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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
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POLI'S

The Broadway Sport featuring
Stuart Holmes. is shown this week at
the Poll theatre will appea. to ptsste-
drama enthusiasts as well as those
who like only the better class of fea-
ture plays because of the humor OF
tho showing. While thrills abound it
is for the humor that has not been
overdrawn but is left natural in its
appeal that THE Broadway Sport is
to be recommended. 1t also offers
much contrast between the simple
country life and the gay while of
Broadway into which Holmes projects
himself t@
On the vaudeville program The
Four Newsomes, daring acrobats offer
some startlingly original and extreme
" difficult feats. Two Herculean
women are in the troupe whose physi-
que and power is beyond ordinary con-
ception by word. ~
Kimberly & Arnold a live-wire pair
from the Big City offer the latest talk
and action in blue ribbon test OF
laughter creation.
; Memories introduces a quartet that
is extraordinary in voice and enhanc-
ed by dramatic plot and scenic ef-
feet of novel construction.
r<ikIuSy II dy ana ElklnS, are DETER
known in Bridgeport as the ONeil
Boys. Their act similar to that which
has brought fame to Bridgeport on
many stages. has much original and
new material Included and ends in a
speedy performance. They were the
recipients Of huge masses of flowers
from their friends last night.
Lilette. small girl with a VIOLIN
first sings her way to favor, later clos
ing with burst of violin melodies that
vary from the classic to the wierd
Hawaiian.
Hearst-Pa News serial, in It's re-
lease offers scenes Of stirring action
from all parts Of the world The sink
ing Of vessels, life in the British
trenches and marching soldiers in
New York, as well as the big bath
ing suit parade of the Coast are
among prime attractions in this in
structive offering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22


The arrest at Fort Og1ethorpe, Ca,
of DR.. William J. Condor, one of the
most prominent and popular physi-
clans of New Brunswick, on the
charge of numbering John v. Piper, a
graduate student in Rutgers college,
last February, released flood of
rumor which had been spreading
about underground for the last four
months.
Ever since Piper's disappearance
gossip had connected DIR. Condor with
the affair, but the discovery of the
missing mans body and the collection
of evidence which brought County
Prosecutor Joseph E. Stickler to the
conclusion that he was killed by the
physician, has brought with it abso-
lutely no trace of a motive which
could have inspired such crime. DR.
Condor, who was a surgeon in the
regular army in the Philippines and
later served with the New Jersey
guard, is now a captain in the army
medical corps at Fort Oglethorpe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
GERMANS RETIRE
ACROSS TIE LYS

|, London, June German troops
have evacuated about eight square
miles Of territory i'm a retreat across
the River Lys, in Belgium, according
to an unofficial dispatch yesterday
from the front. British patrols, ex-
ploring the sector in the east of Mes
sines, were unable to find German
west of the Lys from a point near
Warneton south as far as Houplines
While no Official confirmation yet
has been given out by the War Office.
military experts here give credence
to the dispatch. Since the storming
Of the Wytschaete-M essines ridge,
British heavy artillery has virtually
dominated all of the territory west OF
the Lys.
The German hold on warneton is
now very slight with the British
pressing forward from the Messines
ridge and part of General Plumer's
army advancing down astride the
Ypres Canal. the Prussians are men
aced both from the front and their
right flank.
If the Germans are hanked out OF
Warneton, which now seems very
probable, the British will have estab-
lished themselves within striking dis
lance of Lille, Turcoing and Roubaix.
In the heart of the Industrial section
Of northern, France now behind the
German line.
Gen. F. B. Maurice Director Gen
eral of the British War Once, an
nounced yesterday that so of the &c
miles of the British front is now com.
posed of former German trenches
| All of the commanding positions ir
the fiat country, he said, are held b3
| the British
| MEANWHILE there has been vioIenl
lighting north Of the Aisne in the
| Champagne.
| The French counter attacked heav
lily yesterday and succeeded in re
/ gaining most Of the trench elements
the Germans won yesterday to tn,
| east of Vauxaillon. north Of the Aisne
The Germans, in their onslaught, usee
numbers of fresh troops. which tn,
French War Office states were with
| drawn from the Russian front.
In the Champagne the French fore
ed the fighting. They made progress
to the northeast Of Mont Carni1ett
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
STARS OF Great.
REPUTE TO HELP
RAISE WAR FUND
Society Women of New
York and Connecticut
Propose Monster Fete
Especial to The Farmer.

