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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

she-well, she's a Baptist, Steve. and you know what that Tneans."
 He leaned forward little, his voice quite stealthily confidential
 "But can fix that all right" he promised. i"I can surely fix that. For I'll tell her-I'll tell her you're Bap fist too. Will you-will you stay"
 And after a time solemnly Steve nod. ded. Later, when alone. Caleb chuckled mountainously over his reply.
 'Thet's-thet's what cal'late be- he said AA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RICK 6 SON,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

Sarah of the. step he had taken, but when the time came for him to employ one of them he forgot the entire lot and had to resort to bald and stam- mered statement of the facts, which sounded more like confession of guilt than anything else. It had grown colder with the storm, and directly after a hastily swallowed supper, with many indignant glances for her broth CT, Sarah had bundled the boy off up- stairs to bed, for he had come in out of tha rain as sleekly wetlas a water rat and blue fingered and blue lipped from the cold. So it happened that they were all alone before the fire place when Caleb made known his de- cisfon.
 eve never done much of anything for anybody but myself, you know, Sarah" Caleb hesitatingly tried to ac- count for his conduct. "And this seems
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

The Consolidated Mining & Refining Co., at Dover, Del. has been incor- porated with @ capital of $1, ,500, ,O00,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

President Wilson asked Secretary Of Commerce Redfeld and Secretary of Labor Wilson to try to settle the strike of 10000 garment workers in New York,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
Billy Cartwright Back In Town With
 Sparks Bros Circus

Capt, Billy Courtright, formerly . resident of Bridgeport, now advance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
(To Be Continued.

An effort to mediate the s!tuatfon which threatens . strike of trolley mon at Yonkers. N. Y., tonight will be made by the Yonkers Chamber or Commerce,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21
Y cHAPTER'v.
 ThSn I'll Como Back to You.

~N the drive home Wednesday M Caleb rehearsed half score Hdil{E of speeches with which he might apprise his sister
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-21

Far.nur ws~, Al os. os.s . w~a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-11
After and Before

There point to Mr. Hughes condemnation of legsa-
ton in advance of investigation although not the point
which he intends to present in his knocking OF the admnsra
tion
All the legislation in this country is advance of invesga
n We elect and legislatures to make laws These
bodies get together fight like cats proposed laws for months
often bringing serious disturbances positive calamity upon
popular interests and finally what they've enacted to the
supreme for investigation This latter body after nvesti
CATION often that all the labor and fuss expended on the
have been sheer waste and folly since the enacens
unconstitutional.
The for this condition is either adjustment of the SUI
preme court investigation of proposed legislation by that
before the legislative body takes definite action 1t does
look silly spend months getting law which final nvestga
ing body knock out with word What's your cure, Mr.
Hughes!
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TIMES EDITORIALS
Sponger!

Will E. Humphrey mileage grabber has come to the front
time and again sponger of the public funds to publicity
and campaign expenses.
The latest instance of Humphreys abuse Of the Thanking
privilege which the legally cheated out Of
thousands of dollars during campaigns has just been brought TO
attention by Tacoma
1t is in the form of printed pamphlet containing puIported
speech in the house of representatives by Representative William
S. Greene of Massachusetts, The Work of Hon. William H.
Humphrey in Congress-
Three pages of it contain editorial from Perkins paper
which the Hon. Mr. Greene pupored have introduced into
the Congressional Record The rest of contains euogy
the Hon Mr. Humphrey by the Hon. Mr. Greene.
While other candidates have to good cash out OF their
pockets for their campaign publicity mileage grabbing Hump
rey the print this alleged Congressional record
speech free of charge.
Then he has copies mailed to Tacoma and other places free OF
charges.
He hands them out for private campaign purposes under the
''frankng privilege"
Spongng Humphrey, grabber of public moneys!
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OIL am the father of
two babies, a girl and boy,
and I have always treated my
wife kindly, in fact, have
been too good to her. guess.
I have helped her with her
work when / came home
from my own daily labors. |
have never gone out nights
alone, and have never used
liquor in any form.
love my wife dearly, yet
she has been untrue to me.
She left me once and came
back. She has now gone
again and as before with an
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Running for office has its reward when the runner and
the office fail At least the has had oppor
tunty pressng proearians how attractive abe Ell
ficien conscientious citizen he facts which we might
otherwise overlook.
survey few of the modest little articles appearing IN
the public prints headed pad advertising convinces us
that there no candidate office this year who is not para
gon of all possible civic virtues. r.
We read of one politician who his admission ga
good example of the successful young man in politics. having
won his spurs by hard consistent effort backed by ability and
pleasing personality" .
that he has displayed high order OF
ability conscientious desire to benefit the community
third acknowledges himself to be Zone Of the most prom
inent and popular members of the legal profession
Here's who islands high the regard of the legal fra
terty not so of his genial personality because
fairness uniform courtesy, impartial Judgment and en-
lightened understanding of the law
And here another concerning whom cit genaraly admit
ted he is very efficient leveheaded and successful official
We of voters resisting all OF these appeals
But bid that is Says candidate mot
in this couny should be elected the state legislature be-
for long period of years successfully conducted
cat and dog hospital"
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fpAIp ADVERTISEMENT
To All Woodrow Wilson Americans:

