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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
osTEND.

The first siege of Ostend. the beau tifu1 Belgian city which IS again the theatre of war, ended 31Os years ago today, Sept 22, 1904, when the city was surrendered to the Spaniards, who had invested the city for over three years. The honorable ca.pitu lation followed one of the most heroic defenses in the history of warfare. On the death of Charles IT. of Spain the French seized Ostend, but in 1706. af- ter Marlborough defeated the French at Families. it was taken by the al- lies. In 1745 1t was retaken by the French but restored three years later. In 175e the French garrisoned- the town for the Empress Maria Theresa. In 1792 Ostends again fell to the French, who evacuated it in 179S, re- gained it in 1794, and defeated the English there in 179S. The city was under the flag of Netherlands from 1914 to 1830. when Belgium regained it's independence. Modern Ostend is known as La Refine des Plages-the Queen of Beaches-and for many years it has been the greatest seaside playground of Europe, a favorfte re- sort for the people of all nations. It's magnificent hotels are among the fin est in the world, and the abbreviated bathing costumes worn by both sexes are the despair of Puritans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
EVACUATION OF VERA CRUZ HELD
 UP BY PROTESTS

Washington, Sept. 22-vtgorous pro- tests from General Funston against a premature evacuation of Vera Cruz has caused the administration to pause in it's plans, and even after the Cab inet meeting yesterday thesdate for the retirement of the American troops was not fixed.
 In response to an inquiry from Gen. eraI Aguilar, who was appointed Gov ernor of the Vera Cruz district by Carranza. General Funston stated that he cannot give a date for evacua- ton at this time.
 The important question of the cus- toms collected at Vera Cr11z is one of the problems remaining unsettled. General Funston has asked whether the people of Vera Cruz will be re3 assessed the amount of customs duties collected by him, and has also asked whether he shall transfer the funds collected by him directly to the French government, which holds a lien on the Vera Cruz customs. [
 Municipal taxes have been expended by Funston, and a large amount of American money has been used for municipal improvements in Vera Cruz A complete adjustment Of the financial problems puzzling General Funston is expected before the troops move out
 It was announced yesterday that tffe United States will take care of the 300 monks and nuns at Vera Cruz. who are American citizens. They will all be regarded as refugees and this gov ernment will probably agree to care for such of the nuns and monks as are citizens of Spain or other foreign countries
 Paul Fuller. the Presidents enis- sary to Carranza- Is expected here again for a conference with the Presi- dent.
 The British government yesterday formally requested of the British ern- bassy here the text of Sir Lionel Car den's interview in which he denounced the proposed evacuation Of Vera Cruz as burning shame
 It is expected the informal apology already made to the State Department by Ambassador Spring-Rice will be followed by a formal disavowal of the interview by the British government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22

D. ut into operation, before the war.
 Housing Bill No. 2, however, was pro posed and unanimously carried through distinctly as a war relief measure for the employment of the building trades and for the provision of improved dwellings in town and country. It appropriated $20,0oO,0 900 for the build ing of houses and cottages to be let at economic rent in the United King
 lon1s. The bill was announced as more of an investment than a charity and it's operation was restricted to one year. The money will be advanced on loan for such local use.
 The Local Government Board ex- p1ained that it would arrange with public utility societies and local au- tE critics to proceed under the act to provide houses where they were most needed.
 t.le funds provided by the votes Of credit would apply to s'the relief of distress,'' the government informed the House of Commons that it would CO., operate with relief funds and all. oth- CT private voluntary agencies and that 1t would endeavor both to prevent overlapping and to promote co-opera- ton, especially between official and voluntary efforts Most significant was the governments final word: While the Poor Law authorities should deal with present paupers, the relief of distress would as far as pos sib1e be carried out by other bodies The poor law was being kept rather Tn reserve, and all other methods would first be adopted before we fall back on that last line of defense''
 Britain's Greatest Legislature Week
 Thus that first week in August, which threatened Europe with the greatest destruction which has ever overtaken it's civilization, was signal fzed by the most constructive, or re- constructive, legislation ever enacted in any one week throughout the long history of the British Parliament. And it did so in the rush of it's gigantic Defensive and offensive preparations ures are temporary provisions to meet the emergency demanding immediate relief from the present or possible dis asters of war, yet they cannot fail 10 affect profoundly the social legisla.- ticnNand administration which had aI- ready become the permanent policy of the British Empire and of it's country and municipal governments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
BOXING NOTES.

