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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
YOUNG MEN OF THE
 MIDDLE CLASS

What matter if I stand alone?
 wait with joy the coming years My heart shall reap where it hath
 sowns
 And garner up. its fruit Of tears. Asleep awake, by night or day,
 ? The friends seek are seeking me; No wind can drive my bark astray,
 Nor change the tide of destiny A It is the secret ambition of many a mother who, has none too much of this worlds goods to spare to have her daughters marry into wealthy fan1f- lies. She does not inquire into the character of the young men who are born with a golden spoon in their
 mouths: whether they would make congenial companions, have a true re- gard for honor, and reverence pure womanhood. He's a great catch! He can afford automobiles and a fine house. Her calculations go no fur ther!
 The mother innbues her daughters with her ambitious views The young men of the middle class who would a-wooings come are not welcomed. Their first visit often proves to be their last. The daughters wed the men Of wealth. But do they always lead a happy life?
 An that's another story The trans planted flower does not always thrive and bloom in the midst Of new sur roundings The ssin-laws'' often make her road a hard one to travel By It. tie covert acts, if not words, they cause her to feel that she is hardly the kind of a wife the pride of the family should have selected The young wife has been used to seeing the men of her family work. She is not used to the man who has no thought save induIging in pleasure. It does not take such a girl long to open her eyes to the fact that the amusements he chooses are more often than not harmful It is the man who has nothing to do, can spend his time. and money as he likes, who can ca rouse in dance halls most of the night and have all the next day to sleep it off. He can indulge his passion for gambling and his liking for the conn panionship of the fast set and all that is pernicious.
 Such a wife realizes when too late that the young man from the middle class whom she thought not good enough for her was in reality the salt of the earth, a diamond in the rough; the class from whom the greatest man in the world spring They are ambi-. tious, aspiring. They know they have only their strong right arms and brains to depend on, and must make the most of them. They realize if they would reach their aim, accumulate fane or fortune, they must work with might and main; be up with the lawn, tired. enough to enjoy hea1thfuI, ba1ny sleep when night comes. They love as they live, honest, manfulIy and true. The rich mans son seldom accumulatess more than the money which is left him. He has hard work to hold on to. that The man from the niddle-cIasses leaves him far behind in life's race Never turn a lover of the middIe-cIass away you are entertaining an angel unawares.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

to make my own way in the world at teaching school A very dear friend took a deep interest in me. At the time I wasn't allowed to keep com- pany with him. Now he has girl. I am treated kindly only in his pres ence. [ have no hatred toward either It most breaks my heart care for him, and do not know if he cares for me.
 F.F. The course of true love does. not all ways. run smooth. Some little happen ing or meeting brings young folks to- gether who have almost become es- ranged. When there has once been 8 dear interest the heart that has stray ed Is apt tosreturn again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
DO NOT GO TO HIS OFFICE
pear Aaias Idpbey:

I
 am a girl of twenty, poor, and bashf1l [ was recently introduced to a very wealthy gentleman. He speaks to me and walks a little ways with me if there is no one about. but does not appear to see me if anyone else IS with him or with me. He invited me to his office to chat. saying he cannot talk on the street, setting a date. I could not go, as everything seemed to transpire to prevent me from keeping the engagement He has not spoken to me or bowed since. am greatly distressed about it, as he is so offend ed. Please tell me how to write to him to excuse my not being able to go. [ would love so much to have such a gentleman fora sweetheart and marry him. do not seem to get courage to z IDA.
 Yours is case Of the spider and the poor. innocent, deluded little fly who has been almost trapped to it's undoing, probably. This man has no right to ask you to call at his office to chat-he knows better. In my opinion, he is not a desirable acquaintance for an unprotected young girl If he were really attracted toward you, and his intentions were honest, he would ask permission to call upon you at your home. I advise you to let this man severely alone Never call at his of fee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
4gAsHlJA AND LONG HILL.

