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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
 George Bernard Shaw Begins His Sixtieth
 Year To-day

George Bernard Shaw. drannaaist. novelist socsalist and revolutionist. will begin his sixtieth year today, having been born in Dublin on July 26, 1S5e. Tzhe Irish drannaturgo. by his criticisms of British policies and
 methods, has kept himself pretty much In the HneiigIn since the be of hha causes of flae European con aict aroused considerable wrath in Es1dg1and, and the distinguished au- taaor was accused of being pro-Gernan in his syznpathie charge utterly without founda41ons since Shaw inn pax91alIy condeEnned all the govern zaaen4s engaged in the war France, c1ared. were .coHnnabtting a crime aeairast civilization for the benefit Of Russia' He added: We shall have to hgnx and die and pay and suf fer with the grim knowledge that we are sacridcfns ourselves in an d11- sane cause. and that only by putting ID a. particularly good fight can we For the present there is only one thing to be done besides fighting for an we arc worth. lest we be ashamed aa weddings and towards, as well as fools and naadunen, until we learn to respect one another and respect our high destiny as the joint standard z1earerss of western civilization as against the haH-civiaized eastern 1e- g4ons to whom we have taught the art of killing by machinery. And that one thing is to set to work i'm rnsdfateIy to draft the inevitable treaty of peace, which we must all sign when we have had our be1lyful Of murder and Edestrzlctton.'' While declaring that the ordering of so- clsty by Prussian jackbooters is a detestable, nischtevous, unhappy and finally disastrous thing MT. Shaw adds that there are British Junkers as well as Gernia,n ones: and their diplomacy has had quite as large 9 share in bringing about this war, e7flfcn on our side Is simply. 8 revolt against junker diplomacy, as the tr'a- dff1ons og Bismarck. According to Mrs Shaw, the dra1natfst Is a ssbas1- 9ul and retiring man. although few had ever suspected it, and she de- eIares that he s'goes so far as to be Heve that all government should be bg women. and chat the fair sex is more capable of nanaeeanent than n1an.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
VEL FARE LEAGUE OF. STAMFORD ASKING
 FOR SCHOOL NURSE
Want Medical Inspection of Children Just As Tn
 Bridgeport.
Special to The Farner.l

stratford. July ae.-The Child vel fgare league Of Stratford has present ed a petition to the board ofase1ectnaen asking for the appropriation of .$1, 800 from the board of finance, for the ex- penses of medical inspection and the maintenance of a school nurse for the Stratford schools.
 According to the members of the league, the time has come when thess things are a. necessity for the school children of Stratford and $1. 1.5o0 invest ed will be amply repaid in improved health conditions.
 Rocco Martino of stratford. ar raigned this morning before Judge Howard Curtis on the charge of as saulting his wife, was released with a noIle, when Mrs. Mar1ino refused to press the charges
 Clara Stella. charged with assault on May Peterson, was released with no fine.
 The seIectnen appointed Edward J. Scammen of Bridgeport special po- liceman for the Locomobile Co. prop erty at Seymour street and Bruce ave nue at their meeting Saturday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
DIR. HEI.FFERICH

One of the most important men in Germany at the present time is Herr Dr. Karl HelfferIch. Minister of the Imperial Treasury. whose gigantic task it is to supply the sinews of war for the vast armies of the Kaiser To administer the finances of a great empire in times of peace is not exact Iy a sinecure, but when that empire is hedged in by enemies and all but friend1sss it becomes a truly hercu- lean task The man upon whose shoulders this tremendous burden rests is comparatively young, being only forty-three years of age. In ap- pearaa7ce he is a typical Teuton busi- ness man, intelligent and alert, and he has had thorough training in finance and goYernnent. His first Important official position was that Of chief of the colonial section of the I'm periaI Foreign Office. He entered upon his duties in that capacity some four rise has been rapid. Before being elevated to his present exalted but difficult position in the Imperial cab inet he was a. member of the rnanag- ing board Of the great Deutsche Bank. In the few interviews he has given out, Dr. He1ferdch has eriticis- ed the American financial leaders be- cause Of their alleged f1endliness to- ward Germany's enemiess, and he re- gently declared that, so far as f. nances go, the Te71tonfc empires are fighting the United States as well as Great Britain, Trance and Russia. Considering the circumstances, even the bitterest of Germany's enenaie es admit that the Imperial Treasury de- partmenta under the control of pr. Helnerich, has performed wonders in financing the greatest war in history. pr. He1ferich denies that Germany is nearing the end of it's financial re. sources. and declares that the war will go on until the entire available wealth of the empire is consumed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
WHAT CONSTITUTES ~PI.AeING IN sAFETY.'

rsINGE THE beginning submarine attacks the crews been spared where permitted Repeatedly the has been boats the submarine the boats 25 miles
 much effort this ufficed to meet the American de- placed in safety the prospect satisfactory arrangement with Germany would be increased
 dIsenbaratons have frequently been placed in safety
 must at least be discussion of what constitutes placnR safety the submarine incident shall represent in which the given opportunity to life the Administration shall be at including
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
BABBITT METAL.

