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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
SuFfRAG|STS USE
 VOTING MACHINES
 FOR BIG ELECTION
Primary Laws Are Enforced In Selecting Officers of
 National Body.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. S-Dele- gates to the National American Woman Suffrage Association in con- vention here who say they expect to be enfranchised before many years have passed are taking time by the torelock and are learning how to vote.
 In electing their national officers the delegates are following much of the same plan of states where there are statewide primary laws.
 The candidates first filed petitions duly signed by certain number of persons, to have their names placed on the primary ballot. The time TOT filing nomination papersc losed last night and today a primary election was held. The two candidates receiv- ing the highest vote for<an office will be placed on the election ballot and will come up for election tomorrow.
 In carrying out the election, the women are using voting machines ard for the last two days delegates have been diligently practicing on the ma chimes in order to vote without max ing a mistake.
 Election laws have been adopted that prohibit electioneering within 100, feet of the polling places.
 With the exception of three officers who have announced they will retire all the present officers expect to be reelected. So far as can be learned, Mrs. Catt has no opposition for pres 1dent. It is said Mrs. Walter McNab, of Columbia, will be elected first vice. president to succeed Mrs. Frank M Roessing. of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Smith; of Kentucky is said to be the probable successor of Mrs. Miller as first auditor.
 One of the principal matters before the convention today was the resolu- tion declaring that the passage of the federal amendment through Congress is the paramount object of the asso- citation.
 Plans have been completed for re- ceiving President Wilson tonight when he will address the delegates at the Board Walk theatre. A guard of honor composed of one delegate from each state will be lined up to greet him when he reaches the theatre. The President is expected to arrive at 5:45 p. p., and he will address the delegates about S:30 o'clock. Saturday morning he will motor to Shadow Lawn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08

Lady Mary Murray, wife of Sir Gil- al scholar who has come to this coun- try to lecture at the summer school of Columbia University, brings with her a vivid sense of the strain under which English people are living She gives the interviewer a background for the plea which both she and her husband make for American intoler- ance toward the supersensitiveness and hysteria of a nation at war
 Trade unionists have brought to this country the story/of how English working women are doing their bit" for their country, taking the places of men in shops and factories. Lady Murray is full Of praise for the ser vice of thousands of different class. the educated leisured class of women.
 Dr. Anderson's Work
 "Of course,' she says, for doctors and nurses, trained women, the work was mapped out'-and she adds porm ptly-"they have made good in it, too. Look at Miss Garret Ander- son, the physician, who was snubbed when she began her work near Bou- logne, but later was honored by the government and called to organize a military hospital of 5000 beds in Lon don.
 Many women before the war had been taking a short course in nursing with a pretty stiff examination at the end. These women were soon utilized as nurses aids~known as the volun- tary aid division. Since the outbreak of war others have been taking a thre months training in hospitals and are called war probationers. Both these groups while not engaged at the front have rendered valuable assis- tance in the base hospitals as in the great military hospital now establish ed at Oxford. It is customary sight at home to see distinguished women who are doing a parlor maids work"
 But for every one woman with spe- cial training, Lady Murray points out there are hundreds like herself with only wits, capable hands and an un- trepid spirit. For one thing money must be raised to care for the wound ed and to mantain the hospitals. From the very start the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. of which she is a member, and other suffrage organizations suspended all ordinary political activities and devoted their energy to relief measures-largely to equipping hospital units which have gone to Serbia,N France, Belgium and Russfa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
GERMAN DAY AT
 PLEASURE BEACH

The German Alliance of this city and their friends will hold their large carnival and festivities at Pleasure Beach tomorrow. A special program of much merit has been provided Chorus singing by the German, Sing ing Society, concerts afternoon and evening by the Wheeler 6 Wilson band. and games for the ladies and children. big German dinner, fire works, dancing and vaudeville are some of the features of the day Preparations have been made for a large attendance as everyone is assur- ed of a good time, as the German Alliance picnics and carnivals in the past have pleased every one to the utmost. Take Seaview avenue car to bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
MRS. CAROLINE F. WHITE DEAD

Nantucket, Mass. Sept. S.-Mrs. Caroline Earle White, of Philadelphia. a pioneer worker in the prevention of cruelty to animals, died at her sum- mer home here yesterday. She was born in 1893. Mrs. White, in 1867, organized in Philadelphia a society for the prevention of cruelty to anil mals Later she became an active worker against vivisection. She was also known as an author and philan- thropist-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
COTTON CROP REPORT.