There have been many high class fighters from the far western country among them numerous champions and according to Billy Nolan. the for rner wel1-known manager of Willie Rftchfe and Battling Nelson, there is another lightweight on the coast who promises to develop into the cham pionship class. The boy referred to Is Ralph Grunan. who halls from Port land, Ore, and who is being developed by Harry Foley the late manager of Willie Rttchie. Nolan who stopped off here a few days ago to get a line on the boxing situation las he intends to enter the field again) was going over the list when he happened to mention the name of Grunan eff ever a. boy looked good to me- said Billy. Cit is this young Grunan, whom Harry Foley has taken hold of. He is one of the best looking boys have seen in many a day. He is not only wonderfully clever but he can hit and seems to have a good head You know there are many boxers who are clever but there is g, limit to their ability. This boy can make 133 pounds easily and seems to be at home in the ring under all conditions. Why, only 8, short time ago he was boxing collars In a halter factory but the kid evidently had greater abition and took to the boxing game. He had a. fight with a fellow named Swenson in Portland. just be fore came east, and what he did to that man Swenson was 9 shame. He had been quite a football player in his time and in fact, an alk-round athlete, but luckily for him he he has not talk en to the work that would make him muscle bound, so that he is now in ex- ceIlent shape to follow the boxing game for all 1t is worth. may be nis- taken to the boys staninas but he cer- tain1y has the hitting ability and the c1everness and it will not surprise me in the least to hear of the youngster going after the lightweight champion ship within the next year." No doubt the Portland boy must have exception al ability or he would not get such a send-off from a. veteran like Nolan, for there are few fighters in the country who can size up a fighter quicker or better than the same Billy Nolan. Bill Iy also had a peep at Johnny TiI1man the Minneapolis lightweight, when he fought Leach Cross at Hudson. Wis. recently In the opinion of Nolan. Til- man has a lot to learn about the game yet, although he admitted than John ny did sprain his hand badly in the fourth round and no doubt prevented him from showing at his best! He thinks TfIInan showed along to fast and that he may yet make good among the 1ightweights, but he will have ito start at the bottom and work up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
S179. .232 LEVY FOR
 SUPPORT OF c. N. G.
Tax Commissions Oorb1n Notifies
 seIectnen of Figures.

State Tax Commissioner Corbin has notified the seIectmeh of the towns of the respective amounts assessed for the year of 1914 for the support, maintenance and expense of the Con necticut National Guard The total assessment is $179. .222.70. The list
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
AutoTnobiIa Tdphta

' AuGO1nOD1I0 IngnIS.
 Automobile drivers should light their lamps at 6:1S o'clock to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
DONAHUE CLAIMS
 DAMAGES FOR FALL

William J. Donahue, a steam filter living in Nichols street. has notified the city clerk of his intention to claim damages for Injuries alleged to have been received in a fall over an ob- struction on the sidewalk in Crescent avenue. Donahue received a sprain- ed ankle about 1 2 o'clock on the even ing of September IT. 1914 He also claims to have suffered from shock. Attorney Thomas c. Coughhn repre- sents him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22

City money for the care of infants is about exhausted, according to 8 re port hIed yesterday with the board by sllperintendent of Charities Spencer R. Gordon. It ds expected that the board of apportfonment will be asked to sit specially upon the matter of raising additional funds that the little chil- dren may be cared for in the future When charity cases are examined by x-ray the local board will have to de- fray the expense hereafter, as the state board has repudiated payment flor such bills
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
War Prompts Social Measures English Parliament Deals With the Food Supply, Unemployment
 and the Housing
GRAHAM TAYLOR.

