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The daily morning oasis., 1917-12-16
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United States Civil Service
Examination

The United States Civil Ser
vice Commission announces
that a Blacksmith snoneeduca-
tional examination will be held
on January A, 1918 for the pur-
pose of filling a vacancy in the
position of Blacksmith in the
Quartermaster service at No
gales. Arizona.
Application blanks and fur
ther information may be OBJ
tanned from the Local Secretary
Board of Civil Service Examin-
ers, at the immigration Office,
Nogales, Arizona.
The daily morning oasis., 1917-12-16
AMONG THE MINES

i Prescott Courier: E. H. Will
son, of the company operating
1.-THE old Palo Verde copper mine
lin Black canyon district, return
ed yesterday from the camp
and reported that a force of
miners had been placed at work.
IShipping continues from the old
dump to Glendale, and auto
trucks are carrying out over ter
tons each day. The grade is
high to withstand this heavy
eXpense. Mr.. Wilson states
work is to continue during the
Winter, and marketing will be
greater than was anticipated, a
years hauling contract having
been signed up. He also says
other mines in that belt are
developing and the mining out
look it better than in many
years, especially in silver. The
l
Prescott & Phoenix Short Line
survey passes through the coun-
try, but construction is held up
owing to war prices for ma
terial.
Prescott Journal Miner: John
r. McEwen and E. C. Evans,
representing Phoenix parties,
have taken an option on the old
Belcher property in the Big Bug
district, and if the report of the
engineer, (which is now being
made, is satisfactory, the deal
will be completed and active
work on the property begun
about the first of the year. The
Belcher is now owned by Geo.
Domain, who purchased the
mine several years ago, when
lis was sold for taxes. The
property had been owned and
operated by company known
as the Great Belcher Gold &
Silver Company, but owing to
poor management not much
headway was made while the
company controlled the mine.
For a long time prior to the
days when the Great Belcher
Company held the mine, the
Belcher was owned by Maud and
Henry B. Clifford, a couple of
Eastern promoters. AT the
present time, there is large
deposit of rather low-grade gold,
copper and silver ore known to
exist in the Belcher, most of
the rock running about Sc to
81 a ton. During the old days
when the property was first
opened up, much ore which ran
high in gold and silver was
taken out of a surface stope,
but later when the ore turned
into low-grade, the old chlo-
riders could not find any me-
thod of handling the ore which
contained only low values, and
not much work was ever done
on the place. However, with
the introduction of modern me-
thods of metallurgy, the pro-
spective owners believe that a
mill can be erected on the prop
erty and the low-grade be made
to pay on account of the large
amount of it which seems to be
The daily morning oasis., 1917-12-16

If you see a good, strong,
steady, bright, white electric
light, it is ours. ARIZONA GAS
& ELECTRIC COMPANY. adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

monument, this building takes rank
with independence and Congress
halls in Philadelphia, the old City
hall in New York, the Bulfinch State
house in Boston, and other notable
structures of the early days of the
American nation. Such buildings are
the most valued possessions Of COM
munity, and their accidental destruc-
ton would be more widely and more
generally felt than that Of any other
class Of property; the longer they en-
dure the more their value increases.
The first consideration is therefore
to make such changes as will render
the building sound and persmanent in
physical sense, and adapted to mod
ern needs. This means replacing all
floor timbers with steel beams and
supporting the roof and cupola upon
steel trusses. Modern heating and
plumbing are essential, and to supply
space for these features the basement
should be deepened and made disable.
The old staircase should be restored.
and the, whole interior given it's ORR
g1nal appearance as nearly as in con-
slstent with practical considerations. ;"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
NINE. NORDICA

