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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
Surprise at Action of C.. of c. Directors
 on Bonding Matters

The Chamber of Commerce will not put on it's armor and ride against Bridgeport's bonding gang. On the contrary, so far as the chamber is concerned, MT. King and his commit tee will be permitted to bond Bridge port for more than s6,0OO,0OO, with out referendum, if the legislature will consent.
 The chamber took a referendum vote, by letter, and received an unusu- ally large and full reply, represent ing an opinion from four to five times greater than the usual attendance at the meeting.
 About 40 per cent. of the member ship responded. More than 125 votes were cast.
 This vote was overwhelmingly against bonding, unless there should be referendum attached. In fact the vote was more than two to one in favor of a referendum.
 Last night the directors met to con- sider the vote. When they voted eight were for the bonds, without consulting the people by referendum, and seven were opposed to the bonds, unless the people consented.
 As result of this division the cham Der will not be at the hearing in Hartford, tomorrow
 The news of the action of the di- rectors was received with much sur prise, in business circles today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
FIRE LAST NIGHT.

Fires-At 7:30 o'clock last night an alarm of fire was given. The locale. proved to be the barn owned by Hen ry Osborne, and rented by MT. John Hinderer and situated at the rear of the market, near to Hubbell's Hoop skirt Manufactory. The barn con- tained hay and straw which was near ly all consumed, to the value of $50, not insured. The building itself re- ceived some slight damage, the roof being burnt through in a few places and the siding somewhat charred; also not insured. Two boys were arrested on suspicion and are awaiting g hear ing.
 The fire department turned out promptly and were the means of pre- venting large loss of property. Mo-. 3 obtained the post of honor. Early on Sunday morning a second alarm sounded and the boys were on hand notwithstanding the pittiless storm raging. But their services were not called in to requisition. The fire oc- cured in the store rented by J. Strat- ton and owned by MT. D. Hatch, next door to J. Dewitt on Washington ave- nue. The damage was slight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
KEITH ESTATE.

Miss Una Keith of 76 Cottage street, this city, has been named by Surrogate Patrick Cohalan of New York, administratrix of the estate of her uncle, Royal Siemon Keith. The latter died sin Bellevue hospital, New York, last September. He was en- ployed in the offices of Henry Clews. He left personal property valued at several thousand dollars. Besides Miss Keith he also leaves nephew, Charles D. Keith, druggist, of this city. Other relatives surviving are: Robert L. brother, of the National Soldiers Home, Virginia; Olive P. Mallory, sister, of New Canaan; Har- riet l., of 58 Vine street; Harry D., of 76 Cottage street, and Arthur s. Keith, of 75 DeKalb avenue, Bridge port, and Loubelle K. Kellogg of At lanta, Ga., nephews and nieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
aaAAfERICANs MIsTREATED.

Extract of letter, to the Editor of the Baltimore Patriot, dated Santa Maria, January 10, 1817--
 Humanity compels me to make known to you, and the world, the pres ent suffering of our unfortunate coun- trymen, who are at this moment in Carthagena grooming under the hor- rid calamities and distresses of a Spanish prison and loaded with irons Scant allowance of bread and water, devoured with vermin and what is still worse, close confinement have in this hot climate introduced distemper among them, which will not shortly be relieved and will carry the whole of them off,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
MISERABLE FROM l STOMACH TROUBLE
Felt Wretched Until He Started To Take
 "Fruit- -tives" ,
594 Champlain St. Montreal


 "For two years, l was a miserable sufferer from Rheumatism and Stom- ach Trouble. I had frequent Dizzy Spells, and when I took food, felt wretched and sleepy. I suffered from Rheumatism dreadful1y, with pains in my back and joints, and my hands swollen.
 "A friend advised 'Fruit-a -tives' and from the outset, they did me good. After the first box, I felt I was getting well ana I can truthfully say that 'Fruit-a-tives' is the only medi- cine that helped me-
 LOUIS LABRIE. soc a box, 6 for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit-a-tives Limited, >Ogdens- burg, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
STEALING AUTOMOBILES.

