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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
HORSE THIEF ARRESTED

Joseph Po1ise of 142 Hailet street,
was arrested last night and turned
over to New Haven authorities on a
charge of horse theft. The theft oc-
CURED about a year ago in that city
and the animal was recovered a short
time age on a farm owned by Poliso's
brother -iniaw. The latter said the
horse had been brought to the farm
by Poiiso.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
ORLANDO b. OSBORN

Following a lengthy illness, Orian-
do Banks Osborn died this morning at
the family residence, Easton: Mr.. Os-
born was SO years of age and
was one of Easton's widely
known residents. He lived in
that town all his life. For
years he was engaged in the farming
business. Besides has wife, Edith, he
is survived by two brothers. DR. George
w. Osborn of this city and David
Franklin Osborn of Easton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10

city, died this morning at the family
residence, "a Gilmore street, follow
ing a protracted illness. Mr. Be-
linsky was widely known in this city
and was for years .1evout communi-
cant Of st. MichaeYs -Archangel r. G.
Polish church, Sterling street. He
was a member of st. Stanislaus So
icety connected with st. MichaelsB
church and a charter member Of
Kosciuszko osciety Two daughters
Mrs. Frank Barta and Mrs Mary
Briske. and two sons, John ana
Frank, all Of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
CHARLES e. BEARDsLEY.

Many relatives and friends attend
ed the funeral Of Charles b. Boards
ley, held from the residence Of his
sister, Mrs. Margaret De Lacour, Is s.
King street, .Stratford. this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. Robert c..
Whitehead, pastor OF the stra4ford
Congregational church. conducted
the funeral services The floral ems
blenns were many and beautiful. The
pail bearers were NJ. b. Butler OF
Bridgeport. Samuel Dickinson OF
Stafford, Henry G. Purdy, Robsrt
Chatfleld. Irving Peck and lJames
Miles. all Of Derby. Burial was IN
Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
First Root-Hart Encountef.

On Nov, 10. 1902. Is years ago to-
day. Jack Root defeated Marvin Fart
in six rounds at Chicagos This was
the first meeting of the pair whe were
afterwards to figure in bout which
was to create endless disouaaion,
Root. a Bohemian by birth. i've feet
10 inches toll. and Hart. Kentuck-
ian standing nearly six feet, were
then naiddieweights but both later
outsrew that division. When Jeffr3es
decided to retire from the ring and
relinauish the heavyweight title in
1905, Root and Hart both laid claim
to the vacant henor. They were
matched to fight in Reno, Nav. in
July 1,a65. and this time Hart was
the victor: He Knocked Rect ont IN
the twelfth round. and ,Jeffries. wha.
was present in the capacity Of referee
awarded the title to the victor. The
sporting world refused to accept
Hart as champion declaring that
Jeffries had no right to give away
his title, and that championship
could only be won by hghting for II.
In the subsequent conflicts Tonany
sRurHs proved to be the best OF the
white eentenders, and he was gems
orally accorded the rank Of cham
pieR until Jack Johnson defeated him
in Australia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
OBITUARY
MARTHA BROWN.

Funeral services for Martha, wife
of Julian Leroy Brown, of Shelbourne
Falls, Mass, were held this afternoon
at 1880 o'clock at the Read Memorial
chapel, Rev. William Horace Day,
pastor of the United Congregational
church, officiated Burial was in
Mountain Grnva Cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10

As matter of conservation, food
offered to passengers travelling On
steamships is to be cut. down,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
AfAFrHEW BEIdNsKY.

Matthew Belinsky, aged SO years,
and the oldest Polish resident in this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10

Another tinae the anti Taaasnany
crowd will perhaps reflect that yoq
can't beat cut In three weeks . ereU&
that is working all the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
sss Nam = DILLONS f sa rs. s. s, ST
Hartford Paris
Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners
WHY YOU SHOULD TRADE AT DILLON'S

There is sound why this store offers practi-
cay unlimited varieties in Millinery from which to choose
Ir Untrimmed Hats, Trimmed Tailored Trimmed
Dress Hats Trimmings, etc. matchlessly large selections
OF desirable goods continually maintained. Pur
chasing for five large stores at time offer
customers financial advantages not obtanabe elsewhere
We buy in such large quantities that enabled
to retail goods at wholesale prices
We are also offering special values in Reliable Fur
Scarfs and Muffs
Every price to suit every purse from So to $75.
TT ALWAYS PAYS TO TRADE AT DIILON's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-11-10
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
ITALY'S URGENT NEEDS
RELATED To OFFICIALS
Latest War Mission Here Busy Arans-
ing New War Plans