It was twenty-seven years ago to-
night that Nine. Lillian Nordica made
her first appearance in her native
America, singing with Signor Tamag-
no in I'll Trovatore." At that time
she was already a favorite in Eu-
rope, having sung in various operas
in London, Paris, st. Petersburg,
Moscow, Genoa and other cities. Nine
Nordica was born in Pennington, Me-.
and it was as Lillian Norton that she
was known in her girlhood days. Her
grandfather was Camp Meeting
John Allen, preacher noted for his
bitter attacks on the stage, but his
granddaughter did not share that pre-
judice. She began her professional
career with Gilmore's Band, and thus
earned the money to continue her op-
cratic studies in Italy. Early in her
operate career she became the bride
of Frederick Cover, scientist and
electrician, who met his death a few
months later when a balloon in which
he was making electrical experiments
was carried out to sea and collapsed.
Nine Nordica inherited fortune Of
about $250,00O, but returned to- the
stage a few years later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
The SI71ith=MuI.raYCO.
CUARDSMEN WILL
VOTE TODAY ON
TRAINING PLANS

New York, March 29-Te attitude
of the organized militia Of the country
toward universal military service will
be decided today by vote at the clos
ing session Of the National Guard
association. Although representatives
of the National Guard who have
spoken at the convention favored a
retention, at least in some modified
form, Of the present militia system,
opposition to this plan developed to-
day among group Of prominent mill
tary officers headed by Capt. Herbert
T.. Satterlee,. former assistant to the
navy.
There were indications that when
tho question to be presented by the
comittee on resolutions was put to
vote this afternoon or evening some
of the National Guardsmen would adj
vocate the program prepared by the
general staff Of the regular army,
which would do away with the Ma
tional Guard except as state militia
force.
Brig.-Gen. e. Leroy Sweetser Of
Massachusetts, has been elected presf-
dent of the National Guard associa-
ton. Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Stewart
Of Pennsylvania after declining re-
election as president, has been made
president emeritus for life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
POSSIBILITY OF
! STRIKE HERE is
CONCERN To CITY
Fire Commissioners Discuss
Likelihood of Building
Being Held Up.

Following their meeting in the
Court Exchange building last evea-
ing, the fire commissioners discussed
the prospect of the carpenters strike
this spring aud the possibility of delay
in the construction Of proposed new
fire houses. It is the desire of the
commissioners if the serial notes for
new fire houses are allowed, to have
the buildings ready for occupancy by
Sept. 1. An attache of the building
commissioner that the carpenters
mean business and unless their de-
mands for increased wages are grant
ed, the wood workers will go on tsrike
in May. A carpenters strike would
mean that the construction Of the
new houses will be delayed indefi-
nitely, The commissioners looked
over plans for the new houses last
night.
The commissioners had planned to
have all fire apparatus motorized by
Sept. 1. Except for the horses used
to draw the supply wagon, the repair
wagons, and the wagon for the n.y.
drant Inspector, no others will be
In use by the department. In antici'
patton of this arrangement DR.. C. E.
c. Atkins, department veterinary, was
re-engaged by the month instead Of
being reappointed for year. His
salary has been $500 per year. He
will receive a check monthly for
$41.66 until such time as the depart
ment no longer requires his services.
DR.. William H. Curley was re-elect-
ed department surgeon for the year.
John Walters, for 27 years mem
Der of. the department and the Oldest
man in the department in point of
service, was retired on half pay. He
will receive 500 per year, which will
take effect at Z a. m. on April 1. At
present he is i'll at his home, 144
Madison avenue. The commission
ers have delayed his retirement in
order that he might be continued long
enough as an active member to re-
ceive more equitablei pension when
placed on the retired list. His re-
tireTnent takes effect after the in
crease in pay and pensions becomes
operative.
Mr.. Walters has had an honorable
record in the department and might
have advanced to much higher ran
had he desired. He was once named
captain but declined the promotion.
He was born May 6, 1847. He was
appointed call man in the depart
ment May 1, 1890 and a permanent
man, May II, 1890. In February,
1895, he was promoted captain, but
declined the promotion. The same
year he was named driver Of the sup
ply wagon at No. 1 house, a position
he has held ever since. Mr.. Walters
has two sons in the department,
Charles F. Walters, assistant engineer
Of No. 5 company and William P.
Walters, hoseman, with No. COM
pany.
The application of Charles ]. Con-
nors, %, employed on the New Haven
railroad and living at 335 George
street. was received.
James e. Kiley. assistant engineer
OF No. 3 engine company, asked to be
promoted engineer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
HEARING ON OPEN
CAR PETITION SET
FOR 3RD OF April

