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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
HLINCOLNS HUMBLE BIRTHPLACE s BECOMES PROPERTY OF AMERICAN
 PEOPLE, A LASTING MEMORIAL

which to build his home.
 Rising from the bottom to the top of this slope is a long flight of wide granite steps, flanked on either side by a row of poplar trees together with a box hedge. A box hedge also surrounds a. small plaza at the foot of the steps, in the middle of which is tall flag pole from which the starss and stripes will always be kept way ing,
 Inside the big granite building the Lincoln cabin stands upon the spot on which Thomas Lincoln erected it 1t0 years ago. It Is surrounded by a heavy bronze chain for no one is to be permitted to enter its portals. Upon the interior walls of the memorial hall is carved Lincoln's Gettysburg address, and @ record of the Lincoln ancestry.
 Over the entrance to the building is the following inscription:
 Here over the log cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born. destined to preserve the union and free the slave, a grateful people have dedica- ted this memorial to unity, peace and brotherhood among these states"
 The little log cabin remained the home of Abraham Lincoln until he was about nine years old, then his father decided to remove his family to Indiana, thls decision was made partly because the farm was 30 poor 1t was a matter of difficulty to wiring living from its soil. and partly be- cause the insecurity of Thomas Lin- coln's title made his hold upon his home precarious.
 Yet poor as this home was it was here that Abraham Lincoln enjoyed about the only real boyhood he ever knew for with the removal of the Lincoln family to Indiana, many of the burdens of manhood were thrust upon the childish shoulders.
 The farm remained in the hands of the family of the first purchaser for about seventy-five years, until it was bought by A. W. Dennett. who intend ed to convert 1t into . public park. This became impossible because of fi- nancial reverses, and it was because of these reverses that the farm was ordered sold. the proceeds to go to MT. Dennett's creditors.
 From the time Thomas Lincoln re- moved to Indiana, from which state he later removed to Illinois, the farm had declined and presented for many years a woeful scene of neglect. So poor was 1t that caretaker who agreed to pay the taxes upon the property for the privilege of occupy ing 1t, was thought by his neighbors to have made a bad bargain. Yet, the ground is so situated that at com paratively small expense the work done by the Lincoln Farm Association can be readily extended so as, to make of it an attractive park A fine wind ing road of about a mile leads from the entrance of the farm to the Lin coin Memorial Hall. The boundaries of the property are marked with brick pillars capped with cement Along the turnpike, leading from Hodgenville, which divides the property the boun- dary Is marked with an old fashioned worm fence built of rails,s such as Lincoln himself split
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
Wife In Critical
 Condition, Case of
 Slasher Continued

His wife in St. vincent's hospital weak from the loss of blood, Andrew Cerillo, 40 years old of Westchester, N. Y., was arraigned in the city court today for slashing his wife's face and the case was continued for one week. His bonds were set at $1,000.
 Peter O'Brien, gate tender at the railroad crossing at Housatonic and North Washington avenues, one of the eve witnesses of the slashing last evening today said that as Policeman Harry Greene was getting a drink of water at O'Brien's shanty, Mrs. Ger lilo rushed toward them from her husband following and slashing with a razor. A woman who witnessed the affair tainted.
 CerilIo and his wife separated IA months ago in Westchester and last night was the first time they had met since three months ago when their child was buried. Cerillo refused to explain his act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
JAPAN AND CHINA NEARING CRISIS,
 IS BELIEF HERE

Washington, Sept. 5.-Close watch is being maintained by diplomatic off, cials here over the newly threatened crisis between Japan and China grow ing out of the recent clash of the two nations troops at Cheng- -Chiatun. Con- siderable fear is felt that the rights of the United States in China may be af- fected, in view of confidential reports that Japan has made other demands than those published yesterday in des- patches from Picking and that the se- cret negotiations threaten Chinese rule throughout inner Mongolia.
 An extension to inner Mongolia of the authority gained by Japan in South Manchuria by the treaty of May 8, 1915, involving supervision by Japan of foreign loans and special privileges for resident citizens, might impair se- riously the open door policy and the integrity of China, 1t is pointed out here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
. ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
STEADY NERVES

