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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
CHARMED LIVES?
Instances Of Miraculous Escape From
Death-Falls From Great Heights.
From London Tit-Bits.

From London Tit-Bits.
AT Geneva recently a professional aero
bat who performs on q trapeze attached
to balloon fell into the Lake OF Iurich'
a distance of 1900 feet. He swan unhurt
to the shore. just missing death oy
few yards. for had he not sprung from
his seat when within fifty feet OF the lake
he would have been dashed TO pieces On
the rocks.
Several instances of people faiiine iron ~,
incredible heights and surviving 70 zen
the tale can be quoted. At Brighton quite
recently an actor known as Lieut. DARING;
who was playing the part OF haVai
officer who Is attacked by prisanus ~ -, =
cinematograph play, and MO was I 1;tI,
posed to slip over the cHH-m iIaL.s =;
however, to stand on PLANK "nI ;i .a su
been placed below the edge 10 IIane .ns
illusion complete-missed ms iootlns anu
fell ninety feet below INTO lhe eea' CO
Gaping with a sprained Wrist.
An even more miraculous escape AIter
a fall over a cliff was that OF seven
year-old child who had been gatnerins
Mowers nm Culver Cliff. near Sandown,
Isle of wight. who slipped and fell 200
feet She was only siignnH MJuieu,
bottle which she carried peing uIlpIohen
Often the merest accioent prevents
death. A Cardiff laborer some tlIne ago
fell from a scaffolding ABOUT my rect
nigh hut as he fell his FOOT caught IN
the scaffolding, and he hung head down.
wards until rescued. Similarly woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

supposed to be nardy enough to stand
anything. but the Philippine climate put
it out of the running and the kicking in
short order. Two years was about the
extent Of the best mules lease Of life in
the islands. The animals were invalu-
able, however. while they lasted and it is
said that colonel of regulars once es-
capped court-martial on the charge of
cruelty to a Moro bandit by pleading that
1.-The constituencies cuss stole my mules 2"
The mules of the army were not al
ways at the rear. In 1874 Lieut. Frank
D. Baldwin of the 9Th Infantry was on
the trail OF Indians in the southwest. He
had only a few men with him, but with
his outfit there was a siX-mule team
whose duty 1t was to draw the supply
wagon. The command came on a band
Of histiles who had some white women
captives with them. Baldwin could not
spare any men to guard his mules and
the. wagon and so he told the teamsters
that the. mules would have to charge
with the rest of the outfit
The onsweep of that siX-mule team has
place in the historic records of the
War Department today. The drivers
said something to the mules in language
which mules alone understand. The six
with the wagon numbering behind led the
charge and did large share of the work
OF routing the reds. For his conduct on
that occasion Baldwin was given a medal
Of honor but he always maintained ii
should have been given to the mules
The motor is all right in it's way, but the
army loses as the mule passes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
MULE OR MOTOR.
Service Which the Long-Eared Kick.
er Has Rendered United States.

From the Chicago Post.
1t is said that George Washington in
troduced the mule into the American
army. 1t Is likely to disappear from the
army unuer Woodrow Wilson. The mo-
tor under the direction Of the military
authorities is replacing the mule rapidly
The animal will have a historic and q
more or less honorable place in the rec
ords OF all our military operations for
upward OF a century. 1t is hard to con-
| ceive of the army without a mule
In Congress few years ago the char
acteristics OF the army mule came near
winning pensions TO- civilian teamsters
who had seen service as drivers for the
Union army in the war between the
states. The argument against pensions
for the civilians was based first, OF
course, on the ground that they were not
enlisted men, and second on the ground
that they We're at the rear. and therefore
removed from the post of danger. The
teamsters' champions met this last argu-
ment with the statement that their eli
ents posts were just In the rear Of the
heels of the mules, positions as danger
Gus as any occupied by the advance
| guard of troops. This argument appeal.
ed and il Congress had not been eco.
nomically inclined 1t probably would
have been fully persuaded that the team
sters were of the same heroic mold as
the musket bearers.
When the army went into the Philip.
pines the mule was taken along. 1t was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

