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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
The Meaning of Literature.

When we treat English authors as mere entertainers whose business it is to provide elegant amusement for our idle hours we are guilty Of miscon- ception as to the meaning of literature which is denounced specifically or fm- plicitly by every great critic in our language and which is certain to pre- vent all or almost all the possible good results of our study. The answer Is to get entirely away from that theory of literature and to realize that the poets and noveIists and essayists are men who are trying to unify and explain life to us and to give us the zest for 1t which their divine vision has brought to them We must face literature square ly. recognize in it a record of the meaning of our civilization and with out confusing it for a moment with history or philosophy give full weight to it's historical and social and philo- sophical bearings. Finally, in order to give our students any love of literature which will be more serious than an idle irritation, we must make plain to them that their first business is not to "appreciate," but to understand.-At- llantic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
tse. th. canasl ett t. L.ar. LIp..

In '.The Worhen of Egypt Mrs. Eliz- abeth Cooper. the author. says that wher she decided to ride a camel and he WAS brought to the door she tried to make friends with him:
 T walked around him and examined him closely. He smiled at me with his hare lip. which, if tales are true, he obtained legitimately. When Allah created the nrst camel he was lonely and went around moaning and groan- ing over his fate. It was then that the sour, dissatisfied look came to his face that is distinguishing mark of all cameas- Allah became sorry for him. seeing what a fine disposition was be ing ruined so he sent a genie to tell him that a spouse was being created for him. The news delighted the lone ly camel so intensely that he smiled and smiled until he split his lip, and 1t has remained thus ever since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Tea prinkina In Rnaaia.

It is not correct to say that Russians like their tea without sugar; on the contrary, they usually take several big Jumps. The peasants bite pieces of the sugar instead of putting it into the glass. slice of lemon is usually, though not always, put in the glass, but orange, jam, bits of apple and even stra " berries, when in season, are very popular. substitutes and make drink which most people would consider un- commonly nasty. HOstesses who wish to be quite comme il faut in this mat ter should note t64t Russian tea must be served to ladies in cups. not glasses; gentlemen drink it from glasses with silver or plated holders. The long handled spoon used for stirring the tea is left in the glass. and to manipulate 1t properly while drinking requires some little dexterity. Failing the. glass holder, a saucer may be used. and in less exalted circles it is permissible. and even customary, to drink the tea from the saucer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

Kit Carson received his only severe wound when be was twenty-three years old. and in especially honorable fashion. The Blackfsset Indians had rushed a herd of horses and run away with most of it. After sharp pursuit through the snow by thirty of the trap P pers the thieves were overtaken ana a barley held The Blackfeetv argued that they thought they were rohbing their enemies, the Snakes. and not their ..friersas." the Americans. This was only ruse. and after the savages, in Iordly manner, had brought out five of the poorest horses and offered them in full settlement the council broke up in a general rush for weapons The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
FOUL TRY SHOW IS
 lMAUGURATED WITH
 LARGE ATTENDANCE
Hens That Lay 200 Eggs Per Year Are Features of
 Exhibit.

Eagles hall resounded today with growing of roosters, the cackling of hens, and the peculiar noises made by all the live stock which are part and parcel Of the seventh annual poultry, dog and pet stock show given by the Consolidated Poultry Association of Bridgeport Inc The show opened at 10 o'clock today and long before the doors opened there was a crowd on hall was thronged with visitors. many of whom were poultry enthusiasts The show is one Of the annual educa- fional exhibits and many breeders of poultry and dogs make 1t a point to attend every session for the instruc- ton they gain thereby.
 The Pequot Poultry Farm Is exhibit ing at the shbw. four bullets of the Barron strain, each o1 which has a record of 200 eggs for the year. Tho sire of the outlets is also among the exhibits F. c. Crane the secretary Of the Association, was busy today arr ranging for the judging of the exhib- it's For the poultry the judges will be F. " Otte, PeekskilIes N. Y.;J. F.. Crang1e. Simsbury. Ct; e H. Brun- I dage Danbury, Ct; E A. Ring, West port, Ct, and C. H WelIes. Stratfosd. The Judges of the dog show which opens tomorrow will be Mrs. Olivia Cedar. Pelham. N. F.: Dr. J. P. Hair Of Bridgeport, O. Torin, Fairfield :; Frank c. Gordon, Clinton. Mass. and George Hall Of Eridgeport.
 a. e. Meigs of the GIenbreebin Farm, Noroton. Ct, is presenting at the show the famous white cockerel which won the s20 golden prize for the best chick in the show at the Danbury, Bethel and Rad gedeId asso- ciation which was held recently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

