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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
MISS COX is HOSTESS
AT INFORMAL DANCE

Miss Dorothy E. Cox, of 2434 North
Second street, will be hostess tonight
at an informal dance at her home, in
honor of Miss Elizabeth Hunter, of
Reading, who is visiting her over the
Easter vacation. The guests will in
clude:
Miss Eliza Bailey, Miss Dorothy Cox,
Miss Elizabeth Hunter, Miss Miriam
Cocklin, Miss Dorothy Hurlock. Miss
Margaret Bullitt, Lane Hart, Gilbert
Bailey, Edwin Herman, Frederick
gomery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
FERRYBOAT HANDS STRIKE

Philadelphia, April THE hremen,
deckhands and bridgemen of two of
the four ferryboats of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Company plying between
this city and Camden, N J., struck at
noon to-day for an increase in wages.
Because of the heavy Easter travel
to seashore resorts. this is one of the
busiest days of the year and the ac-
tion of the men cut the company s
normal ferry service in half. The COM
pany claims the men made their de-
mand forty-fve minutes before they
struck, giving no time for an adjust
ment of the trouble.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

mers have finished pruning the park
trees and the pavement along East
Park is being relaid.-Miss Emma
Eshenaur. who was seriously ill early
in the week and whose life was de-
SPARED of. is said to be improving.
William p. Mills and Clarence Smith
are both suffering from injured legs,
the result of minor accidents.-Nor-
man Matter, of Lowell, Mass, was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
b. Matter, East Center street, this
Week.-Mrs. Marie DeVery is home
from Millersville State Normal School
for the Easter acation.-Communio
services will be held in the Methodist
Episcopal church tomorrow morning.
In the evening an Easter cantata will
be given
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Recover Body of German
Officer Who Tried to
Escape From Cruiser
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, April THE body of
Lieutenant Arnold Blocker, who was
an officer on the German auxiliary
cruiser Kron Prinz wilhelm, interned
at the Philadelphia navy yard. was re-
covered from the Delaware river to-
day. The lieutenant was drowned De-
cember 16, last year, when a catboat
In which he was sailing capsized. An
other ofncer of the cruiser was res
cued by American marines. The an
thorities Will consult the captain of
the Wilhelm, who is now interned in
Georgia, before disposing of the body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
MOTHER RECRUITS Two

Savannah, April Z. = That there
are American mothers with patriotism
Roman Gracchi was demonstrated at
the navy recruiting station. when Mrs.
e ]. Mckenzie, of West Point. led her
dedicated him to his countrys service
in whatever post of duty he may be
called. Besides her own boy, Francis
Pierson Mckenzie, she also brought
with her his friend and companion, Al
vim Lovelace, II years old. Both lads
passed splendid medical examinations
and are now regularly enlisted in the
navy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Delay in Ash Collections
:. Due to General Cleanup,
Commissioner Gross SAYS

While regular collections up ashes
have not been resumed in the entire
city, Commissioner e. H. Gross who
has taken charge of the work, declares
that every effort will be made to have
the Pennsylvania Reduction Company
carry out the promises made a few
weeks ago. ~
A general cleanup, Commissioner
Gross declared, caused some of the de-
lay together with inclement weather.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
TUBERCULOSIS IN FOWLS-ITS
SYMPTOMS AND TRANSMISSION

