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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
PLAZA

If you haven't heard Ward and Cur ran at the Plaza you haven't much time left in which to do so and If you miss them you arc sure to regret 1t for such old timers as Ward and Cur ran don't vome every week and, who knows, they may never come again. Besides, Pop" Ward is too funny a character to pass up when you are looking for laughs. He hands them out by the score and you simply can't stop roaring until he leaves the stage.
 On the bill with the old favordtes are The Three Weber Girls, a charm ing trio In a singing, dancing and &C., robatic diversion that Is a rare treat in every sense of the expression.
 Davitt and Duval have a variety skit that is also a laughing vehicle, while Gardner and Bailey work up enough enthusiasm in their odd con- traption of song and comedy chatter to send them over with flying colors.
 Wflfred Lucas has the big role in "A Love Sublfme." the Triangle mas terpiece. and several good comedy reels make up an admirable program.
 Much interest Is centered in the coming presentation of Rex Beach's stirring and super-photo o-drama, .@rhe Barrier" which is announced for an entire week, commencing next Mon day.
 During a recent New York showing, both press and public raved over the production which Is easily the most colossal film effort since '"The Birth of Nation" However, neither Birth of Nation prices nor the prices charged during the New York show ing of "The Barrier" will be in vogue durtg the local run and it is under stood that the scale win be reduced to one-third of those charged in the metropolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
SAGAL AND POLL TO
 APPEAL ASSESSMENTS

Louis M. Sagal of New Haven, has served notice on the city clerk of his intention to appeal to the superior court from the valuation of $178,75O placed on the Sagal building by the tax assessors. MT. Sagal asked the board of relief to reduce the valuation from $17s,750 to $I28.750a but the board refused, hence his appeal
 S. z. Poli has also served notice of his intention to appeal from the valuations placed on his Main street theatre property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

RIG PAY and steady work for girls and women in large rubber shoe factory. Experienced girls earn $10 5 to SIS a week. Inexperienced ones paid worth while salary and given free board and room while learning. which takes about 2 month. Live town near large cities. Good thea Ire, fine working conditions. com pany furnishes hall for dancing. athletic fields, free insurance and medical attention Fine chance for d family Work for all. Good homes at very low rents. Don't de- eide now. write today for Illustrated booklet "A Good Job 1t Beacon Falls." Address Employment Dept. Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co.,. Beacon Falls, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
CHARLEs J. HUGHEs.

The funeral of Charles J. Hughes, of the firm of Hughes & Chapman, was largely attended at 2:30 this afternoon from his late home, 69O Beechwood avenue. Dr. William Hor- ace Day, pastor of the Congregational church conducted the services. A delegation was present from the Hamilton Commandery, K. F., and members of this acted as bearers Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Many Marriage
 Licenses Issued
 During This Week

Seventy-one marriage licenses were issued from the town clerks office this week. which is the record thus far this year and probably will remain the record for any one week of 1917. The number issued the week after Easter is usually largest of the year.
 Seventeen licenses were issud to- day. Last week 54 were issued. The majority of those obtaining licenses were of foreign birth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
ELIZABETH MURPHY.

The funeral of Elizabeth, widow of Daniel F. Murphy. was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. E. Will Hams 654 Noble avenue, at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. William H. Jep- son, rector of St. Luke's church, con- ucted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Sentry Fires on Boat
 In Boston's Harbor

Boston, April 14-A sentry patrol ling the shore near one of the Bos- ton harbor forts fred several shots last night at two men in motor boat and another on land. The boat quickly disappeared in the darkness and the man on shore escaped. The sentry expressed the opinion that the men in the boat, who appeared to be grappling for something. were trying to cut a telephone cable and that the man on shore was directing the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BR1DGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

April F, A. D., 1917.
 Estate of Phineas I. Barnum, late Z of the Town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The trustee having exhibited it's ac- count and application for partial dis tribution with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Crdered-That the 25th day of April A D., 1917 at 12 o'clock noon, at the probate office in Bridgeport be, and the same is, assigned for a hear ing R6r1 the allowance of said account, and this court directs the Trustee to give notice thereof, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having . circulation in said district, and by pcsting copy of this order on the pnblic agn post in town where deceas- d last dwelt-and by leaving with, or -Ny mailing fin letters addressed to eAch of the persons interested-a copy q this order. all at least days be- fore said day of hearing, and return make to this court. T
 Atts6t,
 a. PAUL [. MILLER, Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
PHOEBE sToDDARD MITCHELL.