On account of so many forest fires no permits will be issued for bon fires until after a, rain storm.
 Mr. and Mrs George Gillette and Mir: and Mrs. Willard Gillette Of Eas- ton were Sunday guests of Miss Julia. HawIey.
 Dorcas society met with Mrs will lard Gillette Thursday. This was the banner meeting as there was an at tendance of 30 persons
 The Ladies' Aid society of Christ Episcopal church were entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Arthur Jones'
 Supervisor Albert Greene of Nor walk visited the local schools Thurs4 day.
 series of talks will be given il Gymnasium m Hall by pr. Edwizz S Smith on The Things of. Life you Ought to Know MT. Smith will speak to the young men on March 2 5 and April at p. m. ,; and to the boys branch, March 23. and 80 at 4; 30 D. m.
 FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20


 buIe, drew back my foot for final aid to Iocomotion. Acutely recalling the fact that slippers are not designed for kicking purposes, raised my foot, removed the slipper and laid it upon a taut section of his trousers with all of the melancholy force that I usually exert in slicing my drive oR the tee shall never forget the exouiatts spasm of pleasure his pIaintive Ouch p gave me.
 Then Harold passed swiftly out ot nay life.
 MT. Rocksworth, re-enforced by four reluctant mercenaries in the shape of porters. was advancing upon me Somehow I had vague but unerrins instinct that some one had fainted. but I didn't stop to inquire. Without much ado I wrested the cane from him and sent it scuttling after Harold
 Now get outr' I roared.
 1Continuetl.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
aTISS LIBREY,S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Correct name and address must be given to insure ate tentiOn, not to print. Use ink. Write short letters, on one side of paper only. Address Miss Libbey, 916 President Street. Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING LAWS
State of ConnectiCut,
 ORice of the Comptroller,

State of Connecticut, ORice of the Comptroller,
 Hartford. March 21, 1915
 Sealed proposals for printing and binding in pamphlet form, four thousand copies Blue Book Edition, twenty-five thousand copies Popular Edition of the Public Acts of 1915: and thirty-eight hundred copies of the Special Laws of 1915, in accordance with specifications furnished upon ap- plication, will be received at this of flee till twelve o'clock. noon, March 31, 1915.
 Right reserved to reject any or all bids. &HA
 MORRIS c. WEBSTER, S2e b* Comptroller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

Joseph FEuIiano Of New York was shot and killed by a man believed to be gangster. as he was on his way to work with his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

The firm of Henri Izoten in Brussels was fined $5.O coo for violating the or der of Governor General won Bissing not to pay creditors in England
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

Members of the London fire de- loaxtrnent demanded higher wages. If refused. they will ask for arbitrax ion. or strike March 24.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
BRIE NEWS NOTES.

Deutschland Ueber AIIes, the 3annous German war song. will be stricken from the German reader in schools of onta1do. Canada
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

Two men were seriously injured fl a. light between IFS striking weaver of the Summit (11- I-l silk co. an, four oeed str ike =breS kera
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

Up to the end of January provisions and money given by the United States t6 Belgium amounted to $6s 100000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20
TAKING A DEEP
 INTEREST ONCE

Dear Miss Ldbbey:
 Here I come to you for advice, please
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

the people, for the people, and the conceAs1on that women are people A gas we'll was struck at Roulette Pa. opening a uew field
 FTSERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS
 JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-20

Advertise in The Farmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
H2.5) 'MENAM|N' SUIT
Injunction Proceedings Will Be Heard
in the Corporation Court
Tomorrow.

The Corporation Court with Judge
L. C. Barley presiding convened lol
the July term this morning. Inc
docket was read and the only case set
for trial was that of Mrs. Alice
McMenamin against the Southern
Ry. Co., which will be heard tomor-
row morning. Mrs. McMenamln asks
for an Injunction against the South
ern Railway Company from storing
their engines in the rear OF her resi-,
dence on Duke street, claiming tha'
her property is damaged by the ra'l-
way company's action. This SUIT Is
an entirely new proceeding brough'
by Mrs. McMenamin, her previous
suits against the railway compan!
having been won by her when the
supreme ocurt confirmed verdict Of
81 500 granted in the Circuit Cour'
of this city.
In the previous cases Mrs. Nc
Menamin sued the railway company
for damages caused by smoke an'
/ dust from the engines while coalinl
at the coal shute near her property
She sued for $500 and the case wa
heard by local juries three times, go
! ing to the Supreme Court on three o.
casions.
! In the present injunction proceed
ings Mrs. McMenamin will be repre-
sented in the hearing before Judg:
! Barley by Judge J. H. NJ. Norton, o.
this city, and Edmund Burke, o
Washington. The Southern Railway
will be represented by Col. Franc;
L. Smith.
At today's session the case Of D"f
G. Lewis against William Lewis wa:
referred to E. B. Taylor, commission
er in chancery for report.
! Benjamin F. Lighton, Of the Dis
! trict of Columbia bar was introduced
! by Attorney Edmund Burke and ad
mitted to practice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
DIES FROM BLOW OF STONE
Lad in Fight After Invasion D
Orchard.

