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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-27
(From the Weekly Edition)

(FrOm the Weekly EdItlOn
As the reports of the appalling
disaster at Dayton, Ohio, are re-
ceived, the calamity has not been
exaggerated, but is as Overwhelming
as the flood at jamestown, Pa, and
Galveston, Texas.
The rainfall in Ohio has been un-
precedented for years; every creek
and stream has been bank full, ami
to add to the strain there have been
several cloudbursts which have
wrought ruin and desolation.
The flood at Dayton was precipi-
tated by the breaking of the water
dam or dixie at Columbus, Ohio, and
as it spread onwards the number OF
deaths was increased, together with
the loss of all kinds of property.
Dayton is south and west of Col
umbus, and with the flood from Col
umbus the water dixie at Dayton,
somewhat weakened by the heavy
and continuous rainfall, snapped, as
at jamestown, when unexpected,
and three billion gallons of water
held in reservoirs poured on the
helpless citizens of Dayton before
they had realized their peril.
Dayton is thriving city of prob
ably $1,000 inhabitants. 1t is situ-
ated in the beautiful valley through
which the Meanie river flows gent
ly, except as in the instance, when
roaring and dashing at rate of a
hundred miles an hour it has swept
everything in its path.
In the business district and part
of the residential portion of Day.
ton the water stands from twenty
to thirty feet, and to add to the
horror of the situation fire burst
from a number of stores and dwell
ings which burned to the waters
edge of the buildings flooded.
1t is impossible to approximate or
Tuesday night from the effect of
estimate the loss by drowning, but
the report from Dayton is that the
number of dead may exceed 5000.
The loss of life from the breaking
of the dixie at Columbus as it swept
to Dayton is estimated at 1000.
To these disasters there is chrOn-
icled from Cincinnati the breaking
of the reservoir at Hamilton, Ohio,
at about 8 o'clock Tuesday night,
the loss of life being reported al
900.
The reservoir at Celene, Ohio, is
reported to have collapsed during
the unprecedented rains and cloud
bursts which have been experienced
in this section of Ohio.
The breaking of these reservoirs
will entail the greatest inconven-
fence and perhaps suffering on the
people who have been dependent on
these reservoirs for their supply of
water.
The latest reports are narrowing
in the extreme and BATTLE descrip-
ton.
1t is estimated that 10000 people
in Columbus are homeless. and in
Dayton only the few residing in
the outskirts on the highest plane
have homes.
In the highest buildings in the
interior and on roofs are huddlcd
women and children and men await
ing relief.
The Governor of Ohio has ap-
pealed for help, and it is during
such calamities that the responses
come promptly. Millions of money
will be needed to help the unfor-
tunates, but the immediate want is
food, clothes and medical aid.
At the first touch of the wire an
nouncing the disaster the Red Cross
Society began activity tnd rushed to
the scene of this overwhelming ca
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-27

lana may be congratulated on hav-
ing for Attorney General a gentle
man who is possessed of the full
understanding of the law and who
will discharge his duties fairly and
fearlessly,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-27
Weather Forecast.

Local forecast for. Shreveport and
vicinity: Fair and continued cold
with frost tonight; warmer Friday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-27
OVERWHELMING DISASTER.

Dayton, Ohio, an Inland Sca-FlOOd
Stands 20 to 80 FEET inoBusiness
District-MOre than 10000 People
HOmeIeSs-MilliOnS Involved in
This One of the Greatest Calam-
tiles Since Flood at JamestOn, Pa,
and Galveston, Texas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
ATTRACTIONS
 Al 1.-THE THEATRES
PAT WHITE AND HIS JUBILEE AT
 PARK THEATRE

