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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Fad in Letter Writing

Twill you tell me why, and when, the present hop, skip and jump fashion of paging friendly letters originated. Eight out of every 10 letters receive begin upon the first page, pass over the second to the third, come back to the second and skip from that to the fourth. Not in- frequently the leap from the first passes to the fourth page of the sheet. Then the writer spreads the inside of the letter wide open and continues his or her course crosswise, taking the omitted second and third pages in this style. Do make my meaning plain? If not, you must have undergone the like annoyance yourself, hundreds of times. It is only your old fogey' who begins his letter with page and so on, winding up with the fourth page. My daughters tell me that 1t is the custom with refined people. Let us know what one common. sensible woman who yet keeps abreast of the times, thinks of the fad. JOHN B. B.
 You can hardly be more puzzled than an editor who, after vainly imploring that all communications be written upon one side of the sheet, receives weekly hun dreds that follow each of the methods you deprecate, and oblige her to, rewrite every part of them intended for the printer Yet those who follow the hop, skip and jump fashion laugh to scorn the practice of crossing the page affected by sentimental grandmothers Is the present fad one whit more sensible? I wish those who like 1t would tell, us briefly why. It came into vicious vogue less than 40 years ago. if my memory serves me faithfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06

the years 1918 and 1914, beginning, with the September number I shall be glad to give them to anyone who will pay postage. ANNIE C."
 The names of the magazines want ed and that offered are at the service of those whom this letter may con- cern. The title of tho story should identify it. The second is one of tho best of it's kind. And there arc a whole years numbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Mrs. Annie D. Howell

Huntsville. November 5.-(Special.) Mrs. Annie D. Howell died last night at her home north of Huntsville after long illness from paralysis. She was 6s years old. Mrs. Howell is survived by two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Emma McMur- trie of Huntsville, Mrs. Helen Jones of San Antonio. William E. Demasters of Memphis and A c. Demasters. a travel ing man of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
"Outcast" a Woman's Play

"Outcast," the Charles Frohman, Klaw & Erlanger's Lyceum theatre, New York success, where it ran for six months last season, will be the attraction at the Jeff ferson theatre next Tuesday and Wednes- day nights. and Wednesday matinee. The play is considered the best ever written by Hubert Henry Davies. It contains a vital theme that appeals with particular force to feminine audiencies. according to many critics. But it is no less interest," ing to men, for it shows with severest logic and most intense force the respOnsi- bilities of man once he has become intimately associated with a woman. whatever her station in life. The story deals with a phase of London life in which two unfortunates-a man and a swoman-rise from the depths through mutual devotion and loyalty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Princeton Wins Road Race

Philadelphia, November 5.-Princeton de- feated Pennsylvania in a dual cross coun- try run today over the Fairmount park course by a score of 24 to 31. Ralph Col ton, of Pennsylvania finished first, cov- lering the 5i4 miles in 2s minutes and f7 seconds. Sloto Princeton, was second and his team-mate, Glover, third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06

ing the dress of different nations? I hope to be of further assistance to those in need, some day. c. H. w."
 Referred. know of no such work. It would be entertaining if not instructive in the higher sense of the word. Is there a book of this kind? Try the large book stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Asks for Hair Ribbons

q received the two books yester- day. I must thank you very much read one story last night, and it Is fine. I like short stories to read to my little brother. Yesterday I got book and box of ribbon pieces--all little ends of ribbon. o, do wish I had such ribbons for my hair! But guess only rich children can have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Two Varieties of Bills

Wife-Here are some household bills, dear, that came today.
 Husband-Hang itl Why can't you wait until I've had my dinner?
 Wife--I was going to give you my own bills then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Offers Cld Magazines

I write to ask if any of the readers have an illustrated magazine with the story of the Warrington Jewels in it. will be glad to get 1t and will pay postage. I have a good magazine for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06

them. I am a poor little girl and must be satisfied. If you ever get book of Hans and Fritz I would like it, for they are such fun. Would you like to have some ferns from our woods They are so pretty!
 FLORENCE S.'' Better known as "our little flower girl" Her tributes of plants and flow CTS have brought brightness to office and desk, and she adds the offer of ferns. We are gratified that the books sent in reply to a former appeal found favor in her sight. Have not our junior members of her sex ribbons they can spare ito tie up her bonnie brown hairy" We have her address "in per petuity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart, Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Mar aod Women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Origin of the "Tip"


