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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE.

Hearings de construction of sewers
 in Sundry streets.
 At a meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held September IT. 1917, the follow ing resolution was adopted, to wit: Resolved, That the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the par ties in interest or owners of property, to appear before the Common Coun- cH, at the Council Room, City Hall, on Monday, October 1, 1917, at 8 o'clock in the evening and be heard in relation to the construction of sewers in the following streets, to wit: Goddard Avenue, from present terminus of sewer, the remainder of the street.
 Burr Court, entire length.
 Bronx Avenue, from Main street to Morningside Drive.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE.

Hearing de extension of Middle St., from Wall Street to State street, as per map on file in the City Clerks Office.
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport held Sept. IT, 1917, the following reso- lution was adopted to wit:
 Resolved, That the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of property or parties in inter est to appear before the Common Council, at the Council Room, City Hall, on, October 1, 1917, at o'clock in the evening and be heard in rela- ton to the extension of Middle St., from Wall street to State street.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE.

Hearing de establishment of grade
 on Sundry streets
 At a meeting of the Common Council. of the City of Bridgeport, held Sept. IT, 1917, the following re- solution was adopted to wit:
 Resolved, That the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of property or parties in interest to appear before the Common Coun- Gil, Council Room, City Hall, Monday, October 1, 1917, at 8 o'clock in the evening, and be heard relative to the establishment of grades on Central Avenue from Stratford Avenue to Orange street, and on Orange street, from Newfie1d avenue to Carroll Ave- nue.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
STATE JUNIOR l RED CROSS URGES
 GOV. HOLCOMB
Issues Proclamation Calling Upon School Children to
 Aid Nation.

Hartford, Sept. Ex-Governor Hol. comb today issued a proclamation ia voring the organization in Connect. cut of a Junior Red Cross. The proc lamation was as follows:
 As Governors of the State of Connecticut, direct the atten- ton of school authorities to the importance of the proclamation of our President to the school c--zoren of this country to be- come junior members of the American Red Cross, and recom- mend that the proclamation be posted in every school building in this state.
 The schools of Connecticut stand first of all for the training of boys and girls as future citi- zens. Citizenship implies obiiga- tion to render personal service to the country Our country now calls for united service from all. Tn, schol children are now enabled,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE.
Hearing de cutting down grade of
 Golden Hill Street.

Hearing de cutting down grade of Golden Hill Street. |
 At a meeting of the Common Coun- cil, of the City of Bridgeport, held Sept. IT, 1917, the following resolu- tion was adopted to wit:
 Resolyed.-sTha the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of property or parties in inter- est to appear before the Common Council, Council Room, City Hall, Monday, October 1, 1917, at 8 o'clock to the cutting down the grade of Golden Hill Street, between Harrison street and Main street, making grade between the points mentioned as near a direct line as possible.
 Attest:
 J. ALEN H. ROBINSON,
 City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
N. Y. Live Stock Market

Beeves-Dressed beef, 14@2 21c for native beef sides; some extra do, 2sc. Calves-Veals sold at $12@17 per 100 lbs; culls. $10@11.50; grassers, $7@8; yearlings, S6@7; Western calves, 1925 01O.75. City dressed veals, at 20 O 26c; country dressed do., 18@25c.
 sheep--Sheep sold $8@11 per 100 lbs; no real prime do.; cu-ls, s5 or; lambs, $14.50@lT50;' ;'a .culls, SIP; @rassed mutton, 14@22c; dressed lambs, 21 027c.
 Hogs-Hogs sold at $19 0 1925 per 100 lbs; roughs, $17.25 @17-50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
MEMBER OF BALFOUR
 MISSION WOUNDED

London, Sept. 27.-G4lsut. General C. T. M. Bridges. who accompanied the Ba1four mission to the United States last summer. has been wounded ip action, resulting in the amputation of e leg below the knee. according to the Times.
 Captain J. K. Law, son of Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the ex- cheqrer. a military aviator who was reported missing yesterday, has not returned from a flight he made over thA German lines last Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27

by their schools becoming work ing auxiliaries of the American Red Cross, to render patriotic service to their country while at the same time increasing their training along practical llres.
 Shall not the State of Connecti- cut be foremost to enroll it's schools as auxiliaIies and enlist it's children as junior members of the American Red Cross?
 (Signed)
 MARCUS H. HOLCOMB. Sept. 27, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE.

