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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
why Big BATTLES
SUPERINDUCE rain
These Heavy Downpours Have
More Than Once Helped
Make History.

II is one of the extraordinary
things of warefare that a big battle
invariably produces torrents Of rain.
History contains innumerable in
stances. both on land and sea, and
on more than one occasion an en-
gaement had no small influence up
on the life of nations.
We can hardly have a better ex-
ample than that recorded i'm 1888,
when England was threatened by the
great Spanish Armada. After its en-
counter with our own fleet II was.
as we all know, struck by a heavy
storm, which completed the work of
our own gallant seamen.
The soldiers who fought so brave
ly under the leadership of MARI
borough at Blenheim in the year
1904 had to suffer the misery of
successive downpours after their
brilliant victory.
Marlborough was anxious to fol-
low up his victory without delay.
but his men were so worn by the ia
tigue of the battle and the discom-
forts caused by heavy rains and the
contingencies of warfare that he was
unable to push on for several days.
On June 16, 1915. the British de-
feated the French at Quatre Bras,
and Napoleon worsted the willy
Butcher at Ligny, both within meas
ureable distance of Waterloo. The
heavy rains which followed these
engagements made the clayey soil
almost impossible for cavalry man
euvers at Waterloo Fought on June
49,, and so crippled the tactics of
Napoleon and greatly assisted those
of the Duke of Wellington. The vic
tory would have been gained in any
case, but experts are of the opinion
that the rain was an ally OF some
value
During the early weeks of the
siege OF Sebastopol, in 1854, the roar
OF cannon and explosion of bombs
was followed, day by day, by heavy
downpours of rain, until. as we read,
our men stood in the trenches knee
deep in mud. 4 terrible gale broke
over the Black Sea and caused great
disaster to- our transports. aid on
the heels OF this tempest came
heavy, steady downfall of rain that
brought death 10 hhndrels Of our
psliant fellows
IN yet another instance The heavy
cannouading OF a siege brought in It's
train a disturbance of the elements
This was just prior to the fall OF
Pleynu, I'm 1877, when the moisture
OF the clouds was turned to snow
as Il fell, and, by increasing the
suncr.ugs o. the besioged, helped
to make Osmau come to the deter
mination to try a last chance Tor
freedom.
The explanation of the rain is COM
paratively simple. and has been made
use of for the benfit of agriculture
in various parts OF the world. The
atmosphere is laden with moisture,
a ocncussion caused by loud reports
or noises will often burst the clouds,
with the natural result that the drops
of water fall to the earth. This has
been practically tested when farm
ers have been groaning over the
drouth, and scientists have induced
the desired rainfall by causing can
non to be discharged at altitures
varying with the locality. When, how
ever. the discharge is continuous,
as in battle, it is obviously more
effective.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
WHY Not Publish II,

When you want a fact to become
generally known, the right way is
to publish it. Mrs. Joseph Kallans,
Peru, Ind, was troubled with belch-
ing. sour stomach and frequent head
aches. She writes, 81 feel it my duty
TO tell others what Chamberlain
Tablets have done for me. They have
helped my digestion and regulated
my bowels. Since using them | have
been entirely we'll" For sale by all
dealers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02

Now watch the Democratic party,
awake at last to the necessity for
a merchant marine, try to get up a
law that will offer subsidies for the
making of one without calling them
subsidies" In time of stress, it is
always safe for the Democracy to
fall back upon Republican doctrines,
if it can only find way to call them
by another name.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02

could not stand on
my feet. My sister,
in-law wished me to
try Lydia e. Pink
hams We g e t a bic
Compound and my
nerves became firm,
appetite good, step
elastic, and ! los t
that weak, tired
feeling. That was
six years ago and l
have had three fine
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
For Sale.

Good farm in Ohio county, near
Barnetts Greek church. containing
l2O acres. all in cultivation except
) acres, Good i-room dwelling, barn
aud all out-buildings in good repair:
Wel watered and in the oil belt: FoT
terms and particulars apply, at this
Office BARNEip & som Agents. :.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
What Would You DO?

