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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

to see the bird still posing with its
head held in the position originally
placed. Yet another incident! Ter
cockerels run in flock had to walk
up ladder to gain admittance to
their sleeping-house via the pop-hole.
At roosting time each night there
was always quarreling and nine OF
the males used to walk the run till
quite late. Upon investigation it was
found that one of the flock was wont
to retire first and sit just inside the
house near the pop-hole. As each
cockerel walked up the ladder and
pushed his head inside the entrance
hole the bully gave it a sharp peck
and down tumbled the poor bird. To
stop this the door was left open near
roosting-time after another pop-hole
had been made in the other side of the
house without stopping the quarrel
ing, but the silly cockerels insisted
on going through that particular en-
trance where the bully was on guard,
and the bully had to be disposed of.
When it comes to hens stomach
Just like humans-she will often
show signs of cleverness. A case in
point is where, just as it was getting
oaA n, a iiOSh Va 10y CID III q SCi I<Aiii
pen insisted on walking up and down
the run near the wire-netting. Moth
ing would entice them to keep early
hours and go to roost and it was not
till their movements were very close
ly watched that the reason was dis
covered. The wire-netting border
ing. this run was very high and as
darkness began to draw in, countless
numbers of cockchafers "a large Eu-
ropean beetle) were wont to fly
against the wire-netting and fall to
the ground to be eagerly devoured by
the fowls awaiting their prey be-
meath. If the censor sees any money
In my usggestion the chances are you
will not read it in type; they say he
lead. All said and done, i think we
may take it for granted that biddy
is not as clever as she might be.
Continued Next Week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17
Good Roads Department
Conducted Especially for the Banner by Hon. P.
L. Colgrove, President of the Michigan
Good Roads Association

upper Colorado River which has here
tofore been practically cut off from
the rest of the world.
Theseconomic work of gathering
road statistics and making studies of
traffic, road costs, and benefits was
continued by the Office. Numerous
tests and much research work in re-
gard to road materials were conduct
ed.
The Office carried on a number OF
Investigations in regard to irrigation
in cooperation with States, agricul-
tural experiment stations, and other
agencies, chiefly in the West. Drain
age Investigations were conducted
both in the irrigated and humid re-
gions.
Rural Engineering
In the rural engineering work the
office planned farm water-supply sys-
TENS and sanitary systems, and pre-
pared plans for a southern farm
house, three farmhouses suited to
northern conditions, barns, corncribs,
stables, machinery, sheds, etc. The
office also furnished information in
regard to electric lighting and power
plants for farm refrigerator systems,
heating plants, windmill installations,
etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17
Engineering Graduates in Demand

Ann Arbor.-Hundreds Of requests
for competent engineering graduates
have been received by the engineering
department since the beginning of the
academic year. Prof. John r. Allen.
of the mechanical engineering depart
ment, says that he could place hun
dred pradutes if they were available
at the present time. About go calls
for civil engineers have come to Prof.
III. f. Riggs since college opened this
year. All the members of the present
senior class of civil engineers have
secured positions to he filled af :er
gradual on next June. Other de-
oar.ments of the College 81 Engineer
ing have on lie many similar re-
Quests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17
a Remarkable Deep-Sea Fish

Some of the fish that live In the
ocean at great depths where light
from the sun never penetrates are
provided with phosphorscent organs
which aid them in finding their way
about and in capturing prey. The
National museum at Washington has
model of one of these odd creatures
which is considered remarkably
good representation. At regular in
tervals there are luminous spots on
the sides of the fish and on top of the
head there is large luminous area
suggestive of vehicles headlight.
Buttons of glass connected with the
interior by tubes are used in the model
to represent the luminous spots on the
sides. Electricity is used to light up
the model, making it glow in what is
very natural, life-like manner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

A newspaper offered a prize to the
boy or girl under the age Of IL who
should write the best item of news.
Here is the report that won the $40
prize for a 10-year-old boy: "Mr.
Calvin Butler is very sick. Drs. Nc
Kinney and Gray each visit him
twice day. His recovery Therefore
is very doubtful"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17
Resolutions of Coincidence
Whereas. our Heavenly Father