Washington, Sept. S-Cotton of the growth of 1916 ginned prior to Sept. 1 amounted to S50,O32 bales, counting round as half bales. the census bureau today announced in its first ginning report of the season. That compares with 463 .SS3 bales last year, 4S0,317 in 1914 and 799,O99 in 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
MUSANTE BANKRUPT

Frank Louis Musante, a salesman of 2234 Main street, Bridgeport, filed q petition in bankruptcy yesterday. His liabilities, all unsecured. are listed at $1.451. His assets consist of $10 and represent debts due on open account.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
HOspitaI Units for Russia

Lady Murray herself is particularly interested in the units for Russian re- fugees, known as the Millicent Faw- cett units. So<far a Maternity hos pital has been opened in Petrograd, a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
MASONICMEETING

A stated communication of Corin- thian lodge, No. 104. F. & A. NJ, will be held at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12 when the F. C. degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
HUGHES IN MAINE

Portland. Me. Sept. S-Charles E. Hughes entered today upon the sec ond of three strenous days of cam paigning in Maine. whose elections are to be held next Monday. Although most of his days campaigning was confined to the central section, of the state. he was due to swing east tc Bangor late today for a meeting to- night. The nominee left here at s:4t a. m. for Lewiston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08

Reported shortage of carbonic gas threatens a hiatus in the seltzer and soda-water market. Local druggists assert that unless a plentiful supply reaches this city within the next week it will be necessary to revert to the old sulphuric acid method of charg- ing or stop the sale entirely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08

A New York Cotton Exchange seat was sold for $17,000. ..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
HOW WOMEN OF LEISURE
 ARE "DOING THEIR BIT"
An Interview With Lady Mary Murray of Englandj
 Who Is Now In This Country ''

QEXclusivc Service The Survey Press BureauJ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08

Opening of the Mems club of the Peoples church, Laurel and Park av- enue on Monday next will be cele- brated with a ladies' night. pr. Abra- ham Sophian, the noted epidemfolo- gist will lecture. Refreshments will be serve4. A cordial invitation has been extended to all to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

With reported average of 80 tons of garbage being received daily at the reduction plant, Improvements are be- ing rushed for the digestion of this mass. In the vicinity of the plant the new slaughter house is also being completed. An entirely new concrete building is being erected. It lacks only roof. The arrangement will greatly facilitate the slaughtering of cattle brought to this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08

An extra good assortment Of shirts, neckwear. gloves, hosiery, etc., in the latest styles, and marked
 At Special Prices. New Fall Hats for Men at
 Special Prices.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-10
RoLERo JACKETS IN

The very full skirt is all to full for
the conventional jacket, but rather
than leave US coatless the modistes
have introduced the bolero jacket
and many of the gowns of Eastertide,
will be picturesquely Spanish in der,
sign.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-10

heart. He likes to develop stars. He
likes to say when a stars name is
spoken: 81 taught her all she knows
about the picture game
Trust him and obey him in every
command during, working hours. He
is the artist staging the picture, and
YOU are merely one of the characters.
ITO Be Continued)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-10
PREPAREDNESS
A Tale of the Ticker

a ale OF the ] ECKER
A fort is taken, the papers say,
Five thousand dead in the murder
GUS deal.
A victory? No, just another grim day.
But-up to five hundred goes Beth
lehem Steel
A whisper, rumor, one knows not
A sigh, a prayer from a torn heart
rent
A murmur of peace on the death
laden air
But-Bethlehem Steel drops thirty
per cent.
Wen fight to the DEATH" the diplo-
mats cry.
wen fight to the DEATH" sigh the
weary men
AS the battle roars to the shuddering
sky
And-Bethlehem Steel has a rise of
ten.
What matter the loss of million
men?
What matters the waste of bios
soming lands?
The children's cry or the women's
pain?
If Bethlehem Steel at six hundred
stands?
And so we must join in the slaughter
mill,
We must arm ourselves for sense
less hate,
We must waste our youths in the,
murder drill
That Bethlehem Steel may hold it's,
state.
1920
BOLERO JACKETS IN
The very full skirt is all to full for,
the conventional jacket, but rather:
than leave us coatless the modistes
Williams news., 1916-07-27
SOME FORMS OF HYPNOTTSM
Many May Be Known to the Readers, While Others Have a Flavor
 That Is New.