Fatty Sanders Taint no harm 10
pick on him: he can't git hurt.
law right. What va goin' to do?'
Stats whispered to Pickle and he nodded
though he understood. Fats dog. Spot,
and Sport. who didn't belong to anybody.
pricked up their ears. but they didn't give
1t away that there was anybody coming.
So Fat kept on stopping the ball and
sweating like a man pitching hay.
Stats and Pickle walked right up to
Fatty and yelled. He turned around quick.
Just then Pete Simpson threw the ball
and hit him behind. but he didn't care.
Say said Stats. keeping his face
straighter than string. "Wanta know
suit thin
YEAH"
Fat was all excited. Pickle crawled
around behind him, as Stats had said, and
got down on all fours. Stats saw he was
ready.
Boo. he yelled. giving Fat push
from In front.
Fat didn't tumble head over heels over
Pickle. as they thought he would. He
just sat down In the small Of Pickle
back, heavy, like cord OF wood.
Pickle only gruntcd. He was too
squashed to yell. Pete Simpson laughted,
and II looked to Stats as though Spot did,
too. He helped Fatty UP, so Pickle could
come out from under him. Fatty didn I
seem to understand.
What was you goin' TO tell me, SIats:i
he asked.
Shucks, ..grunted Stats, as he went OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

who fell out Of a window backward at
Holborn lately was saved from instant
death by her clothing having caught in
the window catch
John Hazelton. the son Of the Rev.
John Hazelton Of st. Neot's. Huntingdon
shire. when cycling between Huntingdon
ana ST. Neot's at night. was suddenly
lifted OFF his bicycle by passing motor
ana was carried on the bonnet for a
considerable distance before being gently
deposited on the road as the car pulled
up. His cycle was smashed to atoms.
AT o'clock one morning the owner
OF Batherton Mill at Nantwich heard
cries which seemed to proceed from be-
meath the mill floor. He pulled up the
boards and there, clinging to a branch
OF tree which had come down the river
with the Hood and had got wedged in the
sluice. was Nantwich farmer, Mr. Regi-
maid Dutton. who, returning home the
previous night. had fallen from a stile
into the water. The presence Of the
nranch in the deep mill pool saved his
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

and no more entitled to arrogate the
name to themselves as exclusive prop
erty. than the people OF this republic.
Yet we continue to refer to the Stars and
Stripes as the American flag; the Wash
ington government as the American
government and citizens Of the United
States as American" citizens. The cause
Of it all is due to the difficulty expert
enced in selecting a distinctly national
appellation. The people Of Mexico call
themselves Mexicans; of Colombia, Co
lombians: OF Chile. Chileans-the words
are easy of construction and utterance-
but when 1t comes to the United States.
the case is different. What the term that
can be used to best designate the cit
liens Of this nation? Somebody has sug
gested United Stateser." That carries
rather an awkward ring. but can any
body suggest a better word? Certainly,
we people OF this country are entitled TO
have q name that differentiates us from
other Americans. United Stateser. per-
haps, would be better than nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
SETS STANDARD FOR CORN.
Department Of Agriculture Fixes Six
Different Grades.

After several seasons of experiment
and discussion, the Department of Agri-
culture has issued a set of standards
for grading corn. This official grading
was authorized by Congress, and will
be recognized by dealers throughout the
country. There are six grades. OF
these the first five must be sweet. White
corn must be SO per cent white and
yellow corn" must be 50 per cent yell
low.
In the five good grades. the main diff
ference is in the percentage of moisture
allowed. and in the amount of broken
grains and dirt and foreign matter. For
instance, No. corn is restricted to IA
Per cent of moisture, 1 per cent of for
eign matter and 2 per cent of badly
broken grains. The amount of broken
grains and foreign matter in the fifth
grade is only 1 per cent higher, though
the moisture can run to 2l.5 per cent.
For the sixth grade, practically any
thing goes. including % per cent of
moisture Is per cent of damaged corn,
per cent of foreign matter and per
cent of broken grains. This grade does
not even have to be sweet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
and fruit Of enlightenment and culture.
A cross section OF q community only half

and fruit Of enlightenment and culture.
A cross section OF a community only half
civilized, like. for instance, some OF the
Balkan states, would show all the print
tive sayageries in full force. with no COM
handing influence at the top to overawe
and restrain the brute beneath. To this
lower element in human nature 1t is pos
sible to appeal at any time and in anv
place. The demagogue and the anarchist
know this and so have tremendous ad
vantage in any land where education IL
neglected the poor are oppressed and
plotters of evil are allowed to have their
wicked way. Mobs. riots and lynchfngs
come out OF this underworld Of the print
tive instincts and ii not infrequently hap
pens that they who ought to know better
forget to maintain their superior attitude
q nd are swept into outbreaks OF passion.
to be followed by lifelong regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
Human Nature the Same.
From the Christian Register

