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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Pledge $3,5OO For
 New Home for $. A.

A campaign for raising s30,000 to build a modern and scientific plant to replace the much appreciated, but di- lapitated building now occupying the lot at 30 Elm street. was started Wednesday and is daily increasing it's momentum.
 Already $500 has been pledged and 1t is expected by next Saturday that to warrant the submitting of the plans to contractors for bids, and building operation begun very soon. The advisory board will take up the campaign at it's luncheon Tuesday and at that time will take further ac- tion on plans fo raising the balance of the money.
 As already announced, Col. A. Gif- ford will address the members of the board and doubtless will have some very interesting suggestions to offer. Col. Clifford is the oldest officer in point of Salvation Army service in the United States, and has had a long, creditable career within its ranks. He is an interesting, forcible speaker. One of the trophies of Salvation Army en- deavor will relate his experience, which is but a duplication of thousands who like Himself has been attracted to a higher and nobler life through the successful methods of the Salvation. Army.
 This man began his downward ca reer when lad of 13 years and from petty thefts, penny pitching and other things of similar character drifted to the greater evils of drink, drugs, and thievery on a larger scale; cloudy in intellect, emaciated in body, and de- prayed in spirit this human scavengo was gathered up the the Salvation Army and transformed into a new being.
 The cloud has gone from the intelli- gence; the once sin abused body has grown strong; the base spirit been regenerated and instead of society be- ing subjected to his cursing it now receives his blessing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Discuss New Date For
 Closing Fiscal Year

The public utilities commission and representatives of some of the public service corporations of the state held a conference. yesterday on the .ques- tion of changing the time for' the closing of the fiscal year for the filing of annual reports Under the present law the fiscal year ends on June 30. The interstate comfnerce commission has changed the date for the closing of the fiscal year for firms doing busl- ness of an interstate nature to Dec. 30 and the public utilities commits sion decided to sound the state cor porations on the question. No oppo- sition developed and it is expected the commission will order the fiscal year date changed.
 Among those at the hearings were John A. McArthur of the Hartford City Gas Light Co; Walter S. Wilmot, representing the Bridgeport Hydraulic Go, the Westport Water Go. and the Shelton Water Co.,; F. M. Travis, rep resenting the Winsted Gas Light Co.,; T. H. Nettleton. of the New Haven Gas Go; J. E. Lynch, secretary of the Hartford Electric Light Co; c. L.. Campbell. of the Seymour Electric
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
PREVENTABLE FIRES

A recent report of the National Fire Underwriters Board shows that 26 per cent. of fires start from purely pre- ventable causes, while Al per cent. are from partly preventable reasons.
 There are a few regulation types of fools who should learn better. Prom inent among them are those who throw lighted matches into waste bas- kets and refuse boxes. Presumably they do it not to litter up the floor, with the result that the whole village is filtered up by ashes.
 Cheap construction of houses no doubt leads to many fires. With proper building of chimneys, flues, and smoke pipes, even an overloaded stove or furnace need not set wood afire. But where hot pipes rest on wood, it is a pretty sure thing that that house will never rot or blow down. It's life vii be ended before it shows any signs of age.
 Every preventable fire is a needless tax on the community, wich we all pay through our insurance bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
BABY C!0LIC A THING OF
 THE PAST
American Mothers Have Be-
 come Wise.

Mothers can end baby collie and up- set stomachs by few doses of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It is a positive help to indigestion, prevents gas and settles the little ones stom- ach as nothing else can do. You cari easily see the baby's condition speed fly improve for where before was pain and distress, soon all is smiles, good nature and restfulness.
 Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is made for children only, not a grain of Hope" or a drop of alcohol, the form ula right on the bottle. It cannot do particle of harm and it always does lot of good; even the leading physi- clans prescribe 1t with success where all other remedies have failed. It sure is a panacea for the babies.
 Mrs. Winslow's Sothing Syrup is used and recommended by thousands of mothers who have given it the hardest tests and are all loud in praise of the one preparation they can bank on for sure results.
 Get bottle today mother; join the ranks and reduce the "Colie Percent age" give baby a chance and the whole family will have peace once again. Sold under guarantee by good druggists everywhere. For sale in by Hindle's Drug Stores.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
WOMAN AUTHOR
 TO GIVE ADDRESS FOR CHAUTAuQuANS
Mrs. Christine Frederick Will Talk On Matters of
 Interest to Women.

