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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
INTERNAL STRIFE FOLLOWS DEMISE
 OF KING MENELIk

London, Feb. IT. - Abyssinia has death of Emperor Menelik. In the last few months the new emperor has been deposed, civil war has broken out and several battles have been fought between the factions, in one of which nearly 25,O0O men were killed. The new ruler is Empress Zauditu, a daughter of Menelik.
 An account of happenings in Abys- sinia has just reached London from Europeans living in the capital, Adis Beba. One letter says:
 "Lidj Jeassu, the young emperor who succeeded his grandfather Mene- lik, had gradually come under Turk ish influence and had in many ways offended the Christian population. The legations of the Entente powers in September sent in a joint protest.
 The letter relates further that sub sequently the emperor was deposed by the ministry and the princess Zaudi- tau elevated to the throne. Civil war broke out and on, OctA 27 the big battle occurred when after an all day fight the government forces were vic- torious. The empress side had 10,- 900 killed out of 60,000 engaged, while the enemy is said to have lost 15, 900 killed.
 The manner of fighting was prini- tive. At first they fired with rifles, but becoming tired of this, they threw those weapons aside and dashed for ward with scimiters and spears. There was. great rejoicing in Adis Abeba over the outcome of the battle and on the return of the victorious army a grand review was held by the empress in person.
 Each chief rode at the head of his men and, as he approached the em- press, he dismounted, drew his sword land danced about her, shouting the deeds he had done. This was kept up until the chief became exhausted when he prostrated himself and with drew.
 1 The commander of the enemy's ar my, Mikael, was led up chained to the chief who. had captured him. He was a fine looking man of 65, dignified but extremely sorrowful. Other chiefs who had been captured followed him 1 all in chains and each carrying g 1 large stone on his shoulder as a slgr | of submission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
vON BERNST0RFF AND PARTY STAY
 ABOARD VESSEL
Not Allowed to Land at Hal flax Where They Are Ex
 amined By Officials.

Halifax, N. S., Feb. 1.-The task of
 examining the credentials of the vari-
 ous members of the German party on
 the andinavian-American liner
 Frederick VIII, from New York for Copenhagen, was begun today by corps
 of Canadian immigration and custom
 officers The ship last night was
 taken to a secluded portion Of Halifax harbor for this purpose. A small army of officials boarded the steamer this mrning and the length of the vessels stay here will depend on whether they find everything satisfactory with the papers of the German party, which includes Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States.
 The most careful secrecy prevails as to the operations of the officials, but the personnel of the Investigating force-im immigration officials, transla- tors and woman eXaminers-lnd1cated that the work was to be careful and thorough.
 Reports that it was possible that Hans Tauscher and Wolf Won Igel who figured in the revelations con- nected with the alleged plot to des- itroy the Welland canal, and reported to be on the vessel, m1gnL De removed by the naval authorities, were without confirmation this morning. One ot i the immigration officers said no or
 ders had been issued for the removal of any person from the ship at present
 and any action would be taken only
 after the party's credentials had been
 exa amined.
 The Frederick VIII was under the
 glare of a searchlight from a patro.
 all night, while this morning the rule about not allowing boats to approach
 close to the diner was carefully en- forced.
 Members of the German party were | early. on deck this morning, though their shore view is not inspiring jail on one hand and brewery or the other.
 The passengers will under no con. ditions be allowed to land. They were reported well, though Countess vor ,Bernstorff is said to- be suffering slightly from a nervous attack due tt the circumstances in which she .ha
 been called upon to, leave her native land. @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
CUBAN REBELS
 ARE DEFEATED
 BY GOVERNMENT

Havana, Feb. 17-It is officially announced that Col. PujoPs forces have occupied Cejol Ede ravela. The town was entered on Thursday after noon, the rebels fleeing at the ap- proach of the troops. Government forces now hold the Cuba and Jucaro and Moron railroads and have captur- ed sufficient rolling stock for the transportation of the troops.
 The rebels are reported to have broken up into small groups, some heading for Camaguey and others for Las Villas, and their escape is believ- ed to be practically cut off.
 Administration officials claim the backbone of the uprising in Cana guey province is broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Consuls In Germany
 May Be Long Delayed

London, Feb. 17--he United States consuls who still are in Germany may be unable to leave the empire for some weeks, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Times, quoting an American who has arrived there from Germany. This informant said that at the time he left Berlin the govern ment had not arranged for the special train which had been promised for the of the consuls and that it was thought some weeks would elapse before the arrangement could be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
RICHARD HI. WALDO
 TO ADDRESS c. OF c.

