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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
smith-D -Dorrien 57 Today

Gen. Sir Horace Lockwood Smith Dorrien, one of the most distinguished of British army officers, was born fifty-seven years ago today, May 26. 1858. He is a veteran of the Zulu, Egyptian, Soudan, Tirah and South African wars and has won many hon. ors during his forty years in the army. Snith-Dorrien comes of a family which has long reigned as uncrowned kings in the SciIIy islands, Britain s Atlantic outposts. The ancestral home of the Smith-Dorriens, now owned by the generals elder brother. is Tresco Abbey, on the largest of the Scilly islands It is built on the foun- dalton, and with the materials of the old Tresco Abbey, which dates from gained fame in the Zulu war, when, closely pursued by the enemy, he gave up his horse to a wounded officer and | trusted to his heels to get away from the swift-running Zulus Smith-Dor- rien was a, champion runner at liar row, but he has confessed that never before or since has he covered ground so rapidly as on that day when he
 was chased by a horde of blood thirsty savages. In the South African war he again distinguished himself 1 by riding through a veritable storm of | lead in order to warn the Canadian
 forces that they were about to be l surrounded. The Canadians had pressed forward ahead of the main column in their eagerness to get at 1 the Boers, and the Gordon Highland CTS had followed their, example. It
 looked like sure death to essay the feat of warning the 1npetuous Ca l nucks, but Srnith-Dorrien accomplish h. l ed it without receiving a scratch, al
 though the bullets waizzed all around
 him. Early in the present war Smith | Dorrien safely performed one of the
 most hazardous retreats in the history | of warfare, when through some | bIunder, the French failed to support
 him and he was left to face alone g German force several times greater than his own.
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WEST POINT

The first superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point was Gen Jonathan Will Hams, who was born in Boston 165 years ago today, May 26, 175o. He was a nephew of Benjamin Franklin, and was his secretary while the latter was ambassador to France. While, in Paris Williams studied military sci ence, and, after a period on the Phil adelphia bench, was appointed major of a. regiment of engineers and arti1- lerists in 1901. In, 1902 he was made inspector of Qualifications and given command of the new military school at West Point, becoming it's first head. He remained at West Point only a short time, and the infant training school for officers did not make much of a showing until 1817, when Col. Sylvanus Thayer, ''the fath- CT of the Academy took charge, and introduced the present uniform, or ganization and rules. Gen. Williams retired from the army in 1812, and was. elected to Congress in 1914. He died just a century ago this month, in PhiIadeIDhia.f f.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
THE VALUE OF THE TEST.

n NUGH MssPENT sympathy is bestowed upon children 1V1 required test part their school condition of graduation The test should toward the whole result but it should out is know, important for them able training when the demand IS suddenly placed upon them is children their work when required to do it in test set examination that themselves justice Nevertheless ability thing, unusual conditions and spite strain Important part of education should by omitted for habit in all things, will the child to what it at first shrank from.
 valuable because it requires the child what knows, also,
 marshal his knowledge within certain limits of time child wi might given problem hour, becomes frequent able, perhaps minutes The drill which speed training of the young
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PATENTED PAVEMENTs IN PROVIDENCE
N N A4oR WILSON'S best all possible pavements

INT Yo WILSON'S best of all possible pavenents made it's into Providence the Rhode Island metro polls and 1912 until 1914 1uxuriated in the affee ton of the Highway contee Contract upon contract let the Bridgeport lan which that the streets to the Varrenite and Bitulithc without conK 15eh MihgdlE sf of the type.
 This proceeding gradually excited the the citi who had to it. however until Mayor Gainer elected The mayor, Decenber vetoed attempt to let still further for the patented and dealt with vigorously, his to the municipal Iegs1asuN8 r
 This city, he said must have competition in paving His stronger than the used by Mayor Wilson messages said that never never competition and letting to the lowest respasbe bidder except where there especial urgency the emergency great
 Gainer, short yrtuous talk but long righteous against the gift prices attached to paving contract without competition But Mayor Wilson all but the of mayoral to avoid the charter and conpetition in pavement
 Perhaps the mayor may fit to explain why the best and why it has been given special consideration the State of New the Jersey it that Warrenite saisfac- and unsatisfactory in Essex county? Can it be blinds the of his honor to the defects his ing affinity?
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EIALH AND HE
 TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
(New York Evening Post. )