Philadelphia, July 13.-Accused CT
causing the death Of Nicola Noracia,
13 years old, II year old Daniel Tur-
ner was arrested last night. Noracla
died at the Chidren's Hospital yes
tcrday from a fractured skull re-
ceived from a stone hurled at him,
the police allege, by the Turner boy
on July 5.
Noracia and two small companions
had invaded the orchard of Joseph
Turner, an UNCLE of Daniel and were
helping thmselves to the fruit when
the nephew discovered them. Turner
ordered them of Of the grounds,
when Noraca and his companions
started in to assault him. Noracia
picked up club and struck Turner,
when the latter secured a larger stone
and threw it with full force at his
assailant's head. Noracia was knock
ed down and he and his friends then
fastened away Norcia was later
taken to the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
TO PASS on MAGAZINES.
Bureau of Censorship Established in
Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh. July 13.--CharleS S
Hubbard, director Of public safety
has issued orders for the establish
ment of bureau Of censorship tc
pass on magazines sold in Pittsburgh
Magazines transgressing the bound;
of morality mad proprietor vii! be
barred, and newsdealers who fail to
observe the police regulations will be
subject to arrest
Four police women were named tc
read all publications received here
each month, and verse, prose and il
Illustrations deemed Objectionable will
be marked and submitted to the di-
rector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
NEGRO MAKES FATAL DIVE
Benjamin Thomas Fails 10 Reappear
After Plunging From Wharf
Foot of Prince Street.

Bathers and others on the rive.
front were startled shortly beforl
nine o'clock last night by the drown.
ing of Benjamin Thomas, well
known colored man of this city. The
day had been sultry and conditions
had not materiallaly changed afte;
dark; hence the number of boys ant.
men who usually engage in swimmln!
on summer evenings had increases.
somewhat. White men and Boys ge-
nerally engage in the diversion latt
in the evenings or early in the night
and later colored men avail them
selvse of the opportunity Of takin:,
plungcs from the wharves. Severa!
of the race had gathered at Aitcha.
Duke streets, for the purpose Of
swimming, Thomas being among tbs
number. He walked out on the wharf
and made dive into the water On
lockers watched for his temperance
and after waiting suitable time the
cry Of imam drowned" was heard,
which caused considerable excite
ment.
\ number of persons who were
nearby at the time ran out on the
wharf, but they were unable to dc
anything toward saving the man. i!
is supposed he struck something Ii
the water when he made the dive and
was stunned.
Search was made for the body to-
day, but up to noon it had not beer
located.
The unfortunate man was 81 years
old. He had been driver for Carter
Bros, grocers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT.

City Council will hold its regula?
semi-monthly meeting tonight 1T :
o'clock. A number of matters in con.
nection with the annexed territory
the resolution to extend the time FOR
tapping sewers and the ordinace
granting telephone franchise to the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company will come up for considera-
ton. 1t is understood that the finance
committee will make favorable re-
port on the ordinance providing for
the taking over Of George Washing
ton Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13

Miss Esther Brookes has been
spending the past few days at Nor
folkk, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
NOTICE.

I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, SARAH
NJ. KEENF..
l2-It RUDOLPH NJ. KEEN b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
WORK ON RUSSELL R)lI
Highway Will When Completed Form
Important Branch OF Mount
Vernon Avenue.

Work was commenced yesterday OH
the 100000 improvements to be made
on the Russell road between Alexan-
dria and Washington, which when
completed will form an important
branch of the Mt Vernon highway
extending from the capital to the
home of Washington. Contractors
commenced grading on that portion
of the road lying in Alexandria coun-
ty lust north of Braddock, which will
be the first portion of the road to be
completed. This section extends
from the corporation line of Alexan
dria city through Braddock and Mt.
| Idwa to the Alexandria county poo
house property west of Hume
Springs where it connectc with
the main line of Mt. Vernon Av.
enue. Mt. Vernon Avenue is nov
being rebuilt from Arlington Gene
terry, where it connects with the mill
tary highway from the south end G.
! the Highway Bridge to Alexandria
via Hume Springs. Del Ray ant
north Washington street.
4 The portion of Russell road lying
/ in Alexandria county is being con
J structed Jointly by the Department
of Agriculture of the Unite>
] States government and the
board Of" supervisors of Alexandra
| county That portion lying in the city
| of Alexandria from the Union Sta
ton to Braddock, via Rosemont,. vii
/ be improved by the city of Alexan
dria and the funds for the work vii
be appropriated at a meeting of Cit;
Council to be held tonight.
With the completion of the Russo!
road there will be three improved
| highways between Alexandria ant
\ Washington, two of them being O
the highest class of macadam con
struction, to be maintained under thu
supervision of the United States gov
eminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13

