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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
Purchase of Products From Other Parts of Country WillNBe Greatly Restrict ed by Federal Supervision, Authorities Expect.

George E. Crawford, president ot the Chamber of Commerce. and with Henry H Harris are conferring today with members of the Connecticut Committee on Food Supply, appointed yesterday by Governor Holcomb to conserve and increase the agricultural supplies of this state
 With general supervision of food stuffs under a federal food commis- sion proposed at Washington, prob able mobilization of all available sup plies for army and navy use, and the knowledge that Fairfield county raises little of the produce consumed here in peace times, it is felt by far-sighted business men in this section that Bridgeport will face a serious food situation in the event of active hos- hhties unless careful plans are made at this time.
 It is for the purpose of procuring information as to the possible con- tingencies that may arise in Fairfield county in case of mobilization of troops that the Chamber of Com merce officials have gone into confer ence with the food supply committee at Hartford today.
 It is thought probably here that a direct system of production, transpor- tation and markets will be established through means of the United States mails and special transport systems to be inaugurated.
 At this time the acquisition and dis tribution of fertilizers is of prime inn portance. Regulation of the cultiva- t1on and fertilization of fields and am- pie distribution of seeds and dissem, 1natlon of agricultural knowledge is also deemed essential to success
 Under federal supervision 1t is be- deved that the purchase of products from other sections of the country will be greatly restricted. Such an act would mean that Bridgeport with its large population would have to subsist upon what was raised within the agricultural area allotted for it's production, an authority on such sub- Jects here declared today. This to large extent would mean that the Florida, Maine and Western crops would also be restricted in shipment to a great extent.
 Acting upon this viewpoint a meet ing of the Shelton Chamber of Com merce held last night unanimously voted tod cooperate with the Bridge port Chamber of Commerce and will senuld eight delegates to this city Fri day night instructed to cooperate to the fullest extent. Similar action has been taken by the Norwalk and Dan- bury civic bodies, the Fairfield county farm bureau and the Fairfield county granges.
 Secretary George Govetf the Bridge port Chamber of Commerce said today that the mobilization of both indus trial and agricultural products was of 1 the greatest importance to the com | munity at this time before federal and state regulation anticipate our needs l and that the organization was taking l every possi ble precaution to give US as large a quantity of food during the | anticipated period of stress as possi- l ble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
TUG BlAkESlEE
 DAMAGED WHEN
 ENTERING PORT Mate Blinded by Search light, Confused and Yes
 sel C0uAdas With Tow.

IA1e tug C1nz1nc0 Bl1kus11ee, w4fh . ngant bow, xent aground nsar xhe reid buoy oR Nhe LccomckAle Go p1aMt at \ Uscapck tl1as mnEnln<. Tho scUw NaaneEiy whinh u1A in tow. crashed tntD the steEn of tho tug and stove it In. Tho tug vas greatiW damaged ana ssveEa1 hea1ns in the scCw wexe ripped op1n-
 Hhe mate in charge of the tug de- c1nzas tlzat he Was bl7ni1edr by a ssaEchlsghf opezaked rum StnerAchase h1and and sot olK hls coursa Inmne- dtaea1y afher tho czash, tho tug began - lsaaE and pumr1 wero pUt in opera ton
 1he tn1 arrived from Nsw York sl1ortzy a4Anr midnight with four hnUHo rum New Xnx1k. Tho tows wsEo Len ozzEz3ae tho bgea2rx1ter and tho tug came in1o the haxhor to pick ID tho WeataEly. On her return trip, al1o went AgEUuntl
 Il11 tug wdN be t21ren to dry dock In New Hnven- Tho haEse Westerly win bs tOuod to New Yorlk tor repaira 61z1cEfng men declare that seaxch- a91ztS aze operafed at tho entrance to tho hnE3,ur in such a manner as to great1y hinder the aa6e operation of buata.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
TRAFFIC BARRED IN ONE PART OF EAST BRIDGEPORT Military Necessity Requires Keeping Strangers Away
 From Factories. RESTRICTED ZONE
 MAY BE EXTENDED Passes Required to Pass Outposts- Two Saloons
 Cut Off by Edict.

