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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
DE soro KEAcHEs AMERIcA

Fernando De Soto, the Spanish ex-
Tp1orer, is associated with much of the
early history Of this country He is
best Remembered as having been the
first European to look upon the Miss
issippi. The exact date of De Soto's
birth is not known. His ancestors
were Spanish mobiles. At. an early
age he fen in love with the daughter
of his patron, Dom Pedro de Avila- To
preEent the marriage De Avila induc-
e1 De Soto to accompany him to
Anerica, ais he had recently been APP
ppinted governor OF Spanish posses
sions IN the western hemisphere. This
was in 1919. In 1927 he served in
the expedition to Nicaragua under
Hernandez, and in 1923 he withdrew
entirely from the service of his pa
tron- He spent considerable time in
explorations principally in South
America. In 1897 he returned to
Spain and married Isabella, who for
more than fifteen years had waited
faAthf11flx Tor him Two years later
tn s417kA america asppanpanied by
his wfs take up his duties as gov
ernor OF Cuba, to which office he had
been appointed by the Spanish EN-
peror Charles ", who gave him per-
mission to conquer Florida at his own
EXPENSE. A large and efficient SOL
diery sailed with him. After leaving
the women in Cuba, De Soto sailed for
Florida with his troops and landed
ON the present site of Tampa on May
IN z5a9n. This was the frs time he
hid seNer Eet dictionary portion OF
Land now constituted as part of the
UniteA States The ships were sent
back to Cuba and the Spaniards, con-
fident of success, pushed on into the
interior of Florida in their inevitable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
EXPECT LOANS TO.
ALLIES TO REACH
BILLION BY JULY

Washington, May 25-America's
loans to the European allies will total
probably $1,OOO,0OO,000 by July
Treasury officials today began work
on the allotment of loans during June
These allotments will be based on re-
quests already received from the
European allies.
Representatives of the Italian Mis-
sion, which began active work in
Washington yesterday, will confer to-
day with Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Crosby, in direct charge of
the loans to the allies. The Italians
will submit a complete list of the OBJ
legations they have assumed in the
United States, their commitments for
American products ordered for use in
Italy, and an estimate of their finan-
ciaI requirements. On these estimates
the Treasury Department will base
further financial aid to Italy. Similar
data will also be submitted by the
other European allies in the near
future.
Since the first loan was made to
Great Britain, April 25, the Treasury
has allotted loans to the allies on
monthly basis. Treasury officials be-
gan today to work out some arrange
ing process and eliminate the month
| to-month'' loans. The result may be
/. larger loans for longer terms, prob
ably on a three or six months basis.
| Treasury officials said today the
total of loans to the allies to date
amounted to $50, 100000, all made
within the past month. A large part
| Of the loans already made are still
on. deposit to- the credit of the various
allies.
The $500, 900. 900 loaned to the new
Russian Government is still intact.
The Russian representatives here have
been unable to make contemplated
expenditures, owing to chaotic condi-
tons in Petrograd and delay in Sc
curing the necessary authority. Tt is
planned to spend large part of this
| loan for rolling stock and other rail-
road equipment for the rehabilitation
! Of the broken-down Russian railroad
system, 800.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
PLAYED OUT
LAWYER LOOKS
LIKE new
All His Friends Pleased

For a long time he kept the secret
of the wonderful change to restored
health and recovery from nervous
breakdown, but at last because of the
help it might be to his friends he
thought it only fair to tell them, and
now they are all like him, have come
back and feel like doing things.
He took FRUSTRATED IRON and
it took hold of him Immediately, he
says he felt better right off the reer'
and you never saw a more thankful
and pleased mamie cannot say enough
in praise of PHOSPHATED IRON. He
says it seemed as if his whole system
Just craved the IRON, it was absorbed
so quickly, the color came back to his
cheeks, his step had that old time boy
swing and spring, while as for his
nerves, the Phosphates got right to
work, cleared up the cobwebs and be-
fuddled brain, so he could think better
and act quicker, his judgment was
right again, he had decision that he
lacked for years, no wonder he is a
pleased booster of Phosphated Iron.
Mr.. Professional Man or Woman,
Mr.. Office Man or Bill Clerk or Stem
ographer who is all in and feels that
he is not sick and he is not we'll, but
who knows he g not right, PHOS-
PHATED'IRON is just what you need,
it will tide you over, put you right, you
will feel "on the job and work will be
a pleasure.
Special Notice. To insure your re-
ceiving the genuine Phosphated Iron
we have put up in Capsules Only. Do
not allow dealers to substitute Tablets
or Pills. W. P. Hindle Drug Stores,
Bridgeport, Conn.,, and leading drug
stores everywhere.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
Striking Mexicans
Win; Will Receive
Much Higher Wages

