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Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
SILK INDUSTRY IN CHINA HARD
 HIT FOR HEAD

Shanghai, April 25.---CCorrespond- ence of The Associated Press. )---That the silk industry of China is suffer ing for want of governmental direc- tion and assistance and that such should be forthcoming at an early date, isAthe substance of a resolution adopted Sby members of the Foreign Silk Association at a recent general meteing in Shanghai.
 In view of the large amount con- trfbuted by the silk industry in taxes, such aid should be a substantial char acter, in the opinion of the silk deal CTS, and the government is being ap- pealed to in that sense.
 The chairman in his adress cited figures to illustrate the value of gov ernment supervision of the industry as projected in Japan. During the season of 19G7-S, he said, Japan ex- ported, 9S flo ba1es against 57,553 bales exported from Shanghai. For the sea- son of 191S-17, Japan's export was 226, ,569 bales against 65,S47 from Shang- hai.
 From these figures said MT. Byrne, you will see that we have made but little headway while Japan on the other hand has gone forward enormously, and I am not including silk piece goods of which China's ex- port is negligible in comparison. with Japan.
 Not only Japan, but practically all other silk producing nations" he con- tinued, have their governments as guiding hands in sericulture. Nat urallv it will occur to us all, why should we foreigners and Chinese put our hands in our pockets to find funds that the Chinese government should prUvide?'
 Outlining his plans for the coming year for improvement of the indus try, the speaker said:
 'SIvhe schemes we have in view nat urally depend on the funds provided but they will follow on the lines that have been successful in other coun- tries. This year we propose to assist and advise those experimental sta tions that are already in existence and to buy cocoons and examine tht eggs on the Pasteur system by whicf in 919 we shall have supply that car be guaranteed to be healthy and pro vide worms that will not die in thu third or fourth stage, but live to pro duce cocoons of good size and quality The committee in charge consist O representatives of the Chinese, thu French Chamber of Commerce ana
 the Sih association and you may de
 pend no effort will Ibe spared to mak
 the initial attempt a success A;ld SC an example for the future"
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter Creamery, higher than eN- tras, per ID. A 1-4 4@45c.; extras 45 3-4@44c.; dairy, tubs, finest, 43 1-2@ 44c,; good to prime, Al @43c.
 Eggs-Fresh gathered, extras, doz., 2S@3S lac; storage, packed firsts. 36 1-2@S7 1-2c.
 Apples-BbL, Baldwin, $4@$7; Al- bemarle Pippin. $6@$7.75; Winesap. s4@$7; King, $4@$7; Northern Spy. s4@$S; Ben Davis, $3.60@ SAYS.
 Hay and Straw---Large baled, tin1- othy, No. 1, ton, $27@$s1; No. 3 to No. ?, $20@$2S; shipping, $16@$1ss no grade hay, $1O@$15; fancy light clover mixed, $25@$27; No. clover mixed, $23 @s24; clover mixed, lower grades, $17@ $22; No. clover, $23@l SPA. Straw, rye, No. 1, ton, $1S.I Small bales, s1 a ton less than large.
 Hothouse Products -Cucundbers- Dozen, soc. @s1 Cauliflowers, dozen. S1@s2.50. Lettuce, strap, S150Q s3. Mint, dozen punches, 12c. O 25c. Mushrooms, h., 1O@ 45c. Radishes. 100 punches, s2@$3. Rhubarb, bun dle, 40@S0c.
 HOtaCceS- eS-BermRda, new, pDl-,l $T@$S; Florida, new, bbl.. $2@$6;i Maine, 100 lbs, $1.50@$2: Long Isl- and, 100 lbs, s2@ $2.50.
 Poultry, Dressed-Turkeys- young toms, average best, s2@ 34c-; young hens, average best, 35@ 3sc. Chick ens-2S O 31c.; sqnab broilers, 2-2 1-2 Ebs. to pair, 75c.@ Squabs- Prime, white, 6-1O lbs. and over to dozen, dozen. $2.75@$7; dark, doz-. $1-5O@$2; culls, dozen, 75c.@$1.
 Poultry, Iive-Young roosters, 35c.; ;; old roosters, 27c.; turkeys, 25c.; ducks, 20@S5c.; geese, zoe; guineas, pair, $1; live pigeons, pair, 50@6Oc.
 Vegetables Asparagus bun. $3@$5.5O. Caibbage.-Old, white, bbl. $1@$1.5o; red, bbl., $2@$s. Onions white, 100 1b. bag, s1@$2.5o; yellow. s1@$2.25; red. st@$2. Parsnips- = Old bbl, s1@$2. Rhubarb, 100 bun. $250@$350. Turnips-Rutabaga bb- $1@$150; white, old, bbl., $2@$2-5o1 Watercress- punches, 70 $2.50.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

