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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
STEERAGE TRAFFIC WAR ON BY TRANS
 ATLANTIC LINES

New York. Feb 2.-AIl efforts for the renewal of certain clauses in agreements. which expired Jam 21. be- tween the North German Lloyd and the Hamburg American lines having failed the rate war for the steerage traffic on the trans- At1zntic lines may be said to be on. The first move in the war, effective today, is the reduc- tion of steerage rates by the Ham burg American line to $25 flat for all classes of vessels, a reduction of more than $4 a ticket This cut will prob ably be promptly met by the other lines.
 The trouble had its origin in the de- mand of the Hamburg american for a larger x percentage of Che German steeraRe traffic. This sess ref slSsed tEle rJoft German Lloyd a1zsfl1E f<s s claim for retaining it's present percentage on it's horsepower as against the eIaim of the Hamburg merican becaase of greater tonnage.
 The North German Lloyd line has the backing of the North Atlantic conference which includes the Inter national Marine, the Cunard, French and Italian lines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
ERUPTION ON EAR
 RED AND SWOLLEN
Watery Discharge for Days at a
 Time. At Night Hair a Solid
 Mat. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Cure Complete.

R. F. D. No. 2, Mapleton. Me- When my little girl was one year and nine months old her ear commenced being sore around the edge. It broke out with an eruption and was red and swollen and had watery discharge for days at a time Then it would get better for few days. At night it would run 90 her hair would be solid mat that side of her head
 '' treated her with every kind of salve and ointment could get. cold cream and -, and made different kinds from herbs SnaE would be recommended by friends but nothing did any good for more than few days. After two years sent for sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In 8 week her ear was healed so bought more and continued to use them about six weeks until all redness had disappeared and the cure was complete (Signed) Mrs. J. F. Kicker Mar. 25 I913
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor of the Farmer. Sir:
 At the meeting of the common coun- cu on Monday night, there will be a hearing on grading streets way up above St yincent,s hospital which I think will pass in the meeting of the council, because there is a lot of rich people living up there, and suppose they need the attention on the streets they are living on. have lived four blocks from North avenue, on Federal street, for the last g years, and I think that the city has not spent $100 for repairs on this street in all that tirne, and must say Federal street looks like nothing but mud in winter and dust in summer. We have been paying second district taxes for over 15 years and what do we get for it Not even a cleaning up in summer tinei
 About four years ago, we were or dered to lay curb. gutter and side walks on Federal street, beginning on. the west side of Main and Federal streets, to Madison avenue and from Madison avenue on the north side to Main street. We had to- lay our. walks about 300 feet and the rest Of the property holders on the street did not have to lay it. not even up to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Nearly Half Chieago's
 Population At Church

Chicago Feb. 2.-onHy s1O0 was ex- pended in the six weeks Go to church Sunday campaign which reached a climax yesterday when ap- proximately- 1,ooo.000 persons. nearly haif the population ot Chicago, went to church.
 seen in Chicago said a statement is- sued today by the cannpaign co1nnit- tee. ssGfIkmen, delivery wagon driv- CTS. the newspapers, churchgoers and men and women Of practically every walk of life joined in the movement
 ssWhen one realizes that practically every man, woman and child in the city was reached at an actual cash outlay of only $1OO. he understands the amount Of individual work that was necessary to accomplish these re- suits"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
Heavy. Loss By MOors
 2 Is1 Hard Fight

Tstuan, Morocco. Feb 2.--The Moor lsh fr1besmen sustained very heavy losses in a stubborn1y contested bat lie v7thS a column of Spanish troops on Friday at Beni-Sa1eu, south of this town. The Spanish forces lost fsIir 0f11cers and g men killed and four 4ofdcers and 116 men wounded. Scouts Brought in the Information to heAduuaFters here on Thursday that some thousands of MUorish tIfbesmen had taken up strong positions in the rocky fastnesses and ravines at Beni- Salem. The Spanish commander-in- chief Immediately ordered out a col urnn composed of cavalry, artillery and infantry to attack them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
REv.. Q. R- BRowN p1Es.