Mrs Phoebe Stoddard Mitchell, wife of the Newtown Congregational church deacon, died at II o'clock yes terda< morning at her home in the borough. Although she had been a cripple for more than a year, she was able to be about until several days when she was taken i'll. Mrs Mitchell was active in church work and lent her aid to various civic movements. She was an ardent advocate of pro- hibition and woman suffrage. Mrs. Mitchell was almost 70 years old. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Amos P. Mitchell. man ager of the Alling Rubber Go. store in Hartford and Dr. Philip Mitchell of Providence. R. l.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Mitchell. and Mrs. w. H. Wakelee of Southbury, and Miss Bes- sic Mitchell of Newtown.
 The wedding today of the de- ceased's grandson, Henry Cook Mitch ell, and Miss Sarah Beers, who lives in the house opposite the Mitchell home, was not postponed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
BENJAMIN F. ROOT.

Accompanied by a large delegation from the local branch of the National Association of Postal Clerks, and great many other friends and relatives the body of Benjamin F. Root, clerk for great many years in the Bridge port Post Office, was taken this morning to Meriden on the 9:38 train, Burial was in Meriden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. ss-,
 PROBATE COURE.

Estate of E1izabeth. also known as Iaxzis Humphreys, hte of the town < of Bridgeport in said district, deceas- cd
 The Court of Probate for the district
 Of BridgspcFt. hath lim1xed and allow a s1x months from the date hereof for tho Creditors of said estate to exhibft their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pr ssent their ae- counts. properly attested. within said time, win be debarred a recovery. All
 persons indebted to said estate are { requested to make immediate pay Z ment to
 FREOERICk A DELMAR, AdminisHator. 93 Pa1isade Avenue. IT 1A asD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
WILLIAM BENHAM

The funeral of William Benham was held this morning from the mort uary parloDs of Gallagher & Gallagher, 571 Fairfield avenue, at 9:3O and from Sacred Heart church at 10 o'clock. where a requiem high mass was cele- brated by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney. At the offertory thechoir sang 'Veni Jesu" and as the body was borne from the church Nearer, My God Thee. ' The bearers were Albert Langham, Matthew Mullen, Clayton Carpenter. John Hardie, James Byrne and Thomas Donnelly. Burial was in the family plot St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
ADELE DEAN.

The funeral of Adele, widow of Charles A. Dean, was held from the residence of Mrs. William H. Play foot 1267 Kossuth street, at 3. o'clock this afternoon. Rev. P. E. Matthias, pastor of Kings Highway church, conducted the services. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
MARY HERMAN.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kiernan was held from the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. B. R. Patterson, 871 Madi- sof avenue, at S:30 this morning, and from St. Augustines church at 9 o'clock, where Rev. Robert J. Bowen, sang the mass of requiem. At the offertory, Miss Kathleen Ryan sang ''Domine Jesu," and after the mass, Some Sweet Day" A delegation from the Mary Quessy Wheeler circle, F. of A., was present. The bearers were John Smith, John Porter, Ern- est Wray and James May. Burial was in St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
CHARLES F.. HARRISON

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Harrison of 51S Brooks street, formerly of Elizabeth, N. J., have the sympathy of their many friends owing to the death of their son, Charles F., aged 13 years, after a brief illness at an early hour today. The boy was popular pupil at the Barnum school. Besides his parents he Is survived by three sisters, Lavina, Laura and Edna; and two brothers, Howard and George.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
DIED,5

