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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-11

Operations OF the Mexican plants OF
the American Smelling & Refining Co
were advanced by the blowing IN Of a
second furnace at MatehuaIa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-11

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK & son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-11

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

metal due to the war demands, cost
about 81 mills to make outside of the
very small mintage charge. The cop
per penny has never been anything
near an intrinsic value basis. The truth
is the gold coin is the only one with an
intrinsic basis, and that fluctuates some
what, but less frequently and with mar
rover range than others. If all the
coinage of the country were on an in
trinsic value basis there would be an
incessant confusion. 1t only requires a
moments thought to demonstrate what
the United States would do if the price
of nickel rose SO high as to make the
manufacture of this coin improbable.
1t would cut down the size of the coin
or reduce the percentage of the costly
metal, and so bring the coin within the
cost range. 1t would never advance the
price" of the coin or permit it to be
vended at higher rate than its face
value as a commodity.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
The Price of Coin Metals.

That story about the intrinsic value
of the "nickep coin having risen from
5 to 6 cents, which caused a belief among
some people that the coin was worth
boarding and would yield profit of 90
per cent, recalls the days of 1896, when
there was much talk of ratios and real
values in the coinage and mintage val
ues. At that time, when Mr.. Bryan
made his great fight for fixed ratio
in silver coinage, putting sixteen ounces
of silver at the same value as one ounce
of gold, popular belief seemed to pre-
vail that the coins of the country were
all on an intrinsic value basis. Thus,
there was supposed to be just one dol
lars worth of silver in dollar, and
other amounts in proportion in other
silver coins, whereas, in fact, at that
time there was somewhere between so
and 60 cents worth of silver in the
dollar, and about 5 or cents worth in
the dime. Nobody thought much Of
the intrinsic value of the and / cent
pieces. In fact, it is probably news to
most people that the nickel, before the
abnormal rise in the price Of tho white
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Washington's Summer.

Washington has thus far escaped any
visitation of extreme heat this sum
mer It has had few hot days, but
none of such intensity as to cause great
discomfort The present heat wave that
is prevailing in the middle west has had
no local counterpart. In Chicago in two
successive days 1S0 deaths have occurred
directly attributed to the heat, while
other cities have suffered in proportion
This city seldom feels the heat in
such degree as that which has afflicted
Chicago during the past week. Local
conditions are much better for heat en-
durance than in other cities. The width
of the streets, the great number Of shade
trees, the wide expanse of park area
and the lack of dense congestion all aid
in making Washington a comparatively
comfortable city in summer. While the
temperatures may run high here at
times, they are not felt as severely as
elsewhere for these reasons. Thus far
this summer the local climate has been
actually enjoyable.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Investigating the Explosion

Four different investigations of the
explosion at Black Tom Island off Jer-
sey City Sunday morning are now in
progress, by the Jersey City police, the
New Jersey legal authorities, the rail
road companies and the interstate com
merce commission. Suggestion has been
made that Congress institute an inquiry
on its own account. Rather than null
tiply the probes, they should be concen-
trated. A single investigation will de-
velop all the facts if properly conducted.
Numerous theories are being advanced
to account for the original fire and ex-
plosion. The public prosecutor of Jer-
sey City declares that he has evidence
which releases from blame the barge
which tied up to the wharf against or
ders and regulations at the scene of the
first fire. Suggestions of incendiarism
persist, Notwithstanding the original be-
lief that the disaster was due to un-
avoidable causes. The investigations
should be continued thoroughly with a
view of determining what degree of pos
sible truth there is in the intimation
that a plot had been formed to destroy
the munitions consigned to the allied
governments abroad.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
The Water Front DEVELOPMENT.

