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Arizona republican., 1912-01-25

Saltes since il was first introduced into America. and the sales this year are breaking all records.
 And the reason is plain tO all: PARISIAN SAGE does just what it Is advertised to do.
 There is no reason whatever why any man or woman should fail to take advantage of the above gener- ous offer
 But one thing that has made
Arizona republican., 1912-01-25
Glorious Hair for Women
Your Money Back says A. L. Boehmer if PARISIAN SAGE isn't the Most Delightful Hair Dressing, Grower, Beau tifier and Dandruff Remover you ever saw.
you ever saw.

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 There is a reason for the phenomenal sale of PARISIAN SAGE in the United
Arizona republican., 1912-01-25
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Please Read These Two Letters.

The following letter from Mrs Ore Rock will how unwise for submit the dangers surgical when be avoided by taking Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound She four weeks in hospital suffering than beOre Then after all that suffering Lydia Pink hams Vegetable Compound restored her health.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-25
d IITTl E HEAT

UT TIE HENI. Makes the house feel comfortable these chilly nights and mornings. Why
Arizona republican., 1912-01-25

Rockpor Ind-"There ills than mne and cannot begin tell what suffered For two able do anything in bed for month and the doctor said nothing but would My father suggested Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable please him took improved wonderfully able travel ride horseback take long rides and feel ill effects other Lydia Pink hams Vegetable Compound trial before submitting
 Mrs MARGARET MEREDITH R F. D. No 8 Rockport, Ind.
 We will handsome who will prove that these letters truhuor that either these paid their testimonials that the orig inal letter each did O us unsolicited
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
RACE DECAY AND SOCIAL HYGIENE

cated social burdens which are in- hicted on it in the form of an in creasing dependent class typified in the feeble minded. It is to be ex- pected that this load can be raised by some movement to control life This is work for the social hygiene of the future.
 Regarding the proposed plan of re- quiring certificates of health before marriage, The Journal of the Ameri- can Medical Association says that while it is easy to pick out a few extreme cases of degenerates on the one hand and of exceptionally sound and healthy young people on the oth- CT, no one is at present competent to divide the mass of possible candidates for marriage into the fit and the un- fit It would, however, have a good effect if men and women contemplat- ing marriage were compelled, before their fitness for parenthood. Private initiative, like that of the Chicago clergyman who refuses to marry any couple not provided with medical cer- tificates of health, might in time create a force of public opinion which would make disease a mark of social bad form-a thing to be ashamed of in oneself and certainly not to be toll erated in ones children. This may seem utopian; yet within a few gen. erations social ideals have undergone greater transmutations than this would involve. One thing is certain: the creation of public sentiment may seem @ slower method of racial im- provement than the enactment of laws but it is a far surer and more thor ough one; and it avoids the dangers involved in nasty sweeping legislation based on crude generalizations from insufficient data.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
PROMISING BASIS FOR INDUSTRIAL PEACE

tors agreed on the third. This shows the first difficulty of proceeding hy arbitration. In case the mediators appoint the third man, their task is delicate. An aappointed arbitrator certainly cannot be satisfactory if he happens to be one already rejected by the first two. The difficulty of agree ing to a third arbitrator, the improo ability of the mediators appointing an entirely acceptable one and the fact that the award is practically bindins In character, have all made of little use the method which was thought to be the valuable provision of the act. The experience under the Erdmann law establishes some fundamental principles for further advance toward righteous industrial peace The dis use of the law up to 1906 indicates that industrial peace depends upon a conviction among employers, empIoyes and the public that strife is a useless, unnecessary waste and that a proven tat1ve must be found. Then the nec- essary basis for industrial peace is friendliness between the contracting parties. A successful solution must leave both on good terms after the settlement. Nothing makes human nature so satisfied with, itself and all the world as the feeling that it has secured settlement on it's own terms and on it's own accord
 The great progress under the Erd- mann act has been due to a remark able array of essential factors. They are a weariness of industrial strife, a method of leaving friendly feeling after a difference, the large degree of freedom from court-1ike judgments, the absence of compulsory arbitration, the recognition of the right of em- ployers and employees to act in cor porate form, the growing public de- demand for industrial peace and the administration by officials equal to the job. This success fin railroad dis putes compels the question: Cannot a similar law be devised for tho yet un- conquered fields of industrial strife |? This is the query back of the, demand for a Federal Commission on Indus- ttrial Relations. What has been done once can be done again" Sure ly a generation demanding the cessa- ton of industrial strife will not rest until industrial war stops. The Erd- mann act is standing challenge 60 this further quest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

