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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Which Makes a Difference.

"The only thing l can find to say
against you, Jane" said her mistress,
''is that your washing bill is far too
much. Last week you had six waists
in the wash. Why, my own daughter
never needs more than three"
Jane-"Ah, that may be, mum, but
/ have to. Your daughters sweetheart
is a bank clerk, while my young man
is a chimney sweep. 1t makes a diff.
ference, NUM-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Hiqh Cost of KiIrinq.

The 100000 subscribed to a
single British loan is greater by some
hundreds of millions than our entire
lnterest-bearing national debt, after
frour years of Civil war. Even faster
than the cost of living rises the cost
Of killing ones fellow men.-New York
World
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Oh, So SWeetIy.

The young women present were dis
GUESSING their ages. And one of the
girls said: II don't know what it is
about my appearance, but everybody
always guesses me a lot younger than
really am" And another of the girls
answered, oh, so sweetly: "Oh, that's
after they have heard you talk, isn't
it, dear?" W 0
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
A REGULAR Daredevil.

She-"But you know an eminent
professor says that kissing is mild
form OF insanity" He-"WeIl. should
worry. When l told your father
wanted to marry you, he said I was
crazy"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
HAD FAITH IN THE PEASANT
Great Russian Novelist Held Firmly
to Belief in the Wisdom OF
the Simple.

Tolstoy, the great Russian novelist,
spent his whole life in close commun-
ion with the peasants and was per-
suaded that all the wisdom he might
have attained concerning life, it's true
meaning and it's true aim, was due but
10 this fact.
He knew the peasant soul; he spoke
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Advancement.

"Have you made any progress tot
ward the betterment Of municipal
art?" We've made some progresx
with reference to statuary. All tha
wooden Indians have disappeare4
from in front of the cigar store"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Indian Spear found.

Eugene, Ore.-An Indian spear, es-
timated to be from fifty to one hum
dred years old, was found recently
by forest service guards on the Nc
Kenzie river, 60 miles east of here.
The shaft is of cedar and in a good
state of preservation. The shaft is
about twelve feet long, and has a tip
of flint
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23

to her: "I don't yet know our peas
ants. I will take stick and wander
from door to door, knocking at each
house. Then perhaps, listening to the
answers they will give me, will pene-
trate into their true minds"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Business.

Madge-Why don't you tell him
frankly that you don't Hike him as
we'll as you do Charlie?
Marjorie-How can I. denr? Tn
rot just sure that Charlie will pro.
pose.--Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Familiar to Him.

The Coed-'I don't see how you can
read Chaucer so readily. The spelling
b so queer" The Professor OF Eng
ish-"I've had lots of experience
while examining the sophomores' pa
ers."-Harvard Lampoon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Early Attachment.

Didn't you ever hide dime move.
behind your geography and read it in
SCHOOL," mo" Il suppose you plume
yourself on that" mot at all. was
in love then and couldn't read"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23

and q weakness all
caused by fem ale
trouble, and l took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V eg e t a bic Com
pound with such ex-
cellent results that l
am now feeling fine.
I recommend tn e
Compoundand praise
it to all. L shall be
glad TO have you
publish nv letter,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Its Sort.

Here's story Of a woman who
bravely killed a rattlesnake that was
trying to climb into her basket"
That's rafting good tale
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23

Anyway, the man who looks into the
barrel of gun to see whether it Is
loaded hasn't enough sense to keep
him from committing bigamg.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23

Discipline in the British military
camps at Alexandria, Egypt, is very
strict and those soldiers who have
committed petty infringements are
confined in a compound surrounded
by barDed wire. Some Of these Of
tenders are here shown leaving the
compound for their daily tasks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Experience of q Nurse.


Poland, N. Yin my experience as
nurse ] certainly think Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is a great
medicine. 1 wish all women with fe-
male troubles would take it. | took it
when passing through the Change of
Life with great results and always re-
commend the Compound to all my pa
tients if 1 know of their condition in
time. will gladly do all / can to help
others to know of this great medicine. F"
Mrs. HORACE NEWMAN, Poland, Her
kimer Co., N. Y.
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
IfyOu want Especial advice write
Lydia r.. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
Drink Denison's Coffee,
For your health'S sake.

