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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
copyrieht, 1913. by Dodd. Mead C. Company
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That is why aln nere facing you Do you understand what I meanT' ''Oh, dear. yes-perfectIyl 1 have been waiting for you to get to the point
 ''Etheig' and he impulsively stretch ed out his arms. embracing her.
 She drew back slightly. just out Of his reach.
 Wait" She looked up at him quiz ideally Suppose we generate poison? What would you do-amputate mel? 'FYou are different from all other w0men.''
 Didn't you tell your wife that when yeu asked her to marry your He turned away inpatiently Don't say those things. Ethel: they hurt
 ''I'm afraid, Christian. I'm too frank Am notT
 ''You stand alone. Ethel. You seem to look into the hearts of people. and know why and how they beat. |"
 T do-sometimes. It's an awkward faculty"
 He looked at her glowingy. sHow marvelousIy different two women can be! You-my wifel''
 Ethel shook her head and smiled her calm. dead smile: Were not really very different. Christian Only some natures like change. Yours does. And the new have all the virtues. Why, might not last as long as your wife did.''
 Don't say that We have com mon bond understanding"
 ''Think so3"
 ssI understand you
 "I wonder
 You do mes
 "Yes-that is just the dincufty."
 tell you I am at the crossroads The finger board points the way to, ma distinctly"
 "Does it9'.
 .Tt does'' He leaned across to her ''Would you risk it?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
CHILD GETS SICK
 CROSS, FEvERISH IF C0NSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs" can't harm tender stom-
 ach or bowels.

A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stom- ach sour.
 Look at the tongue. mother! If coated, or your child is Hstless, cross. feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ail- nent, give a teaspoonful of :.tCaHfornia Syrup of Figs then don't worry, be- cause it is perfectly harmless, and in Q few hours all this constipation poi son, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well. playful child again. A thorough inside cleansing" is oftimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 50-ce1lt bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that 1t is made by the Cal ifornia Fig Syrup Company. .''-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
NATIONAL HEAD OF
 i. SONS OF VETERANS IS ROk BORED GUEST
e. F. Sherman, Former Bridge
 porter, To Speak at Lincoln Entertainment.

Charles Fayer Sherman of Mount Vernon, N. r., comnander-in-chief of the Sons of Veterans, U. s. A, will be the guest of honor at the Lincoln en- tertainment which Franklin Bartlett camp. No. Il, of this city will give in Grand Army hall this evening Com mander-in-C Chief Sherman is former resident of this city and was formerly a member of William H. Mallory camp, S. of w., which disbanded when the present camp was organized The en- tertainment this evening will begin at 8 o'clock. It win consist of addresses by the omnander-in- chief and mem bers Of the Grand Army and vocal and Instrumental music.
 The committee of arrangements is Frederic A. Bartlett. g. L. Graves, Judge Patrick Kane, William H. Hart, Judge Paul L. Miller. Dr. J. Fl. Ca1la- han, Cyrus Raymond, Waite G. Moore, Charles Benham, Thomas Mo Cool. W. F. McCoombs, Robert R. Hart, Albert FIske. Robert Dayton, Walter c. Hall and w. c. Daniels.
 The camp has voted to attend the patriotic services which will be held at o'clock Sunday evening at the South Congregational church. Rev Richard l.. Swain, pastor of the church, will deliver an address or t.Washington and Lincolny''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

