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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
EMPHASIZES TOO BIG
 FOR NATIONS DRY DOCKS

Washington, Dec. 6-Abnormal de- velopment in battleship design in the last 15 years has impaired the useful ness of drydocks constructed during the same period at Boston, Ports mouth, N. H., Philadelphia, Mare Isl and, Cal, and Charleston, s. c. They were practically outgrown upon com pletion and are inadequate to receive the largest ships.
 Rear Admiral H. R. Stanford, chief of the navy bureau of yards and docks in pointing out this fact in his annual report made public today, adds there are but three drydocks available Fo receive the largest battleships. These Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
WILSON MESSAGE LENDS STRENGTH
 TO THE MARKET

The following letter dealing with conditions of the market is furnish ed to The Farmer by Taylor, Livingston & Co.,, members of the New York stock exchange through their Bridge port branch, 30 Arcade, E. I. Chap man, manager:
 The improved tendency which grad ualIy has been developing in the stock market since the middle of November, acquired increased headway during the current week. The satisfactory char acter of President Wilson's message which was officially promulgated on Tuesday afternoon seemed primarily responsible for the further improve ment, chiefly for two reasons. First was the evidence contained in the ad- dress that the Mexican situation was working out in a satisfactory, even if somewhat dragging, manner-a fact that received confirmation of a, rather Npractical nature in the renewed suc- cesses of the Revolutionary forces in the belligerent Republic to the South of The second important factor in the Executfve's address was his obvious recognition of the fact that business interests of the country re- quire steadying. There had been some expectations that MT. Wilson might take advantage of the opening of the regular session of Congress to make unSett1ing recommendation in the di- rectton of an immediate inau uguration of his antitrust propaganda, that it is so well known he .entertains. He has, however, reserved this for a special m essaSe which apparently will not be delivered until matters of a more urgent character are fully out of the way as, for instance, the passage of the currency law on which so far as new Legislation is concerned the Pres 1dents attention is at the moment specifically settled.
 The fact that banking legislation is so clearly in sight is, we believe, an element of strength in the market that has not thus far received the general attention that it merits
 The average quotation of twenty five high grade investment bonds at the close of business at the end of November was 9A, which represent ed a reduction of about 11k points for the month in question, The i'm portant fact, however, is that this average quotation is now fractionaIy lower than in October, 1907, at the time of the financial upheaval of that year. If this decline in high grade bonds is representative of the market as a whole, there need be, we believe no great fear by investors of pur- chases at about current quotations if proper selections of securities be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
PRESIDENTS COLD
 STEADILY IMPROVES

Washington, D. C., Dec. 6-Pres1- dent Wilson spent his third. day in bed yesterday, suffering from a. cold in his head and throat Passed Assistant Surgeon Cary T. Grayson, U. s. N. the White House physician, hopes that today MT. Wilson can go for a short ride in his automobile to get some fresh air, as he seems greatly inprov- ed. Several engagements made for the President yesterday were not kept. It is believed that by Monday he will be able to be at his desk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
BREAKS A COLD IN A FEW HOURS
First dose of ''Pape's Cold Com. pound" relieves all grippe
 misery
Don't stay stuffed-up!

Quit blowing ard snuffing! A dose of Tapes Cold Compound" taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head. chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens c1ogged-up nos- trils and air passages; stops nasty discharge or nose running; relieves sick headache, dul1ness, feverishnesa sore. throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 Tapes Cold Compound'' is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only 25 cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Don't accept a substitute.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
TWO CHILDREN KILLED
 WHILE PARENTS DANCE

Corning, N. r., Dec. 6--Two ch1- dren, Madge, Is, and Theodore, s. Of Judson Ripley, a farmer of Thurston were burned to death tarly today in a fire which destroyed their home. Three other children were rescued by neigh bors MT. and Mrs Ripley were at- tending a dance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
PHILIPPINE OFFICIALS
 RESIGN POSITIONS

Manila, Dec. 6-C. M. Cotterman, di- rector of the bureau of posts and Richard Campbell judge of the court of first instance, resigned their po- sitions today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06

