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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15

night, and gave US such a verbal trounc- Ing. Also for the reverend lecturer. no wonder that "soothed with the sound, the king grew
 vain, Fought all his battles OCT again, And thrice he routed all his foes And thrice he slew the slain" In conclusion. Mir. Editor, seeing that during the season of peace and good will now here, some of the patrons of tho lec- ture may want a little of the needfui, Will graciously point out to them how they may easily make one thousand doi- lars. nor will I ask commission. Our Sunday Visitor. one of our Catholic pa- pers, will give that sum for proof of any of the following charges made against the Catholic church:
 l-Catholics cannot be loyal to the United States government, or that they owe temporal allegiance to the pople.
 2-The pope seeks to control American politics
 3-rhe Catholic hierarchy controls a political machine Bible.
 5-catholcs worship images and statues;
 e-Immorality is common in monas- teries or convents.
 7-rhe Jesuts teach that "the end jus- tifies the means"
 S-The document known as the Knights of Columbus oath" is genuine.
 9-The so-called Jesuit oath" is gen uine.
 l0-Girls are forced into the sisterhoods or retained there against their will u-Catholics seek to destroy the pub lie schools.
 2-Ihe Catholic church refuses to ac- knowledge the marriages of Protestants as valid
 l$-Some Catholic buildings are stored With ammunition. Sincerely.
 JAMES K. COYLE. Birmingham, December IA, l9Ie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15

adaptable weather conditions of the plateau, gives the Cullman county farmer an opportunity to grow and market his truck before the northern farmer has a chance to plant Early Irish potatoes, peaches, apples, grapes, melons, sweet corn and sweet pota e toes are the principal early crops aside from strawberries dewberries and raspberries The farmers also grow in profusion corn, oats, rye, wheat, mil let, peas, beans and various other products.
 YIELD OF AN ACRE
 It is estimated that on one acre of average Cullman county land the farm CT can grow from one-ha1f to two bales of cotton. or 100 to 300 bushels of Irish potatoes, 30 to 100 bushels of corn, 100 to 450 bushels of sweet po- tatoes or 150 to $50 crates of straw berries containing "A quarts each. These will net the farmer from $1.90 to $2.50 a crate. The average net income brought to the farmer for each acre of land in strawberries is esti- mated at $450. More than 100 carloads of this fruit are shipped from the county each year. Also every known fruit can be produced in Cullman coun- ty except the semi-tropical.
 While the town and county cannot boast of much in the way of indus tries they are of the opinion that the greatest industry in the south is the new way of farming, for which the Cullman farmer is famed throughout the nation. The great industry of county and the example being set here is being initiated by other counties from year to year.
 The true possibilities of Alabam1 soil are being demonstrated in this county. It tends to show what agri- culturists have long contended, that Alabama could produce almost any thing, and that the agricultural re- sources of the south and Alabama were unlimited, and their possibilities un- known. Cullman county is indeed d rich county. for she has unraveled the mysteries of the soil and learned the lesson that nature thoughtfully stored away
 COTTON PROFITABLE
 While diversification is being followed to large extent, this is also cotton county To many of the farmers who live out of the immediate reach of market, cotton is the staple crop. The cotton pro- duced in this county for this year, in all probability, is larger than any other coun- ty. having only been slightly molested by the boil weevil and not being heavily damaged by the summer floods. It is es- timated that at least 10000 bales were made The government reports for the month of November showed that 16,950 bales had already been ginned
 According to M l.. Robertson cashier of the Parker Bank and Trust company, more than s4,000,O00 had been paid through the local banks for cotton this season. Cotton always has the highest marke; here, and when Birmingham was paying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
CONSUMPTION OF
 COTTON IN MONTH
 NOVEMBER LARGE
Census Bureau Report Shows Increase Over the Same Period Last Year.
 Mills Are Active

