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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
America the Land for Tourists

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 In planning for summer and winter va cauons we too often overlook the va st ranches of the western plains that offar
 an ideal and unusual vacation the Ozark mountains of Missori and Arkansas. the Minnesota lake region, Mammoth Cave. the Luray Caverns of Virginia. the Rlie Ridge mountains, the Cumberland valley the Texas Riviera and the quaint, historic l3nd Of New Mexico, where one finds
 traces or an older and different civiliza- tion in almost everything he sees Tn our rush to see the well known places. we hace given little thought to me of the most wonderful regions in the United States-the Puget Sound country and Rainier National park. There one will find fresh and salt water fishing. hunt ing, mountain climbing, camping in inc
 lowlands on lake. river or sound splen- dld roads for the equestrian and good
 trails for the hiker, or one can go from
 summer to winter in the course of a
 days journey. Of late years we have
 overlooked the many attractive river tours, such as those on the Mississippi,
 the Missouri and the Ohio rivers. the inland waterways of Florida, the Ten nessee river, the Columbia and Willamette
 rivers of Oregon. If one has not ltrayeled
 much in America, it is better to visit
 these places only after seeing the greater attractlons. Alter one has viewed the
 overlapping chasm of the Colorado
 river, has ridden through the Royal
 Gorge, enjoyed the scefhry in, Glacier park and the geological marvelsS of Tel lowstone, then it is time to seek the out of-the-way places where nature turks in just as resplendent beauty but on a smaller scale.
 This country is so vast and it's range of climate and attractions so varied no one should be at loss to suit his taste at any season. If you want winter in summer, you can find it in the high mountain rauges. where the snow never vanishes: if you want summer In win ter, travel to Florida. Texas and Cali fornia, the beautiful isles of Hawaii or the West Indies. The hunter can enjoy summer shooting in winter along the south Atlantic, or he can hunt biz game in the north in June. The dis |ciple of Isaak Walton can satisfy every longing when the St. Lawrence lures thousands, or in midwinter can find a northern camp and angle through the ice. Anytime of the year the sportsman can indulge in his particular hobby in some section of our iand.. There is seashore for those who like it. noun tains for the climbers, dry attitudes or the lowlands, winter and summer the whole year through, rustic charm for those of simple taste and splendid ap- |pointments in hotels. steamers and rail |roads for those who prefer the luxuries of life. Because of all these attractions
 America is the land for tourists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
What Happened

What happened to the nest egg that Smithers set aside when he married?" Tt matched into alimony.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
MAY GET ISLANDS

Washington, May 6.-(special.) )-Nego- tiations for the purchase by the United States of the Danish West Indies have about been completed, it is understood in Washington, and terms and conditions will soon be submitted to Congress and the Danish Parliament.
 On several previous occasions the deal for the West Indies has been projected but was blocked, it is understood, by Ger man influence at the Danish court. With Germany at war, the idea is that that country has it's hands full and will moi again attempt to prevent the deal. Den mark, the United States and the people of the Indies are anxious, it is said, that the transaction be completed.
 Secretary Lansing and Minister Brur have for several weeks, it is reported to- night, been conferring relative to the pro- posed purchase,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
APPO|NTMENTSFOR PERSONAL REASONS
 ARE NOT POPULAR
President Wilson Learning This as Result of Selection for Chicago and New
 York Postmaster
Rv uUcH w. RoBERTs

Washington, May -(special)-Presi- dent Wilson is learning that the making of personal appointments is not always followed by success. As is remembered, he named sometime ago Robert Wagner to be postmaster in New York. MT. Wag- ner rebellea, and urged that his name be withdrawn. The President, on the date of the announcement of the Wagner ap- pointment, declared that for personal reasons, he had named Dixon c. Lewis to be postmaster in Chicago.
 Today, Senator J. Ham Lewis served notice on the Senate postoffice and post roads committee that the appointment was obnoxious to him and his colleague, to the governor of Illinois, to former Mayor Harrison and the present intendent. May or Thompson
 It is thought likely that Joseph John son, formerly of Alabama, will be named postmaster for New York. He has the support of Senator O'Gorman and the Tammany organization Mr. Wagner in- cidentally, is Tammany man, also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
NOT WELL DISTRIBUTED

