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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Bringing Word From War Lost Jews The Sort of News That Comes From Poland, Austria and Russia.
 
 Excus The Survey PressB

Seek Chiam, the dark one, my brother. I saw him last in the village of Novaia."
 Learn for me of Mende1, my son, the man who limps. Ask the people in the town of Kalach, in the South of Russia. They will know what has become of him.''\
 With requests like these on their lips, thousands of East Side Jews are daily climbing six flights of stairs at for in their first hurry to get word of those whom they had lost, they broke the elevator.
 In a small auditorium anda few ex- tra rooms at this address the Hebrew Shelter and Immigrant Aid Society of America is telling the Jews of this country what has become of their friends and relatives abroad. The undertaking was begun last fall, when Isadore Hershf1eld went abroad to or ganize in Rotterdam ac enter of com munication between American Jews and their suffering relatives in Po- land, Russia and Austria.
 The First List.
 In December the first list sent back by MT. Hershfield, containing a, thou sand names of persons who had been asked TOT or WhO were 1nQu1rlnS TOT the help of some friend here, was read at a meeting overdowing the rooms of the bureau by hundreds. The next day 200 or 300 who had been forced to wait on the sidewalks the night before were given news of their loved ones, and by 5 o'clock the bureau had filed II, ,330 fresh requests for infor- nation. Periodic public meetings have since been held to give out news received from abroad.
 MT. Hershfield having organized his headquarters in Rotterdam, proceed ed to Berlin, and is now in Poland. From there he expects to go into Russia.
 Most of those who are lost live in the small towns where Jews seldom have a family name. In the large towns, since the Jews were freed, they have adopted family names, often by governmental request. All the cards of the applicants for information ask for the nickname. and when the appn- cant has given this and the correct name, the last known European ad- dress of the one he seeks, and the names of those still in Russia who might know of him, he is handed card with a number on it and is asked not to come back, until he receives a postal from the bureau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Neo -Malthusians
 Now Number 5000

The Hague, March 1.-The Neo- MaIth husian League which was organ ized in Holland in 1881, announces that it's membership has reached the 5000 mark, and in it's annual report claims for it's advocacy of parental prudence" a large share in the in- creased longevity figures in Holland.
 The National Insurance tables show that the average life to which a Dutch ba by may look forward at birtb is, for a boy, 51 years, and for a, girl 53.4o years. It is pointed out that these figures are exceeded only by those Of the Scandinavian countries, which were familiar with MalthuSianism long before Holland, and by those of the white population of Australia.
 The o-MaIthusian League has been recognized in Holland by royal decree as a Society of Public Utility, and notwithstanding occasional ob- s1ructive measures taken by previous clerical ministries, the League claims that intelligent interest in Trace con- trOP' has grown greatly, especially among the labOring classes and among the great army of clerks and humb1 functionaries, whose small fix ed incomes, where the cost of living is mounting up by leaps and bounds, make too frequent visits of the stork events to be dreaded rather than wei cCmed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
TO
 SICK WOMEN
How Many Are Restored To
 Health.

Almost every operation in our hospitals performed upon women becomes necessary through neglect of such symptoms as backache, irregular and painful periods, displacements, pain in the side, burning sensation. ln the stomach, bearing down pains, nervous ness, dizziness and sleeplessness.
 Second medicine most success ful in relieving female ills is Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It regulates and strengthens the organism; i; it overcomes disease.
 For forty years it has been making women strong and well, relieving back ache, nervousness, alteration and in f1ammation, weakness, displacements, irregularity and periodic pains. It has also proved invaluable in prepar- ing for childbirth and the Change of Life.
 Third.-The great number of unso- licited testimonials on file at the Pink ham Laboratory at Lynn, Mass, many of which are from time to time published by permission, are proof of the value of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, in the treatment of female ills
 FOurth.-Every ailing woman in the United States is cordially invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special advice. Itis free, will bring you health and may save your life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

