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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
VASSAR FORSAKES
 ANCIENT CUSTOMS

Poughkeepsie, N. r.. June 13.-Af- ter a baccalaureate devoted to war topics and a class day shorn for economy's sake of its historic daisy chain and resp1endent gowns, Vas sar college yesterday graduated its 237 seniors with the plainest program ever witnessed in it's 50 years.
 Giving. the degrees was preceded by an address in chapel by President Henry Noble MacCracken, in which he denounced the forces which have been at work to procure a press cen sorship in America.
 ''It will be an i'll day for nation,' g said President MacCracken, when restraint on discussion of broad is- sues, whether of this war or any other part of national policy, is held to be essential to its military strat- egy.''
 Much of the address was devoted to the, part that Vassar students and graduates will play in the present war. He expressed the belief that the training for this service already given at Vassar has brought it's young wo- men to a high state of efficiency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
SUNDAY BASEBALL OUGHT TO. BE ALLOWED FOR
 CHARITY IN WAR TIME

I The plan to play Sunday ball in the
 East in order to raise funds for either the Red Cross or some military pur- l pose has much to- commend 1t, even though serious opposition has develop | ed in at least two cities, writes E. A. | BatcheIor in the Detroit Free Press. l In the first place, it would enable or ] ganized Baseball to make a substan7 1 tiaI contribution toward patriotic object. In the second, it would be an excellent thing for the game in sev- eral ways.
 There are many potential fans that 1 cannot spare the time to go to ball
 games on week days, but that would enjoy the pastime on the Sabbath The
 more enthusiastic this class might be- come over the game. the more effort 1t would make to find time to take in
 games and the surer it would be to turn out for holiday contests.
 Another class of people that could take an occasional afternoon of to attend a contest will not do so be-
 cause it's taste for the game never has
 been sufficiently developed to make the effort seem worth while. If per- sons of this sort could see a few Sum- day games, they would be apt to de-
 eide that the game is worth arranging | business affairs so as to be- at the
 parks now and then on week days In other words, Sunday games would | bring many recruits to the ranks of fandom.
 Still another consideration is that by playing these games for patriotic purposes now, the majors would per
 haps open the way to getting permis- sion to continue for their own profit some day. The fans that would at- tend these benefit" games would
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
THREE NEGROES GET
 LIFE IN PRISON

Middletown, June 13.-Three ne- groes who came from the south to work in the town of Portland with about 100 others of their race, and who had hand in the killing of Hen ry Williams after card game, were given state prison sentences by Judge Kellogg yesterday, who accepted pleas of guilty of manslaughter. Louis Brown, alias Shine, who admitted striking Williams with a piece of iron pipe, received 12 to 15 years, A grand jury last month found a bill of mur- der in the first degree against him. Jerry Moody, alias the Mat Rat, re- ceived three to five years, and John Williams alias Fathead, received the same sentence. The Williams who was killed was known as Geetch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

surely be strong boosters for Sunday 1 ball and when the war is over,g if. the | authorities awnt to put the lid on again their voices might be heard in | the land.
 It was not so very long ago that the Cleveland and Detroit ball yards. were | dark on Sundays, but the public has | been educated to point now where it would cause a riot if the Sabbath games were to be prohibited in these towns. If there is any objection to Sunday baseball in Detroit at the pres ent time, it certainly has not made
 itself felt very much. Even some of those folks that were dubious about introducing the first day. contests here when the experiment was tried,
 now are willing to admit that no harm
 has been done by letting down the bars. Professional baseball as now con- ducted is such an orderly affair and
 the crowds a rule are so we'll be-
 haved and we'll regulated that there is no real argument againt playing on
 Sunday On the other hand, were the
 sport patronized by a rowdy element and were the players given to putting on brawls instead of attending to their I,business, there would be every reason for the 1aw-abiding citizens to take
 arms against it.
 Undoubtedly Sunday baseball in the East would mean thousands of dollars
 in the coffers of every club in the two
 major circuits. Banner crowds would turn out regularly. even in cities
 where the weekday attendance is
 poor. The plan of donating the en-
 tire receipts to-. the furtherance of l the war would mean the placing of 9 large fund at the disposal of whatever organization might be designated to receive 1t. The leagues could well af-. ford to turn over this money. too. for l they would be sure to get it back in
 the advertising and the making of new fanx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
CANNING EXHIBITION
 PLANNED FOR FAIRFIELD