Washington, December 14-Cotton manufactured during November amounted to 5S4,OS2 running bales, compared with 514,74s year ago, and for the four months 2,227,375 bales, compared with 1,97S.635 year ago, the census bureau today announced.
 Cotton on hand November 30 in con- suming establishments was 2,191,799 bales compared with 1613,641 a year ago, and in public storage and at com presses 4,09S,928 bales, compared with 4,9S1,939 a year ago.
 Cotton spindles active during Novem- Der numbered 32,753,947, compared with 31,4SS,723 8 year ago.
 Imports were 13,1S9 equivalent 500 pound bales, compared with 21,16S year ago, and for the four months 36,434 bales, compared with 79,S61 last year.
 Exports were 759.550 bales, compared with 524,392 year ago, and for the four months 2,51S,295 compared with 1,S6S.S15 last year.
 Linters not included in foregoing statistics, used during November, were 64,991 bales, on hand November 30 in consuming establishments 79,S46, and in public storage and at congresses 123,- 374. Linters included in exports S058 bales.
 In cotton growing states. cotton used during November was 333,033 bales compared with 2S5,470 year ago and for the four months 1,275,964 bales compared with 1,O80,S35 last year. Cot ton on hand November 30 in consum- ing establishments was 1,348,6S2 bales compared with 953,712 year ago, and in public storage and at congresses 3,S34,869 bales compared with 4,61S,- 792 year ago.
 Cotton spindles active numbered 13,- 535,592, compared with 12,799,308 year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15

Tn the opinion of a French scientist. the swinging motion that often breaks electric transmission lines is due as much to terrestrial magnetism as it is to wind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
FIVE OVERCOME IN TWO DAYS BY
 FUMES OF GAS
Open Windows and Burning Jets Combine to Place
 Lives Tn Jeopardy.

The combination of open windows and burning jets almost cost five lives Saturday and Sunday. The most ser ious case was that of Squire Derby of 921 Harriet street, who is at the Bridgeport hospital
 Derby with two fellow roomers, Charles Keheffer. age 27, and Benja-
 min Reynolds, age 36, retired soon af- ter midnight Saturday. They left the window partly open and the gas turn ed on, A draft blew out the gas. In a short time the room was filled with the poisonous fluid. A boarder in the next room sme1Ied the gas and he ran to their room where he found the trio of roomers overcome.
 A call was sent for the emergency hospital corps and Keheffer and Key holds were revived by pr. John F. Canavan. Derby was transferred to Bridgeport hospital where he is in a much improved condition today. He will be discharged in a few days.
 William H. PuIIen. a boarder at 556 Shelton street, was overcome in the same manner shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night. He was revived by Dr. P. J. Deery. J. Geroafmne, 113 Orchard street, suffered in the same manner at o'clock Saturday after noon. He was resuscitated by Dr. J. H. Beaudry who responded to call for the ambulance corps. All have recovered with the exception of Derby. His condition is not serious, however
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
Fifty Years Ago.
FIRENrEN,s PARADE.

The officers of the various fire com panies met last night and decided to hold the spring parade on Friday, May II. This parade is designed to be one of the largest ever made in this city and the display will doubtless excel anything of the kind ever held in the state. Bands have been en- gagged and companies from abroad have also been invited. Here is an opportunity for our merchants to bring to the city a large crowd of our friends from the country and neigh boring villages and we would suggest that they take steps to advertise the matter by getting up large posters and have them sent around to the adjacent towns. That the day of the parade will be al gala one for Bridgeport, we are confident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
Young French Lawyers
 All At The Front

Paris, March 2O-The Parisian bar has been reduced to it's lowest terms by drafts upon it for military service. There are no longer any of the young CT members left. It was a young law yer, or "tsta giare'' as he is called, who was generally assigned to the defense of accused persons who had no coun- se1. Monsieur Henri Robert, head of the order of advocates of Paris, who chooses these officially designated counsel was obliged the other day to call upon Monsieur Ernest Cartier, 85 years old, formerly at the head of the order of advocates himself to defend a man accused of a trivial offence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-Tf You Know Dr. Ed
 wards Olive Tablets.