Miss Lillian Russell, other wise Mrs. Alexander P. Moore, was born in Iowa. the daughter of a country editor, fifty two years ago this week. Her present ambition is to live to be a hundred. Her recipe for req ching the century mark includes eight nouns of hea1thful sleep, the daily bath, purity of mind. rnatrtmony, open air exercise and prop CT diet, and the avoidance Of worry and mental friction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
AID FOR EXPORTERS

Washington, Dec GA directory of South American firms who are likely to become purchasers of American goods has been completed by the de- partment of commerce and is now be- ing prepared for distribution
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
READY TO FIGHT

Nottingham, Dec. 6-sir Edward Carson, in a speech here said that the Ulster volunteers, who year ago numbered 1s,OoO, now aggregate S0,- 900.
 He added that they were perfectly determined and awaiting orders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
THE PRErI1Esr NAcE

ana the most beautiful hands ara often disfgured by an unsfghtly vvart It can easily be removed in g. few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and I86 Cannon street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
KEEPS CORPSE IN ALCOHOL.
ANmsEPTIC vARNIsH NOW.

Dion, France Dec. 6.-Dr. Dubard announces the discovery of a method of antisepticizing the hands which is expected to do away with the use of Rubber gloves in surgery
 His method is to use an antiseptic isolating varnish. After washing his hands with soap and carefully dehy- drating them with alcohol, he places them in a mixture of a junfper-berrv essence and an alcoholic solution of menthol- The rapid evaporation of this bath leaves an. n.isoIating antiseptic varnish. It is asserted that this var nish, submitted to bacterio1ogical tests is shown to afford the same security as gloves, besides allowing complete freedom of movement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

The many friends of Mx. Andrew Latzke of 244 Seaview avenue, will be pleased to learn after two weeks of ill., ness he is now improving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
BEST HAND soAE

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin instantly removes Stove Polish Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing Large can 10 cents Manufactured by WIn. R. Winn, 2AA Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06

Lodi, N. Y., Dec. 6-Ffre, thought incendiary, wiped out the business sec ton; loss $75,OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06
News Of The Day On The Great White Way

Yale coxswain and the Buetlers were very friendly, but Thompson and the detective qlIarreled because the former invited the 1atter's wife to attend a social affair which was to be graced by the presence of Young Corbett, a pugfist. MT. Y. 'Corbett, whose real name is Rothwell, and who recently departed from the Great White Way to become a boxing instructor in a Montreal club, also had his romanceS. On one occasion a lady promised to marry him if he won a certain pugilis tic bout. He lost, but the girl kept her promise in spite of his defeat. Later she-but that, too, IS another yarn, and already you have a headache.
 Edward Hugh sothern, co-star and husband of Miss Julia MarIowe and former husband of Miss Virginia liar ned, will be the recipient of birthday organizations today. The distin- gudshed Shakespearean star was born in New Orleans dfty-for years ago today, and, after an academic educa- ton in England and studying painting in Spain, he made his stage debut at the age of twenty, playing a small part in the company of his father, g, distin- guished comedian. MT. Sothern's fa- ther commenced his career in con- Verted hay barn in Halifax, N. s.. which structure he called the Theatre Royal Spring Gardens. One of the members of the Halifax company was John T. Raymond, later world-famous as Col. Sellers in Mark Twain's play. The theatre failed and it was only by the assistance of some sympathetic Halifax newspaper men that the elder Sothern escaped arrest for debt Dur ing his stay in the Nova. Scotia me tropoIfs he made the acquaintance Of a retired British army officer, and it was by initiating this man that he scored a great hit as Lord Dundreary.
 Mrs. Belmont has sounded a. clarion call to the Spugs and Spuggesses to remain true to the principles Of the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving of which she is the president Referring to the great event now only fifteen shopping days distant, Mrs Belmont urges: Give, give generous ly, but not from fear, to further some ulterior motive, or even because it is for the pleasure or help you may be- stow: give for the love and joy of giv- ing" All of which is very well for Mrs. Belmont, but she does not live in a pfgeon-hole flat, and does not stand iii deadly fear of her janitor. A mil lion or two New Workers will give Christmas gifts that are animated by nothing mere noble than plain fear or what win happen to 'em if they don't.
 Theatre ticket speculators, baseball urnpires and traction magnates of Gotham will celebrate today-maybe- the festival of St. Nicholas, patron of robbers and thieves.
 Lest we forget, 1t was thirty seven years ago yesterday that 295 persons hot he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06