Mexico City, May 25.-A~ strike of
textile workers in the, federal district,
the state of Mexico and Vera Cruz
has been settled by arbitration in
which c. Lopez de- Lara, governor of
the federal district, played an import
ant part The strikers were given in
ereases in wages ranging from rs to
100 per cent, graduated according to
the wages now received. Workmen
earning less than rs centavos a day
were given 100 per cent. increase
while those earning four pesos or
more received 25 per cent. AS the
former wages were based on a ten
hour day, however, the actual in
crease in pay under the present eight
hour law will not attain those figures.
Piece workers in the textile trades Sc
cured advances from 40 to 100 per
cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
THE ORDER OF THE BATH

One Of the Oldest orders of English.
knighthood> is the Order of the Bath,
which let us say it in whispers, is
supposed to date to the period of the
ancient Franks, the inhabitants of
Lower Germany. Letters patent for
the present epoch of the order were
issued on May 25, 1725, and today 1t
is the largest order in point of num-
bers, and, at the same time the most
Influential, being represented by III
knights of the first class, 3O2 of the.
second class and 1,1O6g of. the third
class. The Order Of the Bath is be-
lieved to have been introduced into
England by the Saxons The ancient
Franks when they conferred knight
hood among other solemn rights used
that of bathing, and this custom be-
ing continued in England, the mem
|bers of the order were called knights
OF the Bath. In the reign of Henry
" there was D degree OF knighthood
specified under the express appela-
ton Of the Bath. That king, on the
day of his coronation in the. Tower,
of London, conferred the same upon
forty-six esquires who had watched
all night before and had bathed them
selves. From that time it was GUS
tomary with the Kings to confer this
dignity preceding their coronations,
the coronation of their queens, the
births and marriages of royal issue
and on similar occasions. The last
time Knights Of the Bath were so
made was at the coronation of King
Charles II, in 1861, after which the
order was neglected until the year
1725, when King George l., revived it
and ordered book of statutes for the
government of the order by (which the
number of knights was fixed at thir-
ty-eight, namely, the sovereign and
thirty seven Knight Companions. The
order continued without any alteration
until 1915, so that those who had dis
Etinguished-, themselves in the wars
against Napoleon might be received
into the order. With, this view, The
Most Honourab1e and Military Order
of the Bath. was divided into three
classes under the distinctions of
Knights Grand Crosses, Knights Com
manders and knights Companions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
CANYONS

Mrs. Fred Loquet is spending few
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Adela
Sturges.
James Watson (and family)s super
intendent at "Maugh-West'' farm,
owned by Warren Lynch, has resigned
and has returned to Belden Hill this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs T. Spicer-S Simpson
came UP from New York Friday and
are occupying the former residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eppes.
F. Miss Eleanor Coley gave dance
in Cannon. hall Friday evening in
honor of her guest. Miss Sarah Bas-
sett, of Taunton, Mass.
Mrs. Floyd House and Mrs. Wallace
of Bridgeport have been recent guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Hanford.
Memorial Day services will be held
in the Zion Hill M. E. church next
Sunday morning. There will be adj
dresses by Rev. Henry E. Wing and
other members of. his regiment from
Norwalk and the Sunday school chill
dren are requested, to bring flowers to
decorate the graves of all soldiers
buried in the adjoining church yard,
directly after the services.
New automobiles have arrived in
town for Messrs. Lewis R. Amber.
Adolph Hemmelskamp, Irving Lock-
wood and Frank Carlson.
Charles .Scofield of Weston has &C
cepted a position with S. J. Miller.
Mrs. Jacob. Winneweiser was
brought home from the Norwa1k hos
pitaI on Thursday OF last week. She
and her little son are getting along
nicely.
Warren J. Lynch and family arrived
at their country home on Wednesday
to spend the summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25