Hypnotizing hen is trick known to most country boys. It is an old experiment, first described by the Je- suit Father Athanasius Kircher, who laid a hen on the table, held 1t firmly for little while, and drew a chalk line in front of its eyes, with the re- suit that 1t remained as if in catalepsy.
 In India 1t is known that a cobra caught by the neck and gently pressed will soon become stiff and remain so for a considerable time, either coiled up or out straight.
 A frog fastened to a board and turned suddenly upside down goes into trance. Other animals are suscep- tible to this treatment, some more quickly than others.
 If you pick up a crab and wave it in the air 1t becomes immobile, fe- male bending her legs over her abdo- men, a male sticking them out almost straight. The same is true of the fresh-water crayfish, only this resists for a much longer time than the crab. Among the insects catalepsy-com- monly known as "death feigning"-is common, and, according to Prof. Err nest Mangold, the learned naturalist, is often a means of saving the life of the insect.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
WHERE WOMEN SELECT MATE
In New Guinea 1t Is Considered Be- meath the Dignity of Men to
 Take Time to Court.

So far as proposals of marriage are concerned, in New Guinea it is always leap-year. for in that island the men consider it beneath their dignity to mo- tfce women, much less to make over lures of marriage. Consequently, the proposing is left to the women to do.
 When the ebony belle falls in love with a man she sends piece of string to his sister, or, if he has no sister, to his mother, or another of his lady relatives.
 Then the lady who receives the string tells the dusky brave that the particular damsel is in love with him. No counting follows, however, for it is considered beneath New Guinea gen. tleman's dignity to waste time in such a pursuit.
 If the man thinks he would like to wed the lady, he meets her alone, and they decide straight away whether to marry or drop the idea.
 In the former case the betrothal is announced. The man is then branded on the back with charcoal, while a mark is cut into the woman's skin.
 No breach-of-promise actions are possible in New Guinea, though if the lady is tilted her friends may hunt her lover up and "go' for him. On the other hand, If the dark damse1 proves faithless, she is liable to be eaten by her betrothed if he. catches her.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
JOKES THAT ARE HISTORIC
Shop Witticisms Inflicted on Every Newcomer That Joins the Ranks of the Real Workers.

You have no doubt all heard of the "Ieft-hand monkey wretch" which ev- cry new apprentice in a wagon works Is sent after, and of the "italic thin space" which the printers devil usual ly is sent to get, but William s. Coy, county superintendent of schools, bit hard on one not quite so well known when he assumed his duties as a book keeper in plumbing shop during one Of the vacations of his high school days.
 There was grumbling among the hands because of something that a neighboring plumber had borrowed and which he had failed to return. The bookkeeper finally decided to help out and offered to go to the borrower and secure the needed article. His offer was quickly accepted.
 What is itT he inquired.
 "We want our pipe stretcher," an- swered one of the hands.
 The bookkeeper went to the other shop and to several others looking for this particular article before 1t oc- cured to him that 1t would be a pc culiar kind of a tool, indeed, that could stretch an iron pipe-Columbus Dispatch.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
BASEBALL
 STORIES

The Browns are creeping up in the list every day.
 Crowds of 15,OOO and 1s,OOO are com mon to Cleveland this year.
 Bert Niehoff, for player of whom little is heard, is doing pretty well. Iris Speaker, the man, doesn't emu late his name, but his bat speaks vol umeS.
 There are some ball players who in- cline more to the capital I than to the batting eye.
 A sprinkling of fans sometimes re- fers only to those within reach of a boxers corner.
 'Tillie" Walker has come to life with a vengeance and looks like the player he was in 1914. still looks like the best prospect in the International league.
 It requires great deal of civic pride for a baseball fan to keep on boosting a losing team.
 
