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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-27
Increase Pay For Guards.


Increase Pay For Guards.
+ The other war bills were the Buck
+ bill. providing for the raising of three
home defense regiments and for the
establishment of reserve militia, and
the Cline BILL increasing the pay OF
troops in the state service to 81 day.
The governor sigEed the bill MAX
ing the workmen's compensation act
compulsory instead of optional with
employers. This was measure
which passed as a result OF a special
message sent TO the legislature by the
governor.
Child Labor Act Signed.
Another bin signed was the new
child labor act This prohibits the
employment OF any minor under II
years before a. m or after p. M,
nor more than eight hours in any one
day. nor more htan six days week.
The governor signed the bill affect
ing campaigns and allowed another to
become law without his signature
The one which received mis- sigma tlre
was the Garesche bill prohibiting
anonymous attacks upon candidates
for public Office. The other was the
Gregory bill. prohibiting political can
ddates from giving pledges to or
CARNATIONS in return for support or
other consideration.
Other Bills Signed.
Other bills signed by the governor
included the following;
Legalizing 1916 Cook county tax
levy.
Creating a bureau of weights and
measures in the department Of trade
and commerce.
Permitting cities to establish farm
colonies in connection with houses of
correction.
Permitting the employment of con.
victs in making cement and crushed
rock for road purposes.
Authorizing transfers of surplus
town funds to road and bridge fund
Requiring emhalmers to be gradu !
ates of recognized colleges.
Forbidding widows of nonresidents |
from getting mothers pension bene- |
fits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03

The Standard Oil Co. of Indiana adj
yanced the price Of gasoline one cent
a gallon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
FRED FULTON MAY
BE ENJ0INEO FROM
>TAkINC ON COWLER

New York, Jan. 3-That Fred Full
ton will not box anyone except op-
ponents picked by John Mack was
indicated yesterday by Mack in turn
ing over the annual engagement Of
Fulton with Tom Cowler at the
Broadway Sporting club next Tuesday
night to Frank O'NeiL formerly
chairman Of the State Athletic asso-
citation, for legal action. Mack claims
to have a contract with Fulton
whereby Fulton is to receive $4,000
to box AL Reich, Jim Coffey and
Frank Moran. divided into, $4,000 for.
meeting Reich or substitute; $4,000
for boxing Coffey or substitute, and
$t1, 900 for fighting Moran or substi-
tute. Fulton has already fought
Reich.
Mack declared last night that he
intended holding Fulton to his con-
tract and that Jess Mcmahon today
would post $4,000 with any news
paper named by Fulton for match
with either Sam Langford or BLACK
Jess Willard, named by Mack az
substitute for Coffey. Mack also said
that if necessary an Injunction would
be obtained to prevent Fulton from
appearing at the Broadway Sporting
club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
Sayers and Benjamin
Fought on Cold Field
Instead of Hot Hall

In the old days boxing bouts in
winter were not pulled off in we'll
heated buildings, but in the open. and
often after long Journeys to dodge the
cops. Such contest was~the cham
pionship battle between Tom Savers
and Bill Benjamin on the third of Jan
uary in 1853. 1t was one Of the cold
est days England had experienced in
many years, and, in order to find a
spot safe from interruption, the box
ers and their followers had to make
long and tedious journey to the Isle
of Grain.d All were about frozen
when the ring was finally pitched and
the men went at it.
It was highly unsatisfactory fight,
for Benjamin, although a big, finely
built young fellow, was not in the
same class with the Little Wonder"
and was knocked out in six and a half
n inutes. 1t was a Disguised and al
most frozen bunch Of sports that went
back to London, for Benjamin, a far
err, was discovery of Harry Broome
one of the cleverest boxers of the day.
Corbett isn't the only great boxer who
ever picked a lemon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
Tennis Players Don't
Know What to Think
About Amateur Fuss

Tennis players are very much agi-
tated just now over the proposed
stricter definition of amateurism,
which it is alleged, would bar from
tournaments about a quarter of the
stars of the game. The sporting
goods clause would make it necessary
for many, Of the top-notchers of ten
mis- to wear professional label. APP
parently there is a great division of
sentiment on this and other points.
Some of the racquet wielders be-
lieve that the game would be improv-
ed by eliminating from the champion
ships those whose livelihood is in any
way dependent upon the reputation
they have achieved in the court game.
Others are standing firmly for what
they call a liberal Interpretation
Of the rules, but tennis, liberalism
varies widely One gathers the i'm
preston that some of the ''libdrals''
believe that an amateur should bA de-
fined as a person who is under seven
feet in height, weighs less than 500
pounds, and abstains from cocktails
before breakfast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03