MILS-In this city. April IA. 1917. r Georgianna A. Mills.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 83S Park avenue on Monday, April 16 at p. m.
 Interment at Mountain Grove cemetery.
 MkRMINGHAM-An anniversary mass will be held at St Augustine's s church at o'clock, Monday morn ing, April 16 for the repose of the ooul of the late Eugene Birming- ham.
 AOREHOUSE-In Crescent Beach, Fla, April g, 1917. Martha More house. aged 5S years Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Baptist church, Eas- ton, Conn, on Sunday 18th inst, at 2:30 p. m.
 Burial in Union cemetery. Easton.
 asp O,BRIEN-In this city, April 13, 1917, Francis William: only child of MT. and Mrs. Andrew O'Brien. aged 6 years, months, 24 days.
 
 funeral at the residence of the par ents, No.l ETA Newfield Ave. on Monday. at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment in family plot. Lake view cemetery. f Automobile cortege. a GIIRERTLIn this city, April IS, < 1917. George Gilbert
 Friends are, invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 785 shelton street on Monday, April 16 1t S:s0 a. m.. and from St. Charles church at a. m. with solemn high mass.
 Interment St. Michaels cemetery.
 T 13 b. EACH-In this city, Thursday. April 12, 1917, Andrew Each, aged 52 years. 5 months, IA days.
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral from the mortuary parlors of III. J. Cannon. 1O51 Broad St., v on Monday, April 16 at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Joseph's R. c. church a. m
 Burial Park cemetery.
 U 13 b. DOWD-An anniversary high mass of requiem will be held at Sacred Heart church Monday z morning, N April 18th at 2 a. m. for the repose of the soul of the late Timothy Dowd. Friends are invited to att tend. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
MARION JOSEPHINE CRoWE

The funeral of Marion Josephine. the baby daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Grove, was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the home of her parents, 1645 Park avenue. Dr.. John F. Anderson, of St. Thomas seminary, Hartford, friend of Mir. and Mrs. Grove, read the services Burial was in St. Michaers ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
PROPOSALS
FOR TRUCK CHASSIS

FOR TRUCK CHASSIS
 Sealed bids win be received by the undersigned until 3:30 P. m-, Wednes- day, May 2. 1917, for furnishing truck chassis for fro alarm and hydrant de- pArtment trucks for the City of Bridge port Specifications are oni fife a. this onfce This board reserve4 the right to accept or reject any or all bids. BOARD OF CONTRACT & SUPPLY Room 27. City HalI Bridgeport Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

Du11Iengk1lANAE to travel and appoint corsetieres: swell line, uberaT terms State your business experiences: give referencez. Amer ican C0rsst CO, All Sangamon st.. 2 ChicAgo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
OBITUARY
ALICE NJ. KANE.

Alice M., the six months old daugh- ter of Thomas and Sarah Kane, died this morning at the home of her parents, 43 Evitts lane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
ADAM KLARIK.AITTS

The funeral of Adam Klarikaitis was held from his home. 120 South ave- nue, at 7:30 this morning and from St. Georges Lithuanian church at 8 o'clock. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

will place contract in the United States for 100000 railway cars and g., 900 locomotives, to be delivered by July, 1918.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
ROME GUARDS TO DRILL.

Members of the Home Guards in the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth dis tricts will drill in EaGles' hall at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

AGENTE-Eend no money. Just say,
 send mo particulars of your big agent4 offer. The Giritis Co, 319 SS East 72nd Street. New York City.
 N. T. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

CHAUFFTUR-Mar man, no chil- dren. experienced driver wishes position in private family, best ref erencee: wife can do housework. Address 227 Hancock Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

MAYORS EPECIAINY-Razors and safety razors put in order. Satisfac- tions guaranteed. PIP Warmer Building. s3 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
NEW KNIFE sHARPENER put

SLW MN1FE SdAhFEN Elk puts ra- zor edge on any knife instantly without grinding. Demonstration creates sensation. 30 sales a day easy. Carry right in pocket. 100 per cent profit. Write for free sam pie offer now. E. M. Feltman. Sales Mgr. 125 American Bldg, Gin cinnati, o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
Blankets; and a sale ]!

