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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

The newly married couples might attract less attention if the bride groom would spend moreof his time in the smoking car. But possibly the bride would feel 1t necessary to follow him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16
IT'S ALONG, LONG WAY TO
 TIPPERARY.

But long ways, and short ways, all lead to Our Store; and like TIPPERARY. we are popular.
 Our popularity indicates the possession of the confi- dence of the feminine pub lie; to be approved, and at the same time, suited to their means.
 In order to win this ap- prova1, it is not only neces~ sary to show them courtesy and consideration, but that we manifest as earnest desire to meet their demands.
 Our Bridgeport Women. are connoisseurs of the present-day fashions, and they demand, individuality of Style, Garments that meet all requirements, and prices which suit their means.
 From Her morning to Her dinner and dance frock, we have an exclusive line, which is destined to meet with her approval.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

Three ruffles superimposed upon a foundation skirt spells the lower part of this gown. while the tightly fitting buttonedy bodice is s11orn of all ornamentatfon save the friI1 of lace which finishes the neck. Taneta was the material used in this develop ment of the new fashionable frock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

Suffering from a slight indisposi- ton due to the oppressive heat, Car d1naI Gibbons was confined to his room in Baltimore. His condition is not serious. AN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

holds, the June wedding is simple enough function Having sent a for aging party into the fields for flow CTS and foliage, the brides friends trim the home or the church, and some intuitive eye for beauty in Wo- mans naturs' almost always makes the setting a pleasing one The for maHties end when the minister has done with his Hateful words, from which the spirit of revelry is a nat ural reaction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16
JrTNEYs UNDAUNTED WHEN DRAWBRDGE
 CUTS OFF TRAFFIC

Shortly before o'clock this morn ing the Congress street bridge, which is the key to the greater part of the East Bridgeport traffic, stuck after it had been lifted to allow a tug to pass
 The trouble did, not come until the bridge was practically lowered but a. span of some two feet prevented trolley. cars, pedestrians and auto mobiles from reaching the coveted other side.
 The jitney drivers undaunted quick Iy conveyed anxious walters at the bridge to the center via Stratford avenue.
 The marriage of Junius Spencer Morgan, son of J. P. Morgan of New York to Miss Louise Converse was soIemnized in St PauFs Episcopal church, at Westwood, near Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

Because of large war orders, the number of men employed by the Sco- vile Manufacturing Co.,, of Water bury, Conn, has been increased from 1,50O to 12,0o0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

British Government epresentatfves placed an order for rapid-fre guns in- vo1ving $10,000,000 with the Colt Pat ent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.,, of Hartford, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

The 700th anniversary of the grant, ing of the great charter of liberties to the English people has just been observed. and the Small Boy proposes to continue the celebration July 4 by blowing off a finger or two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

New York was visited with the first real summer storm of the year which brought thunder lightning an6 rain and a heavy pail of darkness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

The French line steamer Rocham. beau arrived at New York from Bor. deaux with 266 passenger The yes. seI had an uneventfuI voyage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

It was announced in London that 62 per cent of the, $25, 5,OOO5OO0 four and one half per cent New South Wales loan had not been subscribed for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

You can't postpone graduation ex- ercises. even if the essays are not com pleted, but they surely ought to be put off in case the gowns aren't done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

As the Interstate Commerce Com mission seems disposed to make ur- popular rulings, they might also re- erufre that no trunk should be ship ped on the same train on which the owner of it is travelling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

It is hoped that the summer tour ist trains will not be held up more than half an hour while a traveller is arguing with the baggage master whether a pair of old shoes is worth more than TT cents or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16
.UNCONGENIAL HUSBANDS

There's just one thing a man can
 have
 In all this world of woe and strife, That makes the business not too bad, And that one things an easy wife,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16

Home Dreasmadng articles prepared especially his from the latest styles by The Pictorial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-16
DOLLAR COUPON

Present this coupon at any of the stores listed at the left within one week it will be accepted as a pay. ment. of S1.00 when purchasing a gas range or water heater.
 Name s-ss Address s-s . Article .
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Huge Squsdrons of Airships
 Being Used on Western Front