Responsibility of the Newspaper will be the topic discussed at the third luncheon of the Chamber of Com merce to be given at The Stratfeld, Wednesday, Feb. 21.
 Richard H. Waldo, one of the lead ing journalists of America and foun- der of the Truth Seal in advertising will be the guest of honor. MT. Waldo is connected with the New York Fri bune, and his words will be intently listened to in this city by the many who will attend the luncheon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER

Newtown, Feb. IT, 1917-John l.. Sanford has been appointed admins trator of the estate of his mother, the late Mrs. Isabelle Judson Sanford.
 A large number of the parents of the high school students met Friday afternoon at the school room, and \enjoyed literary and musical enter tainment by the glee club, the or chestra and members of the literary society. The entire program was a gratifying success.
 MT. and Mrs. A. V. Egan and son of Waterbury were guests, this week of Mrs. Egan's parents, MT. and Mrs. George Mayer.
 The next meeting of the Equal Franchise league will be held at the residence of Mrs. Ada Blakeman at 2 D. inf Wednesday, Feb. 21. A good attendance is requested as business of importance will come up before the members. On Washington's birth day, Mrs. T. J. Corbett will give a musicale at her home in Sandy Hook from 2:30 to, p. m. Out of town as we'll as local talent will appear, and the program will be for the amuse- ment of all interested in music and song, as we'll as in the cause of equal
 
 Ash Wednesday,, Feb. 21, there will be the blessing and distribution of the ashes at the 8 o'e,ock mass in St. Roses. At 7:15 p. m. Rosary, ser mon, distribution of the ashes, and Benediction. Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:15 |p. m. stations of the Cross and Bene- diction.
 The following citizens have been requested by the selectmen to make an enrollnlent of, all males from IS to 45 years in Newtown in accordance with the preparedness program of Governor Holcomb: Clark L. Page, Charles N. Harang, Chas. F. Conger, John M. Beers; J. B. Downs, G. w. Northrop, C. D. ;Stilson, F. B. Lake, A. D. Fairchild, William Egan, John J. .Northrop, A. J. Gallagher, Josiah A. Tilson and w. N. Reynolds. The blanks for the information are now in the hands of the First Selectman and the latter will meet the committee to- day to arrange for exact coordination of the reports. Registrar of vital sta tistics, Oscar Pitzsch1er, reported she number of makes in town liable to military duty in case of war to be 375 Jan. 1, 1917, but the information sought by the governor is far much more reaching.
 Larry O'Connell is seriously i'll, and his daughter in Waterbury has been called to his bedside.
 Miss Mildred Corbett spent Friday in Bridgeport.
 The next debate before the literary society of the high school next weak will be upon the theme, Resolved That the U. s. should join a league to enforce Peace."
 Offerings for the Pension fund of the Episcopal church of America will be received at the services at Trinity church, Sunday, Feb. IS.
 Miss Dorothy Harris of Bridgeport is at her home for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Beardsley and Seaman Mead have returned from Hartford where they spent three days attending the annual meeting of the State Pomological society and Vege- table Growers association.
 . Henry B. Coger has sued A. Gins berg for $50 damages in the justice court before Carlos D. Stilson. but as the defendant is out of town Judgment was claimed by publication of notice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
Rev. E. ID. Akers to
 Preach at Union
 Service in West End

The sixth of the Union Sunday night services of the West End churches will be held at the Peoples church, Laurel avenue, near Park av- enue, tomorrow night at 7:30. The Billy Sunday >hy1lns are proving pop ular with the people in the new friends and the churches are feeling the bene- fit of a growing spirit of cooperation and fraternity, Parents are especi- ally invited to these services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
PREPARE FOR LENT

