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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
LONDON OBSERVES
 QUIT RENT CUSTOM

London, Dec. 1.-The city solicitor,
 on behalf of the corporal ton Of Lon don, recently performed the old cere- mony of rendering quit rent service
 to the crown by chopping faggots and counting horseshoes and nails. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Kings Remembrancer i at the law courts Ehe Remembrancer stated that the observance was cer- l tainly 790 years old, if not older. The quit rent service related to piece of land situated in Shropshire, near Bridgnorth.
 The earliest entry in regard to that was in the reign of King John, 121d, and stated that Richard Med1er held one yirgate of land and rendered for the same at the feast of St. Michael two knives.
 An entry in 1245 said that Nicholas of the Moor paid to the excheQuer two knives, one good and the other bad There were three more entries. in 1255, 1274 and 1885.
 Thanks to the industry of a dis
 tinguished antiquarian another entry had been discovered in 125s, which spoke of two knives, one of which had to be able to cut a good hazel grove and the other to bend over new or green trees.
 Another entry to which attention had not been drawn was in 1S2d in which was mentioned Richard Gresh- am, mercer, who became lord mayor in 1887. He was the father of the fa-
 nous Sir Thomas Gresham
 The other. service related to a piece of land situated in the parish of St Clement Danes, and the first entry relating to that was to be found in 1235. For it the corporation paid a rent of horseshoes and, nails
 At the date mentioned the land was
 called the forge and was in the oc-
 cupation of Walter 1e Brin, faTrier
 The ancient ceremony was then performed, the associate called on the
 tenants and occupiers of piece of waste land known as the noors, in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
No Blg FoothaII Matches.

London. Dec. 4.-Delegates of the English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish professional football associations de- cfded at a meeting in London yester- day to recommend to their respective assocla lions that international foot pail matches this season be aband-
 This decision was reached by the delegates after a prolonged confer ence At the conclusion of the meet Ing the following statement was is- sued:
 There is no evidence that the play Ing of football has hindered or is him derlng recruiting. On the contrary, there Is good reason to conclude that TootbaH has encouraged and has as- sisted recruiting. Tn these circum- stances. this meeting recommends that, except as regards international matches, 1t is not right that football should be suspended.
 This meeting is of the opinion that to deprive the working people of our country of their Sunday afternoonss recreation would be unfair and very mischievous
 The international football matches are the great sporting events Of the year in the United Kingdom They draw upwards of 100 900 spectators who travel long distances to witness the contests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
? FRENCH TRENCHES
 IN FLANDENS ARE. WONDERFUL WORKS

AA visit to the French trenches in Flanders by correspondent of the Associated Press under. the auspices of the French general staff. is here described
 Standing in the shelter of a won derfulIy ingenious and deep p-dug trench on what undoubtedly is the bloodtest battlefield in European his tory the first and most notable inn pression of the observer is utter sur prise at the absence of movement and of vision, with 9, strong field glass, there are probably concealed no fewer than 100000 men yet except for the few. French soldiers with rifles in their hands standing or kneelfng in the immediate vicinity and keenly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

the county of salop. to come forth and do service. Sir Homewood Craw- ford duly chopped the faggots, one with a blunt and the other with 8 sharp billhook, and the Remem- brancer remarked that this was ssFood service"
 The associate next directed the Tenants and occupiers of a certain tenement called the forge, in the par ish of St. Clement Danes" to come forth and do their service Sir Home wood Crawford counted six horse shoes and sixty-one nails, which the Remebrancer called good number He ordered the 'bilIhooks to remain e+ the disposal of His Majesty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
PAINTINGS WORTH
 $8OO,OOO LOST IN
 FIRE ON STEAMER E

New York, Dec. +Paintings and art objects of an estimated value of about $500, 600 were destroyed by fire in the hold of the freight steamer Mississip- pi which arrived here on November N it became known yesterday when . shipment was examined by customs officials and representatives of insur- ance companies, The fire started soon after the Mississippi left Hayre but as it was soon extinguished the vessel proceeded this port and no news of the fire was given out Crates contai,'ing other paintings were not opened but as they are badly charred their contents are also expected to be a total loss. The works destroyed were consigned to two New York art dealers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
GERMANS CLAIM RUSSIAN
 LOSS OF 100000 CAPTIYES