as the Petrograd-a sort of peaked Tam o,Shanter. with a band of fur close to the head
 Handmade trimming is the prop CT thing on mourning mi1lin cry. There should never be wealth of aigrettes, feathers or flowers.
 In spite of the rivalry of the one piece frock and the topcoat, the suit and blouse are still the most impor- tant items of clothing,
 When choosing fur trimmings, the color of the fur should be given care fuI attention. Brown fur looks best with brown, pink and yellow; black fur ts better with blue. green or red
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Parade of the Snail.

Mons, like Namur, is fond of fete and processions and military pomp Every year on Trinity Sunday comes the parade of Lume Con " alloon for snail The snail. however. is a
 mighty dragon of thirty feet in length. When the march through the streets is ended a gentleman known as Giles de Chin steps forward and pretends to slay the dragon-so that the parallel is complete. In this pro- cession in former days an enormous cannon used to be carried. It is be- Heved that the cannon was the one used at the battle of Crecy London Etaudard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
caeh and Credit.

Old Reverdy Scarlett of Baltimore in return for a favor of some kind or other set out one day to give g young Baltimore business man some good ad vice.
 tYoung man, he began, 'shave you got any cash?''
 'fYes, sir,' was the reply.
 .And have you got any credit7"
 'sYes. sir"
 'HumphI' said Reverdy, and he blew a cloud of smoke into the air. "Well my boy, I'll just give you this one little piece of counsel. Use your credit up first Your cash is good at any time.'' -Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Mama.

The, mama of. commerce comes chiefly from Sicily. 1t is a sweet sub stance obtained from small tree known as the mama ash This tree can be grown as far north as England. but In that country it yields no mamma and is cultivated for ornament only
 The mama is formed from the sap
 The trees are ready to be tapped at the age of eight years, when the stems have a diameter of about three inches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

fight was From Dthalll trees aud rpees
 One of the trappers had trouble with the lock of his gun Carson saw the difficulty and quickly changed his aim from his particular adversary to the one that was threatening bis com4 panion The shift saved the mans life. but Carson received a bullet in his left shoulder. This wound added to the inferior numbers Of the trap pers. forced them to withdraw without attaining their end--Kit Carson Days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
poI1cEnhEN GIVE FINE
 PHoToGRAPH TO REDGATH

the police department taken at the mu- 1atcipaI fnspection-review dn October. was presented to Captain John F. Red- gate of the Second precinct station, Saturday,, a gift of the officers and men serving under him there The picture, an exact duplicate of the one recently presented to Superintendent Of Poace Birmingham, was sent to Cap tain Redgate,s house and hung so that it was the first thing he noted when he entered his home for dinner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
ugEHrTE HOUSE. BANKRUPTcY
 CAsE MAY BE SETTLE

At a inst meeting of creditors of Rosa Reich, who flied an application 1T. bankruptcy. November IT, it was suggested that composition of 25 cents on the dollar be accepted Rosa Reich was owner of the White House clothing store on Water street.
 The liabilities were more than SAT. .- GOO with assets of about $43, GOO. It is peaieyed that creditors may accept the : ser5rnuosfffo41
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Her sympathy.

Old Gentleman (who had just finish ed reading an account of a shipwreck with loss of passengers and all handsI Hal 1 am sorry for the poor sailors that were drowned Old Lady-SailorsI It isn't the sailors; it's the passengers l am sorry fors The sailors are used to it.--New York Globe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
sArf of Iris.

The ancient Greeks called the rain- bow -the scarf of Iris.'' Iris in their mythology was che attendant of Jupi- tsr. always represented as being ex- ceedingiy beautiful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
TsAEsgTs l. sHaa K1DNAPPING.

Moberly Mo, Dec. 1Orvf1fe Beach. IT.. six years old. was stolen from his home here today. His parents were in the kitchen and heard a scuff1e in the par1or. From a window they saw the child carried into an automobile and driven rapidly away. Both Beach ana his wife said there was no one with whom they had had troubie-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
An Immense Help.

