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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-02-01

An attempt was made TO force en-
trance into Bernard F'eich's jewerly
store at 1926 State street Saturday
night or yesterday A Jimmy was un-
successfully used on one of the front
windows, the marks being discovered
when the store was opened today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-02-01

Advertise in The Farmer
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1915-02-01

fast Branford Eve viii oppose the
Stratford five. Each team has won a
game and it is expected that tonight
struggle will be a very interesting one
| from the start. The preliminary con
test will be staged between the Com
mercials and the Cuckoos. two local
fves. Play will commence at O'Clock
sharp.
On Thursday evening Housatonic
lodge, No. 81. N. E. o. P, will install
officers for the year The work will
be conducted by the grand ofncers-
There will be visitors from out-of-
town lodges. A full attendance is ex-
peeted.
The employees of Donaldson's and
Bestick's loading rooms in the Rem
ington4U. NJ. G. Co. on Saturday night
gave an old fashioned country dance
| in the headquarters of the Taxpayers
| Improvement Fire Engine company, on
Nichols avenue, Stratford. The dan
GERS revelled in all of the old FASH
| toned dances from Virginia reels to
breakdowns intermingled with waltzes
and two-steps. The music was FUR
nished by one lone fiddler aecompa-
MED by a pianist. The crowd gathered
| about $3.50 and the first dance on the
program was Virginia reel. Then
came the two-steps followed by the
wa1tzes At IL O'Clock the table was
spread. After luncheon cigars were
passed around. Dancing was then re-
sumed until midnight. The following
were present: Misses Martha and AL
ice Doublestein, Mary Albright, Bertha
Mossman, Annie Stirks. Lilly Robin
son, Bertha Ho1sman, Lena link, Ell
sic Breen, Monte Pendergast, Mary
! Cleary, Elizabeth Chapman, Alice Nc
| Neil and Mrs Fritz Anton, and Mi
chael Griffin, Edward Kenny, jim
lO'Rourke, Robert Campbell, Harold
Davis, Edward Condor, Peter Clark
Frank Condor Charles Hunt, William
Dandy, Joseph virgins, Charlie Jack
/ son, George Tenny, Arthur. Merricl
and Fritz Anton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
DECIDED TO KEEP ~HANNER'
Comment Of Uncle Josh Certainly No
Tribute to Charms Of Attendants
at Exchange"

The conversation in a club the
other Afternoon turned to the unso-
phisticated, when Senator Claude
Kitchin OF North Carolina recalled a
happy little incident about Uncle Josh.
Uncle Josh, who lived far back in
the crimson clover zone, happened
into the big city one day and found
himself standing before a woman's
exchange. That was a new one on
Josh, and for a long while he stood
there and th%oughtfully pondered. Fin
ally he entered the building.
Il s'pose, ma'am," said he, address
ing one of the attendants, that this is
the woman's exchanged"
yes, this is the woman's exchange
replied the attendant. what can we
do for your"
Il s'pose," continued Josh, glancing
alternately at the two or three women
in the office, that you are the only
women folks here?"
There are no Others" was the won.
dering response of the attendant.
"Um," thoughtfully observed Josh,
starting toward the door, then |
guess I'll jes' keep Hanner."-Phila
delphia Telegraph.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Activities of Women.

The women conductors on the Glas-
gov tram ears rel green straw hats
and black watch tartan skirts.
Thirty-tive per cent of the women
in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey and Massachusetts have to work
for a living outside the home.
The threatened grand jury ~investiga-
ton Of the juvenile court in Chicago is
said to be a direct attack on Miss
Mary Bartelme, assistant Judge of the
court.
The majority of the boatmen in
Wales having gone to war, their places
have been taken by women, who take
people out for a sail or a row in the
same safe way as the men did.
Women munition workers in the
Vickers factory in England are earn
ing from 81 to SIS per week of six
shifts of "a hours. They wear overalls
of butcher blue, caps to match, leather
gloves and strong boots. They all
live together in a house close to the
factory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Why Do the Girls Do III

"Why do only very pretty girls wear
their hair in knots over their ears?"
asked Jenkins.
Because fur earmuffs cost money
in these war days." ventured Judkins.
"They wouldn't, probably, if they
knew constant covering up the ears
tends to deafness, besides being un-
sanitary" said the doctor. "The ears
require air as well as the face"
"Pshaw!" returned Jenkins, they
cover their ears because they don't
wish to hear all the pretty things said
about them"
Jenkins, you don't know a thing
about human nature, as exemplified in
the pretty girl" retorted the doctor.
And they all laughed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
IMPROVING on shakespeare.

