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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
Spanish May be
 Taught al B. H. s.
Board of Education Willing
 If Class Gan Be Formed

The recent announcement of the board of education that Spanish would be taught in the High school providing sufficient number of pupils was se- cured to form a class has aroused great interest among students in the school. The parents of many of the students are of the opinion that knowledge of Spanish would be valu- able to those about to enter business life.
 The following is quoted from the Journal of Education, Boston, May Il, 1911
 We quote from letter written on March g, 1911, by man in the consular service at Buenos Ayres:-
 As for instructions in Spanish, I wonder if people realize that the Uni- ted States is now selling over s10o,- countries. We are selling to the Ar genuine Republic alone as much as to Japana and China. combined $43. GOO, ,000. Ten years ago we sold Ar gentina s9,O00,0O0 The Spanish lan- guage Is an extremely important one for young men in the United States to know. It is easy to learn and not merely is it important commercially, but knowledge of it opens up vast field of the worlds best litera- ture. Our exporters and manufacturers are constantly on the lookout for trained Spanish-speaking salesmen. Salemanhip is a profession now; we are sending salesmen abroad, not peddlers. It is especially important that Spanish should be taught more in New England, for New Englanders are being forced to turn abroad more and more every year for export business. We can not any longer sell our pro- ducts in the Mississippi Valley and the great West as we could twenty years ago, as those regions are now doing <heir own manufacturing. We have many facilities for export trade, which is especially important with Latin America; every man, woman, and child is now buying sS.10 worth of goods a year from the United States in the Argentine Republic alone, and every Brazilian about S4 worth. Now to keep and extend this business we must have many schools in New England where Spanish is scientifically and properly taught where instruction in Spanish book keeping and commercial correspon- dence can be given-so that we can have a reservoir of trained, gentle- manly, young Spanish-speaking sales men to draw from.
 This rings true. Spanish must be taught in the schools not only of New England, but of the entire United States. No other modern foreign lan- guage has equal claim upon our schools. It is absurd to glorify the Monroe Doctrine and our love for all America if we do not teach our chil- dren their history and their language.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
East End Woman Sriken in Car
 Died Soon After
Husband Knw Neaught of Her Death Until He Reviewed
 Remains at MOrgue

Stricken suddenly with an attack of uraemic poisoning while riding in a Fairfield avenue trolley, yesterday af- ternoon about 5 o'clock, May Stewart, wife of A. D. Stewart of 34 Adams street, died an hour afterwards at St. Vincent's hospital. The trolley car was near the Police and Charities building when Mrs. Stewart was stricken. The conductor noticed her predicament and stopped the car in front of the Emergency hospital. Dr. krause hurried her to the hospital. She never regained consciousness
 Medical Examiner Samuel Garlick ordered the remains removed to the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Rourke, where she was identified by her husband, A. c. Stewart, who Is employed at the /Skidmore Theatre in Stratford avenue. Dr. Garlick pro- nouEced death due to uraemic or kid ney trouble.
 Mrs. Stewart had been a sufferer with kidney trouble for some time, but her illness was never considered serious. She is survived by her hus- band and one daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
EXHIBITION AT THE Y. W. c. A.
 1Os7 Broad St1

The educa tional department of the Y w c. A. closes it's second term with an exhibition of that which has been accomplished in its various classes There will be an unusually fine display of spring hats made in the millinery classes under the direc- ton of Miss Heating. and of dresses, shirtwaists and skirts made by the members of the dressmaking classes which have been so popular this year with Miss Woodcock as teacher. The children's work, too, will be exhibited, and those unfamiliar with this de- partment of the association will be surprised to see the useful and pretty articles made by the little ones. Pil- lows. stenciled and designed by the children themselves are some of the results of the crafts class taught by Miss Martha Beach. Aprons, flannel petticoats, and white skirts will be exhibited by the children of the sew ing school. The girls of the Union Metallic Cartridge Shop have had a most successful embroidery class dur ing the past year and some of their work will be shown at this time.
 The exhibit is on Friday of this week, both afternoon and evening, and we extend an invitation to the public to come and see what the association is doing along educational lines. At o'clock the chorus and elocution classes will give a recital. There is no admission fee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
Southern Mexico May Not Agree
 to Peace Terms
Special from United Press.)