There are many times when one
man questions another's actions and
motives. Men act differently under
different circumstances. The ques-
ton is. what would you do right now
II you had a severe cold? Could you
do better than to take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy? 1t is highly recon-
mended by people who have used it
for years and know its value. MS
o. E. Sargent, Peru, Ind, says
chamberlain Cough Remedy is
worth its weight in gold and | take
pleasure in recommending it," For
sale by all dealers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
Better Hang on to the Umbrella.


War conditions make most people
forget that there ever was Tariff
question. SO long as war stops all
importation of all kinds of merchan-
disc, Tariffs cut no more figure than
do umbrellas in a time of drought.
But that Is no argument for or
against the usefulness of umbrellas
and Tariffs under normal or show
cry conditions.-Northwestern Agri-
culturist.
The man who said, in times Of
great Protection prosperity, that this
country didn't need Tariff Protection,
and the man who now says the same
thing because Of conditions brought
on ly the war in Europe, are twin
brothers OF the Arkansas sQuatter
OF ormor days.
"Why don't you mend that leally
roof on your cabin" asked the tray
eler.
when IT rains ] can't, and when
it don't rain it don't leak, That's
why"
There are lot of people in this
country who entertain similar ideas
regarding the Tariff.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02

the question is apparent. ! look to
the conference of highway officials
which will be held during the Fourth
American Road Congress, which
meets in Atlanta, Georgia, on Novem-
Der Q, to devote much attention to
road maintenance, and that the accu-
mulative moral effect of their find
ings will 80 far towards bringing leg
islatures and county boards to a real
iZation of the necessity for prompt and
efficient action. The roads should be
classified and suitable maintenance,
in organization and money, provid
ed according to the Importance of the
representative classes of roads"
One of the questions which the
Congress will discuss is that relating
to the revision of road laws. A com
plete compilation OF the road laws
of all the states will be available for
the session devoted to legislation and
it is expected that in outlining bases
for revision, maintenance will be Civ.
en- particular attention.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02

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.soRTL.s,s ASrISRErlG Ht,AI.ISs: OIL, Ihr'
ital dressing that relieves pain ahd heals. az
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02
Was MISERABLE
COULDN' TSTAND
Tesiifies She Was Restored
10 Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Lackawanna, N. Y.-"After my first
child was born ! felt very miserable and
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-10-02

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
THE WAY THE CITY GAN
 OBTAIN IMPROVEMENTS

To the Editor of the Farmer. Sir:
 Reading an article in your paper of
 April 27, in reference to the proposed
 bonds to be voted on at a special election next Saturday, I would like
 to add a few remarks. I admire the
 stand your paper has taken right
 along as to this bonding question. Why
 will men, intelligent men, too, con-
 tinue to think that the only way to get anything is to place debt upon debt on posterity to get non-Produc- tive Improvements, when the question Of getting Improvements could be so easily solved?
 If the mayor wants money why, not issue bonds to purchase the water works or the lighting plant, telephone
 and street railway system? They
 would pay for themselves and also pay fo all other improvements that a growing city like Bridgeport needs. It has been proven beyond question that
 any city can purchase and soon pay for any public service utility that 1t
 cause the private interest is first look led after.
 The citizens of Bridgeport have paid to private interest the price of sew CTS for a city the size of Bridgeport a
 dozen times over and now we are ask Led to pay again and by the time the desired bonds will be closed out we will have paid three times over. The mayor threatens to levy a spe- clal tax. Let us see who will pay this tax. The great property owners? No! It will be the same old story The tax has been raised, says the land lord, tI must raise your rent if taxes are increased 1 or. mills The poor tenant has his rent raised $1 or 8 a
 month. Who are the taxpayers then ?
 This is a government for the people by the people from the President down to the dog catcher and we must see that 1t is kept so> If bonds are want ed, then issue them to purchase some l thing that will be productive and pay for itself and something besides. There Is no reason why Bridgeport
 should not own it's own water system and lighting system, except that those who have been put in charge of public affairs have, through lack of kDowl- edge of political economy, neglected to put in operation those forces that would tend to bring productive public
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
FADs AND FASHIONS

