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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
ROUMANTANS ARE LATINS

Although Roumanfa is commonly supposed to be Slav country, like it's Balkan neighbors, there is excel lent ethnologica1 basis for the claim of the Roumanians to, be descended from the Roman colonfsts who were sent beyond the Danube in the sec ond century by the Emperor Hadrian. The language of the Roumanians Is Latin in construction, and while there is a large percentage of Slavic roots in the Roumanian linguistic tree
 these are gradually being uprooted
 Intermarriage with the Slavs has pro- duced a mixed race, but the Rou- manians are almost certainly more closely related to the Italians than to the Russians atd other slavs. The pride which thk "Romani' as they call themselves, feel in their Latin ancestry has had profound political effect, and the Roumanians followed the lead of their cousins of Italy in siding with the Allies in this war
 It is probable that the traces of Latin descent are due in greater part to a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
BILL OF ,LADING LAW

The recently enacted Pomerene Bill of Lading Law which solves so many of the vexatious problems formerly arising in connection with merchant disc shipments, has been received by shippers with substantial enthusiasm Throughout the country comment is most favorable to the effect that the general commercial situation will de- rive great benefit from the enactment of this law. Numerous concerns have expressed the hope that the different countries of Latin-America may be in- duced to enact similar legislation to the end that there may be a uniform bill of Lading not only for the United States, but for all the Americas.
 In this connection, the Irving Ma tiona1 Bank of New York, has pre- pared and is distributing throughout the United States and Latin-America a pamphlet setting forth the Pom creme Act in full with index and an- alysis.
 The International High commission for some time has been devoting ef- fort to the development of this All America idea. The American section of the commission recently returning from an extensive trip through South America reports that substantial pro- gress is being made in this direction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

later immigration, about the twelfth century, from the Alpine districts, than to the original colonization of Romans early in the Christian era. Aside from the Roumahians, the most considerable elements in the popula- tion of the country are the Jews and the Gipsies. The former number about 100000, and the latter about 100000. The great majority of the people are adherents of the Greek church. The Roumanians suffered horribly during the era of Turkish domination. which lasted from 1710 to 1880. They were not ruled direct ly by the Turks, but by Greek hospo- dars, who bought the privilege from the Turkish government. These hos podars paid vast sums into the Con- stantinople treasury for. the right to exploit the Roumanians, and they got it all back, with arage profits be- sides, by reducing the population to a condition of the most abject slavery and misery,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

"the army of equals" That the French, although at the beginning they looked like "a gypsy train'' com pared with their foes,j were able to stop the German tide, MT. Irwin be- lieves was due to their democratic spirit "The heroine of the nations'' he says, referring of course to France, "has been able to counteract superior industrial organization, a better-work- ed-out system of movement and the higher nobility given by strategic rail- roads because democratic discipline, applied to a people who love demo- cracy, has worked better than an au- tocratic system applied to people who have been made to love author ity. To one, hurtured in democracy this is an encouraging. a thrilling fact"
 Mir. Irwin points out that ~before the war certain more moderate royal- ists, while agreeing that democracy worked best in time of peace, said that it could not exist for long because au- tocracy would always beat it in time
 of war. The French have refuted that theory. Democracy, handled in telligently by an intelligent people, has proved the better way. This is not the least among their triumphs." |"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
FRUIT AND ECONOMY

