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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
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inside the door and then started back. Nellie turned and saw Agnes, and at the sight of Anges' face Nellie was on Ter feet, cold and trembling.
 "What is it?" she cried.
 Nothing" Agnes denied in panic. 'T-I wasn't looking for you. I was looking for Mrs. Ashby; I'm going" But Nellie caught her. Something's happened, Agnes" she cried tensely. You've heard something. What is it? Something about Jim?"
 ''No, Nellie! The fleets are fighting! They've-they've been fighting since o'clock. All our ships and all of the regents fleet are fighting, they say. They're off the New Jersey coast, out of sight of land, but they can hear the guns ashore!
 NelHe's eyes gazed through and through Agnes. "That"-her lips steadied and she went on-"that is all you know?"
 "That's all swear"
 Nellie gazed at the clock. It was after 3; the, great battle by that time must be over. She stared down dizzily at the letter, almost finished: She sat down again at the desk. and as one in | trance she added two lines and wrote her name below them; then she sealed the letter and stamped it.
 "We'n mail this on the way" she said quietly to Agnes. 'fI'm going with you to where they'll get the reports first"
 
 A strange experience came to me that night" said Nellie's letter, which Bob had received last before the fleet put to sea for the great battle. 'It was the night, dear, of the hurricane on the coast, and knew that you had been in battle. I was taken with terror for you; I am confessing it. I was on my knees by the window of the room which had been our bedroom, praying in desperation. Bob, I lost all control of myself, I was so afraid! Then the thing came, my husband; vision, Ii was not dream, for I was wide awake-only alone in the dark, Just before dawn. I was looking toward the east, where you were, and I saw you and knew that you were safe There was something strange about ii which I could not understand at all but 1t told me you were safe. More than that. it told me you would still be safe. You see It was very strange. Bob. saw it again last night as was sleeping that time, and it was very clear. So you are coming back to me; I will see you again-that. know. God has promised it to me. :
 Bob put down the letter with the others which he had reread and locked them all away in his desk. It was time for him to be up on deck.
 "Ships in columnv' the signal was flying from the Aalyards of the new Idaho, which Ted the American line The Arizona, second in power only te the Idaho, was taking position ir column 800 yards behind; astern the Arizona, as Bob saw when he gazed back, the sister superdreadnaught Pennsylvania was placing herself third. The Oklahoma. Nevada, New York and Texas steamed next in order then two older dreadnaughts, the Ar kansas and Wyoming, followed by the Florida, the Utah, Delaware and Nortf Dakota.
 These completed the roll of the dreadnauehts-the first line battleships
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 ! How strage was war! The news that the Gerel was lost with almost nll her crew had. brought to Bob exulta- tion, triumph; yet, in the wild mael- strom of the sea off Cape Hatteras, his countrymen were risking their lives in little boats to save a score of that crew-that crew who in the morning had shelled Virginia Beach. And, likely enough, inside the Hatteras keys, or in protected waters elsewhere, the enemy Submarines were waiting out the storm, or along the coast they were lurking on shelves of sand hundred feet Below the surface. Well, at least tonight they could not strike, and the regents air craft also must be useless. But. was not the gale beginning to les sen? There was no doubt of it; and through the clouds to the east there was showing the gray of dawn.
 Nellie Wendell. on her knees by the window of her room in her fathers house at Elgin, saw the dawn. The news had come in the evening that the ships from Hampton Roads had been engaged. They had driven of and damaged several of the enemy's ships. Nellie did not know certainly upon which of the American ships Bob was. She was not certain, indeed, that he was upon any of them. but she be- ,lieved he had been in the battle. The bulletin which came to Elgin gave no account of American casualties; so, as she waited for more definite word, she prayed-as those who wait must often p,ay-in perfectly irrational petition. She prayed that her husband had not : been killed. ', Of course if he was killed. he was killed, and prayer could not alter that; but thus that night Nel- lie had prayed as girls and women like her were praying in ten thousand homes. l
 With the dawn strangely there came to her faith that her husband still was safe. convinced was she of it, some how, that she bent her head in an ut 7 terance of thanksgiving to God for having brought her husband through { tile battle; then, humbly, fervently, she petitfoned that he still might be spared.
 How empty and strange the big house was! Bob was away, of course; Jim also was gone. The door of his room stood open. He was with his regiment In ChlsAsc, where there were terrible mobs and rioting, the bulletins said. Troops had fired and had been fired upon; bombs had been thrown and many milftiamen killed. Was 1t possible that Jim might have been in greater danger that night than Bob?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
SCHOOLS

