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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

worked out which would meet the re-
quirements Of the situation saisfac-
torily"
Abiding to the enormous strain on
finances during the last year of the
governments war loans, and to the
aid given by the federal reserve sys-
TEN, the report says:
1.-The federal reserve note will more
speedily attain the position originally
intended for it. From being an oc-
casional emergency currency used to
supplement deficiencies in the supply
of other existing forms of currency, it
is becoming the most important con-
stituent of our circulation medium,
responding promptly and naturally to
currency requirements from whatever
source proceeding, thus giving to our
whole currency a kind and degree of
sessed"
The profits from federal reserve
banks in 1917 were $15,8O0, 900 gross
and $11,2OO,00O net, with declared
dividends of s4,SOO,OO0. The boards
expenses were only about $250,000.
The entrance of state banks and
trust companies during the year
strengthened the system greatly, says
the report. Although the gold re-
serves increased enormously in guam
tity, the proportion of reserves to de-
posts fell in proportion to the ex-
pansfon of credit
No radical amendments of the re-
serve act are suggested, although a
few minor changes are recommended.
Thy include: Election of directors of
reserve banks by a simpler method;
provision for printing bigger denorf1-
nations of federal reserve notes; pro-
vision for Incorporating foreign trade
banks under federal reserve charter,
and permission for national banks to
establish branches in their cities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

While recognizing that final results
may show desirable ends accomplished
through the holiday order of the Fuel
Administration, Wall street sentiment
is considerably confused over the
prospect of widespread industrial sus-
pension even temporarily, and until
I latest developments are dfgested the
market for securities is expected to
be irregular and move in a restricted
trading area. We believe conserva-
tive speculatve-i. investment activities
meantime will be part Of wisdom.
IT is apparent that IN addition to
clearing up railroad congestion one
Of the principal and pressing motives
Of the government Il requiring tenn
porary industrial AlspenSion was to
expedite the forwarding Of many
ships which have for some time been
lying in American ports loaded with
war cargoes and awaiting others i'm
peratively needed in Europe.
The first benefit should be felt by
Transportation systems, which cannot
Operate economically when over
crowded. Therefore, investors ought
80 give consideration to the standard
railroad issues, its eastern trunk lines,
which are deeply concerned in relief
mea1ures. Railway equipment stocks
should not be overlooked 1nasmuch
as the metal industries are also vital
to the war it is to be expected that
they viii be given preference wher-
ever possible.
It is hoped that the drastic action
Of Washington will arouse the coun-
try to a full realization of the wal
requirements, and exert pressure that
will bring about a decision to call al
the best brains of the nation to the
council table. In this connection we
would like to refer to q. paragraph oa
our letter of December IS, in which
we directed attention to the advlsa-
billy OF working for that end, viz:
was there ever a time in the his
tory of this world, in the history OF
our country, when the best brains
the highest Judgment, the most IN
compromising loyalty and the great
est honesty were needed in admins
+raaion? Was there ever a more op
nortune time for the able Presiden
at washington to appoint Coalition
Cabinet. irrespective of political at
citations, to do as England and France
have done at times in the past-cal
into tho closest councils of the Cab
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
POSSESSION OF
AUTOMOBILE is
CAUSE OF SUIT

Possession of an automobile valued
at 1915 by the owner is the contention
in a suit filed in the Common Pleas
court by Charles T. Stout of Portland,
Conn, against George 7. Jones of
Greenwich. Stout claims to be the
owner of a machine, and alleges that
December 81 last, it was wrongfully
seized by Jones, and is still detained.
He asks possession of the machine
and damages of $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
DEFENDANT FAILS
TO FILE ANSWER;
CASE DEF AULTED

Judgment by default to recover ST.
223.89 damages and costs of $35.O3,
has been rendered by Judge W. M.
Ma1tbie in The Superior Court in the
case of Frank ]. Jessup against Rob
ert A. Fosdick, both of Stamford.
Jessup sued to recover on a grocery
bill, the case being filed last June. The
case was placed on the short calendar
list in December, and again in Janu-
airy, on a motion for default to an
swer. Mo answer having been fled,
Judge Maltbie gives judgment for the
amount claimed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
CREDIT MUST BE
CONSERVED, SAYS
FEDERAL BOARD
Upward Movement of Prices to Be Checked By
Saving Goods and Potential Loans, Re-
serve Banking Officials Declare in
Annual Report to Congress.