Rarely smart is this smock in bright green flannel trimmed with white serge and worn with white serge skirt. It is made to be slipped on over the head and has a yoke at the front, below which are several rows of Grnocking. A patent leather belt takes in the fitness of the waist, yet this may be omitted without the sacrifice of smart effect. In medium size the smock requires SIS yards S6-inch ma terial, while the skirt calls for 9N yards cf single width serge.
 Women fond of outdoor sports will welcome the sEnocl1 because it offers charming variation to the middy blouse To cut the smock properly is important, for the amount of material gwen does not provide for errors of waste of material Study the guide to see how the front. back and collar are laid on the lengthwise fold. Note how the underfacing is placed along the selvage edge, then the sleeve to the right Of the back, on a lengthwise thread. The pocket and yoke, in order named, are laid to the right of the sleeve.
 The pockets can be finished along the upper edge with a plain band of contrasting material, or they can be gathered with a narrow heading The use of the girdle is also optional
 There are several combinations in which this costume can be effectively carried out. The blouse would be equally smart in taffeta, gros de Lon dres-or more inexpensively-cotto voile, linen or chambray. The fitting skirt would be in pongee. serge, gab- ardine flannel or crepe
 Pictorial Review Middy Blouse No.
 6570. Sizes 34. SC, 3S. 40 and 42 inches bust and 16 to 20 years. Price. 15 cen ts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Begin Dismant11ng
 North Church Organ

Work of dismant1ng the pipe organ in the old North or First Congrega- tionaI church was begun today. The last service was held in the church yesterday. The work of removing the furniture and tearing down the build ing will follow. The pipe organ which was placed in the building in 1874 will be stored and probably will be sold later to, some other church. The final service at the church last evening was attended by a congregation that com pletely filled the edifice. A new church in which the congregations of both the North and South churches will worship will be built on the site of the present church. Until the new edifice is ready the united congrega- ton will worship in the South church.
 Rev. James J. Grant of New Haven preached last night. The title of his sermon was What is the Purpose of Life. He set up the life of the Saw four as an example to all the world that success, in gathering riches was no proof of the worth of a life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Fifth Anniversary of Park Avenue Temple
 Observed By Many

The fifth anniversary of the Park Avenue Temple was appropriately commemorated last night by about 200 members and frienGs who gathered in the edifice last night for that purpose. The temple was brightly lighted until a late hour and presented a most pie turesque and brilliant scene from the outside. Inside the church, where both Jewish and Christian people were as- &mbled, an appropriate cerem onial program was rendered. Prayer and readings were offered by Rev. David M. Levy, the pastor. An address was made by Isaac Moss, president of the church society, and a musical offering was made by Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, Mrs. Robert B. Hard, Louis Joseph F. Weller, Mrs Elmer Beardsley and Max Spickler. Rev. John R. Brown of the First Baptist church and Rev. Wallace W. Rose of the Church of the Redeemer both spoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

Few girls can complain about re- ceiving a valentine this year, for the whole country ever, in hamlet, town and even in cities, men made such rush for them that the entire supply, we are told, lasted scarcely a week. Many of the girls who had intended
 buying valentines to send to a fa- vored one found themselves cleverly outwitted concerning their intended joke to take advantage of leap year by valentine.
 Thus the tables were unexpectedly turned upon the ladies' If a girl knows who sent her valentine she loses the fun of guessing. She usually Knows how many admirers she has, but to decide upon the right one is no easy matteA It is the girl, however, who has no known admirer who is worked up to the h 'ghest pitch of cu- riosity as to who sent her the Valen- tine breathing the tender sentiment that struck a chord in her heart.
 Ten to one, her suspicion will fasten on the wrong man as sender. If she is impressed with him, girl-1ike she is very apt to gigg1e and blush the first time she meets the suspected one. She will try to give him a hint, in a maid enly way, that she was not displeased at being chosen for his valentine. Of course her blushes and confusion are as Greek to him. If she covertly men, tions the word valentine" and he has received a comic one, quite as like as not he will imagine her to be the sender. This may account for the suddenness with which he cuts short their conversation and his avoidance of her in the future.
 Thus it is so many good people are hanged in the wrong, suspected of be- ing the senders of uncom mpiimentary valentines. It does not do to suspect this one or that one. It's always the person whom you never would i'm agine had Q grudge against you who is the sender of the comic verse.
 If a girl is not positive which one of her admirers sent her the beautiful missive she prizes so highly, let her give each one the benefit of the doubt. able to restrain his curiosity to know what she thought about it. He will not be able to conceal his eagerness and the sudden gaze into her eyes which means so much when the word valentine is, suddenly spoken. Many young man will head off the leap year proposal by being the first to spring it.
 A word to the girls: If you really intend to usurp the gentlenan's pre- rogative of proposing, don't forget first to find out if you can, whether the ob- ject of your interest is heart whole and fancy free. Because a man has never been seen with a girl is no sign he hasn't a sweetheart who wears his betrothal ring on her finger. If a young man has sent a girl valentine of tender sentiment, she may judge that, no one has a mortgage on his heart. He who loves one girl is not bothering with another.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
SCHOOLGIRLS
 SENSITIVENESS

