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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
JEWISH BRIDGEPORT WEEKLY
 OUT FIRST TIME TO-DAY

The Jewish Review, a new weekly publication devoted to Bridgeport gen. orally, and the Jewish residents par ticularlyt made its initial appearance on newsstands this morning. Tn ap- pearance it is of handy size and well typed throughout, carrying it's edi- torials in two columns and the news in three columns.
 The editorial management has been entrusted according to announcement in the first issue to Rev. David Levy rabbi of the Park Avenue temple Other contributing editors are Rabbi Joseph Leiser. of Joplin, Mo, and Rabbi Montague N. A. Cohen, of Ha- zelton, Pa.
 The new publication has offices in the Warner building, where Samuel Plotkin. president of the company, will make his headquarters. Benjamin B. Steiber is business manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Coroner Investigates New
 Danbury Murder. Clues

Upon learning that the Danbury police had some new clues to the murder of James Stir1e, Coroner John J. Phelan went to that city this morn ing to investigate. The body of Stirle, who was a Danbury natter, was found in the woods near Bethel about a month ago. Since then the police have vainly sought clues to clear up the mystery.
 Because of conflicting testimony the coroner did not give any finding to- day in the case of Mrs. Philomena Rinaldi, a II year old resident of Stamford who was struck by an auto mobile in Stamford June 13 The machine was driven by Mrs. Thomas DeSassa of Stamford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Electric Company's
 Secretary Must Pay
 Wife $10 Each Week

Andrew P. Nichols, of 1920 State street, secretary of the Bridgeport Electric Co.,, appeared in the city court this morning to answer a charge of non-support brought by his wife. Nichols recently has had trouble with his wife and his family.
 In court 1t was stated that Nichols had made an arrangement, out of court to pay his wife a fixed sum of money. He has failed to keep up the payments and the court ordered him to make up the sum he is in ar- rears and pay his wife $1o aweek un- til July z. when the case will be set tied in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Mans Leg Broken
 As Gar Hits Cycle

A collision between a motorcycle and an automobile at Park and Fair field avenues, this noon resulted in L.. A. Lega, of 38 Elias street, 28 years of age, suffering a compound fracture of his right leg. Lega was riding the motorcycle and the auto was driven by Vaughn c. Garner, 1163 Iranistan avenue.
 Garner removed Lega in his ma chine to the emergency hospital and the injured man was taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the ambulance. The police did not hold Garner. They will make no arrest until they have investigated the accident and deter mined who, if anyone, was to blame.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Officers Elected by
 Spanish War Vets

Norwalk, June 16-The election of officers at the convention of Spanish War Veterans of Connecticut, in ses- sion here today, resulted as follows:
 Department commander, Charles G.. Morris, New Haven; senior vice commander, Frederick P. Houston, Waterbury; junior vice commander, William Baisley, New London; sur geon, Dr. Harold B. Hoyt, Fitch home. Noroton; chaplain, Seth Leslie Cheney, South Manchester; marshal, James E. Schiller, New Haven.
 Four delegates to the national con vention were named as follows Messrs. Bassett, Keating, Connor and Cheney.
 The remaining officers will be ap- pointed by the department com mander.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Teams Will Recruit
 Infantrymen In City

Lieutenant D. Leavenworth Of the Third Battalion, Second Connecticut Infantry, has four teams of five men each organized to make a drive for recruits in Bridgeport during the next two weeks. The city will be ask ed to assist officially. The headQuar- ters of this battalion is on the city hall grounds. Lieut.. Leavenworth has received from the state librarian al Hartford a list of 1000 names of Bridgeport young men, without depen- dents, between the ages of 21 and 31, who will be appealed to in an effort to fill up the ranks of the regiment now short 200 members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
DIED.

 BOWERS-Died at Syracuse, New
 York. June 15, 1917. Christina Mo Lehman Bowers. wife of Spotswood
 D. Bowers. of this city, in the 29th
 year of her life.
 Funeral. at residence-sof Stewart
 F. Hancock. s19 Livingston Ave, Syracuse, N. F., Sunday at two ~ o'clock.F D,15 b. this city. suddenly Thursday, June IA, 1917. Edward Clark Miller, aged AZ years, ( .s months, 21 days.
 Friends may view body, which
 will repose in state at the mortuary Z parlors of M. J. Cannon, 1051 Broad street, this Saturday after ], noon, from o'clock to 8 p. m. t
 Burial at Pine Hill Cemetery, ( Westfield. Mass. a. this city, June 15, !; 1917. Catherine L. Peet, wife sof Bert Penney, aged 21 years. n { months, 20 days.
 , Friends are invited to attend the
 funeral at the parlors of Hawley & < Wilmot, No. 168 State street on
 Monday, 18th inst, at o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Park cemetery. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Couldn't Support Wife
 Who Made Him Lose Jobs