Senator Newland's amendment to the
District appropriation bin, which pro-
vides for the improvement of the city s
water front, should be adopted. 1t is
practical proposition. making for the
definite development of the capital along
both business and artistic lines.
The water front of the city has for
years been reproach to the District.
When long time ago court decision
vested title to the reclaimed lands of
the Potomac and the river frontage of
the city in the government it was ex-
pected that work would begin on the
betterment of conditions along the
wharves All that has been done, how
ever, is the construction of a few stucco
buildings that cannot be rated as other
than temporary. The old pile wharves,
or their successors in similar style, re-
main and save that some of the worst
of the ramshackle dock buildings have
been removed conditions along the water
front are about as they were twenty
years ago.
Senator Newlands' proposition is to
create a board of army engineer officers
to work in conjunction with the fine
arts commission to develop plan for
the commercial improvement of the
water front with a view to retaining
scenic beauty. Until such a project is
devised no consistent work can be un
dertaken. But the outlining of the
project will not in itself assure an
advance. Its approval must be followed
by legislation to put the work into eff
feet. Delay in adopting the empower
ing amendment means the loss of more
time in attacking problem that has al.
ready been postponed too often for the
welfare of the city. This is as good an
occasion as possible for action.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Wonderfully Human Document"

Chairman Mccormick, making eyes"
at the remaining bull moosers, describes
the bull moose platform of 1912 as "that
wonderfully human document" and de-
elsres that the democratic record made
under Woodrow Wilson meets the de-
mands of its best features.
Those who drew that platform, how
ever, and are familiar with the demo
cratic record. refuse to accept the lat
ter as in line with the former The
leaders of the buH moosery of four
years ago-the men who organized and
subsequently directed the bolt from
Taft, and actually wrote the platform
upon which Roosevelt stood in op-
position to Taft-are Hughes men in
this campaign. They have accepted both
the candidate and the platform of the
republicans, and are going into the con
test charging that both Mr.. Wilson and
the democratic party have failed in Of
fee and should be displaced
1t cannot be said of the bull moose
platform with the same safety as is
often said of the Baltimore platform
that it was a mere spread of molasses.'
As the bull moosers did not secure
power they have had no chance to show
what they would do with power. Had
they won the presidency and Congress
to match, they might have tried to re.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
ieem their platform and campaign

deem their platform and campaign
pledges.
But it is true that the bull moose
platform was drawn to meet the ext
gencies of bolt Mr. Roosevelt as the
third party candidate had to have plat
form, and. in the very nature of things
that platform had to be as distinct as
his candidacy. 1t could not be fash
ioned on either the republican platform
or the democratic platform.
1t is also true--beyond successful con
tradiction-that had the republicans
been willing to accept Mr.. Roosevelt in
the place of Mr.. Taft. the former would
have stood on the very platform upon
which the latter as the republican can
didate stood. Not the change of word
would have been necessary to make that
platform fit, and suit. Mr.. Roosevelt.
What he wanted. then. as again this
wear. was the republican nomination for
President; and he would have accepted
it on republican terms.
Considering, then. that they needed a
platform in their business, and had an
unusual situation to meet and man to
consider. the bull moosers in 1912 did
prepare a wonderfully human docu
ment'-human in the frank confession
of party necessity. and in the high bid
for the support of all the discontented
in all parties.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
The Republican KEYNOTE.

"America first. and America efficient
Could the republicans ask for better
slogan Does it not cover the whole
case? If they win, their paramount
consideration must he Americas inter
ests, and their task the devisement and
execution of policies serving those in
terests
Mr.. Hughes is for preparedness, as
respects both military and civil mat
ters. He would have an army and a
navy of size adequate for the country's
protection against foreign aggression.
He would have a tariff adequate, and
specifically fashioned, for the protec
tion of American industries and labor
against ruinous foreign competition. He
would end and forbid monopolies with
out inJuring legitimate business. He
would assert, and maintain, American
rights everywhere. on land and sea. He
would have budget system, by which,
without depriving the government OF
liberal support, extravaganza and waste
in the appropriation of public money
would be prevented. Such are the lead
ing policies which would mark Hughes
administration of our national affairs.
In his criticism of the Wilson admin
istration the republican candidate, while
does not ignore domestic affairs He
asserts that the Underwood tariff
had failed before the war began, and
that the prosperity of which the demo
Gratis are boasting is a result of the
war, and must end when the war ends
1t is against that time Mr. Hughes would
now prepare.
As respects foreign affairs, the admin
istration's course toward Mexico is Sc
lected for extended examination, and
the record offered in support of the
charges made. Blundering and vacilla-
tion, declares Mr.. Hughes, have marked
all the steps taken, until the situation
has become one of extreme complexity
and gravity. The Mexicans not only dis
trust, but hate US. and yet we are, and
must remain, great factor in the pacifi-
cation and upbuilding of their country
Last nights speech is a guide to the
speeches that are to follow on Mr..
Hughes trip across the continent At
this place and that he may be expected
to amplify this point and that made in
this speech of acceptance. Hence the
full strength of the republican case as
the candidate sees it will not appear un-
til all his appointments have been kept
Mr.. Hughes style is clear, vigorous
and thoroughly readable He concluded
last night with these words:
I'VE live in a fateful hour. In true
sense the contest for the preservation
of the nation is never ended. We must
still be Imbued with the spirit of heroic
sacrifice which gave US our country and
brought US safely through the days of
civil war. We renew our pledge to the
ancient ideals of individual liberty, of
opportunity denied to none because of
race or creed, of answering loyalty.
We have vision of America prepared
and secure; strong and just; equal to
her tasks; an exemplar of the capacity
and efficiency of free people"
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Repairing and
Altering Furs.

