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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Luke McLul<e savs:

 There are all sorts of people in the world, including the man who would rather get married than work for a living.
 A woman is often half hour late getting ready to go out because she is in front of mirror making up for lost time
 When bartender is in hurry mak- ing change and says to a man, ''Did you give me a nickel or diner and the man replies, "I only gave you a nickel the man swelIs up with honest pride and wears an expression that says plainly, ..George Washington had nothing on mei''
 Our idea of a henpecked husband is one who has to eat bad egg at the breakfast table because he is afraid to tell his wife that it isn't good
 About all the practice in penmanship some men get is when they sign the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
FOR SALE
Trustee.

Imust sell at once all of the real estate of Burr & Knapp, and can offer it at a liberal dis count from former prices. Lists may be had at The Title Guar anty and Trust Co, 993 Broad street.
 JOHN c. CHAMBERLAIN,
 Trustee. :.
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Names Is Names.

A meeting of an unusual nature oc- cured in the Douglas inn barber shop Saturday afternoon, when Charles LansdoWn, } barber at this shop, in trodueed Frank Sausser manager of the Western Union telegraph office, to O. N- Cupp, tobacco salesman, of CoIunbus
 This was good combination for a town where no liquor is to be had, so the new acquaintance was celebrated by drinking a portion of coffee, a bev- craze with which both were acqua1nt- ed Luke McLuke, please copy.-Ur- bana (O9 Democrat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Thaps Rioht.

@Did Hogan have a big wake2 P asked OBrfen
 He did that, 7 replied Clancy. 1They tell me that the house was crowded for three days and nights.''
 HI never thought that Hogan was that popu1ar,' 2 said O'Brfen Well, it just shows. you that a maH never knows how many friends he has until they come to his funeraL's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Near Brute.

You can insult my relatives all you please said Mrs GaBb, ~but you'll have to admit that my brother is a big man.
 Tile certainly is, agreed MT. Gabb. Between the collar bone and the floor he's the biggest man I know of. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
oh. Very Well!

sa1d atfarmer: .syvhile I hate to blow so. can SOW seeds. my friend, and know so.
 The right way to SOW Issto sow in 8 row,
 You must sow seeds just so. not just
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
On the Basis of
 Business Possibilities.

It is on the basis of greater business possibilities that so many leading concerns have taken and are about to take offices in the new FIRST BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.
 The prestige that the address carries, the increased efficiency due to pleasant environ nent and better working conditions, the con venience and accessibility make the FIRST BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL. BANK BUILDING a location of most suspicious commercial opportunity.
 Before signing new leases, investigate what this handsome and most modern office structure offers and compare the nominal rentals.
 Now Ready for Occupancy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
TODAY's WANTS

BARGAIN-$2 cash and s2 monthly buys ten lots on Long Island, N. Y. Full price s6O (onIy $6 each), Vail, 133 William St., New York City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Many of the railroads are placing orders fdrf new freight cars, evidently feeling that Wandering Willie needs more comfortable quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Wau Papers

LARGEST AND MOST COAfPLurE LINE in Bridgeport. Wholesale and retail painters supplies. James J. Conlin, 70 and 72 Elm St., Bridge port, Conn. S IS aIIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

If some newspapers are distribut- ing unusual quantities of hot air at this j1ncture, it must be recalled that some one has to make up for Con- Eressa not being in session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

PHONE S2SO, day or night, Automo- biles for hire. Aston Garage.
 R 6 stfo 135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

NEW SUMMER oorTAGE-cheap. near water, Myrtle Beach; easy terms; building lot, $4 monthly. Box 18s, Milford, Ct. U Is "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

WALL PAPER 5c and 1oc the roll OatmeaIs, varnish tiles. 10O1 Broad St. B 20 eff
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onehIf
stopI Luke! List

A struggling young benedict, Pete, Had to hustle to make both ends mete. When quite down and out, He'd face right about And almost get back on his fete.
 An Admirer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

NO JOB LOTS we carry in stock. only high grade goods, tiffany blonds.
 leather effects.s grass cloths etc.
 Also fancy rnou1dtngs. large sssort- ment, Edward B. Bursey. AT John
 U 22 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Huh!