The +Big Jubilee opened for the first time last night at the Park thea tre in Bridgeport. It is indeed a ju- bilee, having rightly been named, as feature known in stagedom. With book and lyrics written by the famous burlesque actor and owner, Pat White, and staged under his personal direc- ton for Butler, Jacobs, Lowry and Monahan, a coterie of principals has been engaged who with their individ- ual speciality reputation and clever ness, backed by the adequate and well costumed chorus assure the produc- ton a welcome wherever shown on the Columbia circuit.
 The piece is in two acts, and, being a. jubilee throughout, requires no plot. From the opening curtain to the en- semble it is a continual laugh, arising from the witty sal1ies, dry hunor and con1ica1 situations introduced by the actors. There are many specialties which are novel, and include those we'll known travesties by Pat White, such as Casey at the Bat and the ringside- scene which have attained in- ternationa1 reputation. A score of songs and dance numbers are pleas ing1y interjected.
 Among the most successful numbers last night were Somebody's Coming to My House. .'The Kel1y's Are at it Again. .'On the Old Front Porch g Love Me While the Loving is Good, g and Base Ball Rag There are spe- ciaIty quartets, dances, living repro auctions of famous paintings including the famed September Morn and monologues by such well known art fsts as Pat White, Harvey Brooks, Bert Jones, Golf Phillips, Tommy OnSef1l James MoInerney, Anna Grant. Laura Houston, Marjorie Mack and Winnie D. Crawford
 A chorus of over 20 girls are seen to advantage, and with the exception of the setting which is not up to the standard Set by the performers. the show is one of the most promising yet shown here and will 11nd 6ubtAdIy draw down on it's route. last night made distinct h1t-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
EMPIRE

Not often will this theatre offer more thrilling. more generally satis- flying film than that represented by s'The Mong-fu Tong the two-ree1 feature to-day. The subject is char acterized by splendid acting, plot of absorbing interest and many spectac- ular incidents. The central thought of the story centers about a Chinese band of thieves lead by a crafty Oriental named Mong-fu. The open ing picture is a bid for attention in itself with a man stretched across his office dead. Arizona Bill" a Westerner stranded in Europe, agrees to run down the murderer and takes up a vigil in the office. That night the carpet is pushed aside, an opening appears and giant cobra creeps si- lently toward him. From that time on there is a constant succession of adventures. In his pursuit of the gang, Arizona Bill makes a daring leap from one automobile to another His capture is sensational bit of acting and the tortures to which he is subjected by Mong-Fu when in the latter's den is splendid dramatic touch Every one will like tHThe Mong-F'u Tong,' the charming story backed by fine photography, the sit nations natural and convincing and the story entharl1ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

families and business will meet again at the old school house in Greens Farms on the Saturday preceding and will stay there over Labor Day, re- newing the friendships that have new CT been severed because of the in- fallib1e rule of the boys to meet every year.
 The school was famous in this part of the state, because of the stories that issued nysterious1y from it's DOT tals until finally the school broke up, either because of lack of funds or be- cause the Bishop became wise to it and ordered it's dissolution.
 After the breaking up of the Order of Monks who had control of the in stitution and the boys had been sent to their respective homes, 1t was then agreed that the annual meeting be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
GOVERNOR NAMES
 SPECIAL BOARD
Picks Three Men To Inquire Into Convict-Labor System
 At Prisons

The appointment of the three mem bers of the newly created commission on convict labor was announced by Governor Baldwin yesterday afternoon. The members named are: Dr. John J. Cloonan of Stamford; Edward A. Full CT of Suf1eId, and Willard B. Hodge of Roxbury. MT. Fuller is president of the board of directors of the Connec- ticut state prison at Wethersfield.
 pr. C1oonan has been a practicing physician in Stamford for the past sixteen years. He has been a mem Der of the board of education for sew en years. Although a Democrat in politics he has never accepted any office within the gift of his party pre- ferring to keep out of politics He is a member of the staff of the Stam- ford hospital and consulting physi- clan at St. Vincent's hospital, Bridge port. His broad interest in philan- thropic and medical matters are con sidered to be excellent qualifications for the office. pr. Cloonan is a grad uate of the College Of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore.
 w. A. Hodges is a lifelong resident of New Milford and a Republican in politics. He is a member of the school board, and the board of selectmen-
 This special commission is the out growth of the effort made at the last legislature to have the system of con- tract labor at the state prison abol- ished Opposition to this plan by the state prison authorities and others conversant with the situation result ed in the agreement to refer the whole matter to a special commission to be named by the governor, said commits sion to report the result of it's inquiry and it's recommendations to the next legislature in 1915.
 The commission will inquire Into la inS mt only in Connecticut but in other states of the union, in order to prepare report upon the subject of convict la Dor to be made to the session of 1915 The members of the commission serve without compensation but an apprc- priation was made for clerical ex- penses It was provided in the act that one member of the prison board should be a member of the commls- stOp-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
DANDRUFF ON HEAD
 HAIR CAME OUT
Head Itched and BurnedAlIthe Time. Rash Formed a Crust. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

