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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

rom the Senate: An Act to estab-
i;Sh 4 superior court in the county of
Androscoggin. In the House this bill
was passed to be engrossed. In the
senate read twice, Senate Amendment
A adopted. Bill passed to be engrossed
IS amended by Senate Amendment A.
On motion by Mr.. harrington of Au-
guSta the House reconsidered its ac-
tlon whereby House Bill 664 was passed
to be engrosSet
The SPEAKER: The Chair will read
Senate Amendment A.
Amendment A to House Document
eo4. Amend by striking out the word
state" in Section 10 in the 10Th line
ana inserting in lieu thereof the word
county so that the said line SHAH
'edd from the Treasury of the County "
IN motion by Mr.. Barnes of Houlton
SENATE Amendment A was adopted in
concurrence with the Senate.
Mr. GARCELON of Auburn: Mr..
speaker now offer House Amendment
= ana move its adoption
me SPEAKER: The Chair will read
House Amendment A.
Rouse Amendment A to House Doom
/ ment o64. entitled IAN Act to establish
superior court in the county of An
droscoggin
section II is hereby amended BY strjk-
ing out the word eighteen" in the ninth
,ine thereof on page five of the printed
piA and substituting the word IF
teen" III
ne amendment was adopted and the
n was passed to be engrossed as
; @niehoed by Senate Amendment ana
House Amendment A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

II of Chapter 90. Revised Statutes.
was taken from the table, and on mo-
ton by Mr.. Higgins of Penobscot, was
tabled and assigned for next Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

From the Senate: Majority and mi
nority reports from committee on in
land fisheries and game. Majority re-
port OF committee on inland fisheries
and game on bill, An Act entitled AN
Act to create the office of commission
or of inland fisheries and game and to
abolish the office of commissioners of
inland fisheries and game" reporting
Ought TO pass" signed Stanley. Chick.
Flint. McNally, Merrill, Babb, O'Con-
nell. Minority report of same commit
tee on same subject matter, reporting
ought not 20 pass" signed Hastings,
Berry, Webb.
In the House the minority re,,ort
ought not to pass" was read and ac
cepted. In the Senate the majority re-
port Ought to pass" was read and ac
cepted in non concurrence and the
oil lglven its two several readings and
passed to be engrossed in non concur
renee with the action of the House.
Mr.. FLINT of Monson: Mr. Speaker.
move that we recede and concur with
the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Reports of Committees

Mr. HutchfnS. from the committee on
judiciary, on bill AN Act for the pro-
lection Of life and property in cities
of over 10000 population. against loss
or damage from steam boilers or steam
machinery operated by incompetent per-
sons" reported same in new draf'
under title of "An Act authorizing mu'-
cipial officers to appoint examiners Of
steam engineers and firemen," and that
it ought TO pass
con motion by Mr.. Hutchins Or Mex-
leo, the rules We're suspended and the
bill in new draft was given it's three
several readings and passed to be en-
grossed)
Mr. Brewster, from the committee on
legal affairs reported Ought to pass
on bill AN Act to amend Section SO
of Chapter III of the Revised Statutes
relating to manner of payment Of sal
aries"
con motion by Mr.. Brewster Of Port
land, the rules were suspended and the
bill was given it's three several readings
and passed to be engrossed)
Majority report of the committee on
legal affairs reporting Ought not to
pass on bill AN Act to license and
regulate the business of making loans
IN sums OF $500. or less, at greater
rate of interest than 12 per cent per
ahnum. and regulating the assignment
OF wages or salaries given as security
therefor"
(Signed Messrs. Marshall, Conary,
BuZzeil, Anderson, Murray Chaplin.
Brewster
Minority report of the same commit
tee on same subject matter, reporting
Ought to pass"
Continued on Page 10, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

The yeas and nays were ordered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

From the Senate: Final reports Of
the committee on State school for boys
State school for girls and women's re-
formatory. the committee on temper.
ance, and the committee on education
The reports were accepted in concur
renee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

faPers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
GERMANS FIRED
 ON SHIP AIDING . DROWNING MAN
Only Survivor of Barkentine Ellen Tells Story of
 TeutOn Attack.