August is a good month in which
to have work of this kind done Our
expert furriers will give your work
careful attention, and the
Special Summer Prices Are Low
If your Furs are stored in the
Woodward & Lothrop Cold Storage
Vaults it will be a simple matter 70
take them out long enough to make
repairs or changes
Third floor G street.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Tho Volcano,

Upon a vine clad mountain slope there
dwells
A happy, toiling people, free from
fear,
Although the smoke from yonder noun
tain tells
Of death and devastation lowering
near.
Some day they know the prisoned fires
of earth
Will burst and homes will crumble
up and sink;
Yet home is home in sorrow or in mirth.
They live content upon perdition's
brink.
Upon a firm unthreatened rock there
stands
A mighty city with its splendid walls.
Here man supreme its destiny COM
mands;
Obedient Nature answers as he calls.
In thrift he occupies the busy day
And song and feast make glad the
lingering night,
And carelessly he views, not far away,
A huge and awful mass of dynamite.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

President Wilson will have an oppor-
tunity to study Charles f. Hughes ac-
ceptance before publishing his own.
However, Mr.. Hughes will have numer-
Gus opportunities for postscripts.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Advance Fall Styles in
Women's Pretty Sheer Blouses of
Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine
and Chiffon.

Here women may the prevailing tendencies that
will influence the fashions in fall blouesthe large fiat
collars and long sleeves, with tucked cuffs and many
with generous frlls garnshed by braid and embroid
cry The coors coral rose maize nile green peach
gray, navy, flesh and white
Prices range from SOS to s1z5o.
White Lingerie Blouses very popular for sum-
r1er and include Organdies, French Voiles Batstes
and Linen, cluster tucked and trimmed with let
and Valencennes lace and with large, square col
lars and long sleeves with tucks and lace frs down
the front; $l.o5 to $780,
A new showing of Mourning Waists in many at
tractvey dgnihed styles, embracing Georgette crepe
chiffon and crepe de chine, with new ideas in
styles of simplicity and charm $325 to $3.50.
door,G
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Tennis Racket Cases
to Match Sport Skirts.
Fifth floor. & street.

Girls. misses and young wom-
en- who like The smart 81, t
stripes will delight in this latest
fashion OF Tennis Racket Cases
to match the stripes in the skirt.
They are in black and white. blue
and white. green and white and
red and white.
Made of good weight of canvas.
75c each.
Fourth floor. center.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
On Your Vacation

You doubtless will take many pic
lures that you will want developed
and printed at once. Mail your films
to us. We have very efficient serv-
ice that will get the best out OF the
pictures in the shortest time. Our
charges are most reasonable.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

Possibly it may be found advisable to
apply rigid military discipline to every
step in the manufacture and transpor-
tation of high explosives.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

1t is doubtful whether any notification
speech could subordinate other issues
to that of woman suffrage to the extent
that the suffragists would like.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
W000war0 & I0tbr0{p
New
The Annual August Sale of
Bed Blankets
Is Now in Progress.