N6Hton, Mass, Feb 2-The death Of Rev Charles Rufus Brown, for 28 years professor of Hebrew at the Newton Theological University, was Announced today. Rev. Brown, who was born in Kingston, N. Ill., in 1S49, entered the United States Naval a,ca- defny-lfF 1889 and remained in the navy su11fa1 1874, when he. resigned to take up theological studies. In 1910- II. while on leave of absence from the institution. he was resident direc- ter of the American School of Re- search in Jerusalem. He was the au- thor of several theological books.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
[SOUTH'S WATERPOWER
 GREATLY DEVELOPED

Washington, Feb. 2EThe remark able development of the south,s wa terpower resources is told in a. state ment issued today by the Federal Geological Survey. It gives the re suits of the surveys investigation of practically all the important. river basins in the southern states. Georgia and the Carolinas more than 100, ,000 horsepawer has been developed and is being used by the cotton mills alone and public service corporation in these
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Prevent dry, thin and falling hair. allay itching and irritation of the scalp. remove cr1sts and scales. and promote the growth and beauty of the hair. frequent shanpoos with Cuticura Soap, assisted by occasional dressings with Cutzcura Ointment. afford 8 most effective and economical treatment- Cutact1ra Soap (25c.) and Cuticrras Oint- rnent <6oc.} are sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address postcard :. Cuticma. Dept. T, Boston.
 w-Men who shave and shampoo with Cu- acra Soap will find 1t best for skin and scalp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
COAL SHIPPERS HEARD.

Washington, Feb 2shippers of biturninous coal had their innings to- day before theS interstate commerce commission opposing the five per cent. increase in freight rates being sought by the eastern railroads. The com mission has set aside three days for hearing the coal shippers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
SENATOR OLIVER TO RETIRE.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2-United States Senator George T. Oliver. of Pennsy1- vaxsfa in an address at a. church here last nigIzt. said he expected at the end of his term to surrender his office and return to private life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
FoRTY-NINER DIES.

San Francisco, Feb. 2-Thomas Golan, aged S4, one of the old. time bonanza kings and a. picturesque fig ure of the days of AZ, died here yes terday He had been an associate of James G. Fair, James L.. Flood and William S. O'Brien
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
PROSPECT SCHOOL NOTES

The members of the Prospect school orchestra deserve great credit for their recent showing. The members are very young but possess unlimited Knowledge of music
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

900 to 10000 additional horsepower to turn the hundreds of mills and light the many towns and cities in the region.
 Among the river basins investigated were the James, Yarkin, Santee, Sa- vannah, Altamaha, Apalachiacola, Choctaw, Hatchee, Mobile and Pearl, with their most important tributaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

Cheeks for license money collect ed in January were today sent by the county commissioners to cities and towns in this county. Bridgeport re- ceived $6.030; Stratford, $81O; Bethel, $1O.8O; Westport, s45; Danbury, $4O5;
 Stamford, $15O.S0; the county $S27.9O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

Many zchanges are due today and those having successfully passed their f,fd-year examinations will be pro- noted. To those who have not the familiar song will be 'I wished I studied.g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

Fred Begart recently played the part of Jim the Plumber" at minstre show presented at Warner hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

George Cook of Room 20, is fast gaining a reputation as a vio1inist Eeorge is a member of the Metropoli- tan Orchestra of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
CLARK-BOWDTTCH CO, INC. Common Stock al Par S1O to be Offered to the Public
What The Investment
Means To You

As an Illustration -supposng you wished to purchase single you ($10) ten dollars under ordinary conditions
 With stockholders lextra discount would the article $8) eight dollars by saving ($) dollars If the O four cent our stock has earned less than 10 cen9 which is the regular Savings you would receive share dividend (40 added to the ($2 two dollars stockholders exa discount would be $240 two dollars forty 2) tventfour cent share of addition this entitled the every purchase you to make while you retain ownership of Profit Sharing Stock.
 Owing the limited shares you quickly make application with out delay. Opportunity knocks but once.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

ISzSs E5su has been elected captain s1 Sne Prospect Hockey team. Hi -els6xzon was very popular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

Honor lists of the various grades 9f1I be published next Monday.
 L- F. K- "A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