A member of the business staff of
Robert Mantell, the actor, tells of a
conversation he overheard lin front"
on the occasion of Mr.. MantelI's pro-
duction of Hamlet" in a western
town.
"Oh, Harry" said the young woman.
Il think it's an awful shame to drown
Ophelia and kill Hamlet. They ought
to have been married"
Whereupon Harry heaved a sigh
and looked earnestly at his compan,
ion.
Il amt great On tragedy. said he,
but that's how l should fix it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
(copyright, r15, by W.. G. Chapman.)

Copyright, ls15. by W. G. Chapman.)
The little Welshman and Van Trevor
looked at each other in the rich mans
library. The little Welshman was OBJ,
viously in need of a job. Van Trevor
thought. A sense of compassion rose
up in him as he inspected the shabby
figure.
We'll. Mr.. Evans?p he inquired
blandly.
Il have come with reference to that
advertisement for a mar to catalogue
your books" said Evans. His heart
was humping madly; he was desper-
ately afraid Van Trevor would see his
need and cut down the salary.
you are acquainted with the class
les, l believer" inquired Van Trevor.
yes, sir. l studied Greek and Latin
at Cardiff university. l know French
and German, a little Hebrew, some
Spanish"
Van Trevor extended his hand cor
daily. my dear fellow, that is sat
i~sfactory," he said. THE work should
last about three months. You under
stand it is not permanent, of course?"
he added.
Il only need it for the summer, sir
replied the little Welshman. 81 am
studying at the Theological seminary.
have a means of working off our
board after the term begins"
He hesitated. The use Of the plural
form had betrayed what he had not
been anxious to reveal. my wife and
myself" he explained, hesitating.
Van Trevor nodded. well, my dear
fellow, about the salary" he said.
"Would-er-forty dollars a week be
satisfactory"
The little Welshman could not re-
strain a gasp. He had expected TWEEN
ty, he had hoped daringly for twenty
five.
That's settled, them" said Van
Trevor. "And now, Mr.. Evans, you
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
His Discrimination.

Come, muh brudder." invited Dea-
con Hawhee, addressing a stranger
who had wandered into the revival
meeting. don't yo' want to fine de
heavenly band?" mo, sab; but
Yankee for de bid. dess de samel" was
the polite reply. Il done played de
tromboon in a minstrel band all last
season, and isn't got mo dan half muh
sal'ry twell plumb yitl"-Kansas City
Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

A doctor is a member of the greatest
and most beneficent and unselish of
all the learned professions. We Jest
at the doctors in u hours of health.
but when disease SEXES upon the
strength of manhood, when even the
mighty Caesar cries like a sick child,
when the hour Of pain is upon US, then,
in the hushed chamber and by the
lonely lamp Of the watcher, we invoke
the merciful ministrations Of the doc
tor, and with willing feet he comes
through the storm and darkness, and
with skill and patience and courage he
battles with disease and beats back
death from the house Of life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
crease the Nan.

All mechanics know that a nail
when oiled or creased is much more
readily driven through hard woods.
Elmer 8. Ellis of Pomona, Cal, has
devised a receptacle for grease or
other lubricant, to be contained in
the handle Of a hammer into which
the nail can be inserted and with
drawn without wasting the lubricant
and at little loss Of Unconditional
Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
WHERE He WAS CARELESS
Miranda Was Surely Capable Of Civ
ing Expert Opinion Upon One
Point, at Least.