Bishop John J. Milan has issued a circular to the priests of the Hartford Diocese containing a statement of regulations for the Lenten season, which will begin Wednesday, and end Easter Sunday, April 8. Conditions of abstaining this year are practically the same as those for several years, the sick and the delicate being exempt from fasting and the aged and persons under 21 years old, being bound to abstain on the days of abstinence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
TO UNITE FOR SERVICE

Sunday evening the Evangelical church will unite with the Newfeld Meth odist church at the latter place, at 7:3O. Rev. John Roy Browne, pastor of the Evangelical church, will preach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Robert E. Mckay, of Ohio, and Friend Duke, chauffeur, were instant ly killed when their motor car was struck by a New York Central express at the Broadway crossing at Butler. Ind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
ENDS LIFE BY GAS.

Bristol, Feb. IT. - Charles H. Vaughn, a factory worker here com mitted suicide by gas at his boarding house yesterday. He was 54 years old and married.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Sacred Heart church, 71S Myrtle ave- nue, Rev. Richard Moore, IL. D., pas tor Low masses, and 8. Chil- dren's mass at g. Sunday school af- ter mass. High mass. 10:30. Ves- pers at 7:30 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

of Steuben street., Rev. John J. Mur- phy, pastor. Low masses, 7:30 and g. Children's mass. s30. High mass, ( 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
ROMAN CATHOLIC.

St Augustine's, Washington avenue, corner of Pequonnock street. Masses: 6, 2. 8, g, 10. High mass at II a. m. i: vespers, 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The Bridgeport Christian Union, the in nterdenominational work of the churches of the city in rescue and re- lief, "A Bank street, Rev. c. w. Simp- son, Supt Services every evening at o'clock, except Wednesday and Sun day at g; also Sunday afternoon at 3. Tomorrow afternoon Rev. B.lF. Root. pastor of the St. PauPs church, will speak
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Stephens (HEngarian), Spruce, corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. Ste phen Chernitzky, pastor. Low masses 7:30 and g. High mass, 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17
YALE CHESS TEAM TO
 PLAY Y. M. c. A. TEAM.

The Yale Chess team, composed of six men will play match game with the Y. M. c. A. chess team in the lob- by of the association, 833 Main street, at 8 o'cloc this evening. The Yale team is strong one, but the Bridge port fellows say that they won't let Yale put anything over on them. The Y. M. c. A. team is explained by MT. Jones, who is one of the best players in the city A return match is being planned for the following Saturday in New Haven
 Anyone, whether member of the Y. M. c. A. or not is welcome to wit ness this match.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Georges Lith. R. c. church. Park avenue. Sunday masses and 10:30. Vespers and benediction p. m. Week day mass 7:30. M. A. Pan. kovski> Destor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Michaers (Polish), BIO Sterling street, Rev. A1phonse L. Ffglewski, pastor. Low masses, 8 and 9:15. High mass. 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor, celebrated as follows: Low mass 8:3O and high mass 10:3O. Ves- pers 7:30 D. m. Daily mass S:15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

First Church of Christ, Scientist, S71 Lafayette street. Services, Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Subject, Soul" Sun day school at Il a. m Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Holy Rosary, 385 East Washington avenue, Rev. Angelo De Toro, pastor. Low masses. 6, 7:30. Children's mass, g. High mass, 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Charles, 1255 East Main street, Rev. Patrick McGivney, pastor. Low masses, z and 9:15. Children's mass 8. Last mass 10:30. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening at '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Patrick's. 851 North avenue. Rev. John Lynch. pastor. Low masses, 2 and g. Childrens mass, 9:3o Higk mass 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Peters, 521 Howard ave-, Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses at 7:30. 8:30 and 10:3O a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Johns of Nepomuck Slovan, 320 Brooks street, Rev. Andrew Komara, pastor. Low masses, and 8. Chil- dren's mass, 9. High mass. 10:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Anthony's (French) church, 96 Colorado avenue, Rev. E.. J. Plunkett, pastor. Masses at S:30, e:23 and 10:30. Devotions Tuesday evening. 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

