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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

loosened her Coll and disarranged her

loosened her Coll and disarranged her Switch
 Up to this moment she had intended to marry Clarence, but now that she had discovered that he was such a Flash Crank she began to think she would rather have some Differential Hub
 Here the editor, rosy as his own ribbed silk underwear. snatched one of the 31 silver speaking tubes which hung over his desk. and roared: "Ohice-Onioe there! Make out links salary cheque up to the month before last-then give him so for being drunk and disorderly in the execution of assignments give him the balance and tell him he's fired. Quick, nowl
 Then with a sigh. as of duty done, he called to the pretty glrl-page for new light for his cigar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Buying Motorcycles for Use of Forest Rangers. Packards Have
 Cop Car
They've reached Iceland. whats Au-

They've reached Iceland. Whats Au- tomObiIes.
 The motor car has already circIed the world md it was known that eventual ly 1t would reach Iceland. It did n short time ago. The inhabitants of Ice land, those people who live the year around within the glare of the north ern lights were certainly treated to m unusunl sight when the first automo- bile landed on it's shores and started on its spluttering way-maybe 1t didn't splutter at that. And it was an Amer fcan built car-tho Overland, of which Walter Melville Drennen is the agent for this locality. The Oveland company has now established mn agency at Reykjavick, the principal port of entry of Iceland and business is booming. However. MT. Drennen has no intention of joining the Iceland sales force.
 In tho report from Iceland of the prog ress of the first self-propelled vehicle ii ls stated that in spite of the fact tha, there are no actual roads in Iceland, the automobile is giving excellent service being driven in every direction along the hr1dle paths, which are all the highways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Poor Heather

From Pock.
 T found a tribe in Africa said the explorer. that had absolutely no idea of morality or immortality"
 "Thats interesting" said the mild lunatic. but what did they do for plaVse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
ICELAND LAST OUT-OF-THE- WAY
 PLACE THE AUTO HAS INVADED


the country coasts. Before the advent of the automobile in Iceland all travelling on that island was done on foot and on horseback, for the entire country back of the shore line is an exceedingly rough 1 volcanic rock formation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
The Modern Discussion

From the Detroit Tree Press
 We had a dandy meeting of the Mothers club this afternoon."
 What was the topic of discussion
 What to do for French poodles when they had distemper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Sales Agency Established There by Brownell Com pany and Business
 Is Booming

in a register When celebrities of inter- national fame are at the plant they are generally followed by the moving picture man who makes motion picture films for the exclusive use of the Ford company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
No Hindrance

From Fllegende B1atter.
 Student--Would you perhaps buy this Greek dictionary?
 Antiquary--I am sorry, but buy only whole libraries.
 Student-Just so. This book is the whole of my library
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

WILL Y. LATHEM HAS MADE GOOD AS A BUSINESS MAN.
 HE WILL MAf&E GOOD AS sHER- IFF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

THE I7TH OF MARCH, MEANS FLAG DAY FOR THE FREE CLINIC OF ST. vINCENT.S HOSPITAL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

HEAR REV. SAM SMALL, BIJOU THEATRE, TO-DAY, 3P. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
THE PLAZA

Although educated seats have ceased to be a novelty to the theatri- cal public. they have not ceased to be interesting and amusing and Cap tain WesIeyss. Seals who are holding the headline position at the Plaza the latter nalR Of the week, stirred up the interest of the audience to a point of boiling enthusiasm with the nature Of their tricks.
 Ruth Curtis is a pretty and hand sonely goWned young comedtenne and she was given a warm reception at all three shows yesterday Her repeffofre includes the latest rag-t1me airs and several character songs
 Perhaps the greatest exhibition of whirlwihd dancing ever offered to 1o- cal audiences, Is being presented by the Two Macks. Both young people are exceptionally talented and their closing dance brings rounds Of hearty applause
 Nash & Alton, two clever and viva cfous singing comedfennes. possess pleasing voices that harmonize de- Hghtfully and their selections have been we'll chosen.
 It was lone long, lingering laugh from the time Faust & Williams made thenr entrance on the stage. The fact that they had very good singing voices was lost zn the screams that the antics of one Of the members pro- voked.
 The photopiay program includes ssBetween Saowers another Key stone: ssThe Hold Urs' The Co1onePs Adopted Daughter and Lawyer Dog and Baby-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Shelton'a Postmastershfp.
New York Wholesale Prices