Hearing de acceptance of Radel St. and establishment of an eight foot building line thereon.
 At a meeting of the Common Coun- cil, of the City of Bridgeport, held Sept. IT, 1917, the following resolu- ton was adopted to wit: . Resolved, That the Clerk be, and hereby is directed to notify the own CTS of property or parties ins interest to appear before the Common Coun- cil, at the Common Council Room, City Hall, Monday, October 1, 1917, at o'clock in the evening and be heard relative to the acceptance of Rade1 street, from Stratford Avenue southerly its entire length, as a city street, and the stablishment of eight foot building lines thereon.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON.
 City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
DREssMAKING SCHOOL.

Make your own garments; expert de-
 signs; instructor will open private
 classes; ladies each; subject, 'Cut-
 ting, Fitting, Practical Gressmak1ng at your residence; lesson 75c. Call 46 Cannon street, Dressnaking \ School. Ias*24
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person, firm or corporation (resient or non-resident) liable to tax ation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September l. 1917, MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn state ment of all taxable property owned by such person, firm or corporation in the Town and City of Bridgeport. on specially printed lists furnished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists must be filed during the MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1917.
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such lists from the best information obtain able, to which a penalty of ten per cent. will be added as by law required, LISTS. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel of Real Estate is not separately listed, and properly describ- ed, giving metes and bounds; strest number of lot number. Buildings thereon must be entered separately from the land value.
 FAILURE to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to- the Board of Relief Lists may be obtained at the office of the Tax Com missioner, Room g, City Hall, during the month of August.
 HOURS: a. m. to D. m. daily. o. m. to 1 D. m. Saturday.
 A. F. CONNOR,
 Tax Commissioner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of 4. L. Watson & Co.,. Bankers aud Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta. Bridgeport. Conn. Members of Nsv York Stock Excnange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
Strike of SWitchmen
 Affects U. $. Steel Go

Gary, Ind, Sept. 27.-Between seven and eight hundred men employed in the switching yards of the Elgin, Jo- liet and Eastern railroad did not re- port for work this morning. This road controls incoming and outgoing freight of the big United States Steel corporation plant here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN

Pursuant to the Statute of the State of Connecticut in such case made and provided,
 Notice is Hereby Given, That The Hungarian Sick Benefit Societies. Con- federation of Bridgeport, Connecticut, a specially chartered corporation of this State, intends to apply to the Su- perior Court to be holden in and for Fairfield County on the first Tuesday of November, 1917, to have it's cor porate name changed tC The Hungar- ian Aid Association of America.
 Dated September 18th, 1917. THE HUNGARIAN SICK BENEFIT
 SOCIETIES CONFEDERATION, It*1e By John Dezso, President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT. s., PROBATE COURT.

1INAlDtAIE COOTlI.
 Sept. 25, 1917 Estate of Edward Flannery, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make inn mediate payment to
 ELIZABETH FIANNERY
 Administratrix, 405 Seavtew Ave. I 25 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27

Bermuda offers vegetables if ships are sent to carry away the crops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
INVESTMENT SECURITIES

MORTGAGE NOTES and CommerctaE paper bought and sold. Mortgage foreclosures stopped at once. Lester c. Lowe, Room 409. Warner huila- ing. Tel. FPS Noble. A
 D sass3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27

BOSTON STOCKS.
 Boston 1880 P. M. Prices Reported
 Over Private Wire to T. L. Watson & Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-27
PATENTS

FRED II. BOWERSOCK, E. o. aEe, LL. B. Attorney and Counsellornsat Law in Patent and Trademark Causes. Solicitor of Patents. ys8s Main St.. Suite 20. Phone 112 Baf- mum. A years practice in New York city. New York office, No. Rector St.
 R Ii aIllss
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-01-25
HOW TO SELECT SEED WHEAT

