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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
WHY GIRLS LIKE
 TO BE PRETTY

In the August Woman's Home Com panion appears a, friendly talk to girls who love beauty. The author explains, as follows, why as 8 girl she wanted to be beautiful and the reason that is generally at the bottom of a desire for beauty:
 .'I wanted the power which, al- ready. without reasoning about it, l knew beauty to possess.
 And that is, am sure, at the bot tom of every girls wish for beauty. though she herself may not know it. And all this c1aptrap talk about vani- ty is very c1apfrap indeed beside this real reason. We want beauty because it is a power, and-let all the mothers and older people shake their heads at me if they Hke-it is right and nor nal and healthy for girl to want power, and I would not give a snap of my finger for the girl who did not want it.
 ]. ssswe all have, as Stevenson says. a great thirst for consideration.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
MRS. MARY JACOB
 DIES OF PNEUMONIA EIN STAMFORD HOME
Well Known Woman Succumhs
 to Illness in 9th Year Stagg Estate Goes to Wife
 and Daughter.

The many friends of Mary, widow of Jonathan Jagoe, will be sgrieved to learn of her death. which occurred early this morning at her home on Huntington road after an illness of eight days with pneumonia. The de ceased was 6 years of age.S She has been a. resident of Stratford over 25 years, and is well known here. Four sons, Edward, Thomas and George of Stratford, and Robert of Bridgeport and one daughter, Mrs. George Bots- ford. of Stratford, survive her.
 An inventory of the estate of the late Chares E. Stagg of Stratford, has been filed in the probate court. office which states that the deceased left an estate valued at SIS, ,163.63. The in- ventory shows that the real estate was valued, @at- $4,850. stocks z$1, 1,412, and notes $11, ,831.63, all of which9is left to his wife, Mrs. Charles B. Stagg and daughter, Pauline Weller, of Stratford.
 Several names have been received by the Board of Education for the posi- tion of, principal in the Stratford High school, made vacant by the resigna- ton of F. D. Kutscher, who has ac- cepted a position at Westerly, R. l. The members Of the board have not as yet decided whom they will select but expect to in a short while. :
 A large attendance is anticipated at the meeting of the .Okenuck tribe, I. O. R. M this evening, when the local tribe will entertain the Unquowa tribe of Fairfield and exemp1ify for it's spe- cia1 benefit the Hunter and Warrior degrees.
 The many friends or Mrs. Raymond Jones, wife of assistant superintendent of the Bridgeport hospital, is now at that institution, recuperating from the injuries which she received from the Westport@ trolley wreck. For a time Mrs. Jones' life was despaired of. but, her condition at present pres ages her complete recovery. Mrs. Jones. is the daughter of Postmaster Bristol of the. local post office.
 Mrs. Isabelle B. Cooper of New York, died early this morning after an illness of few days duration at the home of her sister-fn-1aw, Mrs. E. P. Allen, Stratford avenue, whom she has been visiting for the past week She
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

is survived by one sister, Estel1e Clay ton, of New York.
 The Stratford baseball team defeat ed the Avon A. c. team Sunday, at Avon Park by the score of 10 to 2. The game was devoid of feature, except for the consistent and heavy hitting of the Stratfords. A large attendance wit messed the contest.
 Mrs. Ella. P. Hines is spending two weeks in New York city.
 Mrs. R. c. Winton has been enter taining Mrs. Edward Mu1doon of New York. Mrs. MuIdoon is in the en- gineering contracting business in New York.
 The funeral of Sarah J. Burr, widow of Lucius Burr, was held from the res idence Of her daughter, Mrs. s. A. Andrews at 1928 Elm street this af- ternoon, at 1 o'clock. Burial was in BurrviIIe. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
Have You Bought Yet?