Shipping and transportation problems
were the chief questions considered yes-
terday at conferences between members
OF the Italian war mission and high Of
hcials of the United States government.
ltaly's urgent need for coal, steel and
materials sorely wanted for use in con-
struction OF railway equipment, was ex-
planned by the Italian ENJOYS, and the
way was made clear to meet these de-
manos as speedily as possible
. The italian mission spent n busy day
unbroken by social engagements except
for the dinner given last might nv sec
retAry OF state Lansing in honor Of the
visitors. The italian Embassy last night
mace PUBLIC kilograms exchanged be-
tween PRESIDENT Poincare Of France and
King victor Emmanuel OF Italy. Presi-
dent Poincare's message TO the King
read:
The French nation learns will great
JOY OF the extraordinary success of the
Valorous Italian army and is happy to
send your majesty new assurances OF our
profound friendship and friendly con-
gratulations." King Victor EmmanueI's
reply was as follows.
Received your telegram regarding the
success OF the italian soldiers fighting
this arduous war. for the common cause.
Our army has united its triumphs to the
trlumphs or It's glorious companions of
france. thank you. Mr.. President for
your expressions, and am happy to re-
new the assurances Of my cordial friend
ship"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
MEMORIAL CONCERT
DELIGHTED HEARERS
Miss Garrison and Mr.. Granger Have
Large Audience.

Miss Mabel Garrison. soprano, and
Percy Granger, the Australian pianist
and composer, were co-artists in a Joint
recital at Polls Theater yesterday aft
ernoon for the benefit of the George
Washington Memorial Building.
Miss Garrison delighted the audience
Mr. Granger was at his best in Liszts
Hungarian Rhapsody. No. ?. He re-
sponded TO an encore with an Irish Jig OF
his own arrangement.
George Siemonn. accompanist for Miss
Garrison. composed two of the numbers
OF her program.
The patronesses were Mrs. Thomas r.
Marshall. Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs. Rob-
ert Lansing, Mrs. Newton D. Baker. Mrs.
Thomas Gregory, Mrs. Albert s. Burle-
son, Mrs. David F. Houston, Mrs VIII
liam c. Redfeld. Miss Agnes Hart VIII
son, Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry Mrs. Sam
uel Winslow, Mrs. Samuel McChord.
Mrs. Breckenridge Long, Mrs. Dimock.
Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Mrs. George
Vanderbilt. Mrs. Robert NJ. Thompson,
Mrs. Medil Mccormick and Mrs Mar
shall Field.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
BANKERS ADVANCE
LIBERTY LOAN QUOTA
Now Certain District Residents Will
Subscribe More Than Exnected.

With the campaign of oratory and pub
hcity for the liberty loan launched yes
terday, the committee of local bankers,
which Is pushing the drive for Washing
toms subscription, set mark OF $780,
600 In excess of the Districts quota as q
goal to be reached.
The cooperation Of local business
houses, which have agreed to sell bonds
70 thelr employees on the installment plan,
taking out a fixed amount weekly from
lhe salary envelopes. is expected to boost
the subscriptions at least sl.OO0,0o0, most
CT which will be taken by wage-earpers.
Last night at the Belasco and Polfs
theaters speeches were made between the
acts by Charles F. Nesbit, superintendent
Of insurance Of the District, and by next
week these curtain speeches will be
feature OF the performances at all Of the
principal theaters. In addition 1t IL
planned to reach thousands more by an
appeal on the moving screens.
The address OF John Poole before the
postoftice employees on Thursday met such
hearty response that shortly before last
midnight the chairman of the bankers
committee went to the city postoffice and
addressed the night employees upon the
same subject, with every indication his
advice will be reflected in Increased sub
scriptiona today.
The announcement of Banker Jacob
Schif, Of New York, that within a short
time the liberty bonds will be sold at a
premium caused hundreds to invest yes
terday.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
WILSON WILL GREET
FIGHTERS OF SOUTH
President Accepts Invitation for Con-
federate Veterans Runion.