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 230 Fairfield Ave. College preparatory; technical and professional schools civil service, Hotchkiss. Hill. etc. Elementary and advanced subjects personal work with every stu dent. Enrolment now the besi preparation for September examine tions or next years work Sum- mer session, private tutoring. dur. ing July. August. and September.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

THREE FINE two family houses for sale. all with modern improve nlents; room for drive, one with garage: located in excellent resi- dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at sacrifice. Investments s1.000 to s1,300, balance on terms to suit. Phone c743-3 or Box Nc. to suit. Phone 2743-c or Box L. w.. care Farmer. R2e aSup
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
UphOIsterecS

WE WILL COVER and furnish all material for 5 piece parlor suit. guarantee all workmanship as first class, ten patterns to select from for $,2 to SIS. Scai.y Broa, \0i State street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

CHOICE LOTS FOR SALE-Only three left in the new section of Park avenue, first block north of North avenue on the east side of Park avenue! Lots restricted to one fam fly residences, and are 62h feet front by 150 feet deep. Several lots on Lorraine and Herkimer streets. Each 50 100 feet. John A. Hur- ley, Room 425, Meigs Building. Phone Barnum 6712, Barnum 27S5.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

One man was killed and two were badly injured when a furniture van of Cowperthwaite & Sons, furniture deal CTS, overturned at Lenox avenue and 145th street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

The will of John Garrick Hannah head of several coal companies. who died on Aug. 9 last while riding in his automobile, disposed of an estate of more than $100,O0O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

The will of Thomas l.. James, Post master General under President Gar field, was admitted to probate at Hackensack, N. J. He left an estate valued at 8, ,000 000-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Automobiles

OWNERS ATrEN- TON: We can save -ou money on your automobile, fire and liability insurance. Give us a chance to H. gure before you insure elsewhere. Zalmon Goodsell 6 Co.,. No. 109A Main street. Phone Nc. 31.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE CHEAP-Double, single, ~ two family houses. lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estab. lished twenty-five years: land with out the houses worth more than ] ask for the whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming. 952 Main Street. Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

$62OO-$S00 cash buys family house modern improvements. Electricity, furnace. t70 month income. [. Weiss, 973 Howard Ave. Tel. 74S5.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

$5,5OO; 5000 CASH-Buys 12 room family house with improvements:
 residential neighborhood; centrally Weiss 975 Howard Ave. Tel. 74S5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Awnings and Sail Maker

SAILS, AWNINGS, COAL TAGS. Spray Hoods. Canvas Covers. Rope Splicing. Geo. L. Harrington. 17s East Main street. Tel. 6S4s.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

FOR SALE-Seven room furnished cottage on Fairfield Beach. Mod. ern Improvements. Garage in rear Cottage named Zephyr" Mrs. Sam. r-o' G Booz, Zephyr Cottage, Fair. field Beach, Fairfield, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Female Help Wanted

WANTED-Experienc girl for gen' eral homework. Apply 123 Myrtle Ave. G5 sTp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

WANTED-Girl for general house. work--small family. Apply 105 Brooklawn Place. G If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
AIniuIaIlceS

ANIBUILANCES-In cars and umousines. Charges reasonable. James T. Rourke. 1295 Main street. Phone, Barnum 54O9.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Doctor

THE MODERN and scientific meth. ods employed in my practice such as electric light rays. neuropathy. ehiropractic. uassage. hygiene. are Tn accord with nature and will iYn- prove and restore your health. pr. Adolf O. Steinfadt, Douglas prac- titioner. Security Building. Tel e7ss: consultat:ra freq
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Clairvoyants

MRS. LEVY, readings 2bc and Soc. Telephone 5Bb2. f162 Madison avenue. <orinerly of STA Madison avenue. D ID eU
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

TAR AND CEMENT SIDEWALKS and roofing, blue stone and cement curbs, sand and gravel Estimatea cheerfully given. Thomas Broderiok contractor. Phone 718s. 13eo North Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
For Sale.

PRACTICALLY NEW room fam fly house, all Improvements, large lot, s5,600. $500 cash. Phone Bar mum 7485. Box R. s. care Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Stoves Repaired

STOVES REPAIRED, all kinds SUD- plies. all makes. pipes, grates bricks. etc. Charges reasonable. 1715 Main St Phone 2s4s-4.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Foot Specialist

DIR. MANSFIELD. FOOT sPEC1AI- IST, HOT Main street, over Dillon's. cures bunions. callouses pared. b0 cents. still practice the famous Mansfield Method which cures. Open afternoons and Sundays. DIS d9s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

STERLING PIANO $15O-S. H. Large size attractive walnut case. Fine condition. $1.25 weekly. Steinert's s Piano Store, 915 Main St., near State. G6 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
ChiropractOr

