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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
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Mrs. Nelson French is having a big window built in the west side of her house.
 The Mission Study Club will hold meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard s. Beach. The club is studying the American Indian. Mrs. Banford s. Beach is the leader for the afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Plumb will entertain the evening whist club at their home on the Hill Wednesday night.
 The Village Improvement society held a special meeting Wednesday, ev- ening. Several new members were added. The president of the society. Charles Ensign, was much gratifed over the generous sum which had been contributed by those interested in the cause, It was voted to keep the three lamps which were placed on trial also to put another on the green.
 Howard Randall of Long Hill is making extensive repairs on his house.
 Mrs. Hanock of Bridgeport spent Friday with her daughter, Mrs Albert Christie.
 Edward Benton is building two large poultry houses at his summer place. t'AtIasta Farm MT. Renton is planning to go into the business ex- tensively this spring. MT. and Mrs, Frank Wells are plan ming to close their home here the first of February, for a trip to Florida, re- turning about the first of April.
 Daniel H. Ward has been confined to his house several days with a se- were cold.
 Mrs, Arthur Frost who has been quite i'll is somewhat improved Robert Bowker and Ernest S. Ward are working at Howard Wheeler,s mill in Stepney making the trip daily In MT. Bowker's car. On Tuesday evening there will be meeting at the parsonage to make further plans for the Recreation Hall which the young people. have under consideration
 Mrs R. IT Toucey of Long Hill gave party Saturday evening in honor o1 her granddaughter's birthday. It was also the birthday of two of the guests
 Miss Lillian Mal1ette and E. Merrill Beach Friends were present rom Bridgeport, Tashua and Long Hill Games and dancing were enoyed by the young people after which refresh ments were served.
 Mrs. Albert French of Daniel Farm is spending two weeks in Wa, terbury as the guest of Mrs. George 1 Osborne.
 John Carey of New Haven visited his sister Miss Josephine Carey, or | Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
Refuses Id Pray for Vsctory.

London, Jan. 1o. Dr. William FCarnegie, canon of Westminster, an lnounced yesterday that he would not pray for the success Of British arms.
 Among the things which hold bshouId not be prayed for--I mention 1t with great hesitation. but feel it to kbe my duty, since it is set forth in the Heventh section of the authorized bforn-fs the triumph of our cause, . Inc said. s
 we hold that our cause is right- leous but our foes are equally convtnc- led that righteousness is on their side IGod is the judge. and we must pray kfor Asubnaission to Ills will. whatever be the issue-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
BREAKS COLD
 OPENS CLO OGGED
 HEAD AND NOSE
''Pape's Cold Compound ends severe colds or grippe
 in few hours.
Relief comes inatantlv.

Relief comes instantly
 A dose taken everey two hours un- til three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a se- were cold either in the head. chest, body or limbs
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head. stops nasty discharge or nose run ming, relieves sick headache, dUllness. feverishness, sore throat, sneezing. soreness and stiffness.
 Don't tay tuffed upi Quit blowing and snuffnng! Ease your throbbing head! Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound,s which costs oul1t 2 5 cents at any drug store It acts without assistance, tastes nice causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine. ne.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
PIPE THIEVES RIP
 oUT FITTINGS UPSTAIRS OVER PLUMBING SHOP.

Lead pipe thieves were considerate when they tackled Eli Isesser's house at 675 East Washington avenue, for Samuel Hershkowitz conducts a plumbing shop on the ground floor and was easily available to repair the damage Mrs. Iverson, who lives on the third floor. says that she heard someone moving about on the sec- ond floor, Friday, but thought that it was caused by prospective tenants. About 20 feet Of piping and a sink trap were taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
Food Alarm iaI EngIand. E

London, Jan An increase of TO per, cent. in the prtce of wheat as compared with "a, year ago and srni- lar advances in other foodstuffs are giving rise to a. demand for some supplies. The General Federation Of Trades Unions has taken up this mar ter and intends to urge the Govern ment. when Parliament meets, to take steps to prevent speculation in food products. The type of wheat is now higher than at any previous time in fifty years
 Governnne entaI regulation of freight rates for the transportation of food- stuffs over the seas also Is strongly urged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
10000 Germans Ffee Service. 3

The Hague, Jan s.-In a camp at EBever1oo, close to the Dutch-Belgfan skborder, are about ten thousan Ger laid not present themselves to the naflitary authorities, but fed to Hol- band It Is reported that the furni- stans and other property belonging to stkaee parents of these men have been kpor2scated.
 Irn St Tyron, near Hasselt. in Bel fxir1rz1 no one more than F years of iaee is allowed to leave home. Ger az1lsn requist1ons are still being made San Be1gAuna. Recently the people of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
Gernaans Demand old Wine.

