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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF
 MARKETS.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Aug. g, 1913. 8S6 Main street. Tel. Noble 250.
 ABUNDANT-CARROTs, SQUASH, BEETS.
 NORMAL-CORN, WATERMEL- ONs PEPPERS, TOMATOES, BEANS.
 SCARCE-APPLES, PEAS, RAsP- BERRIES, ORANGES, LEMONS, Trading Good Despite Hot Weather.
 Receipts on the Farmers Market, at the foot of Wall street, were fairly light this morning but the demand was good so that a. m. found most of the loads sold out. The supply Of tomatoes was shrt and demands heavy so that prices continue high with many hucksters unable to get a sup ply. Crates were costing retailers $2- 2.25 with most sales at $2. Extra fancy stock was disposed of at the top prices Baskets were bringing $1.50- 1.75, mostly $1.50, equivalent to 10 1z- 12kc quart. The Stone tomatoes now replacing the Early Anna and this new variety is the most popular tomato for canning. Next week will probably find a more adequate supply
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
IN MERCHANT MARINE

Boston, Aug. S.-American citizens accepted by the United States Ship ping Board for it's Merchant Marine Training Service here today included George T. Lynch of 2O5 Black Rock avenue, Bridgeport. Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Provisions of the $S,OOo, 900, 900 revenue bill were reviewed by the House ways and means committee. No changes were made in the rates agreed upon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
SENT TO FORT sIOCVM

Walter Grocholsky, 2S years, the Russian who resided at No. 598 Rark- shire avenue and arrested for baking military service was yesterday sent to Fort Slocum, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

These prices represent approximate ly the cost to the retailer when buy ing in the original package. On ac- count of the variable cost of retail ing due to rentals, delivery service, shrinkage, etc., the consumer should expect to pay from 1 to 35 per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

! The only garden work done by some lpeople is on dark nights with bag.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
BRIDGEPORT MARKET REPORT UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
 AGRICULTURE BUREAU OF MARKETS

representative of of Markets of Bridgeport Vegetable Association
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Obstruction of New
Wheat Saving Rules
Will Not Be Allowed

Washington, March 24-Obstruction of
new wheat conservation regulations will
not be tolerated by the food administra-
ton.
Plans for keeping close check on
commercial bakers were announced to-
day. to see that all use the increased
an cunt of wheat substitutes. % per cent,
ordered by the administration, State food
administrators will take such action as
they see fair on minor violation. but Sc
rious or continued disregard of the rules
will be handled by officials here, who are
dlers out Of business.
Private persons who may seek to hoard
to crafty their appetities. will meet
equal severity, 1t was said, and the
reouisitioning yesterday of large stocks
of grain held in New Mexico by two
men of German extraction will be fol-
lowed by similar action where the evil
dence warrants
systematic inspections of commercial
bakeshops was determined upon to pro-
tect from the INSCRIPTIONS the majority
of bakers who are Loyalty observing all
food conservation regulations. Local in
srection will be directed by state food
administrators periodically and at ir-
regular intervals, in cooperation with
state and municipal agencies.
Promise of complete cooperation with
the food administrators new rules has
been given by representatives of the
baking industry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS
Lyric

Keep Moving" one of the seasons
most enterprisins musical shows. fea-
turing Americas most sensational
dancer. Swan Wood. will be the head
line attraction on the new Lyric pro-
grSmme to be presented this afternoon
matinee This musical production il
presented by a company OF 10 artists
headed by the famous danseuse, who
has created a sensation on the vaude-
willie stage Miss Wood created a furore
as the prima ballerina of the Ballet
advertisement. Billy McDermott ia
nous tramp comedian, will also be
on the programme and he is recog-
mixed as worthy successor to the ia =
nous Nat Wills. who was the peer
of all tramp comedian entertainers.
Leona stephens and Len HOLSTER,
stars of the legitimate stage, viii en-
terrain in "Out in California" an in
teresting vehicle, and the Helen I.eech-
Wallin Trio win present a sensations
al iron Jaw wire novelty. Chinko and
company will entertain in can en-
semble Of amusing bits" The Lyric
screen kilograms Will feature the per-
fcrmance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
DRIVE FOR FUNDS
FOR GIRLS TRAINING
SCHOOL TO BEGIN
Plan of Campaign Will Be
Outlined Tonight at Ban
quet at the Tutwiler
Hotel

