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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Kaiser's Cigar Brings SIP

Londo, ,na Dec. 12-A cigar, which the Kaiser one time presented to Lord LonsdaIe, was sold at auction today for the benefit of the Red Cross. It brought f14. los (s72.5o).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
MRs. ANNA BucKLEY.

The report of the death of Anna Doyle, wife of Patrick Buckley at the family residence, 164 Pequonnock street, early this morning was the cause of deepest sorrow and regret among her large circle of friends and relatives. Mrs. Buckley was well known and highly respected, particu- la1.Iy in the east side where she had resided for IS years before moving to PeQuonnock street. Besides her hus- band, she is survived by two daugh- ters. Margaret and Mary, also two sons, John and Jeremiah. F'raternal- ly she was associated with Auxiliary No. 50, A. O. H., Seaside Hive, No s, Ladies of the Maccebees, Star of Penn broke, No. TO, Companions of the For est. She was a devout member or St, A,,o,,stir,e,s church where the funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Burial at St. Miehaefs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
E. H DILLON & GO. .11es MAIN ST sos Main St., Hartford. CeciIe, Paris.
 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. LEADING MIILINERS
GREAT FUR SALE

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
THE SMITH-MURRAY 60.

 of Is on the Timer idea. methods
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

Mrs. Nelson Pollard of Elizabeth, N. J.. convicted of the notorious poison pen'' letters, was fined $200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

Secretary of War Garrison sees no reason why he should exercise a cen sorship on army bands and -NTipper- ary" can be played or sung as much as the soldiers like.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

One of the changes in the rules and regulations of the Connecticut State Prison is the abolition of the word convict in referring to prisoners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

The Russian Academy of sciences elected Henry sienlziewicz, author Of Quo Vadis,' an honorary member The honor is considered unique for a Pole
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

Copper is quoted at $500 a ton in Ger many, with, very little procura.ble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

O'Nei11. MT. achtck, who came later in the evening, shared in the con- gratu1ations extended his bride-elect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
oT1vTA FnnzA BETH KERNEY.

Following a. lengthy illness of several weeks. Olivia Elizabeth Kerney, old est daughter of Mrs Joseph Kerney If 47 Summer street, died at the Bridgeport hospital, Thursday evening. Besides her mother, she is survived bv several sisters and one brother
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
War Changes in ssAInanach."


 Berlin, via The Hague and London, Dec. 12-Numerous changes appear in the new Almanach de Gotha as a re- suit of the war. A number of names appear in small type, with the state nnent that the person has died in bat tie, giving the place and date.
 The return of various titles and decorations of hostile nations by the soverefgns generally is 8 noteworthy feature. There are a number of ex- ceptton to this, however. Emperor Villain still appears as a doctor of Oxford and a, Knight of the Garter; Prince Henry is still chief of the Rus sian hussar regiment and an Admiral in the British navy, and Emperor Nicholas, though no longer chief of Austrian regiments, is still a Knight of the Order of Black Eagle, as also are King Albert of Belgium and the King of Montenegro. The last named also is still an honorary commander of an Austrian regiment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12
Reads of Own ..suicide.' ,

Berlin, Dec. 12-(Via Wireless to Sayville. L. I. I.}-Among the items giv- en out by the Official Press Bureau for publication was the following:
 Field Marshal von der Go1tz, for mer Governor General of the territory held by the Germans in Belgium, who is stopping in Berlin prior to his de- parture for Constantinop1e, was amused at The London Daily Mail $ story of his repeated attempts to com init suicide while at Brussels
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-12

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a.word.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
Alcohol Problem in Europe.

Replying to misleading statements
made by James Creelman with regard
to intemperance in European coun-
tries, Mrs. Martha M. Allen, superin-
tendent of the Medical Temperance
Department of the Worlds and Ma
tional w. c. T. u, calls attention to
the following facts:
1T was in Paris that the municipal
posters warning against alcoholic Ii
quors of all sorts originated. These
posters were prepared by physicians
connected with the municipal govern
ment and were placed in conspicuous
positions throughout the city, even
upon the outer walls of the Hotel de
Vile City Hall). These posters warn
specifically against wine, beer and CT
der as leading to alcoholism as surely
as brandy. So violent was the oppo-
sition of the liquor trade to the post
ers that they were withdrawn, but 9TH
er countries took up that method of
propaganda against alcohol, notably
Germany, England and Denmark.
"That there is an acute alcoholic
problem in Europe may beTeadily seen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