Paris. Jan 1s.The Germans nave just demanded from the people of Bruges. Belgium. 3oO,oD bottles of wine. which are to be supplied in. January and February. The Bur gundy,, Bordeaux, and champagne must be old and the bottles sealed
 The Germans threaten that if the
 wine is not to the standard they will sack all the wine cellars in the town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
No Nobel Peace. Prize This Year
Russia to Tax Non-Bighters.

Petrograd. via Paris, Jan. Is.-The Minister of Finance has presented d bill proposing war tax on all those exempted from military ser vice.
 The taxpayers are to be divided in to two classes. Those who are ex- empted for physical fncapacity are only taxed in case their incomes ex- sceed 1000 rub1es ($5O0)- The oth- CTS exempted are taxed no matter what their income.
 The Finance Minister expects to raise IA, ,OOO, ,OOo rubles 6s7.o0O. o001 by Ethis.tax
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
American Cotton ships Safe.

London, Jan. 19.-A despatch from The Hague says that the Go [logne Gazette announces the safe ar rival at Bremen of the American cot ton laden steamers Denver and Green brier, which were several days over due owing to their detention by Britt ish warships.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
pylfa4I, F,I-isons,rs sh;ysI..

London, an. g. A despatch from
 z rilssterdarn says that three British E1risoners, v18ao escaped from Lou
 Vain were arrested and shot. It is reported that six British and Ssietlt Turcos were shot for riot at
 nseerwindens in which a Germ an guard Twas killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
ApE5zaudss. French ChlyaIry.',

Berlin via London Jan 19.--Unffer Rz1e caption French Chivalry the Beriiner TagebIatt publishes the fol lowing despatch from the front:
 ssOn December German infan- s.tzyfnan who had been detailed to <lard some harbed wire ssbstacles' fTvas found dead both ears having Hheen cut or and q, bullet having pier { cd his brain. The following day a French officer Of the I65th Infantry EReginent appeared at the German trench in front of which. the soldier Khad been found and requesbed to be s3ed to the commanding CzeneraAkof the EGeruaan forces asking that he be 5blindfoaded for that purpose.
 The request was granted and the sHrench of1dcer told the German com tnaander that his troops had nothing Ssn common with the French soldier Ezpho had been found guilty of the atrocity The Frenchman. he added, had been eourt-n1ar tailed and shot. 2
 The Tageblatt adds The prompt iprocedure in this case. the military Justice and the chfvaHous form which knlarled 1t deserves the recognition
 which we owe even to our enemy
 Died Singing -NGarseiIa aise. 7
 Paris Jan. 9.z=.A pathetic story fs told Of the death of a seventeenyear fold AIsatian boy in the hispita1 at St s7Tazaire the other day. The boy had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
THE PRETTIEsr FACyE

and the most beautiful hands are of ten disfigured by an unsi ghtly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus The Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield s Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19

The Exchange National Bank and the National Bank of Commerce, both of Spokane. Wash, have been consoi- fdated under the name of the Ex- change National Bank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
,sf.E.A N EASY. 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 Manufact by Wm R. NVfnn. s44 stratfard ayenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19

You Know s2.94 for Mems Burt < Paekards is dirt cheap at Things Store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19

91s EYFoRD BROTH FRS BUY East side and vgea Innd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19
Human Interest Notes
 Found In the Latest War Bulletins


 fought successively in Belgium, on the Marne and Ypres- At Dxmude he was wounded in the left thigh. right arm and other parts of the body.
 The youth showed wonderful stoic- ism. When he was dying his moth CT asked him if now that he knew what war wass he would be willing if he lived to undergo his sunerings again. The boy answered unheedtat- ing1y
 There is no doubt about it, moth ere
 He then bade farewell to all the other patients in the ward. thanked the nurses and died singing the ss1arseilIaise.'
 No Nobel Pence. Prize This Year.
 London, Jan. 1s.-The Nobel conn mfttee has decided not to award a peace prize for 1914. but has not yet decided about 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19

NoISIAOOI " ". . M IN.NF 1ANI I1I2 2
 Supreme Secretary. Commission on Religious Prejudices Another significant movement not ed in the pamphlet is one that was set in motion by resolution adopted at the annual meeting of the supreme council of the Knights of Columbus held at St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 4, 5, and 6:
 s Resolved. That the board of direc- tors be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-19

Working in a southeast gale, the revenue cutter Seminole pulled the Norwegian steamer Trafalgar from Lookout Shoals. N C., where the ves- sel had grounded.
 The Ford Motor co. is reported to be negotiating with the Stevens-Duryea iAutomobile Go. for the purchase of that company's- plant at East Spring field. Mass.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
The Norwegian Costume.