Lest we forget, 1t was thirty seven years ago yesterday that 295 persons perished in the fire that destroyed the Brooklyn theatre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-06

Theatre ticket specula*oGs, baseball unapires and traction magnates of Gotham will celebrate today-maybe- the festival of St. Nicholas, patron of robbers and thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07

From the Boston Globe.
Making due allowance for the excuses
which one concocts subconsciously for his
own delinquencies, the fact remains that
Jack Rose, the New York gambler, re-
formed into a Connecticut farmer, prob
ably told the truth when he looked direct
ly at Judge Lindsey at a dinner of the
Twilight club the other evening and said
that the story of his life would have been
different il juvenile courts had been es-
tablished during his boyhood.
AT the age of 4 typhoid fever left him
bald, and the taunts of school fellows
made him a truant. For truancy he was
sent to reformatory, where he was bad
ly trained amid evil influences.
After serving his term, people who knew
him called him jailbird This caused
him to run away from home.
Rose son got into craps games in the
metropolis and then began to gamble as
a regular thing. He found the card sharps
congenial for they never twitted him
on the subject of hairlessness as did per-
sons who walked in straighter and mar
rover paths.
when you are judging a man." re-
marked Ben Lindsey aptly at the con-
cusion of this recital of personal his
tory, put yourself in that mans place
and say what you would have done under
similar conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
The Democratic Tariff

When one recalls the difficulties
that confronted tariff reform demo-
Gratis in the past in their efforts to
revise the high protective tariff, even
when democracy won at the polls on
tariff for revenue platform, 1t IS
most gratifying to see with what
ease the Underwood bill is to be en-
acted into law.
1t is safe to say that very large
majority of the people sincerity desire
tariff revision but certain interests
that have grown fat on protection cry
out bitterly against the democratic
administration and a few weakened
democrats would be glad doubtless to
see the revenue bill side-tracked. But
this genuine tariff reform will go into
effect.
1t looks now as if the extra ses-
sion of Congress called to act upon
the tariff will get through its work
and adjourn at a much earlier date
than was at first thought probable.
And the plain sailing in the House is
due chiefly to the masterful leader
ship of Oscar Underwood. 1t used to
be that democrats who had much to
saw in favor of a tariff for revenue
only became timorous when the re-
publicans indulged in their usual
bluff. A democratic tariff always
meant, according to the cry of the
other side, ruination to business. One
may hear today predictions of quick
disaster when the Underwood bill be-
comes law, but intelligent people know
very well that with our rich natural
resources agricultural, industrial and
commercial-thrift will be the rule SO
long as we are blessed with good
crops.
AS soon as certain industries are
adjusted to the new tariff it is felt
by the average business man of what
ever party that good times will pre-
vail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
SIX WOMAN STAGE MANAGERS

From the London Mail
With the announcements that Miss Eth
ell irving is to open the Globe theatre
under her own management and that Miss
Ethel Warwick is to inaugurate a season
at the Little theatre soon it becomes in.
creasingly evident that the actress as
manager of her own theatre has become
a permanent feature of the London play-
houses. Up to year or two ago actresses
as managers We're not regarded as seri-
Gus competitors of the men who present
plays
The playbflls of the London theatres
today show that three women share in
the control of plays before the public
Miss Eva Mccarthy at the Kingsway and
Miss Hilda Trevalyan at the Vaudeville.
Miss Marie Tempest also is at the head
of her own company at the Prince of
Wales Miss Irving's tenancy will be her
third enterprise of the kind Five years
ago she took over Lady Frederick from
the original producer and managed it for
422 performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
Chambers of Commerce