The Hague. Feb. 1s The critical situation brought about by the Ger man naval demonstration which was announced would begin yesterday has greatly impressed government circles here A reply to the Dutch protest against the proposed submarine block ade has not yet been received but is expected nnomentari1y
 Work was continued in all govern ment offices until late last evening and several conferences of ministers were held. No real uneasiness is felt as to Hollands position but every pre- caution has been taken by all branch es of the defensive forces in view of possible eventualities.
 Considerable troop movements are reported along the eastern frontier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
HOLL AND AWAITS GERMAN REPLY
 TO HER PROTEST ON "WAR ZONE''

facing Germany, but information re- garding them is closed. Water de- lenses are undertsood to be ready for any emergency New recruits for the army reached their training depots yesterday and more will arrive today.
 Many Dutch vessels are now in British waters on their way to or form ports in Holland Some appre- hension is fetI in shipping circles bur it is pointed out that these merchant men are easily distinguishable and consequently it is hoped there will be no untoward happenings
 The reported encounter of the Dutch steamer Helena with a Zeppelin air ship in the North Sea and the fact that the vessel was not harmed is re- garded as indicating that Germany does not intend to attack .neutrals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Mrne. Poincare Helps Actors.

Paris, Feb 1e.A most successful charity bazaar was held at the Hotel Maurice yesterday afternoon for the benefit. of Belgian and French unenn- pl0yed actors and actresses. Pronnf- nent theatrical people sold sketches given by well known cartoonIsts and a.uctioned or clothes nd curios. The Opera Gonniqre artistes sang and the ofehestra played tango tunes. but there was no dancing, vaudeville per- formers gave sketches on an inlpro- vised stage.
 A number Of wounded soldiers, mostly SeneGa1ese, who were drought down from the military hospital up stairs, were cordially welcomed and helped to cakes and sandwiches Anna Held opened the bar and dispensed a special cocktail to which she had given her name Mime. Poincare drank the first one Miss Held mixed and found it So good that she asked for another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
HUMAN INTEREST NOTES
 FOUND IN THE LATEST WAR BULLETINS
70 stop t4erInan Food Source.


 PeTograd. Feb. 19.-The Ministry ef5s Commerce and Industry is under the belief that quantities of foodstuffs are reaching Germany from Russia through Finland and Sweden. The attention of the officials has been called to unusual shipments which have been made for some time past and which have resulted in Finland being looded with frozen meats. flour, grains butter, and eggs. Hundreds of trucks, it is said, daily haul this prod nce to the Finnish railway station In Petrograd taking roundabout routes in order to distract attention.
 An inquiry has revealed that Swe- dish commission merchants who buy from the Firms in most cases repre- sent houses in Hamburg. The extra ordinary demand for the Russian rouble in Coin or in bills in Sweden and Denmark and the high prices of fered for produce resulted in an in- qJIiry being started by the ministry, which now is engaged in seeking q method to determine what portion of the shipments constitute legitiEnate trade for the Scandinavian countries and to prevent supplies reaching the Germans
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
'swhat7r she asked.

'sWhat7e she asked.
 .eI'n hide nothing I'll put it all be fore you-the snubs of your friends; the whisper Of a scandal that would grow into a roar. afraid to open 8 newspaper. fearing what might be printed in it; life at first fn some ht- tie continental village. threading the passers through, keeping out of sight lest they should recognize one. No. It wouldn't be fair to you.''
 Ethel thought a moment, then am Bwered slowly:
 '4No Chris, don't think it would. !"
 .sYou see. l am a cad-just selfish cadl"
 sAren't your. and she smiled up at him
 'I'n never speak of this again. I would have sptFeen now-only-I' dis tracted-completeIy distracted Win you forgive me for speaking as l did2"
 Certainly said Ethel. ~I'm not offended On the contrary. Anyway, I'll think it' over and let you know"
 'sYou will. really ?'' he asked greedily, grasping at the straw of hope "You will really think it over7''
 2 'I will. really" 'And when she sets me free" he went on. we could, we could"- Be suddenly stopped.
 She looked coeiiy at him as he hesi tated and said, .'It is difficult little word at times. isn't it7''
 Would you marry mer' he asked with a supreme effort.
 'tI never cross my bridges until come to them" said Ethel languidly tAnd we're such a long way from tha1 one. aren't we2''
 Then am to waitT'
 "Yes; do.'' she replied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
GERMAN REFORMED
 CONGREGATION PAYS
 TRIBUTE TO MISS CROSBY.