Ballot the primary Tues
from then November
this appeal
gvee vden Wilson,
pim o administrations
spmar to
/ heD moca drrma to ii
Democa S
is
Woodrow Wilson
also n A
the Pro-
him Of auditor
should be
COMMISSIONER
the of
eshoudbe the showing the
1t
pnmares which
be the o effective
carried in November
of a
kan
will
GeogeE Ryan Secetar.
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Observation-Disclosures n|nI

other man. I am nearly
crazed with grief and my
friends say divorce her at
once. | do not know what to
do for | believe that some
day she may become a true
and loving wife, for she Is
not bad at heart.
You, being a woman, could
best judge her. What is
your advice? Please tell me
as soon as possible. B.
A.-WhO would dare to advise
you? 1t would be impossible for
me to judge your wife unless |
see her not once, but many
times. II you wish me to advise
you on general principals ! should
say that If your love for her is
strong enough to Over-shadOw the
wrongs she has done you, 1t would
be wise for you to wait.
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q Miss Grey answers all letters
q inquiry By NAH whom postage
Is enclosed.
q Letters Of general interest are
answered through this column UNI
less the correspondent requests
that they not be.
q Miss Grey receives callers at
the office from II o'clock to D
o'clock ON Wednesdays.
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Totals Receipts. Treas. Exp

Receipts. Treas Total Receipts Treas EXP
Spokaue Co $27492S4 $42S571615 $2920147
Pierce Co 1921 250.32 37,42464 4,093,$1012 3S126.12
would William Turner, candidate for
county this
office in Pierce county
120S12 than it does conduct the office
in Spokane county with population of 139404.
adverises that the office
therefore position make this
explanation.
onethrd of the office force of
conducting campaign
for Mr. Turner while drawing salary from the county.
truly
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Tough On Charley

would be folly attempt to conceal the fact that Mr. Will
stronger today than he was last June says Editor John d.
Francisco the rankes andpatter west OF the
Rockies.
Coming the close Of Mr. Hughes stamping OF Johns own
baiwick enough put crmp in Mr.. Hughes whskers
But occasionally the truth becomes strong that even rees
acknowledge it, let the whiskers fly where they will
bride going tackle married life on ss
thcmse ito tn hun o themselves
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al am not very we'll ac-
quainted with the girl whom
my brother is to marry, but
should like to give a shower
for her. Should I invite my
girl friends or hers?
BERNICE.
A.Unless you arc a close friend
of the girl, and know her friends
well. you are scarcely I'm posi-
ton to give shower for her.
Only very intimate friends of the
bride-to-be give showers for her
or are invited to them. You can,
however, give a party for her, in.
viting your own friends so that
you may introduce her to them
and welcome her into your set.
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Alice you think doctor will give his permits
hon."
felt though entire skin were growing pink had to
know had this plan with Eliene for
did suggest that to Eiene?" asked.
mo, dear about it yet You Malcolm
Stuart chums took
from the apple have always thought he was much
certainly has been good to for that
everybody Just think what he did for that darling doctor
Of yOurs!'
he do Elene?"
"Why persuaded this 1t
said he afford
giving him $4,000 make trip"
fairly burning, although flesh had cold,
creepy telling my le
quietly
And made another plan. hoping Eiene ask
3 other place. shall be able better adjust
eonditions
somehow the has always the mysterious
shall abar myself knowing
comfort and encouragement.
shall conde
enlightenment
can't help to guide toward life.
why, little book IL a life! 1
hat when tell him with
wonder II Dick Is only sleepng-or really
nsadf ought be hm-for myself
ma yet this bracing
odor that life Will be continuation
ife Margarsy Waverly the threshold
ntwf
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Q.-The girl am engaged
to resides in an eastern city
and at my earnest request
and that of my family she Is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-11