The prospects for a generously suf- ficient crop of fruits of various kinds is said by the expert forecasters to be good. Cherries, peaches, plums, ap- pies and the berries are expected to be plentiful. With this in mind, the federal government bureaus concern ed with such matters and societies of one kind and another formed for the betterment of living conditions are urging that time be taken by the fore lock and preparations made for con- serving more of the fruit crop than evere heretofore. says the Indianapo- lis News All of us know that the waste in our fruits is enormous.
 Before autumn is again at hand fl is predicted that the cost of living will be even greater. All the sta- ples. it is said. will advance in price and, at the same time, everything re- quired by human beings. not only tc feed them, but to clothe and shelter them, will follow the upward course of the food cost. The dollar that buys less now than 1t bought a year ago is likely to buy still less six months hence. Nor is there any prospects of a downward trend within the year. Even should peace come to Europe, i, is the opinion of those well qualified to judge that high prices will con- tinue.
 There is. accordingly, more need now than in the past to make pro- visions for the future. And more need to put an end to the extrava- eance and waste that hitherto have marked our handling of the fruit crops especially. There should be few reports this year of peaches, pears cherries, plums and apples rotting on the trees or on the ground. The sur plus should be preserved. Growers can equip themselves at little cost with portable preserving outfits, and with their use, convert loss into prof. it. The housewife. at the same time whether of the city or the country, is advised by the government and by the various organizations interested tc increase her store of preserves" oi
 The wisdom o1 this advice is evi. dent. We have already felt the ef fects of the great war-we are, from day to day, in everything we pur chase, making our financial contri button to the havoc and devastation that the war produces. The need o doing something to offset the higher cost of living is obvious. We car serve ourselves and the world at larg' in no better way than by eliminatinl waste that is, every year, an appall ing extravaganza without excuse O reason.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
GERMANS HOPING ID REVIVE SOUTH
 AMERICAN TRADE
Organization Plans to Get Back Lost Markets When
 the War Ends

Berlin, Sept. 15-That German bus mess men mean to make a deter mined effort to recover lost ground in Latin-American markets after the war is over, is the conclusion that may be drawn from rapid growth of the German Economic Association for South and Central America. This organization, which was only formed on Sept. l., 1915, has already about 1,200 members, consisting for the most part of German business firms inter- ested in the South and Central Am- erican trade.
 In an interview with a correspon- dent of The Associated Press the man. agerN of the Berlin head office of the Association said that it is maintain ing but quiescent existence now in view of the fact that no business cor respondence of Germans with the countries in question is possible. The society, however, has representatives, usually German business men, in all centers of trade in those countries; :; and nearly all of them have stayed where they were and managed, ac- cordingst sto last accounts, to keep their businesses going in some way. The services of these men will be drawn upon again immediately after the war closes to give advice as to the best ways and means for restoring Ger man trade.
 That this fight to regain lost ground will not be an easy one is evil dent to all German business men, There are different views among us," said the manager of the Association ''as to our prospects for recovering this lost trade. Our excellent orga- nization with agents everywhere who are thoroughly we'll equipped for giv- ing us quick and accurate business re- ports, will be strongly in our favor This, together with the fact that cer- tain classes of German goods held a preferred position in the South and Central American markets before the war, make not few of our people in- clined to believe that we shall recover ground rapidly
 "On the other hand, we recognize the fact that new difficulties have arisen during the war. The Ameri- cans have gone in and have been do- ing excellent and effective work in winning South American trade, have planted branch banks, and have greatly developed transportation fa- cilities. This is one difficulty which we by no means underrate. Another is found in the fact that railways are in some places owned or controlled by English or French capital, and wher- ever this is the case the roads will probably make discriminations against German goods that would prevent their shipment into interior markets in competition with British and French goods. British capital in other forms also enjoys powerful ad- vantages in South America, and we are calculating that those advantages will be used against us to a much greater degree than before the war. Altogether therefore we see that the fight for the South American markets will be difficult one for us; it will call for all our ability in organization, and in the manufacture and market ing of goods-a1l the courage that we can bring to our help"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
GREGORIAN CALENDAR