4Ffag Marion Doo1az, Miss Esther DoneRan. Miss Ethel Turner, Miss Hazel Go1dstein and Miss Grace Hill were visitors in Stamford recently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02
I'm Conclusion

Every detail thoroughly approved positive Sharing plan ideal asset to been fully explained herewith and desire further formation, cordially invite you visit you amiarize yourself with every idea of this excellent pensive Profit Sharing plan
 Prof-Sharing are to privileges the store of & Company of Bridgeporb Conn
 Out Lines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

Thes holidays announced for F'ebru ary are las follows: February + Einco1r1ss birthday: P, (Monday Washing4on's birthday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

The rurnor that the Easter vacation will be for a period of three weeks, ls far from correct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-02

e1ur5 r5iI1sfpe organized at Prospect, as Is the custom for most of the schools I'm this city. The Current Event clubs sare not half so interesting as debating club. would be. Many of the pupils Ares heartily in favor of this debating
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
SAYS
PHILIPPINES
SHOULDB EFREE
Philippine Commissioners, in a
Speech, Advocates Free
dom Of His People.

CLEVELAND, April 16.-Indepen-
dence of the Philippines was strongly
advocated by Manuel L. Quezon, one
of the Philippine commissioners at
Washington, in an address before the
Cleveland Chamber of Industry here.
The duty Of the United States to
the philippines, is plain" said Mr..
Quezon. Congress should enact a
law giving the Filipinos their indie
incidence. The reasons are these:
This Country's Promise.
This country has promised, both
expressly and by implication, to with
draw its sovereignty from the Philip
nine islands. BY implication, when
upon the declaration of war between
the United States and Spain the gov
eminent of the United States asserted
that that was not waged for ter
c;aI expansion; expressly, in that the
past Republican and the present Dem
ocratic administration have both de-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16

OF attractive frocks for the small girl
there is no end, and as the season pro-
Rresses pretty new models appear day
aSsar day. she datntiest are, perhaps
emong thAs new spring and summer
cottons. The clever model shown here
A. Of dotted eponge trimmed with
scotch gingham in a pretty plaid
There is a long blouse. with a shoulder
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
CAM DENY u
II This Had Happened Elsewhere In
stead of ClarI<sburg You Might
Doubt It.

The average man Is a doubter. This
is not surpriSns-the public have
been humbugged. so frequently they
are skeptical. Proof like the follow
ing win stand investigation IL can
not be disputed.
, Mrs. l. B. Darlington. 1 10 First St,
w va, says: The first
I noticed OF kidney trouble was when
I began to suffer from dull, dragging
TTn,.y, cot more severe every day, then
/ began to have dizzy and nervous
spells. It hurts me to straiEhten after
STOPPING. The kidney secretors an
moved me, too when I heard about
Doan,s Kidney Pills, 1 used them and
before long they brought me relief.
The pain. dizziness and nervousness
left me and my kidneys became nor
price soc at ali dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan;s kidney PIlIs-the same that
Ms. .0unninzton had. Foster-Milburn
Co. Props. Buffalo, n Y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16

In the Amount of 100000 Gal
Ions Annually May Be Pur-
chased by B. & 0.

FAIRMoNT, April 15.-If salts
factory price can be arranged be-
tween the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company and the city OF Fair
mont the company will make an
agreement to use approximately 500
600 gallons of city water daily The
cftv water commissioner is in receipt
of a communication asking what rate
would be made to them for this
thew would begin to use it about May
is il arrangements can be perfected.
If the contract is made. which Is
quite probable, about $500 gallons
or one-half OF the water will be used
Al the local round house while the
other half will be used for the pur-
K.ose of supplying the company en-
zines with water at the reservoir
near the depot. At the present time
the engines are watered at Clark e
burg but the company claims that tne
water Is not suitable Tor engines, g
Il contains some substance which
eats holes In the bolleEs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
BE OPTIMISTIC
SAYS A WRITER
Gloomy Persons Attract Gloomy
Things and Success Comes
tooptimist, He Says.