who have been visiting with relatives
in Morley have returned to their home
south of Alma.
Miss Elise Strouble of Alma has
been visiting with Miss Cora Isham
for a few days of this week.
John Snyder made a business trip
to Emerson Center on Thursday.
Miss Ruby Paulus and aunt, Mrs.
Stella Fielder, are visiting few days
of this last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Paulus in Breckenridge.
Akley Tomlin and family and t.
Kress and wife of Sumner ate Thanks
giving dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. |. II.
Church.
T. b. Stitts, who is teaching school
in Gwinn, was called home on account
of the death of his brother and return
ed Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Wood, who have
been living in Alma for the past year,
have moved to Lansing where Mr..
Wood is employed in factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Hyde entertain
ed their son, Royal Hyde and family,
and daughter, Mrs. Walter Welt and
son Stanley of Alma for Thanksgiving.
Ralph Goggins, who is attending
school in Detroit, visited his grand
mother, Mrs. VIM. Sloan and his aunt,
Mrs. VIM. Rogers. He also visited
his parents, Daniel Goggins and wife
of Alma.
Miss Edna Wiley, who is attending
school in Mt. Pleasant, spent her
Thanksgiving with her parents, Art
Wilsey and family
The little son of Barney Snyder and
wife, who has been very sick, is lit
tie better now.
Mrs. Andrew Welch has traded her
farm east of Alma to Patrick Whit
craft.
| Mrs. j. E.. Hinning of Detroit, Mr.,
and Mrs. Henry Kinsel of Ithaca, Mr.
and Mrs. L. Cumberworth of Ashley
Miss Myrtle Creaser of Cheboygan
Miss Celia Creaser of Bedding, were
called here on Thursday to attend the
funeral of Robert Stitts.
Mrs. Ed. Wood and children of De-
troit are here visiting her parents
Dell Wright and family and other
friends and relatives.
Frank Handley and family spent
Thanksgiving with the latter's sister
Mrs. Mary Thomas in Ithaca.
There was large crowd attending
the sale of Evett Rogers on Friday.
VIM. Brownell of Saginaw is stop
ping with Giles Isham and family fol
few days.
Fred Amsbury and family and Wal
lace Amsbury spent Thursday witt
their mother, Mrs. Sarah Amsbury, il
Alma. s9S
Miss Minnie Osborn of Alma ant
Cora Fookes and wife ate Thanksgiv
ing dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Osborn.
Charles Anderson and wife visitet
Chester English's family near Fores
Hill the last OF the week.
Mrs. e. l. Marlborough is building
a new cement porch on her house.
The Aid society of the M. f. churcl
of Elwell will meet with Mr.. and Mrs
Jerome Kinney December 9th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

Browns place as carrier on Route No.
on account of his sickness. Mrs.
Ward carried the mail on Route 5.
Mr.. Brown is reported little better.
Seymour Kontz and son Edwin spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Abbott in Seville.
Walter Ferris and wife spent Sun
day with relatives in Elm Hall.
Mrs. A. Lindstrum visited with rel
atives in Ashley last week.
Herman Mckinney, who was sent
here to help care for Robert Stitts,
also visited his uncle, B. Mckinney
and wife.
Miss Mary Stitt went to Mt. Pleas
ant Monday where she is attending
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Snyder held
family reunion on Thursday. Those
who were present were John Snyder
and wife and John Sullivan and family
Of Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe WEIGH announce
the marriage of their daughter, Edith,
to Solomon LaPaugh, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles LaPaugh, west of
Elwell, which was solemnized last
Sunday. The bride is refined young
lady with a host of friends. The
groom is popular among his friends.
They will commence to keep house at
once on the groom's farm near FL
well, the couples many friends .ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes for happy and prosperous fu-
ture.
Word has reached the many friends
of Chester Walker, formerly mail car
rier on Route No. A, but now of Dako-
ia, that his wife is very sick in the
hospital suffering from an operation.
The deepest sympathy goes to Chester
in his trouble both from here and in
Alma.
Mrs. Jerome Kinney and nephew,
George Newman, attended the family
reunion which was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Taylor in Sc
vile on Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Engerham spent
Thursday with the formers mother,
Mrs. Mosher, in Riverdale.
nAi .. 10. WtihiiS, WIN mas DteH very
sick is better. She is under the care
of DR.. Bagley of Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bailey enter
taihed Mrs. Butcher, Miss Anger of
Elm Hall, Mr.. McFarrien of Shep-
herd, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ferris and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ferris for
Thanksgiving dinner.
Miss Nellie Nelson, who is attend
ing school IN Saginaw spent few
days vacation with her brothers,
Flyod Nelson and wife and Lyle Mel
son and wifi.
Roy Powers of Otter Lake visited
with his sitter, Mrs. James Porter
field and husband the last of the week.
He also VISITED with Mrs. Sheral CAL
lahan of Alms.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rockefeller,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
Lawyers Take Notice.