One of the new features of the Chautauqua program for the mid winter assembly at the Casino, Feb. 12 to 16 inclusive, will be a talk by Mrs. Christine Frederick, well known as a contributor to magazines for women and particularly the Ladies Home Journal. Mrs. Frederick will come Tuesday afternoon Feb. 13, at 2:3O o'clock, and her talk will be upon
 Woman, Home Making, and Civic Housekeeping" Her we'll known stand in the interests and for the well fare of women will make this talk an exceedingly interesting one as well as instructive. Every woman in the city will want to hear her.
 The Chautauqua program for the coming assembly is now practically completed, and plans have been made for Is lectures, concerts, or entertain ments, including some world famous men and some of the .est singers and entertainers in the country. One of the speakers will be Rev. Henry R. Rose of Newark, N. J., a brother of Rev. W. w. Rose of the Church of the Redeemer of this city, and a lecturer who has secured practically per- manent place upon the program of the parent Chautauqua in New York.
 pr. Roses lecture will be unique in many respects and will combine art music and eloquence, with the use of the wonderful aux-eto- phone, a sound producing instrument different from all others and of a volume sufficient to more than fill the largest assembly hall in the city. The aux-eto-phone produces it's sound through metal vo- cal chords operated by compressed air, and all metallic and mechanical eff feet is done away with. Operated, as it is, in the dark in connection with the stereopticon the illusion of hear ing the actual singers or entertainers is practically perfect. A varied pro- gram of music, including some grand opera with the singers at their best. will be a part of the entertainment of the evening.
 The pictures used by Dr. Rose are made for his lectures and combine rare beauty of color and fi- delity of subject with accuracy in fit ting the subject under consideration, and with the music of the aux-eto- phone produce an entertainment pleasing to every one. Dr. Rose will be heard Tuesday evening, Feb 13
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Barred From House By Wife's Revolver,
 He Procures Divorce

Declaring his wife hourished are Volver and refused to allow him to enter the house, Edgar Beers of Nor walk obtained a divorce in the su- perior court yesterday afternoon from Sarah B. Beers of Norwalk. He also claimed Mrs. Beers hurled profane re- marks in his direction. All this hap pened in October, 1912 and the cou- pie haven't lived together since. The marriage took place October 15; 1883. Mrs. Beers maiden name was Sarah Smith,.
 Judge Bennett also granted a decree to Helen V. OsConnor of Greenwich, who said her husband deserted her in September, 1908. At this time they were living in Brooklyn, where O'Con- nor held a political position. He said he was tired of the responsibilities of married life and refused to. work any more. Mrs. O'Connor had to return to her mother. The parties were mar ried October g, 1907.
 John Maner of this city was freed from Margaret Maner of this city. Infidelity was the ground. Several witnesses testified they had seen Mrs. Maner and a male boarder in 8 com promising position. The parties in the suit were married February 27, 1902.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

It was reported from Kansas City that Mrs. William J. Bryan, who had been asked to address the Wisconsin Equal Suffrage convention in Madison on Jan. IT, might be requested not to fill the engagement. Some of the Wisconsin suffragists expressed a. de- sire to have the invitation to Mrs. Bryan withdrawn because her husband is to deliver prohibition addresses in Wisconsin a month after the suffrage convention. They asserted their be- lief that it would not be well to ''tie up the suffrage cause with the pro- hibition cause.'* Women temperance workers who are also suffragists. how ever, were determined that the invita- tion to Mrs. Bryan should not be with drawn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Socialist Vote In
 Norway Is Growing