Berlin, by wireless to sayvdlle, Dec. 4-Unofhcial adTices from AIsace say that the fighting is progressing ac- lively in this minor war theatre. A heavy cannonading is going on in sundau. The Germans are making advances against BeIfort.
 The loss by the Russians during the last few days of 100000 captives and many guns is considered by local critics as bound to weaken them seri- ous1y.
 The Austrians report officially a re- pulse to the besiegers of Przemys1, Galicia. The garrison made a sortie against the Russians and drove the latter back from the. outer fortifica- Iions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

positions known to be held by the Germans no human presence was no ticeable.
 A staff officer supplied the inform ation that behind a slight slope some 800 yards away many German guns were hidden from sight but only an occasional burst of flame and a sharp. whirrfng sound coming from an in definite points revealed the presence of this artillery.
 A little forest to the left is believed to be bristling with machine guns backed by infantry in rifle pits and covered trenches. The approach to these positions has been made almost impossible from the standpoint of an infantry attack by barbed wire en- Fang1ements strewn with brush and branches of trees~and giving the a.pz pearance from a distance of a small copse of heather
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
RUSSIAN POLAND
 FACING A FAMINE

Berlin, Dec. 4.-By wireless to Say vile, L. I.-The German military au- thor1ties have taken measures to pre- vent famine among the inhabitants among the parts of Russian Poland occupied by the German army, ac- cording to news given out by the press bureau today.
 Another announcement from the same source is that reports received from Constantinop1e say England in tends sending Portuguese troops into Egypt and that Mohammedan soldiers in Tunis are being embarked for ser vice in Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

Fighting continues in the carpa- thian passes
 Although no news is being received concerning operations about Iowicz Russian Poland, it is assumed that the German attempts to flank the Russians right wing are continuing.
 The great value of such a, move would consist in forcing the Russians southWard away from the route to- Ward warsaw and into the rear of the Russian main army.
 Much depends on the progress made by the Germans and Austrians on the front, and on the Russians left flank. So far they have maintained their po- sitions and repu1sed all attacks, but whether they have been able to ad- vance is not yet known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
SERVIAN LOSSES PUT
 AT THIRD OF STRENGTH

Lern5erg, Dee. 4-Llambeug today is intensely interested in about 5000 Aus rian and Hungarian prisoners who have been brought into the city. They came by train,- and virtually all of the men showed some effects of the ex- trerne cold in the nounta1nR Many had their feet or hands frozen. All were captured in the Carpathiana
 The soldiers were encamped on Gha square fronting the station
 The railroad yards were filled with artillery rifles and ammunition cap- tured from the Augtrtans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
WAR CUTS SUPPLY
 OF "MOVIE" FILMS

Rio De Janefro, Dec. With five large motion picture houses in the central part of the, city, and with about thirty more houses of a similar nature scattered throughout other sec tions of Rio de Janeiro, the managers have. found that the European war has seriously interfered with their sources of film supplies.
 Almost all the films used in Brazil are imported from Europe, especially from France. Film manufacturers of the United States have been only partly successful in introducing their goods here, and this has been due largely, to the fact that they failed to give the Brazilians what they want.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
MAY BE MORE ARRESTS
 IN BOSTON LOAN CASE


 Boston, Dec. @The police today were busily engaged in an effort to obtain information upon which to base possible additional arrests in connec- ton with the theft of large sums of money from the Collateral Loan Com pany. The investigation of the conl- pany's affairs is said to have disclos- ed losses through thefts not connected with the methods alleged to have been used by ex-President Cobb, of the com pany, who was arrested last night charged with the errabezzlement of Ss6 = 600. The police believe that jewelry in large quantities pledged with the company has been taken from it's vaults and rep1edged with a resultant loss to the concern of about BPS, GOO
 It was expected that Cobb. who spent last night in jail in default of $25, 900 bail. would be given a. hearing to- day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
kUSSIANS' PRISONERS
 SHOW EFFECTS OF GO. [

Berlin, Dec. ANineteen thousand Servian prisoners have been taken since the Austrians began the present offensive movement, says a report re- ce1ved here today from Vienna.
 News from other sources indicates that. Servia's casualties since fine Fe- gtnning of the war will reach about 100000 or one-third of her entire strength.
 Reports of further servian defeats to the east of the Kolubara and Liid rivers tend to confirm the prediction of military observers, that the end of servian resistance cannot be far on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Human Interest Notes
 Found In inc Latest War Bulletins
A1otors Trapped De wet.