Why not unite upon MARQUIS, and cut
out the others? Blue Stem and Fife are
very good but it il better to grow the same
kind and get q better price.
Serssn your seed and fam out AL trash.
immature kernels, weed seeds, wild oats,
etc, leaving the seed to be planted the
heaviest you have, with an equal amount
of plant food in each kernel, which will
cause it to mature at the same time, max
ing less waste at harvest. II oil ought to
get ripe at the same time.
Examine your sssd closely to sec whether
it contains bunt or Sinking smut and treat
your seed with ~formaldehyde before sowing.
How much Of your sssd will srow7 II is
easy to test it. Take An ordinary piece Of
blotting paper, wet it, fold it over in the
middle, to open like q book, count 100 seeds
just as they run into the blotting paper, put
. strip of rag about ten inches long in the
fold of the blotter, wrap it up In q piece of
butter paper CREASED paper) wet the whole
thing, then hang the wick in . glass Of
water like a lamp, put the test on top Of the
glass, do not let it dry out or freeze. After
six or seven days, open y and count 80
many kernels strong, 90 many weak, -
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-01-25
MARQUIS w HEA !

Is the variety which has the best
milling qualities and makes more
and better flour, therefore brings
the highest price to the farmers.
The elevators and mills will pay you
more because the wheat is worth
more. As a rule, unless we have
just such year as last year, MAR
OUTS brings better results because:
1t natures from five to ten days
earlier than other wheat, avoiding
30 much danger from winds and
drouth. We may never have an
other year like last year.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-01-25

Such was the experience In the light
of which we were called upon recent
II to bid for sixteen-inch shells.
We bid on these shells at approx
mately the same rate per pound as
that Of a f~ourteen-fnch shell contract
of one year ago upon which the Gov
ernmcnt awarded centracts
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-01-25

We have not the slightest idea what
profit there will be in the making Of
these shells. We do not know that
there will be any. There is no certain
ty that it would be possible for us to
deliver a shell to meet the test.
For officers in the Navy to assume
that any bid made under such condt.
lions is "exorbitant" Is utterly unfair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
EQUIP CLUB OF
us. SAILORS
FOR ATHLETICS
MEMBERS AMERICAN FL0TlLLA in
BRITISH WATERS ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER NEWS THAT WASHINGTON
AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE.
IFIhST STEP on Receipt OF ORDER
WAS TO DISPATCH AN ORDER TO
THE UNITED STATES FOR Mu-
SlCAL INSTRUMENTS.
fAssociatcd Press Correspondence