Moses Baker has started to build a house on the lot which he owns in Pleasant Valley. He will partly utilize in it's construction material released by the tearing down of the barn on the former Andrew Perry place now owned by the water company.
 An entertainment for the benefit of the Georgetown Red Cross was given at the school house on Tuesday even ing. The disposition for the good of the cause for an organ was one of the features.
 Miss Virginia Runyon, recently of New York, has returned to Pine Tree Corner to occupy her house there for the season.
 MT. and Mrs. & Ernest Sanford, now of Bridgeport, were over Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Sanford at West Bedding
 Mrs. George A. Sanford is recover ing from her recent severe illness with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Caroline Sherwood, who has been occupying Miss J. H. Sanford S tenement house, removed this week to Monroe.
 Mrs Theodore Adams, who spent the winter in New York with her brother, has returned to her house at Library Corner.
 Among the list of those recently re- ported as wounded in action in France was the name of Michael Day, a for mer pupil of the Sanford school. He has three brothers and two other near relatives in the service. MT and Mrs. N. F. Hoggson and Mrs. WaIbridge spent the week end at their Pleasant Valley summer | homes.
 Mrs. J. W. Teets is to Ssturn from New York to her place on the Ridge Afor the summer.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
DIED.

HEDRICH-In this city, April IS,
 1918, Peter J. Hedrich- SMITH-In this city, on Thursday,
 April IS, 1918, Charles E. Smith
 aged 61 years months, Il days. BLOESCH-In this city, April IT,
 1918, Bernard A. Bloesch, aged 45
 years, 10 months, 10 days. CORBALLY-In this city, April IT, 1918, Fred B. Cordially, DOYLE-In this city, Friday, April
 1g, 1918, Ellen S. Conklin, wife of
 Maurice Doyle.
 McNEl-In this city, Friday, Aprl
 19. 1918, William Wallace, son of
 Louis w. and Helen McNeil, aged
 1 year, months, 6 days. CROSSLEY-In this city, April 1S,
 1918, Catherine B. Reynolds, wife of
 Edmond Crossley. HICKEY-In Ayers, Mass, April II,
 1918, James F., son of James and Margaret Hickey, aged g years,
 months.
 CUNEO-In this city, April 20, 1918.
 Louis Cuneo, aged 57 years.
 months, days.
 KEILEY-In this city, Saturday, April ZU, 1S4oA E414AoOOtAy "%AC OA
 F. Kelley.
 ANGEVINE-In this city, April 25, 1918, Elizabeth, widow of Isaac s. Angevine, aged 6S years, months, 5 days.
 McCANN-In this city, April 22, 1918,
 Mary, widow of Charles McCann. GRAHAM-In this city, April P, 1918,
 John Graham, aged 70 years. CHICHESTER-In this city, April 2s, 1918, Maria Louise, widow or the
 late Levi Chichester, aged SS years months. COSFELLO-In this city. April 23, 1918, Alace, daughter of the late John H. and Ellen Costello, aged 2S years, s months Is days. WINDSOR-Tuesday, April 8, 1S1S, George Windsor. aged 59 years, g months.
 McWIILIAMS-O Tuesday, April 23, 1918, Owen J., beloved husband of Josephine L. McW1lliams. BURNS-In this city, Monday, April 22. 1918, Jane, widow of James \ Burns.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
MARRIED.