germ causes disease in fowls and
possibly other birds, from which can
be isolated by laboratory methods, a
similar organism to that producing
tuberculosis in persons and cattle. 1t
differs in minor details. and is con-
sldered as being another type from
the other two.
How Fowls Contract the Germ
Like hogs, fowls often follow the
trail of cattle in the feed lot, picking
up undigested corn and other grains.
If the cattle are afflicted with tuber-
culosis, the birds are likely to receive
these virulent germs and contract the
disease. Hogs are known to contract
tuberculosis in the same way, and
later distribute the disease to others.
Naturally, fowls afflicted with tu-
bercular ulcers give off germs of the
disease, and as the habit of fowls is
to pick up their food from the ground,
it is an easy matter for the disease TO
spread throughout a flock.
Fortunately, tuberculosis is not
very common disease. and for that
reason very few breeders are familiar
with It, 1t is not generally known
that bird may be afflicted with tu-
berculosis and yet show no outward
signs of the disease. If such bird
is shipped in crate or kept in a pen,
which crate or pen is used for other
oifus' the ne" plruS are lihelS 10 coii-
tract the disease.
Carrion Birds Spread Disease
Birds which have died of the dis
ease, If their bodies are carelessly
thrown around the premises, are a
constant menace to the other fowls.
Crows, buzzards and other carrion
birds are apt to feast upon these
bodies and still further add to the
danger. Some States have laws for
bidding the killing of buzzards, which
should be repealed. 1t is a proven
fact that buzzards feast upon animals
dead of contagious diseases and then
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

The Light Brahma, sometimes
called the king of poultry" though
of Asiatic origin, is the first product
of the American fancier's skill. These
fowls were first brought to America
from India about 1S46. and seven
years later specimens of the Light
Brahmas were exported to England,
the first of them going to the late
Queen Victoria. Shortly after they
became very popular on both sides of
the Atlantic. Their great size,
strength and vigor, and exceptionally
fine qualities as table poultry en-
deared them to fanciers and CONNER
cial poultrymen alike.
There are several strains OF Light
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
NO REPLY FROM GERMANY
BY Associated Press

Berlin, April 6, via London. April T.
The complete text of President Will
sons message has arrived by wireless.
taking almost a whole day In trans
mission, because of static troubles. 1t
Is printed in the morning papers, diff
fering materially from the London YER
sion. After careful study the for
eign office declared that there will be
no official reply.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

ny long distances, spreading the dis
ease either through their droppings or
Nomltus, or by alighting on other
premises. Instead of penalizing the
killing of buzzards, those States
should offer bounty for them. The
moral of this tale is to be careful and
deeply bury all carcasses, preferably
in lime, or better still, if possible,
burn them Immediately they are
found. Not only the bodies of birds
afflicted with contagious diseases
should be burned or buried, but all
animal matter should be so treated.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Port of PhiladeIphia
to Close After NightfaIl
Rr Associated Pre,s

Philadelphia, April THE port of
Philadelphia will be closed indefinitely
hereafter from o'clock in the evening
until 6 o'clock in the morning, ac-
cording to orders received this morn
ing from the commandant of the
Fourth Naval District
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

Fowls are heir 10 almost as many
diseases as are humans. 1t is not
generally known that they contract
tuberculosis, but they do. Forum
atcly, il is an uncommon disease. It
is, however, highly contagious all
mcnt, and for that reason poultry
raisers should get acquainted with its
symptoms, and learn how to prevent
its spread.
In 1885 German physician discov-
cred that tuberculosis in humans was
due to germ. Later similar dis
ease in cattle was found to be due 10
germ closely resembling the first
and further that the disease of cattle
was transmitted to hogs and chickens
which followed them in the barn
yards. The germ or bacillus of fowl
tuberculosis is a slender rod-haped
germ, which can be stained and OBJ
served under the microscope. 1t must
be magnifled at least 1000 times 10
be visible to the eye. This acid-fast
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

. Many poultry breeders have bat /:
one idea of breeding-that of mat
I: ing males and females, regardless
=; of type, strain, variety, proIificncss
I or relationship. Sooner or later J
I such matings prove of little value
to their owner. I'm next weeks !;
/! article some of these facts and fal-
f: lacics are discussed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

Brahmas in the New England States
which have been exceptionally we'll
developed as layers, and almost the
first trap-nested 200-egg hen was a
Brahma, which laid 26s eggs in one
year.
These fowls do exceedingly we'll IN
confinement or on range. A small
fence, four feet high, W II keep them
confined In some localities they are
especially desirable as capons The
females weigh from to 10 pounds.
and the males from 10 to IL pounds,
though many exceed this weight.
Some breeders claim that It takes
about eighteen months for the male
to attain fun development.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Differs in Minor Details From
Other Forms of This Dis
ease, But it Should Be
Quarantined
How the Germs Are Spread;
Tests to Prove the Exis-
tence of the Disease

