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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
GEN. PAUL PAU, FRENCH MILITARY
 HERO, 67 TODAY

Although the French were defeat ies in the war of 1870, many of the French officers and soldiers distin- gufshed themselves in the losing con fIict. One of the foremost of these was Gen. Paul Marie Caesar Gerald Pau. the one armed s.hero of Froe- schyiller'' who was placed in com- rnand of one of the French armies at the beginning of the present war.
 Gen. Pau was born at .Montehmar. France, sixty-seven years ago today. shortly before the beginning of that revolution which resulted in the ab- dication 1AA Louis Philippe. the down fall of the Orleans dynasty, the for nation of the short-lived second re- public, and the organization of the second empire. He entered the Elm peror's army in 1867, after graduat- ing from the great military school of St. Cyr. and three years later, a young man of twenty-two, he received his baptism of fire. He fought valiantly in several battles. and lost an arm at Froeschville. where his gallantry was such as to make him the idol oi France.
 Pau continued in the army after the third republic was built on the ruins of the empire. and in the course O time he. gained a reputation as th'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
FIGHTING FOR THE
 FATHERLAND

Many scenes of enthusiasm are be- ing witnessed at railroad stations and steamship docks in this country, when reservists leave their homes here tc light for the old country. Not being under compulsion.s this step is one they should reflect upon carefully. These aliens are commonly boys. in mind if not in age, and they may well ask advice of their wtsest leaders.
 When Greece declared war against Turkey. every other bootblaek stand and fruit store in the large cities was stripped of it's workers. Most of these young patriots had fathers and mothers and brothers and sisters at home. A winning fight against cruel Turkey meant better conditions of living for the old folks at home Many: of these Greeks had obtained a sub stantial footho1d here. with little 7es-. tablished businesses. These gener- ously gave up. in most cases never to 1 take them up again. It was a noble, illustration of patriotic devotion.
 l The Poles have as keen an interest in this war as any of our alien ele- ments. It is noticeable that few. of them are going back Those that come from Austria want Russia to win. Those that live in Russia want Germany and Austria to triumph. Government to them is not a. friendly force. but a power that domineers and crushes. They have their little homes and jobs here, and live in peace and quiet far from the spies and prohibi- tions and exile of Europe.
 Employers Of labor and others, to whom these children of the shadow
 look for light and guidance. may vel caution them against nasty return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
he D. M. Read Company.

Froebel. who founded the first in fant.s school in Hamburg in 1s4s. Tn the same year MT and Mrs. Ronge started similar schools in Germany and England. Tn 1858 Ronge pub lished his work, Kindergarten which gave a great impetus to the movement Knowledge is impaired in an attractive form. chiefly by sim pie object lessons. and the system. as described by Ronge. is based princi- pally, on self tuition. and enlivened and, made interesting by toys, games and singing The kindergarten has become increasingly popular on this side of the Atlantic. and is now incor- porated in the public system of most large cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
LORD MTCHENER's SPEECH.

not note of alarm the later communications I England Kitchener sirst speech war, Lords, yesterday distinctly anticipates prolonged struggle.
 He contempates that may last three and then longer for he
 That after three years others will take places this matter
 The mobilization outlined by him. Of the creation of of eO0o00 which to be onto the continent while the there constant dnnuon until have the field which in point of numbers will not
 power responsibility of the British 
 mind further indicated in his warning to the prepare than they have predicts that sacrifices yond any will required the whole nation and enapire-' that Great Briai will fight to the prepare the English themselves for prolonged conflict
 certain that the sharp defeat of the French in the first xplicable fall of the English mind that the French will be @ able to hold the German avalanche in check. #
 The statement of the French office salso significant alarm. the sOn it hangs the fate of France.
 the fate of ought not to depend the fought within frontiers. Such would anything that happened to France the Of office should such fe the least, appreh he nsye state of mind a
 that the will be Perhaps Kcheners that endure three may be correct s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
IMPROVING THE COURTS.

DISCUSSION suggestions increase eff feeney in the administration Of justice report Charles w Eliot Louis Mooreld Adoph Rodenbeck and Roscoe Pound, all opinions upon such subject entitled res pect With views laity with the bias appointed rather than elected reasonable believe the widespread movement for the recall of judges based upon belief that they ought to be appointed adJudicao private individuals ascrbed general eases organization organiza
 
 rsdietion Federal the tendency sor law to local particll arisIn tribunals hard jurisdic the rapid rotation of judges and the lack of specialized si1dges considered 9zs4s By way suggested business which should be suitably assigned byJudges with that work goes where it ought of technical with special training. Continuing it's report the committee says:
 
 should be GU Proper a the ga yans the oar greater influence in the selec 9g1 Of the 5aaasa
 