NSpSC1dl To Inc Earmer.J
Westport, June 22-New York and
Bridgeport society will aid in the col
lection Of war relief funds in this
county. Through various influences,
the greatest band leader in the world,
John Philip Sousa, Marie Dressler and
the famous Ina Claire troupe of per-
formers will appear in Westport to
delight spectators at a monster fete.
Two, aeroplanes with licensed pilots
sent by the Aero Club of America
will fly daily over Fairfield county ad-
vertising the event, and the entire
Hippodrome menageries OF elephants
and other wild animals will be trans
ported to Westport by courtesy of
Mark A. Luescher, who also will ar
range for vaudeville entertainment
that will bring other stars to the little
town.
June 80 has been set as the date
of the big fete. which will be held
on the enclosed grounds OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Lewis, Saugatuck.
Booths of all kinds for the sale of
fancy articles will be set up so that
each may give to the great cause of
humanity and receive at the same
time.
Because of the prominence of those
persons engaged in arranging the af-
fair it will be the biggest event of the
kind recently held in this county. The
proceeds will be divided equally be-
tween the American Red Cross, the
United States Navy League, the Aero
Club of America and the Fairfield
county ambulance nit.
A preliminary list of chairmen Of
the booths is: Red Cross. Mrs. H. S.
Glover, Fairfield; field ambulance,
Miss Irene; Davis, Fairfields Navy
league Miss Edith Riker and Mrs F.
c. Tanner; flowers. Mrs. E. T. Bed
ford, Greens Farms; candy, Miss
Katherine Grout, Greens Farms; dolls,
Mrs. I. D. Warner, Bridgeport; tom
bola, Mrs W.. B. Lashar. Bridgeport;
white elephant. Mrs. A. L. Riker,
Bridgeport; authors, table, Mrs. s. G.
Shaw.
Among the patronesses not men
toned as committee chairmen are
Mrs Angus Macdonald, Mrs. Porter
Emerson Browne, Mark A. Luescher,
Mrs. Katherine Hicks, Mrs. Henry
Raleigh Mrs. H A. Bishop, Mrs.
Percy w. Brooks, Mrs Jonathan
Buckley, Mrs. S. T.. Davis, Mrs. w.
H. Earle, Mrs. v. P Gigney, Mrs.
Malcolm Goodridge. Mrs. H. o. Have
meyer Mrs Oliver Gould Jennings,
Mrs. John Adams Thayer. Mrs. Jona-
than Thorne, Mrs. d. H. Warner, Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney, Mrs. Henry p.
Dawson and Mrs, Robert Ingersoll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
Forced To Sell

In order litigation
suits which made especially
sunm trade and
creditors
the
ana get pick Think splendid suit clothes all to
days considered
to
Scotch weeds These must
$685.
no matte may we
Bathing one-alf
+.
Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
PEPPER THAT FEATURED
CONTEST IN OLD DAYS
LACKING THIS SEASON

Give us back the good old days of
the fighting men when the battles on
the field were fought with lots, OF pep
in them and when the players were
able to talk back just little to the
umpires when the gentlemen of the
indicators gave raw decision against
the man at the bat, writes the base
ball editor OF the Pittsburgh Leader.
There was a time when there were
plenty of fights on the field, but the
umpires quickly put a stop to this
form Of amusement. and ever sends
a man to the clubhouse who gets a lit
tie noisy. By this treatment the play
ers are held down so rigidly that they
are afraid to cut loose like they did in
the days of old, and much of the pep
has been taken out of the game as a
result Of the stringent rules.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
German Submarine
Fires on Lifeboats

Paris, June PA German subma-
rine which torpedoed a British
steamer turned its guns on the life
boats and killed eight of its occu-
pants, the admiralty announces.
BOAT of the Brittany f1otllla, the
statement says, picked up SO men or
a summarized steamer. A patrol boat
of the same flotilla saved 40 men from
a British steamer. The submarine
which torpedoed her turned its guns
on the lifeboats, killing eight of the
occupants"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
HArrERs TO REMAIN OUT.

Danbury,. June 22-The Hatters'
and Finishers' association reafirmed
to continue the strike in the hat fac
tories in this city at. meeting held
last night until their demand are
agreed to- This is in answer to Frank
H. Lee. OF the F. H. Lee Co., who
declared that he would close his shop,
build smaller one and run the fac
tory. on the open shop basis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
DECREE BANKRUPT.