what do you know Of the charac.
ter of the defendant" the Judge asked
a negro washerwoman s~ubpoenaed in
an accident case. A white man had
been arrested for careless driving of
a secondhand cal.
Hits tolIable," Miranda said.
Have you ever seen him drive his
car before?"
"Yes, sab"
Would you consider him careless?"
well jedge, ez fer de car-dat lit
tie thing amt gwinter hurt nobuddy.
but being us is all here, l might ez-
well tell yo' dat he sho' is keerless
bout payin' TO his wash!"-Case and
Comment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

The teacher had been giving a long
lecture on the need of a good educa-
ton, and, wishing to know if it was
making a good impression IN her pu-
pills, she asked: What is the best
thing to take through life with you?"
You a imagine how pleased she
was when her favorite pupil, who was
usually rather dreamy, quickly raised
his hand. We'll, John, I'm glad to see
that you've been paying attention.
You may tell US"
She was much dismayed when he
innocently answered: "A good grill"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Evidently Not

Bacon-Who is the bowlegged
man?
Egbert-oh, he's one Of our self.
made men.
well, say, isn't there any law
against faulty construction in your
town."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Choice of Hostelries,

What is the best hotel?" the new
conner inquired.
The one down the street." replied
the native, retlectiveIy, has the best
dining room for dancing. But the one
around the corner has the best roof
garden and skating rink. And-oh,
yes, l nearly forgot, there's an old,
fashioned tavern up three or four
blocks where you might get some
thing to eat."--Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
OLD WEATHER SAWS

Here are a few weather signs which
are older probably than anyone liv.
ing today. Experience has shown them
to be fairly reliable, and some OF
them can be explained on a scientific
basis:
Moonlight nights have the heaviest
frosts.
The higher the clouds the finer the
weather.
The farther the sight the nearer the
rain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

Il want to git q bed an a mattress"
said Farmer Wayback, entering a
Newark furniture store.
Yes, sir" replied the furniture
dealer; "a spring bed and spring mat.
tress, l suppose?"
No; l want that kind that kin be
used all the year round Mrs. Emma
L. P. Wilcox, California.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

II the sun sets In gray.
The next will be a rainy day.
When the winds in the south,
The rains in its mouth.
The wind in the west,
Suits everyone best.
Evening red and morning gray,
Help the traveller on his way;
Evening gray and morning red,
Bring down rain upon his head.
When the clouds appear like rocks
and towers,
The earth's refreshed by frequent
showers.-Farm and Preside.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Admirable Art,

Let us tarry a moment before this
cubistic picture"
What does it represent"
WAR"
81 wonder what it would represent
if turned upside DOWN.
you never can tell about these
cubistic pictures. 1t might represent
peace"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
Possibly.

"The big financiers seem to be wor-
rying an awful lot about the flood of
gold that's coming to this country
from Europe"
Maybe they're afraid the Common
people will get hold of some of it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21
genera Omission.

People occasionally oun their
intention Of "summering" or winter
ing" here or there, but oddly enough
they never say they will "fall" or
spring" in any place in particular.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

Fire inspectors in Birmingham.
Ala. have been directed that when
hazardous conditions conducive to fire
are discovered the owner or occupant
Of the premises is to be arrested.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

All Jews isn't. as black as it is
printed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

Suiting the Occasion.
81 dreamed yesterday that / was
riding a wild horse"
Must have been a night mare"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

Leila Evans beauty and copper hair
was the sensation Of Mrs. Van Ire
vor's afternoon. The girl had been
married six months. She had run
away from a wealthy home in Cardiff
to go to America with the little Welsh
man. Those six months had been of
unmitigated hardship. Her illusions of
happiness in the New World were
shattered. She loved her husband,
but she hated the sordid b%arrenness
of life in furnished lodgings. The visit
tc the Van Trevors had opened up a
new vista Of life for her,
She chung to Evans arm as they
left the house together.
Dear" she said, Mrs. Van Trevor
has asked me to come to the house
every day to act as her secretary.
} What do you think OF it? She is go
ing to pay me twenty-five dollars q
week."
Evans was overcome by emotion.
.HThey are splendid people. Leila he
said. who would have thought that
we should find such good friends in
New York; 1t looks like a prosperous
future for us, doesn't it, dear?'
Elsie Van Trevor and her husband
sat together in their drawing-room
after the guests had gone.
What do you think Of them?" asked
Van Trevor.
She's DEAR" said Elsie. She's too
good for that little shrimp. Too good
altogether"
Poor little DEVIL" said Van Trevor.
"He told me he's saving UP for an op-
Grafton on his ear. He says It's like
ly TO prove serious some day II he
doesn't have 1t done"
She's too good for him." his wife
repeated. following her train Of
thought. Il don't see how she came
to marry him. II ! have any chance
I'm going to open her eyes. Why, he
isn't even a gentleman, dear"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-10-21