Exclusive Service The Survey Press Bureau)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
Housing in Peace and War.

The most significant and original of all these relief measures are two na- ticna1 housing enterprises. One,s for { 4he building of cottages for rural la
 borerz. had been initiated, but not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22

Don't expect to see much evidence of r1sticity at the county fairs. Un- cIe Reuben has learned that he can sell just as many goods even if he does wear a high collar and a French cuff shirt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22

The amount Of appropriations for the years 1913 and 1914 made by the General Assembly of 1913 for the sup port, maintenance and expense of the Connecticut National Guard is $421,- 724 The part which the towns are to pay, in accordance with Chapter 222 of the Public Acts of 1918, is 85 per cent or $358. .465.4o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

New Haven Sept. 22-Fore- cast: Fair tonight; Wednesday increasing cIoudiness probably followed by showers and cooler.
 ConnecttcIt: Fair tonight; not quite so warm on the coast; We'd nesday unsettled and cooler; mod crate to fresh soEsth to southwest winds.
 The western disturbance now forms a we'll defined area of low barometric pressnre over lake Su- perior. It is causing unsettled showery weather in the upper Mississippi valley and northern portion of the lake region. Show CTS have occurred nOrtheastWard to upper Michigan. Pleasant weather continues along the At 1antdc coast. The temperature is unusually high for the season of the year in the eastern districts. There has been a decided fall in temperature west of the NTissis- sippi river. Some of the north western states reported light frost this morning.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-03
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
is GOING TO LEARN sTENoGRAPHY- 1917

1uIS uIOILluS before LICK went
away Mollie came over and said she
was going to stay all day with me.
Dick left with happy smile for he
had been worrying about leaving me
alone.
you just leave Margie with me,
brother, I'll see that she gets every
thing She needs. Beside have a lot
of things in which know she will be
interested to talk to her about.
I'm intensely interested in them,
Also" Mollie continued, for they are
mostly about myself and my affairs"
You're all right, SIS" said Dick
as l held out my hands to MoIlie who
kissed me hastily and began immedi-
ately to make me comfortable by
bringing me wet towel to wash my
face and hands and proceeding to
comb my braids of hair.
I'll have her all fixed up for break
fast in no time, Dick, so you run along
and fly your business kite to the best
of your ability"
know l looked my pleasure in hav-
ing Mollie with me for have always
loved her. She has seemed nearer to
me than anyone except Dick that l
have ever known since my dear moth
er died.
AS soon as Dick had gone Mollie
rang for my breakfast and in little
while she had it spread before my bed
on the invalid table.
1t is almost impossible for me to
move and grow very tired lying here
on my back, although do not suffer
much pain now.
I'm going to eat my breakfast
with you, DEAR" announced Mollie. 81
got up before mother this morning
and came downtown with father, and
so I'm fearfully hungry"
1t was good to see the way in which
she ate and l ate more than l had
done since the accident because she
IL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-03

1udL is WHAT am gong 10 40.
got Dads consent to it this morning.
l know mother will cut up rough
but she will have to consent. Margie,
Dad is not going to live very long
can see that he fails every day and
the more see of Jack the less l think
of him. He has hurt father more than
helped him since he came home.
81 am sure that if anything should
happen to Dad would have to go to
work so why not prepare for it now?"
wouldn't you rather do something
else than work in an Office, dear"
asked; someway hated to have Mol
lie go through all the temptations
and annOyances that come to girls Il
Offices.
Mollie understood what l meant in
an instant: "Oh, think can take
care of myself, Margie, have had
some experience in that line already.
believe would make good stenog-
rapher. l can spell and punctuate;
can keep a secret if necessary and
am rather orderly and quick to
learn"
you can do all that, Mollie, dear"
l assented warmly; land l think ev-
cry girl should know how to work at
something which will give her good
living just the same as boy. When
are you going to begin?"
Tomorrow" said Mollie promptly.
'T'n spring it on mother tonight and
get away to the business school to-
morrow before she has much time
to worry me about it.
Now you read your letters, dear,
while l fix up Dicks bureau drawers
and get his clothes out to mend"
Eyes, do, Mollie, and think l can
mend his clothes you bring my sew
ing basket to the bed. Isn't it a good
thing it was my legs and not my arms
that were hurt?"
ME I I'VE AAn ME NAE
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
TRYING TO LOCATE GRAVES
OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS
Little Rock Chapter of Daughters of
American Revolution Endeavor-
ing to Find Graves in Pulas-
XII County.