Oh, Very sNveTTl - s.x..-s....s (Sign on the door of Rockford, III,
 hospitaL) NO CHILDREN ALLOWED
 IN THE
 MATERNITY WARD. Quick, Watson, the Hypol He laid down by the sewer. He laid there till he7died; The coroner held an inquest And said twas sewercide
 Park Relhock. Yes, but You Don't Mean 1t That Way. Gard of Thanks.-To those who so kindly assisted in the death and burial of my husband I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks. Addie Campbell From an Exchange.
 A-choo!
 I'd sig a sog of gedtle sbrig But I sad i'd a breeze; A sog of sprig I'd lige to sig, Bud, gee! Waid dill sdeezel
 Names Is Names. Joy Ryder lives at Bowling Green, O. That's as Near as the. compositor
 Could Get to 1t. William Ehredt of Savannah sub mitted to an operation this morning for the removal of his uniform appen- dix.-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Things to Worry About. A11igators are very fond of peanut butter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

T. 2. WATSON 6 GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Our Daily Speci;

Too much loaf1ng kills more men than too much work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Our Daily Special. We all hope for the best\ But only a few of us expect to get it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Things to Worry About. Cucumbers were discovered in 1850
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Correct Sad old MT. Debbs, You can just make g bet That the easiest jobs Are the hardest to get
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17
Bits of Byplay By Luke McLuke Copyright. 1e15, the Cancannasa
 EinquireF
By Lake McLuke
Cheer Up! old Trouble is a gloomy scout; He hates a smile like sin; Be cheerful son, and you'll win out, So don't forget to grim

Paw Knows Everything.
 Willie Paw. why has a giraffe such long neck2
 Paw Why. nature gave it a long neck so it could eat from the tops of the trees, my son.
 Willie But why did nature make the trees so high2 eat my son, Now go and play and let me alone for awhile R
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK @ SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-17

Farmer want sAds.one Cent word
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Ladies and Gentlemen's CLOTHES CLEANED AND
 PRESSED
1IuSGCev D 6 +tf

AfENss
 Suits cleaned and pressed. $1 .25 Suits pressed 50 Coats cleaned and pressed. ..... .5O Goats pressed -........ .35 Pants cleaned and pressed. ... .5O Pants pressed .15 Pants, flannel, cleaned and pressed 50 Vests cleaned and pressed. .... .25 Vests, flannel, cleaned and pressed .35 Overcoats cleaned and pressed
 -.... KS to 1.2S Overcoats pressed 50 Palm Beach suits. 50 Suits pressed weekly. 91. 50 a month
 -...zs5s.z.s..s 1ADIEs',e
 Suits cleaned and pressed. .. .75 up Suits pressed .SO uD Dresses cleaned and pressed. 75 uD
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-01
ARRANGING FOR
BIG LABOR DAY
FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD UNDER
AUSPICES OF THE CENTRAL
LABOR UNION.
PREPARE F0R A BIG EVENT.
Organizations From Other Sections of
the State viii Be Extended
invitations to Attend

Especial Charleston Correspondence
on.-Arrangements are be-
ms made for the celebration OF Labor
Day in Charleston Monday, September
b. The festival will be held under the
auspices of the Kanawha Valley Cen
trial Labor Union. and, if present plans
are carried out, will be the greatest
event of the kind in the history of the
city. Al recent meeting the central
body elected a general committee on
arrangements. The committee is ne
gotiating with the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION, the Chamber of Commerce
and other commercial organizations
in an effort to secure their co-opera-
ton in making the celebration one of
unprecedented magnitude.
Printed invitations will be mailed to
union labor organizations in Hunting
ton, Hinton and other cities and towns
throughout the Ohio, Kanawha and
New river valleys, and it is expected
that all of them will be represented
by large delegations.
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ROAD >
DUEE. Ding
GREAT BENEFIT TO FARMERS
Three-Hour Trip to Town Cut Down to
Thirty Minutes by Advent OF
Gasoline Motor Car.