MARRIED. MIKOI1AZCISIK-M Dan burH, April r, Thomas MikoI- azc.ski and Mrs. Maria Matthias. ON--CORNELL-In Williams town, Mass, April Is, Oscar w. Johnson, and Alice M. Cornell. REE3S- Danbury, Apr 19, Thomas Rees and Cora~C. Null Ter.
 FAIRCHHiD-HOLI Dan- bury, April 20, Hanford B. Fair child and Miss Anna Ho1ick. M'FADDIN-DRURY Stamford, April r, Miss Martha Drury of Noroton to J. w. McFaddir of Genbrook. MULDOON-AVE Stamford, April 13, John II. Muldoon and Miss Violet Avery. SATFTH-HENESSEY Stamford, April 1q, William F. Smith of Ce- darhurst, L. l., and Miss Josephine Hennessey. BFINNETT--COLLI South Nor walk. April 20, William L. Bennett of Georgetown and Miss Evelyn w. Collins.
 MAUFRERI - BIRT-In Danbury, April 22, Joseph Maufredi and Miss Sadie Birt.
 MACK-ROTHACKE Spring dale, April 21, August Mack and Miss Louise Rothacker.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
REICHSTAC VICE PRES. APPEALS
 FOR HUN LOAN

Amsterdam, April 23-The Reich stag assembled yesterday. The vice president, Dr. Hermann Paalsche, made an address, Berlin dispatches report, in which he said:
 ''The success of the eighth war loan undoubtedly will help to show our opponents, as well as neutrals, to what extent a web of deceit has been woven around Germany and to re- veal to them the fact that Germany's internal strength remains unbroken. We hope this victory in the financial field will contribute substantially to the attainment of our goal as quickly as possible
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
MONROE

Edwin c. Shelton has purchased a new horse of Owen J. Keenan of Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Charles T. Sherwood and son John of Stevenson have rented the lower part of James McDermott's S house and moved in last Friday.
 Patrick F. German has accepted the position as assistant superintendent of the subway department for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. and con- menced his contract last Sunday.
 G. Chase Edwards of the Harvey Hubbell Manufacturing Co. of Bridge port, who is living at his country home on Barn Hill, left Tuesday morning for Cleveland, Ohio, on a business trip.
 Brothers night will be observed at Harmony Grange Thursday evening with the following brothers in charge: Alex Sinclair, Rev. Arthur E. Rich mond, Elmer Banks and Charles B. Nichols.
 Raymond Keller of Ansonia was a visitor in town last Thursday, the guest of his grand parents, MT. and S1rs. Walter c. Hazzard. Another large real estate deal was consummated Monday, April 15, wher Charles A. Laufer sold his handsome farm property to Mrs. Caroline A Sherwood of Bedding. The sale waS made through the local agent, Edwir c. Shelton.
 Mrs. Louis B. Beardsley has re turned home from a visit with rela tives in Danbury. Miss Jennie Sea bright cared for Mrs. Elizabetl Beardsley during her absence.
 Wilbur Benedict of Elm street i assisting Walter C. Hazzard with hi spring work.
 Bishop Brewster will visit St. Pc ter's church on Sunday afternoon April 2S.
 Harmong Grange has been invite, to visit Trum'bull Grange Friday eve ming, May 24
 On account of the weather Sunday there were no services in eithe , church. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur + Richmond motored to New Haven 0 Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Lois Standish, who is attend
 ing high school in Hartford, is enjoy ' ing a weeks vacation with he
 mother, MrS. Orence StanulSn.
 Washington lodge held it's regula ) communication on Monday evening when the Fellowcraft degree was ez } emplified.
 5 Leslie E. Shelton has built a boz } and put it on his pond, and it afforJ
 great deal of amusement for tt 3 young people, especially moonhgl evenings. On Monday evening mir 3 enjoyed the sport.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
Three Men F atally
 Burned in Explosion