Little Rock, April 15.-The Little
Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution have undertak-
en- to locate and mark the graves of
Revolutionary soldiers who are bur-
led in Pulaski county. The Chapter
is in possession of the following list
and is endeavoring to locate their
graves.
William Black and John Carothers
of the North Carolina Militia.
Lawrence Angel, of the North Caro-
lima Continental Line.
David Vance, of the Virginia Con-
tinental Line.
William Conway, of the South Car
olina Militia.
Morgan Cryer, John Weldon, and
Jacob Gray of the South Carolina Mi
litia.
Shared Gray North, South Carolina
Militia.
Asher Bagley, Benjamin Bagley
Pulaski County.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
CONTINENTAL
CONGRESS AT WASHINGTON

Little Rock, April ia delega-
tion of Little Rock members of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion. headed by their State Regent,
Mrs. S. :. Wassell, left here Tuesday
night for st. Louis. In that city they
will join the Missouri delegation go
ing to the Continental Congress in
Washington, d. c. There Mrs. Was
sell will assume the management of
the campaign for the election of Mrs
Helen NJ. Morton of Little Rock as
one of the ten vice-presidents general
of the National organization. The
nomination will be made April %, and
the Little Rock delegates, who have
secured pledges of support from sew
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
nfMAND FULL INVES-
1IGATION OF POlN.
SETT co. RETURNS

c,ocial to the News;
'pt little Rock, April l5.-(2;oo p m.
Tho r whole forenoon was devoted by
4. State Central Committee IN ses'
u'' hsre to considering the resolu.
s'n ,'sn offered by Senator Clarke's sup
.'a .s,,srs. limiting the contest to the
is.ssstipation ~, of the alleged change In
-. ~ poinsett county returns. Messrs
T,ov IT, and Frank Pace, attorneys for
Indre G Kirby. demanded fullest inves'
.;s.,;on of all alleged frauds in Pom
:" 10, county and W. M. Lewis for
Senator Clarke supported the resolu'
tion.
Senator Clyde Going answered the
.,,,res and stated that the returns
..re mot padded or changed in any
u.ruer and that the ballots and pol
h0oks would delivered when the com
mittee asked for them.
Senator Clarke and Judge Kirby
will speak this afternoon.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
not SPRINGS TO HAVE
ANOTHER BIG EXHIBIT

Little Rock, April l5.-Citizens of
Hot Springs attending the meeting of
he Democratic State Central Com
nttee report that the business men
Of that city are arranging TO finance
another Arkansas State Fair. An
other effort Will he made in the Leg
stature of 1915 to secure an appro-
priation for the benefit of the fair, but
in the meantime the public spirited
citizens propose to carry the burden
themselves. The dates have been set
for Nov Ola. A fund of $1,000 has
already been provided to send the
best of the exhibits to the Panama
3xnOsition in san Francisco.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
ARRANGING TO ENTERTAIN
ONE THOUSAND VISITORS
Churches of Little Rock Expect Large
Attendance at 26th Annual Con-
vention Sunday School AS
sOciation $3.50.