This is an opportunity to buy good Blankets
that with true appreciation of economy
will care to pass.
These Blankets are offered at the lowest
prices; some at less than the present cost to us.
Blankets of all-woo wool (Which means not
not what would call perfect blankets, they
are slightly imperfect, but they will give just as
good service perfect blankets. The lot consists
of samples and selected seconds The samples are
somewhat soiled, while the seconds are the out
put of mills that inspect with scrupulous and
consequently these seconds contain but very small
and insignificant defects.
AS there is always advantages to be gained by
first choice we do not advocate any delay.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
As He Characterized 1t.

"Did your husband lose his money
betting on horse?"
NO." replied young Mrs. Torkins.
'This time he says he lost it betting
on an old dog"
Evening star., 1916-08-01

Mexican resentment of that old time
war is no doubt largely due to garbled
history dealt out to the large percentage
of population that has little use for
libraries
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The fact that this country has sue
ceeded in keeping out of war did not
prevent New York harbor from suffer
ing a terrific bombardment.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

Chesapeake bay oystermen may have
something to say if submarines inter
fere with their livelihood by leaving the
"succuiant bivalve" debilitated with
nervous prostratiOn.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The progressive vice presidential can
didate is the only man who is conspicu-
ously announcing that he feels like a
bull moose.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The harmony of the republican lead
ers depends somewhat on the theory
that gentleman's agreement is not
necessarily love feast
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Promises.

"Of course, you try to remember your
promises"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum. "I
try to keep track of them pretty closely
in order to avoid promising the same
thing to people who are liable to com
pare notes"
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Rehearsed Dialogue.

The worlds a stage; and people ther
Poetic fctions still pursue,
And notify a man with care
Of things that he already knew.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The old adage to the effect that there
is no man whose place cannot be filled
has not held good in the case of Poririo
Diaz.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Discomfort.

"Has the hot weather caused you
much physical discomfort"
considerable I insisted on talking
about it to friend until he finally lost
his temper"
Evening star., 1916-08-01

When a neutral country bombards it
self with its own munitions, it has to
pay its own indemnity.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Hard Lines.

From the New York World.
When a July shark scare follows q
cold June a bathhouse keeper needs
all his philosophy.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
The Pole Finder.

From the Boston Transcript.
But can the United States renounce all
rights in Greenland without the consent
Of old Doc Cook. tho gumdrop king?
Evening star., 1916-08-01

Campaigners agree with weather ex-
perts that August is likely to be one
of the warmest months of the season.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Seasonahle Sonm.

From the Chicago Herald.
Now is a good time to sing those old
fashioned sleighing songs.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Advance Shipments of Fall
CretOnnes
Are Now Being Received and Placed in
Our Extensive Displays.

Also fresh lots of the staple designs and color
ings which have proven themselves as being par
ticularly adapted to the decorative and beauti
fcaton of the home generally.
The prices are 25c $50 4Oc Soc 60c and 75c yard
New Scotch Madras Curtains in wonderfully
rich coorings for summer hangings; di
rect importation. $500 pair.
fourthd door street.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The acceptance formally disposes of
any hints that Mr.. Hughes might send
a note of regrets.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The smoke of every munition explo-
sion is augmented by cloud of sus-
picions.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Golf in German.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Golf has been changed to lockerball-
spier by German professors. 80 that 1t
will have no British flavor" says an ex
change. How the Scotch Will roar at
this,
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Our Shopping-Py-Mail
Service

Places this entire establishment as
near to you, wherever you may be. as
your mail box. Competent shoppers
select the merchandise for you from
the various sections of the store with
the same care and attention as you
would give it yourself.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Tactful Discretion.