Under the auspices of the Fairfield Garden club, a canning demonstra- ton will be given at the Sherman school, Fairfield, Friday, June 15. There will be two sessions for the demonstration, one at 10 o'clock in the morning, and one at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. These demonstrations are free and open to the public, and all women who are interested, are urgently asked to attend one of the sessions, as an expert demonstrator from the Farm bureau will give the lesson.
 The articles to De canned Friday will be spinach. string beans and strawberries; the same at both ses- sfons. Also a four days course on the canning and preserving of vege- tables. fruits and meats. will be given at Storrs college to which all are well come for only the price of their board while attending; these courses are held in the month of June, and application should be made early to insure accommodations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
PEARY THINKS WAR
 IN AIR IMPORTANT

Washington, June 13.-Rear Ad- niral Robert B. Peary told a sub- committee of the senate naval com mittee yesterday that the aeroplane was the cheapest and quickest answer to the submarine and that if 1000 aeroplanes were sent abroad they would do more to curb the submar- inc than anything else that could be done.
 with the same centralization of effort that Von Trpitz used to de- velop the submarine in Germany I think we will have an answer to the submarine and a quick decision o1 the war;" he declared.
 Admiral Peary appeared in support of bill to establish a department of aeronautics with 8 place in the cab fnet.
 The general opinion of experts, he said, is that the war will be decided in the air and that soon aeroplanes will be fighting in brigades of 500 to 1, 1000 machines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
WHEEL CLUB TEAM

The American Wheel club is to be congratulated on it's method of train ing team that is to represent the club in road and track meets. The team is under the training of Harry Craft, who has had considerable ex- perience in that work. There Is a trainers quarters in the club rooms where they are taken care of and rubbed down after their runs. There is a system in their method, and the team should do some good work at Norwalk. The club will be represent ed in Norwalk races by Thomas F. Clark, Robert Hawkins, M. and w. W. Jennings. John Weidenhammer and Louis Berger. The other mem bers of the club who are in training are Harry Elliott, Maurice McKenna, A. Fuller, Fred Munson, Howard Dunbar and William Stroud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF

In the case of Newman against Howe, tried before Judge George w. Wheeler in the Superior court last Friday, judgment has been given. for the plaintiff to recover $750 and costs The claim was for legal ser vices rendered in securing patent on articles invented by the defendant. MT. Howe refused payment on the ground that the lawyer did not car ry out fully the terms of the agree Hient-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
TWO LONG YEARS
 HE SUFFERED
"Frdt-a-dges" Made Him Feel
 As If Waking On Air
OR1LL1A, Nov. 2sth. 1914.

ORILL1A, Nov. 18th. 1914.
 'For over two years, I was troubled with Constipation, Dyososiness, Lack et Appetite and HeadaeAes. One day saw your sign which read Fruit-a-tives make you feel like walking on air. 7" This appealed to me, so decided to try box. In very short time, I began to feel better, and nozv /feel fine. Ihaye agood appetite, relish everything I eat, and the Headaches are gone entirely. I recommend this pleasant 1,ssit medicine to all my friends''.
 DAN MCLEAN.
 5oc. box, for $2.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
STEPNEY.

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Penny and Chester Penny of Bridgeport were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. Edgar Northrop.
 Some of the local firemen and friends attended the entertainment given by the Dodgingtown firenaen at their hall Friday evening.
 Chifdren's Day will be observed at the Methodist church June IT.
 Harmony grange win hold a meet ing June 14 as this is the anniversary of the birth of the flag The follow ing patriotic program will be observ- cd: "The Birthplace of the American Great Men," Clara Gregory; "our Country's Products" Adeline Clark; "Grest Events," Stanley Joyce; Great Inventfons.' Edwin Shelton; "A Century's Progress in Agriculture, g Clarence Burr. Patriotic tableau will follow. Each member requested to wear an American flag.
 MT. and Mrs Stephen B. Hayes, and MT. and Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb en- joyed a motor trip to Warren on Sat urday.
 The following officers of the M. B. Sunday school were recently elected Superintendent, Rev. George Powell assistant superintendent, Daniel Ed wards; secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Dan- iel Edward; organist, Mrs. E. B. Booth; librarian. MaJorie Slater; as- sistant librarian, Olive Corning; treasurer of missionary fund, Mrs Zalmon Purdy.
 The local schools will close June 22.
 Miss Maude Summers of Brooklyn was a weekend guest of MT. and Mrs. Andp0w Summers.
 The dates of the next meeting of the Ledsesrfskid society of the M. B. church has been changed to June 2S.
 Mrs. Robert Davis recently spent . few days as the guest of her daugh- ter. MrA George Andrews in Bethel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
BASEBALL TOMORROW

The All College Nine and the Bridgeport high school team will play at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. Both teams will have their strongest lines in the field. Foster will prob ably play third for the All-College boys and Quinn, 8 speedy young out fielder will look after the left garden. The game will be called at 3:45. Man ager Cam has great faith in the abil- ,ity of his boys. For the remainder o. the season an effort will be made to hold games in this city every Sat urday if the local league is away. Ar engagements will probably be made to play at Pleasure Beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
CLAIMED SCHOONER
 FISHED NEAR SHORE