Whereas, our Heavenly Father has
seen fit to call home our beloved
brother, Elmer z. jerks, therefore be
it
Resolved, That the members of
Mulberry Camp No. S75, M. w. A.,
extend to the bereaved family of
Brother jerks oui heartfelt sym
pathy and brotherly love; and be it
Resolved, That our charter be drap-
ed for the period of sixty days and
that a copy of these resolutions be
presented to the bereaved wife, copy
spread upon the minutes of this lodge,
and that copy be published.
Dated January, 10, 1917.
Committee:
]. f. Topper
G. A. Coon.
l.. K. Stone.
Waiter, how long will my omelet
be?"
"I1l ask the cook to measure it,
sir."5Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

There was time when fool was
a man who didn't know anything. But
nowadays fool is usually man who
knows it all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

Prof-Give an example Of an ina
ginary spheroid.
Stude-A ROSTERS egg, sir.-Wid-
OW
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

Some people do odd things in try
ing to get even.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-17

It's easier to inherit trouble than
coin Of the realm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
JOHN DONAGHUE

The funeral of John Donaghue was largely attended from his late home in Sound View avenue, Stratford at g o'clock this morning and from St. James, church, Stratford, where the solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Miachel J. O'Connor, as- sistedby Rev. John J. Keane as deacon and Rev. James V. Illusion as sub- deacon. At the offertory the church choir sang Ave Maria" and after the mass, Mrs. Agnes Lane McNamara sang Come Unto Me-" As the body was being borne from the church, Mrs. Charles Ogren and Mrs. Mo Namara sang, Nearer My God to Thee" Many friends of MT. Donaghue from Hartford, Boston and Water bury were present at the services. The bearers: Bernard and James Keegan, Thomas Mostyn, James McPadden, Michael Mulcahy and Frank Curnin.
 Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

The United States Military academy transferred to the regular army lsS now of1cers and to the Philippine scouts one new second regiment. The occasion was the graduation into the WAT of the 1917 class of the academy, which, weelzs ahead of schedule time, comes into the active service. as Newton D. Baker. secretary of war put 1t. because our country is at war and great armies are to be organ i4ed.'' The exercises, which, because Of the war, were solemn and tnspir- ing as any ever held at the academy, took place in the new gynnasimu. tho grAduates receiving their diplomas from the secretary of war.
 Accompanied toy Major General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of the general stan, Secretary Baker arrived at Wet Point Preceded by a squadron of the black troopers who form the mounted arm of the garrison at West Point, the secretary arrived on the plain. Al the automobile bearing him sh0wed on the crest of the hill the art4llerymen began firing the salute of 17 guns in his honor. It was Mir. Ba- kers first viEt to. West Point and, as he expressed It later, "the very air ot West Point proved an inspiration"
 The secretary delivered a heart to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
SOLDIERS DON'T DO
 WORK OF WATCHMEN
 SAYS MAJOR BEEBE

Major Henry A. Beebe, command ant of the National Guardsmen sta- toned at local factories here, denied today that the soldiers are being used as guards or relieve private watchmen or special policemen in the factories where they are stationed. Samuel M. Stone. vice-president of the Colts Patent Fire Arms Go. in Hartford has given out a. statement saying that sol- diers were being used for such duty In Bridge .ort.
 Tn denying this Major Beebe said today that the orders of the war de- partm snt, that 'in no case should the soldiers do the duty of private watch men or relieve them are being car ried out. He said the soldiers were held as a reserve guard in the event of & concerted attack on any Of the plants
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
BOY OFFERS TENT
 TO THE SOLDIERS

Washington, April 23.-Secretary of War Baker was greatly moved when he received from Lewis Tudor Jones, seven years old, of Rutherford, N. J., letter offering to turn over his play tent to the soldiers. The young patriots letter follows:
 Dear MT. Baker, have a tent I want to give. I want to give it to the soldiers. It is not a, very big one, but I think two could sleep in it. I wan to give this tent because I wan to help my country. Your friend.
 LEWIS TUDOR JONES. Secretary Baker instructed his sec retary to write the following reply:
 My Dear Lewis-Secretary Ba- ker has read your letter offer ing your tent for the soldiers and he is very grateful to you for your generosity. He does not wish to take away from you your tent to give to the soldiers, but he hopes that when you grow up you will show the same spirit of kindness toward those who rem der to us a service such as our soldiers are rendering now. Cor dially yours,
 RALPH A. HAYES,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