 Gan you tell me the origin of the word tip as applied to a fee given to servant or other official? My dictionary says it is colloquial, but does not give the root.
 GILBERT M. O." One philologist of repute explains that in old English hostelries it was the cus- tom to have a box in the hall leading to the dining room and even in the upper story where there were bed chambers in- scriped, 'T. I. P."-"To ineure prompt ness" A hole in the cover of the box pointed the meaning A coin dropped into this commended the guest to the watchfu1 host and walters. The explan- ation is ingenious enough. am not pre- pared to vouch for it's authenticity. Per haps readers have a better theory-or fact?''
 Dress of Different Nations 'sCan you tell me by the help of your Corner whera I could get a book explain-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-06
Dress of Different Nations

'Can you tell me by the help of your Corner where I could get book explain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
.Whx Teah Chatter.

Although the muscles which affect the action of the jaws are especially under the control of the brain, the ehattertng of the teeth is really spasm caused by chill or fear, and all spasms act independent of the will The muscles which operate the jaw act in a series of involuntary little con fractions which pull the jaw up and permit it to fall of its own weight This action is quick. and the chattering occurs from frequent repetition. The cold has a similar, effect upon the jaw muscles to that which some pofsons have in causing spasmodic action in other parts of the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29

Maybe there wouldn't be so many di- vorces if there were fewer skilled piano pounders in the world and more skilled potato peelers and dishwashers.
 If sympathy cost anything we would not be so @fberal with it.
 After roaming around and sizing up the average run of faces. a man often wonders how it is that so many pho tographers manage to make living.
 The reason why a man always planes his dyspepsia on his wife's cooking is because he will eat five assorted fox terriers, St. Bernards, pointers and curb hounds at a free lunch counter and enjoy them.
 People yawn when you start to boost another man. But they are all atten- tion when you are knocking another man.
 The fact that he is wearing a hero medal doesn't do a man much good when he steps on collar button with his bare foot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
GOT THE TRAIN STOPPED.

 Two Attempts Were Dismal Failures,
 but the Third Won-
 When the late Roberts Bonner pur- chased Maud s. he sent her to Charter Oak park to be trained. One day a friend of MT. Bonner left New York to visit him at the park. but found that the train did not stop at that sta tion. The conductor was polite, but said that he could not go against or ders. Fe
 At New Haven halt was made and MT. Bonner's friend tried to bribe the engineer with g ten dollar bill. but in vain. He was then told that Charles P. Clark, the president of the road, was on the train, and he went to him and politely requested that the stop be made.
 'fWhy don't you see the conductor?' ?'' asked Mir Clark
 q have. but he will not disobey or ders."
 1Why not then go forward and bribe the engineerY'
 q tried bribery at New Haven. but it would not work
 The absence of evasion was the best policy. MT. Clark not only gave orders to have the train stopped at Charter Oak, but promised some day to see Maud s. He had witnessed the attempt at bribery, and the frank confession of the offense seemed to please him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
BIG NAVAL GUNS.
Death at Times Comes From Merely
 Serving Them In Battle.

Death at Times Comes From Merely
 Serving Them In Battle.
 Modern naval engagements demon strate that the gunners sometimes die after the battle, even when they have not been woa7nded or injured in any way. Death is caused by disturbance of the circulation due to the strain placed upon the nervous system by the excitement and the tremendous Vibra- tions of modern guns.
 Curiously enough, this collapse is quite as likely to affect the most TO- bust members of the gun crew as the ones with poorer physiques and bears no relation to the individuaPs courage, It is due to a lack of sufficient reserve power of the heart, which is dependent upon the quality of the heart muscles. and there is no known means of esti- mating this inherent quality exactly.
 It is possible, of course. to determine the force and strength of the heart in an individual, but only some test, such as that of actual battle, will determine the quality of the heart muscles.
 Thus the veteran gunner who has proved his heart quality in actual bat tie has become q peculiarly valuable factor in modern naval warfare.-Los Angeles Times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
MECHANICAL COP SUCCESSFUL IN
 TRAFFIC TEST