From the Christian Register.
Human nature has not changed in any
Of its essential attributes since recorded
history began. This fact furnishes no ar
gument against the doctrine OF evolution,
as some short-siEhted people suppose.
The calendar Of eternity is not comprised
within the limits of human observation.
This fact. however. does furnish start
ing point for study of civilization. \
cross-section of the most highly reflned
community would show all the primitive
instincts and appetites in full force at the
bottom, with an ascending scale OF hne
attainment, eliminating in the fun Hover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
DIES ON ANNIVERSARY.
Passing of Col. Scouten, Survivor of
Quantrell Massacre in Kansas.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, August o.
On the fiftieth anniversary of the
Quantrell raid on Lawrence, Kan, Col
Dan G. Scouten. a survivor of that his
toric border massacre of the civil war
times. died here last night, at the age
of seventy-three years
He was a newspaper writer, known
in Missouri and Kansas. and in the days
of Horace Greeley was a compositor on
the New York Tribune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
United Stateser. "
From the Lynchburg News.

TOM me iynchburg News.
Inc constant references now being
made In the newspapers to the American
government and the Mexican govern
ment serves to remind OF the confusion
and abuse to which the term American
Is subjected. A citizen of the United
States has no more right to the appella-
ton than the citizens of Mexico. The
Mexican government Is as much an
American" government as is that OF the
United States. So, too with all Central
American and South American countries
their peoples are Americans, no less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
Missed Nothing.

From the Illinois Siren.
He and she arrived in the fifth in-
ming.
He Ito a fan)-What's the score?
Fan-Nothing to nothing.
She-Goody! We haven't missed Q
thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
GIRLS TAKE A LONG HIKE
Miss Franzen and Miss Wilson
Walk Here From
Laurel, Md.

To decide wager. the nature OF
which was kept a secret, Miss Maude
Franzen and Miss Irene Wilson, two
pretty girls. arrived at The Star office
at exactly IL o'clock this morning after
a hike of twenty miles over the dusty
roads of the Baltimore pike. They
started from Laurel, Md. at AIS this
morning. just as the day was dawn
ing. and IA stop of fifteen minutes al
Hyattsville, Md. made their actual
walking time six hours and thirty min
utes
They have yet to return to Laurel by
the same route to cash" their bet
They will leave Washington about 2:3O
this afternoon to complete their jour-
ney. and although slightly fatigued
from the jaunt. the distance being the
longest either has ever made, both ex-
pressed their confidence In arriving
back at Laurel in better time than II
took them to reach the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

''Do you think the government will
succeed in reducing the cost of living,
even II it makes an investigation
ut may. but I doubt it. My wife is
always able to think of plenty of things
we can't afford.--Chicago Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
What Ais IT.

From the Observer.
Jones saws he thought his gas-meter
had gas-trick fever. but now believes
it to be affected with gailop.ng con-
sumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
Files Suit for Absolute Divorce.

James w. Erwin today flied suit for
absolute divorce from Alice Erwin. They
were married November %. 1911, and sep
Grated last May. A correspondent is
named. Attorney Thomas l. Jones ap-
pears for the husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22
Will Live in Washington.

Miss FranZen. who gave her age as
twenty. and who is visiting her sister,
Mrs. III. ID. Brown of Laurel, Md, ar
rived there from her home in Mime
apolis. Mimi, about two weeks ago. She
stated that she will remain with her
sister until about the middle of Septem-
ber when she will make her residence
in Washington for the winter. Miss
Wilson's home is at Laurel She is
sixteen years old
After posing Tor the star camera
man. they departed in search of cafe.
Both said they were fond of the
movies" and would visit one or two
nickel shows before starting on their
return trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-22

She-I wonder where those clouds are
goingc
He-I think they are going to thunder
Princeton Tiger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Pianos and Musical Instruments

FOR SALE-Used plano of reputab bIe make--in fine condition. will sell cheap for cash. Address APiano, care of Farmer. H 23 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Spring Water
Tailors
Theatres

2. M. NUNNoID. laa gaiFasla Av.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Photography

DEVELOPING of films and plates for s amateurs, first class work guaran- teed. Arrnstrong-Wh Whitman Studio,
 Park and Fairfield Ayes. T2 at"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
For Sale

One 1912 Reo, the Fifth Touring Car, completely equipped, in absolute Iy perfect condition, guaranteed being as yet unexpired- To be seen at the garage of the Bridgeport AubonobiIe CO, sss Fairfield Avenue, between a. m and p. m. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
POINTS OF INTEREST.
NFothera DaN.