tank under the seat. Then it stopped.
The piece of timber had to be sawed
off before the car could be pulled
away from the fence. Parsons was
thrown out, while Lewis was held in
by the steering wheel post. New parts
were secured but with the labor add
ed. somebody is set back about $125, as
a result of the accident.
Bigger Crops
William LIS Cafrigan of Falls Village
Hhassswritten the Connecticut Commit
tee of Food Supply that splendid re-
suits have been achieved in his sec
ton by the Bigger Crops, campaign.
Among many others swho have in
creased their acreage Mr.. Carrigan
says, that one man that has a, place
just above Amesville is planting thirty
acres Of corn this year, where none
was grown a year ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25

search for gold From this time De
Soto neversleft the country; He and
his followers pushed ION toward the
west apd finally reached the Missis-
sippi- On its banks he fell i'll with
a slow fever and he gradually realized
that his end was near On the day be-
fore his death he called his follow
ers abont him and appointed his sue
cessor. His body was wrapped in his
mantle and was sunk in the, MISSISSIPPI
pi. After many months the news of
his death reached his wife and she
died of grief few days later
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
Stratford on Avon
Mourns the Tourist

Stratford-on-Avon, England May
25-The trustees of Shakespeare's
birthplace and Anne Hathaway's cot
tage are missing the usual influx of
American and other visitors, the lack
of which has seriously affected their
financial position during the past
year. It has therefore been decided
to raise the price of admission, to re-
strict free passes, to reduce the staff
and invite honorary assistance in
guiding visitors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
England is Arranging
a National Baby Week

London, May 25.-A National Ba-
by Week is being organized through
out the country under the auspices
of the Local Government Board The
object is to arouse a sense Of respon-
sibility in every citizen and secure the
best possible condition for. the growth
of infants.
Baby shows will be held everywhere.
there will be prizes for babies who
have been regular attendants at in
FAINT welfare centers and have made
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
sIrCHFlEI.D COUNTY NEWS
Singular Auto Accident.

In New Milford, last week, an auto
in which were riding Fred Parsons
and Alton Lewis, crashed into a fence.
They were riding through Worthwhile
when Lewis asked to be allowed to
drive the car the remainder of the
way. In changing seats, Parsons took
his hand from the wheel just long
enough for the car to swing into the
fence. A post was broken off at the
ground, but two stout rails did not
break so easily. The upper rail went
through the windshield like spe-.>
and narrowly missed the heads of the
two young men. The lower rail like
wise did a spear act and went through
the radiator, alongside the engine,
through the dashboard, and into the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
TWO PRESBYTERIAN
BODIES TO CONFER

Birmingham, Ala, May 25.-The
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States (Southern
Presbyterian decided yesterday. by a
vote of 142 to 40 in favor of appoint
Ing a committee to confer with a like
committee from the northern branch
of the church on the question of un-
ion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
FOOD CRISIS IN
LISBON PASSES

Paris, May PA Havas dispatch
from Lisbon says that the agitation
there on account of the high prices of
provisions as a result of which a num-
Der of persons were killed and much
damage to property was done has
subsidized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25
Mexicans Order Oil
Company of u S. to
Remove Their Tanks

Mexico City. May 25.-The Stand
ard OH Company has been ordered by
the Department of Commerce and IN
dustry to remove about fifty oil tanks
erected in the Tampico field. These
tanks the department declares were
erected without permission and were
not erected according to government
standards. 1t is said the tanks cost
approximately 100000 to construct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-25

Twenty-Five members of the Chica-
go American League baseballs team
registered under, the CONSUMPTION law.
Eighteen registered as married men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
Answers of Germany and
Austria Do Not Change
Situation.
ENTIRELY DEVOID
OF SPECIFIC TERMS
Germany FaIs to Give Definite Idea
Of What Concessions Might 4s Of
fered to Bring Hostilities to End ~
British Press Calls Answers Merely
Another Move in Teutonlc Peace Plot
-AIIIes' Peace Position on Record.

