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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
EVENTS OF TODAY

Southern club ball this evening"
 Social at the Y. M. H. A. this evening" Miss Eva Morgans party for Miss Edith Thomas.
 Miss Thelma Moore entertains. Mrs. John Sidney Whites party for Mrs Chichester.
 Mrs. A. L. Kidd entertains Bridge club Mrs. J. T. Whitfield entertains card club.
 Luncheons at the Country club. Mrs. Joseph P. Wier entertains card club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29

The number of motorcycles in The Netherlands is 7530, but of bicycles there are 850,000, or practically one to every seven persons. The flat coun- try and the general use of bicycles for delivering meat, groceries, dry goods, etc, accounts for the number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29

The phonograph and telephone are em- ployed in a South Carolina inventors au, tomatic fire alarm that calls up central onerator and tells her just where blaze is starting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
SONS OF ITALY END
 NATIONAL CONVENTION.

New Haven. March 1-The Order Of Sons of Italy of America at it's closing session yesterday adopted the new Constitution drawn up at the Philadelphia convention. This pro- vides for biennial conventions in place of annual ones, and the first one will be set for September, 1917. at a place to be selected later.
 The plan for establishing a nation al home for widows and destitute children of deceased members was adopted The original proposition of Grand Venerable Buffa for g. home in each state in which the order has lodges, was not acceptable, however, and the plan which was satisfactory is for one nasi onal home. to be 1o- cated probably on Staten Island, N- Y.
 It was announced that the order will incorporate it's supreme body as well as it's state lodges
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01

locks from the temple and placed them among the stars in this figure.
 The Planet Venus.
 Venus, which gIows so brilliantly in the evening sky, is one of the two planets of the solar system which have their orbits within that of the earth. For that reason it is never seen late at night, as it can never get on the side of the earth opposite to that oc- cupded by the Sun. It's motion is such that it appears to swing from one side of the Sun far away from him. The furthest limit of it's swing, expressed in angular measure, is AT degrees. The actual distance from the Sun is about 67 million miles, and therefore its nearest approach to the Earth can be about 26 million. Of all the planets, Venus is the most like the Earth, it's diameter being about 7,60O miles and it's density about nine-tentIS that of the Earth.
 In the telescope Venus shows pha aSeS like the Moons; when it is between us and the Sun we see mostly the uni1l1- minated half of it's sphere, and we might call is ''new Venus,'' and sim ilarIy for other positions with respect to the Earth and Sun. We must bear in mind that, like the Earth and Moon Venus sends out no light of its own. but is visible only by reflected sun light. Not very much is known of the physician conditions on Venus, and the earlier belief of 8 heavy, moist at mosphere is not prevalent now. Many markings have been seen on the sur- face but nothing can be said positively about the possibility of human inhAb- itation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
Have Color in Your
 Cheeks
Be Better LookingATake Olive
 Tablets.

If your skin is ye1Iow-complexio paIIid-tongue coated-appetite poor you have a bad taste in your mouth "a lazy, no good feellng-you should take Olive Tablets.
 Dr. Edwards Olive TabIets-a sub stitute for 'calome1-Were prepared by Dr. Edwards after IT years of study with hls patients.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know them by their olive color.
 If you want a clear, pink skin, bright eyes. no ptmples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood days, you must get at the cause.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like ca1omeI-yet have no dangerous after effects.
 They start the bile and overcome constipation. That's why millions of boxes are sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
 Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing results
 The Olive Tablet Company, Colum- bus, O.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
STATE WILL RALLY AT THE PARK CITY FOR ELKS' CIRCUS
Specials Next Week From New Haven, Waterbury,
 Danbury and Stamford