! z
 Butter Creamery, extras, s1 1-2 Q 32c. drBts, 28 Q 3Ic; dairy, finest, 30 O 31c; good to prime, 26 O geo EgEsNFresh gathered, extras, dozen, 32 O S2 1-2c: extra hrsts, 31 1-2c; firsts, 31c: hennery whites, 31 1-z O sse: brown and mixed, 30 1-z O 32 1-2; duck eggs, wlaftass 40 @ 41c:: others S6 O 40c.
 Apples-spy, Winesap and York Inn perial, bbl s4 O $6; Twenty Ounce, King and Baldwin, $4 O 4.5o: spdtzen- burg, s4 o s6.5og Greening, s4 O s.T5: Ruaset. ss.5o O $A
 Hay and Straw-T1ay, large baIed, ton, timothy, No 1, $2o 50 O $21; No 3 to standard. S15 O $20; light clover, mixed, SIS O $19; other mixed. SIS e SIS. .5o;s No 1 clover, SIT O SIS; rye straw, $15 O $17 Straw oat, $11 c SIP. tSrnaI1 baled hay soc O s1 lower than large. except for No 1 timothy ,
 Potatoes and Vegetables-Potat 1S0 lbs, Sz.50 O s2-75. Onions. white crate. S1.5o O $2.25; yellow or red, 100- lb bag. $s O ss5p. Squash, bbd, $2.2E 70 $s; white. box. $1.50 O s2.50. Tur- nips, rutadbaga. Dbl, 75c O s1.15: white s1 a $1.50
 Poultry Dressed. turkeys. young hens or toms. lb. g 1-2 O 25c; old, g O 23c: broilers, fancy. 22 O 2sc Chick ems. medium. 1s O 20c; broi1ers fancy 25 O BOG: roasters, r O 19c. Capons heavy, M O 3ec; light, H O 23c. Fowls Is a 19c. Ducks and geese, 14 O 16c Squabs, white, dozen, $2.5o O $5.5o dark, $1.75. Gslineas padr. 75c O $L25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
POLPs THEATRE

Just the sort of a bill that pleases Brfdgeporters opened yesterday at the PoH theatre in Main street for the balance of the week and .HThe Big Surprise" act which is occupying the headline position proved a genuine sensation such as has seldom been seen in vaudeville, That the act is ap- propriately named is demonstrated by the series of surprises that come in rapid fire order and the big crowds that attended yesterday were keyed 10 the highest point of interest. Eight clever people appear in the produc- ton which is highly novel in charac- tsr
 An up-to-date comedy play1et s'The Merchant Prince" offered by Harry Holman 6 Cd, is a real gem com, b1nfng rfotous sparkling comedy feat ures with a vein of love making and beauty. The players arc clever and MT Holman has appeared here many times in legitimate hits. and is big favorite. Darne11y booked as The Athletic Gfriss is a charming little ac- tress and exceptionally gifted as : contortionist Her accomplishments include some of the most difficult ever sttempted-
 An act of extreme beauty and merit sa offared hv Bessie LaCount. a come
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
| ATTRACTIONS l 4 HN An
 l 1.-THE. THEATRES l
DINKLES' GIRLS
 SMILE AT PARK
Hastings Show Makes Good Showing in Dancing
 Girls.

Labelled Harry Hastings Big Show" a two-act "brletta, caLfeo ..DinkIe's Daughters exhibited at the Park vesterdav and will continue to pleasesmany patrons during the rest oI Tbe week with a book that is old, Jokes that have been somewhat elao- orated upon since the last appearance here and with Harry Lester Mason Tom Coyne, Billy Meehan, Ohle Ooall' violet Pearl, Mabel Leslie. FTank NaaI- tin and a couple Of uncharted Voaces this company bring some brightness through their efforts to entertalA F.
 Throughout a happy rank or pony choristers smile and prance ano the routine dancing has had excePtIonal supervision by experienced tutoGs- Much that did not have the abandon to secure applause from the unanllls'lea sssl last night was greatly appreciated by the lover of artistic in dancing ana Violet Pearl pre-e euinentlys Ollie ode1. and Billy Meehan deserve commenda- ton for their display The demon strafion of new society dances by the chorus is a happy addition to the old numbers.
 several effective costume and ssu- di0 effects were shown and the cTess- ing of the principals and chorus gen. erally was admirable. Though few new musical numbers were brought to light in tn eEasting's show an tlnan- uounced male trio put ssross several encores. Billy Meehan and Violet Pearl scored in the Goo Goo Girl" and Ol- lie Odden also came forth for app1ause. The comedy was strained
 As a whole the Hastings show will please many and should depart with a rennembrance that their happy faces and efforts with poor book have been appreciated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

dienne and singer of marked ability Her song with Demonstrations or troubles experienced by women in get ting ready for the street as compared to mems is a scream and she won hearty apHlause yesterday. One ol the most interesting 1enaonstratlons e,F ventriloul1fsrn produced in Bridge 1,ort in months is that given by Tilford who is a genius in the yentriloquist art.
 Kenny & Hollis are comedians ana finished performers. They pass out laugh every minute. and the latest ] son.rs and narodies .aThe Engine of Death, the four reel special is one oI the most, remarkable productions yer attempted and is intensely interestins E
 tfroughout as are the other first run
 film features Country store will be
 held tonight with a larger assort-
 ment of gifts than ever
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
THE LYRIC

