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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
THE WONDERFUL
 FRUIT MEDICINE
Thousands Owe Health Anf Strength To ''Fruif-a-tiVes"

'FRUIT-A-TIVES'', the marvellous medicine made from fruit juices s-has relieved more cases of SfonGoh, Li0e7, Blood. KIdncy ard Ski1 Troubles h7G" any otAer medicine. h severe cases of Rheumatism, sciatica, Lumbago, Pain in the Back, Impure Blood, Neu-' ralgia, Chronic Headaches, ChrNnio Constipation and Indigestion, ''Fruit- a-tives" has given unusually effective results. By it's cleansing, healing powers on the eliminating organs, "Fruit-a-tives'' tones up and invigor- ates the whole system.
 50c. box, 6 for s 50, trial size, 25e. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited. Ordcnshurg, NY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
WAR RBOREAUONLY
 ACQUISITION NOT SLICED BY BOARD
Tax Rate is Finally Cut Down to 2O.9 Mills By
 Apportioners.

Camau1aging was found difficult by members of the Board of Apportion-
 ment yesterday afternoon, but they accomplished the art by their master fuI experience of the last seven years and got the final tax rate down to 2O.9 mills, two-tenths of a mill higher than it was last year. But this rate is an increase on a grand list in-
 creased to the extent of $30,O0O,00O
 Here is where the camoufiage
 comes in. The grand list is boosted
 25 or 30 millions giving a great foundation for the board to work on.
 Then the acquisitions of the various departments are pruned. They are
 pruned again and the tax rate is levied. Because it is within a few
 tenths of a mill of the last rate the administration thinks the public is lauding it for keeping the tax rate low.
 l The net grand list as reported by l the Board of Relief is $195,2S2,678.
 It will cost $4,531, ,600.48 to run the | city during the fiscal year starting April 1. For the fiscal year just end | ing $3,S61,927 was required. The Bridgeport War Bureaus re- quisition for $15,OO0 was the only one | left intact. All others were slashed | approximately The police depart
 ment is given $S5,5S7 additional for | 15 new patrolmen and the entire
 amount asked for the installation of l the two-platonn system in the fire de- | partment was allowed. The health
 department was given $12,735 for l medical inspection in parochial | schools.
 The board allowed $4,O00 for the
 care of the city's automobile ambu- | lances and granted another sum of l $500 for the repair ambulance chassis. The Hillside Home is to have l a $4 900 piggery and is given $1,O0O 1 to buy pigs to put into it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
OUR VIEWPOINT NEWS LETTER
Special. to The Times)

Newtown, Feb. 27-Miss Esther Kilbride who is taking the nurses course at St. Vincents hospital, Bridgeport, spent the week end and Sunday with Sandy Hook relatives Miss KiIbride will be graduated in June.
 James Kerwin son of David Kerwin of Bridgeport, formerly of Sandy Hook was on the torpedoed "Tus- cania'' but was rescued, and is now the relief of his family.
 w. A. Leonard suffered another apop1etic shock Monday, and is now in a precarious condition. A consul tation of physicians is to be held to- day.
 The Mems club will hold it's Febru- ary meeting at the Inn Thursday, the 18th, with D. c. Peck as host and Charles S. Cole as essayist. Leonard Shepard, Martin Conger, Carl and Peter Slater are among the latest draftees to be called before the | examining board of the 18th district The latter three went to Fairfield to- day.
 Emma Janvier, the well known comedy actress is seeking divorce, ali mohy and the custody of three minor children from her husband, Mortimer F. Smith of Mount Pleasant. Cruelty since January 1916 is alleged.
 The Sunshine society branch met l Saturday at 8 D. m. at the home of i Miss Anna M. Betts. The society is living up to it's motto of shedding a ray of hope into the lives of the shut ins and those temporarily in suffering. but the record of these good deeds are manifested only in the homes and hearts of the beneficiaries of these many kindnesses.
 Martin Kelly and family have mov- ed from the Knoll farm to the Leavy dwelling at Bulls Head.
 w. c. Johnson is repairing the ice houses at the Foundry pond, and eX- poets to house his usual supply of ice as soon as repairs are completed. C. B. Johnson is directing operations.
 Frank Kelly, son of Mrs. M. J Kelly of Main street has safely reach ed France where he will join his hos pita1 unit.
 The board of relief finished the work of receiving apeals from tax payers, Saturday, Feb. 23, and the grand list is now in the hands of Towr Clerk Pitzschler for perfecting. The adjourned town meeting for laying the town taxes will be held at p. m March g, at the town hall.
 Miss Eleanor Cavanaugh, employed in the New York public library, re- turned to that city Sunday night af ter visit with her mother, Mrs. Luc! B. Cavanaugh of North Main St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
HEADQUARTERS OF
 REDS ARE MOVED

