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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14
By BESSIE HERMAN.

-
\ UST what happens when you take
down the receiver and ask Central"
almost all of you. You know that you
J will get your number in a minute. II you
don't. there'n be "something doing" But
few people know what really happens or
have any idea of the complexity of details
which are necessary to make connection.
often have people say to me, That's
an easy sort of work, sitting a stool and
sticking in plug two, and hearing all the
interesting things that go on all over the
city," But if l can persuade those people
to inspect an exchange, or, better yet, get
them to see the main Office where hundreds OF
girls answer hundreds of calls in as many
minutes, they go away in a different spirit.
One girl said to me just the other day.
"I'll never lose my temper again over the
phone. Why, 1 think 1t is positively mar
yelous that every other call isn't mistake
And how we get connections as quickly as
ave do, with all the things there are to do,
don't see.''
The telephone girl has to be right on the
job every minute. No girl in big exchange
has more than a minute or two to herself
all during her working hours--that is, if she
belongs to day shift.
This speed and ability do not come all at
once, either. When first went to work for
the company l was in the training school
only couple of weeks. But that was near
ly seven years ago, and now the training
covers two or three months. But I will
never forget how helpless felt when was
i. in front of real switchboard, in place Of
the dummy in which had carelessly stuck
plugs, without any real sense of RESPONSE
bility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-14

have to be done-and you would be even
more confused if you could stand by board
and watch the tangle Of connections-don't
you think we make pretty good time? Don't
you think It just the least bit wonderful
you can talk to man out in Hyde Park
from your breakfast table in Wilson avenue
all in the space of half a minute or less?
OF course, when an operator is trained 1t
is more matter Of quickness and habit
than anything. But have to have my wits
about me all the time Carelessness or mat
tention Is fatal.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09
Delaware's New Governor.

Charles X. Miller, the new chief ex-
'c''tive of Delaware, occupies Il rather
onelv position in partisan sense, ns
le was the only Republican on the
itate ticket to be elected, all the other
tate offices being filled by Democrats
lhe general assembly is also Demo-
rhtlc on Joint ballot. In his inaugural
lie governor urged revision of the mar
'lage laws so that elopements into Del
ware from other states be made diff
'nlt lie said the present laws which
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09

George ri. Hodges Of Olathc, who has
Iust been inAusuruted as the nineteenth
governor OF Kansas, is the first Demo-
rat to take the gnbernatorlal oath
since the Induction of Governor G. W.
lick, thirty years ago. The new gov
.rn0r is a progressive Democrat and az
state senator initiated several of the
'eform laws that have been written
nto the statutes Of Kansas. He has
ilso been an earnest supporter Of the
progressive legislation enacted during
he last three sessions of tile legisla-
.nre.
| The early life of Governor Hodges
was one of poverty. In the summer OF
1860 the Hodges family, consisting OF
'ather, mother and two little boys.
with all their earthly possessions in
'OvereG wagon, landed at Olathe They
md come from Wisconsin, Two years
alter the father died, and ON the Shout
lers of The two boys was placed the
burden OF supporting the household.
Their first job was herding cows. For
hice years the embryo governor aided
his brother In driving to and from the
ZONES OF tne town people about forty
ows, for which they received 81 per
month. Next he became Il lather and
hen travelling salesman for big
lumber company. After managing u
lumber yard In Olntle he decided to go
nto business for himself. He had no
money, but Il banker who had known
iim from hOyhood lent him $500 to
'uy stock Of lumber During the
inst three weeks his sales amounted to
70 cents, but he was not discouraged
md success finally came Today the
wo brothers own nine lumber yards in
EASTERN Kansas, II business Investment
lpproXinnting $500
Governor Hodges is still in his early
critics and the prime Of his manhood,
lie Is married and has two children.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09
A Lovers Quarrel.

korter turned up ut the office one
morning With a black eye and a miss.
Ing front tooth,
Just a lovers QUARREL he explain
ed airily to his brother clerks-"a low
ers' quarrel, that's ALL"
but, korter,' cried the bookkeeper.
you don't mean to tell me that dainty
Marie Lanigan did all that to yon!.'
NO" Korter admitted; lit was her
other lover. Exchange.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09

we're enacted to restrain youthful.
TASTY marriages had failed in their
purpose.
Wo years ago Governor Miller was
aected state senator for four year
ERIN, but when he entered the race as
alidldate for governor last summer he
eslSned as senator from the First dis.
fict OF Wilmington. He succeeds In
lie gubernatorial chair Simeon s. Pen
ieWell, who Is also Il Republican,. One
II Governor AIiller's first appointments
vas that OF his son as secretary OF
tate at Il salary of $4,000
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09


by the
OF this
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09

Seed Flax For Sale.
RESERVATION LAND & LUMBER Co.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1913-05-09