BASE AMERICAN FLoTllLA IN
BRITISH MATTERS, Aug. 2-Authoriza-
ton to spend all the money necessary pro-
perly to equip their new clubhouse with
athletic apparatus and musical insirn-
ments has Just been received by the Amer
lean sailors from the navy department IN
Washington. The news was received with
the greatest enthusiasm by the men. III
gives them what amounts 10 carte blanche
in the matter Of providing for their shore
a~mu~ements over here.
The first step upon receipt ot the wei
come news wa io dispatch an order 10 the
United States for - 900 worth Of musical
instruments to augment the string orche>-
ira which entertains the men every Sat
urday night IN their new clubhouse. Their
order also calls for a plentiful supply OF
the latest rastime and other typical Amer
lean music which haS made a big hit with
the native population.
The next order will be for athletic APP
paratu~ 10 equip the gymnasium feature
of the club now nearing completion. This
equipment will include wrestling mats,
punching bags. boxing gloves, weight ma
chimes, horses, rowing machines and other
fixture. essential a. nm up-to-date gymna-
STUN floor. The machines and other Tx
lures will be- heary about August j. BE
sides Xix shower baths there will be y tea
room and Il place where the men can pur-
| chase tobarco- and light refre~hInent~ NJ
pre- war prices.
|. The concert hall feature Of the clab has
been PLAYING moving pictures and concerts
To crowded houses for "A month. IL II
generally patronized not only by the men
hut their officers. The British commodore
of the port was the honored guest nj a
show the other night. the feature nf which
was a lecture ON flying ~ the western
hattie front. delivered by a Canadian ma
jnr IN The Royal Flying Corps from To-
ronto. The major cut short his lecture
tour IN 4 nearby city IT, come over To- en-
tain the American boys. Ills pictures took
the blueiacket~ up and down the British
lines IN France.
The majors active service 1T the front
was cnt short last year by 4 drop from
l2.500 feet. He was able 10 regain con
troll of his machine when near the ground
and escaped with a severe shaking M
IIc i now lccturing for recruits 10 the fly
Ing corps and expects TO shortly visit iht
United States t. instruct young ~ayIators
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
MOTOR
CYCLISTS, NEED
RECRUITING OFFICER At SAN An
TONIC SEEKS MATERIAL IN TEXAS
FOR TWO COMPLETE COMPANIES.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Aug. =. 80 With
orders to recruit three companies of abSo-
lutely fearless motor cycle riders for SER
vice a. c%ourierS on the firing line. Cap
tain b.. J.. Maloney If the Central Depart
ment arrived Yesterday M Fort Sam Hons
ton, where he will start the work immed-
lately.
This branch Of III service j. something
new and unique. the war department hav-
ing ordered the organization Of one unit.
consisting Of but 30 private-. There VII
be one first lieutenant. one second l%ieuten-
ant. one first sergeant. fou quarierma~ter
sergeants and a cook in addition. Equip
mont will consist Of thirty-two motor cy-
cle~ and one motor truck.
.Nhat We want j. men who know motor
cycles and who are familiar with every
trick and trait Of their machines" explain
ed Captain Maloney. "They must he alb
~-olulelv without fear of death or accident
and be- willing "a risk everything Ia per
form their duties. The companies will he
assigned TO dispatch bearing from one
headquarters 10 another and 10 the firing
ilut NllfH ttltlfhpHt HitttilNiifdtitH - HIbh-
en- off. They must be- willing ~ ride
through heaviest fire and not even willing
10 die. say nothing Of quitting. until their
mission j. accomplished.
"In short. VS. want the cream of the
country'~ daredevil motor cycle rider-
who are willing. il necessary. to make the
supreme sacrifice for he good old l.. ;. \,
"As fast n applicants appear NJ the
headquarters of the motor truck group,
Camp Travis, they will he examined, and
IL q man j. acceptable in all respects. he
will he sworn in at once. The organization
j. Il part Of the enlisted reserve. The first
company enlisted will "a into active service
mt once and the other two within a short
time.
''When the question came mp of recruit
ing men with nerve. and the adiutant gen
cral was called upon to designate which de
partment would have the honor of being
called upon 10 supply them. there wa~ little
hesitation IN naming Fort sam Houston a.
the place. Texans should feel il nm honor
and should respond accordingly ."conclud-
ed Captaln Malunry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02

return to their duties because the nation
at war needs their services. The incident
il noteworthy. Ii may well be taken a. .
guide by other groups of employees and by
employers.
These workmen were trained To perform
tasks of particular Importance To the gov
eminent nj this time. Parts for subma-
rine~, for automobiles and airplanes, sore
ly needed IN the prosecution of ia war
were held up by the strike. Employers re-
fused To concede. The situation was a
deadlock, all efforts at Cancellation had
failed, when Special Agent DeWoody of
the department of justice took u hand.
The strikers were appealed To on pa
triotic grounds. They were asked TO waive
their claims for the present, regardless of
how just they might be-. and 10 return t.
their work for their country's sake. a
general meeting was held, the matter was
laid before the men by their organization
leaders and 1.-The men consented unani-
mouSly 10 return to work"
80 long a. the government needs the
men mt their posts To prosecute work on
war contracts and To assist the govern
meni in winning the war, they Will find
no slackers in the brotherhood of droT
forge trades declares the organizer of
the men. III i the patriotic duty of ev-
cry man ut this time To serve his country
in whatever capacity he can best he of ",
and To make such sarifices a the present
exigencies may require
The decision of the men is highly CON
mendable. Th9ir patriotism and the pa
triotism of their leaders under the circum
stances is worth the attention ~ others
employees and employers, who may have
differences likely TO ieopardize their coun-
try's war efficiency.
This j. no time for men to press thei
personal advantage 10 the detriment of the
common interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
Shippers and Railroad
Men Attend Conference
fBy Associated Press,