Yes, even Winter draws to (we hope) it's real close and Spring tripping forward!
 For blankets are of comfort the majority of the months of the year And that comfort increases when they to be bought at saving.
 Even July and August are blanket months at shore or back in the cool of the woods!
 Light fine wool blanket protects, without discomfort, against chill breezes that sweeping in from the East Lin May as in October!
 And we just bought lot of such blankets from a wholesaler who had them left his hands, he didn count right and bought than he could sell.
 Here they and their value to-day and their prices Value today you may be quite far less than value of the same blankets will be next Autumn- White with pink or blue border, 56 by 78 inches, worth $525- $4.5O Soft blankets white, blue pink border, 60 by 80 inches worth $5.50,- SAYS Blankets that 70 by 80 inches, wool, white with border of pink or blue I
 worth $525- $45O { worth $550- $4.75
 worth $6- $5.25
 worth $65O- $5.75 Extra-large white wool blankets 72 by 82 or 76 by 84 inches pink blue border, worth ST., $5.75 Light cotton blankets white 60 by 76 inches worth $1 S. $1.25 Gray cotton blankets, pink or blue border, worth $1.85- $1.39 II .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14

WANTED - Information regarding good farm for sale. Northwestern Business Agency. Minneapolis. Minn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-14
And bedspreads ]!

Henned crochet spreads of good size, several excel lent patterns serviceable weight and texture,- $15O $2 and $225 Satin bedspreads, hemmed, good size,- $225 Scalloped crochet spreads, handsome patterns-
 $250 $2.75 and $3
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12
BABY BEEF PRODUCT
HAS fine PROSPECT
Even Wisconsin's High.Priced
Land Offers Good 0ppor-
tunity for the Producer.

with the present unlimited de
mand for meat products, the raising
Of baby beef. even upon Wisconsin's
high priced land, offers opportunity
for profitable and congenial employ
ment." says John L. TOrmey. secre-
tary Of the Wisconsin Shorthorn Breed
ers' association.
According to Mr.. Tormey, Wiscon-
sin, on account of its nearness to mar
ket, its good climate, its abundance Of
forage grain, and good water, offers
excellent opportunities of the baby
beef producer.
"When raising baby beef, it is nee
essary," declares Mr.. Tormey. ito have
cattle Of good beef type. and the pure
bred sire route is the only one which
safely can be taken. By feeding the
youngsters well from calfhood, they
will be ready to market at a year and
half, and will carry more meat with
less care and feed, than raw western
feeders would require to produce the
same returns"
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12
FEEDING LAMBS TO
SECURE BEST GAINS
Result of Experiment Conducted
at South Dakota Station-Al-
faIfa Hay Best.

(By PROF. JAMES w. WILSON, South
Dakota Experiment Station)
The best gains ever secured at the
South Dakota experiment station in
feeding lambs was in an experiment
to determine the comparative value of
alfalfa and prairie hay with the same
kind Of a grain ration. The grain ra-
ton consisted of mixture of 100
pounds Of oats, 100 pounds Of shelled
corn and 25 pounds of olmeal.
Each lot was started on one pound
per head of the mixture daily, and in
creased until they were receiving two
and two-tenths pounds per head of
grain daily, and what hay they would
eat.
The average daily gain per head for
the lot that received the alfalfa hay
was 81 of a pound, while with the lot
that received the prairie hay, the av-
erage daily gain per head was .3S of
n pound. These lambs were US near
the same in age and weight as was
possible to get them.
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12
ATTENTION TO FEET
OF GROWING COLTS
Little Care Will Prevent Develop
ment of Crooked Ankles and
Unbalanced Action.

(By W. l.. BLIZZARD, Department of
Animal Husbandry. Oklahoma A. and
NJ College,. Stillwater)
1t is well to see that the colts feet
are level and the toes comparatively
short. A little attention will prevent
the development of crooked ankles and
unbalanced action later on. The bony
structure is pliable then, so that much
can be done to remedy faulty action,
which will be impossible after the
bones have hardened and stopped
growing.
1t is absolutely necessary and very
profitable to properly care for the feet
of growing colts. If left to nature,
the foot does not always grow out full
and strong and Of the proper shape.
When the feet are left go, they do not
wear properly, the result Is that the
feet split, become uneven and very
often the entire leg may be altered in
form. This is one of the reasons for
SO many bad-footed horses upon the
streets of any city. The blacksmith
may get the blame, but most Of the
trouble really began upon the farm.
To grow feet in the proper way. the
colts feet should be looked after at
least once Il month.
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12
KEEPING TRACK OF
ALL, BREEDING EWES
Practice of Utmost Importance
in Handling Purebred Stock
Painting Is Favored.