 Because he had outgrown Pullman berths, Otis Crandall had to be put on the waiver list by Fielder Jones.
 
 Scouts are having their troubles finding ball players. The intuition fac tories have copped most of them. Charley" Pick, Athletic third base man, is not youngster. A number of years ago he pastimed for Toledo. A lot of those college graduates be- ing signed up for the major league will figure in the AB column, at any rate.
 
 These be festive days for Father Knickerbocker with the Giants, Yan- kees and Dodgers up in the front ranks.
 Fielder Jones' hitless wonders of 1906 will be remembered long after his winless wonders of 1916 are for gotten.
 Statesmen decline presidential nomi- nations with the same frequency that Iris Speaker resents an increase in salary.
 On hearing that John McGraw was the best in the country on the road, a big neckwear firm offered him S1,OOO a week and expenses to sell their new creations.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Job for Photographer.

q want yer to take picture of oul Joe here," said the fond parent to the country photographer.
 Joseph was requested to stand in 6 photographer. That gentleman's spe. cialty was quick developing, and in a short space of time a negative was placed in the mothers hand. She looked at it very uneasily for some time, and then remarked:
 "I seen notice in the window there to say you can do photos to custom CTS desire, so I'd be obliged to yer If you could put another face on Joe. You see, it's to be sent with an ad- vertisement which said they wanted a boy, smart-looking and honest"
Williams news., 1916-07-27

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  weight
  Sise There nothing zzng that used from the Dehanty Siser man in the Few
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Williams news., 1916-07-27
WILL STICK WITH SUFFERERS
Ebbets Denies He: Has Slightest Inten- tion of Releasing Fucker, King
 of Southpaws.

President Charles H. Ebbets of the Brooklyn baseball club denies f1atfoot- edly that he has the slightest inten- ton of dropping Nap Fucker, who, until two years ago, was the king of the southpaw pitchers. Said Boss Eb- bets:
 Fucker has been one of the most willing workers the Brooklyn club ever had. He will positively be car ried all this season, and he will be with us next season unless his arm is absolutely worthless. The Brook
Williams news., 1916-07-27

than I ever was and recommend your remedies to all my friends. Mrs. LENA WYNN, 2812 E. O Street, Richmond, Va.
 While Change of Life is most crit ical period of a woman's existence, the annoying symptoms which accompany it may be controlled, and normal health restored by the timely use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 Such warning symptoms are a sense of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, backaches, dread of impending evil, timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation of the heart, sparks before the eyes, irregularities, constipation, variable ap- petite, weakness and inguietude, and dizziness.
 For these abnormal conditions do not fail to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

lyn club owes a sentimental debt to Rucker for his faithfulness, and I have always wanted to see such a great pitcher on a championship team l believe that we have such team this year, and have not the slightest intention of depriving him of his great chance to round out his career.'
 Fucker was in nineteen games last season. He won nine and lost four, and was fourteenth among the Ma donal league pitchers in effectiveness. The story that he was through for the Season was not believed by those familiar with the circumstances.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Eifty-EIfty Deal.

A number of politicians were attend ing convention in Chicago short time ago when one of the number was approached by yan old acquaintance who was plainly down in his luck. Sliding up to the politician he said:
 Say, Jack, lend me ten, will you7 I'm short"
 The big fellow went down into his pocket. flashed out big roll and hand ed five-dollar bill to the down-and- outer. : "Say. Jack," said he of the ''touch," q said ten" t
 "I know you did," replied the poll tician, 'but think this way Is fairer, You lose five and I lose i've"
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Son Wanted to Prove 1t.

Father sat in his study one after noon writing out a speech, when his son called shrilly from the garden:
 "Dadl Look out of the window I"
 What nuisance children are at timesI" grumbled the parent as he put down his pen and advanced to the window. With half smile he raised the sash and stuck forth his head. Well, Harry, what is it?" he asked.
 The boy. from a group of young sters, called out, 'Dad, Tommy Per kins didn't believe that you had no hair on the top of your head"
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Breaking 1t Gently.