Christian De Wet, the Boer rebel leader, who was captured on Tues day. has been brought to vryburg hn- der guard.
 Accompanied by a few Of his fol- lowers De wet rode 50 miles on horse back without a stop, pursued by mo- tor cars, before he was trapped on a farm at Waterburg, in British Be- chuanland. The exhausted horses, abandoned by the general and his men in their flight served to guide Premier Bothas & men, who were con- Slucting the chase.
 Gen. De Vets force surrendered without firing q shot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
TROOPS ARRIVING
 AT MONTENEGRO

London, Dec. IA despatch to the Central News from Berlin said chat. according to an unofficial announce ment made there, 8 number Of trans- ports, escorted by British and French warships, have reached Antivaxi Mon tenegro's only seaport. The Austrfan ships guarding the coast ara said 4s have retired before the newcomer
 Austrian aeroplanes are active. 1E is stated, making diseunbarfaticDs fr,n7 the transports unsafe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Max Angry at Treatn1enf,

London, Dec. 4.-The Daily Express correspondent at Amsterdam sends the following: '--7 13urgomaster Max. in a letter which tfsAs Just been received by .. friend of l,is In Brussels, declared that the 1srnans g were treating him like a Sllallnal- He states that he has been 2 sraInsIerFed from a fortress, in which he was interned, and confined in a prison where he is being submitted to treatment ordinarily prescribed for murderers.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
AUSTRALIA ACTS
 TO BOOST REVENUE

Melbourne. Australia, Dec 4-The existing preference rates on goods produced in and shipped from the United Kingdom to Australia as against the goods of other countries have been advanced in favor of Great Britain from 5 to 10 per cent in the case of almost all Imported drygoods The duties payable by foreigners sending goods into Australia also have been increased from 5 to 10 per cent and Great Britain has been granted preference rates on certain products which heretofore have not been in the preferential class
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Seeks Swiss Aid for Peace.

Paris, Dec. 4.-Syviss newspapers an nounceT Trhe visit of M. Hafeine, editor Of the Journal d d'AlIemagne, of Berlin, who without any ofT1cial backing pro- poses to found at Geneva Franco German comm1ttee to work for the re- establishments Of peace
 The newspapers La Suisse and Jour nal Genevois declare that 1t is impos- sibIe to find Swiss who are ready to participate in the committed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

4 Moslem cemetery will be estab-. Hshed at Wolzing, England, for burial of. Indian soldiers killed on the Con tinent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

Harry Kaufman. proprietor of a silk dyeing establishment at Paterson. N. J., was arrested, charged with inprop- CT use of the mails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

These measures to secure increas- ed revenue in Australia. follow the an nouncernent made yesterday that the government,s expenses in connection with the war would be $5s, ,0oO, 900 for the present year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Turlzish Envoy to Pope.

Rome. Dec 4-@The Tribuna today gays that the announcement of the sending of a British envoy to the Vat ican has induced Germany to urge the acceptance Of a Turkish ambassador to the Holy See. The reason offered is that the Sultan. having abolished the Capdtulations. cannot deal through France in regard to Catholics. in the Ottoman Empire.
 At the same time Servia is sending Q diplomatic representative to the Holy See. to ask that the Vatican have an envoy accredited to the Ser Blan government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

Thirty prisoners were taken from the state prison at Tenton, N. J., so the convict farm at Leesburg, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

Ldeutenant-GeneraI I1tkman, con- mander of the Guards division of the
 German army, has been awarded the
 Order of Merit, by the Kaiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04

Sam Kraenbuhl, aged IS, of Russel- vile, Ark, was sentenced to three years Imprisonment for stabbing to death a playmate, Walter Gillespie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Why Joffre Got Medal.

