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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Che DmRead Co

section men, 120; structural steel
workers, so; carpenters (general) so;
dock and bridge carpenters, so; drill
runners and helpers SO; powdermen
and blasters, "a; storekeepers, IS;
horseshoers, g.; also number of men
for general construction work and
skilled laborers. These men will be
enlisted as non-commissioned officers
and privates, and each man should
designate in his application the grade
in which he wishes to be enlisted.
For the grades above that of SER
geant, such as sergeant-major, sup
ply sergeant, sergeant, LIST class, ETC.,
each applicant will be required to sub
NIT a letter of recommendation from
his present employer, or head of de-
partment in which he is employed,
and also three letters from other re-
sponSible persons as to his character.
For the grade Of sergeant and lower
grades such letters of recommends
ton are. not necessary, but the names
of two persons must be given as ref
erences. Sergeants must be at least
80 years old and corporals at least
Is years old.
Blank application forms for enlist
ment may be obtained at the City En-
gineer Office, City Hall, Bridgeport,
Hartford, New Haven and Stamford.
or applications may be made directly
to the u. 6. Engineer Office, New
London, Conn. It Is expected that an
officer of the Engineer Officers Re-
serve Corps will be in town within a
short time to furnish additional in
formation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

continued to patronize their respec-
tive American dentists. Each new
crisis was marked by an almost lu-
dicrous rush of members of the royal
families, Foreign Office officials, and
other dignitaries to get their teeth
attended to before the possible de-
parture of the. American dentists
Some of the most rabid vituperators
of the United States have been mild
as doves in American dental chairs
The Emperor's personal view of the
relations with the United States APP
parently is the official interpretation
of his government which; in com
munication regarding the continu-
ance of the Belgian relief work,
speaks not of war but of the
abandonment Of neutrality" by the
United States:
Along the same line is a declara-
ton in the Reichstag Committee by
Major Gen. Friedrich, who said there
was no intention to intern Ameri-
cans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
NOVICE DRIVERS.

With the great increase in the
number of automobiles, large per-
centage of the drivers are green at
this game. The freshman at the
wheel should realize that he Is up
against a serious proposition.
Peoples temperament soon reveals
itself when they get behind an au-
tomobile steering gear. There are
some who will take long drives pass
ing through busy towns with busy
streets, the moment they can seem
to keep the car from running into
the fences. They run at high speed,
webbing from side to side, with a
blind sort Of faith that if they get
into trouble other people will look
out for themselves.
Automobile dealers, in their efforts
to persuade timid people to learn,
argue that it is not the beginners
who make the accidents. They say
it is the experienced men who grow
over-conf1dent and careless. There
may be something in this. yet the be-
ginner needs to remember that he is
in control of a high power machine
the force of which he has not be-
gun to realize.
Garage instructors are frequently
young fellows with little idea of
caution, They are skilfui enough to
avoid accidents themselves. But
they are ventureseEne and they dea'A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
First Week Of July
Will Be Devoted To
Babies in England

London, May 14-One Thousand
baby shows and perambulator parades
will be part of the great national cam
paign to be held in England during
the first week Of July to promote the
health and welfare Of babies.
Mayors, medical officers OF health
and town clerks in $50 districts will
cooperate with the National Baby
Week Council which is promoting the
shows. Lord Rhondda is chairman Of
the council which includes members
of the cabinet, doctors and social
workers. - =
In each Of the $50 districts there
will be mothercraft and baby well
fare exhibition with competitions, and
about 40 sections devoted to every
feature Of baby-rearing. There will
be flrst-aid section, showing how to
deal with bumps, cuts, burns, chill
blains and other infanti1e troubles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
ISLAND KING is
KILLED IN
FRENCH TRENCHES
South Sea Islander Who
Claimed Crown Lost
In Battle

Sydney, Australia, May 14-In a
from France was the name of king
Watriama, of the Australian infan-
try force at the front in France. He
is a native of the Loyalty Islands a
small mid-Pacific group belonging to
France and he has long laid claim
to the sovereignty of that archipelago.
This claim France has never recogniz-
ed. Last October, while in London.
Watriama called at the British Co
loniaI Office to press his claim and
incidentally to urge that the Loyalty
Islands be transformed from French
to British rule.
Prior to the war, Watriama was a
familiar figure in Sydney. He used
frequently to call on the Governor
General, the state governor and fed
eral and state officers here relative
to the "kingship'' denied him. The
striking dark-skinned South Sea ISL
ander was invariably attired on these
occasions in European garb Of the
latest fashion including frock coat,
silk hat and immaculate gloves. Hav-
ing an antipathy for automobiles he
made his calls in a carriage drwn by
a team of handsome bay horses. He
is man of education and culture and
Is said to be able to speak several
languages.
When the war began Watriama en-
listed in the Australian force which
subsequently seized German New
Guinea. AS he had served in the
British forces in the Boer war he
| was at once. a valuable man. He
taught many Of the raw recruits. OF
which the force was largely compos-
| ed, the use Of the rifle. After the
New Guinea expedition he re-enlisted
In the Australian ranks and in due
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Authorizations
OCCUPY VESSEL
In CREEK WATERS
Ministers and Stats on
Ship Board for More
Than 80 Days.

