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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
LONDON WITHOUT CONFER NATION OF
 FRENCH VICTORY

llOnQOn are EW1IAOQl S- the. reported French naval victory over the Austrian warships in the Adriatie.
 London, Aug 17-A despatch from Rome to the Exchange Tele- graph company says it is reported from Ancona that four British bat tleships chased the Austrian cruisers Aurora and Szigetvar, which were. blockadfnE Antivari The Austrian vessels were pursued until they took refuge in the naval station at Poia-
 London, Aug 17---A despatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Nish, Servia, under date of Sunday. says:
 "A naval battle between French and Austrian warships began off Budua. Austria, in the Adriatic, at g o'clock this morning The French squadron, coming from the southwest, attacked the Austrian wars11ips Two Austrian ironclads were sunk. one was set on fire and fourth fled northwards to- wards Cattaro. The fight lasted over an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

George Webb, the negro ia nitor of public school No. ', in The Bronx, a e. cused Of kidnapping the Larkin girl, confessed. He said he was drunk at the time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Frank Hue met his father. Lewis Hue for the first time in forty years. at Brock, Neb-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
RANp coNcERr roMoRRow.

The c. A. c. Band will give a con cert at Wood park. tomorrow evening at 8 D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
People And
 Their Doinqs

Miss Violet Lynne, of New York la the guest Of Mrs Jmes Suspicion of North Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

N $1e CUSTOM SUIT SALE vow AFFORD BROTHERS sEt
 " East Side and West End E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Score By Innings.

4 Totals 6 24 IF 5
 Score By Innings.
 St. Patricks 70 0 O O. 0 0 0--3 St. Marys 70 0 2 12 0 +--5
 Summary: Two base hits. W. Stat terry; Halapin. Hit by pitcher, EdE McDaniel, 1Charland, Marron. First base on balls off scEorndorf. 1: off Meerbach, 2. First on errors, St. Marys, 4; St. Patricks 8. Left on bases, St. Marys, 5; St .Patricks, '. Sacrifice hits Law1or, Harlan. Sacrifice fly, H.~Slattery, Fo1es. Stolen bases. Char land, A. Meerbaeh. D. Afeerbach, Mar ron, Conroy. Struck out. by Schorn- dorf. 5;sby Meerbach. 4. Double play, Schorndorf to Slattery to Toles. Um- pire, Howell. Time, 1.32.
 WHITE sox, IS: BRooKLAWNs 2.
 Bill McGuire's combined Woodside- White Sox team rode rough sFod over the BroolxIawns, Goosetown's best, at the Mud Flats yesterday afternoon 8 to ' The hitting of the winners was good, and they all had good luck in the field. It was a strong lineup pre- sented by Bill Mcclure, and much bet ter than Nhe outfit which faced St. Patrichs week ago. BIydenburg and Bantle did the best work for the losers.
 The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17

Mr. and Mrs D. C. Murphy Of 124 very pleasant trip to Halifax. N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-17
Westerns.
Score By Innings.

Park City ...11 24oo 2-12 Westerns ..1.0z3 0 eso 0 2- 6
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Faof-cE,s nEv CABINET.

Swapping horses in the middle of the stream is not looked upon as good policy especially where matters of great importance are involved, but the change in the French cabinet at this time is 1a move which has strength ened instead of weakened that import ant body.
 The necessity of having the strong est cabinet possible was recognized in the crisis which the country faces and the peaceful dissolution of the old and the creation of the new has been ac- complished through the general under standing Of the country's needs. It w1s no time for standing out on party lines. A common cause is at stare cnd union of party forces is the best method of handling the situ- ation.
 Thus has France secured the help of some of it's master minds when they are most needed. bringing to its aid Gs it does the experience and wisdom of such former prime ministers as Ribot, Briand and Deurnergue and the ability of statesmen like Millerand and Eecacse. For the former cabinet tc give way to such men was only a proper recognition of superior strength and knowledge in the handling of the nations affairs. It is time when France needs the combined skill of its great men regardless of political lines and 1t appears to have gone about 1t in the right manner to obtain 1t Patriotism solidifies and brings out the best in the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
HAVE NO FEAR ABOUT THE DULL ONES

