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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
CHAUFFEUR SHOOTS MAN
 INSTEAD OF SWALLOWS

Clinton, Conn, Aug. 26-Radmond Chase, of Springfield, Mass, who has been stopping here for g. time, was shot in the leg accidentally, today, by a 22f caIibre rifle in the hands of Theodore Brudi, chauffeur for New York man. Brudi claims he thought the weapon was an air rifle and pick ed it up to shoot at swallows. The wound is not considered serious, the ball having passed through f1eshy part of the leg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
REv. w. H. LEw1s EsTATE

Robert E. Lewis qualified and v7aa appointed administrator of the eatate of his father, the late Rev William H. Lewis, rector of St Johns church, today. Judge Hallen confirmed the appointment in the Probate court and Samuel F. BeardsIey and Thomas E- Lashar qualified and were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Martha McCann of Kossuth street returned to the city after a long visit with her sister, Mrs. P H. Bierce wife of Chief Boatswain P. H. Bierce at the Portsmouth, N. H.. naval sta ton where he is stationed for three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
LIND QUITS MEXICO CITY FOR HOME
Presidents Address to Congress Will Be De- !ivered at O'Clock Wednesday Alter noon--Huer1a's Urgent Request
 Responsible for Delay In
 Regular Schedule

Mexico City, Aug. 26-John Lind, the personal representative of Presi- dent Wilson, left here, this morning. for Vera Cruz. He is accompanied by ican embassy.
 The understanding here is that from Vera Cruz MT. Lind will con- tinue his journey to Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
PROPRIETOR OF PLAIN
 DEALER DIES, AGED S3

Cleveland, O., Aug. 26-Libertie B. Holden, proprietor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, hotel and mine owner, died at his suburban home in Bratte- napl. today. He was 80 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
MAYOR GUEST OF FTREOiEN

Tomorrow, Mayor wilson will at tend the volunteer hremen's muster in West Haven as the guest of the Pacific Engine lcompany of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26

Washington, Aug. 26-Eleventh hour developments in the Mexican situa- tion, today, postponed delivery o1 President Wilson's special message to Congress until Wednesday and indi- cated that the Huerta government, af- ter all, might withdraw or modify it's rejection of the proposals of the Unit ed States.
 At the request of senor Gamboa, Mexican minister of foreign affairs, which was based upon supplementary suggestions by John Lind adviser to the American embassy in Mexico City, President Wilson consented to post pone his address to Congress until 1 O o'clock, Wednesday afternoon.
 It was officially stated in that con- nectton that in no case would the United States withdraw from the basic principles of its position paramount among which is a consistent refusal to recognize Huerta.
 Official announcement was made of the original proposals by the United States presented to Huerta by MT. Lind. They were:
 1-Cessation of hostilities and def1n- ite armistice.
 2-An early and free election.
 3-Huerta to bind himself not to be a candidate.
 4-Agreement by all parties to abide by the results of the election. Upon these proposals the Huerta government at the last moment asks for further time for consideration and upon certain supplementary sugges- tions by MT. Lind, the nature of which is not being diVulged here, the request for a postpOnement was made. T White House officials positively stat ed that MT. Lind had not been recall ed from Mexico City and added that if he had left for Vera Cruz it would be for only short visit. He is 'ex- pected to return to Mexico City to continue the negotiations.
 At the White House, Secretary Tu- multy gave out this statement:
 Last night, about midnight, after the conference between the President and the foreign. relations committees of the> two houses, a despatch came from Mexico City in (Which MT Lind united with Senor Gamboa in request ing the President to postpone his ad- dress to the Congress until lWednes- day in order to afford the authorities in Mexico City opportunity for further Reconsideration of proposals by the Unit ed States in view of certain supple mentary suggestions by MT. Lind. The President has, of course, consented and is expecting to address Congress at 1 o'clock on Wednesday"
 Preparations at the capital hurriedly made for a joint session of the House and Senate were called off.
 President wilson's message, a docu- ment of about 4.000 words, was locked LID in the White House vaults await ing the next developments. It is gen. eSaIIy understood that the message is very kind in tone towards Mexico, out lines the American governments po- sttion, expresses generous friendship for the Mexican people and defines the reasons for insisting upon elections and the elimination of Huerta. Some of the message is based upon precedent set during the administration of Pres ident Hayes when Porfirio Diaz became president of Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26

