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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Very Set In His Ways.

The people of Fitchburg in the eight cen thir1es resented Joseph Palmer's beard. He was the only bearded man in that part of the country. and he was persecuted for it. When he re sisted the attack of several neighbors who proposed to shave him he was put in jail on a charge of unprovoked as- sault. He far outstayed his sentence. said his son. because he had to pay for all his food, drink and coal for beating, and he considered they cheated him, so he refused to go. The sheriff and jail CT, tired of having him there. begged him to leave. Even his mother wrote to him not to be so set" But nothing could move him. He said that they had put him in there and they would have to take, him out, as he would not walk out. They finally carried him out in his chair and placed it on the side walk. The neighbors were irritated. not only by Joseph Palmer's beard. but by his general attitude of mind-he was ESQ set Atlantic Monthly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
A RACE FOR LITE.

/ 4A Race for Life, one of the most thrilling features ever presented in Bridgeport will be one of the features fat the fmidweek dance at the Colonial iBan Room, Fairfield avenue Thursday evening. This feature is very unu- sual. and will arouse the admiration and wonder of all who atetnd. It is in addition to the evening of dancing !whieh is promised with music by Mur- rays orchestra. The Thursday ev- ening dances are becoming very pop .ular and are drawing large crowds of the nicer young people of the city. Ad-
 mission is at popular prices and a
 good time is assured all who attend.
 Monday evening October 30 the Sing
 ing McEnellys will be the attraction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
MODERN DOCTORS TURN TO STARS
 IN QUEST OF AID
Physicians Reverting to As trology Find Claims
 Substantiated.

Some modern doctors are turning to the stars in the quest for aids in their practice, according to contemporary astrology so seriously that if half the claims made for 1t are substantiated the study of it would seem to be worth while, says American Medicine, which offers these comments on the sub- ject:
 What? Is it possible that this relic of ancient and mediaeval supersti- tion and barbarism can be seriously considered by an intelligent, modern physician? Was not this so-called pseudo-science long since relegated to oblivion by sane people? We are in formed, to our surprise. that it has been resurrected and utilized by not a few physicians in America, the Ger many, and in England as well as in India, and in other Far Eastern coun- tries. where it never died as it did in the Occident.
 '"This ancient occult art is spoken of with respect by some in whom we have confidence, and consequently it behooves us to treat the subject seri- ously-if questionably. Examine all things and hold fast to that which is good, seems a reasonable injunction, and applicable to any subject worthy of attention.
 ITO deny peremptorily the value of anyehing of which we know nothing it would seem well to hold the matter in abeyance until careful consideration should bring the conviction of fal- sity or of truth. Should the findings not harmonize with our pre-concetv- ed ideas it would seem unwise to ex- ercise condemnation. The earnest, truth-loving, and considerate physician and there are many such in practice to-day-rejoice when another of the profession finds a new aid to help him in the ever-active campaign waged against the common enemy-disease.
 we are told that to obtain maxi mum aid from astrology some knowl- edge of mathematics and of astronomy is essential, and that to satisfactorily apply lit facts a well-balanced mind, clear perception, fine discrimination, and a wide knowledge of human Ia- ture are requisite. In addition, when judgment is made from medical standpoint, the wider the knowledge of anatomy, of physiology, and of pa thology possessed by the astrologer, the more reliable will be the diagnosis.
 ''The revelations made in the as- trological chart are said to be startling as well as convincing. The suscepti- bility of the individual to special dis eases is indicated; constitutional ten dencies are shown; hereditary factors are disclosed, and predilection to fu- ture ailments with their prognoses are pointed out, making 1t possible to ap- ply prophylactic medicine with sue cess.
 eff half the claims made, by the ad- vocates of medical astrology are sub- stantiated, the study and investigation of the subject by medical men would seem to be worth while. Much of 1t places large tax on one's credulity."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
DONATION DAY AT
 ORPHAN ASYLUM
 ATTRACTS HUNDREDS