R. F. D. No. i, No. Waterford, Mo CT had dandruf in my head for a year. My hair came out My head itched and burned all the time. The dandrum sealed of and could be seen plainly in my hair There was rash on my head and it itched terribly and ran yellow matter which would form crust and itch and burn. My hair came out in handfuIs.
 'tI tried - and number of other tonics and they did no good. I sent for a sample of C11ticura Soap and Ointment and I used them and after used the samples up I bought cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. washed my head In Cuticura Soap and then used 8 little Cuticura Ointment. I was completely cured" (Signed) Miss Lucia Lord. May 10 1913
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
WHAT IS YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE? New Way of Estimating Life-One of Natures
 Warnings of Mortality Revealed By Science

the space of year or twO-129 of them developed some trouble fully entitled to the name of disease! Seven devel- oped diseases of the arteries. Ten de- veloped heart nnurmur, Four devel- oped enlargement of. the heart. Eighty developed skidney trouble. Six devel- oped nervous ailments. Sixteen deveI- oped miscellaneous diseases. The av- craze blood pressure of the rejected cnas was 170- e4
 There is a moral to be read between the lines of all this No one especial ly past the age of 40, can consider him. self in perfect physical condition un- less he knows that his blood pressure is just what it ought to be. The only positive way of knowing this is by having the pressure taken about once every year. and certainly at intervals of not more than two years. If the pressure is found to be normal, well and good. It is @ matter of far more importance than normal weight, over which one is likely to congratulate himself But if the pressure is found to be too high, then what :? That will depend largely on the individual and his ability to change his mode of life. Alcohol, excessive use of tobacco, me tallic poisoning by lead, and the dis ease which must be politely referred to as the great scarlet plague-all these important factors in the produc- ton of hidden disease of the arteries or Kidneys. Eating to excess, and par ticu1arly of partaking of rich and highly seasoned foods, has an inpor- tant bearing in producing conditions only detectab1e through taking the blood pressure. Even such an appar- ently simple and innocent condiment as common table salt should be used as little as possible. Meats, except in small quantity, are to be tabooed. But milk, on the other hand, is to be rec commended highly, and at times, if pos sible, exclusively Alcohol. of course,
 must not be indu1ged in Worry must be reduced to a minimum, not forget l ting that anxiety about the condition itself is bad Exercise must be kept down to point remote from actual fa- tigue.
 By following these and various other health measures there Is, in spite of the discovered high pressure, a good chance of reaching a fairly ripe old | age, though, of course, the earlier the condition is caught. so to speak, the better the chances are in all respects
 But it must be borne in mind that there is little prospect of the condi- tion ever being discovered without the use of that clever and precise little in
 strument, the manometer. Forew arm ed is forearrned,'' and the proverb ap- plies to diseases as well as to other things.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
--- LIME IS IDENTIFIED.
Mother of seven-Year-oId Charles Sloan Believes It's Part of Her
 Child, Missing Since November.

New Haven, Aug. 22-The limb of a child found Tuesday in Mil river meadow at the foot of East Rock park was identified last evening by Mrs. Annie Sloan, of Fillmore street, as that of her son, Charles Sloan, seven years old, who was. drowned in Mill river, off Warner,s bridge last Noven- Der on his way home from the Leila Day nursery, where he was placed by his mother during her hours of work. Through Mrs. Slean's Identification the mystery of the disappearance of the child is cleared, it is believed it hay ing never been firmly established that he, was drowned, although the little girls who were with him when he crossed the bridge insisted that he fell in tryingI to get his hat, which had blown from his head.
 When found the leg was badly de composed but the little shoe, cut in butcher fashion, was intact, and the heavily ribbed black stocking which the child wore, had fallen Into the shoe, and thus. escaped the elements, so that it was fairly. well preserved. By these means the mother was able to tell that the leg was part of her child's body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
POLIS THEATER

