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The Spectator., 1915-04-02
Farmers Wives Relate
 Troubles To Uncle Sam

WaSnlnRCOn, Mdrcn oV lHc American farm housewives atti- tude. toward life in the rural districts of the United States is reported in compilation of ex- cerpts from letters written by farm women in every section of the country to Secretary of Agriculture House and made public today. The compilation presents one of the most inti- mate human documents ever issued by a government depart ment, G. w. Wharton, chief of departments office of informa- tion lets the women writers tell their own story.
 Secretary Houston wrote to 55, 900 farmwives asking them to write him what they thought of life on the American farm and what needs to be done to better thei condition of farm women. He received 2,241 replies. The information receiv- ed from the women will be used in the administration of the new Smith Lever cooperative agricul- tural extension law which pro- vides this year $10, 900 govern ment money for each state for use in aiding farmers.
 Many of the women writers express contentment with farm life. but others complain bitterly of their lot. Government owner ship of railroads, telephone and telegraphs, better mail service and good roads are asked by scores of wives. The extracts from the letters describing the isolation of farm women are the most appealing.
 Our husbands don't believe in taking their wives out. " writes Pennsylvania woman. Tn all these years l have never had vacation; never went to church or entertainment: just worked early and late"
 ''I would rather go hungry half the time than go back to the farm.' from Ohio.
 The woman has no time to use the sitting room and its easy chairs" from Wisconsin.
 Isolation. ignorance. loss of ambition, the incessant grind of labor are working against the farm woman's happiness and will ultimately spell disaster to our nation." from a Virginia woman.
 'The farmers wife from the day she becomes a wife until the day of her death is the prop of the farm." from Georgia.
 We would rather have free telephones and moving pictures than free seed" from Arkansas.
 Too long days is one trouble on the farm-5:30 a. m. to 9 D. m., from Nebraska.
 II do not hesitate to say that these women (farmer's wives) are becoming more and more and more dissatisfied. The main cause of the unrest is the almost universal practice of boarding the hired men Tn the family" from Colorado.
 All work and no place to go, from Washinton state.
 Some of these responses came from men, husbands of women addressed.
 An Oklahoma man says: The isolated life led by a good many of our farm women. and men too, for that matter, has a ten- dency to retard development toward better living"
 An unsigned letter written on the stationery of a Texas attor- ney says: "All work and no play
The Spectator., 1915-04-02

Have a new $500 piano to trade for automobile. Address, box 7S, Altus, Ark. adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28

and of Sheep. ssand here is never cold weather, but ever summer They then set sail again, and in short time came to a place the Island of Birds, where they celebrated Easter Their first landing was on a small island off shore but when they had kindIed their fires the island began to move,l and the monks fled to the ship. St. Brendan calmed their fears, explaining that that what they had thought an island was really the back Of a great fish, named Jacson, which labored night and day to put It's tall in it's mouth, but never succeeded. The Island of Birds was a delightful place where the birds sat so thick on the trees that the leaves could not be seen. Brendan had a conversation with one of the birds, and was told that they were fallen angels The bird further declared that in the sew enth year thereafter St. Brendan would see the place he sought for. provided he celebrated Easter each year on the Island of Birds.
 After leaving the Island of Birds. wide ocean, and after many perils found an island on which was a monastery of twenty-foHr monks They observed Christmas there, and kept the service of the resurrection on the back of the fish, and each year went OEI0 ISAetAA0 Us lS celebrate Easter with the. fallen angels. On these wanderings, which continued for seven years, they had many adventures. Once they came upon an island which belched fire and smoke and heard great blowing and blasting of beIIows.'s which, on the theory that the tale of Brendan's voyage is partially true, might have been one of the volcanic islands of the West Indies. The monks sa,w a hill all on fire and a foul smoke and stench coming from thence" The island was apparently inhabitated, for as the monks gazed, in fear and trembling, at the burning hill there came to the shore a man ssaH burning in fire, and stared full ghastly on them, of whom the monks were aghast; and at his departure he made the horriblest cry that might be heard"
 Scores of manuscripts. in medieval Latin and in all the tongues of west ern Europe, tell of many other won ders. mysteries and fTightfuI perils incident to the voyage of the Irish Columbus. In those days it was the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
BAD BREATH

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
FESTIVAL OF ST BRENDAN
 THE COLUMBUS OF IRELAND.