Thursday. July 22, 1915
Steamer st. Johns leaves foot OF 7th
ST.. Washington at 9 a. m. Leave
Alexandria foot Of Cameron $50 m.
dria Washington Lodge, No. %, A. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
N'(ODNA ARD { LII AROl
i0th-l1th f G Streets
WASHINGTON, %. C. -
he Clearance Of Coats

Coats for calling afternoon, dress heater boardwalk
the beach travelling seashore the ordinary
ons of street and business. Finest quality
Materials are English mixtures, Indian blanket cloths
popn Bedford cable
waterfall cloth crepe chine, silk e popn, taffeta
cloths and others
c and coors are and fashionable origin and al
4tL ho assortment is one OF exceptional desirabilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
PAYS CHAIR PENALTY.
Plewka. Who Slew Bargemen on
Delaware, ElectrCcutcd

Bellefonte. Pa, July 13.-Andreu
Plewka, alias Plan!la. of Doylestown
was electrocuted at the new peniter.
tiary yesterday morning for killing
two hargemen on the Delaware Rive
on Christmas Day, 1913.
Plcwka had good nights rest
ate hearty breakfast and asked foi
smoke. He refused the offices OF
Father Caprio and at IA walked
with steady step to the c!ectrocutior
chamber. There were four contacts
of about POO volts each. and in four
minutes the man was pronounced
dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
WILLIAM JEFFRIES BURIED

The funeral Of the late William
r. Jefferies took place this Afternoon
at o'clock from Wheatley's chapel.
The services were conducted by tnl
Rev. Henry J Cutler. William Cox
Robert Cox. William Whalen, OrrIe
Lane. William Smith, and Roy Ne
witt were the palbcarers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of MISUNDERSTANDING
in Society.

Mrs. H. C. Kell and Miss Mary {.
Kell left Sunday for the mountains
of Virginia, where they will spend
a few weeks vacation with friends
and relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13

s1O.OO-for coats that were up to $500.
s1s.75-for coats that were up to $500.
S25.O0-for coats that were up to S45O0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13

Mrs. Robert S. Barrett and little
daughter, Viola, returned last night
from Memphis, Tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

Examinations for white teachers in
the public schools yeill be held in tho
Lee School Building on July u. .:
and %. For information apply to "
II. Sweeney Superintendent =. 12-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-07-13

T. +. Ellis. of Mt Vernon, Is the
guest at the New Hotel Traymore'
Atlnatic City.
The Spectator., 1915-01-22
FINDS CAUSE OF SEASIcKNESS
German Surgeon Has Traced It to lrrtabiIity of Nerves in ln-
 terior of Ear

The eminent German ear surgeon Professor Bruns, tested more than one hundred persons by turning them in q revolvi chair. He has just reported thai the symptoms were identical with seasickness. This is explained by the irritability of the three little semicircular canals in the inner ear which control the equi- librium of the body.
 Tests of the central nervous svs- tenn enabled Professor Bruns to pre- dict whether ''seaslckness' would be likely to occur in those about to travel. Bruns and physician named Fischer have found that this irritabiiity of the semicircular canals and central nervous system can be controlled by atropin. It is said that when given as preventive atropin will ward off an attack. During the attack thls drug seems to stimulate the central nervous system rather than to paralyze the terminal or peripheral nerves. In this case caf- feine might be substituted for atro- pin, or other drugs might control the collapse and prostration.
 The theory that the semicircular canals have really the function of regulating our sense of equilibrium and direction has been disputed by many doctors, but the peculiar ar engagement of these canals in the three planes of direction makes the theory more than probable.
The Spectator., 1915-01-22
NEW YORK'S WATER AERATED
Process That Purifes city's Supply Makes Artistic Effect That
 Is Striking.