When a woman has her eye on one
man the others all look out OF 10
CHS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23
IN ALL OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
There Is Hardly A Woman
Who Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.

Princeton, III. -"I had Inflammation,
hard headaches in the back of my neck
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-23

There is scarcely a neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
J. F. JOHNSON, r. No. a, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
PROHIBITION TO
 START BIC ROW BEFORE CONGRESS-

Washington. Dec. 2s-House lead CTS are preparing for a vigorous fight over the prohibition issue in Congress. : Chairman Webb of the House ju- dfciary committee, who is an earnest advocate of prohibition, and whose committee has Jurisdiction over the question, already has informally con- ferred with Chairman Henry of the rules committee regarding the pros- pective attitude of the committee toward any effort to report rule that would permit bringing a constitu- tional amendment for nationwide prohibtion on the floor of the House The rules committee will be organized early in January and the question of 8 rule will then be raised.
 Members of the Anti-Saloon Society have been active in their mpaign for Congressional legislation and their efforts, have been reflected in numer- ous communications to members of both Houses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Weather Forecast

New Haven, Dec. 2SF'ore- cast: Unsettled and colder to- night and Wednesday, probably with rain or snow at intervals.
 Connecticut: Cloudy and cold CT tonight and Wednesday, prob ably local snows or rains, mod crate variable. winds.
 Tho disturbance that was cen traI over the lake region yesber-. day morning is now passing ont the St. Lawrence valley and this section is on the southern edge or 1t. It is causing unsettled weather with light snow or rain i'm the eastern portion of the lake region and New England. The southern disturbance is central oyer Louisiana. It is causing cloudy and rainy weather in the lower Mississippi valley. A well defined area of low pressure, with barometer reading at 29.S0 inches, is central over Montana The temperatures are low in the central districts but moderately high along the coast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
STOCK MARKET

New York. Dec 2s-opening: Mod erats advances ruled on the resunp- ton of trading today, all classes of stocks sharing in the rise. U- s. Steel was again the center of interest, open ing with 5000 shares at 89, unchanged from yesterdays close, but soon ap- proxtmating the recent high record Reading and New Haven lost sub stantial fractional advances Coppers manifested underlying strength and Mexican Petroleum advanced 1A to 109 9, new record Texas & Pacific fell 61k points to nine at the opening oh receivership proceedings. Anglo French bonds duplicated their mini mum at 94.
 Noon-The market was more sus- cepttbIe to realizing sales and an ir- regular tone developed before the end of the first hour. Coppers and most rails yielded much or all of their in- 1tia1 gains. Among the few excep- tions were Mexican Petroleum. which extended it's rise to no 1-2, St. Paul and Tennessee Copper. War issues
 were affected to even a greater de- gree before a rally brought partial recovery. Tn the second hour anoth- CT reversal ensueG, steel falling to sS 1-2, with variable recessions in other prominent shares Anglo French bonds were less active but fail- sd to rally. Bonds were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
wIhE RUN ANOTHER FAIR