The prosperity OF state depends
largely upon good roads They mean
cheaper transportation, better living
conditions. and happier homes. Quick
communication ranks as the great fac-
tor in the universal dissemination of
knowledge. Where good roads abound
sectionalism cannot exist
The desire for good roads leading TO
city that those with automobiles
could have a greater pleasurable tour
ing radius first brought the matter
prominently to the fore as good
roads movement with automobile back
ing.
Gradually the farmer, antagonistic
at first, began to take an interest.
With good roads and an automobile
he could cut down the three hour trip
to town to perhaps thirty minutes
Good roads brought the doctor
quickly-at time when minutes were
precious. Good roads and an automo-
bile took the family to town in the
evening. something unheard of before,
or to visit friend or relative in
distant part of the county. When
farmers learned that other farmers
were doing these things, that good
roads and automobiles made them pos
sible, then they, too, desired good
roads for their own county.
BY means of the telephone and
quick motor truck delivery the farmer
is now able to top the market. He
can rush his produce to market at the
q RI nor mo md hn hos
price. But he could not do it were his
roads not we'll built and in good re-
pair. Consequently the farmer is now
most active in the agitation for good
roads and jealous OF any legislative
power delegated to irresponsible au-
thorities.
While in time every road should be
a good road, yet all the work cannot
be done at once. Therefore the au-
thorities who are building roads
should see that each one is linked to
another to make continuous highways.
The advantage of this lies in the fact
that the main arteries of travel will
then first receive the attention of the
good roads builders. 1t will also ia
cilitate touring, in itself a valuable
asset for any community.
1t is interesting to note that in 1913
Ohio had the largest mileage of inn
proved roads of any state in the Union
with 2S,312 miles. Indiana was sec
ond and New York third. Illinois was
seventh with 5000 miles. While New
York can claim the greatest progress
in road building from 1909 to 1913.
having built nearly 10000 miles in
that time, l feel that the work Cali
fornia is now doing probably puts that
state in the lead. have just returned
from California and am amazed at the
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-01
Safety First" Idea.

conference between Earl Henry,
chief of the department of mines, and
the fifteen district inspectors, was
held here. Among the subjects dis
cussed was the use of electrical equip
ment in the gaseous mines of the
state. The new law empowers the de-
partment of mines to make such regu-
lations as will safeguard all electrical
wires and machinery in the mines to
prevent accidents and explosions
The desire of Chief Henry is that his
men may have thorough understand
ing of the inspection laws and a full
appreciation of the fact that the chief
aim of the department of mines is to
secure as near a perfect safeguarding
OF the mines as is possible. The safe
~ first" idea is one that the chief
holds of prime Importance in making
the lives of the miners freer from the
dangers that infest the mines, and il
is his desire to secure the fullest pos
sibie cooperation of the operators il
all the coal fields of the state
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FIRST DRAFT OF GERMAN
NOTE is MOST FRIENDLY
No Desire to Jeapordize Rights of
NeutraIs on High Seas, Berlin SAYS.

Berlin.-The preliminary draft of
the German reply to the second Amer
lean note, subject to change, contains
the following representations:
First-That Germany is fighting for
the freedom of the seas, but does not
desire in any way to jeopardize the
interests of neutrals
Second-An expression of apprecia-
ton of the friendship of America.
Third - Acceptance of President
Wilson's suggestion of a willingness
TO mediate between Germany and
Great Britain to obtain modification
of the British blockade in return for
a modification of Germany's methods
of submarine warfare
Fourth-An indication that Germany
probably was misinformed in her con-
tention that the Lusitania was armed.
Fifth-An indication that Germany
is willing to negotiate with America
along the lines laid down by Presi-
dent Wilson in his humanity" plea.
without entirely giving up submarine
war on enemy merchantmen, which
many regard as Germany's most eff
fective sea weapon.
Sixth-An indication that any COM
promise to which Germany may agree
regarding belligerent ships must Sc
cure to Germany the safety of her
submarines from their attacks.
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Control Vast Area.

