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The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

practically at a standstill. but it Is ad-
mitted that the Russian resistance to the
west of the latter town merely aims at
holding back the enemy until the work
of evacuation Is completed. The same is
the case with Grodno and Bielostok, both
of which are still in the hands of the
Russians. but will be retained only until
everything which could facilitate the
work of the invader has been removed.
Speaking generally. the Russian retire.
ment is taking place with delberation
and tranquility and will be continued un-
til the position has been reached on
which we are authoritatively assured 1t
has been decided TO make firm stand.
Where that position is We have yet to
learn.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
DU POINT MILL EXPL0DES.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 29.-Two work
men were killed and much damage done
by an explosion of two Dupont powder
mills in the upper Hagley Yards. near
here today. The victims are Lawrence
Cunningham. 49, of this city, and Hugh
Gillespie. 35 of Hazleton, Pa.
The reports were terrific. being heard
a dozen miles away. Hundreds Of win
dows in nearby houses were broken.
Several hundred pounds of powder ex-
ploded, completely destroying the mills.
The first. fuse mill set off the second
nearby. Officials say 1t was probably
was caused by grit in the powder.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
Shaving at Breakfast Not Proper on
This Side; They Reprove Britisher

I'm in a great hurry this morning; I
have an appointment" Mr.. Tucker is ss'd
to have explained. Louie" told him
that he would hurry things and NJ.
Tucker ordered bacon and egss. addirs.
Gould I not get shaved while eat:
Louie" hid his surprise as best ne
could and communicated with Carl Zahi.
In charge of the barber shop Carl IL
some "anti-beard artist himself. but
he was nonplusssd- How can he eat
and not swallow the lather?" the bar
ber asked The CONSERVATION in the din
ing-room and barber shop soon was COM
municated to the office. An assistant
manager tam had it explained to NJ.
Tucker that shaving at the breakfast
table wasn't being done on this side
of the water
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
POWDER MILL SHATTERED,
Some Accuse German Sympathi.ers
for Expl0siOn in Massachuset

Some Accuse German Sympathi.ers
for Explosion in Massach usetts.
Acton, Mass, Aug. 2s.-German sympa-
thizers are declared by many here and at
Maynard to have been responsible for the
blowing up at $50 o'clock this morning
Of the glazing mill of the American Pow
der Company. Murray Ballou, president
of the company, would not attempt to
place the responsibility. Armed guards
are now patrolling the vicinity of the
mills.
The explosion of tons of powder broke
hundreds Of windows in the towns of
Acton. Concord. and Maynard. while the
shock was felt in Fitchburs on the west
and Portsmouth. N. H.. on the east
President Ballou said possibly there
were two or three tons of powder in the
mill at the time of the explosion.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
LAY SUICIDE TO HAY FEVER.
Believe Boston shoe Manufactured
Jumped Overheard.

Philadelphia. Aug @9-Upon the ar
rival h-rc of tn" passenger steamship
GlC-.Ian from Boston. it was reported
that Samuel Z"man. "f the firm of Ie-
man a Amdur Boston shoe manufac-
turcrs. had disappeared from the boat
scun after it entered Delaware Bay to-
CAY
The police believe h" jumped overheard,
basinG that theory on letters and facts
Connected with tn" disappearance. One
I"ttcr. addressed /" Mrs. Ieman at her
home in Hrooklinc. MISS. stated that the
writer could not s.ccr because of his
SuffrIinGs from hay fever. Another let
ter of similar import Was addressed to
a hay fever institute at bethlehem. y.
II In addition there was found among
Zeman's effects bottle of sleep-pro-
duCing medicine.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
PETROGRAD SEES NEW
ELEMENT In CONFLICT

Petrograd Aug. ga fresh element Is
impaired into the situation on this front
by an attack on the Russian positions in
Eastern Galicia
The attack is being put into execution
both by a southerly movement against
the Russian flank from the direction of
Vladimir Volynski and by a frontal as
sault on the line of the Upper Bug and
Zlota Lipa.
The enemy has succeeded in obtaining
a foothold on the left bank of the latter
river between Brzezany and PodhajCe.
For two or three days the German ad-
vance toward Dvinsk and Wilma has been
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
Oh, Fie, Fie. Mrs. Astor.