BY DIR. B. L. KAUPP
Poultry Investigator and Pathologist
for the United States Department
of Agriculture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Settle Suit Against
 McGee Coal Company

The $10.00o action brought against Patrick McGee by Sofia Nemmergut, widow of John Nemmergut. who was struck and killed by one of McGee's coal trucks, was settled out of court this morning. The Massachusetts Bonding S Indemnity Go. which had insured McGee against accidents of this kind and was named as co-de- fendant in the action, agreed to pay Mrs Ne1nmergut $4,000 and she ac- cepted the offer.
 The accident happened in Barnum avenue near Bruce avenue October 15 last. One of McGee's trucks driven by an employe, tried to pass a wagon occupied by Nemmergut> and his wife. As the truck drew near the wagon the latter vehicle was turned from it's course in order to avoid a rut in the road. The truck struck the wag on, throwing the occupants out. Neg ligence on the part of the truck driv- CT was alleged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
JOE L|NLEY, WORLD'S CHAMPION AMATEUR 10 MILLER ON BICYCLE,
 SUCCUMBS TO PLEuRISY ATTACK

Joseph W. Linley, worlds amateur champion 10 mile bicycle rider, died at 7:2O today at his home, Shea's ho- tel, in Main street. He was stricken with pleurisy, Saturday evening, and developed pneumonia. Last evening his condition seemed somewhat inn proved but during the night the pro- gress of the ailment rapidly advanc- ed and early today despite the best medical aid, death resulted as stat ed
 Joe Linley, as he was known to hundreds of friends here, and par ticularly to those interested in ath- letics, was 39 years of age. He was born in Sheffield, Eng, and came to this country with his parents when a small boy. A sturdy lad, he early became interested in athletics and at the time that bicycle riding and rac- ing was at its zenith, he made per- manent name for himself in tha tfield of sport.
 As at amateur rider he r1rsr began winning laurels on the old race track at Seaside park. Later he appeared on the big track at Pleasure Beach and at other big tracks throughout the east One after another he met and defeated many of the fastest ama- teur riders of that day. Fast bicycle riding at that period offered exceed ingly lucrative opportunity for speedy men who entered the professional ranks, but to Joe Linley the cheers of thousands of his friends and fellow townsmen,, as they rose in the grand stand to urge him on to victory, were worth more than money or trophies of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
TWO MORE DAYS IN
 JAIL FOR MAN WHOSE GARRETT POLICEMAN

Policeman Daniel J. Reilly, scarce ly able to walk and his head swathed in bandages, appeared in the city court this morning to testify against Benjamin M. Crawford, of Newark, N. J., a jitney driver, whose machine knocked down and nearly killed the policeman as he was directing traffic at Golden Hill and Main streets. Reil- ly's skull was fractured and he has just been released from the St. Win cents hospital.
 According to the witnesses of the accident, Crawford was proceeding north in Main street, driving his ma- chine in the car tracks and a trolley car was coming south. Reilly testi- fled he waved traffic free both south and north and stepped toward the north-bound tracks out of the path of the trolley, his face turned toward the railroad depot.
 Instead of turning towards the curb to avoid hitting the policeman Crawford kept in the tracks, striking Riley with such force that he was knocked into the air, striking on his skull in the street and falling against the trolley car His body struck the step and then bounded away from the car, preventing his being run over by the trolley.
 All witnesses claimed that Craw- ford had clear street in front of him aud that no other vehicle pre- vented his turning in toward the curb. He has been locked up since the accident Feb. 1, and was sem fenced to spend two more days in jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