President Wilson has accepted the in
vitation OF the board of directors Of the
Confederate Veterans reunion to attend
the opening session OF the reunion in
the Arcade on June s.
Col Robert n. Harper, chairman OF
the committee stated last night that the
invitation to review the parade had been
ofhctally accepted by the President.
Fifteen tents OF all sizes are being
erected on the Plaza between New Jersey
avenue and and B streets for use of
the veterans. One particularly large tent.
20 by 200 feet, is being erected The bulk
OF the tents to be used for the reunion
will not be raised until few days be-
fore the arrival OF the veterans.
The r. G. Davis Construction Company
has been awarded the contract for build
ing the mess kitchen, which is expected
to take care of 5000 men. The govern
ment has agreed to furnish sufficient
blankets for use in the tents. The hous-
ing committee is not taking any chances
on the health of the aged veterans. and
there being no guarantee of hot weather
the blankets will not be amiss.
Every possible means to obtain houses
in preference to tents has been exhausted
by the housing committee, and It is as
last resort that tents are being erected
Headquarters OF the naval division Of
the veterans have been established at the
G street Y NJ. c. A. Admiral A o.
Wright, OF Jacksonville, Fla. commander
OF the Confederate Naval Veterans, ar
ranged yesterday at the opening OF the
headquarters to have a Confederate flag
hoisted over the building.
The finance committee OF the reunion
still needs $4,000 to defray expenses, and
Is working night and day to gather in
the needed funds. Appeals for funds are
being made on every hand.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
AGENCY
WILL HONOR employees

employees OF the George Batten Com
pany, OF New York, called to the colors,
VIII De gwen rousing send-off by their
fellow employees today and at the same
time officials OF the advertising agency
will announce plan whereby all Of
their employees can express their patriot
ism by subscriptions to the liberty loan.
The company has taken several hum
dred liberty bonds and they will permit
employees TO subscribe for one or more
of them upon payment OF a small sum
and the balance in weekly payments.
The executives OF the company have
subscribed heavily. and Il is expected that
after the subscriptions have closed every
employe of the agency VIII be listed for
at least one bond.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
GOMPERS WOULD make
FLUNKIES GO TO WORK
President of A. F. of L. Urges Abolish
ment of Wallets.

Let the fiunkies, Wallets and all unnec-
essary seryitors do the work, says Sam
Uel Gompers. in the June American Fed
erationist.
Scarcity of labor Is the explanation
given for all manner of projects and
changes" Mr.. Gompers says Every
employer who cannot Immediately find
a person to do a particular kind OF work.
even that OF moving furniture. at once
raises q howl, scarcity of labor
''One Of the first steps in organizing
for efficient production is TO abolish the
iunkies and valets Too many who might
give productive service are engaged in
useless labor that might better be dis
pensed with. Instead of funkies, Wallets
and servitoTs to do for able bodied per-
sons what they ought to do for them
selves, let us have a nation every one
Of whom shall be Independent. self-re-
spectinB persons engaged in productive
work
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
DROWNED In GEORGIA;
PROBABLY LIVED HERE

Albany, Ca. May 25.-J. F. Hunter, an
engineer Of Washington, D. C. in the
government employ. was drowned here
this afternoon while swimming in the
river. His body has not yet been re-
covered.
Last, night the only information that
could be obtained here was to the effect
that in 1913 a ]. F. Hunter. a geological
engineer. lived at the Y. NJ. G. A, leav-
ing in December. 1913. On the card for
application for membership he gave his
age as =. home. Washington. and occu-
patton as geologist and engineer.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
WILL RECEIVE DEGREES
In MILITARY UNIFORMS

For the first time since the civil war,
many OF the students who receive degrees
at Georgetown University this year will
appear in army and navy uniforms in
stead OF in cap and gown.
The gayety which has marked previous
commencement exercises will be missing.
Exercises will be solemn and impressive.
Rev Alphonsus J. Donlon, president of
the University viii deliver the bacca-
laureate address in Holy Trinity Church.
Georgetown, Sunday, June TO- at IL o'clock.
Secretary OF War Baker will be the
principal speaker at the graduation eX-
ercises to be held the following day in
front Of Healy Hall at 4 p. m. Degrees
will be conferred by Father Donlon.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
PERFECT LADY BURGLAR
BREAKS" STUDIO HALL

