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The herald., 1914-12-24
Little or Greatf

When ordinary men allow them.
selves to be worked up by common
everyday difficulties into fever-flts Of
passion, We can give them nothing but
compassionate smile. But we look
with a kind OF awe on a spirit In
which the seed of great destiny has
been sown. which must abide the un-
folding Of the germ. and neither dare
nor can do anything to precipitats
either the good or the Ill, either the
happiness or the misery which Ii to
arise out OF it.-Goethe.
The herald., 1914-12-24
GrumpS Opportunity,

Everything had gone wrong with
Grumps that morning. and as he
strode gloomily down the suburban
road on his way to the station he was
simply aching for an outlet for his
temper. Good morning." cheerfully
called out the man from The Elms.
overtaking him. Good morning
good afternoon-good evening. Now
we've made day Of I'll" snarled
Grumps. ytciopsly.
The herald., 1914-12-24
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.

CUnion Statlol.)
Gas a. m. Texas Local, for Hous
ton and all stations interme-
II 30 a. a m' Sunset Express, for
Houston. Austin, Fort Worth,
Dallas and other north Tex
:, q. as N posnrs Sunset E,nrc:: for San 40 D. I'D
Antonio, Mexico. Ell Paso,
Arizona and California -. 8 AS p. N
sos pm. Lafayette Local, for La
fayette and all stations in
8 80 D. m. ieTas Limited. for Hous.
ton, Galveston, Austin, Waco,
Fort Worth, Dallas and other
north Texas points ..;i. 8:4oa {.
ton, Galveston, Waco, Fort
Worth. Dallas and other north
ii Ar p; m. Sunset Mall, for San
Antonio, Mexico, FL Paso,
Arizona and California. 7:45a. n
soNTCHARTRAIN RAILROAD.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE.
Leave Milneburg-6:IO, 7IO, s:3s, 1000, II 30
a. m; 1880, 2:SO, $3.50, 4:SO, S:45, ZOO, $40
p. m.
Leave fontchartrain Junction-s:4O. $40,
80. $40, 90 a. M; l2:Ol, 200, 500, 400,
500, 6:2S, 7:4O p. m.
WEEK DAY SCHEDULE.
Leave Milneburg-6;Os, 7:IO, 7:lO, S:3s, s:3s.
1000, ll:N a. m; 200, 3:25, 3:25, $50, 200,
200 p. m.
Leave Pontchartrain Junction-s:O. $40,
$50 I:SO, go, 92O IL 100 4. m; l:20, 2:4S 405
40S, o:2S p. m.
NEW ORLEANS GREAT NORTHERN.
Daily Except Sunday.
80 g. m. Jackson, Columbia, Ty-
lertown, Folsom and Inter
meuldte ................ 80 D. m
f;l5 D. m. Folsom, Columbia, Tyler
tcwn and intermediate s:5oa M
Sunday Only
40 a. m. Jackson. Columbia, Ty-
lertown and intermediate. 3 90 o. m
800 p. m. Columbia, Tylertown, Bo-
galusa and intermediate. 10 20 a n
Sunday Excursions
AS 4. m Folsom. Covington, AbIta,
Springs, Vaudeville, Lacombe,
Forest Glen, Bogalusa and In
'rneulate .'..... 30 D. m.
The herald., 1914-12-24
BY KENNETH RAND

lently around in the air at arms length
as he continued muttering.
They send you one OF these paper
doilies from a madhouse dining room,"
went on Mr.. Simpson to the listening
walls Of the room of which he was the
only occupant-"with Peace on earth,
goodwill to men on one side, and on
the other an invitation to take a six
hour trip out into the slushy country
for a rotten meal with a gang OF
people who drive me crazy at the
thought OF being related to. every
time see EN-"
Here l am" he said, regretfully
shaking his head over his hard lot In
life, here | am. planning that I'll be
comfortable for at least one Christ
mas, anyway. Family away in Florida
for the winter; me here all alone, to
do just as like-and now along comes
this-this summons TO spend day be-
ing miserable"
Suddenly Mr.. Simpson sat up
straight In his chair.
by jerry" he calculated suddenly.
by jerry-what's to hinder me from
being the martyr in the cause? What's
to prevent me from putting an end to
this dad-dinged practice-huh?
Suppose | don't go to this Christ
mas reunion? Suppose l stay home
here and enjoy my day of peace on
earth In the way | want to? What
will happen?
why, next year there won't be a
single, solitary soul Of my relations
that will get together in an affair of
this kind. I'll have pointed the way
I'll be the example they've been wait
ing to follow away from custom-and,
by jerry, III bet you the thing will
spread, too!
And I'll be responsible for it,"
added Mr. Simpson joyously-"if ]
The herald., 1914-12-24
Last PapaI Coinsoe.