Washington, Sept 22.-The replies
made by Germany and Austria to Pope
Benedict's peace proposal contain
nothing that will in any way alter the
position of the United States as out
lined In President Wilson's reply to
the pope.
The replies as received here in Asso-
ciated Press dispatches were closly
studied today by all officials and diplo-
mats here who gave indications that
they were little less than had been ex-
pected. First examination of the
replies, officials thought, failed to dis
close anything in the nature Of terms
which would afford basis for discus
sion.
Secretary Lansing authorized no
quotation of any opinion for the gov
ernment, but 1t was clearly indicated
at the state department that such con-
sideration as had been given to the re-
plies had failed to develop any reason
for any alteration Of the aims or IN
tentions this government either In the
conduct Of the war or any peace adj
justment that may be undertaken la
ter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
No Term. Outlined.

Amsterdam, Sept. 22.-In replies to
the recent notes to the allied powers
from Pope Benedict suggesting-an im-
mediate conference to consider peace,
both Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany and
Emporer Charles Of Austria Hung ary,
have declared their willingness to enter
into negotiations
The full text of Germanys answer
shows the German government ex-
pressing deep appreciation of the papal
effort to bring about peace and greet
ing with special sympathy the Lead
ing idea of the peace appeal" etnbody-'
Ing the papal conviction that "the ma
terial power of arms must be suppress
ed by the moral power Of right" Stress
Is laid upon the claim that Emperor
William all thru his reign has been AMI
mated by pacific purposes and that he
did his utmost to prevent the present
war.
The papal recommendations for the
settlement of disputes by arbitration
are alluded to sympathetically and 1t
is declared that the German govern
ment will Sin this respect support
every recommendation compatible with
the vital interests Of the German en-
pire and people"
Nothing approaching definite idea
of what Germany's terms would be,
were q peace conference called Is
contained In the note.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
MRS. KELLY TEsrIFIEs.
Wife Of Accused Preacher Makes Pa
thetio Witness.
lBY II SfaW COrceS

[By STAFF Correspondent
Red Oak, Sept. IA frail little wo-
man was the last person on the wit
ness stand Yesterday afternoon in the
villisca ak murder trial. She was Mrs.
Laura Kelly, wife of the little preach
er whom the state accuses Of w!eld!n.
the ak that killed eight persons In
villisca on Sunday evening June g.,
1912. Mrs. Kelly was in the witness
chair only about twenty minutes.
When Attorney Mitchell called for
Mrs. Kelly to take the witness chair
there was a noticeable commotion In
the courtroom. Altho she has been con-
stantly seated with her husband since
the trial began instantly her name
was called every neck was craned to
get glimpse Of the accused mans
wife as she went to the witness stand.
AS she raised her hand to take the
oath the eyes of more than one SYM
pathetic woman In the crowd were wet
with tears.
Mrs. Kelly is SO years old. She
looks older She appeared to be in un-
usually good spirits. Mrs. Kelly, who
was born In Great Britain, speaks with
distinctly pleasing English accent.
v N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22

p,pe organ, and 500 on the furniture.
Rev. Mr. Ellett's loss on building ana
contents is estimated at $4,000. Other
property damaged somewhat was the
small residence at West Church
street and the one-story building oc-
cupied by cleaning establishment at
sh West Church. The damage x esti-
mated at 800 on these buildings.
Knutson said he did not know the
cause Of the fire. Boys notified him.
ne said, and when he looked into tae
rear Of the yard he said the barn be-
hind the sheds and the rear OF the
sheds were all ablaze. When the de-
partment arrived flames had blown
from the roof high into the air.
Burning shingles and brands. blown
by q stiff wind from the southeast.
few over the business district and as
far north as Lincoln ana Second
streets. Owners OF buildings In the
block between Church and Main
streets and Center and First streets,
aided by employees and others guarded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
Change in Submarine
Tactics Scores Heavily
For Undersea Eoats