Let the graduates of law schools
take notice and keep away from
Yates county, N. Y, if they want to
earn livelihood by practicing their
profession. At the June term of court
there was not solitary civil or Grim
inal case on the docket, neither was
there criminal case in the county un-
disposed of. Such a state of affairs in
county with an area of 800 square
miles and having a population of over
$4,000, requires an explanation. At
torneys in the locality, says the New
York World, can recall no similar con-
ditions in the past. The paper in call
ing attention to the most unusual in
stance fails to note that Yates county
has been for four years dry territory
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough

When you first catch a Cold (often
indicated by a sneeze or cough, break
it up at once. The idea that sit does
not matter" often leads to serious
complications. The remedy which inn
mediately and easily penetrates the
lining of the throat is the kind de-
manded. DR.. Kings New Discovery
soothes the irritation, loosens the
phlegm. You feel better at once. at
seemed to reach the very spot of my
cough" is one of many honest testi-
monials. soc at your druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

from the holding every two years of
a congress on alcoholism, whose dele
gates, appointed by the governments
of different countries, meet to discuss
methods Of reducing the drink evils
which are injuring the health and eff
cheney Of the people. Is it likely that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

A mountain lion recently killed in
the Grand Canyon game preserve,
which adjoins the Tusayan national
forest, measured ten feet from nose to
tail. Mountain lions and other beasts
of prey, such as wolves, coyotes, and
wild cats, are killed by forest officers
and game wardens because they are
a menace to stock and game animals.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
w. c. T. U. NOTES.
Striking Comparison.

Comparisons are never odious when
they show things up in a way to
bring out the right side of a ques-
ton. Note the following conditions
in dry Kansas and wet Missouri:
The per capita assessed valuation
in Missouri is $500; in Kansas it is
Sl,750.
Kansas per capita bank deposit is
500; Missouri's is $50.
In Kansas one farmer in five owns
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

an auto; in Missouri one farmer in
100 has one of the buzz wagons.
In Kansas the common laborer
draws Sl4 week; in Missouri, So.
In Kansas there is hardly a town of
1900 population but has electric
lights, water an dsewer systems; in
Missouri numbers of towns of 1000 to
5000 have no paved streets, electric
lights or water system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

In northern Idaho and Montana,
which had many fires during the past
summer, 80 per cent of the fires on
national forests were caused by rail-
roads, &c per cent by lightning, and
10 per cent by campers. The remain
der were due to brush burning and 9TH
er miscellaneous or unknown causes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

such meetings would be hedl were
there no drunkenness, or crime result
ing from drunkenness, in these coun-
tries?
at is far from correct to say that
the use Of the lighter drinks drives out
the stronger drinks"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Webb in Arcadia.
1t has been reported that Frances,
the little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Flower, who has been very sick
with scarlet fever, is little better
now.
George Ward of Alma, mail carrier
on Route 5, has been taking Eli
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
TOWN LINE.

VIM. Omans has moved his tenant
house up to his residence and is build
ing it over. He will have fine home
when it is all completed.
George Webb and family and Mrs.
Don Currence spent Thursday with
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

To guard against tire erepair ia
kers, or quack tree surgeons, the Mas
sachusetts forestry associations will
inspect the shade trees belonging to
its members, free of charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

Be wise in time and use, Hyomei for
catarrh and head7colds. Neglected ca
tarrh too frequently destroys the hear
ing, smell and taste. Get a Hyomei
outfit from Chas. Rhodes. It's the
quick, simple and effective remedy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03

The Sihlwald, or city forest of Eur
ich, Switzerland, adds to the towns
revenues S7.20 per acre year, reduc-
ing the amount needed to be raised
through taxation by more than $32,-
900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-12-03
FOREST NOTES.