Far Harbor. Me. Aug. 29.-Mrs. John
ia "h .AstUr lost her temper this week
because she could not cook a chop over
amp fire and threw her dinner 200 feet
into Echo Lake. \ party had gone 10
Buck Hill Cliffs for picnic. The others
Grilled their chops on sticks. Hers burn
ed. AnEered. she hurled it over preCi-
pIre. Then she made a fresh trial, and.
though hot and fiustered, she won.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
"Rube" May Go to Dodgers.

New York, Aug. 29.-'Rube'' Marquard
was over at Brooklyn yesterday confer
ring with Wilbert Robinson. Mr.. Eb-
bets said he was willing to take a chance
on the left-hander at the waiver price
II the Giants would agree to the deal
Mr.. Ebbets said Marquard's terms were
satisfa ctory to him.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30

for. the arrests were
made. All but about so of the checks
were recovered, it was said tonight.
the confessions of the prison.
ers. who declared they had no ac-
completes and that they thought it
would be easy to pass the checks after
a reasonable time had elapsed to ac-
count for their receipt by the payees.
The checks. the prisoners explained.
would be signed, sealed and sent in
the mailing department in the regular
way. and would be abstracted after
they had been accounted for as sent.
In this way they were able to conceal
their activities from the detectives
and their employers.
Chaplain O'Keefe. Fifth United States
Cavalry, and the Misses O'Keefe are on
4 L.i.,: nd Nm: Yfr;.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-30
Fastest u. S. Destroyer Sliding Down Ways,
And Rear Admiral S Daughter Who Chnstened Her

At the left shown Miss Cusac larod of Rear Ad
maa Porter chrsen the named for her M the Cam
Camden AT
which the destroyer built calls speed of knots but she
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
ST7FFRAGTST BATTLE
 IN JERSEY TUESDAY

Newark, Oct 1s.--one of the big gest fights in the east will be- set tied tomorrow when the suffragists go to the polls to cast their votes for adoption of a constitutional amend rnent giving them the ballot. The women. have waged a terrific cam paign throughout the state.
 Today's activities centered in the northern counties of Essex. Hudson and Bergen and in Camden, opposite Philadelphia, Passaic and Union counties, territory claimed by both sides, also were the scenes of many meetings and rallies.
 K Women. watchers and workers to the number of 5000 admitted to the polls at the forthcoming election for the first time in the state received their final instructions today and pre- pared to take their places tomorrow at virtually every one of the polling precincts in the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

She can dress her eyes in love <
 And her lips can warm with kisses
 word to the wise who are not in tent upon airtations, yet whose affec- tions have been broken off, may act as a warning A reader wrote to me re- cently asking if a young girl should De accornpanied a by an ' elderly woman when she visits riverside, on outlnss' sor at the beach noon1ights with her best fellow.
 7tsNow the fact is,,' she writes, my sweetheart has a spinster aunt, who might be only too glad to keep up with us. But am sure It Woulo spoil all our pleasure if we hao 10 take her along Before it is quite dusk she says we should be sure and come home;s that the place for glrls and their beaux is under the home roof, where they can chat with the family until he goes. Now can you blame one for letting her stop at the house? Il don't know if <her strict no tions are to be needed. A girl has no right to allow kisses, or give them, even if they are given without her; con sent, she rigid1y declares. know you will put me wise,f as I am an orphan or 16 years
 Gladly. I will write my answer plain ly to this youthful girl. only trusting she may heed it. Courtship has pre- sunlabIy just. begun with this young couple The rosy glow oe love has scarcely been kindled in their hearts yet a deep interest has been awakened that Cupid will soon ripen into deep affection. No, my dear girl you must not turn away and frown on the words that she intends to safeguard you with if you do not wish to regret the path you might stroll into. She who is con trary to proper advice for her own good surely lives to bitterly. rue the hours of folly. The fckle fancy of a man is found out by the girl who is seIfS#illed and trusts his judgment of their pastirnes when he finds there. is no head oveY her to control her hours or his visits.
 she, needing outdoor air. will be pleased to go about with you, joining you in your raTnbles at o'clock or so. in the day. consider it an honor and make her hour or two agreeable, thus gaining the true friendship of the young man end a world of respect as we'll
 My dear girl. the young man who finds that the gifl he is keeping com rents, or those who are in charge of her, has the highest regard imagina- ble for her. That is the girl he wants for his lwife-and none other. Kisses are dangerous to allow under any pretext. They are the means of many a love compact being broken off. It is a. life lesson if girls would but heed.
 Many a bright girl has lost two or three desirable suitors before her true dawned upon her. A girl should only permit a kiss to sanction her betrotha1 of marriage if she would retain the average mans respect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
COURT MARTIAL FOR
 WESTERN ARMY OFFICER