"she's Too Good for That Little
Shrimp"
must lunch with me and meet Mrs.
Van Trevor"
Mrs. Van Trevor proved to be a lit
tie, v%ivacious brunette. She shook
hands with Evans cordially, and they
sat down to lunch in a magnificently
furnished room, while a butler served
them.
= Evans was conscious of a painful
difidence. A gentleman by birth, a
long period of hardship had made him
self-conscious. He wondered whether
he was using his knife and fork cor
rectly. The Van Trevors seemed
sticklers for etiquette. In Wales one
met all classes upon a free and easy
basis; here there seemed to be a con-
ve~ntionalized ritual, a little different,
and puzzling. The Van Trevors drew
him out about his wife. "You must
bring her to see u.s. said the rich
mans wife, as they parted.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20
. < F F | < 4 r < 4 < + + F ATTENTION FISHERMEN

+ TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT E F FAMILIAR WITH MY METH ! f ops OF DOING BUSINESS. I I | MAY SAY THAT ON ALL I F SHIPMENTS OF FISH DIRECT | ! TO ME FOR DISPOSAL, MY I F COHESION SHALL BE 8 I F CENTS ON THE DOLLAR, I ' AND IN EVERY RESPECT I F SATIsFACTIoN GUARANTEE I q ED.
 I SHIPMENTS OF FISH FROM I r ALASKA SOLICITED. i | FAITHFULLY YOURS ! z PETER GUEMANI, ! + SEATTLE, WASH ! Y 1315 1st AVENUE, I 4 1. < 4 < < ( f r | f F + I. |
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20
A GERMAN VIEW OF
 THE WAR
"This is the Age of Small States men," says Hardin
 (From New York Sun)

History will someday fix the re- sponsibility and record the truth as to the real criminals who have started this war But now the great minds of all the countries at war and especially the neutral fpowers, ought to make every effort to set alright this calamity which has befallen Europe. Do not try to go into details as to who started the war, for if you do you will not have peace for long time to come.
 "As to the terms of peace, no one can tell whether nation has con- cluded peace upon satisfactory terms or not for at least 20 years. The terms of peace that may seem satisfactory at their conclusion may prove very unsatisfactory.
 "The politicians and statesmen who sit in their hooks and in- trigue and plot see only one side If the big questions. and it is high time for mankind to guard itself arainst calamities resulting from Ike machinations of such politi- oians and diplomatists.
 "T,e great minds of the coun- tries at war instead of fighting with their pens, instead of emulat- inc their brethern who are fighting with guns, shoul employ their in- tellectual weapons to restore order and peace rather that stir up new ha'reds and to encourage violence. It is easy for them to be heroes bv shouting and clamoring for ven- peance. Blind passion may be a blessing in the trenches, but not in the study. The great sacri- fees of human life on both sides of the powers at war are in vain, for no purpose will be achieved by them. And for those of us who efense of our country on the battle field. and those of us can exert in- fluence upon the world. must strive to restore peace as soon as pssible.
 Unfortunately this is the age of small statesmen. The nations arc guided by mediocre men. Tn Eu- rope regard Sir Edward Grey as one of the saner and better minds alnong statesmen"
 'T am convinced that we would have had no war if Bismark were alive" declared Harden. "The se- rret of lasting peace is that the pow CT of might shall after this war be curbed. This cannot be done in war but in peace. It is against the genius of the times"
 "The Pope's plans for peace, his impassioned appeals for peace, are fine, but they are more of de- corative nature. believe that the United States, that President Wilson, can do more for peace than any other power. Of course many people everywhere are displeased with Americas attitud in this war, you cannot please all the people with any policy, however, just and right .eous it may be. d Ibelieve Am erica's attitude has been correct, and that is why America can help in bringing about peace.
 | America will be the mistress of the world after the war. Europe will be bankrupt, ruined America will be in supreme command in com merce as well as in other matters. It is most important for the world Sthat such a young, powerful part of nit has kept out of .he war"
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
 OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing be- tween Frank. s. Burkhart and G. E. Paup, both of Ketchikan, Alas ka, for the purpose of carrying on the business of pile driving, is on this 26th day of October, 1915, dis solved by mutual consent. Frank s. Burkhart retiring from said busin- ess, and G. E. Paup continuing the same, as sole owner of said business and all personal property of the said late partnership.
 F. S. BURKHART,
 c. E. PAUP. ad. Ct.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20
c. H. FIELD, 2o5O MISSION ST