The day to wear a flower in honor of ones mother, Sunday, May H.
 did lot of fresh carnations for '4N1oth- ers' Day.. Let us have your order for Saturday and you will not be dis appointed James Horan & Son. flor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Barrels

DIR. GAMBGEFS Toilet Preparations are absolutely pure. For sale at all
 stores. pr. Gambgee Co.,, Fairfield, Conn. 23 asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

AT BONENTOs Q BILTE MARKET in State St. VIII have Sausage Meat every day. IS h.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

PIANO FOR SALE: smau-sfzed upz right good playing condition. An excellent piano for someone with limited space. Price $140.OO. Easy terms Steinerts. 915 Main St., near Stafea R7b%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
CARD OF THANKs

MT. and Mrs. Patrick Murray wish to extend their sincere thanks to the friends and relatives who SO kindly assisted them in the death of their little daughter, Margaret, and to those who sent floral tokens
 MIR AND MRS PATRICK MURRAY asp AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

LOCOMOTIVE FIRENEEN. BRAKE MEN, wages about S10O; experience
 unnecessary- Send age, stamp. Rail- way care Farmer R b. 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

PIANO FOR SALE: Early English Mission Oak piano, slightly used. Just the piano for a living room Price $190.OO- 4 splendid instru- ment. Steinert's, 915 Main St, near State RTb
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

FURNISHED ROOM ITO RENT, well appointed, electric lights, steam heat, hot water, private bath, prt- vate phone if desired, in select neighborhooda Clinton Ave, near Maplewood Ave, with private fam fly.~ Can be seen by app ointment on1y.- References exchanged. Ad- dress 20. Box 450. U 26 "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

TO RENT.-5 room flat. improve
 rnents. Apply 564 Atlantic street,
 John Bonner. U 30 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Furnished Rooms to Rent

FOR LIGHT. housekeeping. Running water. eBath. Address Reasonable care of Farmer. R17 *tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
For Sale

FOR sALE-2 family house. Connec- ticut Ave, .s5,8oo. 2 family house, large yard, Hicks St., $S.7o0. room cottage, z minutes from F. O., $2,950. Address l.. W. care or Farmer. E. tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
To Rent

FIVE AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE At reasonable prices. Good running order. Apply to John J. O'NeilI, Park Theatre Building. R1d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Employment Agency

SWEDISH EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, all kinds of help supplied. Mrs. Eklund. 339 Lenox avenue. Tele- phone 1231-3. A He If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

MUST BE SOLD-Private residence in best part of Prospect St. Large rooms, fine condition. Address Fri vate, care of Farmer. R n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Female Help Wanted

WANTED.-Young lady to assist ;r1 office Experienced requiret1. Apply Caesar NIisch Inc. R5s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

FINE HOME FOR sALE.-Two fami- lies, 0 minutes walk from post office, fine neighborhood, modern ouilding, will sell reasonable, part cash, balance on mortgage. Address P. o. Box 45O, City. U 26 tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

sHoNINGER PIANO, Al condition. 5000; Hasbrouch less than 1 year old, $140.0O; Boyer, mahogany, equal to new. s125.o0; Newton, full size, only slightly used S156.0o. Cash or easy payments. Consoh- dated Fiano Co.,. opp. Post Ofnce' Cannon St. 4z IT,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Financial

THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK. of Bridgeport, corner Main and Wall Streets s. W. Bald win President; H. Shelton. Vice Pres ident; l.. H. Powe, Cashier; T. c. Cumming, Assistant Cashier. Cap itaI, $332,1OO; Surplus and Profits, Lump, $3sO,0 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

WANTED.-Cook and maid AppIy
 to Miss Warren, 405 Seaview ave nue. U17A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Merchants, Exchange