Little Rock, April 15.-Arrange-
ments are being made by the churches
of the city for the entertainment of
one thousand delegates to the Goth.
annual convention of the Arkansas
Sunday School Association. IL will
be held at the First Christian Church
April $3.50.
The following specialists will be
present Mrs II W. Deitz. children's >
specialist; Mrs NJ. S. Lamoreaux,
Teen age Specialist; Mrs. W. c.
Pearce, Adult Specialist; Alfred d.
Mason, Superintendent problems;
Dr. w F. Crafts, Temperance and
Purity; Alvin W. Roper, Pianist and
accompanies; f. o. Excel, Solst and
leader; Harry R. McKeen, Rural
Church Problems.
There will be business mems ban
ouet at the Marion Hotel the second
1ay Of the convention, {. c. kirpat-
rick, secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce being the chairman in
charge.
One of the features of the conven-
tion will be mems parade on April
%, in which it is expected that two
thousand men will participate.
YOUR LIVER LACKS GRIGSBf'S
LIV-VER-LAX. Try bottle to-day.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Ask at Hes
terly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

GRIGSBY'S LIN-NER-LAN. That
delicious liver syrup has displaced cal
omel in nearly every home. Good for
Eown-ups and children alike. Ask
Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
INDICTED BY THE FED
ERAL GRAND JURY

Little Rock, April 15.-Ed. Speer,
of Hot Springs. was indicted last Sat
urday by the Federal Grand Jury on
charge of using the mails to defraud
in conspiracy with others. in connec-
tion with transactions in Hot Springs
last year. He was brouhgt to Little
Rock Tuesday, and released ON $4,000
bond pending trial.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

eral states, are hopeful of being able
to secure the election of Mrs. Norton.
She has been unanimously endorsed
by Little Rock Chapter and the An
nua State Conference.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15
GOVERNOR ISSUES REQUISITION

Gov. Hays has issued his requisi-
tion upon the governor of Missouri for
the return of Thee Hall, who is want
ed in Clay county, on a charge of
gaming. Oscar Parrish is named as
agent.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

HABITUAL CONSTIPATION and
all liver troubles can be cured by using
GRIGSBY'S LIY-VER-LAX. Ask
Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

For Sale-Indian Runner, white and
fawn, duck and White Orphington
eggs.-J. u. Brown, route 5, Prescott,
Ark. Phone S12-C. Adyt.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

Your Money should not be idle. If your savings
not earning something, see us
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1914-04-15

Our Insurance Department will that you
properly protected from loss by fire. This is important
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-23

Bixschoolc IS reported IN TIC os5ic:,.l
ccZniuurique today.
The statement announced gains along
he Belgian coast between the sea and
he road between Nicu0oTt and West
eade. Advances Were made il tie &c
Sion Of StecnstTayge and near Biz
4choote- French and British troops To-
sether captured a stretch Of woods held
by the Germans.
4 fog interfered with operations in
he region Of AIras YESTERDAY. the
statement asserts. East of AfnIens. IN
The Aisne and Champagne regions,
here vas heavy caunOnadin2. Lively
combats are reported IN the region o.
PerJhes, Beausejour and La GrUrle
woods and the Argunne.
The statement declares:
We E.ade slight progress in Belgium
between the Scs ana the -oda. from
Newport 10 Wcstonde. IL the region OF
sSteenstrawe and Bixscnoote we pro-
crossed, capturing 4 WOOD ncar Blk
schoote.
British troops recaptured the village of
Givencl1y.
"A fog interfered with operations Il
the region of Arras, east OF -AmieHS. IN
The Aisne and Champagn regions there
UaS cannonadirg.
we captured The last line Il
trenches. part OF Which were previous
T. taken, IN the region OF Pertnes-I.eS-
EurlCs, gaining 500 yards. Guns and
prisoners were captured.
Progress was also made IN the re-
SION OF BcauSeiouT.
I'm La Grurie forest rscap.ured 400
Yards OF trenches.
about BouTiclics &c we're unable 70
maintain great 2CTantage gained yes
yerdsy."
The statement also outlines the sit
uatiC1 on the eastern front, conTminE
the repulse Of the Germans along TIE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. line and stat
iuE that the Germans have reached the
Bzurs and 2awl1a rivers IL their ad-
vzrce On Warsaw. The operations IN
southern Poland and GaIicia are also
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