Today and tomorrow the Lyric will offer two of the most interesting photo dramas presented at that popular play house this season. Marion Leonard. one of the greatest motion picture favorites of the day is appearing in a powerful drama. entitled sTn the Watches of the Fight.ss This motion picture play Is thrilling, gripping, pow erfu1 and has a Tremendous appeal
 and one of the most talented and popular photopIay stars is appearing in the title role of "A Daught Of Pan-'' This production is one of rare beauty and is play Of compelling interest. Other bhotoplayas will be shown in addition to these two features both matinee and evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
RANDOM NOTES

There are men who hesitate to bur automobiles for fear they wfn De un- able to manage them The game men took wives without knowing how e manage them
 Red liquor is the enemy of naall-lnd. and yet we are exhorted to love 0ur enemies But are we told to sWaAoU them2
 woman suffrage has prevailed in Central Africa for i've hundred yeara. and look at the result. The women go naked ,and have to do all the out re4oor work.
 If, as Dr. Wiley claims, woman pre- ceded man in creation. why didn't aha create the ballot and hold on to hf
 This will go down in history as the BeardIess Age. But that doesn't me- cessar1ly mean that it is the Brainiee7 Age.
 iThe stationery used by some neEs- paper offices is the moot attractive product of their output
 women shouldn't be so unreasonabll in their demands Don't they E-e their pictures in the papers and mag azines ten times where the man % onceT
 A young allienist fs una1ring a stany l of his dead fathers brain IF he had | done this while the dead father Wr1 alive, he probably might have made him happier.
 The street comrniss1oner of East st- Louis wants his salary reduced. 1n justice to the taxpayers- A comm sion in lunacy might find a job in that locality.
 Strange, but it is true, neyertheleer lthat the sidewalks in front Of chmche1 are generally the last to be free Of lice. The masses do not seern to cars however. for the wicked sEand On snpery places"
 A le4turer aserts that men will neEer be reformed until women cease ternpt- ing them. The era of reforu1atton1 r.tlA lnever come
 That investigating eommisslon has | finished it's labor and reported t1e condition. Which douDtiess neal1
 that it is a good place--to keep out Of
 A million dollar monument is to he ierected in memory of Andrew IacA11u i at Nashville, Tenn. There are number of people out this way who ldon't know that he is dead optimists say the day is not far distant when the baby win be a fnit Hope the ladies will agree with rae loptdmists.
 Hygienic experts declare that ''V-cr1- en will continue to wear less clothing I each year" Impossible, unles7 they l commence peeIing off their skin and | donate it to scalded or burned people
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
LIVE STOCK MARKET

New York, March 5.-Fadrly Eoo1 ohio steers sold at SS-5O per 100 ln9- bulls at $5.75 Q S7.50; cows at $a.ao r s7 10: extra fat COW at $7.5o- Drease- beef. 12 O 14c flor city dressed native sides.
 n s12.5o per 100 lbs; cuIIs at e 8 s7.5o: barnyard calves at S5-50- City dressed veads, 14 @ 19c; country dressed at 12 O 1e 1-2c.
 Prime lambs sold at $s.35 per 100 lan. clipped prime lambs at s6-SO. D1e@se- mutton at O 12 1-2c dfesssd lar1rr at 12 1-2 O IA 1-2c: hog dressed at l4 O 15 1-2c; country dresed ho-hour- lambs at S5 @ s7 per carcaes-
 Light hogs quotabie at s2-z5 e ~ per 100 lbs; rouEhs at ss @ sS-z5. cour- try dressed hogs. 9 Q 12 1-2c per D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

English and Celtic (including Irish, Scotch, or Welsh) group These lan- guages tEnglish and CeItic) were the mother tongues of PFC, sos persons, or 25 per cent. of the total white popu1a- ton of the state n1znbering l, ,098, ,S97. The German language was the mother tongue of the next largest group. nunlb bering 1,295, or e.3 per cent of the total white population; the Itad- ian group was third numbering 90.-' 523, or 8.2 per cent; the Polish fourth, with 55, ,S46, or per cent; the French nth, numbering 51.192, or AT per cent; the Yiddish and Hebrew sixth, number ing 36, ,860, or 3.4 per cent; and the Swedish seventh, with 36,0o5, or 3.3 per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
PARK THEATRE
Jaznea K. Hackett oorainlx.