Stealing automobiles has become a very popular form of thievery. The thieves are becoming very expert at the game. Tn Los Angeles county, Cal, the stolen machines aggregate $15O,OOO to $2O0,OOO in value in a year. All over the country an in crease in this form of crime is re- ported.
 The motor stealer is the modern successor of the horse thief, who in primitive days was considered the lowest kind of crook, and was promptly suspended from the near est tree.
 Many crooked automobile dealers will need as careful supervision as is given pawnbrokers. It is claimed the thieves are able to obliterate all distinguishing marks. Yet, it would seem as if each machine, could be given some Identifying mark that could not be destroyed.
 The great difficulty of detecting this form of crime is that the ma chiies can be taken to distant states, where they are sold to dealers with out difficulty. If a stranger comes into garage in some large city and offers a car at what is clearly a low price, the dealer is not disposed to question too closely He can see that he is getting a bargain, so it is for his interest to buy. It may yet be necessary to make owners prove their ownership before a sale can be legal.
 People will leave a machine on crowded streets for hours unprotect- ed by any form of locking. Any person familiar with motor operation could take them any time with but sligh. risk. But people hate to lose an extra minute to secure their ma- chimes, or afe absorbed and absent minded. The police and detectives would feel more enthusiasm about the pursuit of these thieves if own CTS would cooperate by taking great CT precautions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
GREATEST DISPLAY
 OF CARS IN C!TYS
 HISTORY ASSURED
ArmOry and State Street Casino Will Be Full of Latest
 Types.

Unquestionably the finest and largest display of automobiles, pleas
 ure cars and trucks, ever seen in Bridgeport, will be shown here next week at the fifth annual automobile show. Both the Armory and the Casino will be necessary this year to house the show and every inch of the 10000 square feet of exhibition floor space will be utilized. The show will open at 7 o'clock next Monday evening and continue until midnight Saturday.
 All the wealth of new ideas in the motor car world will be arranged for exhibition at close hand. Bodies of both closed and open types in most beautiful colorings and finish will be utilized. The show will open at o'clock next Monday evening and con- tinue until midnight, Saturday.
 All the wealth of new ideas in the motor car world will be arranged for exhibition at close hand Bodies of both closed and open types in most beautiful colorings and finish will re- veal lines that cannot fail to elicit admiration even from those who do no town cars. No prospective pur- chaser should make his selection, however without first visiting the au- to show here. Cars to match any calibre of cketbook-costing from $395 to more than $1O,OOO will be among the exhibits. The whole ga- nut of body types will be placed, and the most fastidious is sure to find some type to please.
 A most attractive setting for the show has been arranged for thu. year. It is simple, very delicate and unusually beautiful. While the ceil- ings of both buildings will be hidden in bunting, the decorative scheme will consist of vines, budding foliage and sweet scented blossoms draped about trellises and marble columns with hanging baskets from the balconies Tete-a-tete chairs and cosy corners will be arranged at frequent inter- vals so that the visitor may pause a while to view the show as a whole and listen to the music. The music this year will be a feature. Bentley's and SpeidePs orchestras will furnish the music. One ticket will admit to both the Armory and the Casino.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS

Burglarized Six Summer Homes.
 Professional burglars reaped a small harvest amounting to about $50 from recent ransacking raids made on closed summer homes in New Canaan. They were evidently experts at thelr trade. for in all their raids they took only solid silver, cut. glass, clothing, and ornaments of value. The homes burglarized were Julius Kruttschnitt, George c. Howe, E. T. Howard, George Weller. P. G. Gossler and H. Weeks.
 Rather Than Amputation.
 Rather than go to the hospital and undergo an operation for the ampu- tation of his left foot, Henry Gaya of Danbury committed suicide by shoot ing himself in the head Wednesday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
WIELDS RATCHET TO COMPEL WIFE TO GIVE
 UP HIS ROLL OF S16

George Ignatz, of 116 Nichols St.. gave his wife $16 last Friday. Later that day he decided he had made a mistake and by threatening to bury a hatchet in his wife's head managed to compel her to give up the money. He was arrested and arraigned in court today oh a charge of non-sup- port. Judge Frank Wilder, sentenc- ed him to six months in jail.
 After serving a few days of his sen- tence and given time for reflection he probably will be turned over to the probation officer if he will promise to support his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BASKET BALL GAME.