@~t FdpdI CoIhage.
The popes gave up their claim to
issue coinage in 1857. when Plus TX
ninted some few silver Ira. Unlike
some OF his predecessors he left OF his
coins the representation Of the keys
symbolical Of the claims to a Petrins
succession.
The herald., 1914-12-24
GRErHA TO IMMIGRATION STATION

From Gretna, minutes, 2S minutes aO1
xS minutes after tle h4lr. -
Newton and Tccbr, minutes, 70 MN
,t.s and a. minutes after the hour.
Canal Street Ferry, 10 minutes, 81 inin
utas and 20 minutes after the hour. ~
car Barn Pacific Ave, - minutes, d"
u,luufas and 30 minutes after the hour: -
f.1-,I-a and Newton, on the hour and :"
minutes and 40 minutes after the hour.
EIrst car leaves Grrtna , :2S a. m.
Last car leaves Gretna for Immigration
station Il .0S a. N.
Iast car leaves Grema for Car Barn via
Nev,fon and TeChe Sts II 80 a. N.
The herald., 1914-12-24
SCHEDULE /:

LEAVE GRETNA-5 so, 8 80, Z 10, 80,
8 80, 9:1O. 90 10 80. II 40 :l9'
2 10. 3 80, 4 80, 5 10, ) so, 8 80,
10, I 80, 80, 9:l0, $50, 10 80,
IL 10, IL 80 r. m.
Pass Harvey's Canal minutes after ieav-
Reach Amesville Is mi1utes after leaving
Gretna.
LEAVE AMEsvILLE-6 :O5, 6:45, :25,
sos, s:45, 9:25, 10 90; 10 40
2 :O5, LAS, 3 :25, 4 :O5, :45, 3 :25,
:O5, 8 :45, Z ;25, s :05, 8 AS, 8 20,
10: :O5, 10 AS, IL :25 p. m; IL 20
a. N.
rass Harvey's Canal I minutes after lea'
ing AmesVtlle.
Reach Gretna Is minutes after leaving
Amesville. m
Last Car leaves Gretna for Amesville
IL 80 p. m.
Last Car leaves Amesvllle for Grstss
~ :o5 q. n.
The herald., 1914-12-24

AT THE HEAD OF OUR CLASSIFIED
COLUMN EACH WEEK WE WILL AN
SSoUuESE HOW YOU NAY RECEIVE
SOMEIHING VALUABLE BY LOOKING
THROUGH THESE LITTLE "ADS."
The herald., 1914-12-24
U. S. A. Presbyterian Notes.
Church Calendar.

Church Calendar.
Sunday school every Sunday in the
Pythian Hall at p. m.
Services Of divine worship every sec.
ond and fourth Sunday at 3:45 D. m.
Special service next Sunday, Nov.
10, at 3:45 p. m. Public cordially in
vited.
w. H. LEITH,
Pastor, U. 8. A. Church.
The herald., 1914-12-24

bri"t'b ass a.. ts.-ry and
Leaves Gretna. jackson Ave; FTily
ingt passjng through McD0uoghEiIe. 20 -
80 m,eTs canal St Ferry. passes 1hlrd
hIstfict Ferry, Southern Pacific TrrniHS, :, :
snd yiaduct. crossing over zoe Newton a
VIaIuct. the Southern Pacihc X. y. .; l@;os
sInrr tho rear OF the L. ;. NaVaI SL5IlOh
>, t6s l.. : Immigration station.
Returning over same route, me'tlns ~
= q. and Western Railway cars ana JACK
s9nAye Ferry At Gretna.
The herald., 1914-12-24