London, Feb. 26-The Bolshevik headquarters have been transferred from the Smolny institute in Petro- grad to a military camp, says an EX- change dispatch from Petrograd. At this camp, the dispatch reports, the workmen of the city are assembling en masse, carrying red banners, and fighting attachments are forming con tinually.
 The council of peoples commits sioners, which forms the Bolshevik governing body, has decided to remain at the Smolny institute, although the military activities have been shifted elsewhere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
HEAR ..DRY' ADVOCATES.

Boston, Feb. 27-The legislative committee on federal relations gave a hearing today to persons in favor of ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. A number of speakers representing the Council for Nationa, Prohibition and other organizations urged immediate action. Opponents will be heard on March 6.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
ENGLAND SUSPENDS
 DEALINGS WITH RUSSIA

London, Feb. 27-Recent develop ments in Russia have brought eX- change dealings here practically to a standstill and it has been impossible for sellers of drafts on Petrograd and other Russian centers to ascertain whether instructions have been re- ceived by the Russian banks and if so whether they are in a position to exc cute the instructions in view of recent government action prohibiting inter bank operations.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
(By The International News Bureau, Inc.) WRITTEN BY IGNATIUS KTNAST
(A just Zurich after a six


 
 Berlin attended many secret conferences with and of trade unions and also with of ratena lodges my assignment implicitly demands that present what the saying and thinking must confne myself to the expressed by these thousands of men and men, Yet find it very difficult to present these without veyng my conclusion
 Things said to me- if reported without giving the names of friends others have interviewed would give clues to the agents of the German government and they would whereof the information has been secured
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
NEW COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Hartford, Feb. 27 - Holcomb R. Howard of Union was apointed yes terday by Gov. Holcomb as a com missioner of Holland county, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John G. Wrightman of Stafford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
WONIEN's FOOTWEAR.

There are many pairs of women's high grade boots to select from, in the sale at Mollan's, 1926 Main street. They are last pairs, of different lines, and must be scattered, to make room for new, full lines of like grade. Mol lan's is the shop for correct footwear for women, misses, boys and small children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27


 nothing seemed to do me any good. A friend advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's V g e. table Compound. l did so and got re- lief right away. I can certainly re- commend this valu- able medicine to other women who suffer, for it h as done such goo d
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

Adams Express agents are looking for a clerk of the Pittsburgh office who disappeared Saturday following the theft of s86,OOO in currency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

"Then used cuticura, and used two boxes of Cuticura Ointment with eWe cakes of Soap when was healed.' (Signed) Miss Mary Struthers, Sross St., Beachmont, Mass, July 28, 1917.
 For every purpose of the toilet cuti' cura Soap and Ointment are eA-'e'
 Sample Each Free by Mail poeton AoG,ess PSS[ oI[ card: 'Cuticurs. Dept; 6;It,,,ent IA, 25 and 50c everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointiiien' ~ ''o w
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
IN MISERY
 :" "''' FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She Was Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Oskaloosa, Iowa" For years was simply in misery from a weakness and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

Colonel Roosevelt passed a com fortable day at Roosevelt hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
ALL HIGHEST WAS EXCLUDED FROM A
 FRATERNAL LODGE

Secret Society of Germans Refused Kaiser Ad- mittance-Average German Ignorant of the Issues and Causes Which Are h.
 volved in World War.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

DinDIeS WeTe IaIBeaIIuI I6u alEu Yery hard, and they festered very much. They were in b1otches and itched and burn- ed all the time so severely that I irritated 11fy face by scratch inc I lest sleep, and my face was disigured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27
CUT|CJRA SOAP
 AND OINTMENT Heal Pimples on Face. Itched and Burned. Lost Sleep
 Face Disfgured.