B. writes: May I, a school girl, ask your aid? I formed strong true friendship with a girl schoOlmate l thOght my true friend. Her parents wish her to associate with other girls and to have nothing to do with me. This most broke my heart to part with her, for the sake of others, against her will. I still love and respect her. Do not tv--rst her with confidence she mighs betray. My parents say let her go.''
 It is another case of sensitiveness. Books, studies, duties, are far better to place your mind upon than send- 6lent for any while you have not f1n- ished your schooling. It is not best
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
ONLY IAN ELDERLY FRIEND"

B. B. writes: 'I am school girl My plea is for your ability to set me right please. Our man teacher last term was nice, well liked Term closed. He sent me post cards. Think ing it no harm, I replied. He wrote letters. I thought of him only as 'an elderly friend Sister advised me to stop and write to some younger one. But I was not ashamed for parents to read his letters. Am right in corre- sponding?'
 Talk with your parents and in near future find out if his intentions are se- riously' inclined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
MISS LIBREY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in- sure attention. EnitiaNs printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per- sOnaI letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 916 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Corset Cutter To Name Delegates To
 June Convention

The Corset Cutters union, Local No. 34. will hold an important meet ing tonight at 62 Cannon street. Two delegates will be chosen to represent the cutters at the June convention Six candidates will be admitted and the addresses will be by Mrs. Mary Scully and John Pierce. After the meeting refreshments will be served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

Eugene Schultz, aged 12, fell through the ice while skating at Tif1in, Ohio. Reaching out widely, as he sank, he grabbed a 21-pound bass, which he still held when comrades rescued him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
WHO SENT
 YOUR VALENTINE?

'' 'Tis Cupid come with loving art To honor worship and implore; And lest unwelcomed he depart, With all his wise and mystic love, Awake, awake, O gracious heart! There's some one knocking at the
 door,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
Score.
Branford Farms, Groton,

(Dairy), go
 F. L. Ives, LitchfeId, (Dairy),.. 90
 It is interesting to note that of the five who participated in previous SCOT ings all or 100 per cent. scored above N9O, while of the II new participants, only five or 45.4 per cent. scored above 90. The average score of the first mentioned group was 23.5I points as against 81.44 points for the second group. This is what we would expect. It is the same thing that has been brought out before and emphasized strongly the value of the work. That is. a man who submits samples for scoring regularly, is bound to make improvement.
 The bacterial counts were eXcep- tionally low. There were only three samples that scored off heavily on bacteria, the scores being 0, and Q. Of these. one man was feeding corn fodder and grain at milking time, and using an open pail. The other two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

man, the negroes convicted at Provi-
 dence of the murder of Dr. c. Frank lin Mohr, were denied a new trial in the superior court at Providence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