Washington, May 6.-(Special )-America is becoming fabulously rich. The March export balance in favor of the United States was s19so0o,0O0. According to pre- liminary returns made public today by the bureau of foreign and domestic com merce, department Of commerce, $410, ,000,- coo worth of goods was exported from the United States In March. This exceeds the corrected total for February by $7,O0O,- 900 and is more goods than any nation ever exported before in any one month It is $l1S0O0,o00 more than the previous March, and is nearly double the March average for the preceding five years. In the nine months ending with March ex- ports fell less than $5,000,000 dollars short of $3,00o, LOGO, thus exceeding by more than $1,000 ,000,000 the record for the core. spending period of any preceding fisca year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
FOREIGN LEG|ONIS
 AN INSPIRING SIGHT First Marching Regiment
 Contains 35,OOO Men
OF ALL NATIONALITIES
Many Famous Men From Other Coun- tries Have Joined It Since Be- ginning of the War and
 Died Fighting

Paris, April 26.-(Special Correspondence of the Associated Press )-There are about 600 Americans in the Foreign Legion of the French army, so many of whom have petitioned to join the flying corps that a squadrilla of Americans has been formed These Americans, however, are only a handful of the actual number oi foreigners who have joined the Foreign Legion, the first marching regiment oi which is probably the most picturesque in the French army.
 It is an inspiring sight to see reg1- ment of the legion on the march; negroes and blond Swedes go side by side with swarthy Italians. Men who have dined with kings and dwelt in marble halls sink their identity under a borrowed name and march with a Polish tailor or a cowboy from the wild west
 FAMOUS MEN FALL
 All sorts of famous men have fallen on the field of battle while fighting with the legion. Binet Valmer, from the Ar genuine; the Luxembourg writer, Sos theme Kurth, the son of Maxim Gorky; Camille Ramirez, from Venezuela; Col umban poet, Fernandez de Bengoecha another from Ecuador, Rodolfo Senlina- rio; the novelist, Sanchez Carrero, all fell for France on the battleields of Artos and Champagne.
 The poet, lsmail Jrdometa was killed in the Dardanelles while rushing a Turk ish trench at the point of the bayonet, and the son of the Russian ambassador at Paris, M. Isvolslly, was severely wounded while fighting beside Lieut.. Alexis Con- nene, the great-grandson of the Emperor of Trebizond Bob Scanlon, the negro boxer, is with the Legion, and Francois Faber from Luxembourg, the professional cyclist, fell in action. So also did Alex Carter, the famous steeplechase jockey. Winnie O'Connor, one of the best jockeys that ever crossed the Atlantic and widely known in the United States, joined the legion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
Rapid Promotion

From the Philadelphia Press
 For three hours the American consul in a certain Mexican town had been sitting in the hotel dining room. Al length the proprietor came to him.
 Pardon, sir" he said, with a low bow, were you waiting for any, thing?"
 Yes" replied the consul. Yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

i, I told Ferdinand. your head waiter, that would dine here at o'clock. It's now o'clock and he hasn't appeared yet"
 Ferdinand Joined the army early today" the proprietor informed him. If the senor--"
 "Gone. has he? The scoundrel. Why didn't he let me know he was go- ing?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07
These Men
From the Lo,

From the Louisville Courier J Journal. Perhaps it is just as well that wives
 do not always know how husbands dis purse their funds''
 How now?" '*'My wife would have fit if she knew I spent my 15 cents lunch money l for a sandwich and a Decent cigar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-07

More respect. please senor." pro- tested the Mexican, with dignity. Fer dinand has won steady promotion and is now a general"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
GNNN-POTTER.