An excellent bill of vaudeville and photo plays was offered to pleased audiences at Polls theater yesterday The Duff1n Redcay Troupe of sensa- tionaI aerialists were the big surprise of the bill. Executing daring tricks such as double and triple somersauIts through the air astounded as well as pleased every one present Their work is characterized by neatness and hard tricks appeared easy as ac- complished by the troupe. It Is one of the treats of the season and the Duf1in Redcay outfit can well feel proud of their turn.
 Jane Hope and her little company in a little sketch entitled Cold Fur key'' was a scream from the start of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
RINGWoRMs COVERED FACE

35 Hall St.. Winoosld. vt.-'' My cnild's face was covered with red ringworms that would prick and itch and keep her from sleeping At the time her face was all dis figured tried all kinds of remedies with out any success. I was advised to try Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and in a short tirne my chfId's face was all weu.'' (S1gned) Mrs. Laura Barber. May 2e, 1918.
 For more than generation Cuticura, Soap and Ointment have afforded the most eco Honiea4 tFeatHsnt for affections of the skin and scalp that torture. itch. burn, scaao and destroy sleep. Sold everywhere Sample ug each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard tCuticura, Dept. T, Boston. ''
 A8Men who shave and shampoo with Gu. aswuraSoep will find it best for skin andscaln.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

the little offering to the finish, Miss Hope is the talented dramator star who has appeared here on many dir ferent occasions and was remembered bv the audience Other acts on the bill are Al Derby, in novelty bag punching turn. Matty Lociette, clev- CT comedienne, Earnest Dupi1le and Payne and Lee Newly released pho toplays were shown with this excel lent bill Country Store is announc- ed for tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
ST. PAUpS SCHOOL ALUMNI REUNION
 OVER LABOR DAY

The fifth annual reunion. of the Alumni of St. PauTs School. formally of Greens Farms will be held at that place over Labor Day of this year. From all the reports of the commit tee in charge of the affair 1t will be far the most successful as yet held.
 The sboys" many of them now full grown business men. with their own
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

heide. every fyear and without fan Che boys elave' been most diligent in thelr attendance, some coming from great dlstahces, others living near by.
 Assiast year the boys enjoyed sucH cade sHoteI, 1t has been decfdeT. E~ hold the dinner at that place this year also There will be a number of guests with the former students and a goea-Sinae will be enjoyed by all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

'sAlready 21 counties in California out of the total of 58 are main tainfng county free library york; says a re- cent report of the United States Bu- reau of Education. land many more are preparing to adopt it With a central office and storehouse estab- Hshed at the county seat, and with branches throughout the county, the people even in the remotest districts are receiving a library service pos sib1e in no other way.
 .on What ground did she get a di- voree ?''
 Reno, believe Boston Trans cript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
! PARK THEATRE

s Dave Marion's Drean1and Com pany, which is scheduled to appear at the Park Theatre, next Thursday, has among the personnel of its roster, a real, genuine scion of the German no= bilfty, Countess Hedwig Won Mueller. This titled lady has taken up the stage more as a diversion than a pro fession, but she is said to be possessed of a most charming personality, gen uine ability and a good singing voice, with these three perquisites she should be valuable acquisition to the American stage. The company also includes Eddie Johnston, Jeanette Buckley, Billy AIossey, Meyer Harris Lew Edwards, Jack Davis and thirty five chorus girls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

Most people who own costly jaweI- ry nowadays are. dazzling the inter- for of thefsafe deposit box.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
~one Day"


 .One Day. which Elinor Glyn wrote as a sequel to her sensational novel, Three Weeks and which sur passes that famous. story in many res poets, is soon to be presented in this city and will be seen at the Park Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wed nesday. The celebrated authoress has taken for her principal characters fOpaI,'' a young western girl of the United States, and Paul, the young crown prince of Sardalia. They meet for the first time on board an ocean liner returning from New York, and it is a, case of love at first sight-a mad passionate love that can only end disastrously. Miss Glyn has confn- ed the~action of her play to one day. as the title indicates, but the four acts are brimfu1 of interesting dia.- logue and movement. The two prin- cipal characters, Opal and Paul, are played by Fay Cusfck and Victor Southerland respectively. The pro- ducers of "One Day. have provided a beautiful production for this TO- mantle story, and are sending to this city almost identica1ly the same cast which interpreted the play during it's highly successful New York run.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