Washington Jan. 22-Effect Of credit expansion the
general prices and the part the American people
play in counteractng initiation by wartime economies
phaszed today the federal board its annual
port to congress.
Explaining that though credit expansion not entire
responsible for increase in prices the board T regards
as its most important duties to prevent far prac
cabe expansion of banking credit from running
trolled course"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

PATENTS
SPECIAL NOTICES
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S.,
PROBATE COURT,

January Fl, 1918.
Estate of Mary E. Lyon, late of the
town of Easton in said district, de-
ceased.
The Court of Probate for the dis
trict of Bridgeport hath limited and
allowed six months from the data
hereof for Creditors of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts properly attested, within said
time, will be debarred a recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-.
quested to make immediate payment
70
GRACE M. MYERS,
EXecutrix,
632 East Main Street a*p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
MAJOR LEAGUES
SCHEDULES TO BE
MADE TOMORROW

Washington, Jan. 22Fresident
Johnson of the American league an
nounced today that the playing sched-
ules of the major leagues would be
drawn up in Pittsburgh, starting to-
n orrow. It was intended to draft the
dates here, but the sickness of Presi-
dent Dreyfuss Of the Pittsburgh club,
a member Of the schedule committee,
necessitated a change in plans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
WANTED-TOOL AND
GAUGEMAKERS

Very highest wages paid.
Only first class men wanted
on work for U. S. Govern
ment. apply L. D. Lopez,
Room No. 35, Stratfeld Ho-
tel, Monday, from 7 to II P.
M, Tuesday s to IL Am. and
6 to 10 P. M. Az SIP
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
Tuesday, Jan. q, 1918

Tuesday, Jan. %, 1918
Al1is Chalmers 10
Am. Beet Sugar 76k
Am. Car e. Fdy. 72
Am. Can 36B
Am Locomotive 567s
Am. LinSeed 81
Am. Tobacco 1898
Am. Smelt. & Re. Co. S2%
Am. Sug. Refg. Co. 104
Am Wooden AN
Ann Zinc 14h
Alaska Gold 2R
Atch. T. Sc S. Fe S2%
Anaconda Copper 61h
Baldwin Loco 6O5s
Bethlehem Steel "B" '741h
Beth. Steel s pr cent. pr. 9Sh
Brooklyn Rapid Trans AN
Butte & Sup. 10
Canadian Pacific 1879
Calf. Petroleum 16
Cen. Leather Co. 65%
Chi, NJ. & St. Paul 421h
Chi, R. 1 & Pac. 1917
Chi, R I. & Pac. Pfd A 60
| Chi, R. I. &c Pac. Pfd B SO
Chile Copper 15K
Chino AZ
Consolidated Gas -: 81 Y
| Corn Products BIZ
Corn Products Pfd 9OT
| Crucible Steel 54A
| Cuban Cane Sugar BIZ
D1stilleries Securities 36A
Erie Is
Erie LIST Pfd "a
! General Electric 1907
| General Motors 113
| Goodrich Co Al
| ct. Northern Pfd 8SN
ct. Northern Ore 27
Green Cananea S9A
| Inspiration Copper 44A
International Nickel 20
| PETERBOROUGH Cons. TX
| Inter. Harvester 119 Y
Inter. Mer. Marine 23%
Inter. Mer. Marine Pfd. S9A
International Paper 2SH
Kennecott Cop. S2%
Lackawanna Steel 765s
Mex. Petroleum 9OA
MidvaIe Steel 443s
Missouri Pacific 21A
Miami Copper BIZ
Nevada Cons. 1S4
Nat Enameling 425s
| Northern Pacific S211
N Y. Central So
/ n. Y, N. H. & H. 29
Pittsburgh Coal 461k
I onnsylvania As
Pressed Steel Car 62H
Ray Cons. 23A
Reading 72h
I o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
BESSIE STIPIER SIMON
VS.. Order of Notice
CHARLES SIMON.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.,
SUPERIOR COURT.
Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. Is, A D. 1918
Upon the complaint of the said
Bessie StipIer Simon praying, for
reasons therein set forth, for a Ia
divorce; 2-custody of minor children,
now pending before this court, having
been returned thereto, on the first
Tuesday of October, 1917.
1t appearing to and being found by
this court that Charles Simon the
said defendant is absent from this
state and gone to parts unknown
and that notice of the tendency of
the complaint was given as required
by order of notice heretofore issued,
and now the plaintiff asks for a fur
Their order of notice in the premises.
Therefore Ordered, that notice of
the tendency of said complaint be
given by publishing this order in the
Bridgeport Evening Times, a newspa-
per printed in the City of Bridgeport,
once, .commencinging on or before the
25th day of January, A. D., 1918.
By the Court,
FRED. W. TRACY,
Assistant clerk of the Superior Court
for Fairfield County az
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
FOR SALE