tai of that republic.
 Tt aids to strengthen the power and lengthen the tenure of the incumbent and if, as you say, the example of the United States in that regard is one that other nations are disposed to fol- low, such recognition would not be without effect-bott ,1ron tt- -rual and external peace of MeA4cD rou justly remark that in 90 years there have been about 50 changes of admin istration in Mexico and it may be add ed that those administrations have been longest lived that were most faithful and friendly in the discharge of their treaty obligations to the Unit ed States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26

Farmer Want Ads. bring results. 1c word. 15c minimum, days S5c, 6 days 65c. 1 month $1.75, 7Sc each succeeding month. Try one!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
s'GET THE HABIT''

Read the Want Ads. in The Farmer classified collrTnns- there's some good opportun- ities in "For Sales" aud stTo Rents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-26
THE WEATHER

Unsettled, showers tonight
 or tomorrow
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
Small ono on Daddy.

Cant you keep still, DaVid?" asked
Mr. Mead from behind his evening pa
per. What are you doing?"
"Studyin' Latin" came the muffied
answer, "an' I'm stuck"
SHOW 1t to me" ordered his father,
resignedly Mr. Mead's Latin was ex.
ceedingly rusty, and he, knowing this
fact, was wont to act with due eau.
tion.
David brought his work over and
explained where the trouble lay. II
seemed that a certain word could not
be found in the vocabulary, nor could
he guess whence the form was de.
rived. The father studied the page
for a moment and then said: NOW,
David, don't think ought to help
you. 1t is a great deal better for you
to puzzle things out for yourself. In
this case it is merely a question OF
your knowing your declensions and
conjugations
The lad worked till bedtime with.
out success. The next afternoon ha
came home from school with look
of triumph.
'I've found out about that word!"
he announced.
Perseverance, began his father.
"The teacher told us 1t was mis-.
print!"-Harper's Magazine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
SEEKS ORIGIN OF INDIAN.
DR.. A. Hrdlicka of U. S. National Mu-
scum on Quest For Ancestral
Links in Eastern Asia. IN

DR.. A. Hrdlicka, OF the United States
National museum, has recently made
an extensive visit to southeastern 81
IBERIA and northern Mongolia, for the
express purpose of seeking possible
remains Of the race that peopled
America, /. e., the ancestors of the
American Indians, says the Scientific
American. He Investigated both the
contents of ancient burial mounds and
the Asiatic tribes Of the present day,
and in both cases found much more
evidence than he expected. He con,
cludes that there exist to-day over
large parts Of eastern Siberia, and in
Mongolia, Tibet and other regions in
that part Of the world, numerous re.
mains, which now form constituent
parts Of more modern tribes of ma
tions, of a more ancient population,
perhaps related in origin to the latest
paleolithic Europeans, which was ply
sically identical with and in all prob
ability gave rise to the American In
dians. He reports a vast and rich field
for anthropological and archaeological
research in eastern Asia.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
A ErlahtfuI Alarm.

might some day attempt to rob Ger.
aid, Just as they had Ward. The for
mer was to keep close lookout, was
instructed to raise an instant alarm If
attacked. A detective was to follow
him within ready call, but not closely
enough to awaken suspicion.
1t was the second day OF the new
program when Gerald was returning
from his mock cash delivery to a
bank that bright-eyed old man ac-
costed him and walked along with him.
Messenger service, eh, Mr.. Alling?"
he questioned.
YES" assented Gerald.
Thought that loss Of theirs would
stir up the bank" observed his com
panion. Say, l guess shall never
be able to thank you enough for that
situation you found for me-"
"Oh, l was glad to be Of service to
you" declared Gerald heartily. Drop
ped your inventions, have your"
Until l get a little capital ahead,
yes. Look here, drop in and see me
at my room some time soon" sug-
Kested the inventor with a studious
glance at the satchel Gerald was car
rying I'D like to show you new
wrinkle I've devised to make the bank
messenger absolutely immune from
loss"
why, you interest me-" declared
Gerald. Il will surely avail myself of
your invitation"
He had been going pretty regularly
to see Lucy Ward, but her father had
circumscribed these calls to once
week now.
1T is nonsense to think of marry
ing" he declared sharply, "or even
an engagement until your salary is
materially increased and you have
enough to start housekeeping in some
substantial way"
IT'S a long prospect ahead, then"
mourned Gerald, but Lucy loved him;
he knew that, and both exerted the
virtue of patience.
Nothing Of sensational character
had happened along of his carrying
the empty money satchel One day,
however, the bank detective came TO
him.
You needn't know 1t except to keep
a firm grip on your nerve, Alling,' he
said. but you are being followed
rs that so?" inquired our young
hero.
Il feel sure Of it. have noticed
two suspicious looking characters ap-
parently on your trail for three con-
secutlve mornings now"
That evening Gerald went to visit
his friend, the inventor, for lack Of
better place to so to. The man was
n genius and grateful to the young
bank man for past fayors done,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10