"But you listen to people who talk
gossip
always" replied Miss Cayenne; $50
as to know what topics to avoid in my
own conversation"
Evening star., 1916-08-01
The Evening Star Newspar: :r Company
l1th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue,

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: Regent ST.. London.
South American Office: La Valie 3fi.
Buenos Aires. Argentina.
Evening star., 1916-08-01

The Evening Star, with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by car
riers within the city at As cents per
month: daily only. 25 cents per month: /:
Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
Tray be sent by mail. or telephone Main
e440. Collection is made by carrier al
the end of each month.
Subscriptions by msil-Payable in a dvancr.
Daily. sunday n cl d 9 d. 60c per month.
Daily. Sunda yep Q d. 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year; rnday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star., 1916-08-01
Shade Your Porches With
Vudor Shades

They keer out the sun,
They make your porch private,
They stained in indebIe coors
They reduce the temperature at least 10 per cent,
They enable you to use your porch at all hours
We have large stock in all the regular sizes
and ready to supply your wants
Undoubtedly the best Porch Shade to be had
$225 to $3.50.
Fourth noor, G street..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-08
SENATE BILLS

Mr.. Jordan-A bill 70 amend section
254s of the Code OF Virginia. Refer
red to the Committee for Courts Of
Justice.
Mr.. Jordan---A bill to amend and
re-enact sections 4. 2 and 5 OF an act
entitled IAN act in relation to the
property rights of married women,
declaring how they may acquire and
dispose of property. make contracts.
sue and be sued; and to amend sec
tons 1921, 229S. 2294 and 1926, chap
ter 1oS OF the Code of Virginia: and
to repeal sections 22S4, 2S5. 1885,
22S7, 22SS, 1890, 1892 and 1926 as
amended, by acts of 1895 and 1896 on
page 4s6 thereof Referred to the
Committee for Courts of Justice.
Mr.. Jordan--A bill to amend sec
ton 1857 of the Code OF Virginia. in
relation to the distribution of personal
estate. Referred to the Committee
for Courts OF Justice. =
Mr.. Jordan-A bill abrogating the
estate by the courtesy and equally en-
dowing the surviving husband, or wife.
and amending and re-enacting sec
ton 1857 of the Code of Virginia. and
making the statute and laws now in
force applicable to the widows dover
applicable alike to the husbands en-
dowment under this act. Referred to
the Committee for Courts Of Justice.
Mr. Jordan--A bill TO amend and re-
enact an act entitled AN act to
amend and re-enact an act to make
husband and wife competent to testify
for or against -each other in certain
civil and criminal cases approved
Apriu 4, 1903. Referred TO the Com
mites tor Courts Of Justice,
1ord b)ll Ahr0ga ting the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-08

the rscordation Of names OF the heirs
OF person dying interstate, approved
March 10, 1912, and further TO re-
Quire the recordation of the names
OF the heirs of any person dying, and
there Is q qualification upon their
estate. Patron-Mr. Valentine
No. 103-To allow a credit to per
sons. convicted OF any crime or mis-
demeanor and sentenced to a term In
jail or the penitentiary. of all time
spent by such person in Jail awaiting
n trial or pending an appeal. Patron
MFR. Beale.
No. 106-To amend an act concern
ing coal mines and safety of en-
ployes. creating a department and in
spector OF mines under the Bureau OF
Labor and Industrial Statistics. Pa
tron--Mr. White.
No. 107-Which changes the pres
ent State feeding stuff law in the par
ticuiar that certain by-products feeds
inhibited in the old law are permit
ted to be used as feeding stuffs. or
Ingredients OF feeding stuffs. under the
provisions Of the proposed act. Pa
trons-Messrs. Robert w. Price,
Cousins and Brewer
No. 10s-Concerning the enforce
ment OF the laws governing the manu-
facture, storage, preparation for sale,
and sale OF articles used as food or
condiment for human beings or ami
mails, and prescribing the duties AMI
compensation of Commemorative at
torney's In connection with the en-
forcement of such laws. Patron--Mr.
Norris.
No. 111-To amend an act to pro-
vide for the settlement of the public
debt OF Virginia. not funded. etcetera,
and varionsly amended until March
81. 1914, which authorized the ad-
Indication of the claims of the holders
OF certain bonds and coupons which
have been guaranteed by the Com
monwealth and the founding of the
same when SO adjudicated. Patron
Mr.. w. w. Baker.
No. 116-To amend section 1o6 OF
the Code relative to the filing OF
vacancies IN county. city. town and
district Offices Patrons-MesBrs
Bowles. Comn1ins. Gordon, Walton
and White.
No 128---To amend section s455 OF
the Code. as heretofore amended. in
relation TO when petition to the SUI
preme Court OF Appeals. Patron
Mr.. Browning.