Leaves Gretna jackson Avenue Ferry
IandIngI, along Copernlrus Avenue, passing
Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacinc De
pots to Fourth Street, thence along tourtn
Street TO Public Road, crossing harvey
Canal to Amesvllle. A.,
Returning over same route, meeting the
Alglers Railway cars and jackson Avenue
Hsrry at Gretna.
The herald., 1914-12-24
IMMIGRATION STATION TO GRETNA.

u.or, Inn,g-atJon Station, 10 minutes, &c
r,Inntas and 20 minutes after the hour.
EImira and Newton, on the hour, ana ~
and 40 nlDutes after the hour. =,
car Barn Pacific Avenue, mlnutes' %
minutes and 43 minutes after tne nOuI.
canal 81. Ferry, 10 minutes, 30 minutes
and 80 minutes after the hour. IN
Newton and TeChe SITS, l3 minutes, ID
minutes and 80 minutes after the honr.
First car leaves immigration station :oV
Last car leaves immigration station IL :5O
last car leaves for Ca Barn Tia Newton
and Teche SITS, II 10 a. m.
The herald., 1914-12-24

United States Of America, State Of Louisiana
Parish Of Orleans.
The herald., 1914-12-24
PACIFIC AVE. BELT CAR.

From Canal Street Ferry, on the hour,
% minutes and 40 minutes sitter the holr;
Newton and Teche Sts., Z minutes, IS
minutes and 43 minutes after the hour.
ElmIra and Newton Sts., minutes %
nInutes and A. minutes after the hour.
F.,om Car Barn, minutes, % minutes
and 40 minutes after the hour ~
ELECTRIC CAR SERVICE BETWEEN
GRETNA. HARyEY'S CANAL AND
ANESVIIJ.E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Names Must Be
 Published Wednesday
Candidates For Delegates and Aldermen Must Ap-
 pear in "The Farmer. :.


 Town Chairman William T. Mullins announced today that the first pub lication of the names of candidates for delegates and aldermen at the coming Democratic primaries must appear in The Farmer of Wednesday, August 26, and not on Tuesday. Aug. 25f as first stated. MT. Mullins said that looking over the party rules he finds that. the night of the primaries, Sept l. is included as Q publication day, thefefore no names will appear in The Farmer tomorrow Originally, MT Mullins thought that the day of the primaries was not in cIuded, but he has satisfied himself that this is erroneous. Those in charge of the names in the various districts are accordingly notified that no names will appear tomorrow as originally stated, but that the hrst publication will be on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The names must be in this office not later than D. m. to ensure publication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
DONOVAN ON JOB WITH LEFT
 ARM BROKEN Thrown From Automobile Driven By His
 Daughter. TURNED INTO CURB
 TO AVOID WOMAN Congressman's s Face Cut and Arm Fractured But He's Attending to Business.
fspeclaI to The Far4nerl


 Washington, D. C.. Aug. 24-Con- gressnan Jeremiah Donovan today attended to his mail and visited sew eral departments this morning after which he reported in the House whe en the session opened, with his fractured left arm in sling Saturday night Congressman Donovan was thrown from small electric automobile which his daughter was diving. Miss Donovan was obliged to turn into 9 curb to avoid running over an elderly woman who stepped into the street and then apparently became be- Wildered.
 The car was not going very fast but the jolt unseated the congressman. He suffered a severe concusston of the left side of the face and as a. result his left eye was partially closed this morning His glasses were broken but luckily no glass got in the con gressmans eyes. He was taken in Senator Swanson's automobile to the Casually Hospital where an x-ray photograph located the break
 y The Congressman quickly recoy- cred from the shock of his. injuries and went for walk last night. He is able to wear glasses by spreading the bows and thinks he was lucky te get off so lightly.
 Congressman Donovan has been fn three railroad accidents in his life and escaped without injury from al of them.
 He was given warm greeting by his colleagues without regard to poll ticaI differences and received numer- ous messages congratuIating him On his fortunate escape
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
MULL INS NAMES INSPECTORS FOR
 THE PRIMARIES
Recognizes Contending Fac tions in His Selections Based Upon Result of Year Ago.