 The Panama California Exposition at San Diego will be continued dur ing 1916, with 9 number of new fea- tures
 California has set the pace in worlds fairs. Up to 1916 nobody thought it possible to hold more than one exposition at 8 time; California had two, at San Francisco and San Diego. Hitherto the time limit was late spring, summ se and early fall; the San Francisco big show ran about ten months and San Diego full twelve months. Now the latter city boldly decides to keep going for an- other year, making a two years con- tinuous performance. Ample funds have been subscribed to insure suc- cess.
 The San Diegans plan some marked Improvements for nineteen sixteen Many. important foreign exhibits will be moved down from San Francisco including the Canadian, French, Ital- ian, Dutch, Russion, Spanish, Swiss German and Austrian. It is probable that India, Persia and Turkey will be added. Exhibits of the Californian counties have been secured, and a number of zone attractions The Santa Fe's Painted Desert Indian Vil- lage also will remain.
 A large attendance is expected from the east, particularly during the sum mer season, when the perfect climate of San Diego is at it's best. Patriotic Americans who were unable to visit the Far West during 1915 should not faik to include the San Diego Exposi- ton in their vacation intinerary for 1916
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
MILLION FOR WARRENITE IS ADMINISTRATION PLAN
 DISCLOSED TO ADVISERS
Official t
 VIEWS OF Worlds War
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, Dec. 28-The official statement issued today by general headquarters reads:
 Western front-At Schrnarden in the direction of the coast region, a Russian detachment organized a sur prise attack on a German post. At 4 o'clock in the morning, the Russians approached without being seen, cut the wire obstacles in many places threw themselves on the Germans, flung hand grenades through the win dows, and after a hand to hand en- counter destroyed the whole post. Six prisoners were taken. In spite of a heavy fire from the south the Russians retired successfully with insignificant losses. In the region of CzartorySk station near a. cemetery in the village of Novo Podcherevitchi we annihi1ated d another German post, taking 16 pris- oners.
 '-In the Black Sea, near the Bull garian shore, our torpedo boats de- stroyed two sailing vessels and bonn- barded posts on the shore. The enc CT, the Gronkii, near the Bulgarian coast The Gromkii skilfully evaded two torpedoes and repulsed an attack by gunf1re. There is reason to be- Heve that one of the submarines was sunk.
 Caucasus front: West of Khama- dan our troops occupied the town of Assadabad. In a fight near the village of RaIbat1erifn, 40 versts (about 27 nai1es} southwest of Teherarn, with Persian gendarmes and tribes of En1ir Khichmet we took prisoner II insur- gents.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
POSTMASTER OF
 SANDY HOOK DIES
Especial to The Farmer.) )

&Spec1al to In0e F FaFIH0Tl Sandy Hook, Dec. 2S--Edgar C.. Page, aged CT, postmaster at Sandy Hook for the last 10 years, died at his home in the Berkshire district Mon day afternoon His death was the re- suit of an apoplectic shock suffered the day, before.
 MT. Page was native of Kent, Conn, and after his marriage to Miss Warehouse of a well known Newtown family, he came to Newtown. For several years he was station agent at the New England railroad station, af- forwards taking up farm work in Berkshire.
 His townspeopIe looked up to him and elected him selectman. for several terms, and upon the death of the Re- publican postmaster, w. B. Snfffen, he succeeded to- the postmasters11ip, his last term of office expiring a few days ago. The deceased is survived by one son, Charles L. Page. and several grandchildren. all residing in New town. He was Independent fin politics
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
BULGARS WILL WELCOME
 KING AND KAISER'S SON

Paris, Dec. 28-An Athens tele- gram to the Havas agency says a mes sage has been received from Florfna, Greece, to the effect that King Fer dinand of Bulgaria, Crown Prince Boris and German prince, believed to be a son of Emperor William, have departed incognito- for Konastir in southwestern Serbia. Preparations are~being made to give them an of ficiaI welcome in a few days.
 The Bulgarfans, it is said, are seizz- ing all copper utensils from the peo- pie, ion the ground that they are need ed. for making war munitions. The message adds that the Bulgarian de- serters report disease prevalent ia the Bulgarian army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Italians Praised For
 Treatment of Austrians

Rome, Dec. 2s-The Spanish ann bassador, after having visited the prison camps in different parts, of the country, has issued a statement in which he says:
 ttThe treatment of Austrian pris- oners in Italy is a noble example of humanity and civilization. Italy is acting toward the prisoners with chiv- airy, almost with affection, even inn parting lessons to the illiterates."
 The Austrian prisoners in Italy are under the direct protection of the Spanish embassy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
VALEDICTORY OF TWO COMMISSIONERS DUE
 ON THURSDAY EVENING