c. H. FIELD, 2050 MISSION ST.
 Field the specialist, formerly of Ketchikan has opened a coat and suit store at 2050 Mission St., San Francisco Cal. Knowing we'll the re- quirements of the local people, he has this to say: If you are going to send out of town for your wearing apparel, send your order to a man you know and who knows you, and can fill it intelligently. Adv. 2t.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST or THE KEToHIKAN. ALASKA,
 POST OFFICE

For the week ending Nov. 13, i9l0. - .... Baricevicb, Blazo Budinich, Martin Cudenaz, Guadalupe Edwards, Berger Nelson, Mir. (Gravina Island) Penny, John A. Schade, Max. Williams, Chas. When calling for the above, say Advertised.
 All letters unclaimed by Nov. 27, 1915, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. c. All letters unclaimed by Nov. 20, 1915 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. c.
 Nj. E. SWINEEORD,
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20

Three Tree Point 45 Stewart B. c. I50 Prince Rupert 95
 This table is complied in nautical miles which areeo8O feet. The Iarg- est part of this list was complied for the Post Of1ioe By the Captain of the Gedney and is authentic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20
A BOWLING PRIZE

An eight pound turkey for the best score up to Thanksgiving eve.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-11-20

"The Entertainment Shop," School Play, November 24tb.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-30
ChaUtRuQua Meeting.

A meeting OF the Chautauqua com
mittee was held last week to arrange
some of the details for the Westmin-
ster .Chautauqua which begins Fri
day, August 27.
VIM. Hyser, representative or the
Association at Swarthmore, was pres
ent and gave some valuable sugges-
tions and stated that the program
this year was the strongest one they
have ever given. Chairmen or the
following committees were appointed
with authority to appoint the other
members or the committees. Mrs.
Scott Roop, ticket selling committee,
Miss Mary Shellman, hospitality COM
mittee; Miss Eva Herr, decoration
committee; Miss Isabelle Roop, Jun
ior Chautauqua committee; Geo r..
Grumbine, advertising committee;
Oscar ID. Gilbert, parade committee
and U. Pearre Wantz, reception COM
mittee. N
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-07-30
Large and Diversified Distribution Of
Building Material.

Few realize the great number OF
articles that enter into the construc-
ton Of a house, and the various sour
ces from which they are derived. To
assemble these various materials and
have them ready for distribution at
the point of delivery at the proper
time, requires great system and bust
ness tact
A representative of this paper had
very interesting talk with Wade ~
ID. Warf1eld, president Of the Sykes
vile Lumber Coal & Grain Co., a few
days ago and was much impressed
when he learned that ia a house
which they had recently furnished
the various material had come from
the following seventeen states and
British Columbia:
Stone and brick from Maryland lime
from West Virginia, framing from Vir-
ginia, trimming lumber from North
Carolina, flooring from Georgia, floor
ing from Alabama, maple flooring
from Minnesota, sash and doors from
Wisconsin, asbestos shingles from
New Hampshire, cement from Penn
sylvania, plaster from Ohio, columns
from Washington, cypress from Louis
lana, neponset roofing from Massa-
chusetts, locks from Connecticut,
hardware from Illinois, poplar from
Tennessee, red cedar shingles from
British Columbia.
Sykesville's reputation for having
the largest building material dis
tributing house I'm Central Maryland
- well sustained by the foregoing.