Town c11airrnan. W1lliam F. Mullins of the Democratic party today made the following announcement:
 In an effort to remove all possible ground for complaint by the contend ing factions of the Democratic party, Town Chairman William T. Mullins has decided to select inspectors for the coming primaries from the faction which prevailed at tzle pfimaries a year ago in the several districtsI He has decided to do this by appointing as inspectors for the approachirig pri- naries the nominee for alder1nan Of the winning faction in each district it's own inspector at the primaries next week. It will give to the so-calIed Organization the inspectors in the Third, Fourth Tenth, Eleventh and Tw welfth districts and the opposing group of inspectors in the First. Sec ond, F1fths Sixth Seventh, Eighth and Ninth districts
 The inspectors chosen for the com ing primaries are as follows: s'Farst-Arnold Cargill.
 aSecond- Thornas NgcHugh.
 'sThird-Jol1n Fl. Cassidy.
 '.F'ourth-Daniel F. Walker.
 'FHfth-S Samuel Johnson
 ssSixth-John IF Casey
 Seventh atrdck Carroll
 ssEdghth-John H. CoughIiu.
 sssrSinth-John Nairn-
 tsTenth-John Hart.
 tEEleventh John P. Lyddy.
 s'Twelfth-Charles Poole. ?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
PARENTS SEEK TO REGAIN CON NTROL
 OF THEIR CHILD
Mrs. Henry Banks Asks For Custody of Grace Daley Who Has Been With Her For Eight Years.
Especial to the Farner.)

(SDGClSl ay
 Fairfield Aug 2ADecisfon was re- served until "Wednesday by Judge Ba- con FWakeman in probate court this morning, when he heard the plea of Mrs. Henry Banks 70 be appointed guardian of Grace Daley IA year4 of age, who has lived with her more than eight years- The petition is be- ing contested by the girls parents who are now living in New Jersey.
 Mrs. Banks declares that nearly eight years ago when the family re- moved from Fairfield the girl, then but six years of age, was placed in her custody by an aunt The aunt agreed to pay certain sums towards the child's maintenance, but it is alleged that the sums and clothing receiv- ed were small. During the past year. she testified that she had received nothing.
 Mrs. Eugena Gould, Joseph Thorpe, William Ferris. Carmott Potts and E. H. Grey, all of Fairfield, testified that the habits of the child,s parents dur ing their residence in Fairfield were intemperate It was also shown by the town records that the family at times, were charges of the town. Wit nesses testified that Daley was a testified that Daley had been an, in mate of the county jail at one time.
 Mrs Banks has become greatly at tached to the girl and will contest all action of the parents to regain cus- tody. The girl has declared that shs would not return to live with heI mother, and upon meeting her for the parents were represented by Attor- ney Thomas M. Cullinan of this city while Mrs Banks was represented by Clitus H. King
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
SUNDAY CLAIMING
 RAIDS MUST CEASE
Fairfield Authorities Pro pose To End Foreign In cursions Into Their Terri tory Elwood Makes An nouncement.
(special to The Farrner.

Fairfield, Aug 24-Angered be- cause residents of Bridgeport come to Fairfield and Southport abeaches Sun : days in motorboa,ts, and carry away large quantities of clams, residents of Southport have appea1ed to the au- thorities, ands as a. result all who are caught e1amming on the beaches on Sunday in the future will be arrested. Deputy Sheriff E1wood stated this morning that while the complaint was made because Bridgeporters clam on Sunday here, he will arrest anyone clamming in the future, whether they are Bridgeport residents or not.
 Southport residents a1lege that the supply of clams on the beach is being depleted. They contend that on Sun days in excess of fifty Bridgeport mo- torboats carry away more than two bushels of clans each, which they believe rightfully belongs to them Sheriff EIwood stated while he could stop the practice on Sunday, he was powerless to stop anyone clamming during the week days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Two Wives And One
 Huband Seek Divorce