It is at church in Norway that the national costume is best seen. In the north the women wear short dark gowns. with fringe1 hanlkerchiefs tied becom;ngly over their curly fair hair, black ones for the Eatrons and white ones for maidens. In the south the old Norwegian dress is often worn. It consists of short dark petticoIt with d stripe of bright colors. Il full white blouse and a red bodice heavily embroidered while on Sundays Il quan- tity of silver pins and chains are add ed. The heaGdress varies according to the occasion and the wearer's social condition. The girls wear jaunty red caps. the married women a coif made of many folds of starched white linen plaited over wooden frame. and a bride wears high metal crown curi- ously chased and set with jewels.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Differentiation.

Ills your husband an optimist?"
 We'll" replied the tired looking wo- man. "he's an optimisr In hoping for the best. but good deal Of pessimist ip working for it-'-- Washington Star
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
MODERN WIRE ROPE.
Mathematical Precision Rules Every
 Process In lts Making.

MaShematlcai rrectSioH nui0S GSo'y
 Process In Its Making.
 Although wire rope has been used as il mechanical appliance for almost 5000 years. it IS commonly regarded as modern invention. During the many years which have elapsed since the trst recor* of its use wire rope has passed from a crude to highly devel opad product. and the purposes for which it is employed have increased thousandfold In no other branch of the American steel industry is there so great d demand for material of proved integrity. for it might be safely sug. gested that wire rope is born to be abused. It is subjected to tremendous tensile strains: 1t must withstand con stant bendings. abrasion. corrosion and the peculiar internal stress produced by vibration.
 Wire rope as it is made today is the product of the metaflurgist and the me chanic. Every process. from the smel' in. of the ores. the cold drawing Of the | wire and the heat treatments 1t re. ceives down to the stranding or laying l up of the cable, is conducted with mathematical precision.
 The chemist sees that only steel of the proper analysis is used; the electric pyrOmeter insures uniformity of heat; treatment in various testing machines clearly develops the worth of the prod uct before it Is allowed to leave the ! mill. Wire rol,r is used in the mine shafts more than mile in depth. and may be found on aeroplanes which sail 1 a mile or more above the ground TerhDical World.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Iy,NEAU MINE TO TREAT
 10000 TONS PER DAY
BOSTON: Hayden, Stone & Co

BOSTON: Hayden, Stone & Co. say:
 Tn October the Alaska Gold Mines treated 154,O00 tons of ore as com pared with 132,000 tons i'll Septem- her The total cost per ton is now under 60 cents and the tailings are running shade under IS cents. The plant is now regularly treating 5000 tons per day, which is approximately the limit>.of the present power ca capacity at Salmon creek. The ne" power plant at Annex creek should be in commission by the first of De cember. when operations will rapidly be brought up to the mill 10000 tons capacity. The concentrates retreat ment plant is now in full operation.
 Within a few months, or say with in a year from the time of starting operations, the company shou-~ treating 10000 tons per day. This is actually a more rapid and satisfac- tory development than has taken place in the case of any of the DOT phyry copper mines with which our house has been identified.
 It is an interesting fact and one perhaps, not generally appreciated, that the low grade material recently referred to by MT. Jackling (for 1t cannot be called ore in the fuller
 
 side of the developed limits of the ore reserves as they existed at the time we became identified with this uroperty; that is, whatever values are recovered from this particular section of the property will be en- tirely in addition to those that were Acounted on the time the property was taken over by the present inter- ests.
 If it were the policy of the man. agement to make showing 1t would be possible to pass by the greater part of this low-grade mate rial and treat at once the higher grade ore.
 As a matter of fact, there is all ready discernable an improvement in the ore now being handled.
 The caving process of mining is proving a splendid success. The mine is already in condition now to supply tfe mill with any tonnage re- quired and it will be question now of but weeks, rather than months, before the Alaska Gold Mines is treat ing ore of average grade and secur- ing the full profit.-Boston News Bu- reau. .,s...-.-.s,-,..
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
EASY TO FIND "HARBOR"
 SAYS CORDOVA TIMES

