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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
ODD SEA OF WHITE SAND

OOD oEh VT WITH Z OHNb
In the midst Of the Southwestern
desert, near Alamogordo, N M, there
Is shining sea of white sand that
has proved puzzle to many noted sci.
entists who have visited 1t.
The country in which the sands are
located is known as the Tularosa des-
ert. AS the traveller approaches the
desert he gets no preliminary hints as
to the character of the country he is
entering upon. Suddenly one comes
upon distinctly marked bed of white
sand, glittering and sparkling in the
sun like nothing so much as granula-
ted sugar. The pure whiteness of the
sand is astounding. AS far as the eye
can reach, there is glare of white,
relieved only by the creme of the yucca
plants on some Of the dunes.
These dunes are composed of irreg-
ular heaps and ridges of gypsum.
Some of the dunes rise to height OF
go feet, but most of them stretch away
In regular billows Of Is or 20 feet in
height. The effect of water is height
ened by the ripples which are carved
on the surface of the sand by the
winds. These ripples look like wave
lets carved on marble representa-
ton of the ocean, when viewed from
a distance.
The white sands are in an irregular
body, 10 by 80 miles in extent. They
are composed of gypsum, and are in
perfect granules. When moist the
sands are yellowish, but when dry are
pure white. They are firm and unyield-
ing, like wet beach on the seashore,
and one can walk across them almost
without leaving footprints. Taken in
the hand, the grains of sand are dull,
but when viewed from distance they
sparkle with an uncanny brightness.
Ii one walks little way across the
white sands, in the middle of one Of
the hot, sunshiny days common in
New Mexico, the glare proves almost
binding, while the heat radiated from,
this sea of sand is terrific. A peculi-
arity about the sand is it's perfect SOL
utility. Taken in the hands. grains
of the white sand can be rubbed into
powder with little effort.
Oldtimers in New Mexico, who have,
known of the white sands for many
years, assert that the white sands are
constantly moving. The Indians tell,
all kinds of uncanny stories concern
Ing the white sands, which are sup
posed to be bad medicine" and the
red men are careful to keep away from
the place. 1t is estimated by careful
observers that in about twenty years
the white sands have advanced east
ward one-half mile, and that steady
movement in that direction is going
on. In fact, wagon road leading
around the edge of the sands has been
changed several times, because the
shifting sea of sand has obliterated
parts Of it.
Nobody has ever made the trip
across the white sands, to the knowl-
edge OF white men in the southwest
1t would be easy for "tenderfoot" to
become lost in the sand dunes half a
mile from the edge of the Tularosa
desert proper The dunes look much
alike, and, unless one had a compass
he might wander for days in the maze
Of glaring white sand hills and never
find his way out. 1t would require but
a few hours in such a blaze of heat,
however, for man to succumb, un-
less he had taken the precaution to
provide himself with an ample supply
Of water.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02

Miss Millie M. Mariner of New
Brighton is the only woman marine
diver in the world. Although Miss
Mariner is fully qualified diver she
has not yet taken her art beyond the
exhibition stage, and that she does In
the cause Of charity, at aquatic galas
and elsewhere. The accompanying
Illustration shows Miss Mariner rigged
out in her diving dress.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02

During the revolution colonial SYM
pathizers knocked from its pedestal
in Bowling Green, New York, leaden
statue of King George of England
and it was secretly carted to Litch-
field, Conn. and there melted in conti-
mental bullets by loyal women of the
town in the orchard back of the
Phelps home. Recently the old house
was taken over by the village improve
ment society for preservation as the
finest example of colonial architecture
now standing and the old copper ladle
used by the women was found with
lead still sticking to it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
Mint GROWING in the West.

If a farmer has good land suitable
for peppermint he will probably, with
reduced forces, continue the cultiva-
tion. On the other hand those who
rent land and give a share of the
crop for rent and those who are en-.
gagged in other matters, such as CAPT.
taiists In town hiring all the work
done. will drop out of the crop for the
present.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
Most Profitable Feed.

With hogs especially the feeding
that produces steady, speedy growth,
is the most profitable. A pig that Ia
stunted in the early days of its life
should never have place in the
breeding herd.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
Suggestions for Handling Horse.