Athens, May 15.-Devoted exelu-'
sively to the use of the British, Rus
sian, Serbian, Belgian, and Ruman-
ss.n legations which withdrew from
Athens, a vcssel anchored at point
half an hours sail from Piraeus, in
the direction of Salamis, fulfiis now
Ell purpose as a diplomatic ship. His
Majesty's Legation E-s2o" reads the
giant metal sign attached to her hull,
and round her foremost top there
clinss Union Jack, bearing in its
center the British royal arms sur
rounded by a wreath.
The ministers and their staffs have
been on board this vessel for more
than nintey days. They boarded 1t
at Pireaus when the Entente minis
ters had delivered their ultimatum to
King Constantine's government last
December and had to leave Athens
till fun reparation had been given.
After short stay in Pireaus harbor,
the, E-620 sailed out toward Salamis
and has been there ever since.
Never, perhaps in the whole course
of diplomacy has there been such
competition with Noah or such Dip
lomatic life as In lived on board the
E-620. When the ministers quilted
=
French cruiser, and the Italian min
lister also had cruiser at his dispos-
al but E-620 had to house all the
remaining legations. And a legation
means not only minister, counselor.
attaches and secretaries, but also
their wives and secretaries and coun-
vilors, attendants, stewards, sailors,
signalmen and the humber members
of a diplomatic establishment.
The central saloon is the most i'm
portant part of the ship, for it re-
eeives everyone who comes on board.
BY some secret Of construction all
gangways, passages, staircases, APP
pear to lead into 1t, and the traffic
i across the breadth of the vessel
passes through It
Difficult and important work has
been carried on In this room. In the
days of the Greek crisis, round the
\ dark table in the far right corner
France, Russia. Italy, Belgium, Ru-
mania and Serbia, in deep confer
ence; at the table beside them were
the military attaches plunged in pa
pers; facing the ministers across the
saloon. round another table, debated
/. tired-looking commercial and ship
ping authorities from the tables in
=
the centre rose the incessant batter
and rasp Of massed typewriters of the
secretaries.
In all this was a medley of Ian
guages, and amid the confusion of
murmurs. and continuous noise wo-
man or two ever seemed to be seated
in the foreground, knitting or doing
some unending piece of embroidery,
looking across QuizzicaI1y at the
statesmen from time to time, as
though to say well, well, this Is all
very important and Triumphant of
course. ,hnt 1t is We women who watch
over You through it all and keep the
world trim" M
& Comrnunicatinn Is kept up with
Athens the dip1onnatists going back
and forth In motorboats, and hoping
forsthe day when they win be able
to return to shore life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
MADAME RECAMIER.

At this time in the year 1849 the
great world Of Europe was mourning
the death of Madame Recamier, who
had just been laid to her rest after
a career which has rarely been
equalled in the worlds history. Her
beauty, her charm and knowledge
were such that she exerted great in
huence over all with whom she came
In contact. Her influence over Ma
po1eon is particularly interesting.
The first time he saw her was on
the occasion Of his delivering a re-
joinder to an address presented to
him on his return from Italy. Ma
dame Recamier, to see him better,
arose from her seat. So severe was
the look Napoleon directed toward
her that she at once resumed her
seat. He met her later at his broth
er's house and went sout of his way
to be near her and speak with her.
He was prevented, however, by cir
cumstances. He was then first
Consul. When he became emperor
she refused to attend his court. His
jealousy was aroused and, amongst
other indignities, gave an order of
exile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Increased Tariff
Proposal Opposed
By Marquis Okuma

Toxic, May 14--Marquis Okuma
has declared himself in opposition to
Japana's ratification Of China's pro-
posal to increase the Chinese GUS
toms tariff. He voices the opposition
Of the Japanese business interests
who assert that the proposed increase
will prove great blow to JaraszS
export trade.
China advanced the proposition as
pourparlers over her formal entrance
into the war with the United States
on the side of the Entente Powers.
Japanese manufacturers claim the
increase will especially harm the sale
of cotton yarn and cotton cloth which
form the bulk of Japan's exports to
China.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
RAILROAD men
and MECHANICS
NEEDED IN FRANCE