MexlcO C1ty, May lSTWnetner the promise of President Diaz and Vice President Corral to resign by June 1 has come in time to restore peace important question under considera- tion here, today. Close students of Mexican affairs doubt it.
 Madero and his followers and prob- ably the iAsurrectos in the north are willing to lay down their arms as they have gained, by the surrender of the government, everything they have been fighting for But the entire south is aflame. In the states of Guerro, Morelos, Chiapas and most of the south thousands of insurrectos are under arms. These men hate and dis trust Madero. They have their own grievances, growing out of the op- pression of the State Governors and whether they will be willing to sub scribe to the peace terms offered by the Diaz government is a grave Ques- ton. I
 There is general feeling here that. while peace in the north will be re- stored within a month it may be nec- essary for the government to adopt stern measures in the south. Today. there was every indication that there is a common understanding between Minister De La Barra, who is to be provisional president for six months pending the election of a new presi- dent and vice-president, and Francis co I. Madero. With the proclaming of a five days general armistice which will include all of the government forces in the north and the Madero insurrectos couriers were sent south to notify General Figura, leading the insurgents in their march on Cuer- navaca, that Madero has agreed to stop fighting and ask him to do the same. A definite reply from him is expected during the day.
 Meanwhile, De La Barra and Ma dero will get into communication through their representatives regard- ing the signing of peace pact. It was stated on authority that Madero will be invited to the capitol and that the new minister of war, to be appointed by De La Barra, will be an individual acceptable to the provisional president.
 So far as the people of the capital are concerned they are generally apathetic over the situation. For weeks 1t has been conceded Diaz would have to go and the passing of the veteran soldier who has done so much for the country is not regretted It is felt that he stayed too long and the bitterness against his despotic rule outweighs the feelings of grati- tude for what he really did for the nation.
 Three thousand insurgents, under the leadership of General Guerro, are manuvering south of the capital, to- day, but an attack from them is not feared in view of the arrangements for peace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
Inheritance Tax
 Puts $4O,000,OOO .
 Out of New York

New York. May 1S-Withdrawals of securities and cash from this State with the object of avoiding the heavy inheritance tax imposed under the law passed last year have already amount ed according to estimates obtained in banking circles yesterday, to $4O0. .O00,- 900.
 The amendment to the inheritance tax law establishing a graduated tax with a maximum impost of 25 per cent on large bequests to others than direct heirs was put on the statute books last July. Since then the with drawals of securities and cash which would fall under this tax have aver xaged $40, ,000, GOO a month, but the rate of the withdrawals has been increas- ing as more and more people of wealth have sought to put their property be- yond the reach of a tax which they regarded as unjustly severe.
 Trust companies in this city are seeing the effects of this law every week. almost every day. ip the with drawal of securities or cash which they have held on deposit, or in the refusal of persons of wealth to name them as executors of their estate or deposit securities with them for safe keeping The steps being taken to escape this tax and to transfer prop erty to States where the inheritance tax laws are more lenient than the new law in this State have the eff feet of taking a very large amount of property outside of the taxing juris- diction of this State, and at the same time are depriving the trust com- panies of this State of very consid- erable amount of business.
 The exodus of securities has been going on to other States-to New Jer- sey Connecticut, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and to foreign countries. Bankers pointed out yester. day a variety of collateral effects of this law, all of which are having the effect of driving business away from New York and of reducing instead of increasing the property upon which the State can levy taxes.
 The officers of institutions who were questioned about the matter yesterday were loath to have the names of their institutions mentioned, but the heads of several of the most important trust companies in the city vouched for the accuracy of many instances named by them in which varying amounts of se- curities and cash. running up into the millions. have lately been withdrawn for fear on the part of their owners that this heavy tax would be levied on their estates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
SIXTH DISTRICT HEROES
 CELEBRATE ANNUAL DEFEAT