A record box-off1ce sale for any To- cal event has been set by the E1ks organization for their Big Circus to be held in the Bridgeport armory March 4 to Il inclusive.
 At a meeting of the EIks' General Committee last night T. C. Cumming, chairman of the financial committee reported that 4,61O tickets had been sold to date.
 Of this number 5000 odd had been sold prior to Sunday Feb. 27. A large portion of these were disposed of in Bridgeport but the initial guar antees for special train-Ioads from New Haven were 500, Derby 571, Stamford and NorwaIk 56O. Later reports indicated that Waterbury, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Ansonia and Greenwich would need 800 for the special expresses that are to bring crowds to this city.
 Treasurer Cummings reported that an increasingly large number of res- ervations are being made daily and that large numbers of women and children are availing themselves of the afternoon performances which are to be the same as the perfor nance given each evening.
 The number of tickets sold in ad- vance for any performance are said to be greater than for any local af- fair held in this city. It is ec1ipsed by the circus sales of the two largest travelling organizations only, their seating capacity being 15,000 at a performance.
 Special trains for the conveyance of the circus crowds that will come from the Naugatuck valley districts, New Haven, Stamford, Norwalk, and from Danbury in private cars, are be- ing made by the general Commit tee of the Elks' Big circus that is to be held in the Bridgeport armory, March to Il inclusive. Though the times have not been definitely arranged by the New Ha- ven road the special trains will come on the following days:
 From New Haven, Tuesday March 2. Probably 2 sections.
 From Derby, Thursday, March g.. Probably 2 sections
 From Ansonia, Waterbury, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, Friday, March 10.
 Stamford and Norwa1k, not decid- ed.
 cials have been specially engaged by the lodges of various cities and towns for their membership and friends provision will be made by the New Haven railroad for others who may apply at ticket offices along the lines.
 Return trains which will leave this city before midnight, will have added ca pacity for the many women and children who will come from other cities for the afternoon performances availing themselves of the privilege of visiting friends in this city or ta- king in other performances in the evening.
 Special facilities for the care of women and children while in the ar mory in this city are being made by the EIks' circus committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
English Sailors On Transport Wouldn't Go
 On Ship With Dunn

London, March 1-Char1es Dunn. a sailor, pleaded guilty to the charge of failing to report for duty on an Admiralty transport which sailed without him Although such an of- fense, in war times, is regarded as a most heinous one, the< Liverpool mag istrate who heard the case, inflicted no punishment upon him.
 Dunn, as was brought out in the evidence, is a modern Jonah. AL though he seems to bear a charmed life himself. the ships on which he sails almost invariably go to the bot tom He was on the Titanic and the Empress of Ireland when they went down, and on the Lusftanfa and Flo rizian when they were torpedoed by German submarines. His portrait as that oN the man who couldn't be drowned, has been shown at many of the 'fmevies-''
 Among the sailors of the transport his extraordinary career was well known and his reputation as Jo- nah firmly established He said they had threatened to throw him overheard if he joined the ship.
 s'So you see, your worship h4 ex- p1a1ned to the magistrate, eff had sailed on the ship they wouldn't have let me stay on her long And though my luck might have held good again if they had chucked me over board didn't want to risk another wetting especially in winter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
UNDER ARREST PRISONER GOES
 TO STRATflELD
[. B. Norton of southport Spends Night of Detention
 In Hotel Here. x

L. B. Merton of Southport arrest ed Monday night on a body writ upon complaint of Martin Ryan of Green wich. who claims Norton wrongful1y appropriated s1,ooo of a $2,oO0- ac- count collected by Norton from a lawyer named Allen of New York. Norton was released yesterday in bonds4 f-y$2s0AO. He was detained last night and kept at The Stratheld in custody of Deputy Sheriff Gun ningham.
 Norton denies any wrongd oing- He says he conducts a collection agency and that Ryan asked him to collect an old account eff you get fhe money half. of it is yours Ryan is alleged to have said.
 Ryan denies t1fs, however.
 At the office of his counsel, Attor- ney John P. Gray, the following statement was made by Norton: T deny most emphatica11y any fraud in handling Ryan's account simply followed Ryan's instructions and ac- cepted Ryan's offer ito turn over $1,0o0 and no questions asked. I collected other claims on Ryams list, the AL len claim being only one of 5o-"
 Tie recent action calls for 1000 damages and is returnable to the civil superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
NEW LONDON's PIER
 READY THIS SPRING.

