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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-31
ON SPUR OF
THE MOMENT
sY ROY z. MoULTON.

Enthusiasm.
"Of all the blessed gifts there be-
Says Uncle Ira Razzum,
1.-THE greatest of the bunch has he
Who has Enthusiasm
For life is brief and life is swift,
Gan observation hoarD ss
Enthusiasm. is the gift =
That gives it all its glory.
Enthusiasm leads the way
Along path that's CHEEKY,
It's bright and clipper all the day
And seldom is it weary.
sit seldom knows a crouch or grump,
For should a care beset it,
It's sure to toss Ii in the dump
And speedily forget it.
He gathers in the fame and rocks,
Who is enthusiastic
Shaving.
Whoever first started the shaving
idea probably knew very little about
hair. He made a great mistake when
he didn't read up more on hair. If
he had realls made a study of hair
he would never have invented the
first shave.
He didn't know that hair would
grow out again.
The man who invented shaves had
no idea that more than one would be
necessary. When his whiskers APP
peared again he was astonished. His
wife was puzzled and mentioned it to
her neighbors. Other husbands tried
it and sure enough all of their whis-
kers grew out again. The custom
was soon widespread.
The world is now used to the phe-
nomena and the growth of whiskers
no longer excites wonder. The man
who shaves today knows that he will
have to shave again soon, tho he does
not know why. We cannot under
stand the inscrutable laws of nature.
There was a day when man could
hold down a good job on the strength
of a long beard alone. Five feet OF
whiskers then would keep him in pol
itics for years. Solomon had no more
wives nor wisdom than he had whis-
kers.
If a man could have one big shave
that would last for several years a
shave would not be such a nuisance
AS it is life is full of lots of little
shaves and SO little is gained by them
after all.
The man who can't hold down his
job. can't hold up his chin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-31

Questions on the abovs or any SUBJ
Ject upon which the reader desires in
formation should be addressed the To-
peka State Journal Information Bu-
reau. Frederic ]. Haskip. Director.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
THE STRAND

America's foremost interpreter Of western roles, William Hart, will be zen in the five-part melodramatic photo production, '@The Gun Fighter the Triangle masterplay which will be the feature attraction at the New Strand theatre, Main and High streets, today and tomorrow.
 In this virile western story this ster- Hng screen and stage star will be seen 1A one of the most expressing roles of his successful screen career. An all- star cast of well known and favorite Triangle players appear in support of the star and the entire production is one tIat is sure to please, grip and entertain the most fastidious screen audience. Tn conjunction with the feature play select and entertaining struggle and multiple part program of comedy anDd dramatic screen subjects will round out most enjoyable pho- toplay program. Tomorrow: William Russell in the masterly f1ve-part dra- matdc Mutual all-star production, My Fighting Gentleman This feature is one of those gripping bang up soldier plays with an abundance of heart in-. terest replete with sure-fire situations that appeal to the most critical and sxacting audiences. Miss Francelia Ellington supports MT. Russell in the master production and the whole play Is one staged in true American at- mosphere. Numerous other select fea- ture screen plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
OPPOSED TO TREATY.

Many of the Irish societies of the state have expressed themselves as being opposed to the adoption of the arbitration treaty now before the Sen ate. The last to pronounce their dis favor is the Emmet Club of this city who have adopted the following reso- lutions:
 Resolved: That the proposed treaty of arbitration between this country and Great Britain now pending before the Senate of the United States is a measure dangerous to the rights and and inconsistent with the independ- ence of the Nation, and that as pa triotic citizens we protest against it's ratification, and,
 Resolved: That such an alliance with any foreign power is hostile to the genius of this government and of our institutions, and especially so with a power like England, whose history demonstrates that she is entirely in different to her treaty obligations and to the rights of nations and individ- uals, and that the controlling motive of her foreign policy is lust for conquest and extended commerce, and
 Resolved: That we have full con- f1dence in the wisdom and patriotism of the United States Senate, and that we hope and trust that the treaty will be rejected by them, and be it further Resolved that copy of these res- olutions be forwarded to our two sen ators and to the vice-president of the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
TWO VANDERBILTS OFFER SERVICES
 TO THE NATION
William Henry and Harold s. Enroll for Scout Pa
 trol Service.