Babbitt metal is so-ca1led because it was the invention of Isaac Babhitt
 who was born at Taunton. Mass, 116 years ago today. It was in 1889 that Babbitt discovered the we'll known and widely antf-friction metal which perpettkR.>es his name. This was a soft metal resulting from alloying to- gether certain proportions of copper, tin and zinc, or antimony, and to large extent obviated friction in the bearings of Journals cranlzs. axles, etc. The inventor was awarded a gold medal by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association, and subsequently Congress voted him the sum of 10000. Babbitt began his career as a goldsmith. but early be- came interested in the production of alloys In 1924 he manufactured the
 first britannia ware in America. in his native town of Taunton. Babbitt metal is still in worldwide use for bearings in locomotive and marine engines, railway ax1es, etc. Babbitt's s mind gave way in later years, and he died at Somerville, Mass, in 1862.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
JUIT WEDDINGS
sANFoRD-BooTH.

Miss Florence Booth, formerly of Shelton, but now of this city. and MT. E. Somers Sanford, of Shelton. were united in marriage at 4:3O o'clock, Saturday afternoon, at the First Con gregationaI church, Milford. The Rev. F A. Sumner. pastor of the church, of1ciated. Miss Edith Booth of Milford, sister of the bride. was bridesmaid and E1wood Webb was best man. Albert Lathrop of Shell ton and Clarence Stowe of Milford were ushers MT. and Mrs. Sanford are enjoying a, wedding trip to Ban tam Lake and upon their return they will reside in Shelton where the groom is employed by the Derby Gas Co. as a surveyor. The bride was given in marriage by her brother. Walter Booth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
ARRESTED
 As SPY, RELEASED

Nogales, Ariz.. July 26--Joseph De puy. who claims to be an American citizen and who was sentenced by a courtmartiaI at the Villa garrison in Noga1es. Sonora just across the bor- der from here, to be executed as spy. was released today. He is safely on the American side.
 Lee Ortega, another American citi- zen. arrested as a spy. also has been given his freedom
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
Y. M. c. A. Boys Cruise
 To Port Jefferson

James G. Matthews, Clifford Hur1- butt, Clifton c. Hawkins. Thomas F. is7d lewis Il. Townsend, all mem bers Of bhe Boys. department of the Y M. e. A. made cruise, Saturday, to Port Jefferson and return in the pow CT boat Annajbel Lee. The party started at 2:5o. Saturday afternoon, landed and spent the night at Port Jefferson harbor, returning 10 Bridgeport last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
HARMONY AMONG LABOR LEADERS.

n F R. GoMPEHs' remarks about the interpretation of Ger IV4 man labor troubles in America no relation Bridgeport statements frihnted the Bridgeport difficulty isfed (sonpers Federation will support negotiating in Bridgeport and elsewhere in Con-
 eeticut obtain better conditions Thus exists to the of the labor divided against itself must fall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
Shoots Self Through
 Left Hand Trying To
 Brighten Her Husband

Trying to frighten her husband by brandisfing a revolver and threaten ing to commit suicide, Mrs. Edna Bel den, aged 2e, of 41S Fairfield avenue. shot herself through the palm of her hand yesterday. Her husband and her relatives had been quarreling.
 According to Mrs. Belden, the reVol- yer caught on a piece of wearing ap- pare1 and was accidentally discharged. She was treated at the emergency hos pitaI Mrs. Relden was formerly an actress on the varietysstage. Her bus band is a. stage employe in this city.
 Farmer vvant Ads. One Cent a Wora
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
Dr. Moore Celebrates
 His 57th Anniversary

Dr. Richard F. Moore, pastor of Sacred Heart church. celebrated his 5 7th anniversary today.
 pr. Moore has been pastor of Sa- cred Heart church for more than a year and during that time fe has done much to promote social life 1n the parish and has done great work spiritually.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
THE 0RDUNA INCIDENT

GOVERNMENT will investigate the Orduna incident 4 original says that the Orduna repeat edy the to fall int the class with the ArnaIan The shot notice to stop If the stop running and her desrue ionezvouId have been permissible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26

Damage estimated at S12o,ooo was done to the cargC of sugar of the British steamer Gragside as she was loading at dock at Twenty-tfird street and the Hudson river, New oYrk. The fire was supposed to have started from spontaneous combustion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26

President Wilson is at Cornish, N H., for his second visit of the year He will spend most of his time work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
Cbe Dm. Read co
 ESt0bAsked I85Z'.