One of the prettiest September we'd
 dings took place at 4 o'clock this af-
 ternoon when Miss Certa Natalie Pot ter, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William F. Potter of East Main street, Strat- ford, became the bride of Arthur Wal lace Gum, son of Mrs. Martha A. Gum of 750 William street, this city.
 Rev. George W. Nicholson, pastor emeritus of the First Baptist church, this city; "solemnizedsi the marriage at the home of the brides parents. The bride was becomingly attired in white georgette crepe embroidered in pearl. She wore a white veil and carried bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The house decorations were green palms and white roses. Following the ceremony wedding sup per was served at the home. Both persons are widely known in Stratford and Bridgeport. They are graduates of the Bridgeport High school. MT. Gum is also a graduate of the Webb Academy, New York. and is employed as a marine draughtsman at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. Upon return from their honeymoon they will take up their residence at 50 Carlton avenue, this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Mt. Vernon Youths
 Are Stranded Here

Two 1e-year-old youths from Mt. Vernon, New York, Charles O'Reilly and Joseph Gamut, sons of wel1-to-do families, with small car, no gasoline and no money, came to grief in Bridgeport this morning. It appears that they had been told by a Mt. Yer non resident that it was only a short trip ito Quebec.
 With $2.50 in their pockets they went to Albany Saturday noon, and then started for Montreal, arriving in the latter city Monday. They stayed only few hours. Purchasing gaso- line with what money they had left and going without food, they reached this city this morning.
 While in Main street their gasoline gave out and they were stalled. A policeman observing the boys, who were hatless and dressed in neat white woolen jerseys and white flannel trousers, took them to police head quarters, as they had no license with them.
 Their temporary detention proved a blessing, however, Lieut., Cronan ob- taining for them five gallons of gasO- line to get back home, and something to eat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Dr. Romeo Buys Home
 of Daniel N. Morgan

Dr. Pasquale Romeo of 5S Court land street has purchased the resi- dence of former United States Treas urer Daniel N. Morgan, on the south east corner of Washington avenue and High street. The purchase price is said to be about $13,0O0. Dr. Romeo took possession of the property today. MT. and Mrs. Morgan are visiting in New York city at present and have not yet determined where they will take up their new residence.
 The Morgan property is one of the sections of the brick and brownstone block at Washington avenue and High street. It has a frontage of 65 feet in Washington avenue and a depth of 108 feet, in High street. There is a considerable extent ,}of <dooryard in High street. The section of the block is two stories in height with a large basement. Dr. Romeo is having the building remodeled. The upper stories he will occupy for his office and resi- dence. When the basement is remod- eled he will open a drug store there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
DE LANEY DEFENDS
 INTEGRITY OF OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT

The accusation in open court, by Attorney Joseph Shapiro,i that the members of the police department of Bridgeport, have no regard for the truth perjurying themselves by giving testimony as they are told, brought forth a heated defence of the mem- bers of the force by Liquor Prosecu- tor A. J. Merritt, in the city court this morning.
 Shapiro was arguing the case of Hyman Cohen, whom he 7:as defend- ing charged with selling liquor illegal ly. After indulging in numerous per- Sonalities with Prosecutor Merritt, he launched into a denunciation of the police.
 Evidently realizing his mistake he later qualified his remarks by assert ing that he didn't mean the police were perjurers, but that officers took for granted reports that reached them regarding the reputation of individ- uals.
 Later in his argument he ventured to remark to the court that the de- fendant was doing only as anyone else would do, You or I your Honor call- ing at friends house and having a drink of beer' "Comparisons are odious,' an aphorism which Judge Frank Wilder, appreciates, for he inn mediately took exception to the lib- erty of the attorney.
 When Shapiro had finished his ar gument. Cohen, who resides at 1860 Main street, where he keeps a restau- rant, was fined $75.
 The defendant, who was arrested by Detective Thomas Coughlin, while tes- tifying was forced continually to wipe away the tears which streamed from his eyes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
MERCHANTS JOIN IN DEMAND UPON
 MAYOR WILSON
Directors Vote to Ask Ad- ministration to Submit New
 Charter on Election Day.