While crushed corn and cob meal is
an excellent ration for horses 1t is apt
to produce gastric collie unless some
thing else is fed along with 1t, such as
oats, bran or oil meal. to act as lax
ative for the cob fiber, which is tri-
fie difficult to digest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
STRANGE WEDDING COSTUMES

When it comes to originality in the
matter of wedding clothes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold H. Deeming of New York
have everybody beaten. The couple
were married in the studio of the
brides parents and the keynote of the
ceremony was unconventionality. The
bridegroom wore a smoking Jacket of
white vicuna, finished with white satin,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02
POULTRY HOUSE PLANS
Structure Intended for General
Purposes on Farm.
Suitable Place Provided for Incubators
Free From Any Disturbances
Space Is Also Reserved for
Sprouting Oats.

The plans given below show a
house that is intended for general
purposes on the farm where a large
quantity Of poultry is marketed each
year. This house is also convenient
from the fact that it provides place
for the incubators, where they will be
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02

shown included in this building, as 1t
would be inconvenient to carry feed
from the barn or other places where
feed is generally kept. In this store
room could also be kept shipping
crates and packing poxes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-01-02

One Of the remarkable features chmboao
ANDES Ecuador
the Snow enientes which accumulate the
combined melting
one OF the greatest obstacles to the
higher
m ther rascent mpos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
REV. DIR. MOORE ON
 'iMODERN HER0DS"
Rector of Church of Sacred Heart Heard at All
 Masses Yesterday

Speaking at all of the masses at the church of the Sacred Heart yes terday the rector, Rev. pr. Moore, took for his subject the gospel of the day that had to do with the slaughter ing of the Innocents by Herod. AL though Herod is dead many centuries, the speaker said that his spirit still lived and many modern Herods were Strengthening the hearts of the young and innocent. He dwe1t forcibly and eIoQuently upon the dangers which be- Set the young men and wa3men af tar day. Low theatrical performances and their attendant dangers were re- ferred to. In vigorous language he coqdemned that type of saloons which have been practically converted into gambling dens and where young men are encouraged to congregate and spend their earnings which should go to the home and family. He thanked the Elizabeth Seton Guild for having excluded the so-ealled modern dances at their recent entertainment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
raiinmen Blame Sewer Outlet For
 Death Of Men
Petition Long In Mayors s Custody to Appear
 Tonight

Under date of Sept. 4, 1913. 112 members of H. A. Bishop lodge, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen petitioned Mayor Clifford B. Wilson for the abatement of. the nuisance caused by the trunk sewer which empties into the harbor at the South End freight yards near Atlantic St. The members of the brotherhood claim that the ,odors from the sewer have been so bad that two mem bers have sickened and died because of inhaling them. After four months the mayor is sending it to the com mon council for action tonight.
 The trainmen first sent petition to Lou P. Bristol, yard master of the road about July 16, 1913. MT. Bris- to1 informed the men that this was a matter to be taken up with the city. So the trainmen got up their petition and sent it to the mayor in September.
 Two of our members went into de- cline and died afterward from sick ness caused by inhaling the odors from this sewer,'' the letter says.
 Mayor Wilson said today that the reason he had not sent the letter to the Common Council sooner was be- cause there was no money available for sewer work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
Coroner Investigates Death of Driver for
 Brewery Company
Several Other Inquiries Now Under Way Keep Energetic official
 On the Move

A continued hearing into the death of James H. Burhance. a driver in the employ of the Fiegenspann Brew cry Co.,, who was killed on Friday last when 8 trolley car struck his wagon at the corner of Union and Stratford avenues was held before Coroner ohm J! Phelan this morning. Testimony was taken from William Tait1ow, 573 Howard avenue who was sitting be- side the river at the time of the accident; Norman Weikel, 2S0 Strat- ford avenue, motorman of the trolley, Charles Graham, 26o Beards1ey St., conductor, and Adam Roede1, 319 Carroll avenue, who was upon the rear of the car.
 There was a difference of opinion as to whether the car struck the rear of the wagon or whether it struck the forward wheels. This matter is to be closely investigated by the cor oner tomorrow.
 Investigation will also likely occur in the Rose Fierabend death tomor- row afternoon. Findings in the death of Elsie Bach killed by an automobile at Fairfield avenue and Broad street Christmas Eve and the killing of John Carrieri. at Wilton, are expected to be filed tomorrow or the following day. Coroner Phe1an was called to Dan bury this afternoon to investigate el matter upon which he refused to talk at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
6By Our Staff Correspondent,)