White net, narrow val, both lace and insertion, a strip of pink ribbon for a banding, and clusters of tiny rosebuds are the ingredients of this dainty sbou- doir cap. The visor is slightly wired to keep it's piquant line, and the back flap may be rolled up over curl papers if need be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

while studying to be very devoted and ompanionable to any one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
GIRL IN POTTERY HAS
 AJRURN-HAIRED BEAUX

c. R. writes: q am a girl of 26 and go with a young man of 21- He is au- burn haired I am told some Of these men are easy to be changed. Is this so? I have a position in a pottery. One man, supposedly a good friend, was in same place. He was auburn haired, proved to be an enemy to me- Ask your opinion before going long with No. 9 Is potters' health poor from the dust?"
 hardly think auburn hair makes any, difference in dispositions. Second man may prove the opposite Seek in formation of pottery dust, etc., from those well acquainted with same
 B F. writes:f q am 16 and decided ly large for my age. Weigh 180 pounds. Yet I am a good dancer. All like to dance with me. Is it because of my weight boys dislike to go places with me? Do not think I do not devote at tention to my school. I do Am in my last year at high school. 1 am considered good looking. Many say I am jolly, good natured, not conceited.''
 Most likely you are too sensitive When through at your school, busy working and exercising, you will lose avoirdupois. No doubt you will therA be popular with all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
A Green Smock and White Skirt.

blouse and circular skirt. The color com moination lS green and white
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13
CONNECTICUT MILK
 AND BUTTER SCORING.

The third quarterly milk and but ter scoring was held by the Dairy and BacterioIogy Departments at the Connecticut Agricultural College Storrs on February 19. There were IS samples of milk, and four samples of 1h11tter scored. This is the largest number of entries to date, showing the increasing interest in the work on the part of the producers. Of che 16 exhibitors of milk, II are men who have not participated in the SCOT ing before. and in the exhibitors of butter. three new names appear. To date. thirty one men have submitted milk samples, and ten men butter samples for scoring.
 The average score of the six highest on milk at this scoring was 94.9I. There were, 10 samples that scored above 85 The following is a list of those who scored 85 or better on milk, and wished their scores pub 1ished.
 Greenway Farm, c. R. Foster,
 Mgr) So. Manchester, .-... 97-2 W. P. Bradley, Lakeville, 962 Branford Farms, Groton, 95.7 w. B. Dayton, Greens Farms. 94.7 F. w. Pitkin, South Manches-
 +er ......... 925 A. T. Avery, Quinnebang, 92 45 Chas Greenbacker. .. 91. 85 Walter M. Foster, Burnside, 91. Fred Rosebrooks, Willimantic, .. 9O3
 The following scored 90 or above on butter and wished their scores pub
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

These Home Dressmang articles prepared especially this from the latest styles by The Pictorial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-13

Fl. r .JudkinS, Supt. Milk and Butter Scoring
Evening star., 1916-07-27
MABEL TRASK WINS.
First Home in M. and M. Stakes at
Detroit Track,

DETROIT. July 27.-Mabel Trask.
owned and driven by Walter Cox of
Dover. N. H.. had little trouble winning
the historic Merchants and Manufactur-
ers' ten-thousand- dollar stake, for EOS
trotters, at the grand circuit meeting
here yesterday afternoon. None Of the
other contestants seemed able to give the
New Hampshire mare anything like an
argument and she won almost as she
pleased.
Eight horses made the start in the first
heat, but when the third was reached
only four were left. Trampright and
Sadie S. being distanced in the first and
The Emo and Rusticoat in the second
heat. The. Emo fell over in the second
heat, but was not injured
The 2.14 trot went to Azora Axworthy.
which won the first two heats. Miss
Densmore, a strong contender in the first
two, won the third by coming up from
behind at the stretch and finishing a
neck ahead Of Azora Axworthy
The Hotel Pontchartrain stake for 2.1
trotters. purse So, ,0oo the Hotel Griswold
81, 900 stake. for 2.1o PAGERS. and three
heat free-for-all pace with $1,000 purse
constitute today's card.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
T E N N is
By MOLLA BJURSTEDT
National wsmsn Tenri, Champion Of shs
Urited States.
No. e-The Racquet and How
to HoldIf ! ~