Newport, R. l., March 23. - Two Vanderbilts, William Henry, son of Mrs. French Vanderbilt, and Harold S, rear commodore of the New York Yacht Club, have enrolled in the Ma val Reserve for scout patrol service. The former entered, as a midshipman n and the latter with the rank of lieu tenant. Lieutenant Vanderbilt also sold his scout patrol boat to the gov ernment for one dollar, because the government cannot accept a gift. He will be allowed to use the boat sub- ject to the call of the Navy Depart ment.
 Among the men of prominence who have shown a spirit of patriotism by entering the lowest ranks is Robert Sedgwick, Jr., who took the oath as an ordinary seaman and is Lroud of the fact. Others enrolling in the last three days, increasing the total for the Second Naval district to almost 150, are Robert E. Todd, commodore of the Atlantic Yacht Club, as lieutenant who is building a boat at Bristol R. l., for the scout police;- Oliver Iselin, of Westbury, l.. l., who is a quarter master, second class; Griswold Loril- lard, of Tuxedo, who ranks as coxs vain; Bradford Norman, IT,, quarter master, first class; Richard D. Sears, IT,, of Boston, electrician, second class (rudio): William Winthrop Aldrich, son of the late Senator Nelson w. AL drich, lieutenant, junior grade; Orson D. Mum, lieutenant, junior grade; William Sturgis, Jr., of Harvard, quar- termaster, third class; Fred E. Thur Der, of Providence, lieutenant, junior grade; William John Gamer, of Phila- delphia, quartermaster, third class; Henry GEaff Trevor, IT,, of Harvard, Quartermaster, third class and Walter Wyckoff Brinkerhoff, of New York, lieutenant, junior grade.
 Among the officers who already are on duty are Lieutenant Commander Steuart Davis. who had charge of the scout patrol exercises last year; Lieu tenant Commander, Marion Eppley,, of Princeton; Lieutenant Commander E. Howard Reed; Ensign Manuel J Je- mail, formerly of Annapolis, and En- sign F. P. Humphreys of New York
 Governor Livingston Beeckmar came here from Providence to con suit with Rear Admiral William s. Sims concerning defence measures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
URIC ACID An Enemy in Ambush
(By Dr. M. c. Lucas)

It was not until the discovery by Sir Arthur Garrod, in 1S4S, that the blood or gouty patients contained uric acid
 In an excessive large amount, that l much attention was paid to this sub-
 Ject. Later scientific men learned that
 In gout (a1so true in rheumatism,
 the Kidneys do not work properly to
 throw off the urc acid poison; con- sequently uric acid crystals are de- posted in and about the joints, where an inflammation is set up in the near by tissues. When for any reason the circulation is sluggish, as in the joints of the toes. crystals formed from uric acd are deposited there, and one suf- fers from gout; or, when deposited in the tissues, one suffers from muscular rheumatism or articular rheumatism
 My only medicine to counteract the
 urc acid and to throw 1t out of the system Is tablets of Anuric (double strength), three times E day.
 The pain in the back, lumbago, pain in the neck. creaky joints, stiffness in muscles, have all been proven to Do
 caused by uric acid poison in ths blood and tissues The kidneys soon
 become diseased, then there often fol- lows disease in the muscles of the
 heart.
 Kidney disease carries away a large
 percentage of our people. What is to be done? What can the ordinary
 person do to properly balance bodily health? The answer is easy. Eat less meat, eat coarse, plain food. with
 plenty of vegetables, drink plenty of water between meals, and take an
 uric acid solvent before meals for awhile. such as Arnlric (double strength), obtained at almost any drug store. It was first discovered by Dr. Pierce, of the Surgical Institute in Buffalo, N. Y. Most every one troubled with uric acid finds that An
 uric dissolves the uric acid as hot wa ter will dissolve sugar.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.