 The sAnnot1hcement for next Tues- day night, March 10th, at The Park TheatHes is James K. Hackett who will present the popular stage version Of ssThe Grain of Dusty' the widely read novel byrt11e late David Graham Philips, which has been made into a play. especially for MT. HacketFs use by Louis Evan! Shiprna11. saThe Grain of Dust has proven to be most suc- cessfu1 in MT. Hackett's hands and is now being played in it's third season In MT. Hackett's support this sea- son, are Beatrice BecAley, Rowland Blackstone. Redfield Clarke, Jane Bur by, Albert Hickey. A. B. Clark, Marion Whitney and S. T. Leaning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Foley Cathariic Tablets are entire iy effective, thoroughly cleansing and always pleasant in action. They con tain blue flag, are a remedy for con stipafion and sluggish liver, and tonic to the bowels, which are improv- ed by their use. Try them They do not fail to give relief and satIsfac- ion. HindIe,s Drug Store.Adv,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Litchfield County News.
Win of s. FDickernan.

By the will of Sidney F. Dickernaan of Winsted, who died last Sunday. the BeardsIey Library Association and the Second Congregational Church, which $1, GOO each To his housekeeper. Margaret E. Hayes he bequeathed all of. his household effects and s2,5o0 in money.
 Sustained the will
 The trial Of the appeal of Rev. Bur ton E. Case, Methodist minister of MiddIebury, from the decision of the probate court in sustaining codi- ell to the will of Henry J. Yiets. late of Winsted, was brought te a close Thursday afternoon when the jury re- turned a verdict sustaining the codi- ell and the probate court A short time before Viets died he made will in which. he beaueathed $1,800 to MT. Case. his cousin A few days later, will in which he gave the s1,Soo to Mrs Agnes Schaeffer. his housekeeper and nurse. MT. Case tried to have the probate court set the codfcils aside on the ground that undue influence was
 used sby Mrs Schaefer and H. P. Wetmore.
 l No Money for Sidewalks. 1 A tax of 12 1-2 mills was voted at an adjourned meeting of the town of Plymouth. Monday night, after a. 15- l mill tax had been voted down. An appropriation of $500 for the con struction of sidewalks and crosswalks. l which was necessary before the town
 could secure free delivery of mall. l was also voted down
 Vinegar Cases Dismissed. I At hearing before Judge Hol- l comb Monday afternoon, the eases Of l five Torrington grocers charged with l selling vinegar below standard quail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
KIDNEYS
 CAUSE MUCH MISERY

With pain and misery by day, sleep disturbing bladder weakness at night, tired nervous rundown men and women everywhere are glad to know that Foley Kidney Pills restore health and strength, and the regular action of kidneys and bladder Hindle Drug Sfora -Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
WALSH PICKS 11cGRATR-

Thomas F. McGrath of Waterbury 1,..- Eeon anpotnted office deputy fu- come tax collector. by Internal ktewe- nue Collector James J. Walsh Inc appointment was ratified by the ds rrrtrnent at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

fly. were dismissed. Judge Holcomb said that he could not see where any evidence had been given showing that the vinegar had been aduIterated or that it was unwho1esone or injurious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
MOTHER TONGUES or MAssA-I


 Washington, March 6By far the largest element among the 2,221, ,497 persons of foreign white stock in the state Of Massachusetts in 1910 was the English and Celtic dncluding Irish, Scotch, or WeIsh) group. according to the mother tongue bulletin which has been issued recently by Director Wii- liam J. Harris, of the Bureau of the Census Departn tnaent of Commerce. By mother tongue is meant the native Ian guage, or that spoken before iunaf- grafton, and the report relates both to the f0reign-born whites and to the so-called second generation of foreign stock As thus reported, English Gin cludis1g the Celtic 1anguage1 was the mother tongue of about 37 per cent. of the total white population Of 3.S24, 926; followed by French with g per cent; Italian, 4 per cent; Yiddish and He brew, s3.4 per cent. Herman. $ per cent Polish, 2.6 per cent. and Swed- fsh, 2 per cent. Tn round numbers the total foreign white stock whose mother tongue was English or Celtic Gncluding Irish, Scotch. or Welsh) was 1,241,0Oo- Those whose mother tongue was French numb cred s12,soo; Italian, 1S2.- 800; YFddish and Hebrew 114,2 200: Ger man, 87, 800; Polish. 87 .000; Swedish, | 73, 500. and Portugese, 61.700,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
Litchfield County News.
Tax Of 4 1-2 Mills.