Animated by somewhat the same spirit that characterizes the surviv- ors of the gallant but futile charge of the light brigade, the members of the Sixth District Republican Club gathered last evening at Lehmann's shore house, to celebrate the annual defeat of the Republican ticket in that district. Judge E. P. Nobbs and Ser hard F. Cooney were the guests of honor. and detailed. with the aid of charts and diagrams, "how it hap pened."
 Besides the guests of honor there were present Patrick O'Brien, Pay son Hazel, James Burns. George Mur- phy. Joseph Stoehr, Charles Bues, Nicholas Tesiny. John Schleichert, Lewis c. Hit. Charles J. Bjorklund, John Anderson, C. c. Wilson, Austin Ferree, Fred Warehouse. and others.
 The officers of the club are Alex Watt, president: Charles Bues, secre- tary, and Joseph Stoehr, treasurer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
DAMAGES OR $500 ASKED

Appearing for his clients, Anna $. Sadler ct als.. Attorney S. D. Bowers last evening presented a claim of s1,- 500 at the meeting of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages, for dar.ages arising from the change of grade of Rose street where it runs into Noble avenue.
 On the hearing for the layout of Bennett street only one property hold CT. Charles S. Fox, who owns prac- ticaUy all the property in the street. made appearance. MT. Fox favored the layout
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
THE JUNE BRIDE

Could hardly be suited better, or receive a gift that would give more genuine and lasting pleasure than in one of the Sheffield plate designs, copies of the old English patterns. now on exhibition at the jewelry store of G. w Fairchild & Sons, 997 Main street At the sign of the chimes"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
Ministers Told to Come Out of
 Their Shells
Special from United Press.)

Lynn, May 1S.-'Instead of spend ing their time in the Sunday Schools and ladies' sewing circles, ministers Of the gospel should get out and learn the ways of the world so they can talk intelligently on the subject of religion" In these words, Presi- dent Hamilton, of Tuft College, speak ing at the Universalist convention, eXorted brother clergymen to "come out of their shells and do some real work"
 "A minister is judged by his work said President Hamilton. "It is a cold business proposition for he must either deliver the goods or step down and out. Business plays no favorites and there is nothing more businesslike than the ministry, prop erly entered into."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
COST OF LIVING
 GOES DOWN AT YALE.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, May 1S.-The cost of living at Yale is going down. Figures published, today, on the cost of board at the University dining hall showed that the average price was s5.39 for the four weeks period ending May 3, 1911, as compared with $5.57, last year. The average price for board during the seven months period just closed, was S5.25 for this year as 2 a~~inet s5.3e for 1909-1O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

At the meeting of the State Fedora tion of Womens' clubs, in session to- day at Waterbury, the Wednesday Af- ternoon Musical club is represented by Miss Gertrude Laubscher Miss Laub- scher will sing at the meeting and will be accompanied on the piano by Miss Mabel French.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

In the absence of William H. Cliff ford, who was expected to address the local organization of Stationary Engineers last evening. but who was unavoidably detained in New York P. J. Grace led in an interesting dis cussion of compression in steam en- zines, in which many of the members participated. A social session follow ed the business meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
MRS. TAFT LEAVES
 FOR WASHINGTON

Special from United Press)
 New York, May 1s-Mrs. William H. Taft. wife of the President, left for Washington in a private car over the Pennsylvania at 10 o'clock this morn ing much improved in health and spirits.
 Miss Helen Taft accompanied her mother
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

Atlanta-T. K. White, arrested on a mistreatment complaint by his wife, was dismissed by Judge Orr under in- structions to kiss his wife at least once a day and throw in a few for good measure if possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

At Hartford on Saturday afternoon, the Connecticut society of the May flower descendants will hold it's an- nual meeting. There will be a num- Der of interesting addresses by mem- bers of the society. The meeting will take place at the Hartford Golf club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
YOUNG DALEY DROWNED
 IN HAMDEN CLAY PIT.
,ecial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, May 1S.-The funeral of Edward c. Daley, the youth who was found drowned in a Hamden clay pit, yesterday. ending a weeks search, was held. today It is believed that Daley fell into the pit accidentally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

The Ladies Charitable society met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. c. Bassick on Fairfield ave- nue. A luncheon was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

Paris-France's births, in 1910, just made public. were 774,35S the lowest in a century. pr. Bertillon says there is mo reason for France thus resigning bAraeIf shamefully to suicide
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

New York-The birthrate in this city for the first three months of the year was 2S.11 per 1000, the largest on rec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

The annual luncheon of the Court land school Alumni association will be held on Saturday at The Stratfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18

The class exercises of the 1911 stu- dents at Miss Fannie A. Smiths Froe- bel Kindergarten will be held tomor- row afternoon at o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-18
CLIFFORD WAS ABSENT.