Tennis is played with a racquet and
the racquet must exactly suit you. The
beginner usually selects a racquet at
random. Many tennis faults are di-
rectly chargeable to an unsuitable rae
quet.
If you have a professional. let him
choose your racquet. Otherwise make
your choice with the advice of a friend
and buy only from a reputable dealer:
An expensive racquet-costihg eight or
nine dollars-is often the cheapest. be-
cause it will have strong frame that
can be restrung. while, the cheaper
grades will seldom bear restringing. 1t
is essential that the stringing of your
racquet be very taut: otherwise you will
not be able to execute an accurate
stroke. Keep your racquet in a press
when not in use.
All Of the popular shapes of racquets
are good. The weight of the racquet is
important: I use a thirteen-and- "a half
ounce racquet. heavy in the head, but l
have very strong forearm; the aver
age girl will do better with a thirteen
ounce racquet that is evenly balanced.
Too heavy a racquet tires the arm.
Choose good sized handle that you can
grasp comfortably; If none of those of
fered seem comfortable. select larger
handle and have 1t shaved down to the
size which you like best
Grasp the >racquet at the very end,
resting the butt against the base OF the
palm; many girls simply grab" the
handle about half way up; they wonder
why they cannot control the ball. To
get the proper leverage and freedom
it is necessary to take the racquet at
the very end. This grip may seem in
secure at first. but you will soon be-
come accustomed to II.
1 use two grips; the first for fore
hand strokes and the second for back
hand strokes. In the first grip the hand
is simply closed around the handle
with the thumb across. This is the grip
which is used for all strikes excepting
those on the baekhand. The backhand
stroke, when made by a girl-and by most
men. too-requires firmer grip. and,
therefore, the thumb is moved out paral llel
with and pressing against the handle The
shift is'an easy one and Is made almost
unconsciously, as the racquet. swings
over for the backhand play
Grasp the racquet firmly when about
to hit the ball, but at all other times
relax the grip, SO that the hand. and
forearm may not become cramped
Evening star., 1916-07-27
WON'T GIVE UP sHoCKER.
Leafs Believe They Can Win Flag
With Him. -.

J, NEW YORK, July 27-In view Of . re-
part that tho Yankees might recall
Pitcher Urban shocksr from the Toronto
International League club. McCanrey
wired mat he intends to keep shocker
pntfr thesend ofsthe Interhatfonaf Leagues
season. inasmuch a. the Toronto club has
An excellent chance to win the. pennant
Ascending to base ball Law the Yankees
eaanot recall shocker until the Toronto
eiu6s schedule has been completed. But
he TORONTO club has . right to- release
!heeker 70 Col Rupert and Cap. Huston
N exchAnge for other players McCaflery
41ee1 stast he knlw neth5nH Of the
Yankee1 reported plan to sAnd Kaatins
'Aa4 4axh1e tc h1D club to obtxtn GhockaTS
Evening star., 1916-07-27
COOPER SEEKS SALARY.
Phillies' Suboutfelder Sues Fed"
Club Owners for $1,000.

NEW YORK, July 27-The Waro
family, which formerly owned the
Brookfeds. were made defendants in
suits yesterday, one of them filed by
Outfielder Claude Cooper of the Phil
lies, the other by Bill Bradley, who
managed the club in 1914.
Cooper claims he had an ''ironclad"
contract for three years, calling for
1000 per season, while Bradley says
his pay was to have been $500 for
three years. Each admits that the
1915 salary was paid. but asserts that
nothing has been done SO far toward
paying the 1916 salary.
Cooper just now is receiving $4,000
year from the Phillies. He Is
willing that the $4,000 should apply
against the $1,000, but he yearns to
get the other $4,000 from the Wards.
Bradley. however. has been jobless
since the advent Of peace. He wants
the $500 in full.
Evening star., 1916-07-27
ATHLETIC BODIES AT PEACE.
Catholic and Amateur Unions Agree
on Registration System.
BY Webster.

NEW YORK. July 27-The restora-
ton of peace between the Catholic
Young Mems National Union and the
Amateur Athletic Union was an
nounced here today. The athletic
league of the Catholic organization
formerly held membership in the A.
A. L. as an allied body, but differences
arose over the registration system in
vogue with the athletic league and in
1914 the alliance was Cancelled.
The new alliance does not grant the
Catholic Young Mems Union separate
registration, but its athletes are allow
ed to compete among themselves with
out A. A. U. registration. To compete
in open games sanctioned by the A.
A. L. they must produce the regis
tration card of that organization.
OF the 348 clubs enrolled in the
Catholic union, 175 are at present also
enrolled in the various district asso
Citations of the A. A. L.