STOCK MARKET
e~~~~~~~

New York, Jan. 3.-Opening.-Pric
bounded again at todays active open
ing, prominent issues, especially those
comprising the so-called war, shares,
making gains of 1 to 3 points Steel
was the opening feature on an Initial
sale of 10000 shares at a one point ad-
vance, soon extending it's lead to 2
points. Shipping shares, petroleums,
Central Leathkr, Industrial Alcohol
and other speculative favorites were
strong. Metals also made moderate
gains. Motors were heavy, notably
Studebaker and General Motors Rails.
were dull and irregular.
Noon.-Aside from further irregu-
larity in Marines and low priced rails,
the list continued it's advance Of the
first hour. Steel scored ian extreme
gain Of almost 3 points, rising to 1929.
- Mexican situation was reflected In
a SIX point rise for Mexican Petroleum
and two for American Smelling
Bonds were irregulay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
NOTICE

The Board of Contract and Supply
CT the City of Bridgeport, Conn.,, in
vite proposals for excavating cellars
and grading lot at the northwest cor
ner of Thorme street and Beechm ont
avenue. Bridgeport, Conn.
Plans, specifications and proposal
blanks may be obtained at the office
of Frederick A. Cooper, architect,
Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg, City.
All proposals shall be sealed and de-
livered at the office of the Board of
Contract and Supply, on Or before IL
o'clock noon, Monday, Jan. 8, 1917.
A certified check made payable to
said City of Bridgeport, must accom-
pany each proposal, for an amount
equal to five $50 per cent of .the
amount of bid, which bid shall be filed
with the express understanding that if
person filing such proposal shall BE-
awarded the contract for such work
and small omit or refuse to execute
contract, said Board of Contract and
Supply shall appropriate part Or whole
of the amount of certified check, so
far as necessary to reimburse said CITY,
for the difference between the sum
which the maker of such proposal
would have been entitled to upon COM
pletion Of the contract and that which
the city would be obliged to pay to the
person to whom such contract shall
be executed.
The Board of Contract and Supply
reserves the right to accept or reject
any and all bids.
-THT-
BOARD OF CONTRACT & SUPPLY
Room %, City Hal, Bridgeport, Conn.
ah
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
=. Finance, Real Estate Insurance -.
World of Finance
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of
T. L. Watson & Co., Bankers and
Brokers, Corner Main and John SITS,
Bridgeport, Conn. Members Of New
York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
BUILDING NOTES

The board of building commissions
ers last night granted six permits, to-
falling in value $7,725.
Cement block garage and office
building west side Of North avenue
Tor the B. D. Pierce, Jr., company
Temporary wood shed, east side Of
Wood avenue, for G. Il. Terry.
Fireproof addition, east side Water
street, for n. Y, N. H. g. II. Railroad.
Alterations to store, south side
Wood avenue. for j. M. Lund
Addition, north side Jones avenue
for D. & M. Molica
Cottage, north side Woodmont ave-
nue., for Emil r. Royal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
Nearly Two Hundred
Warships Have Been
Lost By German Foes

Berlin, Jan. 3-"Including the
French battleship Gaulois, sunk by a
German submarine says an Overseas
News Agency statement today, lone
and ninety-six hostile war
ships, including torpedo boats and
of a total tonnage of
759,43O have been sunk since the be-
ginning of the war.
"Of these, 1875 vessels were British
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03

BOSTON STOCKS.
Boston 1880 p. M, Prices reported
Over Private Wire to II. l..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
OF a total of $4,000 tons

Inc total losses of entente war
ships exceed the total tonnage of the
warships of France at the beginning
Of the war.
Auxiliary cruisers and ships of
special type that have been lost are
not included in the figures given
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
CITY CLERK I'LL

City Clerk ]. A. H. Robinson is
suffering from an attack of a grip
cold. He went to Hartford last even
ing, but had to return during the
night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-03
NOTICE
BRIDGEPORT
HYDRAULIC COMPANY
No. $40 Main Street

Water rates for the quarter ending
January 1st, 1917, are NOW DUE and
payable at the office Of the Company,
No. $40 Main Street. All bills must
be paid on or before January Is, 1917.
Business hours on Saturdays from
a. m. to IL m.
or the accommodation of the pub
lie the office will be kept open from
a. m. to 8 p. m, Tuesday, January 2,
and Monday. January Sth, 1917.
ALBERT E. LAVERY, Secretary.
Az t. a
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
Forced INTO ditch
BY SPEEDING AUTO
Edward Hall and Parents
Injured as Machine Hits
Abutment
TRYING TO GET OUT
OF WILD CARS WAY
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.