Terre Haute, Ind, April 2s.-Three men fatally burned by an explosion of gas in the shaft at the mine of the Deep Vein Goal Go. have been taken from the mine, following an explosion today. Searchers are unable to pene- trate far because of the accumulation of smoke and it may be several hours before the fate of other men in the mine is determined.
 The property loss will not be heavy. but the mines production of coal will be halted for several days.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

 ARE RELEASED BY THE GERMANS

Washington, April 25.-The Uru- guayan mission to France which re- gently was intercepted by a German submarine operating off the Canary according to latest reports re- ceived here, was released, but it is not known under what conditions.
 The mission, on the Spanish steamer Infanta Isabel, was halted near the end of it's journey. One report was that the members were taken from the ship Reports received here do not indicate whether they actually wre taken on the submarine, but es- tablish that they finally were allowed to proceed.
 It was the halting of the mission that caused Uruguay to call on Ger many for an explanation and gave in- dications of a determination to regard the interference as an act of war.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
MAKE EFFORTS TO
 SETTLE STRIKE

Waco, Texas, April 25-Eforts to end the strike of street railway em- ployes and thus bring to a close the general walkout called several days ago in their support apparently were at a standstiH today.
 Hope of an early adjustment of the dispute diminished when Federal Conciliator J. s. Meyers returned here from Dallas with word that J. F.. Strickland, president of the Texas Electric Co, which operates the local traction system. had declined to sign an agreement to arbitrate.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
ARCHBISHOP IS
 SERIOUSLY ILL

St. Paul, Minn., April 24-Arch- bishop John Ireland, who returned to St. Paul recently from Florida, where he recuperated from a breakdown, has suffered relapse, it was announc- ed at his residence today. Slight inn provement was noted this afternoon, physicians said.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
ANOTHER DROP
 IN PRICES AT
 COTTON MARKET

New York, April 25.---The cotton market suffered another severe tum- more than $4 a bale, or about $10 a bale drop in two days and s35 from the highest of the season on April f. July dropped to 26.76 and october to 29.95, representing new low levels for the season.
 Wall street was a heavy buyer early but cotton came out in great quanti- ties through wire houses with south- ern connections, presumably reflect ing favorable crop conditions and in- creased spot offerings. Japanese in- terests were large buyers on tho break
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
N. Y. Live Stock Market

Beeves-Common to prime steers sold at s12@$16.5O per 100 lbs: bulls, $7.50@$13; cows, $5@s11. DressedI beef, 20 1-2@23c. for native sides.
 Calves-Common to prime vealsl sold at $11.5O@$16 per 100 Ibs.; culls, s9@$10.5O. City dressed veals, 1s@l 25c country dressed, 1T@23c.
 Sheep-Medium to fairly good clip ped sheep, $1O@$12 100 lbs; clipped lambs, common to fair, $15.50@ $1750. Dressed mutton, 25 O 27c., dressed lambs at 26@32c.
 Hogs-Heavy to light hogs, $1S.50 @s1875; roughs, s17; pigs, $1S.50.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
FRENCH ARMY
 LOSES VILLERS
Continued from Page One)