deal involving the gas rights in
$4,000 acres of mineral lands in West
Virginia has just been closed, accord
ing to Geographic dispatches from
New York city A meeting of the
board of directors of the corporation
was held in New York and after ad-
journment it was announced that the
deal that has been pending for several
months had been eonsummated. The
United Fuel Gas Co. owns gas rights
in about $4,000 acres of gas fields in
West Virginia and Kentucky. 1t also
owns in a considerable portion of this
acreage the oil rights. Only a small
portion of this immense acreage is
now being utilized. From this com
paratively small part of the company's
holdings it supplies natural gas direct
to number of prosperous communi
ties in West Virginia, Kentucky and
Ohio. In addition it supplies large
quantities of gas, under contract, to
distributing companies, which in turn
supply the important cities of Co
lumbus, Ohio; Louisville, Ky; Spring
field, Ohio and Lexington, KY, and
many other smaller Central Ohio and
Kentucky cities.
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Money From Lana Sales.

Nothing but the assumption OF
the burden by the United States
government can save the people
of West Virginia from paying the
Virginia debt in accordance with the
decree entered by the United States
Supreme Court. in the opinion OF
Judge Maynard f. Styles, of Charles
ton. There seems to me-" said
Styles, Ito be a good deal of legal
force and justice in the proposition
that the United States should sur
render to West Virginia $4,000. 900 or
S1,OO0,000 derived from the sale of
public lands in the northwest terri
tory which had been reserved for the
benefit of the original colonies. We
remember that Mr.. Blaine thought it
hardship upon Virginia that West
Virginia should cut off from her terri
tory, as punishment for the same OF.
Tense which other states committed
without similar penaliZation. think
that his view of it was that the United
States which had profited by the ar
rangement should bear the burdens
arising from il, but still | don't think
there is any hope of getting it through
the government except out of the pro-
ceeds of the lands sold from the north
west territory.
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Annual Meeting.

The state board or regents met here
for the annual meeting at which the
principals and teachers of the various
state educational institutions were
chosen. The salaries of these EN-.
ployes were fixed for the coming year
The principals of the normal schools,
with the exception of DR.. Lawrence j.
Corbley, president of Marshall college.
were here. The members of the board
of regents are NJ. p. Shawkey, Charles
ton. chairman; Earl V. Oglebay,
Wheeling; Joseph Murphy. Parkers-
burg; George S. Laidley, Charleston,
and A. G. Swiger, Sistersville. j. F.
Marsh of Charleston is secretary.
DR.. o. |. Woodley reelected princi-
pal of the Fairmont Normal. School,
was elected president of Marshall Col
lege, at Huntington, the board recon
sidering a former action Joseph Ro-
sier. superintendent of the Fairmon,
public schools, will succeed Woodley
at Fairmont.
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Gravel Road Near Richmond, Ind.

wonderful way in which this state is
taking hold of good roads work
Three years ago California appro-
priated S1SOOO,0OO for good roads.
The various counties each appropri-
ated in addition from $25000O to 49,
100000 for the improvement OF coun-
ty roads which are feeders to the main
highways. Los Angeles county has
over 400 miles of improved roads BY
September one will be able to drive
from Los Angeles to San Francisco by
the coast route and return by the val
ley route over continuous good roads
"a boulevard 100N 1yiles I'm length.
The same agitation that brought
California its appropriation for good
roads is now being waged elsewhere
throughout the West. Tn some places
actual work is in progress. The state
Of Utah has passed favorably upon an
improved road that eventually will be
part OF one all tie way from the Vel
lowstone National park to the Grand
canyon Of the Colorado river in Ari-
IONA.
In the East New York is working
out its good roads plan and ] am i'm.
terested i'm the efforts Illinois is max
ing to improve - roads
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-01
Will Have Competition.

The orchardists OF Virginia and
eastern West Virginia, in the recently
developed apple growing sections
through these states, are soon to have
competition in two thousand Cherokee
Indians, for the most part full blood
ell, according to announcement made
by Commissioner Sells. These In
dams are living In a corner of the
North Carolina mountains, where soil
conditions were much the same in the
eastern part of West Virginia, before
some agriculturlst wiser than his
brethren, saw the possibilities in ex-
tensive apple raising. and turned to
account land that was hitherto regard
ed as of little value.
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M otion Is Filed.