heart talk to the Cadet corps, parttc- ularly the 1ss young men who are called to the front. He said that in his opinion the universal service pro. gram of the general staff. which has the presidents as we'll as his own hearty approval, is the one wise so- lution of the military problem that now confronts the country. How thor oughly he had his audience with him was shown time and again by the outbursts of applause that greeted every telling reference to universal obligation and service and to Amer. ica's mission in this war, a mission which. he added, he did not doubt would lead to the ultimate victory of the arms of the allied democracies The closing words of his address were:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

Young gentlemen, bid you serve your country!"
 The secretary then stepped forward and Major Carter began calling the roll of the class. The graduates were called in the order of their class Standing. Harris Jones of Oneida county, N. r., was the first honor man. His old father sat in a front seat and happy tears coursed down his cheeks as his boy stepped forward to be greeted as No. of the en- gineers of the class of 1917."
 No. l in pictures, Harris Jones, honor man, class of 1917, United States Military academy: No. 2, Secretary Baker giving out diplomas; No. 8 Secretary Baker, General Scott, Col onel John Riddle, superintendent o3 the academy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT SEWER PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Paving and Sewer Commission until Thursday evening, April 26th, at 7:30 o'clock for the construction of sew CTS in the following named streets as per maps and profiles in City Engf- neer's office, to wit:
 In Barnum avenue, Homestead q Ave, Maiden Lane, Crescent Ave, Cherry street, Lnwood Ave. Bartram Ave, Laurel Ave.
 The commission reserves the right to re6ect any or all proposals. Certified checks for five Der cent. of amount of bid must accompanv proposal.
 THE PAVING AND SEWER
 COMMISSION;
 Bernard Heating, Secretary. Room No. 22, City Hall
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

Black leather
 Kid, Colonial style, high leather heel, ,-$7.
 Calfskin Colonial pumps, high heel with metal plate, -$6.
 DuBarry pumps with high heel, -$5.
 HiWaist pumps of kid, strap effect finished with three buttons, of pearl, shap- ed heel, $5.
 Low-cut kid pumps with high heel, metal protection on heel, ,-$4.50.
 Calfskin with small fancy perforated tongue and Cu- ban heel $4.50.
 CalfsklnI Colonial pumps with Cuban heel $$44.
 Kid pump with smart per forated tongue and high,heel
 $$4.
 Aristo one-strap pump of kid, smart Cuban heel,- $4.50.
 Calfskin pump with effec- tive buckle and high heel, ,- $4.5O.
 Kidskin pump finished with small and attractive or nament, $3.
 Clothtop pump of kid with cutout design on each side of strap, high heel, $4.
 Low-heeled pump of calf skin with smart ornament,- |$4.
 Plain pumps of kid or calf skin with attractive perfora- tions-$3 and $3.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
BRIDGET CULLEY

Bridget Ennis, wife of John Culley, of 1S2 Bunnell street, died this morn ing ta the Bridgeport hospital follow ing an operation several days ago. Mrs. Culley was sS years old. She was a member of St. Mary's church. Her husband survives her. also five daugh- ters, Mrs. Elizabeth Evers, and the Misses Dora,> Julia, Mary and Mar guerite Culley. She also leaves a brother, John Ennis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
 DIED.

CAREY--In this city. April 21. 1917, Mary A, daughter of the late John F. and Mary J. Carey. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 136 Pequonnock St, on Tuesday. April 24 at 8:30 a. m., and from St. Au- gusttne's church at 3 a. m. with solemn high mass.
 lnterment St. Michaeps cemetery.
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 Internent at the family plot in Lakeview cemetery.
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 Funeral service will be held at his late residence No. 63 Cottage St.. on Wednesday, April 18th at 2:80 p. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
 U 23 b. fEPROTT-In this city, April 21, 1917. Radcliff Evans Sprott, son of Medica and the late John R. Sprott, ~ aged S2 years, 26 days
 Friends are invited to attend the i funeral from Read Memorial cha pei. Mountain Grove cemetery on Tuesday. April "A at 2;30 p. m. Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. N a. sDUNLAP-In this city, April 22. 1917. Carrie l.. Beers. wife of R. c. Dun- lap, aged 56 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, 86 Wade street on Wednesday, 25th inst at 3 p. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
 ss 1f$ 0P
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
It's the foot test that counts.