 (Continued from Yesterday.)
 In his second note the Spanish min ister .intimates that Torledo suspends his traitorous expedition until the eX- pected arrival of a large number or kentuckianS, and a less number or Tennesseans to join him; and adds, that if this gang of desperadoes are permitted to go on, the adored King his Master, will have reason to sus- pect that the Government at least con- hives at, if it does not sanction such enterprises.
 In reply to this the Secretary of State expresses the regret that the Government of Spain should have pre- fefred demands on us instead of evin- cling a disposition to discuss if not to redress the injuries we have receiv- ed, which are recapitulated.
 The Secretary replies to the demand for the relinquishment of territory, that we have the same right to ask for the surrender of the territory on the Sabine, previous to the discussion of our claim to it.
 He does not admit the correctness of the statements of the Minister, and demands proof of specific facts. In regard to the demand of excluding the flags of the revolted colonies, 1t is an- swered, that our government has al- ready by a general rule authorized the admission of all flags except those of pirates-of course that 1t is not in cIined to prohibit the admission of the flag of the colonies who have estab- fish independent governments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNES. ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of Dr. AL bert Robin. the famous French phys:. clan. and are being used very largely In Paris and other European capitalA When taken for . short while they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion. mental depression. lack of vitality. general debility. ans- mia, etc.
 The Glycerophosphates of which Recupertabs are composed. contain the clement necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun. tries as the best. quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Recuper:abs are for sale at all drus stores at 60c and $1.00 per package or viii be sent direct upon receipt of price
 Curts Chemical Co.,. No. 414 West 13rd St., New York. Distributed io Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti- gan. No. S1 Fairfield Avenue.-Adv,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
Atlantic Yacht
 Club Votes to \
 Gust the Kaiser

New York, March 23.-One Will liam Hohenzollern of Berlin and his brother Henry of Prussia will soon be informed through the medium of the public press that if they wish to re- tain membership in the Atlantic Yacht Club they will have to appear within ten days and show cause why they should not be dropped.
 This was the method decided upon at a meeting of the club in the Wal dorf- Astoria to get rid of the Kaiser and Prince Henry, wA.J have been members for several years. Under the clubs constitution members may not be summarily dismissed without being given an opportunity to defend themselves against charges. Club members have been casting about for some time to find a way to drop the Prussian rulers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
Amusemene5
POLES

There is real variety with all sorts of good entertainment in the program i presented at Polis'. for the last half of the week. Several old favorites are on the bill and all received a most hearty welcome.
 Ada Somerville and her famous trick horse "Onion," who can do ev- erything but talk--and< has a fair substitute for that-contribute a big feature in the program, together with Bee Ho Gray. The latter, as is well known, is an expert roper and his quaint plainsman dialect together with his. wonderful manipulation of the la riat added greatly to the enjoyment of this interesting offering.
 Johnnie King and Vaughn Comfort, favorites of minstrelsy. walked into glorious reception and with their hi- larious comedy and very pleasing song numbers registered their usual hit. They left the audience clamoring for more.
 Charles Gillen and Katherine Dahl. in an artistic piano and song offering, scored tremendously. Both are artists of exceptional merit and their program was one that would please the most fastidious.
 Tommy Haydn, late of Haydn, Bor- den & Haydn. put over his English ! comedy skit in . happy way. He has a distinctive type of hrmor and his baseball skit was a hit.
 The Duffin Redcay Troupe, with an acrobatic novelty that was very good, completed the program and won mer- tied appreciation.
 The feature photoplay Loves Law" presents Joan Sawyer, equally famous as dancer and screen star, ]. In a very interesting and unusual drama. Incidental to the action of the play, Miss Sawyer is seen in an exhibition dance that is most artis- tic.
 Preparedness views constitute the chief of many interesting things shown in the Hearst-Pathe News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
LYRIC