The fall crop of divorce suits was swelled by three new cases. filed to- day. Dora Latin of this city brought an action against Frank R. Latin of this city, alleging cruelty. The couple were married October 6, 1895. There is one minor child, Frank, of whom Mrs. Latin wants the custody. The .wife's maiden name was Dora Wooden.
 Bertha Rawlings of this city wants a decree from Reuben Rawlings of New Haven. HabituaI intemper- ance is alleged. The couple were mar ried August S1. 1910. Mrs. Rawlings maiden name was Bertha Jahreis.
 Ellen Gaypor of this city brings pro- ceedings against Michael Gaynor of this city Intemperance and cruelty are alleged. The couple were married May 6, 1890
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
JUDGE WlLDER'S
 ACTION AGAINST
 POST FILED TODAY

Papers were filed in the superior court today in the $10,oOo slander suit brought by Judge Frank L. Wild CT of the city court against the Post Publishing Co. This action resulted from editorial comment in the Even ing Post regarding the Carl Siemon case.
 It is claimed that these editorials in five instances intimated that Judge Wilder had violated the oath of of flee in keeping secret certain facts in the Siemon affair. In one of the ed itorials Judge Wilder was called up- on to resign. The plaintiff says these comments were false and malicious and injured his. reputation. The ac- ton is returnable to the September term of court
 Siemon was arrested several months ago on the charge that his automobile in 1910 had struck and killed John Di Martino in this city. Acting Judge Booth of New Haven short time ago acquitted. Siemon on the charge of mans1aughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
BRIDGEPORT SINGER
 TELLS OF TROUBLES IN LEAVING FRANCE
VERA CURTIS REACHES HOME AFTER WEEK SPENT IN TRAMpING PARIS TO GET PASS PORTS AND TICKETS TO AMERICA HARD WORK TO GET FUNDS TO PAY FOR FOOD

Miss Vera Curtis the grand singer daughter of J. e. street. returned the heart European being the first Bridgeport witness to the real and the troops aid their French allies.
 Ouris whose arrival in Paris simultaneous with of and the seizure of all trans facilities returned yesterday the French liner Chicage arriving in Bridgeport this morning She greatly by through which passed and the long every other France which they will long remember but speaks the French treated all foreign subjects the stress of
 Paris, recognized Miss Ada v HaIleck Of arrived another ship and Harry Shelton whose condition destination she does not know.
 York the Steamer dam arriving the following Thursday She time reach the house of little section of the city before the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORIES IN
 FIGHTING THROUGH BEL LGIUIF
HOUR
 CABLEGRAMS

Basel, Switzerland, Aug. 2S.-Via Paris, Aug. 24-According to reports received here from different points in upper AIsace, the German troops ment against the French army occu- pying MueIhausen and environs.
 London, Aug. 24.-2:S0 D. m.-The official bureau of infoEmation today gave out the following announcement: Sunday and until after dark with the enemy in the nefghborhood of Mons, Belgium. They held their ground, 7
 Paris. Aug. 24.-The following off ciaI announcement was made here to- day: sThe great battle between the greater part of the forces of England and France against the bulk of the German army continues today. The mission of the English and the French is to hold virtually the entire German army In Belgium, while OUT Russian allies pursue their success i'm the east.s'
 Z London. Aug. 24The Ostend cor respondent of the Daily Mail said thai the German columns are marching southWard toward Va1enccennes on the ScheIdt. S1 miles southeast oi Lille, one proceeding by way of Mi move, GraInEnont and IeSS1n6S, Be1- gfu1n, and the other going by way oi eHaII, Braane-Le-GOKnte and HOnss Bel gium They arc moving with great speed. Further northwest advance parties have appeared and done dam age successive1y at TIlieIt and Lichter- veIde. It is suggested that this means dash upon Roubaix, one of tht French towns, or upon Lille.
 Paris, Aug. 24.-A ruEnorg Is in cir: cuIation in Paris this morang that the Germans have occupied the unfortd fled town of Nancy. This report however. lacks confirmation.
 Paris,s Aug. 24.-2:57 D. na-s-<1l1s general engagement continues today with desperations is the wording ol an official communication given oui this afternoon. Already both side: hAVe suffered serious losses.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
Huntingtona Tell Of
 Their Arrest As Spies