When asked by Judge Frederic Bartlett, if his wife's charge of non- support was true, Michael 10th, of 395 Hancock avenue, stated he was guilty, but that his wife was at fault, when he appeared in the city court tocay. 10th, claimed that every job ne got his wife attached his wages
 with the result that he lost his posi- ton cat the Bryant Electric Co.,, and other shops. He showed papers to prove this assertion /
 The case was continued until July for investigation and the defendant placed in charge of probation officer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
VEAL LOAF

Three pounds of veal, one-half pound of pork chopped fine Cor put through meat chopper), ten crackers rolled fine, four eggs, we'll beaten, six tablespoons melted butter, one table spoonful salt, one teaspoonful pepper, one-hah cupful of sweet milk Make into loaf and bake three hours, tbasting occasionally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Bridgeport's Share of Fund For Red Cross
 To Be Near $500, GOO
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word was received today from Wash ington announcing that Liberty Bonds will be accepted as cash 'or Red Cross donations. Patriotic investors who wish to turn all or part of their Lib erty Bonds over to the Red Cross next week may do so iii lieu of money.
 Bradford D. Pierce, Jr., chairman of the Bridgeport campaign executive committee, announced today that plans of organization are absolutely complete and that when the actual work of gathering the money starts next week, he believes that speed rec ords will be broken
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
THOMAS w. HEALEY

The funeral of Thomas w. Healey, was held from his late home 94 Ma pie street this morning at S:S0 and from St. Charles church one half hour later where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by the Rev. P. J. Nc Gfvney. There was large attend ance of sorrowing relatives and friends and the floral offerings were so num- erous that the casket was hidden from view by the same. The bearers were .. Farrell, E. Healey, J. Wilderman F. Schramm, w. Wagner and S. Dun- ming. Interment was in the family plot at St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
RUPPERT EsrITE s7,s5s.

inventory of the estate of the late Augusta Ruppert. filed by Robert G. DeForest and Herman Leopold, ap- rraisers, show at the time of thf --omans death, she was owner of 9 1000 equity in property in Bur 'oughs avenue and had $S5S deposited
 a bank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
CHOCOLATE BLANC NANCE,

Take tablespoons ge1atine, IA cup cold water, 4 ounces chocolate, 2 cups scalded milk, l cup sugar, eggs, IA teaspoon salt, teaspoon vanilla. Soak gelatine in cold water, mix sugar, chocolate and eggs, add scalded milk, and cook in double boiler until coat ing is formed on a spoon; add to soaked gelatine; when dissolved, add salt and vanilla, pour into mould and chill. Serve with sugar and cream, beaten cream or soft custard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Skirt that fits is genuinely right.

Fit is the greatest essential of skirt. And ts to be easily secured here-for we will make skirt to and guarantee that it shall fit satsfac torly.
 A skirt with double panel in back and in front skirt with gathered back and fancy pockets skirt with separate belt and either plain gath
 cred back
 made for $1 25 and $1 At this price tailoring is upon any of the excellent woolens now ready in much variety.
 Skirts in similar models will be made from silk at $2. Yes; plain sport silks changeable- and each of these is attractvely priced now.
 Among woolens a number of handsome plads and stripes we'll tasteful plain colors,59c to $2 yard
 floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Attorneys Claim of $2,50O Fee Upheld;
 Is Awarded $3,O0O

A case which has been handed back and forth in the courts since 1913 was =naIly settled today when the supreme court dismissed the defendants appeal n the suit brought by Attorney gorge P. Powell of Stamford, against D Sanford Ross and others of New ,rk, N. J.
 Attorney Rowell is allowed s, 900 Id costs. He claimed s2500 for legal 7ork done for Ross in connection with
 covering Judgment of s17.oOO. Ros~ Helared the fee was excessive. The 'se has been taken three times to tl2e
 Dreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued today in cluded those to: John Francis Carty Company K, Second Come cticut In fantry of Remington Barracs ana Anna Frances Horton, of Broolyn Philip St. Thomas, machinist of Der by and Alice Holt, of 776 Noble avenue; John w. Phoenix, musician of Hartford and Clara Eliza beth Whit 1ey, of PAS Connecticut avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
CARD oF THANKs