The first troops to carry the Stars
and Stripes to France win be the reg
tments af engineers now being re-
cruited- The first and chief duties
Of these troops win be the construc-
ton, nnadntenance and operation of
French and Belgian railroads to car
ry men, munitions and supplies to the
front This work is absolutely nee
essary before we can place an army
on the firing line, and must be done
as soon AZ possible SO that transpor-
tation win be ready as soon as the
regular line troops are trained
For this work men experienced in
railroad construction and operation
are particularly desired and also SUI
perintehdents, foremen, mechanics
and skilled la-borers whose services
can be advantageously utilized in con-
nection with railroad work. These
men win be regularly enlisted in the
Enlisted Reserve Corps Of the u. 8.
Army and Will be armed and equip
ped as regular engineer troops. They
viii be given their discharge at the
end OF the war and viii not be sub
5ect TO draft into other forces while
serving In the engineer regiments.
Each engineer regiment at war
officers and 1895 enlisted men, and is
composed OF two battalions of three
Companies each. each company con-
tanning four officers and 1874 enlisted
men One regiment, to be command
ed by Major VIM. p. Wooten, Corps
OF Engineers. U. 8. Army, with head
quarters. at Boston will be recruited
in New England. and 1t Is expected
that CONNECTICUT will furnish at least
two companies of this regiment. AS
soon as ordered into active service
enlisted men will receive the pay and
allowance of the corresponding grades
in the Regular Army. Arms, uni
forms. equipment. subsistence and
medical attendance are furnished by
the United States.
Applicants for enlistment must b
citizens Of the United States, or per-
Gems who have declared their inten-
tions to become citizens; they must
be between the ags oef Is and As
years. physically sound, of good NOR
at taI1axscter andr must not have fam
1i.es depenCent upon them. In add.
ton to the above. they must be spec
tally qualified for railroad work, OF
work related thereto.
The following shows the kind and
number of men needed for an en-
gine a. regiment. At least one-thirc
of this number are to be recruited in
Connecticut.
Superintendents, 1e. locomotive en-.
ginemen, As; stationary enginemen
"a; firshnen, so; oilers, IS; nachin-
lists, go; electricians. "a; plumbers
12; tslegraphers, IL; riggers, SO;
craftsmen. IL; clerks, IL; farriers, s;
yardmasters, II; car Fepairers, "a;
br&kemen, ~; biaeksmiths, "a; pile
driver mea, 24s maseas, is; pipefit-
ters. "a; gas engiRemsn, ~; tinemen
IA, saTysE1F1 ~ StsnoexapheEs, IA
$500 ~ n9g9ysRsA ~ $sssk aAa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
LOVE AND MADNESS.

London, at this time, in the year
1879, was wild with excitement over
one of the most sensational love trag-
edies the city had ever seen. A
little over q month before, a hand
some, we'll dressed lady was stepping
out Of Covant Garden theatre to take
her coach, when young man in the
dress of a clergyman moved abruptly
toward her and firing a pistol at her
head, killed her on the spot. He
Immediately turned the weapon on
himself but missed. Then he began
to beat his head with the butt. He
was restrained, however. and taken
before a magistrate. No more ro-
mantle story broke the dull tenor OF
English aristocratic life in the eigh-
teenth century. The lady was Miss
Reay, well known as the mistress Of
the Earl of Sandwich. Miss Reay
was of humble origin but possessed
great beauty. She bore four chill
dren to the earl who treated her with
great affection. Three years before
the shooting a young officer named
Hackman, was invited to the earps
country home. Miss Reay was pres
emit and Hickman fell violently in
love with her. He offered to marry
her and she would gladly have chang
ed her status bat circumstances pre-
vented. The young man even went
so far as to give up his military ca
reer and entered the church to be
able better to support her. But ii
was in vain. The young woman
seems to have lacked the courage to
break through her bondage. Hack
man was driven insane by his love
for Miss Reay. For several weeks
he contemplated suicide, his letters
show, and then he decided to kill the
woman he loved as we'll as himself
Hickman was hanged g. few weeks
later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
KAISER HAS TO CALL
AMERICAN DENTIST