When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Treasure Islanld.'' he was acclaimed a flair writer Later, after his death, and like all famous men, he received his just title and was pronounced genius.
 What grown man or woman today, w1io lay claims to being we'll read. hasn't read Treasure Island" at least once? What home is complete with out complete set of Robert Louis Steveneon's works? What child at school hasn't heard of if not read this famous story by this now immortal author?
 Two years ago dramatization of Treasure Island'' was placed into re- hearsal For IT solid weeks a company of Broadway stars rehearsed their various parts, anl it was only after this length of time, going through hard study and work, day and night, that the production was staged. Dur ing this tiresome period of waiting the very name of Charles Hopkins, the producer was enough to cause a smile to play across the countenance of the average New Yorker. Treasure Is- lanId' was still in rehearsal. Would it ever be produced? was question asked by hundreds. Finally the night of the opening performance arrived. Only a few were on hand to witness the play. The next morning the great New York newspapers were unani- nous i- their praise of the play and the success of Treasure LslanlR' was assured. The play ran for two solid years at the Punch and Judy theatre, New York, at prices as high as four dollars.
 By special arrangement with the producers in New York, Manager 1aham o( the Lyric theatre Is now able to announce that he has procured the sole stock rights to this rIs and will present the Lyric Players in Treasure Island 'on Easter Monday, April 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
COAL OFFICE ROBBED

The office of Ira Gregory & Son, coal merchants Water street, was en- tered last night and the money draw CT forced open. The thieves were doomed to disappointment, five cents in specie being left of all the con- tents which they left undisturbed. It is supposed that the party or parties had noticed where the night watch man put the key and obtained it while he was in another part of the prem iSes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
EMPIRE.

A lot of laughs and many Thrills with a tear or two Thrown in for good measure, Will be found in the fve-part Famous Player-Paramount produc-
 tdon Of The Dummy in which is fea-
 tured Jack Pickford. of the talented Pick Family, and which feature will head
 the Programs at the Empire theatre to-
 day and Tomorrow. The film adaptation of the successful
 stage Play written by Harvey O.Higgins
 and Harriet Ford is one of the foremost Photo Idrunlatjc features released Through the Paramount program And the story unfo,ded is sure to 2 win And hold the attention of the Most fastiddous fotoplay goer Other masterly single and multiple Part comedy brand will round Out the program which will Prove most pleasing and entertain ire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
BRIDGEPORT ITEMS.

Pequonnock lodge of Good Tenn plars will hold their regular meeting this evening at 7:3O o'clock
 By telegram received. the Bridge port will not be up to-day. A gale is blowing in New York She will lay over until tomorrow
 Parties who have paid their money down are anxious to know when the continuance of West Street from Bea- yer to Washington avenue is to be completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

An adjourned town and city conven- ton of the National Democratic par ty will be held at the rooms of the Democratic club, Nos. 26 and 27, Sur devant building, in the city of Bridge port, Monday evening, March 22, at 8 clock for the purpose of filling va cancies on the city and town tickets, and do any other business proper to be done " said convention. By order of the convention,
 HENRY ATWATER, chairman,
 LYNN. w. WILSON, secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
STAMFORD ITEMS.

The meeting of the Independent Candidates, Tuesday night, was a grand success-the hall being over crowded by, members of both parties, who listened to the speaker (Lewis S. Barnum) with the most vrofound att tention. The benefit given to F. T. Barnum) with the most profound at which words from our pen cannot de- scribe. The speaker photographed this "humbug' in glowing colors to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
FTORIDAs ARE CEzDED.