Your liver has a wonderful effect on your entire nervous system. A healthy liver means true, steady nerve action, regular bowel movement and a clear mind. Keep your liver healthy and active by taking Leonardfs Liver Aid and your nerves will not fail you. Leonardfs Ldver-Aid is delicious to take. purely vegetable. contains no calomel or harmful drugs It does not gripe. Good for stomach and bowel trouble. constipation, dyspepsia, chills. fever. headaches. flatulency, belching. muddy complexion. nervous ness. dizziness and other ailments due to an inactive liver. Young and old -an take 1t freely as it is pure, sure and safe. Soc at your druggists, or Hindle's Drug Stores, 9s7 Main street and 90s Main street--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

An important part of an enemy airship was picked up in the eastern counties. The ship updoubtdely suf- fered severe damage from gun fire"
 King George today awarded the Victoria cross to Lieutenant Willia m Leefe Robinson. of the Royal Flying Corps. for bringing down a Zeppelin while the airship was approaching London Saturday night.
 The British official press bureau in making the announcement says that the cross awarded to Lieut. Robin son for the most conspicuous bravery. Robinson, the statement added. att tackled the Zeppelin under conditions of great difficulty and danger and sent it crashing to the ground fam
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer,

Stratford Sept. 5-Charles Weaver aged 15 years, son of MT. and Mrs James Weaver of Highland avenue was committed to the Connecticut School for Boys Meriden,. today bs Judge Howard M. Curtis for stealing bicycle from Sebastian Benard ol Highland avenue. The boy took the wheei last week and sold it in Bridge. port. Complaint was made to Deputy Sheriff E. Mills Tomlinson who in. was apprehended Sunday in Shelton According to the testimony furnished by the boy to the court today it be- came known that he had stolen bi- cycles in Stamford, Fairfield and Bridgeport. The parents testified that the boy at times stayed out of the house all night and since. leaving school has never worked regularly.
 George A. Gravis, Emil Greenwald Thatcher Pidge. John Steward, An drew Heig, Leslie Baldwin, and George Brown were haled before Judge Howard M. Curtis Saturday evening at o'clock charged with fishing at the Beaver Dam reservoir. All were fined s2 and costs.
 John Donahue. of Soundview ave- nue, /Stratford, was sentenced to 10 days in jail today by Judge Curtis charged with creating a disturbance at Paradise Green, last evening. The jail sentence was suspended.
 The body of William L. Tremmer, a plumber of Watervflle. who com mitted suicide Saturday night at the plumbing establishment of Harold c. Lowell & Co.,. Main street by drinking a quantity of cyanide of potassium was buried this afternoon at o'clock. Employees of the plumbing concern acted as pail bearers. Burial was in Union cemetery. Tremmer has work ed for Mir. Lowell for nearly two years. Saturday evening he asked Willia m Hart a clerk, if he could lie down in the rear of the shop. Permission was granted. When the employees were about to lock up for the evening they found Tremmer dead on the bench. and an empty bottle lying on the floor near him. Dr. De Ruyter Rowland was called and said that the man had been dead for two hours The case was reported to Medical Ex- aminer William R. Cogswell who found death due to the drinking o1 the deadly potion.
 MT. Lowell has bent every effort to locate the dead mans relatives but has been unsuccessful. Friends o1 MT. Tremmer are at a loss as to his reason for ending his life
 Etratford was well represented al the Suffrage parade which was held in New Haven this afternoon Among those of the local contingent who tourneved to the Elm City were. Mrs CharIe~ Lacy. Miss Christine Wells Mrs. Vtretnia Moore. Mrs Willia m Richardson. Miss Edith Hastines. Miss Alice Judson. Mrs. Sterling FiIlmer Miss Maude Hull. Mrs. Charles Lov- ell, Miss Lillian Snowden and Miss Edna Eammis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNESS, ETC