his prowess. Few of the fast riding professionals of his day ever 'equalled his performances on the bicycle and it was characteristic of him that ne preferred the plaudits and good wishes of his friends rather than prize money
 During the latter part of his career as rider he rode in team matches with D. Walter Haggerty of Fairfield, now general manager of the Locke Steel Belt Co.
 MT. Linley's record as an amateur worlds champion which still remains unequalled was made at New Haven on May 30, 1902, when he covered, unpaced, his 10 miles in the remark able time of 21 minutes and 23 sec- onds.
 Tn 1907, MT. Linley married Miss Catherine Shea, daughter of John A. Shea, the proprietor of the hotel of which MT. Ljnley was manager. She with a four years old son, John ]. Linley survive him. He is also sur- vived by his mother, Mrs. George Linley, of Strat1eld road seven brothers, George, of Westfe1d, Mass: Robert, Philip, Frank, Benjamin, AL fred and Clifford of Bridgeport; and two sisters, Mrs. c. c. Brown and Miss Violet Linley, of Fairfield. Ta was a member of Bridgeport lodge of E1ks, Magma Charta lodge, Sons of St. George, and the Bartenders' union.
 The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon 50 from the mortuary chapel of tE. Bishop. Rev. William Swanson Hose friend of the family, will rs4 ee funeral service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Won Bernstorff's Ship
 Is Further Delayed

Halifax, N S., Feb 20eThe steamer Frederick VIII, carrying Count ,Jo- ham, von 'Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, is not likely to resume her voyage to Europe for three or four days, it was indicated here today. The Canadian immigra- tion officials began this morning ex- amining the steerage passengers, chiefly to discover whether among them are secret agents of the German government.
 The personal effects of steerage pas sengers are searched for possible cons traband and their documents are ex- amined for any light they might throw on plots against Canadian property |.
 Snow fell heavily today and the Frederick ITS passengers remained below decks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
ADVOCATE RAISE FOR THE COUNTY
 COMMISSIONERS
Senators and Representa-
 tives of Fairfield to, Urge Jump to $3,000
Especial to The Farmer)

Hartford, Feb. 20-At a meeting this afternoon of the Fairfield county senators and representatives, it was voted to advocate a raise in salary for the county commissioners from $1,- 800 to $3,00O. A committee was ap- pointed, consisting of Senator Mead of Greenwich, Representative Blake man of Stratford, and Senator Cald- we'll of Bridgeport to appear for the change.
 A committee was also appointed, consisting of Senator Bartlett of Bridgeport, Representative Warehouse of Stratford and Representative Blakeslee of Bridgeport to appear be- fore the committee on appropriations in favor of the Washington bridge measure introduced by Representative Morehouse.i
 J. Henry Blakeman, representative from Stratford, was elected Fairfield county members of the State Board of Agriculture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
W0MEN CRYING FOR BREAD STORM CITY HALL IN NEW YORK.
DEALERS EXPECT RELIEF SOON IN
 FOOD SITUATION
Provisions From Florida
 Expected to Reach Here i,> Within Short Time

A scarcity of vegetables and staple commodities for human consumption IS reported today in wholesale grocery and vegetable markets throughout New England, but the condition is said to be not alarming.
 It is not thought possible that famine will result even though trans portation facilities are more greatly impeded than at present. As told re- gently in The Farmer, embargoes re- stricting every class of material have been placed on the railroads that |foodstuffs may be rushed into Con- necticut and Massachusetts and whole sale provision merchants report that much flour, sugar and canned goods is on the way.
 In some instances warehouses have had their stocks of sugar or, flour de- pleted for a day but the tensity has been assuaged by the arrival of car loads consigned to their competitors. Potatoes, onions and cabbages are among the scarcest vegetables, be- cause of the early freeze in Florida which destroyed some of the crops. At this season of the year the Florida and California regions usually replen- ish the naturally depleted local crops. Potatoes today are selling for s4 a bushel retail against the ordinary price of $1. Onions are another scarce commodity now selling at about IS cents per pound with cabbage at about 10 cents per pound
 The view taken by Musante & Pas tine, Minor Read & Tullock and -Tur- ney Brothers, leading provision houses of this city, is that the. scarcity will not last long and is not to be greatly feared because the railroads are fast opening up service with the South and West and because the Florida crop is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