After the dynamite fatality Casey ran to break the news to Mrs. Murphy.
 Have you got Pats life insured ?" he asked.
 Indeed I have, and for a long while," was the reply.
 "Well, then" blurted out the tactful messenger, q hope ye won't have the trouble collecting 1t that the boys will in collecting Pat"
Williams news., 1916-07-27
The Savina Syllable.

"You must take care not to let your position seem pathetic"
 "Never fear" replied the man whose hat had been picked out of the ring. "I'n make 1t sufficiently epithetic to prevent 1t from seeming merely pa- thetic."
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Another "Dead RinuerU

Each newcomer who breaks into the game and makes good is hailed as a "dead ringer" for somebody more fa- nous. They are saying now that Smallwood, the Newark pitcher is just like Christie Mathewson in looks and actions.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

V eg t a ble Com. pound I feel like . new woman. I al- ways had a headache during the Change of Life and was also troubled with other bade feelings com- mon at that time dizzy spells, nervous feelings and h e at flashes. Now I am ( 1ILI
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Goinu Back,

Flows things in Plunkville?" Quiet"
 Flows your piano fund coming on?" "Well, every time we give an enter tainment to raise money we get deeper into debt"
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Hla OnlN Fear.

Damocles saw the sword suspended by a hair.
 Quite safe," he declared, 'now show me a sword suspended by bald ness."
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Lives Up to His Name.

Lives Up to His Name. "For the first year of his married life Founder came to dinner in eve ming clothes"
 'What does he do now?" ''Now he comes to breakfast in them."-Boston Evening Transcript.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Immediate Problem.

Immediate Problem. "Where are the snows of yester- day?" inquired the man who quotes poetry.
 "Never mind about that" rejoined his wife. "The important question Is, Where is the ice that was due to ar rive this morning?"
Williams news., 1916-07-27
DRUGGIST PRAISES POPULAR
 KIDNEY MEDICINE

have been selling Dr. Kilmer's Swanp-Root for fifteen years and during that time have heard nothing but praises from my customers for the benefits re- ceived from it's use. Without exception, it is the most popular kidney remedy on the market and one of the best.
 Very truly yours,
 CHAS. A. FRASER, Ex. Member Okla. Board Pharmacy. Dec. Sth, 1915. Red Rock, Okla Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For Yos Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size bot. tie. It will convince anyone. You will also receive booklet of valuable infor- nation, telling about the kidneys and blad- der. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv
Williams news., 1916-07-27

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes farther than liquid blue. Get from any grocer. Adv.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
Taken PhTIosophicaIIv.

An Irishman was sauntering home ward from his labors one pay day when he passed a quarry where some blasting was being done. Just as he passed blast came and blew one of his hands off. The quarrymen quickly gathered about and condoled with him while awaiting the ambulance.
 What fearful thing!" cried one of them.
 "Oh, we'll" answered Murphy, 'it might ha' been worseI"
 "How's that?" asked the man.
 Tt might ha' been the hand wid me wages in.''
Williams news., 1916-07-27
HEAT FLASHES,
 DIZZY, NERVOUS
Mrs. Wynn Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound Helped Her
 During Change of Life.

Richmond, Va. a.-"After taking seven bottles of Lydia E.. Pinkham's
Williams news., 1916-07-27

A barrel of petroleum usually con tains 42 gallons.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

Several of the Siberian rivers How over beds of solid ice.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

Smile on wash day. That's when you use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter thar snow. All grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

Guinea pigs do not come from Guina, nor are they pigs.
Williams news., 1916-07-27

Faultfnders are never out of job.
Williams news., 1916-07-27
What Bait?

Are you inviting that queer fish, MT. Jimson?"
 "Yes, I'm dropping him a line."- Boston Evening Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-08-10

Together with Houses and
Equipment of Operating
Coal Company, the Prop
erty of Waitman Smoke
less Coal Company at Stey-
err, Garrett County, Mary
land.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-08-10

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