In the May Woman's Home Com
panion Ralph Waldo Urine, writing
an article entitled The Pleasures
We Take Captive says that the
cheerful habit of mind is one of the
most potent factors in materiaiizlng
success. AS IS our kind Of thought
So is our kind of life. The follow
ing extra from the article elabor-
ates the point:
ut would be hard to and single
paragraph anywher tnat contains a
more luminous and indisputaoie
truth than the following, by prentice
Milford: People ruled by the mood
of gloom attract to them gloomy
things. The hopeful, confident ana
cheerful attract the elements of sue
clothes Show Thought
mans front or back yard will
advertise that mans ruling mood in
the way it is kept. woman at
home shows her state of mind IN
her dress A slattern adyertises the
ruIinr mood of hopelessness, care
lessness and lack OF system. Rags
tatters and dirt are always in the
mind before being on the body. the
thought that is most put out brings
its corresponding visible element TO
crystallize about you as surely ana
literally as the visible bit OF copper
in solution attracts to 1t the Invisible
copper In that solution EVERY
thought of yours has hteral
value to You in every possible way
In whatever mood you set your mind
does your spirit receive of unseen
substance IN correspondence Win
that mood
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16

Prebare6 Espeeial2y For Til, NeDspapey
By Pictorial ReUieD
ATTRACTIVE FOB SMALL GIRLS.

.,oIse Of the same material, the sleeves
being cut into one with sthe yoke, Belt,
collar and cuffs are OF the plaid. and
the neck may be finished In either high
or low effect
To make the dress reqaires=
OK yards 3s-inch material 8 nc yard so.es
3 yard plaid for trimming at NC yard 2
as
since the vest is an adjrstable affair.
this may be transferred fi-om dress 90
dress.
when 3s-inch material 10 used. it can
he folded to splendid advantage In cut
ting out the dress. The skirt being q
straight hounce. it can be arranged
about inches from the edge OF the
eponge, on the fold. The piectng roll
lows next, being laid a little further to-
ward the open edges. The back ana
sleeve Tin one piece) is laid on foIo
of the goods. The round cplls al. . cuI..
piecing for back and sleeve and front
are all ARRANGED on a lengthwise thread
of the material.
Now. to make the dress. first gather
the upper and lower edges OF hront ana
lower edge Of back between. double
'.rTT'' perforations. Sew upper edge OF
front to back and sleeve section notch
Is and center fronts even; large 90
perforations indicate center-font- Close
under-arrn and sleeve seams as notch
ed. Adjust stay to position under
meath gathers at lower edge of waist.
centers even (Iarge 30" perforatiom IN
dicates center-f 'front.', small % peETo-
ration at under-arm seam. Close back
seam of round collar Indicated, by
small 20" psrforation), sew to neck
edge as notched Sew standing collar
to shield as notched. Close cuff seam
al notched, sew to lower edge of long
sleeve as notched.
For the skirt, turn hem at lower edge
an double "oo~ perforations. Pleat,
creasing on slot perforations, bring
folded edge to line OF small % perfo-
rations and press. Gather upper edge
between double ''TT' perforations- Lap
right front gore on left, centers even
(iouble 100" perforations indicate cen
ter-front); stitch to position. leaving
free above large 20" perforattons Tor
oreninr. Sew to lower edge OF waist.
centers even, bringing line OF single
small 20" perforations to under-arm
seam
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16