 That the Norsemen anticipated Co., lumbus in the discovery of America is a. belief now held by many histor- fans. It is not SO generally known that the Irish also claim the honor of having sent a. pioneer to the New World in the person of St Brendan. The Hbernian Columbus lived in the sixth century, and was the founder and first abbot of the monastery of Clonfert, in the county of Galway, where his festival which falls on the sixteen of May will be observed this Sunday.
 The story of St. Brendan's voyage is considered by most historians as merely a legend, although it is ad- mitted by some investigators that it may have had a basis of fact, and that the Irish saint may have made a, trip on which he discovered the shores of the New World The story of the Irish Sinbads the Sailor cer- tainly exercised a profound influence on the minds of men, and, even if Brendan did not discover America. his alleged exploits helped to inspire Columbus with the ambition which in it's fulfi1lment, made his name i'm mortal. The Brendan legend was circulated in many tongues tFrougT- out western Europe. and the monl<ish chroniclers of the centuries following Brendan's death in the year 57S an parently gave 1t full credence. In Spain the story of Brendan's long
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
LIVE STOCK MARKEE

New York. May 27.-Good to fairs ly prime steers sold at $8.S0 @ ss.70s per 100 fbs.i bulls at $5.5O o s7-50tE $7.50. City dressed beef sides 11h Q5 513he-
 Common to prime veals sold at sz @$9.50 per 100 IDS; cuIs at S6D SC, 50. Dressed calves 12 @14ke for city dressed veals; choice 15c; coun- try dressed 10@13c.
 Common to prime ewes sold at s$4.5O Q $6 per 100 lbs: cuIls at SS! lambs at $11. .25 SIP; yearlings norn-l inaI Dressed mutton 11@IAak ess dressed yearlings at Is o 20e. country dressed hothouse lambs S4@S7 per carcass
 Good medium and light hogs sells ing at $s.1O per 100 lbs; roughs at $6.6O 0$6.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28

common custom of ctronieIers to embroider accounts of real happen 1ngs with the miraculous and the ab-
 surd. and it is quite within the realm of possibility that the Irish monks were the real discoverers of America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28

President Wilson cabled eongrat- ulations to President Victorinos de la Plaza of Argentina on the eeIebra- tion of the 105th anniversary of Ar genuine independence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
Deluxe Oaz

Col e. C. Slaughter, of Dallas, Texas, known as the richest man in his state, has taken delivery of the most costly motor carriage ever turned out of the Packard factory, Col. Slaughter dis1ikes to use railway trains and a de luxe carriage is his chief hobby. His latest car is equip ped with every possible comfort. The Iandaulet body. is finished in French gray with black trimmings and Span ish leather upholstery. When the Ian dau is folded back, a linen sun shade, or canopy is brought into it's place. This is of the same material as the seat covers and is washable. The body designers. have exercised their Ingenuity, in furnishing the storage space and conveniences of a high class city apartment.
 The Motor Truck for Long Hauls. s'Fhe motor truck is beginning to compete with the railroads, 7 says M. L. Pu1cIer, tsand it is winning out evening where the hauIs run into hundreds of miles. These facts were brought out plainly, together with other points of advantage in motor truck transportation. from an inves- -tigation covering 754 representative furniture dealers in all parts of the country which recently was comp1et- ed. It was found that at least 465 motor trucks are in daily use. by 343 of these dealers. Two hundred and thir ty-five Of the dealers are using 1notor trucks exclusively, having found them so much more efficient and economical after actually trying them out, that they discarded their horse drawn equipment entirely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28
Automobile News
Racing Drivers Organize.

An, organization of racing drivers, comparable to the Players Frater- nity'' in baseball, is being promoted by several racing stars now in In dianapolis for the next speedway race. Barney Oldfie1d, Bob Burman, and Earl Cooper are said to be lead CTS in the movement. The object of the new association is denoted by it's title, Auto Drivers Protective .Asso- ciation,'' with it's chief duties the protection of drivers lives and prop erty, and the advancement of their general financial interest. The lat ter object is one which, it is thought, will give other factions in the racing game, notably the promoters, much concern. It is rumored that one of the first acts of the new organization will be to ask the Indianapolis motor speedway to split with drivers all gate admissions collected during practise for the, next 50O-ni1e race The drivers furnish the attraction it lis argued, and, therefore, should profit in proportion. Another point to be raised. it is said is the matter of entrance fees and appearance money. Promoters have no night to ask entrance fees of the men who furnish their show it is stated, but should, on the other, hand, make defi- niteS guarantees to drivers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-28

A tunulf of rumors relating to a twelve cylinder Packard has been crystalized by the announcements of the Twin Six It is stated officially that the new model will be on exhi- bitions in Indianapolis during the week of the big race.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
or Interest to All Desiring Better
Educational Facilities for Durango.