Large amount of four foot hard
wood beside Newtown State Road, IS
per cord. Wood choppers wanted,
\$2.25 per cord. C. E. Brakeman.
Phone 1926 Newtown, Conn. A22 b"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
TODAY'S WANTS

EAST END-A fine three family
house will be sacrificed, $500 for
quick sale. Inquire Arthur Denni-
son, All State St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, So.
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD

Bridgeport, Jan. 10. 1918
By execution issued in case OF Jo-
seph C. Berkwit VS.. B. Hope Com
pany. 1 will at the Public Sign Post
on Tuesday, the 5th day of February,
at 10 o'clock, to the highest bidder,
the following goods as per inventory,
nearly accurate, the following goods:
HOSE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of
T. L. Watson & Co., Bankers and
Brokers, corner Main and John streets,
Bridgeport, Conn. Members Of New
York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

When the grocery boy comes around
with a pound of. sugar nowadays, the
housekeeper feels like inviting him in
to the best parlor chair, giving him a
handout of doughnHts and eonee, and
Inviting him to visit them for next
Sundays 6uner-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22
Word of Finance
CONFUSION AMONG WALL Street
OPERATORS over ACTION OF The
FUEL ADMINISTRATION ORDERS

Hope That Final Results May Justify the Drastic Action
Taken But Present Effect is DISCRIMINATION Re
garding the Financing of Industrial Enterprises
Which Are Temporarily Closed-Optimistic Spirit
Prevails AS Need Is Recognized.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

Half of the crew of 10 of Nor
wegian bark are i'll with yellow fever
off Westhampton Beach. L. I.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-22

nounces that 1852 men have Joined
the colors since war was declared.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
VICTORY CONFERENCE FOR THIS TOWN
Is to be Conducted By Mrs. E. w w. Hayward and Mrs J. E.
 Wilbur, Jr., of Hartford Crusaders Will Speak for Various War Activities to Show How Thrift Stamps Can Fit Out the Soldier

One of the principal subjects to be considered, by the crusaders will be the war savings campaign. Inn each town visited four minute men will speak-for war savings. Thrift posters will be in evsSence everywhere. Of decided interest will be an exhibit of military paraphenalia which may be purchased with thrift stamps, each article suitably labeled and showing its value in these stamps There will be complete military equipment from shoes to rifle showns
 In every town visited members of the Home Guard have been ordered to report for duty during the hours of the exhibit, and will rgmain on guard over the thrift exhibit, which will be of considerable monetary value.
 The entire trip will be made in an automobile driven by Mrs. WilbIr. small Ford truck will carry the thrift exhibit as far as Willimantic, after which it will be taken from town to town by means of automobiles loaned by prominent citizens.
 The schedule of places to be visited has been announced and includes the following in Eastern Connecticut: Monday, April 29, Willimantic Wo- mans club. Tuesday, April 90, Putnam Odd Fellows hall Wednesday, May 1 Plainfield, Grange hall. Thursday, May l 3, Norwich, city hall. Friday, May 3 New London, Vocational School Sat urday, May 4, Clinton, lecture room, ot Congregational church,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
TELLS DYSPEPT|CS
 WHAT TO EAT
Avoid Indigestion, Sour Acid Stomach,
 Heartburn, Gas On Stomach, Etc.

Indigestion and practically all forms of stomach trouble, say medical au- thorities, are due nine times out of ten to an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Chronic acid stomach is exceedingly dangerous and sufferers should do either one of two things.
 Either they can go on a limited and often disagreeable diet, avoiding foods that disagree with them, that irritate the stomach and lead to excess acid seere tion, or they can eat as they please in reason and make it practice to counteract the effect of the harmful acid and prevent the formation of gas sourness or premature fermentation by the use of a little Bisurated Magnesia at their meals.
 There is probably no better, safer or more reliable stomach antiacid than Bisurated Magnesia and 1t is widely used for this purpose. It has no direct action on the stomach and is not ] digestent. But a teaspoonful of the powder or a couple of five-grain tablets taken in a little water with the food will neutralize the excess acidity which may be present and prevent it's uTther formation. This removes the whole cause of the trouble and the meal df- gests naturally and healthfully with out need of pepsin pills or artificial digestents.
 Get 8 few ounces of Bisurated Mag nesia from any reliable druggist. Ask comes as a hQnid. milk or citrate anc | in the bisurated form is not laxative Try this plan and eat what you wan at your next meal and see if this ism | the best adHice you ever had on "wha' to eat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
CONCERT ENTERTAINS AT
 TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM.
Women's Chorus Was Assisted by c.
 D. Geer and Frank T. Naples.