Elastic tapes are used to keep dra- perfes in place in the new fashions
 Pretty buttons are of ga1alith deco rated win gilt on Chinese characters.
 Most sashes have their ends weight ed with heavy ornaments or tasselss
 Jewe1ed or fancy pins are almost Indispensable to the present daytime coE11ure-
 1ancing frock is a word applied as often to afternoon dresses as 10 evening Charming evening rocRs are made sa1to9ethex of net, dull rose or dull rblues
 Queer green and blue tones are seen in many of the new checked
 Large brilliant-colored buttons are often the only spot of color on a dark fsu1E SIX golnn is one of the new mater : fa1s for club coats for sports and country wear H6ss color. 1t is said, will donain- afe eottpnss linens and sheer tissue s s.for spring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
STATE CONGRESS OF MOTHERS OPENED
 IN EAST HARTFORD

Hartford, April 30-The 14th annual convention of the Connecticut Con-. gress of Mothers opened at the Hast Hartford Congregational church at 25 o'clock this afternoon It will con- tinue this evening and Friday. Ofacers and delegates from the several clubs. in the state were present in large numbers and are being entertained by members of the East Hartford club and those Of South Windsor and South Danbury, under whose auspices the congress is held in East Hartford. The Rev. Dr. P. M. Snyder, pastor of the church, offered prayer and an address Of welcome was given by Mrs
 w. K Ackley of East Hartford. The
 response was by Mrs. B. L.. Mott of
 New Haven, president Of the Connec-
 ticut Congress. Mrs. George B. Chan der of Rocky HILL read the minutes of the Congress of 1913. The treasur- CTS report was submitted by Mrs. E.
 F. Be1den, of Rocky Hill and that of the auditors by Miss Jennie M. O,Neill | of Waterbury. lSs1iszsa Greetings from state organizations were extended and club reports in the order of seniority were read by the following: Mrs. w B. Warner. West Haven; Mrs. Francis S. Bolton, New Haven; Mrs. B. L. Keller, New Ca
 naan; Mrs. wtlfred H. Dresser, Hart ford; Mrs. W. N. Austin. Plymouth:
 F. B. Street, East Haven, Mrs J. s. Tyler, South Glastonbury; Mrs. F. L. Sprague, Rocky Hil1; Mrs. H. N. Pear son, Cromwell; Mrs. George W. An
 gle. Waerville; Mrs E. c. Strickland,
 Middlefield; Mrs. w. K Ack1ey, East | Hartford; Miss Bush, Leila Day Nurs- iery. New Haven.
 The leading address was by Horace
 Holden, of the Morristown School
 Morristown, N. J., on Self Control
 Through Discipline. There will be
 a reception to state officers, delegates and; visitors in Masonic Temple, East lHartford,. this evening, followed by 2 l banquet. On Friday there will be numerous committee and club report s l and election of officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
THE PRAYER OF
 OLD MICHAEL

GA recent number of the London Nation contains the following poem, by an unknown poet, "after the prose of Dr. Douglas Hyde.) It is but a little thing of Thee
 Old Michael asks, O God, A child he brings across the stones
 The blessed saints have trod. Take pity on this dear, soft lad,
 Help him to play his part; Put wisdom in his bonnie head, , Keep clane his sweet-young heart. Scatter the diviPs mist, O Christ.
 An bring this lad great joys, An let him learn his lessons Lord,
 Just like the other boys. Lord, Thou Thyself were young one
 time,
 The priest he thinks with me, So smile on this child's youth and lead
 His litt1e feet to Thee. A young child's tears are bitter. Lord.
 But Thou can'st make them sweet, A young child's thoughts are deep, so
 keep
 Them fresh, like Wiclk1ows wheat, Keen is @ young childs happiness; >. wilt bless his laughing eyes? Hold out Thine hands. O Lord, o God @ An heed Thy servants cries!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
PATEhT RIGHTS ISSUED 10
 CONNECTICUT INVENTORS
WONIEN,S SECTION