Halifax. N S.. April 17-A descrip- tion of the scenes attending the at- tack by German submarine on the Nova Scotia barkentine Ellen James was given today by Herman Hansen, the only surviving member of her crew, who was brought here yester- day by the steamer that rescued him. He said that the barkentine, bound from Huelvay Spain, for Penryn, Cornwall, was overhauled by the sub. marine off the coast of France.
 The first shell from the submarino hit the after end of the barkentine. A splinter decapitated the mate. Sev- eral other shells were fired into the vessel but she was not sunk. The captain and the four remaining mem- bers of the crew launched a boat, which capsized. All except Hansen were drowned.
 Hansen managed to right the boat and climb into it. Without food or water he kept the boat afloat for 20 hours. watching the wrecked Ellen James drift away. When a steamer came in sight he had barley strength to signal her.
 In approaching Hansen the steam CT was fired on by the submarine 16 times, but was not hit The steamer rescued the sailor and made off at full speed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Chamber of Commerce May Aid Farmers to
 Get Seed for Gardens

Fairfield county farmers who are facing in many instances shortage of funds whereby to plant the maximum capacity of their lands, may soon re- ceive aid through the Champer of Commerce.
 Both seed and fertilizer, especially seed potatoes which are now in pro- cess of plantation, are higher in price than heretofore and farmers declare without financial aid they will not be able to plant the maximum area of land.
 It was announced at the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce where offices of the Fairfield county resources mobfli- zation committee had procured quar- ters, that ten millions of dollars is being raised in New York city for use in that state land contiguous districts" for just such purposes. The Federal Farm Loan bank in New England is also taking initial steps looking tow ards similar financeering of farmers who may not have available property security in this period of stress. Action and announcement as to plans and terms are Respected soon to be made through the resources mobili- zatton committee at Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Big Flag Flies From
 Graphophone Go. Plant

One of the largest flags in the city has been unfur1ed from a staff at the East plant of the American Grapho- phone Co. in Barnum avenue. The flag was purchased by subscription of the patriotic employees of the plant to- gether with a donation from the com pany. In addition to the big flag the employees have decorated the walls and windows of the factory with many smaller flags.
 The company has erected 8 flag pole at the top of the new building at the West plant, 135 feet from the ground. There is kept flying the flag which was unfurled in 1898 to commemorate the victory of Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
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tion to the widening which Mayor wilson said was an unusual situation II. M. Lyon, representing the owner, of the Atlantic hotel property, sent 2 communication saying they would seek substantial damages. Eli Less. CT and others sent 8 petition opposing the street widening.
 The council voted to place a storm water sewer in Barnum avenue il front of the new factory of the Amer ican Graphophone Co. and in Crescen avenue to relieve conditions from Hal lett street to Seayiew avenue.
 No one opposed the petition of the Bridgeport Gas Light Co.,, who desire to lay an industrial railroad track across Wordin avenue from Pine stree, to Spruce street.
 A communication from the Socialist party asking that steps be taken tc conserve the agricultural and indus trial resources of the city was referred to the miscellaneous committee.
 B. F. Cooney, clerk of the park board. reported that a flag staff will be placed at the head of Broad street and the national colors displayed there every day.
 The council voted the extension o1 John street from West avenue to Park avenue. The extension of this street from Main street to Water street will be considered at public hearing to be held May z. A proposition to build a bridge across Berkshire pond, from Island Brook avenue to Roosevelt street at cost of sI5,O0O, was re- ferred to the ways and means com mittee.
 The council voted the extension o1 Liberty street through Lafayette street to West Liberty street. Fred D. Ives was voAed $S,o0o damages and William T. Mullins, s7,5oo damages fo1 this extension.
 The council voted $1,0O0 to pay the expenses in connection with the mill ttary census recently completed here.
 Aldermen Primrose and MacFayden and Mayor Wilson and Director o1 Public Works Courtade were appoint- ed a committee to confer with the Connecticut Go. officials concernine the petitions of that company for the extension of it's tracks in Water and Middle streets
 The permission granted Harry Platt for a public garage at 43s Golden Hill street was revoked and a. public hear ing ordered on the matter for the evening of May '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
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 EisEaAnha6 A6H
ments are under one and the same au