Thursday evening a very enjoyable concert was given at the tuberculosis sanatorium by the double quartette of the Women's chorus, assisted by Frank T. Naples and c. D. Geer. A well. rendered program was presented the work of Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard being especially worthy of mention. MT. Naples as usual proved entertain ing with his humorous sketches. Af- ter the program the members of the chorus and others with them were de- lightfully entertained by Dr. ard the Misses Campbell. Coffee and sand Wiches were served. The affair was arranged by Mrs. F. A. Byrnes.
 The program follows: Marching Song for America, chorus; song, The Whole World is Calling You, Mrs. Curtis Bernard and chorus, Hose, humorous reading by MT. Naples; songs, Rolling Down to Rio and Thy Beaming Eyes, MT. Geer; song, Joan of Arc, Mrs. Bard and chorus; read ing, A Modern Sermon, MT. Naples; song, Goodbye, Broadway, Hello, France, chorus; A Song of Thanks giving, MT. Geer; reading, The Vil- lain Still Pursued Her. MT. Naples; song, There's a Long, Long Trail, Mrs James A. Bidwell and chorus; song Keep the Home Fires Burning, chorus Spring Song, Mrs. Bard: songs, A Border Ballad and The Two Grena- liers, MT. Geer; reading, The Hypo- chondriac, MT. Naples; song, Over There, chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
RARE BIBLE OF 161o
 PRESENTED PECK LIBRARY.
Ancient Volume, Printed in London,
 Gift of James Service of Norwich.

The Peck library has recently re- ceived- a most valuable gift, Bible printed in 1610, from James Service. It is a small octave bound in calf and having the title page covered with curious wood cuts. Beside the imprint Imprinted at London by Robert Bar ker, Printer to the Kings most Excel lent Majestic, 1910, Cum Prfvilegio," this title, '@The Bible, that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament. Translated ac- cording to the Ebrew and Greeke and conferred With the best Transactions in divers Languages. With most profitable annotations upon all hard places and other things of great inn portance."
 The title page of the New Testament has similar decoration in wood cuts and the same4mprint but the following explanation:
 Translated out of Greeke by Theod. Beza-and Englished by L. Tomson Together with annotations of Fr. Junius upon the Revelation of St. John." On the last page of the index is the date 1911.
 As far as can be traced this Bible was owned by Thomas Service, a mer- chant in Glasgow, Scotland. He had a large and valuable library which he brought with him when he came to New York in 1S40, the Bible being in the collection. In 1S42 it came Into the possession of his brother, John Ser vice, and upon his death in 1S4S his son, James Service, received it. James Service has presented this very valua- ble and rare copy~to the Peck library.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

has been employed as a railroad office clerk.
 Charles Costello has moved his fam fly to Moosup, where he is employed by the American Woolen Co.
 Play For Red Cross Benefit.
 The young people of this village as sisted by Miss Evelyn Cranska, of. Moosup gave a. three act comedy, Miss Fearless and Co. at the Peoples theatre in Moosup, Friday evening. which was attended by about five hundred people It was given for the benefit of the local Red Cross chapter under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth MatheWson Benjamin Dawson was coach. and the Parker orchestra, of Moosup gave their services which were much appreciated. The young mems quartette Charities Mcfarland, Ed ward Bourque, Harold Trainor and Clarence Reed, sang between the acts. Mrs. Julia Richmond was pianist dur ing the last act.
 The following took part: Miss Bea- trice Seguin, Mrs. Charles Day. Mrs, George potvin, Miss Evelyn Cranska. Miss Helen Tillinghast, Miss Ruth Mathewson, Miss Pauline Mathewson and Miss Mary Herminston. Earl Bragg, eGorge D. Seguin, Clarence Reed, Adelaird Dagenais, Edward Bourque and Charles Mcfarland. One hundred dollars or more will be ad- ded
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Norwich has been given the date of Thursday, May ?. for a victory con- ference which is one of series to be held in the state, starting next Mon day Thes meeting will be held in the town hall
 They are to be conducted by Mrs. E. w. w. Hayward, a member of the women's committees of the State Council of Defense, and head of the HouseH ives League of Connecticut and by Mrs. J. B. Wilbur, Jr, of Hart ford, who has been actively engaged in war and food conservation work for some time.
 Miss Nellie J. Campbell, county home economics demonstrator, will be one of the speakers here.
 The first conference will be held ir Willimantic, starting at Il a. m. and continuing until D. m. From Willi- mantle the women will go to Putnam and from that town to practically ev- cry community in the state, occupying more than two weeks time. The ob- ject of this campaign will be to illus trate various phases of work which are now prominently before thes pub lie. Among the exhibits to be showr will be those pertaining to child wei i fare, nursing, food conservation, food production, and other matters. Posters | Illustrating various subjects will be | shown, and it is expected that large
 audiences will greet the women where
 ever they go.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
REMARKABLE PHOSPHATE
 MAKES THIN PEOPLE FAT
AUTHENTIC CLINICAL TESTS SHOW ONE PATIENT GAINED 23 POUNDS
 ANOTHER 27 POUNDS