NUGGETS good to the end.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23
RAMSEY & COMPANY,
LEADING UNDERTAKERs.
PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE.
THE COTTON SITUATION.

II. & B. Beer of New Orleans have
sent out the following letter on the
the cotton situation:
Considering the interest that has
been centered in the British labor
troubles, the action of the cotton mar
ket in the face of the more favorable
outlook for an early resumption Of
business under normal conditions in
England, was something of a disap
pointment, particularly since the hot
test weather of the season was eX'
perienced in the Southwest over Sun
day and more rain to have fallen in
the central and eastern portions of the
cotton belt. Owing to the usual de-
terioration in August, crop accounts
are less favorable, but much of this
is due to the confoundng approaching
maturity of the plant with deteriora-
ton. People who have been over the
whole cotton belt, experienced men
are of the opinion that prospects are
for the largest crop ever produced
even though Texas should fall shy Of
4,000000 bales, as it is said that al
of the other Cotton States, except
ing Louisiana and Mississippi, viii
make banner crops. In other words /
is figured that there is every assurance
for yield of 10000, 900 bales OUTSIDE
of Texas. and if Texas only made B.
100000 bales, the crop would probabl,
be 100000 bales. In so far as Ten
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23
BENNETT, ANDERSON,
CLARK NOMINATED
CONTINUED from Page OneD

For Sheriff, Bennett, 1,0S1; Mckln-
non, I'll. Benefits majority, $40.
Coroner and Ranger Mckenzie,
1853, Turner, 592. McKenzie's ma
jority, 576.
Assessor, Clark, 9S4, Warren, S03.
Clark's majority, 1871.
Justice of Peace Beat /, Farley,
3Os: Mccullough 1856, Fairley's ma
jority, 11S.
Justice of Peace Beat 8, Powe, 1863;
Bolton. 2S5. Powe's majority, "a.
Justice of Peace Beat 5, Cameron
SO: Randall, SS. Camerons majority, 1.
Constable Beat 8, Williams, 1876;
Riley. 26S. Williams majority, 1877.
Supervisor Beat 2, Poole, 1854; NC
Donald. 100. Poole's majority, "a.
Supervisor Beat 8, Davis S44; Bass
1926. Davis. majority, IS
Supervisor Beat 4, George Lee, 80;
Conn. 70. Lees majority, 10.
Supervisor Beat 5, Perkins, 100; n
w. Lee. IS. Perkins majority, Is
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23
Age No BAR

Everybody in Hattiesburg is Eligible.
Old people stopped with suffering,
Middle age, courageously fighting,
Youth protesting impatient;
All in misery from their kidneys.
Only a little backache first.
Comes when you catch a cold
Or when you strain the back.
Many complications follow.
Urinary disorders, Bright's
disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick
kidneys.
Are endorsed by thousands.
Mrs. ]. w. Speed, 511 Buschman,
street, Hattiesburg, Miss, says: 81
urge the use of Doan's Kidney Pills
to all parents having children suffer
ing from weak kidneys. My little CIR
was afflicted from birth with kidney
complaint. She had no control ovel
the kidney secretions at night and this
weakness caused me no end of an
noyance. Seeing Doans Kidney Pills
highly recommended for troubles o
this kind, l procured a supply a
Hays & Fields Drug Store and it re
quired the contents of only one boz
to effect permanent cure"
For sale by all dealers. Price o.
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unite'
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23