What woman can tell anything about a shoe by lcok- ing at it in window? or by taking it in her hands?
 It is the test upon the foot that counts That test tells the worth of shoe and the comfort and how we'll 1t made, and what it was made of.
 The eye tells how goodlooking shoes are The foot test tells us how good they actually are.
 New pumps and oxford ties, lots and lots of them that will pass both these tests to women's satisfaction; READY NOW!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
Water St. Habitue
 Accused of Robbing
 and Beating Farmer

Alleged to have been caught punch ing Michael Burke. a Trumbull farm CT. in Water street, after he had rob- bed the latter of $117 in a Water St saloon. man who gives his name as Joe Rooney. a lodging house habitue in the district was arrested by Policeman Edward Daley, this af- ternoon. The money was found on his person by the policeman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
Government Wins
 Land Grant Suit

Washington, April 23-In deciding the Oregon California land case to- day the supreme court affirmed the Oregon federal courts decree enjoin- ing the Southern Pacific railroad from disposing of timber and miner als n its lands received by congress sional grant.
 By the same decision the govern ment won it's suit against the South ern Pacific railroad to regain nearly 2,300,0O0 acres of Oregon and Wash ington land worth $30,O00,0OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
for Marriage
 Licenses is' Broken

One hundred and one marriage li- censes were issued from the town clerks office during last week. This beats all records for any one week. Most of the men who got licenses are or the age which make them subject to military duty. If they are getting married to avoid military service. mil itary officers say they have waited too long, as Secretary of War Baker has ruled that men who married since the war with Germany began are not ex- empt from military service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
FALLS DOWN STAIRS.

Waterbury, April 23-Leaving a Bank street dentists office this fore noon, after having some work done on her teeth, Mrs. Ellen Kennedy of 146 Cherry street, ripped near the top of the stairs and fell to the bot tom. She was taken to the Water bury hospital, where it was found that both her wrists and the left side of the pelvis were fractured. She will probably recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
HELENA c. BROWN

The funeral of Helen c. Murphy, wife of Robert Brown, was largely att tended from her late home, 449 Maple street at 8:30 this morning anad from St. Charles church at o'clock where Rev. Thomas P. Gloster sang the mass of requiem. The bearers: Dan- iel Murphy, Sylvester O'Neil, John and William Langdon Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Crane Co. for many years, died at his home, 63 Cottage street yesterday aft ernoon, following long illness. MT. Rupert was born in this city. where his father was one of the early residents. He was a member of Joseph Dowdall lodge, K. of P. Surviving him are his widow, two sons, Leslie V. and James Chester Rupert,a daughter, Mrs. Fran cis Hammer, sister, Mrs Mark Wedge, and two grandchildren, Francis R. and Sally Hammer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
FREDERICK w. BREWER

The funeral of Frederick w. Brew CT was held from his late, 68 Pequon- mock street this afternoon and from St Georges Episcopal church at 3:30 o'clock where Rev. Henry E. Kelley, rector of the church conducted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. MT. Brewer, who for many years worked at Peck & Lines, died Saturday night at his home, after an illness of considerable duration. He is survived by widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
MARY JANE WATKINSON.

Mary Jane, widow of Charles Wat kinson, died at her home, 2O6 Holly street, yesterday following a brief ill., ness. Mrs. Watkinson was 65 years old. She was for many years a do- mestic nurse in which profession she had gained hundreds of friends throughout the city. Mrs. Annie Lawson, daughter, and John W. Watkinson. of Texas. g son, and 10 grandchildren survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
MATILDA ROGGE

Matilda, wife of Abraham Rogge, of 101 Barnum avenue. died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday, aged 21 years. Mrs. Rogge was a native of Schenectady, N. Y, where her mother and several brothers and sis- ters survive her. She had not lived long in this city. The body was sent to Schenectady on the 11:33 train this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
HENRY F. WILSON

The funeral of Henry F. Wilton of 157 Sterling street, who dropped dead of heart disease Thursday, was held from the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks at 1:30 this afternoon. Rev. Henry F. Kelley, rector of St. Georges Episcopal church conducted the ser- vices. Burial was in Lakeview ceme- tery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
STRIKERS TO MEDIATE.