We wish to-. return our thanks to our many friends and neighbors for s&heir help and expressions of sympa- tthy which we received on account o1 fthe death of our wife and mother Salso for the many floral tokens; espe- <cially the Mary Crissy Wheeler cir escIe and Seaside Circle Lady Foresters also the Blackthorn club.
 F WILLIAM H. DOWNING q AND FAMILY. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Hoover's Assistant
 Visits Gov. Holcomb

Hartford, June 16.-Frederick c. Walcott, assistant to Herbert c. Hoo yer. namedi by President Wilson as food administrator in this country for the period of the war. will arrive in ,Hartford this afternoon and, 1t is ex- pected, will proceed directly to South ington for conference with Governor HoIcomb at the latter's home, on the food situation production in Connecti- cut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
BRITAIN WARY IN REPLY TO WILSON
 NOTE ON CHINA

Washington, June 16-Japan has taken action similar to Great Britains s in refusing to associate herself with the American action in asking the rival factions in China to compose their differences, it was said today at the state department. No reason was given for the action of either na- tion, but it is assumed that neither felt that the American action would be successful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
PEACH BETTY

Melt three tablespoonfuls butter and add two cupfuls of fine bread crumbs until they have absorbed it all. But ter pudding dish and place layer of crumbs. then layer of stewed peaches which have been sweetened, then@ so on until dish is filled. Have top lay CT of crumbs and dot with butter. Bake three quarters Of an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
FOR THE WINE JELLY

Two tablespoons granulated gela- tine, soaked in 1-2 cup cold water till softened; then pour on 1 pint boiling water, add one cup sugar and 1 cup. sherry wine with the juice of 1 lem on, strain and cool.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Machinists' Home
 Plan Is Approved

At the meeting last night of Local 30 and Local 5S4 of the Machinists' union. it was unanimously voted to accept the new home committees plan for a Machinists' Home.
 Arrangements are being made to procure an architect. The plans for the building were described in The Farmer yesterday. A five-story build ing, containing meeting rooms, trade school, bowling alleys, etc, will be considered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MACARoON CREAM

Make a boiled custard of pint of milk, yolks of eggs, 1-2 cup sugar, salt and vanilla, and pour while hot over ? tablespoons granulated gela- tine which has been soaked in table spoonfuls of cold water till soft-then add 2-3 cup of crumbed macaroons and set away to cool. When it begins to congeal add the whites of 3 eggs, beaten stiff, and thoroughly mixed with. the jelly, serve with delicate cakes and wine jelly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
AsKs ADMINISTRATION.

Ernest Ortlepp. undertaken and creditor of the estate of Sidney w. Smith, who died suddenly in Boston a few days ago, has file an application in the probate court asking papers of administration. Ortlepp owned a lunch room at the corner of Kossuth and Nichols avenues and an automo- bile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
SARAH BENNETT.

The funeral of Sarah, wife of John Bennett, was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry E.. Bishop at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First M. B. church, conducted the services. Burial was in Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
FINED FOR ILLrCIT SELLING.

Louise Battle, of Newfie1d avenue, whose home was visited by the po- lice last Sunday, the visit resulting in her arrest for selling liquor with out a license, was fined $50 and court costs by Judge Frederic Bartlett to- iay in the city court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM H. HOLDEN.

The funeral of William H.. Holden of Lordship Road, was held from St. Luke's Episcopal church at 3:30 this afternoon. Rev. w. H. Jepson con- ducted the services and burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Montana Registration Far Above Estimate

Washington, June 16--The gover- nor of Montana reports the states to- tai registration at SS,273, divided as follows:
 White, 75,423; co1ored, IFS; alien, 11,790; alien enemies, 687; indicated possible exemptions, 37,335; state esti- mated eligibles, 73,454.
 Registration was about 20 per cent. more than the states estimated quota.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
WASHINGTON PIE

One-third cup butter, cup of su- gar, eggs well beaten, 1-2 cup O. milk. 1. 34 cups of flour, 1-2 tea spoonfu1s of baking powder Filling 7-S cup of sugar, 1-3 cup of flour, | >easpoon salt, 2 eggs. cups of scaldc -1i1k, teaspoonful of lemon or vs la
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
LORETTA WOODS.