This is the last week of Nothna- g1e's big August sale. The turnover has already been simply immense. The praise and delight expressed by hundreds of housewives indicate what awaits you. It is an opportunity you should not fail to take advantage of. It can only bring lasting pleasure to you. It is certainly the best time of year to buy. The prices are lowest and the selection is enormous. Drop patteris are 9. special feature; the prices on these being more than won derfu1. Of spcia1 interest is the fact that goods bought at the reduced prices will be held for later delivery if the purchaser desires it. Today or tomorrow, be sure this week, visit NothnagIe's busy corner, Main and Elm streets, and see for yourself the savings you can make. Read adver- tiSement on last page.-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
LIPTON'S SHAMROCK
 SAFE, IN BERMUDA

New York. Aug. 1o.-News was re- ceived here today that Sir Thomas Lipton's racing yacht Shamrock ", conveyed by the steam yacht Erin, ar- rived in the harbor of St.. Georges, Bermuda, Sunday. The Shamrock made the voyage from the Azores in II days and arrived in good shape.s<
 The Shamrock sailed from Faya1, in the Azores, on July 29, for New York. < Several days later a wireless message to the Erin diverted the yachts to Bermuda There had been some apprehension regarding the safe ty of theAyachts because England had become involved in the European war since; they left the Azores.
 The Shanroc " and the Erin left England on July 19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
THREE MOTORISTS IN
 SUNDAY COLLISIONS

An automobile bearing Connecticut license 19687. while running at a, high rate of speed about Il o'clock last evening, crashed into a fence about two hundred feet east of the round- house switch, Westport, demolishing the machine. The occupant escaped injury, It is thought, witnesses de clare he took a car shortly after. The name of the owner was not secured.
 A car owned by D. Vetromile was damaged when sideswiped by a larger car bearing a California license and driven by M. H. Blackwell of New York, at the top of Old Hill on Lin coin street. It is alleged by Black well that Vetromile attempted to cross the highway without any signal. vetromf1e declared that he would bring action for damages
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
SITS. PETER & PAUL BROTHERHOOD HOL LDS
 2OTH ANNIVERSARY
Patriotic Speeches Ring Out As Russian Fraternity
 Celebrates.

With a representation of prominent clergy from city, state and country present, and with a number of city officials. present. to laud the organize ton in short speeches, members of the Russian Orthodox Sts. Peter and Paul Brotherhood last night celebrated their 20th inniversary at Sokol' hall on Hallett street. At ti1nes, the hall echoed and re-echoed, as short ad- dresses were made commenting the policy of Russia and servia, and throughout the evening the patT1ot1srn for the mother country was evident.
 Bishop Alexander of Alaska spoke of the organization and the growth of the Orthodox church in this country. and told in gdOwing terms Of the wonderful work of those at the head of the movement. At the close of his speech, he presented gold medals to twelve surviving charter members or the Bridgeport lodge. They were Mathew Bakoss, John Robstock, George Katenrich, John kaasper, Theodore Kraynak, Michael Lescinsky, Michael Lozinak, Stephen PavIovssy, George F. Simon George Charak and Michael Jankurka-
 The majority Of the speeches dealt with the conflict in Europe. They were enthusiastically patriotic, and the speakers were cheered again and again. Those who spoke were Ste phen Erhart, president of the Ma tionaI -Sokol society, Anton Anbrosi, ex-president S1avonic National soci- ety, Sheriff Joseph Kalafus, Andrew Buzo, Rev. Alexander Pentalef. Fa- tT1er Peter Rohanil> of New York, and Rev. Alexander Vanjaminoff of An sonia
 The war was deplored, and the or ganization commended in short speeches by Mayor Clifford B. Wilson and City Clerk J. A. H. Robinson. Town Clerk Schultz did not stay through the evenings celebration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
People And
 Their Doinas


 MT. and Mrs. Albert Clark and daughter, of Howard avenue, and Miss Donnel1ey of this city, are spending a vacation at Tyler Pond, Torrington. MT. and Mrs. f. L. Ferguson, 117 Wells street, have returned home, after spending several days with MT. Fergu- sons sisters, the Misses Sarah and Mary Ferguson in New Canaan.
 Mrs. Anna Shaver has returned home, after spending several weeks with her aunt. Mrs. Martin Pagan, o1 Christian Hill, Rocky Hill.
 John Pagan of Rocky Hill. is visit ing in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Charles Hill and four chil- dren of State street, are the guests oi Mrs. Hills father, Benjamin Squire, o1 II Blackman avenue, Bethel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
EASTON