The secret of keeping young-is to feel young-to' do this you must watch your liver and bowels-there's no need of having sallow complexion dark rings under your eyes-pim- ples-a bilious look in your face dull eyes with no sparkle.
 Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from in- active bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards, well-known physi- elan in Ohio, perfected a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substitute for caIome4, are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be enjoyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities.
 You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio.- Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
THE MAN BEHIND
 THE GROWN PRINCE

According to reports from Anster- dam, the chief adviser of the Ger man Crown Prince in the assault on Verdun was the old Field Marshal Count von Haese1er, who is now eighty years old. He had long since been retired from active service when the present war broke out, but he was given permission by the Kaiser to accompany troops to the western front. The Dutch papers say that from the first he has been the man behind the Crown Prince, and that his sage counsel has prevented the impetuous son of the Kaiser from embarking on several ventures which might have proved ruinous. On sev- eral occasions the old Field Marshal has been under fire. and it is said that the Teuton soldiers believe that he is under supernatural protection This is the fourth war in which Count Von Haeseler has been engaged. He took part in the campaign against Dem mark in 1864, the war against Aus tria two years later, and the Franco Prussian war of 1870. In those days he was too young to Nbe trusted with any great resp possibility, and now he is too old to lead an army in the field. Until his retirement from active ser vice. he was considered the foremost strategist of the Kaiser's army and the logical leader in case of war. Count von Haeseler attributes his at tainmeht of a, hearty and active old age to his abstem1ous habits. His diet, is principally milk and eggs, with fruits and vegetables. He eats very little meat, and is almost a fan attic on the subject of temperance. He never touches beer or wine, and holds that alcohol IS oncNof the great, curses of the world Inc veteran is describ- ed as straight as an arrow, with a rosy. smooth-shaven face and flow ing white locks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
SOLDIERS PLANT CANADIAN GRAIN
 CROP THIS YEAR
Men With Leave of Absence and Non -Coms Will Have
 Month on Farms.

Winnipeg, Canada, March 20-An official order extending to every non commissioned officer and man on ac- tive service in Canada leave of ab- sezrce not exceeding one month to SC out on farms, has solved Western Canada's problem of finding help to plant this years grain crop, in the Cp1nlcn of government officials here.
 Under the provision of the order, the soldiers will receive full pay for their service in the army in addition to the payment received from farmers for their work. Free transpor tatiCn from .@amp 10 farm will be provided l;y tbe gov ernment to the extent of 3u0 miles and operation of the 1niii- tary CrGer will begin as soon as con- ditions permit of working the land
 -Twenty-seven thousand men are under arms in military district No. 1O and fbe proportionate number wno can go out to plant the crop should be adequate for the provinces. of Man itoba and Saskatchewan. Units far ther west will take care of Alberta province.
 To prevent soldiers taking unfair advantage Of the order, the a1lthori- ties added certain regulations, one of them stipulating that leave of bsence would be given for no other purpose than to aid in the agricultural work and that the man applying for leave must present proof that the offer of farm work has been obtained
 Returning from the field, the men must produce a certificate from the persons for whom they worked; each certificate must be countersigned by the signature of a clergyman or two responsible residents in the vicinity of the land on which the work was done.s already has begun active work for carrying out the order. He said that Western provincial governments would cooperate inGthe distribution of men,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
OUR BUSINESS MEN.

Alfred Hopkins No. II Wall street, manufacturer of and dealer in warm air furnaces ranges and portable heaters. ParIor, office and cooking stoves. Hydrants and street washers hose pipes, rubber hose and every thing in the plumbing line.
 Goods will be given away at ha1f- price at Irvingss New York Store No. T Sterling block You cannot do bet ter than to invest your funds there. It is equal to saving per cent. month or 24 per cent. a year on all your purchases here.
 Gordon's Canned Fruits is the best preserved fruit put up in the country and is sold here only by c. F 1sseu &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
English Lawyer Gets
 $35,O0O Retaining Fee

London, March 2O-Sir John Simon, who retired from the British Cabinet because he could not agree with his associates on the question of military compulsion, has returned to the bar as a private practitioner. His first big case, a suit between two insurance companies, will come up shortly in the Chancery Division. His retaining fee in this case, $35, 1000, is an illustration of the enormous rewards which are possible to a high-c1ass lawyer in England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
Twenty Years Ago.
NEW YoRK,s BIG BLIZZARD.