First Baptist church, West and Washington avenues, Rev. John Rich ard Brown, minister Services at 1o:3O and 7:30.s Sunday school at 12. The pastors class for men. c. E. society, 6:30. Morning, preaching by Rev. E. R. Brown, of Pueblo, Mexico. The choir, assisted by large chorus, will render GauIs "Ten Virgins one of the great cntatas. The public is in- Yited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

A. M. B. Zion church, Broad and Gregory streets, Rev. William H.. Eley, A. M., D. D., pastor: 12:15, Sunday school; D. n., the Institute; 6:3O, Varick Christian Endeavor. Good mu- sic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Trinity church. corner Fairfield ave nue and Broad street. Sunday ser vices. Feb. IS. 1917: 8 a. m.. sHoly Communion; a. n., chtldrens E1u- charist: 10 a. m., Maths; 10:SO am T confrmation service. choral Eucharlst' and sermon by the Right Rev. F.. F. Acheson, D. D.; 7:3o p. m., cnoral evenseng and sermon by the Rev. II. F. Rockwell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St Iuke's church, stratford avenue and sixth street. Rev. William H Jep- son., rector: 8, Holy Communion (G. F @s. corporate); 1o:S0, morning mo prayer, Communion and sermon. 12:15, sunday school; 3, holy bapns'm' 2, 2: sos evening prayer and sermon. G. F. S. Monday night; Young Mems cl,,bs tuesday night; Scouts, Wednes- day. 7:3o D. m.; Woman's sGuiid' Thurxday. 2:3o; Girls Junior Guild, Friday. s.3o. Offerings Sunday for the Clergy Pension Fund. Ash Wednes- day service at 10 a. m. and p. nl.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Church tof the Nativity: p. m.. Sunday school; p. m., evensongf an" confirmation service. Preacher, the Rt. Rev. E. c. Acheson, D. D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Church of ChristA Vernon and Will liam streets, near Stillman street: 10:30 a. m., worship, (Breaking of Bread); 12 m., Bible school; 7:30 p. m, gospel service. Paul Mackey of Philadelphia, Pa, will speak at even ing service. Topic, The ALEC of the Gospel"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Christ church, Courtland street: John e. sadtler, rector: a. n1., Holy Communion; 1O:30, morning service and sermon; 12, Sunday school; l2:lo, confirmation lecture; 7:3O, evening prayer and address. Tuesday, 2:SO D. In.. Rector's Guild. Ash Wednesday services, 10:3O a. m. and p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

St. Johns Episcopal church, ParK and Tairfteld avenue, Rev. stephen F. Sherman Jr., rector; Rev: Charles w.. Findlay, assistant. Services: a. IT,, Holv Communion; 10:30, morning prayers ante Communion and sermon. ,ll. The. Rev. MT. Findlay will preach' 10: 30, first session of the kindergarten' 12. Sunday school and second session of the Kindergarten; p: m, connrma, ton instruction; 4:45, evensong anu address. The rector will preach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

Calvary Baptist church, Connecticut avenue and Bunpell street, Rev. w. B. Oakley, pastorH 10:30, morning ser vice. Sermon by the pastor; 12:1O, ses- sion of the Bible school; 6:30, Y. P. S. c. E.. service; 7:30, evening song and preaching service. Wednesday, 7:45, the midweek service. Thursday the ladies meet to sew
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-17

The3People's Presbyterian. church, LaurefA and Park avenues, Rev. H. A. Davenport, minister. Mems meeting, 10 a. mr. Divine worship, 10:30 Theme, "A Distinguished Acquaintance" Male quartet. Sunday school. 12. Junior c. N, p. m. Senior c. E. welcomes Young Peoples societies of West End at 6:30. Union service at 7:3O, Rev. B. ID, Akers. preacher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-19
GENERAL LYAUTEY