The annual Donation Day of the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan asylum was largely attended this afternoon at the Asylum building at Fairfield ave- nue and Ellsworth street. During the reception from until 6 o'clock hun dreds of people visited the building leaving. their donations toward it's maintenance for the coming year. The affair this year partook more of the nature of a bazaar than formerly, several tables filled with articles for sale being placed about the rooms. Great punches of chrysanthemums were used to decorate the reception hall. The Golden Harp orchestra provided a program of excellent music during the afternoon. Tea was served, the sandwiches being the contribution of the Thimble club.
 Under the direction of Mrs. w. A. Grippin, general chairman, elaborate preparations were made for the af- ternoon. The reception committee in- cluded Mrs. Frederick S. Seeley, pres ident of the society; Miss J. Francis Lewis. honorary president, and Mrs. Edward K. Sterling.
 The decorations we've in charge of Mrs. w. A. Grippin, Mrs. Lewis B. Curtis and Mrs. Clinton Barnum Zee ley. Mrs. DeVer H. Warner had charge of the music for the afternoon.
 Mrs. N. H. Heft was chairman of the publicity committee and her as- sistants included Mrs. B. W. Harral. Mrs. I. w. Birdseye and Mrs. Samuel c. Shaw.
 Mrs. George H. Edwards had charge of the tea table, and her assistants were Miss Louise Warren and the members of the Thimble club,
 Mrs. E. A. Innings presided over the grab department" which fur nished amusement for the adult per- sons as well as thee hildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Shorfhand Rionear.

That the ancients were thoroughly conversant with shorthand is an un- disputed fact. It subsequently became a lost art until revived or rediscovered toward the end of the sixteenth cen tury. At this time there lived William Lawrence. who died in 1921 and was buried. in the cloister of Westminster abbey. There the visitor may read his epitaph. which includes the following lines:
 Shorthand he wrote. His flower in prime
 did fade,
 And nasty death short hand of him hath
 made. .
 London Standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
When Chocolate Was psnouhes'

when Cnocot1te VaS O0nouHSs0' /, Strong passions were reused in the seventeenth century among those who thought chocolate an invention of the devil. A formidable treatise was written in order to denounce the use of the beverage by monks. The trea- tlse appeared in 1924, but the monks saw to it, by destroying every copy that came their way, that it's circula- ton was small and brief. Chocolate houses succeeded coffee houses in Lon don as centers of supposed greater refinement, although Roger North de scribed them as centers for the benefit of rocks and cullies of quality. where gaming is added to all the resi- and where plots against the state were matched by idle fellows. = London Graphic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
A Novelty.

"When went home the other night" said MT. Meekton. Henrietta mistook me for burglar"
 Tt must have been an unpleasant experience"
 "I rather enjoyed it. It was the first time in my life Henrietta was ever afraid of fme."-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Eager to Practice.

My boy, you want to practice thrift"
 q know. dad. but haven't got the tools"
 ''What do you mean by thatT
 eff you'll let me have the s need I'll see how long I can make it last"- Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26

thick crust
 French bread has a thick. crisp. ap- petizing crust because 1t is baked with a fuel composed of pAplar branches. The light poplar wood gives an intense heat, which for some reason makes crust as no other fuel will dO.-Ex change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
VAIN HOPES.

The largest single dock inclosed b, artificial walls in Great Britain is al Newport. Monmouthshire. Its tota water area Is no acres. and its dimcn sions are 4,0o0 feet long by practicall. 1000 feet wide
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Bad Habit.

"Tm going out. Maria. to get little ozone in my system"
 "I do wish. James. you would stop taking them dangerous drugs. ."-Balti- more American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Could Aeio Her,

Pussy Lady Patient-I was suffering so much, doctor. that wanted to die. Doctor-You did right t0 call me in, dear lady.-London Opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Crust of French Bread,

There Is one precious quality which distinguishes French bread from all the other breads in the world. the quality. namely, of an extraordinarily
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
pirecklY Over lt.

Bacon-What is that watchmaker do- ing at his bench at night? Egbert- 0h, he's working over time.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26

''Time is money"-yet lots of people with plenty of time on hand try to borrow money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
Eno.and's Army Rifle,

The English rife. the Lee-Enfield. fires thirty-four shots a minute. It is made in ninety-four parts, involving over a thousand operations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
.Ts your wife economicaly"

'Ts your wife economical?"
 Every. See the clothes she makes me wear."-Detroit Free Press Health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of. q blessing that money cannot buy.-Walton.
 Friendship is love with . phlegmatic disposition. Old rags are used in making imita- ton leather
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-26
 No Limits,

'"That fellow is a pinhead."
 "Oh, no; pinhead knows just how far it can go."-Exchange.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

bIackIists regularly, the men say.
Lockers in the Western Union office,
they also claim, have been opened to
be searched for a union card, and the
pockets of an operator are always
searched when he passes the physical
examination prescribed by these
companies.
The New York Central has been at
tempting for weeks to find men
enough to keep the wheels turning
and because of their failure to get
them on after to arbitTate is expected
by the union.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