The game of basket ball between the Stamford and Bridgeport Y. M. C.. A. teams played in the Stamford gymnasium last Thursday evening was a one sided match. The result of the first of the half when the score was 21 to nothing semeed to make the Stam ford boys careless. They did not play as fast a game in the second half and the visiting team was allowed to se- cure four goals Fawcett exhibited hsi dexterity and surenes of aim in goal throwing by contributing. six to the score of the first half and one to the score of the second.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BUILDING PERMITS.

The building commissioners last night granted permits as follows:
 Marsh Bros, frame house, Wood avenue; Frank Allen, addition, Ere mont street; A. S. Pinkerman, frame house, Beechmont avenue; Marsh Bros, frame house, Norman street; C.. Hewitt, frame house, Broome street; Marsh Bros., frame house, Norman street ;the J. l.. Tomlinson Lumber Co.,, frame house, Broome street; Ju- lia Sevic, frame house, Shelton street; George Cservenyak, frame house Shel- ton street. Aggregate value $19, 400.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Sale of Real Estate.-Capt. Brad ley of Black Rock has sold his house and about one acre of land, situated on Growers hill in Black Rock and known as the Jennings place to Charles B. Hotchkiss of this place for $4,000. It is intended by few pub lie spirited citizens to erect a hospi- tai on the place for sick and disabled seamen A worthy object and loca- tion all that could be desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BYE LAWS OF WILTON.

At a town meeting legally warn ed and holden by the inhabitants of the town of Wilton, December 18th, 1916.
 Voted - that all swine running in the highways or town common, not having a ring in the end of their nose, shall be liable to be impounded; and that all geese running as aforesaid, not having the end of one wing cut off shall be liable to be impounded.
 Samuel Belden, Jr., town clerk, Wilton, January 18th, 1877.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
NEGRO SAVED $4OO IN FEW MONTHS HE
 LIVED IN COUNTRY

Louis Mendes, a Portuguese negro, was a resident of this city only a few months, yet in that period he saved s40O which he sent for deposit to the New Bedford Savings bank. His sis ter, Maria, a resident of the Cape Verde islands is his sole heir. George Marshal1 was named administrator of the estate in the probate court Tues dav. M. T. Taylor and Atty. Samuel Reich are the appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
THE DANA SOCIETY.

The Dania Society composed of prominent Danish citizens, has re- gently been organized. There is a charter membership of 30 and invi- tations have been extended to all citi- zens of Danish birth to join. Officers were elected as follows: President L. Moeller; vice president, H. Lund; recording and corresponding secretary, N. Jensen; financial secretary, F. Svermingsen; treasurer, H. Jensen; sergeant at arms, J. Dahl; trustees, William Dansen, A. Berglund and V. Thorsen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
SUCCESSFUL SMOKER.

There was a large crowd present last evening at the smoker given by the members of the American Wheel Club. Many out of town wheelmen and delegations from the Rambling and Bridgeport wheel clubs attend ed. It was the most successful social entertainment ever given by the club and over 200 visitors were entertained. Twelve new applications were receiv- od
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

A new consignment of groceries Samuel Burr & Son, have just received large additions to their stock of gro ceries which with those before on hand make their assortment as com plete and as good as can be found in this place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
TO HATTERS.

The subscribers are wishing to pur- chase several thousand of good RO- RAM hats, previous to the first day of May rextff for which good pay will be made.
 January 14th, 1877.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BRIDGEPORT As | WAS
 1O0-5012O-YEARS AGO (Taken from the Files of The Evening FarmerI

barn at the rear of John Hinderer's -~eat market Sunday eveht11g, were brought before MT. Justice Lord this afternoon. Chief Engineer Shelton was present to watch the proceedings on behalf of the fire department. The hearing was going on when we went to press.
 P. S.-They were bound over under $1,OOO bonds for trial in the superior
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
l.ITCHFlELD COUNTY NEWS.
Baker a Hopeless Case.