The cry about Trace suicide" which taken by some to represent a serious sociologic problem demanding ear- nest consideration on the part of far seeing nations. There can be no doubt that fall in the sbirth-rate has been spreading in Europe for several decades; but the question arises whether the undeniable statistical facts justify the a1armist statements and protests which have gone forth from time to time. Are the nations involved and the world at large threat ened with dire consequences from the failure of certain classes to re- plenish the earth with successors of their own kind?
 Discussions of this sort are primar- fly of interest to the sociologist rath- CT than to the physician. But they ty from the more distinctly biologic aspects of the talk about trace de- cay The scientist must take po- sition toward this question, and the physician in particular is often ex- pected to contribute an illuminating opinion on such topics. Shall he champion the cause of those whose motto is increase and multiply" or shall he pause to examine the ideals of the modern study of eugenics which embraces those agencies by which the human race may be improved
 In the past the efforts to elevate mankind were largely fostered by va rious types of social reform which aimed to improve the conditions of life, to perfect our environment. The future calls for a program which will be directed toward the very sources rr life. Our generation carries heavy and complicated social burdens which are inflicted on it in the form of an in-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
Guffey Ousted As A Political Boss
 In Pennsylvania
Reorganized Democrats DepOse Him After His 15-Year Rule of Party - Convention For Wilson

Harrisburg, Pa, May 8-The reor- ganizers or Progressive Democrats out-voted the regulars at the State convention yesterday by vote of i10 to n and thus ended 8 two years fight against Col. James M. Guffey, ty and traded with the Penrose ma- chine for the last fifteen years.
 Guffey is now the National Com mitteeman from Pennsylvania but as result of the recent primaries and yesterdays convention he will be sue. ceeded by Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer of Stroudsburg.
 The victory of the new men in con- trol of the party machinery was com plete and no resistance was made by the Guffey faction after the vote on permanent chairman of the State con- ers'' had control Of the convention. Joseph O'Brien was elected chairman over ex-Judge James Gay Gordon.
 The, ''reorganizers' under the leader ship of Congressman Palmer, George w. Guthrie, ex-Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Vance c. Mccormick, ex-Mayor of Harrisburg. named a complete State ticket, elected twelve delegates at large and twelve alternates to the Democratic National Convention, and gave them hnding instructions to vote for Woodrow Wilson "as long as his name remains OGlOrS the COnNeuIlOll selected electors at large; adopted their own platform, and ratified the selection of the "reorganizers" State Committee in electing MT. Guthrie. State Chairman. There was no oppo- sition in the convention to the naming of the Wilson delegates and instruct ing them. The State ticket named follows:
 Auditor General, Robert E. Cress- we'll JOhnStOwn
 State Treasurer, William H. Berry, Delaware County.
 Congressmen-at-large - George B. Shaw, Westmoreland; Joseph Howley, Allegheny; George R. Mclean, Lu- zerne, and E. E. Greenwait, Lancas- ter.
 The platform adopted includes in- dorsement Of the initiative and refer endum, but ignores the recall of Judges or judicial decisions. It de plores destruction of representative government through control of State and National legislation by agents of special interests"
 It says that loose and dishonest con- stitutional interpretation has turned fundamental laws against proper reg ulation of corporate wealth.
 That the protective tariff has sWol- len the fortunes of few and that un- derpaid workers and the people are burdened, with unjust taxation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
THE FARMER: MAY 8, 1912

The steel trusts foreign competitors had the advantage of that "cheap ia- Dor" which the trusts and their Re- publican friends fear so greatly when ever a proposal is made to lower the tariff, yet the trusts trade in foreign How much longer will the people a1- low themselves to be fooled by trust Iogic?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
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COUCH HAMMOCKS, READY.

It is something worthy of note that Connecticut sends out the most satisfactory Couch Hammock yet made. Yes, factory in. state has the honor of making the best in the market It is suspended by chains, has spring bed seat most comfortable way has no. wooden frame to break ropes to out. Moderate in prics
 A Couch Hammock is continual joy to its pos sessor for day night is in and the newest are made with all kinds of convenient appliances Wind shields, pillows and back rests thick soft mattresses and canvas pockets at the ends for books magazines, other articles.
 Come and see the latest inventions.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