All
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

sT do not hesitate to recommend Var-ne-sis to my closest friends for I know what 1t has done for me and am sure it will do the same for any sufferer. I suffered from uric acid neuritis for a long time so that 1t caused me considerable inconvenience in my work. I have been associated with the Waterbury Lumber Go. for fifteen years.
 'sThe pain was very severe, almost unbearable, I ached in almost every muscle in my body, but the most trouble was in my arm and side It ing toothache, on account of the pain down my entire right side. It was impossible to sleep and kept contin- uaIly running down for I fell away from two hundred pounds to one hundred and forty, which weighed when commenced on Var-ne-sis. Since taking Var-ne-sis have gained twelve pounds and don't know what a pain or ache means. I am mak- ing this statement for the benefit of others who may be afflicted as was.''
 It is claimed that Var ne-sis does not contain the ordinary drug so of ten given for stomach trouble and rheumatism but puts the stomach. ,. nveA kidneys, and blood in good condition, in this way removing the cause of that dread disease. The success of this remedy has attracted much attention in the large cities where 1t has been introduced. The var-ne-sts expert will continue to meet the public every day at the Rfker, drug store, explaining the med icine and giving out the story in books- let form about Var-ne-Sis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
DEFOREST URGES MERCHANTS
 TO HAVE GREAT WHITE WAY

The speaker of the evening at last nights meeting of the Bridgeport Business Mems association was R. c. DeF'orest, president of the Board of Aldermen. MT. DeForest in his re- marks urged the construction of rainia ture' great white way in Bridge port similar to those in New Haven and Hartford. He said he was sure the benefits to be derived by the city as a whole from having great white way along the main thorough fares, would be much greater than the expense involved in it. He made a convincing speech in favor of the plan.
 The association last evening passed a resolution of thanks to the Wheeler heirs for the handsome Nathaniel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
DIED.

 BURNS-In this city, Tuesday, May 9th, 1918, Mary F. daughter of Jane and the late James Burns.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 1O1S Norman street, on Friday, May 9th. at S:30 a. n1-, and from Saint Augustine's church. where a, solemn high mass of requiem will be offer ed for the happy repose of her soul at g o'clock.
 Interment at St. MichaeIs ceme- tery.
 New Haven and Providence pa- pers please copy R7b* BANKS.-Suddenly, May 7th. 1918, Amelia, wife of Moses E. Banks, aged 76 years. 2 months, 28 days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. No. 30 StratfieId Road, on Saturday, May 10th, at D. m.
 Burial in Nit. Grove cemetery. DENzED-In this city. May 9th, 1918, Anna Christine, wife of Rob- ert Denzel, aged 67 years. months, II days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 29 Summer street. on Monday, May 12th, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment in Park cemetery. a*p Shelton, May 6, Thos. Dermody.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
FINE CARNATIONS
 FOR HMOTHER'S DAY" JAMES KORAN 6 SON
 Florists

KAXAN-In Noroton, Ct. wednes- day, May I, 1918. Bryan Cook Kayan-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Herbert Denton, sos Grand street, on Friday May g. at 7-z5 a. m and from Saint Angus tines church at s:15 o'clock.
 1nteTnent at St MichaePs ceme- tery. a" SAILER--In this city, May 7th, 1913, Frederick Sailer in his e3rd year. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, s71 Broad street, Friday. May g. at 2 D. nn
 Friends can view the remains be- tween the hour of 12 and one Fri day.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- terry R7b% BURBY-In this city, Tuesday, May , 6. 1918, Susie. wife of Martin P. Burby, aged 46 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 6es Iranistan avenue, on Friday, May 9th, at S:15 a. m.
 Interment at New Milford, Conn.
 R 2 JOYCE-In Danburys May 6, Daniel F. Joyce. aged ffty-six years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
THIS ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

wheeler Memorial fountain recently erected at the corner of Fairfield and Park avenue. The association which is a member of the national chamber of commerce and labor was asked to answer two questions asked by that body, in regard to a tariff commission and in regard to placing on the ap- propriation for the enforcement of the antitrust laws a prohibition of it's use for the prosecution of labor and agri- cultural combinations. The business men voted in favor of having a per- tariff commission and against class legislation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
Who'll buy pretty serge dresses at $5.5O?
Lcft aisle rear.