(New York Evening Post1
 The Italian government is not only making history today; it is furnishing new knowledge of past history. By publishing the dispatches which have passed between Rome and Vienna, it is giving to the world a better under standing than we have before had of the exact nature of the Triple Alliance It is something like a secret article of a secret treaty that Italy now makes public Without quoting this article except by number, the Green Book makes it clear that Italy had a technical case for ''compensa- ton" That is to say, if either Austria or Germany took steps to aggrandize herself, Italy was to be entitled to ter ritoriaI enlargements. The direct as sertion is made that the attack of Austria upon Serbia brought this se- cret agreement into play. Accordingly, the Italian government at once began to press the Austrian for the ''com- pensation'' due. At first, the Austrian foreign minister denied that Italy had a case; but fina1ly-it may be under German tutelage-he admitted the force of the Italian contention, and began the long and rather sor- did negotiation over terms. This has now broken down. The haggling is at an end. Italy has declared the Triple Alliance no longer binding upon her, and holds her hand free to make war upon her former allies.
 These disclosures put us for the first time in. possession of what may
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THE FAIR PLAY CONTINGENT

T necessary to worry much about the "un k young Rockefeller, by Walsh of the industrial commission The comnns to be pressing for which he feels the have addressing the ordinary would to ordinary man. the situation.
 Rockefeller has been position to obtain fair treat little since he old enough to walk
 There disposition in circles to treat rich men, after the which princelings Europe There whom nature designed bearer of the kings shirt whip boy excelleney the They would have held these jobs, under earlier civilization Such play Mellen they play for Rdf want fair play for everybody, scept denied play especially
 Young Rockefeller must have certain feeling tempt the ranks of the fair play contingent lackeysm they the that power keep itself
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Prof. Mathews, g Today, Throws Light
 on Jap Question