A society woman at a tea in Newport praised the toilets of Baltimore girl
 ''She dresses exquisitely. said the guest, who. dressing exquisitely her self, is an admirable judge. Her hats her shoes, her coiffure-it's all exqui site.
 And like to see her take such pains with her appearance" the guest added
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Man,nattan IaIand.

Manhattan Island is bounded on the north by the Harlem ship canal flor merly Spuyten DuyvH creek}. on the east by the Harlem and the East riv- CTS. on the south by New York upper bay and on the west by the Hudson river It's area is twenty-tvo square miles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Diplomacy.

.'what did. you tell your wife when you got home from the club last night
 ..I told her she was the sweetest Wo- man in the world. San Francisco Chronicle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Limitations of Science.

get fearfully tired Of our old graphophone recards They are always the same.
 Guess you'll have to stand fem for awhile, my dear Science hasn't as yet succeeded in perfecting a record that will improvise music. -Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Wronu Tip.

First ofhce Boy Well. did yoq ask your boss for raise right after his lunch as told you2 Second Office Boy Yes. and l got fired He'd forgot to take his dyspepsia tablet.-Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Kindly spirN.

Kitty Jack says he loves me so much that he could die for me. Aunt Jane-Jack would do anything te es- cape Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
More Than Grand.

First Financ1er-They tell me High dier's wrecking of that bank was grand larceny. Second Ftnancier- Grand? An. It was nagnihcentl-Town Topics
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
rurr Aho,,%

First Clerk tat lunch tfmel-T've been filling orders all the morning Second Clerk-So have l. Let's go out and order some alling.-Roston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
LOCAL ELKS LOSE TO
 WATERBURY BOWERS

The Bridgeport Elllxs bowling team went to Waterbury last night and lost to the Brass City Antlers in three straight strings After the match there was banquet in honor Of the Bridgeport delegation. "A vaudeville program was also given, The bowling ncures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
PapaI Power.

The papaI power was esta bIished in S92 A. D.. by Gelasfus bishop of Rome. the will of the monarch being made subordinate to that of the pope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
A cuerv.

IT man gets up just after the day breaks can he be said to have whole day before him ?-Sts Louis Poat-pis. patch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
OBITUARY
RoBERr IAcKsoN.

ROBEEET 7JACASON-
 w H. Jackson, 14s Thompson street, received the sad news today ef the death of his brother. Robert Jackson, ar Balfirnore Md The Brid geporter Is now the last surviving member of n famf1y Of seven children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Iina nf Parnt,,al E.n..-

The line of perpetual frost at the equator is at an altitude of 15.ooo eests In the northern states of this country at an altitude Of about 4O0o feet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

The jumper frock is fashionable. becoming and econenafcal as its can Bs made from two or three remnants Of material, that one may ind in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

plague you like the devil Henzg FiJeie tng
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

''It is wise For girl can't help her looks. but her looks can help her.'a-Ex- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
A .kit carson Inciderlt.

To act with a purpose is what raisea man above the brutes.- Leasing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

Laziness begins in cobwebs and ends An ir0n chains.-gpanis Prsverb
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01

Farmer want Ads. One Gem . vyord
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
Colombia Treaty
ROundly Denounced