An informal motion has been filed
in the Office of the clerk of the United
States supreme court at Washington
by counsel, representing the bond.
holders in the Virginia debt, to whom
a large part of the judgment awarded
by the court against West Virginia is
due, asking for the appointment of a
receiver to take charge of the fund
when collected from this state and
distribute it, Virginia, however,
through Attorney e. Hilton Jackson.
appeared in court to oppose the APP
plication, his contention being that the
case having been prosecuted in the
name and at the cost Of the state OF
Virginia, it is the proper one to re.
ceive the amount from West Virg.nis
and disburse it equitably.
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Road Is Too Poor.

Officials of the Kanawha & Michigan
railroad company have informed City
Manager Wise that the road is not
able at the present time to construct
the proposed viadlt:t under Florida
street, on the West Side. The tracks
of the railroad company cross Florida
street at point where many small
children travel while on their way to
and from school. and the viaduct has
been urged by Manager Wise as .
means Of protecting human life Ne
gotiations with the railroad company
have not been broken off
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1915-07-01
shells Set AnIed rransport AZ

Amsterdam The Turkish War Of
fee issued the following official state
ment at Constantinople "On the
Dardanelles front near Avi Burnu our
artillery twice bombarded an enemy
transport near Gaba Tepe One Of
our shells fell upon an enemy de
stroyer Two struck the transport.
which was disembarking munitions.
and fire broke out on the vessel The
enemy attacked portion of the en-
trenchments on our center All at
lacks were repu1sed"
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Daring Attempt by Black Hand.

New Castle, Pa.-New Castle was
stirred by the biggest BLACK Hand"
sensation that has occurred since the
Federal and local authorities succeed
ed in rounding up gang of 10 or 20
black handlers at Hillsville several
years ago. George w Johnson, mil
lionaire banker and manufacturer. per-
haps the largest individual employer
OF labor in the county, received a
Black Hand letter demanding that he
place $1,000 on the Mount Jackson
road before certain time or harm
would befall his grandchildren. The
letter is signed with hand clutching
A dagger
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No Protest on opened Mali.

Washington, ID. C.-No protest will
be made by the United States against
interference with American mails
passing through European belligerent
territory TO neutrals. Since belliger-
ents are permitted to censor cable
messages in transit through their ter
ritory, officials here take the position
that letters would seem to be subject
TO the same risks.
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More earthquakes Are Eelt.

FL Centre, Cal.-Despite additional
tremors during mass meeting OF
5000 citizens, the rehabilitating of the
cities of the Imperial valley was con
tinued with yigor. The rebuilding Of
wrecked and damaged structures pro-
crossed without outside help. The to-
tai damage from earthquake shocks
and fires in all the cities and towns
will not exceed S5OO.OOO.
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Gold watch Given Rryan

Washington. ID. c. Employees Of the
State Department presented former
Secretary Bryan with an engraved
gold watch In accepting the watch
Mr.. Bryan said that he would treasure
it particularly because he recognized
that it was given as a personal token
and not as AN expression Of political
attachment"
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Work for conviets.

IF set TO work on our public high
ways the convicts in our prisons would
90 out into the world after their SEN
fences are fulfilled better qualified to
take their places as self-respecting
men and stronger mentally morally
and physically This aspect Of the
good roads subject is receiving con.
stantly increasing attention
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Timber Reserve Is Ordered.

Washington, ID. C.-To supply tim
Der for construction of the Alaskan
Railway and forestall extort.on by
spectators, President Wilson has
created a timber reserve 200 miles in
length and five to 10 miles in width.
along the construction line. Only the
timber is reserved, however, and the
land itself still remains for settlers.
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Quit Service of Uncle Sam.

The army service is not suited to
the liking of many West Virginians
who enlist is evidenced by the num-
Der OF reports received by county and
city officials from the adjutant general
of the United states army concerning
desertions. Chief of Police McCown
arranged long board in the polics
cour room on which he has posted
the descriptions Of fugitives from diff
fe7ent parts OF the country. In the
list are number of army deserters,
one Of whom is from Charleston