 of han ~ anu ol the blame for the defects in placed upon trutlulIy doing work.
 the s1ovenly legislatures fact that many years lanaking power courts legislatures having little work ed a state of arrested deveopment
 not to have occurred these to be applied at this point ton of judicial and legislative functions the three goverp1nent be actually they they be helpful and the main it's conclusions will be accepted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

greatest strategist and ablest com mander in France. He became a bri- gadier general in 1897. and division commander in 1903, commenting the Twentieth army corps.
 Gen. Pau retired from active ser vice in the army early in 1911. but a little later. when the war clouds were already gathering darkly on the horizon, there was general public demand that he be made commander in-chief of the French forces. The newspapers carried on a crusade de- signed to force the government to name Pau, and the Monis govern rnent was ready to yield to the pres sure when the ministry fell. The succeeding government is alleged to have taken the matter up with the one-armed hero. but it is alleged that he refused to accept the post unless. he was given supreme authority over the army. with the privilege of ap- pointing commanders of brigades. army corps and chiefs of staff. The government. remembering the Bona partes and fearing a military dlcta- torship. refused to accept such terms. and appointed Gen. Michael There was a storm of protest at this action. and the ministry. to quiet the c1anor.. r,.ee fed inc new srosf of fnsneefor general and offered it to Gen. Pau.
 He refused. writing the war minis ter:
 'My one arm is always at the ser vice of my country, but in times of peace need it to support my fam ily.''
 At the first indication of the out break of the present war. Gen Pau Ere5oined the army. and was placed at the head of one of the French armies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
MAYOR WILSON'S FINANCIAL POLICY.

FROM HOME the financial policies o "A may attract the attention of the serious but they compel the derision of the informed.
 or the affairs of Bridgeport this mayor rsng policy of which he inventor, plunged debt has enormously spite of abnormal increase the grand list
 operating and fixed charges than it and nobody able to find adequate the expenditure.
 knows what has occasioned the exrava First for primary and other political purposes it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
KINDERGARTEN

The first Kindergarten school in America was opened in St. Louis for ty-one years ago today, Aug. 26. 1873, and from there the German system Of education. of very young children spread all over the United States and to Canada Kindergarten" is Ger man for "children's garden" and the system was originated by Frederick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

A wild west show with rough riding in the big riding hall followed by camp illumination and the tine-hon- ored fcolor line entertainment by ca dets marked the end of the summer sencampment at West Point. !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
Fancies in Jewelry.

sign. Everybody loves sLe Papillor'', and one may have it in all iridescent col brings. For blouse and lace pins
 50 cts
 Hatpins, moderately short with heads of cdlored crystal, all shades, 15 cts pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
Wells.

Wells. Scarf Wells of chiffon, about twenty five different shades, light and dark, one and one-half yards long.
 $1.25 Ombre Chiffon Scarves, one yard wide and one and three-auarters long, in beau tiful colorings, light shading to dark,
 $2.25 Novelty Net Wells, octagon and sscraquele mesh, in either white or black. Plain fine Net Wells with borders of dotted chenille, quite novel.
 35 to 50 cts by the yard
 Main floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
Dolls.

In making ready to receive the new Dolls there have been found quite conn- pa1ly of Dolls that are not quite fresh and in perfect condition These have been marked down, some of them are at half former prices, and all have been placed on one of the center tables in the basement where they can be inspected.
 Large and small Dolls, Baby Dolls with long clothes, very good values.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
WHERE THE FARMER MAY BE PURCHASED


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 2, Central De- and 5. Hops News stand,B innore,A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

Because of a strike of machinists the plant of the Mercer Automobile Go. at Trenton, closed. F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

Many country boys are planning to attend the agricultural colleges this faal so they won't have to work farm ing.
 American citizens should be careful not to embroi1 their country in war, but it is hoped that dancing the Ger man this winter will not be considered contrary to neutrality
 Although it will not be possible to export many apples this year. it should be remembered that the Amer 'A ican hunger for apple pie has never yet been satisfied.
 The kids are always willing to leave their neighhors enough of their fruit 50 they can know how it tastes.
 The conviction seems to be grow ing at the summer resorts that the man who merely wears an a.bbreviat- ed undershirt as a bathing costume is not fully dressed.
 Europes which claims to be more highly civilized than the United States lis demonstrating that fact by settling 1 it's troubles with bullets instead of ballots.
 It costs very little money in cable tolls to run a yellow journal full ot war news.
 After a fellow has spent 15o bones on his vacation it is certainly rough when church collector comes around and asks for 25 cents to make up the deficit in the pastors salary
 The European method of, attracting American, tourists is to create some more battIefields for them to visit. l It.is not believed that the specuIa, ttors will let the farmers have any part of that advance in flour, as th' latter didn't do anything but pro duce the wheat out of which the fioul was made.
 Next year our travels will probabl. remain in a country where it is saf' to venture out of sight of the consu l late, and where you don't have to lul around a pocket full of gold to pa;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
For Embroidery.