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. 2-Reprc>enta y
tives Of the Texas lines and leading ship
per~ from various portions of the state
are here Ia attend an informal confer
cnce with the railroad commission for the
purpose Of reaching q conclusion a. 10 the
proper solution Of the ear shortage situa-
iion which threatened To become very ser
iouS. The commission has bccn receiving
many complaints from various industries
and shippers generally in the state telling
Of their inability Ia obtain freight ears
for the movement Of commodities.
Information obtained by the commission
* said To indicate that q large percentage
Of the equipment ronghtfuIlv belongs to
the Texas carriers but now is on lines
outside Of the state. This is said To be
one of the principal reasons why equip
ment is short in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
A Smile or Two


The street ear was rrammed "a suffocntion
during the evening rush hour and tired looking
middle.
When he cime to collect the farers the con
dnrtor noticed a man comfortably seated in
the far corner who seemed 10 be- asleep.
wake up" he shouted.
II wasn't asleep" said the passenger.
Not asleep" snapped the conductor. "rhen
what did you have your eyes shut for:"
1T was because II the crowded condition
If the ear" explained the passenger. Il hate
Ia see women standing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
Aviation Men Looking
Over Aviation Tracts

DALLAS. Tex, Aug. 2-Maior Arnold
Of the Signal Corps service and Captain
&. q. Edgar. chief of the construction
division of the aeronautic section Of the
army are expected 10 arrive in Dallas to-
morrow IL look over cities offered for
aviation schools. Several cities in Texas
are expected Ia he visited.
In view of the fact that data shows that
there j. an average Of only 6i days Of
rainfall annually. it j. pointed out that
climatic conditions for aviation work in
Texas are nearly ideal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02

brownsville regrets 10 part with Captain
:. w. French, who has been in charge Of
the base hospital here for MANY months.
Captain French has shown every DISPOSE
ton to cooperate with ont citizens in mat
tors affecting the hospital service. He
has given free lectures 10 first aid cla~~eS
and has done all in his power To promote
an intelligent understanding of the work
Of the army hospital corps. Under. his
management quite n number Of our citizens
have been granted the privilege of being
treated at the base hospital. when the fact
that the city had no hospital would have
forced them TO 60 TO other places for such
care. In instances where immediate treat
mrnt was essential, il j. easy to realize
the great advantage it was ia our citizens
I" have this privilege. II j. good to know
hat the army has men in the medical corps
like Captain French-men who rank higl,
n the science of saving human life and al
lcviating human suffering. and withal are
s1dowed with humane instincts that prompt
them 10 extend the benefit of their skill Ia
any who stand in need Of il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02
War in History
August 2, 1914.

August 2, 1914.
German troops entered France and Rus
slams crossed the German frontier.
August 2, 1915.
German official announcement of the cap
ture of Courinnd.
August z, 1916.
General won Hindenburg given supreme
command Of the German armies on the
Eastern front.
Paris claimed gains for the French in se-
we're fighting iii Nerdun region.
France published a Yellow Book. giving
details of the deportation of thou>-
ands of citizens from the French town-
of Lille, Tourcoing and Roubiax by ths
Germans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02

The nation will now have Ia pass on the
lone dry proposition. There j. no more
chance to sidestep the Issue. you cannoi
f1y on the fence any longer. With the
sheppard amendment to be ratified or re
iceted by the states, every friend of prohi-
biiion and every friend Of the liquor inter
esf~ will have 10 come out in hi, true col
ors. There is a biz fight ahead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02

The people are entitled 10 know how their
money j. spent. The taxpayers. in par
~iicuiar. are entitled To the fullest informa-
ion with regard TO the expenditure of the
heavy taxes paid by them for the support
Of the government, whether national, state,
county or city government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-08-02

The "swat the fly" season has been al
most ignored this year. Too busy swaitine
the kaiser. But we should not fail L. give
the fly all that X coming Ia him. III he j.
given the free sway that he has enjoved in
times past, he will be Swatting M before
we know il.