At the services in the German Re- formed church, Sunday, the congre- gation sang Miss Fanny Crosby's fa,- svorite hymn, Safe in the Arms of Jesus, with a depth of feeling and obeseiance for. the venerable blind hymnist. Miss Crosby was much beloved by that congregation, having endeared herself to them through speaking there several times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
OLDEST SCHOOL. TEACHER
 IN NEW YORK sUoOUNTBS.

New York. Feb. 1s-Nathan Perry Beers, the oldest public school teach CT in this city, died yesterday of gen era1 debility. He was 92 years old and had been in good health until six weeks ago.
 MT. Beers retired as principal II years ago, having taught for 65 years Among his pupuils at different times were Col. G. w Goethels, Ogden Mills and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
cHAPTER xIII.

An Unexpected Arrival. "K all your money gone?" Brent
 asked Ethel
 ''I think so's
 Good heavens?'
 Dear mamma knows as little about business as she does about me. Until this morning she has always had a rooted belief in her bank and her daughter. If l bolt with you her last cherished illusion will be destroyed" "Let me help you,' he said eagerly. "How7" And she looked at him again with that cold, hard scrutiny. Lend us money, do you mean2'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
NEW ZEAIAAND,s SUPPLY
 OE BEEF REQUESTIONED

Wellington, N. z. Feb. 1e-The gov 2ernment has decided that all of New Zealand,s surplus supplies of beef. mutton and lamb shall be reserved for the imperial authorities, in response to their request
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
mayn1, lid on in Berlin.

Berlin, via London. Feb. 1e-As the proprietors of large cafes are plead ing for an extension until o'clock of the recent o'clock closing order, on the ground that they are facing ruin. the police are reported to be considering the advisa:bility of forbid ding all afternoon cabarets and vau> devil1e teas
 Failing to obtain satisfactory re- suits by making appeals. the police have issued an order, operative to- morrow, forb1dding the sale to sol diers of all heavy intoxicants. Vir- tually everything but beer is placed under the ban.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

CIEANEASY. BEST HAND sOAP
 Guaranteed not to injure the skin, instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Vim. R. Wlnn. 344 Stratford avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
! MILLIONAIRE WARDEN
 OF SING SING WILL SPEAK HERE FEB. 28

Hon. Thomas Mott Osborne, war den of Sing Sing prison, will speak be- fore the Bridgeport public on Sun day afternoon, February 18th. at 3:80 o'clock, under the auspices of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are or- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Persfons for Sailors

London. Feb 1e-The government in it's war risks plan has decided to extent to men of the crews of Brit ish merchantment such as may lose their lives or limbs owing to attacks by enemy warships or aircraft, the same scale of benefits as are payable to the men or their dependents of similar rank in the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
BeIgian PriInate Free.

Rome, Feb. 1s-Germany, in an swer to the vatican's protest concern ing Cardinal Mercier. PriInate of Bel gium, has notified the Holy See that the interdiction against the Cardinal corresponding with the Belgian Bish- ops has been withdrawn.
 Cardinal Mercier complained against this interdiction in his Latin letter of January 10, which was ad- dressed to the deans in his archdio- ceSe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Cash Drawers Looted Tn
 Central Business Houses

A gang of petty cash draw robbers operated in Bridgeport last week vis- iting several stores in the center of the city. Their method was to en- gage the clerk in conversation, get figures on certain work and when the only person in the office was de- spatched out of sight on one pretext or another to rob the store.
 At the Betts stucio, 978 Main street, three well dressed men enter ed Saturday afternoon and asked for some prices. Later they returned when the office was unguarded. and quickly rff1ed a hidden cash-tiIl be- meath a table, taking $26.
 Later they showed up at the plumbing esta blishment of Lynch & Company on Elm street, and asked for prices on contract work. So crude were their methods that Lynch at once suspected a game and put them off until later in the day. He Immediately communicated his sus- picions to the police and though a watch was kept the men undoubted- ly feared a trap and did not return
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Norwaeian stea

The Norwegian steamer Frey. which arrived at New Y York, reported a large ice field and numerous large icebergs off Cape Race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

q Union Made Custom suaaa B TRY AFFORD BROTHERS BUY
 ' East Side ana West End x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
May Boyoott Germany.

shipowners do not fear German rnines,a but should the threatened Rfockade hinder Norway's trade with England. Norway will also stop all trade with Cermany.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
sir ThoEnas Under Fire.