The Connecticut Co. has petitioned
the public utilities commission for
modification Of an order with refer
ence to the operation Of open cars and
requesting authority to operate a GER
tain number of such cars during GER
tain hours in Bridgeport.
The petition asks for a modification
of open car service order between May
and Nov. Of each year. The service
desired to be rendered by the COM
pany calls for Is cars daily from the
works Of the Remington Arms Co.
plant in Boston avenue and return.
The petition will be heard by the
commission at the capitol Tuesday
morning, April 3, at 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
|PACIFISTS TAKE
STEPS TO BLOCK
US. WAR MOVES

New York, March 29.-Prominent
women in large cities throughout the
county received today from the wo-
mems committee OF the Emergency
Peace federation kilograms urging
them to hold meetings and raise funds
to support the peace demonstration to
be held in Washington at the opening
OF congress on April 2. .sThe women
Of America said the messages, "can
and must keep America out Of war at
all costs"
Tue peace federation has begun a
campaign to raise 100000 for propa-
ganda. Ten thousand dollars was
spent for page advertisements which
appeared this morning in the New
York newspapers.
The pacif1cists, especially the wo-
men, have stationed missionaries at
the army and navy recruiting places.
who urge young men not to enlist.
Two of these speakers were rescued
by the police yesterday from an angry
crowd.
| The board Of education, 1t was an
nounced today, has refused to promote
to q larger school a principal who was
charged with uttering pacifcist senti-
ments and refusing to sign a. declara-
ton OF loyalty to the government. The
state legislature has before it a bill
which would compel all school teach
ers who are not already citizens Of the
United States to sign declaration OF
allegiance or to take out their first
citizenship papers.
Mayor Mitchell has asked that on the
day congress convenes the children Of
the city assemble in their school build.
lngs, salute the flag, sing patriotic
songs and adopt resolutions of loyalty,
A similar movement is on foot in other
cities of the state
Thirty-f1ve soldiers from Fort Ham
ilton have applied for citizenship. A
number of them have been in the
army for years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
Temporary Officers
For Home, Guard Named

Hartford, March 29-Temporary
officers for 10 units of the Connecticut
home guard have been appointed in
seven towns by the state military
emergency board. Other appoint
ments will follow as soon as arrange
mer,ts are made. Among the ap-
pointments are the following:
New Britain, Co. l., captain, Samuel
E. Magson.
Bristol. Co. 1, captain, Ernest E.
Merrill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
BAR POACH|NC
ON HYDRAULIC
co. PROPERTY
Favorable Report ON Bill to
Prohibit Destruction OF
Fish and Game.
Especial to The Farmer.


Hartford, March 29-Representa-
tives of the Bridgeport Hydraulic co.
appeared before the committee on
fish and game Tuesday afternoon In
favor of a bill that would prohibit
fishing and hunting in or upon waters
or land of the Bridgeport Hydraulic
CO. The committee was informed
that poachers were continually tres
passing on the property of the COM
pany for hunting purposes and that II
was impossible to convict these men.
The company wants the legislature TO
make it violation of the state law 70
trespass on it's property and SHOOT the
pheasants and quail that are raised
by the company, unless the hunter
has a permit from the company.
A. E. Lavery, secretary of the COM
pany, said today that in order to main
tain the purity Of the water in its
reservoirs, the company had stocked
them with certain fish which keep
down certain growths and bacteria
which otherwise would pollute the
water.
On the eastern slope of the Hem
lock reservoir preserve number OF
pheasants, mallard and quail were
liberated about a year ago and one
Of the keepers of the preserve who
understands the propagation of these
game birds has been placed in charge
Of that section.
Secretary Lavery said today that
the Hydraulic company is not trying
to establish game preserve but that
the knowledge that game and fish
may be found on the company's reser-
vations, which comprise some 10000
acres, brings out many undesirable
characters. These men go the limit
on hunting and fishing and destroy
anything which comes in their way.
The company intends to establish a
mounted patrol shortly and it is asked
that these officers be clothed with
authority to arrest those who poach
without permits to make poaching an
offense, instead Of charging the Of
tenders with trespass.
Officials of the water company say
that about rs per cent of the fish and
game has already disappeared from
Connecticut. If the company's reser-
vations are protected the fish and
game may in a large measure be re-
stored in this section of the state. 1t
will be impossible and it is not intend
ed to keep the fish and game so pro-
pagated, within the company's streams
and woods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
A LAME BACK