Paris, Dec 4-The Journal omciei prints the following routine memo randum explaining why the military medal was presented to Gen. loire:
 Since the day of the remarkable Teah0ataon of the concentration of French forces under his direction Gen Joffre has shown in his conduct of the armies qualities which have never deserted him. that in his genius for organization, order. method. cold, so- phistocated wisdom and strength of soul which nothing has shaken.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
saxon King Acts for Kaisel

l Copenhagen, Dec. 4.-The Kdng of Saxony left Dresden yesterday Ior Belgium to encourage the German troops. He will represent the Kaiser during the Iatter's absence in the eastern theatre of war
 During the Kaiser's so5ourn in East Prussia three German aerop1anes are flying continuously over his headquar- ters. Skilful Russian airmen have been showing much activity since the arrival Of the Kaiser there and hence the precautions that have been made to protect him from attack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
win Act With U. $. sssl,tps

Rome, Dec. 4.lThe Italian cruiser Calabria will embark at Symr1aa the Russian eonsuls in Asia Minor who were held as hostages by Turkey but were released on the demand of Italy. They will now be taken to SSaIonica by the wzrship.
 The Calabria will then establish reguIar ItaIo-Turk5sh wireless com municatton and will cooperate with American warships in Turkish waters for the protection of the nationals of the countries now at war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
Took &e,o 900 at Tsfng-Tao,. },

Tokio, Dec 4.-The war office made pubic yesterday list of the war ma teria1 and supplies captured by the Japanese at Tsing-tao. The list in cludes 2.500 rifles, 100 machine guns, thirty field guns, all in need of re- pair. a small amount of ammunition, $6.o0o. 15.oo0 tons of coal. forty auto mobiles and provisions to feed 5000 persons for three months.
 The statement adds that all the ships in the ha-rbor were destroyed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-04
American Oxford Men in Aid wor

London, Dec 4.-The American stu dents at Oxford, including eight Rhodes soldiers, have volunteered for service with the American Commits sion for Relief in Belgium and will be sent to Belgium today to assist in the distribution of food.
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what Other Towns Think OH ChautAu.
nwM

"Chautauqua has been big sue
cess. All who have attended nave
had thrice their moneys worth in
pleasure and instruction. "-Wellsboro
Agitator.
There il only one thing the matter
with Chautauqua, il iS not half long
enough.-Port Jervis IN. YD Gazette
"Friday evening we again had the
StroIlers, and then one Of the very
best ChautauQua attractions was giy-
en ia the shape OF Shakespeare
drama Twelfth Night" by the Col
1ege Players. This most delightful
comedy OF the great dramatist was
most delightfully."- given by this com
p3ng OF players. The three who de-
serve special mention were Priscilla
Goodwin Griffin, Roy Ogden and joel
Aaiick Priscilla Griffin was a sweet
pathetic Viola" MIR. Ogden a most
comical "Malvolia;" and Mr.. Melick
a rollicking,, funny Sir Toby Belch.'
-LiEitZ Express.
Prof Heiman writes enthusiastlcal-
~ of the Chautauqua at Lititz, which
closed this week. He thinks it was .
wonderfully fine experience for the
town Evening Tribune Tome
River, N- J-D
IAN exciting part Of Monday even
ing's program at the Chautauqua was
the counting of the final signatures
To assure the return OF Chautauqua
RexE year Great was the applause
when the required number was al
last secured. Record Uititz, Pa
And SO refreshing and revivifyine
WERE the exercises that these Ole
bsue", took on new life again and
attended every exercise during the
week ID. E. Field in the Leaksville
MI - Courier
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lin Thousands
of Homes

early and certain relief il found
for the ailments to which all are
subject-ailments due to defective
or irregular action Of the stomach,
liver, kidneys o. bowels-in The
most famous family remedy,
the world has ever known.
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10 ..!iii ''.lL'

A pair of nose glasses, between Mr..
John Stoner's and Westminster. The
name of Shoemaker & Former are on
the case Finder will please leave at
this Office. jY31
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T.. a. STROUT, Farm Agency.
EDWARD w. CASE, Manager.
211 East Main Street,
Westminster, Md.
:. az r. Phone, l22.
1O-Acre Farm; $1,000 Profit Yearly
OnIv $500 Cash Needed.