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy
were filed in the United States district
court yesterday by Harry Sackett, a
retail grocer in Bridgeport. Sackett
claims liabilities of $2,0S3.88 and
assets of $1,341.82.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

Charles H. Evans Of Rochester. N.
Y. machinist, second class Naval Re-
serve, died of injuries received from
a collision at Hull, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

Robert Lansing, Secretary of State,
was advised of break between Hayti
and Germany by the American Minis
ter of Port Au Prince.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
JOHN RECK q SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22
and Evelyn Barkey, Resale Davis,
Ethel Honan and Gretta Hurley.

A 49, '
An important special meeting of the
members of the members of the
bridgeport Art league is called for
Monday afternoon at $3.50 at the Art
league rooms. The executive board is
called into meeting at 1880 on the
same afternoon. Plans for the Red
Cross work for the summer, and for
the outing early in July will be acted
upon. Every member is urged to be
present.
Mrs. William e. Alien of rs Lenox
avenue went to New York today to
meet her daughter, Miss Celia Allen,
who is returning from st. Joseph col
laege at Emmittsburg, Md, where she
has completed a course of studies.
Miss Anna Louise Hutchinson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hutchinson of sc Elmwood avenue,
| will leave for Camp Arcadia at Casco,
Me-, Tuesday. The camp is CONQUERED
by Miss Eleanor Cleveland, the former
stock star, and favorite in Bridgeport.
| Miss Hutchinson is a councillor OF the
camp and is equestrian instructor.
| The engagement of Miss Laura R.
Nichols, of 1887 Main street. and Mr..
/ Frank r. Custard of this city, was
announced at a party given Tuesday
evening at Miss Nichols home. Miss
| Nichols is active in work of the First
Methodist Episcopal church. Mr.. Gus
tard is a graduate Of Wyoming uni
| yersity, Wesleyan university, and ex-
poets to enter Drew seminary to COM
plete his theological studies IN the
| fall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
JOHN RECK 8 son
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-22

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
CITY MISSION ACKNOWLEDGE Contributions of Clothing, Furniture,
 Literature and Cash During July.

The City Mission again acknowl- edges, with thanks. contributions of clothing. furniture, literature and cash, during the month of July, from the following persons:
 Joseph J. Fields, Miss Jennie L.. Spencer. Mrs. Geo. D. Colt, Miss Kate A. Rudd. Mrs. F. F.. Dowe Mrs l. Edward Driscoll. Miss Louise B. Meech, Mrs. Frank l.. Weaver. a friend Mrs Thurston B. Barber. Miss Helen NJ Williams, Miss Carry Comstock, (Montville) Mrs. Annie Kwiatkowski. State Hospital Mrs. W. S. C. Perkins. s. Howard Mead, David Wilson, Mrs. G. W. Carroll. a friend Mrs. A. B. MilIea. Mrs. Albert W. Taylor. Mrs Edw. H. Crowell, Miss Katherine Lang, Mrs. C. s. Fisk. Miss Frances R. Whitney Miss Alice Brewer Mrs E. A. Breed. Mrs. R. c. Jones, Mrs. C. w. Gale, Mrs. ]. c. Macpherson, Mrs A Hahn Miss Margaret Casey. Mrs. Gill bert s. Raymond. Mrs. Frank c. Ster- Matthew J. Delaney Ccash for Fresh Air)
 A few more contributions for the many years past will meet some re- maining needs of the Mission No cessation is noticed in the constant succession of contributions for terial needs. and none is expected. The Mission can use almost anything that can be of any kind or service It asks that folks, before throwing away things, confer with the Mission rooms to see whether a better disposition cannot be made of things not needed and supposed to be worthless.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
coNNEcTIcUT's QUOTA Expected That It Will Be Filled Some
 Time This Week.