Leroy. N. Y., March 20, 1896-The blizzard today rivals any storm re- 1nenbered in this city in many years at this time of the year. The Erie, New York Central and Buffalo. Koch ester & Pittsburgh roads are not run ming trains, as all cuts on the road are drifted full and attempts to open the roads have been fruit1ess. The snow on the level is two feet deep and drifts are enormous. Business is at an entire standstill. In some places drifts are from 12 to 20 feet deep.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
SEASIDE CLUE ys YALE.

A team of six whist players of the Seaside club, taken from their best players, will meet with the Yale Uni versity Whist team this evening at the Seaside club. The Yale team will be explained by Lewis Roberts ConkIin and will be the same as met the liar yard University Whist club recently. The local players will be John E. Walker Frank T. Staples, Benjamin Fletcher, Jr., W. W. Chapman, R. w Coggswe1I and Thomas Hallen Ed ward F. Hallen will umpire the game
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
A NEW PRESS AGENT.

w. A. >Griesinger will succeed H. J. Stengel as press agent of the Park City theatre, The position was of fered to Amusement Director Lew Rich of Pleasure Beach,, who refused it on account Of preliminary business lconnecte6 with the beach the coming season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
AT THE THEATRES.
 Auditorium ]

Dan Mccarthy, well known to our theatre-goers, will be seen Monday and Tuesday evenings in his great play t'The Cruiskeen Lawn.i' < There seems scarcely anything else necessary to en- sure Mir. Mccarthy a successful en- gagement, for he is such a favorite that even the bare announcement of his coming sets people talking. A special matinee will be given Tues day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
HOUSE CENsUREs HAZARD.

Washington, March 20, 1896-After the debate on the Bayard resolutions had been concluded in the House to- day, Messrs. Draper and Willis asked that the vote be taken on the reso1u- tions separately and it was so order ed. The resolution was passed Yeas, 18O; nays, II. The House cen sured Bayard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
THE NAZARETH MINISTRIES.

The minstrel performance given at Olivet hall last evening by the f-Nazer- ites'' was attended by a large au- dience. The parts taken by Messrs Jennings. Horr, Bradshaw and Black man, as end men, were well brought out; also the part of pickantnny, talk en by Harold Long. The solo singing of Archie Gilmore was also a, feature The minstrels were under the direc- tion of w. K. Mix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
A NEW QUARTEyT.

The music committee of the First Presbyterian church have made the choice of the following as a quartet for the following year: A. D. Can field, tenor; Miss Edith Selbie, so- prano; John Finch baritone; Mrs. John Fay, 1contralto. Mrs. Fay sue ceeds Mrs. Susan -Haw1ey
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
BRIDGEPORT HORSE RAILROAD
 Trolley Schedule Today.

The first car going east on the Bridgeport horse railroad today will leave on the following schedule:
 Leave state street at $40; Weave Beaver street at 6:44; 1eave1Cedar and Main street at GAS; leave Noble street at 6:54; leave Wheeler & Wilson's at 6:57;f arrive at depot at 6:59. Cars will run on a 20 minute headway.~.
 The first car going west will run on the following schedule:
 Leave East Bridgeport depot at 6:20; Wheeler & Wilson's at 6:22; No bIe street at 6:26; leave Cedar and Main street at 6:32; leave Beaver street at 6:36. and arrive at State street at 6:39.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
BRIDGEPORT AS T WAS
G5O-2o-YEARS AGO
(Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

Co.,, at the City Bakery.
 Look at this. A new firm. A new store and new goods. Wheaton & Hyde, fine clothing and merchant tail bring and gents furnishing establish ment at No. 1 Citizens building, Main street, Bridgeport.
 Honey! Honey! Honey! 500 pounds received and for sale at prices varying from 25 to 40 cents per pound accord ing to quantity and quality, at II State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
TRACT4oN CoMPANY 1osBs,

In the civil comon pleas, court to- day Judge Curtis awarded John E. Morrissey SITS and costs in his suit against the Traction Co. for damages to his team in Main street in August 1895. This is the second suit, lost by the Traction Co.,. in one week. -A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
TO PREVENT THE GRIP

When you feel a cold coming on, stop it by taking a LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE and thus keep the system in condition to prevent the GRIP. There is only one PROMO OUI- NINE" E. w. GROVES signature on box, 25c-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
FRIGHTENs ROBBERS AWAY.