are All overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of Dr. Al. bert Robin, the famous French phyu. sian. and are being used very larESiy in Paris and other European capitals
 When taken for . short while they will give positive relief in ali cases of nervous exhaustion. mental depr ession. lack of vitality. general debility. ans. mia etc.
 The Giyeerophesphates ek which Reon pertabs are composed, contain the elements necessary to overcome these conditions They are now beans prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreigs. eoun. tries as the best, quickest and .uress nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Reeupertabs are for sale at all drus stores at soc and $1.00 per packard or will oe sent direct upon receipt of price.
 Curts Chemical Co.,. No. 4l4 Wess 22rd St.. New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti. gan, No. S1 Fairfield Avenue Adv. RI ate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Sept 5.-Forecast: unsettled, probably light local showers tonight and Wesdnesday.
 Connecticut: probably showers tonight and Wednesday; modcr- ate variable winds. x
 A trough of low pressure ex- tending from Texas northeast ward to Minnesota Is causing un- settled weather with local show CTS in the western districts and the lake. region. Showers were also reported from the east gulf and south Atlantic coasts and the northern portion of New Eng land. The. greatest rainfall re- ported as 3.76 inches at SauIt Ste Marie, Mich. Tho temperatures are rising slowly in the central and eastern districts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
Mexico MediatorS
 Sail to New London

New York. Sept. 5-The Mexican and American joint commission which will endeavor to bring about settle ment of the international difficulties left New York today on the Pres;- dential yacht Mayflower for New London, Conn. There the first con- ferences will be held tomorrow. Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican delegation and Franklin K. Lane, sec retary of the interior. who heads the American commission. will preside on alternate days.
 The Mayflower is expected to reach it's destination about noon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
BRITISH AVIATOR [ GETS HONORS FOR
 BAGGIKG RAIDER

London, Sept. 5.-Tha. Zeppelin airship was badly damaged in the raid on the English southeastern counties Saturday night in addition to the one destroyed, was indicated in an of- ficial statement given out this after noon by the government press bureau. It said:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

The new Uruguay Cabinet was formed. Dr. Baltaser Rrun was ap- pointed foreign minister, Julio Muro minister of tho ic+a-ior and Martin Martinez, finance minister
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

The question is asked what has be-
 come of the man who used to provide
 horse watering troughs along the high ways? Well, about now he is getting
 ready to endow hospitals along the motor roads. H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

Appointment of a naval board of in-
 1uiry to investigate the wrecking of he United States cruiser Memphis at Santo Domingo was announced at the Navy Department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05
PERSONAL MENTION

Atornev Charles Hopweed has re- turned from a two weeks vacation spent at Lake George.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

It was announced that the New York School of Dental Hygiene had become allied with the new Columbia Schoo' if Dentistry and the College of Physi- clans and Surgeons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

ing wreck. Robinson had been in the air for more than two hours and had previously attacked another airship
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

Old Home Week not merely gives former residents chance to see the old friends. but also to return and display their new high powered au-
 tomobiles and tell these old friends about the big salaries they are get.
 ting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

Farmer Want Ads. Ono Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-05

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR
DUE TO SAIL TODAY
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 15.-Count Tar
nowski, recently appointed Austrian
Ambassador to the United States to
succeed Theodore Dumba, recalled
at the request Of the United States
for undiplomatic activity, is due to
sail for New York today from Rot
terdam on the Dutch steamer Nieu-
wo Amsterdam.
Immediately after Tarnowski's ap-
pointment Great Britain and France
refused to grant him a safe conduct
to the United States. It was gen.
orally believed this was a protest OF
Great Britain at what she cOnsid-
cred the laxity of the United States
in suppressing activity of England's
enemies on United States soil.
The state department Immediately
sent notes to Great Britain and
France asking a reconsideration of
the refusal and pointing out that it
was the inalienable right of sover-
eign nations to exchange ambassa-
dors. Great care was taken to make
plain that the United States was
making it's recommendations solely
as q matter of diplomatic right and
was not seeking favor. ~,
Count Tarnowski was one Of the
active Central Power diplomats at
Sofia Immediately preceding the en-
trance of Bulgaria into the war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
SERVANTS JOIN /. W. W..
UNION in DULUTH

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 15.-With
100 members; already signed up, the
Duluth Domestic Women's union is
working along plans which the In
dustrial Workers of the World Or
ganizers hope will include all women
in this city who make their living as
servants.
There is no question but that the
women servants Of Duluth will be
strongly organized before spring."
said Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Indus;-
trial Workers of the World worker
today.
when the union is finally per-
fected there will be list kept of all
the homes, hotels, restaurants and
office buildings and a record will be
kept Of the kind of treatment dealt
out to employees, together with the
wages paid. Those employers who
treat their servants right will be
first out when they apply for help.
Those who treat their servants poor
ly will have to wait. This is the in
tention in Denver, Spokane, Seattle,
San Francisco, Los Angeles and other
western cities where the girls are
organized or are being organized"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
WASTING OF ROAD
FUNDS IS UNDER
SCRUTINY; new
LAW AS REMEDY
Senator McGarry Of Walker Has
Announced Purpose of Intro
ducing Measure.
NEED OF COMPREHENSIVE
SYSTEM URGENT, HIS OPINION
Proposition Has Endorsement of
Northern Minnesota Development
Association.

Senator P. H. McGarry of Walker
has announced his purpose to intro
duce a bill in the next legislature to
concentrate more effectively the ad-
ministration of road funds.
minnesota may raise approxi-
mately $30,OO0,OOO for roads per year
by taxation under existing laws, -
says Senator McGarry in his an
nouncement
"There is great need, in my
opinion, for the establishment of a
comprehensive system to handle the
public road improvement fund in
Minnesota and to prevent the squan-
dering of a single dollar.
"Townships are authorized by laws
now to levy up to 13 mills for reg
ular and five mills additional for en-
ergency road funds; the board of
county commissioners can levy four
mills for it's purposes and lastly is
the provision of a one-mill maximum
levy by the state.
1.-THE one-mill tax for the state
brings about $1,600,000 of revenue
now, so maximum levies under all
the authorization would seem ample
to provide all the funds necessary to
carry on a complete, systematic plan
of road improvement over the state"
Senator McGarry's proposal was
indorsed by delegates to the recent
meeting in Bemidji of the Northern
Minnesota Development association.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
REDBY PASTOR Dies;
STRICKEN AFTER MEAL

After having eaten his supper last
evening, DR.. John Wright, pastor Of
the Methodist church at Redby, suf-
fered a stroke of appoplexy and after
suffering until 1870 o'clock this
morning succumbed. The sudden
ness of the death of DR.. Wright
..ased a profound shock in the vii
lage.
DR.. Wright had been pastor of the
church for the past two years and
was 68 years old at the time of his
death. He was Civil war veteran.
Besides his wife, the pastor leaves
a son and daughter who reside at
home, and one daughter in Browns
willie, N. Y.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
MAN IS ROBBED
AT PISTOL POINT;
ALLEGED H0LDUP
AT EARLY HOUR
Harry Reed Reports Companion is
Victim While They Were in
500 Railroad Yards.
OFFICER ZACHARIAS MAKES
QUICK ARRESTS AFTER AFFAIR
Accused Strangers Here; Both Deny
Any Completely in Crime; Not
Much Booty.
OFFICER ZACHARIAS MAKES
QUICK ARRESTS AFTER AFFAIR

Minneapolis alleged carnival of
holdups' had a faint echo in Bemidj1
at an early hour this morning when
at the point Of a gun Harry Reed
and companion known to him as
Joe" were stopped in the 500 rail-
road yards by two men, believed to
have been Fred Wilson and Mac
Wroat, both under arrest in the city
Jail.
"Joe" is believed to have been re-
lieved of between 81 and Sc while
Reed was not molested. He stated
after the affair that at the time of
the alleged hold up he had $1.35.
Reed reported the holdup to the
police department and soon there
after Officer Zacharias had the sus-
poets behind the bars to await the
action of the county authorities.
Reed claims that his companion
was a chance acquaintance, who was
on his way to Goodland. Reed was
in search of job.
Wilson is not stranger to Be-
midi, he having been here for the
past three months. He also spent
last winter here and claims North
Dakota as his home. Wroat says he
has been here about week. Both
accused were willing to talk and to
a representative of the Pioneer dis
claimed any completely in the alleged
holdup.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
ENTENTE SENTIMENT
FAV0RS REFUSAL OF
GENERAL OFFER TO
BRING WAR TO END
Three Plans Suggested to Meet Pro-
posal Of Teutons; One is
e Direct Refusal.
PEACE ADVOCATES IN FAVOR
OF ACCEPTING THE ISSUE
England and Her Allies May Also
Present Terms Upon Which
They Will Act.
(By United Press)

\Dy OuAItu 1IcS6J
London, Dec. 15.-There is a
steady increase Of sentiment among
the allies to refuse the German
peace offer.
Despite the illness of Premier
George, it is known that the entente
through the foreign office have al
ready begun an informal exchange
of views of Hollweg's proposals.
Three plans have been suggested.
The first is a blunt refusal of the
proposals. Opponents of this plan
held that it would be a serious mis-
take not to meet the issue raised by
Hollweg.
The second plan provides for the
considering Of the, proposal. The
terms of the proposal are not Off
cially known and it is believed that
the proposal may be worth consider
ing when an official report is re-
ceived.
The third plan is not to consider
the proposal but to detail a peace
plan with terms and conditions.
Suggestions have been made to have
neutral nations, especially the United
States, aid in the third course. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
CABINET MEETS
TO DISCUSS PART
UNITED STATES
IN PEACE PACT
Entire Matter to Be Threshed Out i;
Confidential Advices are to Be
Considered.
PAST OFFICIAL REPORTS TO
BE PRESENTED TO MEMBERS
Recent Unofficial Versions of For
eign Powers Will Also Be
Brought Up.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The whole
question of peace and the part which
the United States will play, was to
be threshed out at the cabinet meet
ing today. Confidential advices
which Secretary Grew of the Ger
man embassy dispatched with Ger
many's proposals were scheduled to
be presented to the members for con-
sideration.
Past official reports and recent
unofficial versions of foreign atti-
tude on peace collected by the state
department will also be presented as
part of the matter to be consid-
cred.
This, taken with news messages,
indicated sentiment on the allies
part against stopping at this time.
Meanwhile, German officials hint
their willingness to talk partial dis
armament and likewise guarantee
world peace.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
MANY CHANGES IN
STATE GOVERNMENT
ARE PROPOSED IN
MEASURES DRAWN
Efficiency and Economy Commission
Practically Completes It's
Work.
CREATED BY LEGISLATURE
TO FACILITATE STATE WORK
Plan to Reduce Membership of
Bodies to 100 and so: Other
Propositions.
CREATED BY LEGISLATURE
TO FACILITATE STATE WORK

St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 15.-Revolu-
tionary changes in the state govern
ment are proposed Dy the state eff
cency and economy commission,
created by the last legislature, which
has has practically completed it's
work.
. These bills will be submitted to
Governor Burnquist by Senator A.
J. Rockne, chairman Of the commits
sion, soon. ~~~~F '-"
The legislation proposed by the
commission includes the abolishment
of the forestry, immigration and
other similar boards to be placed un-
der the department of public domain.
A director of the department is pro-
vided to be appointed by the COVER
nor and commissioners to head each
of the abolished departments also to
be appointed by the governor.
Another bill provides for a. consti-
tutional amendment to reduce the
proposed membership of the house to
be 100 and the senate so.
A bureau of Investment to have
charge of the Investment Of all state
funds is proposed.
A bill to provide for commission
of three to have charge of all edu-
cational matters is recommended.
The present superintendent of edu-
cation office would be abolished and
the duties will be taken up by this
commission, one member Of which
would be the superintendent Of edu-
cation, The bill provides for abol-
ishing the normal and high school
boards and for transferring the duties
of the board of governors of the state
school for the deaf and blind to the
commission of education.
The state board of health would be
reduced from nine to five members
by. another bill, and still another
would divorce the grain inspection
department from the railroad and
warehouse commission. This bill
will provide for the appointment by
the governor of a chief grain In
spector, under whom the large force
of deputy grain ispectors and weigh
ers shall work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-15
TWO AMERICANS OF
WRECKED BARGE SAFE

Brownsville, Tex, Dec. 15.-Two
Americans of the five survivors of
the barge Bob, which foundered in
the Gulf of Mexico a week ago are
interned at Matamoros here, pending
permission of the defacto govern
ment- to cross the border.
The survivors reached shore fifty
miles south of here after having
been adrift in an open boat six days
without food or water. They were
given medical attention.