The battle here still in progress when the British of fcal statement was issued this afternoon
 Against the FrancoAmerican positions the Germans al though in large force had to be content with only footing Hangard and in the woods to the north,
 THREE MILES FROM RAILROAD
 Assaults east of Haes and against Senecat wood and hill S2 in the region of Case thrown back with gains for the attackers The line between Haes and Caste but miles from the railroad running south from Amiens
 Apparently the Germans did not the offensive with heavily as in the previous battles in Pcardy and last week in Flanders Probably they count ing the artillery to blast way for smaller bodies of troops the losses since March 2 in the assaults having sitated economy in power
 There has also been renewal of the fighting in Flanders especially in the apex of the German salient The enemy lacked Robecq and thrown back Northwest uber where the line joins the old the British have captured advanced post, inicng losses the Germans
 SUCCESS IN MACEDONIA
 On the Macedonian fronts Allied troops have gained local successes the continuation of the increased activity in this section British troops west of Doiran penetrated Bugar defenses wide front and the Cerna bend French and Serbian troops repused enemy attacks In Albania west of Lake Presba Allied troops forced the eemy retire heights along the Vrba and captured two villages
 London April 25-Heavy fighting continues on the sector east of Amens Reuters correspondent at British army quarters reports The Germans appear have obtained foot ing in dAquenne wood west of Vers Breonneux, but the British counter attacked and drove them back to the fringe the wood At several places the British have retaken ground and their general position has improved considerably
 GERMAN TANKS IN FIGHT
  ing at Vers Breonneux Two British tanks the correspondent got of German and did great execution
 The Germans made determined attempt to rush toward Kemmel hill yesterday but without apprecable effect The French counter attacked and restored the position.
 At o'clock this morning the Germans put down intense gas barage the AngoFrench front in Flanders two later deep infantry delivered assault Fight ing still is in progress.
 The German attack against the French and British lines the northern front in the Dranoutre Kemme conn- ing The Teuton assault intended pave the way capture of Kemmel hill.
 Vigorous British counter attacks toward Vers Breonneuz apparently resulted in the retaining of considerable part the territory lost to the Germans yesterday The battle still raging, however, and it is too early to make claims
 Tanks went into action both sides the first time in history In the battle about Vlers Bretonneux the German tanks appeared the beginning of the and by the British tanks joined in the fray The latter did heavy ex ecUion when they got among the enemy infantry
 British counter attack drove the enemy from d'Aquennf wood toward Vers Bretonneux but the Germans rushed large number of machine into the town and fire wa intense that the first counter attack was held up
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
SUPERVISION IS SERIOUSLY ILL
 IN NORTHLAND

Fort Yukon, Alaska. April 3D. Bringing an appeal for a doctor by Vilhjmur Stefansson, the Arctic ex- plorer who is dangerously sick on Herschell Island, a messenger reached here yesterday after record break ing trip from the north. In a mes sage carried by the courier Stefansson told of being sick 50 days, after being stricken with typhoid and pneumonia followed by complications.
 A Northwest mounted policeman and two Eskimos have died of typhoid, while several others are sick.
 A doctor is on his way now for Herschell Island.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
MAN WHO FIRED
 FIRST SHOT DIES

Fitchburg, Mass, April 24-Second Lieut.. Lawrence s. Aver of this city, member of the battery that fired the first American shot in the war was killed in action on April 20, ac- cording to information received here today by his uncle, William B. Aver. Lieut.. Aver, 24 years old, was grad uated from Dartmouth in 1916, was commissioned at Plattsburg and went to France last August.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
Loan Total Reaches
 S433,OOO,OOO Mark

New York, April 24.---Off1cial Iib- erty loan subscriptions in the Second Federal reserve district had reached the total of $433, 400, 900 at 9:30 a. m. today. This represented a gain of approximately $16, 700, 900 as compared with the closing figures yesterday.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
OPPOSE MILITARY CONSOLATION

Dublin, April 24-At labor meet ing yesterday at Athlone it was re- solved to oppose industrial as well as military conscription. Women work CTS pledged themselves to undertake no work previously done by men.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

German newspapers last Sunday published many articles about Paris being ruled by mobs and all theatres being closed.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