Chicago, April 23-A strike of 45O men which has been in effect for week at the yards of the Chicago Ship Building Go. in South Chicago may be settled today through the med iation of agents of the federal gov-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
It's here; and fine- the Military cape.

Remember that incisve picture of General Joffre at the front?
 Gan you not see now his keen smile his smart chapeau and the flowing protecting cape that covered practically ali his uniform?
 That military cape is here, at the store now, for wonlens wear.
 It IS smart, the smartest wrap of many and many season.
 1t splendidy serviceabe how quickly may slip 1t on as protection against breeze chill dampness
 Long and full and flowing in line. Fitting gracefully and snugly at shoulders Sometimes shaped at front like coat
 Buttons all the way from neck to hem. Big pockets either outside CT in.
 Durable excellent men Swear serge in blue or black or the new rookie shade. Black-and-white plaid of soft fine wool. Exclusive and rich and beautiful bolivia cloth and silk $2O to $65
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

Black leather
 Collared pumps of kid with one strap-$3.50.
 Oxford ties with medium toe and smart tip, military heel, ,-$5.
 Broad-toed oxford ties, kid, low heel, ,-$4.50.
 Kidskin oxford Butchers, medium toe, military heel,- $4.5O. .,fs
 Butcher oxfords of kid with medium toe and low heel, l,-$3.
 Patent leather DuBarry pumps, small tongue, fancy. cut out pat tern, high heel,- ,-$5. Aristo pumps, one strap, collar of gray suede, Cuban heel, -$5. One-strap pumps with trimming of dull kid, Cuban heel, -$4.50. Fancy pump with wide  strap fastening with two pumps, dull kid trimmings, $3.5O.
 Low-cut pumps with high heel-$4. Fine plain low pump with light sole and French heel- $5. Tan calfskin Dark tan calfskin with medium toe and fancy stitch ing to give effect of tip, low heel,- $4.
 Fine mahogany calfskin oxford with narrow toe and smart wing tip-$5.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

Q. RICHARD, the truckman. will send trucks too Worcester. Mass, Providence. R. T., and New London, Conn, Plainfield. N. J., and Eliza 8 beth, N. J., with loads of furniture and freight; if you desire any freight from these towns communi- cate with him and it will be at tended to. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

ROOKKEEPER or clerical position, experienced and we'll recommend ed, Address Bookkeeper. Care of Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
CARRIE T.. DUNLAP

Carrie L., wife of Robert c. Dunlap of S6 Wade street, died yesterday in the Bridgeport hospital. Mrs. Dunlap had lived in Bridgeport all her life. She is survived by her husband and one son, Rerbert.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

WANTED by man work on private place, gardener. handy man, steady. Address L. Lmeutch, 50 steuben St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

GOOD SECOND hand automobile for sale cheap or will trade for mort gage or building lot. ID. R. Whit ney, 83 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23
HOWLAND'S Avenue. Cannon
Poplin for a beautiful dress.

Such pcpn as wishes for but hardly expects to find
 fine rich glorious silk-and-wool creation. With satin stripes geamng like rays of the from It's depth With richness and warmth of color that lmpresses Ideal texture for special gowns. Yet staunch and true and of good service
 Broad satin stripes. Narrow satin stripes. Comb- nation of broad and narrow satin stripes All in self tcnes-and edged with tiny lines or black that give remarkable effect.
 What array of colors and each color how splendid Tan, Copenhagen, Gobelin, light green, gold, Jack Rose purple light brown apple green, electric blue ivory, black. l. Forty-one inches wide, well worth $2 &1 En yard-Special price AplsOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

by quiet couple, no children, 4 or rooms by May 1st. Address B. L., Care of Farmer
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-23

FOR SALE-A Splendid eight room house, large lot and garage, East End. D. R. Whitney, 83 Fairfield Ave.
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