General Lyautey, the new French Minister of War, is not only distin-
 guished as a warrior, but he has also won fame in literature, and Is one of the forty imm ortals" of the Academic Franchise. He was elected to that il- lustrious body in 1912, as the suc- cessor of County Henry Houssaye. Born in Nancy in 1854, Gen. Lyautey has long been one of the most emil nent of French military leaders, When the war broke. out he was resident general of Morocco, for the conquest of which France is in no small meas ure indebted to him. He remained in when he was given the portfolio of
 ed cabinet His return to France last month was replete with incident, as
 he crossed from Tangier to Gibraltar
 in a submarine.
 General Lyautey comes of a family
 long prominent in France. At seven
 teen he entered the army in time to
 receive his baptism of blood in the
 F'ranco-Prussian war. His first great
 service was in bringing the rich isl and of Madagascar under French rule,
 and later he performed similar ser vice in the hinterland of Morocco.
 Gen. Lyautey is a member of the war council presided over by his fel-
 low literary. immortal President Ray
 mond Poincare. The War Minister is
 not the only professional fighting man
 to gain admission into the French
 Academy, as Capt. Louis Marie Julien Viaud. internationally famous as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-19
Metchnikeff's Dream.

pr. Ellie Metchnikoff, the great Rus sian medical scientist. who for many years made his home in Paris, was the son of an officer. of the Russian guard He had the figure of moujik, an abundant, uncultivated beard, long hair and big, dreamy eyes. This savant had much of the simplicity of the visionary. Possessed by the problems of disease and sorrow, he was con vfnced that all would be for the best if man could recover the primitive purity of his organs. In this paradise which he would restore and that science might realize he held that man should never suffer and that at the end of ap- proximately. 16O years he would die with the same ease that one falls asleep in the evening. In the world that pr. Metchnikoff has left he had explained that the body was a very i'm perfect machine and that there were 1O5 organs or remains of organs that were superduous. useless and even dangerous.-Crf de Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-19
One of Natures Mysteries.

One of the most sudden changes in animal life revealed in geologic history took place about the close of the mesozoic era, or age of reptiles, as 1t is sometimes popularly called. In mesozoic time the most powerful ani- mals were huge land reptiles, known as dinosaurs, whose bones have been found in abundance in the Rocky mountain region. At or near the end of mesozoic time these great monsters suddenly disappeared from the western country as we'll as from the remainder of the world. They left no descend ants, but in the following age of man. mals, or cenozoic era, their places as rulers of the earth were taken by the mammals. The cause of the disap- pearance of these great reptiles has been matter of rather fruitless spec ulation. Any explanation which will be acceptable must also account for the disappearance of a great many forms of animal life and the great modification of most of the others, both on land and in the sea. Some general cause which would bring about changes in climate and other conditions of life seems to be necessary part of any satisfactory explanation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-19
| & 1269 MAIN ST.,
 N0~ Cor. of Chapel St.
Pepys at . Banquet.

People probably eat more judiciously today than they did when Samuel Pc pys wrote the following account of his holiday menu:
 We had fricasee of rabbits and chickens. a leg of mutton, boiled; three carps in dish, great dish of side of lamb, dish of roasted pigeons, a dish of four Holsters, three tarts, a lamprey pie-a most rare pie-a dish of anchovies, good wine of several sorts and all things mighty noble, to my great content
 The striking thing about this feast, which was probably typical one of its day d663). is that it is composed al- most entirely of meat and fish, reliev- ed only by pastry and wine. If there were any vegetables in 1t Pepys did not consider it necessary to mention them, and 1t is possible that there were none. Potatoes were hardly known in England at that time, and many other vegetables now considered necessaries were either net known or were rarely used.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-19
Measurinq q Rainfall.

The depth of the sheet of water that would lie on level ground if none of the, water were lost by evaporation or aking into the soil represents the amount of rainfall of given storm and Is measured by rain gauge The standard rain gauge of the weather bureau consists of funnel shaped re- ceiver eight inches in diameter at the top, surmounted by cylinder of one and one-half inches in height and eight inches in diameter. The funnel is placed in cylindrical reservoir. 253 inches in diameter and twenty inches in height The area of the cross sec
 tfon of the reservoir is to that of the receiver as one to ten. or one inch of rain falling in the receiver corresponds with ten inches of water in the gauge
 being magn1fied ten times for the con- venience and accuracy of measure ment y s4s