Florence E. Root Baker, who lives in Hartford, was divorced from Chas. ;. Baker who lives in Winsted. They were married on October 4, 1897, and the complaint charged Baker with de- sertion in July, 1912. Mrs. Baker said her life with her husband was very unhappy for some time before her husband left. He drank to excess and did not provide for herself and their three children. The man had been arrested for assaulting her, and for drunkenness and breach of the peace. One of the witnesses told Judge Bur- pee that Baker is hopeless case.
 Called to Boston.
 Rev. Giuseppe Merlino, who came to Tcrring:on six months ago as the suc- cessor of Rev. Gennaro Giordano, pas tor of the Italian Mission of the Gen. ter Congregational church, has re- signed to accept call to the Italian Methodist Mission in Boston.
 L Both Feet Frozen.
 Nicholas Kurtz, the 13-years- old boy who ran away from his aunt's home 3n Torrington during the severe cold weather two weeks ago and camped out in barns and sheds for two days rather than go to school, is in a pit fable condition, having frozen both feet. He may lose one or both of his feet.
 He Ran For Train.
 HurryiAg to catch train to come to Dan'bury caused the death of A. Leroy Conkey in the New Milford sta tion Wednesday evening. MT. Conkey had been troubled recently with his heart and the exertion of running to the station resulted in his death within five minutes after he was stricken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

Tiff you use a Chambers Fire less Gas range, less than half the gas consumed by an ordinary stove will pass your burner.
 Hts bad enough to pay big coal bills this cold wealth CT; why pay huge gas bills as we'll?
 fCome in and let our sales men show you why the Chambers will cook your food better on a smaller consumption of gas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
G. A. R. TO MEET

The regular meeting of Elias Howe Jr., Post, No. 3, G. A. R., will he held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15 in G. A. R. hall, 925 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

The Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.,, of New Jersey, increased it's capi- tai from $6,OO0,O0O to $S,OOO,0OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

The last train carrying the Sixth Pennsylvania Infantry left Fl Paso for Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BOYS IN CUSTODY.

The boys arrested by officers. W. Marsh and G. Humiston, for firing the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
IF YOU WISH TO BUY
 WATCHES DIAMONDS or JEWELRY
 COME HERE

If you just wish to see and ask questions come here; or for any reason at all come here.
 Like to show you our goods even if we don't sell. because anyone that sees can not forget
 If you are contemplating buying anything in our line, let us, s,with our ex- perience and practical Knowledge, as- sist you and you will not be sorry for the counsel. The prices are moderate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

The Federal Reserve Board took up for consideration the application of the Bank of the Philippines as a for eign agency of the reserve system,
 A delegation of 12 New York mem bers of the Sons of Irish Freedom led by Victor Herbert, called at the White House to protest against war with Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK A SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
Lyon & Grumrnan, Retail Division. AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES

(IncOrpOratedJ FAIRFIELD AVE AND MIDDLE ST.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07

The increasing activity Of her ran
way system is similarly demonstrable.
In 1859, there were in France 10,743
miles Of railroad track; In 1912, there
were 31.646 miles.
Between 1869 and 1912, inland navt
CATION increased 1909; while the trafe
OF her mercantile marine had amazing
ly Expanded. The tonnage entering
French ports IN 1860 Is set down az
II 900, 900 tons. In 1912, this had been
increased to 53,OO0,00O tons.
Leaders I'm American finance ascribe
the solidarity OF the French republic to
three influences: first, thoroughly
sound banking system. centralized In
one Of the greatest banking institutions
Of the world. the Bank OF France; sec
Ond. the inRraincd thrift and frugallty
Of the French people as whole. to
get'ier with a national economic yiROr
not elsewhere surpassed; third, wise su-
pervision. and patriotic cooperation by
the government with banking and busi-
ness interests.
The government does It's part to war
rant and retain the confidence OF the
holders OF it's securities one OF its
wise policies Is 10 impose new taxes to
jefray the interest charges on new Sc
curity issues. IL began this practice
after the Franco. prusslan War. aud IL
today following the same rule In regard
to securities issued to finnnce the pres.
ent conflict This continuity Of pur.
pose. doubtless, viii prove reassuring
10 all FOLDERS Of French government
securities
The Frqnco-rrussian war Of 1870
1871 taught the French people ths
meaning of thrift and economy. So
well did they learn this lesson. that
the whole sum OF the indemnity de-
mandcd by Germany, Si,OOO000O00,
was raised within the republics con-
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
AII-Star Football Team