Chic and Stylish Hats for Late Summer.
 visit the Millinery Annex on Broad St. shows number of exceedingly distinctive hats for August There the small coseftting hats for traveing and motoring with bit of coquettish trim ming There broad brimmed hats black white, and unique decorations and all have the touch that expresses snartress and individuality.
 The average price $500
 It will not be many days that these very low prices will prevail for the department will not remain much longer in that locality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26

CELERY PLANTS
 15c Per dozen JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26
A New Handbag.

It is of rich and heavy black more with lining of lowered Dresden silk inside pocket and mirror. It frame to initiate old ivory and looks very elegant and exclusive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26

Paris newspapers call the America note to Germany firm. but too polite.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-26

Farnaer want Aas. ono oent woes.
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TU Vaughan May be Insane.

TU Vaughan, sentenced to death
three years ago after conviction of
a crime committed against an in
mate of the Odd Fellows Orphan
age Home at Greenville, of which
he was superintendent, was taken
anto court there Tuesday to be re-
sentenced. 1t was decided, however,
that there was question of his
sanity, and upon the order of Judge
Prince a jury will determine, prob
ably at the next session of the gen.
eral sessions court, whether Vaughan
is Stimulating insanity or is really de-
ranged. Vaughan was apparently
in a state of physical helplessness
and had to be carried in and out of
the court room. That night he was
returned to the penitentiary at Co.
lumbia.
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NeSmith Nugqets.

Nesmith, August 30:-There was
a moonlight picnic given by Miss
Lena Haddock last Friday night in
honor of Miss Gertrude Oliver of
Greedesville. The weather was very
unfavorable, but in spite of this
there was quite a number present.
The ladies were met at the door by
Miss Haddock and the young men
by Mr. Winfred Goodwin. The guests
were then ushered into the parlor,
which was beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
Later the crowd was ushered into
the dining room, where ice cream
and cake were served to the enjoy
ment of those present. By this
time the moon was shining brightly,
and when refreshments had been
amply partaken of the crowd went
to the yard, where many out door
games were played and highly en-
joyed for several hours. Those pres
ent were: Misses Lena Haddock,
Florence Carraway, Gertrude Oliver,
Myrtle Cooper, Isla Cooper, Louise
and Gertrude Haddock; Messrs Win
fred Goodwin, G G Broadway, Make
Hemingway, Luther. Fred and Kelly
Johnson. Mr. and Mrs j M Godwin.
Miss Gertrude Oliver of Greedes-
vile and Miss Florence Carraway of
Rome spent some time with Miss
Lena Haddock last week.
Misses Lena Haddock and Myrtle
Cooper spent few days at Andrews
last week.
Mrs Alice Dicker left last week for
Baltimore. HAPPY Boy.
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The Prohibition Election.

The voters of Williamsburg coun-
.y should bear in mind that the elec-
ton to be held on the question of
Statewide prohibition Tuesday. Sep
tember "A, is NOT primary elec-
tion, where any one whose name ap-
pears on the club roll can vote. 1t
is a regular election, and the neces-
sary qualifications for voting are:
Residence in State two years, in
the county one year. in the polling
precinct in which the elector offers
to vote, four months, and the pay.
snent six months before any election
of any poll tax then due and pay
able. Provided, That ministers in
charge of an organized church and
teachers of public schools shall be
entitled to vote after six months
residence in the State, otherwise
qualified.
The production of a certificate or
the receipt of the officer authorized
to collect such taxes shall be conclu-
sive proof of the payment thereof.
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gPia With Elephant Head.

;Gaffney, August 30:-Bundy Pet.
", who lives just outside the cor
porate limits of Gaffney, brought to
town Saturday a curiosity in the
shape of young pig, the head of
which was exactly like that of an
elephant, ears, eyes, mouth and
trunk. Hundreds of people saw it
and all were amazed at its remark
able likeness to the pachyderm.
There were ten pigs in the litter,
and all are living except the speci.
men above referred to.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-09-02

Pascual Orozco, a noted Mexican
general and factional leader, was
killed Monday by United States
soldiers on the Texas side of the
boundary line near Ell Paso. This
is another good Mexican, he is a
dead one.
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SEPT. 2. 1915.

In men whom men condemn as i'll,
find so much If goodness still;
In men whom MEN pronounce divine,
find so much of sin and blot
{ hesitate to draw the line
Between the two-where God has not.
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Peanut Cultivation,
By w. II. Welch.