OIL am going to Califor-
MIA on a visit before long. l
have a young man friend
there who always orders
drinks when at a cafe or grill
room. Would it be proper
for me to 60 there with him
without a chaperone and is
there any harm in taking a
glass of intoxicating liquor?
j. Fl. 4.
A girl should not go un.
chaperoned to grill room. When
a girl drinks In public places, she
lays herself open to suspicion and
advances. The desire to get a
taste of cafe life and excitement
has been the reason for more than
one girls downfall.
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of Ray when q
to
and found he
heardf from N 3
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coming to visit my people.
My work will not permit me
to accompany her on her re-
turn trip home. Is 1t proper
for me to buy her return trip
ticket for her? CHARLES.
Yes, though you are under n
to do so.
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QUESTION FOR TURNER
Tacoma, Wash, Sept. 8. 1916.
Editor The Times:


statistics published by the bureau of nspec
public offices for the 1913 and 1914
ind following interesting facts:
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MARGIE PLANS TRIP
ON STUARTS YACHT

learning little book that convalescence from i'll
almost always BIRTH Never life sweet in the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-11

o. am going to the hos
pital to submit to an opera
ton. l have never been in
side of one before and don't
know what will need to
take with me. Will you kind
ly inform me?
MRS. II. M. N.
A.-You will want your own
personal toilet articles, several
night gowns, a kimOno, and some
short silk or lace sacques and
caps to wear when You receive
visitors. All necessities are fur
nished by the hospital.
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fering.
After the long agony of mind and
body, have come back renewed In health
and spirit, and l have found each day a
more natural, freer, lighter outlook on
life than | have had since my marriage.
Nothing worries me.
Today Eliene came with the glorious
news that Malcolm Stuart had put his
yacht at her disposal for two weeks.
Immediately, Margie," she said, Il
thought how perfectly delightful it would
be to have you on board with US. II
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS.

Admir- Watson went south yester- day. Passengers from here were: w. Girtamer, w. W. Nickerson, w. Livers, J. R. s. Shuck and wife, J. M. Tomb and c. Allen.
 Spokane came in this morning, northbound, with several passengers and freight for Ketchikan.
 Northland, northbound, was in this morning. She is going as far as Sit ka on this trip.
 Jefferson is due here southbound tomorrow noon.
 AI-ki sails from Seattle June 5.
 Princess Sophia arrived at this port night before last at II o'clock with the following passengers for Ketchikan: o. Hanson, J. D. Egildson, Mrs. c. J. Clemenson,. H. H. Corney,' w IL. Dickinson. The Sophia had about eighty passengers on board for northern points, among the number being several round trip passengers. She is due south again next Friday.
 Three boats are expected tomorrow northbound; they are the .Farragut, Humboldt and the Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
WIRELESS MAN
 PASSES BEYOND
WAS APPARENTLY WELL YESTERDAY, BUT DIED
 THIS MORNING.