By using perfumed soaps, my face was badly affected with pimples. The
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

factions there are other influences in Germany that will help to bring about situations that would become menac- ing to our rulers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-27

There are, of course, heroic mem bers of German Socialist parties in the Reichstag, but these are too pru- dent to accomplish anything.
 The German Socialist Party discip- line is staged after the fashion of our Prussian military discipline, and it's intolerance would put into shame the devotees of old churches.
 But aside from the three Socialist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
FAIRFIELD

MIS-. John Curtis, Mrs. BENJAMIN Cav
ford and son Stanley Of Clinton ar
rived in town Wednesday and will re-
main several days as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs Otis Taylor OF ~Newha !,
street.
MIS-. William Anderson. who recent
II underwent a surgical operation at
the Sisters hospital in Waterville. il
gaining rapidly.
All young people Of the Cnivcrsalis.
church are requested to meet Thurs
day evening At the home of Miss Mar
Jorie Smith for Il choir rehearsal
The Social Neighbors will be enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
Charles Nichols to Valentine party.
Henry Totman has gone to Boston on
a short business trip.
DR.. and Mrs. George G. AveriIl are
passing several days in Boston on -
business trip.
Tobey Mooers has returned to his
home in Skowhegan. after a short STAY
in town. While here he was the guest
at the home Of DIR. and Mrs. F. l.. To.
Zier OF High street
The annual meeting of the Plummer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14

for the deceased and President Newton
and other members of the faculty at
tended the service. The conservatory de-
partment furnished music, consisting OF
an appropriate funeral march by Miss
Bagley and two quartet numbers. still
Still with Thee and Tennysons Gross
ing the Bar" sung by Misses Dow and
Bryant and Messrs. Clark and Spencer.
The funeral sermon by Rev. Chas. f.
Jones was very impressive. Taps were
sounded over the open casket by the
cadet bugler following the words of COM
mitment.
Malcomb was in the sophomore year at
Kent's Hill, having transferred from VIM
throp High school this fall. He was thus
charter member Of the military COM
pany. He also joined the Literati Society
OF the school. The officiating pastor. Rev.
Jones. is also a member OF that society.
The bearers were furnished by the socfe-
ty as is customary, Messrs. Bean. Allen,
Fogs and Luce being chosen. The last
three We're also associated with NAL
comb in the Readfield grade schools.
Flowers were sent by the faculty ana
students of the seminary, by the Litera-
Ii Society, by the local Sunday school
end by friends. He is survived by his
father and mother, both resident at Read
90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
1856 TvSCAN|A SOLDIERS
NOT ACCOUNTED FOR

Washington, Feb. 13-With 1t4 Ameri-
can soldiers of the Tuscania known to be
dead and buried on the Scottish coast, an
unofficial estimate today places the total
loss OF American troops at 2G1. After
eliminating from the passenger list the
names of the survivors and the identified
dead and accounting for 80 unidentified
dead. 1886 soldiers still are not accountel
for and it is believed they We're lost
The partial list of the Tuscania's dead.
sent by the Associated Press correspon-
dent from Scottish seaport today, is
the first definite information to reach
relatives of the soldiers vino have not
been reported in the lists Of survivors,
Additional Tuscania Survivors
The following additional survivors of
the Tuscania were announced tonight bv
the war department.:
Jacob Zalkind, g. Covel street. Fall Riv-
er, Mass.
Joseph A. Allen, Shakropee, MINI.
Everett L. Hamilton. Scranton. Pa.
Hugo Weirch, Rredericksburs. Texas
Alfred V. Meyer, Lewistown. Pa.
Herbert Clarence Censor, Barron. Wis
Eugene Tumlinson Bishop, Texas.
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BUSY