London, Aug. 26.-Daring exploits by aviators. flying in vast fleets, have marked the last few days of fighting on the western front.
 The war has been carried into the air. While on the earth only minor infantry actions and artillery duels are reported, huge squadrons on high have mlde important raids and coun- ter raids, inflicting 'dnmage on posi- tions of great military value.
 Single-handed, in one of the most daring actions of the war, young British flight commander, Arthur w.. Ellsworth, has sunk 3, German sub marine
 The first of the great raids was made on Tuesday, when four squad rons of aeroplanes, composing a great fleet of 62 machines, went out from a base in Northern France and swept clear to Rhenish Prussia, bombard- ing a German factory at Dele ghen, north of Saar-Louis. In all, 150 bombs were dropped.
 The Berlin war office male pub lie a statement to the effect that several persons had been killed and injured by the air bOrbardment of Saar-Louis.
 In retaliation, it is stated Ger man air squadron descended during the night on the French aviation base
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
PRESIDENT WILSON
 Of A. F. OF l. IS
 WARMLY RECEIVED
One Hundred Members of Local Unions Greet Him
 at Train.

When Thomas A. Wilson. represen- tative to the legislature from this county, and just elected president of the state federation of labor, stepped off the train from Little Rock about 10:30 o'clock last night, he was grab bed by a delegation of about 100 links, mounted on the shoulders of two husky members of the organlza- ton, and carried in state, amidst cheers. to the meeting hall on the third floor of the labor temple.
 In the hall, MT. Wilson was placed on the srostrum, and in reply to con- tinued and vociferous calls for a speech" made a short talk, briefly outlining the work of the special meeting of the state federation, and outlining few plans for future activ- ities. He received congratulations on his election to the head of the labor organizations of the state, and was then allowed to start for home.
 "There is nothing to be said at this time about the recent meeting of the federation, or probable future actlv- ities," said Mr. Wilson last night. All the news has been printed already, that can be printed"
 The links. social side-organiza- tion of the local central trades coun- oil, met in special session last night in honor of Mir. Wilson. to be prepar- cd to make the demonstration upon his arrival from Little Rock. The meeting was largely attended aud be- fore and after MT. Wilson's arrival the members had an enjoyable session.
 Vice presidents of the state federa' tion were elected as follows: John Mitchell of Little Rock. William MerK of Fort Smith. E. w. Abston Of Spad- ra. Obe Holden of West Hartford ano H. K. Vines of Russellville. l.. ii Moore of Little Rock was reelected secretary and treasurer.
 Other delegates from Pine Blur tc the convention were Ed Green, Wal ter Davis and V. G. Douglass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
ARKANSAS RIVER IS
 RAPIDLY FALLING
United States Engineer Believes Greatest Danger of Caving.
 Banks Here Passed.

The Arkansas river here fell at A rather rapid rate yesterday, and if it continues to recede at that rate for day or two, it will again reach it's normal stage, with little material danags suffered in this section of the valley.
 J. R. Van Frank of the government engineers office at Little Rock, was here yesterday and expressed the opinion that the greatest danger was passed, and that there has been no harm done the bank in East Pine Bluff, nor is therai any danger of damage.
 While there was rain reported at number of the centers in the up- per portions of the valley yesterday and the day before. there was no downpour. and no fall of as much as one inch was reported from any sec tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Estimated Not Less Than 600 Greeted Farming Ex-
 perts Yesterday.
INTEREST INDICATED
 PROMISES PROGRESS
Men Who Are EndeayOring to Put Farming on Better Basis EnthluSi- astiG Over Reception Accorded
 Them-COlOred Folk Awakening.