A great deal of the oak used on the
Pacific coast comes from the eastern
part of Asia.
Evening journal., 1914-05-23
sATURDAY MAY e. IeI4.
POLITIrS ANn RrslNEss.

vT~HE following sentence, taken from the Dover
Index Democratic newspaper published in
Kent county is truly laughable not because Of any
unsoundness Of thought the utterance but because
Of the source from which it comes
trhe Levy Court should not be political body, but
a business body
AS bald declaration Of an economic truth sublme!
AS Democratic declaration read in connection with
past events, ridiculousl
Let revert. For many years the Salisbury Demo-
Gratis dominated Kent county. In those years the
Levy Court business body or a political body? a
search Of the records hearing upon its operations will
show that business body it was execrable and
Chat political body it was henous-
And then came the Wolcott Democratic revolt
against Salisbury domination in Kent The fight
went to a finish. The Salisbury faction went to the
mat and took thezoonnt Ultimately the Kent county
Levy Court passed into the hands Of the Wocott Dem
ocrats and the Dover Index was and still is, the organ
Of the Molcott brand OF Democracy Was the Levy
Court Of Kent county business or q political body
when il under the control Of the Woeott Democ
racy2 Cnce search the records. They show
that it political body 865 days a year and that
business was matter Of secondary moment at all
times
in fact some Of the blaokest pages in the political
ard economic history Of Delaware have been written
ia tho Kent county Levy Court room and IN the past
the Dover index has been the staunchest sup
porers of many OF the worst political acts Of what
b"cAAN
body
We agree heartily with the index in its eleventh.
hour assertion that the Levy Court should not be
a political body but business body" The past rec
ord Of that paper with respect to political acts
Of that court mpels to think, however that some
selfish motive underlies the declaration Can It Be
that the Levy Court in Tent has refused longer to
take orders from those Democrats who control the
policy Of the Index and that they are endeavorng to
whip the commissioners back into attitude Of sub
serviency BY resorting to the Of truths
that are as old they potent?
Yes, the Levy Court in the midland county should be
business body and not political body but that ds-
sired condition never has existed under Democratic
control and it will exist under such control
Hgh-sounding phrases, gttering patitudes and vir-
uous protests cming from either Salisbury or the
woicott faction down there usually are merely the
veneer that covers the political selfshness which for
years has made Of the Levy Court in every sense a
political body and IN true sense business body
Evening journal., 1914-05-23
NILMNar0N AaAIN IN THr IIME1Gnr.

THE third annual Delaware State Shoot a trap
shooting tournament is scheduled to be held in
this city May 2S 20 30. The eyes Of the trap
shooting world will be city while it is in
progress.
This tournament is the big events Of the year
in trapshooting circles It will draw to our city
representative body OF from 100 to 150 business and
professional men from many Eastern and Middle West
ern points The results Of the shooting will be pub
lished All the country It IS thus apparent that
the Delaware State Shoot much 70 Wilmington
in the Of publicity aside from any financial bene-
men to the city for several days
THE EVENING JOURNAL take particular pride in
the fact that Wilmington's prestige as the worlds
greatest trapshooting center has been firmly estab-
hshed we are wen pleased because of the recogn-
ton we have always accorded the spor Of trapshoo-
ing ~ fact trapshooters inform lis chat THE EvHN-
ING JOURNAL publishes more live trapshooting news
than any other enc newspaper in the United States
The officials of the DUPONT Trapshooting club are
makins q determined effort to make this Delaware
state Tournament measure up to the high standard
heretofore set by Il IN doing SO it should have the
hearty support and cooperation Of every loyal citizen
who has the best interests Of the city at heart
Of course. IL cannot be expected that everyone viii
became shooter, but clay target shooting is 4 fasoi-
mating game from the viewpoint Of spectators and in
this particular instance when SO many Of the conn
trys most noted shots will be hand We should show
the visitors and the strangers within our gates that
are duly appreciatve Of the honor that Is ours IN
being able TO claim the distinction Of being the home
Of "the largest and best traoshootirg club in tbe
world"
Evening journal., 1914-05-23
PARTIES Az MIDDLETowN.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
A1IDDLETON.N, Del, May %. Mr.
and Mrs. Abram fogel gave a party on
Tuesday for their little daughter, Laura,
and her guests, ernice and Estelle Ro.
sen Of Newark. n. J. Those present
were: Florence Cochran, Lucille and Ra-
mona Newman. Charlotte Donaghay,
Laura Fogel, Grace Carpenter. Frances
and Marian Armstrong Helen McNNhor-
ter, June and Virginia johnson, Virginia
Brady, Elizabeth johnson, Beniee and
Estelle Rosen.
Announcements have been received
here Of the marriage OF Robert L. John
son. son 81 William H. Johnson, former
residents Of Niiddletown and Miss Fran
ces AIaude Goldsmith OF Cambridge,
Mass. on Thursday. Ma a.
The Misses Deakyne entertained a
few friends at cards in honor OF their
guest, Miss Anna Platt Of New Castle.
Those present were; Miss Platt, Misses
Maude, Blanche aud Elma Deakyne,
Mary pleasanton, Blanche Roberts
Edith Shalleross, Lydia Eliason and
Leanora Davis.
MIR and Mrs. Cuthbert Peverley and
children and Sidney Peverley OF Me
gainesville. Md, have been visiting
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Y.
Peverley.
Evening journal., 1914-05-23
COST OF LIVING WAS
Low 1887 TO 1850