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 22.-Pas-
sengers who arrived from England to-
day on an American steamship brought
circumstantial reports that five British
steamships and two destroyers out Of
convoy fleet of six, which left Lough
Swilly, Ireland. Sept. 8, were sunk by
German submarines within few hours
Of the port of departure. =
The story was told among others by
shipwrecked seamen who were sur
vivors Of other summarized vessels and
by merchant ship officer who had
been In Lough Swilly.
The five vessels, it was said, con-
voyed by the destroyer, put to sea
shortly after midnight and were at
tackled by massed submarines at day.
light the following morning. The news
Of the disaster was learned when the
destroyers. which escaped, put back to
port, bringing survivors Of the mer-
chairman and war vessels.
"The closest secrecy was immedi-
ately thrown about the incident" the
merchant officer said. The survivors
were given positive instructions to say
nothing about it, and no details as to
the names Of the ships, nor the extent
OF loss of life could be learned. It
was reported that one, and possibly
two, Of the U Boats were sunk by the
destroyers. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
ROUSING FAREWELL
FOR TAMA BOYS
Larasst Crowd Ever Assembled In tho
County Present at Demonstration
and at Train - 1hree Bands Play
And Robert G. Cousins Speaks.

Special to Times Republican.
Tama, Sept. 22-There was a big
demonstration here last night and
this morning in honor, of the sixty
Tama county boys departing for Camp
Dodge to enter the national army. The
largest crowd ever assembled within
the county was present at Toledo
Tama fair grounds last night. At these
exercises Hon. Robert q. Cousins was
the principal speaker. Three bands
those of Tama, Toledo and Traer, rem
dered music, and chorus of twenty
male voices from Traer. the Toledo
quartet and Miss Anna Slabach sang.
Miss Slabach sang with band accom-
paniment Good Bye, GOD Bless YOU"
This morning several hundred autos
went to Toledo from Tama and other
points, with the Tama band, and
another entertainment was given on
the court house lawn. Autos from all
over the county formed in line and the
recruits were driven to Tama, where
several thousand persons cheered them
as they boarded the train for Des
Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22

F,re Of unknown origin. that broke
out In the +. H. Knutson lumber yaro'
south Center street formerly the 7. =
Cartwright property At s:4s this after
noon, totally destroyed the stock ana
buildings. and badly damaged the
pres byterian church and printing plant
and building owned by Rev. Q. =.
Elicit that adjoined the lumber yard
on the north, damaged other nearby
property and endangered the business
district. The .nre broke the main power
wire circuits and put the Times Re-
publican presses out OF commission at
press time for the afternoon edition,
threatening to consume the district IN
which the T.7R. plant. Is located.
The total loss Is estimated at S36, ooo
to $4,000, partly insured. Knutson sala
his loss would be $4,000, with $500
insurance Damage to the church was
placed at $15, 600, with insurance OF
10000 on the building. $1,000 on the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
CHINESE SOLDIERS
READY FOR FRANCE
Heads Of Republic Anxious to Send
! Troops to Aid Of AIlies-Abundanoe
Of Trained Men Available Now for
Service In Field. II

Picking, Sept. 17.-(Delayed)-The
president and cabinet have agreed to
the plan of sending trial division OF
$4,000 soldiers to France. II money,
equipment and shipping are available,
The entente allies have approved the
proposition and France is eager to re-
ceive the contingent. The Chinese pro-
hably could reach France by Jan. l.
An abundant number of fairly train
ed soldiers Is immediately available
for the expedition The premier is IN
favor Of sending 100000 men and the
provincial authorities are heartily In
support Of the plan If the Canton pro-
visional government gives Its approval
to the war with Germany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-22
FIRE THREATENS MARSHALL TOWN
Kntso Lumber Yard Presbyterian Church and Charter Oak Plant ue
, strayed-TR Plant and Business District Threatened
their roofs with all sorts Of nre fight
ing tools.

their roofs with all sorts Of hre light
ing tools.
Church Badly Gutted.
After seemingly having the Are in
the church under control, 1t later
broke out high In the roof, burning a
large part Of the m..in roof and
spreading in places well down toward
the ewes. At 4:30 the fire in the
church was under control, but not un-
til a large quantity Of water had been
turned into the interior, which with the
fire damage will be serious
Delays T.-R. Badly.
In the burning Of poles carrying
electric wires, the power for the T.-R.
was cut off and 1t was late In the even
ing before the paper could go to press.
Church Services Sunday.
Before the fire was under control ar
rangements had been made by the
Presbyterians to hold services as usual
Sunday in the Y. NJ. G. A. gymnasium
Both church and Sunday school will
be held at the accustomed hours.