DeSn SFdHteO QeSFe0 OI OlVOrCe ana $250 ahmony from Max c. Hahn, of Bridgeport, on the grounds of intoler- able cruelty.
 Resignation of Pastor.
 Rev. Joseph Hooker TwicheIl, pas tor of the First Congregational church of Danbury, has presented his resig- nation to the church. MT. Twichell--- Lieutenant Twichen by virtue of his commission in the National army---is chaplain of the 3OSrd Field Artillery, at present stationed at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass.
 Loss By Fire. The ancient landmark house at Bald Hill, Wilton, occupied by Henry W. | Wettingfeldt, was totally destroyed by fire, Saturday afternoon, with loss of $10,000 on the structure and $1, ,000 , on the furniture.
 14 Years in Courts l The jury in the famous case of Isaac H. Selleck against Sturges B. Selleck ct als., rendered verdict last week for the plaintiff to recover dam- ages of $7,755.77 from the defendants The case was started 14 years ago and the cause of the action was certain transactions between the htigants which took place in Renosha, Wis, ir 1SS3 Since the case has been started the original litigants have died. Once the case was taken to the United States Supreme Court for a decision upon certain claims. Twice it ha. been before the Supreme Court O this state and once in the United States district court. It has been be fore the state Superior Court twice and the verdict is the first time { jury has passed on the merits of tht issues involved. It is probable tha
 the defendants will take the case t the supreme court, as the action ha.
 been bitterly fought for A years ana
 the administrators of the litigant have shown a disposition to contes ; every feature of the case. The actua court expenses in the suit amountet Ato nearly $1,0eo.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
F airfeld County News
Called to Darien.

Rev. William Sinclair, D. D., for the last five years in charge of Gouud'S Memorial reformed church at Rox- bury, N. Y, has been called to the pastorate of the Darien Presbyterian
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

All officers of the Associated Press were reelected by the board of direc- Ators.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26
Granted a Divorce.

Mrs. Lena M Hahn of Danbury has been granted a decree of divorce and $250 ahmony from Max c. Hahn, of Bridgeport, on the grounds of intoler- able cruelty.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-26

The battle here still in progress when the British of ficia statement was issued this afternoon
 Against the Franco-Amercan positions the Germans al though in large force had be content with only footing in Hangard and in the woods to the north
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-19
SENT TO PRISON FOR
 SHOOTING HOMER DAVIS

In the superior court here on Wed nesday, Antonio Di Carlo of this city was sentenced from two to three years in state prison on the charge of shooting Homer Davis with intent to kill. Di Carlo is alleged to have tres passed on q farm cn the East Side while hunting last November and when he was warned off a quarrel en- sued, during which the accused shot the son of the owner.
 John Durr of Norwich was sen- fenced to three months in jail on the charge of breaking iail on June f5.
 James Osborne of Mystic pleaded guilty to the charge of simple assault On George Ingraham and was fined s75
 The case against Victor Hessler, charged with statutory burglary, was continued.
 George Green and William Smith of New London charged with assault with intent to murder during a shoot ing affray in Grten street several weeks ago. were each sentenced to nine months in jail.
 Frank Shcrly of Colchester pleaded guilty to assault and battery on one of his neighbors and was fined $30 and 1 costs. His bond was called on Tues day. but on Wednesday Attorney Thomas J. Kelly had the bord opened and the case was disposed of.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-19
PROFESSOR DODGE JOINS
 STORRS COLLEGE STAFF

Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs announces the appointment of Richard E. Dodge of Washington as a member of the extension staff. In his new work Professor Dodge's official title will be assistant county agent leader which means that he will share with the state leader the responsibility of assisting farm bureaus in super vising their agents and in organizing their expanding activities. That Pro- lessor Dodge is amply equipped to en- ter this field is evidenced by the fact that he was one of the organizers of the Litchfeld county farm bureau and is now it's president, also a town di- rector and member of, the executive committee.
 In agricultural circles MT. Dodge is perhaps best known as a breeder of Holstein cows and vice president of the Connecticut Dairymen's associa- ton.
 Mir Dodge will assume his new du- ties the first of October with head quarters at Storrs, where h3 win move his family. He will retain the presi- dency of the Litchfield farm bureau | He has not yet agreed to remain be- ! yond the duration of the war. but the | college, the farm bureaus and other | agricultural interests of the state vii
 be exceedingly fortunate if they car persuade him to stay on the job.