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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
TO PARENTS.

Let me diverge for once from my
policy of addressing young people di-
rectly, that l may say a few words to
| fathers and mothers.
The selection of a vocation is usual
ly made either by the boy himself, by
his parents, or by both.
Theoretically, at least, the parent is
| supposed to be the best adviser for his
| son, because he has seen more of him
| and should be able to diagnose his
/ ability with some degree of accuracy.
While the parent undoubtedly in
| tends to advise the son for his good, it
is obvious that neither the father nor
| the mother is infallible, and that, be-
ing human, they are likely to err and
| influence their boy to his detriment.
We are all more or less swayed by
prejudice. If father, for example.
| has made a failure of his work, he is
| likely to advise his son against it,
even though the latter may be adapted
to it. Conversely, if a father has
achieved success in his vocation, he
quite naturally assumes that what he
has done well his boy can do equally
well.
The parent often forgets to study
his boy, and he is quite likely to as
sumo that his son is fit for this and
unfit for that
! | do not consider that the advice of
any one person. whether he is a par
ent or not, is sufficient to determine
the vocation for a young man.
Composite counsel is far better than
individual opinion.
The parent should begin to study
his son when the boy has passed his
! fourteenth or fifteenth year, perhaps
before; he should watch him care
fully, talk with him in a friendly way,
and bring to his attention the advan-
tages and disadvantages of the sew
eral callings, especially those for
which he thinks his son is fitted
The father should go further, and
consult with his friends, those who
come in contact with his boy, that,
| from composite counsel he may be
! able to advise him more definitely and
more carefully.
To push or to force the boy into a
vocation, without careful thought and
considerable study, is as wicked as it
is to rob him of his birthright.
Thousands upon thousands of boys
have been started wrong because of
| Got he ,1y;fb N,,t
consideration, forced their sons into
vocations against their inclinations
and ability.
Many a devoted mother and over
ambitious father, wholly from self
pride and without any real regard for
their offspring, have attempted to
coerCe him into some profession, when
| the boy had absolutely no liking for it
or ability to practice it. They would
| have their son a lawyer when the boy
would make good business man.
They would force him to become a
teacher when he lacked the power to
| impart information. They would make
a business man of a student who
loved his books more than money.
Remember parents, that your boy,
on the threshold of life, is soon to be
his own master, and that you have no
more right to force him under your
will than you have to steal his over
coat or shoes.
| The boy Of today is the man of to-
morrow, and what you do with him to-
day may make or break him tomor-
row.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04

An oil-burning locomotive of new
type, designed particularly for con-
struction work, is equipped with a
boiler in which, it is claimed, full
head of steam can be raised in Is min
utes. The principal feature about the
boiler is the use of large number of
half-inch copper f1ues, each about IL
inches long. These locomotives are
made in sizes ranging from 2 tons
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
CopyTlgRt us By the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate
HE KNOWS ONE THING WELL.

TIE NNOWS ONE HING WELL.
| Several years ago Tom began as Of
flee boy in a wholesale grocery house.
| He learned the business, and in course
He returned crestfallen, without an
order.
Did you call on all the storekeep-
ers in Blanktown?" asked the mer-
chant.
Yes, sir"
And you received no orders?"
NO" replied the embryo salesman,
not one"
That's strange" said the mer-
chant. Most of the storekeepers in
that town are good customers Of ours.
What did you say to them?"
Well" drawled the young man, 81
told EN- who was and where l came
from"
Did you display your samples or
ask them to purchaser"
oh, no. If they'd wanted to buy
anything, they'd have told me,
wouldn't they?"
The merchant looked at the young
man in silence for few moments.
Tom" he said, I'm afraid you'll
never make a salesman. I'll put you
on the books"
So Tom became an assistant book,
keeper. He was proficient and re-
ceived = fair salary
Tho wears ro1Iad IN Tom hecame
middIe.aped and No one Thought much
ahout bm anv wav One dav he
anocLod an tho door laadiro to the
FIRMS onica and was odnittod
.yvho+ oon ,,.o do for va, Non, >,
osl,ad tbo rooro1,.,+
Want q nartnarsbin " said the hook.
keener
"IUhatrn
WANT nartnershin reneated Tom
Somntbinq in tho mans faca at.
tracted the merchants attention
"Sit down Won COW Won want IN NO.
como q hartman Hava Won anv cari.
taI IN inveet9"
..Not enonph to mention
"Tben how do won evnaot IN oet
what vou von+q"
.NeII" said the bookkeenar ouiat.
w "ba1f of vonr business is molaesos
and know mo1aeees If vou DOM
want mo Smith e. Ionae do"
WHAT"
We'll" said Tom calmly "Thev
mada mo an offer of a tentb interost +,
The merchant investigated and
found that his obscure bookkeener
knew moro ahont molassas than anv
other man in the trade Tom was ad.
mitted to the firm and died worth q
ouartar of q million dollars
Ton, lrou, ono +bi,o r,ou Ouio+I,,
ord ,,orsis+o,,+1,, ho hod norfootod hi,,,.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
Desperate Remedy.