DOVER, Del, Aug. 27.-whas came
near resulting in the killing OF the four
occupants Of an automobile occurred
Saturday evening just over Silver Lake
bridge, when the car Of Edward Hail.
containing his father and mother. a
small boy and Hall, was forced into a
ditch, striking a concrete abutment
which was hidden by the grass. The
force Of the machine against the abut-
ment was severe enough TO throw the
occupants violently to the ground.
Halls mother and father being seri-
ously injured by cuts and bruises.
while Hall and the boy were injured
about the less.
Hall was driving along In his car
when he met an automobile coming at
high speed at a sharp curve operated
by a colored man Of Dover. Hall pulled
close TO the side Of the road to give
the man all the room possible to pre-
vent a collision.
DR.. W. C.. Jason, Of the State College
for Colored Students, who lives just
above Dover, came along shortly after
the accident and offered assistance to
the injured people, who requested that
they be taken to a physician at once,
which he did, bringing them to Dover.
Halls car was damaged 10 the extent
Of havinguhe front axle bent as it hit
the concrete abulment, which COM
pletely loosened the solid concrete from
the ground.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
wilson PLEDGES
assistance TO
RUSSIAN CAUSE
Continued From First Page


government henceforth would be
implacable" in pursuing "ln crush
ing with blood and iron all attempts
wi armed force against the peoples
power"
"Those who once tranbled before
the government OF autOcrats now
boldly march against the government
W tn arms in hand" he continued
but let them remember that our
patience has its limits and that those
who go before them will have to set
tie with q government which will
make them remember the time Of
Czarism"
KerensSy's speech produced a deep
cheers even Of his political antagon.
lists and today there was a percepti.
BILE lessening In the Bolshevili and
reactionary opposition.
The forces which will literally pass
upon the Kerensky government are
vastly mixed. There are bankers,
rich land owners, conservative, a
sprinkling Of reactionaries-eve
monarchists. The issue is lightly
drawn between free and open democ-
racy versus CONSTRUCTED reactionar.
ism. Kerensky never faced such a
task as his present one Of coaxing
support from such a group OF enemies
10 the sweeping democracy he repre-.
sents Even the Maximalists today
adjudged the conferences anti.revo-
lutionary and not representative Of the
peoples will, in refusing participa.
tion
Kerensky's supporters agreed today
the supreme test OF the democracy
VIII come IN the Moscow meeting.
III we yield to the conservatives
and reaciionaries now" said one Of the
revolutionary newspapers today. they
Will deliver Russia 10 Nicholas or
Wilhelm"
Speeches OF cabinet members served
70 emphasize Russias present critical
situation. Minister Of Interior ProkO-
povitch reported actual scarcity OF
food in several provinces and a dwlnd-
ling supply even In such cities as Pet
rograd and Moscow.
Premier Nekrasoif warned that
Russias finances were in grave shape.
Against issuance Of an average Of 250,-
100000 rouble tsi25OO00OOl yearly in
1914. 1918 and 1916, he reported an aver
age monthly issuance by the new gov
ernment of $4,000 roubles 100000,
OOO) Vast Increases in wages have
been met. New governmental activities
consumed huge sums OF money. Taxes
were not producing as much as OK
pected. Nekrasoff urged high taxes on
war profits as one means Of raising
money.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
FIREMAN ON new YORK
FLYER" NOW TESTIFIES

"'Aou better take my advice, sud
the station agent at Wayne junction" d"
declared "Alex" Thompson. 1925 Mas
ter street, Philadelphia, the fireman on
the New York Flyer of the p and X. r
r.. and / did-thank goodnessl
"His ADVICE was to take Tanlac for
my rheumatism, which had kept me oil
the road for three months. My muscles
and joints were so sore 1 could hardly
walk, and finally became 50 weak 1
was unable TO lift a shovel of coal My
stomach became affected finally.
Zone bottle Of Tanlac put me back to
work. feel tip-top. My stomach and
nerves are in normal condition and Tan
lac is speedily driving the rheumatism
out of my system. We travel lsG
miles every dRy-to New York and re-
turn-and never feel whipped and
all.in as did before took Tanlac"
Tanlac is now being specially intro
duced and explained in Wilmington at
Smith and Strevig's Pharmacy, Della
ware and Adams St., and n. b. Dan
forth'7 Pharmacy, Second and Market
streets.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
HARVEY D. GIBSON NAMED
AS RED CROSS MANAGER