There is going to be quick and enthusiastic answer to this question: the very moment that realize what it is.
 Thinkq Serge dresses and few henrietta. In pretty models and of excellent quality And at $55O More than that; there good variety of them And in blue and black and tan and There rchplain dresses of black especially planned for mourning wear
 Styles are varied-and tasteful. They range from plain to others with handsome trimming. But any is $55O. Here the secret: These dresses right out of the store stock They've not here longbut want to clear them out right Latest prices have been $75 $1O and every dress actually worth than that latest price But to make them hurry
 S5.5O
 econdh floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
The Howland Dry Goods Go.
WRIGHT -LAWTON SUIT
 GOES TO JURY TODAY
Second floor.

Arguments in the suit of Luther Wright of South NorvaIk against Frank D. Lawston of South Norwalk were heard this morning by Judge Greene and a jury in the Superior court The case went to the jury late this afternoon. Wright brought action for $5,00O claiming he was seri- ously Injured when his carriage colIid- ed with Lawtone grocery team.
 The next case on the docket is Flor ace Gray of NorwaIk against Capt Albert Mosgrnau of the Sixth RAgi- ment,t Coast Artillery, c. N G., of Norwalk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
200 APPLICANTS BEFORE
 FEDERAL PARDON BOARD

Leavenworth, May S.-More than 200 applicants. among them six bank CTS and three life prisoners. will ap- pear before the federal board of par dons which will meet at the federal prison here, next Tuesday. This is said to be the largest number of ap- plicants ever up for consideration at one meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
SUSPECTED OF MURDER

Queenstown, May s1Two members of the crew of the steamship Merion. which arrived here this morning from Philadelphia, are being kept under close supervision until the vessel reaches Liverpool. They are under suspicion of being connected with the murder of Lindsay, the third engineer of the steamship. whose body was found in the Delaware river after the Aferion had sailed from Philadelphia on April g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
New suits of summer ratine.

Here suits summer that women will find really and delightfully."- new.
 Ratne of special and light weight and in col- ors that distinctly pleasing and novel There is pure white there rose and bue and gray and each of them almost prettier the that was looked at before.
 Each suit is made up with a new-stye 3 button cuta- way coat that of special length at back very graceful and effective Skirts plain except decoration with few buttons the entire the suits is thoroughly pleasurable.
 They suits that will give great service too-for ratne stands up well stays fresh of looks and kled for a long time after laundering
 As pleasing in price in appearance,-
 %1O En
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
PRESIDENT URGED TO APPOINT COMMISSION
 FOR LABOR DISPUTES

washington, May s+Senator Hughes of New Jersey has urged President Wilson to take up as soon as possible the appointment of the new industrial commission. The Senator points out there are a number of labor disputes in various parts of the country into which it would be helpful to have the commission inquire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

A son arrived at the home of 1Ers and Mrs. Charles L. WoottUN, 6s1 William street, Sunday morning, May A. Both mother and babe are doing finely Mr. Wootton is cashier for thq A w. Bllrritt Lumber Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
BUSINESS MAN
 IS CONVINCED
Gives Experience With New Remedy and Recommends
 It to His Friends

Connecticut people are loud in their praise about the new stomach and rheumatic remedy Var-ne-sfs which is being introduced at the Riker drug store Among those who consented to talk for publication was MT. Charles N. Royce, of No. 49 Bronson street. Waterbury, Conn. He says:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

HORSES. HORSES. A few more good young chunky horses for sale at Prices Stables, 82-34 Union Square. will sell them, worth the money Come and look them over. JoIan Hershf1e1d. R 8 b~po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
sANFORD's LIBRARY PASTE.

Sticks everything the buyer It in tubes and
 water we'll jars in pnts quarts and gallon jars gallon tubs also by the barrel sold at JACKSONS BOOK SHOP 986-9Ss Main St. Muciage and glue also comes in tubes and 10 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
OBITUARY

Mrs. Sarah B. Waterbury died yester- day at the Widows Home on Prospect street She was 90 years of age and had long been a resident of this city.
 Frank S. Wright died at his home, No PIP Pacific street at noon today, after an illness of some months. For the past IS years he was employed as brakeman on the Berkshire division of the New Haven road, and news of his death will be received with grief by his associates on the railroad. He is survived by his widow and two chil- dren, Laura and Frank, his mother and two brothers, Charles A, and Howard c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