1890
U. S. WILL NOT REMOVE TROOPS
FROM MEXICO AT THIS TIME
FL Paso, Tex, May 2.-Conference
between Gems. Scott and Funston
and Carranza War Minister ObregOn
expected to reach a deadlock today.
instruction from Washington, no
tifying Gen. Scott that U. S. govt re-
fuses at this time to discuss at the
conference immediate withdrawal
of American troops from Mexico,
were due to reach border today.
Scott planned to advise ObregOn
officially of this fact and it was be-
lieved Carranza war minister would
promptly but politely refuse to dis
cuss any other subject until the
problem of troop withdrawal had
been settled.
Under these circumstances an i'm
mediate adjournment of conference
was anticipated.
Gen. ObregOn's statement that the
entire matter would be referred to
Carranza indicates that failure of the
conference will be followed by diplO-
UldLlC dCllOu ldIuCl Iud41 ny l4144AIcly
operations and renders less likely
any break.
Date for withdrawal of American
troops and details of cooperation
with Carranzista troops while they
stay in Mexico expected to be fixed
up later by Sec'y of State Lansing
and Mexican embassy at Washing
ton.
At FL Paso interventionalists were
trying to bring about a situation
which will make an armed clash in
evitable.
General belief here is that they
will fair unless hot heads among the
American or Mexican armies permit
a clash to occur which will be so Sc
rious as to render peace impossible.
In meantime both Mexican and
American armies are inactive. At
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

tempting TOT WEEKS " Allu HtCli
enough to keep the wheels turning
and because of their failure to get
them on after to arbitrate is expected
by the union.
SERBIA, 30 MILES FROM SEA,
ACQUIRES A NAVY
Rome.-Serbian government today
acquired a navy for the first time in
history. though no foot of Serbian
territory is nearer than 80 miles to
the sea and the entire country is
overrun by. enemy forces.
Purchase of destroyer Velika was
officially announced by legation here.
Velika will be used to escort troop
ships carrying Serbian forces from
island of Corfu, where they have
been recuperating, to Salonika. Each
of allied powers will present Serbia
with two other units before end Of
war, giving King Peter nucleOus of a
navy.
Recent dispatches from Switzer-
land reported that Swiss, also lack
ing seaports, were preparing to build
merchant fleet to insure supplies of
foodstuffs reaching little republic
when other nations are at war.
London.-13 lives lost in sinking
of armed yacht Aegean and mine
sweeper Nasturtium by mines in the
Mediterranean.
Paris.-In most successful offen-
sive blows delivered by Gen. Petain
since crown prince launched Verdun
offensive, French troops late yester-
day captured $50 yards of German
trenches southeast of Fort Douau-
mont.
War office also announced today
that in successful attacks against
German positions on slopes of Dead
Mans hill during Saturday and Sun
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10

has been forced over the Canadian
border. due TO the unfriendly attitude
of our government which q few years
ago placed print paper upon the free
list. and in return for this action Can
ada forbade the continued exporta-
ton of crown land wood TO the Unit
ed States undtr any conditions"
Not a %newsprint mill has been
built in the United States since that
action, says Mr.. Dodge, nor is there
likely 10 be one built. So Mr..
Hearst's argument that the mills are
TO blame comes home to roost. 1t
is plainly shown that the publishers
who maintained a lobby in Washing
ton TO obtain Free-Trade In news
print forced conditions, which now
cause a shortage of supply in the
United States Eeono-
mist.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10
Drastic Legislation

Legislation Of the o drastic
character that will efectualls stop
the British policy was written into
the general revsnue bill by the sen
ate on Tuesday. The amendment
proposed BY Senator Thomas. OF Col
orado. and adopted without dissent.
empowers the president TO refuse
clearance papers to any belligerent
merchantmen which refuses to buy
American goods unless. and only be-
cause OF lack OF cargo space.
An attempt 10 sail without a clear
anee will be made punishable BY a
heavy me and Imprisonment for two
years The ship mar be seired b.
the government.
The amendment. 1t IS admitted,
Mas prepared with the approval OF
the state department The admission
Is especially significant in view Of
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10
HOTTER THAN THE SUN

August is the month of all the year
when the heavens are especially beau
tiful. and there is one star visible
this month which is the most beautl-
full of all the stars. Its name is
yerga and il is sometimes called
"the blue sun OF night"
The star is at present very near
its zenith. so that It can be plainly
seen on any clear night at about 3
o'clock. II is situated in the incon-
~spieuous constellation of Lyra. or the
harp. and is visible only a short time
each year. this month being the most
favorable time to view il.
Astronomers tell us that this star
IS one million times hotter than our
sun. and is two hundred thousand
billions OF miles distant from the
earth. Its light. which Is a striking
blue. takes twenty-one and seven
tenths years TO reach the earth.
At the Dudley observatory it is
said that this star is known as n OF
the brightest stars in the northern
hemisphere and at the same time the
most beautiful. II would be worth
the while Of anyone to look at this
heavenly wonder on any clear night
this month.-Alhany Kniekerbocker-
Press.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10
BUSINESS IL GOVERNMENT