Prof. Smaller Mathews, of the Uni- versity of Chicago, who recently visit ed Japan as the representative of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, to foster cordial relations between the United States and Japan,'' is fifty-two years old to-
 day.. The famous theoIogian and ed-
 ucator, was born in Portland, Me, and
 after graduating from Colby College,
 Newton Theological Institution. and
 the. University of Berlins began his
 career as an educator at the first
 named college. He has been a. mem
 Der of the faculty of the University
 of Chicago for more than twenty
 years. @
 Prof Mathews believes that
 mutual ignorance and nisunder- standing are responsible for the mutual distrist of each other which
 prevails in the United States and
 Japan. He found that many of the people of Nippon regard the United States "a1S alnation with imperialistic ambitions moving s1owlys but surely toward Asiatic territory. They note l that America. took the Hawaiian is1- ands and fortified them, that Anaeri-
 ca took the Philippines and fortified them, that America took Panama by fostering a revolution, and that Amer fca now seeks concessions from China <ste The Chicago professor finds from his association with Japanese jingoes l that this sis the reverse side of the l picture we get in America when our 1 jingoes assure us that Japan is send ing soldiers into California disguised
 as Ia aborers, is seeking a naval base in lower California, is about to try to
 fly it's flag from some point in the Rocky Mountains and is land
 hungry, arrogant, military nation
 simply bidding its time for an oppor- l tunity to open pathway in our land 1 for it's surplus people
 l Every suspicion America has had I of Japan, Japan has had of America. | We can run down and deny. each item l of sinister suspicion, but the attitude 1 of suspicion cannot be cured by off ciaI denials. Americans must get l over regarding the Japanese as mere l initiative Orientals and consider them as full partners in the building up o1 l a, big international culture based on l the problems that come with the de- velopnent, not of wistar1a vines ard 1 cherry blossoms, but of coal mines
 dockyards, factories, banks, depart ment stores and a, hard-headed, busi- 1 ness-Iike diplomacy
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be called Italy's standing in court We see now, as we could not before, the technical, legal basis for her, proceed ings. She had a. lawful claim under the treaty with Austria. and Germany. This she has been pressing for months; and now, after she has failed to get as much as she wanted, she merely breaks the matter short, ac- cuses Austria, of not living up fa treaty obligations, and puts herself in readiness for war. The world has Ions been wondering what ostensible casus belli Italy could find. Now we know She can point to the Triple Alliance and affirm that the rights accoroel her by it have not been respected
 This, of course. if a, purey legalistie Justification. It does not go to th
 moral bearings of the case. That hel statesmen have displayed great slzil
 throughout the crisis, must be ad
 mitted. They gained the delay neces
 sary to arm, at the same time tha
 they took up the work of shaping Italian opinion and kept the power in doubt. Finally, in most dramatic fashion. they forced the hand of th king and spiked the guns of the oaca dominant Giolitti If the war goes well, and Italian dreams aRe realized, the names of Salandra and Sonn1no
 will be placed alongside Cayour's. Yet
 even so the friends of Italy in neu- traI countries cannot help regrettinE g that in all this business. she has no
 stood more erect before the world President Wilson signed a forrn-
 declaration of neutrality in the wal between. Italy and Austria.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
TOWN PROMOTION

In one good sized city there was a lot. of dissatisfaction with what the board of trade had been able to ae- complish. Members and citizens were asked to bring in suggestions of what ought to be done. A big meet ing was held. and about fifty different suggestions, most of them good, were made. Atteption was so scattered about on different ideas that nothing was accomplished in any one of the lines mentioned.
 In another place, a country town, a business mems association was form ed and it appointed six small sized committees. Each committee was asked to take up for one year only one thing, but to make every possible effort to put through that one thing. was an apple raising region, and the agricultural committee voted to concentrate their attention on better packing and sorting of their fruit They hired 8 professional sorter and l before the season was over they were all getting 50 cents a barrel more for their apples. Similarly each of the other committees held one thing in view, and got at least one notable l thing done during the year. Many cities could well copy the determina- | ton and concentration of this little country town.
 The trouble with the board of trade | what is everybody's business is no- Ebody's business. There is a unani- nous and settled determination sttc let George do it.'' Towns that are l built up and go ahead do not grow | in that way.
 If twenty men could be secured in any town who would agree tc give two hours a week to serve on the l various committees needed for towr promition work, very surprising re suits could usually be secured Tive hours a. week is not much time fol anyone, but a great deal of publi, work could be done by twenty me1
 in that time.
 Any town can grow, in population and in public advantages, if it is vii
 ling to pay the price. The price ii | not large compared with the results All that is needed is that the citizen
 have the vision to see how larg,
 these results might be. Will thi
 town be able to see and to grasp it
 opportunities?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
MERIT PLAN DEFECTIVE

I'D ERHAPS THE TEACHING force will be the worse I for being shaken up little. The tendency large bodies workers is for But the method
 accomplishing the result failed par- euars justice to the teachers
 system of establishing merit by mark the school principal supervisor supernten- work out in theory but it has good cal practice, and never will.
 The charge hold of discipline in his hands and be judge of which have merit and who not
 mark has been denied certain young women
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
COMPARATIVELY SAFE IN MEXICO

T IS GONSERVATIVELY estimated that Britain property interests in Mexico valued at more than a said said to have investments of $OO0 000 OOO-4Nevzs Itend
 All of this property is relatively safe in it anywhere in Europe nobody knows what it's gentlemen who want the United States investments will perceive the irony request that America should shed it's blood properly Europe, which avishly destroying whatever if can get hands upon
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The D. M. Read Company.
CONTINUE AUTO CASE:
 VICTIM CRITICALLY I'LL