Despite the rain of ye sterday morn ing, tle farmers of the WatsOn's Chapel community yesterday upheld their record, and the 'Eeeting al the Watson's Chapel school was the larg- est yet held by the Jefferson County Farmers institute.
 Tt was one of the best meetings Of it's kind I ever saw" said Dis trict Agricultural Agent Harry F. Kapp Of Camden, who was most en- thusiastic, not only over the Wat sons Chapel meeting, but over the ins flute in g @neral
 What Mir. Kapp said was heartily endorsed by the other farm experts who are devoting their time and en- ergy to direct the attention of the farmers to tn: advantages Of modern methods of agriculture.
 All attendance records were broken at the Watson's Chapsl meeting yes terday, and it is estimated there were about 600 farmers, their wives and children present. At the canning school and demonstration. therG were not less than 100 women and girls.
 A feature of the Watson's Chapel meeting which caused considerable comm5 mt 'a,n ong the farm experts, and which was talk III as an indication tha . the pendulum is swinging the right way, back toward the popularity of the housewifely ~@arts, was ~ tha,-~dis- appointment of many of the women and girls at missing tho talk on dairying, which talk was delivered to the men whil3 the women were at the canning school.
 District Demonstration Agent Harry F. Kapp, Assistant Agricultural Con- missioner T. P. Cole of the Cotton Belt, Prof. Knox of the extension department of the University of Ar kansas. Agricultural Commissioner w. R. Beattie of the Cotton Belt. and County Demonstration Agent c. H. Thomas spoke to the men at the Wat sons Chapel med ing yesterday, while Miss Fortner, Miss Arthur and Mrs. w. R. Beattie addressed the wCnren
 Quite 9 large number of Pine Bluff people were at the meeting, among them Judge and Mrs. C. M. Philpot. County School Superintendent A. w. Lcawe. Capt. J. D. Milner. Sheriff R. H. Williams, George H. Adams, Prof. F. Garland May and daughters, Mrs B. w. Bolin. Dave Veil, and others.
 Tamo Meeting Successful.
 At Tamo as expected, negroes We're ir the majority among the farmers at the meeting, and they showed the greatest of interest in the talks and the demonstrations. There were per haps 60 to 75 negroes, and about 30 white farmers, in the gathering.
 Talks we're made by Prof. Kilpat- rick of the extension department of the University of Arkansas, Assist ant Agricultural Commissioner c. O. Carpenter of the Iron Mountain. Pres -ident J. E. Boyce of the Jefferson County Farmers Club, Prof. J. D. Gibson. federal hog cholera expert, Miss Emma Archer and Mrs. Harry F. Kapp, Drew White. Haynes Greg ory and M E. Bloom of Pine Bluff accompanied the farm experts to the me eting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
FARMERS' INSTITUTE WILL CLOSE WITH
 MEETINGS TODAY,
General Meeting at Courthouse at 10 \. M.. and Home Economies Discussion at 2:3O at Cham-
 Der of Commerce.

The farmers institute, conduct cd in Jefferson county since Mon day, will come to close today with two meetings in Pine Bluff.
 A general meeting will be held at the courthouse at 10 o'clock this forenoon, at which the busi- ness of farming and the need for cooperation between farmers and business men will be discussed from every standpoint.
 This afternoon at 2::30 o'clock there will be a meeting at the chamber of commerce to discuss home economics and kindred topics.
 The future welfare and pros perity of this county depends up on the manner in which the mes sages these better farming mis- sionaries have brought are re- ceived. Pine Bluff cannot be far ahead of the adjacent territory. That's why Pine Bluff business men are interested.
 If your interests are here; if you desire to help in this great undertaking which has for it's ob ject increased values of agricul tural products and prosperity for the individual, you'll be at one of these meetings today--your wife will be at the other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
RIGID METHODS TO
 STOP CATTLE PLAGUE
FOrty.nine Herds of Valuable Cattle,
 Infected with Foot and Mouth Disease, Destroyed.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Forty-nine Unit ed States veterinarians and assist ants today worked among the in- fected herds If cattle and swine in the seven counties of Illinois now under close quarantine because of the foot and mouth plague.
 Forty-nine heards have been slaughtered and buried. Scores of others are under suspicion, and the finest herds of pedigreed stock in this state are under the most rigid quar- antine.
 The Chicago health department is compelling the pasteurization of all milk coming from within five miles of any infected area.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27