Pillow Gases, hemstitehed or stamped for sca1loping A dozen or more designs laid work, eyelet or punch work,
 50 cts a pair Towels of plain or figured huck, stamped for French knot, lazy daisy ; and punchWork.
 Guest room size. g and 39 cts. Larger, 90 and 59 cts
 Art Section, third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

Next year our travels will probably remain in country where it is safe Ito venture out of sight of the consu- late, and where you don't have to lug around .. pocket full of gold to pay board bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
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 The Store Closes at 5 p. m. Daily Except Saturdays when the closing hour is p. m.
Are You Going Away2

Pleasant days coming. The roads are interesting in late summer and in very little while all this luzr iant green splendor of wood and field will be turned i gold and crimson glory that will charm the eyes, It is good time to take to the road on must go afoot We call attention to light and tent luggage to go the motor to be carried by hand.
 Straw Suit Cases, p, 24 and 26 inch sizes,
 sl5o to $500 Black enaneled Duck Suit cases, sizes 24 and 26i .aches, were originally $5.50 and $500,
 at $3.25 and special Black Enameled Motor Trunks. 30 inches,
 S7.5o special Black Enaaneled Hat Boxes, $7.25
 Fourth Floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

Although it will not be possible to export many apples this year, it should be remembered that the Amer tcan hunger for apple pie has never yet been satisfied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26
STRAY SHOTS

Many country boys are planning to attend the agricultural colleges this faal so they won't have to work farm ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-26

American citizens should be careful not to eInbroi1 their country in war, but it is hoped that dancing the Ger man this winter will not be considered contrary to neutrality
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
DAYS DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPEAN WAR

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 The fighting in the north of France and Belgium has assumed an aspect of minor importance as compared with the battles in the East, where the Russians and Germans are strug- gling for supremacy over 400 miles of battle front in Russian Poland and East Prussia.
 Emperor William has visited the German positions at Gumbinnen and Darkehmen and by his presence has cheered the troops to further efforts. Likewise the Russian emperor has joined his troops at the rfont with the object of urging them forward King George of England is paying his soldiers a visit, while the president of the French republic, Raymond Poincare, continues to make the rounds of the French positions
 The allied forces in northern France again are sustaining heavy cannonading by the Germans and mention is made in the French official statement of small advances, which means that the infantry is operating again. Otherwise conditions are com paratively quiet. A Paris newspaper says the bombardment of Rheims, which has been progress intermittent ly for several weeks, has resulted in the destruction of theArchaeological Museum with it's Roman, Gallic and French collections and also that the textile industry has suffered to the extent of S70,000,000.
 Dr. von Bethmann- Hollweg, the German imperial chancellor, on the eve of the reopening of the Reichstag accords prai/e to the army and navy for the excellent spirit displayed and to the German people for their unity. A war credit for $1,250,0O0,OO0 is ex- pected to be passed by the Reichstag. Vienna announced officially that the Austrian troops in Servia have re- pulsed the Servians east of the Rivers Kolubara and Lid with heavy losses to the enemy and gives hte number of prisoners taken since the beginning of the last Austrian offensive move ment as 19,000 From the Servian side come claims of successes.
 The fighting in the Balkans, in northern Turkey and the Caucasus, in Egypt and near the Red sea seemed almost to have been lost sight of. Seldom since the beginning of the war have the reports from all quarters been so vague.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
MT. VERNON.

Two days rain the past week laid the dust and smoke that had began to be troublesome
 Cotton is about all gathered and farmers are anXiously hunting for something to do for a livelihood.
 MT. and Mrs. w. o. Kemper, who were badly burned week before last, when Mrs. Kempner's clothing caught fire early one morning, are improving.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Req are now entertaining a new boy at their home two miles south of town.
 M. z. Henson has bought land of l.. E. Adkisson one mile west of town, and is building a residence on same
 The courts have been quite busy for a few days over various matters. The low price of cotton is causing many to fall behind in meeting their needs and obligations. Many mules and horses are being turned over to merchants by farmers who cannot pay for them or feed them. Many acres of winter oats, rye and wheat have been sown for pasture during the
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02