The first nations to adopt the Gre gorian calendar. announced by Pope Gregory XIII. in 15s2, were France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Holland, Flanders and Portugal. all of which made the change immediately. Ger many, Switzerland and Hungary soon followed but the change was not made in England and her American colonies until 1752. In order to effect the change. eleven days were dropped, and the third of September, old style, be- came the fourteenth of September, new style. in consequence. there are no dates Sept. 3-13, 1752, in British or American history. In Russia and Greece and the Balkan states the old Julian calendar is still in use, and New Year Day in those countries cor responds to January 14th in other parts of the world. In the calendar of Julius Caesar the solar year was fixed at 365 days hours, every fourth year being leap year. This calendar was defective in that the solar year consists of 365 days, hours, 4S min utes. This difference. in the six teenth century, amounted to ten days. To. obviate this error, Pope Gregory XIII dropped ten days in 1882, and determined that year ending a cen tury should not be leap year, with the exception of that ending each fourth century. Thus 1900 was not a leap year, but 20o0 will be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

out the individuals on her deck as they busted themselves to avert disaster. The, entire population of the city now lined the shore, watching the progress of this drama, so deliberate and so in- eyitable. The climax came at 5:10 D.. m. A wave that seemed larger than any that had preceded it heaved and held the cruiser on it's summit for a moment, then dashed it down with a perceptib1e jar on submerged reef within 200 yards of dry land" Thirty men were drowned when the Memphis was wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Accuser of Stankey
 Found To Be Culprit

Because it was shown that the complaining witness against Otto Stankey, had really stolen the s60 in dispute, the charge of theft against Stankey was nolled yesterday by Judge Futile ir the criminal superior court. Stankey formerly conducted a State street cafe but is a jewelry salesman now.
 Attorney George F. Mara said Stan key met a man at Savin Rock last simmer and after a lively evening the man accused Stankey of stealing S60 and diamond ring. He was bound over by the Stratford court until later investigation proved he was innocent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
GIVE COPS MORE DRILLS

Additional drills for Bridgeport po- licemen are planned by Commissioner John E. Lyddy of the police board. Drills in police regulations. law of evidence and other instructive prac- tices are already in force. Other new drills are designed to bring efficiency in the turning in of police and fire calls. Old and newly appointed men will participate. A special box will be temporarily installed at headquar- ters for the putposes of the drill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
U.3.S. MEMPHIS CAST UP ON THE ROCKS

heave of the waves this 20, ,o0o ton ar mored cruiser was lifted thirty feet and driven he1plessly toward the reef. At 4-30 cry of alarm was raised over the situation of the Memphis 9 says an account of the disaster. Lifted time after time by immense waves, the cruiser was seen to be dragging her powerful anchors towand the shore.
 The great 100000 ton warship would rear up thirty feet on the Icrests of the giant cornbers, each time heaving closer to the coral lodges, where they broke into foam. Soon we could make
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

This graphic picture shows the i'll fated American warship Memphis, formerly known as the Tennessee, high and fast on the honeyconb coral rocks off Santo Domingo city It was taken on Aug. z9, a few minutes after she struck, broadside on, only fifty yards from shore. At 4:3V, p. m. she had been torn from her anchorage two miles out and started on her tragic shoreward Journey by a sudden and lamazfng upheaval of the water unac- companied by strong wind. With each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

On Jayne Boulevard at Port JefYersoi Long Island. schools, and it's many commodities. Our property bound to ascend in value by jumps and bounds. objectionable features, High, Dry and Level It and it is right opposite Bridgeport and a direct
 We are offering this property on terms of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

Pope Benedict will make no more ef- forts to end the war until he is con vinced that one side or the other is approaching a state of exhaustion. :.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15

Thomas Nelson Page. American am- bassador, arrived at Udine. Italy, for the announced visit to the Austro- Italian front.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
MINER MEETS LIVING
 DEATH UNDERGROUND

FAIRBANKS, May 15. - Mike Pasicb, a young miner, met death in
 a horrible manner last Wednesday morning at the workings, on Gold hill, when two slabs of earth, falling in quick succession from the roof of the drift where he was working, crushed out his life. Tn fact, it cen be said that the man died living death, for standing enveloped to his middle in the falling debris of the first slab, he could see the second, which eventually crushed out his life, falling from the roof Of the drift. In the meantime he called for help, which reached him just as the second slab fell on him. Work was started immediately remOv' ing the dirt, but when the labOrers reached the body, about 40 minutes later life was cxtiace. An examina- ton revealed the fact that the chest of the man was caved in, while his neck and one of his leSs were broken
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
FOR
 COAL LEASE PUBLIC