Frozen Ferdinand-Da hot drink
brung me around all right. doc. But
wot's dat you're putting at me feet?
The Ambulance Man-That IL a hot
soapstone.
Frozen Ferdinand-Take it away an
femme freeze.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04

to II tons. On the five-ton size, which
has a two-foot gauge, the complete
boiler, with fire box and smoke box,
measures only "a inches in diameter
and 81 inches in length. The engine
is equipped with ball bearings, and the
power is transmitted to the drive
wheels through gearing. Any kind of
fuel oil may be used.-Popular Me-
chanics.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
Hopeless Case.

'Drusilla,' called Mr. Twobble, you
told me As minutes ago you would be
down in minute We'll" an.
swered Mrs. Twobble from the privacy
of her boudoir, what about it?" ~
want TO know when you are coming
down. "Oh, in minute"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
In q Pnsitlnn To Know.

What makes you think, sir,
that | will not be able to support your
daughter?" Her Father-"The difficult
ty I've had in doing it myself. Dos.
ton Transcript
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04
Make Lumber Fireproof.

One of the largest English railways
is building a fireproofing plant in
which to treat all Of the lumber used
in cars which will be constructed in
future
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-02-04

Length Of Worlds Rail Lines.
The total length of the worlds rail
ways is estimated at 100000 miles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
HOW GOOD THAT
 WUSTEROLE FEELS!
It Gets to That Sore Spot
 Like Magic

A-a-h! That's delicious relief for those sore muscles, those stiff joints, that lame back.
 MUSTEROLE is a clean, white oint- ment, made with the oil of mustard and other home simples.
 It does the work of the old-fash- toned mustard plaster, minus the plaster and minus the blister!
 You simply rub MUSTEROLE on the spot where the pain is-rub it on brisk1y-and the pain is gone.
 No rnuss, no bother. Just comfort ing, soothing relief-frst gentle glow, then a delightful sense of cool ness And best of all, no blisters like the o1d-fashioned mustard plaster used to make.
 There is nothing like MUSTEROLE for Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Tonsi1itis, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Headache, Congestion P1eurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet and Colds of the Chest Cit often prevents Pneumonia).
 At your druggists, in 25c and soc jars, and special large hospital size for $2.5O.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what you ask for The MusteroIe Company, C1eveland.\ Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
WATERPOWER SITES
 CAUSE EXCITEMENT
 OF CONSERVATIONISTS

Z Washington, May 4-The national conservation congress at it's final ses- sions today still, was excited over yes- terday's action. by which it voted s116 to 39 to recommend legislation which would allow the government to grant waterpower. sites to private interests The program today was devoted mainly to reports on fish-and game conservation and discussion of health and education as factors in a prepar- edness campaign
 The <minority of delegates led by Clifford Pinchot, charged openly that the conservation meeting was packed by representatives of waterpower in terests who desired passage of the Shields bill by means of securing private control of stream sites now held by the government, This charge was denied vehemently by speakers in behalf of the Shields measure who explained that they wanted only honest development of waterpower for the sake of national prosperity
 The congress also adopted without opposition; a resolution advocating use of waterpower in production of ni- trates for commercial purposes dur ing peace times and available to the government in any emergency.
 Miss Susanna Cocroft. of Chicago, health advocate, in an address today, urged creation of a federal board of health. Other speakers included Dr. Harvey Wiley Miss Cora w. Stewart of Frankfort, Ky; Prof Edward Orton, of Columbus, O., and Dr. F. F. Claxton, United States commissioner Of education.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
SOCIALIST ASKS
 LIBERATION OF
 DR. LIEBKNECHT

