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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
CAST BUILDINGS
OBTAIN POLICIES
FOR WAR DAMAGES
Bombardment Risks On
Buildings In New York,
Boston and Other Places

Belief Of property owners in Allan
tic coast ports in urgent need Of pro-
lection against invasion by an over
seas enemy was indicated today from
reports Of insurance brokers, who adj
mitted they had UNDERWATER several
million dollars worth of war risks
through Lloyd's on banks, warehouses
and public buildings.
The Central Trust Company, New
York, the Edison power station in JBos-
ton and three large warehouses in
Philadelphia have taken out policies
to insure their property from damage
by explosion, invasion, Instruction,
riot, civil war and commotion by a
usurping power"
Lloyd's will continue to control war
insurance Of this kind in New York
and Pennsylvania unless state consti-
tutions are amended to permit fire in
surance companies to assume the war
risk. Massachusetts, is the only nearby
state that permits her fire Insurance
companies to incur liabilities Of this
nature.
Ware house owners and munitions
makers have been taking out policies
ever since the German note Of Febru-
airy IT, said H. P. Marshall, manager
of Wilcox, Peck. Brown & Crosby, in.
surance brokers, Of South, William
street, today.
1.-THE largest amount underwritten
that has been brought to my attention
was 100000 on a large downtown Of.
flee building. The rate now is ex.
tremely low. only slightly in excess OF
the ordinary fire insurance rates. OF
course, in the event Of hostilities, the
percentage is expected to increase
Several owners Of large office build
ings here yesterday applied to local in.
suratnce companies for amended poll.
cies to cover war risks Of all kinds
They were informed that state laws
did not permit this, and were advised
to apply to the agents of Lloyd's.
| The low premium rate charged by
Lloyd's indicates, insurance expert,
say. that the big English firm con,
siders the Possibilities of a lombard.
ment of New York extremely remote
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
LIEN IMAM CALUMET
thousands Have Discovered DR.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive T.Slets-the su
stitute for calomel-are mild but SUI
laxative, and their effect on the liver
almost instantaneous. They are the RI
suit of DR.. Edwards determination ns
to treat liver and bowel complaints Wit
,alo1nel. His efforts to Danish it broug
ut these little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do t
ood that calome1 does, but have no b.
ter effects. They don't injure
tn like strong liquids or Gallon
~ take hold of the trouble !!
KY correct it. Why cure the Il
lie expense of the teeth? Gallon
letimes plays havoc with the gti
do strong liquids. It is best not
]. calome1, but to let DR. Edwar
re Tablets take its place.
lost headaches, dizziness" and II
: feeling come from constipation a,
sordered liver. Take DR.: Edwar
e Tablets when you feel doggy a
avy." Note how they "clear" cloud
in and how they "perk up" the So
;Oc and Csc a box. All drugg'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
TO Rank In Honors
With Fighting Army

At this time of crisis in the affairs
Of the nation particular emphasis 10
laid on the statement Of the Naval
Consulting Board Of the United States
that In war as now waged the INDUS
trial force has become quite as I'M
portant as the fighting army.
This is cheering news to g large
number Of patriotic Americans OF
military age who are unable to pass
the army surgeons test OF physical
fitness to take the field. but want to
help in the coountry's defense In the
event Of hostflides.
skilled mechanics in all lines OF
production work must be kept from
enlistment in the Army, and must be
retained III the factories, mills and
mines for the production OF NUM-
tons"
So reads clause G under the caption
sPossible Future Arrangements on
the industrial inventory blanks sent
out to the manufacturers and produ-
GERS Of the United States by the ma
val consulting board OF which Thorn
as A. Edison is chairman.
More than $4,000 of these indus
trial inventories containing confden-
tial. patriotic and non-partisan infor-
nation for the secret use OF the army
and navy have been filed with the
Government authorities.
The War in Europe has demon
strated that 1t takes five work1hen al
home to maintain one soldier in the
field. So FAR as known powerful
army Of skilled mechanics has al
ready been enrolled in the Industrial
Reserve. Employers, it Is said, were
of one mind in going on record In ia.
vor Of enrolling their skilled work.
men in this Industrial Reserve.
The Naval Board made plain tina
1t il proposed that a button" or 9th
err distinguishing mark will be sup
piled by the Government In the even
of war to skilled workmen enrolled II
the industrial reserve, and such enroll
ment will be considered to carry will
1t honors equal to enrolment in tn
fighting army"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
HOW FAMOUS
STATESMEN COT
THEIR START