Christiania, Norway, Jan. 13-A sig nificant political upheaval is indicated by the remarkable Socialist gain in the municipal elections in Christiania this month. For the last sixteen years the Norwegian capital has been gov erned by the Conservative party, the aldermanic board, leaving the Conser- vatives and the Radicals 5. The Radical members are known to be- ir- reconcible to casting their votes for Conservative mayor and it is there fore predetermined that the Social ists will forwith elect one of their re- presentatives for mayor.
 The growth of the Socialist vote all over Norway has been marked in re- cent years since suffrage was extend ed to every man and woman over twenty-five years of age. In the last state election, a year ago the Social ists mustered 40 per cent of the vot- CTS. One of the reasons for the re- cent gains has been the high cost of living, and many of the middle class people whose wages have not increas- ed approximately have gone over to the Socialist platform, which would have the government take charge of trade in the most necessary articles, such as food and fuel by means of municipal stores where everything would be sold at cost. Something has already been done along these lines in the matter of imports of flour and sugar and the sale of fuel, potatoes, milk and fish; but the Socialists scheme would carry the government help much further, even to building dwellings for the poor and middle class workers, who are suffering for want of houses, or from the exhorbi- tant rent now charged for even the poorest kind of rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
FOreSterS' Homo

General Registrar Smith and De- putty Chief Ranger John B. Lyddy, two of the committee appointed at the last oresters' convention by Past High Chief Ranger A. H. Mccarthy of this city, went to Waterbury last night to listen to suggestions from prominent Foresters from all over the state in relation to the proposed establishment of a Foresters Home for aged members of the Order. Many of the suggestions were prac- tical, and were taken into\ considera- tion by the committee, which is to- submit it's report at the coming state convention in New London in March. The plan of the State Home has met with the approval of many Foresters' in different parts of the state and at the convention the indications are that something tangible in the way of pro- viding relief for the needy Foresters will be done. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
OLIVET CHURCH TO GIVE
 HANDEIiS MESSIAH < ON, SUNDAY EVENING

The unique rendering of Handel $ Messiah recently given in the Univer- salist church of this city will be re- peated in the Olivet church, Main street and North avenue.
 Music, art and religion are the three great words of life. These words are combined in Handels pratorio repro duction as given by Rev. VI H. Rose, of Newark. N. J. The lecture is illus trated by beautiful coiOreI slides while tie cl,tir render. the more inn portant musical numbers. The Uni- versalist church was file1 to rapaLIty Christmas night and at the ,rye2t -e- quest of the people of the North End Olivet church has repea tte dra- torio. The church is open at t':30 o'clock. No seats reserved. The pub lie cordially invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
A Spanish War.
From The Yankee

The demands recently made by the Minister of Spain are, no doubt, the result of some secret arrangement made between that power and Eng land. In this arrangement it is more easy to perceive the hostile spirit which actuates England than it is the object of her policy. But the stormy clements are diffusing in our political atmosphere. Let Americans be care full. that the thunder does not burst while they are idly and stupidly gaz- ing on cloud. Let them remem- Der that preparation averts danger, and that one years war will cost more than ten sail of line and twenty fri gates. The American. resources are ample for her defence, it can be suf- ficiently provided for with our pres ent revenue, unless an impolite zeal to reduce our national debt shall di- rect it to less worthy objects. The growing resources of America afford a. sufficient pledge that the present debt will never become burden; the speediest way to reduce it is to avert the expenses of another war. If however it's immediate extinction be resolved on, let the resources of the people supply the additional means of preparation; they never shrink from burdens imposed by the public necessities. They feel the growing greatness of their country; they are aware the national policy must as- sumo that boldness of character which is suited to the grand destinies of our, country-a country which, before the; close of the present cen tury, will control the destinies of mankind.
 :. We are not of opinion that war vii be the immediate result of these demands Spain alone dares not pro- yoke an issue which will give inde- pendence to more than half her pop -ulation, and .nine-tenths of her terri tory. And it is hardly conceivable that England is preparing for new contest with this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
JUDGE OF SUPERIOR
 COURT SUED BECAUSE
 OF. AUTOMOBILE CRASH