For the second time this week a
burglar" broke into the Studio Hall
on Connecticut avenue northwest. And
for the second time this week the burg
lar proved to he a perfect lady" and
did not "lift' anything. The burglar
IN the play Of the same name at Studio
Hall last night was a mother in disguise
who broke" into a boys home to see
her little son. Miss Dorothy Macon took
the part OF nurse
lnGham Mack, the juvenile actor. who
played the part OF the inmate OF the
boys home. Is one OF the youngest ac-
tors ever seen in drama in this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
COLLECTIONS NET
$500 FOR SETTLEMENTS

HOUSEWIVES OF Washington gave waste
material enough to realize $500 for the
Washington Settlement Houses. The
settlements thank the public for its gen
erous support and the spirit OF friend
illness exhibited on every hand.
In the distribution of bags and collec-
ton of waste. some Washington homes
were missed because of unavoidable con-
ditions. There will be no further collec-
ton of bags, and those having waste
that was not collected. are requested not
to hold II further
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
WANTS FARM ARMY.

An agricultural army to work the pub
lie lands is proposed by Senator James
Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois. He would
include in his measure all those disquali-
fed for any reason to serve in the army
or navy. He figures that 10000 men
would be available the first year and
10000 the next. The Interior and Agri-
cultural departments would allot the
lands to be worked and the products
would be for the benefit of the country
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26

S. A, who will receive the degree Of
master Of science; Arthur z. Dowell. Jr..
and CIaudius II. NJ Roberts, who viii
receive degrees OF bachelor OF science.
Lieut. Gorrell has already reported for
duty and will not be able 20 attend the
graduation exercises. Mr.. Dowel has
begun the intensive course In naval ar
chitecture at the institution. while Mr..
Roberts is caring for student military
registrations.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
No Age Limit for Swimmer.

There is no age limit for patrons OF the
municipal swimming pools. F. J. Brun-
ner director OF swimming. announced
yesterday. Mr.. Brunner said he wished
TO correct previous statements OF limita-
tions.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-26
Boston Through Day Train,

Colonial Express via Hell Gate Bridge Route
Serves Bridgeport. New Haven. Hartford Spring
fed, New London. kingston Providence, Etc
Pennsylvania r. r. and y. Y. n. II. & H. r. R
Leaves Washington SIS a. m.-AdT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

IL looked like pink silk dancing pettcoat
under a gray chiffon skirt Did you ever
eat at table under great big tree look
ing out on the water? You know you eat
different You eat slow and you think OF
the things you love- the things you have
read about and Of what you would ike to
be. The toast seems crlsper and the coffee
tastes better, and you forget the rotten
crowd and old New York and the hot dry
streets and the Chllds's restaurants and the
dance halls and the whole bum world Then
our evenings are so happy We row around
the lake and afterward come home and
water the flowers We must pump the water
from the pump in the kitchen and carry II
in pals. [ had one side of the lawn ana
Mrs Smith had tho other side, and last
night my flowers took fifteen pals. II makes
my back ache, and the pump coughs as IL
II had the T. B. but the flowers arc so
pretty and they look so happy and SO oid-
10 ghoncd in the big green tubs that ] am
Wiling to do anything for them. Mrs. Smith
has learnt me their names. There are pam
glos with purple and yellow faces ana
proud rcd dahlas and China astOrs and
hollyhOCks against the wall. and fox all
mixed together in a way that shows, as Mrs
Smith says, that there is no social stand
ing in the country. There are some poor
tea roses that by mistake got planted In
bed of mcrrigolds, and they are not doing
very well and act unhappy. Each morning
p
ish green worms that always crawl back
in the night, although ! throw them over
the fence
Then when all the chores" as Mrs.
Smith calls them, are done we shut the
boathuu8c door and set on the veranda and
watch the moon as It goes down over the
tree Tops II shines 80 beautiful through
the pine trees at the edge Of the lake. Every
one is quiet Even the babies snuggle down
in our arms and stop their chattering There
are two great tolds that live under the front
vcranda, who come out on the walk and look
at each other as only toads in love can look,
and there rs a cricket in the tree down by
the lake that calls TO a lady cricket who
lives over by the icehoUse.
She answered lovingly for two evenings,
but | guess now she is gone, and he sets
in his lonely tree. and calls and calls, and
no soft-voiced cricket says, Yes, dear
There is a loud-voiced cricket that sets
near the boathouse door, and says, Come
to me. come TO me-" and l fear my lady
cricket has gone to him.
Then we take our little lamps and go
to bed and / have the baby near me IL
want to speak TO him. | use TO have
to read TIL / couldn't keep my eyes open
any longer, but now sleep seems to come to
me Just like a friend Some way feel that
this is the right life, and If I only could
live 1t long enough, l might become a
woman after all. NAN.
Copyright All rights roserved)
CONTINUED MONDAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
STRANGE ADVENTURES
OF BILLY BUMPUS
THE REPLY
BY Farmer Smith

