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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

emergency. It would be a crime in deed to send good American Citizens with bows and arrows to fight the well armed invader It would be al most as much of a crime to send American men to war with our pres ent amateur outfit.
 All other things being equal the American soldier is as good, if not better, than any. other soldier in the world, but if you furnish him with weapons that are inferior to his ad- Versaries you place him at a very ser ious disadvantage. You also place him in very unfair position if you do not train him for the fray as we'll as his opponent has been trained for it.
 This is not the last war by any means, nor the most disastrous one Don't let us deIude oureIve with that idea. Detructive wars will go on per iodica1ly as long as destructive compe- tition contiues among nations. Com bination of all nations alone can stop wars. That is an immuta.ble econou7- ic law which sentiment has no voice. As it is not likely that the countries of the world will combine peacefully. it is more than possible that combina- ton will be forced through war meth ods.
 It will be our turn to fight some day. or else turn over the government of this country to foreigners without struggle If we decide it is better to fight than to lay down then let us get ready to make a good job of it and win.
 But for the sake of our suffragettes don't let us send a million defenseless men t otlae slaughter with antiquated weapons trained like lambs for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
THE UNITED STATES
 WEAK IN ARTILLERY.

In the United States there is not in existence today a single heavy deld mortar of the type that is playing such a conspicuous part in the present cam paigns in Europe. We have not even adopted a type for such a mortar, a.l- though the Ordnance Department has had the subject under consideration for years. The policy has been rather like that followed in the case of the 1S-inch coast defense gun, which was completed in the late sos, test-Ared in 1903, and lay on the beach at Sandy Hook unprovided with 8 carriage without even a design for a carriage, until 1912,
 And yet, it is in coast artillery that ew are best prepared-h one may use the expression. where theF is so little preparation of any kind-but even this force has behind it a small and en- tire1y inadequate reserve of coast ar tillery militia. The regular force 4tseIf. has been considerably reduced by transfer of organizations to the Phil ippines, Hawaii, and Panama
 In coast artillery, as well as in field guns, we are without sufficient ammu- nition. It would be necessary to ship some of our fifty batteries from coast to coast in case of serious operations on either ocean, and even when the guns have been transported, and am intuition has been provided, most of our coast armament is actually infe- rior in range and power to the arma- ment which can be brought against it by modern ships of War.-The World 8
 ork for February.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
SOUTHPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATES
 RECEIVE PRESENTS.
Seven Boys and As Many Girls Complete Prim
 ary Work
esnaeial to -The Farmer.5

a-
 Southport, Feb. 10-A class of fourteen was graduated from the pri- mary department of the Greens s Farms Sunday school Sunday morn ing It consisted of seven girls and seven boys, Wesley K Mills, Lewis w. Adams, Frank Shumack, Joe Beachey, William Harding. R. Emil Williams and Elmer CrossIlan, and Mary Mills, Mark Kirk, Hazel Wiles, Helen Shu- mack Elizabeth Benfcz, Lillian Mills and Helen Tuza. The pupils were presented with Bibles by the pastor, it being the custom
 Edward Won Holtz, Jr., of the grocery firm of Won Ho1tz 6 Surup, celebrated his 3Ath birthday, Sunday. Tn the evening few relatives and friends were entertained. The guests included Mir and Mrs. Nelson Deyork, Carl Deyork, Edward Deyork and Sis ter Frances of Stratford, MT. and Mrs. J. Surup, Carl Surup. Carl Padrayer, MT and Mrs Edward Won Ho1tz, ST., and the Misses Ida and Dora Von Ho1tz and others.
 Today the second crop of ice dur ing the present season is being cut at B. F. Bulk1ey's pond on the state high way It ais said the February crop is not as good quality as that of the Danuary crop.
 A large representation of Southport folk attended the Valentine ceIebra- tion, held at the Greenfield Country club, on Monday evening. The club houses was decorated with hearts and other symbols of the day giving an at tractive festive appearance for the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Toquet
 Decorations: Mrs. Charles Prizer and Miss Emily McLaurIe.
 Punch bowl: Mrs Robert T.. Dodge. Miss Dorothy Bowles and Miss Ruth Mcfarland.
 The league will hold a meeting at the Town hall on Monday, Feb. 22 when Hon. John H. Light of Norwalk will lecture.
 Miss Dorothy Hubben will entertain the members of the Princess Sunshine club at her home, Friday afternoon, for the regular meeting. A social ses- sion will be enjoyed.
 Superintendent of Schools Bow man will speak at the nidweek prayer meeting in the Greens Farms church this evening on Religion and Educa- ton"
 Miss Adele Kellogg announces a supper and entertainment to be given in the basement of Emmanuel church, Weston, on Saturda5s, Feb. 13. under the auspices of the Weston Civic league. The proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the Lyons Plain school of which Miss Kellogg is the teacher 31ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
PREMATURE DEATH