The Automobile Club of Bridgeport has taken action regarding the install Iation of silent traffic officers" Five are to be esta bished at once in vari- ous congested traffic centers. One was tried out yesterday at Park avenue and State street, but owing to the mar row space between trolley cars, short CT arms will be required. It worked successfully at the intersecti on of Fairfield avenue, Court1and and Can non, streets Blue lights surmount- ing the structure which has a heavy metal base, a, pipe standard and -four way arms warning automobiles to turn to the right wi41 be maintained by the police department at night. The equipment is provided by the Brid geport Automobile club.
 Frank T. Staples, an officer of the club, who has taken active interest in the work of arranging these silent traffic officers, stated that the effect upon automo obilists in other cities has been found excellent for it not only keeps them to their side of the road in making turns and passing congest- ed points but has the additional ef- feet of causing a, driver to slow down materially when approaching these points.
 While locations have not as yet been definitely decided upon. it is be- lieved that the first lot will be station ed at Park avenue and State street; State and Water streets; Wall and 1 Water streets; Harrison street and Fairfield avenue.
 Other points now are under consid- 1 eration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
Our Daily Special. Self praise is always sincere.
Luke MeLuke Says:


 Somehow or other we have always imagined that it must be hard for an undertaken to act as though he was sympathetic when he is visiting friend who is seriously ill.
 One-half of the world is doing it's darndest to find out how the other half lives.
 When a girl lets a fellow go to press and print kiss, the fellow always goes out and yells 'Wuxtree! WuxtreeT'
 Nature didn't arrange things right in this world. Most of the lads who have a wealth of words haven't enough coin to hire 8 hall.
 Etiquette may be great stuff, and it is all very well to put on a boiled shirt and a "We have with us this evening suit and sit in prim dining room. But do you remember how good the eats used to taste when you were a boy and the food was served on the oi1cloth on the kitchen table and you used the sleeve of your waist for a. table nap kin2
 When a man starts in to make the surroundings of his home attractive the surroundings usually include all the booze Dazaars within & radius of three miles
 A pampleson- g. girYs-nose will keep a girl from going. to a dance when sick nesssan her family couldn't do4it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
Sentence Gangster
 Who Defied Police

Arrest me if you want to. The courts will probate me, anyway, ' ConneM GgIsch, aged IS, of 679i Arch street, told Policeman Jack Barton. after a mile chase last night during which Barton and Policeman William HaIpin were pelted with ballast stone from the railroad viaduet in the hands of Q. vicious Crescent avenue gang.
 'I am a. member of the militia and will get out anyway" the prisoner Wilder found <Gusch guilty of breach of the peace and resistance to an off, cer and gave him an indeterninate sentence in the new Cheshire reform atory. --------*
 During the evidence presented it ap- peared that @ gang has been infesting the vicinity of the old Power plant near the American & British Nfanu- featuring Co.,, holding up persons pass ing through that dark thoroughfare late at night. Barton and Ha1pin were sent to break them up. The gangSters gave battle and were driven to the viaduct with the exception of G4usch
 who ran up Hal1ett street to the Holmes 6 Edwards silver shops with Barton in pursuit. When finally cor nered, Gusch tackled Barton's feet tc upset him but the officer clinched and both men ibattled with the remainder of the gang throwing stones at both Halpin and Barton. It was necessary to draw revolvers before the gang was que1led
 A second gang with rendezvous tr Main street last night fnveigded Alex P. Gray, a carpenter of Detroit, work in on the new Arms Company plant, tc battle in the aTleyway behind the hote Lorraine, Congress street, because they thought Gray and a, companion to vel dressed. Six of the local gang got such 3, beating that they called for the police. The second Detroiter did nor find it necessary to soil his hands as the first carpenter was a master me chanic in pugilisn- The court today noIed the case against Gray when tht facts came from Sergeant O'Connen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
ZIMMERMAN PLIES
 TRADE UPON WIFE