Belgrade, Feb. 19-The Austrians cannonaded Belgrade for three hours yesterday. directing the heaviest fire on the city since the Serbian evacua- wounded, and there was great dam age to property The Austrians used n1onitors,
 Sir Thomas Lipton's party with the Royal Staff. were under fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

A revolt that broke out among the Hindu soldiers at Singapore, one of the Strait Settlements belonging to Great Britain, was combated by French and Japanese marines, who landed and captured about 400 of the mutineeTs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

A bill 4ega1izing the practice of the New York state assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19

Five miners were killed by a gas explosion in the workings of the Atlas Coal Go. near Richiu. Mo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Onr ObserVers in Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. 19-LAeut. Col. Joseph E. Kuhn and five other American army officers have returned to Berlin after weeks trip over the &western battle front, visiting various scenes of operations
 The officers are now expecting an early opportunity to observe the op- ersBtions in Poland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Car Girea ssno. .0oo.

London, Feb. 19-Emperor Nict- oIas of Russia. has given $500, 900 to the charitable societies of warsaw, according to a telegram to Reuters from PetrogTad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
3American War Risk Rises.

London, Feb. 19.-Following the publication of sGermany1s reply to the United States Lloyd's rates today on the risk of war between the United States and Germany in six months were 20 guineas per cent A month ago the risk was guineas per cent. Other rates were unchanged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
\ Long, Long Way to Peace-

Paris, Feb. 1s.-The Temps. com nenting on the action of the recent Socialist congress in London. warns people against the idea that war can bA abolished It says: Statistics show that from 1496 B. c. to 1861 A D. there were 227 years of peace and S;I3O years of war; that is, one year Of peace to fifteen of war;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-19
Reamond,s Son Joins Army.

London, Feb. 1s.-VViIliam Archer Redmond, member of Parliament for East Tyrone. has Joined the cadet corps of the Irish Brigade.
 He is a son of John E. Redznonds the Irish Nationalist leader.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10
WILL BE TRIED ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

Fred Zilz, brick contractor. OF
No. 362 Humboldt-ave.. and William
Swantek. OF No. SAG Horatio-st.. one
of his associates, were held In $4,000
-baii With two surettes each, Friday,
to appear In court April 16 in an
swer to a charge OF assault made
by Matthew Goakes, carpenter
contractor. of No. 214 Gilbert-st.
Detectives Coil and O'Donnell ar
rested the two men, who furnished
bail
The assault occurred Feb. 26. and
Goakes is still confined to his bed
In his homo. In a serious condition.
He told the officers that he was at
tackled without any apparent provo
cation. after accepting the invitation
Of the two men to join them in a
drink.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10
M|L|TIAHEAD
QUITS POST
Adjutant-General Van
dercook Resigns
His Office
From a Sta6 correspondcnt.