Well enough yesterday to work in his office until eleven o'clock last ev- ening, Alfred Boots, wireless operator in the city office of the Marconi Wire less System, died this morning about eight o'clock at the office of pr. Mill. CT, to which he had gone for relief.
 About eleven o'clock last evening, after having completed his days work, he spoke to Mir. Buchanan, head man at the station and told him that he was glad the days work was over and said that he was all in. pr. Miller stayed with him all night, but ne expired this morning. fhc doctor says the immediate cause Of hts death was heart failure.
 Alfred Boots was born in England, November 29, 1879. At the time of his death he was employed by the Marconi Wireless System, with office in the Revilla Hotel. this city He was an Eagle in good standing of Aerie No. 1892 The order will take charge of the funeral services that will be held tomorrow afternoon, un- less other arrangement is made, which is probable.
 MT. Boots had been in the country several years, was well educated, of good address, accommodating and pleasant to speak to. He made many friends who join with his wife and three little ones to mourn his un- timely demise.
 has the sympathy of the whole com munity.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
SALONikI WAR MOVE
 PoRTENDS BIG CLASH

ATHENS. May 30. = Exceptional military activity at Saioniki is believ- ed to portend developments of great importance. General Howell, chief of the British staff, and other officers of the Allies who have been on leave in Athens, have been recalled sud denly.
 On May 13 Bulgaria was reported to be sending heavy achievements to the Saloniki front in anticipation of a general offensive by the Allies Since that time dispatches from var ious sources have reported activity on the part of French and British forces.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
MIR. AND MRS. FRED
 PATCHING ARRIVE

MT. and Mrs. Fred Patching arrived this morning on the steamer Spokane and are enjoying rest at their friends residence, MT. and Mrs Chas. Deppe. MT. and Mrs. Patching were only re- gently married at Medford, Oregon, the home of the bride They had known one another for many years. Mrs. Patching, nee Farnhardt, when she first came to Alaska, taught school at Klawock Later she was appointed postmaster at Wrangell, where she served four years. She left and went to Honolulu where she was auditor in big mercantile establish ment until the outbreak of the war, when she returned to the home of her parents at Medford. Oregon. She has always been a favorite among her large circle of acquaintances.
 Mir. Patching is too we'll and favor ably known to need any introduction and his friendliness towards all is unlimited The whole community will join the Progressive-Miner in wishing the newly weds the best in the world
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
ROOSEVELT THAS
 NARROWESCAPE
LONG BLADE KNIFE WAS THROWN AT HIM WHILE
 RIDING IN CARRIAGE.

KANSAS CITY May 30Ex President Roosevelt had mira
 from assassination yesterday evening his city He received here by committee who n vted him ride the place where he shedul cd deliver speech when with long knife approached
 carriage Owing the crowd the friends of the president the immediate vicinity the failed to reach his victim threw which the of the excitement all the city and had the sassn been caught people would dealt him harshy While police stood by he made his is reported
 the least concerned apparently he oked over the incident later. '
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
TWO POWER BOATS
 ON WAY NORTH
BOUND FOR THE kuSkokWIM WITH GENERAL CARGO FOR
 VARIOUS PLACES.

According to a report from Seattle, the power boats Kuskokwim and Ruby will be along here in day or two on their way to the westward with gen. eral cargoes for various places, such as Sand Point, Herenden bay and the Kuskokwim river, Bethel and other places The Kuskokwim River boat was recently launched at Seattle and is owned by the Westward Navigation Company. The vessel, it is said. will follow the inside passage route in charge of Captain s. F. Cottle, form erly of the steamer Belvedere and a veteran Of arctic waters. Captains Humphrey and Tim will accompany him as far as here to witness the first performance of the new motorship. N The power schooner Ruby, owned by Shields & Knafiich, is going to San Point, Herenden bay. Unalaska, and Bethel. but the bulk of her cargo is for &the Kuskokwim Commercial Companv, the Union Construction Company and for Candle Creek. The consignments for Candle Creek, where a new dredge is now in operation, will be taken up the river from Beth el by the steamer Quickstep.
 The Ruby will have a shipment of three gasoline drills which will be the first to be used in the Kuskokwim mining district. There will be lumber for Sand Point, and fuel oil for Candle Creek and the Union Construction Company.
 While at Bethel Capt Knafiich will arrange for bringing the power schooner Bender Brothers to Seattle. The vesscl wee Frozen in on the Kus- kokwim last year. She will probably come south with the Ruby, both yes seIs loadinq salmon at Heranden hay
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
THE GERMANS REPORT
 ANOTHER VICTORY
Captured Two Miles Front Between
 Dead Man Hill And Cumieres.