(By Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Shelton, Jan 5-The striking mill workers learned with pleasure, this morning, during the progress of their meeting in Sokol Hall, that Sidney B1umentnal 6 Go. are not receiving the assistance of the NaJ6ional As sociation of Manufacturers, in fighting the strike. but are dependent entirely upon their own resources. This an nouncenent was made in the speech by Miss Matilda. Robinowitz, who has been informed, she said, that a dis agreement between the national aS- sociation and Blumentha1 Brothers, over a strike assessment, had resulted in a. withdrawal of support
 The great things that were sched- uled to happen this morning, when the mills resumed, following the holi- day season, did not appear. On the contrary, a mere handful of men en- tered the factory in the morning. eS- corted by guards, or using the single ploys for transp orting it's strike break CTS. Only a. few left the mill. But during the morning a wagon load of provisions hauled up at the mill doors, a. a big lot of provisions for those in side, was unloaded.
 Tn connection with this incident it was said that several marketmen, who are Supply1ng the Inill WiIn sp1oVISioLS' are donating to the strikers all profits on the goods supplied
 An unusual feature of this strike is the manner in which relief is given. The mill hands, many of them, have lived for years in Shelton. They are strangers neither to the people nor to the merchants. Many of them have credit accounts with grocery1nen and butchers. Those whose resources are falling receive an order from the re- lief committee of the I. w. w. which is honord Sby- a number of the local stores. indfatzfig strongly the EyTyEz pat1ly Of the merchant class for the workers.
 A 1.1nnor spread over Shelton. this morning. that more strike breakers were to be brought in. The leaders in charge of the strike, immediately caused cards to be printed, reading,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
HIBERNIANS TO OWN THEIR OWN BUILDING
will Soon Begin Active Preparations Towards Se
 curing Suitable Site

'
 Bridgeport men4bprs 10 the Ancient Order of Hfbernfans are pla1ning ro have building of their own. The propositiQn for a building fund fs be- ing worked out by Division No. I of the order in Bridgeport, ana fnls mat ter will be taken up by the newly fn- stalled officers during their terms, The officers of the division were installed yesterday at a meermg of the dfVis- ion held in HIbernian hall in the Franklin building. The new Oficers are: President, James Small vica- president, Daniel J. O-Connors record ing secretary, J. J. Mccarthy; ffnan- ciaI secretary, Thomas J. Coleman treasurer, M. Lyman; chairman stand ing committee, Patrick Cuddy: senft- nel, Patrick Sullivan.
 These officers will make plans for the building fund and select a site for the building. County President An drew Connin of Danoury was the in- stalling officer. A nunber Of state and national officers were guests of the division and witnessed the install lation John Martin sang a. number of selections accompanied by Hubert DonneI1y After the installation the following were heard in remarks D. P. Reilly, A. W. Connifr, Patrick Cud- dy. James Small, W. B. Prendergascs Col. J. H. McAdurray5 Col T. D. Mur- phy, D. J. OsConnor, F. C. Mullin1s M. Lyman, John T. King, Thomas A- Cullinan, John Martin, John D. O'NeiIA James WhaIey, James P. McLau8h- lin Michael E Grfh1n, William " Ma4ler and Thomas Bugg1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
Revenue Cutter Graft
 Busy Aiding Wrecks

Washington, Janl 5.-Wireless re- ports from points between Cape Hat teras and Baltimore received at rev enue cutter headquarters roday tell Of vessels in distress and of fights in stormy seas to save them and their crews. The cutter Seminole found the schooner Thomas Winsmore in dis tress near Lookout Light, below Cape Hatteras, and is standing by. An at tempt is being made to reach the cut ter Onondaga by wireless, instructing her to pick up the barge John B. Sage, reported a6rift near Cape Charles The crew of the Sage have been saved.
 The revenue cutter Androscoggin went aground off Cove Point, in the Chesapeake Bay about 75 miles from Baltimore, early today. The cutter Apache has gone to the Androscog- gins assistance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
WALL STREET MARKET DEVELOPS STRONG
 TONE THROUGH OIL