How am I going to reply TO the invita-
tlon?" asked Billy Bumpus just after he
had devoured it,
I'm ashamed Of my--my-husband
and my hero The idea Of eating your in
vitation 20
I'm n hero and I was hungry. Besides,
/ may be able to answer it all the better
when-when-Pve eaten IT,"
Come. come No joking. Let's send a
reply now" Mrs, Bumpus sat down by the
light
you write Tiny dear" said Billy
meeky.
Mrs. Bumpus began
MIR. jeremiah Goat, Chairman.
Mr.. Billy Bumpus hereby appoints Fri
day the 13th--"
Here that's bad luck--T don't want any
Friday In mine" put in Billy.
Mrs. Bumpus began all over again and
added:
SATURDAY the 14th, at p. m. as the
day to be observed as Billy Bumpus Day
in Goatville, and trusts this will meet with
your committees approval.
(Signed) -"
Mrs Bumpus put the pen in Billy's hand
and went out into the lSitchen--she thought
she smelled something burning She was
gone longer than she expected and when
she returned Billy and the reply were
gone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
PATRIOTS PLEDGE
HELP TO NATION IN WAR
They Will Cooperate in Herbert C.
Hoover's Food Plans and
Other Activities

WASHINGTON. June 2. - Patriotic
women from eastern and southern States
pledged themselves to cooperate with
the womens committee of the Council Of
National Defense to develop plans for the
coordination Of womens wartime activi-
ties; to cooperate with Herbert C. Hoover
In his food plans; TO take up the question
Of the welfare Of women and children in
wartime to assist in providing recreation
facilities for the soldiers OF the mobliza
ton camps, and to strive for the mainte-
nance Of the health and interests Of women
and children in industry.
DIR. Anna Howard Shaw of MARYLAND
chairman of the committee, presided other
members present being Miss Ida M Har-
bell, OF New York Mrs Johiah Evans
Cowles, Of Los Angeles, and Miss Maude
Wetmore, of Rhode Island.
state representatives present were. Var
mont, Mrs o. c. Ashton, Rutland Massa-
chusetts, Mrs, Nathaniel Thayer Lancaster:
Delaware Mrs. A, ID. Warren, Wilmington
Rhode Island; Mrs. Rush Sturgis. Fast
Greenwich Maryland, Mrs. Edward shoe
maker, Baltimore New York, Mrs. William
Grant Brown New York city; Pennsylyania
Mrs. j. Willis Martin, PHILADELPHIA: viz
glnia, Mrs B B, Mumford, Richmond West
virginia, Mrs. j. G.. Cochrane, ParkersblIre
Ohio, Mrs. George Zimmerman Fremont
North Carolina, Mrs. Eugene Reilly Char
lotte; New Jersey Mrs. E. w Hewitt: Dis
trict OF Columbia, Mrs. William Hltz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

ating, all-healing out-of-doors is ready to
greet you with smile and to bestow such
Incompatible gifts of health and Joy and
eilciency as will open a new era in your
life
Learn TO walk. Don't ride unless you
must Don't miss chance for a hike"
Make an opportunity.
Get nature book and study the birds.
the bugs, the trees the fowers-aIl the
live things in the fields and the woods.
Watch nature at work Note what the
rushing river does--how 1t builds and de-
stroys Study the winds and the clouds
the hills and gullies, the swamps and
marshes. Explore the fence corners Peep
into thickets and under stones and logs
Note the order in which the trees and
shrubs leaf out and the flowers blossom
Pry into natures secret places and get ac-
quainted with your environment
Get Interested in the great outside world
Get acquainted with nature with the
Mother Earth from which we sprang and
the teemng life that the advent of spring
has awakened all about us.
Get the outdoor habit Begin now!