feet and moro in length. The bigEoG
OF these have = total lifting capacity
OF 20 tons.
II cOronium could be employed In
stead OF hydrogen. an airship OF thC
same lifting capacity would have q
total length OF a trihe over 200 feet
and Its maximum diameter would bs
considerably less than twenty feet
In the place Of gas bags holding 700,
900 cubic feet OF hydrogen its con
tainers would have within them but
$4,000 cubic feet OF the lighter gas
The smaller airship would obviously
be cheaper to construct, speedier
and more. manageable. 1t would be
able to stay afolt longer and sail
further The best of the Zeppelins
have remained aloft about thIrty-five
hours, and this is suggestive of what
the more mobile smaller and swifter
airship could do when sustained by
means of coronium.
There is another phase OF aero
nautics in which co-nium would be
Of great value. Meterorologists have
been reaching ever higher into the
atmospheric zones in their endeavor
to determine the conditions that pre-
vail there. Sounding balloons charged
with hydrogen have been used to take
temperatures at different heights up
to fifteen miles. Could coronium be
used instead of hydrogen the ocean
Of air could be penetrated a great
deal further and possibly astonishing
information would be obtained.
One remarkable discovery has al
ready resulted from the use of sound
ing balloons. theoretically the tenn
perature OF the air falls one degree
Fahrenheit for approximately every
300 feet Of ascent, and this rate of re-
duction was supposed to go on reg
uraly. 1t is now established that
within the lower two miles of the
atmosphere this rule is frequently re-
Versed. Above this, however, there
Is more regularity. Formerly it was
supposed that this went on unbroken-
ly until the cold of distant space was
reached, something in the neighbor-
hood OF absolute zero.
When the sounding balloon records
we're accumulated one OF the first facts
apparent was that at height, gener-
ally Of something like six miles, the
actually ceased to fall
and even tended to rise. This con-
tinues to be the case as far as the
sounding balloons have gone afolt.
This zone Of comparatively mild tenn
perature is also apparently a region
of relative calm, but we do not yet
Gnow how far heavenward this stra-
tum extends.
SO far consideration has been given
Snly to the services that coronium
may fill for man because OF its light
ness, but who shall say that there
are not other ways in which it may
act helpfully? 1t is the unsupported
of radium that have proved
1f the utmost value since its discov-
sry Perhaps coronlum may hold pos
sibilities OF an equally important
nature.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10