1t is now only few days before
school election when our citizens will
be called upon to elect school trustees
as well as to vote upon the question
of the district issuing bonds to pur-
chase the block upon which they have
an option. Our people should not over
look the Importance Of securing this
valuable property at very small
sum. The Elks' generous donation G.
their property to the school district
should enlist every voters support to
the proposition. 1t will be an oppor-
tunity that will never be had again
and further it is the only suitable
property in Durango for school that
the city and the San Juan basin re-
quire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
CHARGES MURDER.

TRINIDAD, Colo, April 22.-John
Lawson's defense today demanded that
District Attorney Hendrick file mur-
der charges against the leading coal
operators for the death of the strik-
ers. They claimed that if Lawson
can be charged with the murder Of
mine guards when he did not engage
in the battle, the coal barons should
be similarly charged.
The five final jurors were selected
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
An Excellent Example.


Under the direction of the South
Denver Improvement association a
splendid work in beautifying the land
scape in the capital city is being done
by having scores of vacant lots plow-
ed and seeded to oats and rye to pre-
vent the weed nuisance. This would
be an excellent plan TO try in Duran
go. Further, many of the lots could
be utilized for vegetable garden
tracts. Likely some arrangements
could be made with the water depart
ment whereby the irrigation could be
done by means of extension hose,
without additional expense to the cul-
tivator or property owner. The ap-
pearance Of the town would be great
y improved and the land put to some
real benefit. 1t is understood that
the Whittier school people have been
considering the proposition Of vacart
lot cultivation by the children. Why
not extend the movement to include
the grown people?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Making Good Work Possible.

As long as one is on his feet he
can work after i fashion, no matter
how badly he feels But you can
not do good work-have ambition
and energy, feel that life is worth
living with sluggish bowels or tor
pid liyor. Foley Cathartic Tablets
do away with that drowsy, dull, tired
feeling. They never gripe or cause
nausea. They're wholesome, cleansing
and healthful. Most satisfactory for
stout persons S. G. Wall, Durango
Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
ON BARNES
FREE FROM MALICE

SYRACUSE, N. Y, April 22.-In
the report Of 1912, four Democratic
senator's and one Republican said that
Barnes personally profited from al
legged printing graft and extravagant
prices. Barnes refused to answer the
investigating committees questions.
Roosevelt's lawyers argued he read
this report and also Golfers attacks
on Barnes and other newspaper and
magazine attacks on Barnes and be-
iieved them, showing his good faith
and absence of malice in the alleged
libel.
During the first hour of cross ex-
animation until the noon recess the
case was without special incidents.
The defendant recounted personal po-
litical history.
As the case stands, Roosevelt sup
ported the charges of bipartisan
machine under Barnes and Murphy
which united to defeat legislation and
candidates and elect favorites.
Judge Andrews again ruled against
Roosevelt, excluding the Payne AL
bany vice report, except its bearing
on the alleged printing graft. He
ruled the report was admitted in miti-
gation of punilwive damages, not JUS
tidcation of charges.
An immense crowd is listening to
the trial, about one-third of the num-
ber being women.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

THE HAGUE, April 22.-The lat
est eye witness reported printed off
cially in London claimed the British
morale superior to the enemys since
the Neuve Chapelle victory. Berlin
claimed the French surprise attacks
in the western forest Of Pretrs were
repulsed.
The report that the Russians evacu-
ated Tarnow because of the Austrian
artillery has been confirmed. The
London Indian office announced vic
tories over the Mosclems near Hafiz-
kor and Shaiba and that Nakhailan
was occupied.
Germans are preparing to launch /
drive against the main new British
army. The Belgian railroads have
been devoted to the troop ammuni-
ton movements since the British cap
tured Hill Sixty.
Berlin claimed to have successfully
blasted the trenches in the northeast
Of Arras, in Argonne and around st.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
WESTERN LEAGUE OPENS.

LINCOLN, Neb., April 23.-Ths
Western league opened today. Inaug-
ural games in the eight-club circuit
were promised big attendance. The
Denver 1914 champions played here.
Omaha at st. Joseph, Des Moinss 1t
Sioux City, and Topeka at Wichita.
The only weak spot in the league was
at Wichita, threatened with loss Of
its franchise. Sioux City and st. 10
scph were regarded ~ strong teams.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Graduating Exercises at Trimble.

Regardless of the bad weather, a
large number Of school patrons at
tended the commencement exercises
a; Trimbe last night. The excellent
program presented was prepared un-
der the direction of the very efficient
teachers, the Misses Nell McCartey
and Hazel Bendure. 1t was original
in features and was carried out in
perfection of detail. The building was
prettily decked in pink and white, the
class colors. The programs were orna-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
SPENDING VAST SUM IN U. 8.