New York. Jan. 5-Opening-No very definite trend was perceptible in the early stages of today's stock market the chief characteristic of which was du1lness. Leading issues were with out marked change, but some of the specia1ties manifested isolated strength. Trading was of the usual professional character and that ele- ment seemed inclined to proceed cau- tiously in view of the uncertainties now hanging over the general situa- tion.
 The possibility of some important decisions being handed down by the United States supreme court at today S session also were taken into account
 Noon-Opening with some irregular ity today, the stock market soon de- veIoped a stronger undertone under the lead of the oil shares. California Petroleum Common and Pfd rose and g points. Such specia1ties as Peoples Gas and Western Union show ed gains of 2 to 4 points, while the market leaders recorded substantial fractional gains over the preceding weeks close.
 Operations were on light scale, however, without an indication of more than nominal public interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
CAREER OF JAMES H. kERSHAW CLOSED
 BY SUDDEN DEATH
Served Notably As Police Commissioner During
 Terms of Two Mayors

James H. Kershaw, one of Bridge ports foremost citizens, ever progress i've, filled with civic pride, and active in any pursuit in which he was en- gagged, has passed from our midst. His demise occasions general grief which few inspire.
 James Kershaw was ever open, frank and impartial in his dealings with fe11ow-men, and his memory is bound to be revered with that sincerity which is of a lasting duration, though the object that inspired it be absent
 Born in Pascoag, l.. l., over 59 years ago, of humble parents, at an early age MT. KerShaw went to work in the mills. His willingness and aptitude soon set him apart and he was elevat- ed to more dignified positions.
 He came to this city over 36 years ago, and ideptified himself with the Read Carpet Co.,, where he remained as one Of the supervising forenen, sun- til the date of his death He was a trusted member of the ReaE cpmpany's force.
 Always active in social, religious and fraternal work, he was a member of First Methodist church and held a place upon the official board, which he had filled for 1nany years. He was a, member of Arcanum lodge, I. O. O.. F., and had been honored many times with high office in that order. He was also treasurer of the local Order of Moose.
 As a political figure he took a prom inents place during several adm inis- ltrations. Appointed police comnnis- sioner under Mayor Marcus L. Rey- holds. he was reappointed for a sec ond term under Mayor Henry Lee and served on the police board with dis tincttCn.
 R9 is survived by a widow, Mary LTSss Pattison, whom he married in Ithe town of his birth, 34 years ago. AL so left to mourn his loss is one so |, William H., a. we'll known civil en- gfneer of New York city, a brother, Charles of Rascoag, l.. l., and sister, Mrs. George Pierce of Fitchburg, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
JERSEY COAST DASHED BY WAVES; TOTAL OF
 DAMAGE IS LARGE

New York, Jan. 5-Whi1e the great est damage by the storm of the last two days was done at Seabrfght, the New Jersey coast from Sandy Hook to Long Branch was lashed by waves and the bulkheads which for 30 years had protected the low beaches were ripped to pieces and tossed aside. Heavy losses are reported from At lantic City, where wires are down and part of the city in darkness last night, Longp ort, ,Edgewater. Cape May, Vent nor City and Margate City.
 The south shore of Long Island from Montauk Point to New York was washed by high waves all days yester- day. Heavy damage is reported from Seeaate. sashioreble ce7lege colony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
ssMother'' Jones Ready
 To Re enter State, Despite Militia

Denver. Jans 5.-Preparations were begun today by union officials for the return of Mother Jones' to Trinidad, frozn which point she was deported by state troops yesterday. Adjutant General Chase, according to reports to Governor Am1mos, have given or ders in Trinidad and Walsenburg, that her appearance anywhere in the strike region would result in imprisonme ent for her. Deportation, said General Chase, would not be attempted again
 At union headquarters there was in dignatdon on the part of the labor leaders, who said it was an insult to weman that s-ATother'' Jones should have been handled by troops.
 Mother Jones herself went to a, hotel immediately reaching Denver and there told her experience with the soldiers She was insistent that she would return to the prescribed re- zion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
TWELVE FAMILIES FLEE BLAZING
 ANSONIA HOMES
Bride-to-be Loses Her We'd ding Gifts When Dwell
 ing Is Burned
HER BRIDESMAID IS
 MINUS HER GOWN
Ten Thousand Dollars Dam age Is Done to Building at,
 Main and Colburn Sts.