Announcement was made by the Bridgeport Business Mems association today that at meeting of the board of directors yesterday resolution was adopted by which the secretary was instructed to communicate to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson the wish of the association that the proposed charter providing for commission form of government for Bridgeport be submitted to popular vote on the reg ular election day, Nov. '.
 The board of directors comprises Frank D. Bell, Frank w. Bolande, Charles M. Cole, Russell T. Whiting, Robert T. Rock, Edw. L. Graves, Rob- ert E. Hurley, Neil M. Muirhead, K. J. Mackenzie, Carl c. Reck, H. H. Nettleton, E. H. Dillon, James Roy, A. w. Burritt, Joseph H. Whitcomb, W. w. Knight, l.. F. Schwerdtle, Arch ibaId E. Smith and Carl Foster, attor- ney.
 Mayor Wilson has stated that he will alter his plan to have special election on the new charter, if there appears to be a popular demand for such a step.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Official Worlds w. ar
RUMANIA

Bucharest, Sept. 27-Detai1s of the great battle on the Dof1rudja front which lasted from September IT to September 19 and ended, according to General Averesco, in the decisive defeat of the Germans and Bulgarians, are given in an official statement is- sued by the war office today. The statement says:
 ''The supreme command learned on September IT that detachments of our forces had been compelled to re- tire before superior enemy forces and were falling slowly back inf1icting heaty losses on the enemy.
 Measures were taken to meet the situation and desperate battle be- gan on a front stretching from the Danube to the Black Sea
 The fighting opened along the Danube where enemy columns, con- sisting mostly of Germans, endeavor- ed to force their way into Cherna- voda- This effort was defeated by the splendid resistance of the Ruma nians, who withstood bayonet attacks supported by the fire of three mon itors in the river, brought the ad- vance of the enemy to a standstill.
 Tn two days fighting of the most desperate character the enemy suf- fered heavy losses, his. massed forma- tions being moved down by artillery fire. In the center he was driven from trenches which he momentarily succeeded in penetrating by the allied Rumanian, Russian and Serbian troops.
 Finally, at g o'clock in the evening of September 19, the enemy onslaught reached its climax. The allies, by formidable counter-attack, overthrow the enemy's right wing which fled in disorder. The enemy losses were very great. Everywhere heaps of corpses were found and in front of one division alone 5000 rifles were picked up. The allies troops then advanced driving the enemy before them"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
PRESIDENT PLANS SPEECHES TO AID
 N. Y. CANDIDATES
Confers With Judge Seabury and Committee Leaders
 on Campaign.

Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 27-Sam- uel Seabury, Democratic candidate for governor of New York, who came to Shadow Lawn last night, held an early morning conference with President Wilson today and then left for New York.
 President Wilson promised Judge Seabury his active cooperation in the New York campaign. It is probable that at a conference to be held late today between the President and Chairman Mccormick, of the Demo- cratic National Committee, definite plans will be made for President Will son to speak in New York. Chairman Mccormick will remain here oyer night and discuss the political sitta- ton tomorrow morning with Secre- tary Tumulty.
 William F. McCombs. candidate for United States Senator from New York, and who will join Judge Seabury in stumping the state, will see the Pres1- dent within a few days.
 It was agreed between the President and Judge Seabury that it is vital for the Democratic party to carry. New York Means for combating the ef- forts of the state tour planned by Charles E. Hughes were discussed and it was agreed that the national cam paign organization will cooperate thoroughly with the state Democratic force.
 An elaborate program for the visit of the President to Omaha, Oct. 5, has been submitted to the executive office here, the program which has not been approved by the President as yet, includes the review of parade in addition to a speech. The Presi- dent played golf during the morning. He had an engagement at o'clock to see Walter Lippman, of the New Re- n11h1ic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Prisoners of Germans
 In Madgeburg at Work

Prisoners of the Germans in Madge- burg work in the factories, the mines and farms on. the outskirts, according to a letter. that has been received here by .Dr. Herman Duesing from his brother, Professor Karl DuAsing of the Madgeburg university.
 The prisoners are paid for their work with government tickets, which are exchanged for supplies in the stores of Madgeburg only. No money is given them to prevent attempts to escape.
 By government order the German civil population is abstaining from meat for 30 days because of the short age. The soldiers, however, and the prisoners get meat rations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
RAILROAD POLICEMAN
 RUNS WILD IN STREET