Recent medical and insurance stat tistics have brought out the fact that while deaths from contagious diseases have been greatly reduced yet fatal illnesses in middle age seem to be in creasing. The gains made from good sanitation and better medical skill are used only to enable the human race to maintain a more deadly pace.
 In the case of business men, am bition to make money rapidly is the leading cause of early decay. The ma jority of successful men never quit until a nervous breakdown simply drives them out of the office.
 Workers in industrial plants prob ably have more healthfu1 conditions than the previous generation of mill employees. But the fathers of these mechanics were more commonly farm workers, who lived to be as good old age in the most wholesome surrond- ings.
 Two things should better realized The business man should uit high pres sure before the doctor makes him. And whenever an fndooor worker can swap his task for outdoor employment he adds to his expectations of life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
PEACE REIGNS NOW AMONG WESTPORT
 FIRE POLICEMEN
Harmony Restored Through Cooperation of Members
 Preparing for Dance
(speeial to The E,armer. )

Wes&port, Feb. 10.-The much dis eussed dance to be given by the Vest port Fire Police will take place Mon day evening in National hall. A spe- cial meeting of the entertainment acommittee was held last evening and the following committees appointed: Fred Darrow, box office; Russell Chal- font, door; John Gau1t. cloak room; Harry Helm and Harry Rubey, re- Treatments. The dance will be siven to get funds to reorganize the depart- ment and purchase suitable furniture for the department club room. At the next meeting of the department to be held the first Tuesday in March, Fred Darrow will be unanimously chosen head of the department and GauIt will receive the appointment of 1st Lieutenant and John Bouton will be chosen End Lieutenant The de- pertinent is now on a harmonious ba-. sis and the entire membership work ing for the success of the dance.
 At the next regular meeting Fred Darrow will submit a report of the receipts at the dance. It is expected that no further dissension will arise.
 The funeral of Sabatinos the seven year old son of MT: and Mrs Carmine Orciniuos of Saugatuck, was held from the residence of the parents this af- terno0n at 20 clock and int ernaent fol- lowed sn the Catholic cemetery. The child hada been confined to the Nor walk Hospital for the past three months sA 19e1fIag from an abscess in the side.
 The Luef1Ie dancing class, under the direction of Mrs Whele. will hold it's annual reception in the Fable audito- rum this evening.
 A large audience last night heard the Rev. Dr.. Charles Hesselgraye, of South Manchester lecture upon the timely topic of tsInternational Peace, . in the auditorium of the Jessup Memo rial library. No admittance fee was charged.
 Mrs stephen Banks was the hostess Tuesday afternoon for the regular meeting of the Westport Equal Fran claise league. Many important sub jects were discussed, principally the making of arrangements for the dance to be given on Friday evening" Lin coins birthday The following com 177iftees have been appointed:
 Dance: Mrs. Arthur G-eDove, Mrs. Robert Fuller, Mrs. Ossip Iinde, Mrs. " Burrftt Wakenan, Mrs Carl, Mrs. John Crawford, Mrs. Ralph WilIis Mrs. Frank McLaurie, Mrs John Adams Tllayer, Mrs w. A. Borden, Mrs. Dan iel B. Bradley and Mrs. ". D. Dickson.
 Ice cream and cake: Mrs. Stephen Banks kETre. William ,. Wood Mrs. Frederick Hphba1l, Mr8.s Francis Day, AaxA David @aeaM and Mxs, Iewls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
OLSON DECLARES
 LAJOIE STILL HAS SKILL IN BASEBALL