Harvey D. Gibson, general manager
Of the American Red Cross, announces
the appointment Of Charles Scott,
Jr., OF Philadelphia, as manager
OF the newly formed Pennsylvania Di-
vision, which is TO include the Stabss
OF Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Alr. Scott was formerly vice-presi-
dent Of the Railroad Steel Spring Com
pany, and Is now vlce-president Of the
Giant Portland Cement Company. He
has been an active Rod Cross worker
and organized a Red Cross Naval Bose
Hospital at Philadelphia.
With headquarters in philadelphia
Mr.. Scott will give his entire time TO
the direction of Red Cross work dur
ing the war, The Red Cross hos 101
chapters IN Pennsylyania, with a to-
tai membership OF $4,000. Delaware
at present has only one chapter at
Wilmington with a membership OF
2515.
Upon assuming his duties as division
manager. the biggest task facing Mr..
Scott will be to direct the production
Of knitted articles on which the Red
Cross is now engaged.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
TEAM sroLEN IN povER.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Aug. GA valuable
team belonging TO Cooper Berry, a
young farmer living west of Wyoming,
was stolen from its hitching place on
Governors avenue ~ Saturday even-
ing Mr.. Berry was not aware of the
theft until shortly after o'clock, when
he went after his team. He reported
the theft to Chief of Police Hurd, who
began search, and later in the evening
reported to Mr.. Berry thai the team
hal been seen in the vicinity OF Bowers
Beach.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
TOOK BICHLORIDE
Tablet BY Mistake
Quick Arrival of Physician
May Save Life of
Seaford Man
SELL CAMP GROUNDS
AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
sEAFORD, Aug. 27.-Mart Marvel,
an employe Of the railroad is in a
cri ical condit on, the result Of TAX
ing a bichloride tablet yesterday
thinking that il was a headache
tablet When the mistake was dis
covered, Dr. 2. Shipley was called
and the quick arrival Of The physi-
clan probably saved him. Although
still IN q serious condition, ne IS ex-
pected to recover.
William Bryan. emergency man for
the Eastern Shore Gas and Electric
Company. stationed n seaford. was
badly injured Saturday, morning
while repairing wires. He was at the
top Of a pole adjusting some wires.
when his spikes slipped and he fell
10 the ground. HIS condition IS not
serious
Wheatleys camp grounds was sold at
public auction last Saturday 90 Earl
Bradley, for sis7.50. The tract con-
sisted Of a acres. The tabernacle was
bought by Les Morris for $50. This
was one Of the largest camps IN this
section.
Captain, William Johnson, master Of
me Schooner eva May" arrived homo
this week, after being absent for
some time. He has been trading on
The coast for the past year and the
vessel is now In Philadelphia dlscharg-
ing q load Of lumber, which be brought
from Virginia.
Nilnos @. short, OF Georgetown, who
has served as deputy In tho Office OF the
Board Of AsANsment. has accepted a
position in the First National Bank, Of
Seaford.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
NEW DEPUTY MARSHAL ARRIyEs

William Smith, OF Harbeson, Sussex
county, the new deputy United States
marshal, appointed to succeed A. H..
Carey, resigned, arrived this morning.
Deputy Smith went into a conference
with United States Marshal Farry on
his arrival at the Federal Building.
When asked when Mr.. Smith would as
sumo his dueties. Marshal Fairy stated
that he had not yet been appointed
and he did not know whenhe would be.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
WIFE SAYS HURRY BEAT
HER WITH 4 BROOM

Matthew Cyzyrny was arraigned In
the Municipal Court this morning on a
charge Of wife beating His wife tes-
tilted that one week ago she had given
birth to a child, and that on Saturday
last she had taken broom away from
another child, and struck her lightly
with the straw end Of Il. Then. she
said. her husband took the broom from
her and beat her with it. She testi-
fled That on previous occasions she
had been beaten by him, but "she was
well then and forgave him." The court
directed that both should return on the
last Saturday in September, when final
disposition OF the matter would be
made.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
FRENCH ROUT COUNTER
ATTACKS, HOLD CAIN
BY The United Press.