WASHINGTON, June D. The regulations under which 7O acres of coal land Boring River and 1392O acres in Matanuska are to be leased for commercial pur poses were made public today. Applications for leases will be received until the end of this month at the general land office The plan is to receive proposals for leases without delay and preference will be gven it said to the largest investors and those who will be able to de- veope the fields in the quickest time Leases will be granted for fifty years with royalty of two cents ton for the first five years five cents ton for the succeeding years.
 considerable part of each of the two districts is re- served for government uses Maps and publications have been got out describing fully each unit offered for lease Applications are receivable on form specially provided for thirty days from June at the general land office Washington Thereafter the leases will be advertised thirty days in three leading trade journals and one news paper each in Seattle San Francisco and Juneau.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
WILL LEAVE ON THE MARIPOsA

KETCHIKAN, May 26. - Mrs. Boyle, wife of E. V. Boyle, former mayor of Cordova, who has been in the hospital recovering from an Oper- atiOn for appendicitis which was per formed some three weeks ago, was we'll enough to leave the hospital yes terday and is now at the Revilla hotel with Mir. Boyle, who has been staying there since he arrived from his home town on the 11th inst, hav- ing been hastily summoned here by the sudden illness of Mrs. Boyle which necessitated her leaving the boat on which she was travelling homeward, at this point for medical treatment. Mir. and Mrs. Boyle will continue their journey to COrdOva on the Mariposa, which is due here to- morrow nOrthbound. - Progressive Miner,
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
Hansen In Charge
 OfR. R. Rock Work
Construction Between Kern Creek and Anchorage Being Prepared
 For.

Assistant Engineer Hansen at the Anchorage end has been chosen to take charge of the rock work to be done on the government railroad be- tween kern creek and Anchorage, and from this fact it may be assumed that this work will be commenced as soon as possible. Near Seward, the track beyond tbe trestle at the head of the bay Is now in its final position and the steamshovel is excavating for material Co be used in raising the grade north of Resurrection bridge
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
Haasch Campbell
 Contest Tomorrow
Two Local Teams to Clash and Tussle
 Win be a Hard One.

The local Mines, under the captain cy. respectively of Heiue Haasch and Joe Campbell will clash tomorrow again in Bayyiew park. Both teams have been s,Teued since the last ba'- tie by the elimination of some and the addition of others. !, is likely that some new men will be tried out tomorrow and the managers are de- termiued that when the Fourth of July come around Seward will be able to face any possible aggregation with perfect confidence. The captains and al the boys will get down to work seriously tomorrow and the game should be a good one.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
GIRL KILLED AND MAN
 SAYS TT WAS AGREED

PROVIDENCE. June l-lDe,ayeO -Bcatrice Walter. l9, was found dead today with a bullet in her breast and James O'Brcu has been arrested on the charge Of murder The ctrsum- stances are mystcrouly like those connected with the Lamber, tragedy at Lake Forest, Illinois. OBrien and the girl were walking together early in the evening. OBrioo declares that the girl died as part of a suicide pact. He says he would have taken his life also but that a belt buckle turned away the bullet. The police ridicule this story and believe the death of the girl was due to a cold b'ooded desire to murder
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03

NEW YORK, June 2--That the greatest disaster to the British empire in all history has occurred was learned
 in wireless dispatch from Berlin which stated that the German fleet has engaged the main British batteship
 fleet of superior numbers and has sunk nine deadnaughtS and first class batteshps and various other units of the enemy Amongst the British vessels sunk was the dread naught Warspite of twenty-seven thousand tons and carrying a crew of fifteen hundred men, Others sunk were the batteship Marlborough with one thousand men, and the battle cruisers Queen Mary Indefatgabe
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
EVEN MONEY BET ON
 TEDDY ROOSEVELT
Two to One Against Hughes Receiy-
 ing Republican Nomination.