It used to be that chambers of COM
merce in the various large cities were
small in numbers, no matter how rep
resentative the membership might be,
but now no progressive city is with
out its civic chamber with large men,
bership rolls.
Few movements in civic develop
ment have played more important
part than the well organized, strong,
wideawake chamber of commerce. In
southern cities especially there has
been active canvassing of late for new
members in the civic body and these
canvasses have been wonderfully sue
cessful. The old proverb, "In union
there is strength" was never more
clearly exemplified than it has been
in recent years. The get-together
spirit is the slogan of every enterpris-
ing community.
Birmingham's Chamber Of Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07

Chapman Gait, who is in England, eX-
pressed the opinion that no such
methods would be attempted. Mrs
Gait is president of the International
League of Women Suffragists and a
reception has just been given IN her
honor under the auspices of the Wom-
ems Freeing league in London. Mrs.
Gait is a woman of ability and has had
wide experience in affairs. She knows
this country and she knows that the
"votes for women" proposition would
have no chance whatever of winning if
the leaders tolerated for one moment
any form of violence.
Mrs. Gait said sententiously IN ad-
dressing the English people, Your
movement resembles battle, ours
the process of evolution. Yours is
picturesque and very tragic; ours is
commonplace but sure"
Many people object to the common
place but in the matter of woman suf-
frage most of us will say, give US the
commonplace every time rather than
the nasty" English style of carrying
on the suffrage campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
A GREAT LITTLE ACCUMULATION

From the Chicago Tribune.
The eldest boy of the family, having
reached the mature age of 6, had started
upon his scholastic career.
Before he had pursued his studies a
week, however, he caught fine case IF
chicken pox and had to take a temporary
vacation during which he shared his af-
Fiction with his younger brothers.
But all were well at the end of the third
or fourth week, and he started to school
again.
In a few days ne came home with the
mumps. He shared this likewise with the
other Juveniles of the family and had to
take another protracted vacation, but all
outlived the mumps, and in due time he
went back to school as before.
All went we'll for about two weeks.
Then he caught the measles.
Having plenty to spare. he passed a few
of them to his little brothers
But at last the doctor ordered the warn
ing sign taken down from the door, and
the boy was permitted to go to school
once more.
Mamma" said little Jamie as his
elder brother took his books and his de-
parture IT wonder what Yarley'll bring
home dis time. Pendicitis. bet yuh!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
WORE pATTERsoN's SOCKS

Edgar Allen Forbes, in Leslie's.
Pages could be written about the gra-
cious hospitality that is dispensed in
this delightful American home, but one
incident tells it all in a few words. At
the height of the flood a weary cor
respondent struggled into Dayton and
hoped, incidentally ESQ he has con-
fessed), that he would have a chance
to bump into "that-Patterson" and
knock him into the mud. In less than
48 hours the reporter was sleeping in
"that-Patterso bed, eating his food,
wearing dry Patterson socks. and ready
to fight any man who spoke of John
II. in words of less than five enthusi-
astic syllables. And let it not be forgot
ten that it takes more than grub to
convert a hardened reporter.
1 trust that 1t is not indelicate to say
just here that the Patterson home shell
ters a son and a daughter of whom the
father may Justly be more proud than
need only to look at their faces on the
opposite page and see that much. These
two heirs of the Patterson million 5
have been schooled, of course, in all the
graces of society. On Monday night,
for instance, they We're at a fashiona-
BILE ball in Cincinnati; on Tuesday the
flood came. and they reached their
home on the last train That night the
fire broke out and two rowboats hast
ened to the rescue of the imprisoned
people. In one of the boats was a Cath
olic priest; In the other was Frederick
Patterson and another young "socfty
man" All the next day the son worked
the oars, with blistered hands, while
Miss Dorothy was busy serving food
to the refugees, none of whom recog-
nized the heiress in waitress uniform.
1t is not exaggeration that prompts me
to say that 1T Is impossible to know
this noble girl and not be unspeakably
proud of American womanhood. That's
the kind of folks the Patterson chill
dren are-and 1t is John H. (violator of
the Sherman lawD who has himself
reared these motherless children from
infancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
WHY THEY MARRIED