Unusual saving opportunities. ir foods stuffs, meats, fish, poultry, etc. at Bridgeport Public Market ana Braneh--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
SPECIAL FOR BOYS

NorfoIk suits and Russian Blouse sutts in a big range of patterns, $2.5O values
 ..........-..-...r- $1.4S Blue serge Norfolk and fancy mixture suits reduced from $4 to =. $2.95 All wool suits, including pure worsted blue serges, reduced from $5, $6 and ST to $3.95 BOYS STOCKINGS =. BIacIx bicycle ribbed stockings, worth 1Sc a pair. Sc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
SHIRTS

Fast color, cuff attached, coat
 shirts. Full cut and well made. Sizes broken. .33c Soft summer shirts in a big variety of attractive patterns Shirts, regular at S1.BO and SIPS, plain and fancy neg Dgee shirts, reduced to z3c Work Shirts of blue c3lambraY and black twill. .i.-.s.- a8Bc Mems leather belts reduced to
 10c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

AIEN'S STRAW HATS Take your choice oR $2-5O, Q $2, $1-SO and $1 straEs at 48c. Why wear % dirty hat for a month when you can An
 get a clean one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
Pants at $2

"A gTeaL aSSOFtnn6nG or 1ancF worsted stripe effects. smart outing pants in light coIOrs- also plain genteel black and blue pants. All sizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
MEN'S SUITS

Out1ng pants, dreSSy black thibet and blue serge pants. Also English stripe Worsted pants. Garments worth up to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22
MEMS FURNISHINGS

soCKs-All coIors in light
 weight cotton socks, regular ' at 15cf a pair. .-...... .7c PAD. GATHERS in all colors
 ..-:...4.F.... s-.-. zc : POLICE sUsPENDERs-s7x-
 Fa strong ......... .15c BAIBRIGGAN UNDERWEAR
 reduced to .s..... 10c SILK NE0KWE.AR, instead of
 soc 17c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

First to mention the all wool pure woT-sted blue serge pants worth $5 a pair. Also dark stripe worsted and light toned outing pants
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-22

BASEBALL OUTFTTS-ReaI suits of shirt, padded pants, cap and belt. VIII stand hardest play. Sizes broken
 AQr
The Brinkley argus., 1913-08-29
Grand Free Street Parade at 10 0'0o(k A. M.
Reserved Chairs and Admission Tickets Show Day CONNERSE'S DRUG STORE at the same price as will be charged on the show grounds.
Purpose of Campaign.

The primary purpose of the cam paign is to show the American farmer that alfalfa is the most profitable crop he can grow; that it can be grown proftably upon every farm; that it en- riches the soil; increases farm values; stimulates live stock growing and dali rying; produces double that of other hay crops, and is better feed.
 Thirteen campaigns have thus far been successfully conducted in Mich igan, Ohio and Illinois.
 Some of the Results.
 Results of the Kent county (Mich.) campaign are:
 CD Six thousand farmers visited at
 their homes during fve-day
 campaign.
 (2) Thirty-two meetings held (3) Three hundred and seyenty-fye
 miles travelled by the Alfalfa Au-
 tomoble Train.
 (4) One hundred and thirty-six alfalfa
 talks made by the Holden staff
 of alfalfa lecturers. (5) Many applications for similar cam
 paigns from all parts of the
 United States.
 The Kent county campaign has been followed by campaigns in Allegan, Barry, Grand Traverse and St. Clair counties. Michigan: Van Vert. Marion. Fulton Williams and Champaign coun- ties, Ohio; and Sangamon. DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois.
 Great Meeting in Ohio.
 At one meeting in Ohio upon the farm of Joseph F. Wing. near Mechan- iesburg, nearly 4.000 people gathered from all parts of Ohio and adicinirg states to learn more about alfalfa. At this great meeting the Ohio State AL falfa Growers association was organ ized. Over BOO automobiles made up the alfalfa train. It is recorded IS the greatest agricultural assemblage in the history of Ohio Other Ohio counties where the work has been
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