winter Merchants are renewing many all should be careful not to go in debt only for real necessities another year. Farmers as well as merchants can be talked into buying too many things they could do without. Many will study economy from now on, and will .profit thereby.
 Mrs. Roy Neal came over from Ell Paso Friday, and accompanied Misses Minnie Lee Jones and Tommie Lee Smith to Quitman Saturday, where they expected to entertain the people with reading and musical program, but were rained out Their efforts will be renewed on Saturday evening, December 19
 Roy Neal and John Phelps of Fl Paso, visited at the home of E. E. Jones Sunday.
 Miss Grace Langford of Nebo spent Sunday in town.
 The basket ball craze with the latest SIylC HaNC dC lclSl NoiiS u Mt. Vernon, and many interesting games are expected from our girls and teachers.
 Mr. Hamilton, the wrought iron wrange man, spent Sunday in town.
 M. C. Hawkins has sold his home place with S2 1-2 acres of land, to E. E. Jones' Consideration 1850 and J. w. Roomy 115 acres near Garland Springs for $1,300. Real es- tate is at a premium here now.
 No pay in raising meat hogs fo1 sale, but pork is being sold for to to 10 cents per pound and corn is selling for 90 cents to $1.00 pei bushel. Cotton does not bring its value. Ten cents is not too much for it, and is little enough too. Middling grade should never sell under 12 1-2 cents.
 There are lots of horses and mules for sale hereabouts.
 December l.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
COMMITTEE RFV|SFS l. &R. AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW PROVISION IS DROPPED AND OTHER OB- JECTIONABLE FEATURES
 REMOVED.

Little Rock, December 2.-The leg lslatlve committee of the Arkansas Federation of Labor, consisting of President G. E. Mikel, Carl Schwigh- art of Little Rock and Wm Westwood of Hartford, have just completed a revision of the proposed amendment to the initiative and referendum amendment, which the federation is initiating. Complaint had been made in some quarters, notably by repre- sentatives of the Anti-Saloon League, that the proposed amendment was too broad. Three important changes were made
 AS originally drafted the amend ment barred the supreme court from nullifying any statute or measure adopted by the people. It is now pro vided that it may be set aside by 8 unanimous court.
 It was also provided that the leg islature could not repeal or amend an act passed by the people. As revised, this may be done by three fourths vote of the legislature
 1 The section permitting units of government less than the state to ini- tiate laws in conflict with general laws of the state was cut out. The original petition was already in circulation, and had about 5000 signatures. These petitions have been withdrawn, and it is being re- printed at considerable expense, to
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
OAK GROVE.

We have had a nice rain, which was much needed
 J. w. Jones, J. A. Powell and w. IA, Bryant went to Conway the past week.
 J. w. Lloyd went to Little Rock last week.
 There is quiet lot of moving in this section at this writing J. A. Powell will move today to Mr. Rus sells farm near Sheron. Walter Sowell will move on the place va- cated by MT. Powell J. w. Cart wright has moved on F. A. Ruple's farm. Jerry Bates of near Quitman, vis- ited F. A. Ruple and family Sunday night.
 J. w. Griffin and w. T. Lloyd at tended the quarterly meeting at Sheron last Friday and Saturday. They reported a rainy time. w. D. Smith was elected secretary of the Sunday school last Sunday. Tommie Davidson and Mr. Rickett Iof Naylor, visited the Sunday school Sunday evening. Bco Johnson conducted prayer meeting Sunday night. December l.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
At The Theatres
THE GRAND.

Private Dennis Hogan" Vita graph military drama, heads the bill tonight at the Grand He is a raw recruit, but full of fire and nerve of his race. He needs only the word to stand between his comrades and death To save others he sacrifices himself and dies hero
 'The Adventure of the Pockpock- et,' Edison comedy, and Tim, the Terror" and "A Game of Freeze -out, " Biograph farce comedies, will con- clude tonight's program.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
THE ARKWAY.

"The Trey O. Hearts, second in- stallment, will be shown tonight at the Arkway. It is story of love and adventure, and is sure to entertain all who see it. The first installment was shown last Wednesday night to crowded houses, and the audiences were delighted with the production. Cleo Madihon and George Larkin play the leading roles, and the play is di- rected by Wilfred Lucas.
 Another good subject will be shown tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Services will be conducted at the Presbyterian church this evening at ,7:15 o'clock by pr. George H. Steen of Dardanelle, former pastor of the church All are cordially invited to attend
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02
BEST FOR KIDNEYS-SAYS DOCTOR.

Dr. J. T. R, Nea Greenvilc, South Caro- ina. says that in his thirty years of experi- cnce he has found no preparation for the kidneys equal to Foley Kidney Pills. In 50c and $l.00 sizes Best you buy for back ache. rheumatism, kidney and bladder al- ments. For sale by Gree4on Drug Company.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-02

eliminate opposition as far as pos sible