St Johns, y. F., Feb. 13-The keel Of
the largest vessel vet to be built in New
foundlard has just been laid at a shipyard
az Iarpor Grace. Measured by the stand
ards OF ocean liners or even of the big
steel steamships which ply along the At
lantic coast this wooden ship of 600 tons
seems small. but it looks large above
The little fishing craft which furnish a
means of livelihood to most of the inhab-
itants of this island.
The taking away of the colony's largest
vessels for war purposes has stimulated
shipbulding. In addition to the ship
mentioned, four others of 800 tons each
are under construction in the same yard,
which employs nearly 900 men.
number of other shipyards are busy
and the Newfoundland fishermen, long ac-
customed 20 making repairs of all sorts
on boats and building skins. has readily
turned his hand to the making of larger
vessels. All are built Of wood cut from
the inexhaustible forests in the interior
OF the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
HORSES MUST Be
ENTERED | UNDER N REAL
NAMES OF OWNERS

New York, Feb 13.-Al horses taking
part in races under the auspices OF the
National Trotting Association must IN
future be entered under the real names
of their owners and must SO appear IN
the published list o. entries, under
amendments made to the association $
rules at the 18th annual meeting here to-
day Several other important changes
were made IN the regulations and com
mittee report recommending the amalga-
nation of the National and the American
Trotting, Associations was adopted.
In changing the rule governing entries
it judged horses may be entered under
the names of their racing stables If the
stable name has been registered with the
association. for WHICH a fee of SIS is to be
charged. 1t was decided that application
for removal of the penalty imposed fo,
starting a horse out of its class. or un-
der change of name. or both, shall no.!
be docketed for d hearing by the board
Of review until all the unlawful winnings
have been returned. The owner then
must pay recording fee for change o,
rame as well as fine of $50.
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HUNS TAKE CLOTHING
From Italian Women and Children to
Send to Germany

Paris, Feb. 13.-The Austro- German
invaders in northern Italy daily are
resorting to increasing acts of van
dalism, violence, pillage and brutality.
according to the statements Of pris
oners captured by the Italians, a Ha-
vas despatch from Rome says. Off
GERS as well as soldiers are partici-
pating. Udine has been pillaged and
stores and buildings destroyed wan
tonly by intoxicated troops. The rival
ry in stealing, it is said, has been so
great, fights have broken out between
the various groups of the Central
Powers. In Udine these fights result
ed IN the death of IA Germans and
three Bosnians. There We're also bloody
conflicts at Polo Cattaro between the
Germans and Austrians.
Women and children, it is added
have been stripped of their clothing,
which has been sent to Germany, while
foOdstuffs. wherever found. also are
sent away by the officers. The city of
Trigesimo has been pillaged of leather
and copper and the church bells there
have been taken away. Italian prison
ers working on roads for the Austro-
Germans are reported to be underfed
and forced to subsist on the carcasses
of horses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
BELFAST

Inc Consumers Fuel Co. received a
carload OF hard coal Monday which If
mas peen selling in two barrel lois tn
tHose VINO absolutely need il. This for
iaihiiy use. Manager Holmes also
mas four more cars on the WAY. com
tanning one of soft and three Of ba,d
coal. With this here he believes tb,, ~
can take care of his customers t1nti1
the first Of March. by which time ha
hopes to get the barge which no b,s
ioaued IN New York. He has also about
~ Gays supply Of dry and green wood.
Inc Belfast Fuel & Hay Go. is out Of
coal at the present time. While Rrl-
fast has run very close to the wind ON
coal this winter. it has been more for
tunatc than many cities fo, there boo
been no aetual suffering.
Inc Helping Hand Society of the
baptlst church was entertained Tines
uaF AFTERNOON al a dime party by Mrs
rleu howard OF Belmont avenue when
tEe iternoon was passed sowing for the
hed Cross, a large number Of operat
ing towels being hemmed. The nro-
ceeds OF the afternoon were about e. IN
OF which So was turned over IN tbe Dod
Cross and the remaining viii no ,,sed
~ purchasing materials for articles to
oe mace and sent for the Belgian Ba-
Dies Relief. On next Tuesday the so
ciety VIII hold another dime party at
me nome Of Mrs. w. A. Nichols. Rv
We" street. These ladies' will also fin
ish quilt they have partly done and
present 1t to the Red Cross for hospital
use.
Ihe So-foot building belonging to
Inc Waqloit, at Northport and used
Ior bowling alley. collapsed at 7.3o
tuesday night. the side walls spread
ing and letting the roof and several
tons OF snow and ice fall in on the two
alleys. The loss will be about s2ooo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-14
INCREASED AERIAL.
ACTIVITY IS NOTICED
ON AMERICAN FRONT