ments are under one and the same au- thority."
 While Bridgeport is far ahead of other cities in the enrollment of au- tomobiles, trucks and motorcycles for home defense, by reason of the Bridge port Automobile club having taken the initiative and completed census here, no confusion should result because of the state census which is being taken independently of that already made here, MT. Staples said to-day.
 The Bridgeport automobile club now has sufficient vehicles for the trans porting of guards in any emergency. It is quite unlikely that any emer- gency will arrive in this section of the state which will need vehicles up to the capacity now volunteered Tn Bridgeport and 1t is believed we can get upon a few minutes notice, the required number of cars for any small emergency that might arise in this or other localities near Bridge port, MT. Staples sadi.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
NO LANO-H0LDINC
 RESTRICTIONS ON
 ALIENS IN STATE
Connecticut Laws Allow For eigners Rights as Long as
 They Obey Law.

Discovery that under the laws of the State of New York alien enemies can not take, hold, devise, nor transmit title to real estate, nor receive real estate by devise or inheritance, has lea to careful inspection of the Connec- ticut laws relating to such transfers in this city.
 It is believed upon cursory examina- tion of the statutes by officers of the Bridgeport Land & Title Co.,, one of the largest companies handling such transactions that no such restriction IS imposed by Connect.cut in wartime.
 Section 4410 of the General Statutes relating to aliens, resident in this state, is particularly specific in grant ing them all privileges, as follows:
 Any alien resident in the United States, and any citizen of France, so long as France shall accord the same right to citizens of the United States, may purchase, hold, inherit, or trans init real estate in this state in as full a manner as native born citizens. The wife of any such alien or citizen may take and hold real estate in this state by devise or inheritance, and shall be entitled to dover or statutory share in the real estate of her deceased hus- band; and the lfneal descendants of any person capable of holding lands in this state may take and hold such lands as his heirs-at-law."
 At the office of the town clerk to- day, the incumbent, Joseph A. Schultz. said that no orders had been received to bar such transfers made by alien enemies. No such law, as far as the town clerk knows, exists on our stat utes today.
 In~view of the specific paragraph of President Wilson's proclamation reg ulating the government of alien ene- mics, issued on April 6, allowing them undisturbed and peaceful pursuits of their lives it is today considered un- likely that any federal restriction will be imposed upon their hold or transfer of property. The clause reads in part:
 "* and so long as they shall conduct themselves in accordance with the law they shall be undisturbed in the peaceful pursuits of their lives and occupations, and be accorded the consideration due to all peaceful and law abiding persons, except so far as restrictions may be necessary for theav
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS OFFERING
 THEIR MACHINES
Bridgeporters Have Come Forward Promptly at
 Call for Cars.

Automobile conveyances sufficient to transport between 1,200 and 1,500 passengers have been enrolled in the Home Guard census taken by the Bridgeport Automobile club Frank T. Staples, president of the association announced this morning.
 Automobilists in this city to-day received from Home Guard headquar- ters in Hartford what are considered enlistment cards for emergency pur- poses. The cards when signed by the owners of cars pledge the conveyance for a three days period upon two hours notice by the state and for 30 days up AS hour notice by the au- thorities.
 As these cards have been sent out independently of any local organiza- ton and will be remailed to Hartford direct, there is no method of ascer- taining the response that has been evoked in this city.
 In some quarters here it is believed that the next step in the automobile enrolment under the Home Guard will be the actual enlistment of car own CTS on a large scale by the Home Guard. In New Haven recruiting off ficers for the Home Guard are to-day sending out this notice:
 Under the authority and direction of the military emergency board, we are now enrolling the members of the Motor Vehicle company, Second regi- ment, Connecticut Home Guard, and of the motor vehicles that may be de- pended upon for service
 "We have received your pledge to enroll when called upon, will you please present yourself at the Home Guard headquarters ,206 Meadow St., between the hours of and p. m., or 8 and 10 D. m., at your earliest con- venience?
 "Those enrolled will be divided into the uniformed or first line company, the second line or reserve company, and the third line company for those who are unable to render active personal service but who volunteer the use of a motor vehicle.
 t'The fact that you have enrolled your car with the secretary of state does not conflict with your enroll ment in this company. Both enroll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
NO. OPPOSITION TO CITY BUYING
 PLEASURE BEACH
Committee Is Appointed by Council to Confer With
 Owners of Land.