San Francisco, Oct. 1s&The trial by courtmartial of Col. Lewis F. Goodier, judge advocate of the vest ern department of the army, began khere today. The belief is expressed in army circles that the result of the trial may lead to an investigation of the aviation school at North Island, San Diego, Cal. ~W
 Lieut. Col. Goodier is charged with having altered or added to charges preferred by certain army officers against Captain Arthur s. Cowan, commanding the signal corps aviation school at San Diego The charges against Captain Cowan alleged that for two years he drew the pay of an aviation officer or 35 per cent more pay than a line officer of his rank, when, he was not an aviator, and had been sent to San Diego merely as an executive officer for the aviation school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
ENJOYING ONES COMPANY

Dear Miss Libbey:-
 I am girl of IT. Boy friend brought me from a picnic some time past I told him I enjoyed his company. Did I do wrong to tell him that2 Was it proper for him to have said so? What am to say to a boy who brings me horne?{
 M.K Girls need not be guarded so that they fear to speak of enjoying oness company. He might had added, .SThe pleasure was mine.' Say, The walk home has been pleasant Do not study words you may say nor speak by agreeable to an escort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
FRISCO TO WELCOME
 EDISON AT BIG FAIR

San Francisco, Oct 18-Arrange- ments have been made for a popular demonstration for Thomas A. Edison. who, is due to arrive here soon to visit the exposition. It will take the form of Ia general illumination of the city tomorrow night which, it was an nounced. will be on scale never be- fore attempted here Thursday has been set aside as Edison Day at the Panama Pacific exposition Tomor- row night Mir. Edison is tP be the guest of honor at a banquet rendered by the telegraphers of the city. !.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
LATHE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pape

Us fellos was playing cops and rob bers today, me being the judge avn my frunt steps and the cops bringing the pfizners up to me to be judged, pop setting avn the top step shocking and watching us, the ferst prizner cop bringing him up beeing Sid Hunt.
 Ofiser, wats this prizner charged with, effiser, I Sed.
 He cut one of his wifes legs awf with ax and refused to give it back, sed Sid Hunt
 days in prison, I sed. And ten cops took the prizner away and let him go avn akkount of prisoners being scarce and we dident have enuff to spare to lock eny up, and the next priznef brawt up was San4 Krawss. the cop bringing him up beeing skinny Martin.
 Of1ser, watts the charge, ofhser. I sed.
 He merdered his hole warmly exsept himself, Nsed Skinny.
 Wat with, sed.
 Rat poison and things, sed Skinny.
 days n ja1e avn bread and wattr, I sed. And the next prizner brawt up was Johnny Wilson, Offser Sid Hunt bringing him up and saying, He bloc up baby carriage ful of babys, judge.
 Wat with, I sed.
 A dynamite bum. sed Sid Hunt. s> 5 days in prison nobody aloud to see him exsept his family and friends, I sed.
 Good mite. sum justice. sed pop. And the next prizner was 1ouds Sim kins agen, skinny Martin bringing him up and saying, Judge. sum uthir fellos wuntid to play hockey from skool and this wun is the ony won woodent do it and sed he wood tell avn them if they did.
 Live imprizziment avn bred without wattir, I sed.
 Hey, stop. desist, sed pop, I cant allow you boys to use my frunt steps for this gairn. wy I declare you've got my morals awl upset. I don't no rite from rong or crime frum punishment. go play sumthing elts. yure rot good inflooents avn me.
 So we got Up a gaim of hare and hounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
IS SHE TO APOLOGIZE?