It is to be inferred that Capt. G. w. Porter, who has been investigat- ling the harbor possibilities of Con- troller bay for the Alaskan Engineer ing commission, has found a harbor which may be used as tidewater terminal, for a railroad running to the Boring River coal fields. Speak ing of Capt. Porter's anticipated re- port the Cordova Times says:
 'It is said that R. M. Brown, who was in charge of the government par ty, together with Capt. G. w. Porter, have completed their mission at Ka- talla and returned to Seward, to re- port to Chairman Edes that they had performed their work we'll according to instructions. They were sent to locate a harbor and they located" lit. Which reminds of us an opinion rendered some years ago by the then city attorney of Nome. One of the members of the council intended re- signing, shortly after his election, but as that would have left tie vote in that body the legal adviser was prevailed upon to render an opinion that member of the municipal body cannot resign. This was done and after the factional fight in the coun- cil had been. patched up the attorney admitted that in rendering his fla nous opinion that he could only find one antiquated case from Texas to sustain his position. On the other hand he said he could have cited a hundred reasons why the member could resign. But then it's long distance from Nome to Katalla, al though the tactics adopted in one community may not differ materially from those used in another. to ac- complish necessary end"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
FIRST BASEBALL GLOVE.
Story of the Little Third Bassmsn
 With the Iron Fist.


 About lS61-tiS u baseball team came to Rockford. Ill.,. to play our nine. says writer in All Outdoors. They called themselves the "UncOnquered Clippers of Illinois" and plastered our town with big posters We made up our minds to give them Il drnbbing. and at the end of the game the score was Rockford. 76: Clippers. O.
 There was d little chap playing third base who grabbed everything that came near him. and held it too. noticed that he wore kind of glove When the game was over 1 went to him and asked what 1t was that he wore on his hand. He told me that he was machinist and had got his hand badly hurt the week before. and he showed me the wound in his palm He said the boys did not want him to play in that game. but he got piece of thin sheet steel and made it slightly concave. but 50 that 1t did not quite touch the sore place. He then made short glove to cover ati the hand excepting the first joints of the fingers and doubled the leather in the palm so that he could slip the plate between.
 l asked him if 1t hurt. and he said It did not and that he could take hot one and hold 1t better with the glove than without 1t. That is the whole story. don't think thdt Spalding ever talked to the little chap with the iron fist as the boys dubbed the third baseman. but everybody in Rockford knew about the mitt. and he may have got the idea from him. Anyway. that was the drst glove that any bail player ever wore.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Catactysmic Geology.

Cataclysmic geology no longer ex- ists It was once the accepted opinion that the great changes in the earth's surface had been mainly brought about by sudden and violent tcataclysmic' agencies. but Sir Charles Lyell. as far back as 1898. demolished the old theory of cataclysm at once and forever Sir Charles proved by facts which were in, disputable that the great geological changes have been produced slowly by gradual processes of subsistence and elevation and not by earthquakes. vol canic action. etc. Lyell may he said to he the father of scientific geology.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Noble blood is an accident of fortupe. Noble actions characterize the xTsAe- Goldoni.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
GERMAN CHILDREN
 PICK NUTS FOR OIL.

BERLIN: The Minister of Educa- tion of Prussia has issued a decree according to which the various school authorities are directed to give the pupils vacation that they may sys- collect the beechnuts and acOrns, which are now falling, for the sake of the oil and fats they con tain.'
 The Minister of Agriculture has estimated that 100000 tons of the former and 100000 tons of the lat ter will go to waste unless some defi- nite steps are taken to gather them. From the nuts an acceptable table ioil can be prepared which will re- lieve the present shortage. Germany will not know accurately until late in the fall just how large the 1Y4, harvest of grain has been and whether it is big enough to in crease the allowance of feed for horses as we'll as the amount of four for human consumption.
 Recently it was reported that the harvest was so large as to leave a surplus of 30O.O0O,000 tons. Hopes ran so high that the authorities have had to issue an official statement of the case The surplus this statement declares. is only estimated, and is yet impossible of verification. Until all returns are in no one shall be per mitted to alter existing regulations concerning the quantity of flour or feed used.
 , The exigencies of war have led to f the creation of almost countless sub stitutes for articles which Germany no longer has, even to the production of substitutes for substitutes no long CT available.
 Common iron pipes, gilded, take the place of brass curtain poles. In- stead of copper pans and pots, ves- sells made of mineral called "ser- pentine," which is found in great quantities near Dresden, have come into use. Oven doors are made of iron and steel, in place of the nickel ones once generally used. Pins and hooks and eyes are made of iron in- stead of nickel.
 An effective substitute has been discovered for rubber. Garden hose and babies nipples are fashioned of this "near rubber"
 Underwear and bed linen are made of celluioid to affect economy in soap. There are scores of gas. elec- tric and spirit lamps and stoves to tempt people who find 1t difficult to procure petroleum. ....,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Lopa Ssntsnos.

william E Gladstone. when he was BPitish premier. once made a speech at Birmingham. the opening sentence of which contained ,78 words.