Preparatory to the big drive to be
launched tomorrow to raise funds for
tho Alabama Girls Training School at
East Lake, a banquet viii be given
a. the Tutwiler hotel this evening, a.
which over 500 guests are expected
WAYS and means of conducting the
campaign will be discussed. Birmins-
b,n,.s ouo+a Of amount needed is $lo,-
600.
Fornev Johnston, chairman of the
state council of defense, has given his
personal and official indorsemenS 10
III. work. as have many other prom
iucnt citizens and social workers,
MANY of whom have virtually shed
their coats and entered the thick OF
the fight The campaign is IN charge
Of Field Marshal Joseph I'll. Lovemah.
+ d. Rosenberger is chairman OF the
dinner committee and all expecting 70
be seated will notify him.
One hundred women, constituting
the present committee, will each name
10 other women to work with them
in the drive, thereby putting into ac-
tive service an army of 1000 during
the first day Many expect that Tues
day night will see the fund safely
"over the top"
Much work is already being done Oh
this proposition and women and young
girls over the entire county are being
assigned to the places where they Will
be of most service. Several prizes have
been offered for those securing the
largest amount in subscriptions and
great enthusiasm is being displayed Ill
the issue on all sides.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
NUMBER
FEATURE OF SING

The features of yesterdays commr-
nifty sing were the orchestral numbers
led by Conductor Philip Memoh and
Director Robert Lawrences baritone
solo. Fear We Not. o Israel" by Dud-
ley Buck MIR Lawrence was in SPLEEN
did form and delivered this rich, dra-
matte song in masterfuI style. Mrs.
Lawrence was at the piano. Mr.. Law
renee announced before singing that
be would not respond to an encore,
and he kept his word Notwithstanding
the rapturous applause that greeted
him.
che orchestra played IIaydn's D ma
jor symphony. The first three move
ments were beautifully performed, bur
the last was somewhat uneven. due
doubtless to lack OF sufficient re-
hearsal
The waltz number, from a ballet
suite by Delibes, was given with SIN
sularly fine coloring and artistic fin-
ISL. The Mascagni selections were we'll
done and on the whole Mr.. Memoli and
the Philharmonic were warmly praised
AS Michael Ford, who was on the
programme for tenor solor. was I'M
able t" appear, his number was post
poEed until next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
At Loew's Biiou

Just lots of girls will be seen in
Fascinating Flirts," the top line at
traction in vaudeville at Loew's Bi1ou
today, when the bill opens for the first
half of the week. This is tabloid
musical comedy and is one of the best
in vaudeville. there being eight peo-
pie in the company
There will also be Bob Tip and COM
rany, a man. girl and a dog, in
acrobatic comedy; Carl Nixon and
Gussie Sans, a study in black and
white; Minnie Harrison, The Girl
from Dixie:" and Frank Wilson. who
is revelation on wheels Gladys
Brockewell will be the star in great
motion picture feature film of seven
parts, THE Devils Wheel"
There will also be the usual Loew' s
current events and comics, which are
always most enjoyable The entire
bill is one of exceptional merit
throughout the entire week. There is
that variety and class that makes it
most entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Former Middleweight
Champion Succumbs in
New York of Pneumonia

New York. March a4.-Mike Donovan,
former middleweight champion pugilist,
and widely known as boxing instructor
OF Theodore Roosevelt when the colonel
was President of the United States, died
of pneumonia today at a hospital after
an illness of two weeks.
Professor Donovan. as he was called
by Colonel Roosevelt and those under
his instruction during the 80 years he
supervised boxing at the New York Ath-
letic club, held the friendship of many
of the most prominent men in the coun-
try He retired recently, but was serv-
ing as physical instructor with a New
York field artillery regiment when
taken i'll.
The former champion was born In
Chicago Il years ago. He served with
the Seventy-first Illinois Volunteers
throughout the civil war. 1t was in 1860
that he won his ring victory over Bill
Crowley at Pittsbuig in bare knuckle
battle.
Later Donovan claimed the middle
weight championship of the world and
successfully defended the title until his
retirement. Although he never weighed
more than 1856 pounds during his ring
career, Donovan twice met John l.. Sulli-
van and other heavyweights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
LIBERTY LOAN AND
WAR MACHINERY
BILLS IN CONGRESS
These Measures Are at the
Head of the Programme
This Week for Con-
sideration