Copenhagen. May 15-(via Lon
don)-Emperor William recognizes
no state of war with the United
States, so far as his personal comfort
is concerned. This is shown by the
fact that he has summoned his
American dentist Arthur Newton
Davis of Piqua, Ohio, to visit him at
Great Headquarters this week, and
attend to the necessary repairs to the
imperial teeth.
The war in general has proved
toothache to be no respector of in
ternational relations, and throughout
the long months of tension between
Germany and the United States the
imperial and royal family and the
highest officials Of the State have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
warn inexpert novices of the perils

warn inexpert novices of the peri1s
of the road.
They frequently encourage beginners
to go through crowded streets with
gear in high speed, of course throt-
tied down as low. as it will go. But
the beginner and in fact most drivers
would better realize that low speed
gears were made for operation in
crowded streets and should be used.
They take a little more gasoline,
which makes them unpopular. But
using them gives the driver a more
complete control and he can run at
a minimum of speed Beginners
should realize that when trouble
comes it comes all in a flash, and one
moments carelessness may bring
about a collision that will cause them
a life long grief.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

course reached France.

course reached France.
Before leaving New Guinea he told
friend that he had long been desir-
Gus that Britain should control the
Loyalty Islands, but, inasmuch aa the
British and French were unitedly
fighting against Germany, he would
make no further move in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
~be DIDRead G.
r~s~ky;~EoI 80
STYLISH Dresses for Stout Women.

Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, this week.
Lady Evangeline Duff,
well known in Europe
and the United States,
has been interested in
the good dressing Of
large ladies. She has
consented to visit the
Read House for three
days and as she is an
admirable demonstrate
or she will show that it
is possible for large
women to be dressed in
the height of fashion.
You who are stout or,
think you are stout,
come and learn of the
end of your dress
troubles.
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
CUSTODIAN OF GRANT
MEMORIAL is DEAD.

Saratoga, N, Y, May 15-Oliver
P, Glare, "a, custodian of Grant me-
mortal cottage at Mount McGregor,
and twice assistant adjutant of the
state q. ~ r., died yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Gas Cookers.

Three burner top Five burner top with
1;7 81 b.1x oo double oven burners
I 49, 49, 49, white enamel burner
galvanized burner tray and broiler trays enarn-
all parts iron, black en- eed panels, Is
,o1 er;,h inches.
aniei Ni-on Sale price $2995
Sale price 1885 Connections made free,
For the ,Housekeeper
Wire Carpet Beaters, spring steel wire, extra
strong and flexible, 9 cts
Stove Brushes, hair and fibre, handle and
dauber % cts
strong, 0~' -0'e ' = - :. Acts
Sanitary Brushes, long brush with flexible s252
handle, 30 cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

An embargo on enemy aliens bound
for any Russian port on American
vessels was issued by the Secretary
Of Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

The New Jersey Department Of Ag-
riculture started market news bs1-
reau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
JOHN RECK q SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15

Corsets
An odd gathering Of
models that we're $1.25,
$1.00.
Models that were orig
inally $500,
$3.50
Petticoats
Taffetas
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50
Seersuckers
regular and extra sizes
70 cts
Heatherblooms
regular and extra sizes
PAsO0
Black Heatherblo
regular and extra sizes
$1.5O
in Boilers.
Extra heavy, tin bot
toms, wood handles,
stamped covers.
Size 8x9,
$3.50
Wood Rim | rays
Mahogany finish, OBJ
long with handles, sew
eral pleasing designs,
protected by glass.
Two sizes, $1.39, $1.89
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Austrian Fancy China
Odd Pieces at Special Reductions
Let us go to the
Linen Parlour

Carpeted with velvet, light an
ed by three large sunny win
!: !: !. !. !: !. &
dows it is truly place in NEA>
which to linger and admire x3XE
Here spread those beau "NA&MSSXMHSw
tfu cool Dress Linens MMl1MNSA
nothing feels comfortable WNIl(N\%AA
as linen in weather. MMl(N\~
Here are the rich lustrous III lHlI lNAA\N
Damasks, and here is the vi NM MA w.
great wealth of Towels in 1M
which every good house DN
keeper likes to indulge. ---3a A-z---
Regular Now
Luncheon Cloths linen, hemstitched,
SO SO inches $500 $3.50
Napkins to MATCH IS inches, $3.50 SASS
Luncheon Cloths, linen hemstitched,
Is As inches, $3.50 $198
81 81 inches $3.50 $2.9S
Napkins to match, $500 $S.4S
Napkins all linen 20 and 22 inches $3.50 $4.9S
$3.50 1898
sa9 500 $500 sass
Tray Cloths, 20 80 inches, special As cts.
Beached Crash, IS inches, IL cts yd
Union Crash, bleached Is inches, 10 cts
Figured HucL, all linen, Is inches, SO cts.
Guest Towels, linen, hemsched, fine quality, SO cts.
Towels hemstched, 81 81 inches xnI5 Scots.
All Linen monte, hemsitched, $500
Turkish Towels, beached, heavy weight
18 So inches, Is etc. each
&c 42 inches, 30 cts.
With pink and blue border, e 42 inches, % cts.
Old English weave, 90 ~ inches, Is cts. -
81 x45 inches, 25 cts.
18 SO inches, % cts. each.
20 40 inches, 3S cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-15
Sheets and
Pillow Cases