is quickly relieved by applying a
CYRUS PLASTER. This plaster re-
lieves backache, caused either bv kid
ney troubles or a cold settled in the
back. 1t Las proven itself a specific In
such diseases as sciatica and lumbago,
which rarely yield to internal treat
ment. We claim this plaster better
than any other kind made-it COM
bines the curative properties of all the
we'll known kinds. If you don't find It
better we refund the money. For
sale only q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
BRITISH OFFICER SUICIDES.

Allentown. Pa, March 29-William
j. Morris. proof commissioner for the
British government in the United
States and Canada, comitted suicide
yesterday in the Office building of the
Bethlehem Steel Co. by shooting. Nor
ris arrived in South Bethlehem yes
terday after visiting the munition
plants in Canada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
STATE JEWELLERS MEET.

New Haven, March 29-The fourth
annual convention Of the Retail
jewelers. association Of the state was
held here today, reports presented and
officers for the ensuing year chosen.
An address on European conditions
and their relation to the United States
was delivered by Col. Charles Rige-
low.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
STRATF0RD
Especial to The Farmer.)

especial TO line FaTIueT.)
Stratford, March pa warrant has
been issued for the arrest of Leslie
Brown, colored, a driver in the employ
of the Stratford Coal Co., charged with
stealing ton Of coal and selling it to
a family living on Avenue D, Avon
park section. The load Of coal was
destined for the Baird Machine Co.
Complaint was made to Prosecuting
Attorney ivan L. Morehouse yesterday
by John Albert. manager Of the coal
company.
The funeral Of Arthur G.. Peeso, aged
six years, who was drowned Monday
near his home, Earle street, was held
from the bereaved residence at $50
O'Clock this morning and a half hour
later from st. James R. c. church
where a high mass was offered up for
the repose of his soul by Rev. Michael
j. O'Connor. Many sorrowing rela-
tives and friends were in attendance.
Mrs. Mollie Daily Ogren played the or
gan and sang the responses. Burial
avs In st. MichaePs cemetery.
Announcement of the marriage Of
Miss Surrissa A. Harris, aged 81 years,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Har-
rfs Of Bridgeport, and Mr.. George A.
Yates, aged "a years, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Yates Of Stratford, which
took place Friday, March %, at Mys-
tic, Conn, was made today. Rev.
Welcome E. Bates, of Mystic, per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. Yates is
chauffeur employed in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

When they get all rugged up with
short skirts. white stockings, and
black boots, many Of our modest and
shrinking girl friends come down
town with calm confidence that no
one is going to notice them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
Charles E. Russell, Noted
Socialist, Will Stand
BY President Wilson

New York. March 29--The mayors
committee on national defense an
nounced today that Charles Edward
Russell, formerly a candidate for gov
ernor of New York on the socialist
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
CHINA RECOGNIZES
RUSS GOVERNMENT

Picking, March 29.-The Chinese gov
eminent has recognized the new gov
eminent of Russia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

The Williamsburg division of the
Chicago & Northern Michigan r. r.
a branch Of the Pere Marquette. was
sold at public auction for $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

The Manchuria, the second armed
American liner to sail for a British
port since Germany's submarine de-
cree OF January 80 has safely arrived
at her destination
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
ticket, had asked to have his name