Both the bright and the dark sides of the American educational system are discussed by Dr. P. P. Claxton, the United States Commissioner of Education, in his annual review of educational conditions, soon to be is- sued for free distribution by the United States Bureau of Education.
 Dr. Claxton notes that the average number of days attended by each child enrolled in the public schools increased in the first decade of this century by almost 14 per cent. Never thelsss, he points out, the average daily attendance of these children is stilI only 113 days in the year, or less than 5 N months. Assuming that this rate of attendance shall continue through the 3 school years G to 1S) the average amount of school re- ceived by each child of the school population will be only 1,046 days or a little more than five years of ten school months each.
 The average monthly salary for male teachers has increased about 38 per cent. in the decade under dis cussion, while female teachers are getting 27 per cent. more than in wage for public school teachers all over the country, including teachers in the wealthy cities and in the high schools, is less than $500, about $3 a day for the actual number of days taught, about s1.60 day for the actual working days of the year. In this connection, Dr. Claxton says that it should be remembered that teach CTS are expected to give their entire time either to the actual work in the school room, to school work which must be done out of school hours, or to preparing themselves, in summer schools and elsewhere, for better ser- vice. Clearly there must be a large increase in the salaries of teachers be- fore we may expect the efficient ser vice which is desirable.
 In some States the wage scale for teachers falls far below the country wide average. Thus, Dr. Claxton ob- serves: 'In eleven States the average annual salary for teachers is less than s4O0; in eight it is less than $500; in two, less than $250. For salaries like this it is clearly impos- sible to hire the services of men and women of good native ability and sufficient scholarship, training, and experience to enable them to do satis- factory work Moreover, "a very large per cent. of the teachers are men and women less than 21 years old. In the country at large less than one-half have had adequate prepara- rion for their work. In some States less than 25 per cent. have had the full preparation given by normal schools and in most of the. States less than 10 per cent. of the. teachers in the country schools have had such preparation. Few continue to teach long enough to gain wisdom and skill from experience. In several States from 20 to 30 per cent. of the teach CTS every year are beginners. In a few States the average length of ser
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
FIRST THINGS

The first application for a patent for an automobile was filed in the United States patent office by George B. Selden on May 8, 1879, thirty-three years ago today. Selden was a pat ent lawyer in Rochester, N. Y., when he first began to experiment with the idea Of a vehicle propelled by a gas oline engine. Considering that hts road engine was not yet perfected and that the times were not ripe for 1t, he secured delay after delay, and the patent was not definitely issued until 1895. From the first doubts were cast on the validity of the Sell den patent, but it earned a fortune for the astute inventor-attorney and for a long time dominated the motor car industry of the United States
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
DR. VERDI CHOSEN
Noted Surgeon Succeeds Philip Trour
 on Board of Education.

New Haven, May 8-Mayor Frank J. Rice announces that he has ap- pointed pr. William F. Verdi of Elm street, to fill the vacancy which re- suited from the resignation of Philip Troup, as a member of the Board of Education. Dr. Verdi will serve as a member of the board until the term of Mr. Troup expires. The Mayor announced that he had received no petition for the appointment of wo.. man as a member of the Board of Education The name of Mrs. Leo Herz was advocated by friends who called on the Mayor.
 Dr. Verdi is one of the best known physicians in. the city. He was re- gently knighted by King Emanuel of Italy, as a chevalier of honor. Last week he was named as surgeon in chief of St. Raphaers hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
GOVERNOR BALDWIN
 ISSUES ACQUISITION FOR
 ALLEGED HORSE THIEF

Governor Baldwin has issued requi- sition papers on Governor Dix, of New York, for the return to this State of William Daly, wanted in Greenwich for horse theft and breaking and en- tering, committed April g. Daly is under arrest at While Plains, N. Y.
 The Governor has also signed requi- sition papers for the return to this State of George Green. under arrest in Portsmouth, Va, wanted in Hart ford for assault with attempt to kill his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

vice is less than four years of six months each.''
 Continuing his review Dr. Claxton shows that the value of all public school property increased more than
 seventy-fve per cent. in the first ten
 years of this century, but that even
 now it amounts to less than $40 for each child of school age. Similarly, although the income of public schools
 has increased more than 83 per cent. in this period, still even now it is
 Thus the expenditure for public edu- cation is less than $5 per capita in 25 States and less than $2.50 per capita in 10 States.
 Dr. Claxton also remarks that the number of public high schools in this country for the period 19O0-1910 in- creased more than 70 per cent, and that the number of high-school pupils jumped more than 76 per cent. How ever, there is still much room for inn provement. Says Dr. Claxton: ''The United States Bureau of Education has no reliable statistics on the sub- ject, but it is quite probable that less than half the children of the country finish we'll more than tho first six grades, only about one-fourth of the children ever enter high school, less than eight in every 100 do the full four years of high-school work. Few CT than five in a 100 receive any edu- cation above the high school"
 As for the colleges and institutions of like grade, their productive endow- ment increased 66 per cent, their in- comes, exclusive of additions to en-. dowments, increased 173 per cent, their faculties grew, 61 per cent, and their student bodies 67 per cent. Here also, Dr. Claxton says that, much remains to be done. "Of the four or five millions of young men
 and women of college age in the coun- try, only about two hundred thous- and are doing college work in stand ard institutions. Less than two per cent. do the full four years work and take degree. The best interests of the civil and industrial life of the country demand that larger per cent of it's citizens should have tho preparation for leadership and direc-
 ton of affairs which the colleges are supposed to give.''
 In summarizing, Dr. Claxton says:
 Everywhere the importance and
 necessity of education for civic, econo-
 mic. social, and spiritual welfare are
 recognized more than ever before.
 This progress in interest, equipment, adaptation, and appreciation is very
 gratifying, but it serves chiefly to call attention to the vast amount yet to be
 done before we shall have begun to
 attain anything like the ideal of edu-
 cation necessary in our civic, indus
 trial. and social democracy. The in-
 dividual and social welfare alike de-
 mand the highest and best possible
 education for every individual, and a
 constant readjustment of ideals and
 methods to the ever-changfng re- quirements of our developing institu- tions."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