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Since the beginning of the Euro.
pean war last August the farmers
of the South have seen the evil of
not diversifying their crops. Cotton
for many years was practically the
only money crop produced. Corn
was cultivated, but in many instances
not enough was raised to supply the
farmers through the year. In re-
cent years tobacco has been intro
duced in this section Of the State,
and the people have been greatly
benefited in a commercial way, by
it's cultivation. Had it not been for
tobacco Williamsburg county would
have been in much worse condition,
financially, last fall than she was.
The money realized on the tobacco
crop helped the farmers to hold
their cotton, for which there was
practically no market, without the
embarrassment they would have
otherwise faced. This year the acre
age set in tobacco was much great
er than it was last year; and the
fact that it brought a good price
the year before, while cotton was
low, was responsible for it. The
comparatively low price of tobacco
this year, due partly to the increase
| in acreage and the inferior quality,
has discouraged many farmers
throughout the county. The placing
of cotton on the contraband list by
the Allies of Europe is adding a
more gloomy situation for the fall.
This should be valuable lesson, and
teach the farmers of Williamsburg
county that our salvation at all times
comes through the diversifcation of
crops.
Not many years ago we thought
that nothing but cotton could be
cultivated successfully in this part
of the State. We were from Mis-
souri,, and, of course, had to be
shown. About twelve or fifteen
years ago tobacco farmers from
North Carolina and Virginia came
down here and showed US that to-
bacco could be raised here success
fully, and consequently Williams
burg county produces the best
grades of tobacco grown in the
State of South Carolina today.
While travelling over the county
the writer has talked with a great
many farmers concerning the posi-
bility of growing peanuts success
fully, and was frequently told that
it could not be done, giving as reasons
for their statement that the soil is
not adapted to their cultivation, and
that the vine produces what is COM
monty known as "pops," that is,
pods which do not fill out. Again
we are from Missouri" and have
to be shown. The writer was raised
on a small farm in the Northeastern
corner of North Carolina, right in
the midst of the peanut belt, and
cultivated them from the time he
was large enough to swing a hoe
until he was twenty-three years old,
therefore he knows whereof he
speaks.
The one thing this soil needs most
of all-and the thing the soils of
North Carolina and Virginia needed
before it was supplied, lime. If
we will use lime freely in this coun-
ty, other things being equal, We will
be able to produce peanuts equal,
we will be able to produce peanuts
equal to those grown in the States
above named. The soil there that pro-
duces the best grades and the great
est quantity is the fine sandy loan
better known as Grey soil with
clay subsoil," of which the greater
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land plaster 10 Cne acre, anu tIlls
should be sown on top Of the vines
to be washed into the soil by the
next rain. This lime, or land plas.
ter, will produce sound peanuts. In
addition to this. the land should be
broad.casted with lime once every
four or five years, just before break.
ing. 1t is by doing this that the
land will be kept in a good condition
for the cultivation of peanuts, as
far as lime is concerned.
The details of preparing the soil,
planting, cultivating, gathering and
marketing will be given in subse-
quent articles.
The most important feature of
peanut cultivation is it's value to the
farmer. Cotton is no good unless
it can be sold, except that cotton
seed is a most excellent fertilizer,
but the lint itself is of no use to the
farmer beyond the money he can
get for it. Tobacco, in it's loose
leaf state, is of no use to the pro-
ducer except for the money to be
realized from it's sale. If the prices
of cotton or tobacco are below the
cost of production there is no alter
native but to hold, or to sell. With
peanuts it is different. Under a
normal peanut market the farmer
can sell his peanuts for from $50 to
$50 per acre; will also get at least a
ton of hay, which is excellent feed
for stock, and will have enough pea
nuts left in and on the ground in a
fifteen acre tract to fatten dozen
head of hogs. Should the market
ever get so low that it would not
pay to sell the peanuts they could
be fed to stock and thus you would
get the money value out of them
IN the form of meat.
Last fall and winter the farmers
in North Carolina and Virginia sold
their crop of peanuts for 3 to 3 1-2c
per pound, which is a good price for
the average grades Of peanuts, and
thus were enabled to hold their cot
ton until the spring and in very
many instances they are still hold
ing it.
The majority of the farmers have
meat the year round, and many of
them haye it to sell. The growing
of peanuts stimulates stock raising,
and should become just as important,
if not more so with US, as cotton
and tobacco cultivation. The pea
nut industry is in its infancy, and
the farmers of Williamsburg county
will not lose anything by beginning
the cultivation of peanuts on a large
scale from the start. By doing this,
the great inconvenience to be ex-
perienced by beginning on a small
scale will be eliminated and it will
be a success from the beginning.
The cultivation of peanuts along
with cotton and tobacco, if done in
near the same proportion. will give
much better diversifcation of crops
and will also help to place Williams
burg at the head of the counties of
the State of South Carolina.
Now, Mr. Farmer, if what you
have read in this article has inter-
ested you at all in the cultivation of
peanuts next year, clip this out and
lay it aside for future reference.
There are many questions, no doubt,
arising in your minds as to the diff
,ficulties and inconvenience to be
overcome in beginning the cultiva-
ton of this crop, and it is the in
tention of the writer in subsequent
articles to explain to you how this
can be done.
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No. 666

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