That night he showed his gratitude
TO Gerald by proving that he had
done some thinking In his behalf
When Gerald left the inventors room
he carried a fAir-siEed package which
he took down 10 the bank with him.
When he got ready to start on his
decoy route next morning he went TO
secluded corner OF the bank and
placed the package in question care
fully inside OF the sAtohel.
A wire from Il he ran through the
canvas so that it's loop just clasped
che OF his fingers.
Every morning after that for moro
than n week Gerald repeated this op-
Grafton and one eVentful day there
were results.
A jam OF vehicles near a crowded
court, a jostllng mob around him, two
men got close up to him. One quickly
caught his arm The other gave him a
push down the court away from the
street. Gerald Alling smiled despits
his peril
GIVE up that satchel!" ordered one
Of the men.
Take IT," retorted Gerald accom-
modatingly, and he let the loop slide
from his finger.
Bang-bang!
Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-
A frlghtful alarm OF sound echoed
from inside the satchel-two revolver
shots. the shap rasping changing Of
half a dozen bells.
The dlsmayed and discounted loot
ers stared marvellingly at satchel and
messenger. Before they could turn
and run the bank detective was at
their side.
Gerald saw them led to a patrol
wagon, went on his way and after
banking hours was called into the
private ONCE of the president of the
institution. He found the bank de-
tective also there.
Now then, young man." observed
the money magnate, a pleased but Gu
rious expression on his face, explain
that young noise wagon Of yours-tho
satchel"
And then Gerald told of the ingenu-
ity OF his friend, the inventor, in pro-
ducing a device which went on" the
moment he let go of the handle Of
the satchel.
Il sent for you" said the president,
ito tell you that through the arrest
of the men your clever alarm call baf'
fed we have recovered the stolen
bonds. Our oficer here will share a
reward OF FIVE thousand dollars with
you. And you probably deserve a
months leave of absence, Alling."
"T'll make a honeymoon OF IT."
cried the delighted young bank man.
Copyright. 1913, by W. G. Chapman)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
Old custom Kant IIn

The custom of rushbearing, which
is a survival Of the time when the
earthen floors of churches were an.
nually strewn with rushes, was recent
ly celebrated at Ambleside, WestmOre-
land. England About 300 children
were in procession through the streets
on Saturday night, singing the rush
bearers hymn in the market place,
and placed their bearings in church.
Special rushbeanng services were
held on Sunday, and the next day an,
other procession took place, ending
with games and sports for the chill.
dren.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
FIRM OF HISTORIC MEMORIES
English Caterers GO Back Centuries
to Recall the Days of Their
Foundation.

The most famous firm OF caterers
in the city Of London, that of Ring
and Brymer, suffered the loss of its
senior partner. Mr.. Alexander Bry-
mer, who died a few days ago, at the
age OF seventy-six. The firm has ex.
listed in London for several centuries,
and has supplied the food for the lord
mayors and other banquets for many
years. It's little shop in Cornhill,
known as "Birch's," from the name OF
the original proprietor, has been a
landmark in the city since 1866. From
the days of Charles II 1t has been
house of appointment and place OF
call for the merchants of the city of
London, and throughout these years
its aspect has not changed. Its front
is probably the oldest in London. The
original Birch, 1t is said, cooked a
baron of beef in front OF the great FIRE
of London, and as long ago as ITS his
successor was catering for half doz'
en- city companies The most famous
of the Birches presided, as Londons
chief magistrate, over the feast which
he himself had provided, with the
czar of Russia, tho king Of Prussia,
Louis XVIII and the prince regent as
the principal guests. Today the house
is famous for the turtle soup which
is such a feature of city banquets and
for punch. Usually fifteen turtles,
providing 900 pints of soup, are killed
for the lord mayors banquet. 1t was
in the 'thirties of last century that the
shop passed into the possession OF
Messrs. Ring and Brymer, the faith
ers of Mr.. Alexander Brymer and the
surviving senior partner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CON-
STITUTION or OHIO.
ELIGIBILITY OF WOMEN TO CERTAIN OFFICES.