When Mrs. Edward Smith, wife of pr. Smith, 867 Park avenue, awoke at 3:3O yesterday morning. she saw man in her room. She screamed and he made his escape by way of the bed room window. The police believe that it was his intention to rob.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
A sHEsRIFFs M1sHAP.

Deputy Sheriff Johnson slipped to- day and strained an upper tendon in one of his legs. The injury became so painful he was obliged to go home. The injured leg is much swollen and may cause considerable trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
THE WORST IN HISTORY.
Naugatuck Road snow-Bound.

Naugatuck Road SnOW-BOund.
 Waterbury, March 20, 1896-The floods in Waterbury of Feb. 6 and 29 were repeated last night with prob ably $10,O0O loss to the city. The snow which has fell heavily for the last two days is fast melting, before the steady downpour of rain. The railroad is snowbound at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
DEATH OF JAMES LYONS.

| James W. Lyons, well known in Catholic circles, died this morning at the residence Of his father, 725 East Main street. He was 25 years old and leaves a wife and one chi1d/ Mar tin. He was a prominent mem Der of the Foresters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
JUDGE LOCKWOOD IS ILL

Judge D. B. Lockwood is still con- fined to his residence in oble avenue with illness. He is able to sit up but not able to go out. Jaundice appears to be the principal trouble now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
The Battle For Health
Best Tonic To Gain Fighting Strength
 Is Father Johns Medicine.

Tn the struggle for health and re- newed strength Father Johns Medicine is the best tonic and body builder for those who are weak and run down be- cause it is pure and wholesome nour- ishing food which makes new flesh and strength without using alcohol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20

President Wilson signed the joint House and Senate resolution author izfng him to recruit the army to it's full authorized strength
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
CHICKEN THIEVES AT WORK.

Twelve hens and a rooster were stolen from Sarah Houlihan, a widow, living at 114 Washington avenue, last night. The thieves also stole some eggs that were in the coop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20

in the house at 33 Cannon street, oc- cupied by Charles D. Hoagland. The blaze was in the kitchen and was caused by an attempt at drying wood in the stove. The damage was slight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
AN ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The announcement is made of the engagement of William B. Boardman to Miss Alice B. Hall. MT. Board man is a Yale man, a graduate of '93 and is now a teacher at Peck's Uni versity school. Miss Hall is the daugh- ter of Judge and Mrs. F. B. Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
FTRE IN CANON STREEEyT

An alarm of fire from box 34 last evening was caused by a slight blaze
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20
Sixty Two Smugglers
 Die On Dutch Border

Amsterdam, March 2o-That extra ordinary vigilance has been necessary to prevent smuggling into and out of Holland during the present great war is indicated by an official report of the Dutch General Headquarters, which shows that 62 smugglers were killed or wounded by fire from soldiers dur ing 1915 when 36, 679 summonses were issued for smuggling. In a further effort to prevent smuggling it is now forbidden to store any goods within an hours walk of the frontier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-20

The two-story stucco mansion O. Miss Ida Bliff, of Great Neck, N, Y. was destroyed by fire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-02

City Friday. Mrs. Bliss remained
for a longer visit with her daughter.
Mrs. Paul Packer.
Mrs. Gladys Smith and children
came from Mt. Pleasant Friday to
spend few days at the parental
Fred Taylor home.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Powell entertain
ed d. NJ. Powell of Manley, and t. NJ.
Mathews, of Donnellson, brothers OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell.
e. B. Block who purchased the
Watts Co. store, will soon move from
Oneida, Illinois, to Salem.
Miss Kate Mathews has been chos-
en- for one Of the instructors for
Salem high school for the ensuing
Mrs. Amos Logan enjoyed a visit
with her daughter. Mrs. Winnie
Nichols. from Burlington.
Mrs. Susan Craig is visiting her
son. John and family, at Oaklin.
Mrs. Martha Edwards went to
Fairfield Saturday to visit her
daughter. Mrs. Nora Mulkins.
Eli Brody of Milton, Louis Brody
of Donnellson, were guests at the
home of their cousin, Philip Brody,
Sunday.
Rev. BENZ. Berryhill OF Fancy
Prairie, Illinois, left for his home FRI,
day evening after spending several