path to fame. The tastes which seem to foreshadoW special efficiency or skill are frequently misleading. Demostheues showed that a stam-
 merdng boy could become great ora-
 tor, and no one would have thought the
 pus-nosed boy who carried his fathers
 dinner to the quarry was to make the greatest philosopher the world has ever known. as Socrates. Isaac Newton and Charles Lamb when they were not wearing a dunce's cap The juvenile dunces who have become famous in this world make a long list of names
 What is greatness at best? Have you not realized thai man may be a
 inventor, a great ruler or statesman.
 and know little hzpptnessl Being
 great does not bring to man what the
 soul most yearus for. The popular men to lose qualities which are most desirable-the candor and humility and honesty and love which tell for fying.
 Do not worry about that boy or girl if their habits are correct; and if they
 are not do not resort to methods which are senseless and cruel in your at-
 tempt to cure them. for it has become
 maxlum that nothing is so strong
 as sentleness; nothing So gentle as Do not deplore that your child is
 not gifted He may be blessed. which | is better
 Audubon was thrown out into the
 world at F years of age to make his | own way in life: and Humboldt, the great botauist never knew there was such word as botany in the diction- | ary until he was 19 years of age, It
 IS neither the parents nor the schools which give direction and energy to
 life: It is love which inspires the soul l to high endeavor--love which concen-
 trates the uind in its singleness of | purpose.
 | A love for industry, for knowledge for mechanics, for science, for art, for II power of every kind stirs the mind | to purposeful thought and the head | and hand to skf1iful action. What money cannot buy poverty cannot hold | in abeyance. What the heart prompts
 knowledge and money may aid in pro- noting.
 | Many a boy who has failed to win
 his diploma on graduation day, has
 Later in life had it sent to him because the school which denied to him a d. H plonna recognized that it honored it.
 self by recognizing his later attain ments.
 Thoreaus name among it's graduates
 but he was so poor he could not pay
 five dollars for a diploma. and he alst
 averred a thing won should not be paiS for at a. special price. He was the onl, graduate Of Harvard who ever de
 ciared Harvard's diploma was no worth i've dollars. Time proved tha Thoreau was worth as much to liar } ward as Harvard was to him It is not often the gifted child 1 T endowed with common sense. He get into an uncommon relation to his fel \ haAnUu fz wrz4fA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
FapsT pareh EseaaEraENr.

The engagement off Heligoland is the first actual clash of the naval forces of Great Britain and Germany and the result unquestionab1y tells why the German fleet has remained at ease and disposed to refrain from test ing out its sea strength. Details are lacking as to the circumstances sur- rounding the encounter but the facts indicate it's decisiveness-
 Between the naval forces of Great Britain and Germany there is no Coubt as to which is the more power full. The failure of Germany to bring its fleet into action before this speaks for, itself. The odds on the water are vastly against the Kaiser and with his navy bottled up British and French ships have succeeded in sweeping the seas of German shipping. Its com merce has been paralyzed and such is a matter of vital importance to the German empire.
 Because of the strategic positions which Germany controls, together with the valuable Kiel canal, the in- vasion of the Baltic sea and the land ing of forces from that direction has been prevented but otherwise the fleet has taken nos active part in the war, because of the inferiority of fighting strength. The first venture from its haven brings disaster of a kind which supports the good judgment which has been previously used in keeping it under cover. It likewise explains as nothing else can why such se- cfusion has been considered wise in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Fifty years ago yesterday the worlds first railway mall car was given it's official test. Two mice were responsible for the idea Be- fore that day the mail was distrib- uted according to addresses at cer- tain designated post offices, which usually were the distributing points Iaborious work. At one of these distributing points. Green Bay, Mich, a pair of mice made their home in a pouch that had lain in the post-office for several days When the pouch finally reached it's designation, near the upper shores of Lake Superior, the receiving post master found not only the TO- dent home-seekers. but also a large family of little mice. They had made beds of chewed-up 1et- ters. The postmaster reported the matter to the Chicago office and which was received by George B. Armstrong. the assistant post master. To prevent a repetition of such an occurrence, Armstrong sought to speed up the mail service, and finally evolved the idea of hav- ing the mail distributed on the trains while in transit The plan was rfdicu1ed. One man declared: The government will have to em- ploy regiment of men to follow the trains to pick up the letters cars" However,, the first postal car. an ordinary baggage car equipped with racks and pigeon holes, made it's initial run from Chicago to Clinton, Iowa, fifty years ago to-day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
UNFRAMED DIPLOMATS.