Sheets, center seam, good
quality,
72 x 80 inches, SO cts.
Seamless,
rs x 80 inches. SO cts.
Seamless, heavy quality
81 x 80 inches, 70 cts.
Seamless, good quality,
81 x 80 inches, 80 cts.
Pillow Cases, good quality
muslin,
42 x SO inches, Is cts.
re K SO inches, 10 cts.
42 x SO inches, 20 cts.
~ x 381a inches, q cts.
rs x 381a inches, % is.
Muslin bleached, cambria
finish,
SO inches, 1917 cts. yd.
SO inches 40 cts. yd.
Muslin, unbleached,
36 inches wide, 1872 cts. yd.
80 inches wide, Is cts. yd.
Bedspreads, special prices.
Third floor. +
-
Silk Hose
Black and white only
$1.29 extra
No exchanges, no credits
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-16
MANY OBJECT TO
LOWERING AGOF
DRIVERSOF CARS
Chauffeur Examiner Says He
Has Warned 18 Parents
Who Signed Petition

An interesting feature of the peti.
tion which has been circulated asking
that the minimum age limit for auto
drivers be cut down, as pub
lisaed in the StGr-Bnlletin yesterday
was given by Chauffeur Examiner
Bob" Lillis this morning who declares
that is out of the 90 who, signed the
petition are parents who have been
warned that their children must not
drive.
IF | wanted To-" said Lillis this
morning, Il colld go out on the street
and get 500 names for a petition ask
ing that the age limit be raised in
stead of lowered"
George p. Denison, general mana
ger OF the Oahu Railway, who was one
of the signers, said this morning that
personally he did not care as his
boys we're both Last IL.
But do not lelieve an age limit is
a satisfactory WY of judging whether
a boy. is capable of driving or not.
Some young people develop more rap
idly than others. Sore boys at 21
might not be as fit &c have charge
OF a car as another at Is or 16," says
Denison. Il did not understand when
sigasd that anyone could drive but
rather that it would be left to the de-
cision of Lillis irrespective of the per-
sons age" s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-16
TOPIC
At GONFRgIAL
CLUB LlJNCHEON
Aero Cub and Businessmen
Hear Clifford Harmon
Tell of Flying

Hawaii's interest in its newest type
of Observation-Disclosures dem.
onstrated today at noon in the crowd
of business, professional and army
men that gathered at the Commercial
Club to listen to Clifford Harmon, pio-
nerr pilot of aeroplanes and balloons,
tell of his experiences. .
Brig Gen. Frederick S. Strong,
president of the Aero Club Of Hawaii,
introduced the speaker, pointing out
in his brief Introductory remarks the
need of air control as well as land
and water in the defense of these ISL
ands. r.. r.. ....-. ....E. E..
He said there is. every reason to
believe that the government will fur
nish all the machines and aerial ex-
perts here or about to come deemed
necessary here. He hopes before an
other year has rolld around that aero
planes and. hydroplaneS WIFI be plenti-
full enough to cease to be novelties.
Capt. John F. Curry, in charge of
aviation work here; Governor Pink.
ham and Col r. c. Croxton. head Of
the 1st Infantry, National Guard. were
among those at the speakers table.
Mr.. Harmon described how rapidly
the art of aviation has developed in
the last 10 years, recalling how a few
years ago a small flight in New York
would draw thousands of people to
witness it. Ayiators now face storms
and heavy gales. he said, where a
short time ago they dreaded slight
breeze.
Harmon raised the hair on the heads
of his listeners when he told Of an
unsuccessful attempt he made once in
France to become The second man to
loop-the-loop. He lad almost COM
pleted the circle, he said. when his
engine stopped and the plane dropped
tail downward. Just before he hit the
ground a lucky pull on tae levers right
ed the machine aud landed it gently.
Will SheIve Dreadncu9ht
The speaker said he predicted sever
.".r. Continued on mage tWO(