State Master. J. A Sherwood and wife spent Thursday night in Middle town as guests of National Overseer and Mrs. Davis.
 spent the week end at his home in the Center.
 Miss Mildred Hull having spent a few days as guest of her cousin, Miss Mabel Edwards in P1attsville. has re- turned to her home in Westport.
 Miss Bertha Andrews, having spent a, few days in Greenfield, the guest of Miss Esther Wade, has returned home.
 Mrs. Agnes See1ey has purchased a new piano.
 s Frederick Bennett has purchased a Ford touring car through the agency of Clarence A Jennings.
 Miss Aden Allen spent Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Alice Allen on Sport Hill:
 The Congregational Sunday School picnic was held on the church green on Thursday. At 1 o'clock a, fine dim ner was served. During the afternoon the children enjoyed games. About 80 were present.
 Rev. l.. ,Cohn of New York spent Sunday at his summer home in town. Le Roy F. Wheeler of New Lon don, spent Sunday night in town with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Jesse H. Wheeler Mrs. Wheeler returned with her son on Sunday to New London, where she will spend a few days. State Master and Mrs. J. Arthur Sherwood spent Saturday out of town MT. and Mrs Charles Lacey and son, Clinton Lacey, spent Friday al l Savin Rock, where they enjoyed a shore dinner.
 Rev. F. s. Clark, Miss Miriam Clark. Phillip Clark, the Misses Hazel and Marion Mcdonnell of Massachus- etts, enjoyed a picnic at Putnam Park on Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
AMERICAN MOTORISTS
 SPEEDING TO GENOA

Modena, Italy, Aug. 1o.-Many Americans have arrived here in auto mobiles 4on@ their way to Genoa. the railroad having been closed to passen- ger traffic.
 Dr.. John Edward Jones, the Amer fcan Consul at Genoa. has announced that a, steamship will sail from that port for America next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Bargains in Furniture. Rugs. Couch Covers, Lace Curtains. Portieres. Re- frigerators, in fact everything to fur nish a, home at N.t Buckingham & Co.,, TIT State street. You owe it to yourself to visit this big establish ment They sell only reliable goods. Quality furniture at cheap prices. Be sure and give them a call. See adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
HOME RULE SOON
 TO BECOME A LAW

London. Aug 10.-Premier Asquith is expected to report today that the House of Commons will meet oh Au- gust 25 only to consider the necessary departmen measures and will then be finally prorogued.
 This means that that the home rule bill and the Welsh disesta blishm ent bill will in the ordinary course of pro cedure become the law Of the land some time during the present month,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

w. M Halfacre, Dexter, Mo. bought Foley Kidney Pills for Mrs. Halfacre, who was down on her back with kidneys so sore he had to help her move. He says: "She would cry with pain across her kidneys, but af- ter she took the second bottle of Fo- ley Kidney Pills, she was as well and strong as ever.'' Hindle Drug Store. -AdV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
ATTEMPT TO DERATL
 11:30 N H. EXPRESS
 NEAR DEVON FAILURE

Another attempt to wreck a. New Haven passenger train was made yes terday, when the 11:30 express from New Haven struck a heavy log near Devon The obstruction was hurled
 many feet and was broken into two pieces. The Milford authorities were notified after the engineer had brought the train to a stop, but could find no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

Don't endure the needless pain and torment of rheumatism, aggravated as it is by the hot weather. w. T. Kitchens, Nicholson, Ga, says: ..I suffered the aches and pains of rheu- matisms swollen feet, irregular pain ful bladder action, but Foley Kidney Pills fixed me up. quickly FoIey's are the best.S HndIe's Drug Store.- A fIY. " -4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
OBITUARY
MRS. WALTER s. BANKS.

Mary Ellen, wife of Walter s. Banks, died last evening at her home in the Mill Plain section. Waterbury, aged 37 yeaEs. She had lived there 20 years. She is survived by her husband who is chief engineer at the Bridge port Brass Co.,, two sons, Walter and Clifford, and sister. Mrs. Charles Peck of Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

W. T. Greene, Hopkinton. N. H., writes the following letter, which will interest every one who has kid ney trouble. .tFor over a year, Mrs. Greene had been afflicted with a. very stubborn kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills done more to complete her recovery than any medicine she has taken and I feel it my duty to recommend then.'' Hindle Drug Store-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

London, Aug. 1o.-Princess Arthur of Connaug11t. who was former1 Duchess of Fife, gave birth to a sol today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