Fl Many are the justified objections to the method this country uses in the filling of diplomatic posts, placing as it does the responsibility of properly looking after the interests of this country. upon new and inexperienced shoulders every few years but the present situation in Europe, where war conditions prevail and where the representatives of this country are being looked to to assume the responsibili- ties of other embassies. points out the importance of having trained diplo- mats in foreign capitals.
 Difficulty enough is presented for those thoroughly familiar with the duties, through experience and train- ing, but it can be readily understood hoy great is the handicap for an am- bassador who is called upon to take up his office at such a time, and what the character of such service can be expected to be, efficient and able though the minister is. Thus the brunt of the responsibility must fall upon the embassy employees and not upon the one who should be the master mind in control of the nations affairs abroad, and all because it is impossi- ble to throw over patronage and that long standing method of pay- 1nent of party debts when it comes to filling such important positions. A system which most any other nation maintains requires the proper amount of service and training for it's diplo-
 mats but in this country the system of spells is what governs. Today ir European capitals this country has only. untrained men, with the excep- tion of Paris and the change is about to take place there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

eWritten Specially for The Builetina.
 IT you have q boy or a girl who ap- pears to be dull do not compare them in your mind with bright children who are ths pr1de of both parents and teachers There is a place in this world for all, and the bright boy does not always make a great man. or the charming gtrf brilliant society lady. The dudf boy has a chance to accom- plfsh mora than was expected of him;' and the girl who seems worthy of least praise often makes a most serv- ioeabieE woman.
 Never despair because your son or daughter are not in the exhibition classes. Frecocity is usually over yaiued and the lack of 1t too seriously be4ncaned,
 It is an excelisnf parental practice to praise the good qualities of children and to be blind to seeing faults. Do not be conscious of what the child cannot do, but be fully alive to every thing of merit he can accomplish.
 The best qualities Of manhood have to be deveIor@d slowly. hence they do not uianifest themselves in childhood. There are many anpediments in the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
PARIS AND BERLIN.

The invading armies of Europe are engaged in a mighty contest, Germany being headed for Paris and Russia for Berlin, and it remains to be seen which force will reach it's objective point first. Because of its quick 1nubiliza- ton and facilities for moving troops Germany apparently planned to strike quick and hard through Belgium reach it's goal and return in time to give the necessary opposition to the millions of Russians. The Belgians did their best to break up the programme and now the allied forces of France and Great Britain are engaged in preventing the German army from descending upon Paris, with varying success. Nearly a month has been occupied by the Kais- CTS troops in reaching their present position.
 Such might have but little signifi- canoe and be considered sufiicient pro- gress but for the fact that Russia. has furnished a tremendous surprise through the haste with which it has mobi1ized a powerful part of its army and sent it through East Prussia and Galicia with Posen and Berlin as their objective points. Thus the large Russian force has been put into action, and has met with slight resistance until portions of it are almost equi- distant from Berlin as the Germans are from Paris. The German invaders are not prepared for a return to native soil as yet though every day adds to the difficulties of maintenance while Russia is continually adding to its army of invasion and pressing for
 ward. The race for the capitals ir the meantime is furnishing one of the
 bloodiest wars that Europe has ex-
 perienced and the Grim Reaper is
 claiming some of it's best men.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
THEN-and-NOW