San Francisco. Feb. 10-Sone say that Nap Laioie's about all through in the batting nne well. Ivan 'Ol- son, his former sidekick, doesn't think so. Olson, for several seasons, room ed with Lajoie, and therefore, is re- garded as an authority on matters pertaining to the latter. Hark!
 You fellows out here seem to think that L.ajoie is all in. and should be placed on a pension. Shake that idea out of your bonnet. Place him on another club and he will earn ev- cry dollar of that fat salary He has been in Cleveland too long. Give him a change, place him under more congenia1 conditions, and if he doesn' t hit 300 or better for the next two years will gladly admit that am dead wrong.'' been accomplished, we will have an opportunity to judge whether or not Olson is a. bum progn nosticator.
 Mack, it seems, must have been thinking some thoughts along the same line. He probably figures that Lajoie, who, unquestionably has slow ed down in his fielding, can struggle along a year or two when hanked by McInnis and Barry, hoping in the meantime to develop another second baseman from the young and tender material to be gleaned from the minors
 The theory has been advanced in some quarters that Mack obtained La joie with a view to trading him to the Yankees later. But it is hard to imagine any one in greater need of a second baseman than Connie. at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
STATE GOLFERS
 REFLECT OFFICERS

New Haven, Feb. 10.-The old board of officers was reelected at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Golf Association held yesterday after noon at the New Haven Country club. The election resulted as follows: Pres ident, Julian W. Curtis of Green wich; vice-president, w. H. Race of Meriden; secretary-treasurer Richard Wayne of Hartford; state captain, Rogers s. White of New Haven; execu- tive committee, w. B. Merriman of Waterbury, Robert Abbott of Bridge port, B. L. Schof1e1d of Stamford, w $. Russell of Wallingford and C. B. Futile of Naugatuck.
 While not definitely decided. it was tentatively announced that the state tournament this year would be held at the Greenwich Country Club, June 23 to 26. and it was also recommend ed that a one day tournament be held at the New Haven Country Club, Sep tember Il. There will be the usual annual team match with the Rhode Island association, but this year it will be held in the spring, instead of the fall, and will take place in Connecti- cut, the date and place to be an nounced later. The association also anticipates a challenge from the Mas sachusetts state association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
BE WIDE AWAKE l. SAYS ED. COLLINS

Eddie Collins one of the few play CT authors who write their own dope has an article in the March Base ball Magazine on the Value of Alert ness. Speaking of this valuable quality in a ball player, Collins says:
 Alertness is an essential character istic of every good ball player. HOW often do you hear the Words, Be awake shouted across the ball heId. AS I look back on it now it seems as though those were the very last words I recall my old side partner, Jack Barry, saying in the last game of the 1914 Worlds Series In the closing innings, when defeat Tor us seemed inevitable, he was the only one with any t'pepper'' left, and kept hollering to the rest of us infleIders, Come on, show some life here; be awake. all of you.'
 Tn a game of ball the thing, which ought to be foremost in a players mind is to win. Each man grows to feel that he is one of the cogs in the machinery of his team. and an error an his part of omission, rather than commission, will not prove dis astrous to himself alone but to his clubmates as we'll For that reason it is most essential for a player to have his mind strictly on the game when he is on the field of play and there is a game in progress, It is not an uncommon thing for a base runner to talk with an opponent when he is temporarily resting at a certain bag, but take it from me, there is many 8 sign flashed by the batter to this same base runner that escapes the 1atter's notice simply be- cause his attention is centered other than where it should be.
 keep your eyes on that ball P is a faYortte slogan of a football coach, but those same words are just as ap- plicab1e to a baseball player. There are any number of amusing plays which I could relate that arose sim ply because one player was not alert to the situation, and consequently could not cooperate with his. team mate, who was alive in every sense of the word. Ping Bodie, of the White Sox. whom the average writer
 seems reluctant to give credit for
 having good baseball sense, nearly put Lena Blackburn out of business one day last year in Chicago because he pulled 8 really smart play that caught the latter entirely unawares. It was in the eighth inning with an Athletic runner first and third | with one out and the score tied when | Baker hit long fly out in Bodies territory At first glance it would seem plausible that, in the event of l the catch, the only play for Ping to i make would be to home plate to shut off the winning run. This is evident I ly the one thought that DAdChpuEI had in mind because he turned his back to center field so as to watch l the outcome of the play at the plate l But not so with Ping. He must have i felt that he could not throw out | the runner who was on third, so SC lected the wiser course of preventing
 the man on first from advancing. His | throw to that bag was swift an6 l true. as no one better than Black. burn can verify. because the bal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
CITY COURT