David Lloyd George was reared by
his uncle, cobbler, and was inspired
to study law by desire to redress the
wrongs Of the humble people among
whom he spent his youth.
Raymond Poincare, president OF
France, first made a name for himself
as a lawyer, and was a leading legal
light before he became prominent in
politics.
Artistide BRAND, French prime min
lister, began his career as a writer for
The People, an anarchist publication,
later joining the staff Of The Lantern,
an anti-religious journal, and then
Joined with the late Jean Jaures in
establishing the socialist paper, HUI
mainly.
President Wilson, after leaving COL
iege, hung out his single as a lawyer
in Atlanta, but had few clients and
soon abandoned the legal profession to
become professor Of history and poll
teal economy at Bryn Mawr, a college
for young women.
Sir Robert Laird Borden, the Cana
dian prime minister, was IN his youth
q school teacher in New Jersey, but
returned to Nova Scotia, his native
province, to take UP the practice Of
law.
Sir Albert Stanley, British minister
Of commerce. got his start in a car
barn in Dertoit, his job being to count
the money brought in by conductors,
and his working hours from 1880 to
10.
Lord Davenport, the British food
controller, earned his first money as
a delivery boy for a tea concern, and
later gained wealth by establishing a
chain Of grocery stores.
DR.. Won Bethmann Ho1lweg, Ger
many's imperial chancellor, is the des-
cendant Of Jewish banker whose
daughter married into the noble Prus-
sian family of Hollweg, and from his
youth was dedicated to the service of
the Hohenzollerns.
Arthur Zimmerman who succeeded
Won Jagow as German foreign minis
ter, is Of middle class origin, and be-
gan his career in the German consular
service in China.
Bonar Law, British chancellor of
the exchequer and government leader
in the House of Commons, was born
in Canada, the son OF Presbyterian
minister, and made a fortune as an
iron merchant in Glasgow before he
entered politics as a Unionist.
Count Stephan ~Tisza, who has been
called "the Hungarian Bismarck -
qualified for a political career in Hun
gary by achieving a reputation as the
crack duellist of the kingdom, killing
and wounding scores Of opponents
Col. E. M. House, who has become
internationally famous as President
Wilson's unofficial adviser, was born
j in Texas, inherited a large fortune
and was educated at Cornell.
| Senator Benjamin Ryan Tillmar
followed farming as his sole pursui,
until he was nearly forty, when he en-.
! tered South Carolina politics to agitate
industrial education and other re.
forms
Premier Hughes of Australia wa.
a labor union organizer, and the off.
cfal Of several trades unions before HI
began his political career
Eleutherios Venizelos, the Greek pa,
triot and statesman, was born In Crete
educated at the University of Athens
and. after studying law, began hi
public career thirty years ago as .
deputy in the Cretan assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
st. Patrick's Church
Will Hold Impressive
Program Sunday Night

St, Patrick's Day will be celebrated
Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock with
an elaborate musical program in st.
Patrick's church. A lecture on the
patron saint Of Ireland will be deliv-
cred by the eloquent Rev. Father Ed
ward Hayes, assistant pastor OF st.
Augustine's church.
The soloists include: Miss Marga-
ret Hogan. Miss Mary Kelley, Miss
Norma Weber and Joseph Weller.
Under the direction of Prof. Fritz. K.
c.. Weber, organist and choirmaster
of the church, chorus Of 40 voices
will contribute to the musical pro-
gram.
Following is the order Of exercises:
Organ Prelude-Irish Melodies. :.
.......... -. - Moore
......... ....... .SpenSon
Miss Margaret Hogan
3-Duet-Oris est Homo - (Stabat
Mater .hOSSlnl
Misses Hogan & Weber
baritone so1o-Gloria. =. .Peccia
Mr.. Joseph Weller.
5-Contralto Solo
(a) The Cross. -. Ware
(b) God is My Shepherd-Dvorak
Miss Norma Weber.
6-Soprano Solo and Chorus I'M
matus $780,. .......... :. Rossini
! Miss Hogan and Chorus.
7-Lecture-St. Patrick
| Father Edward Hayes.
8-Soprano Solo-Mother Machree ;.
| $3.50. ........ 49,. -. Ball
| Miss Hogan.
l9-Minstrel Boy ........... Moore
Mr.. Weller. y
| 10-AIl Erin is Calling MavourneeI
| ........... .O'Hars
Miss Norma Weber.
list. Patrick's Day. ...... Moore
Miss Mary Kelly and Chorus
-Postlude-March :. .Ba1ft
I Organ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Kelly Thompson And
Quinn Burdick Victofs
In Handball Games