Suit has been entered, against Judge Gardiner Greene, of Norwich, a judge of the superior court of Connecticut, by Charles J. Mercer, secretary of the McNei1 Sons Coal Co.,, who claims damages amounting to $200 for injuries alleged to have been sustained in an automobile accident.
 In the complaint drawn by Attor- neys LAvery & Finkelstone and filed in the city court, it is alleged that the automobile owned by Judge Greene was being driven west in John street by the defendants chauffeur, H. Fl. Hendebrand, when it was in collision with Mercer's car being driven north in Courtland street. Blame for the accident is placed upon Hendebrand. The date of the occurrence is given as Oct. 22. 1916.
 Judge Green will contest the case, having retained Attorney D. l.. O'Neil of New Haven to defend the action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Elected Lay Members

Father O'Brien of the o.
 parish, invited the pew holders of his parish to meet in the basement of the church after service Sunday to select a committee for the purpose of nam ing lay members of the corporation of the church. The committee met last evening at the residence of the pastor and elected P. W. Wren and Edward Mccall as the lay members. The other members of the corporation are the pastor of the church. the bishop and the vicar-general of the diocese.
 (Father O'Brien is now pastor of St. Johns church, Stamford.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
New Stove Store

J. w. Wilmot & Go. having leased the, building No. 22 Wall street next to the Connecticut National building, and entirely refiitted 1t with the pur- pose of carrying on the Stove, Tin, Sheet Iron, Copper Ware and Plumb ing Business, would inform the citi- gems of Bridgeport and vicinity that they are now prepared to attend to all orders in the above line with prompt ness end in the best manner. We in- tend to keep at all times a good a.
 sortment of stoves tin, japaned and enameled ware and plumbing goods. Among our stoves may be found the American Home. National Hot Air, Banner and others, also the merald and Comet Ranges. We are the agents of the celebrated Knickerbock- CT range.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
MEXICO DISCOUNTS DOLLAR,

Mexico City, Jan. 13-Mexico is one place where the American dollar is at a discount. This discount ranges from 10 to 40 per cent, according to locality. This has been caused by the scarcity of Mexican gold and sil- yer coins and the fact that certain taxes and rents. and the wages of en- ployes must now, according to decree be paid in Mexican coin. "Hidalgos'' or Mexican gold ten peso coins in Mexico City nov sell for $5.50 and in some of the remote states the price has reached as high as $7.50, while they used to sell for $4.90.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
CITY EMPLOYE DIES
 AFTER BEING TAKEN
 ILL WORKING IN PARK

While working as usual Thursday for the city at Seaside park, Lowell Hayes, ATT Broad street, became suddenly i'll and died before medical aid could reach him. Medical Ex- anainer, Samuel M. Garlick, who view ed the body, gave the cause of death s.s apoplexy. MT. Hayes was born in New Haven n years ago. He was a hat bleacher but haG been unable to work at that occupation for a number of years and so had obtained employment from the city. His widow is his only survivor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
SOCIALISTS SEEK PEACE.

London, Jan. 13-The Scandinavian Socialist organization has received a. telegram from American Socialists asking it's assistance in calling an in- ternational peace conference at the Hague for June B. according to Co penhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co. The Copenhagen Social Demokraten says that there are good prospects that the three Scandinavian countries will support American effort in this direction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Co.,. F. B. Adams, of the United H.
 illuminating Co. of New Haven and Bridgeport; F. B. Baker, Jr., of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,; J. M. Tomlinson, vice president
 of the. New Haven road; I. A. May, of the Connecticut Co.,, and A. E. She - man of the Shore Line Trolley Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
StapletOn's Pig

Fire Commissioner Walter Staple ton yesterday received from Fireman Frank Callahan, who is wintering in the Southern Pines, South Carolina< red guinea pig that snorted and grunted to 'beat the ban", when it was let loose in this Northern Cline. The commissioner placed the. pig on exhibition in his place of business last evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Teeth Extracted

A lady of our acquaintance has six or her largest teeth taken out last week-four at one sitting, without taking ether or any other preparation to keep herself quiet.>
 Bravo? This is degree of heroism not common in these days, Sage was the operator, and did the business in the most skillful manner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
GIRLS! WOMEN! TAKE CASCARETS
 IF C0NSTIPATED They liven your liver and bowels and clear your
 complexion. Don't stay headachy, bilious with breath bad and
 stomach sour.
Get a Decent box now.