NEW YORK, April 22.-"Two hun
dred millions will be received from
belligerents should the war last until
September" said prominent banker
closely associated with foreign buy
ers.
Washington reported nearly hun
dred millions spent in munitions since
he war started.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
RevOlvers.

lNtNbiNtEH.
A revolver is a niekle-plated sub
stitute for bravery, which has prac-
tically driven the original article ort
of the market. The revolver gives a
puny man with a 5-S-inch brain and
the pluck of a grasshopper a 100
yard reach and makes him more dead
ly than Sioux Indian There was
a time when this country had no
dangerous animals, except bears and
wolves, and life was safe, except on
the frontiers, but now vast hordes Of
16-year-old boys who use their skulls
for a dime novel bookcase, roam the
streets with cigarettes in their faces
and portable canon in their hip pock-
cts, producing obituaries with the
skill and enthusiasm of a cholera mi
crobe; while it is at all times possible
to meet a personal enemy who has
been chasing you for week, and
who is reluctantly compelled to de-
fend himself when he catches you by
filling you so full Of lead that your
remains will require eight pail bear
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Splendid Entertainment.

The Electric entertained two crowd
ed houses last night with an excellent
program Of which a three-reel Pathe
photoplay in which Harrish lngraham
OF this city had leading part, was
the major attraction. "The Bomb
Throwers, the title of the feature,
was also. in part, Mr.. Ingraham's S
work, the scenario having been pro-
duced in collaboration with Edwin
August. In every detail the picture
reached the high standard that char
acterizes him both as an actor and
writer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
CLAIMED NEW DRUG FAILURE

NEW YORK, April 22.-Too many
"blue babies with high percentage
of death among those who used the
twilight sleep" method has caused
the polyclinic and city hospitals TO
practically abandon it. 1t will be re-
stricted at other maternity hospitals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
OFF on Extended Vacation.

Miss d. Harvey, of Maneos, well
known nurse, visited Durango friends
last night on her way to Omaha,
where she expects to take vacation
of two or three months duration. En-
route she will stop at the Dulce In
dian school for few days to see her
sister, who is one of the teachers
there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

mented with the class flower, the car
nation, and were real works OF art.
These too were the handiwork of the
pupils. There were four graduates,
Miss Gladys McCaw, who completed
ed the three years high school course
and Owen Freed, Ernest Hayes and
Katherine Schaffer, who were gradu-
ated from the eighth grade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Home From Husbands Funeral.

Mrs. h. S. Baker, of Pennington,
returned from Grand Haven, Mich,
last night, where the body of the late
X. S. Baker was inferred, She was
accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Brownlee, of Detroit, who will remain
for a number of months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
TO Attend Meeting of the State
Normal Board.

Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, principal Of
The high school, left for Denver this
morning, where she will attend the
annual meeting of the state normal
board in the state superintendent
office tomorrow. Tomorrow the board
will consider Gunnison Normal school
affairs and the day following in Gree
ley, State Teachers college business
The two schools are controlled by the
same board but under different man.
agement. She expects to return 10
Durango Sunday evening. The meet
ngs We're scheduled TO: couple of
weeks ago and later postponed to suit
tie convenience of some members "
The board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
Prof. Brooks Case.

Grol. BROOKS Case.
Before Judge McCloud today, Prof.
Frank Brooks, who was charged with
breaking the seventh commandment,
withdrew his plea of not guilty and
entered plea of non-contendere and
put himself before the clemency of
the court. The court issued an order
accepting the plea, and the prisoner
was remanded to Jail until further or
ders. 1t is rumored that if money
can be raised to pay the "Prof's"
way far from this town, he will soon
be giving his patronage to the ID. e.
r. g., with the understanding that
he will not return again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
6 PEOPLE TAKEN FROM RUINS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 22.-
Six dead have been taken from the
ruins Of two buildings wrecked by
the falling walls Of fire-guted struc-
ture. At least ten more are believed
to be under the debris. Twelve were
rescued alive, but some of the number
had sustained injuries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26
REFUSE TO ACCEPT CONTRACT.

CHICAGO, April 22.-Prospects for
peace in the labor war went a glim-
mcring when the contractors asso-
citation refused to accept the media
tion proposal of the state arbitration
board. The union carpenters had &C.
cepted the proposal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-26

ers. Revolvers are now SO generally
used in debate, in domestic quarrels
and in repartee of all sorts that 5000
Americans die of them each year, it
is said.-Mitchell Is. d. Gazette.