The closing of Barnum avenue, Arctic street and Boston avenue in those sections by the Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, has almost cut off that part of Bridgeport and Stratford from the rest of the city. Crescent avenue has been left open so far but it is expect ed that that too will be closed be- cause of the American & British Man ufacturiRg Co. This will mean that in order to reach any part of Bridge port west of Seaview avenue, except by the Barnum or Boston avenue trolley cars. it will be necessa1y to make the long dletour through Con necticut and Stratford avenues.
 The only traffic allowed in the re- stricted district is by trolley car. This is permitted to speed through with out stopping. At night all but the motorman are made to go inside the car, the doors are closed and a soldier mounts guard on either platform from Hanett street to Seaview avenue.
 All vehicle traffic must go by way of Crescent avenue which is in such poor condition that most of them pre- fer to drive over to Stratford avenue. The new regulation falls with particu- lar force upon the jitney drivers who now have to travel several blocks out of the way to cover their heretofore busy route. They are now talking of raising the rates to 10 cents for a trip to Central avenue.
 The only store within the restricted district to which persons not bearing passes from the big intuition plant are allowed is the meat market of George Conner at 1922 Barnum ave- nue. The saloon of George J. Efford at 1914 Barnum avenue and of John Cooney at 9as Barnum avenue are hit especially hard by the closing of the street as only men bearing com pany passes can get to them. The proprietors while indignant at the change, know that 1t is useless to protest and feel that they must make the best Of it
 The closing of Barnum avenue af- fects hundreds of employees of the Singer Manufacturing Co.,, the Brass Co. and various other factories in that section of East Bridgeport who live east of Seaview avenue, as well as em- ployes of the Graphophone plant in Barnum avenue, the Bridgeport Screw Co.,, Electric Cable Co.,, International Silver Co.,, American Chain Co. and other factories west of Seayiew ave- nue who reside east of that street. In Seaview avenue and Hal1ett street, pe- destrians are not allowed to walk on the side of the street by the intuition plant.
 The streets were first closed a 5:45 last evening. It is said tha. even the officials of the Union Metallic Cart ridge Go. did not know that the order was in force until they were not allow ed to come out of the office building Into Barnum avenue, but were made to walk out the Seavdew avenue gate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
REFERENCES TO
 AMERICA BRING CHEER 0UTbURST
Sir Borden, Canadian Prem fer Lauds Entry of United
 States In War.

Edinburgh, April 1.-The entry of the United States to the war was the chief subject of an address here today by Sir Robert l.. Borden, the Cana dian premier, on the occasion of the granting of the freedom of the city to him, Lieut. Gen. Jan Christian Shuts, of the Union of South Africa. and the Maharajah of Bikaner, in Great Britain to attend the imperial conference. Premier Borden's first mention of the United Sites was greeted with a long burst of cheering. which was repeated on each succeed ing mention.
 Since we were invited to receive this honor" said the Canadian pre- mier, "a great event has occurred which must have profund effect not only on the war but on the whole fu- ture of the British emNire. The Presi- dent of the United States, in a mes sage of wonderful eloquence and lu- cidity and of convincing reasoning, invited the Congress to declare war on Germany.
 "In this splendid message he set forth an admirable and worthy vim dication of the causes which led the empire to take up arms. None can deny that the United States exercised all patience and made every effort consistent with honor and self-respect to avoid war with Germany. The fact that Congress by almost a unanimous vote de Nlred war is the last and most convincing proof that the spirit of the German military autocracy is inhu man and devilish, and must be cast out.
 Ut is hard to realize how this spirit could have exercised so profound an influence on German people, but the madness which leads a nation to abandon the tenets of civilization and revert to the most savage garbarism can lead only to self-deStruction."
 Illustrating the manner in which the waa has drawn closer the various parts of the empire and the sister na- ton, the United States, the premier said:
 "A few days ago addressed meet ing of officers assembled in one of the Oxford colleges The gathering in cluded men from Australia, South Af- rica, Canada and England who had thrown aside all material considera- tions to render the state the highest duty of citizenship. The officer who presided was a citizen of the United States who had abandoned practice as a physician to give service to our cause.
 'All the nations of the empire and the British and American common wealths will be drawn closer through the war. They are equally democratic In ideals, purposes and methods, and the difference in form is not substan- -ial"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
NOTICE