:. Hartford, March Matters per Gaaning to the work of constructing the million dollar pier in New Lon don harbor constituted the business transacted at the meeting of the com mission on rivers harbors and bridges in the governors office yesterday Gov Ho1comb presided The other mem bers of the commission present were Mayor Rogers of New London, Frank ?. Chappei1, of New London, William kI. Caldwell, of New Britain, Thomas Keeney. of New Haven, and Waldo Clark, the engineer. The payroIIs
 T TTIe work were examined and the engineer made a statement in regard to progress At the close Gov. Hol- comb and the mem bers of the com K1fttee lunched together.
 When will the work on the pier be finished ?'' was the question asked AGr. Chappedl.
 By late spring. was the reply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
onIy One eBROMo oUINTNE,,

ro gee the genuine, call for full name EAxATTVE PROMO QUTNINE. Look for signature of E. w GROVE. Cures Cold 1n Ono Day. 26c.-.AdE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECK @ RONa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
BRIDCEPORTERI IS
 HELD IN ENGLISH
 OFTEN TON CAMP
Seek Proof From this City That He Sought Citi-
 zenship Papers.

Claiming that he took out his first citizenship papers in this city several years ago, Wilhelm Hoffman, at pres ent confined in a detention camp in England, has asked Naturalization Clerk M- J. Flanagan to furnish proof of his statement
 Clerk Flanagan this morning re- ceived a letter from H. L. WasEf1n gton, American consul at Liverpool. He said Hofman's claim had been filed and 1t would be of great assistance to the man if proof of his statement could bS forwarded Upon investigation here it was found that man named William Hoffman, giving his residence as Res ervoir avenue, this city, had applied for first papers in 1904 These facts will be sent to the American consul.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
80 MILLIONS IN STEEL PROFITS
 SINCE JAN. 1.

New York, Mar. 1.-Orders aggre- gating four million tons, valued at $24O, 100000 have been placed in the steel market since January 1, and the crest of the boom has not yet been reached, according to statements made here today by leaders in the industry.
 The orders placed in the last two months indicate profits to the mills of 80,00O, 900. Even this tremendous tide of prosperity, it is declared, will be surpassed before the close of the year. It is pointed out that prices have advanced $5 and $10 the ton since New Years day, and further advances are looked for in the near future, which will eclipse the record of 1899 and 1900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
H. N. WAKEMAN TO RETURN TO LAW
 PRACTICE IN CITY

Howard N. Wakeman, formerly connected with the firm of Thompson, Ta1madge & Thompson, attorneys of this city, has returned to Bridgeport after many years absence to reopen a law office in the Connecticut NJ < tfona1 Bank building. Of the old firm Curtis Thompson, Judge Allen M TaI- madge and James w. Thompson are dead.
 MT. Wakeman left this city in 1904 and has since been identified with the Lawyers Title Search Go. of New York, the firm of Baldwin & Hutchins and the Clifford B. Harmon Co., His home is in Southport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
Domestic Hogs, Loose
 Since War Started, Are
 Uglier Now Than Boars

Paris, March 1-Domestic hogs let loose at Gerbevi11ers at the time of the German invasion of Lorraine
 wandered into the forests after living for a time on the refuse found around the soldiers camps and they are now said to have become entirely savage as the result of their contact with the wild boars of the region. The peas ants of the neighborhood say they are even moro ferocious than the wild boars and hunting parties have been organized to rid the forests of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
MoNDE.Lh AssA1Is WILSON.

washington, March Representa- tive Momdell, of Wyoming. Republi- can, in a speech to the House yester- day, assailed the administration for eign policy and urged the passage of his bill, still in committee, to warn Americans from taking passage on armed merchantmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-01
Hindenburg's Entry
 Into Army Will Be
 Celebrated by Nation

Berlin, March 1-Preparations are under way for national commemo- ration of the golden jubilee of Field Marshall von Hindenburg's entry into the army as a lieutenant of the Third Infantry Regiment of the Guard, on April T, 1866.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
PETITION FEDERATION
 REMOVE PRESIDENT
Fort Smith Trades Council Want President Wilson, Arkansas Federation of Labor, Immedi- ately Removed.