To-day every nation in the civil- ized world is distributing a large part of its mail matter in railway mail cars. In the United States over IS, 900 railway mail clerks are sep arating over 90 per cent of all the mail originating in this country and a large volume coming from for eign lands They have separated in a single year nearly 2S. 900, ,0o0s- 900 pieces of mail matter, not fn- cluding registered mall. They trzr- el an aggregate distance of 50o,- OOO, 900 miles every year on the 27,- 900 domestic transportation routes having a combined mileage of 460s- 900 miles. The service has been raised to the highest point of ief- fciency to-day and the present ratio of errors in distribution has been reduced to one in 10000 pieces of mall, The clerks are expected to distribute the mail so that there will be no rehandling in the post-. ofiices of large cities and to sep-' arate 1t into packages corre- spending with each mail carriers route in the cities. Tn the case of the largest cities they must sep sub-stations. Considering the speed at which the clerks sort the mail. the swaying of the train plungfpg along at 50 miles an hour, the thousands of railway connecting points, the locations of over SO, 900 post -ofnces in the United States, and the i1legfbiiity of the hand written addresses, it becomes a marvel how the railway mail clerk can work without a greater proportjon of errors.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
WHAT WILL TURKEY DOT

What is Turkey going to do relative to the European war? is a question of vital concern just at this time. be- cause of the effect which it's action can have upon the Mediterranean and Balkan countries. What Turkey is inclined to do Is intimated by the course of events, and whether 1t will be possible through diplomatic repre- sentations to influence her to declare war, or. to. continue her neutrality rests with the future.
 Pressure Is being brought to bear by both sides and that empire is ap- parently reviewing the possibilities and consequences. Srnarting under the loss of it's islands and other territory In the Balkan war the disposition to regain them from Greece has led to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

preparations for sometime with im- portant strengthening of both nav1es. That Great Britain constdered it wise. under its rights Go take over the lArge hattleship beine completed for Turkey iu English yards aroused {eelines all Of which has been recognized by Ger many. even resulting tn the deal where by the two German cruisers have been given protection In Turlish waters under the guise of purchase. Such are straws showing how the wind blows
 The entrance of Turkey into the war would mean the participation of Greece, the Balkan states and prob ably Italy. to say nothing of the treatment of foreigners now in that country. There is plenty of unrest which Turkey can easily fan into con- dict if she desires, or by her neutrality one corner is likely to remain at peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
pra,se. .nd i. loaded up with an un-

praise. and is loaded up with an un- common amount of self-esteenl
 This unpromising boy or girl of yours you have so many misgiyinEs about may live to show you that pre- cocity and what the world counts as greatness paies before those qualities of honor and thrift which win make the boy or the girl who so distressed you in the beginning of their lives for lack of brilliancy the support and Joy of your later life and the real com- fort of your old age.
 It is not so much what the world thinks of your boy or girl as what that boy or girl becomes to you that counts. Praise the childrens good points be chary about making depressing suggestions concerning meir weak points. Do not be hinderer where you should constantly be a helper.
 HONOR BRIGHT.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

free public school often creates the same desire to run away among those who attend 1t as has tpsp1red the desperate breai<aways made at the reformatory.-sWeter Republican
 The city of Derby has taken the first step in the protection of the per manent pavements that are being laid in this locality. No excavations or openings are permissible without a written permit obtained from the street commissioner. This is a wise provision inasmuch as the responei- bility for the supervision of the res toration is placed in his hands and gives him knowledge of the intention to open the street-sAnsonia Sentinel
 New Haven. through the wise fore sight and interest of some of our business men in the young men. has set the pace in this physical develop ment work, to the value Of which the rest of the state is rapidly awakening. Such sports keep young men clean morally. for no one who excels in them can indulge in any form Of dis- sipatfon whatsoever. He must take good care of his health and avoid ex- cess of every sort Further. the young man gives attention to physical deyeiopmeut and the result of it all is saneS mind in a sound body and a citizen nightly worth while. The more of it we have the better.--NeW Haven Union
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