London, Aug. 24, 2:55 D. m-Archer M Huntington, president of the Amer ican Geographical society, and Mrs. don from the continent today. con- drnaed the story of their arrest as spies in Germany. They left Carlsbad two hours before the receipt of the news of the declaration of war against Russia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
REAL ESTATE NOTES

record in the town clerks office today
 Quit claim deeds-Ndechanies & Farmers Savings bank to Thomas Maraion; Charles B. Wright company to Greenpoint KaIamein Door com pany Inc. uel FinkIestone.
 Chattel Mortgage -Greenpoint Ka.Ia- nein Door company Inc. to Marcus Husch.
 Leaae4Erankt Cohen to Samuel Fin k1estone.
 The estate of Ernest Thalman, the banker, is valued at $4.95s. .3z.
 The $50,ooo boat house and amuse- ment hall at Saranae, N r., owned by Henry Goldman of New York, was de- stroyed by fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

Mrs. Harriet Harper, aged 102 years, registered as a voter in the primary elections at Atchison, Kan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

During 1913 New Jersey produced mineral valued at $4o,715.o .o61, or $S23,453 more than, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
GREAT BATTLE ON; POWERS FAIL TO
 CLAIM ADV ANTAGF
Hundred Miles of Front Engaged Inl Artillery Duels, Cavalry Sl<irua-3 ishes and Bloody Infantry Battles. --=Lack of News Prevents Even Conjecture As to Real Situation

Berlin Aug 24 lBy wireless to the Associated Press from Nauen, Germany to sayville Llofflclal az commanded by Grand Duke Albrecht Of Wuerembmg has defeated French army at Naufchateau
 Itcaptured many guns, flags and prisoners including German armies under Prince Ruprecht. Of Bavaria brecht are vigorously pursuing the Trench The army under RupTecft l5O at Lunevle BlaTnon MoseIle.@
 The army commanded by the Grown Prince pursued 'ns The aesns arc vest Of the liver Mouse and d vancing against Maubuge. They defeated English brigade of cavalry.
 The great battle between the allied forces England and France against the bulk of the invading German army continued again today no as to whether decisive result had been reached Official information engaged all day yesterday with the enemy in the neigh 0 mIn g oeis ae hsd then
 The conflict between the allied forces and the Ger tae an n e ong se @ P formation that to the present the battle has been with out advantage to either side
 Reports in circulation today that the Germans have occupied the nnfortfed town of Nancy, France nese fleet has begun according to the Yaato which @ lished extra edition in Toko today The message ing the of the passed by the navy
 The German troops, according reports from upper Alsace making another offensive against vicinity.
 The Russians according to Paris reports now occupy territory fifty miles wide on the German frontier.
 
 Rotterdam Aug. 24-Accordng disposition Belgium broadly follows:
 The right flank occupying the entire Torain immediately south of Antwerp is moving southwest in the direction Lille second force is moving Maubeaug 90 miles southeast of Lille, the department of Norde third reduction the Namur o9 steel and surrounding city. that these three columns togetller quar- ter a million
 The main northern German army is advancing slowly with it's front extending from Gvet France to Diedenhoen in The French defenses be the objective of this army which is believed 100000
 main body to the south directing it's Eerdn-Nancy line occupies Strassburu
 Travellers returning from Germany say troop in the part of the empire have susided sideraby and that the mobilization evidently The railroads principally occupied with the anspo of munitions of Most of these passing through Dusseldorf, Kobentz Maintz and Raistatt.
 London, Aug. 24-The French embassy this morning telegram the minister of foreign affairs stating opposing all along the line and up to the present without advantage to either side.
 The message confirmed report German airsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

The estate of Ernest Thalman, the
 banker, is valued at $4.95s. .377
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24
THE WEATH

Showers; Cooler Tuesday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-24

pI EASJRE AND SHORE
 RESORTS, SEE WEDNESDAY AND SATUR- DAY FARMER.