clared it to be the policy of the UNI
ta5 states to give the Filipino people
their independence when they can es-
tabIisb and maintain a government OF
their own, COMPETENT to discharge lts
obligaxtions both domestic anu forelsn.
tThe fundamental proposlelons upon
which the Declaration OF Independenee
was based and from which II ACQUIRES
its III, Vious Justification are the great
a11d c.,mpliulentary principles: That
am governments derive their Just pow
o1.s from the consent of the governed,
and that the right is inherent In every
neonIe to establish such government
as 10 them shall seem best.
Time. Is Important.
RA7erring to the time when indie
incidence should take effect, MI.
Quezon said:
"The question of time is all import
ant Those who promise an indepen-
dence TO be granted when you ana
and our sons. and grandsons are az
load and buried are either lnsincere
and too shrewd to disclose to the
A,oo,.ican people the real purpose
which underlies their protestations.
or n they are honest they have been
Cooled what would that promise
aInoInt to. when you, who make IT,
shall not redeem it, and we, 70 wnoIn
the promise is made, shall not llVe 70
see it realized? Can you by your
pledge bind generations yet UNBORN
FilipinOs Capacity.
AS to Filipino capacity Tor lnaepen-
dence Mr.. Quezon said:
seThe argument of Filipino incapac-
itv for se4f-government Is hypocritical.
It Is the veil with which Gne
61rerican Office holder covers his de-
eire Ia keen his place. 1t Is the am
s,,,sb 5,eT141ld which turks the company
1,yI,ich rnonopoIizes our hemp, and the
sugar inte- ests which have already
acquired IN defiance OF an act OF Con-
eress sixtT-fve thousand acres OF Iand
in one tract, and are ready to get more
If given time and opportunity
Concerning the present adSnlnlsLra-
4ion noIicy toward the islands, Mr..
Quezon said:
president Wilson has adopted pol
lev whereby the question can be set
fled IN the only practical way. After
reafirnine the oft-avowed policy that
5n,IanandeTlce is the goal toward which
7yoI, would move as rapidly as the
safety and permanent interests OF the
people of the Philippines would per-
nit. the president has appolnteo
majority of Filipinos IN tne ugper
T1onse thu6s giving us the control OF
10Th .I,ran ches of our Legislature so
that we may fully show our legislative
canacity. The governor general OF
the philippines at the same time, IN
10 rmonv With the policy of the presi-
5ant Il appointing FfIipfnos to re-
snonsibIe administrative positions
n in this test, the F'ilipinos are sue
cessful, the speedy end of your occq-
11stion of the islands should come II
t t1,,s'G FiIininOs fail, there will be halt,
and friend,s of colonialism may claim.
II least. temporary victory.
Trfbuta to Governor General 7. -.
er,or General Harrison, and in con-
aGiye the FiIipinds tkeir liberty and
there viii he nothing they wiz not
lady concede to you. their trade ana
tE,e5r s,ratiiglde. Americas nag may
fher cease to fly over our public
Suiidings, hut her influence VIII 6e
sfir insofraelon and we and our cAAlz
IRON vii * ess The daE hen pc eg
u 49,, 49, NJ + - = 81 - 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
Household
Linen

We are recognized among
discriminating, buyers as
HEADQUARTERS for all that Is
best In household linen, our
stock includes an attractive
line of Pure Linen Damask
with matching napkins, mer-
cerized damask of excellent
quality, and Bates colored da-
ask.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
1oueh medicine tor GhiIdren.

Never give child = cough msdlcine tn9s
q given other and more serious diseases may
follow. Long experience has demonstrated
tEat there Il no batter or safer naeticine lcE
coughs, colds and Group IN children shsxl
l1bcrlair's Cough Remedy. Its equally
valuable for edulis. Try Il. II con talAE4 re
opfurnl Or other harHllut drug. Eor s4te
Ell deaisTs. divert seElcni
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
Shoes

A nice line Of attrac-
tive shoes for ladies'
button and lace, Also
pumps, oxfords and colz
onials. with newest heels,
topped or plain toes.
Prices $500 to $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16
Decorative
Papers

Our selection is still COM
plete for the decorating of any
room in the house. You had
better have it done before it
is too lote In the season. lie you
want the best. we have it in
our special books and the Sc
lections are better this year
than ever before. Carpet De
partenlIt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-16

We invite correspondence and
solicit your patronage and con-
sIrnments In country produce
and eggs. Daily account sales
gwen
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-06
WHY THEY SMILED.

Enter with the open street cars
the end seaters' of porcine traits. A
little story apropos. The other day
a man leaped on the running board
of a car and said to seated pas
senger: 81 see; sir, you have the hog
seat"
ooh, excuse me-" was the quick
reply, 81 was not aware 1 had your
seat. 1 yield it to you," and he slid
along and made room. The new oc-
cupant of the hog" seat blushed
and the passengers smiled audibly.-
Boston Transcript.