Special Post-By an arrival at New Orleans from Pensacola, news is said to have been received that the Flor idas had actually been ceded by the Spaniards to the British government; and that body of British troops had landed iii Pensacola and St. Augustine and taken formal possession of the country. The News was believed at New Orleans and cotton had eanen in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
LEIGH HUNT WILSON
 VS. Order of Notice EDYTHE HERNIA WILSON.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SUPERIOR COURT.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, s., SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, March 21. A. D., 1917.
 Upon the complaint of the said Leigh Hunt Wilson praying, for req sons therein set forth, for a divorce, returnable to the Superior court, in and Tor Fairfield county, on the first Tuesday of April, 1917.
 It appearing to ahL being found by the subscribing authority that Blythe Herma Wilson, the said defendant is absent from this state and gone to parts unknown-but formerly resided in said Bridgeport,
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the Dendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport, three times suecessively, commencing on or be- fore the 22nd day of March, A. D., 1917.
 FRED w. TRACY, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for Fairfield County
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
HERRINGBONE "ARMCO" IRON LATH FOR YOUR NEW HOUSE

"Ar1mco" Cor American Ingot) Iron has been proved by careful analysis to be 99.84% pure iron. This free dom from foreign matter makes "Armco" Iron the most rust-resisting and non- corrosive of all metals. It has the stamp of approval of the most prominent engi- neers and metallurgists throughout the country.
 Herringbone "Armco" Iron Lath- combination of Herringbone quality plus ust-resistance-can be depended upon for permanent satisfaction.
 True, it costs a little more than painted lath, but less than galvanized. For plaster and stucco work in damp climates, on the sea shore, in indus trial centers and wherever moisture is excessive, Herringbone "Armco" Iron Lath is superior to any other type.
 Additional information upon request
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
BRIDGEPORT hs ' WAS 1OO-5O-20-YEARS AGO
  (Taken from the Files of The Evening Farmer,

the delight of the Republicasr aEsa Democrats. Any attempt to Negrt harshly would not do the speaker jus tlce. We trust that the members of the National Democratic party will De up and doing on election day and poll vote that will defeat this great ana world renowned humbug as well as elect their representative, and give a majority on the state ticket. Awake, Arouse. Yours, etc.
 A True Democrat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
MAINE PREPARING

Augusta, Me, March PA com mittee on public safety comprising 100 members and representing every county was appointed by Gov. Milli- ken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23

The Russian people overturned in day the dynasty that has existed for centuries, but in this country they can't rally few hundred votes at the polls to tip over a local boss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
 S36 Fairfield Avenue.

College preparatory and interme- diate courses: High school and grammar school grades. PeIsonal work with every pupil Admission today or tomorrow. g24bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23

Mrs. Parker-Our new cook has learned all my ways
 Parker-Don't worry. She may i'm prove.--Iife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
$ is in session. ever,

IS m session, every oEs wssii--. 70 adjourn and stop up- setting the country, and when it isn't in session there is clamorous de- naand for 1t to meet and do business
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-07-12
Emma Dots.

Monday, July Our community
was well divided on the 4th. There
were six barbecues and fish-fries.
T. O. Giles is talking of building
large school house.
There are several families talking
CT moving to our community.
John H. Collie is talking of taking
uu the work of building new church.
We are glad to welcome the new
corners at Mr.. Thomas and Mr..
Farmers.
Prof. Lennard conducted singing
both Saturday night and yesterday.
1t was enjoyed by all present.
Rev. Fordham failed to fill his ap-
pointment yesterday. Big crowds
Saturday night and Sunday, too
Mr.. Pies Johnston has announced
singing and dinner on the ground fol
the first Sunday in August. Prof
Lennard is going to invite singers te
help him.
Any one wishing a home in oul
community should apply to Mr.. WI!
lie Johnston at Plain Dealing, or Mr.
Jim Cole Route l, Box 46, Cottor
Valley.
Five residents Of this community
met after Sunday school and prayct
for rain. It began laundering be
fore we all got home. Why shoult
we let our crops burn up when Coz
has promised us rain in due season
/ request every reader Of this t
please read the 26th chapter o
| Ieviticus.