The water supply of New York city IS subjected to two aerating processes before 1t reaches the con- sumcr and after leaving the Catskill regions where it originates. At Ashokan 1t isEaerated and then again at kensico before 1t enters the pipes for distribution through the city. The act of treating the water is quite spectacular and is attracting a great number of sightseers. In the center of a beautifully laid out park there IS the aerating basin covering three acres and measuring 460 feet in length by 240 in width at the widest part. The floor of this basin is studded with nozzles arranged in rows. There are l,600 nozzles alto gether, and when the aerator is in full Operation each spouts jet of water from fifteen to twenty feet high. The water issue. in fan shaped, whirling fountains, which. owing to the close spacing of the nozzles. lntersect and break up the water into mass of spray. Along the edges of the basin and at the ends of the rows of nozzles there are groups of nozzles, some arranged to project a taller fountain than others. and all being designed to produce a very artistic effect. As the sunlight strikes the spray from these hun dredS of fountains it is broken up into ranbows. By breaking up the water into spray it is brought into intimate contact with the air, which will thus oxidize some of its impuri- ties. Iteration is particularly needed in the fall when water, standing in lakes, IS liable to acquire an unpleas- ant taste
The Spectator., 1915-01-22
NEW HOPE SCHOOL REPORT

First grade: Charles Morton, S6; Thurman Brown, 80; Bertha Knox, S5; Eugene Jones, S4: Roy Fowler, 8S; Mark K. Hood. Sl Omer Bowman, S2;; Jim Rampy S5; Orval RoweI, 84; Dimmie Davis, 89; Mary o. Plemmons. S7; Lois Yates, 80: Perkins Will jams, SS.
 Second grade: Harvey Plem- mons, 81; Bernard Knox. S4; Dora Davis, 83; Delie Davis. 94: Mary Morton, S7; Irene Glover, 96; lnez Dunford 81; Beulah Thompson. 8l; Minnie Williams. S5: Mary Harris, S5.
 Third grade: Mildred Gresham, S6; Donnie Haislip, S4; Taylor Brown, SS; Velma Jones, SS.
 Fourth grade: Emma Knox, S2; Meta Yates. S2: Ecce Will jams. S7: Sherman Hilliard. 87.
 Sidnie M. Thompson.
 Fifth grade: Victor Tede. 86; Everett Lemon, S1; Fannie Row. ell. 79; Aneta Quick, 7S
 Sixth grade la): Harold Lem- on. 80: Herbert Shuller. 91; Silas Williams, 75: Raymond Edgin, 79; Harry Knox, S2;; Ebert Shul- Ter, S6; Ila Haislip, 75; Thelma Morton. 7S; Rebecca Fowler. IT.; Dee Morton, E.
The Spectator., 1915-01-22

Sixth grade (b): Truman Fow- Ter, 30; Ozema Dunford, 76; Oveler Dumford 76; Essie Yates, 82; Ada Edgin, 75; Nevada Dun ford, 80.
 Seventh grade: Edgar Shuller, S7; Grayson Gresham, 76: Addie Edgin, 79.
 Eighth grade: Jesse Lemon, 82; Bluford Haislip. 77: Albert Shuller, S4; Floyd Williams. 30.
 Sula Whitson, principal.
The Spectator., 1915-01-22
PLANTS THAT GO TO SLEEP
Stumber as Much a Matter of Course With Them as With Human
 Beings.

What a fantastic fairyland Is d garden at night p' says Royal Dixon in "The Human Side of Plants. |" "Here we find many sleepy heads all so quiet and dropping that one won ders whether strange dreams may be forming in their plant minds. Per haps they arel Some flowers, like the evening primrose, the datura, the night-blooming cereus and the moon- flower, are open only at night. What contrast between these wideawake faces and the numerous sleepy ones
 ''The leaves of the acacias. the lupln and clover are so tightly closed that one Is reminded of the wings of butterflies folded together. Perhaps they are giving d fairy bed to some poor, wayfaring bee or moth!
 Hook at the nodding nasturtiums bending their leaves as they bid Us walk lightly lest We disturb their slumber. The sleep of plants is not the least interesting of the habits of these remarkably humanlike things. The leaves of plant such as the clover, formed of number of leaf lets, will fold up not only in the night but even in the daytime if the light becomes too strong"