Connecticut's quato for the regular army Is rapidly filling up and will be filled some time this week. as only 100 more recruits are needed. Once the quota is obtained. recruiting will continue heretofore New London county is still shy 37 men. Major W. A. Mercer. commanding officer, has an nounced that New Haven and Hartford counties have filled their quotas. Mid dlesex was the first county to complete it's number.
 Volunteers have a chance to enlist in the medical department, the infan try. the Quartermaster corps and the aviation section, signal corps of the army. All classes of tradesmen are wanted for the latter branch.
 Registered men who have not re- ceived their notices from the exemp- tion board to appear for physical ex- animation can enlist until they are notified to appear before the board. There are splendid opportunities in the army today and young men should step to the front and choose their ser rice
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
NO NEW AUTO LISTS
 FOR THE POLICE
State Commissioner Says It Is Inpos-
 sibIe For Him to Furnish Them This

Robbins D. StoeckeI, state com missioner of motor vehicles, has in formed the police authorities of the state that it will be impossible for him to furnish registrations to the police this year. This fact handi- caps the police greatly in their work of handling automobile statute viola tions and in many cases is proving to be the cause of violators making good their escape.
 The only automobile registry list in the possession of the police at the present time is composed of the first 30, 900 registered cars with many numbers omitted. The police have no record of commercial or dealers cars nor of pleasure cars with numbers higher than 30,000. The fact that a patrolman has succeeded in securing the number of a car which has sped on after an accident and then is un- able to get the owners name from local chief to be a great stumbling block in the path of proper police reculations.
 this part of the work until several licenses and because of this fact he states that no lists can he given the police In former years the secretary of state issued booklets, giving the number, the make and model of ev cry car licensed in the state and these books proved of the utmost as- sIstance to the police. It was decided some time ago that this booklet would not be issued this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN
 ARE NOT EXEMPT
Unless They Are Physically Disquai-
 fled Have Dependents.

Policemen and firemen eligible to the selective draft will not be exempted or discharged unless 1t is found they have Physical defects or dependents, which must be substantiated by the same procedure taken by the ordinary civilian. This is made emphatic in a ruling issued by Provost Marshal Gen era1 Crowder at Washington. This ruling affects the police and firemen of this city.
 According to the draft regulations. men holding judicial appointments end city and cousty elective positions are exempted, but policemen and fire men are not regarded as municipal officers.
 They will be forced to appear be- fore the local boards when called and go through the physical examination Then they will file their exemption claims. but the law provides that third person may intervene.
 These claims will be matters for the district board to decide Providing this board denies the appeals, a fur ther appeal may be made to the presi- dent within ten days after decision has been rendered by the district board. The presidents decision will be final. and providing the verdict of the district board is upheld. the po- licemen and firemen selected will be compelled to serve in the army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
SCHOOL OF SHARKS
 AT PLEASURE BEACH
Ten Foot Man Eaters Are Seen Close
 to the Shore.

Sharks of great size have been seen quite often during the past and pres ent week inhabiting the waters close to the shore of Pleasure Beach A man well known veracity, who sum- mers at the resort, has watched them IS they sported within ten yards of the shore.
 The big fish have not only been seen one at a time but very often as many s three or four at a time. The small est one is about eight or nine feet in length and in a very fatted state The largest ones, which must be the parental part of the school are 10 to E feet in length and much stouter than the others. The sharks are be- ieved to be of the variety that have been brought in here lately by smack fishermen. who caught them in their nets in the sound.
 It may be that these sharks are of a harmless variety, but it will be we'll for all bathers along the shores of the sound. and especially those at Pleas ura Beach, where the first have been seen, to be on their guard against man tiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
PROF. BANFIELD ENTERTAINED
 BOYS AT FORT
Norwich Magician Appeared Before
 Hundreds of Soldiers.

The soldiers of Fort Terry are show ing great. enthusiasm in the army Y. M. C. A. The tent erected opposite the Post Exchange is usually full and at night overcrowded- On Sunday last the secretary held three services. two in the tent at 10.30 a. m. and 2 p. m, respectively, and an open air service in the west camp at D. m- the meetings by Rev. M. Mclean Goldie, secretary in charge. and the men joined in the old familiar hymns with a lleartiness to typical of the en- thusiastfc soldier.
 French classes are held from 6.30 D. m.- to S.30 p. m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings each week and Professor Little who has taken this work in hand, has already made con- siderable progress.
 On Wednesday evening Professor w. J. Banfeld gave the men a splendid evenings enjoyment with his en- tertainment of magic and conjuring. The tent could not accommodate the hundreds of soldiers who attended and throughout the whole programme the professor held his audience spell bound and his tricks were heartily applauded.
 The men are looking forward with great interest to the visit on Aug. 6 of Hon Hyacinthe Ringrose of New York, who has kindly consented to come down and address the men that evening. Dr. Ringrose, who has spent considerable time in France. during the war, is not only a distinguished lawyer and author of several books on the war, but also one of the most elo- quent speakers of the present day and all a t Fort Terry will give him the re- ception he deserves.
 An executive committee has been formed with sub- b-committee for sports music, educational tent and religious work so that th ebest interests of the men may be conserved in every pos Sih!P
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
TAF1VIL,LE
L B. Martin Company Closed Until Menday-MuIe Spinners to Play in Rla1tic-Levis- -GIadue Eneaeement