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON, Md. May While look
ing through an old account book of
the old William Shipley family, OF
Wilmington, several items were found
that show the low cost OF living years
ago. Some OF the items and prices
follow Mutton per pound, two and
half cents; one quarter of veal.
thirty-eight cents; Indian corn per
bushel, twenty-five cents; side of beef
per pound two and half cents:
molasses per gallon, twenty-six
cents; Indian meal per bushel, forty
five cents; sugar per pound, six and
a quarter cents; boards per thous-
and, eighty cents best cedar
shingles, S6 per 1000: frewood per
cord. delivered, eighty cents: boards
per 1000, eighty cents: horse nira
per day, twenty-siX and a half cents:
labor per day, thirty-three cents;
hauling stone, per load, thirteen
cents. These prices prevailed in
Wilmington in 1877 to 1850
The First Baptist Church, of Havre
de Grace has extended afcall to the
Rev. |. S. Hankins, of Quinton, New
Jersey, who has accepted, and will
assume his duties on Sunday June
9TH
Personal. The Rev. Oliver II.
Murphy, d. D., Of MillHlle, n. j.,
spent Wednesday IN North East
Mrs. Elizabeth Dugan, Of Wilmington
has been the guest of friends in Elk
ton Miss Marie Schilling spent sun
day in Oxford-Mr and Mrs. Frank
r. Scott are entertaining their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Benjamin Mccullough
Walmsley. Of New York.-Miss Ad-
die Harlan, Of Philadelphia, has been
the guest of her uncle, Thomas II.
Harlan.-Mrs. Garvin, Of Wilmington.
is being entertained by friends al
Bethel.-Mrs. Fred Hayter, Of New
ark. is spending some time with her
mother, Mrs. Laura f. Maxwell
Miss Harriet Walmsley has had rs
her guest, Mrs Henry Anchor. OF
Bristol, Pa.-Mrs Margaret Brickley,
of Wilmington, has been visiting
friends in this town.
Evening journal., 1914-05-23
BEcKEKs SECOND coNNIcrInN.

a nee more former Police Lieutenant Charles
~ Becker. d the New York Police Department has
been convicted q completely in the dastardy murder
ot Herman Rosenthai. professional gambler who had
turned informer against crooked policemen with
celebrity that have been staggering to the defend
ant the jurors sitting IN the second trial returned
verdict q guilt of murder in the first degree against
Becker and he finds himself within the
shadow of the electric chair That Ye dict was reached
on re FIRST ballot ana within few minutes after tbe
jurors had retired.
The conviction does not 81 necessity that
Becker Will to tile electric chair That the record
in the viii 90 the State Court of Appeals for
review is certain Weeks and even months may eapse
before that hands down a decisi a. And even III
it afirms the Judgment Of the court below Beekers
lawyers and friends will fight for pardon OF 4 COM
mutation Of sentence for him. And yet with it an the
position Of the convicted police official is desperate
and he viii be fortunate indeed escape the fate
Of 'Dago Frank" and the other gunmen who went to
the chair for the actual commission o the Rosenthal
murder
TAs second conviction Of Becker is a triumph for
District Attorney Whitman, of New York county He
overcame obstacles prepared his case with con-
summate skill and in person and by deputy CON
Quoted the prosecution with mastery precision that
ELECTED the admiration Of al watched the progress
Of the trial