BERLIN, May 31.-The war office announced today that the army had captured from the French last even ing some two miles front between Dead Man Hill and Cumieres after the most desperate battle of the war in the vicinity of Verdun. The victory IS said to be due to the fresh troops brought in the last few days.
 The statement further announces that the fighting still continues with unabated vigor and that more gain will soon be reported.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
STATEOFFICIALS
 ARE MYSTIFIED
CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY CARRANZA'S NOTE
 HAS NOT REACHED WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON May 3O.-Offcas of the State Department my the failure of Carranzas note to reach the de- paTment contrary expectation This disappointment is mented by the fact that the Mexican arrived empty hand ed and claims knowledge of what became of the that he understood would be received Washington before his arrival
 Another that considerable the of fcas that ordered the mobilization thousand troops the region of Chihuahua
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
GUILTY OF MURDER.

FIT. LEAvENWORTH, May 26. = Robert F. Stroud, charged with kill ing Andrew F. Turner, was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in United States district court here last night. Turner, a guard at the United States penitentiary, was stabbed to death on March 26 last. in the dining hall of the prison. Stroud is convict serving a term for at tempted manslaughter committed in Alaska territory He pleaded insan- it1r
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
WILSON DELIVERED
 MEMORIAL ADDRESS
ADMoNIsHES FOREIGNERS TO BE AMERICAN CITIZENS FIRST
 AND LAST.

WASHINGTON. May s1 = Presi- dent Wilson delivered the Memorial address yesterday before large gathering. In his speech. he admon- ished foreigners who have become American citizens to be American citizens first and last. That to be- come American meant more than ac- quiring the right to vote and have a right to express opinion in the man agement of the government affairs, it meant to stand behind the author ities and the laws of the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
T. G. SPILLMAN AND WIFE
 VISITING IN TOWN

MT. T. G. Spillman and young bride, registered at the Stedman Hotel yes terday, but left again today for their home at Skowl Arm. MT. Spillman is interested and superintendent of the cannery there and made the trip in connection with the cannery.
 MT. Spillman came here from Seat tie couple of months ago, started the work at the cannery and later Mrs. Spillman followed. The young couple were married some 4 months ago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31

NEW YORK, May 31.--It was an nounced today that federal medita- tion would be offered in order to avert the threatened strike of the conner cial telegraphers on the eve of the re- publican national convention. This it is said, may be accepted by the men. However, the leaders are holding con- sultation and have promised to rend- ed their decision in the near future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
ROOSEVELT OPENS
 HIS HEADQUARTERS
On His Arrival He Delivered Speech And Immediately Left For
 Kansas.

CHICAGO, May 30. = Ex-President Roosevelt arrived here today and op- ened his headquarters for the coming national convention of the republican party. On his arrival he delivered a splendid speech that was received with unsurpassed enthusiasm. He left immediately for Kansas where he is to deliver several similar speeches before returning to Chicago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
AMERICAN COLLEGE BOY
 PRISONER IN ENGLAND

LONDON, May 31.-It is alleged by the British authorities that John ]. Kilgallon, of Far Rockaway, N. Y. a 17-year-old student at St. Enda's college, Dublin. who was arrested the day the revolution started, was caught with others in the act of bear ing arms during the revolt. He is now prisoner at Stafford, Eng
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-31
CARRANzA'S NEW
 NOTE IS RECEIVED
ASK DEFINITE EXPLANATION AS TO WHEN THE. TROOPS SHALL
 BE WITHDRAWN.

WASHINGTON May 31. = General Carranza's representative received the note from his chief last evening and presented it to the Secretary of State. The note contains a demand for definite explanation why the American troops are not withdrawn from Mexico, and renews the request that they be withdrawn immediately. The secretary promised to give the representative an answer shortly.