assimi1ated by the most del:aata stom- aeh and not a dangerous drug or stim- t1lant, Bitro- Phosphate comments It. self to all sufferers from nervousness, thinness, weakness etc., and moreover it can be obtained from Lee 6 Osgood and good druggists everywhere in con venient 5-grain tablets at a cost so low as to be within the reach of everyone
 One of these tablets should be taken with each meal and the results in many instances are little short of mar velous. Dull eyes become bright. sleep is restored to the sleepless, the nerves regain their strength, thin people put on flesh and the whole system becomes charged with that strength, vitality and, energy which makes life so truly worth while.
 As there are great variety of so- called phosphates, care should be ex- ercised to procure the genuine. stan dard Bitro- Phosphate, which is com posed wholly of the nerve and tissue building substance as originally dis covered
 CAUTION: = Although Bitro -Phos- phate is unsurpassed for relieving ner- vousness. sleeplessness and genera weakness, owing to it's remarkable flesh growing properties. it should no be used by anyone who does not desire to put on flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
FRED CORD" OUTFIT
 FAVoRITE ON SHIP.
So Writes Seret. Robert o. Fletcher in
 Letter to Father Here.

British sailors on the transport that took across the 5Sth artillery regiment. coast artillery, say they hope the next lot of troops they take across will be another lot of Red Cords That's what Sergt. Robert Q. Fletcher wrote in a letter received here Thursday by his father, William L. Fletcher, super intendent of mails at the postofice.
 ''They say we were the ioIIieBt, scrappiest outfit they've seen yet" wrote Sergt. tBob.'' Fletcher, formerly sporting editor of The Bulletin, and they want to. see more like us'' Sea voyages may be recommended by doctors to improve a persons health, wrote the sergeant, but he heartily disagrees with them after his first transatlantic experience, though. the voyage was pleasant one. He had a nervous feeling when he knew they were entering the U-boat zone and it certainly looked good when they sight ed land and saw the American flag fly ing from destroyers and warships near the transport.
 The 56th regiment is one whose career will be followed with interest in this part of the state, as it was formed and trained at Fort Wright, on Fishers Island, and contains in it's ranks many Norwich and New London boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26


 Mrs. Frank Edgerton and daughter Hszen, spent Friday in Providence. Dir. and Mrs Frank Harrington, who have been boarding in East Greenwich. R. l.. for several months have been spending few days at their home ha'A They moved their house. hold goods to Providence, where MT. Harrington will be employed. Miss Charlotte Ellsworth of Ux- bridge. Mass, has been spending a few days with Miss Helen TilEnghast. Ms. Robert Mcleod has returned to her home in New Rochelle, N. T., having visited her father, Albert c. Walker.
 Nf.. and Mrs. William Doty of Bos- ton. have been visiting Mrs. Charles Day.
 Miss Charlotte Reece Of Boston has been visiting at Mrs. Mary F. Loring's. Miss Gertrude Handy has been en- tertain!ng her mother from Cochesett, Mass.
 Edward Bourque, a corporal at Fort Teri" has been visiting his parents, NIr and Mrs. Peter Bourque for a few days.
 Miss Ruth Eogue of Norwich spent Sunday Nitf Miss eatrico Dean.
 Home From Camp.
 Henry IoGslrai cs Camp Devens speT; sunday with His parents, Mir and Mrs Patrick Lurgllran. It was his first visit home since he went to camp.
 Stuart Flirwo7th Of Camp Devens, spent sunday at his nome.
 4 ncetipL cf tne school board was held S2tT1IaE afternoon. 7i-' Mss WilroN cf Enw York. Red Cross chapter organizer, was here on g huSiuess visit Friday.
 r.: 1k Iafore who has a govern ment position in Washington, D. c.