WASHINGTON. July A-Denouncing
the. administrations attitude toward
Central America as a policy OF sur
render and national degradation" repre-
sentative Humphrey. republican, OF
Washington today attacked the proposed
treaty TO pay Colombia ts6,OOO,OCO for the
partition OF Panama. He defended the
methods by which the United States dur
iing President Roosevelt's administration
took control OF the Panama canal zone
and declared there was nothing In the
transaction which demanded an apology
to Colombia.
1T would indeed be a fitting climax to
a discreditabie foreign policy" he de-
clared. should this administration that
has surrendered the Panama canal to
purchase the friendship of Great Britain
and the influence of the transcontinental
railroads. that practically caused this
great nation 20 declare war on an indi-
vldual. that stlll continues It's stupid,
vaooilating blunderinE policy In Mexico,
to now add TO this policy OF weakness
and surrender, the additional degradation
OF having this nation apologize for de-
feating an attempt at blackmOn and TO
pay the nation that failed In its criminal
undertaking OF t2S.0oo.OO0. to help the
hurt that honor feels
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
TO EXONERATE RUSMTSEL
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into fact. but this effort was defeated
Mr.. Rusmisel will be exonerated. There
Is nothing else to do but exonerate him"
Attorneys Forget Friendship.
Miss Edith Alderman, the chief in
former, az teacher who was discharged
from the faculty of the Omaha High
School Of Commerce, was dlscredited by
Mr. Rusmisers witnesses. This turn Of
the case caused bitter CONTROVERSY be-
tween Attorney c. A. Goss for Mr. Rus
misel and Mr.. Simeral At one point in
the taking Of testimony Mr.. Simeral de-
clared he would have busted" Mr. Goss'
nose ''if the table had not been between
them"
Mr. Goss and Mr.. Simeral have hereto
fore been friends, but each grew very
caustic toward the other, and threats
and promises of dire things we're hurled
back and forth during the examination
OF witnesses.
The case closed with the testimony of
Mr.. Simerars character witnesses, in
rebuttal, Among these were Miss Louise
Stegner Miss Susanne Redfield c. NJ
Bush, Rev. Thomas NJ Evans. Miss
Pauline Devereese. Miss Leta Huth and
Miss Chappell.
Two members OF the Omaha woman's
elub-Mrs. N. II. Nelson and Mrs. ]. II.
Dumont, who attended the hearing may
issue statement covering thedr impress
sions Of the evidence. This statement.
by order OF the chairman of the judiciary
committee, will be withheld until the
committees report has been submitted
to the board
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
Gar Uses Cavalry
and Machine Guns to
Suppress Strikers

ST. PETERSBURG, July a.-Strong
measures were taken by the authorities
today to suppress the strike riots which
have been in progress for several days in
the streets OF the capital during which a
large number OF casualties have occurred
in the conflicts between the police and
CoHsacks and the striking workmen.
Considerable leniency was shown during
the presence here OF Raymond Poincare,
president OF the French republic, but i'm
nediately after his departure four reEi-
ments of cavalry of the guard and two
regiments of cuirassiers under the COM
mand OF General Kasnakoff arrived from
Krosnoye-Selo TO assist in suppressing
the disorders. They brought with them a
number OF quick firing machine guns
A squadron OF the newly arrived cav
airy at once came into contact with the
strikers. charging and dispensing a crowd
OF them.
The authorities estimate the number Of
strikers at $4,000, but 1t is believed the
total is greater.
The street ear service. which has been
interrupted for forty-eight hours. was
restored today This fact ineensed the
strikers, who hurled voileys OF stones at
the cars and their drivers as they pro-
oeeded through the streets. Several DEM
onstratlons were attempted. but the
manifestants were quickly dispersed by
Cossaeks
In the meanwhile the police fired a few
shots at the windows OF private houses
from which stones had been thrown down
at them.
One feature OF the strike L. that the
movement has been Joined by many
government employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25

ton Thursday. aged ~ years. He is sur
Hved by widow and three children.
The business men of De Witt will OBJ
serve. August 6 as Skirt and Bloomer
Day" the principal feature on that day
being ball game between a local nine
or bloomer girls and a picked team OF
old time ball players. The De Witt
boosters will make an automobile trip
through Saline and Gage counties on
July 30 to advertise the big annual event.
Mrs. Clyde Neff, wife Of Centerfielder
Neff Of the Beatrice league ball team.
was removed to the Mennonite hospital
Thursday. where she underwent a serious
operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
WAR CLOUD IS OYER EUROPE |
Austria's Ultimatum TO Servia
Causes Apprehension,
ALL EYES ARE ON THE CzAR