Ansonia- Jan 5-Ffre which started In the plumbing establishment or M- Meizer in the building at the corner Of Main and Colburn streets, shortly after $ o'clock this morning. causeu damage estimated at $1O.o00-
 The plumbing establishment was zzrtted. while the drygoods store or M- giIverstefr. the barbershop of Louis Brusixin and the meat market of John Oueouski, in the same building, were damaged by smoke apd water
 A dozen families on the upper floors of the three story brick structure were forced to abandon their belongings Among them was Miss Annie Aaronss who lost many wedding presents.
 The marriage of Miss Aarons to Ph1l- Ifp Lire, of Brooklyn, was planned for tomorrow evening and the bride-elect lost all her fnery besides wedding gifts. Miss Esther Cohen, of Wor- cester. Mass, who had been selected bv Miss Aarons as her bridesmaid, al so lost her gowns The wedding will take. place as scheduled.
 The original of the fire, is mystery No one was in the plumbing shop at the time, the proprietor having gone out on a job.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
STAGE HANDS ARE
 WORRIED AT LOSS OF
 WALTER M'CAULEY

Members of the local branch of the International Association of Theatrical what has become of Walter McCauley,= stage carpenter of the Gay New York CTS which played at the Park theater last week. McCauley, who was i'll and delrious,, was sent away from Bridgeport to his home in Holyolke. Up to last night he had not reached home and his relatives as well as members of the union are worried about him.
 Relatives of McCauley were endeav- oring to locate him today. It is thought that he was so i'll he was obliged to stop and go to a hospital at some city on the route.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
sEABRIGHT. N. J.. TORN
 BY HEAVY STORM

Seabright, N. J., Jan. 5-A1though SeabTdght is torn and desolate from the effects of the disastrous storm which ragged from Friday night until last night, relief came today with a shift in the wind and the sea began to moderate. The stiff northeast wind which prevailed for days drove the Atlantic far inland but an off shore wind set in this morning with snow.
 Every ab1e-bodied man in town was busy today setting thingsin order Mass meetings are to be held looking to an appeal for funds both from the state and national governrn ents. Dam age along the coast is difficult to esu- mate but it will exceed a million and a half dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-05
Learn Blumentllal Co. Fights Without Support
 Of National Manufactures
Expected Additional Strikebreakers Do Not Arrive--Tie Up Of Shelton Factory Appears To Be Complete
 =-I. W. w. Has Novel Method
 Of Furnishing Strike Relief

Strike on in Shelton, Conn. Don't be a seab.'' These cards, 1egible at a considerable distance, were worm in their hat bands by the strikers on picket duty. for the information of any workers who might come into town, not knowing of the strike. The expected strike breakers did not ar- rive.
 The strikers say they are better treated by the authorities of Derby, which lies just across the river, than by the Shelton authorities. They are permitted to assemble before their meeting places in Derby, but are promptly compelled to move on, whelS ever the Shelton officials find them together.
 Several new deputies arrived this morning, taking the places of others who have proved persona no grata to Shelton citizens. The New Haven su- pernumerary police are still on duty.
 Miss Rabinowitz went to Griffin Hospital. this morning, to arrange for the removal of Mrs. Mary Smarsh, who was shot dn the right side, Tues day, during the trouble at the Cement house. Mrs. Smarsh's oldest son, would have-attended to this duty, but was too ill.
 The strikers are in a. hopeful frame of mind, and believe that victory must ultimately come to them.
 Three of the uniformed supernum- erary policemen of the New Haven police department, according to re- port here today, were ready to quit their jobs as special deputy sheriffs about the streets and in the vicinity of the plant
 One member of the squad sent up here last week was so lonely for his home folks that he tanked up heav- fly. Chief Robbins advised him to get home while he could. When he got as far as Derby hew as in bad shape sand it gas with difficulty that he got back to New Haven. @ Among the recruits to the ranks of the special constabu1ary maintain ed by the borough, today. is Frank Lo- perci, special policeman of Bridge port He came at the instance of the sheriff's office. not through the Bridgeport police department