When the heat wave did not show any signs of abating Thursday local people began to become desperate In many cases their despera ton took them in the direction of the river. where over 300 of both sexes sought and found temporary relief from the boiling sun. To add to the discomfit- ure there was an ice cream famine. The dealers depending on New Haven for their ice cream were unable to get any at all. while those who trade nearer home got their cream in a condition which one dealer described as soup" At 7.30 Thursday the J. B. Martin mill closed and the employees were told that they need not come rack until Monday The Ponemah mills closed at 9.15, but they will make en effort to start again tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
COMPENSATION HEARINGS.
Commissioner Makes Award For Eight
 Year Old Daughter of John D. Ryd-

 , Mabel F. Walls of Saybrook was awarded compensation at the rate of S10 a week for 312 weeks by Compen- sation Commissioner Donohue from the New Haven road for the death of her husband. William Howard Walls pairer. was killed while at work in Midway
 Commissioner Donohue also held a hearing on the claim of Evelyn Jo- sepkine RydhOlm of. Norwich eight years old, for compensation from the Shore Line Electric Railway Go. for the death of her father. John D. Ryd- holm. who was electrocuted in Nor wich June 25. The commissioner granted compensation for 312 weeks but will announce the amount later.
 Michael Nomobitch of Fitchville brings claim for compensation from the Palmer Bros. Go. for injuries re- ceived June 12 at the F'itchviIle fac tory of the respondent The injuries consisted of contusions of the left ankle. The question was whether tNe injury was received during the course of employment. Decision was re- served.
 The commissior->,- also heard the claim of Louis Berle of Old Mystic for compensation from the J. W. La throp Co., of Mystic for injuries re- ceived recently. The claimant strained himself while lifting a sharfting and claims he is still disabled. Compen- developed hernia from which he sation was granted at the rate of S11.e9 during disability
 Emma Blackmar appeared before the commissioner claiming compen- sation for the death of her husband. Burchard F. Blacknnar of Woodstock Valley, who was killed June 30 by a falling tree. The question for the commissioner to decide was whSther Q. B. Carpenter or George w Sanp- son oe Eastford was the employer and he reserved decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
Bleach House Closed Until Monday Many Seek Relief from Heat in the Water-Personsls and Notes.

Thursday saw Greeneville still sweltering under. the glare of the heat wave that has had it in it's grip since Monday. The U. s. Finishing com pany shut down at noon, but the help with the exception of the bleach house lad orders to come back today. The bleach house is to be closed until Monday. Not only the small boy but many of his elders almost live in the water either at-the park or in the river nearer home. As usual, there was large crowd from the village at the beach. Even the car crews. who get sll the breeze there is, took off their heat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
Check for Fairgrounds Association
Substantial Amount Contributed by Norwich Division of Ma tional League for Women's Service-Hot Weather h. terferes With Activities at Local Grounds.

The Norwich Fairgrounds Associa- ton is in receipt of check for sub stantial amount from the local division of the National League for Women's Service. The association is doign a great deal of good in the several grounds that are n use in caring for the children and instructing them along lines that will be of service lat CT.
 The hot weather has had it's effect on the playground activities this week. Although there has been a very good
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-03
STATE HEALTH WAS
 GOOD IN JULY.
Cool Weather in Early Summer Kept
 Down lnfantile Paralysis.

The month of July this year pre- sents a notable contrast to July Of last year as regards health conditions. During July, 1917. there were no eases of infantile paralysis in the Ftate, nor were any other cases of sickness of any consequence reported. Last year dur ing the same month infantile paralysis was raging in the state. and Iu one city. notably Waterbury. it reached alarming proportions before it was checked. The state board Of heaIfh cannot account for the contrast except as it may have happened that the cool weather in the early summer kept the disease, which is a hot weather nal ady, from breaking out.