Kelly and Thompson beat Frost and
Hannah in the city handban doubles
tournament at the Y. M. c. A. yester-
day and thereby got into the winning
column. They took the first by 81 to
16 and the third by 81 to -. The
losers got the second game by Fl to
1S. Speidel and Clark were beaten
by Quinn and Burdick in easy style.
The scores were 21 to IL and FL to 10.
Haggerty and Locke, who are favor
ties for the title, are booked to play
Brock and Donnelly this after
noon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
BIG SIX AFFAIR

The deputation of Americas Hose
Co., No. 6 to Norwalk on Monday will
be a ''Big Six Affair" A large num-
Der Of the active and honorary mem
bers with Chief Engineer Shelton and
ex-Chief Holcomb, will participate in
the proceedings. Perfect harmony
will exist for the Wheeler & Wilson
Band and the Americas Quartette will
accompany them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
X-RAYS SUCCESSFUL.

The operation for the removal Of a
needle from the left heel Of John
McElroy of the firm of McElroy
Bros, proved to be a stubborn and
trying piece Of work and taxed to the
utmost the skill of DIR. Edward Fitz-
gerald, and DR.. J. w. Wright, who
assisted him. However, there Is ev-
cry reason for believing that it was
entirely successful, but to remove all
doubts in the matter, DR.. Fitzgerald
has arranged for another radiograph
Of the lower section Of Mr.. McElroy's
foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
ONE GENT TAX.

At the town meeting held this after
noon Russell Tomlinson, Esq. in the
chair, it was resolved that tax OF
one cent. on the dollar be levied on
the list OF 1866, to pay current town
expenses, ETC., the usual reduction of
Der cent. for payment on or before
the first OF! May. A resolution was
nearly passed that those present
(ten) should be exempt from paying
the tax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

Accounts from the Mexican prov
inces state that the patriots occupy
the Kings bridge leading to Vera
Cruz and that they have intercepted
a royal convoy from Mexico. 1t was
expected that an action would soon
take place. AS this intelligence is a
month later than the former accounts
from these provinces it does not apr
pear that the patriots have met With
SO great q defeat as what has lately
been REPRESENTED.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
BRIDGEPoRTs WEALTH.

According to the estimate filed with
the Comptroller Bridgeport is the
wealthiest city in the state. Reports
of the various towns and cities show
that since the local board of asses
sors adopted the new system of as
sessing property the wealth of the city
has enormously increased. Bridge
port is listed. at nearly $4,000, 900,
which is more than Hartford, New
Haven or any other city in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
L =. GuKs TICKET.

Lawrence J. Gill, the leader of the
Ninth District, and his friends last
evening named the following delegate
ticet which is to be voted for at the
coming Democratic primaries: Will
liam T. Ferguson, Lawrence j. Gill
Michael Murphy, Charles Schilling
and Hugh F.hReddy. The delegation
is pledged to Frank w. Beers, for
mayor, F. c. Mullins for city clerk,
and A. H. Mccarthy for alderman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
SCHOOL TO OPEN.

The East Bridgeport school on the
Point, which has been closed for
sometime will be re-opened on Mon
day next under the superintendency
Of Mr., c.. c. Dudley, who has had
the appointment of principal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
CAPTuRE OF CARTHAGENA.

The Havana Diara Of the 30th OF
January has been received at Phila-
delphia containing official accounts OF
the surrender Of Carthagena at des-
cretion, to the royal army under Gen.
Morillo, on the 9Th OF December. The
fear Of starvation was the sole cause
which induced the brave and pa
triotic CaTthagenians to surrender;
and as the city was entirely destitute
OF the necessities OF life, Gen. Mor1l-
10 directed 1000 head of cattle to be
brought in for the use Of the inhaDl-
tarits., It is said the troops commit
ted no excuses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
sLEGHING IN VERMONT

Rev. S. Clarke returned yesterday
from Vermont. He reports good
sleighing and loaded teams crossing
the Connecticut river at Brattleboro
on the ice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

portance of developing industries per-
tanning to steel, coal, cotton, wool. silk,
and chemicals, with a view to check
ing German imports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

It is surprising how enthusiastic the
audience becomes about the stars Act
ing when she displays the la<est Paris
clothes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
woRKTNOMm,s MEETING.

