germ is felt over tho disappearance of
Rev. 4. s. Duckctt. well-known
Young Baptist minister. who has not
been seen since last Friday. when he
left his home. near Raleigh. for the
city with Sis. with which to pay a
debt. His family has appealed to tho
police. and Il thorough search in and
out of the city is being made. He
lived In Ashcvillc at one time. and the
police there have been brought into the
search. He had been suffering with
severe pains in the head recently. and
1T is feared that mental arrangement
followed. Duckett has a wife and chill
dren. lie has been serving three
churches in the country.
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March Farming. show Loss.

TrOSS earnings OF The Scaboard Air
Line hallway Company for the month
of March amounted to s2.6S5,542. as
against s2,4+o.136 for the same month
4 year ago. with expenses OF sl,S9o.-
as5. Net earnings for tho month were
S1s6,o51. as compared with SSi5.3ot ~
year ago. Showing a decrease of Sept.
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HELD FOR OLD MURDER
Floyd v. Wick Arrested for Crime Com
mitted Twcnty-rhrec
Years Ago.
[ Snccial 10 Thc Timcs. Disnateh.

BRISTOL, VA. May 2.--Floyd V.
Wick. alias Joe Smith. who is wanted
Tor murder committed twenty three
years ago, has been arrested In East
Tennessee. and Is in Jail at Rogers
Vile lie is now ffty-two years old
He was in the Eastern kentucky noun
'a!ns until recently. when he located
~ ''"SiSins County. Tenn Wick is said
TO have slain a young man named Biz
""rd. using an AK. with which his
victims head was frightfully mutilatcd
IL" opposes being returned to Virginia
expressing fear Of being lynchcd
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Copyright. 1917 by Wheeler Syndicate. Inc

months In Richmond, II leaving Sat
urday for her home. "Belvoir," In Eau
quier County
Mrs. Edward s. Boze il in Frcdcr-
icksburG where she IL attending the
annual session OF the Grand Chapter
Of Virginia. order of the Eastern star
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w
> SOCIETY 6
NAGA@ ~ ~

One OF the pretticst affairs OF the
spring season WAS tho tea given yes
sterday afternoon from to Z o'clock
by the st. Cecilia Chorus in tic home
OF Mrs. George Armistcad Gibson. 25li
Monument Avenue. The drawing
rooms were arranged everywhere with
bowls and vases of purple iris lilacs.
pink honcysuckle and doSwood bios
SONS. and tho tea table in the dining
room was set with Il big silver bowl
OF iris and pink honcysucklc. Mrs
Gibson was assisted In receiving by
Miss Elizabeth Owen and Miss isabel
Williams. DR.. and Mrs. w. Russell
Bowie and Mr.. and Mrs. Flaxington
Harker also received with the hostes
MIS-. Mcdonald Wexford poured coffee
ana tho ?oLng girls serving in the
uininS- room included Misses Antoimcttc
Ihiermann. Katherine Lee, Janet
Swami, Marie Cooke and Elizabeth
Bereridge.
< Tho guests and members Of the club
present included