Berlin, May "A Berlin Socialist introduced a resolution in the Reich stag today requesting Chancellor von Bethmann-Ho1lweg to.re1ease Dr. Karl Liebknecht from arrest and to sus- pend proceedings against him until after the adjournment of the Reich stag.
 London, May 4-The arrest of Dr. Karl Lfebknecht, the Socialist leader, in connection with May Day demon stration in Berlin, May l. caused great excitement among the workers there and led to a fresh demonstration which was suppressed by a large body of police, according to reports from Berlin forwarded from Copenhagen by the Exchange Telegraph Go. The despatch adds that it is believed the German government will be compelled to release Dr. Liebknecht in order to prevent a revolution.
 It is stated that he was arrested while addressing peace demonstra- tion and that it was in violation of the military regulations for him to wear the civilian clothes in which he was arrested, as he is a soldier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
HOIJSEKEEPER GETS
 HALF GOULD ESTATE

Half the estate of Cassius Gould, who died in a hospital of 1obar pneu- monia several weeks after having been injured by an automobile, is left to his housekeeper, Sarah M. McCret- ton of 692 Howard avenue, according to his will. which has been filed for probate.
 .sFor' her kindness and care,'' reads the document sighed by Gould April 12, while he was in the hospital.
 His brothers, Charles w. Gould and Lucien N. Gould, are left the other are superseded by a fund of $2OO for care of Gould's grave, and those of his mother and father in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 A house at Courtland and John streets ,in which he had a half inter- est, is a large part of the estate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
John l.. Sullivan
 And Frank Moran
 In Prisoners Pen

Spectators eyes opened with aston ishment and necks were craned in city court this morning when Clerk Richz ard Swain called out: John L. Su1A livan of Boston, appear in court '' John L. stood up with bleary eyes and a scraggy beard. He gave his occu- pations as a stevedore and when it was learned that he was not the immortal John l.. of pugilistic fame, everyone settled back in his seat. John L. was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Fra nk l.. Wilder for fntoxication.
 The court session was nearly over when spectators, some of them follow CTS of the roped arena game, were giv- en another surprise when Clerk Swain called out: Prank Moran, appear in court" A big negro stepped up to the railing of the prisoners pen. He said he was Frank Moran and that he lived in Summer street, this city
 Moran was arrested by a railroad policeman last evening at the railroad station. He was fined S3 for drunken ness. In default of payment of the fine he was sent to the county jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
DISAVOWAL OF
 SHIP SEIZURE
 TO BE OFFERED

London, May 4-The belief is ex- pressed in diplomatic circles that Eng land would not only order the release of Austrians and Germans seized on board the American steamer China while on her way from Shanghai to San Francisco on Feb. 19 last, but also will disavow the action of the captain of the auxiliary cruiser Lau rentic in making the seizure.
 Although the latest American note refuses to discuss the actual move ments of the seized passengers or heir plottings, it is known that the attention of the British authorities has been called to the fact that those arrested, although enroute to Manila. could not have reached that point on board the China which would have compelled them to transship at Naga- Zaki, where they would have been within the jurisdiction of Japan, Eng lands ally; and that. therefore, the seizure not only was unjusti1able but unnecessary.
 The United States government takes the attitude that the seizure was an exact paraNel to the case of the Trent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
Compromise Averts Big Trolley Strike

Cleveland, May 4.-Motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Railway Co., voted 1,123 to 496, early today to accept the company's promise wage of fer, thus averting a strike. The terms. as accepted by the men call for a wage increase of two cents an hour and minimum day of five hours, eff fective at once. The first year men have been getting 29 cents an hour and the others 32 cents. The compLny estimates the advance will cost $5S2,- 900 in two years, which is the life of the agreement.
 Mayor Davis and President John the increased wages will not necessi- tate an increase of fares from the present rate of three cents if strict economics are practiced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
MOTHER DYING, FAMILY SEEKS
 WMt ELLIOTT
Sister Sends Pathetic Mes sage to Man Thought To
 Be In This City.