Washington, March 24-Liberty Loan
legislation and the controversy over
war machinery organization are the
,engrossing topics before Congress this
week.
Announcement tomorrow by Secre'
tary sMcAdoo of the size ana terms
of the billions of new war ponds Is
to be followed by House consideration
of the bill, whose passage is desired
within the fortnight Intervening pc
fore the new Liberty Loan campaign.
The fight over war organization
promises to open in the Senate early
this week Senator Overman OF Nortn
Carolina. author df the measure TO
give the President wide powers for
Reorganization, has given notice that
he will call it up Immediately after
disposal of the Indian appropriation
bill, which Senate leaders plan to pass
tcn,o
Determined opposition is expected
from prominent democrats as well as
republicans,
The Senate military committee viii
discuss the attitude of members IN
the controversy and whether the war
cabinet and munitions director bllis
shall be pressed.
Congress also this week expects 10
take final action on two other impor-
tant measures, the bills authorizing
the war finance corporation and sale CT
enemy property.
The contest over increasing the gov
eminent guarantee for wheat to $3.50 a
bushel also promises to be settled this
week. The conferees will meet faced
by reports that President Wilson may
ask them to reject the Senate wheat
price amendment under threat of ve-
teing the bill.
Work on army legislation is to pc
resumed tomorrow in the Senate in 9
further effort to clean up pending
measures. Interest centers on the wal
department measure extending the Sc
lective draft registration to men reach
ing 81 years of age after June S, 1917
In a brief resumption OF the Senate
military committees war inquiry Ma
jor General Leonard Wood. who re-
Gently returned from the battlefront
is TO appear before the committee
early this week. Part of his statement
Win be made public
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
BUSINESS MEMS
LUNCHEON TODAY
Housing Conditions to Be
Discussed at Southern
Club Gathering

Representatives of all lines of bust
ness interested in the building and
furnishing of homes will meet at The
Southern club today at / o'clock at a
luncheon called by H. Key Miner, W.
t. Warren, Aleck C. Montgomery, Hill
Ferguson and r. NJ Jenkins. COM
mittee from the Real Estate exchange,
for the purpose of discussing was
ana means of promoting more activ-
ity in their respective lines
The object of the meeting, in brief,
is to relieve the acute housing con-
ditions prevalent in Birmingham and
to encourage ownership of homes by
the individuals as thrift measure
in war times.
All persons who will attend the
lur cheon are requested to notify Sec
rotary r. P. McDavid, Jr, of the Real
Estate exchange as early as possible
this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Calls 1t Robbery"

Amsterdam March 2i--The seizure
OF Dutch ships is characterized by the
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant as an
sact of robbery and a stain on the
history of the United states that can
not be wiped out in decades" Of the
other hand. it believes this solution Is
the best which, under the circum-
stances could be attained. There is no
resisting, it says, of organized injus-
tlce for the small country like ours
when faced by practically half Of the
world Not only have the associated
governments removed the last semo-
lance of right from their iron fist deed
and openly exposed themselves as mil
itarists with whom necessityfknows no
moral or legal law, but we avoid Ifol-
land itself becoming an accomplish to
an action which cannot bear the light
OF day"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
NEWS Of ENSLEY