A mass meeting OF the workingmen
( Is announced for tonight at Lafayette
hall. Jonathan G. Fincher OF Pn1la-
delplia and Alfred w. Phelps, the
! eloquent carpenter of New Haven,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

The resignation Of Assistant Score.
tary of the Treasurer Andrew J.
Peters was accepted by Secretary Nc
Adoo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
BRIDGEPORT IS u WAS
1OO-6O-20-YEARS AGO
(Taken from the Files Of The Evening Farmerl,


Will address the audience. Subject,
Our Interests and the Duty OF the
Hour"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK 4 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Spot this chance!

spot this cnance!
is the last opportun-
ity for getting a $3.50
Manning Bowman coffee
percolator for $1.95
fPercolators bought, or Or
ders taken today or to-
night (until closing) will
be filled at $1.95
fMonday the price is $3.50
and subject to a probable
second advance in the near
future
fPercolators are Of solid
aluminium, of the well
known Manning-Bowman
quality
Bohn Siphon refrigerators
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Two persons were killed by an ex-
plosion in the Suffolk county court
house at Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Great Britain has agreed to loan
Remania $20O,O00,O0O.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22

clothing enlisted as private ana
fought 90 the southern from, Tor sew
era. months
King Ferdinand ot Elua1a j. the
father ot Six children sols ar.
four daughters. The her TO the
throne Prince Caro-. was rweu,ytA-ee
ia October
H-iuoa Edward ALBERT 0t Wales. heir
apparent % the British throne. ac-
cJ-4lls 20 court gossip. is % marry
his first cousin. Princess Arthur OF
C1lnaught The princess. who is
twenty-five years Old is fourteen
months older than the prince.
King Alfonso. wh J,00k such an act
ive part in Spanish flat racing last
season. with considerable success. has
made many additions 20 his stables
this year and viii have prominent en.
tries when the sport opens az san
Sebastian on July
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22

Bar5ed wire cuts. ragged wounds,
collar and harness gale heal NJ
quickly when BALLARD'S SNOW
LINIMENT is applied L Is both heal.
ing and antiseptic. Price 25c. SOC and
and Sl0J per bottle sold by Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22
Coat and Suit Sale Unusual

Many ladies contemplate having SUIT before
Nead Suits selling from $500 S475O
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22
,SI2. so TO $27.5O

Very Spring in purchased
favorable Former values $3.50 to $4,000 NOW
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22

The want ads viii sell Il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22
NelU Cotton and Linen Frocks Just ReceiUed

indeed beautiful creations GARDF
bodice
coored vOie
here reflected and most reasonably priced
$s.75, $3.50, $s75 $780, si6.75, sls'7s, $24.75
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-22
NeU Models $3.50 to $780, Desirable Weights
New Silk Frock Special Values

emphasize
S1475 Sl675
FOURTH will be readily appreciated
dies who appreciate styles and values.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15
PLANT RoUGHAGES FOR COWS
Every Farmer Is Advised to Grow
Abundance Of Alfalfa or Clover
Concentrates High.

Grow an abundance of feed for the
cow this season, advises A. S. Neale,
specialist In dairy husbandry, division
of extension, Kansas State Agricultural
college.
ALREADY the price of concentrates
is out of sight Prices will continue
high unless these concentrates are re-
placed by the cheaper roughages." said
Mr.. Neale. "Every farmer should plan
to grow plenty of alfalfa or clover, and
silage. If alfalfa or clover cannot be
grown in your section substitute an
other leguminous crop, such as cow
peas.
During the next u months the pro-
1uction of dairy products will be due
largely to the feeding of roughages in
stead of concentrates, as has formerly
oeen the case.
Dairy cows Of quality receiving
nothing but roughage can produce 200
20 $50 pounds Of butterfat annually,
provided the roughage is fed In abund-
lnce and is composed of combination
If sllage and a legumlnous hay. OF
course poor cows will not do SO well
IN this ration"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15