F1orencio, Constantine, the operatic tenor, is again confined to prison for debt. His bondsmen gave him up. He owes $50,000 to Oscar Hammer stein on a Judgment for breach of contract.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10
ApesirabIe sumtne1

millinery goods at B. H. Dnlen& Co.,. 11o5 Main. street, never before offered at such small prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

London, Aug 1o.-Ex-Ennpress Eugenie, of France, today sent to Qneen Mother Alexandra a subscrip- tion of $1,ooo for Red Cross. work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

EMPRESS EUGENE GIVES
 &1,Ooo TO THE REID GROSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

SON IS BORN TO-DAY TO
 THE PRINCESS ARTHUR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-10

John Pagan of Rocky Hill, is visit ing in Bridgeport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
SENATE POLL FAVORABLE
TO McREYNOLDS' CHANCES
Friends Find Sentiment on Confir.
nation il He Were Named for
the Supreme Court.

poll OF the Senate by friends Of At
torney General McReynoIds dlscloses tina:
only republican Senators Norris, Brtstow
and Cummins express opposition to his
nomination for the Supreme Court. Sell
ator Cumu1ins has let II he known that
he will not oppose Mr.. McReynoids n
nominated.
On the democratic side OF tho chamber
the only persons who arc understood TO
express disapproval over this choice are
Senators Reed and vardaman. How far
they would carry their opposition is not
known.
President Wilson is expected TO send
the name OF successor to the late Az
ISOLATE Justice Lurton to the Senate in
a few days. It is understood that he
has not yet made a choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Remnants of some of The hand
soonest shadow lace f1ouncings
we've had this season. IS and "a
inch widths, in cream, white and
ecru.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Equal Treatment Asked.

The letter of Secretary Columbus to
Postmaster Praeger stated that the
board of governors Of the Retail Mer-
chants Association regards this and
other publications Of a like nature,
which are issuing from your office as
paternalism that is unnecessary. I'M
fair and wholly outside of the province
of an arm of the government" and, it
continues. 1T is strange. indeed, that
the Washington post office should make
itself the medium of free advertising,
especially for the benefit of those who
pay absolutely no local taxes" It ad-
ded: 1T was the sense of the board
that since you seem SO willing to ad-
vertise out-of-town business In WASH
ington that you will be equally If not
more. anxious to pint and disseminate
a list of the names of Washington mer-
chants and the lines which. they carry,
with which this office will gladly supply
YOU"
1t then sets forth that while Washing
ton merchants welcome the parcel post
they cannot help but look with alarm
upon your disposition to encourage trad
ing with out-of-town people," and init
mates that the postmaster seems to be
showing a disposition to pave the way
for incursions Of mail order buying in all
lines. 1t asks that these acts on the
part of the post office be discontinued or
that our local merchants be given an
equal opportunity for advertisement out
of town as you have given out-of-town
dealers in Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
MARRIED.

CARDOZo-wATSON. On August 1. 1914 by
Rev. d. +. Rivers, WILLIAM CARDOZ6
and LOUISE NJ. WATSON of Washington
D. G.
CoRRIcK-PRINTZ. On July IS. 1914, at Md
Kensington, Nd, and GERTRUDE PRINT
of Washington. d. c.
GAsTON-PARKER On Wednesday. June q.
1914, at Baltimore Nd. JOHN A. CASTOR
and MAY PARKER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
What Department Seeks.

Postmaster Praeger's response, which
was published in The Star yesterday,
states substantially that what has been
done has been done by direction of the
Post Office Department, (which is putting
into effect the plan of the Postmaster Cen
eraI to render through the postal service
Of the country real benefit to the whole
people by helping to relieve them Of those
burdens of the cost of living which, from
time to time, have been made the sub
gress and the Department of Justice" He
concludes by referring the association to
the Post Office Department.
Secretary Columbus said yesterday that
1.-THE business interests of Washington are
deeply concerned in this matter and are
determined to see it right through to a
fair determination" 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Hiah-class Suits snf. serge, crepe,
.gabardfne. checksss.:Smixtures and
linen in the leading. colors. Newest
effects of tunics and tiers, plain
and fancy models.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Although not yet fifteen years OF age,
Master Ernest A. Moore Of Alma street,
Queensbury, has been appointed organ
list at Providence Congregational Church.
Ovenden. Halifax. There were twenty
five applicants for the post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02

Heavy welted. Snow white
Pique. wanted everywhere for
children's coats and women's
wash skirts. Good weight, firmly
woven and positively worth csc
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
CALL ON BURLESON
FOR SQUARE DEAL
Washington Merchants Take
Parcel Post Complaint to
Postmaster General.
DECLARE 1T IS UNJUST
| TO ADVERTISE OUTSIDERS
Ask That Practice Be Stopped Unless
Local Business Men Get
Same Privilege.