I. C. Love and James knight, car
riers for The Herald, were in
jured yesterday morning at Forty-first
street, Wylam, when a buggy in which
they were delivering papers, was
struck by an Owenton- Ensley street
car. Mr.. Love- who has charge of the
route. is suffering from two fractured
ribs and James Knight, a boy assist
ing him. sustained a broken shoulder.
Roth were given medical attention i'm
mediately and are resting as comfort
ably as could be expected.
The remains of DIR. 7. d. Lockhart,
who died following an operation at
local infirmary. will be shipped to
Elmwood, Ill, tonight for intermcnt.
The deceased was from Chicago and
was on a visit here at the time of his
illness He is survived by a wife and
daughter.
The revival conducted at the Ems
ley Presbyterian church during the
past week was continued through yes
terday and services will be conducted
each night this week by visiting Pres
byterian ministers. Tonight the con-
gregation will be given an opportu-
rity to hear DR. A. S. Johnson of the
Highland Presbyterian; Tuesday, Rev
John Miner Will preach; Wednesday,
DIR. ]. A. Bryan will conduct the serv-
ices; and Thursday, Rev. j. w. Hick-
man will preach with Rev. A. G. Har-
ris filling the pulpit Friday A serv-
| ice for children will be conducted by
M. Eri1 q
o'clock A number of new members
have been received during the services.
| John E. Mandy of the United States
transport North Pacific is the guest
| of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
C. Mandy, Avenue H, having been
J granted a short furlough. He holds the
rank of machinist's mate and his home
station is at the Puget Sound navy yard
near Seattle. Wash. Norman Mandy,
who is attending college at Auburn. also
spent the weekend with his parents.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies'
| Aid and Missionary societies OF the
Ensley Highland Presbyterian church
! will be held in the church parlors this
| afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mrs. W. S. Route, 2210 Oakland ave-
| nue., will be a farwell hostess to the
| social meeting of the Hunter Street
! Baptist church this afternoon. Mrs
Route is leaving Thursday to make
| her home in Atlanta.
I The circles of the Woman's Aux
/ iiiary Of the Ensiey Presbyterian
church will meet as follows this aft
ernoon: Circle No. /, Mrs. Johrs AIe,
/ Donald; Circle No 2. Mrs. NJ III Nhf-
ser; Circle No. 4, Mrs. J.NH F.aS III,
| Circle officers for the ensusTg ysar
/ viii be elected.
Sergt Clyde Culpepper of Esr9
Wheeler has returned to his post aftcI
! spending few days. with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
LARGE CROWDS AT
REVIVAL SERVICE
DR.. Price Preaching Inspiring Sermons
at North Highlands Methodist
Church

Large crowds were in evidence at
the services yesterday at the North
Highland Methodist church, where the
revival. conducted by DIR. Price, is in
progress The evangelist preached two
inspiring sermons which were well re-
ceived.
The morning subject was, Judgment
Which Begins at the House of God -
The speaker dealt frankly with the
vital problems of the Christians life.
when a man is right with God he
will soon get right with his fellowmen.
He will pay his debts, be true to his
friends. and be honorable in all the
walks of life" said the evangelist
He spoke Of the Importance of get
ting right and keeping right with
God while we live, for the only way
t. have a beautiful ending of ones
life is to live well to the end.
At the evening hour DIR. Price
preached special sermon to lodge
men, He compared the church with all
the lodges and stated the church tow
cred above all other fraternal organi-
cations, the work of charity and broth
elly helpfulness and liberality
The chorus choir, directed by Mr..
Rollins, did splendid work in all serv-
ices of the day.
The subject for Monday night will
be. THE Meanest Man in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
SCORES OF WOMEN
CAUGHT IN DRAGNET
TO CLEAN UP CITY

Nearly a hundred white women were
arrested and placed under bond last
night by Constables Carlisle and Grow
on warrants issued before Judge Fl. Il.
Abernethy Saturday by Solicitor Joseph
r. Tate, charging vagrancy. They were
allowed to make bond without being
taken to the county jail.
1t is said that this action follows the
movement started to clean up Biz
mingham and raise the military quaran-
tine. For sometime the city and county
authorities have been busy compiling a
list of the women and girls who reside
in or visit houses of a questionable ma
ture. and this is understood to be the
first pull on the "dragnet'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
STARS IN THE
u. OF A. TRACK MEET
O'Conner Ran Second and
Jones Third in B. V. ID.
Contest