Owing to the serious condition of Ernest Sazo, aged 10, of Villa Park. Fairfield, struck by an automobile driven by Steven B. Zigo, 7o5 Wordin avenue, near the circus grounds last night, the case of reckless driving against Zigo was continued in the city court until Saturday. It is believed that Sabo has suffered a fractured skull He is confined to his home, as treatment
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whose they cannot be substandard and that there be judgment in the supervising thority its attention to these and see that speedy made.
 pay the teachers whose salary in withheld kept if at the end of the they satisfactory mark shows the boards dspos ton to be equitable.
 But the marking done by the superintendent not alternating influences that exist among little family of the school houses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
STEIN PREs1DEs.

The Connecticut Life Undtrwriters' association held it's monthly meeting Monday in Waterbury. Maximillian Stein of this city was chairman of the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

A shoe manufacturer declares that sensible shoes for women will soon be on the market, but some people surmise that they will also stay in the store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

Herbert Le Sage, employed by Rear-Admira1 Nathaniel Usher, com mander of the Brooklyn navy yard, was arrested on a charge of stealing a priceless pearl necklace and other jewelry from Mrs. Usher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

FUNERAL DES1GNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK g. SON
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 in ndse Tongue
 Furnitur an Rocke
 Less 20 per Kong Rockers, natn
 
 sviIn tsrnapr Special Sewing
 Fourth floor
 Couch Ffanmocks adjustable backs shields, ec.$85 and$  Swing 4amnocks $15o $2oO $500 and$ $s5O
 PorchR RugsW andNG
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 es Est0bLIshed 185ze
May Sale of Porch Furniture Reed and Willow at Discounts this week

It is yearly custom at Reads to have a Sale of Porch Furni- ture with special discounts the last week in May, and this sale is now in full swing, spite of the confusion that reigns in certain portions of the buildings. The Furniture Store can be easily and safely reached from the elevator in the old carpet store. Let eT- eryone who has a porch, even a tiny one, "bit balcony" like a birds nest hanging on a wall, be ready to welcome June who en- ters next week. And it need not be a costly affair. "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26

President Wilson signed a forul15 declaration of neutrality in the war between. Italy and Austria.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-26
Couch Hamrnocks
Clearance of Odd Cups

moving dishes from shelf to shelf bi tos of odd pieces to light something like cleani there many. There dozens of Cups Teacups English tickets 50 $25O Now, respec grade of china, each is marked, 05 ctS
 Do not miss this chance.
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cension lilies and Cathedral candles
was arranged at one end. The dining
room and library were decorated in
roses and pink gladiolis and the halls
were arranged with masses Of yellow
blooms.
The bride descended the stairway
with her father. who gave her away.
and they were mot at the altar by tho
groom and his best man. Frank Plum
mcr. Of petersburg. She wore a simple
wedding gown of white crepe dc chine
and chiffon, with a picture hat and car
ried bouquet Of Bride roses and gar
denias. Mrs. Helen T.. Donaldson who
was her sisters dame OF honor, wore a
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Woody being n granddaughter of Rev.
J. c. Morris. Il prominent minister Of
Kansas City.
Lawn Party Tuesday.
The Girls Social Service Club. OF Gin
ter Park. will give its weekly lawn
party Tuesday evening from TO 8
o'clock at the home Of DR.. Stinf. 514
Seminary Avenue, Gintcr Park. All in
terestcd are invited to attend.
Observation-Disclosures.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Benjamin Faux :
ner have issued cards announcing tho
marriage of their daughter. Jack Os-
borne, to John Ivey Williamson, the
ceremony having taken place on Thurs
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Women's Undermuslins