Washington, Aug. 26.-The pan American conference on Mexican af- fairs vii lshortly be re-assembled, to consider carrying out the peace plan proposed to the various factions in the republic.
 Favorable repliesa &Iave~ been re- ceived from Villa Zapata, and their military leaders, and the influential civic authorities and prominent citi- zens to whom the note was addressed, with the exception of Carranza and his military commanders. The great
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Mexicans Will Be Told to Elect
 President, Ignoring V. Carranza

majority express a strong desire to meet in a peaceful way and select provisional president. who will be ac- ceptable to the United States and the other American republics.
 The Mexican people will be told to call their convention and elect their
 The provisional government will be permitted to buy arms in this cOun- try, if necessary to sustain itself, and an embargo will be established against the eXportation of munitions of any kind to Carranza.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27

Here is shown a part of the so-call- ed "submarine zone" with the spots marked where the .Lusitania and more recently the Arabic were sent to the bottom by German submarines.
 In this region seven ships have been attacked and American lives were lost in each one. The ships were:
 The Falaba, sunk, 100 drowned, in cluding one American.
 The Cushing, attacked by German
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27

'at Nancy, and dropped bombs. The material damage at Saar-Louis, Der lin claims, was unimportant.
 The same French air fleet also bombarded the German camp of Pa mss and Baussant. in the Woevre, fires springing where the bombs fell, and in concert with British and Belgian aviators on Tuesday and Wednesday nights shelled German positions in he wood of Houthulet. Fron these latter raids the French war office reports all the machines returned safely
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
FIVE MEXICANS SLAIN
 IN BATTLE ON BORDER

Brownsville, Texas. Aug. 26.-Flve lMexicans were killed and two Amerl- can cavalry horses shot in battle between the Mexican and American soldiers near Santa Maria and Pro- greso. Wednesday afternoon.
 There were no casualties among the Americans, according to the re- ports received this afternoon.
 The soldiers were going to relieve the guard near Progreso when they were fired upon by the Mexicans across the line. There were nve hundred shots exchanged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
DIVORCE DEGREE WET,
 MRS. SPRECKLES WEDS

Honolulu, H. l., Aug. 26.-Mrs. Edith Spreckles holds the Hawaiian Island record for quick marriage aft CT divorce. Mrs. Spreckles yesterday obtained a divorce from John D. Spreckles, Jr., wealthy San Francis co sugar refiner, and last night con- tracted marriage witl Frank ". Wakefield. also of San Francisco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Prcsbyteriens Celebrate.

Cannonsburg Pa, Aug. 26.-The 104;h anniversary of the founding of the Charters Presbyterian church, near here, was celebrated today. President Wilson's father was pastor of this church for two years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27

aeroplancs, Americans seriously in- jured.
 The Gulflight, torpedoed three of her crew lost.
 Tine Lusitania, sunk, more than a thousand lost, including more than 100 Americans.
 The Nebraskan, torpedocd, Ameri- cans seriously injured.
 Armenian, shelled and sunk, sever al lives lost.
 Arabic, torpcdoed and sunk, two American lives lost.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Negroes Anxious to Learn.

] Little Rock, Aug, 26.-During the
 week ending August 21 the Home makers clubs were active among the negro women of sixteen counties. al though there was an excess of rain. During the week there were 4S can ming demonstrations. 2143 quarts
 were canned, 46 gardens were visited,
 317 girls and 240 women were in .structed, and B cooking lesson given.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Memphis Paper Starts Fund.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 26.-The Memphis Commercial Appeal has started a subscription for the bene- fit of flood sufferers at Newport and other Arkansas points.
 The announcement will be made in the morning, when a subscription of $475 will be reported. It is expected to raise several thousand dollars.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
FRANCE WOULD HOLD GOLD.
Attempting to Avoid Transfer of Yel-
 low Metal to U. s.

Paris, Aug. 26.-Financial writers of the press propose that the govern ment invite French holders of readily negotiable American securities to ex- change them for national det~nse bonds. Thus, it is pointed out, the treasury might avoid the necessity of transferring gold to the United states in payment of supplies purchased there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
TURKS THREATEN TO
 MAKE SEPARATE PEACE

Athens, Aug. 26.-Turkey has threatened to make a separate peace with the allies unless Germany de- clares war on Italy. it is reported in political circles here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Randolph County Inundated.

Posahontas, Aug. 26.-The Black river bottoms are covered with from one to 20 feet of water. The damage will amount to more. than $1,OOO,OOO in Randolph county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Kansas Bars Frank Pictures.