Come home, Billy, your mother is dying and Marguerites heart is brok- en- That is the message in a letter received by Acting Captain of De- ,tectives Edward O. Cronan this morn ing from Marguerite Elliott of 270 West 123rd street, New York
 Billy Elliott left his home in New York city about April l. He said he was coming to Bridgeport to procure work at the Remington plant. He has not been heard from since and his mother wasrecently taken down with fever and attending physicians fear she will not live.
 Billy is the only son and his ab- sence has caused his mother much anguish and worry over his sudden disappearance and it is said to be hurrying the fond mother towards her end in life.
 Elliott has a scar on his right hand caused by a burn. The boys used to call him Fat on account of his TO- bust form, says his sister in her letter to Capt. Cronan.
 Acting Captain Cronan has got into communication with the officials of the Remington Arms Go. and is. en- 'deavoring to locate Elliott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
ELECTRoCUTEs HIMSELF.

Port Jefferson, N. Y. May 4-Wil- liam G. Wheeler, secretary and gen. eraI manager of the Port Jefferson Electric Co.,, committed suicide yes terday by putting his hands in two main electric switches at the plant and eIectrocuting himself. He was found dying. by his nephew.
 Coroner Gibson said he had learn ed Wheeler had been worrying. re- centlY over two damage suits brought against the company by relatives of men who had been accidentally elec- trocuted, and decided it was a, case of suicide Wheeler, who was 64 years old, also was secretary and gen. eraI manager of the Port Jefferson Water Co. and the Port Jefferson Mill ing Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
US. CAN BUILD POWERFUL NAVY
 ON BRIEF NOTICE
Secretary Daniels Tells Con gross America Is Now
 Equipped For Job.
SUGGESTS 5 SHIFTS
 FOR YARD WORKMEN
Official Declares Five Dread naughts May Be Begun
 In Six Months.

Washington, May 4-Secretary Dam iels, yesterday transmitted to- Repre- sentative Butler of Pennsylvania rank ing Republican member of the House Naval Committee, a, report of the Gem eral Board of the Navy showing that because of lack of information re- garding additions to European navies since the war began, it is impossible to state what building ana personnel program would be necessary to re-es- talbIish the United States in second place among the worlds sea powers MT. Butler recently asked for such a statement.
 The board included in it's report a survey of the fleets of the principal powers as they stood on July 1, 1914, most of the information in which was given by Rear Admiral Benson in his testimony before the Naval Commit tee.
 The report says there are au thentic data available as to the num- Der of types of ships added to bellig- erent navies since the outbreak Of the war, although it is certain build ing has been going on to full capacity. As to personnel, the report says the only positive information is that Great Britain voted an increase of 150,O00 men in the active personnel of her fleets.
 Representative Butler specified that the program he wished outlined was one that would put the navy in second place in three years. The report says the country is now. equipped to begin building simultaneously within six months five dreadnoughts, five battle cruisers, nine scout cruisers, 22' de- stroyers and an unlimited number of submarines. If Congress should df- rect the private ship builders abandon all private work, it adds great increase in this capacity would be possible.
 Also, if the government were will ing to pay for the employmen of three shifts of labor, the time of con- struction would be cut in half in all probability at an estimated increased cost of 40 per cent. The report points out, however, that the available sup ply of skilled labor, now undeter- mined, would control in a large meas ure any attempt to speed up a great building program.
 '"The United States lost second posi- tion,'' the report adds, sibecause it did not build ships and provide personnel to meet the well known building pro- gram of the nation (Germany) now second in naval strength"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
WELDON QUITS AS
 MEMBER OF B. HI. S.
 TEACHING STAFF

E. A. Weldon has retired from the faculty of Bridgeport High school af- ter two months service. MT. Weldon who was a teacher in the Departm ent of English, has gone to Philadelphia. His successor has not been appoint ed. +er:.s
 According to reports prevalent to- day, MT. Weldon's retirement. followed a meeting of the sub committee on schools when charges against him were heard.
 Principal Sinonds refused to discuss the case. referring inquirers to Supt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
VOTERS CAUCUS PICKS DELEGATES
 FROM STRATFORD
Democrats Select Represen- tatives to Attend State
 Convention.
Especial to The Farmer.) }