LANSING, Mich. April 9.-An-
nouncement was made here Friday
morning that Mai. Roy Z. Wander
cook. acknowledgement OF the Michi-
gan National Guard. had rendered
his resignation to Gov. Ferris, to
take effect April IL. vaadercook
will be succeeded by Maj. NJ. J. Phil
lips, OF Owosso. member OF the
military board and brigade inspec-
tor Of small arms practice.
Maj. Vandercook will enter the
employ Of the Pere Marquette as a
personal representative OF the re-
ceivers in adjusting complaints re-
garding the systems freight and
passenger service.
Maj. Vandercook, who is one OF
the best-known newspapermen in
the state, was appointed to his pres
ent position by Gov. Osborn, and
was re-appointed by Gov. Ferris.
Vandercook is veteran OF the
Spanish-American war and is cred
tied with being largely responsible
for the present high standing Of the
state militia.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10

BOOMING
-
Favorable Balance For
Three Months,
$500, 100000

WASHINGTON, April 9.--Amer-
ica's favorable December, January.
February and March trade balance,
according to figures furnished Pres.
ident Wilson by Commerce Secre.
tary Redfield today, is approximate
ly $500, 100000. For the week end
ed last Saturday, the report says.
the figures were s21,621.172. The
secretary says that the foreign
trade shows no signs OF falling on.
adding:
Undoubtedly our international
position will be greatly strengthen,
ed as a result OF the enormous ex-
port trade we are doing, especially
with Europe.
when the war Is over we will
owe Europe less than we have n a
generation, and Europe will owe US.
which she has never done before.
and owe US a great deal.
In future much of the goods which
we export each year will go to pay
interest on borrowed capital and
more will go toward actual repay
ment OF that capital directly through
the taking back OF our securities.
or indirectly through investments
by US abroad
Both OF these processes are un.
der way at this time. One is shown
in the European liquidation here
and the other in the placing OF
European issues in the American
market"
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10
THE HEADACHE OF
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION

A feeling az OF tight band about
the head Is often felt In addition To
the pain OF a headache that II
caused by nervous exhaustion. The
ache Is generally in the back OF the
head. rarely In the forehead. and Is
often accompanied by dizziness.
The way to stop this sort OF head
ache Is TO stop the cause OF &C. Over
work. worry and failure OF the blood
TO properly nonrish the nerves are
the most common causes. Rest and
4. tonic for the blood and nerves will
cause the headache to disappear in
most cases.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are an
effective tonic for building up the
blood and strengthening the nerves
They furnish just the elements that
the blood needs 10 build up the
nerves shattered by overwork.
worry. overstldy or excesses. You
cannot always rest from school, Of
ffce or housework when circum-
stances REQUIRE but you can always
take tonic that will maintain the
strength OF blood and nerves. Or.
Williams Pink Pills are just the
tonic required.
Mention this paper and We will
send You a booklet, Diseases OF the
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Williams Pink Pills.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10
DENIES HE
ABUSED BRIDE
SECURED BY "AD"

Anthony Mersa. charged with
threats by his wife. who came here
from Youngstown. O.. and married
him. after answering his advertise
ment in a matrimonial Journal. was
ararigned before Justice Jeffries.
Friday, and pleaded not guilty. He
made no comments on the case, but
threatened to sue Court Officer
Louis Kwilos for damages. because
Kwilos handcuffed him.
Mersa operates restaurant on
West Jefferson-ave. His bride al
leges that he threatened to kill her
because she refused to hand over
her bank account to him, so that
he might open a resort in Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1915-04-10
"TED"SM|TH
IS NO MORE
Former Detroit Hotel
Man Dies In San
Antonio

Edwin w. Smith. familiar to hun
dreds OF Detroiters as Ted" Smith,
died. Friday morning. In San An
tonic. Tex. after several months
illness from a general breakdown.
The remains will be shipped to De
troit for interment, arriving Mon
day. Mrs. Smith was with her hus-
band at the time OF his death and
will accompany the body home.
News OF Mr.. Smiths death came
from DR.. Dayton Parker, Of this city.
who has been with him for a month
past, in the form OF a telegram to
the formers son. DR.. Morgan Park
er. Mr.. Smith left Detroit for the
southwest last fall. for the benefit
OF his health. He was formerly as
sociated with Charles Clemens In
the proprietorship Of .he Metropole
hotel, and was one OF the most pop
ular hotel men In Michigan.