Dear Miss Lbbey:-
 I am girl of IT. Like a young man of 21. He told his cousin, lrny girl friend he liked me better than any other. He has gone for three IT. onths. had the chance to see him the day he left. He never said goodbye. Told cousin it was my place to say this. That it nearly broke my heart. Ought I to write, apoIogizingly, or not?
 A. G. He probably felt bad upon going and might have been out of sorts If you write do mot apologize This he, ought to do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
HE MADE LOVE
 TO TWO GIRLS
Dear Miss Llbbey

Dear Miss Ilbbey:-
 I have gone with a young man three years. He went with a girl whom he loved; told me they had broken off and he did not care for her, but loved me. I went off to school; he wrote to this girl; went to see her Denied it to me. Said he loved me yet. told him to give up one or the other. Said he couldn't. Did not know which he loved best. Some time ago he saw her; told me he was intending to mar ry this girl: all arrangements were made Ought he not to have told me sooner? He still asks me to be his friend. Sends me fruit. I love him dearly. Am hurt by this ending Ad- wise.
 JIM. You have not been treated fairly. A true gentleman would consider the heart feelings. Of two girls, both loving him, and have had one only. Forget him. A better one. you will find, awaits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
Dear Miss Libbev::-

enjoy your letters. Have kept house for father, sister and folks four years. was going with a nice young man. Father had nothing against him, only he didn't want me to get married. Some way one of his letters vas dis covered and sent back to him saying g wanted nothing more to do with him. He ralIed one day when I was away. Father sal! he must never come bn the place. He has a nice home. love him dearly Sister is 15. Don't yoi think it would be right for me to mar ,ry? He. seems to love me. Every time see him he wants me to decide if I Win mary him. Schooling, father says, is 8 waste of time. Learning I like also. Please aid broken hearted.
 My dear young girl, ones heart goes out to. you in your trials and your love. Try to have your parent know his good habits. capa bility to support you, and determine if you would be as well off under new roof. You have time to wait. Be patient and pleasant. Friends will aid you in what is best.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
PRETTY BUT HAS NO BEAU

Dear Miss Libbey:-
 I am a girl of 19. Cannot get beau. When my other girl friends have com 'pany on Sunday evenings, I would like to have the same opportunity. I am q pretty girl and have not a cranky dis position. Please tell me how to be in the company of the right one.
 CIR. Go constantly in the :, company of girls of your Acquaintance and to meetings. Do not appear too eager but by being pleasant, ladylike and genteel in appearance the right one will soon find you out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
ToDAY's POEM
THE WISE.

Though all may ope the folded scrolls of life, There are some pages writ in mystic hand. Some sentences with richest meanings rife. Which only those who loved can iln- derstand. s Some scattered chapters in the Book of Life Are needed to make plan what God has planned; But only those who learned of grief or strife, Can read the chapters through and understand.
 Arthur Wallace Peach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

law were recorded in revised police reports today, an increase Of 46 over the number reported week age when Mayor Thompson's order went into effect. Thirty-five of the viola tions consisted of obstructing a view of the bars.
 Arrests for intoxication kept pace with the increase on the list of clos ing violations. A week ago Sunday fewer than 30 arrests were made. Yes terdaY 5 0 persons were arrestsd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
MISS LIBREY,S REPLIES
 10 YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and address must be given to in sure attention. Initials print cd. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Personal letters cannot be an- sWeFed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
Aeros Over Switzerland

1S-A foreign aeroplane passed yes terday afternoon over this town, which is near the French border and drop
 ped three bombs. One adult and one child was wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
CORNER FOR COOKS
ROYAL MUFF'INs.

Mix two eggs with two cups Of milk, a tablespoon of sugar. three cups of flour and two teaspoons Of baking powder. Bake in a hot oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
added a little brown sugar.
BOILED GoD WITH CREl

BOILED COD WITH CREAM SAUCE.
 Wrap the fish in a cloth and drop in boiling water. Boil hard thirty minutes. Make a cream sauce by blending 3. tablespoon each of butter and flour and stirring in a cup and a half of milk. Boil one minute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

Six thousand suffragettea and three thousand men supporters paraded in Pittsburgh
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
CHICAGO DRY SUNDAY
 FINDS MORE ARRESTS

Chicago. Oct. 1s-Seventy-fou vio- lations of the Sunday saloon closing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
sCAI,LOPED pOrATOEs.