The final meeting, of the present board of police commissioners will Be held Thursday evening of this week Farewe11sA will be given the retiring president, George S. Hill and Comnis- sioner Lou P. Bristol. Capt. John A. Leonard will take the place left vacant by the retirement of Commissioner Hill and Commissioner John c. Stan ley will be elected president of the new board at the first meeting in Jan uary.
 Commissioner Bristo1's successor has not yet been decided upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
SURVIVORS OF FRENCH
 SHIP, TORPEDOED, POS

g London, Dec. 2s-The number of survivors from the French steamship Vile de Ia Ciotat, whose sinking in the Mediterranean by a submarine was announced yesterday, is given in a Reuter- dispatch from Malta as POS. The dispatch confirms previous ad- vices that so persons lost their lives. The vessel was off the island of Crete when sunk.
 Survivors landed in Malta corro- borate the statement that the ViI1e de la Ciotat was torpedoed without warning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
CUBAN LIBERALS AVOID
 SERIOUS PARTY BREAK

.Havana,I Dec. 28-The Mundo am nounces that the threatening break in the Liberal party has been avert ed result of meeting last night of the principal leaders of the party. Former President Gomez withdrew his opposition to the presiden cahdidacy of Alfredo Zayas, whose recent nomination by one wing of the party, in conflict with the presiden- tial aspirations of Gen. Gomezz was expected to lead to a rupture. Zayas now becomes the candidate of the re- united party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Bed Bugs
 in inc Bed

drive away your roo1ners and keep your friends from staying over night. They rather leave and say noth- ing, it is courtesy, but is not forgotten.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will kill the bugs and rid the house of the pest, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
ANTAGONISTS AT YALE

New Haven, Dec. 28-The Amerf- can Association of Anatomfsts, with delegates present from all parts of the county, formally opened it's 32nd annual convention at Yale university today. Organization, appointment of various committees. the transaction of preliminary business, and reading of papers, made up the days pro- gram Most of the papers were tech nieaI in chara c+rr The convention will close tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
DANIELS URGES NAVAL
 ACADEMY ON PACIFIC

Washington, Dec. 2s-Secretary Daniels said today that when the in- creased building program for the navy ultimately made necessary a sec ond naval academy. the logical place for the new institution would be on the Pacific coast.
 Secretary Daniels has recomm ended to Congress an increase of the under graduate body at Annapolis to its full capacity-1200 midshipmen. Further increases. however, will require addi- iona1 facilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Civic Association Meets

Washington, Dec. 28-The Ameri- can ~Civic Association began a four day convention here today. The chief aim of the convention is the develop ment of the national parks, and to- night a national park service bill, to be introduced in Congress by Repre- sentative Kent of California will be discussed.
 Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mar garet Wilson, daughter of the Prest- dent, will preside at 8 conference on the use of schools as community cen ters and the Marehiones of Aberdeen will deliver an address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
COMERCE CHAMBERS / ASKED TO COOPERATE
 PROTESTING RATES

New Haven, Dec. 2S.-Secretary Charles E. Julin of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, it was learned yesterday, has written a letter to the various chambers of commerce in the state and to mangf manufacturers as sociations asking them to send dele gates, conversant with railroad freight rate charges, to a Conference to be held here next month to frame a for nal protest against proposed increases in freight rates from Southern points to Roints in New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Foil Alleged German Plot

London, Dec. 28-The Bucharest correspondent of the Daily Mail re- ports that several arrests have been made in connection with the unsuc- cessfuI plot, instigated by Germans, to blow up the residence of M. F'ili- pesou, and Take -Jonescu and other prominent men including cabinet min istersI known to be favorable to the Allies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
FIRED PISTOL WHILE
 RIDING IN JTTNEY

Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in city court today imposed a fine of -$25 and costs upon James Je1ormine of 159 Willard street, charged with carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms within the city limits. Je1or- mine discharged the revolver while riding in a jftney car o1l Barnum ave- nue last evening. He said he did it on a dare of another passenger. He paid the fine. >...t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
STORM MARS 'sBOxING DAY''

London, Dec 2s-Boxing Day yes terday, the annual holiday on which messengers and letter-car1rers are re- rnembered with Christmas boxes, was largely spoiled for the English peo- pie by a. terrible gale, which ragged throughout the day and night. The storm was accompanied by a drench- ing rain and much damage was done to property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
WILLARD c. FISHER NAMED FOR MAYOR
 OF MIDDLETOWN