rf,1s. fo11oyine were Issued April zS. ae1z. List furnished from onrce oi A- M. wooster, solicitor of paeentss Bridgeport, Conn;
 2 I Frank Trslni o Hoasland. Brdfseport. cart
 E1lsworts. A. Havthorne. Bridgeport. lamp (design)-
 Joseph M- Merroyw, Hart1oru, se"a se"a. E 4nachfne edge guide
 August Arena. New Britain. two ,patents), controlling means TOT swing Sng closures: fire-door lock
 c1nord Bargamin.s New Haven. au- &onnatic gas valve
 Edward R. Sargent New Hayen' 1.-two patents), chest handle; box han EvanAJ. shipman. New Haven, dis T Albert A Page East Haven. smer- 'Rn Rf5sE4 Is.l. E Page and E. H. Munson.. New Haven, lock
 Richard L. wilcox. Waterbury. hop per mechanism
 .Harrvs A. Palmer, Aferiden, self-ad- 5usting caster.
 pafents), kier for conditioning textile material, revisab1e commercial cata- logue and envelope therefor; couch hammock: wind shield or back rest for couch hammocks; couch hamnocks
 simon Lake. Milford, internal com Busfior- engine
 Lewis H. Nash. South Norwalk, tT1r- loo displacement engine
 Trade MarkseThe Lees Manufactur- ing O., Westport, twines and cords
 Russell Manufacturing Co. Middle town woven machine be1ting-
 LabeF-Landers, Frary & Clark. New Britain. s.universaF' for tea-cad dies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
FRAZIER NAL
 DIRECTORY
Magma Charta Lodge,

1fagna Charta Lodge,
 No. 163, s. O. S. G. J Tomorrow evening the grand lodge officers of the state will be in the city for the purpose of founding jul veniIe lodge of the s. O. s. G., which will commence it's career with 50 members. It is requested that g. large number of the senior s. o. S. G. be present in order to give the boys g. good send off. An entertainment will be enjoyed and refreshments will be served. At the meeting of the Magma Charta lodge last night two apphca- lions for membership were received and one candidate was initiated. The entertainment committee made a re- port on the masquerade which will be held on May 1 5 in tile Masonic Tenn pie. A report was also made on the banquet which was held last Thurs day evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
THE EXILE.

Tiagam tar medraig moi1 (Let Us go over the murmuring pla-
 cid sea.) The Chase of Sid nam Ban Finn Let us go over the murmuring sea, : Away from the jarring world, Back to the peace of the Irish hills. In the mists of morning curled. Let us hark to the song of the fairy
 folk
 In. a moonlft glen at eve. And the half-heard batter of fairy feet While their intricate dance they Hark to the baying of sweet-mouthed
 hounds,
 As the F'ian host sweeps by, Cha sing the boar with bristling back, For Failbe's death to die. Before me stretches the dancing sea, Far out to the Irish shore, And my heart would follow a, gull I
 watched 1 Till could see no more. My heart would fly to 8 house that
 stands
 By the bay, of cushendun, And would wait. on the ledge of a
 window there.
 May the easement open soon! My lady would take my heart in her
 hands, As a young bird weak of wing, And bending low her lovely head Whisper it's comforting. My heart would sing it's song of joy, Filling the world with tune; And my lady would smile and say.
 perhaps:
 -sPray God he cometh soon.'' -Norreys Jephson. O'Conor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
FoINrs oF NTEREsT.

Big arrival of fresh fish to be sold at very low prices W-sD.s Cook & Sons just received fine lot of fresh green bIl1efsh, weakhsh, yelIowhsh, seal trout roe shad, cut shad, hatfish, eels; striped bass, smell, fresh codhsh, haasb1t, pollock long clams, round clans, little neck clams, B1uepoint oysters. Long Island oysters, salt. cod, salf naackerel. salt herring and all other Kinds Of fresh f1shs which they win sch ,as very low prices Plenty Ien1nons, sh0rseradish and cod1iver oil; to be sold at very low prices W. gD- Cook & Son. 5zs Water street.-Ady-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

utilities into possession of the public for the benefit of the public.
 Public ownership will march forward and then we shall make big strides to- wards the final solution of rich and poor, when every man, woman and child, will receive their just dues in this world G. R.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
Litchfield County News
Touraine Company Banlru4t.

The Touraine Company, which had occupied a part of the plant of the Greenwoods Company in New Hart ford, in the manufacture of maliness has been adjudicated a bankrupt on the petition of creditors.
 County Medical Association.
 At the 15Oth annual meeting of the Litchfie1d County Medical Association held at Winsted Tuesday officers were elected as follows: President, pr. Elias Pratt, Torrington; vice president, pr. Robert Haven, Thomaston; secretary, Dr. c. H. Burlington, Morris; counx cilor, pr. Pratt, Torrington; delegate to state association, pr. I. Ll Hamant, Norfolk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
pR. ERWIN LECTURES TONIGHT.