In the city courtsto-day. with Judge Coughlin sitting, Judgment was sus- pended on Fred D. Smith who was en- gagged in 3. fight with Daniel Doyle, II g State street in Water street last night Doyle was fined $5 and costs.
 Charles Erickson, 153 Beardsley St., charged with breach of the peace was committed to jail for 30 days.
 The case of Richard Williams a for mer riding instructor. now charged with non-support was continued until Feb. 12, under bonds of $500 which he was unable to offer. Williams late ly has been residing in Virginia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10
HER GOOSE CHASE
 ENDS IN LAWSUIT.

While her geese were being chased by an irate neighbor and she was rushing to the rescue, A4eri Puskas of Norwalk, claims she was struck by a bottle and badly injured. She ap- peared before Judge Walsh in the su- perior court today to testify in the $1, 900 suit she brought against Will liam Miller of Norwalk, who is alleg- ed to have thrown the bottle.
 At the time of the geese chasing in- cident Mrs. Puskas claims she was in i'll health and as a result of being struck by the bottle she suffered sa- yereIy. It is said that the geese were on Mil1erss property when the trouble occurred. Judge Walsh reserved de cision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

This is Congressman William La Toilette, cousin of Senator Robert M. La Toilette, representing the section of the state of Washington which in time will be the principal part of the proposed state of Lincoln. It would compose most of eastern Washington, the Panhandle of northern Idaho and a part Of western Montana, making a large area and a population of over 1000, 900 to start with MT. La Toilette went west at the age of sixteen. He had to pawn his watch on the way Today he is called "the fruit king of the inland empire VIII he be the a-st governor Of the state of Lincoln
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

Now that four young women have been admitted, to practice before the United States Sup ene Court. it is hoped that the revered justices will see the importance of having their gowns hang straight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

There were eighty -eigllt automobile fatalities last year in Connecticut. This is an increase of eighteen over the year previous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

The Republic Iron 6 Steel Co.. start- ed the Hannah Furnace at XouusB- town, Oaio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-10

struck the latter flush, much to the amusement of all but poor Lena.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

The Supreme court Monday, IN
the case of r. j. Darnell against
J. C. Johnson, state revenue
agent, involving the question OF
the taxation Of timber as one OF
the elements in valuing lands
for taxation, held that chapter
80, of the laws Of 1912, which
requires a separate column to be
filed in on the land rolls for the
timber on lands was constitutions
al, and that the revenue agent
may revise assessment it such
columns are not filed in, but the
supreme court reversed the de-
cision of the lower court as to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
OUGHT TO SPEAK OUT.


1t has been suggested that the
candidates for legislature in
Kinds county be requested to
publicly express their views on
the subject of creating a new
county, with Jackson as the
county seat.
The idea is a good one, and
the several aspirants will no
doubt be willing to come out and
say what they think about it.
While it is not yet positively
known that the new county
fight will be renewed at the
next session of the legislature,
at the same time the voters are
entitled to know how the legis-
lative candidates will vote on the
question, in event it is presented.
The new county plan was de-
feated at a former session chief
ly because of dissention in the
Kinds county delegation.
We don't want anything of
that sort to occur in event the
fight to secure a new county is
renewed at the 1916 session. =
jackson Daily News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
RANKIN COUNTY CANDI-
DATES SHOULD ALSO
SPEAK OUT.