Little Rock. Feb. 26.-The Fort Smith Trades Council has adopted a resolution petitioning the Arkansas State Federation of Labor immedi- ately to remove the President of the Federation, T. A. Wilson, of Pine Bluff, for alleged violation of Art. 15 of its constitution, as well as having violated the resolution adopted at the special convention held in Little Rock Aug. 23-25.
 This is done because of the letter addressed by MT. Wilson to L. H. Moore, Secretary of the Federation, and published Feb. 19, 1916, declar- ing his intention to support pr. C.. H. Brough for Governor. In this let ter President Wilson said:
 "I have gone carefully over the matter, and believe that Dr. Brough can at all times be relied upon as a friend to the laboring man, and the things labor advocates; that if elect ed, he will give us a square deal, and the state will be better for his having been chosen as the chief executive" !"
 The resolution adopted by the Fed eration provides in part as follows: That the president and secretary be placed in charge of the Legislative and campaign work of the State Fed eration and they shall work under the supervision of the Executive Board"
 President Wilson admits that he had not conferred with the other members of the Board, and the Fort Smith Council says this "is an ad- mission of violation of authority" for which they demand his removal.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
SYSTEM OF
 EDUCATION CRITICIZED
Admiral WinslOw Declared Be- fore House Naval Committee Without Radical Changes an Efficient Fleet Impossible.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The United States navy's whole system of opera tion from education of officers to questions of ship and gun construc- tion was sharply criticized today by Admiral McR. Winslow, commander in-chief of the Pacific fleet.
 Without radical changes the Ad- miral declared, fully efficient fight ing force comparable to the British navy could be produced in fifty years. Yesterday Admiral Winslow told the committee the establishment of a general staff composed of active line officers was vital necessity.
 Today he amplified this view de- claring the system of education at Annapolis was wrong. He urged res toration of the cid grade of midship- men in the fleet. Boys should enter the service at from 14 to 16 years of age and spend two years in school ing ashore then go to sea to acquire the sea habit from actual contact with things of the sea before com pleting their educations ashore" he said.
 "From the days boys enter the academy" he said, "the system of selection should be amplified to gov ern promotions eliminating men un- fitted for the nerve racking task that would be theirs in war" He added that fellow officers should determine these qualifications and that plar of this sort was being worked out by the navy department.
 With opposing fleets sweeping to- ward each other over the sea for ar action to be carried out at speed o1 20 knots or more the Admiral insisted there would be no time for hesitation by any ship commander. He told O how he trained a squadron of foul dreadnaughts two years ago until hi' orders were carried out within si, seconds of the time he gave them Even this he declared represented only encouraging progress on the roa' toward complete efficiency. Asked how many flag officers he though capable of development for high com mand, he said "I do not think any O us in the higher grades have haC sufficient experiences to work up t' the highest efficiency"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
PRESCOTT CITIZENS
 BUY AUTOMOBILES.

During the past week there have been four new automobiles purchased by Prescott citizens and within the next few weeks there will be several more.
 The new cars, with the exception of one, are all in the city and are be- ing used by their owners. Wren Scott, the last one to purchase, is expected to arrive here this afternoon with his car from Little Rock, a Saxon "six."
 Others who have received cars this week are H. B. Mckenzie, Dodge runabout; Dr. E. L. Cox, Ford run about; E. M. Frisby, Jeffrey seven passenger touring car.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
WOULD ABOLISH
 COTTON EXCHANGE
Hope Cotton Men Believe New York Body Harmful to South Send Telegram to Senators at Washington to Abolish it.

Hope, Feb. 25.-The following tele- gram was sent today by the Hope Cotton Exchange to Senators Joe T. Robinson and J. P. Clarke and Con- gressman w. s. Goodwin at Wash ington, asking them to use their in f1uence to abolish the New York Cot ton Exchanges: rs,
 "We respectfully urge that you and the entire Arkansas delegation in Congress use your infipence to have the New York. Cntton. Exchange abolished. As the New York Cotton Exchange is now conducted, selling cotton below the. price being paid in the markets of the South, it is caus- ing serious financial loss and is very injurious to the South"
 A number of local men have held cotton through the winter and are now unable to realize anything like as good prices Gs they refused some time ago.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
MISSISSIPP'I WANTS
 ARKANSAS PRISONER
.fovernor George" Will Not ls- sue Pardon Until Some Way ;s Found to Return Prisoner to Arkansas Penitentiary.