UHlS D4UU @aSN L%GGUCU.
You can grow two To four crops year On the
same land: owners of adjoining farm clearing
$1,000 to $500 and more yearly from their 10 acres
on strawberries and early outdoor-growing vege-
tables; expert farm superintendent tells you free
Just what when and how to plant, cultivate and
market: only one mile TO town and short distance
TO city and famous seashore resort; mild winters
and long delightful summers: nearly snow free:
price only $1,000: $500 cash. balance easy terms.
Write or call for picture Of neat cottage.
No. 1888. So Acres fine timber. Price $500.
Fine store stand property. stock and fixtures; u
fine home and business stand: price only $500.
Immediate possession.
No. 1S2. 20 Acres: $780,
No R4. 81 Acres $500.
No. 236. 16 Acres; fine buildings price $500.
No. 21. 20 Acres; price $500.
No. 229. 80 Acres: price $780,
No. pa. 100 Acres: Price $500.
No. 217. SO Acres; fine buildings; price $500.
No 2M. .l42 Acre Virginia farm: price only $1,000.
No. 1888. 10 Acres: price $500
No. $50. 81 Acres. price 5000.
No. $50. store. stock and fixtures; a good stand:
price $1,000.
No. 222. IL Ares. home and mill; excellent stand
price $500.
For full information call ON or address
Il. w. Case. Westminster. Md.
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HAIGHT.

The drought is assuming rather
large proportions here Only a few
showers have fallen since the latter
part of June, consequently pasture is
extremely short, corn and vegetables
are suffering Water is also getting
low.
Most OF the farmers about here
WHO have threshed, have sold their
wheat too soon, We believe, as the
foreign demand must be greater than
ever on account of the war, which Is
sweeping over Europe, but we think
England will have her hands full
safeguarding the shipping which she
has undertaken to do.
Business seems to be pretty brisk
about here and anyone inclined to
work can get all they are looking for
0R account of the new road under
construction, and as well as two
houses being built. And next will be
the concrete bridge over the Patapsco
at North Branch, to take the place OF
tin covered bridge recently burned
Oakland Mills are running pretty
steadily, but not to its full capacity
OalY very few hands quit the mills
to work on the State road.
Walter o. Dell purchased his
fourth truck recently and now is pre-
pared to haul anything brought to him
Thts means of transportation means
mwch to this section, made DOS
sible by the energy and enterprise
backed by the grit Of which Walter
is we'll supplied with.
New Oakland Methodist Protestant
CAurCh South, will hold its annual
picnic on Saturday, August 18th, be-
ginning at = o'clock and continuing
after night in the grove near
the church The Oakland Cornet
Band. will furnish music. This band
has recently reorganized and is pre-
pared to furnish better music than
formerly Come and enjoy the even
tn with III and try our famous sup
per, which will be in charge of those
ladies who know how.
Miss Alice Drummond, OF Balti-
more, IL visiting Miss Isabel Lauter-
bach for two weeks.
Miss Ruth Emmart, of Baltimore, is
on an extended visit at her uncle's
Mr.. t. r.. Kelley's.
Miss Florence Hanson, Of Balti-
more, the Misses Florence and Ruth
Kelley made trip to Niagara Falls
returning last week. Miss Ruth
Kelley spent the remaining days Of
her vacation at home, returning to
Baltimore on Thursday of this week
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FOUNTAIN VIEW .

The farmers are busily engaged
threshing their grain crops, which
are of a good yield.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Starner, IT., Of
Baltimore, spent Sunday with Harvey
Srarner and family.
Miss Maud Baum and friend, Mr.
Causie Bechtel, of Houck's Mill, Wis
tied at the home Of David Wisner or
Sunday.
A good rain is very much needed
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Brumgaro
and children, of Locust Hill, spent
Sunday here, with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Ambrose Tawney and son
Edwin, of Dayton, Ohio, is spending
his vacation here, with his parents.
Quite a number Of our young PEG.
pie attended Barts picnic on Satur'
day
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Music In eeded.

TT was beautiful New Year morn
ing in the stone age.
Hey, Strongarm," said Hairyhead,
lend me your crowbar, viii you2"
'Whatty ye want with it?" asked
Strongarm.
Il want to take it home" informed
Hairyhead, ito turn over a new leaf. \
Youngstown Telegram.