Be u rstolved BY the General ds5em5iy Of
the State Of Ohio; Three.ffths Of the member
That for the purpose OF procuring the eligibility
Of women to certain offices, a proposal shall
be submitted 20 the electors Of this state in
the manner provided by law on the first Tues
day after the first Monday in November, 1918,
to amend the constitution of the state. by
amending article XIV, section 4, thereof so
that it will read as follows:
SEC 4. No person shall be elected or ap-
pointed 10 any Office in this state unless pos
Sessed of the qualifications Of an elector; pro-
vided that women who are citizens may be ap-
pointed as members OF boards, Of, or to posi-
tions in, those departments and institutions es-
tablished by the state or any political sub
division thereof involving the interests or care
of women or children or both.
ment shall be placed on the official ballot in
the manner prescribed by law as ARTICLE
yG,,r Ky SECTION p6WELIGIBILITY, ,,rp OF
BERS OF BOARDS OF, OR POSITIONS
IN, DEPARTMENT AND INSTITUTIONS
AFFECTING, OR CARING FOR WOMEN
AND CHILDREN, or in other, language sufh-
cient to clearly designate i, and II a majority
Of the electors voting the same shall adopt
such amendment, section 4 hereiuabove set
forth shall on and after the first day of jan
so amended OF article XIV OF the constitution
Of the state Of Ohio and said original section
shall be repealed and annulled.
c. L. SWAIN.
speaker OF fHe HOhSe OF hePTeSeH$dHVs&
HUcH L. Nichols.
President of the Sonata.
Adopted April 18th, 1918.
UNITED STATES or AMERICA,
STATE or ONO.
Office Of the Secretary Of State.
/. CHAS. II. GRAVES, Secretary of State
of the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is an exemplihed copy, carefully
compared by me with the original rolls now
on file in this Office and in my official custody
as Secretary Of State and found to be true
and correct, of a joint resolution, adopted by
the General Assembly Of the State OF Ohio,
on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1918. and
filed in this office on the 50th day of April
A. d. 1918, entitled Joint Resolution rela'
Offices"
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF | have hereunto
subscribed my name, and affixed my official
seal at the City OF Columbus, Ohio, this 18th
day Of June, A. D. 1913.
CHAs. II. GRAVES,
Secretary of State.
TSeaII
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10
HE TOOK THE RISK.
Ry FLoRENcE HENpERsoN.

TITS a nervy thing to ask you to do,
Alling," spoke the chief clerk OF the
Empire National bank
I'm willing to take the risk" smiled
Gerald Alling quietly. for two allur-
ing reasons"
Would 1t be impertinent for me TO
ask what those reasons might be?'
You are so good a friend" replied
Alllng promptly, that | am glad to
tell you. First reason: hail with do
light any variation In my humdrum
work of counting money in 4 screened
cage. Second reason: l am in love
with Mr. Wards daughter, Lucy. and
would like to make a good impress
sion on her father, who, TO tell the
truth, rather frowns on my matrimoni.
al aspirations"
II see. Very good" laughed the
chief clerk. 81 hope this new ex-
perience will lead TO a contamination
of your wishes all around"
Young Alling had been with the
bank for three years and was model
smploye. The Mr.. Ward he spoke OF
was the special messenger OF the In
stitution. For years, whenever large
amounts OF securities or money we're
to be delivered, 1t was the duty OF
Ward to attend TO 1t.
The coin trAnsmissions were made
in a wagon guarded by special officers.
Mr. Ward disdained such protection.
With his money satchel handcutfed to
his wrist he had carried hundreds of
thousands Of dollars across the city.
One day his good luck missed him.
AS he was passing an open area way
two men hustled him down its steps.
Two others stationed below seized him
He was knocked senseless with a
slungshot and when he recovered con-
sciousness the men and satchel were
gone
Fortunately the amount of currency
in the satchel was small, but over $780,
900 in bonds had been secured by the
bold footpads. They were of no value
to the robbers, but until they were re-
covered or proof positive of their de-
struction was secured, the bank had
to put up large bond against them.
Out of all this had grown a sugges-
tion from the chief clerk Of the bank.
Ward was to carry the money as be-
fore, only to distribute about his per
son. He was to proceed on his mis-
sion secretly from a side exit of the
bank. Gerald was to carry the satchel
empty.
The hope was that the old gang of
robbers might be on the watch for a
more profitable opportunity. They |
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-10-10

A certain peer, who had very long
and very bushy beard. had dismissed
his valet for the night. Shortly after
ward, however, he was much annoyed
to hear peals OF laughter from below,
and called back to the man to explain.
The valet answered that 1t was just a
little joke, but his lordship would have
none of it, and demanded the details,
angrily.
well, admitted the man, with re-
luctance, 1T was really a little game
we were having, my lord"
What gamer?
We'll, my lord. kind Of guessing
game"
Don't be a fool Waters! rang
for you in order to get an explana-
tion. What guessing game were you
playing? Guessing what?"
I'VE blindfolded the cook, to tell
the truth, my lord, and then one of
us kissed her, and she had to guess
who it was. The footman held the
mop UP and she kissed 1t, and then
cried out: oh, your lordship! How
dare you|"