William Vanderbilt, young railroad policeman, about 25 years of age, whom a policeman in the local court de- scribed this morning as "a sort of a nut,'' ran wild through Main and Kiefer streets last night with a gun in his hand, ending his sprint by having the gun jerked from his hand and re- ceiving a sound punch in the nose.
 Vanderbilt complained that Frank Andrusky, of AIS Main street, was the man who took his gun and punched him, when he ran into a saloon after a supposed thief. Andrusky, when he saw Vanderbilt with the gun, appar- ently thought Vanderbilt an unfit per son to have the weapon.
 Andrusky was discharged on the charge of assault and Vanderbilt was admonished by Prosecutor Delaney, told to cease firing his gun in the rail- road yard. and watch his step'' in the future. He promised to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Feared Heavy Fine,
 He Says Explaining z Failure to Appear
tspecial to The Fay1nerl

Hartford, Sept 27.-Bridgeport mo- florists occupied much of the time of Secretary Burnes yesterday at the hearings in the Sapitol. Russell Mac Donald was asked why he hadn't gone to Mamaroneck, N. Y, to answer charge of reckless driving He said he feared he might be fined too heav- fly. 1T may go before next week." he said, "but before I decide one way or the other I shall have to consult my lawyer" His case was continued until next week.
 Anthony Gregory said he was driv- ing his motorcycle fast so he could get home to his wife, but his license was suspended 10 days Jacob Levin lost his license for 10 days for being in an accident Aug. s. William J. Ray was allowed to keep his license 'ifyecause he was exonerated by Coroner Phelan of blame in a fatal accident at Savin Rock Sept. z. John Bovalocca lost his license forG.S days for carry ing five persons on his motorcycle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Won't Appoint More
 Nurses For Schools

At meeting yesterday afternoon the health board considered the re- port of Dr. Florence A. sherman. pr. sherman expressed the opinion. that there should be more school nurses but it is not expected the board will allow them.
 At the request of Superintendent J. H. Redgate of the police department. the policemen who have been doing quarantine work for the health de- partment have been called off. No new cases of poliomyelitis have been reported for several days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Pastor of Bedding
 Methodist Church
 Weeds Mrs. E. A. Reed
Special to The Farmer.)

Bedding, Sept 27-Rev- Burton E. Case, pastor of the Methodist Episco- pal church here and Mrs. Ella A. Read, a widely known resident of the town were married here at 9:30 today. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas Wilson, pastor of the Meth
 odist church of Bethel The ceremony took place in the home of the bride near Putnam Park. Only relatives of the couple witnessed the ceremony 1 Afterwards, the happy couple left Bedding for a honeymoon which they will pass at Hartford and Bristol On their return Friday they will reside at the Methodist parsonage Rev. MT. Case has been pastor of the Methodist church for the past two years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
HOUR LAW FOR MINORS AND
 WOMEN IS ASKED
Union Will Urge Legislators to See That Measure Is
 Enacted.

A law that will enforce the eight hour working day for women and min ors in factories and mercantile estab- lishments, will be urged by the Inter national Association of Machinists. At a meeting this week the association local here will appoint committee to interview the various candidates for state offices on the matter.
 Legislators will be urged to see that the law is enacted. Besides, the ma chinists will campaign against Section 1296 of the statutes, which was used against them in the legal action of the Max Aims Co.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
WELL KNOWN IN NEW YORK.

New York, Sept. 27-J. c. Graveur was well known in police and humani- tartan circles. For ten years he was chief probation officer of the court of special assesionS. He was removed from that office in 1911. He originat- ed the Tombs prison school and gained a reputation among prison workers throughout the country. Through his connection with the Newsboys' home he was a familiar figure to newsboys and bootblacks from the Battery to Harlem. His home address is an up- town family hotel.
 Tie name of Mrs. J. c. Le Dur'' does not appear in the New York di- rectory-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-27
Workman's Arm Is
 1 Crushed In Machine

John Markroney while at work in the Max Ans Machine plant. about o'clock this morning caught by his fingers, in a huge machine made for rolling armor, with the result that his right arm up as far as the elbow was drawn in and crushed.
 Dr. Aranki. of the emergency hos- pital, after giving the injured man first aid treatment, sent him to St. Nln- cents hospital, where in all probabil- ity the injured member will have to be amputated.