IL. 0. BOLTON, D. O., Chiropractic Specialist, Newfield building, l1Ss Main street, Bridgeport, Conn. Hours, 9:30 to 12 M., 1 to p. m.. except Sundays and holidays. Mon- day. Wednesday and Friday even ings to 8 p. m. P5 'f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

EAST END-Two family house. Hard wood floors, ash trim. $4,700. R. T. Blakeley, Real Estate, Renting and Collecting, 232 Orange street, Phone Barnum 66S2. G7 bSp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Shoe Repairing

GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING CO.,, 76 John St., and 946 East Main street. No connection with other so-called Goodyear Shops. We call and deliver. Tel 1891. Win. field & Black. Prop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

TALKING MACHINES-High rent compelled me to sell out. Positive ly your own price buys high priced photograph! 1916 models, all styles $10. Only few left at residence. See them. 319 Atlantic St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

YOUNG WOMAN WiANTED-co do typewriting and other office work 3 hours each day. Four dollars per week. Address J. K., Care Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

ENGRAVED Wedding Announce. ments. 100 complete with two ~,ts Of envelopes for $6.60. South. Vorth's. 10 Arcade. , L. 10 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

LOUIS F. NUgTTNG. physical treat ments by heat. electricity or mani. pulation. Rooms 309-310, City Savings Bank. 952 Main street. Off, flee hours: week days a. m. to . 9. m. R l eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09

N ELLTES mother was alone iD
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 away. He was no longer in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
To Rent

16 ROOM, double house. excellent To- cation for rooming house, $4,6003 $500 cash. 8 room, ? family house. $500; $500 cash. 8 room, 2 fam fly house, $3,60o: $500 cash. L.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-09
Furniture
Insurance

DAMAGE IS ABOUT ALL Ire can do to your property. Insurance cost ing 1-3c . day protects you. All the particulars at D. B. Boothe q Co.,, Conn. Bank Building.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
Reigns Supreme on Every Road
Here is a Strong Substanhaed Colossal Truth
It's Wonder Event that Must Live in Automobile History Here Long Time

On the 18th of April, just passed,
this company receiped from its factory in.
Toledo, the largest automobile factory in
the world, 90 Ouerlands for Richmond
buyers. This was BY far the largest single
shipment of cars euer receiued at one time
BY any agency in the South. Without any
adjusting or further preparations these
cars were unloaded and diuen through
the city to the wonder and admiration Of
all. This entire lot has been sold and de-
lioered in exactly twelue days, making a
e Industry in virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-07

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-11
GARFIELD OPPOSES
 MILITARISM

Harry Augustus Garfield, president of Williams College and son of the president of the United States, was born in Hiram, O., where his father had been for some years president of Hiram College, on Oct. II, 1863. Like his father before him, he graduated from Williams College, having enter ed that institution at about the time of the assassination of President Gar field. After leaving college he entered upon the practice of law in Cleveland, but in 1903 he abandoned his legal career to become a professor at Princeton. He was chosen president of Williams College in 1908.
 Dr. Garfield has on several occasions within the last year warned his coun- trymen against the adoption of pol icy which might lead to militarism.
 Jour army and navy ought to be well organized and equipped and economically maintained" he declared in one of his addresses. "but we ought not to have a larger military establish ment than we need to police our coun- try and defend our shores. To base our building program upon that of other nations is to put ourselves in 
 and to commit ourselves to a policy dictated by Europe and absurdly i'm applicable from a political point of view to our needs.
 "Democracies have waged great wars, but they have done it waste fully and have succeeded only when they have evolved themselves for the time being into something not demo- cratic. The departure advocated by the enthusiasts for a big army and navy is not for a season, but perma- nently. If this is to be done, it is folly to attempt longer to maintain our democratic institutions. If neces- sity dictates that we enter into compe- tition with the European states in the maintenance of great army and navy establishments. wisdom demands that we adopt as the permanent machinery of government that which under our constitution was intended for emer- gencies only; in other words, that we put our liberties in commission and clothe our president with autocratic powers and surround him with expert military advisers"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-11
THE BAFFIED DOCTOR.