PARIS, Aug. 27.-German counter
attacks OF the most violent nature
failed early today to make the French
rolinquish any OF the ground they
gained IN yesterdays new offensive
around Verdun. The war office re-
ported today all such attacks around
Beaumont had been "broken up
I'VE not only retained our gains
but consolidated our positions" the
statement added.
"On Sunday In the sudden shift Of
General Petain's drive from the east
TO the vest bank OF the Meuse the
French took 1882 prisoners, the war
Office asserted.
Elsewhere on the French front
the Germans we're busy. The official
report told OF great enemy activity
east Of Boisy and west Of Cerny in
the region of Monument and Hurt
beis there we're a series Of attacks
These were all by specially picked
storming troops. indicating a general
and determined offensive move. They
we're all repulsed.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
TNsMAN NOW AUTO INSPECTOR

Bills Tinsman, erstwhile rural police
man, now private detective and county
constable, has been appointed as auto
mobile inspector for New Castle county
by Governor Townsend, and this morn
ing made his first arrest in his new
capacity. He arrested Albert Flashner
morning on a charge Of operating a mo-
Tor vehicle without the proper regis
tration and operators license.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
TRADERS MARKING TINE.
rhe United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Although
traders were marking time pending fur
ther economic developments at Washing
ton, the stock market opened generally
fractionally higher today
L. S Steel was up l-2 to 3-s at 100
and l2l rs. Bethlehem was up Ia,
while Crucible was off l-2. Mexican Pe-
troleum was up 3-S at 05 l2, Central
Leather l-2 at 80, and New Haven 7-8
at 80. Trading was quiet.
The volume of tnding during the
forenoon and early afternoon was ex-
ceptionally light and price changes
we're narrow. L. s. Steel duled around
l2l. Shipping shares were a strong feat
ure, Marine preferred advancing to 81 49,
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
GOVERNMENT ACTION WILL
increase COAL co. PROFITS
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2l.-lncreased
profits Of S3J0.000 between September
and January 4 FOR the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company. a
Reading subsidiary, were predicted here
todsy BY persons In touch with the
situation, II adyantage is taken OF in
oreases allowed in the governments an
thracite price-1xing order
The increased revenue is TO be de-
rived from the increase Of 90 cents a
son allowed on pea coal, which Size in
cludes about ~ per cent. OF the total
anthracite production. The tot8l Read
ing production for the year is estimated
ii 100000 tons.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
BURNS

Our baby tOddled on 10 the
hot register which bliStered her
feet terribly. We poured a
plenty Of Brazilian Balm into
tepid water and held her feet
in 20 minutes, which took the
fire all ont, and they were soon
weII.-Mrs. A. COIiard, Arcade,
N. Y.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
DECEMBER CORN UP.

By The United Press,
CHICAGO, Aug. 21s- December corn
up 4 to off IS at l0s 3-s and l071b
when the grain market opened today
May was up Is at los 5-S, September
oats was up Is at SO rs, and December
IVES up Is to of Is at SO 3-s and
SO Is.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
NAY AWARD SECOND
SECTION ROAD CONTRACT.

The Levy Court at Its session to-
morrow is expected TO award the
contract for building that section Of
the Lincoln Highway extending from
Newark TO the Maryland State line.
The bids run from $30,S12 to S52,367
per mile, depending on the material
bid on.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
Find germany
PLOTTED WAR ON
united States
tcontInued From First 40

attempt by Foreign Secretary thinner
man to persuade a union Of Mexico and
Japan against this country, the world
now knows. This and other aulocratic
dreams showed the trend of the Ger
man mind. They also afford President
Wilson the opportunity he Will soon
take Of showing why America cannot
deal on friendly terms with Germany
so long as the Kaiser relgns.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
SHOOTS HER OWN eyes
OUT AFTER Quarrel
lrnntinnlh Ernm Elrst pnre. l

CONTINUED From First Page)
Gently moved there from Wilmington.
The condition OF the woman was
critical at noon today and according
to Dr. Peters she had a small chance
OF recovery. The weapon used was q
.32 callbro receiver.
Mrs. Trostle ut tho hospital this
morning said she shot herself and
said she did so because she had a
quarrel with her husband.
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
BERLIN ADMITS GAINS
BY ALLIED DAsHFS

by lho united hFltss.
BERLIN, Via London, Aug. 27.-"Lo-
cal advantages were gained by British
troops around MalakOn and Cologne
farms and French assaults forced re-
tirements around Beaumont lVerdun
sector)," todsy's official statement said.
Northwest OF Lens violent enemy at
tacks broke down." the war oalce as
serted.
ION the eastern bank OF the AIeuse
there was desperate fighting, in which
we were pressed out Of Beaumont. Fos-
ses and the Bechaum works. French
recaptured the village and the woods. %
Evening journal., 1917-08-27
MANY PRISONERS AWAIT TRIAL.

That the coming session of the
criminal court will be unusually
large is shown by the fact that there
are 1O5 prisoners in the workhOuse
awaiting trial. II is probable that
number will enter pleas of guilty at
the next plead guilty day Of General
Sessions Court, which will be held
September z.