Carl Honanen, aged 2s, residing at BOT Howard avenue, is employed as the operator of a. trip hammer in local factory. His wife, who has separated from him for reasons that sounded ex- ceElent to the police today, conducts 9 lodging house at 485 Broad street.
 She was in her home this morning when Homrnen appeared and demand ed that she live with him. She refused and HomInen gave Q good illustration of what a trip hammer may do. -eHe just Sblackened his Wife's eyes and she alleges that he kicked and beat her before her cries attracted the police. ;
 Carl will be tried in the city court tomorrow for assault and breach of peace. He would have been tried to- day but for the fact that the woman needed medical attendance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
Y. M. e. A. to Attain Thousand Mark In
 Book Collection

s The five-day campaign for new li- brary at the r. M. c. A.. which ends tomorrow night, is a decided success, according to H. O! Gish who is chair man of the compittee in charge of the collections. MT Gish spent most of the afternoon yesterday collecting books in an automobile. The senior department was still slightly in the lead last night, with the Ladies Aux Hilary a close second. A total of over 300 volumes has been collected up to date, and, in the opinion in MT. Gish, the number will reach the 1,- AO0 mark by the end of the cam paign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
IT. s. OFFICIALS TALK
 OF LABOR CONDITIONS,

Detroit, June 29-ttIndustrial Con AItions in New England" and Labor Conditions in the Souths's were among the subjects up for discussion today at the convention here of the Associa- tion of Governmental Labor Officials of the United States and Canada. John 5. B. Davfe. labor commissioners of New Hampshire, told of the growth of industries in his territory and M. L. Shipman, labor commissioner of North Carolina, discussed the labor Situation in southern states.
 Tn the course of his address MT. Davie compared the average working hours in the textile manufacturing business in foNper years with the present system Prior to 1851 in one of the largest factories, the following schedule prevailed, he said: from No veuber to 20, first bell at 4:30 a. n1-, work to begin before breakfast: Sep tenher 20 to March 20, work contin- ued until 7:30 p. m.; May to Septem- ber, until T p. na.. and September 1 to 20, until dark. There were four holidays, Fast Day. Fourth of July. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
ZIG FAC CLUB ON OUTING.
zig zag club enjoyed an outing

Zig zag club enjoyed an outing at Roton Point. yesterday. Among those present were Sadie Mccarthy, Dora Bundock. Norma. Sullivan, Ger trude Neary, Alice Bundock, Frances Launan, Mae condon. Gary Lapke, Nellie McGuinness, Mrs. Fred Dixon, Paul Grey, Frank Reilly. Charles Greene, George English, William Kel- ", William Cooper, Matthew Kieley, Frances Rock, Philip Kinsella and Fred Dixon. Fred Dixon won first prize in the fat mems race. The girls won the Baseball game with a, score of. 9-7, Bin Cooper, umpire. Mae Condon won the race for eating the most; Matthew Kieley won second.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, June Before cast: Fair, followed by thunder showers late tonight or Wednes- day.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight and Wednesday probably showers; moderate west to south winds.
 The western disturbance is central this morning over Illinois. It has caused showers during the last 24 hours from Kansas east ward to Ohio and from the upper Mississippi Valley southward to the gulf It will probably pass out the St. Lawrence valley on Wednesday. The temperatures are rising slowly in the eastern districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Assisting Mrs. David S. Day at the serving of tea at the lawn fete which the Visiting Nurse Association is to hold at the Tea. Time Tavern tomor- Mrs. c. Weeks Mrs. F. M. Hawley, Mrs. John Ramsey, Mrs. Stiles Good sell, Mrs. George Buckman of Buffa- To, N. ", Miss Annie Fish and Miss Natalie Hawley.
 Tickets may be procured from Mrs. of the committee. They will also be for sale at Library corner, Fair field, where the busses are to await the guests and at the Tavern it. selfe.
 An orchstra will furnish the music for the afternoon and evening be- ginning at 3 p. m. and many young people are planning to come out for this diversion 4a1one.
 There will also fbe a. scenic tour, de- tails of which are being kept secret and which will be laid about Gilbert Hill
 The fete will be held rain or shine, the festivities to be held within if the weather does not permit their taking place on the lawn
 I The piano pupils of Miss Bessie A. Kelly held a particularly enjoyable recital at her home, 76 Sanford ave- nue, last evening, which was attended by large number of relatives and friends of the participants in the in- teresting and well balanced program. Miss Mary V. McNamara, was the as sisting soIoist. At the conclusion of the program, refreshments were serv- ed. Thos who participated were the Misses Irene Meyers, Catherine Dwyer, Mary Griffin, Josephine Gam bIe, Marion Turbert, Lillian Murphy 0'Nnil Rf McPadden, Ruth Berger, Lillian Pratt Dorothy Jeff, Mary Cough1in, Emily Beers, Helen Weismann, Madeline GGblin, Dorothy Hanley, Veronica Riley, Gertrude Baptist, Edna Farrell Helen Diorio, Alice Hunt, Helen Nor iarity,s Pauline Miller. EIeanore De- laney, Dorothy O'Brien, Agnes O'Ma1- ley, Dorothy and Agnes Lush and Ed ward DeVaney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
wuxtree, Wuxtree, Wuxtree!