The funeral of Loretta. the seven weeks old daughter of Joseph and Ida Woods, was held from the home of her parents, 243 Dover street, at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MARGARET M. LEWIS.

The funeral of Margaret M., widow of John T. Lewis, who died at her home, 720 Long Brook avenue. Strat- ford, was held from the mortuary chapel of, Henry E. Bishop at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Elder S.. l.. Pike read the funeral service and burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
FOR sALE - Machine shon

OR SALE = Machine shop with foundry a tBuffalo, N. Y.; now em- ploying one hundred fifty men; ex- cellent location for freight facili- ties; now building special machfn- cry; suitable for building machin- cry, machine tools, munitions; earning 25 per cent. of purchase price. Address Box, Farmer Off, flee. D 16 l*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
EDWARD CLARK MILLER

The body of Edward Clark Miller will be sent to Westfield. Mass, to- morrow. by Undertaken Michael H. Cannon for burial in Pine Hill ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MOhair for summer service.

For summer dress; for summer skirt; for summer motoring coat; fo bathng-suit:-
 Crisp firm wiry cool mohair It turns dust aside wonderfully. It repels attack of heat It has tring weight to bring fatigue. It is sub stanal of yet very very light For bathing suit has additional merit of not holding enough water to terfere with ones swimming.
 Splendid shades of navy blue and rich deep black
 5oc to $1.5O yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

Fourteen battalions Of picked teIe hone and telegraph experts will T -rnred lby the American Telegraph 'eIephone Co.,. to join tn United Sta my signal corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

Three members of the Fist Regimen guard somewhere in New York gre killed and 20 injured in acciden- uring the last month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Bridgeport. Conn.,,
 Saturday, June 16, 1s
We must soon pay more for
 Memo COrSetS.

Frankly; reluctant to talk about advanc- ing prices.
 Yet they here, or the way. So must talk of them. This time able to tell of them before they go into effect and to give chance buy at the old prices
 There is some comfort in that.
 Memo corsets will advance 50 cents or dollar on July 2nd.
 This advance is fair and reasonable: everything used in making these staunch and excellent corses costs more That applies to the cloth used, the steels the wages paid the busy workers.
 Nine SeH-Reducing models now $35O will be, $4 Four ef-Reducing models now $5 will be $6 But from till then-that is up to and including Saturday, June 30th-present prices continue:
 $50 @ $5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

FOR SALE-Pair of heavy farm horses weighing about 3,700 to s. 800 pounds, seven and eight years old. absolutely sound. Will be sold J with harnesses. Janvier Farm, Newtown, Conn. D 16 dss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

CUT PRICE SALE on automobile non skid tires for one week only. Dread nought 34x4 $2S; Columbia 34x4
 SPA; Dreadnought 32x3 1-2 $20; U. s. Chain 34x4 $27; Pennsylvania
 BAKE 1-2 s20; Ajax 34x4 s25; Lee
 s2x3 1-2 $16; U. s. 32x4 $20.50; U. & 30x3 $11.5c; Goodrich 30x3 Ia : $1s.5o; Miller 33x4 $24.50. Lam berg Bros, 1192 State St. B i aiIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

DyERTIsE IN THE FARMEP
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Your curtains may
 be waiting here.

If by chance pairs of curtains are still here that just meet your approval-a great saving waits too.
 We haven sold quite all the special lots placed Fsale couple of days ago
 What you ind if it suts is ready at saving of about a-third.
 Here are other curtains of attraction:-
 Hemstitched marqusette with lace edge,-$150 pair. Mercersed scrim with lace edge and inserting,-$2 to $5
 Double-thread net curtains with edge of Cluny linen lace,-$2.75 to $5
 Sunfast madras curtains in rich gold and green and blue and red tones mercerised and lustrous,-$4
 Mercerised by the yard, has drawnwork border, --19c to 29c.
 Scotch madras of pretty pattern white orscream,- l9c to 35c yd.
 ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

WANTED-High grade stock sales
 men, reap rich rewards; greatest l proposition; can place anywhere.
 Write J. H. Quinn, Shelby, N. C..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16

TWO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS would
 like work together on farm. State wages. Address E. w., Care of Farmer. D 16 b*p
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
Athletic Plans Of the Sl5th.