No one appeared at the hearing be- fore the common council last evening to oppose the purchase of Pieasurs beach as a public recreation park The tract which 1t is proposed to buy takes in about 25 acres west from the Boundary line of StratfordI
 The NGdMahon estate heirs who own the property t1aye set a valuation on it of s4oO, ,O00. The park connfsst oners asked for $2oO, 600 to buy the property and this amount is included in the S425,cC0 bonds allowed the park board by the general assembly, The prop cray is in the tax list for $S3,000 val ration..
 Fred Cederho1m, Socialist, former alderman from the Twelfth district, spoke in favor of the purchase, saying he had introduced resolution to ef- feet this plan when he was a member of the council, Others who favored the project were William P. Kirk. Jasper McLevy, Senator John Y. Cah- well and Alderman Vincent s. Whit ney.
 William F. See1ey, president of the board of apportionment; George s. Flames, president of the park board william E. Primrose, president of ths common council and City Attorney William H, Comley, Jr., were named a committee te eonfer with the own CTS for the purchase of the prop srty,
 Judge John s. Pullman for the Middle Street Realty Co.,, favored the proposed widening of Water street 5 feet on the north side from Fairfield avenue to Golden Eill street. He said the firm owns about 1Oa feet front on Water street and will give its share for ths widening with out asking damages, He also said the firm and the American Hardware Co. are willing to give land in Middle street if the city would widen that lthoroughfafe.
 'I doa't know whethes you are big enough fe do it or not but hope you are" the judge said. fWideR Water street right through. Cut of the nose of the Sagai buiidiag and re- Nsya suggestion iR the center es the ett7r 1e oas AppsafsA h eppeA-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FIRE IN HARVARD CLUB
 RUINS COSTLY TRAPPINGS

Cambridge, Mass, April T.-Costly furniture and fittings were ruined by fire, water and smoke when flames swept through the two upper stories of the Spec club, a Harvard club building on Holyoke street, early to- day. Two walters, the only occupants, were rescued by firemen. One fireman was cut on the head by a falling brick. The los Is estimated at $40,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FIFTY JOIN NAVY.

Fifty men in IS days have joined the United States navy from the re- cruiting station at 62 Cannon street here. The last four of the fifty left Bridgeport yesterday. They were: A. M. Nelson, 955 Stratford avenue; Mur- ray M. Hoag, 1880 Seaview avenue; Harold Doolin, Al Calhoun avenue; Edmund Fisher, 27 Barnur Terrace. Doolin was member of the Eleventh Company. Connecticut Coast Artillery and obtained his discharge to enlist in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
RELEASE BOY SCOUT.

William Quake, IT. of Holly street, a Boy Scout who frightened the neighbors by indulgine in rifle prac- tice in his back yard, was discharged in the city court yesterday. after Judge Bartlett had cautioned him to be more careful in the future. The lad was arrested on charge of dis charging firearms in the 'ty limits He pleaded that he did not know he was doing wrong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FIND MISSING BOY.
Edward A. Anketei1. aged 1

Edward A. Anketeil, aged IA, who left his home in New Haven, on March 30, has been located at 200S Stratford avenue, this city. He was working in ths printing department at Warner Bros: His father, Edward N. ARketei, came te this city yester- day, found the boy and toek hirn back to his home iR the Elm City. The Id fede hegs ca his heyels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

A bill for volunteer army to in- crease agriculture production during the war was introduced in the House by Representative Mccormick of H. nnC4s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