The democratic administration has
already provided for the spending
this year of some ss64.24s. 900 more
thar the estimated revenues OF the
country. In other words. with an
income of $4,000. 600. the admin
istra,ion has authorized the spending
OF si.f26.a34.000 These are the
figures of the democrats themselves.
The actual facts are probably worse.
This. then. is democratic business
In government, gayly making a ire
mendous o~verdraft after il has failed
10 provide legitimate a of meet
ing Il. The result is that the demo-
cratic leaders are now telling con-
gress that. the money being spent.
he nation must pay. through the
nose IL necessary. says the san Fran
cisco Chronicle.
That is what il amounts TO. The
democrats are proposing a War tax
and the sale Of bonds. The emergen-
g revenue bill now pending IS moth
ing but a war tax. and a VA tax in
time of peace. And SO doubtful are
they Of being able TO make good the
deficiency by this arbitrary tax that
they are also proposing TO sell $780,
100000 worth of bonds.
What is prudence In the conduct
of any private family can scarce be
folly in a great nation" said Adam
Smith.
Does any prudent family arrange
to spend on current expenses so per
cent more than its ineome7 Would
IL consider itself prudent to do so.
trusting to borrowing to make up the
deficiency? Would il not rather. II IL
thought an increased expenditure
in some line desirable or inevitable.
retrench somewhere elseF The ans
wers are too obvious to warrant pur-
suing these questions futher.
We were promised economy and re-
trenchment. but the democrats have
fEoN@3 AAEAAcEAAtc 4AA&AAHtE VI -
Il is useless for them 10 contend that
the Mexican situation has created an
extraordinary and unforeseen ey-
psndisure. The situation is extra
ordinary enough. but II the expendi-
tnre vas unforeseen then we are as
surad that President Wilson did noi
know where his Mexican policy WAS
leading him.
Unforeseen is not the word Unpro-
xided for is the right term.
The national muddle EN-
phasises Governor Hughes assertion
that good business in government, 1:
what America needs above every
thing else.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10
Why NEwsPRINT Is SCARCE

Mr.. Hearst is making a aght for
cheaper newsprint paper for the
small country dailies and weeklies.
which h says are being strsngled by
a trust He makes many statements
which are a credit 10 his broad-gauge
views OF justice for the oppressed.
and some statements which are not
Just because not true His attack
upon the manufacturers contains
this declaration;
As a matter OF fact. there IS no
particular. genuine paper shortage.
When the European a came on
there vas an enormous increase in
the use of newsprint. and the demand
became greater than the supply. II
there we're no shortage the publish
srs OF the great dailies would not cut
down the size OF the papers or cancel
the return privilege usually accord
ed to n~ewsdealers BY which they are
not obliged 10 pay for unsold copies.
An argument based on a premise
that Is obviously false loses its force
IL Mr. Hearst has evidence Of a
corrupt and Illegal combination
among paper Manufacturers" As he
charges in his editorial columns. the
public viii Judge the facts which he
may present. but It will be hard 10
convince them that there is no short
age of paper or that the higher price
OF raw materials has not justified
some advance in price.
IL Is hard TO believe that mill
owners would adopt a business policy
which meant ruin to hundreds OF use
ful little newspapers" which are Gus
toners Of the mills. II II more like
q condition brought about BY hard
times when the little merchant With
small capital always suffers hrst. or
in times OF panic is first TO go under.
These conditions in the paper man
ufseturing industry are attributed to
Free-Trade BY Mr. P. r. Dodge. Pres
ident Of he International Paper
COMPANY. uho SAYS the publishers
are themselves 70 blame for their at
titade in compelling the government
At Washington G place paper On the
ffee list. Mr.. Dodge says
! rhe growth Of the PAPER Industry
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10

the provision, that the president has
hereby been authorized and empow-
cred to employ such part OF the iand
and naval forces of the United States
as may be necessary to carry out the
purpose of this act"
The application of this power would
mean A virtual blockade of our own
coasts by our own warships and pre-
vent the escape of the allied ships
that have been refused clearance
papers. Nobody has attempted TO
conceal the fact that 1t Is aimed at
he acts of the British Government.
The bill passed the senate
at 1890 Wednesday morning. the
vote being a. TO 16.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10

sunday Church train leaves East Ely II 1877 4 ~
Returninx leaves Marry street 12s4 ? n
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-10

Odd Fellows building. Sunday.
September 10. 1916:
Sunday school. $40 a. m. Rev.
/. J.. Bennett will preach az 100 p.
m. No morning service.
Regular services 1t Ruth every
Thursday evening.