The patented seat is so shaped that garment fits closely at all times but without pulling. One is always protected and at the tne is able to with free dom and comfort. The three cornered gusset adds strength to the Athena garments and makes them fit close y. It made, too that there discomforting seams to press into the flesh.
 Athena summer vests cut lines are aarrow the back and full and lo-cut in front That makes them fit they should-and prevents them from slipping at the shoulders.
 Every Athena garment is tailored to it just street suit is Every who tests Athena gar ment in actual service will be thereafter Athena and it will pay her in the great comfort she will secure
 Come and just how great the advantages of Athe na are,- soc up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08


 At her home, No. 2s Summer street Anna Christine wife of Robert Den
 gel, passed away today at the age o1 67 years. The deceased was highly re- spected and we'll known among the older German residents of this city. She was member of the Brauen Verein of the German Reformed church. A native of Hei1brum, Ger many, she made her home in this city
 for many years. She is mourned by a husband. four sons, Robert, Eugene. William and Edward, one daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Baumann and four grand children.
 The funeral of Mary, infant daugh- ter of Hugh and Bessie Burns, was held Wednesday afternoon from the parents home on Randall avenue at 2:S0 o'clock. The floral tributes were many and handsome.
 Bryan Cook Kayan, formerly a resi- dent Of this city, died yesterday at the Soldiers Home In Noroton He
 was widely known in this city, having lived here for many years before go- ing to Noroton- He Is survived by two sisters, Mrs. B. F1aherty and Mrs. P. Seery of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Denton of 609 Grand St.
 Death overlook Mrs. Moses Banks or 5IFaLue1Q, mother Of Dr. c. l.. Banks Of this city, yesterday after noon, on a train bound from AshviIIe, N. O., to New York city, heart trou- b1e being the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Banks had been afling with heart trouble for some time and had been visiting at the home of her daughter in AshviIle. She was on her way home to this city when she was stricken down. It was only last Satur- day that Dr. Banks and his father re- ceived word that Mrs. Banks was go- ing to start home to undergo treat ment. Dr. Banks and his father left for New York to meet Mrs. Banks on her arrival there but received word yesterday afternoon that she had died on the train. The body arrived in this city today, and was taken in charge by Undertaken H. B. Bishop Mrs Banks was born in New York city about 76 years ago. She was married 58 years ago and for the past 30 years she had lived in Stra tfieId, where she was well known and highly respected by all Mrs. Banks did not care much for society and was not affiliated with any organizations, preferring in stead her own fireside Besides her and her son, Mrs. Banks is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. K Amiss, of Ashville, N. C., and Mrs. Louis Gardner of Ansonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

TO RENT.-Ha1f house, six rooms,
 improvements, on Norman street. Special price to good tenant. In- uuire 23 Arcade. a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
S12.5O
Second floor.
For real comfort
 Athena underwear.

Athena underwear possesses fea- lures that assure comfort and which no other underwear does or can pos sess. Among these are the patented seat and the three cornered gussets two devices that are worth more than one can imagine in making under wear fit closely and comfortably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

makers you would recognize it instantly that o1 the firm making of the bestknown and best of all the vacuum cleaners to be bought.
 But shall not tell you that We cannot only show you the cleaner show it's ability to clear p sorts of dust short eand let you guess to the maker.
 To tell the truth, will about the maker: all will be interested in the utens itself It is wonderful device. It is at work all the time it is in notion whether backward forward weighs only 9 pounds, and is easily operated that it tires to use it for indefinite time.
 And it removes dirt from the body well the sur face of rug or carpet; leaves it thoroughly clean
 Such cleaner would sell usually at SIS. It would be excellent value at that price. But one may choose from this special lot at---
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08
A splendid vacuum c1eaner-SlO.

To make house-cleaning easy instead of laborious, to make it easy to keep all floors thoroughly cleansed all the time, to save large share of the energy ordinarily used in sweeping; vacuum cleaner
 Beginning Friday morning, the store offers 9 limited lot of dependable cleaners at a spe- cial price. If we told you the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

The funeral of Mary, infant daugh- ter of Hugh and Bessie Burns, was held Wednesday afternoon from the parents home on Randall avenue at 2:SO o'clock The floral tributes were many and handsome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-08

Will you come and see how pretty and how good lot of underwear this May offering has spread out9
 Second hoor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1913-05-09
Deafness Cannot Re
Cured

by local applications, NJ they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There in only one way TO cure deafness
and that 10 by constitutional remedies
Deafness Ia caused by an infiamed con-
dltion Of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian tube. When this tube is
iniiamed you have n rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when II Is en-
tirely closed, Deafness IL the result,
and unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored 10 It's normal
condition. hearing win be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an inaamed condition of the mu.
eouH surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Deafness caused by
catarrh-that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by nil Druggists, 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipation.