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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
AGREE ON SHIP va PURCHASE BILL.

Efforts have recently been made by the majority leaders in the Senate to accommodate' differences that have arisen in the party over the new ship purchase bill. As will be recalled, the measure in it's original form tailed to pass at the last session of Con- gress. After being modified in some important respect. however, 1t was brought to a vote in the House in the latter part of May, and was passed with a majority of fifty to its credit. Notwithstanding the changes made in its provisions, however, there was found to be pronounced dissatisfac- ton with it, even in its revised shape. among members of the majority party
 in the Senate. Advices from Wash ington indicate that this discontent has been removed through the agree nent reached at caucus to incorpor- ate certain amendments in the bill.
 One of these Is to the effect that the
 government shall not purchase any
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
STAMFORD FOLKS
 IN DISPUTE OVER
 DRAINAGE PROBLEM
Selectmen, Health Officers and Adjoining Property
 Owners In It.
(Special to The Farmer.) )

Stratford, July 21.-A lively row las arisen among the selectmen, Health Officer George F. Lewis, Gus Johnson of California street and the M. C.. Meagher Q Co.,, real estate dealers Of Bridgeport, over who is to drain a piece of land located between Johnson avenue and Broadbridge road and owned by MT. Johnson. Some time ago Mr. Johnson waited on the select men and asked them to have the Meagher property which joins >>hlS land, drained. The selectmen looked over the property and refused to do anything in the matter as they deemed it to be of a private nature.
 MT. Meagher refused to drain it as Mir. Johnson wanted him to bear the whole expense. Consent was given MT. Johnson by the real estate dealer that he could lay pipes through his land and have the property drained. Part of the expense would be shared by MT. Meagher This proposition was turned down by Johnson who as- serted that it was a natural water course and that Meagher would have to pay all. Johnson also asserted that he was unable to till his land because of the present condition and was los- ing money. When the selectmen sur veyed the property they fepudiated the idea that it was a natural water course and claimed that it was a ditch.
 Health Officer Lewis visited the land
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
American Citizens.
In practice there is no such thi

In practice there is no such thing as -"citizen of the United States" Such citizen is about as mythical as the mermaid. In order to vote, for in- stance, one must bring his citizenship down to the concrete and become a citizen of New York or of some one of the other states. You cannot vote in New York unless you are a citizen of New York, and the same is true of all the other states. The citizen of the United States" is very vague gentle man.-New York American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
WOULD PROTECT BANKS
 BY VACATION AUDITS

Washington, July 21-Because most national bank defalcations are by em- ployes retained on single set of books continually. Comptroller Will jams is trying to induce all banks to grant yearly vacations so that records may be examined during the em- ploye's absence. Many small banking institutions do not allow, an annual leave, it was disclosed by replies to a query included in the latest call for bank statements.
 Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss,. PROBATE COURT.

June 2S, 1y16. Estate of Mary A. K. Burns, late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 DENIS MULVIHILL,
 Administrator,
 IS SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
FOOD SHORTAGE MENACES
 FLOODED SOUTHERN AREA

Asheville, N. C., July 21-Food shortage in many of the more remote sections of western North Carolina which were swept by last Sundays floods was reported today and infor- nation here was that at some places the population faced starvation unless speedy relief was forthcoming. Fed eral aid already has been asked for the people in Morgantown and vicin- ity and Wikesboro.
 Latest reports today told of great destruction by the floods in parts of Wilkes, Ashe, Watuga and Alexander counties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

On and after Monday, July 24th, Section No. of the ordinances relat- ing to throwing waste paper and re- fuse on the lawns roadways and walks of the various public parks will be rigidly enforced, and offenders will be arrested. Suitable cans and recepta- cles for this material are provided, and the public must make use of them. BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
 P17 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
Such Is Life.

"When we were first married al- lowed my wife $2O week for house hold expenses" t"Yes. And now?"
 "She allows me s1.50 for lunches and car fare."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
Nell Qualified.

"Are you good at fgures!' asked the business man.
 T ought to be-" replied the woman who had applied for d position. '1 used to be wardrobe mistress for a burlesque troupe.'-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
SuMcient.

DO you think we shall ever estab- fish communication with MarsE'
 See no reason for trying to do so,' replied Mfr. Growcher. Enough op- portunity for diplomatic interchange down hare" Wasningtoo Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
Not N oceGSary.

"WiEie. didu't l teil you + ever caught you fighting again Id whip youT'
 "Yes. ms. but you don t need to Go it tAIs time. Jimmie Smith done it al- ready."-EXshange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
HOTEL BRISTOL, at 122-124

HOTEL BRISTOL, at 122-124 West 18th Street, New York. Be- tween Broadway and Fifth Avenue. seeks the patronage of Bridgeports travelling public. It is most con- veniently located for the accommo-- dation of those. who wish to make the most of a shcrt stay .n the city It guarantees quality and service at most attractive rates. Special terms for tourists or parties of four or more friends.
 Without Mea1s:-Sing1e rooms running water, $1.5O per day; dou- ble, $2; with private bath, $250 and s3; sitting room, bedroom and bath, s3 to $5.
 With Mea1s:-Single room, run ming water, $3; for two, $ per day; with bath, $6; sitting room, bed room and bath, $7 to $S.
 The Bristol is within easy walk ing of the Grand Central and Penn sylvania terminals, all the theatres, Subway and "L" stations and inn portant stores.
 Write for map and booklet. ]. T. E. FOLSOM, Pres. and Mgr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
T. B. WARREN Real Estate and Insurance 179 Golden Hill St.
 Tel. 2417.
O. H. FLEMING

REAL ESTATE AND RENTS Personal attention given to collecting rents and caring for property. Esti- mates given on dredging. pumping. dock buildings. 1etty work. diving. wrecking, etc. Office:
 952 Main St., City Savings Bank Bldg. Phone 25O0 Bridgeport, Conn. D1O tf~6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
JUDGMENT.

Wit is brushsvood; judgment is timber. Tho first makes the brightest flames, but ehe other siveo the most lasting treat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

Japan will build an imperial palace at Seoul, Corea, to which is, now part of the Japanese empire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

Marked increase of overseas ship, ping in American vessels was reported by the Department of Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
RUSSIANS PRESS AHEAD

PETROGRAD, July THE
4-ussian armies in southern Ga
licia are within 10 miles of both
Stanislau and Nadvorkina, press
ing their advance westward de-
spite increasingly stubborn re-
sistance by the Austrians.
The Austrian force which evac-
uated NikulicZyn, giving the
Russians command of an import
ant railway, is retiring south to-
ward the Carpathian mountains.
The official statement of the
war office announced fresh sue
cesses on several sectors along
the battle front.
In the Bagdad region the Rus
SLAMS have fallen back almost 80
miles, partly under pressure of
the Turk forces, but chiefly be-
cause the intense heat in Meso-
potamia makes campaigning diff
ficult.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
CHECKED, SAYS BERLIN


BERLIN, July IA severe
check has been administered to
the British in the combined An
glo-French offensive, according to
reports received here today.
The British have suffered I'M
usually heavy losses. Since the
opening day of the British attack,
Gen. Haig's army has been unable
to make any important gains
against the German lines.
Forced to abandon their she'll
wrecked first line trenches, he
Germans returned to their second
line where they threw back Brit
ish infantry assaults time after
time.
The manner in which the Ger
mans stood the first shock has
inspired confidence in Berlin that
the anticipated later assaults will
be repulsed.
I'VE thought It would be a
romp after our guns had finish
ed" captured officer is quoted
as saying. Instead, the Ger
mans popped out from all sorts OF
funny places and got their ma
chine guns working on u.s."
That the French have made
substantial gains south of rhe
Somme is not denied here.
1t is stated, however. that the
gains constitute no serious men,
ace to the German lines which
are amply prepared to repel any
serious menace on the sector
around Peronne.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
80 MISSING
IN STORM

NEW ORLEANS, July Z. -
More than so persons are missing
following Thursdays hurricane,
according to reports which reach
ed here at this morning from
various sources.
The radio to Mobile and PEN
sacola is working well. 1t Is
thought definite news of the loss
will be known late this after
noon.
Many ships are missing. The
Frieda, with acrew of 81, bound
from New Orleans to Progreso,
Mexico, is overdue. II is feared
she has gone down.
A schooner with 16 aboard left
Gulfport Thursday and has not
been heard from.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

authorized to work with the en-
gineer. He warmly thanked Com
missioners, Reid, Williams and
Slayden for their consideration.
THE route of the proposed
highway will be a scenic one,'
said Col. Ross after the meeting.
1T will run along the bluff
about halfway between the mean
der line and the top, and will
give a magnificent view of har-
Dor, city and Olympic noun
tains."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
AUTHORIZE SURVEY
OF DASH POINT ROAD

At joint meeting of the coun-
ty commissioners and the Pierce
County Boulevard association
yesterday afternoon, the COM
missioners unanimously author
lied the county engineer to sur
vey Lincoln avenue from the
bluff at the Hague box factory
to Dash point. The survey is to
be for a road 100 feet wide.
Frank C. Ross, as president of
the Boulevard association, was
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
NOT GOLDEN EGGS,
BUT REAL NUGGETS

ELMA, July 7~William Gar
linghouse exhibited several gold
nuggets CLEANED from the craw of
a goose. Farmers are prospect
ing wildly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
PARK HIGHWAY
BOOSTERS COME

A delegation of Commercial
club members met the official
trans-continental party of the Ma
tional Parks Highway association
at Auburn today and escorted
them to Tacoma.
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BRITISH
REN new
ATTACK

LONDON, July 7.-British
troops resumed their great
offensive against the Ger.
mans at dawn today, with
simultaneous smashes along
a wide front.
The British captured 1000
yards of German trenches in Sc
we're fighting east of LabOiselle,
Gen. Haig reported this after
noon.
The gain is one of the most i'm
portant advances scored by the
British since the first day of the
allies great offensive.
Severe fighting is going on in
the Laboiselle sector. Gen. Haig
that the Germans have
suffered heavy losses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

AND.
Social

Miss Edith Mary Murphy,
daughter of Mrs. Peter Murphy,
will be married Monday night at
s o'clock to DIR. Edward Calder
Heston OF Roslyn. The wedding
will take place in the home of
the brides aunt, Mrs. Charles il.
Allen. 1910 North Yakima ave.
Mrs. Jesse q. Thomas, jr., will
entertain at luncheon next We'd
nesday at the Union club.
Mrs. w. IT. Summers entertain
ed Thursday afternoon in honor
Of her sister. Miss Louise Finn. at
her home, 1884 South Thompson
ave.
Mrs. James Pincus Is entertafa-
ing Mrs. A. Talbot Henderson of
Honolulu.
Mrs. Ben Olson will entertain
the executive board of the Wom-
ans club next Thursday at aer
home on Day island.
Mrs. Matte Mason will Ieaye
shortly for Detroit where she will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
BIG HILL LINER
OFF FOR ENGLAND

SEATTLE, July 1.-THE Hill
liner Minnesota has been repair
ed and will put to sea shortly with
a cargo for England.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
CANDIDATES MUST
FILE NAMES SOON

Candidates FOR county officers
must file their names by August
IL, one month before the prim-
aries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
LULL, REPORTS PARIS

PARIS, July IA lull in the
fighting on the French front on
both sides of the River Somme,
where the allied offensive is m
der way. continued throughout
the night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
Marriage Licenses.

b. l.. Jennings and Rose Swan
son Of Regents Park; II. NJ. Pre-
chel of Winlock and Laura
Schoetter of Tacoma; p. v. Allen
of San Francisco and Anna VI.
~s Minneapolis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

Miss Elsie Moe will present a
number of her pupils at piano
recital next Monday night in The
Epworth NJ. Z. church.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

make her home with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Sunday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