exports of iron and steel products, to- gether with agricultural implements and freight and passenger cars, amounted to nearly $270,OO0, ,0O0-an increase of about $54,0OO,0O0 over the corresponding period of 1910.
 These materials are exported from this country to all parts of the world, in the face of the competition of Eng land, Belgium, Germany and France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
ALCOHOLIC VICTIM
 DIES IN HOSPITAL

Thomas Short, aged B, brought un- conscious from New Canaan to this city in an automobile Monday, died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday Short had no known relatives. He was buried at Lakeview Home yes terday afternoon. Doctors at the Bridgeport hospital diagnosed his con- dition as due to alcoholism. Short was a railroad laborer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
THE FALLACY OF PROTECTION

manufacturers cannot compete with the cheap labor of Europe"
 In eleven months of last year the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

Louis A. Frazier, Market St., Norwich, Conn.,, had been subject to bachache due to kidney trouble for some time. He says: Hearing of Foley Kidney Pills, took them and they gave me relief at once. I rec ommend them as a prompt and effec- tive medicine for kidney and bladder trouble" L. F. Curtis. %135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

Whenever an American trust wants the tariff rate raised, it bases it's plea "a the argument that American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
EDITORIAL NOTES

Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo of New York would never dare run for office when women get the ballot. He did not furnish suffi- cient police protection for the ladies in the big suffrage parade last Satur- day and now he is as popular as small pox with the suffragist brigade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

It has long been the belief of some transportation companies that any thing is good enough for the travelling public, so folks who have occasion 10 ride on trains will be glad to learn that orders for about 10000 steel cars have been placed in Pittsburg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

Remember, Madame Housekeeper, that when you buy Aluminium that you are buying for generation of cooks. It is economy Lip Saucepans haf-quarts to quarts 40 cts and up Covered Saucepans one to quarts, 65 cts and up. Preserving Kettles, four to IA quarts $1O0 and up Covered Kettles o quarts 65 cts and up. Teakettles, cast and sheet metal $500 up. Double Boilers, one to quarts $140 and up. Griddles round and oblong, $225 A complete line of Bread and Cake Pans, Jelly Cake Pans, Biscuit and Muffin Pans Covered and Open Roasting Pans, Cups, Tunnels Dippers, Ladies, Tea Steepers, etc.
 Special Offering This Week Set of Three Articles
 Preserve Kettle two and one-half quart
 Lip Saucepan, quart S1.1O
 Shallow Stewpan, quart and one-haf per set Waffle Irons that can be used on coal or gas stoves Remember that griddle of Aluminium does not have to be greased therefore when cakes baked the kitchen IS not filled with smoke.
 Come and the demonstration
 LONG KIMONOS, CLEARANCE. Persian Cotton Challis, desirable co1orings, were $225 and $2:75
 at $1.OO and $2.OO.
 Cotton Crepes in light blue, pink, tan, and green, in variety of designs pleasing, were formerly $275 to $375,
 $1.5O to close out
 Blue and Lavender Crepes plain colors only,
 $1.5O.
 Underwear Section second floor.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

day and now he is as popular as small pox with the suffragist brigade.
 At Wellesley college the girls have been asked to stop using such slang expressions as 'dewdabs,'' which means masculine kisses. Nobody has asked them to refrain from kissing the sterner sex but when they speak of their achievements in that line they must use more refined term.
 There was a freight wreck near Hackensack. N. J., the other day and barrell of pork, all opened and ready to eat, rolled into a mans back yard. It isn't often the beef trust and the railroads treat the common people as well as that
 Mrs. Frank Page of Cambridge, Mass, says bachelors, divorced men and widowers should wear tags so theil eligibility could not be left in doubt. The cynics might say it wouldn't be necessary to tag a mar ried man. You could distinguish him by his meek and lowly appear ance.
 The fight for clemency for the Rev. c. V. T. Richeson is on this week in Boston. There will be lot of people who will waste sympathy on him, too. Isn't it strange that people make so much fuss over a high class criminal when they would scorn a common burglar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08

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