REAL ESTATE, Country Resorts and alIfkinds of classified advertise rnents taken for, newspapeEs every where at the regular rates. Reads Advertising Agency 21o osConn. Bank Building. R "tf4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

makers. stitchers, shapers, binders. shippers, single needle operators, hose supporter stitchers, flossers and floss clippers, steady work, good pay The Warner Bros Go. Apply Employment Office.
 R
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Storage Warehouses

STORAGE OF FURNITURE-sep rate rooms, securely locked, fur1t- ture and china packing. Furniture and pianos removed, large vans. careful handling. Bridgeport Stor- age Warehouse Co., 1885 Main St. ' Cor. Congress St. Tel 1034-2-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07
Nurses Registry
Piano Tuning

WIssNER PIANOS, Cor Broad ana State Sts. Phone 2526
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

LADIES WANTED in every village to sell Swiss embroideries on samples
 Goods direct from the factories
 High commission. Write Swiss, care of Farmer. R2 d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE Aston Garage. Phone 3293. Day OF
 night. R If 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-07

WANTED.-To buy all kinds of sec. ond hand furniture. Geo. F. Totams Redfe1d's old stand, 4 Harrison St Telephone 1015-2. U14 asp
La Junta tribune., 1913-05-03
Pueblo Wins Trophy Cup

Ia Junta lost the Arkansas Valley
trophy cup at tn. shoot held at Las
Animas last sunday. the coveted -m-
bl.m being won by Pueblo with a
scor. of go out OF possibl. go.
Dodge city was second with 2i3. and
La Junta third with scor. Of Ill out
Of a possibl. go. Members OF tn.
club who participated In the shoot
were L. o, oakley, J. +. Cook. Hoy
Brosius. W, u. simmons and Frank
Prinst.r
Las Anlma- dropped out Of III. con-
ties, as soon az tn. team realized there
was no chanc. to win la Junta. how
ever, expects to go to Pueblo In Jun"
and win back IN. trophy when shoot
inr their best tn. team has turned
this trick In previous years and "
quite confident Of being abl. to do
50 again Tn. cup was won In the
first instanc. 10y la Iunta and was la
ter won by both Pueblo and Dodge
city. but not for long, as IN. local
club always succeeded In winning N.
cup back after few short months.
tn. members expect to be equally Sue
c"ssfully In this instance,
La Junta tribune., 1913-05-03
Birthday Club

The members OF the birthday club and
few other friends wer. the guests
Tuesday afternoon OF Mrs. ". Eakl.
Tn. time. usual was devoted to
ne.dl. work after which delicious re-
fre-hments M"r. served. The dining
room was decorated with apple blossom.
jardini.r. of th.s. pretty pink and
white flowers being placed In TN"
c.ntr. Of IN. table. Lilac blossoms
w-r. used In tn. living room.
Tn. guests invited by Mrs, Eakl". In
addition to tn. regular club members,
We're Mrs Regina Sturm. Mrs, ". ~.
Bragg. Mrs. Forest Mayhem. Mis. "
A. smith. Mrs. John Marquardt and
Mrs Hoyt X. Pottenger. Mrs. EaIl"
La Junta tribune., 1913-05-03
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Surprise Party

The members ~ the naptis, Mission
AIRY society very pleasantly surprised
Mrs \. ". English Thursday, In hon
or Of her birthday anniversary The
guests gathered at her home at noon.
bringing material Tor an "Ncellon, din
ner.
In the afternoon, the regular meeting
Of the Missionary society Was held,
Devotional exercises We're led by Mrs
u. +. lantz \ report OF the mission
AIRY rally that was held at Rocky Ford
earlier IN the week was given by Mrs
r. NJ stark and Mrs. q, II. Savage, \
discussion Of mission work In South
America was ied by Mrs. Rufus Phillips.
who also gave an interesting account of
her recent trip to cuba.
La Junta tribune., 1913-05-03
Birthday Jubiiation.

On the last day of April. B.ufard
Hahs. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. y, Il. Hahs,
OF sos Ration avenue. celebrated the
tenth anniversary OF his birth. Ten
youthful playmates wer. summoned to
participate In the festivities incident to
the occasion. and II was the unanimous
opinion In adolescent circles that II
was one grand. good time. After being
served with refreshments tn. youthful
bunch returned to their respective places
OF abode, hoping that In the years to
com. young B.ufard would celebrate
many more birthdays