Halifax. N. &, June 13.-Suit was filed in the admiralty court yesterday for the forfeiture of the schooner Lottie G. Merchant of Gloucester, Mass, on charge of fishing within the three mile limit. An appraisal board fixed the valuation, of the schooner and cargo at $22,45 When taken in two by government patrol boat last week Capt. Alozon Smith asserted that if the schooner was in territorial waters she had drifted there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
1 State and Roads
 Get Out Injunctions

Springfield. H., June 13-F'uture action by Edward J. Brundage. state attorney general, against Illinois rail- roads which have put the 2.4 per cent. passenger rate into affect, as permitted by the interstate commerce commission, instead of the two cent rate decreed by the state public uti1- ity commission, depends on a confer ence in Washington yesterday. MT. Brundage said his assistants were to confer on the problem with members of the interstate commerce commis- sion.
 The state has enjoined the roads from using the 2.4 cent rate and the roads have enJotned the state from prosecuting them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
PERMIT WOOD PULP
 EXPORT TO AMERICA

St Johns, Nf., June 13.-The New foundland legislature, now in session, is expected to enact a, law permit ting export to the United States of a considerable quantity of wood pulp, cut in the colony since the outbreak of the war. The wood was intended for shipment to England and France, but because of the shortage of ships it's transfer to those countries has be- come impossible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

out on an alarm of fire. Last night two strokes were distinctly given de- noting fire to be in the second ward, which was repeated. When the fire was out, the first ward was amour ced as the scene of the danger. This fault caused many of our citizens to get up and get who had property in the second ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
Al FEAST OF FAT THINGS

w are indebted to Mir. J. B. Clark, the indefatigable assistant of MT. G. c. Mead of ice cream fame on Main street for some very delicious straw berry short cake sent to our office this afternoon. The celerity with which 1t disappeared and the express sive manner in which every crumb was despatched proved that it was 'tscrumptious" If our readers don't believe it. why go to Mead's saloon and let them judge for themselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
sTRANGE-NDEED

Yesterday. Suatford was the scene of considerable excitement and gos- sip. there being two marriages and two births in the town. which shows the decrease and gradual increase of the population of the model old town. We had occasion to wish health to the bouncing boy, and we hope that his life. tf he may grow to manhood viii not be extremely hard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
Wedding Gifts
This Is the Month of Brides and
 Incidentally Weddina Gifts

Those perplexed with the problem of what to give should pay us a visit. one could wish for. Our cut glass as- sortment is complete and don't over look the fact that an artistic clock is always highly appreciated.
 Our standard of quality knows no superior and our prices no equal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
Yacht Converted
 To Fishing Trawlel

Boston, Juno 1s.-Because of the scarcity of tonnage in the fishing in- dustry the yacht Utowana,, formerly owned by A. V. Farmour of Chicago, has been converted into a trawler and in a few days will make her first trip to the fishing grounds. The yacht is 1e5 feet long and was built in 1891,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
Stamford Subscribes,
 Over Million Dollars

Stamford, June 13.-Employes of the Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.,. have sub scribed S101,550 to the Liberty loan bonds They will celebrate this with a parade this afternoon. stamford's s total subscription to the loan up to today is given as $1,417,550.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
TO OPEN AN OFFICE

We learn that the Telegraph com pany is going to open an office in the town of Stratford. We know noth- ing in which the town is more in need of than an institution of this kind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

The three classes that must keep on working for the na&ntsnance of the country. draft or no dra1t, are 1 munition makers, aerfcultur1sta and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

Nearly 400 Americans are still in the Central Empires according to Minister Morris who is at Stockholm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
The links-eyed caddie

Twill have to grant that your form is all right, if you use Spalding clubs Tit will surely be a pleasing ure for him to carry Spa1ding clubs, if it's ever a pleasure for a caddie to carry anything
 Anyway, as a treat for yourself if not for the Spartan youth who critizes your play-get Spalding equipment throughout and keep your game at top notch
 Yrvon a Grammar. Retail Division.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

The Trench Minister of Agriculture says that there is a big improvement in the crops since April 1 Go June L
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
Radium Treatment
 Of Cancer Discussed

Boston, June 18.-The result of ra- dium treatment of cancer and inn proved methods of caring for chil- dren stricken with tuberculosis were discussed yesterday at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Medical society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13
MANY COMPLAINTS

nGreat complaints are made of the
 uncertain notes that the bell gives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-13

xyon a Grumman. Retail Division.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-16

er's keeper. You are!"
He paused, his right hand drop
ping to his side.
$50 that's what you had to
say?" Mannersley attempted to
disregard him.
Smith smiled a little YEARLY.
Surely" he said, "it is
enough?"
"Quite," the congressman re-
piled dryly. "And, of course, it
doesn't change the situation. We
shall not report the resolution.
You know that"
"You won't?"
There was in Smiths tone the
promise of menace.
Mannersley. checking the move
he had made to turn away.
laughed at him:
"Certainly not!"
"Then-one moment, MIR. Man
hershey! Wen put this resolution
through the House, through con-
gress, in spite of you! Do not de-
Jude yourself with the idea that
eight or 10 men can stand i'm the
way of the wishes of the nation.
Your committee will hold it's first
meeting in the first week of De-
cember, the beginning of the next
session of congress. And we will
make you report that resolution
compel you! You will report it
because, on the day of your meet
ing, there will be OH the outside Of
the capitol thousands, tens upon
tens of thousands, of men and
women demanding that you do
this thing"
He turned, with one of his fash
like movements, toward Waller.
"That's your story for tomor-
row, Waller" he declared, exul-
tation in his manner. "In a little
more than a month from today the
multitude, the troopers of temper
ance, from every state in the
union, will thunder at the doors of
the capitol, viii drive this commit
tee to do the will of the public"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-16
WAITING.
Frorn the New York Sun.

FrOrn the New York Sun.
Every Sunday morning Mr.. McGlobe
walked up to Central park from his board
ng house in the West Twenties and
looked at monuments and things. After
the walk it was, his, habit. whenathe opera
season was on. to look at the Metropoli-
tan bill for the coming week. He in
clined toward culture.
II must e to the opera this winter.'. ha
confded to Miss Reba Gordon, who rat
next to him at the table. but I am watt
Ing until something Of Mazxini's is SUM"
"Wha did he writer" asked Miss Cor
don. n OF those strange persons who
never try to mask their lack Of informs.
ton.
His best. I think" said Mr.. McGlobe.
ARE Die 9 II Popolo' and .Pensiere ed
Azione.' At least those are the ones which
appear on his monument in the,west drive.
he is not appreciated by modern opera
goers."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-16
CHAPTER TEN.

Manersley's bearing had in it
nothing Of cordially. Hating
after 2 step into the room, he
looked at the agitator coldly,
without either welcome or in
quiry.
Good morning Smith greet
ed him.
"Well," he said, "what is .iti''
Waller, still lounging In his
chair and watching the scene in
tently, saw that the insult in the
congressman's voice stung Smith
. little too much. He was afrais
the agitator would losa control Of
the sitnation. He went to he Re.
LET.
by the way, Mr.. Mitchell" be
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-16
CONTINUED Next Weekly
slana of tho Trenches.

The trenches, with their violent and as
founding phases of life, such as man has
ductive OF slang. The men who exist amid
s%htsa.rpshooters' bullets, see things a bit
and they have developed a language al
most their own. Some Of their terms
are highly picturesque.
sions in common use among the Tommies
Of the west front follows:
= Fag Prs cigaret in the mouth,
for partially decayed carcasses.
A Ia Rupy-Exceedingly cruel.
a Little Frightfulness..A bombardment.
New Zealand army corps.
Observation-Disclosures that viii not strike
properly.
Batmen-Ofticers' servants.
Big Willy-The kaiser.
Blighter-Fellow.
Blighty-England, home.
Boche-German.
Brass Hats-Staff officers.
Buzzer-A signaler.
Garry On-Keep your spirits up. Go
ahead. W
Digging in the Garden-Grave making.
Dugout-A retired officer put back on
Grease Off-To escape. To clear ont.
Bub-Mouth.
1key-Effectual.
Observation-Disclosures against minor points
of discipline. NA'
Kamarad-To greet.
Kaiser Bills Flowers-Trees sn,intaraa
or shattered by shell fire.
Krupp Children-Shells.
Little Willy-The crown prince.
Lemons-Hand grenades.
Morning Hate-An early bonbardment
Na-pooheJ-Kiled. Done for.
Napper-Head.
Strafe-To punish.
Squibs-Illuminating shells fred a.
night to aid snipers by lighting un the
countryside "s
Trench Foot-Frostbite.
Tray Moutard-Hot stuff.
MISUNDERSTANDING failure 4
Y~anks-Shells that fail to explode.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-16
Sleeping on Water.

One Of the things needed by physi-
Clans is q bed that can be heated or
cooled according to the needs Of the
patient. and n that q patient can lie
upon Tor months. It necessary. without
getting bed sores. An inventor has
filled this want with what he calls a
water bed. says the Popular Science
Monthly.
The bottom and sides OF the bed are
quilt OF galvanized steel, and the ton
- made Of rubbered canvas. When
this 10 filled with water It makes a.
sort q mattress as any one could desire.
the bed, which holds enough. vate1 to
make the pressure in the mattress the
same at All points.