B. H. Dillon 6. Co.,, 1,105 Main street, are showing an immense variety of children's school and outing hats and misses trimmed dress hats-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Special Umbrellas
For men and women

For men and women
 Made of American taffeta, black, with many styles in handles to choose from. Plain And silver trim med, @ < Carved Mission wood,
 Straight sticks with ball or knot finish,
 Prince of Wales Hooks
 Very special at $1.5O # Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECK Q SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Representatives of more than 25.- 900 organized farmers met at Ithaca. IN. Y.. to agree on definite action in the face of the world food short age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

At Wyndmoor. Pa., raking leaf mold from the foot of tree on her lawn, Mrs. Levi Maust discovered her engagement ring, lost 15 years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Colonel Lorenzo F. Davison, attach ed to the 27th Infantry at Manila, died as result of injuries received from a bucking horse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
A Special Boot
for women

for women "The Maynard" :" an exclusive model for the Read Shoe Shop. A French kid 4amps with Romaine silk tops. 5 In. taupe, gray, and cham pagne, 9-inches high, "Louis" heels,
 $12.m
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Motor Hats and Caps

Now is the time to prepare for long motor trips. comfortable and well fitting hat adds to the pleas ure of the ride These snug fitting hats, made to stay on the head and at the time have touch of style The crowns are of soft silk while the brims stitched In purple tan old rose gray and black and white check,
 $1O0 $125 up to $500 Children's Motor Caps, in navy blue green, cop per and old blue. Very attractive 50 cts.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Senator Swanson. of Virginia, in- troduced bill to authorize the gov ernment to requisition all ships, launches and other craft for naws~ purposes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
1e DmKgad co Aseaias1 As0

own protectiqn and the safety of the United States ="
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
If you need a petticoat!
 Special values at reduced prices

TT \ HESE petticoats all from regular stock but are being offered at special prices, fsSs Included in the list are styles which cannot h-1zM be duplicated again this season. It would h&& be we'll to take advantage of this offer for future needs. Taeta Petticoats black and colors, founces finished with fancy stitched designs were $5.95, at $4.95 Tafeta Petticoats black and colors, in extra good quality of silk, at $3.85 Heatherbloom tops with taffeta founces in regular and extra sizes, very special, at $2.85 French Sateens and Heatherbloom Petticoas in black and colors, regular and extra sizes, at $l.65 Heatherbloom Petticoats, were $1.50, at $1.30 Petticoats regular and extra szes that formerly sold for $1.O0, at 85 cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Embroideries for Spring ard Summer

= \ HE daintiest of Embroidery Flouncings in organdie or voile plain white or in colors EAf&SeA have appeared or~Summer frocks. The El1M style for sports colorings has invaded the 9 embroidery department and all thodelicate tans, blue and rose shades applied on these dainty white founcings with pleasing effect. Voile Flouncing 45 inches wide in colors,
 $1OO to $1 50 Ruffled Flouncing for children's frocks, special assortment, 69 GUS yo. Matched Sets for the baby's garments in very latest patterns.
 Organdie Edges for the deep cape collars, the very latest idea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Special Sale of Tailored Suits Very Attractive Reductions
 $22.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Marcella Undergarments

The desirability of Marcella garment is that it embraces two garments in one Marcellas are made to fit perfectly and especially suited to of full figure who do not wish to superduity of under clothing It is really style different from all others. Spring models are now in stock Marcella Drawers 69 75 cts, $1 !00, $1 50 up Combinations $1.00, $1.50 $20o up Envelope Chemises $1.o0 $1E0, to $45O Straight Chemises, $1.0o, $150 $25o up Crepe Combinations $1.25 Corset Covers, 75 cts, $100, $1.25 \ These all made of good quality nansook and are daintily trimmed with lace embroidery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
A Special Offer for the Priscilla Magazine

The Home Needlework Magazine is now com- bined with the Modern Priscilla Magazine. New sub scriptions are being taken and for limited time may be had at the special price of five months for 45 cts. Regular price would 75 cts.
 Subscriptions taken at pattern department main floor, art department third foor