The Country club will give
dance July IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

Another of the series Of sum-
mer dances will be given by the
Lakeside Country club lext
night.
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Mrs. Maude VI. Jackson, who
directed the industrial pageant,
will leave shortly for Chicago.
She will be accompanied by her
son, l.. l.. Jackson.
A benefit party will be given
today at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James NJ. Ashton for the mess
fund of the Washington troops
on the Mexican border. Besides
the usual cards, Miss Ruth Davies
will dance on the lawn.
w. w. Cooley, sales manager Of
the Burroughs Adding Machine in
Tacoma, left yesterday for Ala
media, California. Mr.. Cooley has
been ill, and will join his family
In the hope Of recovering his
health.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07

Mrs. Matte Mason will Ieaye
shortly for Detroit where she will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-07
Wash Boilers Special ST.

a equipment let
money Wash Boilers good heavy TIM with hot
sodered extending inch side:
y SATURDAY.. durable EACH Boiler Special $1.40
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-06

LIABILITIES

Capital stock paid in. $50, e00 %
Surplus fund .. 5000 90
Undivided profits, net.. 5,625.3l
Due 10 banks and bank
ers, subject 10 check.
net al.g7e45
Individual deposits, sub
jecf 10 check - 1858.
Time certificates of de-
posit a7,452.eS
Cashiers checks 1.ls5.s5
Bills payable and redis-
counts ....... se.eoo.oe
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WOULD PROVIDE G0TTaGE
HOMES FOR RURAL TEACHERS

NEW YORK, July c. National
al for state normal schools, higher
salaries end better pension systems
for teachers and better means OF
safeguarding women in eo-e6uca-
tional colleges, were the. problems
discussed by the National Edaca-
ton association In Madison Square
Garden here today.
President ]. w Crabtrce of the
State Normal school. River Falls,
Wisconsin. insisted that schools ard
colleges OF education have been un-
able TO meet the demand for trained
specialists because they have been
bound and gagged by college prac-
tees, traditions and prcjudices.
The normal school, he declares. is a
national asset even more than the
state agricultural college and should
be 50 treated BY the national govern
ment is the distribution of national
ard for education.
President Joseph Swain of swart-
more College advocated a reason
able salary increase and a joint
teacher assessment and public tax
alton plan OF pensioning public
school teachers. Josephine Corlies
Preston. superintendent OF public
instruction of the state OF Washing
ton. outlined a, definite plan by
which cottage homes for teachers
may be provided IN every rural
school district.
The progress in Chinese education
Was discussed By V. X Wellington
koo. ambassador from China to the
United States. Mary Beai Housed,
dean Of women. Mt Union College.
Alliance. Ohio. in an address be-
fore the conference OF deans of
women. advocate as close super
vision Of the recreation hours Of
women As OF their study hours in
co-edpcstional Institutions. The
dominating committee elected BY
the delegates from all states. viii
report the offs-srs for the ensuing
year al the general session tomor-
row.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-06

wero citizens OF SUre rnnaman'fy
living near the tracks. Nine bun-
drsd aud thiry-ase were walking on
the track and Tsi were unla~fnlis
riding the trains.
The large majority we're males.
ose.shird eere married. most OF
them xare between the ages Of II
and Is years ot age There were
forty-ssx professional men, eleven
were merchants and sixts-one were
Housewives. OF the injured zoo
lost one limb and ~ lost two lisnbs.
In all Of the above cases there
y a. considerable expense incurred
by the relatives. the railroad com
pany or the county. 10 say nothins
OF the suffering ~ the injured por.
t.ee aad the Asddened hearts Of .
mother. wife and chiidren. ~hT IN
snanx xases were left penniless and
without any nseans Of support
why not have e srespaas 'aw thai
would save the people hundreds o.
'thouaaasis OF dollars every year and
threw safeguard around the lives
on those who might sustain serious
al fatal injuries.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-06
THE ELIMINATION PLAN"
IS TALKED OF AGAIN