Topeka, Kan., Aug. 26.-The attor- ney- general has ruled that pictures of t!i- Le. d. Frank sAecLt sn scene
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Baseball KilIs Ror

wh,4.,B Baseball Kills Roy. Adam. Ky.. Aug. 26.-Forster thra.,ss' ths' aged 13." was killed by a eams a baseball while watching ea"o here. Io9 inioi @
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
The Weather

urdav n. thunder showers Friday; Sat
 ' prooably fair and warmer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Petrograd's Exnianation.

"whe whe.rograd, Aug. 26. via London.- mana dn strategic conditions SO de- todau was the semi-official comment dorss; brest-Litovsk will be aban- osh.' u as easily as we abandoned had points of support after they our er saaved they purpose in screening to operations and we shall continue line eat ., until we reach the new
 ' oi prepared positions"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Hundreds MArOOned.

Mobley, Aug. 26.-This section is experiencing the greatest overflow ever known at this season. White. Black, Spring and Strawberry rivers have destroyed all crops in their val leys. Hundreds of people are ma- rooned in their homes and are being taken to safety as fast as boats can get to them.
 It is feared a number of lives have been lost. The damage cannot be estimated at this time. but it will reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
 Hill crops suffered from the high winds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27
Practically All of the White and Black River Bottoms
 Under Water.
LEVEE OPPOSITE
 DESARC GIVES WAY
Six or More Counties in Northeastern Part of State Suffering from Floods, with Hundreds of People MarOOn-
 cd, and Many Refugees Destitute.

Little Rock, Aug. 26.-AnOther big rise is predicted for Newport, where the first flood has just begun to re- ccde.
 A big flood is coming down the Black river, a tributary of the White. A heavy rain was reported today in the basin of the White river.
 Reports tonight from Knobel, on the Black river sa ythe river ls rap idly rising and the town is half under water.
 After a desperate attempt to save the levee opposite Desire, on the White river, the workers abandoned the fight tonight and the levee gave way. flooding thousands of acres of land.
 Reports from all points on the low CT White tell of heavy losses by tho flood waters. It is believed all the people in the lowlands have escaped, carly warning.
 5.COO People Destitute.
 City officials of Little Rock who went to Newport to aid in the rellef work. reported to Little Rock tonight that between 4,0C0 and o,O0O persons were in need of food and shelter Many of them arc refugees from the lowlands.
 At the request of Sheriff McCuiston of Jackson county, Governor Hays I 'Thnrsrfay> q afternoon esadarad- a. -sacond detachment of the JonesborO company of the National guard, consisting o1 Sergt. Lawrence Cunningham and nineteen men, to report at once fol duty at Newport.
 The village of McClelland. eight miles west of Cotton Plant, Woodruff county, is under water. Lean ant Cow Mound, two other villages lyins between White and Cache river neal McClelland, were also inundated. All inhabitants of the three places, so fal as known, have been rescue. T Reports from Baxter county art that White river and the North Fork are flooded as they have never beer before, and that the village of Hay ney, ten miles from Moutain Home was washed away
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-08-27

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-18
FEDS MUST WAIT
FOR COURT RULING
Decision in Injunction Suit Post
poned Until Next
TUESDAY,.

Chicago. March Decision in the
Injunction suit of the Kansas City
Baseball Club to restrain the Fedora!
League from declaring it's franchise
forfeited and transferring the cl ub to
Newark, y. j.. was postponed to-day by
Judge Baldwin until next Tuesday.
The announcement by the judge was
made when the attorneys and many
others interested in the proceedings
we're in the courtroom awaiting the
ruling.
The postponement followed con-
ference of attorneys for both sides. No
reason for it was given, but II was re-
garded as indicating that an agreement
might be reached by which the team
would remain in Kansas City.
A temporary injunction already re-
strains the Federal League from trans
ferrinc the Kansas City franchise. and
the present action is on a motion to
make that injunction permanent.
President Gilmore. after the post
ponement Of the decision, declared that
nothing would be allowed to Interfere
with the playing schedule Of the league.
He reiterated that the Newark club was
a fixture in the league, regardless of
the outcome Of the Kansas City suit.