 A very quiet wedding took place at the home of J. P. Staneart Wednesday evening when Miss Enmet Hawk was united in marriage to MT. Buzz Nelson. They say the bride looked charming in light blue overalls, while the groom wore dark blue. The bride has been the kind and obliging clerk in MT. Sta hearts store for about two years, while the groom is prosperous and indus trious farmer. They will go to house keeping in the groom's home, which is already furnished.-Exchang
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
AHTTLE BEDBUG ON YOUR PILLOW

is not a pleasant discovery. It may mean a number o1 them, ready to disturb your sleep and mark your face with tell tale bites. Don't stand for them, the bites are painful and are a proof of earelessness. A can of Presto Killer will , clean any bed >effectually.
 PRICE 9 CENTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
NORFOLK WILL GET
 TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Norfolk, Conn, June 2s.-An- nouncenent was made to-day that the state tennis tournament usually held at Litchf1e1d, will be held at the Nor folk Country Club this year, the first week in August The matches for the Briggman cup will also take place at Norfolk that week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
HAITI REBELLION
 BECOMES SERIOUS

Cape Haytian, June. 29.1zRebe1 for ces commanded by pr. R. Bobo, who is trying to overthrow the govern ment of President Guillaume, yester- day attacked fort Pierre Michel but without result. The gunboat Pa clique during the day bombarded Petite Anse where the rebels had taken refuge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
CHICAGO & ALTON ROAD
 WINS EXCESS FARE SUIT

Jefferson City, Mo-, June 29.-The Missouri Supreme court to-day sus- tained the demurrer of the Chicago & Alton Railroad against the suit of the stat to deliver $2,o0O,o 900 in alleged excess fares collected while the two central and maximum freight laws were in litigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
A Hard Task.

Miss May certainly has the male. contingent at her feet, But she is rather caprjcious belle. isn't she?"
 ''Yes: a bell who is going to be very hard to oring''-Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
The RilIion DeIIar Mystery.

Dir Freinz will fIe nnz to you do you, have the little read dogs for seal do you have anne now or not wen you hay anna let me no wad kind praise you hay in the dog let me no. You Trule.-Being Letter Received From Ce1ina, O.. by Wapakoneta (O) Man
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
TN a Ria Ad.

'eI lay wide awake last night think Ing of my business"
 Bad plan. old chap, Better 3eep script
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
Thfnas to Worry About.

The secretary of state of Ohio has authorized the Verhovay Betebseg1yzo Egy let Alapszabalyai to change its name to the Verohavay Betegseglyzo Egylet Alapszabalyai Tai 106 Dix Eiok.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-29
AIWayaI

When woman's hair is turning grays It isn't age, she's sure; It is family trait. she'll say
 The gray is premature.