TICKET, mad asked TO nave MS name
signed to the declaration circulated by
the committee supporting the presi-
dent in the protection of American
rights. Mr.. Russell is one Of the
eight leading socialists who recently
issued a statement favoring firm ac-
ton by, the United States in the pres
ent crisis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

ET1enOS or Mrs. FREDERICK Blake OF
303 Pembroke street will be grieved
to learn that she underwent serious
operation at the Bridgeport hospital
Monday. Her condition Is favorable
A son, Charles Walter Findlay, Jr.,
has been born to Rev. and Mrs
Charles Walter Findlay Of 1913 Beech
wood avenue, at the home Of Mrs
Findlay's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. D
Plumb, 412 Stratford avenue. Mr..
Findlay is assistant at st. John s
Episcopal church.
Miss Marion P. Gibney, daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. Virgil P. Gibney of
Waldemere avenue, and New York.
and DR.. David c. Patterson Of this
city. will be married on April %, in
the Church Of the Incarnation in New
York. Miss GIbney Is exceptionally
popular in society circles of this city
where she has resided part of. each
year. DIR. Patterson is the son of
w. E. Patterson Of New London. An.
nouncement OF the engagement was
made in August.
Among the young men returning to
this city from Lehigh University for
the spring holidays are Harland
Shannon, son of Deputy Collector Of
Port and Mrs. John M Shannon OF
$50 North avenue; Phillip Hammond,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Hammond.
and Beeton Lauder, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Gledhill Of So Sherwood
avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
s 55ss M &aS ST. DLLONS 59s . g. Sit
Hartford Paris
Wholesale and Retail Leading Milliners.
EASTER MILLINERY.

The Best $500 to $500 Millinery in Bridgeport.
Reproductions and adaptations of the new Hats
from Paris from Georgette, Reboux, Lewis and
other mOdistes of note made an effort this season
to create the lOveliest hats with which to crown
far women and they also succeeded in making a
radical change in styles.
Every new Paris style is represented in this
magnificent collection.
with more than 1000 Trimmed Hats here to
choose from selection is made easy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

CORTEZ & ROCKWELL, Plumb
ng and Heating, jobbing a speciality.
1851 Main and Hillside avenues
Phone $751; BIO *tf
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-28
LATN-AMERICANS TO
DISCUSS WORLD WAR

ME.NICO CITY. June o7.--A Latin
Amcrlcun diplomat who is one Of tn"
mlnStcrs TO Mexico. said last night that
all Latin. American countries cXCcp.
cuba and Panama had accepted the IN
Nitation OF Argentine for congress uI
Latin american ma tunS ;tt BucnoS Aires
at which the stand Of LATINA America IN
the world conflict will bc determined.
and at which will he discussed how best
peace can he brouSh! about.
The diplomat says that tho invitation
month aSc. and that Mexico had acrcp;-
cd. The time for holding The congress.
he said. was unGX"d, but urgent cffor:S
arc being made to hold il in The im:n-
diate future. 1t Is understood here thn:
n. fact that the congress w"Gld in
clTde only l.a:in-ArericRn countries in
stead or tho whole western hemisnh"r".
had been widely discussed by the Snu;h
and Central American newspapers in
View OF the United States entry into
tho war. Eo:ne holding that Il rnuSreIs
w1tSoH; thn United states was innu;-
eat. ot!iera declaring iHat i.atin-AmcricS
saoHid take its own course, regardless
"a ,be attitude Of tho United S;nt~s.
W1dc d!scLaa.oa continues c""r Nh"
6eSl aya'ion by tho newSpspar FL Uni
coarse so- NerIco wa. IL hrnak r-;A .
tions With Germany. Fl GrivorssI a.
s.rts that the propaganda rcnree-n"S tn,
real opinion cr thinking M-Ti:anS. IT
Democratic att1c,;s tho proT'nsal as ~
patriotic In view. Of IN" Fact thar th1
government has declared n motley oF
strict neutrality and Describes ~" ho".
-ors facing Mexican soldiers Shouli ~"
latter be sent To European countries.