In picking out timber for n
mythical all-star foot ball team,
Frank Bartholomew. sporting
writer of the Oregonian has the
following 10 say that concerns
St. Johns players:
An odd condition exists i'm
picking the stars this year. All
the best players appear 10 be
holding down the same position
on their respective teams, while
the best players of other posi-
tions are only mediocre and
would never make the all-stars
in any other year where there
was real competition for the
place. There are four good
centers this year, although none
are world heaters. Sanders, of
Lincoln, is placed first. prin-
cipaily because he was the hard
est worker. Haizlip, Franklin's
side passer. is probably the
most finished player of the four.
and takes second place. Johnny
Wulf and Sam Strohecker. the
giants of the league. also were
good men, especially toward the
latter part of the season.
There was not much cOmpeti-
tion for guard positions.
Thomas. of Franklin, undoubt-
edly was the class of the as
soclation. Day, of James John,
while he played at both guard |
and tackle during the year, did |
especially fine work at the for. |
mer position. The hardest job |
of all is to pick the ends. !
First place is given to Charlie |
Spackman and "Hoody" Smith, !
the leet-footed youngsters of |
James John. They probably |
are the speediest men in the
league. and their ability to
catch almost impossible passes
was what ran James John up |
into second place. On defen-
siye they also played fine games
II VIII be remembered that only
one team succeeded in solving
the James John line. It's nip
and tuck between Charles
Brown, of Franklin. and Will
lam Schroeder. of James John,
for first place at quarter. The
honor is given TO Brown for be.
ng Just a shade the more YER
iatile field general. Schroeder !
S a wonder at open play. :
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07


bowed under cnlamitous Invasion.
The bank. however. gives iigurcs indi.
eating that France ls not only meeting
! r military aud civilian problems with
stout heart and never falling cour.
nge, but IN rc-estn blishing her export
business with this country.
In 1914. the year Of the outbreak of
the War. imports from France 10 this
country totaled sl4l.4i02b2. This to.
tnl was reduced TO SIT. .i5s.7t0 IN iDi5.
hut last year tho value ~ French Inn
ports 10 the United States roso to slO2.-
O7T,OG0.
"A nation that eau achieve such n
commercial rocoyery while her terri
tory IL being raylzhed by the Invader"
says the Trust company's statement.
possesses recuperatlye powers which
Justify the belief that she viii emerge
from the present CONFLICT prepared to
meet and solve triumphantly the prob
lens which confront her"
The commercial aud industrial record
OF France. following past wars. indi
Gates that she should recover quickly
from the actual physical destruction
inflicted In the present conflict The
reconstruction Of railroads, the erection
Of factories % replace those destroyed.
aud the replacement of the mechanism
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

Win LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh Is local disease. greatly in-
nueheed oy constitutional conditions. and
IN oIder 10 cure lt you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken Internally and acts thru
the blood ON the mucous surfaces OF the
system Halls catarrh Medicine Was
prescribed BY one OF the best phvsieians
IN tllls country for years Ii Is COM
posed OF some OF the best tonics known.
combined with some OF the best blood
puriners. The perfect Combination OF
the ingredients In Halls CataTrh MeSi.
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results ~ catarrhal conditions. Send Tor
testimonials. free
r. J, CHENEY a CO. props. Toledo A
Al Druggists. 6c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-12-07
FRENCH INDUSTRY
IS RECOVERING
Natural Thrift and ECO:Omy
Promise Rapid Progress.
EXPORT BUSINESS GROWING

Our Great Ally Possesses Rseupsrstivs
Powers Which Justify Belief that She
viii Meet and Solve Triumphsntly
the Problems Which Confront Her
After the War.
With Paris Bouevards echoing with
wives" for American troops our inter.
est In the welfare OF our ally vastly
increases and the facts are not lack.
ing to encourage the belief that she Is
already on the road to recovery from
the blow OF Invasion by q ruthless en-
emy.
one OF the most important devel-
opments IN the announcement that
one OF the largest banking institutions
In America concerned with foreign
trnde, the Guaranty Trust Company
OF New York. has opened q Paris
branch TO handle the rapidly increas-
Ing volume OF French business
This action may surprise many per.
sons who had thought Of France a.