Mrs. w. ]. Ethridge and daughter,
Miss Lorene, who have been the
guests several weeks Of the formers
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23

brother-in-law and sisters, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. D. Carter and Miss Octavia
Bradford, on Court street, returned
Tuesday to their home in Meridian.
Mrs. Ethridge and little daugher, Liz
zie May, accompanied them home and
will spend awhile with them.
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Mrs. c. r. Thames and son, Mr..
Arthur Thames, of Buccatunna, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Thames,
or West Fourth street. They will
leave in few days for Brookhaven to
visit Mrs. Thames daughter, Mrs. L..
D. McMichael.
Heber Thames has returned to his
home in Picayune, after spending a
few days here with relatives. Little
Miss Lucille Thames accompanied him
home and will spend a few weeks with
Prof. and Mrs. W. I. Thames.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23
BOTH PHONES 35=
Social and Personal
KATIE L. /. ALLEN

tiyes in Franklin and Lewisburg, KY
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Mrs. y. c. Blair and little son, N.
c., Jr., have returned from an extend
ed visit to relatives in Kentucky and
Tennessee.
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Miss Amber Bishop has returned
home from Virgins, where she at
tended the Coast Normal. En- route
home she spent a few days in Brook
Ign and Janice.
Mrs. T. p. Crymes will entertain the
young ladies of Miss Olive Watkins
Sunday school class of the First Meth
odist Sunday school Friday afternoon
at o'clock.
Miss Yvonne Duval, of New Orleans,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Hewett,
for a few days.
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DR.. and Mrs. r. E. Ross have as
their guests at their home on Bay
street, Misses lola Temple and Annie
Lee Mars, of Meridian.
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Miss Alene Reid, of Monroe, La.
is visiting her cousins, Misses Marie
and Ruth Turner and Mrs. Lackey
Stapleton.
Miss Annie Margaret Draughn viii
entertain at Trail Friday morning a
10 O'Clock, at her home on River ave
nue. in compliment to Miss Evf
Moore, of Meadville, the guest of Mis-
Bertha Ward.
Miss Irene Hewett has returned t
her home in Meridian, after fey
DAYS visit here the guest of her broti
err and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. "
F. Hewett, on Fourth avenue an
; Charles street.
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To Give Progressive Luncheon.
The Nevada-Martin Missionary s
S ciety of Court Street Methods
t church will give a progressive lunc
n con Thursday from 5 to 10. The fir
course will be served at the residen'
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w, Hannah,
It Bay street, the salad course at DR.. al
# Mrs. I. H. G. Cooks home, 614 Be
b street, and the ice course at the hon
of Mrs. Jones. 205 Bay street. tt
admission charge is small and ticke
n, can be had from Misses Ersk
a. Thompson, Bessie Cook and Emn
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-08-23
If WE KNEW.

could we out draw back the curtains
That surround each others lives,
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives
Often we should find it better,
Furer than we Judge we should;
We should love each other better,
If we only understood.
Could we Judge all deeds by motlVes'
See the good and bad within,
Often we should love the SINNER
All the while we loathe the sin.
kould we know the powers working
To o'erthrow integrity,
We should Judge each others errors
With more patient charity
If we knew the cares and triais'
Knew the effort all in valn'
And the bitter disappointment
Understood lllt looo "''N
Nvould the grim, external roughhess
Seem. | wonder, just the same
Chor1d we helm. where now we hinder?
Should we pity where we blame
All! We Judge each other harshiy'
knowing not lifes hidden force;
knowing not the fount OF action
Is less turbid at its source
Seeing not amid the evil
All the golden grains of good;
~ We'd love each other better,
If we only understood.
Author Unknown
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Mrs James S. Harrison left tues
dav evening for Cooper's Wells, where
she will spend a few weeks.
Miss Joe Mary Griffith left tnl'
n,orn;no for her home in Vicksburg
afr a visit to Misses Agnes and Ethe
Polk, on River avenue.
q .
Miss BESSIE Miner, of Gulfport,
expected this evening to be the CUES
of her cousins, the Misses Miner o
River avenue.
Mrs. A. A. Hearst has as her gueS
IS at her home on Pinehurst street, lit
sister, Mrs. ]. W. Fielder, OF Mcooh'
City.
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Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Austin and so
Frank. are home from visit to rel