The Building Committee of the City of Bridgeport, for the proposed com bination police and fire department building on the northwest corner of Thorme street and Beechmont Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.,, invite proposals for the entire construction of the above building except excavating for cellar
 The contractors for the different trades can submit proposals for their part of the work, with the under standing that the Building Committee reserves the right to award the con tract in part, or as whole, as they may judge advisable.
 The Building Committee also re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Plans, specifications and proposal blanks may be obtained at the office of Frederick A. Cooper, Arch't., Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg, City.
 All proposals shall be sealed and delivered at the office of the Board of Contract and Supply, on or before 12 o'clock noon, April "A, 1917.
 A certified check made payable to said City of Bridgeport, must accom- pany each proposal, for an amount equal to five (5) per cent of the amount of bid, which bid shall be fil- ed with the express understanding that if person filing such proposal shall be awarded the contract,for such work and shall omit or refuse to exc cute contract, said Board of Contract and Supply shall appropriate part or whole of the amount of certified check, so far as necessary to reirn- purse said city. for the difference be- tween the sum which the maker or such proposal would have been ene titled to upon completion of the con- tract, and that which the city would be obliged to pay to the person to whom such contract shall be executed
 THE BOARD OF CONTRACT
 AND SUPPLY,
 Room 2S, City Hall, BridgspAsk 0egS>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
FIST FIGHT HEADS
 TO wORKMANS DEATH

To1r1ngtnn. April 11.-In a fight late yesterday aftsrnoon in the foundry de- -partment of the Trner-Seymour Manufacturing Co, Alex Jacquemin ,2s years old, was knocked down and died h q fow minutes as a result of his in tur1caL His assailant, Stephen O'Shaugh- neasy. was arrested and is In the lock up awaiting the result of the autopsy, which was begun late last night The nsht was seen by . number of fellow employees, and is said to have started after q quarrel over the metal which they were usin8. Jacquenin received q heavy blow in his face by his assai1- ant. who used his fist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
10 INCREASE SOIL PRODUCTION

Boston, April 11---Superintendent of mills of the American Woolen Go. in Lawrence. Andover and Methuen were called to this city today by Presi- dent William M. Wood to confer on a plan for increasing soil cultivation in their districts. The conference re- suited from the recommendation of the state committee on public safety that manufacturers set aside vacant land for home gardening by their em- ployes and furnish fertilizer and seed at cost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
HARVARD TO MAN YACHTS.

Boston, April 11--Harvard stuuenrn will man two yachts which have been placed at the disposal of the gov ernment for coast patrol service. In addition to the 240 foot yacht given by George F. Baker of New York, which has been renamed the Harvard, they will provide a crew for yacht 100 feet in length furnished by B. H. Ellison of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
AT 4. I. & s. PLANT,
 SAYS FIRE CHIEF
Investigation Begun by City and Factory Officials to
 Locate Firebug.

Police and fire officials this morn ing began an investigation of the in- cendiary fire which d@etroyed the storehouse of the American Tube & Stamping O., last night This morn ing Chief Daniel E. Johnson secuted tho idea of many employees that a bomb was first exploded, followed by the fire He is of the opinion, how eyer. that the blaze was set by some one
 Every feature of the fire points to the work of an 1ncendiary- The fire started. witnesses agree, with snap like tho report of a rife and in few minutes had spread throughout the building. burning derce1y- There was no material stored in the struc- ture which would have caused spon- taneous conbushon." said Chief John son.
 Thirty-eight guards patrol the grounds of the cOmpany's plant, situ- ated at Seaview avenue and Stratford avenue. How hrebug or fanatic could e1ude this number of watchers and reach the building is question, which the officials are trying to solve.
 Thomas Cashmann, the guard who discovered the fire, walked around the building, which was at one time the barn on The Henry Drew estate, a few minutes before the flre broke out He saw no one near the structure and none of the guards sighted anyone hurrylng from the scene.
 Cashmann, the moment the fire broke out. rescued a horse from the 0r~E yYy1,- baaze did not start on the first floor, but broke out in the upper story, spreading downward The structure was used to store tools belonging to the company and workmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
WILLIAM A. DUNBAR DEAD.