the road is hard, smooth, dustless, and
without any ruts or pockets, according
to Professor Gearhart.
Where there is pocket In the road,
water will gather after every storm.
OIL works better on sandy soils than
on clay or heavy loans. Loan soils
may be helped by sprinkllng a light
coating of sand over the oiled surface.
After the first year 1t is better to APP
ply from one-quarter to one-third of a
gallon of oil to each square yard of
surface in the spring and the same
amount again in the fall.
For laying the dust on city streets,
olllng may be as economical and more
satisfactory than water, particularly
If the soil is sandy. When city streets
are oiled 1t is best to cover Ithe cross
walks with dust or dirt so that they
will not be covered with oil. When
the oiling process Is finished the dust
or dirt may be swept away. Surface
oiled streets are not satisfactory If the
soil is clay or loan, for the oily dust
blows about and is carried into build!
ings and upon walks.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15
INCREASE YIELD BY PRUNING
Pinch of Center Buds, Thus Throwing
Energy Of Plants to Formation
and Ripening of Fruit.

The yield and quality of many veg
etables can be increased by pruning
and pinchlng off center buds, thus
throwing the energy of the plants to
the formation and ripening of fruit.
With muskmelons and cantaloupes
always pinch off the center bud of the
main vine when 1t reaches a length of
four or five feet, says a writer. Gu
cumbers are treated in a like manner.
Such treatment results In increased
size of the fruit and a Fastening Of
maturity. For the same reason the
ends Of pole and lima bean vines are
pinched off when they reach height
of six feet.
Tomato vines expected to yield an
early crop are pruned severely. But
three stalks are allowed to develop, all
side shoots being pinched Off as soon
as they begin to form. The three stalks
are firmly supported by stake four
feet In height.
When the vines reach the top of the
stake the center bud is pinched out.
This stops height growth and throws
all the energy of the vine to the de-
veloping and ripening Of fruit already
set. By following this method have
obtained as high as 40 fine, perfect
tomatoes from single plant.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15

centrated feeds are the chief sources
OF protein, and the mixture should be
made to fit the class in which the
TOughage belongs.
A few simple rules for making up a
grain mixture are given briefly below
1. Make up the mixture to fit the
rOughage available. With roughage
entirely of a low-protein class the
grain should contain approximately
from IS to % per cent of protein,
while with exclusively high protein
r0ughage the grain ration need con-
tain only 10 to 16 per cent.
2. Select grains that will furnish
the various constituents, especially
protein, at the least cost, using home
grown grains If possible.
3. Be sure that the mixture Is light
and bulky.
4. The mixture should be pal
atable.
S. See that the grain has the
proper physiological effect upon the
COW.
All these suggestions should be
kept in mind In order to obtain the
best possible combination of grains.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15
LIFT YOUR C0RNS
OFF WITH FINGERS
How to loosen a tender corn
or caIIus so 1t lifts out
without pain.

Let folks step on your feet hereafter
wear shoes size smaller IL you like,
for corns will never again send electric
sparks of pain through you, according
to this Cincinnati authority.
He says that few drops of a drug
called freezone, applied directly upon
tender, aching corn, instantly re-
lleves soreness, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, lifts right out.
This drug dries at once and simply
shrivels up the corn or callus without
even irritating the surrounding skin.
A small bottle Of freezone obtained
at any drug store will cost very little
but will positively remove every hard
or soft corn or callus from ones feet.
If your druggist hasn't stocked this
new drug yet, tell him to get small
bottle of freezone for you from his
wholesale drug house.--adv.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-15
BEWARE OF GARGET IN EWES
Common Trouble at Landing Time and
Should Be Given Immediate At
tentlon-Some Causes.

(E3y T. C. STONE, Ohio State University,
College OF Agriculture
Garget or Inflammation Of the ewes
udder, is common trouble at lamb
Ing time, and it should be given imme-
dfate attention. The udders of heavy
milking ewes are likely to become in
famed and as result the eve may
have milk fever. Overlooking of grain,
colds, chills, and lying on wet floors
are some of the causes of this condl.
tiOn. When discovered, the ewes I'D.
der should be bathed with hot water
by means of wooden cloths. After the
udder has been dried, 1t can be rubbed
with turpentine and lard or with one
half ounce Of lead acetate dissolved In
one quart Of water. The udder should
be kept wet with acetate for half a
day. 1t should be MIXED out thor
Oughly each time the application Is
made. 1t is also advisable to give the
eve good dose of epson salts as soon
as the trouble Is noticed.