BERLIN, July 4.-The grave possibili-
ties connected with the strong Austrian
note to Servia, which virtually took the
form OF an ulumatum demanding the
suppression Of the pan-Servian movement
and the punishment of those concerned
In the assassination OF the late Archduke
Francis Ferdinand, are recognized in Of
ficial circles here. II is realized that fur
ther serious developments in Austro-Ser-
Wan relations are inevitable unless Ser
via complies with the Austrian demands
II is believed in authoritative quarters
that the Servians will yield unless as
sured OF support from outside, and for
this reason official eyes here are today
turned less toward Belgrade than to St
Petersburg, where the council Of minis
ters Is expected to settle the question Of
peace or war
Germany Approves Action.
IL was stated that Germany had not
been consulted regarding the Austrian
note to servia before its delivery, but that
1t thoroughly approved the step taken
and was prepared for all the consequences
that might ensue from it,
II was pointed out that should Russia
take part against Austria, Germany was
half OF its ally in accordance with the
terms Of the triple alliance OF Germany.
Austria and Italy. Comment in the Ger
man press today strongly supported Aus
tria-
The stock market broke badly under the
fear Of general European complications.
Securities in large amounts had been
unloaded at the declines and the breaks
In Austrian and Russian specialties as
sumed almost q panicky form
Demand OF Austria.
VIENNA, July 2S.-An Austro-Hungar-
ian note to Servia, containing demands for
the suppression Of the pan-Servian move
ment and the punishment OF those con-
cerned In the assassination Of Archduke
Francis Ferdinand. was presented to the
government at Belgrade this evening.
The note requests a reply by 6 o'clock
Saturday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
MEDIATION IS IN BALANCE
Attempt to Compose Railroad Wage
Issue Near Failure.
DAILY MEETINGS FOR WEEK
Further Negotiations Depend ON
Answer OF EnEinNmsn to
Latest Note Submitted
by the Board.

CHICAGO, July A.-Continuance Of ne
gotlations by the federal board OF media
tion and conclliation In the attempt 70
compose the wage differences between
the engineers and firemen Of ninety-eight
" estern railroads and tho railroad man
ayers committee hung in the balance to-
day
Since Monday there have been daily
meetings OF the board with the labor Off
clals and the railroad managers, each
meeting separately,
As matters now stand the federal hoard
il awaiting word from the engineers and
fiEemen, and on their message depends
the continuance OF the meetings OF the
board.
The men seek changes In service rules
aud increases in pay. principally In the
overtime schedule. and declare their re-
quests are just and reasonable.
The railroad managers insist that TO
comply with the requests would bo 70
increase the present payroils by tSS,coo,'
COO Arbitration OF the differences has
been repeatedly refused by the heads OF
the unions on the contention that In pre-
vious cases the railroads have not held
themselves bound by the arbitration
awards
Nearly $500 men are directly concerned
In the outcome OF the dispute, and a much
greater number would be affected should
the differences lead TO strike OF the
employees.
Negotiations between the employees and
the managers committee have extended
since last October and were suspended
last month during the taking OF a strike
vote
Il was announced by w. S. Stone, granS
chief engineer OF the Brotherhood OF 10
comotive Engineers, and W. :. Carter
chairman OF the Brotherhood OF Iocomo
tive Firemen and Enginemen. July a tha
the vote In favor Of a strike n the re
quests we're not complied with. was nesrl!
unanimous.
The railroad managers then appealed Z
the federal board OF mediation and con
eiliatiOn and the union officials accepts
the pnOffer Of the federal boards services
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25
MAY SUE THE BURLINGTON
Action Said to Be Ordered Over
Keokuk G. Western Branch.
UNDER ANTITRUST LAWS
Declaration Made that System Is
Destroying Competition, and
Case Must Be settled
in the Courts
CFrOm a staff Correspondent.J

DEs MONIES, Ia, July 2-CSpeciaI
Telegram)-The matter OF the severance
OF the Keokuk and Western branch Of the
Burlington system, from the Burlington,
may be settled in federal court, as it
is declared here that the government legal
department has instructed District At
torney Porter for the southern Iowa dis
trict to investigate the complaints made
that the Burlington is destroying com
petition by operating parallel roads.
This would be first step to bring suit
under the antitrust law to have the
Burlington sell the road
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-25

Bannett, Frank Bannett, c. F. Lehn. Nc
Cook and w. A. Reynolds. Indianola,
reached here this afternoon at 1 o'clock
and were entertained by the Commercial
club and citizens at luncheon. On trip
over the highway, Lincoln to Denver. they
left Lincoln Wednesday morning and are
due in Denver Saturday noon travelling in
autos They say the trip is interesting,
the road splendid and they have been en-
tertained royalty along the route.