A lot Of Slip-Over
Gowns, including some
solid color and figured
crepe ones. These show
slight handling; sold for
$1.00, choice 69c.
Ladies' Cambria and
nainsook Drawers, lace
and embroidery trimmed,
open and closed styles; SOC
ones for SOC.
A special lot Of 50 and
1925 Slip-Over Gowns,
deliberately trimmed with
laces and ribbons; some
empire effects; others lace
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gown of white Georrette crepe and car
ricd Killarney roses. The 'Lohenrrin"
Wedding March was played rs process
sional, and an orchestra played sclcc-
lions during the ceremony, and for the
informal reception which followed
Only relatives and a few intimate
friends were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woody left later 10
spend their honeymoon at OLD Point
Comfort. and VIII make their home in
Petersburg Oh their return. Both bride
and groom are widely related, Mrs.
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day, July 90. in Lynchhurg. The we'd
ding, which was very quiet ono, took
place at the rectory Of Rev. George
Floyd Rogers. on Woodlawn Avenue
who performed the ceremony. Only the
immediate families werc present The
bride is wcll-known in this city and is
q granddaughter OF the late Rev. j. X
Faulkner. She is also related to the
osborne family in North Carolina
Tho bride wore 4 wedding gown of
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trimmed back and front,
for $1.50.
A lot of Lace and En-
broidery trimmed Combi-
nations and Envelope
Teddys; worth $500, for
$1.5O.
Another lot that sold
for 81 and $1.25, for SOC.
Several styles Of Circu-
lar Understands, some with
double panel front: lace
and embroidery trimmed;
some with scalloped edges,
worth $1.25 and $3.50, for
9Sc.
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SOCIETY IN RlCE 1MOND

The announcement that the State Bar
Association will hold It's annual sos
sion at tho Greenbricr White SULPHUR
springs instead Of nj the Hot Is of
vast interest in the fashionable world.
as well to the barristcrs and dis
Iinguished jurIsts, who will attend it,
Ihe Bar Association meeting each sum
mer is always the occasion for a. brill
liant gathering OF notable men, with
their wives and families, and the enter
talnments given in their honor are
usually handsome The session, as has
been announced. will begin on August
and will last several days. The his
toric watering place will be in gala
dress for the event. and hundreds OF
prominent people will register there
at that time. Many will motor with
parties OF friends from Richmond and
through the Valley OF Virginia. con-
Guiding the trip at the old White in
time for the opening session.
Aside from this gathering of we'll
known men, August is the real season
At the White. and the first week OF
that month will chronicle general
influx OF pretty girls and their chap
crons from all parts OF the country.
Most OF the cottage colony are already
there. and the days are crowCcd with
attractive affairs. Several big balls
are 10 be given there next month and
the beautiful old ballroom will form
an effective setting for the gowns Of
the women In attendance
AS for fashionable society, there liz
little Of nothing by that name left in
town. The smart set is entertaining
and being entertained anywhere. every
where, but at home. and their doings
are daily to he read of In the letters
from seaside and mountain resorts
The Country and Hermitage Golf Clubs
remain solacc for the stay-at-home
Informal hops are given several times
week n, the Country Club. and these
arc always preceded by small and de-
lightfully Informal dinners. Guests
attend these dances from the nearby
country homes. many motoring In many
miles from estates on the James River
for the evening.
There arc yet motoring parties In the
North, and New England has drawn n
large contingent OF Richmond people
fo- the summer. Camps arc filled with
parties OF guests for several weeks at
n time, and n number of interesting
affairs arc given TO entertain them.
The lull OF midsummer is upon the
city, and few. II any. affairs will be
given in town In the next few weeks.
Beyond informal functions at tho
various clubs, summer has efectuallv
put its 1uictus upon social gaycties,
which will only be resumed with its
passing. BRENT WITT.
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Thaws to orko July 6 in n
the
ordeal
final Thaw
in
than twelve hours.