Get a 10-cent box now.
 Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and enjoy the incest, gentest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Cascarets will liven -our liver and clean your thirty feet of bowels with out gripping. You will wake up feeling grand. Your head vii be clear, breath right, tongue clean, stomach sweet, eyes bright, step elastic and complex ion rosy-they're wonderful. Get a 10-cent box now at any drug store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cas- caret to children any time when cross, feverish, bilious, tongue coated or con- stipated-theY are harmless
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
SWISS BIRTH RATE FALLS.

Lausanne. Switzerland, Jan. 13- The Gazette says that the population of Switzerland has decreased as one consequence of the war. According to the paper, both marriages and births are much fewer, fact that it attributes to the increased cost of living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
RUSSIAN SHIP SUNK.

London, Jan. 13-Lloyds announces that the Russian sailing vessel Ruby Ca three masted bark of 942 tons, last reported sailing from Darien, Nov. 19. for Fleetwood) has been,. sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
WHAT THE PATIENT HAD.

A medical student asked a famous surgeon. "What did you operate on that man for?'' 1.-TWO hundred dol lars," replied the surgeon. "Yes, I know that said the student, "I mean what did the man have?" STwo hum dred dollars" replied the surgeon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Small Fire

Hartford, Jan. 12. A slight fire oc- cured this afternoon in the United States Hotel caused by the explosion of quantity of naptha.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Austria Hungary has addressed a note to all tho neutrals in the same terms as that forwarded by Ger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Ashore

Atlantic City, N J., A large steamer IS ashore on Brigantine shoals, and boats have gone to her assistance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Gee, fellers!

dCSt ASI1SAo' fNo school today and good
 skating on every pond! May not be another chance
 as good this winter fAs for the skates and all the supplies - American Hardware Stores have everything fWinslow's skates - best in the world, in every size and style fPrice range, 50 cents to $500 fHockey supplies
 Lyon & Grumman. Retail Division
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Probably the reason why mems clothing styles won't change much this spring is that the men obstinately and perversely refuse to pay more for new fashions that aren't any better.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
XMAS GIFTS TO PLEASE EVERYBODY.


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  Hymnas splendid of Christmas  s a fromM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

The Prairie Oil & Gas Co. advanced the price of Mid-Continent oil 10 cents a barrel to $1.7O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Royal A. Bristol, entertainer and inn personator, at her appearance last evening at the Universalist church under the auspices of the Gutchess college. The proceeds will be devoted to the American Children's Army of Relief. Mrs. Bristol's program was cleverly and entertainingly given. Charles Ferrett accompanied Mrs. BristOPs numbers as well as Miss Lydia Meyers who assisted on the vio- lin and Miss Lottie Neither, who rem dered group of songs. Miss Cath crime Conley ended the program with piano solo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Ladies' night at the Bridgeport minstrel club rooms in Stratford ave- nue, provoked many impromptu songs and specialties from, the male contingent present. Dancing was the main event of the evening and about 200 persons thronged the rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Miss Dorothy c. Lyons of 2S5 Con- gress street was hostess for a meet ing of the Bridgeport center, Drama League of America, at her home this afternoon, The afternoon was de- voted to the discussion of the reading ciEcles which will be started in diff ferent parts of the city. Each circle will be led by member of the league and a play will be chosen by these making up the circle to be read and discussed. Membeyship in the league is open to anyone in the city inter- ested in the subject.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

MT. and Mrs. J. Monsons Tomlinson of 447 Norman street. have issued in- vitations for a large dance which will be held in the ball room of the Brooklawn Country club on Jan. 25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
HARDWARE
 STORES

1ncOrpOrated) FAIRFIELD AVE. AND MIDDLE ST.