Brandon, MISS, June 10, 1913.
Editor Brandon News:
| see in yesterdays Jackson
Daily News an editorial urging
the voters of Kinds County to
require the Candidates for the
Legislature to speak out on the
New County question.
It is indeed unfortunate that
our neighbors and friends of
jackson are not content to let
US live together in peace and
harmony but it seems that such
is the case and that the people
of Rankin County may as we'll
prepare to meet the issue which
is already upon US. The
increased burden of taxation
which will fall upon the people
of Rankin County if the New
County be created will be indeed
onerous in these already hard
times. The only reasons urged
in favor of the new County are
| the building of a. turnpike and
that at present the City of jack
son pays Is per cent of the taxes
of Kinds County. Now as to
the turnpike question our fir ends
of Jackson must know that the
building Of the pike was defeat
ed by the vote of Supervisor
Gordon who lives in Jackson and
publicly expressed himself as
willing to be governed in the
matter entirely by the wishes of
the jackson Board of Trade. The
proposition to build the turnpike
by the joint action of the two
Counties was up before the
Board of Supervisors and the
two members from the western
part of Kinds County voted in
favor of it and the Jackson mem
Der Mr.. Gordon voted against it.
The contention that Jackson
pays IS per cent Of the taxes of
Kinds County is no reason for
the creation of a new County.
Certainly If Jackson pays Is
per cent Of the taxes Jackson
owns rs per cent of the property,
and of course the man who owns
the property ought to pay the
tax. It is not right to take all
the the tax off the rich and put
It upon the poor. The Senator
and Representatives who repre-
sent Rankin County should have
their whole hearts in the fight.
We should not elect men I'M
less they are willing to put their
voice and their heart III this
matter. Very Sincerely,
SIDNEY L. MCLAURIN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
CITATION NOTICE,
SUIT NO, 212s.

To R, M. murphy, New Orleans, Defendant;
You are commanded to appear IN the chancery
court of Rankin County. mississippi. at the
at the next Regular term, on the fourth Monday
If Sentember. 1915, to defend the suit therein
pending Of Richard Scott, wherein you are de
PENDANT. The purpose of the. above suit is to
recover damages in the sum of twenty five humid
rad dollars against you for the death of Carey
Scott by reason of your alleged negligence and
to subject NE1-4 of NW1-4 1854 to the payment
of such damages as may be decreed by the cours.
Witnses my. signature and the seal OF my OIL
fee this the 9Th day of June. 1915.
r. L. GAY. Chancery Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
What He Called II.

"Are you troubled with insomnia
sleeplessness?" Il should say I am.
Some nights don't sleep three
hours. " '"That so? I've got it awfully
bad. I've been afflicted now about
two years. The doctor calls it neuris
insomnis paralaxitis.' i've had II
about eighteen months, and we call It
Ethel. Ocean View vidette.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

the authority of the revenue u
gent to revise assessment where
the columns for the timber -
sessments are filled In = bit
County Register.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
slap on the Wrist.

Tightwad Did you ever notice. my
dear. that nearly all these misers re-
ported in the papers are single
men?
Mrs. Tightwad Yes; but that's only
natural. Married misers are too com.
mon to be worth mentioning.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
Picknocket Specialist.

The age of specialism! A pickpock-
ct who was arrested in Paris last
week mentioned that he only exer-
cised his profession on the irresistible
pockets Of persons watching an aero
plane.-Punch.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
DR.. n. ]. BURNtIAM
DENTIST

Will be in my Office in Brandon
myself every second and fourth
Fridays and Saturdays. Can be
here other days by special en-
gagement.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

machine -..----------225 90
The Good Roads Co.. drag Ii %
r. E. Knight, freight on
drag 5 ~
L. Fl. Mashburn, mdse- ITO "a
7. J. Rogers, work and la
bor ------------22 8 80
J. L. Purvis and others re-
fund bond issue inter
est---------------- 2,066.04
There being no further bust
ness, the Board adjourned until
the first Monday in July.