Middletown,s Dec. 2s.-Professor Will lard C.1 Fisher, progressive candidate for governor last year, and twice Dem ocratic mayor of Middletown, last night was nominated for mayor by the Democrats in their caucus. There was no opposition. His name was the only one presented. The nomination comes to Professor Fisher unsought, as he has been out of town since October.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
THINK CENTRAL POWERS
 WILL REMAIN INACTIVE

London, Dec 2s-.The belief is gaining ground that the Central powers will remain inactive" Reuters Athens correspondent te1egraphs. "Aerop1ane reconnaissance of enemy positions by the Allies show that un- usual calm prevails. There are no indications of a projected offensive.
 ESThe feeling in official circles is that the danger that operations will extend to Greek Macedonia is small ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
OVERCOME BY SMOKE

Pawtucket, R. T., Dec. 2s-John Kelly was suffocated when i smoke from a fireSin a restaurant on Broad way poured into the rooms of a lodg- ing house on the upper floors early today Three other persons were ov- ercome and carried out by the police
 The fire loss was small. v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
DILLON'S SEMI-ANNUAL Clearance Sale Week

After Christmas Clearance Sale Extraordinary price reductions in Winter Millinery Mus Neck
 Pieces Angora Wool Caps and Scarves, Lingerie Shirt Waists Silk and Crepe de Chene Blouses Silk Petticoats Percalne Petticoats Silk Sweaters Angora Wool Sweat ers guaranteed Raincoat Cloth Coats Plush Coats Sep Cloth Skirts Millinery Trimmings of every descrip tion offered January prices. This is money ing opportunity that should let pass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
SEES PERSONAL AMBITION
 IN MONARCHY FOR CHINA.

San Francisco. Dec. 2s-Personal and family ambition, stimulated by outside pressur have been leading factors in the movement in China, to- ward the restoration of the monarchy according to Bishop J. w. Bashford, head of Methodist Episcopal mission ary work in China, who arrived from the Orient last night
 There is no widespread demand for a monarchy" he said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
NEW BRITAIN NIoLDERs OUT.

New Britain, Dec 28-Between 100 and 15O molders employed by the North & Judge Manufacturing Co.,, went out on strike this morning. They demand the reinstatemente of a fellow workman who was discharged last week for his share in a fight with an- other workman An early adjustm ent of the difficulties is anticipated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
MER1DEN FIRM BANKRUPT.

Hartford, Dec. 8-schedu1es in bankruptcy have been filed in the United States district court in this city by S. Alexander Sons Co.,, of Meriden, clothing dealers, who were petitioned into Bankruptcy by the creditors. Lia-
 bilities at $15,693 of which $6,176 are secured claims
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
AMERICAN AMBULANCE
 COSTS. S1,OOO A DAY

New York, Dec. 28-The Ameri- can ambulance work in Paris is cost ing a thousand dollars a day, accord ing to Robert Bacon, former Ambas- sador to France. Mr.. Bacon, one of the heads of the work, arrived in New ork today on the steamer New York, after being abroad since Mo- vamher
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28

The police are investigating the story of John Weidenhammer, aged 50, of S4 Elmira street, who alleges that he was pushed into a six-foot ditch on Connecticut avenue last might They have no clue to the as- sailants Weidenharnrner suffered Q compound fracture of the right shin bone and was removed to Bridgeport hospital in the Emergency hospital ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
HASTINGS H. HART AT
 PEOPLES CHURCH SUNDAY

Dr. Hastings H. Hart, of the Russell Sage Foundation, Department of Child Welfare, will again speak in this city, in the interests of ("Child Welfare" at the Peoples Church, Laurel and Park avenues at 7:30 p. m., Sunday. evening" An invitation is extended to all men and women.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
Extraordinary Price Reductions

In winter millinery, fur nuffs, fur neck pieces, Angora wool caps and scarves shirt waists, petticoats, sweaters, guaranteed rafncoats, cloth coats and millinery trimmings of ev- cry description at E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 11O5 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-28
AFFIRMATION IS ALLOWED.

Hartford. Dec. 2s-After a hearing in his office in the capitol today, Gov ernor HoIcoInfb granted the requisition of the governor of Illinois for the ex- tradition of Joseph c. Mangold. under arrest in New Haven and wanted in Chicago {on the charge of larceny by bailee.