If the plans of Lieut.. Graham. ath-
letic oficer OF the s15th. do not fail. big
things in the way of athletics may be
expected IN that regiment. A basket
bali league. in which at least eleven
companies win be represented. has
been formed. The game between COM
panies A and Il which was to have
been played Saturday and the game
scheduled between L and M for Sunday
were postponed until today on account
of the weather. II the weather per-
mits, every team not prevented by
fatigue, guard duty or quarantine will
play on Wednesday, December 10.
Each team will play the other teams
in the regiment so that the champion
ship will be determined by league
standings and not by the elimination
Boxing and soccer are also coming
in Tor their share of the attention OF
men In the regiment. Many OF the
companies are enjoying nightly boxing
matches. The main object in promot-
ing the egames Is to encourage as many
men as possible to take part in the
difEerent sports.-Men are frequent
ly sseenr kicking y soccer ball about
when on duty, so that when he call
for teams to represent the companies
in the league goes out there will like
~ be q strong reply in the form Of
organised teams. Two OF the COM
panies OF this regiment will hold an
exhibition bout in the s block Y. M.
c. A. saturday night.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
ALWAYS SOMETHING DOING.
Men in Camp Enjoy Elaborate Pro-
gram Of Entertainment.

There il always something doing in
the way of entertainment for the SOL
diers at camp Talent is furnished by
the men from the ranks. Entertain
ers can be furnished in short order for
the stunts" To make it easy in Sc
cuing these entertainers card index
Of each company is made showing just
what the soldiers can do. so that play
ers, singers, dancers, etc., can be OBJ
tanned on short notice. Below is given
a list of the talented -nen of the head
quarters Machine Gun Battalion.
Company A-James w. Ames, Will
liam Bushwaller, L. A. Hutnich. Dennis
Cooks, Martin Avery, John Budrovitz,
Llewllyn Chumard, Joseph Davis, John
A. Dillis, James Jones, Ralph Jones.
Thomas Gallagher, John Kirisch, will
liam Leadbetter, Joseph Machunas,
Michael A. McFiugh, Arthur ME- thews.
w. J. McGranc, Harry B. McCarty, Her
bert Berrego. Norman DUMMY: Frank
Roche, John Salak, Bernard Smith,
John r. Williams.
Company B-Peter Dillon, Roy Halli-
day, Martin Strojny. Edward Ledger,
Eugene Reilly. Harry Patton, William
Conrad Kramer, Arthur Kinmouth,
Thomas r. Jones, Edward Hartzell,
Martin Hallihan, Frank Croop, John c.
Alloway.
Company C-Joseph Cardella, Darwin
Switxer, Floyd Ludwig. Harry Knecht,
John Carlton, John ]. Poillion, James
Carney, John S. Bell. Thomas Cuff,
Thomas Challis.
Here Ia list of talented men from
other companies: A. Robinson, 9th
Engineers; Winfield J. Crowles, 23d
Engineers; Leo Smith, Esd Engineers;
Philip CusiclS, HI. b. Price, Walter Mali
nowBlki. S11th Field Artillery; Lou Pit
tell, S1Oth Field Artillery; Albert Auit,
Quartermaster Company.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-12
OFFICERS FACE FITNESS
TEST AT CAMP MEADE
Retention in Service Depends on
Finding Of Board Appointed
for Purpose.

Officers whose showing has not en-
tmely measured up to the expectations
OF their superiors are facing a board
especially appointed for the purpose OF
passing Judgment upon fitness for re-
tention in the service"
When this efficiency board convened
no intimation was given as ia how
long II would be in session. The fndi.
cations are that 1t will have a big lob.
Tne nQur for meeting each day in 10
am. No hour has been set for an
nouncing decisions, and it is entiraIv
unlikely that any such announcements
Will be made, except very ouietlv ia
the individuals concerned.
The men brought UP for a verdict he
fore the board were judged according
to four standards-Capacity. 0ualsfsroS
tons. conduct and efficiency In most
cases the men were cited for apnear-
ance before the board by the colonies
of the regiments. The board coneiefs
of Lieut.. Col. C. r. Brown. Mas pst1
rick HI. Stevens, Mai. b. F. Penner ana
Maj. Jesse r. Langley
What is being done is entirely In linn
with what was agreed upon as the nav
to handle reserve officers. Those who
now fall have at least had the chance
as reward for their willingness ana
came just a bit nearer LANDING than
the men of training camps who were
left out when the commissions were
awarded. Some men thus left at fhe
close of training periods have nov
made their records and will get cam.
missions.