London Feb. 2QLFrederc c. Penfed American ambassa dor In Vienna is said by Reuters Amsterdam have delivered to the Austro Hungarian foreign minister quest for clear and final definition Hungarys titude regarding submarine warfare. z
 Central News dispatch from Zurich today says The
 an emperor has given long audience to Count Czernn the minister of foreign affairs who previously had conference with Frederic c. Peneld, the American ambassador"
 The Amsterdam dispatch that according to telegram from Vienna Mr. Penfeld handed aide memoire today the foreign minister requesting and final information what standpoint the Hungarian has assumed regarding submarine and whether the gv the of the Ancona and Persia incidents regarded changed withdrawn
 The foreign ministry the dispatch says will submit the aide memorie to thorough examination and then make reply
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
ASK MEASURE TO SAFEGUARD
 NEUTRALITY

Washington, Feb. 20-Secretary Lansing and Assistant Atorneyl Gen. eral Warren urged the Senate judi- ciary committee today to press a bill authorizing the president to use the armed forces of the United States to enforce its neutrality obligations, particularly with reference to armed vessels of a belligerent interned in ports of the United States which might seek to escape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
IN ROW, BODY CARRIED
 TO R. R. TRACK
Murderers of Worcester Storekeeper Try to Cover
 Evidence of Crime

Worcester, Feb. 20.-Michael Aiello, 8 storekeeper, was murdered in house at 13 Norfolk street early today during a row over a game of cards, and his body, beaten with a club and slashed with a knife, was placed across the tracks of the Boston & AL bany railroad in an attempt to con ceal the crime by having train run over it.
 An engine crew discovered the body and notified the police, who followed tracks in the snow to the Norfolk street house, where they arrested Dominick TOscano and Carmine Cos egnano, who were found trying to scrub blood stains from the walls and floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
RELUCTANT TO BREAK.

Washington, Feb. 20-Ambassador Penfield is acting under explicit in structions from the state department in requesting the Austrian govern ment to state its position regarding the intensive submarine warfare be- gun by Germany. Such an instruc- ton was sent to the ambassador more than 10 days ago.
 Unoficially it has developed that the state department is reluctant to sever diplomatic relations with Aus tria
 A break with TurIty and Bull garia is regarded as certain to follow a rupture with Austria and deep con- cern for the welfare of the many American citizens in the Near East is one of the influences that have affect ed the state departments policy in holding off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
MINORITY LEADER IN
 HOUSE PRAISES G. o. P. NOMINEE FOR JUDGE
(special to The Farmer. ]

Hartford, Feb. 20-Judge John G. Geary, Democratic leader in the House rose above party lines today and de- livered a warm speech of endorse ment for the majority House Leader , Frederick Peasley, who was nomi- mated judge of the district court of Waterbury. Both sides of the House Napplauded when Judge Geary describ- ed the nominee as "a fair man," and when he said that no greater praise could be given any American. There were 190 votes cast, and of these 190 were Yes" The 5udgeship term is four years. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Father Turns On Gas,
 Son Barely Escapes

Isadore Bernstein, IS years, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been room ing with his father at 193 Steuben street, was found unconscious in bed from Illuminating gas, this morning. The boys father had arisen at 6 o'clock, and lighted the gas to dress himself. A short time later he left the house, leaving his son asleep in their room, turning the gas cock open accidently after he had extin- guished the light. 1
 Dr. s. I. Aranki revived the boy and managed to restore him to a con- dition which eliminated the necessi- ity for removing him to hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Tax Board Meets to
 Set Preliminary Rate

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the board of apportionment began it's ses- sions to fix the preliminary tax rate. Before the meeting members of the board expressed the opini6n that the preliminary rate would be 23 mills and possibly more. An effort will be made by the board to. fix the final rate under 20 mills when the final session is called Tuesday, Feb. 27th.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Wealthy Woman Sued
 For Her Grocery Bill

Acker, Merrall & Condit, a New York. firm of wholesale grocers, have brought suit in the common pleas court against Charlotte c. Wardlow, wealthy Darien woman, to recover on bill for good purchased. It is said she gave her note for $88eO to secure the debt and the grocers ask the court to allow them to foreclose on certain property in Darien belong ing to the defendant. The suit is re- turnable to the March term.