CHICAGO, June 1.-(Delayed)- The delegates are now arriving in large numbers for the Republicans convention and the hotels are filling up. The greatest possible interest Is being manifested in the coming pro ceedings and betting is brisk on the various candidates for the nomination. The betting that Roosevelt will re- ceive the nomination is even while il is two to one aganist Hughes. The betting is from 40 to 1 up to 100 to 1 against the "favorite sons or dark horses.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
PRINCE TO MARRY A
 BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS

PARIS, June 1.-DelayeO-That Prince Edward of Wales, heir appar- ent to the British throne, is to marry Princess Jolanba, the oldest daughter of the king of Italy and a girl of rare beauty, was the report received here today from Rome. It is umored that the announcement of the engagement will be made immediately.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
Seward Aided to
 Get Radio Station

The Anchorage Chamber of Com merce has forwarded to Secretary Leon Booker of Seward Chamber Oi oCommerce the information that the former body has passed resolutions endorsing the action of the people of this city in nedeayoring to secure a radio station here. The feeling is strong now that the b.ll introduced by Delegate Wickersham for the eX- penditure of fifty thousand dollars fol station near Seward will gc through. Secretary Daniels of the navy department has endorsed the bill and local people believe it possible that the news may come at any time that Seward is to have its wireless communication with the outside.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
KLOPSCH BUYS HALF
 INTEREST IN TIMES

FAIRBANKS. - Although the parties to the deal state that it is not yet entirely consummated it is now practically an assured fact that Louis Klopsch, the local newspapeman, will shortly become the owner of con- trolling interest in the Fairbanks Times. The interest he is understood to have purchased is that of R. c. Southworth. Mir. SouthwOrth, it is stated, plans to engage in the news paper business somewhere on the coast, probably at Seward, after he dispOses of his interest here.-EI
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
PLEASANT MOOSE TIME

A very pleasant time was enjoyed by the local lodge of Moose last even ing when it gave a smoker to mem bers and some of their friends. Matt Button and Dr. Sloan were the chief speakers of the evening but several others contributed to the entertain ment. Refreshments were served also and a very fine feature was the show ing of slides of Mooseheart, the great institution of the order
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03
@ @ s @ @ e g z q Q .
 WEDDING BELLS "

Mr. Alfred Francis Johnston and Miss Hazel kathryn Bradshaw were united in the holy bonds of matrimouy last Thursdays evening at 9:3O o'clock by Rev. Father Va@ der Pol s. z.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Chambers were the witnesses. and grOomsman aHi bridesmaid respectively. The happy young couple left this morning on the Nariposa for Valdez to spend a short honeymoon. followed by the best wishes of their numerous friends. The story of the marriage was not published yesterday by special request of the principals who modestly desir- ed to avoid the awful consequences of the Charavari horror.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03

The cable was reported repaired this morning but some delay may be occasioned in the receiving of mes sages owing to the congestion by the interruption of communication.
 Brown & Hawkins have received a consignment of seed potatoes from Knik. They prove beyond doubt the capacity of the Alaska soil.
 Mrs. Sherman Haynes who went out on the Mariposa will be absent only a couple of months or so.
 Sidney Anderson, D. Vucetich and J. J. Grady were we'll known Seward people who returned this morning. Mir. Grady will probably appear on the diamond tomorrow to remind us of the old days.
The Seward gateway., 1916-06-03

Twenty fair Scotch lassies, ranging in age from IS to 30 years and every one of them an expert fish splitter
 says the Seattle Times, will leave fol southeastern Alaska May "A on the Border Line Transportation Com pany's steamship Despatch to join the forces of the Alaska Herring and Sar- dine Company's plant at Port Walter
 The young women will be employed ir the sardine department of the plant