Postmaster General Burleson is now
called upon to say whether local mer-
chants are to be Disseminated against
by the Washington post office by con-
tinuance of the practice OF distributing
circulars headed Farm Products by Do
nestle Parcel Post" which contain the
names of out-of-town merchants and
farmers who have merchandise for sale
to local consumers.
Secretary Charles J. Columbus of the
Retail Merchants Association has for
warded to Mr.. Burieson copies of his
letter of July % to Postmaster Praeger,
in which protest was made against the
circulation of the official circulars In
| question free through the mails to local
housekeepers and others interested in
doing their marketing by parcel post, to-
gether with copy of the reply received
from Mr.. Praeger. both of which have
already appeared in The Star. In briefly
reciting the situation he concludes by
saying that this is a matter OF deep
concern to the business interests and
the individuals of this community. and
am respectfully forwarding this cor
respondence with a view of securing an
early and equitable determination. The
matter is now UP to the Post Ofice De-
partment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Posted at Public Library.

Both the Post Office Department and
the Department Of Agriculture are said
to have shown much interest in the
subject of cheapening the cost Of living
and the possibilities Of the new parcel
post service in that direction. Both
have printed and distributed circulars
of general information bearing upon
the subject At the Public Library in
this city for some time past communi-
cations received from farmers and 9TH
ers having produce for sale by parcel
post, together with quoted prices, have
been posted upon a bulletin board,
for housekeepers and others since 1t
was installed.
Through the information thus obtained.
it is said, many householders have opened
up correspondence with out-of-town per-
sons to supply them with eggs, butter,
meat, vegetables. fruit, flowers and other
things, and the results, judged by letters
received by Postmaster Praeger and 9TH
er officials, are said to have been highly
gratifying
June o the Washington post office pub
lished and distributed to those interested
list of farmers willing to sell direct
to city consumers through the parcel
post. This brought to the Washington
office still further names of persons de-
string to open up that line of business.
and so, in July, another and a longer
list of names of farmers and others with
things to sell and with the names of
articles offered for sale was embodied
in second edition of the circular. now
six pages in size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-08-02
Experiences of Housekeepers.

Some time ago The Star published
the substance of a large number OF
letters received by Postmaster Prae-
ger from Washington housekeepers,
which told more or less of their ex-
periences in epdeavoring to do their
marketing by mail 1t was substan-
TALLY the same as a large circular is
sued by Mr.. Praeger and distributed
to householders.
The latest circular from the WASH
ington post Office recites that the
Housekeepers' Alliance of Washington
has consented to cooperate with the
Washington post office TO the extent
of trying out as many farmers as
possible, with the view of determining
the following points: First. whether
the business methods Of the farmers
make it practicable to deal direct with
the producer: second, whether the
| method Of packing, character Of prod
uce and intelligence shown in mail
ing meet the requirements of the city
tation service by the Post Once De.
partment and the Washington post
office insures delivery of parcel post
matter in fresh and satisfactory con-
dition."
1t also tells that a card has been
sent by the alliance to persons in this
city who have had parcel post expert
ence. asking the names of the persons
dealt with, articles purchased, prices
and general information upon the sub
ject. The information thus obtained.
it is explained, is to be collated and
the results placed before the city con-
sumner.
THE purpose Of this undertaking by
the Post Office Department, with the CO.
operation of public-spirited persons and
institutions" the circular states. lis
to bring the city consumer and country
producer together through the facilities
offered by the parcel post The cir
cular tells how this may be done. Fol-
upon the subject comes the list Of
names and produce to which the Retail
Merchants Association objects through
its secretary.
of produce from nearly every state in
l-o -l,iD eri1