University, March "a - Especially
Henry Beatty won the all-round ath-
letic championship by large margin
at the University of Alabama yester-
day in the annual inter-class track
meet. Beatty won the meet by a
large margin over his nearest Compel
ftor by winning five firsts and tie
for first in the high jump O'Connor
was second with five thirds for Is
two firsts. The discus throw was
postponed as there was no time for it,
and the class championship will de-
pend on it. At present the freshmen
have so points and the junior lawyers
20. all of which were won by Beatty.
The best run of the day was the low
hurdles, which Beatty won in the time
of 14:1. This is well under the south
ern record, but Beatty jumped only
five hurdles, while the vent calls for
seven. so the record will not stand
New records for the university were
set in the hurdles by Beatty
Events were won as follows: Fresh
men, 3d. junior lawyers 20; sophie
mores. 20; seniors. 10; juniors, 5. All.
TOunu tudlD pun, IltliiN b6dlISs
For 100-yard dash, Cargile. first
Abbott. second Rose, third; time, IL / IS
High jump, Beatty and Smallwood tiet
for first; Frank, third; height feet 8
Pole vault, Beatty, first Kinbrough
seconda Smallwood, third For $50 art
run, Walter Jones, first Howard
Shaw, second; Pat Deloney. third
time, minutes 10 seconds High hur
dies, Beatty first Frank, second; time
1915. Shot put, Rowe, first O'Con
nor second; Counts, third; distance
"a feet Z inches. For 220-yard dash
Walter Jones. first; OConnor second
Gupp, third; time, 243-5
Low hurdles. Beatty, first; OConnoi
second; Pritchard, third; time. 14.1-5
Mile run, Deloney. first: Thompson
second; Wargo, third, time, 5 minute
s AS seconds. Running broad junr
Beatty, first; O'Connor, second; Pritch
ard, third; distance, 10 feet inches
For 440-yard dash, Beatty first; O'Con
nor. second; Shaw, third; time, 81 I
Two mile run, Walter Jones, first
Kitchener, second; Hutton, third; time
10 minutes 81 LIS seconds. Timer, Gu
Lee; judges, Smart and Perry; marsha
Messer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Millwright Is Killed
by Boyles Street Car
Lansing S. Perkins Succumbs at
Local Infirmary to Injuries Re-
ceiyed in Accident

Lansing S. Perkins. millwright for the
Magic City Cotton Oil company, was
struck and his skull fractured by a
Boyles street car at Inglenook yesterday
morning at o'clock. He was rushed
to an intirmary by an ambulance Of the
Johns Undertaking company, but died
before arriving there. An investigation
is being conducted by Assistant Coroner
J. r. I. Rives.
The remains of the deceased, who was
50 years of age, will be shipped to Olive
Branch, Miss. tomorrow by the Johns
Undertaking company. His residence in
Birmingham was at 1882 North Forty
fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
WHISKY, AUTOMOBILE
AND SIX NEGROES ARE
CAPTURED BY BATSON

Several gallons of whisky were cap
tured, together with an auto and its SIX
occupants, by Sheriff I. ]. Batson and
Deputy Sheriff Smithson at Bessemer
last night about u o'clock. The arrest
was on a road leading out of Bessemera
as the car was returning from an ad-
Joining county with the prohibited re
freshments
Lige Hill, Estelle Turner, Fannie
Waters, Annie Johnson, Julia Benson
and Eva Broadmax, all negroes We're
captured along with the whisky, which
was contained in a jug, suitcase and
several bottles. One of the party,
negro man, jumped from the car with
a Jug of whisky in his possession. When
commanded to stop by Sheriff Batson,
he refused, whereupon the sheriff opened
fire upon him. He did not stop, but,
dropping the jug, made good his escape
through the surrounding fields. Charges
were entered against all of them for
violating the prohibition laws
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Secretary Baker Spends
Quiet Sunday in London;
Will See King Monday

London March 24.-Secretary of War
Baker spent quiet Sunday at the resi-
dence of Amba ssador Page, working
with his secretaries and in the after
noon receiving American and British
newspaper men. He dined at the Page
home. where number of other guests,
mostly military men, were entertained
with him
On Monday morning the secretary
will be received at Buckingham palace
and on Monday night he will dine al
the Page residence with Premier
Lloyd George, Foreign Secretary Bal
four, the Earl OF Derby, the war sec
rotary and number of British army
Officers. On Monday he also will have
conferences with the Earl of Derby
ard other British military authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-25
Bandits Want Cash, Too

Feking, March 24--By the Associated
Press, 1.-The bandits in the province
OF Honan are demanding cash ram
som. in addition to rifles. for G. A.
KYLE of Portland, Ore, and E. j. Pur-
cell, two American engineers recent
~ captured by them. The bandits
threaten to decaptate the Americans
unless their demands are met before
March 25. Raymond P. Tenney assist
ant Chinese secretary to the American
legation, and a representative of the
Chinese foreign office, have gone to
Honan to negotiate with the bandits.