Bristol, April 11-William A. Dun bar, a retired spring manufacturer, died at his home here today, aged 73. He was one of the organizers of the Bristol Water Co. and a director and vice president of the company until it was taken over four years ago by the municipality. He also served as chief engineer in the local fire de- partment from 1878 to 1887, repre- sented Bristol in the legislature in 1879, had served for years on the board of assessors and at the time of his death was first selectman of the town of Bristol. He is survived by his wife, two sons and daugh- ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
RAILROADS GEr READY

Washington. April 1.-The ability of tho radfroads to meet demands of tho gOveEnman1 for transportation of troops. munitions and supplies was disOsnDed tDdAy by presidents of the, eakao6 roads It . meeting with Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore & Ohio and member of the council or national decenss's advisory com- M1fose. A complete plan for mill cry cooperation already has been worked out by the American Railway Association,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
BRIDCEP0RTERS MAY HAVE TO
 SUBSIST ON PRODUCTS RAISED
 ON FAIRFIELD COUNTY FARMS ON A1Hh aA@D OOVNs a'HsAO
Acquit Physician Alleged to Have
 Incited Negroes

Atlanta, April 11.-Dr. H. Pankoke, arrested recently in West Point, Ga., charged with trying to incite negroes against the government, has been re- leased. Federal officials said today that while he was radical in his views they were convinced that he was not connected with any active propaganda against the government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
GERMAN PRESS SILENT.

Copenhagen, April 1.-The German press has so far passed over the South American situation almost without comment. Dispatches regarding the possibility of Brazil and other Latin American republics joining the Allies are given little prominence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
URGES HOME GARDENS.

Boston, April 1.-The board of directors of the Massachusetts real estate exchange is preparing a cir cular letter to be sent by it's members to owners of land available for cul- tivating throughout the state. The letter will request that such land be apportioned at a nominal charge to persons agreeing to cultivate it to it's capacity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

FOR SALE-7 room cottage, Nor man street, all Improvements; 8 room cottage, all improvements, Herkimer street; 6 room cottage, Staples St., all improvements. Watson, 83 Fairfield Avc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

provements, IFS feet 45O feet, on nice corner in Milford, plenty of fruit of all kinds; 5 room bunga- low in Milford on Turnpike, has all improvements, lot 50X330, $27OO. Watson, 83 Fairfield Ave-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

FOR SALE-In Stratford, 6 rooms ,all improvements, double floors, lot 40x 100, price $3,300; 2 family house. bath, toilet, hot water, rented $3S4; price $3,00O. Watson. SS Fairfield Ave. r
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

,. w. S shea, educator and presi. dent Of the Trans Mississippi Colt Association, died at Memphis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
NEW PROVIDENCE POSTMASTER.

Washington, April 11-Edward F. Carroll was nominated today by Pres ident Wilson as postmaster in Provi- dence, R. I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

FOR SALE-2 family new house, all improvements, Staples St.; family new house, Eaton St., bargain; family house, 12 rooms, all improve ments, Norman St. Watson, S3 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

FOR SALE-Furniture bedrooms. party leaving town must sell at once Call 323 Park Avenue second floor.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
MALE HELP WANTED

MEN (500) Ammunition plant. smokeless powder, $2.34 per dayl after IS days s2.So for 1-2 hours Steady positions, boarding accom- modations. Must pass physical ex- animation. Agency 104 Halsey St. Newark, N. J.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

TO RENT-Garage 1594 North Ave.
 Phone Barnum 3592.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
TO RENT-Private garage on Strat- ford avenue. Enquire 15 Elm St.
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PINOCHLE, WHIST AND DANCE given by Ladies Rebekah at Ger mania hall, Thursday evening. April 12. Tickets 1 5 cents
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11

FURNITURE VAN going to Brook lyn, N. Y, before April 16. can carry load cning back. Phone Stratford, 569.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-11
FURNITURE