DALLAS. TeEss. Juiy 81 le
urbdrasai of Judge George W.
Riddle from the senatorial raee
.s ...=..s.s..ss.;==. So.
ssee8istiou- IN political circles yes-
terday inquiries elected fronl both
Isdge Riddle and DR. A. J. Barton.
81 se-insenfest 81 the Anti-saioon
isaene. a statement 20 the effect that
hts Withdrawal was altogether vol
unsar, on Judge Riddles part and
.ot 4 part Of any elimination plan. =
Judge Riddle said be had not talked
Z, Dr. Barton for months. and added
that he probably would have not
approved the suggestion OF any eli
rsinafson machine" II such sugges-
ten had been made TO him. lie
repeated the statement in his for
me! announcement Of Withdrawal
that MS cour5e Was prompted soiely
b. his personal conclusion that hts
u Ethdrawal would contribute 70 the
tLing he desires-''sne iection OF 4
nan Who IS against the saloon"
Or. Barton says that there is no
elimination plan on foot. TO his
knoN ledge. whereby one OF the re-
naming pro candidates may retire.
His opinion, as expressed yesterday.
f. that the caEipaign viii continue
i,r normal course" until July p,
wren. As he sees II, a prohibiiionist
viii be in the run-off-and DR. Bar
ton suggests that two prohibitionis's
r,ay be in the second race-regard-
less OF elimination.
Predictions have been made re-
Gently that one OF the anti candf-
dstes viii withdraw from the senate
rial race and rumors have been cir
cisated 10 the effect that efforts
have been made TO persuade o. b.
Celquitt TO withdraw. In answer 10
such suggestions Rawiins Colquitt,
manager OF bis fathers campaign,
said:
Governor Colquitt will not get
cut OF the race unless death over
takes him before the primary"
Governor James +. Ferguson spent
yesterday in Dallas, en- route TO Aus
tin from Amarillo, where he spoke
two days ago He seemed in high
spirits and spoke With laugh
Of having driven Campbell ana
Norris from their positions" Be
caEse Of this the governor indicated
that he considered 1t unnecessary e
continue on the stump. Neyerthe-
less he has several engagements
made some time ago. which ne does
rot wish TO break. and accoraingls
sad IL is probable he may make :
few more speeches before the day
Of the primary
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-06
NORMAL STUDENTS ORGANIZE
THE ELLIS COUNTY CLUB

DENTON. Texas. July s.-The
summer session OF the North Texas
Normal college al Denton opened
on May 81. The enrolment hiss
nov reached i.44i. with i2z coan-
ties in Texas represented as well
a. six outside states.
on June - the students from FL
IT'S county met and organized the
Eifs County Club. with the follow
Ing officers: Miss Lindsey OF Bard
sell. president. Miss Media Tilley
OF Ennss, vice president; Miss Jones
or Ennis, secretary. The records IN
the Office show an enrolment Of II
students from Ellis county whose
names and address aars' as follows
Misses Carrie Lindsey, Fannie
Goodwin. Selma Hiliyer and Lanora
Han OF Bardwell: Misses Ada Me
Donald. Hazel Sims. Ruby Goodwin,
rMelba Tilley, Jones and j. O.
Archer OF Ennis: Misses Ruth An
derson. Cleo Wright. Zephyr Hart
and w. T. BIskeIy Of Waxahaehie;
Misses Sadie Grimes aud Lorraine
l.ightscy OF Palmer: A. S. james.
Milford. Miss Helen Hasek. Crisp
Miss Gnssse James. Milford: Miss
Ruth Hamm. Midlothian.
The Denton normal has one of the
strongest faculties in The state,
which has TO BE- increased each SUM
sner because OF the increase In stu
dents. The teachers not only give
instructions hut plan for our arfiase-
ment as well Having each summer
ehautauqua. lectures by noted men
and often musical numbers
ZEPlfYR HART
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lNtRIGlAs WHO sPElk
ENGLISH ARE IhsUlHO

By WILBUR 5. FORREST.
United press STAFF Correspondent