The Rockefeller Institute has been studying infantile paralysis in the lab oratory for years. The result, Dr. Flexner confesses, has been discourag- ing. The history of the multitude of cases during the recent epidemic in New York state, now happily subsid- ing, has taught us little. MT. Meader's careful tabulations by nativity, age. social conditions, sanitary surround ings, physical condition of the patient and quarantine regulations give us no conclusions of certain value.
 Sweden had an epidemic 10 years ago. There was no occurrence for six years. Then the disease ragged for three years. One city suffered most in winter. The Swedish physicians acquit the fly of guilt. So we believe do most American students now.
 France had many cases in August. Its investigators, and there are no more thorough in the world, hold that the disease Is not epidemic at alL French scientists do not urge speciai measures of precaution against con- tagion.
 Their answer to the agonized inquiry of parents: What shall we do that our children may be safe? We do not know. After the narrowing experi- ence of the past summer with physi- clans in every city and village in the state students and investigators the answer of the medical profession in this country is: We do not know Syracuse Post-Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-11
NIGHT FLYING BIRDS.

"It is difficult to believe that at times during the season of migration the sky at night is filled with birds from dusk until dawn. Onward they hurry through the darkness. If they see the earth below, 1t must be too dim to guide them on their journey. Still, they find their way just as surely as do those birds which travel by day.
 "The day f1iers are hardly rovers which are used to the open, and do not hesitate to venture far from cover. But the night fliers are the shy, retir- ing birds of thickets and undergrowth which rarely go far from their own door step. Or, if they live in trees, their flight is usually only from tree to tree. The thrushes. warblers. vic ros, and small fiycatchers are all night hiers.
 For several reasons, we know more about the travels of the night f1iers than we do about those of the day f1iers. First, because many more birds travel by night than by day. Second, because practically all birds that fly by night are real migrants. Third, be- cause the night f1iers seem unable to avoid the lighthouses in their way, and the number killed by striking these beacons erected for mans safety has given us a vast amount of information concerning the birds that travel after dark.
 By night as we'll as by day our ears can tell us much about the num- Der of birds that are passing over head. Indeed, during nights when many birds are flying, we can from favorable places, such as high hilltops or cities in the birds highway, hear their call-notes almost constantly. The hill brings us nearer the birds, and the city lights brings the birds nearer to us. Light seems to attract them as it does moths.
 "An ofnithologist at Madison. Wis, states that on the night of Sept. IA, 1906, no less than 300 bird-calls were heard from one place. The average was 12 calls for each minute, but at time so many calls were head that 1t was evident the air above was throng- ed with birds."Frank M. Chapman in St. Nicholas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-11
POLES

"At Midnight" @ musical comedy written by Fred De Gresac, author or '"Tbe Enchantress," "The Bride Shop" and other successes, has scored tre- mendously at Poli's, where 1t Is req tured in a very attractive program Mabel Berra, star of many Broadway productions, and the possessor Of an exquisite voice, is featured in the pro duction and has the support of very excellent company.
 Miss Clara Kimbal1 Young, heading her own company of players, is seen in the screen version of Robert w. Chambers great novel, 'TIhe Common Law" The film story is in seven reels and is replete with tense scenes and real action.
 Pathe's Pictorial News with side lights on world events is also shown in the film program.
 John J. Splain of New Haven has written a most interesting little drama, "A Boss There Was,' in which Will lard Dashiell, formerly of the Poll Players here, is making a big hit.
 William MorTissey & Co.,, in their musical nonsense, have made them selves most popular here with the novel offering.
 William Ebbs offers something really different in the ventriloquial line, with a big laugh at the finish, while Claire & Atwood in comedy acrobatics com plete the program in a most pleasing manner. p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-11
THE GENERAL
 WHO GAME BACK''

They never come back" may be a true saying as regards the gentlemen who fight in ring, but 1t dosen't apply to soldiers. At least not to General Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson, who has become a popular hero in England by his achievements on the Somme. At the outbreak of the war Sir Henry. who had had thirty years experience in the army. and had fought in the Burma and Soudan campaigns and the South African war, held the rank of major general. He was given high and important command in the first expeditionary force sent to France, but at Ypres his military op- erations failed to meet with the ap- proval of his superiors, and he was sent back to England. Later he was sent back to the front. and took prominent part in the British offensive at Neuve Cha belle. The British hope of taking Lille was blasted because somebody blundered at the critical moment, and Sir Henry was made ''the goat" In the face of so much hostile criticism Sir Henry asked to be re- lieved of his command, and for a sec ond time he went home. Further in- vestigation apparently convinced Kitchener that Gen. Rawlinson was not to blame. In any event, he was promoted from major-general to gen. eral, and was given the task of whip ping into shape one of Kitchener's new armies. He accompanied this force to France. and in the warfare on the Somme has displayed high qualities of leadership. Sir Henry is the second baronet of his line. and succeeded his father in 1895. He was a member of Lord Kitchener's staff in the Soudan campaign. winning high honors in the battles of Atbara anS Khartum, and he also won promotion and medals in the conflict with the Boers,, He is now in his fifty-second year.