everything that is popular. and their belief is usually their condemnation.
 There is virtue in being kind and sympathetic, and this class of people might be greatly increased without in Jury to the mass. If Kindness and sym pafhy were prevalent barbarous wars would be less frequent. Where sym pathy and Kindness dwell there is al- wayS a spirit of service Tn some conn munities 1t might become a burden to have a reputation for these gentle and soothing qHalities-they always invite a tale of woe. Do you know lame dog will come to such humans for help strangers will come to get the word and the service their distress prompts them to look for. Few people realize that the right word ct the right time is good medicine. There is magic in words as well as in movements. There are more people in the world looking for sympathy than ever find it, and there are a few hypocrites who feign sympathy to beat the credulous. It is said the profoundest sympathy Is to be found in those who have had the pro- foundest sorrows. Sympathy is the fire of the soul that keeps the heart warm.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

When Joseph Alsop declines the use of his name in the primary for governor he realizes two things. It is an impossibility for a progressive to be elected and whatever votes are attracted to that ticket contributes so much to the success of the democratic party.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The price of meat dropped in New York yesterday, but the reason Tor 1t is not known. There is a suspicion that housewives have quit buying, as the sales have decreased Well, that is one way to do it If the demand for meat decreases the price is bound to fall.-New Britain Herald
 -Cheshire,s reformatory is acquiring a reputation for escapes as well as for baseball talent, but then, even the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

While Europeans are fighting each other. in mortal combat. Americans are soon going to get satisfaction on the gridirons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

A great load will be lifted from the minds of the schoolchildren by the announcement that most school teach CTS will be back from Europe in time for the opening of school.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

The country to man win agree that such a brief vacation as President Wilson has decided to take is only a small part of what he deserves in justice to his health.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Between their duty at Washington and efforts for reelection at home, the prospects of losing that $21 a. day will arouse a new burst of patriotism among many congressman.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

The man on the corner says: There are two sides to every question, ex- cept in Europe where there's half a dozen or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

The people of Mexico, including the leaders. ought to know that the watch full waiting sign hasn't been removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

For countries which have begun to get hardened to 1t the passing of day without an u1tiniaturn or declara- ton of war presents something of a 1,ovAItv
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Senator Spellacy of Hartford talk. as if he had at some time or othel been spanked by the governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

The price Of war Is great. Boston has just learned that it will get no opera this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

It is about time for Jack Frost's press agent to announce the date for his opening fall appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

It is strange what large number of people are beginning to realize the value of having adequate army and naval protection.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

It seems to have taken sometime for the Colonel to put through an under standing with his new candidate for the New York sovernorship.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Tourists are returning with the us- ual large crop of stories about being "done" in Europe
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
EDITORIAL MOVES.

William Sulzer has thrown his hat into Oyster Bay. whether it was well comed or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

IS takes patience and a sharp eye to discover the habits of insects. It took a Henri Fabre to find out many Of the ablest entomologiSts had been too su- perficiaf in their observance-too fast in their conclusions. We read that the butterfly sucks the honey from the flowers. but are we sure all of them do? noticed the Monarch butterfly on the dahlia first inserted his tube into a foret and then moved his wings down as we push a pump handle as if to lift the fluid into its mouth. It did not do this every time 1t sounded the depths of a deret. It seemed as though he did not move his wings when he found the nectar cup empty, but did use them when he found 1t did hold fluid sweets for himself. Some eminent scientists hold the view that butterflies are beautiful senseless auteEnotons created for the express purpose of carrying pollen from plant to plant as sort of compensation for the honey obtained The butterfly earns his living by dis trfbuting pollen to flowers, thus giving them new life, new forms, new colors and a new beauty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

One-third of the worlds supply Of platinum is required in dentistry and another third for electrical purposes.