Through Western wonderland'' win be the subject of the first lecture by James W Erwin at the First M E. church tonight at 8 70 clock This lecture is fully illustrated by beallti- ful colored views and interesting mo- tfon pictures Friday night Dr. Erwin will lecture on the Lands of the Ris- ing Sum- and a more beautiful collec- ton of views and motion pictures Is hard to find Both of these lectures are entirely new Admission free
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

Orders received from the office of Atjutant General George M. Cole, Hartford, today, to send all officers Of the Connecticut Artillery corps to the school at Fort Terry. Fisher Island for instruction May to II. The or der affects the eight officers of the local battalion in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

The supreme court sustained a Ne braska law giving the wife and chi1- dren of men who become habdtua.l drtlnkards an action against saloon keepers who sell liquor to them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

Wowonpom Tribe, No. 70, T o. R. M.
 Preparations were made last night at the meeting of the Wowompoln Tribe, No. 40 by the Past Sachems who are to attend the Great Council to be held in Bristol on Mayo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

Monitor Lodge, No. ss, l. o. O. r.
 Six candidates received the third degree at the meeting Of Monitor, lodge. No s. held last ght-.sA tsno 0 F. CT, was enjoyed after the nneeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

The Mems League of Park Street Congregational church will hold a meeting this evening in the church lecture room City Engineer Alfred H. Terry is to give talk on City Engineeringein in It's Relation to Bridge port Civic interests will be consid- cred in the business meeting and a social hour enjoyed. Men are wei come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

Following thea lead of Cleveland. Youngstown. Ohio, city council has passed an ordinance adopting eastern time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

A--ie Tae,;i;sr Teef;1,e-- e,7 f5s- Ms,--- flower Council No. g was held last night and was followed by a whist under the auspices of the Past Colifi- cil1ors Association. At the next meet ing, the social committee will hold q whist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. M. s. Davis is spending the week with friends in New ork.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

Wa1demere Council, No. 6, O. U. A. Nj.
 A delegation from the sWaIdemere Council will attend the lecture to be given by L. B. Jacobs tomorrow even ing in O. U. A. M. hall. On May z. the state council will hold a meeting in Southington, the delegates from the Waldemere council being, L. E. Chase, E. G. Conger, J. Van Tassel The final instructions were given to the delegates last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
A O. IF.

The hall board of the A. o. H. held a social and dance last evening in the A. O. H. hall. Refreshments were served. J. J. 2 O'Neill officiated as prompter..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
Con,mittee Holds Needing.

A committee conposed Of five dele gates from each of the courts of Foresters held meeting last night in Foresters hall for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for a convention which will be held in this city in May, 1915, Many of the state officers will be entertained at this convention {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
Park City Lodge, No. 59, K of F.

Park City Lodge, No. 59, K- of P.
 At the meeting of the Park City lodge held last evening, four candi- dates received the rank of page and and esquire Two applications were received to be voted upon at the next meeting. Only May 6 the rank of Knight will be conferred on a class of candidates. On May 20 the Grand Chancellor, F. Crangle and his staff of officers of the grand lodge will pay an official visit at which time the Pythian Drama, Lesson of Friend ship will be presented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30
Adelphian Lodge, No 80, I. O. Q. F.

AdeIphian Lodge, No. 50, |. O. o. F.
 The 17th Anniversary of the Adei- ptlian lodge was celebrated last night with an entertainment and banquet. The members of Fidelity Rebekah lodge acted as waitresses. Among the entertainers were J. Kearns, J. T. MacIlroy; Miss M Kellogg, Miss F. Goulden, J. c. Ceilings, Miss E. Pea body, A. c. F1athers C. B. F. Saldanha- The com mittee in charge of the af- fair consists of w. T. Meyer. Joseph Barber, A. V. Hartley, I. c. Iverson and G. Karceroysky.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-30

The trainmen of the Illinois T,rac- ton system at Peoria accepted an in crease of 10 per a-nt.s in -r-Ses.