Tax of Ia Mills.
 The annual business meeting Of the Shelton borough freemen voted to ap- prove the estimates made by the board of finance and to lay four and one half mill tax on the grand list Of 1914
 Owl Killed Pigeons
 Mrs Charles Godfrey of Cannon, who raises pigeons, recently found that some animal was biting the heads off some of her choicest birds. The pig cons roasted too high for 9 rat or weasel and the murder was always committed at night One morning re- gently Mrs. Godfrey found four dead pigeons Shortly afterwards she went into the hennery and discovered 8 large oWl fast asleep. MT. Stommeli captured the owl and the pigeons have not been mo1ested.
 She1tOn.a Postmastershfp.
 The long fight over the Shelton post mastership has finally been ended, and 1t has been secured by Daniel J. Tee van. The office pays about s2,4O0 per
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

The street connmiss1oner of Esast st- Louis wants his salary reduced, 1n 5,,atica fo the taxpayers. A commi1- sion in lunacy might find a job in that locality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

A young al1fenist is making stady of his dead fathers brain IF he had done this while the dead father rl8 alive. he probably might have made him happier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

! women shouldn't be so unreasonaDlo in their demands Don't they E-e their pictures in the papers and mag azines ten times where the men Go oncef
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06
THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Tn the city of Boston, with a total white population of 655s696, the Eng fish and Celtic dnclul4ng Irish, Scotch. or Welshl group. numbered ,810, or a42 per cent. Those reporting Yiddish or Hebrew as their mother tongue numbered 57 ,072, or g per cent: while those reporting Italian numbered 50,- .296, or s per cent; the German group numbered 6,566. or 4 per cent; the Slavic and Lettic, 13, 161, or per cent :; the Swedish, 12.067, or 2 per cent, and the French 9,240, or If per cent.
 CONNECTICUT
 The largest element in the state of Connecticut among the 703, 248 persons of foreign white stock in 1910 was the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Strange, but it is true, neyertheIsse that the sidewalks in front of churcne1 are generally the last to be Tree or ice. The masses do not seem to care however. for the wicked stand On shpery places"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

If as Dr. Wiley claims, woman pre- ceded man in creation, why didn't shs create the ballot and hold on to itf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

iThe stationery used by some neEs- paper off1ces is the moot attractive product of their output
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Farmer Want Ads. one Ceny Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

A leeturer aserts that men will neFer be reformed until women cease tempt ing them. The era of refornatton r.iiA never come
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

2 This will go down in history as the BeardIess Age. But that doesn't ne cessar1ly mean that it is the Brainieas Age
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Woman suffrage has prevailed ln Central Africa for five hundred yeara. and look at the result. The women 70 naked ,and have to do all the out ,4oor work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

That investisatfnE eommissIon has finished it's labor and reported tfe federal prison at Atlanta, fin normal Which doubtIees nieeul that it is a, good p1ace--tO keep out of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-06

Red liquor is the enemy of rnaul-inc. and yet we are exhortsd to love our enemies But are we told to sWaEor them2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-21
Brings Together Prominent Hen Who Had
Not Spoken 20 Each Other for Years.
and Together They Consider the Home
Rule Trouble.
SOME HAD NEVER CONSENTED
TO MEET KING or ENGLAND
So Deep Was Public Interest IN Meeting
That Great Crowds Gainered Outside OF
BuckiHuham Palace to watch h0tabIes
Go TO Meeting

London. Eng. July -l For an hour
and half today leaders ~ III parties
III the Irish trouble conferred with the
king at the palace. Some newspapers
consider kiaE GEORGES peace move rev
oIuiionary. Today A. brought together
prominent men who had not spoken to
each other fOr years. Some M them had
never before consented to meet their
king
N iS believed the atmosphere wv the
meeting notwithstanding the kings en-
mites. and those N the men brought W.
gcthcr. will assist materially in bring
ing peace. The king remained with tn
cnnfcrrcS only for brief opening MI
conversation. then Withdrawing leaving
them W talk among Themselves.
80 deep was public interest in the
meeting that great crowds gathered out
side the buckingham palace 70 watr'
the notable~ wv the way t0 the meeting
The conference adjourned. bHt will
meet again tomorrow.