Stratford, May 4-The Democrats of Stratford held their caucus last evening at the town hall. The meet ing was largely attended and was harmonious one. Delegates to the state convention at Hartford, June g and 10. named, were Ephrairn N. WakeIee, Judge Howard M. Curtis, Herbert c. Booth and Stiles Clark. The delegations were empowered to select their alternates if they were un- able to attend. Ephraim N. Wakeless presided. Herbert c. Booth acted as clerk. H
 speaker at the regular meeting of the Stratford Woman's Suffrage associaL- ton held yesterday afternoon at the town hall. The meeting was largely attended.
 The annual supper and business of the teachers of thep rinary depart ment of the Congregational church will be held Friday evening in the parish home. Among those who will attend are: Miss Bertha Hinck1ey, Mrs. William B. Cogswe1l, Miss Helen Luce, Miss Marjorie Samnnis, Miss Mary Sherwood, Miss Myra Curtis, Miss Nellie Eaton, Miss Marguerite Garry Mrs. Fred Taylor and Mrs. Chauncey Mills.
 Friday evening at the Cupheag club will be Ladies Night The mem bers are planning an entertainment and supper for wives and friends. The committee in charge is: Charles H. SilNman. Harry A. Burnes. Frank L. Curtis, David [. Rhoades, Ario Walker, Edwin Spal1, John Graham, Jr., Paul GoodelI and Harold C. To- veil.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
ZEPPELIN, SHORT OF FUEL WRECK
 AFTER BIC RAID

Stavanger, Norway, May 4-The Zeppelin L-20 is now lying on the shore of the west side of Hafso Firth, where it was anchored and is watched by the military. The crew of 16 were all captured. One was wounded, an other had a broken leg and a third a broken arm.
 The disaster was probably due to a shortage of gasoline. Three men who remained aboard the Zeppelin until the last moment threw overheard the most important parts of the machin- cry
 London, May 4-The Zeppelin L-2O, which was driven ashore and destroy eJ at Hafso Firth, Norway, was one of the air fleet which raided the north east coast of England on Tuesday night, causing 36 casualties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
RRIDGEPORT REDMEN ARE
 IGNORED IN NE WLONDON

At the convention of the Improved Order. of Redmen held in New Lon don Tuesday and Wednesday of this week three Bridgeport men were given responsible offices by the assembled body.
 Gorge M. Barnes, formerly occupy ing the chair of Great Junior Saga more, was elevated to Great Senior Sagamore.
 D. A. Parker, past sachem, was ap- pointed on the finance committee.
 James Holt, past sachem, was ap- pointed on the committee of creden- tials and mileage.
 Many notab1es in the Redmeh's or der from all sections of Connecticut and the East attended the convention and it was ordered that the next great council of the state be held in Bridge port during May 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
". M. c. A. BOYS TO CLOSE
 WORK OF WINTER SEASON.

The closing reception of the winter and fall work of the Y. M. c. A. Boys Division, will be held Friday evening. An entertainment will be given in Warner hall, followed by a reception in the gymnasium. About 700 invita- tions have been sent out.
 The entertainment will be presided over bv MT A E. Lavery, chairman of the NBoys9 Department. Miss Der tilison of the First M. E. church. will sing. Rudolph Huda will play vio- lin solo and there will be several readings.
 Refreshments will be served by Mrs l.. T. Warner and members>o of the La dies Auxiliary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
The latter is out of the

slawson. The latter is out of the city.
 MT. Weldon, it is reported, left a few obligations here, some of his CO., workers in the High school faculty being among the interested It is. known that his final salary check was assigned for the most part to a, hotel at which he resided.
 Coming here from France, shortly after the outbreak of the war, Mr. Weldon resumed teaching. He had been engaged in the manufacturing business near Liege and was forced to leave for AmeEfca. He was z fluent 1inguist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-04
Illness at Home,
 Chelsea Man Is .
 Sought By Family

Andrew Murphy of Chelsea, Mass, believed to be living in this city, is .belng sought Tor By re1atfves who want him to return to Shis home where someone is seriously i'll.
 Murphy left Chelsea last October and went to Torrington He is be- heved to have come to this city af- ter living in Torrington a short time
 A telephone message came from Chelsea last evening to F. J. Thomas of z754 Main street. this city, asking him to locate Murphy.