SCALLOPED POTATOES.
 Pare and cut in thin slices four raw potatoes and one onion. Place in a baking dish a layer of the potatoes, onions and seasoning. When the dish is full pour over milk to cover and bake until brown and tender.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
ccNs1suErlnAeugp

 arm and shoulder seams as notched. Turn hem tins back at notches; large 70" perforations indicate center back
 The waist may now be attempted Begin by taking up dart in front as perforated. Turn hem in front at notches, center-fror1t indicated by large "O' perforations. Close under arm and shoulder seams as notched; underface upper and armhole edges.
 Next, pleat the sleeve, placing .T'' on corresponding small .so'' perforations. Close seam as notched. Leave seam of ., eeve free below large 70. perfora- tfon: p1eat. creasing on slot perfora- tions. lap to small %" perfora tions and stitch. { Sew sleeve in armhole as notched, small -os. perforation at shoul- der seam, easing in any fulness.
 Now, turn hem at front edge of the skirt as perforated, close center back seam and sew to lower edge of waist.
 If desired the skirt may be closed in the front.
 Sizes s4. se. ss. 40. 42 and A inches S.. .-..-A r,,.s-,<. < <,<s,,+5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

JUST ARRIVED, FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS JOHN RICK & SoOL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
To the Business Men
 Of Bridgeport
A Brief Statement of Well-knOwn Fact Coupled With Timely Suggestion.

int of the shopping day of the week.
  chants Saturday is other The
  S  nota of
 
  Friday because handle of
  weekm be one da
  small the middle of the week which will relieve the 
 advantages that they That such quite feasible demonstrated last Dor 4 of the induce buying that results
 
  Saturday F. M concerned Day stay continued every Wednesday, the a similar course9 frankly noll all business Wednesday who help to boost the benefit by the increased and share the results 
 Butyo adding another business the weeks total the newbus offered onlarge other similar problems have existed have been successfully solved Respectfully submitted,
  Narager rofP Publicity Sales
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
sAIT R1AoKEIsEL IN CREAM

Soak in cold water three hours and wipe dry. Place in a frying pan. cover with milk and let come to hard boil. Thicken with a tablespoon ofsdissolv- ed four ana add q teaspoon of cEop- ped parsley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
FOR SATIN SKIRT.

Tn medium size the costume requires $ yards 44-inch velvet. while the skirt and underblouse require 5 yards S6-fnch satin For the underbody x yard of lining will be needed. and for the vest 3s yard lace.
 The underbody must be made first to serve as 2 foundation for the waist. First, pIeat lower edge of front, plac- ing s.T'' on corresponding small .so'' perforations. Turn under upper edge of shield on small .soi' perforationss stitch 5s inch from folded edge. insert ing cord: arrange on front center fronts even: stitch upper edge along line Of single small "o'' perforations, drawing cord toNht. Stitch the shouI- der edges together and stitch lower edge along line of double s-oo'' perfora- tionss easing any fulness. Close under
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

you with whom you will be happy; true lover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18
STOLEN KISSES

Melting joys above her move,
 Killing pleasures, wounding phsses' She can dress her eyes in love
 And her lips can warm with kisses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

NEW ENGLAND GRIDDLE CAKES.
 Mix three cups of nours with two teaspoons of baking powder. two beaten eggs. and milk to make a bat ter Bake in large cakes and serve with melted butter to which has been
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

The redihgote is one of the most fashionable Of the seasons fashions. being an original expression of the long coat. The model illustrated here is made of dark velvet and worn with a skirt and blouse of satin in the same shade.
 Pictorial Review Redingote bust Price Is centsx
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

THE HEART GOES
 OUT TO HER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-18

These Home Dressmang prepared especially Tor this neWspaper the latest The Pctoria Review
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-06-26
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
Succession of Thomas Henry
deceased. No. 1903.

Whereas, Wilbur H. Kramer, Clerk
OF Court, St. Mary Parish,
Louisiana, has petitioned this
Honorable Court for letters of ad-
ministration on the estate of the late
Thomas Henry, deceased, intestate.
Notice is hereby given to all to whom
1t may concern to show cause within
ten days from the date of this notifica-
ton. why the prayer of the said petit
TONER should not be granted, and why
the description and valuation of said
estate should not be approved and
homOlogated.
In evidence whereof, witness my Off
clal signature and the impress OF the
seal Of my Office this End day of June,
A. ID. 1915.
WILBUR Fl. KRAMER,
Clerk of Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-06-26

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Price 25c and SOC per bottle. Sold by
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