FROM the chicago Record-Herald.
Postal cards having been sent out to all
the married men in a certain town of
Western New York carrying the ques-
ton, why did you marry?" the follow
ing are some OF the answers returned:
That's what I've been trying for IL
years to find OUT
Married to get even with her mother
but never have"
Was freckled-faced and thought 1t
was my last chance. rye found out,
however, that freckles amt near as bad
as henpeck."
Because I was too lazy to work.
Because Sarah told me that five other
young fellows had proposed to her.
Lucky dogs!''
''rhe old man thought eight years
courtin' was long enough
II was lonesome and melancholy and
wanted some one to make me lively.
N. B.-She makes me lively. you bet"
Il was tired of buying Ice cream and
candies and going to theatres and church
and wanted a rest. Have saved money"
"Please don't stir me upl"
Because 1 thought she was one among
a thousand; now 1 sometimes think she
is a thousand among one.''
Because 1 did not then have the ex-
perience ] now have"
'"rhe governor was going to give me
his foot, and 1 took his daughter s
hand.'
II thought it would be cheaper than a
breach of apromise suit
That's the same fool question all my
friends and neighbors ask"
Because I had more money than l
knew what to do with. And now l have
more to do with than 1 have money"
Il wanted a companion OF the oppo-
site sex. P. S.-She is still opposite"
Don't mention it,
Had difficulty in unlocking the door
at night and wanted somebody In the
house to let me in
Because is is just my luck
'I didn't intend to go and do it,
II yearned for company. We now have
company all the time-her folks"
II married to get the best wife in the
world
Because I asked her If she'd have
me. She said she would. I think she's s
got me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
The Oil Painting Exhibition

In a young and busy city like Bir-
mingham the public has little oppor-
tunity to see fine works of art. Much
is done here for cultural improvement.
Educators and scholars of the first
class lecture on philosophy, literature
and burning social questions; music
of a high order is heard frequently
during the season, but with the ex-
ception of the Birmingham Art clubs
annual exhibition here has been al
most no way of bringing those eager
for Improvement in touch with pic
torial art.
Some day Birmingham will have an
art gallery. In the meantime an op-
portunity was afforded and embraced
recently for the public to see without
cost a rare and beautiful collection of
paintings by the distinguished Irish
artist. Power O'Malley. These pic
lures were displayed at the Central
High school building and all the high
school pupils and the larger children
of the elementary schools not only
had the pleasure of looking at the
pictures but short, informal lectures
were delivered by Prof. Fl. F. James
for the better information of those
without art knowledge.
DR.. Phillips and other school Off
cials who induced the artist to send
his collection to Birmingham are to
be cordially commended by the pub
lie. Few things done for culture here
recently have been more educative.
1t is hoped that DR.. Phillips will
be able to have an oil painting ex-
hibition at the high school every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-07
Militant Methods Not for America

The "votes for women" movement
has assumed large Importance in this
country and it will spread and increase
in vigor. In nine states of the union
women possess suffrage upon equal
terms with men. Last year resolutions
to submit women suffrage amend
ments to the constitution were de-
feated in the legislatures of Massa-
chusetts, New Jersey, New York and
Virginia. Such resolutions were also
defeated in the state primaries of
Illinois; but in no state will the move
ment die.
In Great Britain women have a
larger voice in public affairs than is
generally known outside of that coun-
try. They can vote for all public Of
1 ficers except members of parliament.
Last year the extension of women's
suffrage to parliamentary elections
was. defeated and the militant suf-
fragettes seem to be becoming more
militant every day. They started out
to produce reign Of terror in Lon
don and they have come pretty near
succeeding. The government was len
tent with the militants for a time but
these violent subjects of King George
some time ago went beyond the nui-
sance stage and became a real menace
to British civilization. Suffragette
leaders have been guilty of arson in
many cases and now they have re-
sorted to the bomb.
In America the suffragists will
never adopt militant methods. Mrs. o.
H. p. Belmont in London threatened
70 Introduce such methods on her re-
turn to New York, but Mrs. Carrie