<By W. c. COTFEY. Illinois Experiment
Station.)
Replying to a Southern correspond
ent, the only dependable way to de-
termine when eve is in heat Is to
turn the ram with the flock. In han
ding a purebred flock, 1t is not neces-
sary to keep an exact record of the
dates Of breeding. In fact, many
lambs are registered as being born in
the spring of a certain year. Some
Etimes the month is stated, but COM
aparatively few breeders go to the trou-
BILE of giving the exact date.
For reasons aside from the require
ments for registering in the various
flock associations, it is well for the
owner to have memorandum of about
the time the ewes are due to lamb.
Such a memorandum is a great help
to the shepherd in saving the lamb
crop. II can be obtained by smearing
paint between the fore-legs Of the ram
every day through the breeding sea-
son. This paint should be Of a kind
not injurious to the wool. Ewes come
in heat about every 16. days. During
the first 16 days the ram may be paint
ed close to the right fore-leg. Ewes
served during this period will be
marked on the right side of the rump
For the next 16 days the paint may
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12

Importation OF first-class breeding
animals improves the stock of any
country and tends towards uniformity,
according to E. N. Wentworth. profess
sor of animal breeding In the Kansas
State Agricultural college
uniformity In any breed is obtained
by an interchange of animals between
different sections Of the world" said
Professor Wentworth. "Argentina now
buys some Shorthorns from the United
States instead of buying her entire
supply from England, SO as to keep
her improved stock equal to that Of
class imported animals into any herd
brings in fresh traits which will often
improve the character of the animals
produced.
Regains Lost Characteristics.
characteristics which have been
lost as result of a change OF loca-
ton or modified methods of selection
will be regained in many cases by the
Introduction of animals from the origi-
nal home of the breed. The first Ayr
shires that were imported into the
United States were fair dairy animals,
but since selection for high production
was not rigidly applied, their offspring
did not progress so rapidly as other
breeds until importation from Ayr
shire assumed reasonable proportions.
Now the best Ayrshire butterfat record
rivals that of the jersey"
From the advertising standpoint the
importation of purebred animals is
advantageous, believes Professor Went
worth. People us a rule think Of i'm
ported animals as superior to home
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12

marck and Theirs Mt Versailles md
the treaty followed Mt Frankfort
The Russo-Turkdsb war wos cut
short by England's tbreat 10 enter II
Russia arranged nm armistice immedi
atcly and negotiated the treoty of San
Stefano directly with Turkey. Eng.
land, backed by France and Austria,
refused to recognize II. and the con-
gress of Berlin was summoned. bur
before II met the car Ind nepotiated
secret treaty With England embody.
ing most of the agreements SUBSEQUENT.
ly made there.
China Gives Up,
China made two appronches to in.
pan while the war of 1894 was going
on, but through enyoys who hnd no
proper credentials. md Japan refused
to treat with them. When China was
wholly defeated and the japanese
armies about TO march on Picking. the
empire sent Ii Hung Chang with prop-
er credentials to Shimonoseki, and the
treaty was Mt once drawn IN.
Russia nut an end to the Turco-
Greciau war of 1897 by peremptorily
ordering an armistice inst ms the vic
The Dolores star., 1917-01-12
IF YOUR CHILD Is CROSS,
FEvERISH, C0NsTIPATEO
Look Motheri " tongue 10 coated,
cleanse little bowels with "caIi-
fornsa Syrup Of Fias."

Mothers can rest easy after givins
california Syrup Of Figs" because In
n few hours all the clogged-up waste.
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out Of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions Of mothers keep 1t handy be.
cause they know its action on the
stomach. liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for n 5O-cent bot.
tie Of california Syrup Of Figs" which
contains directions for babies. children
OF all ages and for grown.ups.-Adv.