With the American Army in France.
Tuesday, Feb. 12.-(By The Associated
Pless)-A side from increased aerial
activity the American sector has been
normal for the last "A hours, Harrass-
Ing artillery fire and patrolling opera
tions have been kept up but there have
been no clashes.
The American Sunners are said to be
growing more accurate daily. IhcF
have been especially effective in reg
istering on roads and light railways
back of the enemy's lines. So accurate
has been the shrapnel fire against the
first line trenches of the enemy that
they are now nearly abandoned, Ihe
Germans keeping only few men III
them. In "a sector such as these, the
Germans seldom man their first INES
fully, but opposite the American posi-
tions they are reported to he Keeping
even less than the usual number on the
trenches
The number of enemy sniping posts
has been reduced still further by Inc
American sharpshooters. machihe
gunners and artillery men.
Airpianes were overhead everywhere
today. The enemy late today sent out
q considerable number of machines in
battle formation. They We're met ana
driven back by the French squadron
The woundins of three men in consc-
ouence of an accident was reported to-
day. constituting the only new casual
ties.
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THREE CHApLA|NS
For E a h Regiment
Is Recommended by
Pershing

Washington. Feb. 1s-General Pershing
has recommended to the war department
that the number Of chaplains in the ar
nj. be increased for the war to an aver
age of three for each regiment, with an
additional number assigned in order to
be available for such detached duty as
may be required.
While the conduct of the expedition
airy forces has been excellent. the gen.
eral said. fortitude born of great courage
and lofty spiritual ideas Is required to
overcome entirely conditions found in
France. and il is his desire to surround
the men with the best influence possible.
/; is his purpose, he added. TO give the
chaplain corps definite and responsible
status and to outline, direct and enlarge
their work into cooperative and useful
aid to the troops.
The present law provides only one chap
lain for each regiment but there is PEND
ing in Congress a bill increasing that
number to one for each 300 men in all
branches OF the military establishment.
The measure has the approval OF the war
department and administration leaders
have urged its early passage.
In the fu!fllment OF it's duty to the
ration" said Gen Pershing's cablegram,
made public tonight, much is expected
OF our arnly and nothing should be left
tndone that will help in keeping 1t III the
highest state Of efficiency. J believe the
personnel of the army has never been
equalled, and the conduct has been eX-
cellent, but 10 overcome entirely the con.
ditions found here requires fortitude
born Of great courage and lofty spiritual
ideas. Counting myself responsible for
the welfare Of our men in every re-
spect it is my desire to surround them
with the best influence possible. In the
fulfllment of this solemn trust it seems
wise to request the aid of the churches at
home
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CHARLOTTE CITIZENS
OPPOSE Abandonment
OF CAMP GREENE

Washington. Feb. 13.-Orders for tho
aoandonmemnt of Camp Green. Char
iotte, n. C., as a permanent training
post were held up by Secretary Baker
today after members Of the North Car
DINA delegation in Congress and cit
liens OF Charlotte had urged consider
alton of their favorable account of
conditions at the camp
Camp Greene originally was selected
as National Guard training camp
site, but now is occupied by regular
troops. The war department is not in
clined to release any camp site it now
has, as there is growing need for ad
ditional training centers
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WINTHROP
Complete List of Boy Scout Dele
gates-Death of Mrs. Lydia J.
Allen-Rebekah Lodge Gives
Lincoln Program

The list of delegates from the two
troops of Bay Scouts to the Boys con-
ference in Portland is now complete.
From Troop No. Geo. f. Wilson. lead
err. Robert Pitman. Frank Mcdonald.
Raw kimball. Gilbert Maxwell, Ralph
Neal, Linwood Tail. From Troop'No.
., Ivan j. Watson and Arthur Walton
leaders. Lloyd Leighton, Gerold JOY
Clinton Weber. Roy Carleton, Irving
Pinkham, Kenneth Simpson. They WIZ
go Friday and stay over Sunday.
The al-day Red Cross meeting VIII
be held Saturday. Come and bring your
lunch. Hot coffee will be served A.
noon. The sheets and robes for couNai-
escents must be finished as they are
needed Come if possible.