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-Shall Frank ,ndorson.w ho is serving an eighteen
 a. sentence in the Arkansas peni- tentiarv. be delivered to the state au- .hor;ties of Mississippi to be tried for murder?"
 That is the question that was sub ,,,;tted to Gov. Hays Friday afternoon ky Detective George T. O'Haver of Memphis, and Chief of Police Horace Dale of Little Rock. Anderson began bis long sentence in the Arkansas nrison on Feb. IA. having been con- yicted at Pine Bluff of a series of bur claries and grand larcenies. On Thursday. under a grilling by the oascers. he confessed the murder of A. H. Cage at Clarksdale, Miss, Oct. 10 1915. A pair of gold cuff but tons found in the negro's possession furnished the clue that led to his identification and his confession. In order to try him for the murder, it will be necessary to pardon him, and Gov. Hays is seeking some method to insure his return to serve his sen tence heye should he be acquitted at Clarksdale.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
HAPPENINGS AT
 THE STATE HOUSE

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-Progressive farming interests are being incorpor- ated for the better propaganda of their interests. This is one of the results of the educational cam paigns that have been carried on dur ing the last two years, and proves that the farmers are more and more alive to their interests.
 The Yell County Poultry Breeders Association of Danville was incorpor- ated yesterday by T. A. Wright, J. II. Howard. Mrs. Berne Ladd. Mrs. George Chrisley, w. E. Ball, j. E. Chambers. John Matheny, Roy E. Edison and others. The purpose of the organization is to study and put into practice scientific poultry breed ing,a nd provide for the better man. agement and marketing of well-bred poultry. The office is at Danville.
 The Hartford Live Stock Company was chartered by W. F. Forester, David Moore, A. D. Chronister and NJ. NJ. Smith. with a capital stock of $2000.
 The Safe Lodge of Woodmen Union of Helena has been incorporated by |. J. Winston and others. It is fra ternal organization.
 The Gould Mercantile Company of Gould has been incorporated by J. M. Matthews. F. r. Flynn, o. II. Granger, c. II. Holthoff and D. P. White with capital stock of $10,- 900. It is located at Gould.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
CATHOLIC DIOCESE
 ERECTING BUILDINGS

Little Rock, Feb. 26.-The Catho- lie Diocese of Little Rock is erecting buildings for the Little Rock College near Forest Park, in the extreme northwest part of the city, that will cost when completed about $200,000. There will be five buildings in all, but all will not be erected this year. Rapid progress is beYng made on the main building, which will be ready for occupancy in time for the opening of school next fall. Bishop Morris, since he has been in Little Rock, has spent half a million dollars in the erection of public buildings.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
MARKET OPENS WITH
 BR, AK, BUT RALLIES
After Heavy Early Loss, Cotton Closes at 1 to 8 Points Off, Market Showed Steadier Tone at the Start.

New York, Feb 25.-There was another sharp break in the cotton mar ket here today, under heavy Western and Southern selling, with May con- tracts declining to 11.26c, or IA points under last nights final figures. Of ferings became less active after this break and trading was comparatively quiet later in the day, with May clos ing at 11.34c. The general list closed steady, at a net decline of to 8 points.
 The market showed rather a stead fer tone at the start. Cables were slightly lower than due, but after opening 5 points lower to l point higher, the market worked about to ' points above last nights closing on covering Liverpool buying and a moderate demand from reactionists There was less nervousness over in- ternational politics. Offerings in- creased on the very moderate rally of some 6 or points from yesterday low level, and the pressure became more active and aggressive as prices worked lower.
 Many early buyers liquidated and for time the market was extremely nervous and unsettled.
 May contracts sold off from 11.44c the high point of the morning, to 11.26c, while July broke from 11.64c to 1.46c, and October from 11.83c to 11.6Sc, or about Il to Is points below last nights closing figures. Offer ings seemed to have been pretty wei absorbed by the time prices reached this level and prices later rallied or 8 points from the lowest on cover ing and some buying for a reaction.
 Cotton futures closed steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-26
DELEGATE OPERATION IS
 SUCCESSFUL.

Dr. Wm. Sharp, an eminent surgeon and nerve specialist of New York City, yesterday operated on Dr. Minto Dell, of Blevins, at Greeson Sanitar- aum in this city. Dr. Bell had been sunermg some time with something iiSe a stroke of paralysis. Dr. Sharp made an opening in Dr. Bells skull ana removed about two ounces of fluid mat had accumulated on the brain and |at this time is showing great improve ment and his chances are good for a complete recovery.