3 VAN LOADS of reclaimed furniture slightly used, must sold to close the dissolution of A. Clwood & Son, I'll John St. Jas. Furguson.
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The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

tell them that it was his fault and that
his son had protested in vain against
his design"
"Why didn't you do it," asked one
Of the reporters
II couldn't, sir" faltered the old
man. 1T wasn't true. The son there
was to blame"
He sank down in his seat and COW
erec bis face with his hands and broke
into dry, horrible sobs. It was not easy
for him either this shifting Of RESPONSE
bility.
"You see," said young Meade, II
guess that settles the matter. Now you
have nothing more to do here"
Nothing" said Rodney at last, mot
in this Office at least. We must wait
for the doctor, but we can do that out
side."
One by one the men filed out, leav-
ing the dead engineer with his son, the
secretary, and the woman in the room.
"Bert," said the woman, laying her
hand on his shoulder, 'why or how I
feel it I cannot tell, but know in my
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
CHAPTER VIl-Continued.

II haven't lost any confidence, sir.
We oil make mistakes. l made one.
you know, and you took me up"
Its too late for anybody to take
me up. Men can't make mistakes at
nv age. No more of that. We have
still one thing to do, set the boy right
before the world"
"But If were your son, sir, said
the secretary, rather than see you
ruined would take the blame on my
self. He can live it down."
"But he is not to blame. On the
contrary, he was right, and was
wrong. Here, Shurtliff, Is his own let
ter. You know it; you saw him give
It to me. You heard the conversation,
and I have written out little account
explaining it, stating that made light
of his protests, acknowledging that he
was right and I was wrong, taking the
whole blame upon myself. He will be
back here tonight, am sure. Intend
ed to give it to him."
"Oh, don't do that, Mr.. Meade"
The telephone bell rang.
"The bridget" clamored the insistent
bell.
Staggering almost like drunken
man, Shurtllfr left his place by the
door, reached his thin hand out and
lifted up the telephone, its bell vibrat-
ing, it seemed, with angry, venomous
persistence through the quiet room.
ITS telegram" he whispered.
eSvoo &b;. &, NJ Noodo'c Yriv0to Soc.
rotary. Go on" he answered into the
mouthplece Of the telephone.
There was another moment OF ghast-
" silence while he took the message.
It was typical of Shurtliff's character
that in spite of the horrible agitation
that filed him, he put the instrument
down carefully on the desk, method
ically hanging up the receiver before
he turned to face the other man. He
spoke deprecatingly. No woman could
exceed the tenderness he managed to
infuse into his ordinarily dry, emotion
less voice.
1.-THE bridge is In the river, sir"
"Of course any more"
"Abbott-and one hundred and fifty
men with it,
"Oh, my God!" said the old man.
He staggered forward. Shurtlif
caught him and helped him down into
the big chair before the desk. The
oews had been discounted in his mind,
still some kind Of hope had fingered
there. Now 1t was over.
1--WE must wire Martlet," he gasped
out.
1.-THE telegraph Office said the mes
sage was addressed to you and Mart
let, so they have got the news, Sir"
1T won't be too late for the last edi-
lions Of the evening papers, either"
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

the TRUTH" she said. Lying for a
great cause, lying In splendid self-sac-
rifice. You are running yourself for
your fathers name and he is abetting.
Why? It can't make any difference to
him now. But it makes a greet differ
ence to me. Have you thought OF that!
I'm going to marry you anyway. only
tell me the truth. Bert. BY our love
ask you. If you want me to keep your
secret I'll do it. But if you won't tell
me I'll get that evidence, I will lind
out the truth, and then shall publish
it to the whole world and then"
"And you would marry me then?'
asked Meade, swept away by this pro-
found pleading. -
II will marry you now, instantly, ut
any time," answered the girl. Indeed
you need me. Guilty or innocent, am
yours and you are mine."
LISTEN" protested the engineer,
"nothing will ever relieve me Of the
blame, of the shame, of the disgrace of
this. But I am a man. I have youth
still, and strength and inspiration. On
til can hold up my head among men
I am nothing to you and you are free"
There was a finality in his tone
which the woman recognized. She
could as we'll break it down as batter
stone wall with her naked fist. She
looked at him a long time.
every WE'LL" she said at last, "unless
I shall be your wife shall be the wife
of no man. I shall wait confident in
the hope that there is just God, and
that he will point out some way"